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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-22 HRRC PacketAgenda Human Rights and Relations Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota Virtual Meeting This meeting will be held electronically using Webex software. The meeting will be streamed live on the City’s YouTube channel, YouTube.com/EdinaTV or you can listen to the meeting via telephone by calling 1-415-655-0001, access code 177 230 5734 Tuesday, June 22, 2021 7:00 PM I.Call To Order II.Roll Call III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes A.Minutes: Human Rights & Relations Commission May 25, 2021 V.Reports/Recommendations A.2021 Human Rights & Relations Commission Work Plan B.2022 Work Plan Development C.Return to In Person Meetings VI.Chair And Member Comments VII.Sta. Comments VIII.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 ampli2cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: June 22, 2021 Agenda Item #: IV.A. To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type: Minutes From:Risi Karim, City Management Fellow Item Activity: Subject:Minutes: Human Rights & Relations Commission May 25, 2021 Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the May 25,2021 HRRC meeting minutes. INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description 5.25.21 HRRC Minutes Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. Minutes City of Edina, Minnesota Human Rights & Relations Commission Virtual Meeting, WebEx, May 25, 2021 7 p.m. I. Call To Order Chair Epstein shared information for virtual meeting guidelines for Commissioners and those watching or listening in to the meeting. Chair Epstein called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering Roll Call: Chair Epstein, Commissioners Edwards, Felton, Ismail, Ross, Stringer Moore, Segall, and Bennett; Student Commissioners Lichtenberger and Mirza Staff Present: Heidi Lee, Race & Equity Coordinator; Risi Karim, City Management Fellow Absent: Student Commissioner Borene Late: Commissioner Guadarrama III. Approval of Meeting Agenda Motion by Commissioner Ross to approve the May 25, 2021 meeting agenda, seconded by Commissioner Stringer Moore. Roll call vote. Motion carried. IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes Commissioners indicated the following changes to the draft minutes: No changes Motion by Commissioner Bennett to approve the April 27, 2021 meeting minutes, seconded by Commissioner Ross. Roll call vote. Motion carried. V. Special Recognitions & Presentations A. Board and Commission Member Review • Engagement Coordinator MJ Lamon presented to the Commission the annual Boards & Commission Member Review. Sharing updates made to guiding documents and fielded questions related to Work Plan Development. B. Human Service Task Force • City Management Fellow Risi Karim gave a brief introduction about the Human Service Task Force and requested a volunteer from the Commission to serve on Task Force. • Due to timeline of the Task Force and the reappointment process for Student Commissioners it was determined that Student Commissioners are not eligible to serve on the Task Force. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. Motion by Commissioner Felton to appoint Commissioner Bennett to the Human Service Task Force, seconded by Commissioner Segall. Roll call vote. Motion carried. VI. Reports/Recommendations A. 2021 Work Plan Development • The Commission discussed the 2021 Work Plan o Initiative #1 – Days of Remembrance Commissioner Stringer Moore shared the following updates with the Commission: - Days of Remembrance will be held on July 29th at 7pm in Edina City Hall - The event will be hybrid, with the in-person component being held in the Council Chambers. - Manny Gabler is confirmed as the keynote speaker for the event. - Student Commissioners Mirza and Lichtenberger will serve as the MC’s of the event The subcommittee also request that all commissioners save the date and make themselves available to assist during the event. o Initiative #2 – Tom Oye Award - Commissioner Edwards comments that the subcommittee will likely follow the same timeline as previous years, kicking off the initiative in the fall. o Initiative #3 – Sharing Values Sharing Community Event - Commissioner Bennett shares that she has been in contact with the city’s communication team to begin planning for a hybrid event. - Commissioner Bennett inquires feedback from the Committee regarding the location of the event and the technology needed to make the event hybrid. o Initiative #4 – Race, Justice, and Policing Community Awareness Plan & Implementation - Mentioned in information shared for Initiative #3 o Initiative #5 – Bias Offense Review - No update o Initiative #6 – Review and comment on a plan developed by P&R and R&E staff - Staff Liaison Lee shared with the commission that herself and Parks & Rec Director have begun meeting to discuss the project as well as reached out to other communities to inquire about how they went about receiving public participation. VII. Chair and Member Comments • Chair Epstein reflect on the George Floyd incident that took place in May of 2020 and how his time on the HRRC shaped his experience and ability to process the situation. • Commissioner Edwards notes that there have been numerous incidents of hate towards several marginalized groups and shares that she believed the HRRC is a great place to start enacting change. • Commissioner Bennett thanks the Commission for their support in asking council to weigh in on the legislature for police reform. • Commissioner Stringer Moore asks members of the Commission to reflect on the following: o What you have learned in the past year o What you are committed to doing as it related to equity, equality, and social justice o What you are going to do and what you wished people would do - Commissioner Stringer Moore brings attention to the heighted and growing number of bias incidents to several marginalized communities across the country. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. - Commissioner Stringer Moore acknowledges that this month is Asian American Island Pacific Heritage month as well as Mental Health Awareness month. - Commissioner Stringer Moore shares that Edina Police Chief Dave Nelson has announced his retirement and in addition the city has hired Andrew Slama to be the City’s new Fire Chief. - As of May 14th the state’s mask mandate is no longer in effect. City Facilities no longer require mask. • Commissioner Ismail shares her commitment to educating others about the Islamic observance of Ramadan. Commissioner Ismail also shares that she is pleased with the outcome of the Derek Chauvin trial. • Commissioner Segall announced that the League of Women Voters and Edina Community Foundation are jointly launching a study titled “Operational Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” in Edina, with a focus on business ,institutions and organizations in Edina. • Commissioner Ross recalls the George Floyd incident and affirms that the HRRC should continue to play a role in the community to facilitates conversations around race & equity. • Student Commissioner Mirza reflects on his time serving on the HRRC and is grateful for all the things he has learned while serving. VIII. Staff Comments • Staff Liaison Lee shares the following: o On May 24th Gov Waltz issued a proclamation encouraging everyone in the state of Minnesota to join in a moment of silence at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 for 9 minutes and 29 seconds, to honor George Floyd and every person whose life has been cut short due to systems of racism and discrimination in Minnesota. o City Hall will open to the public June 21st, City Council will be the first public meeting to go back in person. But has not yet been determined when Boards & Commissions will return to in person meetings. o Staff Liaison Lee provided a Race and Equity Work Summary to the Commission IX. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Felton to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Ross. Roll call vote. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Date: June 22, 2021 Agenda Item #: V.A. To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Heidi Lee, Race & Equity Coordinator Item Activity: Subject:2021 Human Rights & Relations Commission Work Plan CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: The Commission will discuss initiative updates for the 2021 workplan. INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description 2021 Work Plan Update 6.22.21 Initiatives 3 & 4 update Approved by Council December 1, 2020 Commission: Human Rights and Relations Commission 2021 Annual Work Plan Proposal Initiative # 1 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☒ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Coordinate Days of Remembrance Recognition Deliverable Event and/or Action Leads Stringer Moore, Edwards, Epstein, Ross, Mirza, and Lichtenberg Target Completion Date April 2021 Budget Required: Funds are available. Staff Support Required: Staff Liaison, Staff Support, and Communications 1.26.2021: Subcommittee will check if scheduled speaker from 2020 is available for event. 2.23.2020: Speaker has been confirmed for event. 4.27.2021: Meeting will be scheduled for subcommittee. 6.16.2021: Guest speaker and emcees, location, date/time and staff support have been confirmed. Poster redesign, day-of-event coordination, press/marketing pending completion. Event on 7/29/2021 at 7-830pm at City Council Chambers + hybrid event. Initiative # 2 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Tom Oye Award: Coordinate and select one recipient for the 2021 Tom Oye Award. Deliverable Planning and awarding of Tom Oye Award Leads Edwards, Mirza Target Completion Date December 2021 Budget Required: Funds are available Staff Support Required: Staff Liaison, Staff Support, and Communications 6.16.2021: Staff Liaison will send information/timeline to subcommittee in July to start planning and coordination. Approved by Council December 1, 2020 Initiative # 3 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☒ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Coordinate 2021 “Sharing Values, Sharing Communities” event focused on Race, Justice, and Policing tied to initiative #4. Deliverable Event and/or Action Leads Felton, Bennett, Segall Target Completion Date October 2021 Budget Required: Funds are available. Staff Support Required: Staff Liaison, Staff Support, and Communications 4.6.2021: Subcommittee will plan on meeting with addition of commissioners to work plan item. 4.27.2021: Subcommittee provided update to HRRC and asked for feedback from Commission. Subcommittee will meet again to update based on feedback. 6.16.2021: Subcommittee will provide event proposal on 6.22.2021 to HRRC for approval. Initiative # 4 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Complete community conversations about Race, Justice and Policing that began in 2020. Deliverable Create and implement ways for community members to engage about race, justice and policing. Leads Felton, Mirza, Bennett, Segall, Ismail Target Completion Date: December 2021 Budget Required: Funds are available Staff Support Required: Staff Liaison, Staff Support, Communications and Technology 4.6.2021: Subcommittee will plan on meeting with addition of commissioners to work plan item. 4.27.2021: Subcommittee provided update to HRRC and asked for feedback from Commission. Subcommittee will meet again to update based on feedback. 6.16.2021: Subcommittee will provide event proposal on 6.22.2021 to HRRC for approval. Approved by Council December 1, 2020 Initiative # 5 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Bias Offense & Incident Response Plan Review and meet with police department representative quarterly for updates. Deliverable Review of response plan and report back to the commission. Consider changes, if any, in 2022. Leads Ross, Epstein, Edwards and Guadarrama Target Completion Date December 2021 Budget Required: Funds are available. Staff Support Required: Staff Liaison, Staff Support, and Communications 1.26.2021: Police Chief will attend HRRC meeting the month after each quarter. The Police Chief will provide an update of Q1-2021 at the April 27, 2021 HRRC. For Q2- 2021, he will attend the July 27, 2021 meeting, for Q3-2021, the October 26, 2021 meeting and for Q4-2021, attend January 2022 meeting. 4.27.2021: Police Chief attended the HRRC meeting. Provided Q1-2021 update and process of how bias events are received, investigated, and notification. Initiative # 6 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Review and comment on staff proposed plan to identify barriers for participation and reach communities of color through different modes and feedback. Deliverable Review and comment on plan Leads Stringer Moore, Edwards, and Felton Target Completion Date December 2021 Budget Required: No budget required Staff Support Required: Staff Liaison and Staff Support 1.26.2021: Staff Liaison will meet with P&R Director define plan to identify barriers for participation and reach communities of color. 4.27.2021: Staff is still researching and creating plans. 5.25.2021: Staff met with other municipality to get scope of their plan and feedback methods. PREPARED BY COMMISSIONERS BENNETT, FELTON, ISMAIL, SEGALL, AND STUDENT COMMISSIONER MIRZA PAGE 1 To: Human Rights and Relations Commission From: Initiatives 3 and 4 Subcommittee Date: June 22, 2021 Re: This subcommittee requests HRRC Approval to Host a Community Conversation on the Rise in anti-Semitic, anti-Muslim, and anti-Asian acts of violence in the U.S. New Event Guidelines Per Staff Liaison Heidi Lee’s June 1, 2021 email, the entire HRRC should give feedback on the event’s time, date, theme, locations, advertising/marketing strategies, format, etc. After giving feedback, the HRRC must vote whether to approve the event for execution or not. A majority vote of the HRRC is required. Once the HRRC agrees, the staff liaison will check to ensure the event aligns with the staff availability and resource capacity. Please note that with any event that requires technology/streaming, marketing, budget, location, staff capacity, and other considerations, a six-week lead time is requested. The above procedures are consistent with the practices followed for last year’s race, justice, and policing event. Stop the Hate Event The Initiatives 3 and 4 Subcommittee propose that the first community conversation in 2021 is themed "Stop the Hate." Commissioner Stringer-Moore suggested the idea. She feels this topic is timely due to the recent rise of anti-Semitic, anti-Muslim, and anti- Asian acts of violence in the U.S. Event Purpose The event has a three-fold purpose: 1. Allow invited community leaders and local public officials to hear directly about the hate crimes on the rise in our community. 2. Allow Edina community members to share their personal experiences with hate. 3. Allow invited community organizations to share what their organizations are doing to combat hate. PREPARED BY COMMISSIONERS BENNETT, FELTON, ISMAIL, SEGALL, AND STUDENT COMMISSIONER MIRZA PAGE 2 Event Details Event Date: Sunday, September 12, 2021 Event Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm (two hours in duration) Location: City Hall – Council Chambers Theme: Stop the Hate Format: MC’ed event, with approximately five panelists and audience participation. Hybrid. Marketing: Social media, Sun Current PREPARED BY COMMISSIONERS BENNETT, FELTON, ISMAIL, SEGALL, AND STUDENT COMMISSIONER MIRZA PAGE 3 Market Survey Commissioner Joni Bennett conducted a brief survey of her contacts. The survey asked four questions: 1. Would such an event - likely at Edina City Hall, possibly with several speakers, and focused on what people can do individually to “stop the hate” - be appreciated or felt to support the community? 