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Commissioner Venters asked how best to receive a response from the City Attorney, rationale for the City Attorney's opinion and policy issue considerations under the City Council's domain. Discussion included Section 8 housing provisions, disclosure of information on rental application forms, First Amendment rights and applicable state and federal laws, whether the City Attorney should be asked to attend an HRC meeting, if Commissioner Venters should meet with him during office hours at City Hall and cost implications for the City Attorney time. Commissioner Venters said he preferred a written response rather than verbal so an exact record of HRC concerns and City Attorney responses would be available. City Manager Malinen noted the unique situation with the HRC proposal, with the usual procedure being that the City Council meets with the HRC to give direction for the Commission's focus. The Commission would then bring recommendations to the City Council for their consideration. While not trying to detract from the HRC's proactive initiative, City Manager Malinen asked if a majority of Councilmembers support the proposed ordinance, saying it may be awkward since it was not something that the City Council had looked at and referred to the HRC. Further discussion included the HRC's charge to create a safe environment for the community, recognizing the legal implications with the proposed ordinance, potential legal exposure with financial implications to the City with such an ordinance, thus the City Attorney's caution. City Manager Malinen said Councilmembers had received a copy of the opinion letter, and Commissioner Venters noted that Councilmember Pust had e- mailed him and City Manager Malinen seeking background information. Discussion included whether it would be appropriate to go directly to the City Council for their input on the issue, with Commissioner Venters volunteered to send an e -mail to the City Council to gauge their willingness and to work with the City Attorney to clarify potential legal issues. City Manager Malinen said he would alert the City Attorney of Commissioner Venters' interest to meet for further discussion. Forum on Race/Diversity Training Discussion continued from the January meeting on diversity training and Chair Delmore and Commissioner McKenzie's contacts with other communities and /or agencies. City Manager Malinen's updated Commissioners on the self directed, on -line training for all City staff beginning in April, with modules available for diversity, harassment and customer service training. Discussion included whether the HRC could access the training for review or personal training, and City Manager Malinen offered to check with the City's Information Technology Director about e -mail access and options.