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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.28.2022 Meeting PacketAgenda Human Rights and Relations Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota Public Works Multi-Purpose Room Tuesday, June 28, 2022 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 24, 2022 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.2022 Human Rights & Relations Commission Work Plan Update B.2023 HRRC Work Plan Development C.Request to Support Petition to Edina School Board VII.Chair And Member Comments VIII.Sta1 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 ampli5cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: June 28, 2022 Agenda Item #: IV.A. To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type: From:Jennifer Garske, Executive Assistant Item Activity: Subject:Minutes: Human Rights & Relations Commission May 24, 2022 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve minutes from May 24, 2022, HRRC meeting. INTRODUCTION: Draft minutes will be added to the agenda packet Tuesday morning, June 28. ATTACHMENTS: Description HRRC Meeting Minutes May 24, 2022 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. Minutes City of Edina, Minnesota Human Rights & Relations Commission Edina Public Works Building, Multi-Purpose Room May 24, 2022, 7 p.m. I. Call To Order Chair Epstein called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering Roll Call: Chair Epstein, Commissioners Bennett, Felton, Guadarrama, Missaghi, Pastrana and Segall; Student Commissioner Mirza Staff Present: Heidi Lee, Race & Equity Manager Absent: Commissioner Stringer Moore; Student Commissioner Lichtenberger Late: Commissioner Ismail III. Approval of Meeting Agenda Motion by Felton to approve the May 24, 2022 meeting agenda, seconded by Commissioner Pastrana. Motion carried. IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Bennett to approve the April 26, 2022 meeting minutes, seconded by Commissioner Missaghi. Motion carried. V. Special Recognitions and Presentations A. 2023 HRRC Work Plan Process and Goals o Community Engagement Manager MJ Lamon presented to the Commission on developing the 2023 HRRC Work Plan. VI. Reports & Recommendations A. Work Session with City Council 1. Chair Epstein and other Commissioners provided an overview of the HRRC’s joint Work Session with the City Council May 17, highlighting wage theft issues including human trafficking, OSHA violations, few or no benefits for workers and tax evasion; shifting Days of Remembrance focus to genocide awareness; and fostering a relationship with the School District. B. 2022 Human Rights & Relations Commission Work Plan Update  The Commission discussed the Work Plan with the following updates: o Initiative #1: Coordinate Sharing Values, Sharing Communities Event Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date.  Oct. 2 identified as best date for the How to Stop the Hate event, with City Hall as the preferred venue. Group is doing research on topics to be addressed at the event. Still discussing the best format for the event. Motion by Commissioner Felton to hold the How to Stop the Hate event Oct. 2 in the afternoon in the Council Chambers and foyer, seconded by Commissioner Pastrana. Motion carried. Commissioner Ismail arrived at 7:48 p.m. o Initiative #2: Coordinate Days of Remembrance to be held in alignment with the United States 2022 commemoration date  Chair Epstein recapped the May 22 virtual Days of Remembrance event.  Discussion about future of Days of Remembrance events and getting clarity from Council on transitioning from focusing on the Holocaust to including other genocides. o Initiative #3: Respond to bias events as described by the Bias Event Plan and receive updates from the Police Department quarterly  Chief Milburn visited the April 26 HRRC meeting with an update. Staff Liaison Lee shared from Chief Milburn that the Police Cadet program has started. o Initiative #4: Tom Oye Award  No changes since last meeting. o Initiative #5: Study and report on City facility naming policy/criteria  Commissioner Bennett shared that the group is completing their research and nearing the start of the writing process. o Initiative #6: Following completion of the staff development of internal process, assist staff with the promotion of City’s Form to Report Bias or Discrimination  Staff Liaison Lee updated the Commission about gaps in the complaint process and reporting and how to address those aspects, as well as conflict resolution training for staff. Staff is also discussing communication tools used by staff and residents during the process. Staff is meeting every other week to work on developing the internal process. VII. Chair and Member Comments  Received. VIII. Staff Comments  Received. IX. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Segall to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Felton. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m. Date: June 28, 2022 Agenda Item #: VI.A. To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type: From:Heidi Lee, Race & Equity Manager Item Activity: Subject:2022 Human Rights & Relations Commission Work Plan Update Discussion, Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: The Commission will discuss initiative updates for the 2022 workplan. ATTACHMENTS: Description 2022 HRRC Work Plan 6.24.2022 Approved by City Council December 7, 2021 Commission: Human Rights and Relations Commission 2022 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 Sharing Values, Sharing Communities Event. Determine topic at least four months in advance of the scheduled event Deliverable Event Leads Bennett, Guadarrama, Ismail, Segall, Mirza Target Completion Date October 2022 Budget Required: (Completed by staff): There is funding available for outside marketing opportunities such as ad paid in printed media and social media. Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): 10 hours for Staff Liaison in 2021, 10 hours for Communications Staff in 2020 for Community Conversation 4.22.22: Committee has started generating ideas and speakers for the event. 5.24.22: Date for event, location, and title has been selected. October 2 at City Hall, “How to Stop the Hate” Initiative # 2 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☒ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Coordinate Days of Remembrance to be held in alignment with the United States 2022 commemoration date. Deliverable Event and/or Action Leads Stringer-Moore, Epstein, Lichtenberger, Mirza Target Completion Date April/May 2022 Budget Required: (Completed by staff) There is funding available for outside marketing opportunities such as ad paid in printed media and social media. Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): Hours by Staff liaison: 20 Communications / marketing support: 10 2.18.22: Tentative dates of 4.24 or 5.1 have been decided and City Hall has been reserved. Sub-committee will meet on 2.19 to plan. 3.18.22: Committee looking for speakers and date of event will be determined when a speaker is decided on. 3.22.22: HRRC approved format to historical context, student panelist, restorative practices, and listen to stories of Holocaust survivors. 4.22.22: 2022 Days of Remembrance event will be held virtually on Sunday, May 22 at 2pm with Eva Moreimi as the guest speaker. Marketing and press release are being worked on. 5.24.22: Days of Remembrance event held on May 22. COMPLETED Approved by City Council December 7, 2021 Initiative # 3 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Respond to Bias events as described by the Bias Event Plan and receive updates from the Police Department Quarterly. Deliverable Continue Bias events response plan and track how many times the plan is initiated Leads Epstein, Guadarrama, Ismail, Missaghi Target Completion Date December 2022 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): Hours by Staff liaison: 10 2.18.22: Police Chief will provide updates on February, April, July and October meetings. 4.22.22: Updates from Police Department and Q &A on department work plan items have taken place in February and April. Initiative # 4 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 Felton, Mirza, Pastrana Target Completion Date December 2022 Budget Required: (Completed by staff) There is funding available for outside marketing opportunities such as ad paid in printed media and social media. Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support? 4.22.22: Planning for Tom Oye Award will start in August. Approved by City Council December 7, 2021 Initiative # 5 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☒ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Initiative Title Study and report on a City facility naming policy/criteria Deliverable Report to Council Leads Bennett, Stringer Moore, Segall, Mirza. Litchenberger Target Completion Date December 2022 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? 3.22.22: Committee has started research and will be meeting to discuss findings. Initiative # 6 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Following completion of staff development of internal process, assist staff with the promotion of city Form to Report Bias or Discrimination. Deliverable Feedback and support to staff. Leads: Felton, Pastrana, Missaghi Target Completion Date December 2022 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): 3.22.22: Staff have been researching and developing process. Approved by City Council December 7, 2021 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.) - Ageism: helping community understand, how to mitigate it, educate and assess - Felony Rights and Education: Public education, voting rights access - Assess how the City of Edina can continue to recognize and celebrate the diversity in our community and propose actions [for the City and/or volunteers] to implement, including for example, displays in Edina City Hall which recognize culturally significant holidays and flags or other symbols which recognize the many diverse cultures in Edina. Date: June 28, 2022 Agenda Item #: VI.B. To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type: From:Heidi Lee, Race & Equity Manager Item Activity: Subject:2023 HRRC Work Plan Development CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: The HRRC needs to start developing their 2023 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 2023 HRRC Work Plan Template BC - 2023 CAP Menu Memo Template Updated 2021.06.08 Commission: Human Rights and Relations Commission 2023 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: 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: Template Updated 2021.06.08 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: 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: Template Updated 2021.06.08 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: 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: Template Updated 2021.06.08 