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Home My WebLink About2021/11/09 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - Human Rights Commission - Regular Human rights commission meeting November 9, 2021 7:00 PM Agenda I. Call to order a. Roll Call II. Approval of minutes III. Approval of tonight’s agenda IV. Bias Hate Crimes review V. Kudos VI. Council Agenda Items VII. Chair Updates – Virginia VIII. Bylaws Subcommittee Update IX. Upcoming Community Engagement a. Jim Crow of the North Screening b. Book Club c. Just Deeds X. Transition Updates for Darius XI. Subcommittee Updates a. Peace and Reconciliation XII. New business XIII. Adjournment Future meeting/event dates: is there a need to reschedule our upcoming meetings? • December 21st • January 18th If you need special accommodations or have questions about the meeting, please call Darius Gray at 952-923-0265 or the administration department at 952-924-2525. Official minutes Human rights commission St. Louis Park, Minnesota 10/05/2021 I. Call to order a. Roll Call Members present: Avi Olitzky, Virginia Mancini, Andre Barajas, Astein Osei, Thomas Scott, Jaime Chismar, Paul Baudhuin, Katie Lawler Members absent: Li Livdahl, Emily Buchholz Staff present: Nichole Salaam Staff absent: Darius Gray Guests: II. Approval of minutes Passed unanimously (?) motion (?) 2nd to approve II. Approval of tonight’s agenda Passed unanimously (?) motion (?) 2nd III. Bias Hate Crimes review -opportunity for how to approach hate crimes: letters of support? How do we want to engage impacted communities? -Darius still waiting to hear from Steve Huntington(?) -per Virginia, have done letters of support in the past (included hotline to hate crimes, state connections) -Avi suggested that measures should be helpful, rather than a “labor” of comfort -idea of allyship: op-ed in Sun Sailor? -increase in anti-Semitic rhetoric correlated with 9/11 and Jewish high holy days -potential meeting with City Council? -Nichole noted that the Police Multicultural Advisory Commission (PMAC) meets regularly; potential opportunity to connect if interested, or someone could come speak -incidents not isolated to Jewish community -Jaime asked if a letter actually be a comfort, or make us look like we weren’t paying attention? -need a better system in place for emergency processes -**AGAIN: need to look at bylaws -Virginia asked: 1. How do we open channel of communication with Council so that we can fulfill our primary responsibility of advising? 2. How do we respond more appropriately and timely to the community? -Is there a way we could alert and involve the community so that they are aware of what’s going on? -if City Council would not allow us to publish an op-ed, we could make a resolution to urge them to respond more acutely -i.e., “This is what community looks like” -restorative peace circle at one of the synagogues? -concerns for gathering during a pandemic -Peace Circle Subcommittee formed: Avi, Tom, and Astein; Jaime could help with design -invitation to area communities (i.e., Council, other commissions) -place: ROC? Veterans Memorial? -who, what, where, when, why, how IV. Kudos -Yin for the Minnesoti Festival (great ally if ever needed) V. Council Agenda Items None VI. City Updates - Nichole -Nichole will be transitioning out of her role to work in an executive role at LifeSource (EDI/race equity work will be central) -last day 10/22 VII. REI Dashboard -content draft will be up for public viewing to look at data and how we’re doing our work -early draft of content pages/data sets -seeking feedback from HRC regarding content VIII. Community Engagement Updates 1. Just Deeds – Nichole -City’s website has a section detailing city’s participation; train-the-trainer program working with Golden Valley; met with some legal expertise -discussion re: how would we have conversations with residents? -Just Deeds are really pushing on educating people about systemic racism and how it ’s played out in the housing sector -would be great if HRC could be involved (Paul and Avi) -how could interested residents get connected with lawyers? -Golden Valley has put together a packet for facilitators for conversations 2. Book Club – Nichole -Green Card Voices will be delivered to SLP library mid-October -distribution late October/early November **touch base with Darius re: launch party 3. ESC/HRC Partnership Film Screening – Nichole -October 30 Youth V. Gov (students from all over the country who got together via social media to sue the government re: climate change) -HRC members on the discussion panel? (Nichole will check with Darius) -**potential to promote screenings at Book Club Library launch X. Quarterly MNHRC Meetings and Resources – Nichole -would be great if some reps from the HRC to attend to network/resource share with other HRCs XI. Bias hate crimes follow up – connection with Steve -Darius waiting to hear from Steve re: Bias/Hate Crime updates XII. Subcommittee Updates -**f/u with Darius re: Green Card Voices panel XIII. New business XIV. Adjournment Human Rights Commission November Bias Hate Crimes • 10/15/21 – 10:15am, 5500-blk of Cedar Lk Rd: Terminated employee caused a disturbance and refused to leave, had to be restrained and hurled numerous racist epithets at African American staff, then assaulted staff members. Charges were filed and the person was trespassed. 