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12-17-19 HRC Agenda REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Attendance/Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes November 26, 2019 regular meeting minutes 5. Old Business A. MLK Literary Contest Update 6. New Business A. Land Acknowledgement Discussion B. Impact of Climate Change on Human Rights 7. Adjournment December 17, 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 6:34 pm by Chair Mitchell. Roll Call Commissioners present: Jonathan Burris, Chris Mitchell, Kyle Scott, Destiny Nathan, Teresa Martin, Leah Persky, Eve Clarkson, and Carrie Yeager (arrived 6:36 pm) Commissioners absent: Maurice Harris Staff present: Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director Approval of Agenda MOTION by Commissioner Scott to approve agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Burris. Motion carried 7-0. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes MOTION by Commissioner Martin to approve the October 22, 2019 regular meeting minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Burris. Motion carried 8-0. Commission Communications/Open Meeting Law The Commission discussed opportunities to communicate with each other without breaking the open meeting law. Presently, having nine members, four or more members communicating with each other is considered a quorum. The Commission believes that the communication is good, though at times difficult when they cannot directly discuss things with each other. The Commission's goal is to ensure the momentum continues between meetings. At the Commissioners’ request, staff will share email addresses with the Commission. Staff reminded them they can communicate as long as they do not break the open meeting law, this includes serial communications on business items. The Staff Liaison will continue to receive all communications from Commissioners and share with the entire group. Staff also requested that the Commissioners send agenda items to the liaison and the Chair and Vice Chair the Thursday prior to the meeting so there is time to publicize in the agenda packet. Racially Restrictive Covenants Update Chair Mitchell provided an overview of the presentation to the City Council at the Council/Manager meeting on November 12, 2019, including the feedback given by the Mayor and City Council members. Some suggestions include: expanding the research to other restrictive covenants, beyond racially restrictive, partnering with existing community groups and initiatives, such as Sweet Potato Comfort Pie, the Golden Valley Historical Society, the Rising TIDES Task Force, and the University of Minnesota. Commissioner Scott suggested that the Commission make some sort of announcement at the event to invite individuals who may be interested in working with the City on this topic. Commissioner Martin November 26, 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 November 26, 2019 – 6:30 pm 2 will discuss with Sweet Potato Comfort Pie leaders. The subcommittee will meet to discuss next steps, including connecting with other agencies and fleshing out the project scope. Chair Mitchell will reach out to the subcommittee to schedule. Conversion Therapy Ban Update Commissioner Burris provided a recap of the Council/Manager meeting presentation on November 12. The City Council shared support of the issue and will add the topic of researching conversion therapy ban to their 2020 goal session. Commissioner Burris shared that the City of Minneapolis has passed an ordinance to ban conversion therapy for minors. The commission discussed the legal implications of these ordinances and that other cities have not yet been sued because there has not been any enforcement. The Commission continued to discuss the logistics of forming a complaint and enforcing an ordinance. The Commission discussed other opportunities to engage with the City Council on the topic and will continue collecting information for the Council to have at their goal session. If the City Council moves forward with the topic in 2020, the Commission would also like to consider adding vulnerable adults to the protected group under a conversion therapy ban ordinance. The subcommittee will continue to collect this information and pass to Staff Santelices. MLK Literary Contest Update Staff shared that the contest has been shared through the City’s communication channels and with the library. Commissioner Nathan shared that the contest was posted through the “Schoology” site at school and has received positive attention. Commissioners encouraged each other to share the contest information with their networks, communities, and social media sites, etc. The Commissioners also discussed printing and posting the fliers at locations around the City. MLK Breakfast Tickets Staff shared that the tables are now available for purchase at a rate of $500 per table (10 tickets each table). The Commissioners discussed whether or not to order one or two tables, including the number of attendees in the past and the ways tickets are advertised. The Commission agreed that the Bill Hobbs award winners should receive at least two tickets, as will the winner(s) of the MLK Literary Contest. The Commission decided that it would be best to purchase multiple tables to allow for more guests, including current members of the HRC. The Commission agreed that to best advise the City Council, it is helpful and important for Commissioners to attend events and advance their knowledge of human rights. MOTION by Burris to order two tables for the MLK Breakfast at a value of $1000. Seconded by Commissioner Scott. Motion carried 7-0 (Commissioner Yeager abstained). Chair Mitchell will reach out to the Bill Hobbs Award recipients to offer tickets. Several Commissioners also voiced their interest in attending. Human Rights Day The Commission discussed what the HRC has prepared for human rights day in the past. Commissioners asked that the City post something on social media. Commissioner Persky City of Golden Valley Human Rights Commission Regular Meeting Minutes November 26, 2019 – 6:30 pm 3 volunteered to email ideas to staff. The Commission suggested using language in the post to advertise for the upcoming Commission opening. December 2019 Meeting and 2020 Calendar Commission discussed alternative dates for the December meeting scheduled for December 24, 2019. MOTION by Commissioner Yeager to move the December 24 meeting to December 17, immediately following the presentation of the Bill Hobbs Award, approximately 6:45 pm. Seconded by Commissioner Martin. Motion carried 8-0. Staff Santelices shared that the annual Joint Board, Commission, and Council meeting will take place on February 26, 2020 in the place of the Tuesday, February 25, 2020 regular HRC meeting. Adjourn MOTION by Commissioner Scott to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Yeager. Motion carried 8-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:02 pm. ________________________________ Chris Mitchell, Chair ATTEST: _________________________________ Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison Respectfully submitted, Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison