HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.26.2023 Meeting PacketAgenda
Human Rights and Relations Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Community Room, City Hall
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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 August 22,
2023
V.Special Recognitions And Presentations
A.Welcome Student Commissioners
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.2023 Human Rights & Relations Commission Work Plan Update
B.2024 Work Plan Development and Approval
VIII.Chair And Member Comments
IX.Sta0 Comments
X.Adjournment
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Date: September 26, 2023 Agenda Item #: IV.A.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Minutes
From:Gillian Straub, City Management Fellow
Item Activity:
Subject:Minutes: Human Rights & Relations Commission
August 22, 2023
Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve minutes from the August 22, 2023, HRRC meeting.
INTRODUCTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
HRRC Minutes: August 22, 2023
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Minutes
City of Edina, Minnesota
Human Rights & Relations Commission
Edina City Hall, Community Room
August 22, 2023, 7 p.m.
I. Call to Order
Chair Stringer Moore called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering Roll Call: Chair Stringer Moore, Vice Chair Bennett, Commissioners Ismail, Khalifa, Nelson,
Segall, and Rogers.
Staff Present: Heidi Lee, Race & Equity Manager, Gillian Straub, City Management Fellow.
Absent: Commissioner Dawkins and Felton.
III. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Nelson to approve the August 22, 2023, meeting agenda, seconded
by Commissioner Ismail. Motion carried.
IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Nelson to approve the minutes from the July 25, 2023, meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner Rogers. Motion carried.
V. Reports/Recommendations
A. 2023 Human Rights & Relations Commission Work Plan Update
• Commissioners described each initiative and discussed the following updates:
o Initiative 1: Sharing Values, Sharing Communities Event.
• Vice Chair Bennett requested that commissioners who can volunteer
arrive at 2:30 p.m. for the November 12th, 2023, event.
Commissioner Felton arrived at 7:05 p.m.
o Initiative 2: Days of Remembrance Event
• Event occurred in May 2023.
• Staff Liaison Lee provided a streaming update, reporting a small increase in
social media views.
o Initiative 3: Bias and Discrimination Event Response
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• Police staff attended the May 23, 2023, meeting.
• There will be another check-in with the Police department at the October
meeting.
o Initiative 4: Tom Oye Award
• Commissioner Rogers provided an update on advertising for Tom Oye
Award submissions, including the poster, printing, and edits to the form.
Rogers also introduced the idea of a scoring rubric.
• Chair Stringer Moore requested a short survey be sent to previous award
winners requesting a quote about what winning the award meant to them
for a social impact campaign.
o Initiative 5: Climate Action Plan HS 4-3
• Commissioner Segall provided an update that the committee has identified
all organizations to assess, is finalizing survey questions, and developing
the process for contacting organizations.
• The committee plans to share the results with the HRRC in November
2023, share the report with the Energy & Environment Commission (EEC)
in December 2023, and attend the January meeting of the EEC to discuss
the results of the initiative.
o Initiative 6: Juneteenth Community Celebration
• No update.
o Initiative 7: Bias and Discrimination Event Response Plan Review
• No update.
o Staff Liaison Lee provided an update from the three Council advisory
communications sent to Council in 2022 and 2023. Lee advised that the HRRC
could propose taking action on these items in the 2024 work plan.
B. 2024 Work Plan Development Introduction
• Chair Stringer Moore introduced the 2024 work plan and emphasized the need for
designating leads for each initiative. Commissioners discussed the following initiatives:
o Initiative 1: Sharing Values, Sharing Community Event
• Commissioner Nelson will lead the initiative.
• Commissioners Felton and Ismail will serve on the initiative.
• Commissioner agreed to center this event on mental health, LGBTQIA+,
or ageism.
o Initiative 2: Review Bias and Discrimination Event Response
• Chair Stringer Moore suggested an addition of having the Joint Community
Police Partnership (JCPP) and the Multicultural Advisory Committee
(MAC) present twice per year.
• Staff Liaison Lee recommended having quarterly meetings with the Police
Department and JCPP, and the bias event response plan as two separate
initiatives. Commissioners discussed the following deliverables for separate
initiatives, while acknowledging a need to finalize the language for each
deliverable.
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Commissioner Ismail left at 8:07 p.m.
o 2a: Review bias and discrimination event response.
o 2b: Engage with Edina Police Department, JCPP, and MAC on bias-
related and demographic data.
o 2c: Monitor community awareness and education of bias and
discrimination event process and respond to bias events.
o Initiative 3: Tom Oye Award
• Commissioner Rogers will lead the initiative.
