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Home My WebLink About2014-01-28 HRRC PacketMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS & RELATIONS COMMISSION November 26, 2013 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Bigbee called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. II. ROLL CALL Answering roll call were Commissioners Arseneault, Bigbee, Cashmore, Davis, Haeg, Harrington, Lagerstrom, Seidman, Winnick, Staff Liaison Schaefer, and City Manager Fellow Coyle. III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA Motion was made by Commissioner Winnick to approve the meeting agenda of the November 26, 2013 meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis. Motion carried. IV. ADOPTION OF MEETING MINUTES Commissioner Arseneault provided the following changes to VI section C: total budget was $84,600 and section VI F.iv: insert document after' hopes to have'. City Manager Fellow Coyle reported that additional changes and corrections were submitted before the meeting and passed out to each commissioner: VLA Agnes and Mehan were misspelled. Commissioner Seidman provided the following changes to section F.i.: A readers' theater play called 'Upstanders: Ten Who Dared'; a performance of resistance music from the Holocaust and the story of Sophie Scholl and the White Rose, a youth resistance movement in Nazi Germany will be performed at the Edina Senior Center. Ellen Kennedy is working with our commission to coordinate the interactive play, stories and music for the event. The entire event will last approximately 90 minutes. Motion was made by Commissioner Cashmore to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2013; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Seidman. Motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT There were no community comments. VI. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS A. Year in Review Presentation Chair Bigbee encouraged community participation and feedback on HRRC work. Commissioner Lagerstrom provided an update on the Edina Quasquicentennial. Commissioner Winnick provided an update on the 2014 Tom Oye Award. The deadline for applications is January 31St, 2014. Recognition happens at the Volunteer Recognition event. Nominees are on a two-year cycle. Commissioner Lagerstrom provided an update on the 2013 and 2014 Edina Reads events for the annual anti -bullying campaign. Commissioner Cashmore provided an update on the Bias/Hate Crime Response Plan. Commissioner Arseneault provided an update on HRRC support for marriage equality and immigration reform. Commissioner Davis provided an update on the HRRC Community Outreach and Engagement Working Group and the Religious Observance Policy. Commissioner Seidman provided an update on the 2013 and 2014 Days of Remembrance and Genocide Awareness events. Chair Bigbee provided an update on the conflict free materials, living streets advisory group, the positive impact of student commission members, and finally the new 2014 HRRC Special Needs Awareness Campaign. B. Review 2014 Work Plan Chair Bigbee called attention to the 2014 HRRC Work Plan included in the meeting packet. C. Appoint nominating committee Commissioner Winnick has agreed to serve as a nominating committee member for the 2014 nomination process. There are two officers for HRRC that serve one year terms: Chair and Vice Chair. Winnick will reach out to each member of the commission to determine if there is an interest to serve. The nominations will be presented at the January 2014 meeting and the election happens at the February 2014 meeting. VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS None. VIII. CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS Commissioner Cashmore recalled that the Commission's very best projects were brought about by members of the community, such as Days of Remembrance and Domestic Partnerships. Community members with ideas can attend the Outreach Working Group, or get in contact with staff directly. IX. STAFF COMMENTS None. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business on the Commission Agenda, Commissioner Cashmore moved and Commissioner Seidman seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. Chair Bigbee declared the meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM. Respectfully submitted, Minutes approved by HRRC, January 28, 2014 Annie Johnson, City Manager Fellow Arnie Bigbee, HRRC Chair To: HRRC From: Annie Coyle Staff Liaison Date: January 28, 2014 Subject: Approval of Meeting Agenda Agenda Item #: III. Action Discussion ❑ Information ❑ Action Requested: Approve the meeting agenda for the January 28th, 2014 regular meeting of the Human Rights and Relations Commission. Information / Background: Attachment: Meeting Agenda City of Edina • 4801 W. 501h St. • Edina, MN 55424 AGENDA CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA HUMAN RIGHTS & RELATIONS COMMISSION EDINA CITY HALL COMMUNITY ROOM JANUARY 28, 2014 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA IV. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 26, 2013 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES V. COMMUNITY COMMENT During "Community Comment" the Human Rights & Relations Commission will invite residents to share relevant issues or concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking items that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment Individuals should not expect the Chair or Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight Instead, the Commission might refer the matter to staff for consideration at a future meeting. VI. SPECIAL GUEST: Ric Dressen, Superintendent, Edina Public Schools VII. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS A. Present 2014 Chair and Vice Chair Nominations(Winnick) B. Review 2013 Commission Work Accomplished (Bigbee) C. Review 2014 Schedule (Bigbee) D. Review 2014 Work Plan and Assign a Leader for Each initiative (Bigbee) E. Gender Stereotypes (Bigbee) F. Graffiti Incident Update (Bigbee/Winnick) G. General Work Plan Updates i. Tom Oye Award (Winnick) ii. Monitoring Domestic Partner Legislation and the City Ordinance (Stanton/Arseneau It) iii. Community Outreach Working Group (Davis/Cashmore) iv. Anti -bullying Event and Education — Edina Reads (Lagerstrom) v. Days of Remembrance (Seidman) 1. Transgender Days of Remembrance H. Recent Updates to the Resource File VIII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS IX. CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS X. STAFF COMMENTS XI. ADJOURNMENT The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing amplification, an interpreter, large -print documents or something else, please call 952-927- 8861 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. 2 SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS/DATES/EVENTS Sat Feb 8 Edina Reads 10:30 A.M. Fireside Room (Senior Center) Tues Feb 25 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. Community Room Mon Mar 17 Board and Commission Recognition Event 5:00 P.M Hughes Pavilion, Centennial Lakes Tues Mar 25 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. Community Room Tues Apr 8 Days of Remembrance 7:00 P.M. Fireside Room (Senior Center) Thurs Apr 10 Genocide Awareness 7:00 P.M. City Hall Sun Apr 13 Holocaust Remembrance 2:00 P.M. City Hall Tues Apr 22 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. Community Room Tues Apr 29 Volunteer Recognition Reception 5:00 P.M. Braemar Clubhouse TBD May Joint Work Session with Council TBD Community Room Tues May 27 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. Community Room Tues June 24 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. Community Room Tues July 22 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. Community Room Tues Aug 26 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. Community Room Tues Sept 23 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. Community Room Tues Oct 28 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. Community Room Tues Nov 25 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. Community Room Tues Dec 23 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. Community Room To: HRRC f From: Annie Coyle Staff Liaison Date: January 28, 2014 Subject: Adoption of Meeting Minutes Agenda Item #: IV. Action Discussion ❑ Information ❑ Action Requested: Approve the minutes for the November 26, 2013 televised meeting of the Human Rights and Relations Commission. Information / Background: Attachment: Draft meeting minutes from the November 26, 2013 HRRC meeting; Attendance Roster City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 4 �xAF Type "1" under the month on the meetings' line. HUMANAIGHTS & RELATIONSCOMMISSION Regular Meeting w/o Quorum NAME TERM J I FIMIAIMI J I J JAI SIOI N D Work Session Work Session # of Mtgs. Attendance % Meetings/Work Sessions :: 0 Type "l under the month for each attending member. Arseneault, Patrice 2/1/2015 "0 - -#DIV/01 Bigbee, Arnie 2/1/2015 _7C #DIV/01 Cashmore, John 2/1/2016 0 #DIV/01 Davis, Laura 2/1/2015 0 Kingston, Jessi 2/1/2014 V 4DIV/01 Lagerstrom, Leslie 2/1/2014 =.0 ,. 10%,4DIV/.0[, Seidman, Jan 2/1/2016 ;. 0 #DIV/01 Stanton, Russ 2/1/2014 d #DIV/01 Winnick, Steve 2/1/2016 0 #DIV/Ot Haeg, Molly student 0 -#DIV«/Ul ,.,; Harrington, Paige student 0 . #DIV/01 `' Liaisons: Report attendance monthly and attach this report to the Commission minutes for the packet. Do not enter numbers into the last two columns. Meeting numbers & attendance percentages will calculate automatically. INSTRUCTIONS: Counted as Meeting Held (ON MEETINGS' LINE) Attendance Recorded (ON MEMBER'S LINE) Regular Meeting w/Quorum Type "1" under the month on the meetings' line. Type "1" under the month for each attending member. Regular Meeting w/o Quorum Type "l under the month on the meetings' line. Type "1" under the month for each attending member. Joint Work Session Type "l under "Work Session" on the meetings' line. Type "1" under "Work Session" for each attending member. Rescheduled Meeting* Type "l under the month on the meetings' line. Type "l under the month for each attending member. Cancelled Meeting Type "l under the month on the meetings' line. Type "l under the month for ALL members. Special Meeting There is no number typed on the meetings' line. There is no number typed on the members' lines. *A rescheduled meeting occurs when members are notified of a new meeting date/time at a prior meeting. If shorter notice is given, the previously -scheduled meeting is considered to have been cancelled and replaced with a special meeting. To: HRRC Agenda Item M VI 1 0 ,dent From: Annie Coyle Action ❑ Staff Liaison Discussion M Date: January 28, 2014 Information ❑ Subject: Special Guest: Ric Dressen, Superintendent, Edina Public Schools Action Requested: None. Information / Background: Superintendent Dressen will give a short update on School District activities, followed by a brief discussion with Commissioners. Attachment: None. City of Edina - 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 9 To: HRRC From: Annie Coyle Staff Liaison Date: January 28, 2014 Subject: Present 2014 HRRC Chair and Vice Chair Nomination Action Requested: None. Agenda Item M VILA. Action ❑ Discussion ❑ Information Information / Background: Commissioner Winnick will provide the Nominating Committee's 2014 HRRC Chair and Vice Chair nominations. Attachment: None. City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 10 To: HRRC From: Annie Coyle Staff Liaison Date: January 28, 2014 Subject: Review 2013 Commission Work Accomplished Action Requested: None. Agenda Item M V11.13 - Action ❑ Discussion ❑ Information Information / Background: Chair Bigbee will provide a synopsis of the work accomplished by the HRRC in 2013. Attachment: None. City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 III To: HRRC From: Annie Coyle Staff Liaison Date: January 28, 2014 Subject: Review 2014 Schedule Action Requested: None. Information / Background: The 2014 Official Calendar has been set by the City Council. Attachment: 2014 Meeting Calendar Agenda Item #: VII.C. Action ❑ Discussion ❑ Information City of Edina • 4801 W. 501h St. • Edina, MN 55424 12 0 2014 Meeting Calendar Council Work Session tentatively planned for either May 6th or May 20th 13 Meeting Explanation Month January 1/28/2014 February 2/25/2014 March 3/25/2014 Aril 4222014 May 5/27/2014 June 6/24/2014 Jul 7/22/2014 August 8/26/2014 September 9/23/2014 October 10/28/2014 November 11/25/2014 December 12/23/2014 Council Work Session tentatively planned for either May 6th or May 20th 13 2014 CITY OF EDINA COUNCIL, ADVISORY BRDS, COMS. COMMS. 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Dates Subject to Change Revised: 12/13/2b13 To: HRRC Agenda Item M VII.D. From: Annie Coyle Action Staff Liaison Discussion ❑ Date: January 28, 2014 Information ❑ Subject: Review 2014 Work Plan and assign a leader for each initiative Action Requested: Appoint 2014 initiative leads. Information / Background: The 2014 Work Plan has been approved by the City Council and the HRRC needs to appoint a Commissioner to lead each of the initiatives. Attachment: 2014 Work Plan City of Edina • 4801 W. 501h St. • Edina, MN 55424 15 jw t, `',; Human Rights and Relations Commission (HRRC) ° 2014 Annual Work Plan Complete each section with a white background. Add or delete tables as needed. Return to the Assistant City Manager by September 24. New Initiative Target Completion Date Budget2014 Required ... Approval Community Outreach- Developing cross 9/30/14 $500 Admin support and organizational partnerships to gain an communication. understanding of community needs related to census demographic changes. Conduct Community Listening Sessions Reach out to those that live and work in Edina, including Somali, Hispanic, African-American, and South Asian populations. Potential Partners- Edina Resource Center, Edina Police, Somali and Asian Community leaders. Progress Report: 16 Proposed Month for Joint Work Session: Staff Comments: Council Comments: EVA To: HRRC From: Annie Coyle Staff Liaison Date: January 28, 2014 Subject: Gender Stereotypes Action Requested: None. Agenda Item #: VILE. Action ❑ Discussion Information ❑ Information / Background: Mayor Hovland shared three letters of correspondence from Edina High School students regarding gender stereotypes and requested that the HRRC review. Attachment: Correspondence from Edina HS Students City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 18 From: Arnold Bigbee To: Annie Coyle Subject: Fwd: Misleading Stereotypes about Women in our Community Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 8:36:03 PM Sent from Arnie Bigbee's iPad2 Cell: 612 804 4660 arniebl(a)me.com Begin forwarded message: From: James Hovland <ihovland(&krausehovland.com> Date: November 12, 2013 at 5:01:29 PM CST To: Arnold Bigbee <arniebl(ame.com> Cc: Steve Winnick < winsteve(&comcast. net> Subject: FW: Misleading Stereotypes about Women in our Community Another piece of communication for consideration. James B. Hovland, Esquire KRAUSE & HOVLAND, Chartered 310 Groveland Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403 ihovland(@krausehovland.com Phone: (612) 874-8550 Fax: (612) 874-9362 Cell: (612) 961-6192 From: Frank Petrovic[mailto:FPetrovic(a)EdinaMN.gov] On Behalf Of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 4:22 PM To: 'Avery Kerr' Cc: Jordyn McGinnity Subject: RE: Misleading Stereotypes about Women in our Community Hello, Thank you for your message! I have forwarded your email to Mayor Hovland. Regards, Frank  FPetrovicCa)EdinaMN.00v I www.EdinaMN.aov 19 B 1. ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families Sz Doing Business From: Avery Kerr[mai Ito: averyk16522Caapns.edina.k12.mn.us] Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2013 8:19 PM To: Edina Mail Cc: Jordyn McGinnity Subject: Misleading Stereotypes about Women in our Community Dear Mr. James Hovland, Hi! My name is Avery Kerr, and I'm a sophomore at Edina High School, in a small suburb located near Minneapolis in Minnesota. I wanted to email you so that I could tell you more about the misleading stereotypes about women in our community. The missing representation for women in leadership positions all around the world, in the workplace, government, etc is because of a false stereotype and this needs to change because women are just as capable as men. One of the main challenges facing women in our community is the misleading thought that they do not have the ability to be in a leadership position. This issue presents itself on wide spectrum ranging from with in a high school all the way up to leading a country. According to Sheryl Sandberg (2010) "Women are not making it to the top of any profession anywhere in the world. The numbers tell the story quite clearly. Of all the people in parliament in the world only 13% are women." Meaning that about 90% of the leaders in the world are men. This quote displays the stereotype of women not being able to lead by how unbalanced leadership in this world is. Women have the ability to lead as shown by Queens throughout history who have successfully led countries with out a husband; also by women who have risen up in their profession to become successful leaders of their companies. For example as shown by Money CNN (2013) Ginni Rometty has risen up to become the Chairmen, President and CEO of IBM, showing a real life example of a women overcoming this stereotype. These Women and in Miss Representation (2011) show that women do have the ability to lead. However because of this false stereotype women all over the world are not achieving their full potential. This causes an unbalanced work environment with men dominating the workplace. Although women have this unfair stereotype pinned on them there is a way to overcome it. As Sheryl Sandberg informs (2010) 1.Sit at the table 2.Make a partner a partner 3. Don't leave before you leave. These three crucial steps all incorporate the idea that women must not be afraid to sit at the table with the men, that women are just as able as any man is 20 and that they need to take control of their workplace. Many women have overcome this stereotype and are now successful leaders like Ginni Rometty or Sheryl Sandberg; still there needs to be more women in a leadership position, only 13% of parliament in the whole world are women which is causing this false stereotype that needs to be broken down. I feel that you are in a position to easily and effectively persuade people and inform them about this issue and I hope that you will consider doing something about this issue. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Avery Kerr Edina High School, Class of 2016 N From: Arnold Biabee To: Annie Coyle Subject: Fwd: My opinion on gender stereotypes Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 8:35:58 PM Sent from Arnie Bigbee's iPad2 Cell: 612 804 4660 arniebl(a)me.com Begin forwarded message: From: James Hovland <ihovland(&krausehovland.com> Date: November 12, 2013 at 5:02:05 PM CST To: Arnold Bigbee <arnieb1(d)me.com> Cc: Steve Winnick <winsteve a)comcast.net> Subject: FW: My opinion on gender stereotypes Yet another, Arnie! James B. Hovland, Esquire KRAUSE & HOVLAND, Chartered 310 Groveland Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403 ihovland(@krausehovland.com Phone: (612) 874-8550 Fax: (612) 874-9362 Cell: (612) 961-6192 From: Frank Petrovic [mailto:FPetrovic(&EdinaMN.gov] On Behalf Of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 4:47 PM To: 'Chloe Lewis' Cc: Elizabeth B Barniskis Subject: RE: My opinion on gender stereotypes Hello, Thank you for your message! I have forwarded your email to Mayor Hovland. Regards, Frank <t --[if !vml]--> Frank Petrovic, Communications Assistant 952-826-0347 1 Fax 952-826-0389 FPetrovicCdEdinaMN.aov I www.EdinaMN.00v ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families Sz Doing 22 Business From: Chloe Lewis[mailto:chloell6427Cabapos.edina.kl2.mn.us] Sent: Monday, November 11, 2013 6:48 AM To: Edina Mail Cc: Elizabeth B Barniskis Subject: My opinion on gender stereotypes Dear Jim Hovland, Hello! My name is Chloe Lewis, and I would like to voice my opinion on the gender stereotypes in our society. Today, men and woman are included in social expectations to fit their