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.) City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 Department Name Phone 952-927-8861 • Fax 952-826-0390 • EdinaMN.gov Date: 06/01/2022 To: Edina Boards and Commissions From: Grace Hancock, Sustainability Manager Subject: Edina Commission Climate Action Menu: 2023 Work Plan options Attachment: 2023 Commission Climate Action Menu Background: The City’s first Climate Action Plan (CAP) was approved at the end of 2021 with 36 strategies supported by 200 actions. The CAP identifies the City’s GHG emission reduction target of 45% below 2019 levels by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The CAP’s goal is to help those who live and work in Edina imagine and achieve a future where the Earth and all who live on it thrive. For more information, the Climate Action Plan was the subject of a 2021 Town Talk, viewable here: https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/town-talks/forum_topics/sustainability-climate-action-plan In 2022, City staff kicked off the implementation of the CAP, undertaking ~60 actions, along with a few actions led by Commissions. With feedback from the Energy and Environment Commission, the Sustainability Division has informed City Council that it will ask that each Commission consider adding a Climate Action to its 2023 work plan. Attached is a refined list of Climate Actions that are suitable for Commission leadership. Some have been identified as especially suitable for certain Commissions, but all are available for all Commissions to consider for their 2023 work plan. These actions were chosen based on the nature of Commission work – resident volunteers who advise Council based on their Commission Charge. The intent for any Climate Action undertaken by a Commission is to study the issue and identify what's possible for Council to consider as next steps. It is not expected that Commissions accomplish the Action within one year, rather it is hoped that Commissions can lend their resident perspective and expertise to make meaningful contributions to the progress of any action they choose to undertake. Action Requested: Commissions should discuss the Climate Action Menu as part of their 2023 work plan development process. Commissions should consider including one Climate Action in their 2023 work plan, and be prepared to mention how their work aligns with the Climate Action Plan when presenting to City Council. For clarifying questions related to any Climate Actions, Commission Chairs should contact the EEC Chair and/or Vice Chair. EEC Chair: Hilda Martinez, hildakimx99@gmail.com EEC Vice Chair: Michelle Horan, mhoran00@gmail.com Strategy Action Potential Commission Work Plan Buildings & Energy 1-5 Partner with local organizations and businesses to educate the public and promote the adoption of energy efficiency habits like purchasing high- efficiency equipment, turning the lights off in unused spaces and at night, having efficient indoor temperature control, and promote home energy audits among their staff and students. BE 1-7 Create a welcome packet for new businesses and residents, which will provide information on all the energy efficiency improvement resources and opportunities. BE 1-13 Establish a performance ratings/labeling program for all homes listed for sale or rent so that owners, tenants and prospective buyers can make informed decisions about energy costs and carbon emissions. Rating program to require Energy Audit/Energy Efficiency Program participation. EEC BE 4-2 Partner with institutions and businesses within Edina to secure commitments to reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions in line with the goals of this Climate Action Plan, achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. BE 4-5 Create an educational program to inform residential and commercial properties about renewable energy opportunities including technologies that eliminate on-site fossil fuel use.Economic Development CE 1-4 Promote Edina as an environmentally friendly destination by highlighting the businesses that are taking steps to reduce resource consumption (Green Business Recognition program).EEC Greenspace GS 1-4 Update City’s Landscape ordinance to include a minimum tree coverage per lawn area or per impervious surface coverage for all new construction or expansion projects. Explore options for decrease of turf grass/lawn coverage and increase of wildflower/prairie grass coverage requirements. GS 1-7 Prioritize planting and preservation of native species of plants and trees and species of plants and trees adaptive to climate change on public and private property through education, incentives and other promotional programs. Ensure that landscaping requirements articulated in the zoning code include the preservation of the maximum possible number of existing trees, the use of native plantings and the preservation of natural areas whenever possible. GS 2-2 Remove and ease lawn/grass requirements in ordinances. GS 2-6 Establish a policy to require the use of native plants in landscaping at City-owned properties. Continue natural vegetation conversion for passive park areas. Add 110 Acres of native plant and pollinator restoration area on City Property by 2040.EEC GS 2-7 Establish a policy and Identify, create, and promote incentives to assist homeowners and households with low incomes by covering some of the cost of converting traditional lawns by planting pollinator friendly food gardens, permaculture, wildflowers, clover or native