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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.26.2019 Meeting PacketAgenda Human Rights and Relations Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota Edina City Hall Tuesday, March 26, 2019 7:00 PM I.Call To Order II.Roll Call III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes A.Meeting Minutes: February 26, 2019 V.Special Recognitions And Presentations A.Welcome to Race & Equity Coordinator Heidi Lee B.Welcome to new Commissioner Ron Jones VI.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. VII.Reports/Recommendations A.2019 Human Rights & Relations Commission Work Plan B.2019 Chair and Vice Chair VIII.Chair And Member Comments IX.Sta5 Comments X.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 ampli7cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: March 26, 2019 Agenda Item #: IV.A. To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type: Minutes From:Jennifer Garske, Executive Assistant Item Activity: Subject:Meeting Minutes: February 26, 2019 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the February 26, 2019 meeting minutes. INTRODUCTION: See attached. ATTACHMENTS: Description March 26, 2019 Draft Meeting Minutes Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Human Rights & Relations Commission Edina City Hall, Community Room, Feb. 26, 2019, 7 p.m. I. Call To Order Chair Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering Roll Call: Chair Nelson, Commissioners Arseneault, Epstein, Edwards, Kennedy, Meek and Waldron Staff Present: MJ Lamon, Community Engagement Coordinator, and Jennifer Garske, Executive Assistant Absent: Moss-Keys and Stringer Moore Arrived late: Beringer III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Kennedy requested to amend the agenda to add item VI. D. information on two pieces of legislation— Equal Rights Amendment and Title IX. Motion by Commissioner Arseneault to approve the Feb. 26, 2019 meeting agenda as amended, seconded by Commissioner Edwards. Motion carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Arseneault proposed changes to minutes to correct name misspellings and punctuation. Also revised information under “Chair and Member Comments.” Motion by Commissioner Kennedy to approve the Feb. 5, 2019 meeting minutes as amended, seconded by Commissioner Arseneault. Motion carried. Beringer arrived at 7:07 p.m. V. Community Comment Heather Allison, President of ERA Minnesota, spoke about bills in the Minnesota House and Senate to get the Equal Rights Amendment put into the Minnesota constitution. VI. Reports/Recommendations A: 2019 Commission Work Plan • Commission reviewed their approved 2019 work plan. • Arseneault shared information about the annual Days of Remembrance event, scheduled for Sunday, April 28. The theme highlights Holocaust survivors in France, “Neighbors Helping Neighbors.” Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. There are two speakers proposed. Requested help from Communications & Technology Services for branded posters, media and community outreach. Motion by Commissioner Arseneault for approval of date and theme for Days of Remembrance event, and use of branding on posters. Seconded by Commissioner Kennedy. Motion carried. • Meek shared information about the sharing values event for this year. Tentatively set for Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019—would like to move the event to the weekend this year, rather than weekday evening. They are still discussing possible topics. Motion by Commissioner Meek for approval of date of sharing values event. Seconded by Commission Arseneault. Motion carried. B: Review Draft Comprehensive Plan Chapters • Housing Chapter was initially reviewed by Nelson. He sent the Planning Department comments and almost all were adopted. He indicated no problems with that chapter. • Human Rights & Relations Chapter—Commission had concerns about content. They were encouraged by Liaison Lamon to share their comments on the Comprehensive Plan and this chapter at BetterTogetherEdina.org, the new community engagement website. • Implementation Chapter—no discussion. C: Bias Offense Report • Nelson shared information about a bias offense incident that occurred in the city. D: Legislative Bills • Kennedy handed out two Advisory Communications to the City Council regarding the bills in the State House and Senate on Equal Rights Amendment and Title IX requirements in all Minnesota schools. The Commission discussed sending the Advisory Communications to the City Council, to show the city’s support of the bills. Motions by Commissioner Kennedy to send both the Advisory Communications to the City Council, both seconded by Commissioner Arseneault. Motions carried. VII. Chair and Member Comments • Chair Nelson discussed a bias in the courts seminar he attended at the University of St. Thomas. • Commissioner Arseneault encouraged commissioners to watch “Minnesota Experience - Jim Crow of the North,” a documentary on Twin Cities PBS that explores the origins of housing segregation in the Minneapolis area. • Commissioner Edwards asked about the Quality of Life survey and what happens with the results. Liaison Lamon shared that everyone will see the results. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. • Commissioner Kennedy shared information about a bill in the Minnesota House that aims to create a task force to study the cases of missing and murdered American Indian women in the state. • Liaison Lamon shared information again about BetterTogetherEdina.org, the new community engagement website for the city. • Liaison Lamon notified the Commission their date to meet with the City Council during the work session has been moved to 6:15 p.m. July 16, 2019. It was suggested the July 23, 2019 Human Rights & Relations Commission meeting be moved to 7 p.m. July 16. The previously moved June 18 Human Rights & Relations Commission meeting will not be changed. Motion by Commissioner Epstein to move the July 23, 2019 Human Rights & Relations Commission meeting to July16, 2019, seconded by Kennedy. Motion carries. VIII. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Kennedy to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Arseneault. Motion carries. Meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Date: March 26, 2019 Agenda Item #: V.A. To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type: Other From:Jennifer Garske, Executive Assistant Item Activity: Subject:Welcome to Race & Equity Coordinator Heidi Lee Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: Welcome to Heidi Lee, the new Race & Equity Coordinator for the City. She will also be the staff liaison to the Human Rights & Relations Commission. Date: March 26, 2019 Agenda Item #: V.B. To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type: Other From:Jennifer Garske, Executive Assistant Item Activity: Subject:Welcome to new Commissioner Ron Jones Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: Welcome to new Human Rights & Relations Commission member Ron Jones! Date: March 26, 2019 Agenda Item #: VII.A. To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Jennifer Garske, Executive Assistant Item Activity: Subject:2019 Human Rights & Relations Commission Work Plan Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: 2019 Work Plans were approved by Council in December 2018. ATTACHMENTS: Description 2019 Human Rights & Relations Commission Work Plan Approved by Council 12/4/18 HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION Commission: Human Rights and Relations Commission 2019 Annual Work Plan 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 Q2 2019 ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☐ Staff Liaison: Hrs_1__ ☒ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____ R&E 8.D. Review and comment on staff developed protocol and procedures for applying a race and equity lens to communication content. ☐ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Lead Commissioners: Nelson/Arseneault/Jones Progress Report: 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 December ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☐ Staff Liaison: Hrs_1__ ☐ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____ R&E 2.A. Serve on cross-commission committee to review the naming a public facility in the Grandview area after the BC and Ellen Yancey. ☒ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Lead Commissioners: Stringer-Moore/Epstein/Nelson Partners: Human Rights & Relations Commission and Parks & Recreation Commission [LEAD] Progress Report: Approved by Council 12/4/18 HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION 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 December ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☐ Staff Liaison: Hrs_3__ ☐ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____ R&E 18.E. Chair/co-chair a cross-commission committee (see partners) to ensure City facility artwork and décor reflects diversity of race and culture. ☒ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Lead Commissioners: Meek/Stringer-Moore/Kennedy/Moss-Keys/Jones Partners: Arts & Culture Commission, Human Rights & Relations Commission [LEAD], and Heritage Preservation Commission Progress Report: 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 December ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs_3__ ☐ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____ R&E 20.B. Chair/co-chair a cross-commission committee (see partners) in partnership with communities of color to identify barriers for participation in programming. ☒ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Lead Commissioners: Edwards/Waldron/Stringer-Moore/Moss-Keys Partners: Human Rights & Relations Commission [LEAD] and Parks & Recreation Commission Progress Report: Approved by Council 12/4/18 HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION 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 Q2 2019 ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☐ Staff Liaison: Hrs_1__ ☐ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____ R&E 21.C. Review and comment on the Race and Equity policy statement developed by City staff. ☒ Funds not available Lead Commissioners: Epstein/Edwards/Arseneault/Jones Progress Report: Initiative # 6 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 ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☐ Staff Liaison: Hrs_8__ ☐ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____ Bias Offense Response Plan review to determine if the plan should be broadened to include offenses outside of the state statute’s definition of bias offense. (Review Racial Equity Recommendation 3. A.) ☒ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Lead Commissioners: Kennedy/Nelson/Epstein/Meek Progress Report: Initiative # 7 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 ☒ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☐ Staff Liaison: Hrs_12_ ☒ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____ Days of Remembrance Event ☐ Funds not available Lead Commissioners: Arseneault/Edwards/Moss-Keys/Epstein/Beringer/Waldron Progress Report: Approved by Council 12/4/18 HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION Initiative # 8 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 ☒ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☐ Staff Liaison: Hrs_12_ ☒ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____ Serve on a cross-commission committee (see partners) to complete requirements for Edina to receive the AARP City Designation. -Complete Walk Audit Tool Kit provided by AARP -October Senior Expo & Designation ☐ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Lead Commissioners: Beringer/Edwards/Nelson Partners: Community Health Commission [LEAD], Human Rights & Relations Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, Transportation Commission Progress Report: Initiative # 9 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 ☒ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☐ Staff Liaison: Hrs_8_ ☒ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____ 2019 Tom Oye Award ☐ Funds not available Lead Commissioners: Arseneault/Kennedy/Stringer-Moore Progress Report: Initiative # 10 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 ☒ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs_12_ ☒ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____ Sharing Values, Sharing Communities (One Event) ☐ Funds not available Lead Commissioners: Meek/Stringer-Moore/Beringer/Kennedy Progress Report: Approved by Council 12/4/18 HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION Initiative # 11 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 May 2019 ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs 20 ☐ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Serve on a cross-commission committee (see partners) to review the Public Art Program and recommend a 3-year plan for the program. ☒ Funds not available Lead Commissioners: Kennedy/Stringer-Moore Partners: Arts & Culture Commission [LEAD] and Human Rights and Relations Commission Progress Report: 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.) School District Partnership (Stringer-Moore/Meek) Date: March 26, 2019 Agenda Item #: VII.B. To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Jennifer Garske, Executive Assistant Item Activity: Subject:2019 Chair and Vice Chair Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Select Chair and Vice Chair of Human Rights & Relations Commission for 2019. INTRODUCTION: A Chair and Vice Chair for 2019 needs to be selected for the Human Rights & Relations Commission.