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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuman Relations Commission - Minutes - 03/10/1978DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN FORT COLLI MEMORANDUM DATE: March 7, 1978 TO: Hunan Relations ConTnission �n FRCM: - Mary Ann Kennaugh RE: Minutes of the March 10, 1978 Regular Meeting I. call to Order Meeting was called to order by chairman Napheys at 7:40 p.m. in City Council chambers, 300 W. LaPorte Avenue. II. Roll Call Members Present: Ben Napheys Don Shoemaker Bob Zindahl Paul Salas Members Absent: Kelsey Smith Don Lambert Pam Sysun III. Approval of Minutes Staff: Mary Ann Kennaugh, Administrative Aide CcmTLissicn Member Napheys nnved approval of the February 9, 1978 regular meeting minutes. Cotmission Member Shoemaker seconded, and minutes were approved 4-0. Ayes: Commission Members Napheys, Shoemaker, Zinxahl, and Salas. Nays: None. IV. Receive Report on Recommendations to City Council of Replacements for Current Vacanies Chairman Napheys indicated that Commission members Sysum, Shoemaker, Lambert and Smith met with him on March 6, 1978 to review the twelve (12) applications received of qualified individuals for membership on the Camiission. Judy Duran and Bonnie Hyra were receded for appointment; appointments will be made by City Council on March 14th. Chairman Napheys noted that Paul Salas, Bob Zimdahl, and 100% Recycled Bond TUTenm Relations Commission Marl10, 1978 Regular Ming Minutes • Page Two his own terms expire this July, and encouraged Paul and Bob to reapply, indi- cating he would not be eligible for reappointment. V. Receive Report Fran Chairman Napheys on the Police Grievance Procedure The Police Grievance Procedure will have its first reading by City Council on March 14, 1978. (NOTE: Second reading of the proposed ordinance allowing the Human Relations Commission to hold closed sessions regarding complaints filed against the Police Department will be on April 4, 1978.) VI. Receive Chairman's Announcement of Committee Appointments Chairman Napheys indicated that no new committee assignments had been made since Paul Salas' appointment to the -Police Community Relations and City Council Advisory committees at the last Human Relations Camoission meeting. VII.. Education Committee Report Commission Member Shoemaker, as Chairman of the Education Committee, reported that the Committee had met a couple of months ago and, although the ideas dis- cussed at the meeting have not yet been implemented, a statement of goals and objectives has been drawn up (previously distributed). Proposed ac= plishment of these goals and objectives would be through the use of group panel discussions. Will Huett of KCOL Radio was in attendance at the committee meeting to discuss how to best use the media. He suggested that when the Committee is ready to pfpceed, they utilize: 1. one of the 90-seoond public service announcements on KCOL, and/or 2. Eleanor Gale's talk show which is aired every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for 25 minutes. He also suggested the possiblity of a "media blitz", e.g., an article in the paper as well as a radio spot. committee Chairman Shoemaker suggested the possibility of each member taking a topic to be presented to the public. Following were further points of discussion regarding possible format, subject, and participants in a talk show or panel discussion: - An informational type of talk show with representatives from the Police Depart- ment, the City Manager, City Attorney, and Human Relations Commission to dis- cuss the Police Grievance Procedure. - Make panel presentations on the Police -Grievance Procedure to interested groups. - Utilization of a new, local magazine put out 17y Eleanor Gale. Chairman Napheys expressed his desire that such a talk show be done before the end of the year (i.e., before July as this is when meobership terms expire). Iiimen Relations Comnnis March 10, 1978 Regular Meting Minutes Page Three Commmissicn Member Shoemaker moved that the Education Committee proceed as soon as possible -to implement processes to make the media aware of the Police - Grievance procedure. Commission Member Napheys seconded, and motion passed 4-0. Ayes: Ccmmmissicn Members Napheys, Shoemaker, Zimdahl and Salas. Nays: None. Commission Member Napheys further moved that the Education Committee follow up on another topic to be presented to the media before June 3, 1978. Commission Member Shoemaker seconded, and motion passed-4- 0. Ayes: Commission Members Napheys, Shoemaker, Zimdahl and Salas. Nays: None. VIII. Other Business A. Commission Member Zimdahl indicated that he had followed up on his idea of the January pmmeeting that he look into the lack of minorityrepresentation on City boards and commissions. The focus -so far has been on interpreting minorities as Spanish surnamed individuals. Points to be considered are language, economic, and cultural barriers. Zintahl indicated he had had private conversations with several people and that a meeting with Rosita Bachmann, Father Nadal, Paul Salas, and Ernie Pcrero had been held at Holy Family Church to discuss human relations in the minority community. Another scheduled meeting had been canceled. Zimdahl indicated that so far he has found that there is a significant problem which will not be solved by extending invitations to minorities to serve on the boards, nor by meeting at Holy Family Church. He indicated he would like to continue meeting with people like those who met at the Holy Family Church. Zimdahl indicated he would eventually cone back to the Commission with recommendations and/or resource people. He further noted that focus on a particular issue was needed:: -The likelihood of Human Relations Commission members really "getting something to happen" is low, but the problem still deserves their attention. He indicated he would continue to work with this subject. Chairman Napheys noted that the next meeting's agenda (April) is devoted to the City Council Advisory Committee. B. Commission Member Lambert, as a memtxer of the Handicapped Advisory Committee, indicated the Committee had planned a "get together" for all organizations in the County to communicate (i.e., who is doing what, duplication of services, etc.). The group will also put out a bi--mmbnthly or tri-monthly newsletter. C. Chairman Napheys reminded the members of the annual boards and commissions appreciation dinner to be held on the March 17th at the Ramada Inn. IX. Adjournment Commission Member Salas moved for adjournment. Commission Member Lambert seconded, and motion passed 4-0. Ayes: Commission Members Napheys, Shoemaker, Lambert and Sachs. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. OF HUMAN RESOURCES MEMORANDUM DATE: March 7, 1978 TO: Human Relations Commission FRCM: Mary Ann Kennauqh //MM RE: Minutes of the March 10, 1978 Regular Meeting I. Call to Order Meeting was called to order by Chairman Napheys at 7:40 p.m. in City Council chambers, 300 W. LaPorte Avenue. • II. Roll Call Members Present: Ben Napheys Don Shoemaker Bob Zimdahl Paul Salas Members Absent: Kelsey Smith Don Lambert Pam Sysun III. Approval of Minutes Staff: Mary Ann Kennaugh, Administrative Aide Commission Member Napheys moved approval of the February 9, 1978 regular meeting minutes. Commission Member Shoemaker seconded, and minutes were approved 4-0. Ayes: Commission Members Napheys, Shoemaker, Zimdahl, and Salas. Nays: None. IV. Receive Report on Recommendations to City Council of Replacements for Current yacanies • Chairman Napheys indicated that Commission members Sysum, Shoemaker, lambert and Smith met with him on March 6, 1978 to review the twelve (12) applications received of qualified individuals for membership on the Commission. Judy Duran and Bonnie Hyra were recommended for appointment; appointments will be made by City Council on March 14th. Chairman Napheys noted that Paul Salas, Bob Zimdahl, and 100% Recycled Bond 0 Human Relations Ccnmi4n . Maifd 10, 1978 Regular Meeting Minutes Page Two his am terms expire this July, and encouraged Paul and Bob to reapply, indi- cating he would riot be eligible for reappointment. V. Receive Report Fran Chairman Napheys on the Police Grievance Procedure The Police Grievance Procedure will have its first reading by City Council on March 14, 1978. (N(7PE: Second reading of the proposed ordinance allowing the Human Relations Commission to hold closed sessions regarding complaints filed against the Police Department will be on April 4, 1978.) VI. Receive Chairman's Announcement of Committee Appointments Chairman Napheys indicated that no new committee assignments had been made since Paul Salas' appointment to the Police Community Relations and City Council Advisory committees at the last Human Relations Commission meeting. VII. Education Committee Report