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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHRCS 1990 Minutes APPROVED: nary 10, 1991 PROCEEDING OF THE CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD DECEMBER 13, 1990 The regular scheduled December meeting of the Human Relations Beard ,as �ai led to order by e uF!a "�o! y S O U A. M. in Lansing City Hall ATTENDANCE PRESENT : Bryanton, Dunnings , Heard , Johnson; Jenkins , Mason, Porter-Bradford , Riley , Truscott , ABSENT : Jenkins STAFF : Letts , Milett OTHERS : Captain Boles , Captain Dawson, and Commissioner Richard Jewell , Lansing Police Department APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Johnson, second by Porter-Bradford , to approve the minutes of Human Relations Board , November 8, 1990 , and the Joint meeting of the Human Relations Board and Board of Police Commissioners held , November 15 , 1990 . Motion passed . COMMUNICATIONS Copy of letter received from Steven Duarte , Finance Director , to Carlton McConnell re : bid process . Received and placed on file PETITIONS 1- (EEOC/23A907248R) HR Complaint #10-90 (Formal ) - A complaint received from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging employment discrimination based on race . This complaint was conciliated with documentation forwarded to the Michigan Department of Civil Rights . 1- HR Complaint #11-90 (Service) A complaint received alleging unfair labor practice based on race . This complaint has been conciliated . 1- HR Complaint #12-90 (Mayor Referral ) A complaint received alleging discrimination by two unnamed City Department Heads based on race . Continues under investigation 1- HR Complaint #13-90 (Formal ) - A complaint received from the Michigan Department of ,Civil Rights alleging employment discrimination harassment/retaliation based on the Michigan Handicappers Civil Rights Actf220 . Investigation pending . 1- HR Complaint #14-90 (FdTT mIl Nc9'MP)01Mrit received from the Michigan Department of LaaL._a11eg,.ing �that City of Lansing b Transportation Division is not paying 'prevailing wage rates on project . Continues unde!r•i_;rnvest-igat ion. 1 I PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUMAP� RE-LAT1;'3NS BDARD DECEMBER 13 , 1990 ---------------------------------- 1- HR Complaint #16-90 ( Service ) A complain-It received alleging conduct llnbcc Tili1C� dt-1 o f1Czr CGntplair-t �Olt1 i lES UnC7Er investigation. There were 16 police and neighborhood complaints conciliated in November . REPORTS A copy of the Director ' s Report was distributed to members present . It was reported that the Budget has been submitted . The Director , Richard Letts , Board Chairperson , Mary Lou Mason , and NAACP President , Fred Porter met with representatives of the Lansing Elks Club . The purpose was to received an update regarding the Elks Club protected group membership recruitment since the complaint was filed against them . The Elks have written letters and personally contacted minorities throughout the community to encourage membership in the Lansing Elks Club . They have sent over 75 letters to minority leaders throughout the community and they have not received any replies or cooperation regarding these letters . They would like to see prominent Black leaders join so that they can then communicate to others regarding what the Elks has to offer . The Board Chairs noted that The Lansing Elks Club has sponsored many events for the community . At Halloween they set up a simulated neighborhood and invited the handicapper community to come in for trick and treat . Ms . Mason emphasized the difficulty that handicappers have participating in Trick and Treat at Halloween, particularly those in wheelchairs , because of their inability to get to doorbell and this event allows handicappers the experience of this activity . The Elks also provide clothes to needy young people in a special Christmas Project . The names of the families are provided through the Boys and Girls Club . Elks members pick up the children from home and take them to the store and help them shop for clothes . They also provide a dinner for the children . Many minority youth participate in the various projects sponsored by the Lansing Elks . The Chair advised the Board that the Secretary has the material regarding the Lansing Elks Club Programs provided at the time of the complaint if members wish to review it . It was also reported that the Elks Club has completed a great deal of renovations in order to make the building accessible . PROCc`L i i\jGS OF THE HUMAN REL AT 1 ONS ED,F,RD DECEMBER 13 , 199() ------------------- Dunnir� s , second by Sam Johnson that a MOTION by , Stuart g t Cuu,tc i t tr,c t letter be forwarded to the ^116yol dik` 1 Y -°g PcS the Human Relations Board s lete a thetT,ent o Lansing review review Of the recruiffr is of have made a sincere Club and recognizes that they efforts to recruit minority members and that membersey are sincere in having an open door policy o Motion Passed . Board his Executive Summary that is The Director read to the to be submitted with the Annual required by Department Heads Budget . Committee Reports a) Employment - Sam Johnson reported that the com Willie Jenkins December 12, 1990 . Present : Sam Johnson, iscussed the ramifications and Kip Gomoll . The committee dr of possible future budget tightening within City government and how it might effect the department . It was the consensus of the subcommittee that the integrity of Human ifically those that deal with civi Relations programs , spec l rights protection ( i .e . , affirmative action, civil rights ri g complaints) be maintained . The complaints, equal housing subcommittee feels that this can be best acco plished ubco mith separate and distinct department . discussed the possibility of a forum for additional public relations on the various functions of the department . b ) Housing - Jacqueline Porter-Bradford reminded the Board that April is Fair Housing Month . The subcommittee will be 19th on Channel 2e regarding the Capitol taking on December Loop Project . The taping will be done at the Lansing Board rd members of Education. The Chair advised that any Boa wishing to protaing to vide input or questions for OTheree wasp inquiry contact Ms . Bradford after this meeti g .would be continued as to whether the Capitol Loop under the new administration. At this time the answer is unknown. advised that the subcommittee c) Public Relations - Jack Riley would be convening after this meeting . Thencommittetiew review materials provided regarding the Human Relations Dinner . Ms . Center and begin plans for ade advised that contact has been m March 20,with e 19901has been regarding dates for the dinner . confirmed . PROCEED i NGS OF THE HUMAN RELAT i ONS SDAR D DECEMBER 13 , 1 990 ------------------------------------------- d ) Police Community Relations Stuart Dunnings reported that the committee met , prior to the mameting with the Board of Police Commissioners , to review and update the Complaint Procedures for- Investigating Police Complaints . Richard Jewell , Police Commissioner , advised that the joint Of Board meeting provided an opportunity for unification efforts , particularly with the investigation of police complaints . Mike Bryanton said he was disturbed at the tone of the meeting , particularly with the questioning of the authority of the Human Relations Department involvement in the complaint process . A follow-up meeting with the two Boards is planned for 1991 . Captain Dawson offered an invitation to Human Relations staff to attend a Defense Tactics Training on Monday , December 18, 1990, 8:30 - 9 :30 A .M . Lansing Community College . Richard Jewell advised that the Police Department Budget has targeted $5 , 200 for minority d line recruitment . the He stated that this was a new priority Police Department Budget and request the support of the Human Relations Board in their affirmative action efforts . The Board supports the efforts of the Police Department in their affirmative action efforts and will so note in their annual report to the Mayor and City Council . OLD BUSINESS The Martin Luther King Jr . Luncheon is scheduled for Monday , Mr . Letts has tickets and January 21 at the Lansing Center . asked Board Members to contact him for reservations at the table . observance honoring the Reverend Dr . Martin Luther The Mayor ' s King , Jr . is scheduled for Friday , January 18, 1991 , from 12 :00 Noon to 1 :00 A.M. In response to an inquiry regarding a speaker , Reverend Melvin T . Jones agreed to be the Keynote Speaker at the City ' s Observance . The Board Chair , who will also be participating in the Program, encouraged all members to participate, as the Human Relations staff coordinates this program for the Mayor . ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by the Chair at 8 :45 A.M . Respectfully submitted , Cathy ilett , Secretary Human Relations Board PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD NOVEMBER 08, 1990 The regular meeting of the Human Relations Board was called to order by the Chair , Mary Lou Mason at 7:30 A.M. in Lansing City Hall . ATTENDANCE Present : Dunnings, Johnson, Mason, Bryanton Absent: Jenkins, Jones, Heard , Porter-Bradford, Riley, Truscott Staff Present : Letts, Preston, Milett ; Captain Boles, Liaison, Lansing Police Department APPROVAL OF MINUTES Due to the lack of a quorum the minutes of October 11 , 1990 were not approved. COMMUNICATIONS 1 ) Letter from Assistant Fire Chief requesting an update on the composition of Fire Department personnel 2) Letter to Director thanking him for input on "Make It Count" Task Force during census count . 3) Letter from State Journal thanking Director for leading discussion group of minority community representatives. 4) Copy of letter to Director of Finance regarding equal opportunity provision is securing bids for products and services. Mr . Dunnings requested that staff follow-up the statement in the letter relative to receiving "misleading information" 5) Letter of appreciation to the Director from the Traverse City Human Relations Commission regarding presentation at their meeting. PETITIONS 1 - HR#10-90; EEOC 23A90824BR- Received complaint alleging employment discrimination based on race. This complaint continues under investigation 1- HR#9-90; EEOC/MDCR 116221EM07- Continued complaint alleging employment discrimination based on age. This complaint is closed and was found that there were "Insufficient Grounds To Issue A Charge" . 1- HR#7-90; EEOC23A906A .1 WdorQT67- TG, complaint alleging employment discrimina t4Am:t.__.h.ased an---- national origin. This complaint is closed and was four' that there were "Insufficient Grounds To �'A!s ie A Charge" . v ` ;Q!j PROCEEDINGS - HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD 2 NOVEMBER 8, 1990 --------------------------- REPORTS The Director 's Report was distributed to members present . The Director reminded the Board of the meeting scheduled with the Board ❑f Police Commissioners on November 151 1990 at The Governor's Inn and Conference Center (formally the Ramada Inn) at 5:30 P.M. It was suggested that the two Hoards rev net two Procedure for Investigation Complaints developed by Boards, as amended in 1971 . SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS a) Employment Subcommittee - No Report b) Housing Subcommittee - Jacqueline Porter-Bradford submitted a report stating that this subcommittee met on November 7 at 5:00 with Kevin Wilson, Ombudsman for the Capitol nnLoop 2BrojeDecemberThe subcommittee will be taping a program Questions will be directed to Mr . Wilson regarding the movement of residents from the Capitol Loop area. Members of the Board are requested to submit any specific questions to Mr . Lopez , staff for the Subcommittee. The Committee reminds the Board that April 1991 is Fair . Housing nth . This is Board relative toe of the Fair Housingee projects being undertaken by the c) Public Relations - Ms Preston reported on behalf of the subcommittee regarding pending project of this subcommittee. 1 ) Development of a Pamphlet/Brochure for the Department with the Table of Organization. d) Police Community Relations - Mr. Dunnings scheduled a meeting of the subcommittee at 5:00 P.M. at 530 S. Pine Street. on Wednesday, November 14, 1990. Persons to attend: Dunnings, Chair ; Bryanton, Mason, Letts, Hester , Captain Boles. OLD BUSINESS - There was discussion regarding the priorities of the department as referenced in the budget. CONSENSUS - that the Board authorize the Department Staff to submit a continuing Budget with goals and priorities as stated in the 1991 budget. ADJOURNMENT the Chair . The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 A.M. by Respectfully submitted, r Ca4hyrXtM ilett, ecretary Human Relations Department APPRO' December 13, 1990 JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD AND BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS NOVEMBER 15 , 1990 A joint meeting of the Human Relations Board and the Board of Police Commissioners was held on November 15, 1990 at the Governor ' s Inn and Conference Center in Lansing . The meeting was chaired by Mary Lou Mason , Chairperson of the Human Relations Board . ATTENDANCE Police Board : Johnson, Kellogg , McConnell , Osborn, Valdez , Walker Staff : Sinclaire, Boles , Dawson Human Relations Board : Bryington , Heard , Jenkins, Jones , Mason, Riley , Truscott Staff: Letts , Hester , Milett Richard Letts, Human Relations Director and Captain Don Dawson, extended appreciation to both Boards for their attendance and participation . Ms . Mason opened the meeting by stating the Police Community Relations Subcommittee of the Human Relations Board met and recommended that discussion for this meeting include: 1 ) The Joint Procedure for Investigating Police Complaints , adopted in 1969 and revised in 1976, be revisited and brought up- to-date with the current procedure. 