• Chair Stringer Moore will serve on the initiative.
o Initiative 4: Days of Remembrance Event
• Vice Chair Bennett will lead the initiative.
• Commissioner Felton will serve on the initiative.
o Initiative 5: Affordable Housing Topic
• Commissioners discussed various Climate Action Plan items.
• Commissioners elected to remove this initiative.
o Initiative 6: Ageism: Age-Friendly Framework
• Commissioners agreed that this will be one of three potential topics for
the Sharing Values, Sharing Community event.
o Initiative 7: LGBTQIA+ Topic
• Commissioners agreed that this will be one of three potential topics for
the Sharing Values, Sharing Community event.
o Initiative 8: Mental Health Topic
• Commissioners agreed that this will be one of three potential topics for
the Sharing Values, Sharing Community event.
o Initiative 9: Community Organization Engagement Process
• Commissioner Khalifa will lead the initiative.
• Commissioner Rogers will serve on the initiative.
o New Initiative 10: Extension of Facility Naming Report
• Develop a policy and process as outlined in the HRRC City Facility Naming
Policy Report.
• Vice Chair Bennett will serve on the initiative.
VI. Chair and Member Comments
• Received.
VII. Staff Comments
• Received.
VIII. Adjournment
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Motion by Commissioner Segall to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner
Bennett. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Date: September 26, 2023 Agenda Item #: V.A.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Gillian Straub, City Management Fellow
Item Activity:
Subject:Welcome Student Commissioners Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
Welcome and introduce student commissioners.
Date: September 26, 2023 Agenda Item #: VII.A.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Gillian Straub, City Management Fellow
Item Activity:
Subject:2023 Human Rights & Relations Commission Work
Plan Update
Action, Discussion
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
INTRODUCTION:
The Commission will discuss initiative updates for the 2023 work plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2023 HRRC Work Plan
Council City Approved 12.6.22
Commission: Human Rights and Relations Commission
2023 Annual Work Plan
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
Plan and host event in 2023.
Leads
Bennett, Jain, Ismail,
Dawkins, Nelson
Target
Completion Date
October 2023
3.28.23: Conversations about different potential topics for the event.
4.25.23: Planning will start in May 2023, committee members asked HRRC members for potential topics.
6.27.23: Committee has convened, and commissioners agreed that the topic/theme this year will be preventing hate/reshaping our cultural lens. Motion to
approve date, time, location and topic of event was approved. Date: Sunday, November 12 from 3-5p at Edina City Hall Council Chambers with a topic of
preventing hate & bias and cultural competency. Title of event proposed in July 2023 meeting
7.27.23: Commission approved event title as “Building an Inclusive Community: Learning to Prevent Bias So All Can Thrive”. Commissioners will ask for quotes/
speaker photos for press release information.
8.22.23: Committee requested any HRRC volunteers arrive by 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 12 to assist with the event.
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 2023 commemoration date. Potential need for
amended resolution if topic is broadened to include additional
events of genocide.
Deliverable
Plan & host a 2023 Days of Remembrance
Event with the possibility of amending initial
DOR resolution.
*Resolution amendment will require Council
approval.
Leads
Felton, Stringer
Moore, Bennett,
Dawkins
Target
Completion Date
April 2023
2.28.23: Draft agenda and potential dates discussed at HRRC meeting.
3.28.23: Event will be held on May 7 from 2-4p at City Council Chambers. Approved marketing of event.
4.25.23: Keynote speaker for event has been confirmed and display exhibit approval from HRRC.
5.19.23: Event completed on 5.7.23, which had about 60 people who attended with 318 views on City’s social media account. A survey was created to compile
feedback from attendees. COMPLETED.
7.27.23: Commission requested update on Facebook & YouTube event views.
8.17.23: Total views on Facebook: 325, YouTube views: 32.
Council City Approved 12.6.22
Initiative # 3 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Bias and discrimination event response:
• Respond to Bias events as described by the Bias Event Plan
• Continue quarterly meetings with Edina Police Department
Deliverable
Respond to bias events & participate in
quarterly meetings with PD.
Leads
Jain, Ahluwalia,
Felton, Stringer
Moore, Rogers
Target
Completion Date
December 2023
3.28.23: Police Department representatives attended 3.28.2023 meeting to provide updates to HRRC.
7.10.23: Police representatives attended May 23 meeting to discuss Joint Commission Policed Partnership (JCPP) and Multicultural Advisory Committee (MAC).
7.27.23: Police Department will plan to attend the October 2023 meeting to provide updates.
8.22.23: Police Department will plan to attend the October 2023 meeting to provide updates.
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 2023 Tom
Oye Award.
Deliverable
Planning and selection of recipient of
Tom Oye Award.
