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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Commission on Diverse Cultures - Meeting Date: 3/9/2022Glendale A R I Z O N A MINUTES COMMISSION ON DIVERSE CULTURES 5850 W. GLENDALE AVE. GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 F MARCH 9, 2022 6:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:13 p.m. by Brittany Leslie, Staff Liaison. 2. ROLL CALL James Smith, Commissioner Martha Dennis, Commissioner Reka Vicacsan, Commissioner Ashor Chamoun, Commissioner Also Present: Brittany Leslie, Staff Liaison Attendee: Denise Flynn, Constituent Present: James Smith, Vice Chair Martha Dennis, Commissioner Ashor Chamoun, Commissioner Reka Vicsacsan, Commissioner Absent: Nellie Andrade, Chair Also Present: Brittany Leslie , Staff Liaison 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS Attendee, Denise Flynn, commented that she was a previous commissioner on the Human Relations Commission when it first started and likes the name change. Just wanted to check in and see what the status off the commission. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES a. First meeting as a commission, no minutes to approve. 5. NEW BUSINESS 1. DISCUSSION: Introduction of commission members, Staff Liaison Brittany Leslie a. Commissioners introduced themselves and shared a brief background. 2. DISCUSSION/RECOMMENDATION: Chair and Vice Chair Recommendations for 2022, Staff Liaison Brittany Leslie a. Commissioner Ashor Chamoun recommended James Smith as Vice Chair. James Smith recommended Nelled Andrade as Chair. Motioned by Commissioner Ashor Chamoun, seconded by Commissioner Reka Vicacsan. AYE: Commissioner Ashor Chamoun Commissioner Reka Vicacsan Commissioner James Smith Commissioner Martha Dennis Passed 3. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL: Goal setting and Topics of Discussion for Upcoming Year, Staff Liaison Brittany Leslie a. Commissioner James Smith would like to look at other commissions in other cities to see what other city commissions are doing. Commissioner Ashor Chamoun asked if every city has this type of commission. Staff Liaison Leslie said she would confirm and report at next Commission meeting. Commissioner Chamoun asked for background on commission to see if goals can be compared to current commission goals. Commissioner James Smith recommended commissioners follow up with their designated council members. Commissioner Reka Vicacsan mentioned that she would like a topic of discussion to be looking into a multicultural festival to showcase different cultures and do research to see what cultures are in Glendale. Contact cultures and their organizations to see how festivals are organized, etc. 6. STAFF REPORTS a. This report allows the Staff of City Attorney's Office to update the Commission. The Commission is prohibited from discussing or acting on any of the items presented by the Staff since they are not itemized on the Commission on Diverse Cultures Agenda. 7. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Commissioners commented saying that meetings can be held via Zoom or in person, in person is most desired. Staff Liaison Leslie said she will look into getting the conference room reserved for future meetings to be held in person. 8. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Commission on Diverse Cultures will be held on April 13, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., virtually via Zoom. 9. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:42 p.m. Motioned by Commissioner Ashor Chamoun, seconded by Commissioner James Smith. AYE: Commissioner Martha Dennis Commissioner Reka Vicacsan Commissioner James Smith Commissioner Ashor Chamoun Passed The Commission on Diverse Cultures meeting minutes of March 9, 2022 were submitted and approved this 22nd day of April, 2022.