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Human Rights Commission Minutes September 18, 2013 Page 8 of 9 funding to create another commission at this time, and that additional members could be the best option for the HRC. Chair Grefenberg suggested that if additional members were added the Commission's name be changed to the Human Rights and Civic Engagement Commission. Commissioner Singleton recommended this matter be discussed at a future meeting. He said he was pursuing a plan to have an Office of Human Rights established to assure that the human rights issues in Roseville were being fully addressed. Chair Grefenberg commented the Council has already approved the preliminary 2014 budget and as such there was not enough time to add this to the budget. Commissioner Singleton stated his thoughts would be to have the pilot program funded by outside sources and would not begin until 2014. Chair Grefenberg requested staff seek additional information on funding sources or grants that may be available to the City of Roseville for human rights for the purposes as the Office of Human Rights and Civic Engagement suggestion of Commissioner Singleton. Staff liaison Curti agreed to do so Grefenberg also asked that Commissioners receive business cards for official use at future events in the Commission's outreach efforts. Commissioner Groff agreed with this recommendation. Commissioner Singleton commented he knew of a Roseville business that was willing to provide business cards at a reduced rate for the HRC . Staff Liaison Curti said she would raise this request with City Manager Trudgeon. Committee and Chair Reports Chair's Report: Grefenberg noted he had nothing further to report, and referred Commission members to his Chair's Report in their meeting packet. Any Other Standing Committee Reports There was nothing at this time. Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Planning Cultural Festival: Joan Dao not being present, there was no report this evening. Staff Reports