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02-24-15 HRC Agenda Packet AGENDA �-��y� �� Human Rights Commission �1��y� City of Golden Valley �� 7800 Golden Valley Road �� Golden Valley, MN 55427 FEBRUARY 24, 2015 6:30 pm Council Conference Room I. Call to Order II. Introductions (if needed) III. Approval of January 27, 2015 Meeting Minutes IV. Council Updates V. Old Business A. Preventing Genocide Program Planning Update B. May 14, 2015 HRC Conservations Planning Update a. Blank Slate Theatre production of"bottom" and follow-up discussion C. October 22, 2015 (or October 8) HRC Conversations Planning D. Discuss HRC Traveling Meeting Dates/Times (Covenant Village) E. HRC Banner Update VI. New Business A. Donut Talk: MN Demographics B. Golden Valley Teen Committee Meeting Update C. Discuss Potential Event Partnership for future Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday VII. Adjourn MINUTES �,`,�,�; �� j� � Human Rights Commission (HRC) City of Golden Valley �i� en 7800 Golden Valley Road � Golden Valley, MN 55427 �� + Council Conference Room January 27, 2015 Commissioners present: Teresa Martin, Chair Jonathan Burris Payton Perkins Michael Pristash Sue Phelps Andrew Ramlet Commissioners absent: Adam Buttress Carla Johnson, Vice Chair Simon Gotlieb Staff: Chantell Knauss, Assistant City Manager The meeting was convened at 6:38 pm by Chair Martin. Approval of December 18, 2014 Meetinq Minutes Motion by Commissioner Burris, second by Chair Martin to approve the December 18, 2014 minutes. Motion carried 6-0. Addition to Aqenda It was the consensus of the HRC to add an update by Commissioner Ramlet on the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Breakfast he attended. Council Updates Chair Martin and Vice Chair Johnson provided the City Council with the 2014 Annual Report and 2015 Work Plan. It was the consensus of the Council that the HRC move forward with the 2015 Work Plan as proposed. Councilmembers were very pleased with the work the HRC has done in its programs and events to raise awareness about human rights issues. Old Business Preventinq Genocide Proqram Update Chair Martin reported that the co-sponsored program, Preventing Genocide, with the HRCs of Crystal, New Hope and Robbinsdale will be held on Saturday, April 18 from 10-11:30 am at the Crystal Community Center (Meeting Rooms A and B), 4800 Douglas Drive North. The speaker is Executive Director Dr. Ellen J. Kennedy of World Without Genocide. The event will be free to the public. Human Rights Commission January 27,2015 Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 The planning committee requested each sponsoring HRC contribute $100 toward Dr. Kennedy's speaking honorarium and if the Golden Valley HRC would be able to provide some light refreshments. Motion by Commissioner Pristash, second by Commissioner Burris to authorize the expenditure of$100 toward Dr. Ellen J. Kennedy's speaking honorarium and up to a maximum of$50 toward light refreshments for the Preventing Genocide event. Motion carried 6-0. Dr. Martin Luther Kinq, Jr. Holidav Breakfast Commissioner Ramlet reported the MLK Jr. Holiday Breakfast was a very well-attended event. He felt it was worthwhile and the program was engaging and were highly regarded. He felt it would be worth the effort for the HRC to sponsor 1-2 tabtes for next year's breakfast. It was the consensus for the Commission to discuss sponsoring tables for this event at the October 2015 meeting for 2016. May 2015 HRC Conversations Planninq — Blank Slate Theatre Production of "bottom" Commissioners discussed how to best alert student groups and access high school email newsletters. This item will be placed on the March agenda for further discussion. October 2015 HRC Conversations Planninq This item will be discussed at the March HRC meeting. HRC Travelinq Meetinq Dates/Times (a� Perpich Center for Arts Education (PCAE) Knauss explained the PCAE is happy to have the HRC look at the performance space and conduct a meeting there. Due to overtime and staffing issues, they would not be able to accommodate the HRC's regular meeting on March 24, but did provide alternate dates. Motion by Commissioner Pristash, second by Commissioner Phelps to move the regular HRC meeting to Thursdav, March 26, 2015 at 6:30 pm at the Perpich Center for Arts Education. Motion carried 6-0. New Business Chanqe September 22 Meetinq Date, Due to Citv Recoqnized Holidav Knauss explained the HRC's