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BACKGROUND ON AGENDA ITEM *6C PREPARED BY CHAIR G REFENBERG SEPTEMBER 1 19 2013 REGARDING ASSEssmENT OF COUNCIL FEEDBACK ON HRC WORK PLAN September 18, 2013 Item 6.c HUMAN RIGH'T'S COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 As reported to the Commission and included in our August 12th presentation to the Council under the heading Issues for Discussion with City Council, there was the following policy statement: 2) In order to be sustainable the Commission needs to better prioritize its work, and if possible confirm that those priorities conform to the Council's expectations Purpose: This September 18th agenda item is intended to allow the Commission to assess and determine whether our Work Plan priorities conform to the Council's expectations as expressed at our joint meeting with them on August 12th Chair's Recommended Conclusion: Based upon my observations at our joint meeting with the Council, reinforced by watching it again, it is my understanding that none of the items noted in our Work Plan for 2013 -2014 are not in conformance with the Council's expectations. At our next Commission meeting on September 18th, the full Commission will assess the Council's reaction to our Work Plan as presented, and determine whether there should be any revisions to our Work Plan necessary because the Council opposed any Plan components or because there was little or no Council support. In order to facilitate our discussion and determine whether the Commission concurs with my Conclusion noted above, I have attached the adopted City Council's minutes for our joint meeting, as well as reproduced below that Work Plan and Items for Discussion with City Council as presented to the Council on August 12th: Work Plan Items for 2013 -2014 [Items 1 -7 are adopted from the 2013 -2014 Strategic Plan approved last spring by the HRC and updated on July 8th in preparation for joint meeting with Council. This is a preliminary list since we hope to gain input from the Council as well as other community leaders, especially those of ethnic minorities.] 1) Whenever possible enlist others in the work of the Commission as exemplified by the planning for last spring's dialogues. 2) Continue working with neighboring Cities and Roseville groups and organizations, to sponsor and /or co- sponsor various initiatives relative to our purpose and mission. 3) Develop and expand a communication network, such as a media site or List -Serve of Roseville residents, organizations, businesses, and churches. 4) When participants agree and when feasible televise HRC events so as to make programs /events more accessible to the Roseville community. 5) Develop programs to encourage and assist in the development of neighborhood groups, forums, and networks in order to provide residents with a sense of belonging and facilitate effective citizen engagement. 6) Build upon current programs and diversity dialogues with a focus on local and state issues to encourage recognition and respect for civil and human rights, and mutual understanding and appreciation of the community's diversity. a. A diversity program currently planned is a `Culture Fest' to highlight the many cultures present in our City. b. Communicate with ethnic minorities by engaging with their leaders to determine what are their priorities and issues.