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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-12-18 HRRC Minutes MINUTES OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS & RELATIONS COMMISSION Regular Meeting 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2024 Meeting location: Edina City Hall Community Room 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 1. Call to Order Chair Khalifa calls the meeting to order at 7:06PM. 2. Roll Call Answering rollcall were Members Bianca Dawkins, Daisy Khalifa, Jim Nelson, Jan Stone. Student Commissioner Pranika Kumar was also in attendance. Absent: Jon Rogers, Jasmine Brett Stringer Moore Late: Fartun Ismail (arrived 7:23PM) 3. Approval of Meeting Agenda Commissioner Nelson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stone, to Approval. Ayes: Bianca Dawkins, Daisy Khalifa, Jim Nelson, Jan Stone Nays: None Motion Passed 4. Approval of Meeting Minutes 4.1. Minutes Commissioner Stone made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to Approval. Ayes: Bianca Dawkins, Daisy Khalifa, Jim Nelson, Jan Stone Nays: None Motion Passed 5. Community Comment None. 6. Reports/Recommendations 6.1. 2024 Tom Oye Award Presentation Debrief Commissioners commented on: • how well attended the award presentation was, • how wonderful the video worked out for the audience and the great coordination from Communications staff, • and how great it was to speak with the award recipients and others in the community who have been positively impacted by the Edina Unified program. Staff is excited for the momentum realized in nominations for this award cycle. Staff also mentioned that most of the Tom Oye award process will be moved to an internal process, with the Human Rights and Engagement Task Force supporting staff by selecting the award recipient. This was done for process efficiency, and also to preserve the capacity of those involved in the new Task Force to focus on more pressing work plan items. 6.2. 2025 Human Rights and Engagement Task Force Updates Staff provided updates on scheduling and general framework for the change from a Commission to a Task Force structure. • The first meeting on January 15th, 2025. o This meeting will give an overview of the Equity Strategic Action Plan process and answer any grounding and framework questions. • The final version of the Task Force charter will be dispersed soon with the "draft" verbiage removed. o This document will provide a starting point for the Task Force, but does not ingrain any preconceived notions for how this Task Force will move forward after 2025. • Meetings moving forward will be more like a working session. o This will decrease commitment levels for those interested in participating, and follow a more conversational and informal, yet facilitated process. 6.3. Race and Equity Work Plan Overview and Updates Staff gave an update to commissioners on the Race and Equity Work Plan, which was implemented back in 2019 and developed by the Race and Equity Task Force. The main themes from this plan include: • Accountability & Data Collection • City Facilities & Services • Community Engagement & Communications • Development & Enforcement Policies • Employee Training & Diversity Much of this plan's work will be an ongoing effort with staff - in other words, there is no check the box on many of the projects that were included on this plan because their work is never truly finished. Anyone interested in specific progress reporting on the projects and tasks within the five main themes previously mentioned should: 1. go to the City website and click on the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion heading under Departments, 2. or follow this link: Race & Equity Work Plan 7. Chair and Member Comments Commissioners asked about the frequency of a representative from the police department giving an update to the Task Force/Commission in 2025. • Staff responded by saying this cadence is up to the Commission/Task Force and probably got lost in the reorganizing of staff HRRC liaison and JCPP changes. Commissioners ask about how the student commissioner roles will be affected with the new Task Force structure. • Staff responded by saying student commissioners will now be a task force member, like all other commissioner roles. Specific to student task force members, they will gain the ability to vote on items as needed though there will be less voting and more consensus building as the group moves from a commission to a task force structure. Commissioners wish everyone a happy holidays and safe travel if you are headed outside of Edina to celebrate. 8. Staff Comments 8.1. Staff Report Staff mentioned residents and commissioners can Google for Culture Brokers ESAP documents used in neighboring Minnesota communities to get a better understanding of what the City's work with Culture Brokers will look like. Staff updated the HRRC on the new Values Viewfinder recognition, the Values Viewfinder Spirit Stick, that began recently with a Fred Richards Park design and construction Council item. This traveling recognition is intended to be given to different staff monthly for those who take the time to explain how the City's identified values are impacted through different Council action items for better transparency and connection on day-to- day tasks. Parks & Recreation staff Rachel Finberg was the first to be recognized with the Spirit Stick for her Council item regarding Fred Richards Park in November 2024. 9. Adjournment Commissioner Nelson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dawkins, to Adjourn. Ayes: Bianca Dawkins, Daisy Khalifa, Fartun Ismail, Jim Nelson, Jan Stone Nays: None Motion Passed, and meeting adjourned at 7:57PM. Respectfully Submitted, Minutes approved by Edina Human Rights & Relations Commission, DATE Video Copy of the December 18, 2024, meeting available.