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A R I Z O N A
AMENDED MINUTES
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
CONFERENCE ROOM B3
6860 W. GLENDALE AVE.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA 86301
OCTOBER 14, 2020
6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Sandi Truelove at approximately 6:06 pm.
2. ROLL CALL
Chair: Sandi Truelove, Cholla District
Vice Chair: Salvador Obregon, Jr., Barrel District
Commissioner: Kelly Carbello, Barrel District
Commissioner: Barbara Lentz, Sahuaro District
Commissioner: Nellie Andrade, Cactus District
Commissioner: James Smith, Yucca District, Telephonically
Commissioner: Bernadette Bolognini, Ocotillo District
Staff Liaison: Brittany Leslie
Present: Sandra Truelove, Chair
Nellie Andrade, Commissioner
Bernadette Bolognini, Commissioner
Kelly Carbello, Commissioner
Barbara Lentz, Commissioner
James Smith, Commissioner
Absent: Salvador Obregon Jr., Vice Chair
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
No citizens present.
4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner James Smith and seconded by Commissioner Nellie
Andrade to approve the Minutes of September 9, 2020.
AYE: Sandi Truelove, Chair
Kelly Carbello, Commissioner
Barbara Lentz, Commissioner
Bernadette Bolignini, Commissioner
Passed.
a. Human Relations Commission Minutes of September 9, 2020.
5. NEW BUSINESS
1.The Human Relations Commission welcomed newly appointed commissioner, Bernadette
Bolignini.
2. Commissioner James Smith nominated Commissioner Nellie Andrade as the Chair of the
Human Relations Commission effective February 2021. Commissioner Nellie Andrade
nominated Commissioner James Smith as Vice -Chair of the Human Relations Commission
effective Februrary 2021. Commissioner Barbara Lentz made a motion to approve the
nominations, seconded by Commissioner Kelly Carbello.
3. Commissioner Carbello brought up the idea of possibly joining another City in their Martin
Luther King, Jr. celebration. This would be contingent on local cities hosting Martin Luther King,
Jr. events due to possible COVID-19 conflicts. Commissioner James Smith mentioned that he is
assisting with the ASU West Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee and planning their virtual event.
He will see if any members from the Committee can attend next months meeting (November 4)
to provide additional information on the event such as volunteer, partnership or sponsorship
opportunities for the Commission.
4. The Human Relations Commission discussed making changes to the Bylaws. Commissioner
Andrade requested that the Commission call for a special meeting on November 4, 2020 for
further discussion and to take action on the Bylaws. The final Bylaws draft will be sent to
Commissioners to vote on and adopt at the November 4th meeting. Commissioner Andrade
also provided a "Process for Proposals" flow chart to be included in the Human Relations
Commission Bylaws as an appendix for future reference.
5. Commissioner Andrade proposed that she would like to have Council revisit the previous
Council Item of Special Interest from 2014, "Community Conversations Related to a Possible
Anti -Discrimination Ordinance," but have the conversation focus on diversity and inclusion. She
mentioned wanting to look into seeing if the same individual from the 2014 study is available to
assist with this new study, Karen Kurtz. She would like to continue working on this and would
like specific details on how to propose the idea to Council, does she need to go thru GSC or can
the Commission prepare a presentation to take before Council to propose their idea of moving
forward with the Community Conversation relating to Diversity and Inclusion. Commissioner
Andrade also requested that this item be discussed at the special meeting on November 4,
2020.
6. Commissioner Andrade mentioned cultural awareness celebrations such as celebrating
Glendale Founder's Day or adding such holidays or events to city-wide calendars, such as
mailers with calendars on them.
7. The commission discussed adding some type of civil unrest statement to the Human
Relations Commission website. The commission discussed different ideas of what that might
say or be. The item will be continued for discussion at the November 4th meeting.
8. Commissioner Nellie Andrade discussed doing a presentation to the GSC or Council
regarding recommendations that would also be presented at the special meeting on November 4,
2020.
9. The commissioners decided to vacate the November 11th meeting due to the Veteran's
Holiday and have a special meeting on November 4th to conduct business as usual in order to
prevent missing a meeting. Commissioner Kelly Carbello made a motion to move the meeting
from November 11th to November 4th. Commissioner Nellie Andrade seconded the motion and
was approve by all others.
6. STAFF REPORTS
a. Staff Liaison Leslie provided a follow-up on the We Are One Grant and partnership with the Arts
Commission. Applicant's for the grant opportunities will have about two months to apply for the
grant opportunities. At that time, the commission will work with the Arts commission to
coordinate a meeting to review/select applicant's. Will continue to provide feedback as she
receives it.
7. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
8. NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission will be held on November 4,
2020 at 6:00 p.m., in Conference Room B3, 5850 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, Arizona, 85301.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:17 pm upon unanimous affirmative vote on a
motion made by Commissioner Kelly Carbello and seconded by Commissioner Nellie Andrade.
The Human Relations Commission meeting minutes of October 14, 2020 were submitted
and appy ved this 10th day of December, 2020.
Recording ecretary