Leads
Jain, Stringer Moore,
Rogers
Target
Completion Date
December 2023
4.25.23: Planning for Tom Oye will occur in late July/early August.
7.10.23: Committee members have been sent previous year's Tom Oye documents for review and changes.
7.27.23: Committee will provide an update in August 2023 meeting. Committee has been asked to provide changes to staff by August 25.
8.22.23: Nominations for the award will open on September 25, 2023. The Committee has requested small changes to the poster.
Initiative # 5 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Climate Action Plan HS 4-3: Evaluate community organizations, networks,
and connections serving those who require special attention, such as
people who are elderly, homebound, isolated, living with disabilities, or
those likely to be in need of financial assistance, during or after extreme
weather events (e.g., heat, cold, and heavy precipitation). EEC will review
and comment on approved report.
Deliverable
Report to Council.
EEC: Review and comment.
Leads
Segall, Ismail, Stringer
Moore, Khalifa
Target
Completion Date
December 2023
4.25.23: Subcommittee met on 4.25.23 to start planning for this work plan.
7.10.23: The committee had contacted City's Sustainability Manager to discuss work plan and organizations. Committee has determined that organizations would
be reached out separately.
7.27.23: Committee is finalizing interview guide and each committee member has been assigned organizations to interview.
Council City Approved 12.6.22
Initiative # 6 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☒ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Provide feedback to staff regarding planning of 2023 Juneteenth City
event. Debrief after event and provide recommendations for the
direction of future events
Deliverable
Provide input to staff on planning
components of the Juneteenth event.
Leads
All
Target
Completion Date
February 2023
3.28.23: Staff Liaison provided updates of Juneteenth event and planning to HRRC.
4.25.23: Staff Liaison has provided updates to HRRC during meetings and will provide a debrief opportunity after the Juneteenth Community event has taken
place.
6.27.23: Staff Liaison provided updates on the Juneteenth event on Monday, June 19. There were 12 community partners, two kids book giveaways, event
program, four food vendors. COMPLETED.
Initiative # 7 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Review the Bias Event Response, if needed, make any recommended
changes to Council.
Deliverable
Report and recommendation to
Council if there are changes.
Leads
Jain, Ahluwalia, Felton
Khalifa, Rogers, Nelson
Target
Completion Date
December 2023
4.25.23: Staff Liaison will send current Bias Event Response plan to subcommittee to review.
7.10.23: Staff Liaison sent current Bias Event Response plan on 6/2/23 to subcommittee to review and provide changes.
7.27.23: Committee work will begin in August.
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
With a focus on equity, study and report on location and features of, and access to, City facilities (i.e., parks and recreational facilities, community gardens,
meeting rooms, and transportation facilities including sidewalks and bicycle facilities)
Research and report potential models for Edina residents to review, comment on, and make recommendations for changes to the policies and procedures of local
law enforcement.
Study & report what other cities are doing to provide reparations
Date: September 26, 2023 Agenda Item #: VII.B.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Gillian Straub, City Management Fellow
Item Activity:
Subject:2024 Work Plan Development and Approval Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
Commissioners will discuss and approve a 2024 work plan. A work plan must be adopted at this meeting by the
HRRC, in advance of the joint session with City Council on October 3rd, 2023.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2024 Draft Work Plan
Memo: Edina Commission Climate Action Menu: 2024 Work Plan options
Climate Action Menu: Work Plan options
Page 1 of 5
Commission Name
2024 Proposed Work Plan
1 Initiative Type:
Ongoing/Annual, Event
Target Completion Date:
October/November – Q4
Lead(s):
Nelson, Felton, Ismail
Initiative Title:
Sharing Values, Sharing Communities Event
Initiative Description:
Determine topic at least four months in advance of the scheduled event. Topic to be mental health, LGBTQIA+ or
ageism focused.
Deliverable:
Plan and host event in 2024.
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☒ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Yes, funds are available and would be primarily used for marketing the event
and booking speakers.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Communications and marketing support will be needed to advertise the
event.
Liaison Comments: The HRRC plans to hold the 2023 Sharing Values, Sharing Communities Event on November 12,
2023, with the theme: “Building an Inclusive Community – Learning to Prevent Bias so All Can Thrive.”
City Manager Comments:
2 Initiative Type:
Project
Target Completion Date:
Q4
Lead(s):
List at least one commissioner
Initiative Title:
Review bias and discrimination event response.
Initiative Description:
Review and propose update as needed to the bias and discrimination event response in accordance with legislation and
best practices. Respond to bias or discrimination events as plan prescribes.
Deliverable:
Reviewed and if needed, propose update of bias and discrimination event response.