2) Public Act 371 , Ethnic Intimidation Law be reviewed . Willard Walker , Chair of the Police Board of Commissioners acknowledged that they also were interested in having this joint meeting . He stated that the Police Board has refocused their attention to the internal operations and procedures of the department , particularly with Affirmative Action, Training , and how the Department actually works, as well as to open. communications with police officers. Mr . Letts distributed copies of the up-dated Procedure for Investigating Police Complaints . It was noted that the procedure was changed to reflect current language, such as , changing gender , and identifying the Internal Affairs Unit as the contact from the Police Department to investigate complaints involving police actions . RE2 OTF N ATION: After some discussion, it was agreed that �+, � CZ d3S T6, both Board would review the procedure at their next monthly meeting and schedule :' '-' another joint meeting in the near future . PROCEDURES OF THE JOINT MEETING Z HUMAN RELATIONS and POLICE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NOVEMBER 15 , 1990 ---------------------------------------------------- It was further recommended that at a future meetina of the Police Board of Commissioners a representative from the Human Relations Department should attend , to explain the procedure used to investigate complaints . This recommendation was concurred with by both Boards . Copies of Public Act 371 , Ethnic Intimidation were distributed . It was recommended that an education program needs to be developed based on the Law and not on individual actions . After some discussion regarding publicity and dissemination of information regarding violations of ethnic intimidation, it was agreed that both Boards would further review this Public Act . Copies of a procedure adopted by the City of Cleveland were provided . NEXT MEETING By consensus, a joint meeting of the Human Relations Board and the Board of Police Commissioners was scheduled for February 18, 1990 . ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7 :40 p .m. Respectfully submitted , Cathy Milett , .Secretary Human Relations Department W kuVED: November 8, 1990 PROCEEDINGS OF T HE C T 1 Y OF L..ANS T NG HUMAN REL_A11ONS BOARD OCTOBER 11 , 1990 The regular scheduled meeting of t`he Human Relations Board was. called to order by the Vice Chair , Sam Johnson at ? : 3C) A . M . in City Hall . ATTENDANCE Present : Heard , 3er-4- ins , John=_,on, Jones , Mason , Porter-Bradford , Riley , Truscott Absent : Bryanton , Dunnings Staff : Letts , Preston, Milett Others Present : Liaison Lansing Police Department , Captain Don Dawson, Personnel & Training and Captain Jerry Boles , Uniform Patrol APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Riley , second , that the minutes of September 1.3 , 1990 be approved . (lotion passed . Mary Lou Mason, Board Chairperson, conducted the meeting at this point . COMMUNICATIONS 1 ) Copy of letter to Michigan Bell Telephone in regards to a request to print Lansing Department ' s non-emergency number in directory . 2) Letter from staff of Meijer , Inc . , Personnel Specialist , with a thanks to the Director in mediation problem. 3) Copy of letter to Michigan Civil Rights , Enforcement Director , informing the Department of process to refer complaints, filed against the City . The Director advised the Board that all alleged complaints , with the exception of alleged Police complaints , filed against the City of Lansing with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and/or the Michigan Department of Civil Rights will now be forwarded directly to the Human Relations Department . 4) Letter to Parks & Recreation Director recommending that a statement acknowledging the City of Lansing as an "Equal Opportunij -(�ff �m��y7� ttion Employer " be included in future pr4o ted ok ets anc brochures . 5) Letter from individual submitting the name of Archie Fraser for considerat'ipri of the Hugo Lundberg Human Rights Award . U L e c'G 1 •-.�Z 5 o f H U T I rt R e l a t 1 0 6 ) Letter from 1,1I Civil Rights , requesting attendance of Guillermo Lop-z and Migra7t Iasi Fn,-,_c meeting 1r, Datis le C.ree� 7) Letter from Ingham County Probate Juvenile Court expressing appreciation to Director for participation in addressing the youth incarcerated in detention. PETITIONS The Director advised that a summary and/or comparison of 1989 and 1990 police and neighborhood concerns has revealed that : TYPE OF CONCERN 1 Ye? qq;-, Police Concern 11 78 Neighborhood Concern 19 103 Police Concerns are those matters where an individual has made inquiry or a complaint relative to the actions of a police officer . Neighborhood Concern are incidents where staff has been requested to intervene or mediate a neighborhood dispute , which has been referred by the Mayor , City Attorney , Police, other City Departments or an individual has made a direct allegation about a neighbor . REPORTS 1 ) Director 's Report — copies of the report were distributed to members present . It was acknowledged that Board Member , Joeann Heard had received a promotion to program manager of the Community Service and Volunteers in Probation Program at the Lansing Area Sentencing Enhancement and Rehabilitation Center . By consensus , it was agreed to send Ms . Heard a letter of congratulations . The Board was also advised , by the Chair , that Board Member , Jacqueline Bradford has been selected to be honored by the Ingham County Women ' s Commission for her contribution to improving the quality of life for residents of the County . A reception will be held on Thursday , October 18 , at the Y. W. C.A at 5 :30 P . M. Members of the Board are welcome to attend . The Chair introduced John Truscott , who has been appointed v` I1uFi'�ar, F. otlCr.S Ct d G: (J tg the Board by the Mayor- , replacing Lee C,arad`' term expires in 19914 The Chair appointed Mr . 7r-_15cott, to the Public Rela+_ iLn�_- Subcommittee . The Director presented the Quarterly affirmative Action Report received from the Lansir-lg Police Department . A letter regarding drug raids and actiGns a police ' s officers receiveded from a community individual , was read to the Board . It was noted by Captain Dawson that this letter has been circulating for some time and has been investigated by the Lansing Police Department/Internal Affairs regarding any relationship to the Lansing Department . The allegations in the letter do not indicate the name of any particular police department . The Director advised that he has been asked to address the Traverse City Council , October 11 , 1990 regardinq activities of the human relations department . There was discussion regarding various elements of the Traverse City community . 