HRC Meeting Minutes March 25

City of Chandler — Regular Meeting (2026-04-22)

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Meeting Minutes 
Human Relations Commission 
Regular Meeting 
 
March 25, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. 
City Council Chambers Conference Room 
88 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ 85225 
 
 
 
Call to Order 
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Ramirez at 6:05 p.m. 
 
Roll Call 
Commission Attendance 
 
 
 
 
Staff Attendance  
Chair Kriti Agarwal 
 
 
 
 
 
Niki Tapia, Cultural Development Ast. Director 
Vice Chair Betty Ramirez 
 
 
 
 
CC Cantabrana, Management Assistant 
 
Commissioner Pamela Morris 
 
 
 
Taylor Ducklow, Braver Spaces Consulting  
Commissioner Garry Ong 
 
 
 
 
 
Commissioner Shauna Risinger 
 
 
 
 
Commissioner Joacim Mattisson 
Commissioner Jevan Bremby 
Commissioner Tony Pham 
Commissioner Erica Maxwell 
Commissioner Omar Rodriguez  
 
Commissioners Absent 
Commissioner Kent Lane 
 
Scheduled and Unscheduled Public Appearances 
None 
 
Consent Agenda Motion and Vote 
Commissioner Bremby made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of February 25, 2026. Vice Chair 
Ramirez seconded the motion. All in favor of approving the meeting minutes. (10-0) 
 
Action Agenda 
Consideration and possible action to cancel the June 24 HRC meeting as part of a summer recess.

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Discussion 
Connection & Impact Updates 
Niki Tapia shared that members of the Human Relations Commission have been reinstated for the 
upcoming year. She also noted that at a future meeting, pending Commission approval, there may be a 
change in HRC leadership, including the election of a new Chair and new Vice Chair. 
 
CC Cantabrana shared that Connection & Impact has been receiving a high volume of YouthSpark 
Education grant requests. Cantabrana also shared that the division has been invited by Hartford 
Elementary to participate in a school celebration on April 24. Cantabrana requested that one HRC member 
attend the event with her to staff a table, engage with the community, and distribute giveaways to students 
and their families. Vice Chair Betty Ramirez volunteered to participate and expressed that she is looking 
forward to the event. 
 
HRC Goal Setting and Next Steps 
Taylor Ducklow from Braver Spaces Consulting engaged the Commission in a goal-setting orientation and 
interactive workshop. Commissioners discussed the strengths of the Commission, identified gaps, and 
explored sustainable goals moving forward. Ducklow will return at the next meeting to continue the goal-
setting process and support the Commission in activating these goals.  
 
Member Comments/Announcements 
 
Calendar 
 
April 11, Pow Wow Celebration, Chandler High School 
 
April 18, Annual Pacific Islands Festival, Dr. A.J. Chandler Park: Stage Plaza 
 
April 18, Emergency Response Training for the Inclusive Community,  
   ASU Chandler Innovation Center 
 
April 22, HRC Regular Meeting, Council Conference Room 
 
April 28, Asian American Community Connection, ASU Chandler Innovation Center 
 
May 8, Women Empowerment Luncheon, More details TBD 
 
The next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 6 p.m., in the Chandler Council 
Conference Room located at 88 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ 85225.  
 
Adjourn 
Commissioner Risinger made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chair Ramirez seconded the motion. 
All in favor to adjourn the meeting (10-0).  
 
The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m. 
 
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CC Cantabrana, Recording Secretary                                    Kriti Agarwal, Chair