HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuman Relations Commission - Minutes - 05/12/2005Human Relations Commission Meeting Minutes
May 12, 2005
HRC Members Present: Caroline Tu Farley, Elaine Boni, Parker Preble, JoAnn Ginal,
Mohammed Siddiqui, Paige Backlund Jarquin, Maryann Ingratta, Jack Coleman.
HRC Members Absent: Lester Washington
Staff Members Present: Kelly DiMartino, Brenda Speake
I. Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
II. Public Input
No report.
III. Agenda Review
HRC members discussed a previous agenda item which was the use of a -mails for discussing
sensitive items.
IV. Approval of Minutes
Parker moved to accept the minutes. Caroline seconded. Motion passed.
V. Committee Reports
a. Executive Delegation
HRC members discussed the appropriate way to send a media release to all local media as well
as the appropriate way to inform all members of the HRC about upcoming activities.
The HRC discussed the role they played in the Not In Our Town (NIOT) Alliance.
Kelly reported on the status of the next meeting of the Human Rights Protection Ordinance
(HRPO) Task Force and the HRC agreed to remove the HRPO online survey from their website.
The HRC members discussed how to handle public input and future e-mail distribution of public
input to HRC members.
b. Education and Community Outreach
HRC members discussed the upcoming Federal Heritage Festival occurring May 19.
Maryanne reported on the HRC information brochure and distributed draft copies.
HRC members discussed other options for community education and outreach.
The HRC discussed geographical boundaries that the Commission represents.
C. Government Relations
Elaine reported to the HRC about community access to the human rights complaint forms. A
letter was sent to Officer Pierson requesting more locations to place the forms.
Elaine reflected on the Citizen Liaison program and the police ride -a -long.
d. Media and Community Recognition
HRC members discussed the recent Human Relations Awards Breakfast and suggestions for next
year include:
— Booking the Lincoln Center more in advance
— Eliminate the HRC head table and have the members sit with the public
— Figure out the criteria for the breakfast invitations for the media committee
— Add Poudre School District employees, Boards and Commissions members, fire and
police employees and members of committees in which the HRC are liaisons to on the invite
to nominate list
Caroline suggested moving either the forum or the breakfast to a different time of the year.
The HRC discussed a change in the rule for sending in articles to the Coloradoan. The media
committee will submit a calendar format to the HRC for future article topics and submission.
VII. Liaison Reports
a. Community Based
i. Northern Colorado Multicultural Corp.
Maryanne reflected on NCMC updates.
NIOT Alliance
Jack and Paige reported on upcoming NIOTA activities.
The HRC discussed the organization and future of the NIOTA.
iii. Education
No report.
iv. Inter -faith Council
No report.
V. ERACISM Film Series
Paige will become the new HRC liaison for the ERACISM film series.
VII. Budget Report
Kelly reported to the HRC about the HRC budget and the City's new BFO (Budgeting for
Outcomes) process.
VIII. Old Business
Meeting Reflections — Parker agreed to personally pay for HRC business cards for each
Commission member.
The HRC discussed how they can work more effectively with the Human Rights Office.
Kelly informed the HRC that the next meeting will be in the Clerk's Conference Room at
City Hall.
Kelly reported on the NCEDC's guest speaker for their October forum as well as their
`diversity' theme for this fall.
ii. NIOT Forum — Maryanne expressed disappointment that the HRC received limited
publicity on the forum and after the forum. HRC members discussed public input
received about the forum.
iii. Islamic Center — Mohammed reported on the cooperation between the Muslim
community and the police. The HRC discussed their role in future communication with
the police on hate crimes and incidences.
iv. LARASA — Paige will report on LARASA at the next HRC meeting.
IX. New Business
Parker reflected on the meeting.
X. Adjournment
Parker moved to adjourn. Maryanne seconded. Meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
Parker Preble, Chairperson
Signed on this date: - o -6:5
Kelly BWartinolStaff Liaison