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12.16.13 HRC Packet Human Relations Commission Monday, December 16,2013 Children, Youth and Families Facility 2160 Spruce Street Boulder, Colorado 6:00p.m. I.Call to Order II.Agenda Adjustments III.Approval of Minutes A. November 18,2013 IV.Community Participation (non-agenda action items) V.Action Items: A.2013Community Event Fund Reports 1.Acorn School 2.Sigma Psi Sorority 3.OutBoulder B.2014 Community Event Fund Decisions 1.Acorn School 2.Barrio E a.BOMBA Danceand Theater b.Master Percussionist Rafael Maya c.Expresióndel Barrio Fest 3.Boulder Asian Pacific Alliance 4.Boulder Jewish Festival 5.BMOCA a.Access Tours b.Spanish Translation 6.Bridge House a.2014 Homeless Persons Memorial b.Kids Giving Back Thanksgiving Dinner 7.Out Boulder 8.Pi Delta PsiFraternity 9.Postoley 10.Sigma Psi Sorority 11.Veterans Helping Veterans 12.Village Arts Coalition C.Questions for HRC, 2014 Council Retreat VI.Discussion/Informational Items A.Boards and Commissions Committee, Council member Tim Plass B.2014 MLK Celebration C.2014 Work Plan D.Event Reports E.Follow Up Tasks VII.Immediate Action Items VIII.Adjournment Attachments(1-4): Minutes(1):November 25, 2013 Folder (2):2014 Council Retreat Folder(3):2013 HRC Work Plan Ideas for 2014 HRC Work Plan City of Boulder Human Relations Commission Minutes Monday, November 25, 2013 City Council Conference Room 1777 Broadway, Boulder 6:00 p.m. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jonathan Dings Emilia Pollauf Shirly White Amy Zuckerman COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Peter Osnes STAFF PRESENT: Kelly Williams Kimberly Pearson I.Call to Order J. Dings The November 25,2013 HRC meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by II.Agenda Adjustments Sigma Psi Sorority and Acorn School will present at the December HRC meeting. III.Approval of Minutes E. Pollauf moved A. Zuckerman seconded to accept the October 21, 2013 minutes.the motion. Motion carries 4-0. IV.Community Participation None. V.Action Items A.Community Impact Fund Proposals: Dental Aid – 1.Elva Quintana (Representative of Dental Aid) submitted a Request for Proposal (RFP) in the amount of $1,500 to fund their upcoming public event called, “Community BBQ and Children’s Dental Screenings.” The 2014 event, held at Dental Aid’s Boulder location,will provide free dental cleanings to100 uninsured children between 0-20 years of age.The event is planned in August in anticipation of the 2014 school year. Dental Aid will advertise the event using flyers posted in BVSD’s Title I S.WhitemovedE.Pollauf schools. to approve the RFP in the amount of $1,500.00. secondedMotion carries 4-0. the motion. B.2013 Community Event Fund Reports Acorn School– 1.will present at the December HRC meeting. Boulder Asian Pacific Alliance(BAPA)– 2.Brenda Pearson (Representative of BAPA) reported that the Boulder Asian Festival would not have been possible without the help of grants, sponsorships, and unpaid volunteers. The event was successful, resulting in an estimated attendance of 20-25,000 people, youth involvement organized by a CU S. White moved fraternity, and 67%trash diversion due to being a No-Waste event. to A. ZuckermansecondedMotion carries 4-0 accept the report. the motion. . Boulder Jewish Festival 3.–CherylFellows (Executive Director) reported that the Boulder Jewish Festival went very well. Financially, the funding of the event covered almost all costs this year. The festival will continue to select interesting and diverse musical acts, including those from Russiaand Tajikistan,as this year’s groups attracted the community as a whole.The diverse food offerings, such as Tunisian food, were also a highlight. The group estimates that 15-16,000 people attendedthe event, as the festival A. Zuckerman moved S. White draws from Denver and beyond.to accept the report. seconded Motion carries 4-0. the motion. Out Boulder 4.–Mardi Moore (Executive Director) reported that Boulder Pride was held on Saturday, November 23, as the initial 2013 event was rescheduled due to the flood. Moore stated that 1,700 people attended the festival, which featured booths and entertainment in the Boulder Theater.The entertainment highlights included youth aerial acrobats and a local DJ. This year, due to space limitations, not as many vendors could participate, reducing the event’s revenue.Overall, the sudden change in plans did not affect the event’s success very negatively as event organizers received much positive S. White moved feedback from attendees. to conditionallyaccept the report upon receipt A. Zuckerman secondedMotion carries 4-0 of the budget. the motion. . Postoley– 5.Tom Masterson (Representative of Postoley) reported that the Folk Dancing on the Plaza seriesintroduced Boulder residentsto dances from around the world every Tuesday evening of the summer. The program connected to a variety of cultural heritages, including those of Ukraine, Poland, Russia, South America, New Zealand, and Iceland, among others. The dances were free and open to the public, drawing in children, S. White moved university students, and many other community members.to accept the . E. Pollauf seconded Motion carries 4-0. reportthe motion. Veterans Helping VeteransNow (VHVN) 6.