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FORT COLLINS HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Regular Meeting — February 14, 2008
5:30 p.m.
NCouncil Liaison: Lisa Poppaw 11 Staff Liaison: Rebecca O'Donnell 11
IlChairperson: Maryanne Ingratta 11 11
A regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission was held on Thursday, February 14,
2008 in the CIC Room, 300 W. Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Elaine Boni
Cristina Matsushima
Kelly Evans
Joann Ginal
Maryanne Ingratta
Maya Jairam
James Ross
Karen Wong -Brown
EXCUSED ABSENCES:
None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Rebecca O'Donnell, Staff Liaison
Angelina Sanchez -Sprague, Recorder
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m.
PUBLIC INPUT. None
2. GUEST SPEAKER. Kelly Evans and Commission members considered the latest
developments on both the Republican and Democratic presidential candidate fronts.
3. AGENDA REVIEW
Chair Ingratta recommended an agenda change --move "Conference on Cults, Gangs &
Hate Groups" from New Business to the Educational Outreach Committee Report portion of
the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Cristina Matsushima made a motion tc
Karen Wong -Brown seconded the motion.
approve the January 10'h HRC minutes.
The minutes were approved 8:0.
BUDGET REPORT/APPROVED EXPENDITURES
Becky reported the only expense taken from the $3,900 budget was the January meal
expense.
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4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Executive/Maryanne. Maryanne reported that she and the Elaine attended the State of
the City meeting on January 29'°.
Maryanne opened the floor for nominations:
Chair
Joann Ginal made a motion to nominate Maryanne Ingratta as Chair. Cristina
Matsushima seconded the motion. No other nominations were forthcoming. The
motion was approved 8:0.
Vice Chair
Maryanne Ingratta made a motion to nominate Elaine Boni as Vice -Chair. Joann
Ginal seconded the motion. No other nominations were forthcoming. The motion
was approved 8:0.
Chair of the Governmental Relations Committee
Elaine Boni made a motion to nominate Kelly Evans as Chair of the Governmental
Relations Committee. Cristina Matsushima seconded the motion. No other
nominations were forthcoming. The motion was approved 8:0.
Chair of the Education/Community Outreach Committee
Maryanne Ingratta made a motion to nominate Joann Ginal as Chair of the
Education/Community Outreach Committee. Maya Jairam seconded the motion.
No other nominations were forthcoming. The motion was approved 8:0.
Chair of the Public Relations/Community Recognition Committee
Cristina Matsushima made a motion to nominate James Ross as Chair of the
Public Relations/Community Recognition Committee. Kelly Evans seconded the
motion. The motion was defeated 6:2 with James Ross & Cristina Matsushima
dissenting.
James Ross made a motion to nominate Cristina Matsushima as Chair of the
Public Relations/Community Recognition Committee. Elaine Boni seconded the
motion. The motion was defeated 6:2 with James Ross & Cristina Matsushima
dissenting.
Elaine Boni made a motion to nominate Cristina Matsushima and James Ross as
Co -Chair of the Public Relations/Community Recognition Committee. Maya
Jairam seconded the motion. The motion was approved 8:0.
Maryanne asked the new chairs, working with committee members, to select a standing
meeting date.
o Joann (as agreed by committee) asked that 2"d Tuesdays, 6 p.m., Mugs (on
College Avenue) be set as the standing meeting time for the
Education/Community Outreach Committee
o Cristina(as agreed by committee) asked that 3rd Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., Mugs (on
College Avenue) be set as the standing meeting time for the Public
Relations/Community Recognition Committee.
Committee Membership is:
Government Relations —Kelly Evans, Chair; Joann Ginal & Elaine Boni members.
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• Education/Community Outreach —Joann Ginal, Chair; Kelly Evans, Karen Wong -Brown
and Maya Jairam (special assignments) members.
Public Relations/Community Outreach—Cristina Matsushima & James Ross Co -Chairs;
Maya Jairam member.
• Government Relations Kelly. Elaine reported she attended the Larimer County Office on
Aging meeting on February 14`h and the Citizen Review Board meeting on February 131h.
There will be a change in the chain of command for the Professional Standards (internal
affairs) Department in Police Services. Lt. Craig Dodd will be taking over from Lt. Jim
Broderick in an April time frame.
Elaine asked for volunteers to attend or view upcoming City Council meetings.
Maryanne will cover the February 191h meeting. Elaine will cover the March 4th meeting.
Education/Community Outreach/Joann. Maryanne reported that NIOTA will be having a
Potluck Birthday Celebration and will celebrate Black History Month
on Tuesday, February 19'h at 6 pm, Community of Christ Church, 220 E. Oak. See
www.ftcollinsnotinourtown.org for more information. The Cults, Gangs and Hate Groups
Conference is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2008, 8 am to 5:30 p.m. Karen, Joann &
Kelly are interested in attending. The cost is $50 and $25 for students.
Maya made a motion to approve appropriations of $125 ($50 each for Karen &
• Joann and $25 for Kelly (a student.) James seconded the motion. The motion
was approved 8:0.
Kelly completed the application and provided it to Becky for registration submittal prior to
the March 20`h conference registration deadline.
Karen reported she spoke with Martin Carcasson regarding the HRC's continued interest
in the Deliberative Dialogue effort. James mentioned he's scheduled to meet with Martin
the week of February le to continue a discussion of possible collaboration. Maryanne
asked James to bring his findings to the Education/Community Outreach Committee so
the committee can best decide how to fashion that collaboration in both a short and long
term way.
