11.26.18 HRC PacketHuman Relations Commission
Monday, November 26, 2018
Council Chambers
1777 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80302
6 p.m.
I. Call to Order
II.Agenda Adjustments
III.Approval of Minutes
A.October 15, 2018
IV.Community Participation (non-agenda action items)
A.Staff Response
V. Discussion/Informational Item
A.Homelessness Services Update (30 minutes including Q&A)
VI.Action Items
A.2018 Human Relations Fund Report
1. Out Boulder County
B.2019 Funding Process
VII. Discussion/Informational Items
A.Welcoming and Inclusive Work Plan
1.Bias-Motivated Hate Crimes Ordinance and Sentence Enhancement
B.Suggested Language Revision Update
C.HRC Application Update
D.City Council Retreat Questions
E.Towing Ordinance Update
F.MLK Grantee Question Update
G.Event Reports
H.Follow Up Items
VIII.Immediate Action Items
October 15, 2018
Out Boulder County
IX. Adjournment
Attachments:
Minutes
HRF Original Proposal
& Final Report
RFP 2019 Draft RFP
Work Plan HRC Work Plan
Letter City Council Retreat Questions
Memo HRC Responses to Council Questions 2018 Goals
October 15, 2018 Minutes
Human Relations Commission
Monday, October 15, 2018
Council Chambers
1777 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80302
6 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Stan Deetz, Art Figel, Lindsey Loberg, Nikhil Mankekar, Sharon Simmons
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
None.
STAFF PRESENT:
Clay Fong, Marla Riley
I. Call to Order
The October 15, 2018, HRC meeting was called to order by N. Mankekar at 6:01 p.m.
II. Agenda Adjustments
1. Action Item 5-D, 2019 HRC Application, will be moved to 5-E.
2. Action Item 5-D will now be: Consideration of a motion to order published by title only,
Ordinance 8295 amending Chapter 7-7, “Towing and Impoundment,” B.R.C 1981, to adopt
additional regulations on nonconsensual towing and setting forth related details.
III. Approval of Minutes
A. September 17, 2018 – A. Figel moved to approve the September 17, 2018, minutes. S.
Simmons seconded. Motion carries 5-0.
IV. Community Participation (non-agenda action items)
None.
V. Action Items
A. 2018 Human Relations Fund Report
1. Postoley Dance Ensemble – Tom Masterson presented a fund report for the Dancing on
the Plaza events in the summer. It was an immense and successful program, with more
than 200 people attending some dances and 40-100 attending others. He noted that Parks
and Recreation vetoed the dance floor they had planned. Staff will follow-up with Tom to
discuss future interactions with Parks and Recreation regarding the dance floor. A. Figel
moved to approve the Postoley Dance Ensemble fund report. S. Simmons seconded.
Motion carries 5-0.
B. MLK Day Funding for Second Baptist Church and NAACP Boulder – Staff updated the
HRC about the two organizations’ disappointment in not being fully funded for their
combined event. Staff noted the ambiguity of the guidelines regarding funding the same
event, the uniqueness of the event, and the funding now available from a cancelled
Indigenous Peoples Day event. S. Simmons moved to fund the NAACP Boulder and Second
Baptist Church at the additional amount of $500 each. A. Figel seconded. Motion carries 5-
0.
C. HRC Support for the Purple Card – Omar Gomez asked for the HRC’s support again for
the Purple Card initiative, a path for permanent residency for immigrants. He thanked the
HRC for their past support and said that the issue did not move forward at the state level and
will be discussed by council again at its Nov. 8 meeting. The Rev. Kelly Dignan also spoke
in support of the Purple Card. After discussion, S. Simmons moved to make a statement of
support for the Purple Card initiative to City Council. A. Figel seconded. Motion carries 5-
0. N. Mankekar called the motion as carrying unanimously and without objection. Staff will
work with N. Mankekar to adapt the previous statement of support.
Mr. Gomez also raised an issue being introduced at the state level related to Temporary
Protected Status (TPS). He plans to speak about this at the Nov. 8 City Council meeting and
would like HRC support. He did not have enough information with him for the HRC to vote.
Two other community members spoke to the HRC about the TPS issue and asked for HRC
support. With a nod of five, the HRC agreed to move ahead on the TPS issue, with staff
working with Mr. Gomez to put together materials for review by the HRC at their November
meeting.
D. Consideration of a motion to order published by title only, Ordinance 8295 amending
Chapter 7-7, “Towing and Impoundment,” B.R.C 1981, to adopt additional regulations
on nonconsensual towing and setting forth related details – N. Mankekar discussed the
City Council Agenda Item document he sent to commissioners prior to the meeting. He
described concerns about predatory towing practices occurring in the San Juan Del Centro
neighborhood. He suggested the HRC submit a general statement of support for the motion
before City Council. Besides the statement of support, S. Deetz noted the deeper human
rights issues that need to be addressed. S. Deetz recommended the following language be
sent to council: We support this motion but we strongly encourage council to investigate
more fully the human rights questions, the parking space questions and other things that seem
to have stimulated the need for the additional regulations. N. Mankekar moved to support
the city moving ahead with Ordinance 8295, the towing ordinance, along with sending a
statement of support to council that also includes commissioner Deetz’s statement on further
exploring the underlying human rights issues that need to be addressed. A. Figel seconded.