–Lauren Deton and DanJanosko (Representatives of VHVN) reported that the funding received by the HRC helped publicize their Family Talk Series in the Daily Cameraandprovided food for the series. They shared that 20 of their talks focused on suicide in the veteran population. VHVN decided to change the name of the event to VeteransAwareness Talks to be more E. Pollauf moved. S. White inclusive of the entire community. to accept the report secondedMotion carries 4-0 the motion. . C.Community Event Fund Decisions - Commissioners tabled funding decisions until the J. Dingsmoved S. White seconded December HRC meeting.to accept the proposal. the . Motion carries 4-0. motion Acorn School 1.-will present at December HRC meeting. Barrio E’ 2.–Daniel Leon (Representative of Barrio E’) began his report by explaining that Barrio E’ is an organization focused on building a diverse community that embraces all cultures. They provide after school programs, workshops, class series, and jamming sessions. For the Celebration of Immigrant Heritage Week, Barrio E’ presented Bomba! Feel Puerto Rico on Pearl Street Mall. They were able to achieve their event vision of bringing the master bombero, Alex LaSalle, to Boulder, although the cost was more than they had anticipated. The event was a success overall, as they were able to hold many well-attended events around Boulder in addition to Bomba! Feel Puerto Rico. Leonalso discussed the RFPs submitted for two 2014 events: ‘Barrio E’ Presents: Master Percussionist Rafael Maya’and ‘Expresión del Barrio.’The organization hopes to draw a large audience and sparkcuriosity about one’s community and cultural heritage. For children, Leon asserted, learning dance and music builds self-esteem. They will be bringing three artists to Boulder, including a master percussionist and an expert in visual arts. They will request additional funding fromother sources. They will also request discounts in venue fees. Boulder Asian Pacific Alliance (BAPA) 3.–Brenda Pearson (Representative of BAPA) th explained plans for the 20anniversary of the Boulder Asian Festival. In requestingfunding from the HRC, they hope to have a larger event with more vendors than in 2013. They also hope to reach the yoga community and the fraternity/sorority community. In addition, they would like to attract more corporate sponsors. Boulder Jewish Festival 4.–CherylFellows (Executive Director) answered questions A. Zuckerman regarding their 2014 Boulder Jewish Festival funding application. asked whether they learned any lessons that will inspire them to improve the 2014 event. Fellows stated that they will provide vendors with flood evacuation instruction, spend more money on online advertising as the expenditures are valuable, and continue to provide interesting music th options. They increased theevent’sbudget as the 2014 festival will mark its 20anniversary. They would use $100 of HRC funding for Spanish translation services and additional Spanish promotional material. BMOCA 5.–the representative of BMOCApresented at the October meeting. Bridge House – 6.Emily Messina-Heim(Representative of Bridge House)presented two th proposals. The first, the Homeless Persons Memorial, will take place December 4, the first night of winter and the longest night of the year. Last year, 157 cities and 40 states took part in the event. She expects 75 people to attend. The second event, a Kids Give Back Thanksgiving Dinner, was created to help give children an opportunity to connect with Bridge House clients (the homeless) on Thanksgiving. Half of the children at the event will prepare food while the other half will serve clients. She expects 60 families to serve 200 homeless people. The event will be held atthe First United Methodist Church. Out Boulder 7.–Mardi Moore (Executive Director) answered questions regarding their 2014 Pride Fest RFP. Moore will be the new point of contact for this application.They are requesting an additional $100 in funding for a sign language interpreter, for a total request of $1,700. They will be sure to provide a specific role for youth in next year’s event. Postoley 8.–Tom Masterson (Representative of Postoley) was not asked questions regarding their 2014 RFP. Veterans Helping Veterans Now (VHVN) 9.–Lauren Deton and Dan Janosko (Representatives of VHVN) answered questions regarding their Veterans AwarenessSeries A. Zuckerman RFP. inquired about whether they have sought additional sponsorships in order to scale up the series. They have received funds from the City of Boulder, have applied for funding from Boulder County, and are also grant funded. They planon connecting with younger veterans and student groups, and will be seeking popular MCs in order to raise awareness of the event. Aside from the Veterans Awareness Series, they hold four support groups and plan on holding a fifth in 2014. D.Pi Delta Psi –the representative of Pi Delta Psiwas not in attendance. VI.Discussion/Informational Items A.2014 Community Event Fund Applications Acorn School – 1.Rescheduled to present at the December HRC meeting. Boulder Asian Pacific Alliance – 2.Request for proposal (RFP) in the amount of $1,600. Funding decision held until December meeting. Boulder Jewish Festival 3.–RFP in the amount of $1,600. Funding decision held until December meeting. Out Boulder 4.