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Home My WebLink AboutHuman Relations Commission - Minutes - 09/11/2008FORT COLLINS HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Regular Meeting — September 11, 2008 5:30 p.m. 11 Council Liaison: Lisa Poppaw 11 Staff Liaison: Rebecca O'Donnell 11 Chairperson: Elaine Boni A regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission was held on Thursday, September 11, 2008 in the CIC Room, 300 W. Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Elaine Boni Kent Bryans Maya Jairam James Ross Karen Wong -Brown Kelly Evans EXCUSED ABSENCE: Cristina Matsushima Joann Ginal STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Rebecca O'Donnell, Staff Liaison 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:33 p.m. by interim Chair Elaine Boni. PUBLIC INPUT. None 2. GUEST SPEAKER. None. 3. AGENDA REVIEW. Kelly Evans made a motion to approve the amended September 11 HRC agenda. Kent Bryans seconded the motion. The agenda was approved 6:0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Kent Bryans made a motion to approve the amended August 14 HRC minutes. Karen Wong -Brown seconded the motion. The minutes were approved 6:0. BUDGET REPORT/APPROVED EXPENDITURES Becky sent information that the HRC has spent $1,587.69 YTD for 2008. She suggested that the HRC decide how best to allocate the remainder of the 2008 HRC budget. Elaine 4. COMMITTEE REPORTS Public Relations & Community Recognition/James James stated the PR/CR did not meet in August. James stated that due to the sensitivity surrounding the Iraqi students HRC September 11, 2008 — Page 2 visit to CSU, it was decided no news article would not be written. James also suggested that the HRC continue to discuss the possibility of bringing forward to Council an amendment to include resident aliens in the application process for boards and commissions rather than requiring 1 year residency within the FTC growth mgmt area. James stated the practice is taking place at Larimer County currently. James stated that this should be looked into further by the HRC after November. Elaine stated that she will provide a newspaper article to Carolyn Tu Farley of NIOTA that speaks to what the HRC does and which organizations the HRC works with including NIOTA and the ERACISM series. That article is due in November for December publication. Elaine will bring it to the HRC October meeting for approval. Executive/Elaine. Elaine asked when the 2009 Work Plan and when the 2008 Annual Report is due. Becky stated the 2009 Work Plans are due in the Clerk's Office on or before November 30. Also, the 2008 Annual Reports are due January 31. Elaine stated she will prepare a draft of the 2009 Work Plan for review and discussion at the next Elaine asked about the HRC's vacancies and when they will be filled. Becky stated that there are currently 18 boards and commissions accepting applications for vacancies. The HRC has two vacancies to fill with Cristina's recent announcement that she will not renew her appointment. Applications deadline is September 30, 2008. Interviews will be held October and November, and appointments are scheduled to begin January 1, 2009. Becky also handed out recruitment flyers for HRC members to distribute. • Government Relations/Kelly. Kelly stated she finally was able to contact someone from the Colorado Civil Rights Commission (CCRC). She is working to schedule a meeting with the HRC. More details will follow. Kelly and Elaine are continuing to monitor council agenda items. • Education/Community Outreach Elaine Elaine stated Karen had provided some PowerPoint information to Joann on her topic. Kent stated he is still working to gather PowerPoint information regarding hate crimes and that Greeley did not want to share their information on graffiti. Karen stated that she is gathering panel members for the PR/CR Coffee Talk on Monday, October 13 regarding Japanese Internment Camp Survivors. Karen stated she is willing to conduct program introductions, develop and ask the questions for the panel members, conduct the closing, and distribute program flyers. Karen asked for assistance to present the PowerPoint presentation and write an article to the Coloradoan, the Collegian, and radio stations. Kelly volunteered to present the overhead projector and screen. Kent volunteered to write an article. Elaine stated if an article is written it would have to be approved through a subcommittee meeting. Karen stated that Doctor Douglas Ishii, an internment camp survivor has confirmed as a speaker, and that other speakers have not been confirmed. Elaine asked Karen to Wednesday. September 17, and confirm that to HRC members via email. The presentation flyer was reviewed and edited by HRC members. Becky stated she would HRC September 11, 2008 — Page 3 certificates will be provided to the members as stipends. 