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Human Rights and Relations Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Edina City Hall Community Room
4801 West 50th Street
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
7:00 PM
I.Call To Order
II.Roll Call
III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda
IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A.Minutes: July 25, 2017
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.2017 Work Plan Updates
B.2018 Work Plan Proposal
C.Bias O,ense Amendments
VII.Correspondence And Petitions
A.City of Bloomington
VIII.Chair And Member Comments
IX.Sta, Comments
X.Adjournment
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public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing ampli4cation, an
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Date: August 22, 2017 Agenda Item #: IV.A.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Minutes
From:Chante Mitchell, City Management Fellow
Item Activity:
Subject:Minutes: July 25, 2017 Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve Minutes.
INTRODUCTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
July 25 Minutes
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Human Rights and Relations Commission
Edina City Hall, Community Room
July 25, 2017 7:00pm
I. Call To Order
Chair Nelson called the July 25, 2017, meeting of the Human Rights and Relations Commission to order at
7:03 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call were Chair Nelson, Commissioners Arseneault, Beringer, Edwards, Edelson,
Meek and Student Commissioners Chao.
Absent Members: Commissioner Martin
Staff present: Staff Liaison, MJ Lamon and City Management Fellow, Chante Mitchell
Late Arrivals: Commissioners Kennedy and Rivera, 7:12pm, and Student Commissioner Sinha, 7:36pm
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Arseneault to approve the meeting agenda for July 25, 2017.
Seconded by Commissioner Edelson. Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
Motion by Arseneault to approve the June 27, 2017 Human Rights and Relations Commission
meeting minutes. Seconded by Edelson. Motion carried.
V. Community Comment
None.
VI. Reports and Recommendations
A. 2017 Workplan Updates
Bias Offense Responses:
• Committee meeting will be on July 30.
• Committee will provide a status update at the August meeting.
Race & Equity:
• The Task Force had their first formal meeting led by Citizens League.
• The next step will be one on one interviews with Task Force and Working Group members
conducted by Citizens League.
• Meek will report back to the group about Citizens League plan for community engagement
opportunities.
Sharing Values, Sharing Communities:
• Social media went out.
• HRRC members volunteered to disburse posters and to assist with set up at the event.
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
• Chair Nelson and Student Commissioner Chao will be moderating the discussion.
Human Rights Essay Contest:
• Commission reviewed the committee’s proposal for the essay contest logistics.
• Committee presented event options for the essay contest winners as discussed at the committee
level.
Arseneault moved that we request to have the essay contest winners acknowledged at the
December 5, 2017 City Council meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Edwards. Arseneault
moved to Table motion until after the commission’s discussion and decision on the Essay
questions. Seconded by Commissioner Meek. Motion carried.
• HRRC discussed the Human Rights Essay questions. Due to multiple concerns raised about
proposed question number 2, the Commission decided to remove question 2.
• Measurement for evaluation will be discussed by a Essay Contest committee.
Motion by Edelson to approve the wording for essay contest questions as modified by the
commission. Seconded by Arseneault. Motion carried.
Motion by Arseneault to remove from the table the motion to have the contest winners
acknowledged at the December 5, 2017 City Council meeting, and to request that the
acknowledgement take place during the Special Presentations on the agenda; and if request
is not granted, then ask contest winners to read their essays during Community Comment.
Seconded by Commissioner Kennedy. Motion carried.
B. Model City Discussion–
• At the June Human Rights and Relations meeting, Arseneault volunteered to meet with the city’s Police
Department and gather information about Edina police practices in relation to immigration.
• Arseneault provided an overview of the documents received by the Police department and her findings
from the interview.
• The Commission discussed next steps for adding this to their work plan in 2017 or 2018.
• If the Commission wants to add the initiative to their 2017 work plan they would need to request
Council approval via an Advisory Communication.
Motion by Arseneault to add model city to the Human Rights and Relations 2018 work plan.
Seconded by Edwards. Motion failed.
Ayes: Arseneault, Edwards, Nelson
Nays: Kennedy, Edelson, Beringer, Rivera
Motion by Kennedy to draft an HRRC advisory communication requesting Council amend the
HRRC’s 2017 work plan to add in model city. Seconded by Commissioner Beringer. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Kennedy, Rivera, Edwards, Edelson, Beringer, Nelson
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
Nay: Arseneault
Commissioner Kennedy volunteered to draft an advisory communication to be presented to the Commission at
the August 22, 2017 regular meeting.