2. Is there an alternative event or structure that you believe to be more supportive? In which the community would be more interested in participating? 3. Who would the community most like to hear from (e.g., elected officials, business leaders, community organizers)? 4. What would be the best way to inform the community of the event and the opportunity to participate? Survey Comments All of the comments were positive and expressed support for the event. Some of the comments were: • "I think such an event would send an incredibly positive and powerful message." • "Its placement at City Hall would be symbolic in signaling the City's support for its communities of color." • "This would be a great event by which to commemorate the re-opening of city hall." • “It is better to have the event sooner rather than later.” • “Definitely a good start to kick off the discussions and talks. I believe our community will appreciate any pushes to ensure a safe living and working environment within the city and the state. Hope to see some concrete actions (from the city or any supporting organizations) taken after such event versus just words.” It is evident by the comments received that a “Stop the Hate” event is wanted by the community and should be executed as soon as possible in 2021. PREPARED BY COMMISSIONERS BENNETT, FELTON, ISMAIL, SEGALL, AND STUDENT COMMISSIONER MIRZA PAGE 4 The Rationale for the Selected Event Dates This committee recommends the following dates for STH and RJP: Event Name Suggested Dates The Rationale for Selected Event Dates Stop the Hate (STH) September 12, 2021 • Not enough lead time for a June event • Jul already has the DOR event • Aug is vacation month for Minnesotans Race, Justice, and Policing (RJP) October 17, 2021 • Event held in the same month last year • Sept has the STH event • Nov & Dec not ideal due to # of holidays Note: This committee decided to schedule these events for Sundays because of less competition with work schedules, city meetings, and other professional activities. Dates in green numbers & checkmarks represent available dates for events. Dates in black numbers are unavailable due to a city meeting or significant Christian, Jewish, or Muslim observance. PREPARED BY COMMISSIONERS BENNETT, FELTON, ISMAIL, SEGALL, AND STUDENT COMMISSIONER MIRZA PAGE 5 Event Plan We commenced planning the event and developed a list of tasks our team must complete to produce a professional, relevant, and meaningful product. Tasks Owner(s) Date Due Date Completed Finalize event date HRRC 6-22-21 Schedule venue HRRC liaison 6-28-21 Select and book Master of Ceremony Felton 6-30-21 Prepare a list of the possible panelists Entire subcommittee 6-07-21 6-07-21 Select panelists Entire subcommittee 6-07-21 6-07-21 Ask selected panelists to serve on the panel. Entire subcommittee 6-23-21 Invite Local Government Officials Bennett 6-23-21 Schedule audio/visual HRRC liaison 6-28-21 Develop marketing plan Felton/HRRC liaison/Marketing department 6-28-21 Design event poster Sabeeh Mirza 5-27-21 5-27-21 PREPARED BY COMMISSIONERS BENNETT, FELTON, ISMAIL, SEGALL, AND STUDENT COMMISSIONER MIRZA PAGE 6 Event Agenda Agenda Item Description Tentative Time Allotments Opening Remarks Welcome guests, explain event purpose, share the event schedule 3:00 – 3:10 pm Panelist Speakers Explain the hate experienced in their communities 3:10 – 3:40 pm Community Speakers Open mic for individual community speakers to share their experiences 3:40 – 4:25 pm Community Organizations/Groups Discuss what their organizations are doing to combat the number of hateful incidents 4:25 – 4:55 pm Closing Remarks Thank the participants and listening audience and explain how to access rebroadcasts of the event. 4:55 – 5:00 pm PREPARED BY COMMISSIONERS BENNETT, FELTON, ISMAIL, SEGALL, AND STUDENT COMMISSIONER MIRZA PAGE 7 Invited Guests and Panel Members Invited Guests Edina Mayor Jim Hovland Edina City Council All State Senator Melisa Franzen State Representative Heather Edelson State Representative Steve Elkins Edina School Board All Edina Superintendent Stacie Stanley Deputy Police Chief Jeff Elasky Possible Panel Members Name/Position Contact Infor Organization Description G Anthony Sussman, Director, Communications & Community Security, Jewish Community Relations Council (Edina resident) 612-338-7816 info@minndakicrc.org https://www.minndakjcrc.org/“As the public affairs voice of the Jewish community, the JCRC fights anti-Semitism and prejudice, advocates for Israel, provides Holocaust education, promotes tolerance and social justice, and builds bridges; across the Jewish and broader communities.” J Jaylani Hussein, Executive Director, Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) 