2) SubCommittee Reports a) Employment - Sam Johnson, subcommittee chair reported that the committee met on October 9, 1990 . In Attendance : Sam Johnson, Willie Jenkins , Kip Gomoll-staff . (Copy made the Report Attached ) . The Employment subcommittee following recommendations : -The Human Relations Department for FY91 /92 incorporate in their work plan a revision of the City, s Affirmative Action Plan goals and timetables to reflect new goals and timetables based on the 1990 U . S . Census figures . -That the Human Relations Department , as part of its work plan for FY91 /92 include provisions for assessing the number of handicappers employed with the City . This would be done through a survey of employees . -That agencies ( i .e. Board of Water & Light , Lansing Housing Commission, Lansing Exhibition Authority , CATO, and other agencies established by the City ) submit or report employment figures to the Human Relations Department . to the This committee also requested additional appointments Employment subcommittee . The Chair advised that the Board S � - `1_I Ri l-1 rr a 1 T ].ri,-!S DO-3 7 d was short two aDDOinteeS . MOTION by Sam Johnson , second , that the recomme^dations of the Subcommittee to incorporate in the depar --,eit work plan for FY91 /91 a revision of the City ' s Affi -,mative Action Plan goals and timetables to reflect 199 ' United States Census data ; and , to include provisions for assessing the number of handicappers employed with the City . This would include a survey of employees . That staff ma�:e contact with the various agencies of the City requesting copies of their EEO-4 or employment reports . Motion passed . It was recommended that this committee look: into the possibility of developing a Handicapper Accommodation Poster . b ) Housing - Jacqueline Porter-Bradford , subcommittee chair reported that the Housing Subcommittee met on October 4, 1990. In Attendance : Jacqueline Porter-Bradford , Mary Lou Mason, Guillermo Lopez-staff . The following plan of action is recommended for approval by the Board . -To have a program in December 1990, to focus on the Capitol Loop Relocation program . This program to be televised through Channel EB . -To sponsor a workshop during February on Landlord/Tenant Rights and Responsibilities and City of Lansing Code Compliance -Sponsor a Fair Housing Month Program in April 1991 . MOTION by Bradford , second , to approve the re_ommendations , as stated in the subcommittee report . Motion passed . c ) Public Relations - It was reported that a meeting is schedule following this meeting of the Board . d ) Police Community Relations - No Report O E-- - f Hum ai Pe yt 1Dr{5 [jUC .mil. � t�'J= . 1 • ------------------------------------------ NEW BUSINESS The Chair advised that a joint meeting of the Police Board of Commissioners and the Human Relations Board is scheduled to be held at the Newsmakers at 5 : 30 P .M. on November 15, 1990. The Human Relations Board will hold their regular meeting on Thursday , November 8, 1990 at 7 : 30 A.M. The Chair requested that each Subcommittee meet and review the priorities of the department as stated in the budget and prepare to make comment and recommendations at the November 8th meeting . The secretary was requested to provide the Board with the committee assignments , as noted in the September 13, 1990 minutes . ADJOURNMENT The Chair adjourned the meeting at 8 : 30 A.M. Respectfully submitted , Cath Milet Secretary Y , Y Lansing Human Relations Department Apprc—'id: October 11, 1990 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD SEPTEMBER 13, 1990 The regular scheduled September- 13, 1990 meeting of the Human Relations Board was called to order by the Chair , Mary Lou Mason at 7: 35 P.H. , in Lansing City Hall . ATTENDANCE Present : Bryantori, Dunnings , Heard ,, Jol-rnsori , Mason , Poi-i.,er- Bradford (3 Vacancies ) Absent : Jenkins, Jones , Riley 'Staff : Letts, Milett , Preston Others Preselit : Captain Dori Dawson, Liaison Lansing Police Department NO tification was received from Reniero Araoz that due to change in work schedule he was submitting a letter Of resignation from the Board to the Mayor . APPROVAL OF M I NUT ES MOTION by Dunnings, second by Porter-Bradford , to approve the minutes of May 10, June 7, July 1(2 and August 09, 1990. Motion passed . COMMUNICATIONS 1 ) Copy of letter from Mayor to City Council submitting name of John T. Truscott for appointment to the Human Relations Board . (Appointment has not been confirmed at this time ) 2 ) Copy of Letter from John J. Castillo , Western Regional [1a1-1a(jer , MI Department of Civil Rights to Guillermo Lopez re : Migrant Issues Task Force meeting . 3 ) Lettei- of Invitation and Announcement of Lansing Police Awards and Recognition Program, September 19, 1990, at 6:30 P.M. , Dart Auditorium of Lansing Community College. The Chair encouraged Board members to support this event . 4 > Letter sent from Mary Lou Mason on behalf of Board to Irma Lopez re: complaint hearing . 5) - Letter of appreciation from James T. Ansley , III , to Vivian Preston for assistance provided . 6) Letter from Rabbi Phillip Frankel to Director i.n appreciation for Board recognition as a recipient of Hugo B. Lundberg Award . Rabbi Frankel was the first chair of the Lansing 's Citizens ' Committee on human relations established by Mayor Bowerman in 1962, prior to the establishment of the Human Relations Ordinance of 1963. A special recognition dinner was held on September e, 1990, at which Sam Johnson, Board Vice Chair , presented the Hugo B. Lundberg Award tbl RabM8 FZTtjM106p behalf of the Hoard . �A8 NU31C, '.'10 9NISNVI '0338 PROCEEDII,�1G5 OF THr_ HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD 2 SEPTEMBER 13, 1990 ----------------------------------------------- PET ITIO_N S The Director- informed the Board of several ethnic intimidation complaints that have been received , as well as alleged complaints involving the police . It was 8.150 noted that the number of rieighborhood/community complaints have significantly increased in the past; monI:hs . It was suggested that Public Service ArinoLrncements be developed indicating that Ethnic Intimidation is against the law. The Chair- recommended that; the Public Relations Committee work an the development of PSA ' s regarding Ethnic Intimidation. REPOR1 S DIF?ECTOR ' S_RE.P(JRl Copies of the Director 's Report were distributed to members present . The Director advised that there is a need to work closer with the police department relative to the actions of polir-_r. on the community . It was further noted that there may be a need for- a joint (neeting with the Board of Police Commissioners and Hum,--An Relations Board to discuss human relations in-service training . SUBCOh'M I T TEES The Chair announced the change in subcommittees assignments , as Follows : EMPLOYMENT HOUSING Sam Johnson, Chair- Jacqueline Bradford , Chair - Willie Jenkins Willie Jenkins Kip Gomoll , Staff Reverend Melvin Jones Guillermo Lopez , Staff PUBLIC RELATIONS POLICE COP'lM1►N I TY RELATIONS Jack Riley, Chair Stuart Dunnings , Chair Joeanne Flbard Mike Bryanton Vivian Preston, Staff R.L. Hester , Staff The Board Chair , Mary Lou Mason, requested to be i'nfor(ned of all subcommittee (peetings . REPORTS a ) Employment Subcommittee - No Report b ) Housing Sub-COm(nittee, Jacqueline Bradford reported that the Housing Committee (net on September 4, 1990 to develop a plan Of action for the committee relative to Fair- Housing Month , as well as other programs involving Fair Housing Laws . c ) Public. Relations - No Report PROCEEDTNGS OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD 3 SEPTEMBER 13, 1990 ----------------------------------------------- d ) Police Community Relations - Two public meeting notices were distributed r- egarding the Mayor ' s PCR Committee meetings at Gier Commr_ini ty Center on Tuesday, September- leth , 6:30 P.M. ; and , Holmes Street School , Thursday , September P-7th at 7:00 P.M The Director informed the Board of the cooperation received from Fir=rgearits Reid and Clevenger of the Police Department Internal Offai.rs Unit . He stated