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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 08/15/2000 - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 103, 2000, AMENDING AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 21 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: August 15, 2000STAFF: INWanda Krajicek SUBJECT: First Reading of Ordinance No. 103, 2000, Amending Section 2-167 of the City Code Relating to Membership of the Commission on the Status of Women. RECOMMENDATION: Staff and the Commission on the Status of Women recommend adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: At its July 24,2000 meeting,the Commission on the Status of Women(COSW)voted unanimously to recommend a reduction in the membership of the Commission from 13 members to 11 members. This Ordinance,if adopted,will reduce the membership of the Commission effective September 15, 10 2000(10 days following final adoption of the Ordinance on second reading on September 5,2000). BACKGROUND: The COSW was created on April 1, 1986 by adoption of Resolution 86-65. The COSW has been experiencing difficulties in filling and maintaining its membership. Reduction of the membership is expected to improve both situation without negatively impacting the Commission's ability to fulfill its function. Based on current and upcoming vacancies, reduction of the membership can occur without causing any incumbent to lose her seat by default. A memorandum from the COSW to Karen Weitkunat requesting the change in membership and minutes of the July 24, 2000 Commission meeting at which this issue was discussed are attached. ORDINANCE NO. 103, 2000 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING SECTION 2-167 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN WHEREAS, on April 1, 1986, the City Council adopted Resolution 86-65 Creating a Commission on the Status of Women (the "Commission"); and WHEREAS,on April 3, 1990 Council adopted Ordinance No.24, 1990 establishing that the Commission shall consist of thirteen (13) members; and WHEREAS, the Commission, at its July 24, 2000 meeting, voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council reduce the membership of the Commission from thirteen (13) members to eleven (11) members; and WHEREAS, the Council wishes to accommodate the Commission's request to reduce the membership of the Commission. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that Section 2-167(a) of the Code of the City of Fort Collins be amended to read as follows: Sec. 2-167. Membership; term. (a) The commission shall consist ofthirteen(�3j a E,�I)members appointed by the City Council. In addition, the county and Colorado State University may each appoint a representative to serve as an ex officio nonvoting liaison to the commission. Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 15th day of August, A.D. 2000, and to be presented for final passage on the 5th day of September, A.D. 2000. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk • Passed and adopted on final reading this 5th day of September, A.D. 2000. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Human Rights Office 4ity of Fort Collins Memorandum DATE: 26 July 2000 TO: Karen Weitkunat, City Couucil, FROM: Barbara Catbagan Spalding,II,, Human Rights Office SUBJECT: Commission on the Status of Women Membership At the regular meeting of the Commission on the Status of Women discussion was held about the number of members to be held on the roster. The current number of thirteen has been difficult to fill and maintain. Members felt that reducing the size of the Commission on the Status of Women to eleven members would facilitate subcommittee work and give more continuity to the group. At the July meeting the membership also received a letter of resignation from Bobbie . Gonzales. Enclosed find the minutes of the July meeting to verify the vote of the membership to decrease the overall size of the commission and a copy of the letter of resignation from Bobbie Gonzales. Enclosure Cc: Karla Smith Diane Jones 403 Cam on • P.O. Box 380 • Fort Collins, CO 805__-0580 • (970) 221-6871 • FAX (9;0) 224-6050 • TDD(9;0)224-6004 Human Rights Office i tv of Fort Collins Commission on the Status of Women Minutes July 24,2000 Present: Tam Frager,Annmarie Izuel Evans, Haemi Cha, Sara Lamia, Sharon Bringelson, Lisa Gorham, Liaisons: Barbara Catbagan Spalding, City of Fort Collins Human Rights Office Excused Absent: Rita Anastasio, Bobbie Gonzales, Gina Ginal, Absent: Lena Sunthanker, Deb Tamlin; excused