Minutes_Human Rights Commission 12.13.21Copyrighted
January 18, 2022
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 1/3; Human Rights Commission of 11/8 and
12/13; Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 10/28 and 11/18; Library
Board of Trustees City Council Update of 12/16; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 1 /5; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 12/16; Proof of
publication for City Council Proceedings of 12/20; Proof of publication
for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ended 11 /30.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 1/3/22 Supporting Documentation
Human Rights Commission Minutes of 11/8/21 Supporting Documentation
Human Rights Commission Minutes of 12/13/21 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 10/28/21
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 11/18/21
Library Board of Trustees Update of 12/16/21
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 1/5
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 12/16/21
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
12/20/21
Proof of Publication for List of Claims / Summary of
Revenues for Month Ended 11/30/21
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
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DUBUQUE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
December 13, 2021
DATE: Monday, December 13, 2021
TIME: 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Ruby Sutton Building, 1157 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
Commissioners Present: Carla Anderson (vice -chair), Michael Durnin, Mallory Gardiner
(chair), Jake Kurczek, Kathy McCarthy
Commissioners Absent: Klanea Evans, Pamela Birch, Taylor Merfeld
Staff Present: Collins Eboh, Carol Spinoso
Commissioner Gardiner called the meeting of the Dubuque Human Rights Commission to
order at 4:45 p.m.
Approval of November 8, 2021 Meetinq Minutes
Motion by Anderson second by Durnin to approve the meeting minutes of November 8, 2021
as submitted. All in favor.
Reports
Caseload Report
The November 2021 Caseload Report was received and filed.
Chairperson's Report
Nothing new to report
Interim Director's Report
Collins reported that he received communication from the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights
Commission stating that they are being audited by HUD, and are seeking a letter of
support related to their fair housing practices. Questions were raised as to whether that
letter should come from Housing. Collins stated that he will contact them for more
clarification as to their request.
Old Business:
New Business:
Commissioner Attendance
The Chair commented that the lack of attendance at meetings is concerning and will
need to be addressed. She solicited input from commissioners on how to approach this
issue. It was recommended that they review the Ordinance related to absences and
Contact those that not been in compliance reminding them of their responsibility to
attend meetings. Staff will compile an attendance list for the past year, pull together
other documentation related to past attendance issues and covey to the chair. After
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review of that information, the Chair will prepare a letter to send to those not in
compliance with the attendance policies.
Appoint Human Rights Commission Representative to DCPRC
Jackson, who served as primary Human Rights Commission representative, has
resigned, and Anderson is currently serving as the alternate Human Rights
representative. Durnin moved to nominate Anderson to serve as the primary
representative and recommended that they wait to appoint an alternate. Durnin stated
that the group is looking to reduce the number of alternates on that committee.
McCarthy seconded. Anderson accepted the nomination to the primary seat. All in
favor of appointing Anderson as primary DHRC representative.
Standing Items — Goals 2021-2022:
Goal: To build a greater community awareness and connections to advance Human Rights in
Dubuque.
Outreach and Advocacy Efforts — *Gardiner, Kurczek, Jackson
Gardiner reported that they are working on preparing the Civil Leader students to begin
work on the housing projects in the spring. Kurczek stated three students who will be
coordinating the different groups were trained on group leadership and management,
as well as how to stay on task and how to address any problems that may arise.
2. Inequities in Housing, Homelessness, and Food Access — *Anderson, McCarthy, Birch
This group is waiting to see where they can assist when the students get started on the
three housing projects. Gardiner and Kurczek will keep them informed.
3. Criminal Justice — *Merfeld, Durnin
Durnin reported that he continues to attend the Fountain of Youth Real Talk sessions to
listen to the needs of participants. He stated that housing is a real concern for many of
those participants due to their criminal history. Possibly this topic could be something
the Civil Leader students can research. It was asked whether there were stats available
on outcomes of participants completing that program. Durnin was not aware but would
inquire.
Adjournment:
Anderson motioned and Kurczek seconded to adjourn. All in favor. The meeting ended at
5:25 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Monday, January 10, 2022.
Minutes approved as submitted:
Minutes approved as corrected:
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