C. Human Services Taskforce
• Commissioner Martin is interested in serving on the Taskforce. Edwards also expressed
interest in the Taskforce. Both verified that they can serve on the dates presented.
Arseneault moved that Martin serve as the HRRC representative to the Human Services
Taskforce, and that Edwards also serve as a representative if HRRC can send two members to
serve on the Taskforce. Seconded by Kennedy. Motion carried.
D. 2018 Work Plan Brainstorm
Commission discussed proposed ideas for the 2018 work plan.
E. 2018 Meeting Schedule
Motion by Chair Nelson to accept the 2018 meeting dates on the proposed meeting calendar
except cancel the December 17, 2018 meeting. Seconded by Kennedy. Motion carried.
Motion by Kennedy to change the Human Rights and Relations December 2017 meeting date to
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 5:00pm. Seconded by Commissioner Rivera. Motion carried.
VII. Correspondence
Received by not discussed.
VIII. Chair and Member Comments
Chair Nelson noted journal articles of interest on disturbing incidents in Minnesota, including recent
Washington Post article on Delano. Kennedy provided information for upcoming events of interest
including an August 30 presentation on the Constitution and the Travel Ban at Mitchell Hamline School of
Law. Edwards noted the contributions of outgoing Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau as a role model.
Beringer mentioned the Minnesota Affordable Housing and TPT screening of Sold Out on July 27th at the
Habitat of Humanity in St. Paul and advised it can also be viewed on the TPT website.
IX. Staff Comments
X. Adjournment
Motion by Kennedy to adjourn the July 25, 2017 meeting. Seconded by Arseneault. Motion
Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10pm
Date: August 22, 2017 Agenda Item #: VI.A.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:MJ Lamon, Project Coordinator
Item Activity:
Subject:2017 Work Plan Updates Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
Refugees and immigration panel recap (Edelson)
Race and Equity Update (Meek/Arseneault)
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2017 Approved Work Plan
Committee and Working Group Rosters
Approved by Council 12/6/16
Board/Commission: Human Rights and Relations Commission
2017 Annual Work Plan
Initiative
1
Council Charge
☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☒ 4
Target Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support Required
(Staff Liaison)
☐ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☒ Ongoing Responsibility April 2017 $75 for plaque +
possible cost for new
printed materials
• Register attendance at
event
• Track nominations
• Update website
Tom Oye Award
• In 2017 the committee will develop an annual theme.
Progress Report:
Initiative
2
Council Charge
☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4
Target Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support Required
(Staff Liaison)
☐ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☒ Ongoing Responsibility August 2017 None. • Coordinate Meetings
• Maintain record of meetings
about incidents Bias Offense Response Plan – review and update, if needed, annually
Progress Report:
Initiative
3
Council Charge
☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☒ 4
Target Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support Required
(Staff Liaison)
☐ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☒ Ongoing Responsibility April 2017 $300 for marketing
materials and
refreshments
Day of Remembrance Event
Progress Report:
Initiative
4
Council Charge
☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4
Target Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support Required
(Staff Liaison)
☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility December 2017 $1000 fee for
workshop facilitators
• Event coordination
• Communications
• Marketing Serve as lead Commission for City’s new racial equity initiative as
assigned by City Council and the task force. [Initiative attributes to
Human Rights City Designation]
Progress Report:
Approved by Council 12/6/16
Initiative
5
Council Charge
☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☒ 4
Target Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support Required
(Staff Liaison)
☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility October 2017 $300 for marketing
materials and
refreshments,
depending on event)
• Event coordination
• Communications
• Marketing Sharing Values, Sharing Communities
Progress Report:
Initiative
6
Council Charge
☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☒ 4
Target Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support Required
(Staff Liaison)
☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility May 2017 $200 for marketing
$100 for award
Communications
Marketing
Manage essays Human Rights Essay Contest
• Develop an annual theme
• Develop age categories
Progress Report:
Initiative
7
Council Charge
☐ 1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4
Target Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support Required
(Staff Liaison)
☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility December 2017
Assist as requested with development of the City’s new
Comprehensive Guide Plan. [Initiative attributes to Human Rights
City Designation]
Progress Report:
Parking Lot: (These items have been considered by the BC, but not proposed as part of this year’s work plan. If the BC decides they would like
to work on them in the current year, it would need to be approved by Council.)
