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08-18-16 HRC Agenda Packet AGENDA �-� � �% �� Human Rights Commission � r City of Golden Valley �t��Yl 7800 Golden Valley Road �� Golden Valley, MN 55427 AUGUST 18, 2016 6:30 pm Council Conference Room I. Call to Order II. introductions (if needed) III. Approval of Agenda IV. Approval of June 28, 2016 Meeting Minutes V. Approval of Payment of Claims A. National Human Rights Campaign - Pride Festival Honorarium VI. Council Updates VII. Old Business A. Sept 11 HRC Scavenger Hunt for PRISM at Market in the Valley B. Further Discussion of 2016 HRC Work Plan (All) 1. Population Shifts City News Article C. Municipal Quality Index (Martin) D. Sweet Potato Comfort Pie - Speaker Sponsorship Options (Martin) VIII. New Business IX. Adjourn MINUTES � � � # �'� Human Rights Commission (HRC) .� Golden Valley City Hall /'11�Q� 7800 Golden Valley Road �l �' �� Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427 � Manager's Conference Room � � : June 28, 2016 Commissioners present: Adam Buttress, Co-Chair Jonathan Burris, Co-Chair Teresa Martin Michael Pristash Andrew Ramlet Commissioners absent: None Guest: Eleanor Trenary, PRISM Staff: Chantell Knauss, Assistant City Manager The meeting was convened at 6:35 pm by Co-Chair Buttress. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Martin requested to add under New Business, Sweet Potato Pie Update. Motion and second to approve the agenda with the addition. Motion carried 5-0. APPROVAL OF MAY 23, 2016 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Burris, second by Commissioner Pristash to approve the May 23, 2016 minutes: Motion carried 5-0. September 11 Dav of Service and Remembrance Event; Eleanor Trenarv, PRISM Communitv Enqaqement Manaaer Ms. Trenary reviewed PRISM which serves residents of Golden Valley, Crystal, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale and the surrounding northwestern suburbs with assistance with food, clothing, and housing. Clothing assistance is provided through PRISM's thrift shop, which also helps raise funds for PRISM. PRISM is able to provide rapid rehousing assistance as well as rental assistance through Hennepin County. PRISM clients are provided opportunities to meet privately with case staff workers to help connect them with resources. PRISM accepts donation during open hours. Donations accepted are: gently used clothing, perishable and non-perishable food, new school supplies in August and Holiday Toy Shop before the holidays. Monetary donations are preferred since PRISM is able to buy more food with the money than people are able to purchase it retail. HRC and Ms. Trenary discussed options for a partnership to provide donations to PRISM. It was agreed the HRC would staff a booth, to be located adjacent to PRISM's, at the September 11, 2016 Market in the Valley, as that date at the Market has been designated as Family Day. HRC will promote a produce scavenger hunt with the items to be purchased and donated by participants to PRISM. Ms. Trenary will provide a list of available items at the Market that PRISM would like to Human Rights Commission June 28,2016 Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 have included in the scavenger hunt and Co-Chair Buttress will develop the scavenger hunt. Knauss will register HRC for Market in the Valley for September 11. Knauss will email a sign-up schedule for HRC staffing at the September 11 Market in the Valley: there will be two shifts for Commissioners to sign up for: 8-11 am and 11 am-1:30pm. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS Motion by Commissioner Martin, second by Commissioner Pristash to approve payment of invoice from OutFront MN for Pride Festival Honorarium in the amount of$250. Motion carried 5-0. COUNCIL UPDATES Knauss reported the City Council is currently soliciting applicants for the HRC. OLD BUSINESS Golden Vallev Pride Festival (GVPF) Update Co-Chair Burris reported there was an informal survey on facebook.com and the comments were very positive about the GVPF event being successful. There was likely higher attendance at the Festival than originally anticipated due to the events that occurred in Orlando, FL the Saturday night immediately prior to the GVPF. For the 2017 GVPF, the planning committee is considering: more food and food trucks, vendors that sell items (jewelry, art, etc.), more activities, review walking space around vendor booths, more GVPF t-shirts available for sale, security/ID badges, and different configuration for how speakers/presenters are set up. A GVPF wrap-up meeting is scheduled for July 6. Further Discussion of HRC Work Plan It was the consensus of the HRC that since they had a booth at the GVPF and will be partnering with PRISM at the September 11 Market in the Valley, which is the same week as the September 17 Music &Arts Festival, the HRC will forego having a booth at the Music &Arts Festival this year. Knauss explained the "Town Planner" calendar, which is a free calendar with local business coupons and includes community events if submitted by the deadline of October 31 of each year. Their website, www.townplanner.com, receives 3,000 visits per month. If the HRC will be hosting any "Conversations" in the future and establishes their schedule before October 31 