HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Human Relations - 2/23/2004CITY OF 130ULDER
HUMAN R~LATIONS COMMISSION MINUT~S
February 23,2004
6:00 p.m.
City Councii Chambers
1777 Broadway, 2"`~ Floor
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Nmo Gallo
Mariagnes Mcdrud
Matt Patrick
Brenda Lyle
Rob Smoke
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF PRESENT:
Carmen Atilano
John Bunzli
R~chard Johntion
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chau M. Patrick called the meeUng to ordei at 6 00 p m
2. AGTNDA ADJUSTMENTS
N. Gallo suggested that a repoit on the LaCmo Umty Summit be added to
d~scussion/mfoimation B. Lyle requested that the tii[uation of black students at CU be
added to discussionhnformation
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M. Medrud moved to approve the January 2004 HRC mmutes. N. Gallo seconded the
mot~on. The motion passed 5-0
4. PUBLIC HEARING (Agenda Items)
Jorge de Santiago spoke m support of the draft resolution opposmg the CLEAR act and
suggested that if HRC approves it that Council consider it ASAP.
Betty Ball also supported the resoluuon suggestmg that the City of Boulder Human
Rights Ordinance be included m the language
Pablo Castellano spoke m favor of the resolut~on
5. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION (Non-agenda items)
Betry Ball spoke of ne~ghborhoods tbat were bemg taigeted by flyers from the National
Alliance. She also expressed concern about the cross burmng and the anu affirmahve
rally at CU.
Kara Edm spoke about a negative experience tha[ her teenage daughter had with the
Boulder Pol~ce dept She was arrested and allegedly mistieated durmg the experience.
Kara requested that the HRC do something to help her. M. Patrick informed her of the
C~Cizen Review Committee. B. Lyle suggested the HRC write a letter to Chief Beckner
requesting mformation on this case M. Patrick said this ~ssue could be added to
~mmed~ate action items and considered then
6. ACTION ITEMS
A. Clear Act Draft Resolution
B. Lyle moved to accept the iesolution and piesent ~t to Council wrth the addition
suggested by Betty Ball and reyuestmg that Council cons~der ~t as expeditiously as
possible. M. Medrud seconded the motton, ~t passed with a vote of 5-0.
7. DISCUSSION/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. Update on Senior Services, John Riggle.
John Riggle, Director of C~ty of Boulder Semor Services gave a report on the status of
Semor Services. He discussed revenue anhancement and advocacy through a new
senior's ~ ad~o program M. Medrud asked about the poss~bility of the program bemg
broadcast m Spamsh and there was brief d~scuss~on of the fact that there was a declme in
usage of senior services in Boulder by Hispamc semors
B. 2004 Work Plan, C. Atilano
C. Atilano discussed the need to determine HRC representation on committees. M.
Medrud and B. Lyle expressed interest m bemg on the Martrn Luther Kmg Jr
committee M. Medrud and R. Smoke will take part m the AntrHate Committee
C. DR~AM Act Informational Flyer, C. Atilano
C. At~lano will contmue to work w~th YOAB to develop flyer.
D. HSF Ballot Initiative 202 Allocations, M. Patrick
M. Patrick reported that, as a result of Ballot Imt~ative 202, the TRC was recommending
and additional $157,818 ~n HSF funding
E. 2004 City Council Goal - Community Sustainability, R. Johnson
At the City Counc~l retreaC Chey identified a 5th goal, communiry susCamabiliCy. They will
be workmg with the C~ty Manager's office to ~dent~fy specific goals. There was
discussion regardmg the fact that this may be something HRC can work on in the future.
F. Hispanics in Philanthropy Report, C. Atilano
HRC agreed to mvrte a representative from HIP to do a presentaUon on this report at their
April meetmg.
G. Latino Summit Report, N. Gallo
N. Gallo reported that the summ~t was well attended and was a success
H. Treatment of Black Students at CU, B. Lyle
B. Lyle is concerned by the treatment of black athletes by the Boulder police department
It was suggested that the HRC anti-Hate working group may be able to address this ~ssue
~. IIvIMEDIATE ACTIaN ITEi~S
A. Citizen Complaint, B, Lyle
B. Lyle moved that the HRC send a letter to Chief Beckner requesting informahon
regardmg this mcident M. Medrud seconded the mot~on. The motion passed with a
vote of 5-0
9. ADJOURNM~NT
M. Medrud moved to ad~ouin the meetmg. R. Smoke seconded the mot~on. The motion
passed w~th a vote of 5-0. The February 23, 2004 meeting of the HRC was ad~ourned at
8:00 pm.
TIME AND LOCATION OF ANY FUTURE MEETINGS, COMMITTEES OR SPECIAL
HEARINGS:
The next regular meetmg of the Boulder Human Relat~ons Commission will be held on Monday,
March 15, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. m thc Crty council Chambers.
Attested•
Board Secretary
Approved•
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HRC Chairperson