that their immediate response to the rrque-tsts from staff to respond to citizens complaints against the Police department has contributed to defusing complaints about Police actions . Mr . Letts recommended that a letter- be written to Fhe Chief of Police and Mayor commending Sergeant Lynn Reid and Sergr=ant Ron Clevenger for their coopr_iration. OLD BUSINESS Board Mem[-.)er , 1`1ichae1 9ryantori inquired about; the shooting incident by a police officer . Captain Dawson explained that the Pr-osecut: irlg Attorney was the chief investigator- in this case and th,:It a report should be made within the next week . Also that i;here is an independent; internal investigation, as well as an investigation by a Shooting Review Board . There was also inquiry regarding the drowning at the RiverFest . Thi =_. mat;ter- is also under further review by the Police Depar trnr•--n I; . NEW BUSINESS The Chair invited Beard members to participate in 1-4i spa nic Heritage I°loath activities , which begin Friday, September 14th at tI. :30 A.M. on the Capitol steps . This month long celebration is being dedi.c:ated to Hispanic Seniors - "The First Generation NEXT_MEETING the Ilext meeting of the Human Relations Board will be held on Thursday, Oc:toher- 11 , 1990, 7:30 A.M. AT).JOURNMENT M0TI0kI ^Y I.?'`;" joelnlle Heard , second by Sam * .7ohnson. that the rnE>eting be adjourned , The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 A.M. F? -spectfully submitted , Cathy Milett , Secretary Human Relations Department Approved: September 13 , 1990 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD AUGUST 9, 1990 The August 9, 1990 meeting of the Human Relations Board was called to order by the Chair , Mary Lou Mason at 7 :30 A.M. on the 7th Floor of City Hall . ATTENDANCE Present : Araoz , Johnson, Heard , Mason, Riley Absent : Dunnings, Jenkins , Jones, Porter-Bradford , Bryanton (2 positions vacant ) Staff : Letts , Lopez , Preston, Milett Others Present : Captain Don Dawson, Liaison Lansing Police Department ; Al Knot , City Attorney ; Tom Bengtson, Attorney , and Irma Lopez APPROVAL OF MINUTES Due to the lack of a quorum the minutes of June 7 and July 12, 1990 were not approved . PETITIONS HR#7-90EI - Lopez vs . City of Lansing/Planning & Municipal Development/Building & Safety Division . A complaint filed alleging ethnic intimidation and sexual harassment based an sex and ethnic origin. Staff Investigation concluded that the allegations of sexual harassment and ethnic intimidation were unsubstantiated . Request for an Appeal Hearing was received from Thomas Bengtson, Attorney on behalf of complainant for the August 9 , 1990 meeting of the Human Relations Board . Thomas Bengtson, Attorney and Irma Lopez , Complainant appeared before the Human Relations Board on August 91 1990 for the purpose of reacting to the denial of the complaint by the Human Relations staff . Mr . Bengtson suggested that there be counseling for the respondent and other city officials that have contact with citizens. During the hearing additional information was provided . At a court proceedings , on another issue involving the complainant , it was revealed by the attorney that the respondent made the statement : " I will except nothing less than guilty from these guys because they have an ethnic harassment complaint against me. " It was stated by the complainant that this may be a form of retaliation because of the complaint filed with the Human Relations Department . BY CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Human Relations Board , with the concurrence of the City Attorney, that the information provided at the appeal hearing did not provide any additional information to substantiate the alleged violations and that the Board concurs with the staff' s decision that the allegations were unsubstantiated and that the complaint be closed . PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD 2 AUGUST 9, 1990 The Director advised that a letter would be sent to the Director of the Planning and Municipal Development Department and the Director of the Building/Safety Division regarding the findings and recommendations of this complaint . Also , a letter would be directed to the complainant from the Human Relations Board that the allegations of the complaint are unsubstantiated . REPORTS 1 ) Director ' s Report - copies of the Director ' s Report were distributed to members present . The Board was advised that the East Lansing Police Department requested the assistance of the department relative to the youth problems they have been encountering . Also , a letter has been received from the Michigan Department of Civil Rights re: police response at "Zippers" . 2 ) Subcommittee Reports a) Employment - No Report b ) Housing - No Report w c ) Public Relations - No Report d ) Police Community Relations Captain Dawson announced that the Police Department was developing a two day workshop on cultural diversity at Lansing Community College . The program is directed toward police officers but may be of value to other city personnel . NEW BUSINESS It was recommended by the Board that staf , re-initiate educational training sessions for all city employees regarding the legal ramification of sexual harassment and ethnic intimidation with emphasis on employees who have direct involvement with the public . ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by the Chairperson at 9: 00 A .M . Respectfully submitted , At� Cathy Milett , Secretary Lansing Human Relations Board Approved: September 13 , 1990 PROCEEDINGS OF THE LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD JULY 12, 1990 The July 12, 1990 regular meeting of the Human Relations Board was called to order by the vice chair , Sam Johnson at 7 ; 30 A.M . on the 7th Floor of City Hall . ATTENDANCE Present : Johnson , Riley, Bryanton Absent : Araoz , Dunnings, Jenkins , Jones, Heard , Mason, Porter- Bradford Staff : Letts, Preston, Milett APPROVAL OF MINUTES Due to the lack of a quorum the minutes of June 7, 1990 COMMUNICATIONS 1 ) Received copy of Quarterly Affirmative Action Report from Lansing Police Department 2 ) Request received to appear before the Human Relations Board to appeal decision of Human Relations complaint #9-89/Lopez based on ethnic intimidation, August 9 , 1990 . 