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March 21, 2002 Item 6.ii.b Program Planning Committee little listening and real communication occurred, and her group participants used the opportunity to only voice their opinions rather than understand others' viewpoints. She questions the fruitfulness of small group discussions between strangers on highly controversial topics. Doneen will take the lead in arranging a meeting of this advisory group, working with city staff. The Commission itself will begin discussing at its next meeting whether it should take a public position on the issue. No action will be taken at this meeting, however, because of the need to proceed in an open and transparent manner. Thao suggested an approach she described as a compromise: meeting with the newly-formed advisory group from the Project 515 program, holding an educational forum, and then the Commission would consider taking a position in early summer. It was discussed that the Commission ought to consult legal opinion regarding our right to express positions on issues. The Advisory Group will meet at the Fireside Room (if available) on April 3ra The Human Rights Book Club scheduled its first meeting for April 2nd at Cafe Zia. Doneen will take the lead on organizing this. The first book or magazine article will be selected by Thao in consultation with Doneen. It was suggested that the Book Club be advertised in the Roseville Review, Patch, City News, and in a e- mail to our HRC List Serve. Kris will work with city staff on this. The next committee meeting was scheduled for 6:30pm, March 27t", at Cafe Zia.