09.19.16 HRC MinutesHuman Relations Commission
Monday, September 19, 2016
1777 Broadway
Council Chambers
Boulder, CO 80301
6 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Lauren Gifford
Nikhil Mankekar
Emilia Pollauf
Shirly White
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
Jose Beteta
STAFF PRESENT:
Carmen Atilano
Linda Gelhaar
Karen Rahn
I. Call to Order
The Sept. 19 HRC meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by S. White.
II. Agenda Adiustments
None.
III. Approval of Minutes
Aug. 10, 2016 — N. Mankekar moved to approve Aug. 10, 2016 minutes. E. Pollauf seconded.
Motion carries 4-0.
Aug. 15, 2016 — E. Pollauf moved to approve Aug. 15, 2016 minutes. N. Mankekar seconded.
Motion carries 4-0.
IV. Community Participation (non-aizenda action items)
None.
V. Action Items
A. Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration — Representative gave overview of the
planned inaugural celebration. L. Gifford moved to approve funding in the
amount of $7,500. E. Pollauf seconded. Motion carries 4-0.
B. Community Impact Fund Application
1. VIA Mobility Services — Representative gave presentation. N.
Mankekar moved to approve funding in the amount of $1,000. E.
Pollauf seconded. Motion carries 4-0.
C. MLK Fund Application
1. Towards Right Relationships Project- Committee reviewed revised
application. L. Gifford moved to approve funding for $930. N.
Mankekar seconded. Motion carries 4-0.
VI. Discussion/Informational Items
A. Cities for CEDAW - Representative provided overview of the proposed resolution in
support of the Cities for CEDAW Initiative. Staff will develop analysis for October meeting.
B. Updates were provided for the following items:
• Follow-up from Human Services Study Session - K. Rahn provided information on
on-going projects and spoke about the historical funding of the Human Services Fund.
• Living Wage Update - C. Atilano gave information to the HRC that budget
information regarding the Living Wage will go before council before the end of the
year.
• Safe and Welcoming Community Update - K. Rahn gave some updates including the
Office of Human Rights will be a new drop point to take complaints and applications
for the PSRP; resulting from the Hilliard Heinz report. Staff will let HRC know when
updates to the Safe and Welcoming Community will be brought to HRC.
• Welcoming and Inclusive Work Plan Update -K. Rahn advised HRC that the update to
council was moved to January.
• Upcoming Legislative Issues - C. Atilano encouraged HRC to submit legislative items
for Council's consideration in its 2017 Legislative Agenda.
C. Event Reports - HRC members provided updates on community events and activities they
attended in August and September, which included a briefing on the Boulder Valley
Comprehensive Plan, Standing Rock Oil pipeline meeting, Boulder Pride celebration and the
City Council - Human Services Homelessness and Strategy Study Sessions.
D. Follow Up Items - Staff will follow-up on items identified during the meeting.
VII. Immediate Action Items
None.
VIII. Adiournment
E. Pollauf moved to adjourn the Sept. 19, 2016 meeting. L. Gifford seconded. Motion carries
4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
Attested: Approved:
E(bard ry HRC Chairperson