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Home My WebLink AboutHUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - MINUTES - 03/14/2024 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Thursday, March 14, 2024 – 5:30 PM Zoom: https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/96972419805 Webinar ID: 969 7241 9805 1. CALL TO ORDER: 5:32 PM 2. ROLL CALL a. Board Members Present – Beth Jaeger, Barb Kistler, Phil Walker, Kevin Goff, Masood Ahmad, Teresa Cribelli, Miho Yoshioka b. Board Members Absent - Kyle Teramoto, Coronda Ziegler c. Staff Members Present – Claudia Menendez, Equity Officer, Liz Messenger, Lead Specialist, Equity & Inclusion, Melissa Matsunaka, Sr. Project Coordinator d. Guest(s) – Rabbi Hillel Katzir, County Liaison, Larimer County DEI Board 3. AGENDA REVIEW – There were no changes to the published Agenda. Chair Beth Jaeger discussed the virtual meeting format and procedures for HRC members and the public participants. 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – the HRC listened to comments from 9 public participants related to the HRC’s ceasefire resolution. The HRC provided feedback and thanked the public participants for their time and comments. 5. BUDGET REVIEW – Chair Jaeger noted the City’s $6,100 allocation to the HRC. She discussed it will be spent on education and outreach, Human Relations Awards, and partially for the Human Library. She indicated the HRC is in good shape for this upcoming budget year. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – a. January 11, 2024 & February 8, 2024 • Commission Member Cribelli moved to approve the minutes of January 11, 2024, and the minutes of February 8, 2024. Commission Member Ahmad seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0. 7. NEW BUSINESS – a. Follow-up: February 4th DEIJ Networking Event • The HRC discussed the event experience and agreed that conversations and table discussions were positive. The HRC noted that the event was powerful and worthwhile. They indicated their willingness to participate in future networking events due to this event’s success as determined by the participants’ feedback, excitement, and energy. b. Discussion of DEIJ “Directory” • Testimonials have been received that a DEIJ Directory would be a helpful resource for contact information, programs, collaboration activities, and participation requests. A planning committee will be established to keep the momentum going. • Rabbi Hillel Katzir, Larimer County DEI Board, mentioned the enthusiasm and electricity at the networking event. He agreed to represent the County DEI Board and InterFaith Council on the planning committee. • Commission Member Cribelli moved to approve establishing a sub- group to move the networking work forward. Vice Chair Kistler seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0. 8. OLD BUSINESS – Committee Reports a. Education Outreach – Update re: “Cross Cultural Communication” and “Human Library” Programs • “Cross Cultural Communication” Program – Vice Chair Kistler noted the event will be October 9, 2024, and located at the Senior Center from 5:00pm-7:30pm. • “Human Library” Program – Chair Jaeger provided information that the event will be August 4, 2024, from 2:00pm-5:00pm, at the Museum of Discovery. This program looks to build upon the energy and effectiveness of last year’s event. The Museum received a grant for this program so HRC will only incur minimal expenses in 2024. b. Media/Community Recognition Committee – Follow-up: Planning for 2024 Human Relation Awards • Chair Jaeger and Ms. Menendez discussed the intention of moving the awards to a Thursday night, so it does not conflict with a City Council meeting. The event shall be December 12, 2024. The December HRC meeting currently scheduled for December 12, shall be cancelled and the awards shall be held in Council Chambers in lieu of the HRC meeting. c. Government Relations – Update re: Local Government Weapon Ordinances [Secretary’s Note: Commission Member Yoshioka recused herself from this discussion] • Vice Chair Kistler provided information about proposing a gun prohibition in sensitive spaces. She recommended that the HRC not take any action pending the State’s action on SB 24-131, which would prohibit carrying firearms in sensitive spaces. • Vice Chair Kistler moved to pause further HRC research and discussion on proposing a gun prohibition in sensitive places. Commission Member Walker seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-0. d. Executive – Information re: March 25th Super Issues Meeting; Confirmationre: March 27th Meeting with the Larimer County EDI Advisory Board • March 25th Super Issues Meeting – Chair Jaeger provided updates regarding Davina Lau’s meeting invite sent to all City Boards and Commissions, to be held on March 25, 2024, from 5:30-7:30pm, at theLincoln Center. • Larimer County EDI Advisory Board – Chair Jaeger noted a joint meeting with the HRC shall be held March 27, 2024, beginning at5:30pm, at 200 W Oak St, in the Carter Lake Room. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS – a. Autism Awareness Day Update • Commissioner Cribelli and Claudia Menendez finalized the proclamationfor “Autism Acceptance Day” scheduled for April 2nd. The reception begins at 4:00pm. The proclamation reading is at 5:00pm in Council Chambers. Daisy Montgomery will receive the proclamation and give a short speech. The HRC is invited and encouraged to attend. b. Northern Colorado Intertribal Pow-wow Association • 30th Annual Contest Powwow and Art Market, April 12-14, 2024. HRC is encouraged to support and show appreciation for native populations. The event is a learning space, with drumming, dancing, competitions, vendors, and volunteer shifts available. For more information, please visit NCIPA’s website here: https://ncipa.weebly.com/powwow.html 10. NEXT STEPS a. Meeting Action Items b. Next Meeting April 11th – Agenda Items? Election of Officers; Possible Guest Speakers • Possible Guest Speakers • Kathleen Baumgardner – ChildSafe, Executive Director • Chief Swoboda, Chief FCPS • New Commission Member joining in April; Election of new officers • The HRC expressed appreciation for Commission Member Kyle Teramoto’s volunteer service to the HRC. Commission Member Teramoto’s term has expired, and the HRC sent their thanks to him for his contributions to the HRC. 11. ADJOURNMENT • Commission Member Walker moved to adjourn the meeting. Commission Member Cribelli seconded the motion. The motion passed7-0. b. 6:46pm Minutes approved by the Chair and a vote of the Board/Commission on 04/11/2024 03/14/24– MINUTES