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Upon a quorum,the meeting was called to order by the Chair, Ms.Crystal Lyons. At the time
of roll call, Committee Members of Mr. Flores, Ms. Padilla, Ms. Saenz, and Mr. Torno and
City Staff of Mr. Art Soza and Ms. Shultz were not in attendance. [M. Flores, Ms. Padilla,
Mr. Tomo amved later.]
II. Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting of December 3, 2003.
Upon motion by Mr. Sosa and second by Mr. Sayles,the Committee approved the minutes
of the regular meeting on 12/3/03. Upon motion by Ms. Fallwell-Stover and second by Mr.
Sosa,the Committee approved the minutes of the special meeting on 12/2/03. Upon motion
by Mr. Sosa and second by Mr. Sayles, the Committee approved the minutes of the regular
meeting on 12/8/03.
[Mr. Torno arrived at 3:36 PM]
[Ms. Padilla arrived at 3:41 PM]
III. Presentations / Public Comments: (Discussion, with possible action)
In response to invitation to learn about recent changes to the draft non-discrimination
document, several members of the public was in attendance. Copies of the latest draft
ordinance document of January 7, 2003 were provided to the public. Ms. Lyons provided
copies of"Subpart B—General Requirements"to the public.
Ms. Lyons asked Mr. Hamey, Assistant City Attomey, to provide an overview of the
1/7/04 revised draft ordinance document. Mr. Hamey provided an overview by article, I,
II and V and the applicable sections vdthin each article. There were no changes to
Articles III and V.
Committee Members Ms. Fallwell-Stover and Ms. Lyons gave additional remarks
regarding some of the CFPWD's recommendations, some made and some not, and
regarding Sec. 24-93 on the word reasonable and Sec. 24-92 additional language to
apply to other entities who operate in conjunction or with the City.
[Mr. Flores arrived at 4:00 PM]
The floor was opened for public comments/input. [The Human Relations department to
provide in the Summary of Public Input matrix, along with prior public meetings and
association/organization meetings.] After the last person spoke, the Chair offered
another opportunity if anyone wished to make public comments. There were no further
comments at this time.
A Motion was made by Ms. Fallwell-Stover to table any Committee action on the non-
discrimination ordinance at this time. Upon a Second by Mr. Sayles, the motion passed.
The Committee set its next Special Meeting for discussion, and possible action, on
January 26, 2004 at 4:00 PM, location to be announced.
The Committee moved onto agenda item VI (B)—"2004 Barbara Jordan Awards".
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VI. OLD BUSINESS:
(B) Briefly under Old Business, the Committee set a subcommittee meeting on the plans
for the Barbara Jordan Awards at noon on 1/14/04, location to be announced.
The Committee tabled the rest of the agenda.
Motion for adjournment was made by Mr. Sosa and seconded by Ms. Fallwell-Stover. Motion
passed and the meeting adjourned at 5:24 PM.