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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 26, 2018 Page 27 Councilmember McGehee stated the Commission should be not only focused on inclusion, but also human rights. Aside from the essay contest, there is very little listed related to human rights. She suggested that all kinds of diversity need to be brought forward — people with disabilities, people with mental illnesses, and members of the LBGTQ community. The important thing is to have activities to make the community more comfortable with the many kinds of diversity in the community. Councilmember Laliberte concurred with Commissioner Djevi's comments at the joint meeting. She noted that she felt most strongly about that topic, and yet it was not included in the plan. She can see that is such a big, broad important topic that the whole year can be spent on it. Topics like: engaging underserved popula- tion with regard to the parks, public safety, water and sewer. Three times on the calendar it talks about a policy work session, and she asked for clarifications. Chair Holub noted the work sessions are proactive space to take a step back and discuss what the City can do to advance human rights, inclusion and equity. Per- haps policy work session is not the best title for it. Councilmember Laliberte stated in the end she would like recommendations from this Commission. If there are social isolation problems with seniors, for example, then some recommendations to reach out and engage are desired. Mayor Roe commented the HRIEC will have to look at pieces of it rather than trying to effect large change. He noted that the Fire Department discussed earlier tonight their desire to engage with the community. Very early in those types of processes,the HRIEC should be involved. Councilmember McGehee stated a lot of the departments know how to engage with residents on issues in their areas: Parks and Rec, Fire Department, Police Department, and Public Works. She suggested that this Commission suggest ways to make the community comfortable with diversity and assists the Council in reaching diverse groups and helping to draw them in. Willmus moved, Laliberte seconded, to extend the meeting through the conclu- sion of the agenda this evening. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus, Laliberte, Etten, McGehee and Roe. Nays: None. Councilmember Willmus concurred with Councilmember McGehee that some departments are doing a good job. He encouraged the HRIEC to revisit the Octo- ber meeting and review Commissioner Djevi's comments.