612-206-3360 info@mn.cair.com Https://www.cairmn.com. CAIR, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2007, is Minnesota’s “leading Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization." Its mission is “to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.” Note: CAIR charges fees/rates for training and presentations. M Ankita Deka, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Social Work, Augsburg University 612-330-1723 deka@augsburg.edu https://www.augsburg.edu/faculty/deka/ Dr. Deka is an Edina resident. Her research has focused on health disparities research, gender, and poverty in developing countries and marginalized populations. She was a panel member in the LWVE forum Facts and Faces of Immigration in February 2019. A PREPARED BY COMMISSIONERS BENNETT, FELTON, ISMAIL, SEGALL, AND STUDENT COMMISSIONER MIRZA PAGE 8 Possible Panel Members (Con’t) Name/Position Contact Infor Organization Description G Doran Schrantz, Executive Director, ISAIAH 651-376-1001 isaiah@isaiahmn.org https://isaiahmn.org “We are a multi-racial, state-wide, nonpartisan coalition of faith communities fighting for racial and economic justice in Minnesota.” Initiatives include, among others, a Muslim Coalition, a Latinx Coalition, a Black Church Collective, a Barbershops and Black Congregation Cooperative, and Claiming Our Voices (“an initiative between ISAIAH and Faith in Minnesota where people of faith across the state are claiming their moral and faith voice in the political arena by building independent political power that is grounded in their prophetic values.”) M L B Ukasha Dakane, Executive Director, Fortune Relief and Youth Empowerment Organization, (FRAYEO) 971-832-0867 www.FRAYEO.org The mission Of Fortune Relief And Youth Empowerment Organization(FRAYEO) is to provide support services to youth and adults focused on cultural adjustment and increase social economic well-being of the East African Communities in Minnesota by providing a continuum of care through culturally specific programs that positively transform social and economic structures. M Ellen Kennedy, PhD., Executive Director, World Without Genocide 651-695-7621 info@worldwithoutgenocide.org http://worldwithoutgenocide.org “World Without Genocide works to protect innocent people around the world; prevent genocide by combating racism and prejudice; advocate for the prosecution of perpetrators, and remember those whose lives and cultures have been destroyed by violence." Note: She has a perspective on “upstanders” – people who take action. J William (Bill) W. Wells, Jr., W. Wells & Associates, LLC Comprehensive consulting services focused primarily on helping organizations develop strategic diversity, inclusion, and equity plans, including creating a culture of inclusion with an equity focus. B PREPARED BY COMMISSIONERS BENNETT, FELTON, ISMAIL, SEGALL, AND STUDENT COMMISSIONER MIRZA PAGE 9 Other Possible Panelists for Consideration Donna Minter, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist Founder & Executive Director, Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute 612-345-4310 info@mnpeace.org At Peacebuilding, we genuinely satisfy our cravings for peace and our basic human need for justice by transforming psychological trauma into nonviolent power by learning positive, productive alternatives to revenge and other practical strategies leading to healing and setting the stage for authentic reconciliation. https://www.mnpeace.org/peacebuilding.html J M I A B G Jewish Community Action 651-632-2184 https://www.jewishcommunityaction.org/work Education and activist organizations are working to educate on anti-Semitism and hate crimes overall. https://www.jewishcommunityaction.org/blog/202105/800 J Andy Luger, Former U.S. Attorney 612-217-8862 Aluger@jonesday.com https://www.jonesday.com/en/lawyers/l/andrew-luger?tab=overview He is one of the leaders of the Firm's national hate crimes and extremism initiative. J Fartun Ismail, Somali American Women Action Center (SAWAC) 612-806-8607 Sawac-mn.org M Bo Thao-Urabe, Executive and Network Director, Coalition of Asian American Leaders (CAAL) info@caalmn.org https://caalmn.org “Their mission is to harness collective power to improve the lives of the community by connecting, learning, and acting together." “What you can do right now to combat anti-Asian racism,” https://caalmn.org/asians-mns-alliance-4-justice/take-action-against-anti-asian-racism/ Note: requests for speakers taken online A Speaker to reflect Indigenous community experience TBD I PREPARED BY COMMISSIONERS BENNETT, FELTON, ISMAIL, SEGALL, AND STUDENT COMMISSIONER MIRZA PAGE 10 Motions to Approve the “Stop the Hate” Event The Initiatives 3 and 4 Subcommittee respectfully asks the HRRC to approve the following motions for the “Stop the Hate” event: 1. Hold an event titled “Stop the Hate.” 2. Hold the event on Sunday, September 12, 2021, from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. 3. Hold the event at City Hall in the Council Chambers. 4. Broadcast the event live with an in-person audience, and offer the viewing/listening public the option to call in with their comments or questions. 