of each year for the next year, they would be able to utilize this free advertising mechanism. Commissioners expressed interest in partnering or just learning what the surrounding communities' (New Hope, Robbinsdale, and Crystal) HRCs are involved with and/or projects they are working on. It was the consensus of the HRC that for the 2017 Work Plan, they would like to provide tickets to the General Mills Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday Breakfast, participate in the GV Pride Festival, sponsor an activity for September 11 Day of Service and Remembrance and continue with getting educational materials out to residents via articles in the CityNews newsletter and/or other means. NEW BUSINESS Municipal Qualitv Index Motion by Commissioner Pristash, second by Commissioner Martin to table this discussion to the July 26, 2016 meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Bill Hobbs Award Process Knauss explained the City received an inquiry on the process for submitting a nomination for the Bill Hobbs Human Rights Award. Historically, nominations were accepted only in November/December of each year, the HRC would review nominations and select the Human Rights Commission June 28,2016 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 award recipient. The award would be presented at a Council meeting. Some years have not had an award recipient. Given the above process, the online nomination form on the HRC's web page was only available when nominations were being accepted in November/December each year. Motion by Commissioner Martin, second by Commissioner Pristash to follow the process outlined below for the Bill Hobbs Award Nomination Process and Presentation: • Nominations via online form accepted through September 30 of each year • Nominations reviewed October/November of each year and HRC selects a recipient (during this review period, the online nomination form is disabled and no new nominations are accepted) • Recipient is presented with the award on the Council meeting date closest to December 10, which is Human Rights Day • Online nomination form is enabled again after the award is presented in Dec of each year Motion carried 5-0. Sweet Potato Pie Update Commissioner Martin would like the HRC to consider sponsoring a speaker during the Sweet Potato Pie event to be held Sunday, January 15, 2017 similar to how HRC sponsored speakers at GVPF. Motion by Commissioner Martin, second by Commissioner Burris to commit to a speaker -honorarium for the 2017 Sweet Potato Pie Event. Motion carried 5-0. ADJOURN Motion by Commissioner Burris, second by Commissioner Martin to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 pm. Motion carried 5-0. Follow-up Items: • Ms. Trenary to provide a list of items PRISM would like to have included in the scavenger hunt. • Co-Chair Buttress to develop the scavenger hunt. • Knauss to register HRC for Market in the Valley for September 11. • Knauss to email a sign-up schedule for HRC staffing at the September 11 Market in the Valley: two shifts from 8-11 am and 11 am-1:30pm. Adam Buttress, Co-Chair ATTEST: Chantell Knauss, Staff Liaison Approved by HRC:July 26,2016 Human Rights Commission June 28,2016 Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 Thomas Knabel I N V C.� I C E 1605 Northrop Ln Minneapolis, MN 55403 #� 1 Bill Ta: City of Golden Valley Human Rights Commission Date: Jul 18, 2016 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 Due Date: Aug 15, 2016 Balance Due: $250 � � . Speaker Honorarium for Golden Valley Pride 1 $250 $250 Subtotal: $250 TotaE: $250 Golden Valley Human Rights Commission and Prism: Nationa) Golden Valley Human Rights Commission and Prism: National Day of Service Food Hunt Day of Service Food Hunt Please enjoy this fun scavenger hunt and if you're ab/e, P/ease enjoy this fun scavenger hunt and if you're ab/e, consider purchasing and donating some or all of your finds to consider purchasing and donating some or all of your finds to PRISM. Turn in your comp/eted scoresheet at the Golden Valley PRISM. Turn in your completed scoresheet at the Golden Valley Human Rights Commission for a prize. Human Rights Commission for a prize. 1. Find a fruit or vegetable for each of the following colors: white,yellow, green, purple. 1. Find something that grows on a vine. 2. Find a food with an interesting shape. 2. Find something that grows underground. 3. Find a food that is bigger than your fist. 3. Find something that grows on a tree. 4. Find a food that you have not tasted before. 4. Find a food that you have to peel before eating. 5. Find a food that is your favorite color. 5. Find something that is sweet. Golden Valley Human Rights Commission andPrism: Natiort2l Golden Valley Human Rights Commission and Prism: National Day of Service Food Hunt Day of Service Food Hunt Please enjoy this fun scavenger hunt and if you're able, ''P/ease enjoy this fun scavenger hunt and if you're able, consider purchasing and donating some or all of your finds to ``consider purchasing and donating some or all of your finds to PRISM. Turn in your completed scoresheet at the Golden Va/ley., PRISM. Turn in your completed scoresheet at the Golden Valley Human Rights Commission for a prize. ' Human Rights Commission for a prize. 