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Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, April 9, 2003, 5:30 P.M.
Public Services Building, Conference Room #1
1. Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 1745 hours by Chairman Jemison with the following
commission members present: Edna Concepcion, Michael Palomo, Joe Sims and Anthony
Jemison. Members Absent: Sam Avalos (excused) and Juan Celaya
Staff present: Joyce Sculark and Capt. Miranda
2. Declaration of Excused/Unexcused Absences
None
3. Approval of Minutes
It was MSC (Palomo/Concepcion) for February 12, 2003 meeting minutes be accepted and
stand approved as received.
4. Public Remarks
Andrew Kennerly attended the meeting for observation to get involved in the community.
6. Welcome New Member
Newly appointed Commissioner Joe Sims introduced himself to the commission. The
commissioners welcomed new member Joe Sims.
6. Old Business
A. Recognition of Musical Group POD
• It was MSC (Palomo/Concepcion) that this item be tabled until next meeting.
B. Human Relations Commission Civic Award Update
The presentation of the Civic Award to Mr. Ruben Castaneda has been calendared for
05/27/03 City Council Meeting.
7. New Business
A. Essay Contest Update
It was MSC (Palomo/Sims) to adopt "In A Changing World, Where Does Our Community
Go From Here" for the theme of the 2003 Essay Contest.
It was MSC (Palomo/Concepcion) to accept 05/23/03 as the deadline date to submit
essays; 06/02/03 commissioners will submit their selections and 06/17/03 to calendar
presentation for City Council meeting. Commission Palomo will notify the school district
as soon as possible.
B. Selection of Chairperson for Botterman's Award (Fall 2003)
Edna Concepcion was selected to chair. the.Annual Botterman's Award Committee.
8. Other Business
A. Written Correspondence
A copy of the City of Oceanside Community Relations Commission March 2003 meeting
minutes was distributed. '
• B. Commissioners' Comments
❖ Commissioner Jemison again welcomed new member Joe Sims. If anyone is
interested in reading the minutes from the City Council meetings, he has copies
of each meeting.
C. Administrative Staff Comments
Secretary Joyce Sculark announced she would only be able to attend the first hour of
each meeting for the next ten weeks.
D. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 1850 hours, until the next schedul meeting on May 14,
2003 at 5:30 p.m.
Joyce Sculark
HRC Secretary
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