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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 22, 2018 Meeting PacketAgenda Human Rights and Relations Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota City Hall, Edina MN Tuesday, May 22, 2018 7:00 PM I.Call To Order II.Roll Call III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes A.Minutes: April 24, 2018 V.Community Comment During "Community Comment," the Board/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 Board/Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer the matter to sta% for consideration at a future meeting. VI.Reports/Recommendations A.2018 Work Plan Updates B.Race and Equity Task Force Report C.Advisory Communication: Work Plan Change Request VII.Chair And Member Comments VIII.Sta0 Comments IX.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 ampli4cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: May 22, 2018 Agenda Item #: IV.A. To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type: Minutes From:Chante Mitchell, City Management Fellow Item Activity: Subject:Minutes: April 24, 2018 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve April 24, 2018 meeting minutes. INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description April 24 Minutes Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Human Rights and Relations Commission Edina City Hall, Community Room April 24, 2018 7:02pm I. Call To Order Chair Nelson called the April 24, 2018, meeting of the Human Rights and Relations Commission to order at 7:02pm. II. Roll Call Answering Roll Call: Chair Nelson and Commissioners Arseneault, Beringer, Edelson, Edwards, Epstein, Kennedy, Meek, Moore Stringer, and Student Commissioner Sinha. Staff Present: Staff Liaison, MJ Lamon. Absent: Student Commissioner Mangalick. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion by Commissioner Kennedy to approve the meeting agenda for April 24, 2018. Seconded by Commissioner Edelson. Motion carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Kennedy to approve the April 3, 2018, Human Rights and Relations Commission meeting minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Edelson. Motion carried. V. Community Comment Community member Rebecca Nicklay, 5920 Bonnie Brae Drive, spoke about her family’s experience when her son was cut from an Edina Baseball Association team this spring. She described the issue as a matter of how we treat kids with special needs. Kids Playing For Kids, a nonprofit organization that connects chronically ill kids with local sports team, was working with the family to get their son on a baseball team but when they were not successful in Edina, the organization was able to place their son on a Bloomington team. VI. Reports and Recommendations A. 2018 Work Plan Updates Sharing Values, Sharing Community Initiative Update: Commissioner Edelson reported that committee members will be meeting in May. Race and Equity Update: Staff Liaison Lamon gave an update on the Race and Equity Task Force work session with City Council on April 17. The Final Report will go to Council on May 15, and then the Report goes Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: to staff. Staff will provide comments on recommendations which they will put into an operational report. Lamon noted that the Taskforce has not completed their Accountability recommendation. Kennedy moved that HRRC would like to be a consulting partner in the ongoing implementation of the race and equity recommendations set forth by the Taskforce. Commissioner Beringer seconded. Motion carried. B. Comprehensive Plan Submission Chair Nelson discussed the work session meeting with the Planning Commission on April 25. Chair Nelson and Commissioner Kennedy summarized the commission’s recommendations for presentation to Planning Commission on April 25. Kennedy will present the HRRC’s proposed Human Rights Chapter and Chair Nelson will present an overall summary of the HRRC’s recommendations. Commissioner Arseneault will attend the Comprehensive Plan check-in meeting on May 3. C. 2018 Days of Remembrance Commissioner Arseneault reviewed the logistics for the May 6 event. The Mayor will give opening remarks. It was agreed that Commissioner Stringer Moore will MC the event. Commissioners volunteered for event day set up and poster distribution duties. VII. Correspondence None. VIII. Chair and Member Comments Nelson: Commented on article in Minnesota History magazine (published by Minnesota Historical Society) on slave holders making money in Minnesota even though slavery was not legal in Minnesota. Edelson: Reported on Bus Circular Taskforce meeting, including the outcome of the survey of seniors, and the plan to operate the bus on Fridays from 10 – 3, with 15 stops (grocery stores and medical places) during a one-hour loop. It will be free for seniors to ride. Meek: Advised that she has been talking to the public schools about race and equity and feels there is an opportunity for better communication with the schools about the work of the HRRC and the Taskforce. Kennedy: Informed about a Community Housing Forum on May 31 at 7 pm at Southdale library; and, that World Without Genocide will present an Upstanders Award to a Turkish scholar on the Armenian Genocide, Dr. Taner Akcam, on May 14. Also noted that the untested rape kits legislation is pending in the Minnesota House and Senate. Moore Stringer: Inquired whether there is a possibility to do a community round table discussion on the day of Starbuck’s training on May 29. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Beringer: Noted that the Beacon Cooperative on 66 West has a request for funding for affordable housing organizations in the current bonding bill pending at the Minnesota legislature. IX. Staff Comments Staff Liaison Lamon reminded commissioners about the midpoint check-in meeting for the Comprehensive Plan with Councilmember Fischer on May 3 at 6:00 pm at Public Works. X. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Kennedy to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Edelson. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:07pm. Date: May 22, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.A. To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:MJ Lamon, Project Coordinator Item Activity: Subject:2018 Work Plan Updates Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: Work Plan discussion and any updates as needed: 1. Tom Oye; Bias Offense Plan 2. Sharing Values, Sharing Communities (Edelson) - Topic: Mental Health 3. Days of Remembrance Update (Arseneault/Meek/Edwards) 4. Comprehensive P lan Check In Update (Arseneault) ATTACHMENTS: Description 2018 Approved Work Plan Days of Remembrance Event Report Days of Remembrance Program, 2018 DOR 2018 Participant Survey Responses Approved by City Council 2017.12.05 Commission: Human Rights and Relations Commission 2018 Annual Work Plan Proposal Initiative # 1 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒☒☒☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type ☐ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☒ Ongoing Responsibility April 2018 ☒ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs__10 ☒ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____________ Tom Oye Award (Martin) ($75 for plaque + possible cost for new printed materials) • Coordinate recognition • Track nominations • Update website ☐ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Progress Report: Click here to enter text. Initiative # 2 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒☒☒☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type ☐ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☒ Ongoing Responsibility August 2018 ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs__8 ☐ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____________ Bias Offense Response Plan • Review and update, if needed, annually ☒ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Progress Report: Click here to enter text. Approved by City Council 2017.12.05 Initiative # 3 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒☒☒☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type ☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility October 2018 ☒ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs__10 ☒ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____________ Sharing Values, Sharing Communities (Edelson/Meek): Commission will coordinate 1 or 2 annual community events. ($300 for marketing materials and refreshments, depending on event) • Topic to be determine by commission • Event Coordination • Communications/Marketing ☐ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Progress Report: Click here to enter text. Initiative # 4 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒☒☒☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type ☐ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☒ Ongoing Responsibility April 2018 ☒ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs__15 ☒ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____________ Days of Remembrance ($75 for printed materials, $100 for refreshments) • Speakers and focus to be determined by commission • Event coordination • Communications/Marketing ☐ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Progress Report: Click here to enter text. Approved by City Council 2017.12.05 Initiative # 5 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒☒☒☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type ☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility December 2018 ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs__10 ☐ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____________ Comprehensive Plan • Assist with reviewing and updating of the 2018 Comprehensive Plan ☒ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Progress Report: Click here to enter text. Parking Lot: (These items have been considered by the BC, but not proposed as part of this year’s work plan. If the BC decides they would like to work on them in the current year, it would need to be approved by Council.) 1. Partnership with School District 2. Affirmation of Edina, as a Human Rights City, as a Welcoming Community for all residents, including immigrants and refugees. Proposed Month for Joint Work Session (one time per year, up to 60 minutes): ☐ Mar ☐ April ☐ May ☒ June ☐ July ☐ Aug ☐ Sept ☐ Oct ☐ Nov Council Comments: 2018 Days of Remembrance Event Report to HRRC Event Date: May 6, 2018 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Location: City Hall, Council Chambers (and Lobby) Paid Advertisements: • 5” X 5” black and white ad in the Star Tribune (Thursday before event) • 1/4-page color ad in the Sun Current (edition published the week before) • Facebook ads 2018 Program Details: • Introductions: o Mayor Jim Hovland gave welcoming remarks. o Edina resident / working group member Judy Halper (CEO, Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Minneapolis) introduced the guest