–RFP in the amount of $1,700. Funding decision held until December meeting. Postoley 5.–RFP in the amount of $1,500. Funding decision held until December meeting. Sigma Psi Sorority 6.–Rescheduled to present at the December HRC meeting. Veterans Helping Veterans Now 7.–RFP in the amount of $1,500. Funding decision held until December meeting. Barrio E’ 8.–RFP in the amount of $1,600. Funding decision held until December meeting. Bridge House 9.–RFP in the amount of $1,500. Funding decision held until December meeting. Psi Delta Psi Fraternity 10.–Not in attendance. B. Work Plan Update J. Dings 1.Ballot Question 2G –discussed the measure’s passage and the need to focus S. White onrelated outreach and recruitment for future Boards and Commissions. spoke of the history of the measure. J. Dings 2.2014 Work Plan–requested that commissioners receive Council guidelines to developing the HRC2104 work plan. C. Event Reports A. ZuckermanJ. Dings 1.and attended Out Boulder’s Pride Fest on November 23, 2013. D. Follow Up Tasks 1.Execute contract for Dental Aid. 2.Inquire about attendance of groups not present and reschedule for December meeting. 3.Update Out Boulder’s point of contact information. 4.Clarify budget questions regarding the Community Impact Fund, Community Event Fund and MLK Day. 5.Send email to organizations notifying them that funding decisions have been postponed until December. 6.Gather information to provide Commissioners with clarification around the agenda for their 2014 work plan. 7.Inquire about when Council’s retreat will be and request relevant informationfrom the retreat. VII. Immediate Action Items None. VIII.Adjournment A. Zuckerman movedS. White seconded to adjourn the November 25, 2013 meeting. the Motion carries 4-0. motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Attested:Approved: Board SecretaryHRC Chairperson CITY OF BOULDER HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT December 11, 2013 TO:Human Relations Commission FR:Carmen Atilano, Manager of Community Relations and Human Rights RE:2014Council Retreat Questions for HRC Council requests that each board and commission prepare responses to the following questions for the 2014Council Retreat.Each answer should reflect the consensus of the board (not individual’s views) and are due back to the City Clerk’s Office no later than January 3, 2014. Attached are the 2013Council Goals and work plan to assist in this process.Also attached are your responses to last year’s Council retreat questions. The HRCwill discuss at its December 16, 2013meeting. 2013 Council Retreat Questionsfor Boards and Commissions (1)What are your top priorities within the framework of the council work plan? (2)What would you like to see done that would advance the Council Goals? (3)How can your board help reach the council goals? Attachments:2013 Council Goals 2013 Council Work Plan 2013 HRC Responses ͳͳͲͳ”ƒ’ƒŠ‘‡ǡʹ Ž‘‘” nd -441--441- -441-  City Council Goals –2013 Top Priorities: 1. Boulder’s Energy Future The top priority for the City in 2013is the development of a framework for planning the energy future for the city of Boulder. This framework will focus on the idea of localization, the overarching goal of which is: To ensure that Boulder residents, businesses and institutions have access to energy that is increasingly clean, reliable and competitively priced. 2. Climate Action Plan Outline the next generation of climate action efforts in Boulder Consider extension of CAP tax 3. Affordable Housing Receive report of the Task force created in 2010 to evaluate goals and the approach to affordable housing and Based on Council review and discussion of these recommendations, develop an action plan to improve the availability of affordable housing in the city Consider policies regarding inclusionary housing for rental units 4. Civic Center Master Plan Study and develop a master plan for the area between 15th and 9th Streets, with a focus on Farmer’s Market and area between Broadway and 15th Street. Next Tier Priorities: 1. University Hill Revitalization Continue work of Ownership Group to develop comprehensive revitalization strategy Investigate formation of a general improvement district, including the commercial area and part of the residential area to control trash and other problems Change boundaries of BMS land use to coincide with UHGID through BVCP process Support private development and investment in Hillarea Partner with CU to consider opportunities for properties in the Hill area Provide an opportunity to explore big ideas 2. Homelessness Participate in Ten Year Plan to Address Homelessness Balance long term and short term approaches to address needs Invest new resources in Housing First model Work with partners, such as BOHO, to address approaches to immediate needs 3. Boulder Junction Implementation Work with RTD and selected developer of site to maximize mixed use urban center Invest in planned infrastructure Achieve goals of plan while ensuring flexibility in working with developers Prioritize city actions to facilitate private investment Focus additional planning work on reconsidering use for Pollard site Human Relations Commission Responses to 2013 Council Retreat Questions (1)What are your top priorities within the framework of the council work plan? Ensure that the