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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuman Resources Advisory Board Minutes 1989 FINAL HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT City of Lansing, Michigan 119 N. Washington Square Lansing, Michigan 48933 HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD Regular Meeting Thursday, January 5, 1989, 7:30 p.m. in the Third Floor Conference Room, 119 N. Washington Square, Lansing, Michigan ROLL CALL: CARNEGIE, Dr. Clyde SERR, Mr. Roger J ACKSON-JOHNSON, Dr. Joan TITTLE, Mr. Fred NIXON, Mrs. Betty J. Meeting was called to order at approximately 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Carnegie with a quorum present. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: None HEARINGS OF DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS: None MINUTES (December 1, 1988): Dr. Johnson: Moved to accept the minutes of December 1, 1988 for filing. Mrs. Nixon: Seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF COMMITTEES: None REPORT OF OFFICERS: A. Draft Letter to Mayor The text of the Mayor's letter was modified by Dr. Carnegie for Board discussion. After discussion and further modification, it was: Moved by Mr. Serr to accept the final document. Dr. Johnson: Supported Mr. Serr's motion. Roll-call vote as follows: Dr. Carnegie, Yes; Dr. Johnson, Yes; Mrs. Nixon, Yes; Mr. Serr, Yes; Mr. Tittle: Yes. Motion to approve the letter carried unanimously. REPORT OF DIRECTOR: None COMMUNICATIONS: Dr. Carnegie reported the H.R.C. Quarterly Newsletter and the 1988 H.R.D. State of the City Message to the Mayor would be received and placed on file. Human Resources Advisory Board Minutes, January 5, 1989 - 2- UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The F.Y. 1989-90 Departmental Budget was moved from "New Business" to "Unfinished Business". Airs. Nixon: Moved to accept the F.Y. 1989-90 Departmental Budget and place it on file. Dr. Johson: Supported the motion. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: None EXCUSED ABSENCES: Dr. Carnegie stated for the record that Mrs. Knowlton, Mrs. Richardson, and Mrs. Roossien were excused from the meeting. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Next regular meeting, reportedly, will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, 1989, 3rd. Floor Conference Room, City Hall Annex, 119 N. Washington Square, Lansing. ADDITIONAL HEARINGS OF DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS: None Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jacqueline Warr, Director Approved `� ` �% Initialed ���11 ate) (M.A.S.) HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISORY BD . JAN . 5 , 1989 LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD PROCEEDINGS OF JANUARY 11 , 1990 The regular scheduled January 111 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 Boles Lansing Police Department APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Dunnings , second by Araoz , that the minutes of November 2 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 Boles 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' H6iiday 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 Milett�, Secretary Human Relations Department vAqR4•q,Cy /// //0 y �A8 HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY BOARD Proceedings of January 12 , 1989 The regular_ scheduled January 12 , 1989 meeting of the Human Relations Board was called to order_ by Charter Member, Stuart Dunnings, J.r_ .at 4 : 00 P.M. in Lansing City Hall , 7th Floor Conference Room. ATTENDANCE Present: Canady, Casola , Dunnings , Johnson, Heard, Riley, Olivar_ez-Mason, Porter-Bradford, Wyeth Absent: Ar_aoz , Jenkins , Jones APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Canady, second by Heard , that the minutes of December_ 8 , 1989 be approved. Motion passed. PETITIONS SH#1-88 ; A complaint continued under investigation alleging sexual harassment. in the Parks Department. Staff investigation and conclusions were forwarded to the Mayor ' s office for action. An Appeal Panel has reviewed the complaint has issued a recom- mendation to the Mayor_ . The Mayor has advised the complainant and their legal counsel of actions to be taken against the r.espondant.. No response has been received from the complainant. At: this time, this complaint .investigation is closed . HOUS#-88 A complaint alleging housing discrimination based on source of income . This complaint has been referred to the City Attorney for further_ action, as defined in the Fair Housing Ordinance. 1-National Origin #1-88 ; A letter of -inquiry received requesting review of the hiring requirements , as stated "must be an American Citizen" for firefighter positions and licensing for taxicab drivers . The chair moved the agenda to old business to receive the City At.t.or_ney ' s opinion relative to the above letter_ of complaint. Al Knot., City Attorney, provided a written opinion. Conclusion Pursuant. to Section 286 . 09 of the Lansing Code of Ordinances , applicants for fire- fighter positions must be either a U.S. Citizen or have permanent res.i.dent. status . Fire Board Rule 9 . 