speakers and described her connection to them. • Featured Speakers: o Reva Kibort, Holocaust survivor whose photograph with her late husband Ben, was featured in the Transfer of Memory touring exhibit. o David Sherman, Photographer and creator of Transfer of Memory exhibition with writer Lili Chester, in partnership with the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC). Printed program: • 4 pages (4.25” X 5.5” / 8.5 X 11 sheet folded in half, booklet style) • Half-page Insert – “Participant Survey” with three questions: o How did you find out about today’s event o Share any ideas for future speakers or themes related to Edina’s Annual Days of Remembrance event o Any Additional comments Attendance: Approximately 138 (excluding HRRC members in attendance) Lobby display: • Refreshments table: Coffee donation from Caribou Coffee and treats from Patisserie Margo. • Two 6’ tables (covered with HRRC’s black table clothes) for display of the HRRC book and boxed video set collections. • Poster boards about the Holocaust and the city’s proclamation to recognize annually Days of Remembrance and Genocide Awareness. • Banners (HRRC signature banner and Edina Human Rights Timeline). Observations: • Attendance: The number of attendees for DOR has fluctuated greatly in the last several years between 50 and slightly over 100 people. There are about 90 seats available in Council chambers, and this year, we needed to set up about 37 extra chairs in the lobby (several additional attendees chose to stand in the back of the council chambers rather than sit in the lobby). In future events, it would be wise to have a rack of chairs stationed in the lobby to facilitate overflow seating. • Advertising: In addition to paid advertising, we printed 8.5 X 11” posters for distribution, as well as the small 4-up / quarter sheet size posters, and used social media. o Participant survey responses indicated that over 50% of attendees learned of the event (at least as one source) through the Sun Current. Because the May 3 edition of the Sun Current featured an above-the-fold, front- page article about the event, it is difficult to assess the value of this year’s paid ad in the Sun Current. o Of the 69 Participant Survey responses collected at the event, attendees indicated they learned about the event as follows: 4 – Star Tribune only 5 – Star Tribune and the Sun Current 20 – Sun Current only 10 – Sun Current plus other sources (excluding Star Tribune) 8 – Facebook only 1 – Facebook plus Nextdoor 4 – Next Door only 2 – Posters only 12 – “Other” (e.g., friends, neighbors) only Edina Human Rights & Relations Commission MembersChair: James NelsonVice Chair: Catherine BeringerMembers: Pat Arseneault, Heather Edelson, Cindy Edwards, Michael Epstein, Ellen Kennedy, Michelle Meek, Jasmine Brett Stringer MooreStudent Commissioners: Saumya Mangalick, Prasoon SinhaHRRC Mission:The Human Rights and Relations Commission (HRRC) is made up of 9 Edina residents and 2 Edina students who are selected by City Council and who volunteer their service on the Commission. The HRRC is responsible for advising the Edina City Council on matters relating to discrimination and human relations. Commission members implement programs of education and community action that have been approved by the Council, and also may be called upon to work with state and other local agencies on human rights initiatives. The Commission works on human rights-related issues throughout the year in its mission to create a more equitable community for all who live, work, and study in Edina.Days ofFeaturing Special Guest: Reva Kibort Kibort, pictured with her late husband Ben Kibort, is a Holocaust survivor and will speak about her experiences surviving imprisonment in a labor camp and her eventual placement in a foster home in Minnesota. 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6 Edina City Hall Lobby 4801 W. 50th St.FREE ADMISSIONEdinaMN.gov/HumanRights8th-Annual Human Rights ForumREMEMBRANCETransfe r o f Memory/David ShermanThe Holocaust and Genocides: From Generation to Generation rsu rskSunday, May 6, 2018From Generation to GenerationThe Holocaust and Genocides: Edina Human Rights and Relations Commission Presents: 8th Annual Human Rights ForumDays of Remembrance Program 1:00 Welcome James Hovland Mayor Introduction Judy Halper CEO, Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Minneapolis and Working Group Member, Days of Remembrance 1:20 Guest Speaker Reva Kibort Holocaust Survivor 2:00 Guest Speaker David Sherman Photographer, Transfer of Memory 2:20 Closing Exhibit Viewing & Refreshments Everyone is invited to view the Holocaust displays and information before and after the program. Refreshments are provided courtesy of Caribou Coffee, 4999 France Avenue and Patisserie Margo, 4510 Valley View Road in Edina. The Human Rights and Relations Commission expresses our gratitude to these establishments for their generosity and for supporting the City of Edina’s 2018 Days of Remembrance. Reva Kibort, born in Warsaw Poland in 1933, was six years old when the Nazis invaded Poland. Reva lost her father when he was killed in a bombing raid. Reva was forced to live in the Warsaw ghetto with her mother and five sisters. After fleeing from the ghetto, she was rounded up and sent to a labor camp, where she witnessed horrific deaths of other children. Reva was twelve years old at the time of liberation and was sent to a displaced persons camp for orphans. Reva was eventually relocated to Minneapolis and was