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Department Approval l�'�, Jy REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Date: April 27, 2009 Item No.: 13.c City Manager Approval Item Description: Ordinance Change to Expand Focus of Human Rights Commission BACKGROUND The Imagine Roseville 2025 visioning process produced goals and strategies for the community. There were several common themes identified by the Steering Committee as noted in their presentation of the Final Report to the City Council. Two of those themes were Diversity (people, ideas, development, revenue) and Sense of Community (neighborhoods, engagement opportunities, facilities and gathering places, open and responsive government). Of the 15 goals, the first five goals identify with enhancing neighborhoods and embracing our community's diversity. These goals include: • Roseville is a welcoming community that appreciates differences and fosters diversity • Roseville is a desirable place to live, work and play • Roseville has a strong and inclusive sense of community • Roseville residents are invested in their community • Roseville is a safe community The recently completed Roseville 2030 Comprehensive Plan update confirmed and elaborated on these same goals and proposed various objectives for their achievement. Some of the Imagine Roseville 2025 strategies that relate specifically to the themes of diversity and community are: • Educate community members on the diversity issues, and provide means to repair damage caused by prejudice; convey a clear message that intolerance is not welcome in our community • Promote ethnic, celebrations and festivals • Foster collaboration between city and community-based organizations, groups, and nonprofits • Encourage development of neighborhood groups, organizations, and forums in order to provide residents with a sense of belonging In addition the 2030 Comprehensive Plan echoed the IR 2025 goals including the appreciation of and the contributions that diversity brings to the community. Their goals included: Page 1 of 3