1 which li_mites firefighter applicants to only U. S . Citizens was super_ceded in 1985 when City Council adopted Section 286 . 08 of the Lansing Code of Ordinances . Human Relations Board Proceedings Page 2 January 12 , 1989 The City may validly require that applicants for taxicab licenses be "residents of the State" because State residency has no relation to a citizenship requirement. The language of the City' s application for a taxicab operator ' s license which requires an individual to state whether he/she is a U .S . Citizen is not authorized or required by any state law, Charter provision or ordinance. Therefore the language should be removed from the application form. The City Attor_ney ' s office is working, at the direction of the Mayor_ , in cooperation with the Fire Board and Fire Chief to bring all Fire Board Rules up-to-date with the 1978 City Charter. Also, the application form for taxicab drivers is in the process of being changed. Inquiry was made as to whether_ applicants that may have been effected by the previous language would be afforded opportunity to re-apply. Mr. Knot stated that he had been informed of one applicant that was effected and will be allowed to continue through the selection process. Mr_ . Dunnings expressed appreciation to Attorney Knot for attending the meeting . EMP#1-89 Complaint received alleging discriminatory termination from employment. from Credit Union. There .is some concern regarding jurisdiction of this complaint, as the main office is in Eaton County and the Branch office, where the complainant was employed, is in the City of Lansing. Complaint continues under investigation. The Director_ advised the Board of concern for the number_ of comments he is hearing from the community relative to alleged excessive force by some police officers . A verbal report was made relative to an alleged excessive force complaint that is currently in the process of documentation. Mr_ . Letts suggested that the Board consider_ meeting with the Police Board in the near_ future for the purpose of discussing human relations training for new officers , as well as a refresher for other_ officers . Mr_ . Dunnings commented regarding his concern for the amount of bail that is set for minorities vs . whites . Human Relations Board Proceedings page 3 January 12 , 1989 COMMUNICATIONS 1) Letter_ referred by City Council from William Carter, member_ of Lansing Elks Club, requesting City Council to rescind standing policy that the City of Lansing shall not sponsor , support, or attend any functions held at the Elks Lodge #196 whale policy of racial discrimination exists . Discussion referred to New Business . 2) Letter_ from Carlton McConnell requesting an opportunity to be placed on the bidders list with the City of Lansing. a) Copy of letter_ sent to Carlton McConnell from Steve Duarte, Interim Purchasing Director indicating that his company would be placed on the list of available bidders . OLD BUSINESS 1) Report from City Attorney re: Citizenship Requirement for Fire Fighters and Taxicab Drivers. This was taken care of under_ Petitions . NEW BUSINESS 1) Referral from City Council requesting recommendations from Human Relations Board regarding rescinding standing policy regarding the Elks Lodge #196 of Lansing, Michigan. Mr_ . Letts advised that Mr_ . Pickett is unavailable at this time . MOTION by Olivarez-Mason that the Board address a letter_ to City Council indicating that since Mr. Carter did not represent or speak on behalf of the Elks Lodge #196 , that the City should take no action at this time. Motion passed. Mr_ . Canady stated that this concern went far beyond the Elks Club and Mr_ . Pickett. There are many people in the community who have concern over the meaning of a non-disclosure of settlement. Mr_ . Dunnings stated that this is not an uncommon practice. Mr_ . Riley inquired as to whether_ their had been any change in policy that would change the selection policy. Mr_ . Dunnings advised that the local Elks Lodge did, after the lawsuit was filed, they went to the National and tried to get the black ball selection procedure changed and the National turned it down, and that is of some credit to the local group. Mr_ . Dunnings stated that i.t i.s difficult to measure racial discrimination when there is no track record, due to the lack of applications by Blacks for memberships . Mr. Letts advised that this is not only a Black issue that the effects of this case reached to the Hispanic community based on affiliation with Mr_ . Pi.cketts cause. Human Relations Board Proceedings Page 4 January 12 , 1989 REPORTS Director ' s Report - Mr_ . Letts reminded the Board that there will be a City Program honoring Dr_ . Martin Luther_ King, Jr_ . in the City Council Chambers . Rabbi Morton Hoffman will be the speaker_ . The Mayor ' s Luncheon honoring Dr_ . King, will be held on Monday, January 16 , 1989 at the Lansing Center. The Chair_ urged all members to attend. The Director_ advised that there was a follow-up meeting held at Mt. Vernon. Efforts are being made to start a neighborhood watch program. It was further_ stated that many of the suggestions made by Human Relations Board members were instituted relative