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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuman Relations Commission - Minutes - 06/08/2023 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION June 8, 2023, 5:30-7:30pm CALL TO ORDER ● The meeting was called to order at 5:30pm by Vice Chair Barb Kistler ROLL CALL ● Present: Beth Jaeger Coronda Ziegler Barb Kistler Fabiola Pascual Luna Kyle Teramoto Phil Walker ● Absent: Masood Ahmad ● Staff Present: Claudia Menendez ● Public Participation: Rabbi Hillel Katzir Emily Gallichotte Barb noted that Torin Kaletsky resigned from the HRC in May due to a move to New York. The HRC thanked Torin for his service and wished him well in his future endeavors. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES – APRIL 13, 2023  Motion to approve the April 13, 2023 HRC meeting minutes made by Phil; seconded by Coronda; approved 6-0. BUDGET REVIEW  Beth indicated that the HRC’s 2023 budget has increased to $6,100. According to the May expense report, the HRC has approximately $4,900 remaining in its budget. Beth will ask Rachael for an updated budget report to present at the July HRC meeting.  In order to conserve funds for our 2023 projects and activities, the HRC will no longer have an external contractor to take our monthly meeting minutes. The group agreed to rotate the recorder role for the remainder of 2023; Barb volunteered to take our July meeting minutes. NEW BUSINESS  UPDATE RE: DEI NETWORKING EVENT O Barb reported that, through discussions with individuals planning CSU’s Inclusive Excellence Symposium, an opportunity for a DEI Networking Event was identified. This invitation-only event would be held prior to the Symposium (October 23rd-27th) and serve as a way to connect organizations focused on DEI work in our community. The proposed date is Sunday afternoon/evening, October 22nd. Possible co-sponsors include the City, the County Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Advisory Board, Our Commitment to Self and Society, the United Way, the Chamber of Commerce, and the InterFaith Council. O Phil moved that the HRC move forward with planning this event; seconded by Coronda; approved 6-0. O Barb will contact potential venues for this event and will get cost estimates. Barb will submit an event proposal to CSU’s Office of Inclusive Excellence by June 30th. OLD BUSINESS  COMMITTEE REPORTS: o Education Outreach – Coronda presented a proposal for the HRC to sponsor an educational program, “Unmasking Microaggressions,” in October 2023. Thursday, October 5th was suggested for this evening program; Coronda will facilitate; estimated cost $800-850 depending on the number of participants. Claudia will check whether the Senior Center is available for the program. Once program details are finalized, Coronda will work with Rachael to market the program. Phil motioned to approve the program proposal; Fabiola seconded; approved 6-0. O Media/Community Recognition Committee – Claudia confirmed that the CIC room and Council Chambers are available on Tuesday, December 5th, from 2:30-5:30pm for the 2023 Human Relations Awards Ceremony. There are no City proclamations scheduled on this date; however, the HRC may want to build an International Human Rights Day (December 10th) proclamation into the event agenda. It was recommended that the Awards reception be held from 3:00-4:00pm and the Ceremony be held from 4:00-5:30pm. Kyle motioned to move forward with this plan; Phil seconded; approved 6-0. Kyle and Beth will bring a draft HR Awards work plan to the July meeting. o Government Relations – Barb reported that: 1) City Council did not approve a minimum wage increase at this time; 2) City Council will be considering changing the U+2 housing policy, including the definition of “family;” 3) the recent Super Issue meeting focused on the City’s sustainable funding efforts; and 4) information regarding the City’s November elections, including candidate information, is posted on the City’s website. o Executive – Beth indicated that two new HRC members will be considered by City Council at its June 20th meeting. After their approval, Beth and Barb will meet with both before our July 13th meeting. Beth will follow-up with Rachael to confirm that the term “A.D.” has been removed from City resolutions and ordinances; Claudia has confirmed with the City Clerk that it has been removed from City proclamations. Beth and Barb will work with Claudia to schedule a networking meeting in July/August for the Chairs and Co-Chairs of related Boards & Commissions in order to build relationships and explore potential opportunities to collaborate on work plan priorities. Boards & Commissions to be represented include the Senior Advisory Board, the Disabilities Advisory Board, the Youth Advisory Board and, possibly, the Women’s Advisory Board (Emily Gallichotte is interested in reviving this Board and attending this networking event). Barb will develop an HRC “get to know you” form designed to create an HRC contact list and share other personal and professional information. All (except contact information) responses are optional. This will be used as an internal resource only. Claudia will explore if there is an HRC email address that can be used by community members. ANNOUCEMENTS NEXT STEPS o NEXT MEETING – July 13th – Ginny Sawyer will discuss the City’s Sustainable Funding Efforts; new HRC members will be introduced; and Committee reports will be presented. ADJOURNMENT O Motion to adjourn made by Coronda; seconded by Phil; approved 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:16pm.