gender, limiting their resources to strive for success. Specifically, I will be focusing on the stereotyping of women. To begin with, women don't believe they have the confidence to thrive in the work force. According to Sheryl Sandberg (2010), "Women systematically underestimate their own abilities, versus men". Clearly, Sandberg highlights the idea that women are not striving for their potential, because they are not assured that they will succeed. Later in life, this can affect their jobs, income and family statuses. Next, women are not considered to have strong leadership abilities. In most, if not all Minnesota leadership positions, women are not in high rank, states the University of Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey School on Women and Public Policy (2012, p. 14). Women do not have the power to interpret their opinions to our society, and grow in their leadership strength, if they are not considered in the important leadership positions. To end with, women are misrepresented in the media. According to Carol Jenkins, only 3% of major media roles come from women, limiting the perspective to mostly male on major issues in our world (2011). In larger depth, women are not getting a chance to experience these media roles, limiting their opinions to be displayed in the media. To conclude, you, as the Mayor of Edina, are in power of our city, which includes individuals who may be currently struggling with their gender identity. Spreading the word of this information to the public will create awareness of this issue, and could shape and make a more powerful society! Sincerely, Chloe Lewis Edina High School, Class of 2016 References: Newsom, J. S. (Director). (2011). Miss representation [Motion picture]. "Only 3% of major media roles come from women, limiting the perspective to mostly male on major issues in our world" Sandberg, S. (Presenter). (2010, December). Why we have too few women leaders. Lecture presented at TED Talks, Washington DC, USA. "Women systematically underestimate their own abilities" University of Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey School of Women and Public Policy. (2012, February). Status of women and girls in minnesota research overview. "At all levels of leadership, from school boards to county commissions and from the Legislature to Fortune 500 companies, women remain conspicuously underrepresented accross the nation. In Minnesota, progress for women's leaders has flat lined in most professions, and in some areas, is on the decline." 23 From: Arnold Biabee To: Annie Coyle Subject: Fwd: The Danger of Gender Stereotypes Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 8:36:20 PM Sent from Arnie Bigbee's iPad2 Cell: 612 804 4660 arniebl(ame.com Begin forwarded message: From: James Hovland <ihovland(cbkrausehovland.com> Date: November 12, 2013 at 4:59:37 PM CST To: Arnold Bigbee <arnieblCabme.com> Cc: Steve Winnick <winsteve(a)comcast.net> Subject: FW: The Danger of Gender Stereotypes Arnie, for consideration by HRRC. Will you please let the student know that we corresponded on the issue and you will raise the issue at an HRRC meeting? Also, you may want to invite them to appear and present. James B. Hovland, Esquire KRAUSE & HOVLAND, Chartered 310 Groveland Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403 ihovlandl@krausehovland.com Phone: (612) 874-8550 Fax: (612) 874-9362 Cell: (612) 961-6192 From: Frank Petrovic[mailto:FPetrovic(cbEdinaMN.gov] On Behalf Of Edina Mail Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 4:16 PM To: 'Jack Holden'; Joelle Reiling Subject: RE: The Danger of Gender Stereotypes Hello, Thank you for your message. I have forwarded your email to Mayor Hovland. Take care, Frank <!-Jif !vml--> FPetrovicCcb.EdinaMN.aov I www.EdinaMN.aov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing 24 Business From: Jack Holden[mailto:johnh16672(a)al2ps.edina.kl2.mn.us] Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2013 3:55 PM To: Edina Mail; Joelle Reiling Subject: The Danger of Gender Stereotypes Dear Mr. Hovland, My name is John Holden and I am a student at Edina High School where we are studying gender stereotypes and their affect on our society. Gender stereotypes limit a person's potential from a very young age by adults placing boys and girls into boxes that are supposed to define them, which causes people to try to live up to inhumane expectations or be tossed into the "real world" unprepared. Gender stereotypes are propagated by some adults who attempt to place boys and girls beginning from a very young age into boxes that define who they are supposed to be because of their gender. According to Melissa Wardy (2011): These grown ups try to fit kids into little boxes that are labeled "Boy" or "Girl", and then they only let certain colors or ideas into each box ... Since boys and girls don't grow in boxes, you can see how really goofy this is. Consequently, there are many parents who do not question the negative affects of gender stereotypes, which is then ingrained into the minds of their children, causing them to lose their imaginations and attempt to live up to the inhumane guidelines of gender stereotypes. With a lack of education on the topic of gender stereotypes, people can be tossed into the "real world" unprepared for their harsh cruelty. In response to a viral web post written by Mrs. Hall, Kristen Howerton (2013) claims, "Trying to protect [children] from situations they will encounter in real life simply leaves them with under -developed self control and mentality" (p. 3). Evidently, a Q1 parent's duty is to teach their children to understand the unreality of gender stereotypes, in order for the child to enter the world prepared. Lastly, one of the cruelest, most inhumane affects of gender stereotypes is the limitation they set back on women. According to J.S. Newson (2011) in his film Miss Representation, 53% of 13 year old girls are unhappy with their bodies, which increases to 78% by age 17. Plus, 65% of American women and girls have disordered eating behavior. Finally, the number of cosmetic surgical procedures performed on youth 18 or younger more than tripled from 1997 and 2007.As a result of these unrealistic gender stereotypes, women have been taught that their sexuality is all that is important to them, which has caused lack of self- confidence in women and causing them to engage in unnatural methods of trying to fit gender stereotypes. In conclusion, I believe the City of Edina should begin an initiative by taking a stand against the inhumane gender stereotypes that have begun to define our world. The biggest misunderstanding about gender stereotypes is that no one fits them because they are unrealistic and everyone struggles with them. Therefore, the most efficient way to solve the gender stereotype crisis is by educating our children from a very young age in schools how to know that gender stereotypes should not influence their decisions, because they are unrealistic. Instead, they must disregard those false stereotypes and be themselves, working their hardest to fulfill their potential. References: Howerton, K. (2013, September 9). On respect, responsiblity and Mrs. Hall's 26 open letter to teenaged girls [Blog post]. Retrieved from Race Against the Minivan website: htt2://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2013/09/ on-respect-responsibility-and-mrs-halls.html Newsom, J.S. (Director) (2011). Miss representation [DVD]. Wardy, M. (2011, August 31). Letter to Bella, and other girls with blue shoes [Blog post]. Retrieved from Ms. Magazine Blog: 2011/08/3 1 /letter -to -bella- and - other- girls -with-blue -shoes/ 27 To: HRRC From: Annie Coyle Staff Liaison Date: January 28, 2014 Subject: Graffiti Incident Update Action Requested: None. Agenda Item #: VII.F Action ❑ Discussion Information ❑ o Information / Background: Chair Bigbee and Commissioner Winnick interviewed City Department heads to find out how incidents like the Southview Middle School vandalism case are handled. They have complied a report to share with the Commission. Attachment: Grafitti Incident Report City of Edina • 4801 W. 501h St. Edina, MN 55424 28 Questions For City Departments From The Edina Human Rights & Relations Commission(HRRC) September 16, 2013 Mayor Hovland has asked the HRRC to work with City Departments to discourage incidents such as occurred on Aug 11, when the South View Middle School building exterior was defaced by vandals. The defacement included names of school officials, graffiti and two hateful words. Three students were identified within a week by the Police Department and School officials. They have been referred to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office. The HRRC and City officials believe that a survey of City Departments should be undertaken to determine if other events or actions of this type have occurred or hateful words used in or during interactions with the Public. Based on findings of these conversations, other initiatives may be taken by the City. Our goal is to gather information from City Department staff & officials having contact with the Public. This information may form the basis of recommendations designed to reduce or eliminate such hateful occurrences in the future. Members of the HRRC will interview selected staff of City Departments together with a review of reporting forms, procedures and notes which may show: (i) incidents of human rights intrusions, insensitive behavior patterns or violations of policies or law within City Departments (ii) whether City staff interacting with the Public have encountered hatefful actions or behavior in the course of performing their duties (iii) whether further information or action should be recommended to City staff and/or the Mayor and Council. Further information gathering may 29 include outreach to the School District for further cooperative programs with student and parent organizations. NOTE: the HRRC is in the process of its annual review of the City's Bias/Hate Crime Prevention Plan as a part of this Process. Next Steps: The HRRC will obtain approval of City Mayor and Council to proceed as outlined above. City Staff and HRRC will then develop a list of topic areas and standard questions to be asked of staff in each City Department. Timetable: As soon as reasonably possible. 