Motion carries 5-0.
E. 2019 HRC Application – The HRC reviewed the 2019 Application and discussed the
reference to the City Charter requiring representation of both genders on City Boards and
Commissions. Commissioners recommended changing “representation of both genders” to
“gender representation” or perhaps removing the whole sentence. Additionally,
commissioners would like to replace “gender variance” in the preceding paragraph with
“gender expression.” Staff will follow-up with the City Attorney’s Office to determine if
gender-related language can be changed on the HRC application. Commissioners also
suggested a change to question #1: Adding “life experience, community involvement” before
“education.” N. Mankekar moved to approve the 2019 HRC Application with the amended
language. L. Loberg seconded. Motion carries 5-0. Following the vote, N. Mankekar then
recommended changing question #8 to replace “bias training” with “diversity or anti-bias
training.” N. Mankekar moved to approve the recently stated amended language in the 2019
HRC Application. L. Loberg seconded. Motion carries 5-0.
VI. Discussion/Informational Items
A. Welcoming and Inclusive Work Plan
1. Bias-Motivated Hate Crimes Ordinance and Sentence Enhancement – Staff said that
work on this issue is continuing and they will provide a further update at the next
meeting.
2. Safety Zone Signage and Trainings – N. Mankekar noted that they may have missed the
boat on the idea of coupling safety zone signage with trainings. But once the Bias-
Motivated Hate Crimes Ordinance and Sentence Enhancement update is completed, they
can use the signage as an opportunity for broader public education.
B. 2019 Funding Process – The HRC discussed possible changes to next year’s funding
process. They will revisit the issue at the November meeting.
C. Suggested Language Revision Update – L. Loberg and staff will meet later in the week to
review the comprehensive memo on the issue from the City Attorney’s Office.
D. September Community Participation Update – Staff said that Mr. O’Connor has asked for
a status update on his request for HRC’s support to end the camping ban. A homelessness
services presentation by Wendy Schwartz, HHS Homeless Initiatives Manager, and Carin
Armstrong, Community Mediation Service Manager, is scheduled for the November meeting
and a request has been made to rebut staff. Staff recommendation is no – this is an
informational presentation and not a debate. Additionally, staff asked commissioners to
submit questions for HHS staff to him in advance of the meeting.
Regarding the Sworn to Refuse speakers: They have requested a meeting with staff. Staff
thinks that more specificity is needed from Sworn to Refuse as to what they are asking from
the city. Commissioners will continue the discussion as they learn more from staff
discussions with Sworn to Refuse representatives.
E. MLK Grantee Question Update – Staff will provide the answers at the next meeting.
F. November/December HRC Meeting Dates – The HRC agreed to change the date of the
November meeting to Nov. 26 in order to accommodate a homelessness services update from
staff. Additionally, commissioners agreed to change the date of the December meeting to
Dec. 10 to finalize City Council Retreat questions.
G. Event Reports – N. Mankekar said this was the largest IPD to date, was the biggest in the
state of Colorado, and he was very proud. The events received national recognition and great
community response. He noted the visibility of the Pow Wow being located in the heart of
downtown, and it raising the awareness of IPD with the larger public. He met with organizers
and chiefs involved and a traditional ceremony took place to invite them back. N. Mankekar
also spoke with a disabled attendee about difficulty of access at an event and requested staff
add "access for people with disabilities" to the HRC's RFP grant requirements. A. Figel noted
that the parade cancellation could have been announced better by the organizers. N.
Mankekar noted that although the organizers announced the parade was cancelled due to
inclement weather, one local radio station mistakenly announced the parade on the morning
of the cancelled event. N. Mankekar and S. Simmons attended the Building Bridges Phase
Two event, which included a Trends Report presentation by the Community Foundation. L.
Loberg attended the Women of the Resolution event by Motus Theater, a powerful
performance event that focused on the stories of women who are in sanctuary in Colorado.
H. Other
1. L. Loberg noted that they didn’t feel that they had enough information going into the
Purple Card conversation and requested that staff include more background materials in
future packets or that presenters provide more information. Because they didn’t have
enough information, L. Loberg noted: “...we voted on a thing that I feel like I really
didn’t understand and I actually didn’t vote. So, like if I could have that in the record,
just because I don’t feel like I really understand?” [Note: N. Mankekar called the
motion as carrying unanimously and without objection.] N. Mankekar responded: “And
at the last agenda setting meeting I asked to get the last statement of support (for Purple
Card), some of the language on it out, so it probably would have been helpful to have
that in the packet as well for that.” N. Mankekar noted that it’s okay for commissioners
to abstain from voting if they don’t feel they have enough information and it’s okay to
ask a lot of questions of presenters during Q & A to better understand the issues.
