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Home My WebLink AboutHUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - MINUTES - 04/11/2024HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Thursday, April 11, 2024 – 5:30 PM Zoom: https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/96972419805 Webinar ID: 969 7241 9805 o CALL TO ORDER: 5:33 PM o ROLL CALL a.Board Members Present – Beth Jaeger, Barb Kistler, Phil Walker, Kevin Goff, Miho Yoshioka, Rachel Bryan, Coronda Ziegler b.Board Members Absent - Teresa Cribelli, Masood Ahmad c.Staff Members Present – Liz Messenger, Lead Specialist, Equity & Inclusion, Melissa Matsunaka, Sr. Project Coordinator d.Guest(s) – Kathleen Baumgardner, ChildSafe, Executive Director o AGENDA REVIEW – There were no changes to the published Agenda. The HRC welcomed new member Rachel Bryan and introduced themselves. o APPROVAL OF MINUTES – a.March 14, 2024 •Vice Chair Kistler moved to approve the Minutes of March 14, 2024. Commission Member Ziegler seconded the motion. The motion passed 7 -0. o PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – none. o BUDGET REVIEW – Chair Jaeger discussed the City’s $6,100.00 allocation to the HRC. She noted that the HRC spent $1000 in February for the DEIJ Networking Event. She indicated that $1000 will be allocated in October for educational programs, $1500 for the September DEIJ Ne tworking Event, and $1500-2000 in December for the HRC Awards. The HRC is in good shape for this upcoming budget year. o NEW BUSINESS – a.Follow-up: February 4th DEIJ Networking Event •Vice Chair Kistler discussed the February event experience and noted that the feedback was positive. A second event will be coordinated, with help from Lauren Leary, and include groups such as JEDI (Justice Equity Diversity & Inclusion). The date will be TBD in September 2024. b.Discussion of DEIJ “Directory” •Vice Chair Kistler provided updates on the status of the directory that was discussed at the DEIJ networking event. She noted that the United Way might possibly host the directory and update the confidential contact information. •Vice Chair Kistler moved to have the HRC co-sponsor and coordinate the September 2024 DEIJ Networking event. Commission Member Walker seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0. c.Discussion of Larimer County DEI Board Meeting •Chair Jaeger and several HRC members attended the recent Larimer County meeting. She discussed that the Larimer County DEI Board primarily works on internal issues within Larimer County Government and would like to be a co- sponsor for the next DEIJ networking event. d.Presentation re: ChildSafe – Kathleen Baumgardner, Executive Director •Ms. Baumgardner provided information and knowledge regarding her organization, including that ChildSafe has provided therapy, counseling, and support for victims of child abuse for thirty-eight years. She noted her organization treats whole families, but not the offending parties. She discussed referral sources, crisis management resources, and parenting classes offered throughout the year. •Ms. Baumgardner and the HRC discussed the ChildSafe client base, including age ranges, graduation rates, diagnosed mental illnesses, languages spoken, clients’ residential zip codes, and financial status. They discussed different therapy modalities and lengths of treatment. Ms. Baumgardner discussed the fee structure, including grants, insurance, and victims’ compensation. •Ms. Baumgardner offered the opportunity to tour the ChildSafe facility to the HRC. e.Election of 2024 HRC Officers •The HRC nominated the following officers to serve from April 2024-April 2025: •Chair, Beth Jaeger •Vice Chair, Barb Kistler •Media/Community Recognition Committee, Rachel Bryan •Education Outreach Committee, Miho Yoshioka •Government Relations Committee, Barb Kistler •Commission Member Ziegler moved to have the HRC elect the nominated officers to their positions. Commission Member Goff seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0. o OLD BUSINESS – Committee Reports a. Education Outreach – Update re: “Cross Cultural Communication” and “Human Library” Programs • “Human Library” Program – Vice Chair Kistler provided information that the event will be Sunday, August 4, 2024, from 2:00pm -5:00pm, at the Museum of Discovery. The planning committees are finalizing plans, with one -half the Books from last year scheduled to return. The Museum received a grant for this program so HRC will not incur expenses in 2024. • “Cross Cultural