2015.09.17 Meeting Minutes

CITY OF HOLLAND
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING
Meeting Minutes
City Hall – Training Room – 2nd Floor
Thursday, September 17 @ 6:00 p.m.
Human Relations Mission Statement
The Human Relations Department serves to protect the equal rights and equal opportunity of all
citizens by preventing discrimination in housing, education, employment, and public services by
conducting activities that promote social justice, cultural understanding, and improve relationships
among all citizens of the City of Holland.
I.
II.
Call to Order. Meeting called to order by Chair Marroquin at 6:15 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Chair Marroquin and Commissioners Austin-Roberts, Coray,
Franklin, Gonzales, and McCarthy. Others Present: Councilmember Klomparens and City
Representative, Fifelski. Student Representative: Aleah Bosgraf
Absent: Samuel Zylstra
III. City Council Liaison Update.
IV. Public Comment. None.
V. Meeting Minutes. Consideration of the July 23, and August 20, 2015 Meeting Minutes.
Motion to approve meeting minutes for July 23, and August 20, 2015 by Commissioner
McCarthy and supported by Commissioner Austin Roberts. Motion carries.
VI. Commission Business.
VII. Next HRC Monthly Meeting: October 15, 2015, 6:00 p.m., City Hall, 2nd Floor Training Room.
VIII. Chair Report.
A. Commissioner Recruitment Discussion. Fifelski will follow-up with Sharon Van
Gelderen to consider making an on-line fillable application so applicants can apply via
the website.
B. Committee Meeting Discussion. Recommendation to hold committee meeting when
needed.
C. Social Justice Awards. Motion to consolidate awards to one award given annually by
Commission Gonzales. Motion supported by Commissioner McCarthy. Motion carries.
IX. Staff Report.
A. Important Dates to Remember:
i. Hispanic Heritage Month Progressive Update.
ii. Community Give Fest, Sept. 11-27, 2015 www.miOttaa.org/miHealth
iii. How Can we Achieve Housing for All. Jane McCarthy to attend.
iv. Restorative Circle Facilitator Training: Sept. 24-25, 2015 & Feb. 4-5,
2016. Location: Hope Church.
v. Civil Servant/ All Nations Day, Sunday, October 18 at 11:15 a.m., dinner to
follow. Location: Cornerstone Tabernacle. All Human Relation
Commissioners are invited.
X.
vi. 9th Annual Lakeshore Friends of Fair Housing Breakfast: Oct 22, 2015
8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Location: Double Tree Hotel, 650 E. 24th Street, Holland,
MI - All who expressed interest - registered.
http://www.fhcwm.org/lksbreakfast
vii. LAUP Annual Dinner: Friday, November 6, 2015. More information to
follow. Discussion to purchase individual tickets; rather than table.
B. Crisis Response to Racial/Bias Incident. Pending.
C. City of Holland – Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan. Pending.
D. Social Justice Awards 2015. Motion to consolidate 2015 Social Justice Awards to one
award by Commissioner Gonzales, supported by Commissioner McCarthy.
E. Freedom of Information Act Procedure & Citizen Complaint Procedure.
Commissioner Gonzales put together put forth request to
Activity Report – August/September 2015 (copy attached)
XI. Committee Reports. None.
XII. Public Comment. None.
XIII. Other Business.
XIV. Adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: La Ciudad de Holland proporcionará servicios necesarios y ayudas auxiliares, tales como personas
que usan lenguaje de señas para aquellos con discapacidad auditiva y cintas de audio de materiales impresos, a las
personas con discapacidad, con un aviso previo de siete días de anticipación. Las personas con discapacidades que
necesiten servicios de ayudas auxiliares deben ponerse en contacto con la Ciudad de Holland escribiendo o
llamando a la Oficina de Relaciones Humanas, comunicándose con Esther Fifelski, 270 S. River Avenue, Holland, MI
49423, teléfono (616) 355.1328. Documento(s) en traducción disponible(s) a petición.
The City of Holland will provide necessary services and auxiliary aids, such as signers for hearing impaired and
audiotapes of printed materials, to individuals with disabilities, upon receipt of seven days prior notice. Person
with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids services should contact the City of Holland by writing or calling: Human
Relations C/O City Clerk’s Office contacting Esther Fifelski, Human Relations Coordinator, 270 S River Avenue
Holland, MI 49423, telephone (616) 616.355.1328.Documents(s) available for translation upon request
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: In addition to addressing the Commission during public hearings and under
“Public Comment,” members of the Audience may address the Commission, on items after a motion is pending on
a particular item, by addressing the Chairperson. Audience participation shall be five minutes or less per item.
CELL PHONES: Please be courteous and turn cell phones off during the meeting.