Mayor's Commission on Communities of Color (Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.)

Mayor’s Commission on Communities of Color Agenda Monday, December 11th, 2023–5:30 p.m. Government Center Room 204 Microsoft Teams Virtual Link Meeting ID: 216 622 591 139 Passcode: mMQsJU Dial-in option: +1 872-242-8028 ID: 303 239 865# MISSION STATEMENT:“Identify barriers to opportunity and full participation for people of color in the Superior community. The Commission will discuss, research, and propose policy solutions to direct systemic problems within the City of Superior. The Commission will represent people of color from throughout Northern Wisconsin and the Twin Ports and seek to advance their interests and, in so doing, advance the interests of a diverse and vibrant community.” COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Ephriam Nikoi (Chair), Louren Yzaguirre, Tanzeem Ali (Vice-Chair), Jade Wong 1 ROLL CALL 2 OLD BUSINESS 3 NEW BUSINESS 3.1 Discussion of Proposals to Support Pathways to Hope Program 3.2 Radio Interview Update from Chair Nikoi 3.3 Planning session for commission activity 4 RECURRING BUSINESS 4.1 Approval of Minutes (September 11th & November 13th) 4.2 Possible Agenda Items for Future Meeting (January 8th, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.) 5 ADJOURNMENT Notice is hereby given that a majority of the members of the Common Council may be present at the meeting, and although this may constitute a quorum of the Common Council, the Council will not take any action at this meeting. ********************************************************************************************* Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you are in need of an accommodation to participate in the public meeting process, please call (715) 395-7200 by 4:30 p.m. on the day prior to the scheduled meeting date (OR dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Service). The City will attempt to accommodate any request depending on the amount of notice received. ********************************************************************************************* In compliance with Wisconsin Open Meetings Law, this agenda was posted on 12/8/23 at the following locations: Superior Government Center, Douglas County Courthouse, Superior Public Library, and online at https://www.ci.superior.wi.us/agendacenter. It was also emailed the Superior Telegram. Mayor’s Commission on Communities of Color – 12/11/23 Mtg (Meets monthly on 2nd Monday at 5:30 p.m.) Page 1 of 1 Mayor’s Commission on Communities of Color Minutes September 11, 2023 Regular Meeting The meeting was called to order by Chair Nikoi at 5:30 p.m. on Septebmer 11, 2023 in Government Center Room 204. 1 ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Ephriam Nikoi (Chair), Tanzeem Ali (Vice Chair), Louren Yzaguirre (virtual), Jade Wong MEMBERS ABSENT: CITY STAFF PRESENT: Nicholas Alexander, Heidi Blunt, Jim Paine (virtual), Frog Prell OTHERS PRESENT: Shelley Nelson 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1 Mayor’s Commission on Communities of Color (Meeting held August 14th, 2023) MOTION to approve by Vice Chair Ali, was seconded by Wong. MOTION TO AMEND by Chair Nikoi to add Commissioner Ali to list of absent members, was seconded by Wong. Motion approved as amended. 3 NEW BUSINESS 3.1 Police Department Update with Chief Nicholas Alexander Chief Alexander provided commission updates on Pathways to Hope program, Operation K9, exploration of future therapy dog programming, Coordinator Response program, homeless encampment updates, and impacts of cannabis law changes in neighboring states. No action taken. 3.2 Open Meeting Law Review with City Attorney Frog Prell No action taken. 3.3 Trail Cleanup Activity Commission discussed trail clean up tentative date of Oct. 7. The Commission will post notice of potential quorum for this social meeting as no action will be taken. No action taken. 4 OLD BUSINESS 4.1 Planning session for commission activity for remainder of 2023 Commission held brainstorm session for potential activities including: • Attend Twin Ports APIDA group meeting or event. LICENSING & FEESS COMMITTEE – 05/08/2023 MEETING Page 1 of 2  • Indigenous People’s Day • Duluth Human Rights Commission collaboration • Build options to help advertise community events information • Create a food or clothing drive event • Invite international students from area colleges to the commission meetings to give updates No action taken. 5 RECURRING BUSINESS 5.1 Possible Agenda Items for Future Meeting (October 9th, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.) No action taken. Meeting was adjourned at 6:31 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Heidi Blunt LICENSING & FEESS COMMITTEE – 05/08/2023 MEETING Page 2 of 2 Mayor’s Commission on Communities of Color Minutes November 13th , 2023 Regular Meeting The meeting was called to order by Chair Nikoi at 5:30 pm on November 13th, 2023 in Government Center Room 204. 1 ROLL CALL PRESENT: Ephriam Nikoi, Louren Yzaguirre, Jade Wong, Tanzeem Ali VIRTUAL: Louren Yzaguirre ABSENT: CITY STAFF PRESENT: Becky Scherf OTHERS PRESENT: Paul Winterscheidt, Salia Hochstetler 2 OLD BUSINESS 2.1 Trail Cleanup Report No action taken. 3 NEW BUSINESS 3.1 Captain Paul Winterscheidt – Update on Pathways to Hope Program Report given. No action taken. 3.2 Salisa Hochstetler – Update on UW System and Superior Diversity Inclusivity Excellence Initiatives Report given. No action taken. 3.3 Planning session for commission activity No action taken. 4 RECURRING BUSINESS 4.1 Possible agenda items for future meetings (December 11th, 2023 at 5:30PM) Juneteenth MLK Day Hospital Systems Pathways to Hope APIDA - Speaker 5 ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned by Chair Nikoi at 6:32PM Respectfully submitted by Rebecca Scherf.. MAYOR’S COMMISSION ON COMMUNITIES OF COLOR – 11/13/23 Mtg (Meets monthly on 2nd Monday at 5:30 p.m.) Page 1 of 1