placed in foster care. Days of Remembrance • Guest Speakers Riva and Ben Kibort, from Transfer of Memory by David Sherman 2018 Days of Remembrance Working Group Members: Community member volunteer: Judy Halper Human Rights and Relations Committee members: Pat Arseneault, Cindy Edwards, Michelle Meek, Prasoon Sinha, Saumya Mangalick David Sherman, a portrait, lifestyle, and editorial photographer in Minneapolis, created the Transfer of Memory exhibition with writer Lili Chester, in partnership with the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC). Transfer of Memory is a touring exhibit of Minnesota Holocaust survivors. David’s photograph of Reva Kibort and her late husband, Ben, is one of the portraits in the exhibition. rsu rskFrom Generation to Generation The Holocaust and Genocides: Date: May 22, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.B. To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Chante Mitchell, City Management Fellow Item Activity: Subject:Race and Equity Task Force Report Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: INTRODUCTION: 4. Race & Equity Final Report and Recommendations Update. Brief discussion on how the R&E Report presentation went at the City Council meeting. Race and Equity Report Date: May 22, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.C. To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:MJ Lamon, Project Coordinator Item Activity: Subject:Advisory Communication: Work Plan Change Request Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the Advisory Communication and forward to Council for consideration. INTRODUCTION: An Advisory Communication has been created for the commission's consideration. T he document outlines moving work plan ideas from the commission's parking lot into an approved initiative. ATTACHMENTS: Description Advisory Communication: Work Plan Change Date: May 22, 2018 To: Edina City Council From: Edina HRRC Subject: Introduce two items to HRRC Work Plan for 2018 Action Requested: Include “Partnership with School District on Race/Equity Issues” and “Creation of Edina HRRC Vision Statement” to affirm the City of Edina as committed to upholding rights of every individual to freedom dignity and security regardless of religious affiliation, race, ethnic heritage, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or economic status. Situation/ Background: Given the recent receipt of the Edina Rask and Equity Taskforce recommendations by City Council and the overwhelming affirmation from City Council , the HRRC recommends moving the following to our current year work plan: - Partnership with School District on Race/Equity Issues - Creation of HRRC Vision Statement to include language around our commitment to uphold the rights of every individual to freedom dignity and security regardless of religious affiliation, race, ethnic heritage, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or economic status. School Partnership: As the Mayor and City Council Members echoed during the Race & Equity Taskforce’s presentation of Page 2 recommendations on May 15, this is a time of transformation in the City of Edina and across the country. One reflection of this is the fact that – of the more than 8,500 students in Edina Public Schools – more than 25% are children of color. Edina is a City that many people move to for the schools. Partnership with schools to share knowledge and best practices is critical in this time of change. The new superintendent recently met with City Council to walk through successes at EPS and its changing student population. Given the City’s recent investment in the Race & Equity Taskforce, we should come together to share what we learned and recommended with EPS. Likewise, we should engage with EPS on its best practices around creating a sense of belonging at the schools. Creation of HRRC Vision Statement: - One goal of the vision statement is to root the city's ongoing race and equity work and accountability for that work within the HRRC. A key area of HRRC's work will be monitoring race equity in Edina and holding the City accountable for advancements in racial equity. - A second goal for the vision statement would be to affirm the City of Edina as committed to upholding human rights for all who live, work, and play in Edina. We can leverage the following language from Edina’s GARE team: o We want to ensure that city policies and practices are equitable for all community members because it will improve the overall quality of life for everyone and Page 3 reinforces Edina as a desirable place to live, work, and play. We learned from meetings and surveys that some community members of color find Edina an unwelcoming and uncomfortable place. The goals of the race and equity initiative are to identify, repair, and prevent race- based disparities within Edina’s city government. - Here is a link to the Eden Prairie Manifesto (note, this is some 20 years old, and some of the language is outdated, but it’s still helpful). Recommendation: Given the recent receipt of the Edina Race and Equity Taskforce recommendations by City Council, the HRRC recommends moving to the current year work plan the following: - Partnership with School District on Race/Equity Issues - Creation of HRRC Vision Statement to include language around our commitment to uphold the rights of every individual to freedom dignity and security regardless of religious affiliation, race, ethnic heritage, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or economic status.