1.  Call to Order and Roll Call

Chair Kennelly called the meeting to order at 5:34 pm.

Present: Chair Kennelly; Vice Chair Paz; Commissioners Maldonado; Fuentes

Not Present: Commissioner Gaime (excused)

Staff: Executive Director Pon; Deputy Director Sykes; Commission Clerk Richardson

2.  Public Comment

There was no public comment.

3.  Action Item: Approval of previous minutes

1. Approval of January 25, 2017 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 

Chair Kennelly suggested members of the Executive Committee review the four sets of minutes as a set, for approval. Commissioner Fuentes motioned to approve the Executive Committee Meeting Minutes from January 25, 2017. Commissioner Maldonado seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.

4.  New Business

1.  IRC Full Commission Annual Planning Retreat Discussion Follow Up

Director Pon provided an overview of key follow-ups from the IRC Full Commission Annual Planning Retreat. Executive Committee members discussed priorities for the Full Commission. The three priorities identified were: a rapid response plan for the Commission; community outreach and education efforts; training for commissioners to facilitate important community conversations. Per the direction the Executive Committee, Director Pon stated staff would develop the aforementioned training packet for the Commission’s use.

2. Planning for March 13, 2017 Commission Hearing 

Chair Kennelly lead a discussion on planning for the March 13, 2017 Full Commission Hearing. The Executive Committee reached a consensus to host a Full Commission Hearing in April 2017 with a call for immigrant stories and testimony on the impacts of Executive Orders in April 2017. The Commission will also invite expert speakers to present at the hearing. Director Pon invited the Commission to co-host a Know Your Rights training event at the end of March. Chair Kennelly requested a legislative update for the March and April Full Commission Meetings. 

3. Planning for CY2017 Activities and Events  

Chair Kennelly deferred the action item “Planning for CY2017 Activities and Events.” Item will be discussed at the March 22, 2017 Executive Committee meeting in further detail.

5. Old Business

1. IRC Annual Report

Director Pon provided an update on the IRC Annual Report. Executive Committee will review the most recent draft and submit feedback on or before March 13, 2017.

2. Director/Staff Report

Director Pon noted there was nothing additional to report.

6.  Adjournment

Chair Kennelly adjourned the meeting at 7:19 pm.

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Minutes prepared by Clerk Jamie Richardson and reviewed by Executive Director Adrienne Pon.