to insuring attendance at meetings , which resulted in a positive response. MOTION by Olivar_ez-Mason, second, that the Director ' s Report be approved. Motion Passed. Employment - No Report Housing Report- No Report Police Community Relations Committee - No Report Public Relations - The Committee has secured three estimates on dinner cost and recommends Tarpoff ' s as the caterer for the Human Relations Dinner_ . MOTION by Casola, second by Canady, that the Board use Tar_poff ' s as the caterer_ for the Human Relations Dinner . Motion passed. The Board has received four_ nominees for the Hugo Lundberg Jr. Human Relations Award : Gilda Richardson, Leonard McConnell , Fred Porter_ , John R. Castillo. The Chair_ stated that all candidates are deserving and have all well served the community which makes the decision most difficult. Jacqueline Porter-Bradford suggested the candidates not selected this year be reconsidered next. year . This suggestion was concurred with by the Board that the names of candidates would be placed on a continuing list. MOTION by Canady, second by Johnson, to submit the name of Gi_lda Richardson for the Hugo B. Lundberg, Jr. Human Rights Award. After_ the Chair requested candidates three times nominations were closed. No further nominations were received. Motion passed. Human Relations Board Proceedings Page 5 January 12 , 1989 Gilda Richards will receive the Hugo B. Lundberg Award for 1989 . It was concurred , as in the past, that this selection would be kept secret until the dinner. Recommendations were solicited for the theme for the dinner. It was the concensus that the theme be: "Building Coalitions for the 90 ' s" . The next meeting of the Board is February 9 , 1989 . ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Mason, second, that the meeting be adjourned . Mot-ion passed Meeting was adjourned at 5 : 15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Cathy Milet.t, Secretary Human Relations Board Attachment: L , Wd 06, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT City of Lansing, Michigan 119 N. Washington Square Lansing, Michigan 48933 HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD Regular Meeting Thursday, April 6, 1989, 7:30 p.m. in the Third Floor Conference Room, 119 N. Washington Square, Lansing, Michigan ROLL CALL: CARNEGIE, Dr. Clyde RICHARDSON, Mrs. Mildred JACKSON-JOHNSON, Dr. Joan ROOSSIEN, Mrs. Geri KNOWLTON, Mrs. Constance SERR, Mr. Roger NIXON, Mrs. Betty J. TITTLE, Mr. Fred Meeting was called to order at approximately 7:30 p.m. by the Vice-Chairperson with a quorum present. (Dr. Carnegie, Chairman, arrived shortly.) AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: X-A, Renaming of Logan Street HEARINGS OF DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS: None MINUTES (January 5, 1989): Mrs. Richardson: Moved the Human Resources Advisory Board accept the minutes as submitted. Mrs. Knowlton: Seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF COMMITTEES: None REPORT OF OFFICERS: None REPORT OF DIRECTOR: Mrs. Warr : Reported on the Mayor's Budget Recommendation which conformed completely to our recommendation. Also, she reported on a concept she is considering for a model involving the entire community to target a number of families for comprehensive services which focus on the total family. COMMUNICATIONS: The Housing Resource Center's quarterly newsletter was not available as yet; however, the rest of the communications were accepted for the record. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The proposed meeting with the City Council was pulled from the agenda for future consideration. JJIIImllllllljlL OF"'`�� LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS DEPARTMENT ,410 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 504 Coordinator ' -- 7th Floor-City Hall �t * Lansing, MI 48933 s (517)483-4088(TDD/VOICE) PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD MEETING April 19 , 1989 The Human Relations Board meeting was called to order by the chairperson, Duncan Wyeth at 6 : 45 P.M. on April 19 , 1989 . ATTENDANCE Present: Canady, Jenkins, Riley, Casola, Porter-Brandford, Jones, Heard, and Dunnings Absent: Araoz, Olivarez-Mason Staff Present: Letts, Milett, Hester The only agenda item to be considered was a referral from City Council requesting Board action. Lansing City Council has received a request from -the Lansing Elks Club Exalted Ruler that the City of Lansing withdraw a, previous decision banning City employees from attending functions at the Lansing Elks Club. This matter was referred to the Human Relations Beard: The Human Relations Board directed staff to begin a fact finding investigation and report at the next regular Board meeting scheduled for May 11, 1989. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Cathy Milett, Secretary Lansing Human Relations "Equal Opportunity Employer" irr0D. 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J. (flee I; i nQ oti Lo :-hnL..j unity in neighborhood -I':j I-) I.j i I I C r)I I t i t-I U e to meet with the 3 j 1) cl I o p i I I c a [%lei ghhor-hood Wat:ch Pt ogram 1: 1-1 e vi r)(.I I d C()I'l t:a c t 1:11 r PJ tr. I- I c!w thfv in,vy- f1f?