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10-22-19 HRC Agenda REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Attendance/Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes September 25, 2019 regular meeting minutes 5. Old Business A. Antisemitism, Xenophobia, and Hate Event Recap B. Racially Restrictive Covenants Update C. Conversion Therapy Ban Update D. Bill Hobbs Award Nominations Update E. MLK Literary Contest Update 6. New Business A. Commission Communications B. Sweet Potato Comfort Pie Funding C. MLK Breakfast Tickets 7. Adjournment October 22, 2019 – 6:30 pm Council Conference Room Golden Valley City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:46 pm by Chair Mitchell. Roll Call Commissioners present: Maurice Harris, Carrie Yeager, Jonathan Burris, Eve Clarkson, Chris Mitchell, Kyle Scott, Destiny Nathan, Leah Persky and Teresa Martin Staff present: Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director and Maria Cisneros, City Attorney Guest: Stephanie Steinwedel, Hennepin County Library Approval of Agenda MOTION by Commissioner Harris to approve agenda with addition to new business: “MLK Literary Contest Discussion.” Seconded by Commissioner Scott. Motion carried 9-0. Approval of May Regular Meeting Minutes MOTION by Commissioner Burris to approve the August 27, 2019 regular meeting minutes with administrative amendments. Seconded by Commissioner Harris. Motion carried 9-0. Day of Service Planning Commissioners who attended the Sochacki Park clean-up shared a recap with the group. The clean- up went well, took the full two hours, and the Commissioners were appreciative of the maps and pictures from the Parks department. Staff shared that the PRISM drive did not turn out many items, though City staff contributed several toys to replenish PRISM’s birthday room. The Commission briefly reviewed the Open Meeting Law and discussed communication vehicles that would streamline more efficient communication amongst Commissioners. Staff will add the topic to the October agenda. Bill Hobbs Award Update Staff shared that there was one nomination and reminded the Commission that the deadline was September 30. Staff will bring the nominations to the October meeting. Racially Restrictive Covenants Update Staff provided an update from the subcommittee meeting. The subcommittee will create a presentation for the October HRC meeting and get feedback from the full Commission for the presentation to the Council at the November Council/Manager work session. Commissioner Martin asked about how the process is being memorialized and how there will be a historical record of this being done. The subcommittee decided to add consideration of that topic as they create their presentation. September 25, 2019 – 5:45 pm Basset Creek Room Brookview 316 Brookview Parkway City of Golden Valley Human Rights Commission Regular Meeting Minutes August 27, 2019 – 6:30 pm 2 Conversion Therapy Ban Update Subcommittee members updated the Commission that they had been in contact with several organizations, including Outfront MN about the possibility of banning conversion therapy in the city. The subcommittee shared an ordinance that the City of Denver, CO passed. Commissioner Burris provided a description of conversion therapy for Commissioners. Commissioner Burris also shared that two cities in MN were on track to pass an ordinance, Minneapolis and St. Paul. Commissioner Burris still hoped to have Golden Valley as one of the first cities. Santelices shared that the topic had been added to the November 12 Council Manager Work Session. City Attorney Cisneros shared that the topic was recently discussed at a City Attorney’s meeting and many cities are researching the topic. Cisneros shared that there is concern about the legality and enforceability of the ordinance. Currently the City has the ability to license businesses, but not medical licensing, which is what this issue falls under. The subcommittee will review the sample ordinance and conduct research, consulting staff liaison and City Attorney as needed. Santelices stated that there may be other opportunities to get involved in this topic, including hosting educational events and encouraging Council to add this to their legislative priorities. Cisneros will also stay updated on the League of Minnesota Cities’ guidance on the topic and share with the subcommittee. MLK Literary Contest Discussion Commissioners discussed as to whether or not they would like to host a literary contest for the third year in a row. Commissioners agreed that while participation has been low, the contest has been received positively by those involved. Commissioner Martin proposed changing the contest to an art contest, where such art could be displayed at the Sweet Potato Comfort Pie event in January. The Commission agreed that it would be best to stick with a literary contest and allow the contest to grow and gain momentum. The Chair created a subcommittee to work on the contest information, which included Commissioners Martin, Scott, Nathan, and Persky. Adjourn MOTION by Commissioner Harris to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Scott. Motion carried by unanimous consent. Meeting adjourned at 6:42 pm. ________________________________ Chris Mitchell, Chair ATTEST: _________________________________ Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison Respectfully submitted, Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison