Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuman Relations Commission - Minutes - 05/09/1991Present: Rickie Calkins Mary Daniel Alysa Stanton Elaine Boni Man Oberoi Harold Wallace Gary Wells Linda Beardsley HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MAY 9, 1991 MINUTES Absent: Rudy Garcia Staff Liaison: Becky O'Donnell Council Liaison: Ann Azari Guest: Susan Szymanski, Larimer County HRC Alysa Stanton, assistant chair, called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. and introduced Ann Azari, newly appointed HRC Council Liaison, and Susan Szymanski, Latimer County Human Development Department. Ann Azari spoke to the group about her interest in Human Relations, stating that Diversity in employment will help to show a more immediate impact on community diversity. She also talked about her past experience serving in the 70's on the HRC, which included drafting of the Human Relations City Ordinance. Gary Wells spoke to Ms Azari about mandatory posting of anti -discrimination posters in the workplace. Colorado does not have such a law. Ms. Azari responded that the Commission should get materials and facts together when and if they present it to the Council. Stating that her preference is to recognize the celebration of freedom instead of regulation. However, if this is the direction the HRC wishes to take, that education of the community should show a positive effect on the workplace, community andr culture, and that the regulation be necessary for public health and safety. Community Action Board Susan Szymanski stated that Gary Wells is resigning from the Human Resource Committee and the Committee needs a replacement from the Fort Collins HRC. She explained the Human Resources Committee budget process, asking for a volunteer. Linda Beardsley volunteered to serve on the LCHRC, replacing Gary Wells. Elaine Boni further reported that she and Harold Wallace are also members of the LCHRC and the LCCAB, and that the CAB has had difficulty getting a quorum the past two months. Alternatives to getting members to the CAB meetings are being discussed, therefore, no report. Committee of Executive Delegation Rickie Calkins formally wanted to thank Rudy Garcia who hosted the Minority Faculty Caucus luncheon at CSU on Monday, April 29. Rudy had invited HRC members and support staff to attend and gave mention to the FCHRC. HRC members in attendance were Rickie Calkins, Man Oberoi, Mary Daniel, Linda Beardsley and staff Becky O'Donnell and Jaime Mares. Linda Beardsley was also invited as guest speaker for the luncheon and spoke on diversity. Elaine Boni reported that over 2,000 brochures have been distributed in the community. Asking for members to again check their distribution locations for brochures and replenish supplies. Mary Daniel advised she has received called from 2 citizens referring to police complaints. Mary referred them to the appropriate organization, stating they had seen the brochure and called for assistance. Human Relations Commission Minutes of May 9, 1991 Page 2 of 3 Committee of Executive Delegation (continued) Mary Daniel is putting together a notebook of resources, events, speakers, materials. All information for this should be given to Mary. Police Services - Pat Kelly notified HRC that he has resources to translate HRC brochures into different languages. It was decided to invite Officer Kelly to our next meeting to discuss this issue. Gary attended the Colorado Civil Rights Commission meeting and spoke to Director Jack Lang y Marquez, along with other CCRC members concerning the Anti -discrimination poster. It will be discussed at their next meeting. However it's not one of this year's three priorities for the State Commission. A concern of the CCRC referred to cost and enforcement. There was general agreement by HRC members to continue pursuing Anti -discrimination Poster education. This approach would be initiated by Gary Wells with an outline drafting a procedure to: educate City Council, educate the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and send letters to educate businesses. Rickie moved that we continue to work toward the objective of mandatory placement of anti -discrimination posters in the workplace within the city and across the state. Harold seconded. Passed unanimously. EEO/AA Linda Beardsley advised that EEO members and Employee Development staff are looking at recruitment demographics for the City of Fort Collins, to be used as a statistical comparison in the EEO report being compiled by Rudy Garcia. Police Subcommittee No report. Human Relations Award The HR Award Breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow (May 10) at the Lincoln Center in the Columbine Room. 81 people have confirmed attendance. New Business "Voices" Video - Linda spoke very favorable about the quality of the Colorado State University "Voices" video on diversity. She advised it has been presented to management at Hewlett Packard, stating talks of incorporating the video into their management diversity program are underway. An interest by HRC members to view the video was indicated. Viewing is schedule for 7:30 p.m. on Monday May 13 at Employee Development. Science Saturday at Hewlett Packard from 9-4pm, on Saturday, May 18th all HRC invited. Alysa moved to adjourn, Linda seconded. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. • Human Relations Commission Minutes of May 9, 1991 Page 3 of 3 Present: Rickie Calkins Mary Daniel Alysa Stanton Elaine Boni Man Oberoi Linda Beardsley Gary Wells HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MAY 13, 1991 SPECIAL SESSION 'VOICES' VIDEO Absent: Rudy Garcia Harold Wallace Staff Liaison: Becky O'Donnell Jaime Mares Guests: Mary Crumbaker Smith, E.D. Staff Mollie Mercer, E.D. Staff Gary Wells called the special session of the Human Relations Commission to order at 7:45 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to view the video "Voices" related to diversity and produced by Colorado State University. Mary Daniel facilitated a discussion on the video. Gary thanked Mary for her time and expertise. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.