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Roseville Human Rights Commission May 10, 2011 Draft Minutes Page 3 of 5 Carolyn Curti asked for clarification about spending money up to $150 for refreshments at the task force meetings, noting that the city does not provide refreshments at commission or council meetings. Commissioner Grefenberg noted several examples of city meetings providing food, including Ethics training and community forums. Commissioner Kennedy raised concerns about spending tax dollars for planning meetings. Commissioner Grefenberg amended his motion, changing the dollar amount to not exceed $50 for food at the Civic Engagement task force meetings, unless city policy prohibited such an expenditure. Commissioner Grefenberg renewed his motion. Motion prevailed 3/0/1 with Commissioner Kennedy abstaining. Commissioner Grefenberg reviewed the second subcommittee recommendation to sponsor a community forum on issues of civil rights for gays and lesbians this calendar year, with a program to be developed by the Project 515 Educational Campaign. Commissioners discussed timing and coordination, including working with other area commissions to support the efforts. Commissioner Grefenberg said that the recommendation included seeking co- sponsorship for the HRC of adjacent communities. Commissioner Kennedy moved and Commissioner Brisbois seconded motion to host a community forum on civil rights for gays and lesbians and to work with neighboring commissions to host the event. Motion prevailed unanimously. 3b. Internal Affairs Commissioner Grefenberg asked that the election of vice -chair be moved until after Chair Singleton arrived. 3c. Youth Commissioner Report Commissioner Grefenberg asked Carolyn Curti to provide information. Curti noted that all three of the youth representatives contacted her about other commitments and could not attend the meeting. Commissioner Josephson had dropped off ideas stickers or magnets or other uses at the Rose Parade to help promote the Commission. Commissioner Kennedy recommended buying pencils since kids need and use them. Commissioners discussed raising visibility, cost of pencils and importance of having our name visible.