30 HRRC MEETING REPORT DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION Date: October 29, 2013 Attendees: Arnie Bigbee, Chair and Jan Seidman, Vice -Chair of HRRC Karen Kurt, Vice -Chair of Administration, Steven Grausam, Director of Liquor Operations At the request of the Mayor and City Manager, this meeting was held for the purpose of determining whether hateful or otherwise inappropriate behavior has been observed or experienced within City Departments. Meetings with each Department head and key management personnel focus on both staff to staff experiences and staff interaction with the public. These meetings are intended to provide the Mayor, City Council, City Manager and HRRC with current data on these issues from the City's perspective following the August 11, defacement of South View Middle School. Internal Department Experience During this conversation, there was no recollection of any staff -to -staff complaints of a bias/hateful nature. The Department follows a policy of employees directed to access their supervisors director if there is an issue about which they are concerned. Most often, issues which do arise are dealt with between the supervisor and the employee or with the participation of the HR Director. This is established protocol for all City employees. Interactions With the Public In the Department, most interactions with the public occur in the office of the City Clerk and in the Edina City Liquor Stores. The City Clerks Office has not had any records indicating biased or hateful interactions between staff and the public. Mr. Grausam of the Liquor Store Operations noted that the mandatory ID checking of customers judged to be under 40 years of age can cause negative reactions from customers at times. If a customer who is judged to be under age 40 is asked for their ID and cannot produce it, they will not be able to make their purchase. If the customer is a member of a protected class (race, sexual orientation, ADA, etc.) they may on rare occasions allege that the reason for being denied a purchase is something other than their age. Mr. Grausam indicated that the most frequent problem at the Southdale store had been attempted thefts of alcohol. Since the store was remodeled in 2011 (with an effort to design 31 spaces and aisles easily visible to the staff) the incidence of attempted thefts has decreased dramatically, from 6/year in 2011 to 1/year in 2012. Recommendation We recommend a city wide departmental report form be used similar to that developed by the Parks and Recreation Department and that an annual tabulation of incidents be given to the City Manager for transmission to the HRRC, Mayor and City Council. 32 HRRC MEETING REPORT PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Date: October 24, 2013 Attendees: Arnie Bigbee, Chair and Steve Winnick, Member, HRRC Ann Kattreh, Director and Kristin Aarsvold, Recreation Supervisor At the request of the Mayor and City Manager, this meeting was held for the purpose of determining whether hateful or otherwise inappropriate behavior has been observed or experienced within City Departments. Meetings with each Department head and key management personnel will focus on both staff to staff experiences and staff interaction with the public. These meetings are intended to provide the Mayor, City Council, City Manager and HRRC with current data on these issues from the City's perspective following the August 11 defacement of South View Middle School. Internal Department Experience No hateful or otherwise inappropriate experience was reported involving City employees' behavior toward one another. Interactions with Public Ms. Aarsvold began by stating that the Department employs approximately 50 part-time staff to work with various program, primarily in the summer. She described the training she and other staff provide for these part-time employees including: • City of Edina Park and Recreation Bullying Policy and bullying report form • Behavior Management and Reporting incident/accident log • Youth Sports Core Values and Community Strategy • Edina Youth Sports Code of Conduct brochure All of these policies/documents are communicated to youth and adult program participants, coaches and parents and sponsoring organizations, if any. The expectation is positive with staff being coached to model respect and fun in a game environment that is often competitive. The practice is to encourage mutual support to the extent that participants are discouraged from being "bystanders" (those who observe a person being bullied or otherwise mistreated but do nothing to intervene). Followup with parents is recommended in recurring cases. Ms. Aarsvold said there have been no reports of bullying since the policy was implemented. Youth sports organizations which reserve Park and Recreation facilities receive a copy of the Bullying Policy and Code of Conduct brochure. 33 Ms. Aarsvold also stated that there are two Edina sports facilities which are co -owned by the City and the Edina School District, both of which are in school buildings. Reservations and conditions of facility use are the responsibility of the School District. It is not know what information/guidance/expectations are provided to the user groups arranging use of those two facilities. The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is a major user of the facilities. Training of their coaches in bullying and behavior management, along with reporting, when using Edina Park and Recreation facilities, is not known. Ms. Kattreh noted that there have been incidences of abuse of Park and Recreation properties, but none that have risen to the level of being biased or hateful. Recommendation We recommend a city wide departmental report form be used similar to that developed by the Parks and Recreation Department and that an annual tabulation of incidents be given to the City Manager for transmission to the HRRC, Mayor and City Council. 34 City of Edina Park and Recreation Bullying Policy Definition of Bullying Bullying is behavior that is intentional, repetitive and hurtful resulting in an imbalance of power between the bully and the target (Braaten, 2010). Bullying can take many forms, such as hitting or punching (physical bullying); teasing or name-calling (verbal bullying); intimidation using gestures or social exclusion (non-verbal bullying or emotional bullying); and sending intimidating messages through technology (cyber bullying). Policy Statement Bullying is prohibited at all city parks and/or city facilities. This policy applies not only to a participant who directly engages in an act of bullying but also to participants who, by their indirect behavior, condone or support another participant's act of bullying. No city employee, volunteer, contractor, shall permit, condone, or tolerate bullying. A person who engages in bullying or tolerates bullying will be subject to discipline in accordance with city policies and procedures. The city may take into account the following factors: 1. The developmental and maturity levels of the parties involved; 2. The levels of harm, surrounding circumstances, and nature of the behavior; 3. Past incidences or past or continuing patterns of behavior; 4. The relationship between the parties involved; and 5. The context in which the alleged incidents occurred. Consequences for participant(s) who engaged in an act of bullying may range from behavioral interventions up to and including immediate removal from the program or facility. Immediate removal from program activity is warranted if the participant physically attempts to cause injury to him/her or others, or leaves the designated program area with the intent to run away or hide from staff. The city will act to investigate all complaints of bullying and will take appropriate action against any participant, city staff, volunteer, contractor who is found to have violated this policy. Reporting Procedure Any person who believes he or she has been the victim of bullying or any person with knowledge or belief of bullying will report the alleged acts to an appropriate City staff. The City encourages the reporting party to use the report form available from the City Park and Recreation office. The Recreation Supervisor is the person responsible for receiving reports of bullying in city parks and programs. Any person may report bullying directly to the Park and Recreation Director or City Manager. City Action When a complaint or report of bullying is received, the City will begin an investigation. Upon completion of the investigation, the city will take appropriate action on a case by case basis. City staff will notify the individual adult participant(s) or parent(s)/guardian(s) of youth participants involved in a bullying incident and action taken based on a confirmed report. Training and Education The City will provide information and training to city employees regarding this policy. The City will give notice of this policy to participants, parents or guardians and employees. Braaten, S. (2010). Bullying and Disabilities. Behavioral Institute for Children and Adolescents, PowerPoint Presentation. 35 BULLYING REPORT FORM The City of Edina maintains policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and bullying. Please use this form to report incidents of bullying. Person completing report:. Home address: Home phone: Work phone: Date of alleged incident(s): Name of person(s) you believe bullied you or another person. If the alleged bullying was toward another person(s), identify that person(s). Where and when did the incident(s) occur? Describe the incident(s) in as much detail as possible, including the following information as relevant: what force was used; verbal statements made, physical contact made, or written interaction. Attach additional pages if needed. List any witnesses that were present. This complaint is filed based on my honest belief that the above incident(s) has occurred. I certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Signature: Received by: Date Date Please submit to Recreation Supervisor Kristin Aarsvold, 4801 West 50`h Street, Edina MN 55424. 36 Behavior Management and Reporting_ During the first few days of the program participants and staff will establish park rules that will be hung up in the park building, participants and staff will sign a bully free zone contract as well. Remind participants that the leaders reserve the right to make up rules on the spot whenever You see the need. Rules should start with "Do" for example "Do listen when the leaders are talking," "Do respect others" "Do Play Fair" Behavior Management Techniques: I. Reinforce positive behavior immediately and OFTEN!!! Create an environment of praise! 2. Run an action packed park, when kids have down time negative behaviors often occur. 3. Distraction: Sometimes the simplest way of correcting behaviors is to begin activity. Start a new activity or try a new approach to the activity. WATCH FOR signs of BOREDOM!! 4. Interference: A staff may interfere verbally by letting a child know that his/her behavior is It; the rules". 5. I_gnor-e mild undesired behavior, take a break, go on a walk and change the conversation. 6. Pick your battles, but administer policies equally with all participants, regardless of ability or disability. 7. Model good behavior as a leader. Approved Disciplinary Action: When a rule is broken, give immediate consequences. We use: Broke a Rule, Take a Break "Break Formula:" 1. Infraction 2. Broke a rule 3. Take a break 4. Thank you 5. Redirect Tell your participants that there will be a break every time a rule is broken. Breaks take place on the sidelines of the game or wherever the leader decides. The break begins with the child is sitting calmly in the break spot. Leader says: "You broke a rule, take a break. The break starts when you are calmly sitting. Once it starts it can end, so you decide when it starts and when it ends." The break lasts 30 seconds, thank participant and welcome back into the game. You deliver no judgment, no discussion, no energy to negativity. Kids can learn to take their own breaks when they are "wound up" and Leaders can take a break too!! • Never shame children. • Never resort to physical punishment. • Never lose control of yourself. BE FIRM about rules and consequences— broke a rule— take a break. Talk with your Site Leader- if you have been having issues with participants. For any unusual occurrence that happens such as damage to equipment, fighting, parent problems, etc, your supervisor should be notified immediately. Immediate removal from program activity is warranted if the participant physically attempts to cause injury to him/herself or others, or leaves the designated program area with the intent to run away or hide from staff. Document in writing in the Incident logs in your park binder, be objective. When we are having ongoing concerns with a participant these notes are needed to show a history of issues and can help us see a pattern of behavior and possibly what might be triggering that behavior. We can work to create a plan of action to ensure success. Communicate with Co-workers and Supervisors: Inform your co-workers of behavior issues at the end of the day, make sure you have talked through a plan for the next session. Don't let problems go unresolved; this includes any issues you may have with your co-workers. All behavior is communication. Children misbehave because they lack the communication skills and insight to tell us what is really happening. It is our job to look beyond the behavior. Triggers to behaviors often happen outside our program control (temperature, hungry, bad day at home, missed a play at the baseball garne, sensory input, lack of skills and embarrassment.) Be a detective and try to find out what is going on, WATCH FOR cues to what happened before behaviors. 37 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION INCIDENT/ACCIDENT LOG PARK SITE: Date/Time Name of participant 'Meat occurred What did you do Location Staff Name � Please be specific, when, where, Specific area where how, maintenance request incident occurred 38 Youth Sports Core Values and Community Strategy 1. The City of Edina believes in the benefits and attraction of youth sports as a means to teach the children of this community values and skills that will be of benefit to them throughout life; and 2. We believe that Edina's youth athletic associations develop fundamental internal and external assets for children by providing opportunities to develop positive character traits and life values where children can learn a nuiltitude of important lessons and valuable fundamentals, such as ethics, abiding by the rules, winning and losing with grace, coping with success and failure, always trying to do your best, respecting authority figures, learning about team work, developing fundamental motor skills and sports specific knowledge; and 3. We believe that the most important underlying mission for every youth athletic association is to develop emotionally, socially, and physically healthy children; and 4. We believe that youth sports programs conducted under the right conditions are enormously beneficial for children; and 5. We recognize the need to ensure that Edina's youth athletic association programs provide athletic programs that are sale, positive, fun, physically and psychologically age-appropriatc, educational, teaches values and ethics, strengthens the community, promotes competition without conflict, open to all residents of all abilities and should not be denied an opportunity to participate based on ability, offer a reasonable number of events, and are administered by qualified volunteers; and 6. We believe that youth sports association league organizers and administrators must be educated on how to provide a safe, positive, and fun youth sports environment before being granted access to public facilities; and 7. We believe volunteer coaches and parents must receive orientation and education as to the individual roles and responsibilities in our community's effort to raise the standards of youth sports programs and that volunteer coaches and parents be held accountable for their behaviors; and 8. We believe it is necessary and desirable to establish guidelines, requirements and standards for youth sports associations utilizing public facilities; and 9. We recognize the need to ensure that Edina's youth athletic associations form and advertise a formal grievance process by which residents are assured of an appropriate venue and process to hear their grievances in a manner that is open, fair, and just; and 39 The City of Edina in a meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, recognize and encourage official implementation of this Community Strategy to improve the culture of youth sports for all participants. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS clay of 2006. Signed: Mayor of Edina 40 HRRC MEETING REPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT Date: October 28, 2013 Attendees: Arnie Bigbee, Chair and Jan Seidman, Vice -Chair, HRRC Internal Affairs; Lieutenant Mike Nibbe At the request of the Mayor and City Manager, this meeting was held for the purpose of determining whether hateful or otherwise inappropriate behavior has been observed or experienced within City Departments. Meetings with each Department head and key management personnel focus on both staff to staff experiences and staff interaction with the public. These meetings are intended to provide the Mayor, City Council, City Manager and HRRC with current data on these issues from the City's perspective following the August 11, defacement of South View Middle School. Internal Department Experience Lieutenant Nibbe indicated that he has forwarded a copy of the Bias/Hate Crimes Process to all officers of the Edina Police Force on October 28, 2013. This will ensure that each officer is up to date in their awareness of this process. He indicated that an informal inquiry of several individual officers indicated that they were aware of the current process. He indicated that, like the Fire Department staff, the force is primarily caucasian. He could not recall any incidents of staff -to -staff expressions of bias or hateful words or actions. He also referenced the current City of Edina Values training for all employees which emphasizes Integrity, Quality and Service (IQS). Interactions With the Public Having been with the department for over three decades, Lieutenant Nibbe said he could only recall one incidence of an individual claiming that their interaction with the department was biased because of race. This was over a decade ago and the claim was found to be without merit. He also noted that in 2010 there were two incidences of a swastika being placed in Edina, one "keyed" on the side of an automobile and the other being painted graffiti on public property. In this regard, an incident which includes swastikas (a well known symbol of hate against Jews, gays and people of color) was not just vandalism. An incident like this should have been reported immediately to invoke the Bias/Hate crimes process, engaging the HRRC and others in Edina for conversations, actions and resolution. 41 Recommendation We recommend a city wide departmental report form be used similar to that developed by the Parks and Recreation Department and that an annual tabulation of incidents be given to the City Manager for transmission to the HRRC, Mayor and City Council. NOTE: The August South View Middle School graffiti/vandalism incident was the focus of a recent Police Department internal communication reminding officers of City's Bias - Hate Crime Policy Plan and procedure. The Department determined that the "victim" of that incident was the School District and not the public generally. This finding should be reviewed whenever an incident under the Plan occurs. 