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06-27-17 HRC Minutes MINUTES � � �� �`� . Human Rights Commission (HRC) Golden Valley City Hall a�/'"��1� 7800 Golden Valley Road i�i/i� / t- Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427 �,,T� �, Council Conference Room �� June 27, 2017 Commissioners present: Jonathan Burris, Co-Chair Gloria Peck Kyle Pettersen-Scott Maurice Harris Commissioners absent: Adam Buttress, Co-Chair Teresa Martin Staff: Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director The meeting was convened at 6:35 pm by Co-Chair Burris. Reported absence of two commissioners. Introductions Commissioners, including new Commissioner Harris, and Staff introduced themselves. Guest Citizen introduced herself as Kathy Vaaler. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Petersen-Scott motioned to change the order of Old Business items on the agenda from A, B, C, to C, B, A. APPROVAL OF May 23, 2017 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Burris to approve minutes with updated reflect correct date. Second Petersen-Scott. OLD BUSINESS 2017 Pride Festival Update Peck gave a brief recap of the festival. Burris shared some details about the festival. Staff Santelices offered to share a link of photos from the festival. Burris shared the City Pages article on the Pride festival. Comprehensive Plan Petersen-Scott requested further instructions on responsibilities with the Comprehensive Plan. Burris confirmed statement by City Manager that HRC can provide feedback and make a statement on the Comprehensive Plan by the end of the year. Commissioners all agreed not prepared to do so today. Peck recommended that Commissioners to review comprehensive plan, found on the City website. Burris agreed, and postponed conversation to following meeting. ACLU Model State and Local Law Enforcement Policies and Rules Burris stated at the May HRC meeting there was a presentation from the Golden Valley Police Chief in response to the proposed ACLU policies. Petersen-Scott stated the HRC is being requested to review the topic and make a recommendation to the City Council at the August Council/Manager Human Rights Commission June 27,2017 Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 meeting. Sturgis emailed the Police Policy Manual and Impartial Policing Policy to Commissioners for review. Peck stated most relevant Police policy is Impartial Policing policy. Citizen Vaaler requested to speak, granted permission by Co-Chair Burris. Vaaler provided history of discussion for Commissioner Harris, including People Power request for the City to adopt nine ACLU policies. Vaaler stated Impartial Policing was "right on, for some of the things," but would like to see cities adopt nine model policies on immigration, specifically cooperation with ICE. Would like to limit the police departments' ability to cooperate with ICE. Vaaler gave an example of ICE request for local department to detain someone without a judicial warrant. Co-Chair Burris stated current police policies negate that ability. Vaaler shared comments from individual meeting with City Manager and Police Chief and reiterated concern that current policies do not reflect requirement of judicial warrant. Vaaler continued to share opinion of advocacy group. Burris agreed that Vaaler should speak on August 8th at the Council/Manager meeting. Burris stated August 8th meeting was open for commissioners, and encouraged to attend. Burris shared the brief history of the HRC, and the recent changes within the administration. Proposed all members to be in attendance. Petersen-Scott recommended all Commissioners read through the nine policies and compare to the policing policy. Burris seconded Santelices stated intention of representing HRC at the Aug 8 meeting with recommendation (if any) from HRC. Vaaler stated policies one and two are the most important, and others are not as important, including number six. Santelices shared recommendation of HRC education and outreach, including opportunities for citizens to understand what our police do. Petersen-Scott asked Vaaler if other cities have adopted any of the nine policies. Vaaler responded "I do not know that." Petersen-Scott requested to know this information to help make a decision. Burris stated that in the past the HRC has set up forums for community conversations. Burris further stated that the HRC mission is to enlighten, not to necessarily recommend actions/policy changes. Santelices shared intention for City to take part in ongoing Respect in the Workplace, and Unconscious Bias trainings— and continue having these trainings through the Police department. Vaaler stated that she has faith in Chief Sturgis and his leadership. The HRC will continue the discussion at the July HRC meeting. Per Petersen-Scott's request Commissioner Harris shared experiences as a Commissioner in Columbia, MO, including advising and giving recommendations on policies. Commission Officers Burris moved to electing the officers, to which Petersen-Scott requested the guidelines on this process. Burris explained previous process, and referenced By-Laws. Burris motioned for recess to examine by-laws. Motion carried 4-0. Terms of office reviewed in By-Laws. Peck nominated Petersen-Scott for Chair. Petersen-Scott accepted nomination. Motion carried 4-0. Burris nominated Commissioner Harris for Vice Chair. Harris accepted. Motion carried 4-0. Human Rights Commission June 27,2017 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 Co-Sqonsor PTSD Event Peck shared 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. Request HRC to distribute materials, no need to contribute funds. Petersen-Scott asked if anyone had seen the film, and requested to view the film prior to answering the request. Petersen-Scott and Harris committed to watching the film and reporting back. The HRC will continue the conversation at the July HRC meeting. OLD BUSINESS Julv Aqenda Topics Comprehensive Plan Discussion ACLU Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Event ADJOURN Motion by Commissioner Petersen-Scott, second by Co missioner Harris to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 pm. Motion carried 40. ? � � Jonathan Burris, Co-Chair ATTEST: Kirsten Santelices, Sta Liaison Approved by HRC:July 25,2017 Human Rights Commission June 27,2017 Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3