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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Date: July 22, 2019 Item No.: 7.c Department Approval City Manager Approval Item Description: Consider recommendation from the Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commission regarding potential programming for Hispanic Heritage Month 1 B ACKGROUND 2 In May, 2018 the Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commission (HRIEC) presented a 3 concept regarding a pilot proclamation program for 2019. This included having a featured 4 proclamation with additional programming and/or outreach to highlight the topic, raise awareness, 5 educate the community and engage with specific communities within the city to demonstrate the 6 City is working toward meaningful progress related to the proclamation. At that time, the HRIEC 7 identified two months to pilot this program in 2019. Those months were: 8 Month Proclamation JanuaryHuman Trafficking Awareness Month SeptemberHispanic Heritage Month 9 In January, the Commission worked with organizations and groups as well as city staff to host an 10 event surrounding the topic of Human Trafficking awareness month. This event had a good turnout 11 and was positively received within the community. 12 The Commission has been working on programming ideas for September Hispanic Heritage Month. 13 Commissioners have met with representatives from the Hispanic community to determine their level 14 of interest in having additional programming on this topic in the city as well as to brainstorm ideas 15 that would be culturally relevant to the celebration of Hispanic Heritage month. 16 Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15- October 15, 2020. Attached you will find the 17 suggested programming ideas that came directly from the representatives of the Hispanic community 18 in Roseville. The proposal is a one-day event that would incorporate festivities such as a Hispanic 19 band or music, Hispanic food trucks, treats for children and culminating with a viewing of the movie 20 “Coco”. Commission members will be present to provide more detail. 21 The Commission is seeking feedback from the Council on whether they would like to pursue the 22 activities identified. If the Council is receptive to the programming, a budget would need to be 23 identified and logistical work would need to begin immediately with staff. 24 25 P OLICY O BJECTIVE 26 One of the City’s aspirations is to be welcoming, inclusive and respectful. Identifying, and providing 27 key opportunities for all members of the community to participate in events can help strengthen Page 1 of 2 8