3 ) Letter received from Ingham County Juvenile Center . in appreciation to the Director for speaking with youth . PETITIONS Complaint #14-90 Daniel Perrone vs . City of Lansing Personnel Department : The complainant requested an Appeal Hearing before the Human Relations Board . The Appeal Hearing is scheduled for July 12, 1990 . Daniel Perrone appeared before the Human Relations Board to appeal staff decision regarding a complaint alleging unfair hiring practices against the City of Lansing Human Relations Department . RECOMMENDATION - It was the recommendation of the Board Members present that based on information provided by the complainant and a review of the investigation report by staff that a letter be sent to the complainant indicating that : The Human Relations Board members present concurred with the recommendation of staff, as the allegations of this complaint are not based on any discriminatory practice. It is recommended that the members of the Board not present at this meeting be poled regarding their conclusions and recommendations on this complaint . Proceedings of the Human Relations Board 2 July 12 1990 EMP#6-89 MDCR #102920-E1RA Dorothy Dungey vs. City of Lansing Complaint alleges discrimination in employment based on race and age. A Conciliation Hearing has been held with the Conciliations & Hearing Division of the Legal Affairs Bureau of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights . This complaint continues under investigation by the Michigan Department of Civil Rights. HR#20-90 Restainer vs . City of Lansing/Kzeski , Building Division Received a complaint alleging unfair treatment/harassment based on handicap . Complaint continues under investigation HREI#9-89 - Lopez vs. City of Lansing Building Safety Division/Eberbach A complaint received alleging ethnic intimidation based on sex and national origin . The investigation has been concluded by staff with the conclusion sent to the complainant . An Appeal Hearing has been requested by the complainant through their attorney for August 8, 1990 . Staff provided an overview of the complaint to the Board . This complaint remains open pending an Appeal Hearing before the Human Relations Board . REPORTS 1 ) Director 's Report - copies were distributed to members present . 2 ) SubCommittee Reports a) Employment - a meeting of this subcommittee was held on July 11 to discuss the Perrone complaint . Present at the meeting were: Mason, Jenkins, and Johnson . The committee recommended concurrence with staff decision b ) Housing - No Report c ) Public Relations - No Report d ) Police Community Relations - An announcement was made re: two tentative community meetings being planned by the Mayor ' s PCR Committee. The Chair requested information relative to rumors of ' gangs ' . Captain Bales stated that they are having problems with groups of youth wandering around and congregating at various places. The police department , however , is not categorizing them as "gangs" in the sense that they are organized in larger cities . OLD BUSINESS The Director advised that department ' s annual picnic will be scheduled with August 22, 1990 at Frances Park . Everyone will bring a dish to pass . Invited participants include : Mayor ' s PCR Committee, Mayor ' s office staff , and City Council . Proceedings of the Human Relations Board 3 July 12 1990 The Director informed the Board of the various incidents that he has been requested to provide assistance for the Lansing Police Department in the evening hours. ADJOURNMENT The Chair adjourned the meeting at B:30 A.M. Respectfully submitted , Cathy Milett , Secretary Human Relations Board Approved: September 13 , 1990 CITY OF LANSING MICHIGAN HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD PROCEEDINGS OF JUNE 71 1990 The regular meeting of the Human Relations Board was called to order by the Chairperson, Mary Lou Mason at 7 : 30 A. M. in Lansing City Hall . ATTENDANCE Present : Bryanton, Dunnings , Johnson, Mason Absent : Araoz , Canady, Jenkins, Jones , Heard , Porter- Bradford , Riley Staff Present : Letts , Milett , Preston; Police Liaison, Captain Don Dawson and Captain Jerry Boles The Chair introduced new Board Member Michael Bryanton. Mr . Bryanton has been appointed to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Duncan Wyeth for a term to expire in 1492. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Due to the lack of a quorum the minutes of May 10, 1990 were not approved . COMMUNICATIONS 1 ) Thank you letter received from Palla Saxon for time spent in the Human Relations office during high school career . 2) Announcement of Mary Lou Mason being selected as one of 39 invited to participate in first bilateral leadership conference for Mexican and Mexican-American Women in Mexico City by the President of Mexico PETITIONS The Director provided information regarding an employment complaint based on race and age, and a pending conciliation hearing with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights scheduled for June 13, 1990. REPORTS 1 ) DIRECTOR 7S REPORT Copies of the Director ' s Report were distributed to members present . 2) SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS a ) Employment - No Report b ) Housing - No Report c ) Public Relations No Report d ) Police Community Relations - Mr . Dunnings , subcommittee chair , requested that a meeting be arranged by staff for ' Proceedings of the Human Relations Board Page 2 June 7, 1990 --------------------------------- this committee. Mr . Hester is the staff person assigned to this committee It was also noted that the Mayor ' s PCR Committee was planning some educational programming on Channel 28 and that possibly the two groups could combined efforts The Board Chair will review subcommittee appointments to ensure that all members were assigned to a committee. The Chair noted that she would contact each Board member prior to the next meeting regarding subcommittee assignments, as well as attendance at Board meetings. OLD BUSINESS A six month review of the Lansing Elks Club is now due. It was concluded that the Director and Board Chair would conduct this review. Captain Dawson and Captain Boles advised of various incidents in the area of Allegan and Martin Luther King/Logan Streets that have been on-going . ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by the Chair at 8: 10 A.M. Respectfully submitted , ` tathy ilett , Administrative Secretary Lansing Human Relations Board Approved: September 13 , 1990 CITY OF LANSING MICHIGAN HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD PROCEEDINGS OF MAY 10, 1990 The regular scheduled , May 10, 1990, meeting of the Human Relations Board was called to order by the Chairperson, Mary Lou Mason at 7:30 A.M. in Lansing City Hall , 7th Floor Conference Room. ATTENDANCE Present : Araoz , Dunnings , Jenkins, Johnson, Jones , Mason, Porter-Bradford Absent : Canady, Heard , Riley Staff Present : Milett , Prestdn APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Dunnings, second by Araoz , that the minutes of January 11 , February B , March 8, and April 12, 1990 be approved . Motion passed . COMMUNICATIONS 1 ) Received copy letter of resignation from Lelio Casola to Mayor McKane. The chair requested that a letter of appreciation be sent to Lelio Casola for his service to the Human Relations Board 2) Letter of appreciation received from Betty Walker Steward for Director ' s participation in homecoming celebration for West Lansing Church of God . of appreciation to R.L. Hester received from Susan 3) Letter Maxam, Coordinator Instruction Services and Advisor , Student Activities Committee, Hill Academic & Vocation Center far speaking to student body. 4) Thank you received from Dick Letts for flowers and ycards sent from Board members during his surgery 5) Letter of appreciation received from Holt Public Schools for presentation made by Director . Communications received and placed on fi ] e. inn Human Relations Board Proceedings 2 May 1'0, 1990 ---------------------------------- REPORTS 1 ) Director ' s Report - copies of the Director ' s Report were distributed to members present 