due to meeting change I. Call to Order: 6:20 II. Minutes approved: Lisa moved to approve, Tam second,passed unanimously III. Review Agenda: Annmarie adjusted agenda IV. Business Items A. Report from Tam on National Conference in San Francisco The national Conference focused mostly on state commissions • Tam reported the conference had"really good speakers". She was less impressed by the breakout sessions. She went to workshops on networking and publicity—people at workshops told what they had done in these areas which while interesting was not completely useful. Tam brought back information from the Pennsylvania. State Commission on the Status Of Women who had information on child care and the number of Susan Garrison,the contact person. She also brought information from Chare Robert from Denver. Next year the national conference will be in DC, the hosting city decides what the program will be. Overall,Tam thought that the program people could have done a better job with putting the conference together. B. Resignations/Membership Annmarie received Bobbie Gonzalez's letter of resignation dated July 5, 2000. The short letter explains Bobbie's wish to cut down on involvements to relieve stress. JoAnn Ginal has spoken to Annmarie about resignation, but has not resigned. JoAnn has been on commission for 7 years. Annmarie read the new information on attendance from Karla. The bylaws were discussed as far as attendance Barbara explained the process of the membership going to 11 members. Discussion ensued. Sharon moved to taking membership to 11, Annmarie seconded, motion passed unanimously C. Childcare Update: Lisa brought up article in Coloradoan about on-site daycare. Lisa brought up the idea of doing a survey of the Fort Collins citizens about on-site daycare. Sharon suggesete the findings could be presented at the April Week of the Child symposium. • Annmarie gave an update on the Week of the Child conversation with Linda Falleon. Two meetings planned—one in October, one in January. Presently, the Week of the Child committee See other side 403 Cam on • PO. Box 380 • Fort Collins, CO 80322-0380 • (970) 221-6871 • FAX (970)224-6030 • TDD (970) 22416004 have ChildWatch—a consciousness raising activity planned. Three main issues for promoting the Week of the child are—Transportation--getting people to the event; Marketing—PR for the event; Suggestions—activities etc. for the event. Discussion about what the Commission wanted to do for Week of the Child. Sharon suggested a symposium be put together using large employers, daycare centers,Colorado State University departments, City,etc. She suggested the Commission on the Status of Women put together an umbrella with people who will focus on daycare in an important way Sara read the Purpose of the group to see how the Symposium would connect to the purpose of the Commission on the Status of Women Action: Annmarie will go to the Week of the Child meeting in Oct. and give the Commission on the Status of Women as volunteers to help Annmarie suggested that everyone brainstorm ideas for what Commission on the Status of Women wants to accomplish or contribute to the Week of the Child. Bring to the meeting in Aug. In Aug.will create one or two subcommitties for Week of Child and or symposium. D. Meeting Date: Monthly meeting in Aug.will be Tues. 15`s after the Proclaimation is read at City Council. Be at Council meeting by 5:15 PM E. Marcile Wood Award Forum did not print Marcel Wood article Have received four nominations as of date of meeting Action: Review the applications for Marcile Woods on Wed.Aug. 8 h from 5:00-7:00 PM @ Human Rights Office Marcile Wood Presentation 5:00 @ CIC Room, City Hall West; Wed.Aug.23 F. Websites Commission on the Status of Women website needs to be updated. Suggestions for what to put on website: purpose, synopsis of report, current issues, list of members Action: Tam will update it—she will call Wendy Hartzell to check on who to contact and process for updating Sara volunteered to help Tam Tam will contact Colorado State University and FRCC to see if there is a student who will do the update for class credit if appropriate G. Snacks: Tam and Sharon will bring snacks for Aug. W. Adjourn: 8:00 PM August Meeting: Tues. 15'" after the Proclamation is read at City Council Preliminary Agenda I. Cal to Order II. Minutes approved III. Review Agenda IV. Announcements V. Business Items Revisit on-Site daycare Follow-up with Deb Tamlin; overlays for daycare and Transfort Report on Website progress VI. Adjourn See other side 2