[Following the meeting, the City Attorney’s Office provided information on B.R.C. 2-3-
1(f): If a member of a city board or commission is present at a meeting and refuses to
vote, the member's vote shall be recorded in the affirmative. No member is excused from
voting except on approving minutes of a meeting that the member did not attend or on a
matter creating a conflict of interest under Chapter 2-7, "Code of Conduct," B.R.C.
1981, or on consideration of such member's conduct in the business of the board or
commission.]
2. The HRC briefly discussed the City Council Retreat questions that will be due in
December. They will continue the discussion at the November meeting.
I. Follow Up Items – Staff will follow-up on items identified in the meeting.
VII. Immediate Action Items
None.
VIII. Adjournment
N. Mankekar moved to adjourn the October 15, 2018, meeting. S. Deetz seconded. Motion
carries 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
Attested: Approved:
Board Secretary Human Relations Commission Chairperson
HRF Original Proposal & Final Report
Human Relations Fund (cover sheet)
Agency/Organization
Boulder Pride dba Out Boulder County
Street Address
2132 14th Street
City Zip Code
Boulder 80302
Telephone Fax Website
303.499.5777 720.328.6794 www.outboulder.org
Project Name Project Date
Boulder Pridefest Celebration September 9, 20 18
Contact Person
Juan David Moreno Rodriguez – Development and Special Events Manager
Email Address
Jmoreno@outboulder.org
Project Description (please do not exceed space provided)
As 2017 has proven to be a very challenging year for folks of marginalized identities, the work and services
that Out Boulder County provides is increasing in need. Our annual celebration of Pridefest 2018 is more
important than ever for our local community.
Boulder Pridefest is a free community festival that commemorates the start of the modern LGBTQ (lesbian,
gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) civil rights movement in the U.S.A, while celebrating the ordinary and
extraordinary lives of LGBTQ and Allied people, and their friends and family in the City of Boulder. Boulder
Pridefest is a chance for LGBTQ and Allied communities to openly celebrate our diversity. From 11:30 AM –
6:30 PM, more than 110 community organizations and businesses will participate in Pridefest 2018 situated
on the visible 13th street block of Boulder Central Park. We expect over 5,000 people to participate in various
events and activities, including live music from a variety of entertainers, child and family-focused activities
(arts, crafts, photo-booths, group games, youth performers, etc.) and a health and wellness area. By holding
and annual Pride festival in the heart of downtown Boulder that is free and open to the public, together we
make the powerful statement that everyone is welcome in the City of Boulder.
We promote this event and all others that are also part of Pride Week through the social media, postering,
local and state-wide newspapers, radio and word of mouth.
Proposal Budget Table for Boulder Pridefest 2018
Budget Item Projected Expense
If this project has been previously
funded by the HRC, please
provide Actual Expenses for the
previous year.
Postage $100 $120.21
Advertising $4,000 $4,569
Copying $850 $943.07
Office Supplies (Please specify)
1)Toner ($550)
2)Paper ($100)
3)Decorations ($500)
4)Miscellaneous ($250)
Office Supply Total $1,400
$548 Toner
$85 Paper
$75 Decorations
$71 Miscellaneous
$779
Space Rental (Central Park) $1,100 $1,100
Food (Volunteers) $250 $235
Other Direct Expenses (Please
specify)
1)Translation ($100)
2)Off-Duty Police ($2500)
3)Fee for Pride Party Venue
(2500)
4)Toilets ($3300)
5)Fencing and Barricades
($3000)
6)Liquor License ($100)
7)Entertainment ($8000)
8)Eco -Cycle ($1500)
9) Traffic Control ($500)
10)Banners ($2500)
11)Sound Engineer ($1500)
12)Parking Services ($250)
13)Tables and Chairs ($450)
14) VIP Food Coverage ($700)
Other Direct Costs
Total $26,800
$100 translation
$0 Police
$2,500 Pride Party Venue
$2,100 Toilets
$1,849 Fencing
$100 Liquor License
$5,350 Entertainment
$1,228 Eco-Cycle
$387 Traffic Control
$943 Banners
$150 Sound Engineer
$191 Parking Services
$410 Table and Chairs
$15,881.07
Total Expenses $33,500 $23,728.60
Revenue Sources Revenue Amount
Amount Requested from HRC $5,000 $1,500
Other Sources of Revenue
1)
2)
3)
4) $28,500 (fees and sponsorships)
$10,040 Booth Fees
$25,000 Sponsorships
Total Revenue $33,500 $35,040
1. Describe the agency/organization applying for this funding. For over 20 years, Out Boulder
County has been the only LGBTQ community resource center in Boulder County. Our mission
is to educate, advocate and provide services, programs and support to Out Boulder County’s
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) communities. Currently, Out
Boulder County provides the only LGBTQ celebrations not only in the city, but the county as
well.