2) Subcommittee Reports process a) Employment - It was noted that staff is in the of updating affirmative action goals and is available to share this information with this subcommittee that staff has been b ) Housing - It was reported developing a fair housing program to share with the Board c ) Public Relations - It was noted that the report on the Human Relations Dinner was provided at the last meeting . d ) Police Community Relations - Mr . Dunnings, reported that the staff member has made contact with him and will be meeting with him in the near future . It was reported that the Police Department made contact with the Department regarding an incident on Logan/Martin Luther King Boulevard . fai Preston Dawson contacted Mr . Hester to assist . Captain reported that information provided by Mr . Hester was very helpful to their investigation of the matter . Captain Dawson further stated that the incident was related to a drug bust earlier in the day . There was discussion regarding other incidents in the area between Kalamazoo and Ottawa on Logan/Martin Luther King Boulevard . OLD BUSINESS There was an announcement about the community tribute to Richard Letts scheduled for June 21 , 1990 at the Lansing Civic Arena at $25.00 per person. The chair recommended that the Board go as a group and to contact Cathy Milett at 4B3-40B8 for tickets . Tables consist of eight people . NEW BUSINESS The Chair expressed appreciation to the Board for attendance at Human Relations Board Proceedings 3 May 101 1990 ----------------------------------- The Chair advised that she has a conflict with the next meeting to be held on June 14 , as she would be participating in a Sister City Program with Guadalajara, Jalisco , Mexico and the City of Lansing . MOTION by Johnson, second , that the June meeting be changed to the . first Thursday, June 7th at 7:30 A.M. Motion passed . The secretary will post the meeting in accordance with the Open Meeting Act . Reniero Araoz advised that the Midwest Hispanic Unity Conference is being held at Michigan State University, June 13-16, 1990 . Board members were invited to participate in the Unity March on Friday, June 15, which will start at Michigan State and end at the Capitol Building . Cesar Chavez , United Farm Workers, along with other leaders will be participating . Jacqueline Porter-Bradford announced that the N.A.A.C.P . Freedom Fund Banquet will be held at the Clarion, Friday, June 8th . The speaker will be noted journalist , Tony Brown . ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by the Chair at 8: 15 A.M . Respectfully submitted , Cathy ile::tt � Administrative Secretary Human Relations Department 141MAN (ESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD Regular Meeting Thursday, January 4, 1990, 7:30 p.m. in the Third Floor Conference Room, 119 N. Washington Square, Lansing, Michigan Roll Call : Carnegie, Dr. Clyde Jackson-Johnson, Dr. Joan Nixon, Mrs. Betty J. Roossien, Mrs. Geri Serr, Mr. Roger Meeting was called to order in Executive Session at approximately 8: 10 p.m. by Dr. Carnegie in lieu of a quorum. Amendments to the Agenda: Amendments to the Agenda were done by consensus. Hearings of Delegations and Individuals: None Minutes: (October 5, 1989 Regular Meeting - With the arrival of Mrs. Nixon making the quorum, action was taken on the Minutes. ) Dr. Johnson: Moved that the Minutes of October 5, 1989 be approved as printed. Mrs. Nixon: Seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Report of Committees: Mr. Serr, Chairperson of the Nominating Committee presented the existing slate of officers to be re-elected for the coming year. Dr. Johnson was added as the Parliamentarian. Mrs. Roosien: Moved that the existing officers and Dr. Johnson as Parliamentarian . be elected to serve in 90-91. Mrs Nixon: Seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Report of Officers: None Report of the Director: Mrs. Warr informed the Board of the meetings held with human services agencies that were targeted for possible reductions in funding, as well as, the outcome of these meetings. She explained the changes in the '90- '91 budget. She, also, reported on the Departments efforts to find funds to deal with the substance abuse problems in the community and to implement the strategies of the "Fighting Back" proposal for Zero Tolerance Task Force. Mrs. Warr also presented information on meetings with the Presidents of M.S.U. and L.C.C. as well as Don Reisig, the newly appointed Drug Czar of Michigan. Communications: None Unfinished Business: None New Business: The Board Evaluation and Human Services Budget were reviewed by the Board with comments provided by the Director. At the request of the Chair, Mrs. Warr gave the amounts each agency would receive for the fiscal year '90- '91 as projected. Mr. Serr: Moved that the Board Evaluation be approved as printed. Mrs. Nixon: Seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Serr: Moved that the Human Services Budget be approved as presented. Mrs. Nixon: Seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Excused Absences: Mrs. Constance Knowlton was excused from this meeting. Next Regular Meeting: The next regular meeting of the Human Resources Advisory Board will be 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 1, 1990, Third Floor Conference Room, City Hall Annex. Additional Hearings of Delegations and Individuals: None Meeting adjourned at 9: 10 p.m. Respectfullyp submitted, Jacqueline Warr, Director Human Resources Department Approved S 3 o Initialed�� Da e) ( U� DISCRETIONARY FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS FY 1990 $ 55,625.00 CARRY FORWARDS 1,586.00 NET APPROPRIATIONS $ 57,211.00 Agencies Funded Community Service and Referral Center $ 2,500.00 Cristo Rey Community Center 5,000.00 National Council on Alcoholism 5,000.00 Cerebal Palsy 2,000.00 * St. Lawrence Hospital * 10,000.00 Total $ 24,500.00 Fund Balance $ 32,711.00 * Proposed Funding Jt� ~1 Approved: May 10 , 199U RECD. LANSING C; CLERK LANSIINNG HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD '90 AHY 22 PRP@OC&tDINGS OF APRIL 12, 1996 The regular scheduled April meeting of the Human Relations Board was called to order by the Vice Chair , Mary Lou Mason at the Lansing City Club at 6 :00 P .M. ATTENDANCE Heard , Mason , Porter-Bradford Present : Dunnings, Johnson, Absent : Araoz , Canady, Casola, Jenkins , Jones , Riley, Staff Present : Letts , Lopez , Preston, and Milett Others Present : Deive parttmentast of1CivilExecut Rights ; Captains Don�Da sonMichd and Jerry Boles, Lansing. Poli:ce Department APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the January 11 and February 8, 1990 meeting were not approved due to the lack of a quorum. Discussion: There was discussion regarding the lack of attendance by Board members and that there may be a need to change the time of the meeting to accommodate various schedules . MOTION by Johnson, second by Dunnings , that the Human Relations Board changes it meeting time to 7 :30 A:M. on the second Thursday of each month and that the Secretary pole the rest of the Board . Motion p members present COMMUNICATIONS 1 ) Copy of letter of resignation from Duncan Wyeth to Mayor McKane. It was