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May 25,2021 Page 6 of 8 setting out the charter and guidelines for it. It will also allow us to move forward with seating the Commission when the time comes. The exact work and scope of the Commission will be explored and established with the help of CultureBrokers. City Code currently says that the Public Safety Commission will address issues of Human Rights, including"participation in regional human rights organizations and endeavors" and to "monitor and advise the City Council on efforts to create equal opportunity and eliminate discrimination". Staff believe that with the creation of this new Commission those duties should be brought from Public Safety to the Inclusion Commission as it will be more focused on such efforts. Staff commented further on Ordinance and recommended approval. Councilmember Axberg stated she wholeheartedly supported the Ordinance.She asked why the City Council was being asked to put this Ordinance in place now prior to working with CultureBrokers.City Manager Massopust reported the internal staffing goal would be to have the commission established and understood that more specific details would be worked out going forward. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas believed it would be important for the City to have an Ordinance in place establishing the Commission prior to hiring a DEI staff member.She was of the opinion this action would build confidence in the community. Councilmember Dunsworth commented it does seem a little bit out of order. However,the Council has been talking about creating this group since 2018. She appreciated the fact that this was a concrete step the City could take right now on the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder. She believed the City has gone too long not taking action.She was pleased the City was going to start doing something and community comment could be taken. She wanted to see the City walking the talk. She noted this was a broader issue than public safety. She believed this was a whole City issue that should be built into everything the City was thinking about. Councilmember Abdulle stated he was happy to see this before the Council as this was the first small step in the many steps the City had to take. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas asked when CultureBrokers and staff would anticipate discussing revisions to this Ordinance and when commissioners would be seated onto this Commission. City Manager Massopust discussed the proposed timeline noting this work would be accomplished in the next five months,along with hiring a DEI staff member. He anticipated members would be considered for the Inclusion Commission this fall. Councilmember Allen stated National Night Out would be a great opportunity for the City to connect with the community regarding the Inclusion Commission. Councilmember Abdulle questioned when the DEI position would be posted.City Manager Massopust stated he did not have a specific date,but noted he was working with CultureBrokers on this matter. Motion by Councilmember Allen,seconded by Councilmember Abdulle to adopt Ordinance 885 Establishing New Brighton Inclusion Commission. A roll call vote was taken. 5 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried 5. Consider Resolution of Summary Publication for Ordinance 885. 5.Consider Resolution of Summary Publication for Ordinance 885. City Manager Massopust stated in approving this summary publication resolution, Council finds that the summary penned by staff will adequately inform the public about the content of the new Ordinance. Motion by Councihnember Axberg,seconded by Councilmember Dunsworth to adopt a Resolution of Summary Publication for Ordinance 885. A roll call vote was taken.