grasses in an effort to slow the collapse of the state’s bee population. GS 2-8 Develop educational and informational resources providing information on benefits of and strategies for reduced and repurposed lawn space including: native plantings, "carbon gardening" strategies for ornamental gardens, and produce gardens, tree profile rebuilding, elimination of synthetic fertilizer and pesticide use, high mow deck settings, use of biochar amendments, polyculture lawn mixture and other beneficial greenspace practices included in this CAP. Environmental Health HS 2-2 Add climate preparedness elements to public health programs already aimed at vulnerable populations and low-income households and dedicate increased funding to accommodate demand for public health services among at-risk populations. CHC HS 4-3 Support, leverage create relationships with, and enhance community networks and connections for those who require special attention, such as people who are elderly, homebound, disabled, isolated, or those likely to be in need of financial assistance during or after extreme weather events (heat, cold and heavy precipitation).CHC Local Food LF 1- 2 Support existing school and community gardens and provide opportunities to expand community growing spaces with a focus on locating garden infrastructure to serve youth, immigrant, and people with lower incomes or who are experiencing food insecurity. Community growing and garden spaces may include use of park space, unused city owned space, or public right of way/boulevard areas. Program should prioritize conversion of impervious spaces to garden space and preservation/increase of overall green space benefit. Provide on-going promotion, communication, and education of the sites and opportunities including appropriate translated and accessible content. LF 1-4 Incentivize and reward soil best management practice for urban lawns, gardens, landscaping, parks, open spaces, prairies, environmentally sensitive areas, and agricultural land uses.EEC LF 4-2 Establish an Green Business Refrigeration upgrade cost sharing incentive program providing a 25% matching grant for qualified buildings and applicants to switch to green refrigeration practices. EEC Transportation & Land Use TL 3- 2 Eliminate parking minimums to reduce surface parking and institute new parking pricing models to maintain 85% utilization (performance-based parking, off-street parking tax, dynamic pricing, etc.) PC/ETC TL 3-7 Allow and encourage the construction of accessory dwelling units ("ADU") to increase rental opportunities in both established neighborhoods and new development. This will add additional housing options for the City’s workforce, seniors, families with changing needs, and others for whom ADUs present an affordable housing option. PC TL 4-5 Develop incentive and educational programs to transition lawn care companies and homeowners from using fuel-burning lawn equipment (e.g., lawn mowers, blowers) to electric.EEC TL 1-5 Establish a branded communications campaign to promote increased alternative transportation use, with a particular focus on short distance trips (ie <2 miles) including school and other daily commutes.ETC Waste WM 1-2 Support collaborative consumption community projects, such as neighborhood compost projects, tool libraries, and repair cafes through mini-grant programs. WM 2-3 Conduct an organics waste collection pilot project with a sample of City businesses to test the interest, methodology, and amount of commercial food waste that would need to be accommodated by a commercial organics collection program. Explore possible incentives for food retailers, restaurants, and institutions to participate in food waste reuse and recycling programs. WM 3-2 Explore a requirement that all waste be recycled or salvaged at large construction sites. WM 4-5 Promote and partner to support a Fix It Fair at the Library and create a resource list for reuse. W 1-3 Facilitate reduction of water use by top customers annually through an opt-in water reduction program targeting water reduction goals of 20% or more per site. Offer free technical resources to large institutions and businesses to identify specific opportunities for employees or customers to conserve water and incorporate water efficiency into internal operations. Program can be coordinated with the City's Waste Audit and Diversion Assistance program. Goal: 30 business water use audits completed annually with customers engaged in measuring and reducing water consumption. W 1-6 Conduct a Water Conservation "challenge" campaign ask participants to reduce water consumption through water use behavior change strategies, irrigation system utilization, and replacement of fixtures like shower heads with WaterSense certified fixtures. WM 1-3 Explore options for waste hauling improvements supporting CAP goal achievement, including modifications to City's existing licensure process and requirements as well as organized waste hauling strategies. Edina Commission Climate Action Menu: 2023 Work Plan options Date: June 28, 2022 Agenda Item #: VI.C. To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type: From:Heidi Lee, Race & Equity Manager Item Activity: Subject:Request to Support Petition to Edina School Board CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Discussion with possible action of individuals vs. Commission support. INTRODUCTION: The Human Rights & Relations Commission will discuss a request to support a petition sent to the Edina School Board.