Community Relations Commission

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Members

  • Norma Borrero
  • Eric Brown
  • Todd Burton
  • Jurea Crudup
  • Mary Kaull
  • Victoria De La Rosa
  • Nikki Lynch
  • William Martin
  • Ricardo Montoya Picazo
  • Brett Owens
  • Jay Ware

Overview

The Community Relations Commission helps the City better achieve its goals of involving the community, improving communication, and fostering positive relations.

Functions

The Commission acts as an advisory board to the mayor and council. Functions of the commission include:

  • Providing opportunities for our City departments to communicate the work they do, so that commissioners can be ambassadors for the City
  • Giving commissioners the opportunity to provide feedback to the council, Mayor, and staff on issues impacting the community
  • Providing a forum for thoughtful debate on issues impacting the community, including civil rights, diversity, and fair housing
  • Reviewing and recommending the adoption of ordinances
  • Helping hold the City and our contractors accountable by periodically receiving reports from staff regarding compliance with our Equal Employment Opportunity and diversity hiring policies
  • Assisting staff with informal mediation and conciliation to resolve claims of discrimination
  • Recommending educational programs, training, and best practices to counsel and the community in furtherance of the goal of community engagement, diversity, and equity
  • Holding training on engaging minority and women-owned businesses
  • Helping navigate difficult issues by fostering input and discussion