regularly scheduled meeting on September 22 falls on Yom Kippur which is a recognized City Holiday and no meetings can be held in the evening. Motion by Commissioner Pristash, second by Chair Martin to move the regular HRC meeting to Tuesdav, September 29, 2015 at 6:30 um in the Citv Hall Council Conference Room. Motion carried 6-0. Adiourn Motion by Chair Martin, second by Commissioner Ramlet to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 pm. Motion carried 6-0. Human Rights Commission January 27,2015 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 Follow-up Items: • Commissioner Phelps will contact Robbinsdale and Hopkins school districts to see what their protocol is in promoting events to their students. • Commissioner Martin will check with NAMI on what if any resources they could direct the HRC on this topic. • Knauss will check with the city's Crime Prevention Analyst on possible resources on this topic. • Everyone needs to research documentary-type videos (approximately 10-20 minutes in length) on the topic of human sex trafficking for the Commission's consideration to use for the October event. • Everyone needs to think of possible subject matter experts that may be able to serve as panelists for the October HRC Conversations event. Teresa Martin, Chair ATTEST: Chantell Knauss, Staff Liaison Approved by HRC: , 2015 Human Rights Commission January 27,2015 Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 �. ,; ' I I ' i t . � I ` ` i � , r < ` � � � ��N � The Human Rights Commissions of Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope, and Robbinsdale and World Without Genocide present , � � _ ;, ,, , , � -,, , . : � , � , � � _ - � , � . . � � _ , Speaker: Ellen J. Kennedy, Ph.D. Executive Director, World Without Genocide �� , � � �� ' , � � r� ; ," � •�` ti �, , , _ . � � � �, r � � ��. . � , � � �{ �' ` � A-� ,"� � �f,; .� � � '� _ , .. `'�"�� i�'�, � „�,;� Y�, `�- �, �� . - � �. { � L41 . �. �.a .� -; . .;: � ..�, Saturda�, A�ril 18, 10:Q�-11 :3� am Crystal Community Center Meeting Rooms A and B, 4800 Douglas Drive North � .�„�a w,r��t►r Free and open to the public; no reservations necessary. GEN�� $35 for 2 standard CLE credits (pending); 1.5 educator clock hours. .\I 4VIl1.lAh1 A117lHELA C-t/Ll.k(:F t)I�LAW ............................ . pmtecl.pnwenL prr�cute,mminnber. • • • • • • • - ' - - - - ' ' ' ' - - • ' " - � - - ' - ' - - - ' ' - - �� 4�c>rlcl ��•i�E�c�t�f �� ' � �'sE `.1�11I li�; t�i iS 11(li t.C�I ltG,f 4,'If 1.4tti �Jf'�1ti�:!iC'#. �.N'i�;,.i'4Y�Y�. Fldt.)t;.t+{!t.fif.:, IR+t'11t,"f7'S�k'1P'. \1tAVi �Ata1j-�\VII�Ms41�iiCv #Mi,al.�t�a�il' For Immediate Release Contact: Christie Nicoson Program and Operations Director 651-695-7621 nicoson@worldwithout�enocide.or� Preventing Genocide (St. Paul, MN; February 9, 2015)The Human Rights Commissions of Crystal, New Hope, Golden Valley, and Robbinsdale will host a program about the Holocaust and other genocides. The event will be held on Saturday,April 18, 10:00-11:30 am at the Crystal Community Center, Meeting Rooms A and B, 4800 Douglas Drive North, Crystal.The event is free and open to the public. 1.5 educator clock hours; $35 for 2 standard CLEs (pending); $35 for 2 POST credits (pending). More information at www.worldwithout�enocide.or�/events. Minnesota is one of four states in the country that has designated April as "Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month." Along with California,Texas, and New Hampshire, people in these states are urged to learn about genocides that have happened in the past, atrocities that are happening today, and steps to prevent violence. Six genocides have their official dates of inemorialization in April: the Holocaust,the genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, Darfur, and the genocide of the Armenians. Dr. Ellen Kennedy, Executive Director of World Without Genocide at William Mitchell College of Law,will speak about the causes and consequences of genocide, efforts towards justice, and steps the public can take toward genocide prevention. World Without Genocide at William Mitchell College of Law promotes education and action to protect innocent people, prevent genocide, prosecute perpetrators, and remember those affected by genocide. Visit www.worldwithout�enocide.or� or contact 651-695-7621 for more information. ### ��__�, .,.� 875 Summit Ave,St.Paul,MN 55105 • admin@worldwithoutgenocide.org • 651-695-7621 . �. . � . ��. ,�, .��