11-28-17 HRC Agenda Packet AGENDA
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November 28, 2017
6:30 pm
Council Conference Room
I. Call to Order
II. Introductions
III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Approval of October 24, 2017 Meeting Minutes
V. Old Business
A. MLK Day Literary Contest Finalization
B. Welcome Proclamation (30 minutes)
C. Bookmark Human Rights Day
D. 2017 Work Plan Review and 2018 Work Plan Discussion
VI. New Business
A. Citizens Academy Notification
VII. Adjourn
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October 24, 2017
Commissioners present: Kyle Pettersen-Scott, Chair
Maurice Harris, Vice Chair
Eve Clarkson
Jonathan Burris
Teresa Martin
Gloria Peck (arrived 6:49 pm)
Carrie Yeager
Commissioners absent: Adam Buttress and Isaac Mintzer
Staff: Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director
The meeting was convened at 6:45 pm by Chair Pettersen-Scott.
INTRODUCTIONS
Commissioners, including new Student Commissioner Clarkson, and Staff introduced
themselves.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commission Pettersen-Scott reviewed the agenda.
MOVED by Martin, seconded by Harris and motion carried to approve the agenda as
amended: Addition of New Business - Human Rights Day and HRC Equipment Storage.
Motion carried 7-0.
APPROVAL OF AUGUST 22, 2017 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Burris to approve the minutes
as amended, miscellaneous typos, and under Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration,
addition of community groups in second paragraph, first line, after non-profit organizations.
Motion carried 7-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Immiqration & GVPD Policv Recommendations Update/Discussion
Petterson-Scott stated she attended the August Council/Manager meeting when the item
was discussed. The Police Chief and City Attorney were also present to answer questions.
The Police Chief will be amending the Impartial Policing Policy by adding "immigration
status." The HRC was requested to create a broader welcome statement for Council
consideration.
Human Rights Commission October 24,2017
Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3
Comprehensive Plan Recommendation(s)
Santelices stated that sections of the Comprehensive Plan will be sent to all board and
commissions via the list serve for their feedback. The HRC members will provide feedback
regarding equity, inclusion and human rights.
HRC members were requested to read the Planning Commission minutes from the
Comprehensive Plan Community Engagement meetings, review how other cities are
dealing with social equity and financial disparity.
Co-sponsor PTSD Event Discussion
Peck stated that she attended the event. The event was co-sponsored by the New Hope
Human Rights Commission and their Police Chief introduced the movie. Approximately
thirty people attended the event.
Martin Luther Kinq (MLK) Jr. Dav Celebration
The HRC will be sponsoring a MLK Day Literary Contest. Students in grade 6-12 in
Hopkins, Robbinsdale, Perpich Center for Arts Education and Breck Schools may enter a
written work (essay, song, or poetry) with the theme of"Making Lives Matter." The deadline
for submission is December 20, 2017. The contest can be advertised on the City website,
social media pages. There may be other opportunities for advertising the contest.
The review commission will consist of Martin, Petersen-Scott, Harris and possibly
residents, neighboring city HRC members, and/or teachers.
Winners will receive tickets to the MLK Day event and be invited to speak at the MLK event
scheduled at Brookview on January 14.
Staff was requested to review the speaker budget for a Sweet Potato Comfort Pie and
Pride FestivaL
NEW BUSINESS
Resident Request - "Columbus Day" Holiday Chanqe
Santelices stated a resident requested that the City consider changing "Columbus Day" to
"Indigenous People's Day". Santelices stated she informed the resident that the HRC would
consider the item at a future meeting as the HRC did not meet in September.
MOVED by Burris, seconded by Martin and motion carried to table discussion of the
request to change "Columbus Day" to "Indigenous People's Day" until the new Council is
seated in 2018. Motion carried 7-0.
Welcome Statement
The Council has requested the HRC prepare a welcome statement for consideration by the
Council. The HRC discussed what purpose the statement is for, how to accomplish drafting
the statement, how will it be used, and what will encompass the statement.
Staff will provide the HRC with examples of other city resolutions, proclamations, and
wetcome statements for review prior to the November meeting. Staff will also send a copy
of the HRC resolution adopted regarding the MN Marriage Equity Act. The HRC will discuss
statement ideas at the next meeting.
Human Rights Commission October 24,2017
Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3
2017 Work Plan Review and 2018 Work Plan Discussion
This item will be discussed at the November meeting. Staff will forward a copy of the 2017
Work Plan to the HRC for review.
Human Riqhts Dav
Martin stated that Human Rights Day is December 10 and suggested that bookmarks be
made with various human rights inspiring quotes for distribution at the library, for hand out
at various public events and distribution around the city.
MOVED by Harris, seconded by Martin and motion carried to proceed with bookmark
concept. Motion carried 7-0.
HRC members were requested to bring to the November meeting quotes that could be
placed on the bookmarks.
Martin will get the template used in the past from UPS and determine the image size
needed for the bookmarks and forward the information to staff. Staff will check the budget
to determine what funding is available. Staff will also work with Communications staff to get
the City logo and HRC logo for use on the bookmarks.
HRC Equipment Storaqe
The HRC members requested the equipment (table, banner, tent, etc.) be stored at a city
location instead of inember homes.
Staff will inform the HRC of the location storage.
ADJOURN
Motion by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Martin to adjourn the
meeting at 8:03 pm. Motion carried 7-0.
Kyle Petersen-Scott, Chair
ATTEST:
Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant
Approved by HRC: November 28, 2017
Human Rights Commission October 24,2017
Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3