2. Describe the need for this funding. What is the problem/opportunity this program/project
would address? The reason that Out Boulder County requests funding from the HRC this year is in
ho pes to expand the Health and Wellness Area. Here is where we generally place folks whose
businesses/organizations’ work might fall under this area of expertise. In past year’s this has been our
least active section of the event, and we would like to see that change. We would like to see an
increase in health resources for members of the transgender community, resources for PoC, and a
larger emphasis in mental/healthcare among the community in general. This funding would permit for
further outreach (on-site wellness, trans-friendly organizat ions/businesses, etc.), a staff member to
take full control of planning and layout for this area, e xpanding our ability to provide more of our
own resources to multiple communities in English and Spanish as well.
3. What are the goals of the project? How many Boulder city residents will be impacted and what
specific impacts or benefits will they receive? The goals of this project are to ultimately encourage
the visibility of a st rong, vibrant, and active LGBTQ community in the City of Boulder. Through t he
visibility promoted in this event, we hope to educate people on issues affecting all branches of the
LGBTQ community as well as provide the necessary resources for those who are still in need of
assistance. This is aided by our close work with community partners as well as other non-profits that
we bring towards this event. Resources provided by organizations such as Boulder County AIDS
Project , Attention Homes, Boulder Valley Women’s Health Center, Boulder County Area Agency on
Aging, etc. are vital in ensuring that a broad range of topics are being covered.
4. How would this effort promote a more inclusive, engaged and respectful community? We strive
to ensure that these aspects are strongly present within our events. To promote this, Pridefest is free
and open to all members of the public who wish to attend. We encourage and provide a variety of
educational, social, and other opportunities that cater to all that might attend in hopes that folks of all
backgrounds feel w elcome at our event. Some of these pieces involve multi-cultural performers,
having bi-lingual staff at the event, provid ing promotion in Spanish and English as well.
5. How will the effort be promoted to Boulder residents? This event would be promoted to the
residents of Boulder through various means. Firstly, the organization strongly utilizes the use of
its social media ha ndles. Boulder Pridefest is promoted through our Facebook (4,600+), Twitter
(1,500+), Newsletter (3,000+), Instagram (750+), and among our website visitors as well. The
event is also spread through postering throughout the entirety of Boulder County, printed ads in
local publications, radio ads in local and state-wide media, external online calendars, Having our
event mentioned through our already committed sponsors and their media streams.
Report for Human Relations Commission
Community Event Fund grant received for 2018 Boulder Pridefest
Report presented 11/26/2018
On Sunday, September 09, 2018, Out Boulder County presented a day of celebration for the City of
Boulder’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) communities. Through music,
entertainment and activities Out Boulder County and our local community elevated awareness and
visibility in our continuing journey toward ensuring Boulder is a diverse and inclusive community.
Our vision is that Out Boulder County serves as a model of equality, respect and well-being for LGBTQ
people and having the HRC’s support for this large event demonstrates that we have the City beside as
well as providing important resources for us in producing such a large scale free and open to the public
event.
Events of Pride Week included:
Tuesday, September 4, 2016 “To a More Perfect Union” Film Screening 68 attendees
Wednesday, September 5, 2016 Make Your Voice Count 11 attendees
Thursday, September 6, 2016 50+ LGBTQ Mixer at Under The Sun 46 attendees
Friday, September 7, 2016 “Burlesquerade” Pride Party at License No. 1 450 attendees
Saturday, September 8, 2016 Andrea Gibson at Chautauqua
Sunday, September 9, 2016 Pridefest at Boulder Central Park, Visibility March & Big Gay 5K
6,500 attendees
Highlights of these various events included:
6,500 people in attendance at Pridefest
Over 110 vendors at Pridefest
More diverse funding of event including more corporate support than any previous year
450 people in attendance for dance party
New partnership with Hotel Boulderado to host “Burlesquerade”
Youth and family area included youth stage and scavenger hunt
Communities of color showcased through our visibility march and booths
Inaugural community-focused design contest for official event shirt
We hosted our first-ever voter education event as part of Pride Week
Steady growth in our annual 50+ mixer event
Special Notes:
72 volunteers made the week possible
Entertainment was diverse and culminated with a local salsa band
$50K in support: media and other goods
Connecting Boulder County’s LGBTQ Communities
2132 14th Street | Boulder, Colorado 80306 | 303.499.5777
Budget Table for Boulder Pridefest 2018
Budget Item Projected Expense Actual Expense
Postage $100 $0
Advertising $4,000 $5,000
Copying $850 $1,250
Office Supplies (Please specify)
1)Toner
2)Paper
3)Decorations
4)Miscellaneous $1,400 $450
Space Rental $1,100 $2,500
Food $250 $1,500
Other Direct Expenses (Please
specify)
1)Translation
2)Off-duty police
3)Fee for Pride Party venue
4)Toilets
5)Fencing and barricades
6)Liquor license
7)Entertainment
8)Eco-cycle
9)Traffic control
10)Banners
11)Sound engineer
12)Parking services
13)Tables and chairs
14)VIP food coverage $26,800 $26,530
Total Expenses $33,500 $37,230
Revenue Sources Revenue Amount
Amount Requested from HRC $5,000 $2,500
Other Sources of Revenue
1)Booth fees
2)Sponsorships
3)
4)$28,000 $53,129
Total Revenue $33,500 $55,629
2019 Draft RFP & Request from Mike Eubank
Boulder Human Relations Commission
2018 2019 Human
Relations Fund
Proposal Guidelines
Fund Description
The Human Relations Commission (HRC) is committed to supporting community-initiated
activities that raise awareness on civil rights and human rights issues and problems in Boulder;
facilitate interaction, understanding, collaboration and civic participation among diverse
communities; and enable members of Boulder’s communities to celebrate events significant to
them while they provide learning opportunities to the general population.
