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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, August 12, 2013 Page 22 In line with Councilmember Etten's comments, Mayor Roe noted that the HRC has control over the number of programs it undertook; and the result that the more programs undertaken, the more the HRC needed to seek the assistance of outside groups or communities when other resources were available to tap into. While agreeing that staffs liaison support could be there, Mayor Roe noted that given the leanness of the entire City organization, he was not sure how much staff support was realistic or reasonable. Mayor Roe expressed his personal preference for seeking available models to take advantage of opportunities for collaboration ver- sus reinventing things; and suggested that the HRC determine and prioritize their programs and topics, and do them well and right while resisting the temptation to try to do everything. Mayor Roe reiterated his preference for emphasizing part- nerships. Mayor Roe expressed his support of utilizing current models and re- sources in HRC efforts; and offered his personal time and for making opening remarks at any of the HRC events as applicable. Specific to the Culture Fest as part of Rosefest, Mayor Roe expressed his support of that effort. Mayor Roe referenced his recent attendance at Roseville's Sloveni- an Consulate and suggested involving them in Culture Fest activities and events as well, offering to provide his contact information for this community group. Mayor Roe suggested that the HRC involve not only newer immigrant communi- ties to learn more about their cultures, but also to remember that part of the diver- sity of Roseville includes second generation ethnic groups as well. In looking to ways to get programs and events televised, Mayor Roe suggested that the HRC connect directly with volunteers at C-TV and/or get involved through Members or Youth Commissioners in C-TV's video production programs to get the message out and provide educational opportunities with this great com- munity resource. Specific to immigration reform, from his personal perspective, Mayor Roe stated that he would support educational forums about the issue. However, for an issue that would be decided on by an entirely different level of government, Mayor Roe did not think that the City Council needed to take a position; and expressed his personal resistance to doing so. Mayor Roe reiterated his support of educa- tional efforts in assisting residents to participate in the national level debates as appropriate. Councilmember McGehee concurred with the comments of Mayor Roe regarding immigration reform; and suggested an educational forum by other members of the community, not necessarily put on by the HRC, but with the HRC possibly providing or finding a meeting venue for such an educational program. Specific to Councilmember Etten's comments on those outline items falling under the auspices of a Civic Engagement Task Force versus the HRC, Councilmember McGehee stated that she did not support a separate Civic Engagement Commis-