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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuman Relations Commission - Minutes - 10/10/20131 City of Fort Collins Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting Minutes October 10, 2013 5:30 p.m. CIC Room, 300 Laporte Avenue, City Hall West, Fort Collins, Colorado The Human Relations Commission promotes acceptance and respect for diversity through educational programs and activities to discourage all forms of discrimination based on age, disability, gender, race, religion etc. Council Liaison: Mayor Karen Weitkunat Temporary Staff Liaison: Suzanne Jarboe-Simpson Recorder: Christina Mascarenaz Commissioners Present: Colleen Conway, Myles Crane, Christine Hays, James Owiny, Mary Lyons, Preety Sathe and Faith Sternlieb Others Present: Suzanne Jarboe-Simpson, Change Management Analyst and Work Plan Facilitator Meeting Summary: 1. Suzanne Jarboe-Simpson facilitated discussion with input from all HRC members for HRC’s Annual Work Plan ongoing for period 2014-2015. The Commission focused alignment of its goals and objectives with appropriate Community Outcomes consistent with the request by HRC Council Liaison, Mayor Karen Weitkunat. 2. HRC Media and Community Recognition Chair James Owiny led discussion of content for an updated HRC brochure after completion of a review by the City Attorney’s office. The HRC approved this content unanimously. 3. HRC tabled discussion of other business matters to its next regularly scheduled meeting on November 14th. Call to Order Chair Myles Crane called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Public Input No public input. Agenda Review Commissioner Christine Hays motioned to approve the agenda. Commissioner Colleen Conway seconded the motion, which was approved 6:0. 2 Minutes Review Minor changes were made to the Minutes of the September 12, 2013 HRC meeting. Commissioner Preety Sathe motioned to approve the Minutes. Commissioner James Owiny seconded the motion, which was approved 6:0. Budget Report $1,185.43 in funds available as of October 10, 2013. Commissioner Christine Hays motioned to approve the Budget. Commissioner Mary Lyons seconded the motion, which was approved 6:0. Commissioner Faith Sternlieb joined the meeting after the motions for the Agenda, Minutes and Budget were approved. Discussion of Annual Work Plan Suzanne Jarboe-Simpson facilitated discussion in which the HRC agreed to consider the following: 1. HRC discussed drafting their Ongoing Work Plan for period 2014-2015. The Plan will be aligned with the City’s outcomes regarding Community and Neighborhood Livability and Safe Communities. 2. HRC will continue to recognize awards for deserving members of the community. The timing, format and event venue will be reviewed by HRC and discussed with HRC’s Council Liaison. 3. HRC will communicate the Commission’s support to Council for a multi-cultural diversity conference as is currently being considered by the City. If such event is approved, then HRC will designate a commissioner to participate in the event’s planning. 4. HRC will give consideration for various capital expenditure proposals for BOB 11 and make recommendations to Council as appropriate. 5. HRC will mentor new members and host an HRC welcoming event for them. 6. HRC will continue programs of self-education on human relations issues as well as aligning its role with community outcomes. HRC will invite guest speakers and attend various community programs. 7. During 2015-2015 the EOC will collaborate with other organizations to present a series of educational programs to de-stigmatize mental health issues in our community. 8. HRC will proactively support educational outreach initiatives in collaborations with various constituencies for Fort Collins to be recognized as a healthy aging-friendly community. 9. HRC representatives will attend Council meetings and advise Council as appropriate on issues which HRC considers Council has a need to know. The HRC thanked facilitator Suzanne Jarboe-Simpson for her excellent work. 3 Other Business Matters Owing to time constraints, a motion was made by Commissioner Mary Lyons to table discussion of Standing Committee and Liaison Reports as well as Old and New Business until the November 14th meeting. Commissioner Preety Sathe seconded the motion which was approved 7:0. Meeting Highlights: The HRC discussed meeting highlights summarized on Page 1, “Meeting Summary” of these Minutes. Commissioner Christine Hays motioned for approval. The motion was seconded by James Owiny and approved 7:0. Motion to Adjourn Commissioner Mary Lyons motioned to adjourn. Commissioner Faith Sternlieb seconded the motion which was approved 7:0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. The next HRC regular monthly meeting is scheduled on November 14, 2013.