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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 01-04 HRC PacketAGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 7:00 PM Monday, January 04, 2016 City Hall, Council Chambers A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of December 07, 2015 Human Rights Commission 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 F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Follow-up discussion on police implementation of authority in immigration matters. 2. Update on St. Paul Foundation Racial Equity Grant project. G. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS / COMMENTS H. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS I. ADJOURNMENT RULES OF CIVILITY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OUR COMMUNITY Following are rules of civility the City of Maplewood expects of everyone appearing at Commission Meetings - elected officials, staff and citizens. It is hoped that by following these simple rules, everyone’s opinions can be heard and understood in a reasonable manner. We appreciate the fact that when appearing at Commission meetings, it is understood that everyone will follow these principles: Speak only for yourself, not for other Commission members or citizens - unless specifically tasked by your colleagues to speak for the group or for citizens in the form of a petition. Show respect during comments and/or discussions, listen actively and do not interrupt or talk amongst each other. Be respectful of the process, keeping order and decorum. Do not be critical of Commission members, staff or others in public. Be respectful of each other’s time keeping remarks brief, to the point and non-repetitive. THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK MINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD Human Rights Commission 7:00 PM, Monday, December 07, 2015 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 7:05 PM by Chairperson Deeny. B. ROLL CALL Commissioners Sarah Deeny Chairperson Present Jon Brandt Commissioner Absent Elizabeth “Marie” Garza Commissioner Present Sokunthea Soeun Commissioner Present Amy Stedman Commissioner Absent Staff Liaison Paul Schnell Police Chief/Staff Liaison Present C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Soeun moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Seconded by Garza. Ayes - All The motion passed. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the November 2, 2015 HRC Minutes Commissioner Garza moved to approve the November 2, 2015 HRC Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Soeun. Ayes – All The motion passed. E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Human Rights in the News – Review/Update on Upcoming Forums/Reports on Forums or Meetings Attended or Other Related HR Issues (This item is on the agenda to give the Commissioners an opportunity to announce upcoming meetings or give a report on meetings or forums that they have attended) None. HRC Packet Page 1 of 2 F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Public input on Maplewood Police Department policy on immigration matters. Chief Schnell gave a summary about the matter. Chief Schnell read the proposed policy. Chief Schnell answered questions of the commission. Chairperson Deeny opened for public comments. The following people spoke: 1. Pablo Tapia, co-founder for La Asamblea de Derechos Civiles de Minnesota 2. Agustin Huerta, Minneapolis resident 3. Antonia Alvarez, Saint Anthony resident 4. Maria Cisneros, Minneapolis resident 5. Yingya Vang, Saint Paul resident 6. Suchann Yang, Maplewood resident 7. Karen Islas, Saint Paul resident 8. Tim Kinley, Maplewood resident 9. Bob Zick, Inside Insight News Hour 10. Joann Ward, State Representative District 53A 11. Julio Martinez, Mexican Consulate in Minnesota 12. Anita Davis, Minneapolis resident 13. Anne LeDuc, North Saint Paul resident Commissioner Garza moved to approve support of police department proposed policy regarding authority in immigration matters. Seconded by Soeun. Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Update on St. Paul Foundation Racial Equity Grant project. Chief Schnell provided an update on status of progress with Wilder Foundation. G. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS / STAFF PRESENTATIONS None. H. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. I. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Deeny adjourned the meeting at 8:40 PM. HRC Packet Page 2 of 2