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6:00 p.m. February 2, 2005
The following members were present:
Rick Lopez
Guadalupe Sisneros
Mark Skinner
Elzia Sekou
Ning Shen
Pete Roybal
Karen Nakandakare
Bruce Smith
Councilor Debbie Koop
Karen Kellen
Carlos Cuellar
City Employees - Ex-officio members present:
Ken Milano
Therese Megargee
Olga Mikhailova
Margaret Sawyer
Absent:
Harry Cullis
Vanita Bellen
Willard Hardesty
Calvin Hardwick
Mike Becker
Bill Taylor
Mayor Steve Burkholder
Felix Cook
Councilor Barb Green-Martin
Others Present:
Cristina Zavala
Full and timely notice of this Commission meeting had been given.
Chair Rick Lopez called the meeting of the Commission on Cultural Diversity and Human Relations to order at 6:00 p.m.
I. PUBLIC COMMENT
Therese introduced Cristina Zavala who was invited to attend this evening's
meeting. Cristina works for the Lakewood Police Department as a Records Technician.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 3, 2004
A motion was made by Commissioner Guadalupe Sisneros to approve the November
3, 2004 minutes and was seconded by Commissioner Carlos Cuellar. With all present
and voting in favor, THE MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER WAS ADOPTED.
III. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Karen Kellen: Partnerships
Commissioner Kellen distributed the partnership strategy and gave a brief overview.
Their strategy is a survey of partnerships to include ongoing relationships
with other organizations that may have goals or interests that align with the
Commission and to brainstorm other partnerships that may work well with the
Commission's goals. The potential categories of partnerships would be other
commissions in Lakewood, churches, schools, business organizations, neighborhood
associations, other diversity groups in other cities, state or federal organizations
and Lakewood event organizers, form a committee to explore partnership options,
evaluate how each potential organization fits with the strategic plan and to
solicit commissioners interested in championing partnership and develop strategies
with partners regarding the best ways to use partnership to advance goals of
both organizations.
Karen also advised that commissioners can offer their input and suggestions to her by e-mail which she will forward to commissioners. She will consolidate the information and present it at the March meeting.
Elzia Sekou: Events
No Report
Harry Cullis: Awareness Through Media Tools
No Report.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Celebration Report - Chair Rick Lopez
The breakfast celebration at Red Rocks Community College was held on Monday,
January 17, 2005. Craig Bowman was the keynote speaker and the Community Leader
Award was given to Linda Shaw, former City of Lakewood Mayor. Chair Lopez related
that the breakfast celebration was a huge success.
Red Rocks Community College Liaison - Commissioners Cuellar and Roybal
No Report
IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
January Planning Session
Ken Milano stated that if Commission members had any suggestions or input about
the planning session, they could e-mail him with their comments. A suggestion
was to increase the time allotted for the group sessions. Members agreed to
continue using Mary Masini as the facilitator for the planning session.
Cherry Creek Diversity Conference Report
Karen advised that she and Harry attended the Cherry Creek Diversity Conference
on Saturday, January 29. She stated that it was a very good conference and passed
around brochures and information to members.
V. NEW BUSINESS
Democratic Governance Committee
Chair Lopez commented that the committee is attempting to bring government to
the citizenry and are tasked to create sessions about the future of Lakewood.
They are presently trying to find conveners that will bring citizens to meetings.
The next meeting will be at the Clements Center on Friday, February 25, 2005
from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Chair Lopez expressed that this diversity commission
can play a role on this committee and offer our resources to them such as the
Alameda Gateway partnership and the Learning Source. Commissioners Cuellar and
Nakandakare as well as Chair Lopez are participating on the committee.
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Olga Mikhailova stated that the 1st Annual Colfax Marathon will be held in 2006.
Chair Lopez advised that the report created by Mary Masini will be formatted into the Commission's annual report to City Council.
Commissioner Roybal stated that on Saturday, February 5, a public policy forum, "Latinos Forging the Future 2005" will be held at the Tivoli Center from 8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided, all free with RSVP.
Councilor Koop stated that the City of Lakewood's Heritage Center currently is featuring artifacts and memorabilia of Lakewood's past from the early to mid 20th century. She asked that this is also open for suggestions from Commission members on a multi-cultural part of it. Members can contact her or Karen White.
Commissioner Sekou stated that he is in the process of signing a contract with the Denver juvenile system to implement a pilot program for 13-16 years of age, at-risk juveniles. Chair Lopez stated that Jefferson County Open Space is a great resource to contact. One of the graduation requirements for students is to complete six passages into adulthood. Commissioner Cuellar also stated that he knows of a comedian that does entertainment for at-risk juveniles or those types of groups.
Chair Lopez discussed organizing this year's monthly Commission meetings at the same Ward locations as last year. Councilor Koop will look into Washington Heights for the March meeting. Commissioner Cuellar suggested examining the idea of having a meeting in a private home. He will follow up on this and report back to the members.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Commission, a motion was made by
Commissioner Karen Nakandakare to adjourn and seconded by Commissioner Roybal.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
Margaret Sawyer, Staff Liaison
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