42 HRRC — This is the email that was sent to the Sergeants to make sure their teams were up to speed on the Bias Crime reporting policy. The red highlights were my emphasis. Good Morning, In preparation for my meeting with the Edina HRRC (Human Rights and Relations Commission) I read their section in City Code and also our policy on bias crime. Would you please take the time to go over the policy with your teams. I didn't realize: 1) "The assigned officer will document the incident and �idvl:c i k w vir 1 -if 11 1 hilt =i (ICSiPO'We fl ()III the Fdln-=i 11(iriiarl RilyWs irrlti ( �%/ill he it) e.cim'Icf 2) The approving on duty supervisor will insure the Bias Offense Report gets to admin and a copy of the report to the chief. Then, the incident needs to be brought to the attention of the HRRC. In the past this was done by contacting Susan Howl and she would pass it on. Lisa Schaefer is now the contact person for the HRRC. We would usually due this during day time hours from the detective division unless the chief already had contact with City Administration. That being said, there was a concern after Southview Jr. High was spray painted that the HRRC was not informed in a timely manner. (We determined it wasn't a bias crime and the school district —victim - didn't want it classified as one.) I will be working on this to find out what is timely and where the lines get drawn. If you take the time to read about the HRRC on the EdinaMN website it says, "Together, the Police, City staff and Commission Chair will determine the appropriate level of response including any necessary public statements." Hopefully I can learn more about this also. Remember - IQS Michael Nibbe, Lieutenant 952-826-0477 Fax 952-833-9534 1JNibbeaEdin,A1N.gov I %,Nm.Edina%4N.govl11o1ice 43 HRRC MEETING REPORT FIRE DEPT. Date: October 25, 2013 Attendees: Arnie Bigbee, Chair and Steve Winnick, Member HRRC Interim Fire Chief Darrell Todd At the request of the Mayor and City Manager, this meeting was held for the purpose of determining whether hateful or otherwise inappropriate behavior has been observed or experienced within City Departments. Meetings with each Department head and key management personnel focus on both staff to staff experiences and staff interaction with the public. These meetings are intended to provide the Mayor, City Council, City Manager and HRRC with current data on these issues from the City's perspective following the August 11, defacement of South View Middle School. Internal Department Experience No hateful or otherwise inappropriate experience was reported involving City employees' behavior toward one another. It was noted that the Department consists of all white males, with exception of one "on call" EMT, who is female. All full time Edina firefighters are certified Emergency Medical Technicians. Interactions with Public Because of the nature of the work of the Department, occasional inappropriate comments or angry outbursts are directed to Fire Department Emergency Medical personnel. With one exception, nothing "out of the ordinary" has been noted. No statistics are kept or reporting systems used to track this behavior. However all 44 complaints are logged into the Chief's computer. The majority of complaints received are for the cost of the EMT service, which is passed on to the patient or his/her insurer(including Medicare). Significant Behavior A customer service complaint was related that occurred a year or so earlier in which an EMT allegedly kicked or nudged a patient with his foot to determine if the patient was conscious. A lawsuit against the City ensued which was resolved and included the requirement of internal staff training and discipline to the EMT. The citizen making the complaint included reference to disparate treatment because of sexual orientation. No further action was reported; the individual EMT continues to be employed in this position. Recommendation We recommend a city wide departmental report form be used similar to that developed by the Park and Recreation Dept. and that an annual tabulation of incidents be given to the City Manager for transmission to the HRRC, Mayor and City Council. 45 HRRC MEETING REPORT DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS Date: October 22, 2013 Attendees: Arnie Bigbee, Chair and Steve Winnick, Member HRRC Brian Olson, Dir, Dave Goergen, Bob Prestrud, and John Scheerer, Edina Dept. of Public Works. At the request of the Mayor and City Manager, this meeting was held for the purpose of determining whether hateful or otherwise inappropriate behavior has been observed or experienced within City Departments. Meetings with each Department head and key management personnel focus on both staff to staff experiences and staff interaction with the public. These meetings are intended to provide the Mayor, City Council, City Manager and HRRC with current data on these issues from the City's perspective following the August 11 defacement of South View Middle School. Internal Department Experience No hateful or otherwise inappropriate experience was reported involving City employees' behavior toward one another. Interactions with Public Because of the nature of the work of the Department, occasional inappropriate comments or angry outbursts are directed to City staff. Nothing "out of the ordinary" has been noted. Very occasionally, frustrated citizens objecting to street closures, detours or temporary obstructions will express themselves inappropriately. Staff is prepared for this, according to Director Olson. He stated that "this goes with the job". No statistics are kept or reporting systems used to track this behavior. 46 Significant Behavior Director Olson noted that graffiti painted on Park buildings, benches and under bridges has increased to about "twelve or so" this year to date; from 8 in 2012 and 3 incidents in 2011. Total costs to the City for cleanup has been approximately $13,000 year to date. The words spray painted include: "NOS", "HERR", and "SPOOR". In past years the "N" and "F" words have been seen (no actual number of incidences are compiled). Photos of graffiti appearing this year are attached. The principal locations for spray painting are: the 50th and France area, under railroad and highway bridges, on railroad property and on public park and playground properties (for which the Public Works Department now has the responsibility of maintaining). Recommendation We recommend a city wide departmental report form be used similar to that developed by the Parks and Recreation Department and that an annual tabulation of incidents be given to the City Manager for transmission to the HRRC, Mayor and City Council. 47 To: HRRC From: Annie Coyle Staff Liaison Date: January 28, 2014 Subject: Update from Teams/2014 Workplan Updates (As Needed) Action Requested: Agenda Item #: VII -G. Action ❑ Discussion Information ❑ Information / Background: Teams will give updates on items that have not been discussed on previous agenda items. i. Tom Oye Award (Winnick) ii. Monitoring Domestic Partner Legislation and the City Ordinance (Stanton/Arseneault) iii. Community Outreach Working Group (Cashmore and Davis) iv. Anti -bullying event and education — Edina Reads (Lagerstrom) v. Days of Remembrance (Seidman) I. Transgender Days of Remembrance Attachment: 2014 Work Plan by month; 2014 Work Plan by Topic. City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 48 2014 Work Plan Topics by Month January • Review 2013 Commission Work Accomplished • Review Final 2014 Work Plan • Appoint leaders for each Commission initiative • Present Chair and Vice Chair Nominees • Complete update of Bias/Hate Crimes response plan 2013 February; • Present Tom Dye Award Nominations • Elect Officers • Review 2014 draft work plans from each, team ; • Edina Reads February 8 March Select recipient of the Tom Oye Award • Updates from teams • Plan for Special Needs Awareness Campaign • Check in on Immigration Reform April • .' Edina Volunteer Recognition Reception/Tom Oye Award April 29 • Updates from teams • Days of Remembrance April 8, 10, 13 May • Strategic review of initiatives • Updates from teams • Annual meeting of boards and commissions with the City Council June • Updates from teams Check in on Immigration Reform July • Updates from teams August • Complete update of Bias/Hate Crimes response plan 2014 • Review preliminary Work Plan for 2014 September • Finalize 2015 Work Plan to submit to Council for Oct. I st work session • Updates from teams • Adjust work plan for balance of 2014, as necessary • Draft plan and presentation for annual televised meeting • Check in on Immigration Reform October • Finalize plan and presentation for annual televised meeting • Prepare process for the Tom Oye Award for 2015 • Special Needs Awareness Campaign -` • Focus on the initiatives and discuss evident/emerging issues in the . community • Update from teams November • Annual Televised Meeting • Appoint nominating committee • Update from teams December • Finalize planning for 2015 — goals, teams, initiatives, etc • Check in on Immigration Reform 49 2014 HRRC Work Plan Status by Topic 50 Work Plan Item Commissioners Current Status Next Action and Due Date Assigned Monitoring Domestic Stanton ON -HOLD Need to assign new Commissioner. Partner Legislation and the City Ordinance. Immigration Reform Need to assign Commissioner. Update Bias/Hate Winnick, On -hold On hold until dept. report has been completed. February Crimes Response Plan Cashmore Community Outreach Cashmore (Chair) IN -PROGRESS Have been holding meetings with subgroup; identified potential dates February Efforts (Including and Davis for trainings Community Listening Sessions.) Tom Oye Award Winnick In progress HRRC is currently accepting applications for 2014 award. February Days of Remembrance Seidman In progress Currently publicizing the three events for 2014 in April. February 2013 Anti -bullying Event and Lagerstrom In progress Event scheduled for February 8th at the Senior Center. February Education- Edina Reads Special Needs Need to assign Commissioner. Awareness Campaign 50 Draft notes from the Community Outreach Working Group meeting on Thursday, January 9. Attendees: Arnie, John, Mehan, Katie and Madeline Lohman from Advocates for Human Rights The working group discussed using the Advocates for Human Rights to provide training. They agreed that was a good course and selected four dates: February 24th 6-8pm March 15t 1-3pm March 5th 6-8pm March 10 10am-noon Initial