1. Find your favorite fruit or vegetable. =, 1. Find an herb. 2. Find something that you don't see at the store. 2. Find a food that starts with your favorite letter. 3. Find something that is organic. 3. Find a food that looks crunchy. 4. Find a food that comes in two or more colors. 4. Find a food that looks spicy. 5. Find something that is fuzzy. 5. Find a food that smells good. �, i �,��a�. �-� � .� . , Three major trends are shaping Minnesora and Golden Valley as we move into the future:population shifts,aging, and growing diversity. The Golden Valley Human Rights Commission's(HRC)goal is to encourage dialogue u about what this means in a three-part series. t�i R� �C3�t't�J�i�;��GCD��:'� Metro Area And Galden Va11ey See Populatian Increases The Twin Cities metropolitan area has seen a population boom in the last decade,with numbers increasing at a rate almost double that of Minnesota as a whole, according to the Minnesota State Demographic Center. Today, one in five Minnesota residents live in Hennepin County. Golden Ualley,which experienced three decades of population nity to make sure everyone still feels the same (see story on page declines,rebounded with a 2.1 percent increase in population 13),says Jason Zimmerman,City planner. between 2010 and 2014,with a net gain of 419 residents.That was still the lowest population increase in the metro area.One "When you're planning five, 10,or 20 years out,it's all about un- reason is space. derstanding the evolution of trends,"he says."Population trends, environmental trends,transportation trends—it's all changing, "We are a fully developed city and don't have as many new or and the community's needs and values change with them." undeveloped properties where we can add housing units,"says Tim Cruikshank,Golden Valley City manager."It's not inher- �e fact that Golden Valley's population growth is slow takes ently bad to grow or not to grow in population.It's really all y�me of the pressure off to accommodate wild swings in popula- about what we want as a community." tion shifts,Zimmerman says.Wi�th proper planning,slower development can be beneficial. � Golden Ualley's population will continue to grow slowly.Projec- tions by the Metropolitan Council show the city adding nearly Watch upcorning newsletters for stories on trends in aging 1,000 residents between 2010 and 2020,another 700 by 2030, (September/October)and diversity(Novernber/Decernber). and 900 inore by 2040,for a total popula- tion of 22,900.In the same time frame the "ty'S pr°;e`ted t°add 5�'°°;°bs. Golden Valley households by type Such forecasts help cities plan for future (about 8 500 total averaged 2010-14� housing and infrastructure needs,including � � wastewater and sewer capacity.How those - � - plans look depends on what the City Coun- Married couple,no children under 18 � a cil and residents envision for Golden Ualley. present 2,800 (33/o) "My hopes are t11at the community comes Families(married or not)with together and agrees on what they want the children under 18 ��'' 2,200(26%) future of the City to look like,so we as staff can make tllat happen,"Cruikshank says. Person living alone,Under 65 years ; 1,200(14%) During the last Comprehensive Plan pro- cess in 2008,residents expressed a desire to Person living alone,65+ :�; 1,200(14%) keep up with modern trends while preserv- ing GoIden Valley's small-town heritage and Other arrangements 1,100(13%) s honoring its past �� The 2040 Comprehensive plarA (due in feS�5`e°'°'B°,Ea°.Zo'o'o"Ame,�`a°`omm°°��"S°,°r",o`oz 2018)will check back in with the commu- Golden Valley's households are broken down by type in recent US Census data. � . . �. �� `'_' I I �' � (1 �_._ �' I! � Ll 2016 I�IEI STANDARDS FOR !- -i d ��;:, I c) +. � C�ZEDIT ' -� - I,�,� - -- - —''- � -�,_?--' H u�s�N -�'�; . ; � / �,r ' _____ �� H�rs , , , �� ,�,,,,�A<<,�,_;, I ( ' I R......._ ._... The 2016 Municipal Equality Index includes a slightly revised scorecard. A clarification of what is reguired to receive points is listed below. SECTfON I. IVON-DISCRIMINATION LAWS • Non-Discrimination in Emplovment, Housin�, and Public Accommodations (Up to 30 points). This category evaluates whether discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited within the city in areas of private employment, housing, and public accommodations. In each category, cities receive 5 points for prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and 5 points for prohibiting discrimination on the basis of gender identity. There will be a 3-point deduction for non-discrimination protections in public accommodations that contain carve-outs prohibiting individuals from using facilities consistent with their gender identity. All non-discrimination laws ought to be fully inclusive of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, and acknowledging sexual orientation-only protections as simply that does not imply they are sufficient; they are not. SECTION II. MUNICIPALITY AS EMPLOYER • Non-Discrimination in City Emplo�ent (6 points for sexual orientation/6 points for gender identity). This can be established either via an enumerated municipal ordinance that expressly includes city employees or via an enumerated equal employment opportunity policy adopted by the municipality. If the city has an employment non-discrimination ordinance