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Home My WebLink AboutHuman Relations Commission - Minutes - 07/12/2007FORT COLLINS HUMAN RELATIONS Regular Meeting — July 12, 2007 5:30 p.m. 11 Council Liaison: Lisa Poppaw IlStaff Liaison: Rebecca O'Donnell 11 IlChairperson: Maryanne Ingratta 11 11 A regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission was held on Thursday, July 12, 2007 in the CIC Room, 300 W. Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Paige Backlund-Jarquin Elaine Boni Joann Ginal Maya Jairam Cristina Matsushima James Ross EXCUSED ABSENCES: Maryanne Ingratta Karen Wong -Brown STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Rebecca O'Donnell, Staff Liaison Angelina Sanchez -Sprague, Recorder 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Elaine Boni at 5:30 p.m. PUBLIC INPUT. Rebecca Morris formerly from San Diego, has recently moved to Fort Collins and is interested in supporting the efforts of the Human Relations Commission. Ms. Morris' worked with non-profit agencies in the San Diego area resulted in large numbers of volunteers helping those in need in Mexico and Rumania. She'd like to bring that experience to serve and to help unify non -profits in Fort Collins. GUEST SPEAKER. None. 3. AGENDA REVIEW Recommended changes to the agenda outline include replacing Maya & Karen's names after Educational Outreach and replacing Cristina name after Public Relations and Community Recognition. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Cristina Matsushima made a motion to approve the June 14th HRC Minutes as revised. James Ross seconded the motion. The minutes were approved 6:0. BUDGET REPORT/APPROVED EXPENDITURES Becky an available balance of $1, 852.23. DBA gift certificates in the amount of $100.00 were provided to Mims Harris for her expertise at facilitating the HRC Retreat. HRC July 12, 2007 — Page 2 4. COMMITTEE REPORTS Executive/Maryanne. No Report. Government Relations/Elaine. Elaine provided historical context of the ongoing interaction of the HRC and the Citizen Review Board (CRB.) She also explained what was required for HRC members to be trained for the Citizen Liaison Program (CLP.) She reported that the service is not used much by citizens and believed it was due to a lack of publicity and marketing information to assist individuals needing the service Paige suggested that the program, with marketing enhancements, should be monitored as a pilot program. If the CLP program use was still low after improved marketing the Commission should consider discontinuing their support and using their energy in another direction. Elaine will look for a Thursday evening in September or October for members to meet with Sgt. Russ Reed for Internal Affairs processes training. She would also get ride along sign up forms from Patrol. Education/Community Outreach/Maya & Karen. Maya reported the committee had met and continued discussion of the Season of Lights idea. In fact, guest Rebecca Morris had attended that committee meeting and had made contact with a Downtown Business Association (DBA) staff person to learn more about the respective roles the DBA and the City play in the downtown holiday display. She learned the DBA helps fund the event but it's the City who takes care of all logistics. Becky reported that Council will be considering a resolution as a discussion item that would authorize the City Manager to appoint a task force of citizens to review the City's holiday display policy. The draft resolution states that the Task Force will be made up of a diverse cross section of the community. Groups invited to appoint a representative will include the HRC. Maya said the committee had considered seeking financial support from HP or Agilent to offset the large fees for nationally known speaker, Lee Men Wah. Karen had recommended him as a speaker for the Fall, 2008 Eracism Film Series and the CSU Diversity Conference. Becky reported that in the past the Commission had asked the City Attorney's office what the City's position was on boards & commissions seeking financial sponsorships. The City prefers that boards & commissions not seek financial sponsorships from other entities but rather to make known financial needs to City Council. Joann recommended the committee not take a leadership role in getting Mr. Wah to Fort Collins but rather provide the information to both the Eracism Series Committee and the CSU Diversity Conference Committee for them to proceed as they see fit. Public Relations & Community Recognition Paige. Cristina reported the committee will meet July 16, 6:30 p.m. at Coopersmith's. She wondered if Becky had gotten a time estimate and cost from the City's Management Information Systems (MIS) relative to when they could work on an interactive web Human Relations Award nomination form and at what cost. Becky reported they could start the first part of August 2007 and could do so at no cost. When completed individuals could submit nominations any time during the year to the hrc@fcaov.com email box, which would be monitored by Becky. HRC July 12, 2007 — Page 3 5. OLD BUSINESS Tag Line for Business Cards Elaine asked if there were any suggestions for a "tag line." Should they consider something on the same vein as the HRC mission statement. "As community leaders and advisors to City Council, we research, deliberate, and take proactive and responsive measures to promote the dignity of individuals and groups in Fort Collins." No one had any ideas and James suggested they complete the suggestion process via email. He would confer with his wife Teresa and share which suggestions would lend themselves well to powerfully translated Spanish tag lines. • Board & Commission Periodic Review Questionnaire Both Maryanne and Elaine will be at the July 24 Council worksession at which the HRC will be one of several boards being reviewed by City Council. 6. NEW BUSINESS • Sneaker for July 17 City Council Meeting Joann will attend the July 17th City Council meeting. She plans to thank City Council for their support of the HRC and inform them of the recent retreat and HRC mission statement. • Building Bridges with City Council The Commission brainstormed ideas on how to solidify a good working relationship with City Council. Some ideas presented were: appear on a monthly basis at a City Council meeting, represent a variety of issues (not just controversial issues,) collaborate with City Council on issues of mutual interest, recognition of positive things in the community, inviting Council Liaison Lisa Poppaw to HRC meetings as needed. • New HRC Member. Becky reported a new HRC member will be named to the HRC at City Council's July 17tn meeting. • Other. Thanks to Paige for Retreat Planning. Thanks to Mims Harris for acting as the facilitator of the HRC's recent retreat. Cristina will prepare a thank you note for Mims. Maryanne & Joann HRC terms expire 12/31/07. If they are interested in continuing, they need to let Karla Smith in the City Clerk's office know by July 20tn 7. UPCOMING EVENTS 2007 July 3 Tuesday City Council Meeting/CANCELLED July 5, Thursday Education Committee Meeting 5:30 at La dolee vita July 12, Thursday Regular HRC BOARD MEETING 5:30 p.m. July 16, Monday PR/Community Recognition 11 6:30 p.m. Coop ersmiths July 17, Tuesday City Council Meeting (Joann) July 24, Tuesday City Council. Rork Session/review of B&C including the HRC August 2, Thursday Education Committee Meetmg 5:30 at La dolee vita August 7, Tuesday City Council Meeting CANCELLED August 9, Thursday Regular HRC BOARD MEETING 5:30 p.m. August 20, Monday PR/Community Recognition 6:30 p.m. Coopersmiths August 21, Tuesday City Council Meeting (Joann) '.. HRC July 12, 2007 — Page 4 September 4, day Tues .. Meeting � . ... .....::.:. City Council Meett ing (Maryanne) September 6, Thursday Education Committee Meeting 5:30 at La dolce vita September 13, Thursday Regular HRC BOARD MEETING 5:30 p.m. September 17, Monday PR/Community Recognition 6:30 p.m. Coopersmiths September 18, Tuesday City Council Meeting September 25-27 CSU.Diversity Conference is September 25-27. October 2, Tuesday October 4, Thursday October 11, Thursday October 15, October 16, November 6, Tuesday November 8, Thursday November 19, November20, City Council Meeting Education Committee Meeting 5:30 at La dolce vita Regular HRC BOARD MEETING 5:30 p.m. PR/Community Recognition 6:30 p.m. Coopersmiths City Council Meeting Education Committee Meeting 5:30 at La dolce vita City Council Meeting Regular HRC BOARD MEETING 5:30 p.m. Work Plan must be finalized. PR/Community Recognition 6 30 p.m. Coopersmiths City Council Meeting Education Committee Meeting 5:30 at La dolce Regular IIRC MELTING 5:30 p.m. PR/Community Recognition 6:30 p.m. Coopersmiths 8. ADJOURNMENT. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. 1 Maryanne ng tta, Chairperson