invitations for the sessions will be sent to: Arnie, John, Katie, Mehan, Laura, Ann, Rick, and Judith, as well as the School District Rep, and Parks and Rec, Police, and FireDept. reps, as well as potentially Agnes and Polly. This session would be a train -the -trainer so that participants could then be leaders of future listening sessions. HRRC Commissioners would be invited to attend the training, as well as potentially City Council members, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Community Foundation, Family YMCA, Faith Leaders, and the Resource Center, depending on numbers. From: Arnold Bigbee To: Annie Coyle Cc: Seidman Janet Subject: Fwd: Transgender Day of Remembrance in Minneapolis Date: Monday, November 11, 2013 3:44:23 PM Attachments: image013.png Annie, can you follow up with Jan's suggestion? Thank you - and thank you Jan! Arnie Arnie Bigbee arnieb1 Ume.com 612 804 4660 Begin forwarded message: From: "J. Seidman " <ims247 ancomcast.net> Subject: RE: Transgender Day of Remembrance in Minneapolis Date: November 11, 2013 at 1:57:55 PM CST To: 'Arnold Bigbee' <arnieb1 &me.com> Cc: 'Winnick Steve' <winsteve&comcast.net>, 'Cashmore John' <iohn ooPiniondive.com> Hi Arnie, Edina's National Days of Remembrance is inclusive of all races, religions, and populations that were impacted by the Holocaust. In 2102, Mayor Hovland re-signed the Days of the Remembrance Proclamation so that Edina would, in perpetuity, recognize the National observation of Days of Remembrance. The intent of this day is to honor those victims and survivors of the Holocaust — including the 17 million victims from a multitude of religions, countries and populations. In the Spring of 2013, Governor Dayton signed into law a bill that designated every April to be Genocide Awareness Prevention Month. Our event, in partnership with World Without Genocide, on Thursday, April 10 ("Edina Stands Up Against Genocide") at the Edina City Hall will be recognizing Genocides throughout the world, with a closer focus on The Republic of Congo and Rwanda. Our event on Tuesday, April 8 will acknowledge the Holocaust and genocides around the world as well as the impact of impact of "Bystanders" and "Upstanders" during any hateful situation. Our April 13 event at Edina City Hall, National Days of Remembrance observation —will include a speaker that survived the Holocaust along with added videos of Holocaust survivors. The Transgender Day of Remembrance described below sounds inspiring. I would suggest A sending it to Annie so she can forward it to the rest of our commission. Best Regards, Jan From: Arnold Bigbee [mailto:arnieblCa)me.com] Sent: Monday, November 11, 2013 11:37 AM To: Winnick Steve; Seidman Janet; Cashmore John Subject: Fwd: Transgender Day of Remembrance in Minneapolis Is our Days of Remembrance inclusive enough to acknowledge other events/populations? Arnie Arnie Bigbee arnieb1 &me.com 612 804 4660 Begin forwarded message: From: Human Rights Campaign <diversit a hrc.org> Subject: Transgender Day of Remembrance in Minneapolis Date: November 4, 2013 at 4:00:33 PM CST To: arnieb1 me.com Reply -To: Human Rights Campaign <diversitya hrc.org> HUMAN RIGHTS CAM PAIGNOD Transgender Day of Remembrance Wednesday, November 20 7:00 p.m. Living Table United Church of Christ 4001 38th Ave. S Minneapolis, MN 55406 Let's come together as a community for a vigil in observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance. Throughout the world, people gather every year to pay respect to those needlessly killed by hate crimes against the transgender community, and to call attention to the threat of violence that they face. Learn more. We will gather to remember our :ransgender sisters and brothers who have 52 lost their lives to hate crime, and remind ourselves to continue striving for a safer & better future. For questions, please contact Jason Bryan, Political & Community Outreach Co -Chair of the HRC Twin Cities Steering Committee, at kJasonb3@omail.com. Tell a friend: r 7Click here to safely forward this Human Rights Campaign message to a friend. 1640 Rhode Island Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036-3278 © 2013 Human Rights Campaign Phone: 202/628-4160 TTY: 202/216-1572 Fax: 202/347-5323 Click here to read our privacy policy. Email: diversityQhrc,ora If you would like to unsubscribe or update your account settings, click here. 53 To: HRRC From: Annie Coyle Staff Liaison Date: January 28, 2014 Subject: Recent Updates to the Resource File Action Requested: None. Agenda Item M VII.H. Action ❑ Discussion ❑ Information Information / Background: The HRRC Liaison keeps a resource file at City Hall with relevant information available to HRRC Commissioners. The file is updated on an on-going basis and a report of new materials included in the file will be included in each month's packet. Attachment: List of recent updates to the HRRC Resource File. City of Edina 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 54 HRRC Resources: New Materials Date Type 1/28/2014 Book Book Book Periodical Event Program Periodical News Article Report Blog Periodical Periodical Periodical Report Periodical Periodical Author/Publisher Smith, Denny Gold, Rachel Shurtleff, Mark L. Southern Poverty Law Center MDHR ACLU Edina Sun Current City of Edina Conservative Cravings Human Rights Campaign Southern Poverty Law Center World Without Genocide U of M Office for Equity and Diversity Lavender Teaching Tolerance Title God Did Make Adam & Steve Being Emily Am I Not A Man? The Dred Scott Story Intelligence Report Human Rights Symposium STAND (Inaugural Issue) Edina Group Tackling Gay Rights Issues 2010 Census Data Edina Human Rights Commission Equality SPLC Report World View 2013 Annual Report Issue 478 Issue 45 Edition Winter 2013 2013 Winter 2014 11 -Mar -10 Late Fall 2013 Winter 2013 Spring/Summer 2013 9/18-10/2, 2013 Fall 2013 55 To: HRRC From: Annie Coyle Staff Liaison Date: January 28, 2014 Subject: Correspondence and Petitions Action Requested: None. Information / Background: Attachment: Official correspondence received since the last HRRC Meeting A'L'A,; r Agenda Item #: VIII. Action ❑ Discussion ❑ Information City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 56 Annie Coyle From: Annie Coyle Sent: Friday, December 27, 2013 9:05 AM To: Arnie Bigbee (arniebl@me.com); Jan Seidman; Jessi Kingston; John Cashmore; Laura Davis; Leslie Lagerstrom; Lisa Schaefer; Molly Haeg; Paige Harrington; Patrice Arseneault; Russell Stanton (stanton@ifo.org); Steve Winnick Subject: FW: A letter for the Human Rights & Relations Commission Good morning HRRC Commissioners — Please see the note below from Arnie, as well as 2) a link to the letter he references, and 3) at the bottom of this email chain, a letter received at City Hall from Mark Eicher, all of which will be included in the Correspondence section of the January packet. Letter: Everyone deserves to be accepted for who they are http://current.mnsun.com/2013/12/letter-everyone-deserves-to-be-accepted-for-who-they-are/ Annie Coyle, City Manager Intern t 952-826-0429 1 Fax 952-826-0390 r` = acoyle@EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business From: Arnold Bigbee [mailto:arniebl@me.com] Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2013 10:38 PM To: Annie Coyle Cc: Lisa Schaefer Subject: Re: A letter for the Human Rights & Relations Commission Annie, please share this w/ members of HRRC Several weeks ago, a fast food restaurant opened in Bloomington. It is a franchise of a company owned by a person who advocates against members of the LGBTA community. When the Sun Current published an article about the new business, a reader commented that the article failed to mention the company's expressed views toward members of the LGBTA community. A week later, two letters appeared saying the newspaper should not have been called out for their expression of negative views regarding members of the LGBTA community. A letter speaking out on behalf of acceptance, respect and full participation for every member of the LGBTA community was prepared and signed by four members of the HRRC (Bigbee, Cashmore, Lagerholm & Winnick) and was in last weeks Sun Current. Arnie Sent from Arnie Bigbee's iPad2 Cell: 612 804 4660 arniebl@me.com On Dec 20, 2013, at 1:19 PM, Annie Coyle <ajohnson@EdinaMN.gou> wrote: Hi Arnie — 6YA Please see below. This will be included in the Jan correspondence in the HRRC packet. Annie Coyle, City Manager Intern <ima eOOl . lf> 952-826-0429 1 Fax 952-826-0390 g g acovleCd)EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families 8z Doing Business From: Lisa Schaefer Sent: Friday, December 20, 2013 12:42 PM To: Annie Coyle Subject: FW: A letter for the Human Rights & Relations Commission Do you know anything about this? Lisa Schaefer, Human Resources Director <ima eOOl . lf> 952-826-0416 1 Fax 952-826-0390 g g LSchaefer(a)EdinaMN.gov I www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business From: Lynette Biunno On Behalf Of Edina Mail Sent: Friday, December 20, 2013 9:02 AM To: Lisa Schaefer Subject: FW: A letter for the Human Rights & Relations Commission Hi Lisa, For you?? Lynette Biunno, Receptionist <ima eOOl . lf� 952-927-8861 1 Fax 952-826-0389 g g Ibiunno(@EdinaMN.gov 1 www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business From: mark eicher [mailto:eicher.mark@live.com] Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2013 8:27 PM To: Edina Mail Subject: A letter for the Human Rights & Relations Commission My name is Mark Eicher and I wrote the article that can be found here: http://current.mnsun.com/2013/12/letter-ok-chick-fil-story-lack-Igbt-mention/. I think your group was grossly out -of -line to write publicly that I need information and education in regards to the opinion I expressed in my letter. Please go back and read my letter again. I NEVER supported or rejected either side of the GLBT debate. I did not weigh in either way as to which side was right. I very clearly wrote my letter in defense of the editor for the Sun Current who was unnecessarily attacked by Anthony Bradford because they wrote an article other than the one Anthony wanted them to. Anthony wrote boldly