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Human Relations Commission Community Room
215 N. Mason
September 5, 2002, 5:30 — 6:45 p.m.
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Council Liaison: David Roy Sta1. ff Liaison: Angelina Powell
Phone V: 407 7393 Phone: 221-6525
: Bob Leak Phone: 493-5809
A regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission was held on September 5, 2002 in the 215 N.
Mason Conference Room 1B.
HRC Members present Mary Gomez, Ken Gordon, Jr, Rita Klepac, Bob Lenk, Man Oberoi, Parker
Preble, and Erik Rush
HRC Members absent Kimberly Clouser & Rich Miller
/with notification
Staff Members present Angelina Powell, Staff Liaison
Call to Order. The meeting was officially called to order by Chairperson Bob Lenk at 5:38 p.m.
II. Approval of Minutes. Chair Bob Lenk asked for a motion to approve the August 15, 2002 minutes.
Man Oberoi made a motion to approve the minutes of August 15, 2002. Parker Preble seconded the
motion. The commission voted unanimously to accept the motion.
III. Subcommittee Reports.
Diversity Subcommittee The last subcommittee meeting scheduled for August 21 was cancelled.
Rita Klepac worked on mailing Foothills Unitarian Church Film Series flyers. She distributed
information on the film series to be held at the Senior Center, 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited.
• September 22, Blue Eyed with comments by Mark Benn, Psychologist, CSU
• September 29, Mi Familia with presentation by Isabel Rodriguez, Parent & Teacher Liaison,
PSD
• October 13, Mississippi Masala with speaker Blane Harding, Lecturer at CSU Center for
Applied American Ethnicity
• October 20, Journey to a Hate Free Millennium with comments by Barbara Catbagan
Spalding, Humans Rights Resource and Education Office, City of Fort Collins
The next Diversity Subcommittee meeting will be held Wednesday, September 18, 5 pm. The meeting
will be held in room 213B Student Services Building. Student Services Building is located off of
University Avenue.
Human Relations Award Subcommittee. The commission used this opportunity to discuss the vacancy
of the Subcommittee Chair with the resignation of Shion Hung. Man Oberoi moved that Ken Gordon,
Jr. be named as the Human Relations Award Subcommittee chair. Ken accepted. Mary Gomez
seconded the motion. The question was called and the vote was unanimous to name Ken chair person.
He'll be looking for other subcommittee volunteers as the work starts up in January and there are no
returning subcommittee members. Angelina (who's worked with the subcommittee the past three
years) assured Ken that she's prepared to provide the historic context the subcommittee will need.
Police Subcommittee. The Citizen Review Board meeting was held on August 21 in the CIC Room.
A canine demonstration held outside the building. Fort Collins Police Department K-9 police officer
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Rick Mainwal had a 60 minute plus canine demonstration with the assistance of two other FCPD K-9
officers. Officer Mainwal's presentation consisted of all aspects concerning the training, use,
deployment, history of the dogs, policies, etc. of the present canine unit. There are 6 dogs in the FCPD
arsenal. All were imported from Europe.
Sgt. Cory Christiansen will be replacing Lt. Carlson as Staff Liaison to the CRB shortly. The new
Chairperson is Becky Richardson. The new Vice Chairperson is Maria Martinez. By the next CRB
meeting (September 18), it's possible the board will be reviewing two new "Use of Force" cases.
Police Subcommittee Chair Rich Miller is planning on attending.
IV. Liaison Reports
Northern Colorado Multicultural Corn. Liaison Parker Preble attended the September 5th meeting. He
reported there are openings on the board-- of the 25 board positions, only 16 are filled. He also learned
in conversation with NCMC Chair Keene that work is on target for their business plan.
V. Old Business.
MLK Lunch/HR Awards Ken had not been able to attend the mid day meetings but shared
information on the committee's visit to the Denver MLK Dinner Planning Committee and their efforts
to draft a funding raising letter. Ken promised to share the committee's electronic minutes.
VI. New Business.
Bilingual Teaching in Schools Referendum. Erik Rush asked if the Commission had information and
wanted to share their position on the question before the State of Colorado electorate. Chair Bob Lenk,
will look for information on the web relative to the referendum including the actual text of the ballot
question as well as pro and con information there. He'll share what he finds with the commission
before the next meeting.
VII. Announcements. Erik Rush has been accepted for the 12 week City of Fort Collins Police Academy
that starts September 12th. His participation at the academy affects his attendance at the next two
HRC meetings. As the Academy starts at 6:30 p.m., he plans to join the HRC meeting for a time.
Jade Creek Book Store Diversity Book Discussion series starts October 10`h.
Multicultural Community Retreat set for November 7 & 8 in Estes Park.
VIII. Adjournment. Mary Gomez made a motion to adjourn. Ken Gordon, Jr. seconded. The meeting was
adjourned at 6:45 p.m. The next HRC meeting will be October 3 in the 215 N. Mason Community
Room.
Approved:
OR
Bob Lenk, Chair A in Powell, Staff Liaison