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05-23-17 HRC Minutes MINUTES Human Rights Commission (HRC) �` � �=�J �� Golden Valley City Hall ����1/) 7800 Golden Valley Road �' � � Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427 Council Conference Room � . �. May 23, 2017 Commissioners present: Jonathan Burris, Co-Chair Adam Buttress, Co-Chair Teresa Martin Gloria Peck Kyle Pettersen-Scott Commissioners absent: Hattie Bonds Andrew Ramlet Staff: Tim Cruikshank, City Manager Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director Jason Sturgis, Police Chief The meeting was convened at 6:30 pm by Co-Chair Burris. Introductions Commissioners and Staff introduced themselves. Cruikshank introduced Santelices as the new staff liaison to the HRC. APPROVAL OF AGENDA No changes were made to the agenda. APPROVAL OF April 25, 2017 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Pettersen-Scott, second by Commissioner Martin to approve the April 25, 2017 minutes. Motion carried 5-0. OLD BUSINESS ACLU Model State and Local Law Enforcement Policies and Rules Cruikshank stated at the April HRC meeting there was a presentation from the Golden Valley ACLU People Power group. He stated that since this meeting he and the Police Chief inet with the group and had a discussion about the policies and rules. The HRC is being requested to review the topic and make a recommendation to the City Council at the August Council/Manager meeting. Sturgis attended the meeting and compared the Golden Valley (GV) Police Department policies and the proposed 9 ACLU policies, outlining the similarities and differences. Sturgis will email the HRC members the GV Police Policy Manual and Impartial Policing Policy. Staff will review the policy and possibly develop some educational material for inclusion at the Citizen Academy. The HRC will continue the discussion at the June HRC Meeting. Human Rights Commission May 23,2017 Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 Comprehensive Plan Zimmerman gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Comprehensive Plan. Cruikshank informed the HRC that they can provide feedback and make a statement on the Comprehensive Plan before the end of the year. 2017 Pride Festival Update - Booth/Speaker Buttress updated the HRC on the activities for the festival. It has been determined that there will be no speakers at the event. The HRC was to have sponsored a speaker. The HRC discussed possible information and activities to provide at the booth. Since there is a very short time before the event it was determined there would be no HRC sponsored events at this year's Pride Festival. The HRC will welcome residents and visitors, provide information and distribute HRC magnets. It was determined that the HRC would start planning now to possibly get an educational speaker for 2018. Santelices stated she has contacts that could assist with activities for the event in 2018 and possibly in 2017. The Commission discussed the schedule for the event and those who are able to help will help with the set-up, booth staffing and clean-up. Mav 9 Council/Manaaer Meetinq Uqdate Cruikshank stated if the HRC wants to discuss and propose any items for consideration they should be included in the HRC Work Plan. If during the year the HRC would like to suggest an alternative topic it could be raised at a Council/Manager meeting during the future agenda item review for Council consideration. Board/Commission Vacancies Cruikshank reviewed the board/commission application and appointment process. He stated that he anticipates a new member will be in attendance at the June meeting. He also reviewed the attendance policy stating that staff have been in contact with board/commission members who have been unable to attend to determine their status. Leaque of Minnesota Human Rights Commission Membershiq Renewal Martin and Peck reported that their website is down and nothing had been updated on their Facebook page since February. Cruikshank stated that the City paid the $100 dues for 2015 and 2016. No dues have been paid for 2017. After discussion by the HRC it was determined that no dues will be paid until the HRC directs staff to approve payment of the dues. Government Alliance on Race and Equitv (GARE) "Advancinq Racial Equitv Speaker Series "Organizinq for Power- Inside and Outside Strateqies" - Mav 24, 2017 Cruikshank invited the HRC to attend the GARE Advancing Racial Equity Speaker Series "Organizing for Power- Inside and Outside Strategies" to be held on May 24, 2017 from 6-8 pm at the Bloomington Civic Plaza, Schneider Theatre, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road. Some staff members are attending. Interested members can register for the speaker on-line. Staff will coordinate getting a ticket for Pettersen-Scott. OLD BUSINESS June Aaenda Topics By-law review and officer appointments Comprehensive Plan Discussion ACLU Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) 2017 Pride Update Human Rights Commission May 23,2017 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 ADJOURN Motion by Commissioner Buttress, second by Commissio er Martin to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 pm. Motion carried 6-0. � �. �,�(, Jonathan Burris, Co-Chair ATTEST: � . J y Nall Administrati Assistant Approved by HRC:June 27,2017 Human Rights Commission May 23,2017 Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3