Communication” Program – Vice Chair Kistler noted the event will be October 9, 2024, and located at the Senior Center from 5:00pm -7:30pm. The HRC thanked Commissioner Ziegler for her diligent work on the educational programs last year, including the Micro-Aggressions programming. b. Media/Community Recognition Committee – Follow-up: Planning for 2024 Human Relation Awards • Chair Jaeger discussed the upcoming HRC awards ceremony on December 12, 2024. She provided updates on the work plan, including extending the nomination period, and working with CPIO to update the nomination form and execute a communications plan. Ms. Messenger and Commissioners Ziegler, Goff, and Bryan will review the current nomination form and bring suggested edits to the May 9 th HRC meeting. • Chair Jaeger noted that the Disability Advisory Board (“DAB”) will not be holding an awards ceremony this year. She discussed their interest in collaborating with the HRC to recognize one DAB awardee at HRC’s ceremony. • The HRC discussed the benefits of shortening the reception from 3:45 -4:30pm and moving the reception from the CIC Conference Room to City Hall’s lobby. The HRC discussed the timing of the program and ceremony that will be held in Chambers from 4:30-5:30pm. • Chair Jaeger provided updates on the inventory of awards from last year. The HRC would like to exhaust the supply before ordering new awards. • Chair Jaeger moved to establish a longer nomination period from July 15 -October 25, 2024, to collaborate with the DAB to present an award, to finalize timing of the reception and ceremony, and to revise the nomination form. Commission Member Walker seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0. c. Government Relations – General Update • Vice Chair Kistler provided updates from City Council, including their proposed limits on public comment that was unsuccessful. She also discussed the proposed updates to the Land Use Code (“LUC”) to include affordable housing. She noted that the State of Colorado is currently discussing changes to requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units (“ADU’s”). • Chair Jaeger discussed the status of the proposed State of Colorado House Bill prohibition of guns in sensitive places. d. Executive – Follow-up re: March 25th Super Issues Meeting and March 27 th Meeting with the Larimer County EDI Advisory Board • March 25th Super Issues Meeting – Chair Jaeger provided updates and noted the collaboration and outreach opportunities, such as with the new Women and Gender Equity Board. Vice Chair Kistler and Commissioner Cribelli also attended. • Larimer County EDI Advisory Board – Chair Jaeger provided feedback on the meeting attended by Vice Chair Kistler, Commissioners Goff, Cribelli, and Ms. Messenger. The HRC discussed future collaboration with the Advisory Board, including co-sponsoring the September DEIJ networking event. o ANNOUNCEMENTS – a. Conversation with Elizabeth Sink, Colorado State University, Department of Communication Studies Chair Jaeger and Vice Chair Kistler met with Elizabeth Sink to discuss future opportunities for the Human Library or similar structure to be incorporated into a CSU course offering. Chair Jaeger noted that on Thursday, May 23, 2024, the CSU Multifaith and Belief Initiatives, the Fort Collins Interfaith Council, the City Equity & Inclusion Office and the Foothills Unitarian Church will be offering the first program in a series called “Our Neighbor’s Faith.” When available, invitations will be sent to the HRC. b. Autism Acceptance Day Kudos • The HRC gave kudos to Commissioner Cribelli and Jan Reece for their work on this well-attended and celebratory event. c. Northern Colorado Intertribal Pow-wow Association • 30th Annual Contest Powwow and Art Market, April 12 -14, 2024. HRC is encouraged to support and show appreciation for native populations. The event is a learning space, with drumming, dancing, competitions, vendors, and volunteer shifts available. For more info rmation, please visit NCIPA’s website here: https://ncipa.weebly.com/powwow.html d. Poudre School District, Long-Range Planning • Commissioner Ziegler encouraged the HRC to attend a meeting at Poudre High School, on April 16, 2024 from 5:30 -10pm, to discuss plans for future school realignment o NEXT STEPS a. Meeting Action Items b. Next Meeting May 9th – Agenda Items? Possible Guest Speakers • Possible Guest Speakers • Chief Swoboda, Chief FCPS o ADJOURNMENT a.7:25pm Amended minutes approved by the Chair and a vote of the Board/Commission on 6/13/24 –