Human Relations Fund (HRF) grants are limited to:
•Nonprofit organizations;
•Activities held within Boulder city limits; and
•Events that are free and open to the public.
Additional criteria considered include:
•Diversity among planners and decision makers
•Inclusivity among event participants
•Youth involvement in leadership roles
•Collaboration with other organizations
•Ability to access multiple sources of funding
•Access for people with disabilities
Money available to the HRF depends on city revenue and therefore varies from year to year.
Awards are made at HRC monthly business meetings. Only events that are planned or occur during
the calendar year of their HRF funding will be considered.
The maximum amount an organization can receive for a project is $5,000. Funds may be used
only for non-personnel related expenses, such as food, postage, marketing and office supplies.
Funds cannot be used to compensate event organizers, though the grant may pay for a guest
speaker at an event.
Additional factors considered in funding decisions include:
•The extent to which the event might engage and educate the larger community.
•The extent to which the event reinforces the goals of inclusivity and respect for diversity.
All grant recipients are required to recognize HRC support on any event advertising and at the
event itself.
All publicity for HRC funded programs must include the following credit line: "Funded in part by
a grant from the City of Boulder Human Relations Commission, an agency of the Boulder City
Council.” In lieu of the credit line, the Human Relations Commission logo may be used. The logo
will be sent to grant recipients.
Following the event, recipients are required to appear at a designated HRC meeting and report on
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the event. Failure to appear at the designated HRC meeting will negatively affect future funding
requests.
The HRC will not fund:
•Proposals that are not from community organizations.
•Groups that have failed to meet their contractual requirements with the HRC in the past.
•Events that are not free and open to the public. Admission may not be charged at
HRF- supported events.
Application Deadlines
The HRC accepts proposals for funding throughout the year and awards funding at its monthly
business meetings. Proposals received after each monthly deadline are automatically entered into
the following month’s funding cycle Except for the months of January and February, the HRC
typically holds its business meetings on the third Monday of each month. In order to be
considered at one of the regular business meetings, proposals must be submitted to staff on or
before 5 p.m. on the Monday prior to the HRC’s meeting.
Based on unforeseen circumstances, the HRC may determine a specific area of need, and solicit
proposals to address that need, with or without a proposal deadline date.
Approved Proposals
If the HRC votes to award funds for your proposal, staff will negotiate a contract between the city
and your agency or organization for completion of certain deliverables before any payment is
issued. Depending on the award, total funding may be provided at the start of your program or
project, or some portion may be withheld pending completion and submission and approval of a
final report.
The city reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities and irregularities
in proposals received, and to accept any portion of any proposal or all items proposed if deemed
in the best interests of the city.
Proposal Guidelines
All applications to the HRF must follow the guidelines presented below.
The Human Relations Commission is committed to supporting community-initiated activities
that raise awareness on civil rights and human rights issues and problems in Boulder, facilitate
interaction and understanding between communities, encourage collaboration among diverse
communities, strengthen civic participation among Boulder’s diverse communities, and enable
members of Boulder’s diverse communities to celebrate events significant to them as well as to
educate and provide opportunities for participation from the general population.
Funding priority criteria include:
•Community-Initiated Event
•Nonprofit Agency/Group
•Diversity
•Inclusivity
•Youth Involvement in Leadership Roles
•Multiple Sources of Funding/Collaboration
•Free and Open to the Public
•Event to be held within Boulder City Limits
•Access for people with disabilities
Available Funds
•Community groups are eligible for grants with a maximum amount of $5,000.
•Awards will be made monthly so the amount of funding remaining available may
decrease throughout the calendar year.
Eligibility
Funding requirements include the following:
•The event needs to be planned or occur during the calendar year it was awarded;
•The event must be within the city limits of Boulder; and
•The event must engage and educate the larger community.