Transgender Rights – Educational presentation or other efforts to ensure welcome and safe environment for all within the city
Recognition for Community Members whose work addresses issues of racism (e.g., an MLK Award)
Proposed Month for Joint Work Session (one time per year, up to 60 minutes): June
EHRRC ROSTER: 2017 Committees and Working Groups
Responsibilities Chair Members Term Notes
Committee Tom Oye Award
Review nomination form & criteria to determine need for revision; Provide summary to commission; Update letters to nominees and nominators; Press Release / PSA on Ch. 16; Secure "award" for presentation; Present Award
Martin (2016)Catherine Beringer Cindy Edwards Kristina Martin Prasoon Sinha Renew Annually
Review of nomination criteria; Preparations for media/PR/announcements in fall; Volunteer Award Ceremony in spring (usually April)
Committee Bias Offense Response Plan Review plan, and if needed, propose updates to commission
Pat Arseneault Ellen Kennedy Michelle Meek Jim Nelson Renew Annually
Working Group Days of Remembrance
Adopt theme, create agenda, determine speakers; Set up holocaust survivors videos to run on Ch. 16; Work with Communications Department on poster update and program; Ensure event is marketed; Distribute posters; Secure refreshments for event; Send thank you notes; Update DOR historical notebook
Pat Arseneault Catherine Beringer Michelle Meek Connie Chao Prasoon Sinha Lina Lin Jan Seidman Neeti Singhal
Renew Annually
Process usually starts in fall and ends in April to coincide with National Holocaust Museum Days of Remembrance
Racial Equity Initiative TBD
HRRC to serve as lead Commission for City's race and equity initiative
Committee Sharing Values, Sharing Community Plan an event to advocate and embrace social justice and understanding in our community
Heather Edelson Michelle Meek Jim Nelson Connie Chao
Terms end December 2017
Committee, Working Group, Rep to External Committee
EHRRC ROSTER: 2017 Committees and Working Groups
Responsibilities Chair Members Term Notes
Committee, Working Group, Rep to External Committee
Committee Human Rights Essay Content
Develop theme, criteria, age categories, and timeline for acceptance of entries, review of entries, and announcement of winners; Secure awards
Heather Edelson Cindy Edwards Ellen Kennedy Connie Chao Prasoon Sinha
Terms end December 2017
Committee Comprehensive Guide Plan Assist as requested with development of City's new Comprehensive Plan
Heather Edelson Cindy Edwards Ellen Kennedy Jim Nelson Prasoon Sinha
Terms end December 2017
HRRC Rep to External Committee Edina Community Council
Council serves as Steering committee for Edina Family Services Collaborative; Attend meeting of the social service agencies serving Edina, the Edina school district, and other South Hennepin metro communities. Share information, participate in budget process
N/A Ellen Kennedy (3 year term: 2015-16; 2016-2017; 2017-2018)
Renew every 3 years (before start of school year)
Meets (7:30-9:00 a.m.) every other month during the school year (September - May)
HRRC Rep to External Committee Human Services Taskforce
Review requests for funding proposals from human service providers who serve Edina populations in need; Make recommendation to Council on the city's annual funding to providers
N/A
Renew biennially (at or before September Commission meeting)
Taskforce comprised of reps from Boards and Commissions; Meets every other year (next in 2017), 4 times in Oct/early Nov to consider requests; Meets with Council to make recommendation
Date: August 22, 2017 Agenda Item #: VI.B.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Chante Mitchell, City Management Fellow
Item Activity:
Subject:2018 Work Plan Proposal Discussion
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
Human Rights and Relations Commission should discuss initiatives proposed for their 2018 Work Plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
208 Work Plan Proposal
Commission Work Plan Instructions Updated 2017.05.24
Instructions:
Each section with a white background should be filled out.
Do not fill out council charge. Scott will complete this section with his proposed charge to the Council.
Liaisons are responsible for completing the budget and staff support columns.
List initiatives in order of priority
Definitions
New Initiative – not on previous work plan and has completion date
Continued Initiative – carried over from a previous work plan with a revised target completion date
Ongoing Responsibility – annually on the work plan and may or may not have a target completion date
Parking Lot – initiatives considered by not proposed as part of the work plan. Not approved by Council
EVENT Initiatives – if it is an annual event list the initiative as ongoing. It if is a new event list the items as a new initiative.
