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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuman Relations Commission - Minutes - 03/10/2022 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Regular Meeting – In Person/Virtual March 10, 2022 5:30 – 7:30 pm CIC Room, City Hall, 300 LaPorte Ave., Fort Collins, CO CALL TO ORDER ● Meeting was called to order by Chair, Beth Jaeger, at 5:32 pm ROLL CALL ● Present: Masood Ahmad Oscar Felix Beth Jaeger Barb Kistler Fabiola Pascual Luna Phil Walker ● Absent: Jean Runyon ● Staff Present: Claudia Menendez and Rachael Johnson, City Equity Office, HRC Liaisons AGENDA REVIEW ● No changes were made to the agenda. The primary purpose of this meeting is to further the work on the HRC’s 2022 work plan. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ● Motion to approve the February 10th minutes made by Phil Walker; seconded by Barb Kistler. All in favor 6-0. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ● None BUDGET REVIEW ● $5900 yearly budget. ● Deadline to request additional budget amount is April 20th. NEW BUSINESS ● Discussion of HRC’s Role - Jenny Lopez Filkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney ● Ms. Filkensʼ presentation provided an overview of the City Code and City Charter relating to boards and commissions and, in particular, the HRC’s Quasi-Judicial role. o City Charter (on city website) is the constitution of the city, which is established by City Council. It allows for the creation of boards and commissions. o City Code Section 2-175 pertains to the Human Relations Commission and its maximum composition of nine members. o Boards and Commission manual is adopted by the city council (should be the first reference for questions) The Code and Manual requires an annual work plan from HRC. o Public Meetings- all meetings are open, unless there is 2/3 vote for an executive session. The notice for the executive meeting must be posted. o Quorum (five members) is required to make decisions by voting on motions. o Any meetings or correspondence regarding HRC business that includes three or more members is considered a public meeting (includes emails). Public notice of the meeting, agendas and minutes must be made available. o Basic concepts of meeting procedure: Chair is in charge. If a disagreement arises, the entire board votes. To initiate a vote, a motion must be made. o It was clarified that the HRC cannot endorse or sponsor events, organizations, etc. independently. o Follow-up action: Motion made by Masood to contact the City Clerk re: recommended changes to the Board and Commission Manual, including HRC membership (off- cycle appointments to reach nine members) and quorum rules (based on majority of appointed members). Seconded by Barb. Approved 6-0. Beth and Barb will write a request to the City Clerk. • Overview of City Equity Indicators- Claudia Menendez and Rachael Johnson, Equity & Inclusion Office • Claudia Menendez: Equity and Inclusion Work o Office of two, but is currently in the process of hiring a third staff member. o 2022 Strategic Objective: Does not want race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, class, sexual identity, and abilities to be a determinant of opportunities and outcomes. (Suggestion to add gender identity to this list, as well as faith and belief systems). o First set of indicators: Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Economic Health and Opportunity, Housing. Indicators Pending: Civic Engagement, Public Health, Environmental Justice, Transportation. o There will be an Equity Indicators Community Forum on April 28th, from 5:30-7:30pm at the Fort Collins Senior Center. o Rachael will provide more information about the Cityʼs connection with the Indigenous community at our April meeting. o The Northern Colorado Intertribal Powwow Association (NCIPA) Powwow is scheduled for April 8-10 at the Northside Aztlan Community Center. OLD BUSINESS ■ Committee Reports: Discussion RE: 2022 Focus Areas and Recommended Actions o Education Outreach: Meeting to discuss the co- creation of events with the City will be scheduled. o Media/Community Recognition Committee: None o Government Relations: Barb is sitting in on City Council and local legislator Town Hall meetings. Barb will report on the “Human Libraries” program at our April meeting. o Executive: Beth expressed thanks for the HRCʼs support in advocating to City Council to pass a resolution in support of Ukraine. o Larimer County Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Board has posted their members, but no meeting plans yet. ANNOUNCEMENTS NEXT STEPS: Next Meeting- April 14, 2022 ADJOURNMENT ● Motion to adjourn by Oscar Felix; seconded by Barb Kistler. All in favor 6-0. ● Meeting adjourned: 7:31pm.