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11-26-19 HRC Agenda REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Attendance/Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes October 22, 2019 regular meeting minutes 5. Old Business A. Commission Communications/Open Meeting Law Discussion B. Racially Restrictive Covenants Update and Project Scope Discussion C. Conversion Therapy Ban Council/Manager Meeting Update D. MLK Literary Contest Update E. MLK Breakfast Tickets 6. New Business A. Human Rights Day (Dec 10) Discussion B. December 2019 Meeting and 2020 Calendar 7. Adjournment November 26, 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 6:38 pm by Chair Mitchell. Roll Call Commissioners present: Maurice Harris, Jonathan Burris, Chris Mitchell, Kyle Scott, and Destiny Nathan Commissioners absent: Teresa Martin, Leah Persky, Eve Clarkson, and Carrie Yeager Staff present: Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director and Maria Cisneros, City Attorney Approval of Agenda MOTION by Commissioner Burris to approve agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Harris. Motion carried 5-0. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes MOTION by Commissioner Harris to approve the September 25, 2019 regular meeting minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Burris. Motion carried 5-0. Antisemitism, Xenophobia, and Hate Event Recap Commissioners recapped the event and agreed that the event had a good turnout, the topic was interesting, and had powerful messages. Commissioners received positive reviews of the event and were appreciative of the mix between dialogue and education and the opportunity for individuals to ask questions. Commissioner Nathan asked if the presentation could be shared with the group, and Commissioner Harris agreed to reach out and ask Ellen Kennedy. Commissioners would like to consider inviting Ellen Kennedy and World without Genocide to speak again in the future. Commissioners discussed advertising for events and reviewed the many ways the City promoted the event. Chair Mitchell suggested that the Commission consider a more coordinated effort amongst Commissioners to advertise, using social media and other networks to promote HRC activities. Commissioner Burris suggested that advertisements include the benefits and “take away” items from each event. Racially Restrictive Covenants Update Chair Mitchell reviewed the presentation the subcommittee created for the Council-Manager Meeting on November 12. Commissioners provided input on the slides, and focused specifically on why these covenants still matter, and even though they are unenforceable, people should take time to renounce them. The Commissioners discussed how the existence of these covenants directly conflicts with the October 22, 2019 – 6:30 pm Council Conference Room Golden Valley City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road City of Golden Valley Human Rights Commission Regular Meeting Minutes October 22, 2019 – 6:30 pm 2 City’s Welcome Statement. The Commission will present the topic and provide the project scope to Council and if approved, the Commission can begin work immediately. Conversion Therapy Ban Update City Attorney Cisneros shared some items to consider for their presentation to the Council at the November 12 meeting. The Commission considered what to recommend to the Council and considered the following: 1. Propose the Council add “Research Conversion Therapy Ban” to the Council’s 2020 Goal Session. 2. Propose the Council add “Conversion Therapy Ban” to the 2020 legislative priorities. 3. Focus on educational opportunities on the harmful effects of conversion therapy. Commissioner Burris suggested that the Commission recommend that the Council consider the topic as part of their 2020 goal session. Commissioners agreed. Commissioner Burris will work on a presentation to include: details of conversion therapy, the negative impacts, and a recommendation to the Council. Staff will have presentation details by November 7 in order to draft a memo for the meeting. Bill Hobbs Award Nomination Update Commission reviewed the two nominations that were received. Several Commissioners shared that both nominees were deserving. The Commission discussed whether or not to award more than one person. MOTION by Commissioner Scott to award both nominees the 2019 Bill Hobbs Award. Seconded by Commissioner Harris. Carried by unanimous consent. Staff will provide the contact information to Chair Mitchell. Staff will ensure the awards are ordered and the Commission will welcome all to recognize the winners at the December 17, 2019 Council meeting. MLK Literary Contest Discussion Commissioner Scott suggested the theme, “Injustice Anywhere” based on the Martin Luther King Jr. quote, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere… Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” The Commission discussed whether or not the proposed prompts would be difficult for students to respond. Commissioners agreed to keep the prompts as they are, and use the submission details from the previous year. Commissioners discussed the appropriate timeline and agreed to begin promotion early November with a submission deadline of Jan 3, 2020. Commission will review the details closely and send feedback to Staff by Fri, Oct 25. Staff will send the completed flier to the full Commission. Commissioners will coordinate advertising efforts. Staff will also send the list of school contacts to the subcommittee to use. MOTION by Commissioner Harris to approve up to $150 for cash prizes for the MLK Literary Contest. Seconded by Commissioner Scott. Motion carried 5-0. City of Golden Valley Human Rights Commission Regular Meeting Minutes October 22, 2019 – 6:30 pm 3 Commission Communications/Open Meeting Law Discussion Staff reminded that the Commission that a member requested that the Commission discuss opportunities to communicate between meetings without violating the open meeting law. Chair tabled the topic until the next meeting due to timing, and lack of attendance by full commission. Sweet Potato Comfort Pie Funding Staff shared a request by a Commissioner to consider funding an educator or speaker at the 2020 Sweet Potato Comfort Pie event. Commissioners provided an overview of the Sweet Potato Pie event for new Commissioners. MOTION by Commissioner Scott to approve up to $500 for speakers or facilitators for the 2020 Sweet Potato Comfort Pie event. Seconded by Commissioner Burris. Motion carried 5-0. MLK Breakfast Tickets The Commission discussed how many tables they should purchase for the 2020 Martin Luther King Jr Breakfast. Several Commissioners shared interest in attending the event and the group will continue the discussion at the November meeting. Adjourn MOTION by Commissioner Harris to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Scott. Motion carried 4-1. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm. ________________________________ Chris Mitchell, Chair ATTEST: _________________________________ Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison Respectfully submitted, Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison Dr Martin luther King JR Literary Contest Deadline: Fri, Jan 3, 2020, 4 pm Sponsored by: Golden Valley Human Rights Commission HRC Community Outreach “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere . . . Whatever affects one di- rectly, affects all indirectly” — Dr Martin Luther King Jr In honor of the birthday and legacy of Dr Martin Luther King Jr, the Golden Valley Human Rights Commission presents the second annual Dr Martin Luther King Jr Literary Contest. The contest is open to students in grades 7-12 who live in Golden Valley, attend a school in Golden Valley, or attend a Robbinsdale Area District or Hopkins District school. Winners will be announced Jan 10, 2020. They will receive a $50 cash prize and will be asked to present their piece at the Martin Luther King Jr Day celebra- tion Sun, Jan 19, 2020, at Brookview Golden Valley (316 Brookview Pkwy). Winners will also receive tick- ets to the General Mills/Minneapolis MLK breakfast Mon, Jan 20, 2020. 2020 Theme Building on Dr King’s passion and leadership, students are asked to creatively respond to one of the follow- ing questions based on the theme “Injustice Any- where”: 1. How does our country’s treatment of refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers impact our various communities? 2. How does the denial of voting rights or voter suppression efforts impact our various commu- nities? Submissions Written (essays, poetry, song, etc): Submit on stan- dard 8-1/2˝x11˝ paper, double spaced, not to exceed 900 words. Audio and Video: Submit through YouTube or other multi-media platforms, accompanied by a transcribed version. Submissions will be judged on inspiration, clarity, cre- ativity, and content applicable to the theme. Entries must include: • students name, address, phone/email, and grade level • parent name, phone/email • school name and teacher contact information Email ksantelices@goldenvalleymn.gov Mail/Drop-Off Kirsten Santelices, 7800 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN 55427