(:(1mc= i.i-ivolvPd `,,lir.rp Prr-sidevit , Flrc--?cI Pot tc!r ' advised 1:11,11: III(?! 1 "'J'111111 hp III- i t:v (.guards j.1-1 the =_ire,..i by 1-1-1 e end of th(7, !t­ (:I I-,! i I orl May If 1-89 at; 5:O0 P 1'�I. at I Room I I v -11-)a)i t f:P-1 - III jr.jl� -v I P 1- 1 '71 t i n I I I RECD. LANSING vLERK BY: `7- PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD May 11 , 1989 The May it 19890 Human Relations Board was convened by the Chair , Duncan Wyeth at 4 :00 P.M. in Lansing City Hall . ATTENDANCE PRESENT: Jenkins, Porter-Bradford , Riley, Wyeth ABSENT : Casola, Araoz , Johnson, Jones, Olivarez-Mason, Canady, Dunnings , Heard Staff Present : Letts , Milett , Preston The Chair stated that due to the lack of a quorum approval of agenda items would not be considered . However , there was a review of a fact finding investigation of the request from City Council regarding the Lansing Elks Lodge #196. It was the decision of members present that a special meeting of the Board be convened on Monday or Tuesday , May 15 or 16, 1989 at 4 : 00 P. M. The secretary was directed to make telephone contact with Board members and post the meeting in accordance with the Open Meeting Act . The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted , Cathy Milett , secretary Lansing Human Relations Board RECD. LANSING CIT',' 'JERK BY: --,- '90 (ERR 2.2 PM 4 '17 LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD SPECIAL MEETING May 15, 1999 The Special Meeting of the Human Relations Board was called to order by the Chairperson, Duncan Wyeth , at 4 :00 P.M. in Lansing City Hall , 7th Floor Conference Room. ATTENDANCE Present : Araoz , Canady, Dunnings, Johnson, Jones, Heard , Olivarez-Masan, Bradford-Porter , Riley, Wyeth Absent : Jenkins, Casola Staff Present : Letts , Preston, Milett ; Barbara Root , Student Intern, MSU. The meeting was convened for the purpose of: 1 ) Receiving a report from the fact finding investigation regarding the Lansing Elks Club ; 2) Receiving a recommendation from the Human Relations Board to City Council regarding request to reconsider previous Council resolution on the Lansing Elks Club . The Chair reviewed the background of the Lansing Elks Club Resolution. -In June 1907 a Council Resolution was passed policy that the City of Lansing shall not sponsor , support , or attend any functions held at the Elks Lodge #195 while policy of racial discrimination exist . -January 1998 letter received from member of Elks Club requesting reconsideration of Resolution . -Letter sent to City Council from Human Relations Board recommending that no action be taken at this time an reconsideraion of resolution -April 5, 1989 Elks Lodge #196 request that Lansing City Council reconsider resolution -Council refers letter from Elks Lodge #196 to Human Relations Board for recommendation . -May 5, 1989 meeting held with Elks Lodge #196 Board of Governors Human Relations Director and Board Chairperson. -May 11 , 1999 Regular scheduled meeting of Human Relations Board to consider Elks Lodge #196 request . Quorum not present . Recommendation of members present to hold special meeting to receive fact finding investigation and Boards recommendation. Proceeding of the Human Relations Board Page 2 May 15 , 1989 May 15, 1999 - Special Meeting of the Human Relations Board convened The Chairperson read the Fact Finding Report of the Director . After discussion regarding the Fact Finding Report the following motion and recommendation was made: MOTION by Reverend Jones, second by Jack Riley, that the City Council not rescind its resolution regarding the Lansing Elks Lodge #196 and that the issue be reconsidered in one year . Motion passed . It was noted that the record show that Stuart Dunnings abstained ti from voting . 7"- The Hoard feels that there has been some positive initiatives taken by the Elks Lodge and concurs with the ce? Director that the Lodge continue its communication with �-t the Human Relations Department . i `r 7-- ADJOURNMENT The .meeting was adjourned by the Chair at 5:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted , Cathy Milett , secretary Lansing Human Relations Board 4;ECD. LANSING CLERK BY: ,go 22 PM 4 117. c--/ LANSING FIUMAN RELATIONS BOARD PROCEEDING OF TUNE 8, 1989 The June 0. 1907 meetinq of the Human Relations Committee was convened by the Vice Chair , Mary Lou Olivarez-Mason at 4:00 P .M. in Lansing City Hall . ATTENDA110E : Present : Jenkins , Olivarez-Mason, Riley Absent : Araoz , Canady, Casola, Dunnings , Johnson, Jones Heard , Bradford-Porter , Wyeth Stai'f : Letts, Preston, Hilett ; Captain Boles, Liaison Police Department There was discussion, by members present , that the Board may want to consider changing the date and or time of the meeting in order to accommodate their schedules . Suggestions included : Luncheon Meeting ; 7: 00 P.M. ; Remain the same . The Secretary was directed to contact members of the Board regarding the changing of the meeting date and/or time. Die to the lack of a quorum the meeting was adjourned by the Chair at 4 : 30 P .M. ; RP5pectfully submitted , Cathy lilett , secretary Lansitig Human Relations n "LER' BY: '90 (ERR 22 pm HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT City of Lansing, Michigan 119 N. Washington Square Lansing, Michigan 48933 HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD Regular Meeting Thursday, June 15, 1989, 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. RICHARDSON, Mrs. Mildred SERR, Mr. Roger Meeting was called to order in Executive Session at approximately 8:00 p.m. by Dr. Carnegie in lieu of a quorum. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Amendments to the agenda were done by consensus with acceptance of the revised agenda of June 12, 1989 and sixth-month evaluation reports on certain agencies for information. HEARINGS OF DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS: Introductions and presentations about their respective agencies were made by Douglas Slade, Director of Legal Aid of Central Michigan and Sharon Radtke, Director of the Voluntary Action Center. MINUTES: (April 6, 1989 Regular Meeting - With the arrival of Airs. Richardson making the quorum,action was taken on the Minutes.) Dr. Johnson: Moved that the minutes of April 6, 1989 be approved as printed. Mrs. Richardson: Seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF COMMITTEES: None. REPORT OF OFFICERS: Dr. Johnson presented the previously forwarded letter of commendation to the Board for acceptance and signature. The letter was accepted by consensus and signed by the Chairperson for forwarding to the Mayor. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR: Mrs. Warr informed the Board about the final budget action taken by the City Council with their adoption of the 1989-90 budget. She, also, reported on her involvement with the Zero Tolerance Task Force and her responsibilities for writing the application fbr "Fighting Back Funds" to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation which is due by September 1, 1989. HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES (June 15, 1989) - 2 - COMMUNICATIONS: The Y.D.C. Summer Quarterly Newsletter and the Housing Resource Center's Spring Quarterly Newsletter were accepted for the record. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The letter of Dr. Johnson was previously handled in Officers' Reports. NEW BUSINESS: All contracts and pertinent evaluation reports with comments provided by the Director, Project Managers, and Evaluators, where appropriate, were reviewed. At the request of the Chair, and because of the Board's familiarity with the agencies and their services, Dr. Carnegie requested and the Board, excitedly, concurred that there be one motion on all contracts. Mrs. Nixon: Moved that all contracts be approved with the proviso that any changes relative to the contracts be brought to the Board for review and/or action in July. Mrs. Richardson: Seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Because Iry Nichols, Red Cross Director, is retiring, the following action was taken. Mrs. Richardson: Moved that a letter of commendation and appreciation for his service to the community be drafted by the Director for Board action in July for forwarding to Mr. Nichols. Mrs. Nixon: Seconded the Motion. Motion carried unanimously. EXCUSED ABSENCES: Mrs. Constance Knowlton, Mrs. Geri Roossien, and Mr.Fred Tittle were 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, July 6, 1989, Third Floor Conference Room, City Hall Annex. ADDITIONAL HEARINGS OF DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS: None. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted loll Jacqueline Warr, Director Approved Initialed /mas Date (M.A.S.) :Iuman Services Advisory Board June 15, 1989 HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT City of Lansing, Michigan 119 N. Washington Square Lansing, Michigan 48933 HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD Regular Meeting Thursday, August 3, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. in the Third Floor Conference Room 119 N. Washington Square, Lansing, Michigan ROLL CALL: JACKSON-JOHNSON, Dr. Joan ROOSSIEN, Mrs. Geri KNOWLTON, Mrs. Constance TITTLE, Mr. Fred NIXON, Mrs. Betty Meeting was called or order at approximately 7:45 p.m. by Mrs. Nixon with a quorum present. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: None HEARINGS OF DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS: None MINUTES (June 25, 1989): Mrs. Knowlton: Moved that the June 25, 1989 minutes be approved as printed. Dr. Johnson: Seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF COMMITTEES: None REPORT OF OFFICERS: After some discussion it was decided that the absent members of the meeting would make up the Nominating Committee with Mr. Tittle as the Chairperson. (Dr. Carnegie, . Mrs. Richardson, and Mr. Serr) Discussion was held on the letter to Irvin Nichols of the Red Cross for his years of service to the community. Letter will be written by the Director. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR: None COMMUNICATIONS: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1989-90 Fiscal Year Contract Changes; Boys and Girls Club: Scope of Services; changed from 900 to 1500 to be served. Tri=County Office on Aging: Scope of Services; 60,000 congregate meals, 40,000 homebound meals to serve 350 city of Lansing senior citizens. Cristo Rey Community Center: Scope of Services; to share 20,000 individuals and to serve 1,000 with emergency services. :iuman Resources Advisory Board Minutes, August 3, 1989 -2- 1989-90 Fiscal Year Contract Changes: (Cont'd.) National Council On Alcoholism: Scope of Services; to serve 800 individuals with 475 from the city of Lansing, total contract funds $35,000.00 Loaves and Fishes: Scope of Services; will provide' 2y600iriigths of shelter. Gateway Community Services: Scope of Services; changed from 150 to 100. Name change on Contract. from P.O.H.I. to United Cerebral Palsey. Legal Aid: Scope of Services; Scope A. froma:r!150 to 300, Scope B from 100-175. Discussion on N.C.A. and Gateway changes followed. Mrs. Knowlton: Moved:that the Board approve all the changes in the contracts. Dr. Johnson: Seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Richardson arrived at the meeting at this time. NEW BUSINESS: Presentations by staff members, Theophilis Harvey, on the Youth Information Line and L.P.D. Referral System and Brenda Hull on the Volunteer Programs and other programs that she coordinates. Questions were taken by both staff members. EXCUSED ABSENCES: Mr. Serr 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, Sept. 7, 1989, in the Third Floor Conference Room of City Hall Annex. ADDITIONAL HEARINGS OF DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS: None Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully s itt , Theo His Harvey Y Program Development C or nator Approve In7tialec�, c�J ate) (�) AI�7 HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT City of Lansing, Michigan 119 ,N. Washington Square Lansing, Michigan 48933 HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD Regular Meeting Thursday, October 5, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. in the Third Floor Conference '-Room 119 N. Washington Square, Lansing, Michigan ROLL CALL: Carnegie, Dr. Clyde Roosien, Mrs. Geri Richardson, Mrs. Mildred Seer, Mr. Roger Knowlton, Mrs. Constance Jackson-Johnson, Dr. Joan Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Dr. Carnegie with a quorum present. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: New Business Mrs. Knowlton: Moved that a congratulatory letter be sent to the Food Bank on their successful fund raising auction. Mrs. Richardson: Seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. HEARINGS OF DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS: None MINUTES (August 3, 1989 Regular Meeting) : Mrs. Knowlton: Moved that the August 3, 1989 minutes be approved as printed. Mrs. Richardson: Seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF COMMITTEES: None REPORT OF OFFICERS: The nominating committee agreed to meet in the absence of the Chairperson following the board meeting. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Tabled by consensus until the November 2, 1989 Board Meeting. REPORT OF DIRECTOR: Letter to Irvin Nichols was provided for information. COMMUNICATIONS: Placed on file. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a. The Director discussed and presented the Robert Wood Johnson "Fighting Back Application". Mrs. Knowlton: Moved that the board support and back the concepts of the grant assuming its proper staffing for the department. Mrs. Richardson:—Secnnded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Human Resources Advisory Board Minutes, October 5, 1989 b. The Board by consensus accepted the date for the Public Hearing to follow the Board Meeting of November 2, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. NEW BUSINESS: None EXCUSED ABSENCES: Mrs. Betty Nixon and Mr. Fred Tittle. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Next regular scheduled meeting was set for 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 1989, in the Third Floor Conference Room of the City Hall Annex. ADDITIONAL HEARINGS OF DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS: None ADJOURNMENT: Mrs. Richardson: Moved and Mrs. Roosien: Supported to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted Jacqueline Warr Executive Director Approved 11� 90 Initiate (Date) `( ) ii v L•i t�iv 111�JVVi�I.L�J t1L)VIOU1,1 nD. OCTOBER 5 , 1989 PROCEEDINGS OF THE LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY BOARD SEPTEMBER 14, 1989 ATTENDANCE Present : Araoz , Johnson, Jones, Wyeth Absent : Canady, Casola, Dunnings, Heard , Jenkins, Porter-Bradford , Olivarez-Mason, Riley Staff Present : Letts, -Milett , Preston Due to the lack of Board Members present no official business was conducted . The Director ' s Report was distributed to those present . The Chair adjourned the meeting at 4:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted , Cathy Milett , Secretary Homan Relations Department JC0&1/oiibO&Vc / la / PROCEEDINGS OF THE LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD AUGUST 10, 1989 � Present : Araoz , Heard , �Olivarez-Mason Absent : Chnady, Casola, Dunnings, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Porter-Bradford , Riley, Wyeth Staff Present : Letts, Milett Due to the lack