Commission Member Shoemaker, as Chairman of the Education Committee, reported that the Committee had met a couple of months ago and, although the ideas dis- cussed at the meeting have not yet been implemented, a statement of goals and objectives has been drawn up (previously distributed) . Proposed accomplishment of these goals and objectives would be through the use of group panel discussions. Will Huett of KCOL Radio was in attendance at the committee meeting to discuss how to best use the media. He suggested that when the Committee is ready to proceed, they utilize: 1. one of the 90-seoond public service announcements on KCOL, and/or 2. Eleanor Gale's talk show which is aired every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for 25 minutes. He also suggested the possiblity of a "media blitz", e.g., an article in the paper as well as a radio spot. Committee Chairman Shoemaker suggested the possibility of each member taking a topic to be presented to the public. Following were further points of discussion regarding possible format, subject, and participants in a talk show or panel discussion: - An informational type of talk show with representatives from the Police Depart- ment, the City Manager, City Attorney, and Htmman Relations Commission to dis- cuss the Police Grievance Procedure. Make panel presentations on the Police -Grievance Procedure to interested groups. • - Utilization of a new, local magazine put out IW Eleanor Gale. Chairman Napheys expressed his desire that such a talk show be done before the end of the year (i.e., before July as this is when membership terms expire). LI • 40 Hunan Relations Commi6on March 10, 1978 Regular Meeting Minutes Page Three • Commission Member Shoemaker moved that the Education Committee proceed as soon as possible to implement processes to make the media aware of the Police - Grievance procedure. Commission Member Napheys seconded, and motion passed 4-0. Ayes: Cam -mission Members Napheys, Shoemaker, Zimdahl and Salas. Nays: None. Commission Member Napheys further moved that the Education Committee follow up on another topic to be presented to the media before June 3, 1978. Commission Member Shoemaker seconded, and motion passed 4 - 0. Ayes: Commission Members Napheys, Shoemaker, Zimdahl and Salas. Nays: None. VIII. Other Business A. Commission Member Zimdahl indicated that he had followed up on his idea of the January meeting that he look into the lack of minority representation on City boards and commissions. The focus so far has been on interpreting minorities as Spanish surnamed individuals. Points to be considered are language, economic, and cultural barriers. Zimdahl indicated he had bad private conversations with several people and that a meeting with Rosita Bachmann, Father Nadal, Paul Salas, and Ernie Romero had been held at Holy Family Church.to discuss human relations in the minority community. Another scheduled meeting bad been canceled. Zimdahl indicated that so far he has found that there is a significant problem which will not be solved by extending invitations to minorities to serve on the boards, nor by meeting at Holy Family Church. He indicated he would like to continue meeting with people like those who net at the Holy Family Church. Zimdahl indicated he would eventually cone back to the Commission with recommendations and/or resource people. He further noted that focus on a particular issue was needed. The likelihood of Hunan Relations Commission members really "getting something to happen" is low, but the problem still deserves their attention. He indicated he world continue to work with this subject. Chairman Napheys noted that the next meeting's agenda (April) is devoted to the City Council Advisory Committee. B. Commission Member Lambert, as a member of the Handicapped Advisory Committee, indicated the Committee had planned a "get together" for all organizations in the County to communicate (i.e., who is doing what, duplication of services, etc.). The group will also put out a bi-mAnthly or tri-monthly newsletter. C. Chairman Napheys reminded the nwnt)ers of the annual boards and commissions appreciation dinner to be held on the March 17th at the Ramada Inn. IX. Adjournment CORmissiOn Member Salas moved for adjournment. Commission Member Lambert seconded, and motion passed 4-0. Ayes: Cammmission Memibers Napheys, Shoenaker, Lambert and Salas. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.