Minutes_Equity and Human Rights Commission 05.09.22Copyrighted
June 20, 2022
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Board of Library Trustees Update of 5/26/22, Equity and Human Rights
Commission Minutes of 3/14/22 and 5/9/22, Zoning Advisory
Commission Minutes of 6/1 /22, Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of
5/26/22, Proof of publication for City Council proceedings of 5/16.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
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Description Type
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
5/16/22
Board of Library Trustees Update of 5/26/22
Equity and Human Rights Commission Minutes of
3/14/22
Equity and Human Rights Commission Minutes of
5/9/22
ZAC Minutes 06-01-2022
ZBA Minutes of 5/26/22
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
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EQUITYAND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 9, 2022
DATE: Monday, May 9, 2022
TIME: 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Ruby Sutton Building, 1157 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
Commissioners Present: Michael Durnin, Jake Kurczek, Klanea Evans, Dereka Williams
Mallory Gardiner, Maitha Jolet (5:30 PM)
Commissioners Absent:
Staff Present: Collins Eboh, Carol Spinoso
Commissioner Gardiner called the meeting of the Dubuque Human Rights Commission to
order at 4:49 p.m.
Approval of March 14, 2022, Meeting Minutes
Motion by Durnin, second by Williams to approve the meeting minutes of March 14, 2022
as submitted. All in favor.
Reports
Caseload Report
The March and April 2022 Caseload Reports were received and filed.
Chairperson's Report
Commission Gardiner announced her resignation from the Commission and thanked the
group for the opportunity to serve. She will graduate this month and will be relocating out of
state.
Interim Director's Report
Collins has invited Shante Weston, Civil Rights Specialist, to the June 13t" meeting to
provide information on the investigative process.
He reported that they have just completed intercultural competence training for 70 new city
employees.
On May 10, 2022, he will be presenting at the ECIA at the Conference of City Clerks to
provide information on how to analyze their work through an equity Tense to better apply for
federal grants.
Old Business:
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New Business:
Election of Officers
Kurczek nominated Durnin as Chair. Nominations closed.
Evans moved and Williams seconded to appoint Durnin as Chair. All in favor.
Gardiner nominated Williams as Vice -Chair. Nomination closed.
Kurczek moved, and Evans seconded to appoint Williams as Vice -Chair. All in favor.
Review 2022 Goals:
Commissioners reviewed the Commission's objectives and action items for their 2022-2023
goals as submitted by Rachel Daack.
Objective 1: Evaluate whether complaints have merit, whether appropriate evidence was
provided, and participate in hearing as necessary.
Action Items
1. Create a regular calendar for reviewing intake reports
2. Document the commission's understanding of merit and evidence for intakes
3. Prioritize hearings if they arise
Objective 2: Educate the public and promote human rights by creating awareness of the
Commission. Focus on reaching out to community members beyond our personal spheres
who need equity.
Action Items
1. Collaborate with EHRC to review and revise fact sheet/pamphlets (Add QR code to
display)
2. Identify effective placement and display of pamphlets for those with less access to
EHRC information
3. Collaborate with EHRC to plan and fund video like the Cedar Rapids video
Object 3: Investigate whether/how the Housing Commission and EHRC are exploring
discrimination of protected classes, including those in protected classes that have been
charged by the justice system and those with language barriers.
Action Items
1. Study and record experiences of discrimination in housing and housing challenges
that result in inequitable housing experiences
2. Share written report with Housing Commission and EHRC and invite to EHRC
meeting to discuss reported experiences and to learn about housing efforts to
address discrimination
3. Host meeting with Housing Commission and EHRC and invite to EHRC meeting to
discuss reported experiences and to learn about housing efforts to address
discrimination
4. Propose further action steps for his year or for the next year regarding housing
based on knowledge gained
Objective 4: Promote civil and respectful behavior and to eliminate discrimination against
protected classes within the SRO.
Action Items:
1. Continue collaboration with EHR Department and the task force focusing on
reviewing and revising the SRO program by having commission representative
attend task force meetings, report on task force meeting and request guidance from
commission on the reports
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Objective 5: Study and contemplate ways for the commission to promote the elimination of
employment discrimination against those in protected classes with police records.
Action Items:
1. Study/learn about resident's experiences in employment by attending Fountain of
Youth public forum
2. Study the ban the box initiatives
3. Determine whether/where/how to hold expungement clinics
4. Propose further action steps for this yar or for the next year based on the knowledge
gained
Durnin moved to accept the Equity and Human Rights Commission 2022-2023 goals as
outlined with the additions and edits that will be presented to us prior to the final authorization
on Wednesday. Williams seconded. Roll call:
Durnin Yes Jolet Yes
Evans Yes Kurczek Yes
Gardiner Yes Williams Yes
Motioned carried.
Adjournment:
Jolet motioned and Williams seconded to adjourn. All in favor. The meeting ended at 5:43
p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Monday, June 13, 2022.
Minutes approved as submitted:
Minutes approved as corrected:
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