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Roseville Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes -April 14, 2009 Page 2 of 7 1 related to ethnicity, class or economic structure; and past HRC cycles in addressing behavior and 2 issues within the Roseville community itself, specifically to address the invisibility of many 3 diverse groups and how the community could make them more welcome. 4 5 Commissioner Grefenberg discussed the validity of expanding recommended subjects for the 6 next dialogue (Item. #4 of the Summary of the 2008 Dialogue) from "Stereotypes as it relates to 7 ethnic backgrounds;" to "Stereotypes as it relates to ethnic and other diverse backgrounds." 8 Commissioner Grefenberg addressed issues he'd experienced in addition to types of 9 discrimination addressed during the Imagine Roseville 2025 visioning process. 10 11 Commissioner Kennedy cautioned that when GLBT issues were brought to the table, it could 12 dilute the race issue. 13 14 Chair Singleton recognized that with several legitimate issues to be pursued, another meeting 15 would be needed to explore them further. He suggested that discussion focus on Ms. 16 Rivamonte's presentation, to determine if a subcommittee be formed to initiate planning for 17 another forum. 18 19 Discussion included involving a diverse group of high school students; benefits of a longer and 20 more aggressive planning process; perceived role of men and women in the proposed subjects for 21 future dialogue; future partnerships, including plans with the League of Women Voters; and 22 involvement of "professional do-gooders." 23 24 Chair Singleton opined his support for pursuing another HRC-sponsored forum; suggested 25 further discussion at the May meeting; and requested that he and Ms. Rivamonte meet to discuss 26 her involvement now that she is no longer under the United Way umbrella. 27 28 Discussion of Proposed Ordinance to expand focus of Human Rights Commission 29 City Manager Malinen presented a proposed draft of ordinance changes to expand the focus of 30 the Human Rights Commission and a proposed report to present to the City Council. 31 32 Discussion included the revisions since the last HRC meeting; proposed concept of the HRC, 33 rather than staff, being an implementation tool of the City to attempt further outreach for 34 neighborhoods and diversity, as part of the Imagine Roseville 2025 visioning process goals and 35 strategies and to achieve more structured interaction and outreach as neighborhoods are 36 identified; using block captains as a resource from which to work; 87 neighborhood gatherings in 37 2008 as part of the National Night Out event; and creating greater long-term structure within 38 those groups. 39 40 Discussion included grant and funding source availability and how to get the dialogue from the 41 forums to the neighborhood level. 42 43 Commissioner Grefenberg provided a handout with his suggestions to the "Request for Council 44 Action" report to provide consistency with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, as well as the 45 Imagine Roseville 2025 visioning process goals.