that enumerates sexual orientation and gender identity the city is NOT presumed to be covered by that ordinance; the ordinance must either specifically address city employees or the ordinance must be incorporated by reference in city employment policies. If state or county law is enumerated to include sexual orientation or gender identity this too may be incorporated by reference. An unenumerated non- discrimination policy or ordinance will not be sufficient to earn credit. � Trans�ender-Inclusive Healthcare Benefits (6 points). The municipality must provide at least one health insurance plan that provides coverage for transgender healthcare needs (sex reassignment surgeries, hormone replacement therapy, and other gender-affirming care). The policy must expressly include gender-affirming care; a lack of exclusion is not sufficient for an award of points because this care is routinely not covered. • Citv Contractor Non-Discrimination Ordinance or Policv (3 points for sexual orientation/3 points for gender identity). These can be established through municipal ordinances or policies that mandate all city contractors to have non-discrimination policies based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Partial credit may be awarded where the city gives a bidding preference to a city 1 WWW.HRC.ORG/MEI � , - ``';, ' , �� :, '; ; �; ,_' �� ', � 2016 MEI STANnaRns FOR � �� t�`i � (� � J CREDIT ' �' � ''�'� �� -=-�- - - �_� HUMAN .�- `. - , �}( � _._____ - RIGHTS ___�� C A M P A I G N y � contractor with an inclusive non-discrimination policy. � BONUS: Inclusive Workplace (2 bonus points). This section assesses whether a municipality has LGBT-specific programming to attract LGBT applicants and promote diversity in the workplace. Cities will receive credit if they have any of the following: an employee pride alliance, diversity training that is inclusive of LGBT issues, or a recruitment program that actively advertises to the LGBT community. SECTION III. MUNICIPAL SERVICES � Human Rights Coinmission (5 points). A commission or council tasked with eliminating discrimination in a city. Starting in 2014, this commission will be worth four standard points if its purpose is largely oi• entirely educational. The commission may hold coinmunity discussions, screen movies, present panels, take public comment, advise the city on matters of diversity and inclusion, develop policies and strategies for making the city more inclusive, and undertake other similar types of endeavors. The commission must have met recently (within the last three years) and a federal EEOC office located in a city does not garner credit unless the city has contracted with them far the services described above. 'I � • LGBT Liaison to City Executive (5 points). To receive credit in this category, there must be an officially designated liaison to the LGBT community in the city executive's office. The function of a liaison is not simply to be a resource for the city executive, but also to be a resource for the public to elevate the concerns of the LGBT community and ensure they are being heard. Therefore, the liaison's contact information must be made available to the public through the city's website or where other city officials' contact information is published. LGBT persons who work in the city executive's office do not qualify for credit in this category unless their service in this capacity is part of his or her official job; however, LGBT liaisons may have additional job functions unrelated to LGBT issues. Please note that credit is given in part V for openly LGBT city elected or appointed officials. • Enumerated Anti-Bullving School Policies (3 points for seXual orientation/3 points for gender I identity). To receive credit in this category, a city or county ordinance, state statute, or school district/school board policy must specifically prohibit bullying and enumerate the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity as prohibited grounds upon which to bully. Anti-harassment policies that are enumerated and include language that encompasses bullying will be given credit, but hazing or harassment policies that do not encompass bullying will not receive credit. Where there are 2 W W W.HRC.O RG/MEI II i . �____ _ � _ E. •, �� r � I! � � 2016 MEI STANDARDS FOR '� � �� -� � � , o�� - ;i CREDIT � I„ � �. . ,-�� H U M A N _ ,___ ��(`-�� RIGHTS � � � -� c�an�tnnlc;Ns, � � multiple school districts within city limits, credit will only be given at the local level if at least 75% of students within these school districts are covered by enurnerated anti-bullying policies. � BONUS• Non-Discrimination Ordinance Enforcement by Commission/Executive (2 bonus points). Where, in addition to the functions listed above, a Human Rights Commission has the authority to conciliate, issue a right to sue letter, or otherwise enforce non-discrimination protections, that commission will earn three bonus points in addition to the four standard points awarded above. • BONUS• City provides services to/supports LGBT youth (2 bonus points). Cities that provide services, partially provide services, or provide funding for services for LGBT youth will receive two bonus points. • BONUS• Cit�provides services to/su�ports LGBT homeless (2 bonus points). Cities that provide