• Public Relations & Community Recognition/Cristina Cristina reported that progress
continues on the tasks related to the final stages of planning the Human Relations
Award Breakfast (including working with getting the website up-to-date with 2007 award
information/video.) In fact, she distributed a list of tasks that still need to be done for
Commission members to volunteer as needed.
There was discussion about how to best get nominations. James suggested each
person select a category and focus on making personal contacts and facilitating the
nomination process. Maryanne suggested that everyone plan on getting a number of
nominations over the next month. The Committee will check in at the March 13'h
meeting to determine where nominations are at that point and whether additional efforts
are needed before nominations are closed and the award winners selected. Maryanne
will create and distribute a half sheet with pertinent information. Members were
encouraged to distribute the half sheet and nomination forms at every occasion in which
they participate over the next month.
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Maya reported that she's working to make contact with Pat Stryker relative to being the
keynote speaker.
5. OLD BUSINESS
Recruitina New Members. Maryanne encouraged members to continue to consider
individuals who can make application for the current HRC vacancy. Becky will check
with the City Clerk's office regarding applications that are received outside the
recruitment period, and how interviews are then scheduled with Council members.
• Freedom to Marrv. Maryanne shared information she'd received from Cheryl Distaso
regarding the February 23, 2008 Freedom to Marry event. The event is a celebration of
all committed couples, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The event
will start with a rally in Old Town and move to Avogadro's. Some of the Commission
members are planning to attend.
6. NEW BUSINESS
Boards and Commissions Orientation Training. All B&C members received an email
about an upcoming Orientation/Training class scheduled for Wednesday, February 27
(1:00-4:00 p.m.) in the CIC. The content of the classes is geared to new boardmembers,
however, all boardmembers are welcome to attend. Discussion occurred about the
training and concerns were raised that the training occurs during the day when most
B&C members are at their regular jobs. Maryanne agreed to contact the City Clerk's
office to request that a training class be scheduled in the evening.
Human Rights Office. Maryanne reported she'd spoken to a reporter from the Rocky
Mountain Chronicle who was interested in writing an article on the loss of the Human
Rights Office. He was also referred to Assistant City Manager Wendy Williams.
Maryanne asked James, in his role of Co -Chair for the Public Relations/Community
Recognition Committee, if he wanted to be the central contact for press inquiries. He
was amendable so long as he could make inquiries of others on the Commission on
topics for which he did not have the requested information.
Maryanne shared information about the March 1 Disability Forum to be held at the Ben
DelaTour Room at the Public Library. It will be a forum for and by the Disabled
Community on Reducing Barriers and Changing Attitudes. Look for more information
later.
7. UPCOMING EVENTS
2008
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February 2, Sunday
February 5, Tuesdal.
February 14, Thursc
February 19, Tuesd;
Committee Meeting 5 p.m.
City Council Meeting 6 p.m.
Regular HRC BOARD MEETING 5:30 p.m.
City Council Meeting 6 p.m.
on poverty (Life on a
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. February 19, Tuesday NIOT Potluck Birthday Celebration___ _
Program on Black History Month
j 6 p.m. potluck Community of Christ Church, 220 E. Oak
February 21, Thursday j PR/CR Committee Meeting 5:30 at Mugs
Freedom to Marry Day 12:30 Old Town Square
Music by the Young and the Naive and the Unitarian Church Choir
Keynote: Dr. Denise Hall
March to Avos for cake and festivities!!!
Music by Emily Fehler and entertainment by the Lambda youth
Come and bring signs and have fun celebrating all committed
relationshios!!
February 27, Wednesday
; Boards and Commissions Training Classes
1 — 4 p.m. City Hall (RSVP by 2I18 416-2525))
March 1, Saturday
Disability Rights Forum �� w
Join us on March 1 a from 2-4pm at the Ben Delatour Room of the
Fort Collins Main Library. Watch this bulletin for more details or
email CJPE or call us at 419-8944.
Reducing Barriers and Changing Attitudes:
A forum for and by Disabled Community Members and their Allies
Panelists:
Terry Schlicting, Chair of the Fort Collins Commission on
Disabilities
Vivian Armendariz, Public Access Transit Group
Michael Devereaux, Public Access Transit Group
• Babs Johnson, Denver Adapt
. March 4, Tuesday
City Council Meeting 6 p.m.
March 13, Thursday
Regular HRC BOARD MEETING 5:30 p.m.
March 18, Tuesday
City Council Meeting 6 p.m.
F March 20, Thursday
PR/CR Committee Meeting 5:30 at Mugs
April 1, Tuesday
City Council Meeting 6 p.m.
April 10, Thursday
Regular HRC BOARD MEETING 5:30 p.m.
April 12, Saturday
Conference on Cults Gangs and Hate Groups
April 15, Tuesday
City Council Meeting 6 p.m.
April 17, Thursday
R/CR Committee Meeting 5:30 at Mugs
MAY
Cinco de Mayo
May 1, Thursday
HRC Awards Breakfast
May 6, Tuesday
i City Council Meeting 6 p.m.
1 May 8, Thursday
Regular HRC BOARD MEETING 530 p.m.
May 15, Thursday
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PR/CR Committee Meeting 5:30 at Mugs
i May 20, Tuesday
;City Councl Meeting 6 p.mry
June 3, Tuesday ty Council Meeting 6 p.m.
June 7, Saturday
PRIDE IN THE PARK
• j June 12 Thursday
Regular HRC BOARD MEETING 5:30 p.m.
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June 1 g-, Thursday'
PR/CR Committee Meeting 5:30 at Mugs 4
June 19, Thursday
Juneteenth Celebration
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8. ADJOURNMENT. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
R becca O'Donne t,-Staff Liaison