11.21.16 HRC MinutesHuman Relations Commission
Monday, November 21, 2016
1777 Broadway
Council Chambers
Boulder, CO 80301
6 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Jose Beteta
Lauren Gifford
Nikhil Mankekar
Emilia Pollauf
Shirly White
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF PRESENT:
Carmen Atilano
Linda Gelhaar
I. Call to Order
The Nov. 21 HRC meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by S. White.
II. Agenda Adiustments
None.
III. Approval of Minutes
Oct. 17, 2016 — E. Pollauf moved to approve Oct. 17, 2016 minutes. J. Beteta seconded.
Motion carries 5-0.
IV. Communitv Participation (non -agenda action itemsl
A. Four YOAB members gave a presentation to lower the voting age in local elections to
16 years of age.
B. Members of the community spoke about:
• Fear after elections
• Government responsibility for keeping people safe
• Rapid response taskforce
• Web site record of what is happening in community
• Promotion of safety and crime prevention
• Protection of rights to peaceful assembly -and civil liberties
• Importance of Sanctuary City, especially for DACA
• Concern of suppression of voice and civil liberties
• Need an official message from City of Boulder
• Identify a symbol people can wear
• Need to feel safe from bullying in schools—students need a safe place to study
V. Action Items
A. Resolution Declaring the City of Boulder's Support for the Standing Rock Sioux
Tribe's Opposition to the Construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline –
Representative gave a presentation on the issues surrounding the construction of the
pipeline on native lands. Staff recommends that HRC not move forward on a
recommendation to City Council on a resolution at this time without City Council
direction for staff to devote time and resources for a full analysis of this issue. N.
Mankekar moved to approve bringing resolution forward to council. E. Pollauf
seconded. Motion carries 5-0.
B. CoIH Fund Reports
1. Boulder School for German Language and Culture –
Germany's Reunification Day – Representative gave a
presentation and details of the event. N. Mankekar moved to
approve report. L. Gifford seconded. Motion carries 5-0.
2. KGNU and Motus Theater – Immigrant Stories –
Representatives gave a presentation and details of event. N.
Mankekar moved to approve report. J. Beteta seconded.
Motion carries 5-0.
3. Playback Theater West -- Sharing Our Immigration Stories
– Representative gave a report on the event. L. Gifford moved
to approve report. N. Mankekar seconded. Motion carries 5-0.
C. CEF Reports
1. Postoley – Folk Dancing on the Plaza – Representative gave a
presentation of event, reviewed budget and showed pictures of
participants dancing on the new portable floor in front of the Tea
House. J. Beteta moved to approve report. L. Gifford seconded.
Motion carries 5-0.
D. CIF Applications
1. El Centro AMISTAD – Justicia Refrescante –Representative
gave an overview of the project and played a video about the
benefits of healthy food. E. Pollauf moved to approve a grant
for $1500. N. Mankekar seconded. Motion carries 3-2.
2. BMoCA – The Studio Project- Representatives gave an
overview of the recurring project that creates safe spaces for
teens, including low-income teens, to enjoy their community and
express themselves through art. E. Pollauf moved to approve a
grant for $1500. N. Mankekar seconded. Motion carries 3-2.
VI. Discussion/InformationalItems
A. Employers Promoting Citizenship, Bob Norris -- Gave presentation.
Staff will follow-up with questions to council for January 2017 retreat.
B. December HRC Meeting Date (Dec 12) — The December meeting will
be moved from Dec. 19 to Dec. 12, 2016.
C. January HRC Meeting Date (Jan 4, 5 or 9) The January meeting will
be moved from Jan. 23 to Jan. 9, 2016.
D. Living Wage Update — C. Atilano gave update on issues.
E. Safe and Welcoming Community Update C. Atilano provided update
and gave clarification of NRC's role in advising council on a Safe and
Welcoming Community. The HRC would like an update from the
Boulder PD at December meeting.
1. Community Informational Meeting — Meeting date is Dec. 5,
2016 from 6 — 8 p.m. with the location TBD.
F. Welcoming and Inclusive Work Pian Update — Staff gave an update
about the Community Perceptions Assessment, which is going to council
on Feb. 14, 2016.
G. Council Pre -Retreat (Jan. 10) Questions — Commissioners to provide
staff with questions in next two -three weeks. Staff will provide a draft
response at December meeting.
1. Sanctuary City
2. Human Services Budget
3. Lowering the voting age in local elections
4. Multicultural Center
5. Human Relations and Police Relationships
H. Event Reports — HRC members gave updates on community activities
they attended in November, which included The Diversity and Inclusive
Summit at CU.
I. Follow Up Items — Staff will follow-up on items identified in the
meeting.
VII. Immediate Action Items
None.
VIII. Adiournment
J Beteta moved to adjourn the Nov. 21, 2016 meeting. N. Mankekar seconded. Motion carries
5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:08 p.m.
Attested:
*Bard ecr ary
Approved:
-HRC Chai erson