of a quorum present , Vice Chair , Mary Lou Olivarez-Mason, adjourned the meeting at 4:20 P.M. Respectfully submitted , ' CathV M� lett , Secretary Human Relations Department � - � '^7 ' ' . �r _ " 00 ` REDD. LpNSING PROCEEDINGS OF THE LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY BOARD OCTOBER 12, 1999 The October 12, 1989 meeting of the Human Relations Board was called to order by Board Member , Lee Canady, at 4 :00 P.M. in Room G--36 located on the First Floor of Lansing City Hall . AITENDANCE Present : Canady , Casola , Dunnings , Johnson, Heard , Porter- Bradford , Riley , Wyeth Absent : Araoz , Jenkins , Jones , Olivarez-Mason Staff : Letts, Preston, Milett APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Stuart Dunnings , second , that Board minutes from January, February, March , April , May, June, July, August , September 1989 be approved . Motion passed . COMMUNICATIONS 1 ) Request from the Lansing Elks Club to reconsider suspension of City functions at Lansing Elks Lodge #196 . REPORTS 1 ) Director ' s Report A copy of the Director ' s Report was distributed to members present . The Director briefed Board members on the results of an on-going review by the Department of the Elks Lodge 4196 . 2 ) Subcommittee Reports a ) Employment b ) Housing c ) Pubic Relations d ) Police Community Relations No Reports were submitted at this meeting OLD BUSINESS 1 ) Presentation of progress report by the Elks Lodge #196 Representatives : Don Morse, Exalted Ruler ; Charlie Smith , Trustee; Robert Black , Membership Chair . The following information was presented : Mail recruiting for minority and other members , compared to their past procedure of sponsorship only . News Releases from the Grand Lodge Convention where , through extended efforts of the Lansing Lodge , they adopted a resolution to remove the rejection of a candidate by three black cubes , to a two-thirds vote of those members present and voting at the election. Written contact has been made with the Lansing Branch NAACP, and the Human Relations Board October 12, 1999 Greater Lansing Urban League to request a cooperative effort in developing a minority recruitment program. (Letter was read by Mr . Dunnings to the Board ) . The Board Chair , Duncan Wyeth , extended appreciation to the Elks Lodge -for their cordial cooperation throughout this investigative process . After- their presentation the Elks representatives left the meeting . After discussion the following motion was presented : MOTION by Mr . Dunni.ngs, second by Mr . Canady, that the Human Relations Board recommend to City Council and Mayor that any previous sanctions by the City towards the Elks Lodge #196 be removed. Motion passed. It was the consensus of the Human Relations Board that it be further recommended that the Elks Lodge #196 Have representatives provide a progress report to them in ' six months, by June 1 , 1990. 2 ) Evaluation of Human Relations Department by Board , as required by City Charter . The Board requested that staff provide copies of the last two years evaluations , as well as department priorities as stated in the budget . MOTION by Mr . Canady, second by Mr . Riley, that the regular scheduled November meeting of the Board he a dinner meeting, Thursday, November 02, 1999 at 6:00 P.M. Mot-lion passed . It was the consensus that the meeting be held in a . Location that would provide the Board an opportunity to discussion department future priorities . 0DJOURNMENI- The meeting was adjourned by the Chair at 5 :00 P .M . Respectfully submitted , Cathy tli lett , secretary Lansing Human Relations Board ���� LPaA1S1�'� u i�: ; U 1-�RK 90 ��� 22 PROCEEDINGS OF THE LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY BOARD NOVEMBER 2, 1999 The November 2, 1909 regular meeting of the Human Relations Advisory Board was called to order by the Vice Chair , Mary Lou Olivarez-I1ason at the Parthenon Restaurant located at 227 S . Washingt(:)rr Avenue . A T'I EI\IDAI\ICE Present : ("anady , Jenkins , Jones , Heard , Olivarez-Mason , Porter-Bradford Absent : Araoz , Casola., Dunnings , Johnson, Riley , Wyeth Staff Present : Letts , Preston, Milett APPROVAL OF MINUTES I,10T"T0[A by .Jones , second by Heard , that the minutes of October 12, 1989 be approved . Motion passed . ThF-- agenda for this meeting was to review the Department ' s priorities as stated in the budget and recommend changes or c.ommeni;s . Discussion and action will be incorporated into the annual evaluation and analyses of budget priorities of the Human Relations Department , per Chapter 5, Section 106. 