that he is "offended" that they didn't write their article about the politics of Chick-fil-A. He calls the publication "irresponsible," and demands an apology and/or that future articles be written to express his opinion of the organization. This is simply an over -reaction, and that's exactly what 58 my letter says. I clearly state in my writing that I don't care what side of the issue he takes. I don't care which way he votes, but I do find him misguided if he thinks writing strong language against the editor is the best way to represent his belief. You wrote a ridiculous line in your letter: "Everyone in our community — Planet Earth — deserves to be accepted, respected and have full participation." I was basically writing the same thing. The people who voted yes should not project hate at those who voted no. By equal measure, those who voted no should not go out of their way to make sure every publication writes about how terrible they are for voting yes. It doesn't make any sense for either side to say, "because I love everyone, I'm going to hate 'that' group of people." It goes both ways and people need to remember that standing for something doesn't mean you need to focus your energy on hating it's opposition. And neither side should seek out conflict with the other at every chance they get. Both sides can have an opinion and it's okay for the Sun Current to just write an article that doesn't intentionally spark controversy. I thought it was very rude of Anthony to pick on the editor and make demands of what they choose to write. Then I read your letter today. I'm stunned that a group of adults made the decision to so carelessly throw my name into their letter. You wrote a lengthy reply about the unenlightened, and chose to call me out by name for my defense of the editor???? That seems highly misguided and down -right slanderous in my opinion. When you are writing about people and using them by name, take time to think. Consider what it was I wrote and whether it really needs a rebuttal. I said nothing hateful and didn't support or reject the opinion of either side. I instead wrote in defense of the editor and now you are writing about me publicly as though I'm a bigot. Wrongfully calling me out in writing like that really has the potential to damage my life personally and professionally. You should be ashamed of yourselves. As adults (not to mention public figures in our community), each of you should be ashamed. Mark Eicher 3 59 Sun Current I Letter: Everyone deserves to be accepted for who they are Page 1 of 4 r"l Opinion Letter: Everyone deserves to be accepted for who they are By Lisa Kaczke December 19, 2013 at 5:04 pm 0 0 0 Like To the editor: The letters by Mark Eicher and Bob Green provide an opportunity to enlighten readers (Sun Current story didn't need to mention LGBT," Dec. 5). The issue is not Chick-fil-A, rather it is the lack of respect and acceptance for GLBT persons. First, both writers need to get some factual information about GLBT people. They are not choosing a "lifestyle," as Mr. Green implied. A visit to the public library or with staff at Outfront Minnesota or students at their community high schools who are members of the Gay -Straight Student Alliance are excellent learning resources. Second, when any person or group of persons among us is treated differently for being who they are, that is discrimination. It may begin with, "I don't agree with you" but often moves to "I don't want you here" and "you don't belong here." Then there is the bullying, both verbal and physical, and a cycle of behaviors that can have tragic consequences for the bullied and the bully. Third, and most important, we are all together on this planet and it works best when we lock arms together to deal with everyday things — good health, adequate nourishment, good education, a warm place to sleep and a job that enables us to support ourselves and our families. Everyone in our community — Planet Earth — deserves to be accepted, respected and have full participation. Arnie Bigbee John Cashmore so http://current.mnsun.com/2013 / 12/letter-everyone-deserves-to-be-accepted-for-who-they-... 12/27/2013 Sun Current I Letter: Everyone deserves to be accepted for who they are Page 2 of 4 Steve Winnick The letter writers, all Edina residents, are members of the Edina Human Rights and Relations Committee. Filed Under: letters p o 0 Like Related posts: Letter: Ron Case deserves our vote for Eden Prairie City Council Applications accepted for Richfield commissions 61 http://current.mnsun.com/2013/ 12/letter-everyone-deserves-to-be-accepted-for-who-they-... 12/27/2013 Sun Current I Letter: Everyone deserves to be accepted for who they are Page 3 of 4 Letter: David Golstein willing to work hard r�.d�.:h01Cc5�' Mark Eicher My name is Mark Eicher and I wrote the letter found here: http://current.mnsun.com/2013/12/letter-ok-chick-fil-story-lack-Igbt-mention/ The authors above seem out of line to say I need enlightenment and education when all I wrote in my letter was that Anthony Bradford over -reacted and wrongfully scolded the editor for their original story. My letter in no way takes any stance on GLBT issues and does not 62 http://current.mnsun.com/2013 / 12/letter-everyone-deserves-to-be-accepted-for-who-they-... 12/27/2013 Sun Current I Letter: Everyone deserves to be accepted for who they are Page 4 of 4 indorse or condone the opinions of either side. I simply wrote that people should not be outraged by an unbiased article with no political motivations and that it's unnecessary for Mr. Bradford to demand and dictate re -writes to the editor. The letter above closes by saying, "Everyone in our community — Planet Earth — deserves to be accepted, respected and have full participation." That's really just a hippie, obnoxious way of saying the same thing I was saying. It's alright to have an opinion. It's okay if people disagree. People don't need to demonize everyone with an opposing viewpoint and you should project hate at anyone. The people who voted yes shouldn't hate the people who voted no. By equal measure, the people who voted no don't need to go out of their way to make sure that the people who voted yes are written about negatively. Stop being offended people — and don't sensationalize my letter by lumping it into your reply. Mark Eicher 63 http://current.mnsun.com/2013 / 12/letter-everyone-deserves-to-be-accepted-for-who-they-... 12/27/2013 Human Rights and Relations Commission Bylaws the minutes. The secretary will prepare draft minutes within two weeks of the meeting date and forward the draft to the Chair and City Staff Liaison. Approved minutes will be posted on the City's website and forwarded to the City Clerk for distribution to the City Council by the City Staff Liaison. Section 5: Officers Refer to city code section 1500.06. The HRRC will hold elections for the officer positions of Chairperson a+�d-,Vice Chairperson, and at its option a Second Vice Chairperson at the annual meeting in February. The Chairperson may make and second motions and vote on all motions. The duties of the Chairperson include but are not limited to: • Prepare the agenda in consultation with the City Staff Liaison. • Lead the meeting in accordance with the agenda and facilitate discussion on agenda items. • Invoke a reasonable time limit for speakers during public testimony. • Ensure that the bylaws are followed and actions are properly taken. • Maintain meeting decorum. • Extend meetings or schedule special meetings as necessary. • Cancel meetings, in consultation with the City Staff Liaison. • Facilitate the development of the annual work plan. • Develop annual calendar of anticipated agenda items for each month. • Consult with members regarding attendance issues. • Encourage active participation by HRRC members and the members of the public. The Vice Chairperson, or Second Vice Chairperson successively shall performs the duties of the Chairperson in their absence. If beth the GhairpeFSGR and the Viee ChairpeFse^all three officers are absent, or if there is no Second Vice Chairperson, an acting chairperson may be assigned in advance by e+the+-a�r officer or at the meeting by a majority vote of the members. Section 6: City Staff Liaison Refer to city code section 1500.02. The HRRC has a City Staff Liaison appointed by the City Manager. The City Staff Liaison is expected to work cooperatively with HRRC members. Members may not direct city staff but can request assistance through the City Staff Liaison to carry out the HRRC mission. The duties of the City Staff Liaison include but are not limited to: • Work with Chairperson to prepare and distribute meeting agendas. • Reserve meeting rooms and other needed meeting equipment. • Record and prepare meeting minutes (or delegate the responsibility to another city staff member). • Provide technical expertise and access to city resources. • Work with Chairperson to ensure bylaws are followed and annual work plans are submitted. • Relay information or directives from City Council meetings or work sessions relevant to the HRRC. • Respond to HRRC inquiries in a timely manner. • Forward information to and between HRRC members. 41 Page Draft notes from the Community Outreach Working Group meeting on Thursday, January 9 Attendees: Arnie, John, Mehan, Katie and Madeline Lohman from Advocates for Human Rights The working group discussed using the Advocates for Human Rights to provide training. They agreed that was a good course and selected four dates: February 24th 6-8pm March 1s' 1-3pm March 5th 6-8pm March 10 10am-noon Initial invitations for the sessions will be sent to: Arnie, John, Katie, Mehan, Laura, Ann, Rick, and Judith, as well as the School District Rep, and Parks and Rec, Police, and FireDept. reps, as well as potentially Agnes and Polly. This session would be a train -the -trainer so that participants could then be leaders of future listening sessions. HRRC Commissioners would be invited to attend the training, as well as potentially City Council members, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Community Foundation, Family YMCA, Faith Leaders, and the Resource Center, depending on numbers.