3 - Minutes, 7/19/04~o~~~~~a ~Iuly and August
2004 Minutes
Agenda Item III
CITY OF BOULDER
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES
July 19, 2004
6:00 p.m
City Council Chambers
1777 Broadway, 2°d Floor
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Brenda Lyle
Mariagnes Medrud
Jill McFadden
Nino Gallo
Rob Smoke
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF PRESENT:
Carmen Atilano
~.-- John Bunzh
a.. Richazd Johnson
Erika Krouse
Ariel Calonne
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chaar M. Medrud called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
II. AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS
None.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
N. Gallo moved to approve the June, 2004 HRC minutes, R Smoke seconded. The
motion passed 5-0
IV. PUBLIC HEARING (Agenda Items)
Agenda Item VI. A.: There were fifteen-minute presentations from both Valery Alzaga
of Justice for Janitors and Ron Alvarado of Somers Building Maintenance (SBM),
regazdmg the proposed resolution in support of workers' rights. There were twelve
testimonies from both jamtors and SBM employees on both sides of the unionization
issue. There was also discussion regarding the method by which the unionizafion question
should be determined.
Agenda Item VI. F.: PFLAG also asked the HRC to co-sponsor a town hall meeting in
'`^-~ October.
V. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION (Non-agenda items)
None. °°~'I
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VI. ACTION ITEMS
A. Justice for Janitors, C. Atilano - J. McFadden moved that the resolution in support
of worker's rights be forwarded to City Council as drafted by Staff. The motion was
seconded by N. Gallo. The motion passed 4-1. After a brief discussion, J. McFadden
made a motion to reconsider the first motion. R Smoke seconded, and the motion passed
with a vote of 4-1 J. McFadden moved that the HRC accept the Staff's resolution wtth
the addition of paragraph 4 from the SEN resolution. B. Lyle seconded the motion, and it
passed with a vote of 5-0.
B. Boulder Jewish Festival Report, C. Fellows -The Boulder Jewish Festival raised
more money than anticipated this yeaz, and spent rt on entertainment. B. Lyle moved to
accept the Boulder Jewish Festival report. R Smoke seconded, and the motion passed
with a vote of 5-0.
C. Boulder Pride Report, D. Yandell -The Boulder Pnde report has been rescheduled
for the September HRC meeting.
D. Family Learning Center Report, B. Lyle -The Family Leammg Center report has
been rescheduled for the September HRC meeting
E. Village Arts Coalition Report, A. Vickery -The Boulder International Festival was
a success, with authentic performances of musk and dance from many countries. B. Lyle
moved to accept the Village Arts Coalition report J. McFadden seconded, and the
motion passed with a vote of 5-0 ,.~
F. PFLAG Town Meeting, J. McFadden - J. McFadden moved for the HRC to co- ,~.~%
sponsor a town meeting on October 12a' with PFLAG, Boulder County Safehouse and
Boulder Pride. The motion was seconded by B. Lyle, and the motion passed with a vote
of 5-0.
G. HRC August Meeting, C. Atilano -The HRC usually does not meet in August,
however, as a quasi-judicial hearing is scheduled for September, C. Atilano suggested
that the HRC meet m August for quasi judicial trazmng R Smoke moved for the HRC to
meet m August. The motion was seconded B. Lyle, and it passed with a vote of 5-0.
H. HRC Interpreting Equipment, N. Gallo - N. Gallo requested that the Commumty
Action Program be allowed to use one transmitter and two headphones for a meeting with
low-income residents R Smoke moved for the HRC to lend the equipment to the
Commumty Action Program. B. Lyle seconded the motion, and it passed with a vote of 4-
0 (N. Gallo was absented from the vote).
VII. DISCUSSION/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. Hispanics in Philanthropy Report, F. Melendez - Htspamcs in Plmlanthmpy
conducted a study on Latinos in the Boulder community, and F. Melendez shared his
findings The research mdtcated emerging trends due to the doubting of the Latino
population in Boulder over the past ten years, and Melendez called for an increased
community awareness to ensure that demographics changes have positive effects.
B. Deaf Awareness Month, RKerr - On the September agenda, the Disability Task
Force will request HRC support to conduct activities for Deaf Awazeness Month. '"~
C. OHR Power Point Presentation, J. Bunzli - J. Bunzli presented a history of the `y
Office of Human Rights, and an explanation of its functions.
D. Upcoming Quasi-Judicial Hearing, C. Milano -C. Ahlano explained the purpose of
the upcoming quasi judicial heanng, asked HRC not to speak with either party regarding
``~' this matter, and explained that City Attorney Calonne will serve as HRC's legal counsel.
E. Cultural Celebrations Proposals, C. Milano - C. Ahlano asked the HRC to review
Cultural Celebrations proposals for the 2005 Cultural Celebrations Fund. Interviews with
applicants will be scheduled for September and October
F. Martin Luther King Day Celebrations, M. Medrud - M. Medrud called for HRC
involvement m the Martin Luther King Day Celebrations. C Ahlano said that the idea to
centralize celebrations has been received well by involved community groups.
VIII. IMMEDIATE ACTION ITEMS
None
IX. ADJOURNMENT
B. Lyle moved to adjourn, and R. Smoke seconded The motion passed 5-0. The
meeting was adjourned at 9:18 p.m. by M. Medrud.
Attested:
Approved
,e, Board Secretary HRC Chairperson
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