Dates
Return proposed work plan to MJ by September 20, 2017
The Annual work plan meeting with Council is October 3, 2017 – Chairs present
Finalize work plans works session with Council is November 8, 2017 – Liaisons present
Work Plans should be approved by Council by December 5, 2017
Ch
a
r
g
e
1
Study and
Report
- Commission is asked to
study a specific issue or
event and report its
findings to City Council.
- Advisory
Communication required
/ staff report optional.
- No vote is taken by the
Board or Commission.
- No official Commission
recommendation is
provided to the City
Council.
Ch
a
r
g
e
2
Review and
Comment
- Commission is asked to review a
specific policy issue and to seek
comments from each individual
member of the group to pass on to
City Council for further
consideration.
- Member comments will be
included in the Staff Report
(optional Advisory Communication
can be included with the staff
report).
- No vote is taken by the
Commission.
- No official Commission
recommendation is provided to City
Council.
Ch
a
r
g
e
3
Review and
Recommend
- Commission is asked to
review a specific policy
issue and to issue a
recommendation on the
issue to the City Council.
- Individual member
comments are not
included in the Staff
Report (optional, BC can
include an Advisory
Communication with the
staff report).
- A majority vote is
necessary for a
recommendation to be
formally submitted to City
Council.
Ch
a
r
g
e
4
Review and
Decide
- Commission is asked to
study, review, and decide
on an issue.
- The group’s decision will
be the City’s official
position on the matter
unless the issue is formally
considered and reversed
by a majority vote of City
Council.
Commission: Choose an item.
2018 Annual Work Plan Proposal
Initiative # 1 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM)
☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment)
☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review &
Decide)
Target
Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support Required
(Staff Liaison)
Initiative Type
☐ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☒ Ongoing Responsibility
April 2018 ☒ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs__10
☒ CTS (including Video)
☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____________
Tom Oye Award
($75 for plaque + possible cost for new printed materials)
Register attendance at event
Track nominations
Update website
☐ Funds not available
There are not funds available for this
project (explain impact of Council
approving initiative in liaison
comments).
Liaison Comments: Click here to enter text.
City Manager Comments: Click here to enter text.
Progress Report: Click here to enter text.
Initiative # 2 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM)
☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment)
☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review &
Decide)
Target
Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support Required
(Staff Liaison)
Initiative Type
☐ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☒ Ongoing Responsibility
August
2018
☐ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs__8
☐ CTS (including Video)
☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____________
Bias Offense Response Plan – review and update, if needed, annually
☒ Funds not available
There are not funds available for this
project (explain impact of Council
approving initiative in liaison
comments).
Liaison Comments: Click here to enter text.
City Manager Comments: Click here to enter text.
Progress Report: Click here to enter text.
Initiative # 3 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM)
☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment)
☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review &
Decide)
Target
Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support Required
(Staff Liaison)
Initiative Type
☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility
October
2018
☒ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs__10
☒ CTS (including Video)
☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____________
Sharing Values, Sharing Communities
-$300 for marketing materials and refreshments, depending on event
-Event coordination -Suggested topic: Transgender educational event
-Communications
-Marketing
☐ Funds not available
There are not funds available for this
project (explain impact of Council
approving initiative in liaison
comments).
Liaison Comments: Click here to enter text.
City Manager Comments: Click here to enter text.
Progress Report: Click here to enter text.
Initiative # 4 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM)
☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment)
☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review &
Decide)
Target
Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support Required
(Staff Liaison)
Initiative Type
☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility
December
2018
☒ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs__10
☒ CTS (including Video)
☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____________
Human Rights Essay Contest
-Develop an annual theme
-Event on December 10, 2018 to recognize/ honor contest winners.
☐ Funds not available
There are not funds available for this
project (explain impact of Council
approving initiative in liaison
comments).
Liaison Comments: Click here to enter text.
City Manager Comments: Click here to enter text.
Progress Report: Click here to enter text.
Initiative # 5 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM)
☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment)
☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review &
Decide)
Target
Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support Required
(Staff Liaison)
Initiative Type
☐ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☒ Ongoing Responsibility
April 2018 ☒ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs__15
☒ CTS (including Video)
☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____________
Days Of Remembrance
☐ Funds not available
There are not funds available for this
project (explain impact of Council
approving initiative in liaison
comments).
Liaison Comments: Click here to enter text.
City Manager Comments: Click here to enter text.
Progress Report: Click here to enter text.