5. Invite leaders from the Jewish, Muslim, Asian, LGBTQ, and BIPOC communities to participate in this event. 6. Post Student Commissioner Sabeeh Mirza's poster on all the City's social media sites. 7. Pay for advertising space in the Sun Current to display Student Commissioner Sabeeh Mirza's poster (see next page). 8. Ask the Sun Current to interview someone from the City about this event and publish it the Thursday before the event. 9. Possibly add the names or logos of organizations participating in the event on all marketing material. PREPARED BY COMMISSIONERS BENNETT, FELTON, ISMAIL, SEGALL, AND STUDENT COMMISSIONER MIRZA PAGE 11 Initiative Three – Race, Justice and Policing Event Briefing Background: At the June 16, 2020, Edina City Council meeting, the mayor and council directed the HRRC “to form and lead a community conversation around race, policing, and justice in the community.” The community initiated this request in response to the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. The first community conversation occurred on October 21, 2020. The topic was race, justice, and policing. In addition to five panelists sharing their perspectives and experiences with the Edina Police Department and the City in general, the police department provided a progress update on the Race and Equity Task Force recommendations. Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, the event was virtual. This committee is considering two programming options for this year’s race, justice, and policing event and seeks your input on the best option: 1. Program the event the exact way it was done last year. 2. Program three smaller events to proceed the October race, justice, and policing event. The smaller events will take place in private homes and venues across the city. The goal of the smaller events is to educate participants about past and present acts of systematic racism that contribute to today’s wealth, homeownership, and educational disparities. The education provided at the smaller events is based on a “listening, watching, and reading” curriculum. For example, listening to a podcast on policing in America, watching a television program about policing the police, or reading a book or article about systematic racism. Either option will still have the race, justice, and policing event on Sunday, October 17, 2021, from 3 pm – 5 pm, in Council Chambers at City Hall. We seek your input on which option to program PREPARED BY COMMISSIONERS BENNETT, FELTON, ISMAIL, SEGALL, AND STUDENT COMMISSIONER MIRZA PAGE 12 Motions to Approve the October Race, Justice, and Policing Event The Initiatives 3 and 4 Subcommittee respectfully asks the HRRC to approve the following motions for the race, justice, and policing event in October. 1. Approve the programming based on the advice given by the HRRC. 2. Approve Sunday, October 17, 2021, from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm as the day and time of the event. 3. Approve Council Chambers in City Hall as the venue location. 4. Approve a member of the Edina Police Department to help plan the race, justice, and policing October event. For Your Information HRRC By-laws A special meeting of the HRRC can be called “by the Chairperson, City Council, City Manager or by the directive of a majority of the HRRC voting members.” Members will be notified of the special meeting by written or email communication at least three calendar days in advance of the meeting. To comply with the open meeting law and to ensure accessibility to the public, the Staff Liaison posts official notice of all special meetings. A quorum is not required for special meetings; however, members cannot take action on a motion unless a quorum is present.” Date: June 22, 2021 Agenda Item #: V.B. To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type: From:Heidi Lee, Race & Equity Coordinator Item Activity: Subject:2022 Work Plan Development Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: INTRODUCTION: The Commission needs to start developing their 2021 Work Plan. The Commission should discuss any items for the upcoming Work Plan, including items that are annual events, items that carry over and new items. ATTACHMENTS: Description 2022 Work Plan Devlopment Template Updated 2021.06.08 Commission: Choose an item. 2022 Annual Work Plan Proposal Initiative # Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Initiative Title Deliverable Leads Target Completion Date Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this initiative. Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support? Liaison Comments: City Manager Comments: Progress Q1: Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: 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.) Date: June 22, 2021 Agenda Item #: V.C. To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type: Correspondence From:Heidi Lee, Race & Equity Coordinator Item Activity: Subject:Return to In Person Meetings Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None INTRODUCTION: Staff Liaison Lee will share with the HRRC the city's reopening plan for Board & Commissions to return to in person meetings.