71� 5. OLD BUSINESS Becky stated that business cards and communication from the HRC will need to include the new City of Fort Collins logo, identifying the HRC as a City board and commission. The HRC has long since had their own emblem, and in fact is the only B&C with a distinct insignia. The HRC will still be able to use their emblem on all communication, however, the City of Fort Collins logo will also need to be a part of all communication including brochures, pamphlets, flyers, business cards and name tags in the future. Becky will inform Maryanne meeting. 6. CURRENT EVENTS Elaine added that "Peace in the Park" will be Saturday September 13, 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Loveland Civic Center Park, Foot Lagoon. Kelly reported that the Sustainable Living Fair will be September 20 and 21 at the Raptor Center on East Vine Drive. LIAISON REPORTS Elaine went to the City and County Senior Boards. Elaine stated the biggest problem for senior citizens is the difficulty in getting to the Medical Center of the Rockies. Seniors must first catch the Fox Trot bus at the Square Mall in Fort Collins and take it to the Loveland bus center. They then take another bus to the Medical Center of the Rockies. The one way trip takes two hours and costs $25.00. The office on aging is paying to take seniors to the Medical Center of the Rockies. PVH has not responded to the transportation issues that seniors are experiencing. Karen distributed flyers for the ERACISM series. NEW BUSINESS Maya presented her Coffee Talk PowerPoint presentation to the HRC: 'The Guru: fact vs. fiction". Members participated in the viewing and discussion followed. Thank you Maya, your presentation was extremely informative and well done. Elaine stated that Joann wants to share her slides and pictures of her recent trip to Nepal and she wants to propose a gathering at her house on Friday December 12, separate from the HRC meeting. Becky also noted that the Upcoming Events Calendar mentioned participating in a charitable endeavor instead of having the December 11 HRC meeting. 7. UPCOMING EVENTS 2008 SEPTEMBER September 2, Tuesday September g, Tuesday HISPANIC HERITAGE City Council Meeting 6 p.m. Education/Community Outn September 11, Thursday Regular HRC BOARD MEE September 16, Tuesday j City Council Meeting 6 p.m. at 5:30 p.m., m.. Bean Cw 5:.su p.m. HRC September 11, 2008 —Page 4 September 18, Thursday j PR/CR Committee Meeting 5:30 at Mugs September 23, 24, 25 CSU Diversity Conference October Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 7, Tuesday City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. October 9, Thursday Regular HRC BOARD MEETING 5:30 p.m. October 14, Tuesday : Education/Community Outreach at 5:30 p.m., Bean Cycle Government Relations at 6:00 p.m., Bean Cycle October 16, Thursday PR/CR Committee Meeting 5:30 at Mugs October 21, Tuesday City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Nnvemher Native American Awareness Month November 4, Tuesday i City Council Meeting - Cancelled November 11, Tuesday Education/Community Outreach at 5:30 p.m., Bean Cycle Government Relations at 6:00 p.m., Bean Cycle November 13, Thursday Regular HRC BOARD MEETING 5:30 p.m. November 18, Tuesday i City Council Meeting — City Manager/CityAttorney/Muni.Judge Evaluations No other business_ _..-- ... - — -___ _ - .,... ------ _..__._..__ ._...._..__. . _._ ..._.._ November 20, Thursday ! PR/CR Committee Meeting 5 30 at Mugs December 2, Tuesday City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. __ _ December 9 Tuesday _...., ---.._ _ .._..--_ -------- Education/Community Outreach at 5:30 p.m., Bean Cy Government Relations at 6:OO p, m _Bean_Cycle,____ __. December 10 Wednesday ;Human Rights Day December 11, Thursday Regular HRC BOARD MEETING 5:30 p.m. consider participating in a charitable endeavor instead December 16, Tuesday City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m _ _......._.. __. _,._.__ .__— _..__._ _._ December 18, Thursday _ m..m_.__. ._.._...__ .. ___._.__..__._...._. ' PR/CR Committee Meeting 5:30 at Mugs 8. ADJOURNMENT. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. fi aine Boni, Chairperson