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☒ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Funds are not needed.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): The Edina Police Department may need to support the HRRC’s efforts to
ensure all City responses – Police and HRRC – are consistent with each other and legislation.
Liaison Comments: Recent Minnesota legislative changes to the definition of bias and discrimination events necessitate
a review of the current event response plan to ensure compliance and coordination of response with the new
definition.
City Manager Comments:
= commission
= staff
Page 2 of 5
3 Initiative Type:
Project
Target Completion Date:
Q4
Lead(s):
List at least one commissioner
Initiative Title:
Monitor community awareness and education of bias and discrimination event process.
Initiative Description:
Evaluate level of community awareness on bias and discrimination event process.
Deliverable:
Greater understanding of community awareness of bias and discrimination event process.
Council Charge: ☒ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): No funds are needed.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): The HRRC may need support from the Police Department in responding to
bias or discrimination events, should they occur.
Liaison Comments: Staff comments to be added pending further HRRC discussion.
City Manager Comments:
4 Initiative Type:
Ongoing/Annual
Target Completion Date:
Quarterly
Lead(s):
List at least one commissioner
Initiative Title:
Engage with Edina Police Department and Joint Community Police Partnership on bias-related and
demographic data.
Initiative Description:
Meet with EPD or JCPP quarterly on bias-related or demographic data.
Deliverable:
Increased engagement with EPD.
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☒ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): No funds are required.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): The initiative prescribes quarterly meetings with Edina Police Department
staff. Staff support from the Edina Police Department will be required to ensure regular, productive meetings.
Liaison Comments: Staff recommends removing the JCPP component of this initiative. EDP and HRRC both advise and
receive work direction from the City Council, JCPP does not.
City Manager Comments:
Page 3 of 5
5 Initiative Type:
Ongoing/Annual, Event
Target Completion Date:
December 2024
Lead(s):
Rogers, Stringer Moore
Initiative Title:
Tom Oye Award
Initiative Description:
Coordinate and select one recipient for the Tom Oye Award.
Deliverable:
Tom Oye award winner selected and recognized.
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☒ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Funds are available, and the budget will be used for marketing the event and
award
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Communications and marketing support will be needed.
Liaison Comments: Staff supports the continuation of the Tom Oye Award, as an opportunity to celebrate human rights
work in Edina and honor Tom Oye’s legacy. The Tom Oye Award has been awarded since 2010 continuously.
City Manager Comments:
6 Initiative Type:
Ongoing/Annual, Event
Target Completion Date:
April/May – Q2
Lead(s):
Bennett, Felton
Initiative Title:
Days of Remembrance Event
Initiative Description:
Coordinate Days of Remembrance to be held in accordance with the 2024 Days of Remembrance on Monday, May 6.
Deliverable:
Plan and host a 2024 Days of Remembrance Event
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☒ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Yes, funds are available and would be primarily used for marketing the event
and booking speakers.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Communications and marketing support will be needed.
Liaison Comments: The 2023 Days of Remembrance (DOR) event was held in May with the theme of “Never Again.”
The HRRC has been planned and hosted the event for 12 years in various attendance modes such as in-person, hybrid,
and virtual.
City Manager Comments:
Page 4 of 5
7 Initiative Type:
Project
Target Completion Date:
March/April, before the Days of
Remembrance Event
Lead(s):
*List at least 1 commissioner, should likely
overlap with Initiative #6
Initiative Title: Review and propose revision for Days of Remembrance resolution
Initiative Description:
Review resolution language for Days of Remembrance and propose changes as needed.
Deliverable:
Reviewed language for Days of Remembrance and potentially proposed changes.
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☒ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): No funds are needed.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Limited staff support may be required if changes are proposed.
Liaison Comments: Staff supports reviewing the language for the resolution, as the event is held by the HRRC and
changing the language has been discussed for several years.
City Manager Comments:
8 Initiative Type:
Project
Target Completion Date:
Quarter or month
Lead(s):
Khalifa, Rogers
Initiative Title:
Community Organization Engagement Process
Initiative Description:
Evaluate how community organizations and the HRRC currently connect and how they could further collaborate
Deliverable:
Understanding of community organizations connections
Council Charge: ☒ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Funds are not needed.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative?
How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing?
Liaison Comments: Staff comments to be added pending further HRRC discussion.
City Manager Comments:
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9 Initiative Type:
Project
Target Completion Date:
Quarter or month
Lead(s):
Bennett
Initiative Title:
Extension of Facility Naming Report
Initiative Description:
Develop a policy and process for naming City facilities as outlined in the HRRC City Facility Naming Policy Report
Deliverable:
Recommended policy for naming City facilities
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☒ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Funds are not needed.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Staff from Parks and Recreation and Engineering may have to support this
initiative through information sharing and evaluation of different policies.