Initiative # 6 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM)
☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment)
☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review &
Decide)
Target
Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support Required
(Staff Liaison)
Initiative Type
☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility
December
2018
☐ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☐ Staff Liaison: Hrs__0
☐ CTS (including Video)
☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____________
Partnership with School District
☒ Funds not available
There are not funds available for this
project (explain impact of Council
approving initiative in liaison
comments).
Liaison Comments: Click here to enter text.
City Manager Comments: Click here to enter text.
Progress Report: Click here to enter text.
Initiative # 7 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM)
☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment)
☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review &
Decide)
Target
Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support Required
(Staff Liaison)
Initiative Type
☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility
October
2018
☐ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs__15
☐ CTS (including Video)
☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____________
Indigenous Peoples Day Event
- $300 for marketing materials and refreshments
- Event coordination
- Communications
- Marketing
☒ Funds not available
There are not funds available for this
project (explain impact of Council
approving initiative in liaison
comments).
Liaison Comments: Click here to enter text.
City Manager Comments: Click here to enter text.
Progress Report: Click here to enter text.
Initiative # 8 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM)
☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment)
☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review &
Decide)
Target
Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support Required
(Staff Liaison)
Initiative Type
☐ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☒ Ongoing Responsibility
December
2018
☐ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs__10
☐ CTS (including Video)
☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____________
Comprehensive Plan ☒ Funds not available
There are not funds available for this
project (explain impact of Council
approving initiative in liaison
comments).
Liaison Comments: Click here to enter text.
City Manager Comments: Click here to enter text.
Progress Report: Click here to enter text.
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.)
Proposed Month for Joint Work Session (one time per year, up to 60
minutes):
☐ Mar ☐ April ☐ May ☐ June ☐ July ☐ Aug ☐ Sept ☐ Oct ☐ Nov
Council Comments:
Date: August 22, 2017 Agenda Item #: VI.C.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Chante Mitchell, City Management Fellow
Item Activity:
Subject:Bias Offense Amendments Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the Bias Offense Response plan as presented.
INTRODUCTION:
The committee met to discuss amending the Bias Offense P lan. Provided in the packet is a report to the
committee outlining the changes and the proposed Bias Offense Plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Bia Offense Proposal Draft
Bias Offense Response Plan, Committee Report
Bias Offense Response Plan Committee Proposed Draft (showing track changes)
Bias Offense Response Plan
Approved by City Council September 7rd, 2016
INTRODUCTION The Edina Human Rights and Relations Commission (HRRC) drafted the Bias Offense Response Plan (the Plan), proposed the Plan to the Edina City Council (City Council) and the City Council adopted the Plan on May 5, 1997. The City Council directed the HRRC to review the Plan at least once per year and provide recommended amendments as needed. BIAS OFFENSE DEFINED
A bias offense is defined by Minnesota Statute Section 611A.79, Subd. 1, a copy of which is included in Appendix A.
PURPOSES
• To establish a procedure for appropriate and timely local response to bias offenses thus showing strong community support for people targeted by bias offenses and zero community tolerance for bias offenses that occur within the boundaries of the City of Edina; • To raise awareness in the community about the city’s response to the bias offense incident; • To establish a Community Resources Network to be activated as needed.
The HRRC provides or coordinates support to those who have experienced bias offenses and provides leadership in the community to prevent such offenses through education and collaborative community action against prejudice and bigotry. However, it is not the role of the HRRC to investigate bias offenses.
PARTNERSHIP
The HRRC will partner with citizens and organizations in the community to provide timely and meaningful support to those who have experienced bias offenses. Local community partners are identified in Appendix B, Community Resources Network.
RESPONSE PLAN:
1) Subject to the limitations in the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Chapter 13, the Edina Police Department (Police Department) will notify the Edina City Manager (City Manager) and the HRRC Chair upon receipt from the Police Department or other law enforcement investigatory agency notice of a substantiated event or incident which may constitute a bias offense under Minnesota Statutes. 2) If a complaint has been investigated by law enforcement and determined to be a bias offense, then the Police Chief, City Manager, and HRRC Chair will meet to determine the appropriate level of response. The City Manager will notify the Mayor and City Council as appropriate. 3) Community response options include contacting appropriate members of the Community Resources Network to inform them of a bias offense and requesting their support and development of a response plan. 4) If a complaint has been investigated and does not constitute a bias offense under Minnesota Statutes, the police will contact those who filed the complaint and give them a voluntary Data Practices Release Form. If a complainant does not return the release form, the HRRC Chair will make no contact. Upon receipt of a signed
Bias Offense Response Plan
Approved by City Council September 7rd, 2016
form, the HRRC Chair will promptly make contact with the complainant to offer support and determine if any further action or assistance is requested. The Chair will inform the HRRC at the next regularly-scheduled meeting. 5) The City Manager or designee will maintain a record of bias offenses and incidents.
