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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 07-08 HRC Meeting Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD Human Rights Commission 7:00 P.M Tuesday, July 8, 2014 City Hall, Council Chambers A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Approval of Agenda D. Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of June 10, 2014 HRC Meeting Minutes E. New Business 1. Human Rights in the News - Review/Update on Upcoming Forums/Report on Forums or Meetings Attended or Other Related HR Issues (No Report) 2. Presentation on Integrative Youth Development Programming – Paul Schnell, Police Chief (No Report) F. Unfinished Business 1. Discussion of Future Goals for Upcoming Meetings G. Commissioner Comments / Administrative Presentations 1. Public Official Conduct and the Open Meeting Law H. Visitor Presentations I. Adjournment THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK D1 MINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD Human Rights Commission 7:00 P.M, Tuesday, June 10, 2014 Council Chambers, City Hall A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Commission was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:02 PM by Chairperson Danielson. Commissioner Elizabeth “Marie” Garza took the Oath of Office, administered by Karen Guilfoile, Maplewood City Clerk. Commissioner Annastacia Belladonna-Carrera took the Oath of Office, administered by Karen Guilfoile, Maplewood City Clerk. B. ROLL CALL Commissioners Nate Danielson Chairperson Present Annastacia Belladonna-Carrera Commissioner Present Jon Brandt, Commissioner Present Sarah Deeny Commissioner Present Maurice Fortin Commissioner Present Marie Garza Commissioner Present Julie Xiong Commissioner Present Staff Liaison Karen Guilfoile City Clerk/Staff Liaison Present C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Item G1. Public Official Conduct and the Open Meeting Law was removed from the agenda. Commissioner Deeny moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Fortin Ayes - All The motion passed. D. APP ROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the May 13, 2014 HRC Minutes Chairperson Danielson recommended the change of the incorrect use of Commissioner Garza’s name to Marie instead of Maria. Commissioner Garza moved to approve the May 13, 2014 HRC Minutes as amended. June 10, 2014 Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes 1 HRC Packet Page Number 1 of 8 D1 Seconded by Commissioner Xiong Ayes – All The motion passed E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Human Rights in the News - Review/Update on Upcoming Forums/Report on Forums or Meetings Attended or Other Related HR Issues (No Report) Commissioners took turns speaking on recent topics relevant to human rights issues that have occurred in the news and legislature. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Discussion of Future Goals for Upcoming Meetings Commissioner Deeny led a discussion on preparing future goals for upcoming commission meetings and outreach strategies. Commissioners presented topics and goals for upcoming meetings. Final ad hoc committee members was determined, consisting of Commissioner Deeny, Garza, and Belladonna-Carerra Police Chief Schnell gave a brief introduction to the Integrative Youth Development Program that has been approved by Council to reach out to the city’s youth. Questions from the Commissioners were answered. Chairperson Danielson recommended forming an ad hoc committee to begin preparations to host a forum with the City Council to lead a discussion with the public on the Integrative Youth Development Program. The ad hoc committee members consist of Chairperson Danielson, Commissioner Brandt and Commissioner Belladonna-Carerra. Commissioners raised the question the role of the Commission in investigating human rights issues or problems that arise in the City. Commissioner Brandt recommended forming an ad hoc committee for the fall’s Student Essay Contest, and continuation of the contest was discussed. An ad hoc committee will be formed in July for a “school connection”, instead. G. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS / STAFF PRESENTATIONS 2. Review and Approval of Human Rights Commission Annual Report Staff Liaison, Guilfoile presented the Human Rights Commission Annual Report to the commission. The report will be brought to Council at the June 23, 2014 council meeting. Commissioner Brandt acknowledged that former Commissioner Jeff Kringle was no longer part of the Human Rights Commission, and thanked him for his many years of service to the Commission. H. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None June 10, 2014 Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes 2 HRC Packet Page Number 2 of 8 D1 I. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Deeny moved to adjourned the meeting at 8:35 PM Seconded by Commissioner Xiong Ayes – All The motion passed. June 10, 2014 Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes 3 HRC Packet Page Number 3 of 8 F1 AGENDA REPORT TO: Melinda Coleman, Interim City Manager FROM: Commissioner Sarah Deeny DATE: July 3, 2014 SUBJECT: Discussion of Future Goals for the Human Rights Commission Introduction See attached spreadsheet to record and track details for upcoming commission goals. HRC Packet Page Number 4 of 8 Human Rights Commission Outline of Proposed Goals 2014 - 2015 Month Topic Presentation/ Speaker Invitation of Guests Lead Person Responsible July (2014) *Integrative Youth Model ?? *50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act Police Chief Schnell August *Healthcare *School Event/Essay- initiate Ad Hoc Healtheast Nate September *Community Forum Planning/Topics October *Bullying in the Schools *Domestic Violence Awareness Month Marie November *Investigative Role of the HRC *Community Forum City Attorney, Alan Kantrud December Student Essay Awards or other recognition event January (2015) *HRC web page * Resource Directory re: HR contacts *Sarah F1, Attachment 1 HRC Packet Page Number 5 of 8 February Teen Dating Violence Prevention March April Community Forum May June F1, Attachment 1 HRC Packet Page Number 6 of 8 G1 AGENDA REPORT TO: Human Rights Commission Members FROM: Karen Guilfoile, Citizen Services Director/Staff Liaison DATE: July 3, 2014 SUBJECT: Public Official Conduct and the Open Meeting Law Introduction: Interim City Manager Melinda Coleman and I have been making a presentation on Public Official Conduct and the Open Meeting Law to all of the City Commissions and Boards so that all elected and appointed individuals are aware of the laws that govern your positions. The following items will be covered in the presentation: • The Gift Law • Open Meeting Law • Data Practices Act • Public Hearings • Social Media HRC Packet Page Number 7 of 8 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK HRC Packet Page Number 8 of 8