Community Relations Commission

COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISION Meeting Minutes DECEMBER 6, 2021 Executive Conference Room City Hall Members Present: Jose Villarreal, Cheri Floyd, Sherrie Chenault, Dale Leedy, and Hema Deegala Members Absent: Larry Moore and Deb Dumont Staff Present: Julie Baird, Ass’t City Manager, Georgette Allen, PI and Joanna Oliver, Secretary Guests Present: CALL TO ORDER Chairman Jose Villarreal called the meeting to order at 4:07 p.m., with a quorum of members present the following procedures were duly had and taken. Dale Leedy and Hema Deegala via virtual option. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Cheri Floyd made a motion to approve the November 1, 2021 minutes. Motion was seconded by Hema Deegala. All in favor. Motion passed. CIVILITY FIRST/CHAP HISTORY Chairman Villarreal gave the Commissioners the history and start of the Civility First Program by Melissa Meechan. It was modeled after the Aloha Program in Hawaii. It was suggested to look at the Aloha Program as well as the program in Durango to see how they are doing now. Julie Baird went over the history of the Comprehensive Homeless Assistance Providers (CHAP) meeting that had its beginnings with Commission Leigh Irvin of the CRC and the status today. ALL ABILITIES PARK/CIVILITY FIRST Chairman Villarreal is on the Council for the Masterplan of the PRCA. He stated that he was asked by the council to give a presentation at their January meeting in regards to incorporating the Civility First program alongside the new All Abilities Park. He will learn more about the plan and bring back to the January meeting. OLD COMMISSION BUSINESS  Christmas Parade – The Commissioners, who participated in the parade, stated that it was a success and they actually ran out of bracelets by the 2nd block. There was a great community turn out. Hema suggested that they hand out the bracelets and brochures with the downtown businesses over the next year – once a month or so.  Community Participation – There was a lengthy discussion in regards to various ways to get out in the Community 1. Collaboration with the Red Coats and be present when they do the ribbon cutting for new businesses. The Commissioners could give them the CFF stickers for the windows as well as bracelets to give out free to customers. Jose will contact Jamie with the Chamber and run the idea by her. 2. Go into the schools and engage with the youth. Jose stated that the High School as a weekly meeting which engages various guest speakers on various subjects. He believes that it would be a great opportunity for the Commissioners to go in as a group and speak about CFF.  3. Sherrie Chenault suggested having Cloe Galloway come in as a speaker. She wrote the Soulful Child and lives in Santa Fe. 4. Cheri Floyd suggested that the Commissioners get together for discussion on who to bring in as a speaker. Bring the plan and budgeting to the January meeting. NEW COMMISSION BUSINESS Commissioners -  Sherrie Chenault asked that we bring back to the agenda the Commissioners reports of their activity and engagement outside the Community.  Cheri Floyd suggested that the Commissioners could, on a monthly basis, pick a non-profit where they could volunteer as a group or a few Commissioners at a time.  Sherrie Chenault – Education on what resources are available in our Community for those that need help. Jose stated that we would table this discussion for the January Meeting. Staff -  None ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m. __________________________________ ______________________________ Jose Villarreal, Chairman Joanna Oliver, Secretary