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The Department has expanded conciliation terms, requiring training and audits and fvung persons <br />found guilty of discrimination. The DHR does not litigate many cases, Uut in some cases asks the <br />Attorney General to prosecute. If systemic problems are seen, the Department could bring a <br />Commissioner's Charge. DHR staff serve as ombudsmen, and if they see practices that could be <br />disc�iminatory they act quickly to educate those involved. The Department is also doing targeted <br />audits especially for people with disabilities. They are going to businesses and shopping centers to <br />see if they are accessible for people with physical disabiIities. <br />DHR plans several forums to educate individuals and businesses about the rights of people with <br />disabilities, sexual orientatian and religion. <br />Commissioner Korhel offered several opportunities for the Commission to act on Human Rights <br />issues. She said the most important thing is for each Commissioner to act as watchdog looking out <br />for acts of discrimination and speaking up when we see one. Commissioners should know the law <br />and lrnow the City's limitations and refer to the state when needed. She recommended forums and <br />discussions on non-violence, hate crimes or ather issues of interest. She suggested that the <br />commission host interagency dialogues — between Human Rights Commissions from other cities <br />and gavemmental agencies azid businesses. Commissioner Korbel said DHR reccives complaints <br />about things hapgening in Roseville, including with City government. She said city governments <br />must be a model on accessibility issues. The Commission could review Roseville's buildings and <br />practices. <br />Commissianer Korbel said that the Human Rights Commissian could get more involved in <br />mediation especially for docket and dismiss cases. Thelma McKenzie commented tha� many years <br />aga several Corntnission members were trained in mediation. If the HRC wants to start this again, <br />Commissioners would have to cotnplete extensive initial training and receive annual training. <br />Commissioner Korbel suggested that the HRC work with the City Council to require landiords to <br />post information about housing rights. The HRC could also conduct Human Rights training for <br />City staff: <br />Commissioner Korbel said common Hutnan Rights cornplaints are in employment — discrirnination <br />in hiring and accommadating disabilities, housing complaints, generally between landlords and <br />tenants and complaints in the public, police, bars keeping people out or profiling while shopping. <br />The Department now publishes results of complaints in an effort to educate the public about <br />discrimination and the consequences to their actions. <br />Larry Voeller asked for suggestio� of people to add to the HRC's Speakers Bureau. Commissioner <br />Korbel said DHR staff often speak to community groups. She suggested working with Jeff Holman <br />from her Department if looking for specific speakers. <br />Steve Zorn requested the types of complaints that most often occur in Roseville. The <br />Commissioner can look at the database and provide the HRC with the most common complaints. <br />Commissioner Korbel said that the HRC can compare census data, i.e., percent of people of color <br />who one homes or businesses. She also suggested that the Commission look at schools, curriculum <br />and teachers. <br />2 <br />