Minutes_Equity and Human Rights Commission 07.11.22Copyrighted
September 6, 2022
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 8/15/22, 8/22/22, 8/23/22, and 8/24/22; Civil
Service Commission of 5/31 /22, 8/15/22, and 8/19/22; Equity and
Human Rights Commission of 7/11/22; Historic Preservation
Commission of 8/18/22; Housing Appeals and Mediation Board of
4/19/22 and 6/21 /22; Housing Commission of 7/26/22; Proof of
publication for City Council proceedings of 7/25/22, 8/1/22, 8/8/22, and
8/15/22.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 8/15/22 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 8/22/22
Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 8/23/22
Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 8/24/22
Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission Minutes of 5/31/22
Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission Minutes of 8/15/22 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission Minutes of 8/19/22 Supporting Documentation
Equity and Human Rights Commission Minutes of
Supporting Documentation
7/11 /22
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 8/18/22
Supporting Documentation
Housing Appeals and Mediation Board Minutes of
Supporting Documentation
4/19/22
Housing Appeals and Mediation Board Minutes of
Supporting Documentation
6/21/22
Housing Commission Minutes of 7/26/22
Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
Supporting Documentation
7/25/22
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
Supporting Documentation
8/1 /22
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
Supporting Documentation
8/8/22
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
Supporting Documentation
8/15/22
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EQUITYAND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
July 11, 2022
DATE: Monday, July 11, 2022
TIME: 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Ruby Sutton Building, 1157 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
Commissioner Durnin called the meeting of the Equity & Human Rights Commission
to order at 4:34 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Carla Anderson, Janelle Branch, Yindra Dixon, Michael Durnin,
Klanea Evans, Aaliya Herrion, Maitha Jolet, Jake Kurczek,
Commissioners Absent: Dereka Williams
Staff Present: Collins Eboh, Carol Spinoso, Shante Weston
Approval of May 9, 2022, Meeting Minutes
Motion by Anderson, second by Jolet to approve the meeting minutes of May 9, 2022
as submitted. All in favor.
Reports
Caseload Report
The May and June 2022 Caseload Reports were received and filed.
Chairperson's Report
Durnin welcomed the four new appointments to the commission.
Interim Director's Report
Collins thanked the new commissioners for their commitment to join the commission. Shante
was invited back to answer any follow-up questions commissioners may have and to provide
the complaint process information to newly appointed commissioners. Todd
Schmidt and Addison from Iowa Legal Aid were invited to provide information about their
initiative to conduct fair housing testing in Dubuque.
On July 6 and 7, Collins attended the 60' Anniversary Conference of the Davenport Civil
Rights Commission. The conference highlighted the importance of civil rights agencies
throughout the state and the importance in building strong and connected communities and
featured two session tracts. The fair housing tract covered topics of criminal records
screening, source of income discrimination, reasonable accommodation, fair housing legal
updates, and the affordable housing crisis. The social justice tract offered information on
trauma informed interviewing and the emotional harm of discrimination.
Old Business:
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New Business:
Review Complaint Investigation Process
Shante Weston, Civil Rights Specialist, provided a presentation on the investigative process
Legal Aid Presentation on Fair Housing Testing Grant
Todd Schmidt from Legal Aide, and fair housing project coordinator, Addison, were in
attendance to provide information about a Fair Housing Initiatives Grant they received. The
grant funds will be used to conduct two types of testing: 1) fair housing tests in individual
complaints upon referrals from the Office of Equity & Human Rights or Housing and
Community Development Department; and 2) proactive testing surveys of housing
providers who advertise as not accepting housing choice vouchers to develop and
understand data regarding whether refusal to accept is a pretext for discrimination under
existing fair housing law. They are currently in the project planning stages and anticipate
the tests beginning this fall. They will provide information as the project progresses.
Review 2022 Goals:
Durnin asked the new commissioners to review the current goals to determine which
objectives they would be interested in being involved.
Adjournment:
Dixon motioned and Kurczek seconded to adjourn. All in favor. The meeting ended at
6:15 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Monday, August 8, 2022.
Minutes approved as submitted:
Minutes approved as corrected:
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