4 of the City Charter . The Chair read the budget priorities as provided with the budget instructions . there was discussion regarding need to insure the health and welfare of the neighborhoods . It was noted that there are growing tensions in neighborhoods , as well as resurgence of racism within the community. The Board has great concern for the public safety of our- community as it relates to human relations and the interactions within neighborhoods based on the number of formal complaints and rapid charges received . and investigated by the department . MUT.TUN by Canady, second by Jones, that budget priorities, Flrrman Relations/Civil Rights Investigation of Complaints, Priority #3, be changed to Priority #la, to be identified with Public Safety. Motion passed . MOTION by Cariady, second, to include Rapid Charges, Priority 1t9, with Human Relations complaints, Priority #la. Motion Passed . Proceedings Humam Relations Board November 2 , 1909 The Bnard discussed the need to develop educational programs related to racism, ethnic intimidation, and human relations . MOTION by Canady, second IYV ►neFi, that the Human Relations Board hold public forums for the purpose of hearing fro►n the community on issues relating to racism, ethnic intimidation, and human relations. Motion passed. The Board acknowledged the need fo17 on-going monitoring of affirmative action and contract compliance , as these are legally mandated func.. tions to ensure equal opportunity in the total governmental process . The Bnard indicated that the cost effectiveness of the buffering process by staff in their investigations and review of formal Complaints ! rapid charges relative to equal access , sexual harassment , contract compliance, job reviews and police procedures has not been realized by the City . Staff was directed to initiate the changes in the budget priorities in FY 1990-91 budget preparation. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by the Chair at 7 : 30 P. M. Respectfully submitted , Cathy 111i lett , Secretary Lansing Human Relations Board 9NIStlh-, GO31 PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD DECEMBER 14, 19eq Tyre regular ,cheduled , December 14, 1989, meeting of the Hltman Relations Board t-jas called to order by the Vice Chair`, Mary Lou Fla,on, at 4 : 15 P .M. A ITLNI ANCE Present: : Araoz , Jenkins, Johnson, Mason, Ri ley, Absent : Cana.dy, Casola, Dunnings, Jones , Heard , Pnr-ter--•Bradford , Wyeth Staff Present : Letts , Preston, I'lilett ; Police Liaison Captain Doles COMMUN I CAT IONS 1 ) cony (if letter from Human Relations Board Chair to Jack 1)\.✓Ic9t:r-a. re: appreciation for sensitivity to street name change (Flartin Luther King Jr . Blvd/Logan Street ) 2) Letter from Human Relations Board re : Budget Priorities RFPCIR 19 Director ' s Report - copies of report were distributed to members present _ 1 ) Pt_1b I ic: Relations Subcommittee: Mary Lou Mason recommended that the date of the dinner- be changed from February 28 to I'larch 13, 1990, due to the first date being Ash Wednesday. Ms . Preston made contact with the Lansing Center to see if date was available. The date of the Human Relations Dinner was confirmed with the Lansing Center- for Tuesday ! March 13, 1990 Speal.ers for the dinner were suggested : 1 ) Pat Babcock , Director of Michigan Department of Social Services; 2) Representative ]:)avid Hollister ; 3 ) Representative Debbie Stabenow. Ivl .isters of Ceremonies : Stuart Dunnings C'.o(nmittee members will develop a theme for the dinner . Tt raas noted that the Board has previously recommended that individuals for the Hugo Lundberg Award will be selected I=rom names already on file. 2 ) Police Community Relations - Captain Boles stated that he a,ouId provide a monthly report of "ethnic intimidation" culls received by the department . Also , it was recommended that the PCR Committee work with Captain Boles in developing a t.raininq (nodule regarding ethnic intimidation. t Proceedings Human Relations Board December 14 , 1989 OLD BUSINESS 1 ) The Annual Evaluation of Department , due December 1 of each year was reviewed for submission to the Mayor and City Council . 2) The Director reported that the FY91 Budget has been submitted to the Budget Analyst . NEW BUS I.NF_SS 1 ) The Board c_anr_.'urred with the 1990 Human Relations Board meeting schedule. The schedule was developed in accordance with previous meeting dates, the second Thursday of every month . The schedule was mailed to Board memhers . ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by the chair at 5 : 00 P. M . Respectfully submitted , Cathy A'li. lett , Secretary Human Relations Department LAIN 6 I-ING 't ERK uL PM 4. HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES, April 6, 1989 - 2 - NEW BUSINESS: Dr. Carnegie: Moved to send a letter to the City Council endorsing the name change of Logan Street to Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard. Mrs. Knowlton: Seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously adopted. Dr. Carnegie: Moved that the Human Resources Advisory Board write a letter of commendation to the Human Resources Director for the fine solution of the problems which existed at the Community Service and Referral Center. Dr. Johnson was to prepare the letter. Mrs. Knowlton: Supported the motion.. . Motion passed unanimously. EXCUSED ABSENCES: None NEXT REGULAR MEETING: The next regular meeting will be 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, 1989, Third Floor Conference Room, City Hall Annex. ADDITIONAL HEARINGS OF DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS: None. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. _ Respectfully submitted, �cthi?� Jacqueline Warr, Director Approved �� �% Initialed 2)441 (Date) (M.A.S.) /mas