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER:
Cover Sheet (see attached)
Narrative – Each of the following five points must be addressed in the following order. All
five responses should take no more than two single-spaced pages.
1. Describe the agency/organization applying for this funding.
2.Describe the need for this funding. What is the problem/opportunity this program/project
would address?
3.What are the goals of the project? How many Boulder city residents will be impacted and
what specific impacts or benefits will they receive?
4.How would this effort promote a more inclusive, engaged and respectful community?
5.How will the effort be promoted to Boulder residents?
Budget Table (see attached): Using the attached budget sheet, provide a detailed, projected
budget of expenses and funding sources for your project/program (including this source of
funds). HRC funding may not be used for employee or personnel expenses, though outside
speakers may receive an honorarium with HRC money.
Proposal Submission – Submit one copy of your proposal in one of the following ways:
U.S. Mail Hand Deliver
Human Relations Fund Community Relations
Community Relations Department of Human Services
Department of Human Services 2160 Spruce St.
City of Boulder Boulder, Colorado, 80302
P.O. Box 791
Boulder, CO
80306
Email
RileyM@bouldercolorado.gov
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Human Relations Fund (cover sheet)
Agency/Organization
Street Address
City Zip Code
Telephone Fax Website
Project Name Project Date
Contact Person
Email Address
Project Description (please do not exceed space provided)
Proposal Budget Table for ___________________________
Budget Item Projected Expense
If this project has been previously
funded by the HRC, please
provide Actual Expenses for the
previous year.
Postage
Advertising
Copying
Office Supplies (Please specify)
1)
2)
3)
4)
Office Supplies
Total
Space Rental
Food
Other Direct Expenses (Please
specify)
1)
2)
3)
4)
Other Direct Expenses
Total
Total Expenses
Revenue Sources Revenue Amount
Amount Requested from HRC
Other Sources of Revenue
1)
2)
3)
4)
Total Revenue
Mike Eubank with City of Boulder Special Events office has asked that the highlighted
bullet point below be added to the 2019 HRF RFP (and other HRC RFPs).
Eligibility
Funding requirements include the following:
•The event needs to be planned or occur during the calendar year it was awarded;
•The event must be within the city limits of Boulder; and
•The event must engage and educate the larger community.
•The event must comply with all local, state and federal laws, including and not limited to
obtaining any and all required permits. If the event is held on public property a special event
permit may be required. Please review the information posted on the City of
Boulder Special Events Website or email the Office of Special Events
at specialevents@bouldercolorado.gov for more details.
HRC Work Plan
2018-2019
Human Relations Commission (HRC) Work Plan
The functions of the Human Relations
Commission are:
•To foster mutual respect and
understanding;
•To create an atmosphere conducive to
the promotion of amicable relations
among all members of the city's
community;
•To serve as a vehicle through which
residents can convey their suggestions on
city policies with respect to social
problems; and
•To be sensitive to the social needs of
residents and to advise and assist the city
government in relating human and social
services to the needs of the city residents.
HRC Work Plan
FunctionsRoles
City of
Boulder
Policy
Community Funding
Community Relations
Quasi-
judicial
Body
Legislation•Recommendations to CityCouncil:
•Identify issues for the
State and Federal
Legislative Agenda
•B.R.C. Title 12 expansion
(immigration status or
source of income)
•B.R.C. Title 5-2-4 (d)
sentence enhancement
for bias motivated crimes
Recommendations•Community Issues:
•Welcoming and Inclusive
Efforts: 1)Expand Issue
Forums; 2)Expand
Community Outreach and
Education; 3)Visible
Multicultural Space; 4)
Continue HRC community
grant funding
•VOTE16 Project
•Non-citizen voting in local
elections –Community led
ballot initiative
Policy: To make policy recommendations to city council
on human rights, community relations and social issues
Civic Engagement•Public hearings on issues ofconcern (such as):
•Bias-motivated incidents
•Gender Equity
•Immigrant Rights
•Disabilities & Accessibility
•Racial Dynamics
•White Privilege
Community Education/Awareness•Information forums on issues ofconcern (such as):
•Bias-motivated incidents
•Gender Equity
•Immigrant Rights
•Disabilities & Accessibility
•Racial Dynamics
•White Privilege
•Community Events Support:
•Celebration of Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day
•Celebration of Immigrant
Heritage Month
•Indigenous Peoples Day
•Cultural and community
events
Community Relations: To encourage and support
community engagement and education; create a
welcoming place for the community to voice
concerns; hold educational forums and public
hearings on issues of concern
•Monthly Funding Awards:
o Community based events that encourage education, respect and appreciation for diverse communities in
Boulder
o Community initiated activities that raise awareness on emerging civil rights issues that facilitate interaction
and understanding, encourage collaboration and strengthen civic participation among Boulder’s diverse
communities and promote an inclusive society
•Annual Celebration of Immigrant Heritage: Support events held as part of the city’s Annual Immigrant Heritage
Month that honor the experience and contributions of the many immigrants who have shaped the city over
generations and/or that facilitate the successful integration of immigrants into the civic, economic and cultural life
of the Boulder community.
