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Roseville Human Rights Commission May 10, 2012 - Minutes Page 7 of 7 Catherine Arthur told the Commission that as a married woman in Roseville she really did not know how many legal rights that status gave her, but believed it was discriminatory to deny those rights to others because they were gay. She asked the Commission to oppose the amendment. Roseville resident John Kysylyczyn said that as a student of local government he objected to the Commission taking an official stand. He said that resolutions and ordinances were signed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council, and he would fully support the Commission as an advisory body, making a recommending to the Council. Lynne Meyer, a Roseville resident for almost twenty years, spoke of her father, a World War II pilot, who at age 88 supported gay marriage. She told the Commission that what they were doing as a human rights commission was really important in that it would send a message to the community that it stood with its GLBT friends and neighbors. Commissioner Singleton thanked participants. He closed the public comment section of the meeting and the Commission took a brief recess. Commission Discussion Chair Grefenberg called the meeting back to order. He said the Commission will determine their position at regular meeting on Wednesday, May 16. Chair Grefenberg said the HRC is considering a position against the marriage amendment that will be discussed and determined at May 16 meeting. Commissioners Brisbois, Kristin Doneen, Joan Dao and Marie Siliciano volunteered to draft the recommended position. Commissioner Singleton thanked staff for their assistance in organizing the meeting and he thanked the community for participating in the public meeting. Adjournment Commissioner Brisbois moved and Commissioner Kaying Thao seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.