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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuman Relations Commission - Minutes - 04/10/2008FORT COLLINS HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Regular Meeting — April 10, 2008 5:30 p.m. Council Liaison: Lisa Poppaw IFStaff Liaison: Rebecca O'Donnell Maryanne Ingratta A regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission was held on Thursday, April 10, 2008 in the CIC Room, 300 W. Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Elaine Boni Kent Bryans Joann Ginal Maya Jairam James Ross Cristina Matsushima Karen Wong -Brown EXCUSED ABSENCES: Maryanne Ingratta Kelly Evans STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Rebecca O'Donnell, Staff Liaison Angelina Sanchez -Sprague, Recorder 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Vice -Chair Elaine Boni. PUBLIC INPUT. None 2. GUEST SPEAKER. Elaine welcomed new member Kent Bryans. Kent is majoring in Political Science at CSU and expects to graduate May 2008. He likes Fort Collins and thought the HRC would be a great way to make a contribution. 3. AGENDA REVIEW. Vice Chair Boni asked if there were any suggested revisions to the agenda. James Ross asked that a new topic—Iraqui Students —be added to New Business. There were no other changes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Karen Wong -Brown made a motion to approve the March 13 HRC minutes as amended. James Ross seconded the motion. The minutes were approved 7:0. BUDGET REPORT/APPROVED EXPENDITURES No report. HRC April 10, 2008 — Page 2 4. COMMITTEE REPORTS Executive/Maryanne. Elaine reported the following members attended the Board & Commission training: Elaine Boni, Kelly Evans, Maryanne Ingratta and Karen Wong - Brown. Elaine was reminded at the training that the HRC has quasi-judicial responsibilities, the body to which individuals can appeal the City Manager's office ruling on a human rights discrimination case. Government Relations/Kelly. Elaine referred to the memo sent by Kelly —Sunset of Colorado Civil Rights Commission (CCRC.) Kelly suggested the HRC invite the CCRC to make a presentation, invite the public, Mayor, City Council and City Manager, and work to find a better way to facilitate the process for those who want to file claims of discrimination. It was agreed by all that Kelly first inform Council Liaison Lisa Poppaw of the Commission's interest. Maya Jairam made a motion for the Commission to proceed with Kelly's recommendations. Cristina seconded the motion. The motion was approved 7:0. Elaine reported she had been in recent communication with Chief Harrison. She provided some historical context —last year Elaine and former member Lisa Poppaw had a meeting with Chief Harrison to discuss the topic of hate crimes in Fort Collins. One outcome of that meeting was the plan to tape a Cable 14 A City at a Glance program. Chief Harrison said a topic, Focusing on the HRC, and a date/time had been set for taping --Monday, April 28, 4 p.m. Elaine asked for members who'd like to represent the Commission on the panel --James, Joann and Maya volunteered. Elaine will get more information on format and content and will be sharing that information with the panelists. Elaine was looking for volunteers to monitor City Council meetings via Comcast or live video -streaming from htto://www.fcgov.com/cablel4/video.php?home; particularly non - agenda topics from 6-6:30 p.m. The following members volunteered: May 6 (Karen), May 20 (Kent), and June 3 (Maya.) Education/Community Outreach/Joann. Joann presented a PowerPoint presentation on the HRC. Her intent is to have a comprehensive information set of diverse topics that members can customize to suit the needs of the group who's requested the information. In addition to general HRC information, Joann's asked members to volunteer to research topics of concern so that information is available as needed. The following members have volunteered to get PowerPoint data sets by the May/June meeting: Hate Crimes (Kent); Poverty & Homelessness (initial request made to Martin Carcasson—Center for Public Deliberation/Cristina); Terrorism (James); Ageism (Elaine); GBLT and Ethnic Issues (Karen); and Discrimination (Maya.) Joanne will submit final changes for HRC brochure to Maryanne and will work with her to get a supply of