•Annual Celebration of MLK, Jr.: HRC/YOAB MLK Day Fund is a source of financial support for events that honor the
life of, and inform the Boulder community about the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
•Annual Indigenous Peoples Day: Support events that encourage understanding and appreciation of Indigenous
Peoples, their traditions, culture and our shared history in these ancestral lands known as Boulder Valley.
Community Funding: Allocate Human Relations Funds
dedicated to support human relations, diversity
education, cultural events and social engagement
Quasi-judicial Body
•Hearings for the
“Prohibition of
Discrimination in Housing,
Employment and Public
Accommodations,” B.R.C.
1981
Commission
Development
•Trainings and
Conferences
•City Training
•Quasi-judicial Process
•Ethics Training
City Council Retreat Questions
1777 Broadway, Boulder CO 80302 | bouldercolorado.gov | O: 303‐441‐3002
City of Boulder
City Council
Mayor Suzanne Jones Mayor Pro Tem Aaron Brockett
Council Members: Cindy Carlisle, Jill Grano, Liza Morzel, Mirabai
Kuk Nagle, Sam Weaver, Bob Yates, Mary Young
October 12, 2018
Dear Boulder Board & Commission Members:
At the end of each year, the Boulder City Council asks members of the city's boards and
commissions to provide input regarding Council priorities. This information helps inform
Council’s work plan discussion at the January City Council retreat.
This year, we are in the middle of a Council term and are in the position of reviewing our current
2018-19 work plan rather than developing a new one. In order to maintain the momentum of our
current efforts, and to keep from overloading and overwhelming the community, we have
focused this year’s questions more narrowly. Attached is a list of Council’s 14 priorities for
2018 and 2019. We seek your input on whether there are other projects that you think our
community might see as higher priorities in 2019.
Please see the questions below. You need not limit your responses to the area of expertise of
your board/commission. Your entire board/commission may provide a single set of responses or,
if you prefer, each member can provide his or her own responses (if the latter, please submit all
of the member responses in a single packet). So that Council may have the benefit of your views
before its pre-retreat Study Session on January 8, please deliver your responses to your board
secretary no later than the close of business on Friday, December 21.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Mary Young
Bob Yates
Council Retreat Committee
1.How well do you believe Council has done over the last two years in incorporating the priorities of
your board/commission?
2.Taking into account the current work plan and your board/commission feedback from last
year, what additional priorities do you think Council should focus on, over and above the 14
on the attached list?
1777 Broadway, Boulder CO 80302 | bouldercolorado.gov | O: 303‐441‐3002
Boulder City Council 2018-19 Priorities
Boulder Electric Utility Broadband Climate Commitment Commercial Linkage Fees
Community Benefit Housing Advisory Board Large Lots Manufactured Housing Strategy
North Central Boulder Subcommunity Plan & Alpine-Balsam Area Plan Open Space Master Plan
Shared Equity Middle Income Program Transportation Master Plan
Use Tables and Site Review Criteria Updates Vision Zero
HRC Responses to Council Questions 2018 Goals
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
December 26, 2017
TO: Mayor and City Council
FR: Human Relations Commission
RE: HRC Responses to Council Questions 2018 Goals
Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on the City Council work plan and ideas regarding
meeting 2018 goals.
HOW DO YOU THINK THE CITY CAN IMPROVE ITS PUBLIC-ENGAGEMENT PROCESS?
HOW WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THAT COUNCIL ENGAGE WITH THE COMMUNITY?
Because large city-wide gatherings are not always comfortable or accessible for under-represented and
ESL communities, we believe it is important that City Council, HRC and other city boards, commissions
and departments broaden efforts to work with nonprofits, residential associations, churches and other
groups to meet people in familiar settings. These smaller gatherings could be based on specific issues or
broad-based concerns and could take place throughout the year. What would emerge over time are: 1) a
guide to concerns and opinions of a broad range of community members; and 2) closer relationships or
partnerships with groups that might otherwise be marginalized.
WHAT DO YOU THINK THE CITY’S TOP THREE PRIORITIES SHOULD BE IN 2018?
1.Foster a Welcoming and Inclusive Community
As Boulder grows and real estate prices soar, the challenges to being an inclusive community with
cultural and socio-economic diversity increase as well. In addition to planning and housing efforts, the
city should take policy actions and pursue efforts that visibly demonstrate its commitment to inclusivity.
Specific measures can include:
•Public Safety:
We feel it is imperative that the laws that prohibit bias-motivated hate crimes and the prosecution
of these crimes be evaluated and revised to address the needs of victims and targeted
communities. Improving relations between communities and police has been a focus of the past
year and great gains have been made, yet bias-motivated hate crimes persist. Boulder Police
Department reported 0 incidents in 2014, one incident in 2015 and four incidents in 2016.
o Review and update the city’s sentence enhancement ordinance which came through the
HRC in 2006. Work closely with the City Attorney’s Office and community groups to
identify improvements to be made and examples to be found in other cities that have
developed effective local ordinances.
o Continue emphasis on the Boulder Police Department non-enforcement of harmful and
discriminatory national policies. HRC supports BPD’s efforts to create a culture of
protection and assistance for vulnerable community members.