livability of Boulder extends to low-income families and immigrants; and Ensure that consideration of whether a Council goal or action will (Example: how the $.10 per bag fee will impact low income families). (2)What would you like to see done that would advance the Council Goals? Engage broader community in city activities, meetings and process, specifically encouraging more effective ways of getting input from low-income families and immigrants who reside in Boulder; and Effective outreach to broaden the pool of future applicants to boards, commissions and council. (3)How can your board help reach the council goals? Expand communication between City Council and HRC by engaging in proactive discussion on community issues; Keep informed of current legislation and make recommendations to City Council, including marriage equality, immigration, and other civil rights issues that may emerge during 2013; and Continue to fund efforts that promote and encourage education, respect and appreciation for communities in Boulder , specifically: a.Community Event Fund: award grants up to $1500 (plus $100 for translation English/Spanish of promotional material) to organizations for community based events that encourage education, youth involvement and respect and appreciation for communities in Boulder. Community Impact Fund: award grants for community initiated activities that b. raise awareness on emerging civil rights issues, facilitating interaction and understanding between communities, encouraging collaboration among diverse communities, strengthening civic participation among Boulder's diverse communities, and promoting an inclusive society . (4)Are there any other items that council should address in the coming year? Alter the qualifications for service on city boards and commissions to allow some non-electors to serve, specifically allowing anyone who has resided in the city for at least one year to be eligible to serve on city boards and commissions. Ideas for 2014 HRC Work Plan Welcoming America–A Network of Community Initiative Welcoming America is a national, grassroots-driven collaborative that works to promote mutual respect and cooperation between foreign-born and native-born Americans.As part of the initiative, Boulder could work to identify opportunities to engageBoulder’s immigrant communities and further immigrants’ role in building the local economy. Cities participating in the Welcoming America initiative will have the chance to access new tools and resources to help advance welcoming resolutions, initiatives and strategies, receive support and recognition for their efforts to foster more vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming communities and participate in national and transatlantic learning exchanges that highlight promising practices from globally competitive cities. Other participating Welcoming America cities and counties include: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (incl. Pittsburgh); Austin, Texas; Baltimore, Maryland; Boise, Idaho; Chicago, Illinois; Columbus, Ohio; Dayton, Ohio; Dodge City, Kansas; High Point, North Carolina; Lincoln, Nebraska; Louisville, Kentucky; Macomb County, Michigan; Montgomery County, Maryland; Nashville, Tennessee; New York, New York; Oakley, California; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; San Francisco, California; St. Louis, Missouri (city); St. Louis, Missouri (county); and Sterling Heights, Michigan. YouthDiscrimination in Boulder Youth Opportunities Advisory Board (YOAB) is researching youth discrimination in Boulder. This survey will help identify whether youth are discriminated against in public accommodation. Results will be shared with the HRCto determine whether further steps should be taken. Poverty:Source of Income “Source of Income” for consideration to become a protected class under the area of housing in the Boulder human rights ordinance, and could include any legal, verifiable income derived from social security, or any form of federal, state or local public assistance or housing assistance, including the federal housing subsidy known as “Section 8.”This protected class would prohibit discrimination on the grounds that a prospective tenant is a recipient of government assistance. This law does not prohibit a landlord from refusing to rent an apartment to a recipient of government assistance because of a poor credit history, poor history as a tenant, level of income or any other reasonable business judgment. The HUD section 8 guidelines allow a landlord to take all these factors and others into account. Many other jurisdictions have enacted laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of source of income. These include New York City, Nassau County, and the nearby states of New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland and Vermont. Evaluation of Boulder Municipal Law and LGBT Protections TheHuman Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index (MEI) examines the laws, policies, and services of municipalities and rates them on the basis of their inclusivity of LGBT people who live and work there. The 2013 MEI rateda total of 291 cities from every state in the nation, more than double the number of cities rated in 2012.Boulder was ranked for the first time. It received a score of 87. .