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Roseville Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes – April 14, 2009 Page 2 of 7 related to ethnicity, class or ec onomic structure; and past HRC cy cles in addressi ng behavior and issues within the Roseville community itself, sp ecifically to address the invisibility of many diverse groups and how the community could make them more welcome. Commissioner Grefenberg discussed the validity of expanding recommended subjects for the next dialogue (Item. #4 of the Summary of the 2008 Dialogue) from “Stereotype s as it relates to ethnic backgrounds;” to “Ste reotypes as it relates to ethnic and other diverse backgrounds.” Commissioner Grefenberg addre ssed issues he’d experienced in addition to types of discrimination addressed during the Imagine Roseville 2025 visioning process. Commissioner Kennedy cautioned that when GLBT i ssues were brought to the table, it could dilute the race issue. Chair Singleton recognized that wi th several legitimate issues to be pursued, another meeting would be needed to explore them further. He suggested that discussion focus on Ms. Rivamonte’s presentation, to determine if a subcommittee be formed to initiate planning for another forum. Discussion included involving a di verse group of high school student s; benefits of a longer and more aggressive planning proces s; perceived role of men and wo men in the proposed subjects for future dialogue; future partnerships, includi ng plans with the League of Women Voters; and broadening community involvement beyond “professional do-gooders.” Chair Singleton opined his support for pursuing another HRC-sponsored forum; suggested further discussion at the May mee ting; and requested that he and Ms. Rivamonte meet to discuss her involvement now that she is no longer under the United Way umbrella. Discussion of Proposed Ordinance to expand focus of Human Rights Commission City Manager Malinen presented a proposed draft of ordinance changes to expand the focus of the Human Rights Commission and a proposed re port to present to th e City Council. Discussion included the revisions since the last HRC meeting; proposed concept of the HRC, rather than staff, being an implementation tool of the City to atte mpt further outreach for neighborhoods and divers ity, as part of the Imagine Roseville 2025 visioning process goals and strategies and to achieve more structured interaction and outreach as neighborhoods are identified; using block captains as a resource from which to work; 87 neighborhood gatherings in 2008 as part of the National Night Out event; and creating greater long-te rm structure within those groups. Discussion included grant and funding source availa bility and how to get the dialogue from the forums to the neighborhood level. Commissioner Grefenbe rg provided a handout with his suggestions to the “Request for Council Action” report to provide consistency with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, as well as the Imagine Roseville 2025 visioning process goals.