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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11 -16Human Relations Commission Tuesday, November 1, 2016 Present: Chair Bill Williamson, Commissioner Denise Habun, Commissioner Winfried Cooper, Vice Chair Rich Jacobs, Commissioner Elisa Lara, Deputy Chief Bill Wolf Absent: Commissioner Aloun Khotisene 1. Call To Order – The meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m. 2. Person(s) Recognized Joyce Fountain, Keynote Speaker for the 2016 MLK Prayer Breakfast. Ms. Fountain teaches sociology at ECC including a racial/ethnic relations course. She recommended a 3 part documentary series called The Power of An Illusion which will be the basis for a 3 week event at the GBPL in April. Commissioner Habun indicated that the HRC can assist by writing for the rights to show the series. Chair Williamson stated that the HRC had wanted a discussion of institutional racism, and it would make sense to have the film series first, so everyone was using the same language. Commissioner Habun made a motion that the HRC support a partnership between the GPBL and the ECC to present the program. Vice Chair Jacobs seconded. Motion approved. Commissioner Habun made a motion that the HRC provide financial support for the program in an amount not to exceed $500. Vice Chair Jacobs seconded. Motion approved. Commissioner Cooper made a motion to purchase a copy of the documentary through the GBPL. Commissioner Habun seconded. Motion approved. 3. Approval of October 4, 2016 Minutes Vice Chair Jacobs made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Habun. Minutes approved. 4. Monthly Reports There were no monthly reports. 5. Old Business • Diversity Committee Update Staff Liaison Cohen provided an update on committee meetings and the Assistant Fire Chief search. • Meeting with City Manager Chair Williamson reported that City Manager Kozal indicated he would attend an HRC meeting. Chair Williamson requested that the HRC’s role needed to be defined as well as support from the City. • Questions Re: City bid process to Submit to Purchasing Officer Commissioner Habun will ask Judge Barbosa about the HRC’s role in the bidding process as he may have historical knowledge. Chair Williamson commented that the HRC has to understand how the bidding process works and how and when would the HRC raise any concerns. 6. New Business • 2017 Meeting Schedule The meeting schedule was reviewed and accepted by the HRC. • Upcoming Events a. 11/15/16 – The Open Door Clinic is holding a discussion on transgender issues b. 12/1/16 – The State of the City speech by the Mayor at ECC 7. Adjournment There being no further business, Commissioner Lara made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Vice Chair Jacobs. The meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Gail Cohen Gail Cohen Staff Liaison