HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-08-31 - AGENDA REPORTS - HUMAN RELATIONS FORUM (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: George A. Caravalho, City Manager
DATE: August 31, 1999
SUBJECT: HUMAN RELATIONS FORUM UPDATE
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council receive presentation and view the video on The Color of Fear presented by Mike
Ballard and Gary Mast, members of the Santa Clarita Valley Human Relations Forum.
BACKGROUND
The Santa Clarita Human Relations Forum was founded in May 24, 1994, when members of
the community addressed the Santa Clarita City Council requesting immediate action toward
stopping the growing problem of racism and hate -related incidents within the community. The
Human Relations Forum is a task force to address cultural diversity and racism in the Santa
Clarita Valley. The Forum consists of volunteers from the community and is funded by the
City.
The Color of Fear presentation and video take a personal, heartfelt look at the effects of racism.
It increases one's awareness of personal biases and explores how these biases, whether known
or unknown, impact the lives of people around us.
ALTERNATE ACTION
Other action as determined by City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ATTACHMENT
None.
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