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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 02/07/2012 - RESOLUTION 2012-003 AMENDING THE HUMAN RELATIONS CDATE: February 7, 2012 STAFF: Wanda Krajicek AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL 10 SUBJECT Resolution 2012-003 Amending the Human Relations Commission 2012 Work Plan. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Council liaisons have reviewed the 2012 work plans submitted by boards and commissions. On January 17, 2012, Council gave direction (under Other Business) to amend the Human Relations Commission Work Plan. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION City Code requires all boards and commissions to file work plans on or before November 30 for the following year. The Boards and Commissions Manual provides the following procedure for Council review of annual work plans: • Work Plans for Boards and Commissions must be filed with the City Clerk on or before November 30. • City Clerk’s Office forwards to Council liaisons and the City Manager specific work plans with comment form. • Council liaison comments are forwarded to the Clerk’s Office by the end of December. • Clerk’s Office circulates all work plans with Council liaison comments to the full Council. • Councilmembers propose amendments to work plans (if any) at the second City Council meeting in January. Support of three Councilmembers needed to initiate changes. • Resolution to make amendments (if any) to work plans presented at the first City Council meeting in February. Absent any further input from Council, the Human Relations Commission 2012 Work Plan will be amended to include a change to the tasks of the Educational Outreach Committee to pursue opportunities to coordinate and collaborate with City boards that have similar functions, such as the Youth Advisory Board, Commission on Disability, and the Women’s Commission and investigate the feasibility of consolidation of those boards with the Human Relations Commission. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. RESOLUTION 2012-003 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION 2012 WORK PLAN WHEREAS, the City Code requires each board and commission of the City to prepare and submit annual work plans to City Council; and WHEREAS, the Council Liaisons review and submit comments regarding the annual work plans to the City Clerk’s office, which comments are forwarded to the City Council for consideration and possible modification of the proposed work plan; and WHEREAS, any such proposed modifications are to be approved by the Council by resolution at the first Council meeting in February; and WHEREAS, the Council desires to amend the Human Relations Commission Work Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the Human Relations Commission 2012 Work Plan is amended as described in “Exhibit A,” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 7th day of February A.D. 2012. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk 1 Fort Collins Human Relations Commission 2012 Work Plan As Community leaders and advisors to City Council, we research, deliberate and take proactive and responsive measures to promote the dignity of individuals and groups in Fort Collins. HRC Mission Statement For 2012, the Fort Collins Human Relations Commission will continue with a broad plan for supporting Human issues that are pertinent to the City of Fort Collins. Responsibilities are divided amongst its four Committees but are not exclusive to that Committee. Our Commission has pledged to become informed about human relations issues and events within Fort Collins and recommend appropriate action to City Council. The EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE shall… Call special meetings when problem resolution of urgent issues is needed. Delegate issues for resolution to standing or to special committees. Provide support to other HRC committees as needed. Determine meeting agendas for monthly HRC meetings and special meetings. The GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE shall… Act as primary point of contact for the Citizen Liaisons Program which assists citizens in filing complaints with Fort Collins Police Services. Coordinate with Police Services to train people in the Citizen Liaison Program and to allow effective utilization of the program within the complaint process. Maintain a list of interpreters to assist with translation in filing complaints. Keep a calendar of City Council meetings and solicit HRC members to monitor City Council agendas and attend or view meetings as appropriate, specifically monitoring the Community Open Mike period at the beginning of Council sessions. Address City Council as needed. Attend Citizen Review Board meetings and provide assistance upon its request. EXHIBIT A  Keep a calendar of City Council meetings and solicit HRC members to monitor City Council agendas and attend or view meetings as appropriate, specifically monitoring the Community Open Mike period at the beginning of Council sessions. Address City Council as needed.  Attend Citizen Review Board meetings and provide assistance upon its request.  Help to educate citizens and recommend actions which promote positive relations among community members, Fort Collins Police Services and the Citizen Review Board.  Review proposed legislation, policy changes or other governmental action at the federal, state or local level which may affect human rights and civil liberties in the city and make recommendations regarding the same.  Research and recommend actions necessary to achieve: equal employment opportunities; equal housing opportunities; equal public accommodation opportunities and the best possible Fort Collins government/community relations in all fields of government.  Maintain regular communication with our HRC City Council Liaison and City Council. The MEDIA/COMMUNITY RECOGNITION COMMITTEE shall…  Foster cooperative relations with media to increase visibility of HRC’s work.  Draft necessary articles or communication pieces to support the work of the HRC.  Plan and execute the Annual HRC Citizen’s Awards (which commend individuals, groups, companies or organizations for inspiring contributions and leadership on behalf of minority or disadvantaged citizens).  Update the HRC website, working with the city staff.  Streamline the publicity process for event planning.  Compile and generate a media resources plan and kit. The EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH COMMITTEE shall…  Create a better understanding of issues involving cultural, ethnic, racial, gender, age, disability or diversity through the use of educational programs and/or events.  Keep the Commission current on topics involving diversity and equality and to move on action items that parallel the HCR mission and strategic plan.  Increase our collaboration with new and existing committees and organizations in Fort Collins as well as work with other City Boards and Commissions who deal with issues related to human relationspursue opportunities to coordinate and collaborate with City boards that have similar functions. Investigate the feasibility of consolidation of the Human Relations Commission, the Youth Advisory Board, the Commission on Disability, and the Women’s Commission and include analysis of findings in the 2012 Human Relations Commission Annual Report.  Continue to update our general presentation and brochure and assist the community by providing basic presentations on diversity topics and case studies as well as partnering with other organizations to assist in outreach programming and direct responsiveness to queries and situations. 2 EXHIBIT A