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Human Rights Commission Request for Commissioner Removal_Initiate Copyrig hted February 15, 2021 City of Dubuque Items to be set for Public Hearing # 1. City Council Meeting ITEM TITLE: Human Rights Commission Requestfor Commissioner Removal SUMMARY: Human Rights Commission requesting City Council schedule a public hearing to remove CommissionerAshley Regan from the Human Rights Commission pursuant to Title 8, Chapter 2, Section 8-2-6 of the Human Rights Ordinance. RESOLUTION Setting a Public Hearing on the intent to considerthe removal of a commissioner from the Human Rights Commission SUGGESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for March 1, DISPOSITION: 2021Suggested Disposition: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Human Rights Commission Letter Supporting Documentation Resolution Resolutions Notice of Public Hearing Supporting Documentation auhuque Human Rights Department TF-iE CITY QF � 1300 Main Street ��F��Re�"p�n Dubuque,IA 52001 �� Office(563)589-4190 Fax(563)690-6691 zoa�•zoiz•zai� TTY(563)589-4193 Masterpiece ❑rr tlze Mississi�api ��f�*Z��g humanrgts@cityofdubuque.org www.cityofdubuque.arg February 9, 2021 Honorable Mayor and City Council Members; Please accept this request, pursuant to Title 8, Chapter 2, Section 8-2-6 of the Human Rights Ordinance, to remove Commissioner Ashley Regan from the Human Rights Commission and appoint a replacement. During the past twelve months, Ashley has been absent, without excuse, from ten regular monthly commission meetings. Most recently Ashley has missed six consecutive meetings. As Chair of the Human Rights Commission, and by unanimous vote at the January 11, 2021 Commission meeting, I respectfully request that Ashley Regan be removed from the Human Rights Commission and appoint a successor to fill that vacancy. This request does not come lightly but honoring the attendance policy that is required for Boards & Commissions, we have no choice but to ask for such. Thank you. Si��rely, � ; , �; (K_ � - . Anthony Allen Human Rights Commission, Chair cc: Human Rights Commissioners Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork Prepared by Crenna Brumwell. Esq., 300 Main St., Ste. 330, Dubuque IA 52001-6944 (563) 583-4113 Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100 RESOLUTION NO.44-21 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE INTENT TO CONSIDER THE REMOVAL OF A COMMISSIONER FROM THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque, Iowa Human Rights Commission is governed by Title 8 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances; and WHEREAS, § 8-2-10 of the Code of Ordinances establishes the requirement for attendance at commission meetings as follows: 8-2-10: MEETINGS: D. Attendance: 1. In the event a commissioner has been absent for three (3) or more consecutive meetings of the commission, without being excused by the chairperson, such absence will be grounds for the commission to recommend to the city council that the position be declared vacant and a replacement appointed. 2. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings. ; and WHEREAS, the Human Rights Commission has recommended to the City Council that Ashley Regan be removed from the Commission for failure to comply with the attendance requirements, such recommendation attached as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, § 8-2-12 of the Code of Ordinances authorizes removal of a commissioner for cause upon written charges and after public hearing; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to set the public hearing on the removal of Ashley Regan from the Human Rights Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council intends to consider the removal of Ashley Regan from the Human Rights Commission for noncompliance with the attendance requirement of the Code of Ordinances. Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a notice to be mailed to Ashley Regan and published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 362.3 of a public hearing on the City's intent to remove Ashley Regan from the Human Rights Commission, to be held virtually on the 1st day of March 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in Dubuque, Iowa. Passed, approved and adopted this 151" day of February �021. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: V Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk Exhibit A auhuque Human Rights Department TF-iE CITY QF � 1300 Main Street ��F��Re�"p�n Dubuque,IA 52001 �� Office(563)589-4190 Fax(563)690-6691 zoa�•zoiz•zai� TTY(563)589-4193 Masterpiece ❑rr tlze Mississi�api ��f�*Z��g humanrgts@cityofdubuque.org www.cityofdubuque.arg February 9, 2021 Honorable Mayor and City Council Members; Please accept this request, pursuant to Title 8, Chapter 2, Section 8-2-6 of the Human Rights Ordinance, to remove Commissioner Ashley Regan from the Human Rights Commission and appoint a replacement. During the past twelve months, Ashley has been absent, without excuse, from ten regular monthly commission meetings. Most recently Ashley has missed six consecutive meetings. As Chair of the Human Rights Commission, and by unanimous vote at the January 11, 2021 Commission meeting, I respectfully request that Ashley Regan be removed from the Human Rights Commission and appoint a successor to fill that vacancy. This request does not come lightly but honoring the attendance policy that is required for Boards & Commissions, we have no choice but to ask for such. Thank you. Si��rely, � ; , �; (K_ � - . Anthony Allen Human Rights Commission, Chair cc: Human Rights Commissioners Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA OFFICIAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Dubuque City Council will conduct a public hearing at a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2021 and conducted virtually. At said meeting, the City Council intends to consider the removal of Ashley Regan from the Human Rights Commission for noncompliance with the attendance requirement of the Code of Ordinances. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council will meet virtually through GoToMeeting. The official agenda will be posted on Friday, February 26, 2021 and will contain listening, viewing, and public input options. The City Council agenda can be accessed at https://cityofdubuque.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/ or by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 563-589-4100, ctyclerk cityofdubuque.org. Copies of supporting documents for the public hearings are on file in the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 W. 13t" St., Dubuque, lowa, and may be viewed during normal working hours. To comply with social distancing mandates, documents can be viewed at https://www.cityofdubuque.orq/Aqendas or by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 563- 589-4100. Written comments regarding the above public hearings may be submitted to the City Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13t" St., Dubuque, IA 52001, on or before said time of public hearing. At said time and place of public hearings all interested citizens and parties will be given an opportunity to be heard for or against said proposal. Individuals with limited English proficiency, vision, hearing or speech impairments requiring special assistance should contact the City Clerk's Office at (563) 589-4100, TDD (563)690-6678, ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org as soon as feasible. Deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals can use Relay lowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942. Adrienne N. Breitfelder City Clerk