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Human Rights Commission Minutes September 18, 2013 Page 7 of 9 Chair Grefenberg moved and Commissioner Becker seconded a motion to recommend the HRC pursue hosting a naturalization ceremony that would recognize immigrant communities in the Roseville area that will become US citizens. Motion passed unanimously. (Commissioner Thao excused herself from the meeting at 7:56 p.m.) Chair Grefenberg recommended the Commissioner authorize up to, but no more than $325 for a dinner to thank the Civic Engagement Task Force. Commissioner Groff wanted to be assured that there would be a good turnout. Commissioner Singleton was in favor of the event, but recommended the amount spent on this event be lowered. Chair Grefenberg understood this concern but anticipated the Civic Engagement Task Force wanted to see this discussion happen. Commissioners discussed when the City Council would take action on the Task Force recommendations. Ms. Curti said she did not think the Council would take action before January or February of 2014. Chair Grefenberg stated he would use his discernment in planning this event to sure that the expense was kept manageable. Chair Grefenberg moved and Commissioner Becker seconded a motion to authorize up to, but no more than $175 for an appreciation event to thank with the Civic Engagement Task Force provided that there is significant interest on the part of said task force members. Motion passed unanimously. Assessment of Council Feedback from August 12 Joint Meeting Discussion: Chair Grefenberg reviewed the council members' comments made at the August 12 joint Council meeting with the Commission. He was pleased with the appreciation of the HRC expressed by the Council. He requested comments from the Commission members that attended the Council meeting. Commissioner Courneya found the Council to be very appreciative of the work being completed by the HRC, along with the proposed work plan for 2014. She stated there was some concern as to the number of commissions the City should have along with the number of members on each commission. She thought there was consensus that Civic Engagement and Human Rights were both huge issues, and that a great deal of work was being done by the HRC at this time. She indicated that she could not discern any consensus on the Council regarding whether there should be a Civic Engagement Commission separate from the HRC. Commissioner Groff added that he also did not hear agreement by the Council on the Civic Engagement and Human Rights committee issues. It was his concern that there may not be