services, partially provide services, or provide funding for services for LGBT homeless people will receive two bonus points. � BONUS• Cit�provides services to/su�ports LGBT elderly (2 bonus points). Cities that provide services, partially provide services, or provide funding for services for LGBT elders will receive two bonus points. • BONUS• Cit�provides services to/su�orts people livin�with HIV or AIDS (2 bonus points). Cities that provide services, partially provide services, or provide funding for services for people who are HIV positive or living with AIDS will receive two bonus points. • BONUS• Citv provides services to/su�ports trans�ender-specific pro�rammin� (2 bonus points). Cities that directly provide or provide funding for transgender-specific programming that isn't already captured by any of the other bonus categories in this section (e.g., employment programs, post-incarceration reentry programs, violence prevention programs, etc.) will receive two bonus points. SEGTION IV. LAW ENFORCEMENT • LGBT Police Liaison or Task Force (10 points). To get credit in this category, there must be an officially designated liaison to the LGBT community or task force charged with addressing LGBT issues. An LGBT Liaison or task force must be publicly known in order to receive credit. The function of a liaison is not simply to be a resource for the department, but also to be a resource for 3 �VW�V.HRC.ORG/MEI r^, 71 I'��,' I {—�i c� I t � � � � I1 � 2016 MEI STANDARDS FOR � � � I � �� .:t I � J CREDIT ` - �' ' �`�� -- H U M A N •i , ,.._, ��`(� f � RIGHTS _---- � , � c.nr��nnicN�, -.� - i � the public to elevate the concerns of the LGBT community and ensure they are being heard. Therefore, the liaison's contact information must be made available to the public through the city's website or where other police contact information is published. LGBT police officers, including high-ranking officers, do not qualify for credit in this category unless their service as liaison is part of his or her official job. Partial credit will be given in this category where the entire police force is trained on LGBT issues. • Reported 2014 Hate Crimes Statistics to the FBI (12 points). The city must report hate crimes statistics to the FBI in all categories, including sexual orientation and gender identity, and either: • Report a positive number of hate crimes in any category in 2014 (i.e. report more than "0" for hate crimes reported in any one or more of the protected categories), OR • Report zero hate crimes in 2014 AND have reported a positive number of hate crimes, in any one or more of the protected categories, some year in the past five years of published reports. This second is to recognize that statistically it is possible that no hate criines of any kind have occurred in a small city this year, but that it is highly improbable that no hate crimes of any kind have occurred in the last five years. SECTION V. RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LGBT COMMUNITY • Leadership's Public Position on LGBT Ec�ualitX (5 points). This section grades, on a sliding scale from zero to five points, how pro-equality the city leadership is in its public statements. City leadership includes the mayor, city manager if applicable, city council, and other government officials. These statements may include joining a pro-equality association such as Mayors for Freedom to Marry, coming out publicly in favor of LGBT rights, supporting LGBT community organizations, etc. It also includes cominents made during city council meetings or at other public events. As of 2014, this section also includes participation in Pride events and partnership with LGBT groups to create solutions to city problems. • Leadership's Pro-Equality Legislative or Policy Efforts (3 points)a This section grades, on a sliding I scale from zero to three points, how actively the city has been pursuing pro-equality legislation and �� policies. This includes ordinances introduced, whether passed or not, and city policies, as well as �� pro-equality city council resolutions. • BONUS: Openly LGBT Elected or A�pointed Municipal Leaders (3 bonus points). The criteria for 4 W Vb'W.FIRC.O RG/M EI , , � — , , ,.. � - - i"�'. : ! tI � � I �� ` II II Ll 2016 MEI STANDARDS FOR '�� -� i a � � �� - t) .- � CREDIT - �" ' �—�-� �-�_�' HUMAN � � ��;� � �---- RIGH'TS � __ : -- , CAh1 PA IGN„ .__-. _ points in this category is the person be a leader — have some kind of a senior elected or appointed position in the city — and that the person be openly LGBT. A state or federal elected representative from the city does not qualify, as the person must be elected or appointed to a position in the municipality being rated. • BONUS: City Tests Limits of Restrictive State Law (4 bonus points). This category, which we formerly called "Resisting Dillon's Rule," gives credit to cities who have a state law of some kind that restricts the city's ability to pass LGBT-inclusive ordinances and who take distinct actions to push back against that limit either by advocating for change or testing its limits. Simply being in a state with such restrictions is not enough to quality for these points. Many states do not have this type of law, which means many cities are not qualified to receive these points. 5 W W W.HRC.ORG/M El