brochures to take to the NIOTA sponsored Conference on Cults, Gangs and Hate Groups on Saturday, April 12, 2008 which Karen, Kelly and she are attending. Public Relations & Community Recognition/Cristina & James. Cristina reported the progress the committee are making on the final stages in planning the 2008 Human Relations Award Breakfast: • Finalizing mailing lists to: nominees, nominator, community, City officials, and press/media. • Working to get invitations in the mail by Monday, April 14`h HRC April 10, 2008 — Page 3 • Meeting Thursday, April 17 to select award recipients • Cristina will inform HRC members via email of their role for the breakfast. • Bring your cameras! • Working to secure a keynote speaker • Becky working with City graphics person to complete certificate and program graphics • Cristina working to get plaques made • Developing press release to follow program which will provide event and recipient information. 5. OLD BUSINESS Conference on Cults, Gangs & Hate Groups April 12`h Conference and Memorandum on Sunset of Colorado Civil Rights Commission covered under Committee Reports. 6. NEW BUSINESS Pride in the Park. The deadline for securing a securing a table for the June 71h Pride in the Park at Civic Center Park is March 31. The cost of a table is $25 for non-profit vendors. Joann made a motion to appropriate $25 for the table fee. Karen seconded the motion. The motion was approved 7:0. Becky O'Donnell to process registration paperwork. Signup for volunteers to man/woman the table from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. will take place at the May meeting. Anti -Oppression Training. No information available. Tabled until the May meeting. Iraqis Students. James reported CSU was selected by the State Department as the site this summer for a 5-week public policy and leadership program for select Iraqis students. CSU is currently developing their curriculum and is looking for opportunities for the students to interact with the larger Fort Collins community on how democracy works in the United States. He was wondering if the Commission would be interested in co -sponsoring a forum with the Center for Public Deliberation. He was also seeking ways for the students to learn more about how Fort Collins sets public policy —possibly getting information on City processes from the City Manager's office staff and visiting a City Council meeting. More information will be forthcoming as plans take shape. 7. UPCOMING EVENTS Elaine wanted to highlight- Pathways Past Poverty. April 30"'—The Center for Public Deliberation has been developing a community mobilization effort to deal with the issue of increasing poverty in Larimer County. Eight subcommittees were created and have begun to meet to examine specific issues within the broader issue. On April 30`h, they will I be hosting a community forum to seek feedback. Karen wanted to highlight the April 12 Disability Rights Meeting. Its purpose is to increase community awareness of the plight of the disabled. Maya wanted to highlight a June 8 current cancer survivor survey event to be held at the Mountain Vista Country Club. More information is available at www.fundfun.org. HRC April 10, 2008 — Page 4 2008 April 1, Tuesday April 8, Tuesday April 12, Saturday April 15, Tuesday April 17 Thursday April 21, Monday April 28, Monday MAY May 1, Thursday May 6, Tuesday May 151Thursday May 20, Tuesday Junen3, Tuesday June 7, Saturday June 10 Tuesday .Tune 12, Thursday June 19, Thursday June 19, Thursday `->uv.vnsmnaxreax ,ruwwa,aeseeassesu_ m July 8, Tuesday July 10 Tlmrsday July 17, Thursday August 12, Tuesday August 14, Thursday August 21, Thursday SEPTEMBER� September 9, Tuesday September 11, Thursday September 18, Thursday September 23, 24, 25 City Council Meeting 6 p.m. Education Committee 6 p.m. Mugs Regular I-IRC BOARD MEETING 5:30 p.m. Conference on Cults Gangs and Hate Groups Disability Rights Meeting, 10:15-12:15 Fort Collins Public Library, 201 Peterson, Fort Collins City CouncilMeeting 6 p.m. PR/CR Committee Meeting 5:30 at Mugs Asian/Pacific American Cultural Festival, 11 - 4 Main Librarv. 201 Peterson Street Community Issues Forum 6-9 pm at the Fort Collins Hilton (flyer attached) Studio-1-4- TV program—" focusingon the HumanRelations Commission". 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