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07-25-17 HRC Minutes MINUTES Human Rights Commission (HRC) `1� � � `f-� �� Golden Valley City Hall � /'') J �Q y� 7800 Golden Valley Road V �'V��►�l L Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427 �� � Council Conference Room July 25, 2017 Commissioners present: Kyle Pettersen-Scott, Chair Maurice Harris, Vice Chair Adam Buttress Teresa Martin Andrew Ramlet Isaac Mintzer Gloria Peck Commissioners absent: Jonathan Burris Staff: Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director The meeting was convened at 6:37 pm by Chair Pettersen-Scott. Introductions Commissioners, including new Student Commissioner Mintzer, and Staff introduced themselves. Student Commissioner Ramlet stated this is last meeting as a Student Commissioner. Guest Citizens introduced themselves as Kathy Vaaler and Barb Frindle. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Martin added an announcement to New Business. Motion to approve agenda with addition by Commissioner Peck, second by Commissioner Ramlet. Carry 7-0. APPROVAL OF May 23, 2017 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Peck to approve amended minutes reflecting corrections. Second Martin. Carry 7-0. OLD BUSINESS ACLU Model State and Local Law Enforcement Policies and Rules Petersen-Scott recapped the homework for commissioners to review the nine proposed policies from the ACLU and the Golden Valley policing policies, and come today to discuss and decide if the commission would like to make any recommendations at the Council/Manager meeting. Martin asked for point of clarification on what type of recommendations the HRC can make. Staff Santelices clarified that the HRC can make any recommendations for the Council to review. Petersen-Scott followed up that the HRC can make an explicit recommendation, and would like to see the commission have a discussion and make a thoughtful and meaningful recommendation. Petersen-Scott further stated that the commission cannot mandate or require the Council to do anything, but can make a recommendation to review. Commissioner Peck stated she reviewed items one and two from the model policy and did not see a downside to implementing those items. Commissioner Martin asked for clarification on the term Human Rights Commission July 25,2017 Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 "policy," rather than a "practice." Santelices confirmed that "policies and procedures" are standards or expectations that others are held accountable to hold. Vice Chair Harris followed up that policies and procedures can lead to disciplinary action if not completed, while practice is something that is done, but there are no consequences. Santelices further stated that a "practice" is less formal than a "policy," which typically has a procedure attached. Petersen-Scott requested Citizen Vaaler to share any updates on additional cities who have adopted these policies. Vaaler stated, "I still don't know." Vaaler continued to share an article from an ACLU magazine stating over 633 counties had adopted policies nationwide. Commissioner Martin asked for clarification on the term "freedom city" rather than "sanctuary city." Vaaler stated that a freedom city is one that adopted all nine of the policies, though some cities have already had similar policies in place. The nine model policies were written because violations had happened, and mostly in highly populated areas such as California and Arizona. Vice Chair Harris shared that Massachusetts passed statewide the inability to hold anyone on detainer based on immigrant status. Harris read from Impartial Policing Policy and recommended adding "immigrant status" to the policy under item 1 B of the Impartial Policing Policy. Petersen- Scott requested confirmation of Harris' recommendation, to which Harris confirmed recommendation of adopting ACLU model policies one and two. Commissioner Martin shared Impartial Policing policy that references to fourth amendment, which is mentioned in ACLU model policy one. Martin further shared 1 B and noted that it does not include "immigration status," which gives the opportunity to add to the current policies in place. Commissioner Peck asked for clarification on Fourth Amendment and its applications to "non- residents and/or illegal aliens." Commissioners Harris and Martin researched and read the amendment, which confirmed it was applicable to "persons," with no mention of citizenship or legal status. Commissioner Martin requested Citizen Vaaler to speak to whether or not the Fourth Amendment had been brought up in previous conversations with City Manager or Police Chief, and how it applies to the suggested model policies. Vaaler stated belief in the Golden Valley Police departmenYs current practices, including that as a practice the GV Police do not ask about immigration status. Martin pointed out that policy does not specifically refer to immigration status. Chair Petersen-Scott stated would like to recommend numbers one, two, and four from model policies. Number four pertaining specifically to ICE, not local law enforcement departments. Commission members discussed implications of implementing number four in Golden Valley and how that would impact the department's ability to work with other jurisdictions, as well as the implications of officers not identifying themselves as agents. Commissioner Mintzer recommended the policy apply only to federal jurisdictions. Commissioners continued to discuss potential recommendations, and which of the nine policies should be included in the final recommendation to the Council. It was confirmed that item six would not be included, and that items five, seven, and nine could be addressed with a statement added to an existing policy. Further, Commissioner Ramlet suggested not focusing on item three, as it was explained to have happened very rarely, or would be highly unlikely. Citizen Frindle stated that sometimes it is best to make preventative policies, rather than wait until the situation calls for it. Commissioners asked next step in the process to make recommendations to Council. Santelices stated that the HRC can write out recommendations to be read before Council, but must be voted upon tonight to be considered at the Aug 8 meeting. Santelices shared recap of recommendations stated by the Commissioners in order of stated importance. Santelices read the four recommendations to Commissioners, who made slight language changes. Final reading secured a motion to vote, made by Commissioner Martin, and second by Commissioner Mintzer. Vote to approve recommendation to Council, as read by Santelices, carried 7-0. Human Rights Commission July 25,2017 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 Co-Sponsor PTSD Event Petersen-Scott requested Peck to recap the request of Crystal/New Hope League of Women Voters to co-sponsor a program on post-traumatic stress disorder, showing the film "Buried above Ground,"with discussion after. Commissioners Peck and Petersen-Scott shared experience watching the film, and Commissioner Martin motioned to co-sponsor the event. Second by Peck. Motion carried 7-0. Staff Santelices will request due date for Newsletter, and Commissioner Peck will send information that HRC would like to include about the event in the Newsletter. The HRC will continue the conversation about potential contributions, beyond sharing in the newsletter, and including financial, at the August HRC meeting. Comprehensive Plan Chair Petersen-Scott requested the plan be emailed to all Commissioners, be reviewed, and come back together to make recommendations, if any, at a future meeting. Santelices will send plan or link to the website to Commissioners, and determine deadline for Commission recommendations. NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Martin shared item of interest on Women's Congress Conference Nov 3-5. Martin will send information to interested Commissioners. Martin also requested adding the following to the August HRC agenda: Martin Luther King Sweet Potato Comfort Pie Day and 2017-2018 HRC budget. Commissioner Ramlet shared appreciation for time spent on HRC, and Commissioners shared gratitude for service, and praise for dedication. OLD BUSINESS Auqust Aqenda Topics Comprehensive Plan Discussion Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Event ADJOURN Motion by Commissioner Peck, second by Commissioner Harris to adjourn the meeting at 8:27 pm. Motion carried 7-0. Kyle Petersen-Scott, Chair ATTEST: Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison Approved by HRC: , 2017 Human Rights Commission July 25,2017 Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3