Community Relations Commission

COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISION Regular Meeting JANUARY 4, 2016 Civic Center Members Present: David John, Lynn Love, Melissa Meechan, Harelda Anderson and Cathryn Abeyta Members Absent: Charles Kromer and Mark Marquez Staff Present: Robert Campbell, Assistant City Manager and Joanna Oliver, Secretary Guest: Andrew Montoya, COF Red Apple Transit Manager CALL TO ORDER David John called the meeting to order at 4:05 pm with a quorum of members present; the following procedures were duly had and taken. APPROVAL OF MINUTES David John made a motion to approve the November 2, 2015 minutes, Harelda Anderson seconded. Melissa Meechan made a motion to approve the December 7, 2015 minutes, Lynn Love seconded. RED APPLE TRANSIT PRESENTATION Andrew Montoya, Transit Manager for the Red Apple Transit gave a presentation on some of the changes that have been made and what impact those changes have made within the last year. CIVILITY FIRST UPDATE Lynn Love called Mr. Bolden from the Durango CRC and left a message regarding promoting the Civility First program regionally. Melissa Meechan was asked to introduce Civility First at the Boys & Girls Club. She is working on programming some ideas to develop a curriculum that targets youth. A program that is 11 weeks which would focus on one trait each week. She would like to see the Commissioners participate in the activities. COMMISSION BUSINESS a. David John stated that he would like to get the annual report put together to present to the City Council. After a brief discussion, Cathryn Abeyta stated that she would work on the annual report and bring back to the February meeting for approval. Once approved, Bob will get it on the City Council agenda. b. PSA – Cathryn Abeyta gave a presentation on the guidelines for formulating a PSA. There was a brief discussion regarding various ideas including reminding the community  of who we are and what we do. Cathryn and Lynn Love will be working together to bring a few to the next meeting for approval. c. Mission Statement – Bob Campbell stated that he will email the mission statement to all of the Commissioners to review and make changes if needed. d. Grant Procedure – Commissioners had a brief discussion regarding changing the Grant Procedures. They would like to encourage events instead of waiting for the community to come to them. Cathryn Abeyta will put together a draft and bring back to the February meeting. e. Transit Bus Signs – Bob Campbell handed out three examples of signs that we could put on the back of the Transit Buses. The Commission discussed some changes. Bob will have the changes done and proceed with getting them made and put on the buses. f. Brochure – Bob Campbell gave the Commission a draft of a brochure regarding panhandling. Bob asked the Commissioners to look it over and get back with him regarding any changes. g. Survey – Bob Campbell handed out some survey questions for the Commission to look over and decide how they wanted to proceed. It was discussed that we might want to do two different surveys – one for businesses/community and one for individuals. He asked the Commissioners to email him the questions they would like to see on the survey. CITIZEN INPUT None ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 5:42 p.m. _____________________________________ ______________________________ David John, Chairman Joanna Oliver, Secretary