Liaison Comments: Staff recommends that the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Parks and Recreation
Department should review and comment on the report before City Council review, given the PARC report and
recommendation on Alternative Funding Strategies, a 2023 work plan item.
City Manager Comments:
10 Initiative Type:
Project
Target Completion Date:
Quarter or month
Lead(s):
Nelson
Initiative Title:
Evaluate and report on LGBTQIA+ Community Resources
Initiative Description:
Review resources available to LGBTQIA+ members of the community and how the City currently interfaces with those
resources
Deliverable:
Evaluate and report on LGBTQIA+ resources in the Edina community
Council Charge: ☒ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): TBD
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Staff comments to be added pending further HRRC discussion.
Liaison Comments:
City Manager Comments:
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Date: 06/01/2023
To: Edina Boards and Commissions
From: Grace Hancock, Sustainability Manager
Subject: Edina Commission Climate Action Menu: 2024 Work Plan options
Attachment: 2024 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 more than 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.
Commissions add critical capacity and community perspective, important to accomplishing Edina’s climate
action goals. In 2022, Commissions were invited to integrate one CAP initiative into their 2023 work plan
proposals, and four commissions did so. Commissions are now invited on an annual basis to consider
adding a CAP initiative to their work plan proposals.
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 2024 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 2024 work
plan development process. Commissions should consider including one Climate Action in their 2024 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: Cory Lukens, cory.lukens@gmail.com
Strategy Action Potential Council Charge
BE 1-7 Create a welcome packet for new businesses, which will provide information on all the energy efficiency improvement resources and opportunities. Report and Recommend
BE 3-2 Explore the development of renewable energy program(s) which increase utilization of on-site / in-community renewable energy while creating benefit
for low-income community members. Example programs include City of Dubuque Low Income Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC), Leech Lake Band of
Ojibwe Community Solar for Community Action, and Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute Community Solar Program Model. Goal: 16,000 MWh clean
energy delivered through programs annually by 2030.Study and Report
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.Review and Decide
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.Review and Decide (Event or
handout materials)
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.
Report and Recommend or
Review and Decide (Event)
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. Study and Report
GS 2-7
Establish a policy to identify, create, and promote incentives to assist homeowners and households with low incomes to cover 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 Study and Report
GS 2-8
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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 Study and Report
HS 1-1
Establish a communication campaign in alignment with the American Public Health Association Policy Number: 201711 and educate the public about the
hazards of air pollution, including indoor air quality, and the steps individuals can take such as reducing and eliminating fossil fuel use, and available
resources to reduce their exposure. Review and Decide
HS 2-5
Create and make available an Emergency Response Toolkit offering tips and suggestions for residents to increase their emergency preparedness. Develop
City-based program to support individuals and families who cannot afford to purchase supplies for household emergency preparedness kits to adequately
prepare their homes.Study and Report
LF 1-4
Study and report on options to incentivize and reward soil best management practice for urban lawns, gardens, landscaping, parks, open spaces, prairies,
environmentally sensitive areas, and agricultural land uses.Study and Report
LF 2-3
Promote and expand public education campaigns to encourage purchasing and supporting restaurants which use locally grown and produced food at the
individual and institutional level (add targeting of disadvantaged, food insecure, and elder populations). Collaborate with under represented groups to
identify culturally preferred foods and advocate for their cultivation and increased availability locally. Review and Decide
LF 4-2
Establish a Green Business Refrigeration upgrade cost sharing incentive program providing a 25% matching grant for qualified buildings and applicants to
switch to green refrigeration practices. Study and ReportLocal 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 Review and Decide (Project)
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.Report and Recommend
TL 3-4
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.) Report and Recommend
Edina Commission Climate Action Menu: Work Plan options
TL 3-4
Identify underutilized paved areas and incentivize conversion to sustainable green space or infill development. Conversion focus should take into
consideration neighborhood's greenspace, heat island mitigation, affordable housing, and bike/walk mobility needs and prioritize site utilization based on Study and Report
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.Study and Report
W 1-3
Study and report on a possible 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. Study and Report
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.Study and Report
Waste WM 1-2
Support collaborative consumption community projects, such as neighborhood compost projects, tool libraries, and repair cafes through mini-grant
programs.Study and Report
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.Study and Report
WM 3-2 Explore a requirement that all waste be recycled or salvaged at large construction sites.Study and Report
WM 4-5 Promote and partner to support a Fix It Fair at the Library and create a resource list for reuse.Review and Decide (Event)