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Human Rights Commission Minutes <br />September 16, 2015 — Draft Minutes <br />Page 6 of 7 <br />227 the two (2) Mental Health Forums, Civility Training, and the Youth Book Read. Work Items <br />228 would include the Essay Contest, hosting a Naturalization Ceremony; continue exploring hosting <br />229 additional community dialogues on mental health, aging, or the immigrant experience, exploring <br />230 what the Commission can do around the issue of voting and voting rights, and the HRC Award. <br />231 <br />232 <br />233 <br />234 <br />235 <br />236 <br />237 <br />238 <br />239 <br />240 <br />241 <br />242 <br />243 <br />244 <br />245 <br />246 <br />247 <br />248 <br />249 <br />250 <br />251 <br />252 <br />253 <br />254 <br />255 <br />256 <br />257 <br />258 <br />259 <br />260 <br />261 <br />262 <br />263 <br />264 <br />265 <br />Commissioner Carey asked about the Tenants Responsibility videos that Ms. Collins was <br />involved with. <br />Ms. Collins stated the project has received over $90,000 and the video would be produced in five <br />(5) different languages and would be based on rental rights and responsibilities. The video is <br />currently in production mode and they are working on content. Any unused funds would be used <br />for community dialogues. The video is expected to begin airing in April, which is Fair Housing <br />Month. There could be things the HRC could do along with this release. She stated she would <br />talk with City Manager Trudgeon to find out if the Commission can discuss filling vacancies <br />with the Council. This may need to be an item far a separate portion of the meeting because the <br />joint meeting is a presentation meeting and the City Council would not be taking any actions. <br />Chair Groff requested Commissioners be prepared to discuss the projects and programs they <br />have worked on. <br />Ms. Collins stated there would also be a section for the Council to provide input on what they <br />would like to have the Commission work/focus on over the next year. <br />Commissioner Christiansen suggested including the Commission's vision and mission for the <br />Council. <br />Ms. Collins stated she would include the Commission's vision/mission along with the <br />responsibilities outlined in the City Code. <br />Chair's Report <br />Chair Groff stated he had no additional information to present. <br />Youth Commissioner Report <br />There were no Youth Commissioners present to provide a report. <br />266 Chair Groff suggested talking with Youth Commissioner Cederberg to find out if he wished to <br />267 continue. There are provisions that if a Commissioner missing more than two (2) meetings they <br />268 can be removed. <br />269 <br />270 <br />271 Staff Reuort <br />