21006148 • 10/30/21 – 9pm, 6500-blk of Excelsior Bl: Employee reported assault by supervisor who also was known to possess weapons and expressed anti-Muslim beliefs and statements. Victim did not want charges referred yet and wanted to consult other staff for assistance. 21006485 6:15 p.m.Special city council - council chambers Action 2a Canvass results of the November 2 general election Admin svcs 6:30 p.m.Study session - council chambers 45 min.Discuss 1 Legislative priorities Admin svcs 90 min.Discuss 2 Annual TIF district management report and amended and restated TIF Policy Comm dev 5 min.Discuss 3 Upcoming study session agenda Admin svcs 5 min.Discuss Communications/meeting check-in (verbal) Report 4 September monthly financial report Admin svcs Report 5 Third quarter investment report (July – Sept. 2021)Admin svcs Report 6 Update on Sherman Associates’ proposed Beltline Boulevard Station Redevelopment Comm dev Report 7 Sustainability Division update for Q4 2021 B & E Report 8 Parking ordinance Comm dev 5:30 p.m.Special study session - council chambers Discuss 1 Neighborhood-focused commercial acitivity in public parks Ops & rec 6:20 p.m.Economic development authority - council chambers 6:30 p.m.City council meeting - council chambers Presentation 2a Police officers McNeely, Bjorge, Turnquist, Howse, Brewer, LeFevere oath of office Police Presentation 2b Small business Saturday proclamation Comm dev Consent 4a Adopt 2021 budget and property owner service charges, SSDs 1-6 Ops & rec Consent 4b Authorize contract for 2021 consultant services related to the Reilly Tar site Ops & rec Consent 4c Request to preliminarily approve multifamily housing revenue bonds Admin svcs Public hearing 6a First reading of fee schedule, including utility rates *OP Admin svcs Action 8a Adopt special assessments Admin svcs Action 8b First reading of parking ordinance *OP Comm dev 6:30 p.m.Study session - council chambers 60 min.Discuss 1 Greenhouse gas emissions inventory and report (with LHB, Inc.)B & E 5 min.Discuss 2 Upcoming study session agenda Admin svcs 5 min.Discuss Communications/meeting check-in (verbal) Report 3 October monthly financial report Admin svcs Report 4 MnDOT excess land Engineering No meeting - (5th Monday) 6:20 p.m.Economic development authority - council chambers Consent 4a Approval of EDA disbursements Admin svcs 6:30 p.m.City council meeting - council chambers Consent 4a Approval of city disbursements Admin svcs Consent 4b Second reading of parking ordinance Comm dev Public hearing 6a Truth in taxation public hearing and budget presentation Admin svcs Action 8a Second reading adopt fee schedule, including utility rates Admin svcs Action 8b Zero Waste Packaging 2022 accepted materials and exemptions Ops & rec 6:30 p.m.Special city council meeting - council chambers Action 8a Approve 2022 budgets, final tax levies (city, HRA, EDA) and 2022 - 2031 CIP Admin svcs Action 8b Recognition of Councilmember Rachel Harris Admin svcs Study session - council chambers 60 min.Discuss 1 Update on sustainability plans and draft of climate emergency resolution B & E 5 min.Discuss 2 Upcoming study session agenda Admin svcs 5 min.Discuss Communications/meeting check-in (verbal) NOV. 8 NOV. 22 NOV. 29 DEC. 6 NOV. 15 DEC. 13 immediately following SCC TENTATIVE AGENDA What Screening of Jim Crow of the North, followed by a panel discussion. This documentary charts the progression of racist policies and practices in the United States housing market that resulted in the inequities we see today. Where Beth El Synagogue, 5225 Barry St. W., St. Louis Park Important: Mask required when in the building. In accordance with the requirements of Beth El Synagogue, all attendees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or a negative COVID-19 test result from within 72 hours of the event. Proof of vaccination or testing will be requested at the event entrance. When Tuesday, Nov. 16, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Who Hosted by St. Louis Park neighborhood associations, in partnership with the City of St. Louis Park Human Rights Commission and race equity division. About the event You are invited to attend a screening of the documentary Jim Crow of the North, which charts the progression of racist policies and practices in the United States housing market, from the advent of restrictive racial covenants from the early 1900s until their elimination in the 1960s. After the screening, stay for a panel discussion of the documentary and its topics, and how they relate to efforts to foster race equity in St. Louis Park. Participants will also have the chance to learn more about the City of St. Louis Park’s partnership with the Just Deeds project, which helps homeowners discharge discriminatory language from property titles. Important: In accordance with the requirements of Beth El Synagogue, all attendees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or a negative COVID-19 test result from within 72 hours of the event. Proof of vaccination or testing will be requested at the event entrance. Panel discussion includes: • Daniel Bergin, Jim Crow of the North producer • Kirsten Delegard, Mapping Prejudice project director • Jake Spano, St. Louis Park mayor