APPENDIX A
2017 Minnesota Statutes: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=611a.79
611A.79 CIVIL DAMAGES FOR BIAS OFFENSES. Subdivision 1. Definition. For purposes of this section, "bias offense" means conduct that would constitute a crime and was committed because of the victim's or another's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability as defined in section 363A.03, age, or national origin. Subd. 2. Cause of action; damages and fees injunction. A person who is damaged by a bias offense has a civil cause of action against the person who committed the offense. The plaintiff is entitled to recover the greater of: (1) $500; or (2) actual general and special damages, including damages for emotional distress. A plaintiff also may obtain punitive damages as provided in sections 549.191 and 549.20 or an injunction or other appropriate relief. Subd. 3. Relation to criminal proceeding; burden of proof. A person may bring an action under this section regardless of the existence or outcome of criminal proceedings involving the bias offense that is the basis for the action. The burden of proof in an action under this section is preponderance of the evidence. Subd. 4. Parental liability. Section 540.18 applies to actions under this section, except that: (1) the parent or guardian is liable for all types of damages awarded under this section in an amount not exceeding $5,000; and (2) the parent or guardian is not liable if the parent or guardian made reasonable efforts to exercise control over the minor's behavior. Subd. 5. Trial; limitation period. (a) The right to trial by jury is preserved in an action brought under this section. (b) An action under this section must be commenced not later than six years after the cause of action arises. Subd. 6. Other rights preserved.
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APPENDIX B Community Resources Network
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT
TELEPHONE
Edina Human Rights & Relations Commission Staff Liaison 952-927-8861
Edina Police Department Chief of Police 952-826-1610
City of Edina City Manager 952-927-8861
Edina City Council Mayor 952-927-8861
Edina Public School District #273 Superintendent 952-848-4000
Richfield Public School District Superintendent 612-798-6000
Hopkins Public School District Superintendent 952-988-4000
Edina Chamber of Commerce Executive Director 952-806-9060
Hennepin County County Attorney 612-348-5550
Professional Mediation Organizations Call the Human Rights and Relations Staff Liaison for resource list 952-927-8861
Minnesota Department of Human Rights Commissioner 651-539-1100
Plan Updated History: 1994, 1997, 2003, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016
August 22, 2017
Bias Offense Response Plan Committee’s Report to HRRC
1. The Bias Offense Response Plan committee met on July 30, 2017, and agreed to
present several proposed changes to the Plan for the HRRC’s consideration.
A summary of the committee’s proposed draft changes to the Bias Offense
Response Plan follows:
Reference HRRC, police department, city council and the city manager with
“Edina” in the title the first time they appear in the document (e.g., “Edina
HRRC,” “Edina Police Department”) and omit “Edina” from the title thereafter
(e.g., “HRRC,” “Police Department”)
Move “Bias Offense Defined” section (title and content) to follow the
“Introduction” section and precede the “Purposes” section
Remove all references to “victim” of a bias offense and replace with “people
targeted by” or “those who have experienced” bias offenses, or “complainant”
Reword second and third bullet in the “Purposes” section [for clarity]
Change the word “valid” to “a bias offense” in number 2 in the “Response Plan”
section [for clarity]
Remove an errant underscore and correct verb tense in number 3 in the
“Response Plan” section
Reword number 4 in the “Response Plan” section [for clarity]
Replace the “2015” reference to Minnesota Statutes with “2017” and correct
the spelling of “statutes” in Appendix A
Remove the blank row in Appendix B
2. The committee discussed the possibility of providing a mechanism for community
members to be able to report a noncriminal incident or activity (i.e., activity that does
not constitute a crime) which they believe was motivated because of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or national origin.
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INTRODUCTION
The Edina Human Rights and Relations Commission (HRRC) drafted the Bias Offense Response Plan
(the Plan), proposed the Plan to the Edina City Council (City Council) and the City Council adopted the
Plan on May 5, 1997. The City Council directed the HRRC to review the Plan at least once per year and
provide recommended amendments as needed.
BIAS OFFENSE DEFINED
A bias offense is defined by Minnesota Statute Section 611A.79, Subd. 1, a copy of which is included in
Appendix A.
PURPOSES
• To establish a procedure for appropriate and timely local response to bias offenses thus
showing strong community support for people targeted by bias offenses and zero
community tolerance for bias offenses that occur within the boundaries of the City of Edina;
• To raise awareness in the community about the city’s response to the bias offense incident;
• To establish a Community Resources Network to be activated as needed.
The HRRC provides or coordinates support to those who have experienced bias offenses and provides
leadership in the community to prevent such offenses through education and collaborative community
action against prejudice and bigotry. However, it is not the role of the HRRC to investigate bias
offenses.
PARTNERSHIP
The HRRC will partner with citizens and organizations in the community to provide timely and
meaningful support to those who have experienced bias offenses. Local community partners are
identified in Appendix B, Community Resources Network.
RESPONSE PLAN:
1) Subject to the limitations in the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Chapter 13, the Edina
Police Department (Police Department) will notify the Edina City Manager (City Manager) and the HRRC Chair
upon receipt from the Police Department or other law enforcement investigatory agency notice of a
substantiated event or incident which may constitute a bias offense under Minnesota Statutes.
2) If a complaint has been investigated by law enforcement and determined to be a bias offense, then the Police
Chief, City Manager, and HRRC Chair will meet to determine the appropriate level of response. The City
Manager will notify the Mayor and City Council as appropriate.
3) Community response options include contacting appropriate members of the Community Resources Network
to inform them of a bias offense and requesting their support and development of a response plan.
4) If a complaint has been investigated and does not constitute a bias offense under Minnesota Statutes, the police
will contact those who filed the complaint and give them a voluntary Data Practices Release Form. If a
complainant does not return the release form, the HRRC Chair will make no contact. Upon receipt of a signed
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form, the HRRC Chair will promptly make contact with the complainant to offer support and determine if any
further action or assistance is requested. The Chair will inform the HRRC at the next regularly-scheduled
meeting.
5) The City Manager or designee will maintain a record of bias offenses and incidents.
APPENDIX A
2017 Minnesota Statutes: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=611a.79
611A.79 CIVIL DAMAGES FOR BIAS OFFENSES.
Subdivision 1. Definition.
For purposes of this section, "bias offense" means conduct that would constitute a crime and was
committed because of the victim's or another's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, disability as defined in section 363A.03, age, or national origin.
Subd. 2. Cause of action; damages and fees injunction.
A person who is damaged by a bias offense has a civil cause of action against the person who
committed the offense. The plaintiff is entitled to recover the greater of:
(1) $500; or
(2) actual general and special damages, including damages for emotional distress.
A plaintiff also may obtain punitive damages as provided in sections 549.191 and 549.20 or an
injunction or other appropriate relief.
Subd. 3. Relation to criminal proceeding; burden of proof.
A person may bring an action under this section regardless of the existence or outcome of criminal
proceedings involving the bias offense that is the basis for the action. The burden of proof in an
action under this section is preponderance of the evidence.
Subd. 4. Parental liability.
Section 540.18 applies to actions under this section, except that:
(1) the parent or guardian is liable for all types of damages awarded under this section in an
amount not exceeding $5,000; and
(2) the parent or guardian is not liable if the parent or guardian made reasonable efforts to
exercise control over the minor's behavior.
Subd. 5. Trial; limitation period.
(a) The right to trial by jury is preserved in an action brought under this section.
(b) An action under this section must be commenced not later than six years after the cause of
action arises.
Subd. 6. Other rights preserved.
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APPENDIX B
Community Resources Network
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT
TELEPHONE
Edina Human Rights & Relations
Commission Staff Liaison 952-927-8861
Edina Police Department Chief of Police 952-826-1610
City of Edina City Manager 952-927-8861
Edina City Council Mayor 952-927-8861
Edina Public School District #273 Superintendent 952-848-4000
Richfield Public School District Superintendent 612-798-6000
Hopkins Public School District Superintendent 952-988-4000
Edina Chamber of Commerce Executive Director 952-806-9060
Hennepin County County Attorney 612-348-5550
Professional Mediation Organizations Call the Human Rights and Relations Staff
Liaison for resource list 952-927-8861
Minnesota Department of Human Rights Commissioner 651-539-1100
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