the consensus of the members present that a letter be sent to Duncan Wyeth expressing appreciation for the outstanding representation he has provided the City particularly as the Chairperson of this Board . PETITIONS 1- LPD#10-90 A complaint received alleging excessive force and police harassment against the Lansing e Department based on investigation. (Smith race . This complaint continues under vs . LPD) 1 - LPD#11-90 A complaint received alleging excessive force based on race against the Lansing Police Department . This complaint continues under investigation. (Louis vs . LPD) Proceedings of the Lansing Human Relations Board April 12, 1990 1 - LPD#12-90 A complaint received alleging harassment against the Lansing Police Department . This complaint continues under investigation. (Williams vs. LPD) 1- EMP#14-90 A complaint received alleging unfair employment practices against the City Personnel Department . This complaint continues under investigation. (Perron vs . Personnel ) It was recommended by the Chair that Mr . Letts and Mr . Dunnings meet on this matter . DIRECTOR'S REPORT The Director 's Report was provided to members present . There was discussion regarding the new Ethnic Intimidation Law Subcommittee Reports The Board Chair asked that each subcommittee meet with their staff representative. It was decided that staff would make contact with the Committee Chairs to scheduled a meeting . Also , that a copy of Board Rules and Procedures would be mailed along with Ordinance to each member . a) Employment- Sam Johnson, Chair ; (Kip Gomoll/staff) Board Members: Jones, Jenkins, Canady, Mason b ) Housing- Lee Canady, Chair ; (Guillermo Lopez/staff) Board Members: Porter-Bradford , Johnson Araos , Jenkins It was noted that April is Fair Housing Month c ) Public Relations- Renero Araoz , Chair ; (Vivian Preston/staff) Board Members: Riley, Jones, Heard d ) Police Community Relations- Stuart Dunnings , Chair (R.L .Hester/staff) Board Members : Mason, Johnson NEW BUSINESS Due to the resignation of Duncan Wyeth a vacancy occurs in the position of Board Chairperson. Therefore, the following action was taken by consensus. That Mary Lou Mason, current Vice Chair , move to the position of Board Chair and that Sam Johnson be elected as the new Vice Chairperson. Unanimous by members present . Proceedings of the Lansing Human Relations Board April 12, 1990 It was reported that the Director will be out of the office for approximately five weeks on sick leave. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 P.M . Respectfully submitted , Cathy; ilett , Secretary Huma Relations Board ovied: May 10 , 1990 PROCEEDINGS OF THE LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD March 8, 1990 Due to the lack of a quorum no meeting was held. Respectfully submitted, %ilett, Secretary Human Relations Department c� Qy N C. y LIJ CC 0 r � A- ved: May 10 , 1990 RECD. LANSING C17 CLERK BY: ROCEEDINGS OF '90 NY 22 P1f L #MAN RELATIONS BOARD ebruary 8, 1990 The regular scheduled February meeting of the Human Relations Board was called to order by the Vice Chair , Mary Lou Mason at 4 :00 P .M. ATTENDANCE Present : Araoz „ Jenkins , Heard , Mason Absent : Canady, Casola, Dunnings , Johnson, Jones , Bradford- Porter , Riley , Wyeth No regular meeting was held due to the lack of a quorum. The chair requested the assistance of members present regarding arrangements for the annual dinner . Mrs . Preston advised that reservations were made at the Lansing Center , with the financial assistance of Mr . Letts . Mr . Dunnings will be the Master of Ceremonies and ensure that the Lundberg Award recipient is present . Dinner content was decided by Board members present . Ms. Milett is preparing the printed program. NEXT MEETING , The next meeting of the Board will be March 8, 1990 at 4 :00 P . M. in the 7th Floor Conference Room, Lansing City Hall . Board members are asked to provide their dinner ticket sales at that time . ADJOURNMENT The Chair adjourned the meeting at 4:40 P .M . Respectfully submitted , Cathy ileOtt ' Secretary Human Relations Board Attachment : Director ' s Report Approved y 10 , 1990 RECD. LANSING :LERK .) BY: '90 MRY 22 Pal 2 32 LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD PROCEEDINGS OF JANUARY 11 , 1990 The regular scheduled January 11 , 1989 meeting of the Human Relations Board was called to order by the Vice Chair , Mary Lou Mason at 4:00 P.M. in Lansing City Hall . ATTENDANCE Present : Araoz , Casola, Dunnings , Jenkins, Johnson, Mason, Porter-Bradford , Riley Absent : Canady, Jones , Heard , Wyeth Staff Present : Letts, Preston, Milett ; Captain Jerry Bales Lansing Police Department APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Dunnings , second by Araoz , that the minutes of November ? and December 14 , 1989 be approved . Motion passed . COMMUNICATIONS 1 ) Letter of appreciation received from Southside Community \Kitchen for staffs participation in Christmas program REPORTS , DIRECTOR'S REPORT - The Director reported that a meeting has been scheduled with the Chair of the Police Commission and the Michigan Department of Civil Rights to discuss the incident at Tango ' s . It was also reported that the budget has been submitted and that a series of meetings are scheduled with the Budget Director and Mayor . SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS - 1 ) Employment (Chair , Sam Johnson; Staff, Kip Gomoll ) No Report 2 ) Housing (Chair , Lee Canady; Staff, Guillermo Lopez ) No Report 3) Police Community Relations (Chair , Stuart Dunnings, Staff , R.L. Hester ) Captain Bales reported that the Police Department received three (3) ethnic intimidation complaints in 1989. 4) Public Relations Committee (Chair , Reniero Araoz , Staff , Vivian Preston) 1 ) Speaker Confirmed : Representative David Hollister will be speaker for the Dinner . 2) Hugo B . Lundberg Dinner : - - The Board reviewed the nominees: Leonard McConnell , John Roy Castillo , Fred Porter , Hondo Hargrove. NEW BUSINESS 1 ) Selection of Recipient of Hugo B. Lundberg Award MOTION by Dunnings, second by Jenkins, that Hondo Hargrove receive the Hugo B. Lundberg Jr . , Human Rights Award . . Motion passed . It was the consensus of the Board that the selected recipient remain confidential until the presentation. Also , that those individuals nominated continue on a continuous list of perspective recipients . The Human Relations Dinner is scheduled for March 13, 1990 at the Lansing Center 6:00 Social - 7:00 Dinner : Cost $15 .00. The Master of Ceremonies for the event will be Stuart Dunnings. The Dinner Theme will be : "THE 90' S : THE DECADE TO END DISCRIMINATION . " The Chair reminded members of the Martin Luther King Holiday Program co-sponsored by the Board to be held on Friday, January 12 , 1990 from 12:00 Noon to 1 :00 P.M . in the City Council Chambers . The Holiday Commission Luncheon will be held on Monday , January 15, 1990 at the Lansing Center . The Director has reserved two tables for Human Relations in his name. At this time, all 16 places have been. reserved . ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by the Chair at 4 :50 P.M. Respectfully submitted , Cathy r/ ilett--, Secretary Human Relations Department