• Trainings and Signage: Support a collaborative effort between the city and local organizations
to create an anti-oppression training for city departments and eventually businesses. Groups that
complete the training would then be able to display signage that demonstrates their commitment.
• Municipal Elections:
o Extend voting rights in local elections to 16- and 17-year-old Boulder residents. Vote16
is an initiative led by the Youth Opportunities Advisory Board (YOAB).
o Extend voting rights in local elections to noncitizens.
2. Manifest the City’s Commitment to Supporting and Retaining a Diverse Community
Widen and increase constructive interactions among communities within Boulder’s population, including
university, nonprofit, and faith-based. More specifically, bring together a diverse range of representatives
to envision and give structure to a broadly based multicultural center.
The need for a multicultural center has been expressed by community groups and validated through
surveys, but never addressed satisfactorily. Given limited diversity within the population, these groups
lack the critical mass to initiate and develop a center without city support. An established center could
enable these groups to leverage resources, develop innovative programming in collaboration with each
other, and be more easily found by the community at large. Further, the center would enhance council’s
and city departments’ ability to engage diverse communities in municipal procedures and policy
development.
Although this will be a long-term effort, unique opportunities exist in 2018 with projects such as the
Alpine-Balsam site.
3. Commit to Ongoing Increased Funding of the Human Services Fund (HSF)
HSF funding had been flat since 2008. Because nonprofit service providers are key partners in the effort
to address complex social challenges, we need to ensure that these organizations are healthy and are
broadening their capacity to address problems in our community, particularly as federal funds decrease.
The additional $400,000 of ongoing support approved by City Council this year is appreciated.
Additionally, the HRC offers important grant funding to support new and ongoing initiatives and
programs that reflect the stated values of a welcoming and inclusive Boulder. Priority is given to new
applicants to encourage early, start-up events and innovative programs. The 2018 HRC budget saw a one-
time increase of $30,000. This increase should be made ongoing and increased as possible to meet
growing community needs.
WHAT DO YOU THINK WILL BE THE CITY’S THREE BIGGEST CHALLENGES OVER
THE NEXT FIVE YEARS AND HOW SHOULD WE ADDRESS THEM?
1. Address Homelessness
Community perceptions indicate some residents feel unsafe around people who are homeless, some want
more support services in place, and some are concerned that the city has criminalized homelessness. The
City adopted a new Homelessness Strategy in June 2017 which includes strategies to ensure public spaces
are welcoming and safe, provide better support and housing pathways to people experiencing
homelessness and expand communication about homelessness issues. Although the issue is extremely
challenging, early results in the new system are promising and there is an opportunity to engage the public
for increased understanding and participation in Homelessness Strategy goals and progress.
2. Address the Growing Gaps of Economic and Social Equity
• Consider the broad range in economic ability within the population in the development of city
services and programs, especially regarding affordable housing.
o HRC supports diverse, mixed-income housing. City policies that allow developers to
make payments to the city in lieu of building affordable units in new developments is
often detrimental to this goal and should be used sparingly.
o HRC supports the city’s effort to incorporate a new housing board which will address
these issues. In order to align respective interests, HRC proposes a joint meeting with the
new housing board once it is created.
• Consider the relationship of these gaps to the education-achievement gap. Children from
economically disadvantaged families are more likely to be on the wrong side of the achievement
gap. In turn, they are more likely to be left out of an economy where more jobs are increasingly
automated. While much responsibility falls on BVSD, it is in the city’s best interests to contribute
as possible.
o An example could be additional funding that follows low-income Boulder students. A
system that rewards schools proportionally for attracting and serving these students could
spur (and fund) innovative approaches. Innovative approaches such as the Family
Resource Schools (FRS) and I Have A Dream (IHAD) program at schools with high
populations of vulnerable students support improved academic achievement. These
models focus on academic supports paired with other services (after-school programs,
opportunities for parent engagement and education, resources and referrals) to address
not only achievement, but the barriers to achievement.
3. Address Limited Resources
The need for services is greater than the budget can address. The profile of those needs is dynamic and
dependent on such factors as new businesses, housing and commercial real-estate prices, the aging baby-
boomer population, technological advances, federal and state funding priorities, and our neighboring
communities.
• Continue and increase support of local nonprofits that provide services and can respond quickly
to change.
• Continue to foster collaboration and coordination among agencies and nonprofits.
• Continue to hold community summits for all Human Services strategy goal areas. These will
serve as opportunities for groups to learn about the city and each other where resources are
shared, expertise is presented and partnerships are formed.