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Human Rights Commission Request for Commissioner Removal_InitiateCity of Dubuque City Council Meeting Copyrighted July 17, 2023 Items to be set for Public Hearing # 03. ITEM TITLE: Human Rights Commission Request for Commissioner Removal SUMMARY: Human Rights Commission requesting City Council schedule a public hearing to consider the removal of Commissioner Dereka Williams - Robinson from the Human Rights Commission for noncompliance with the attendance requirement of the Code of Ordinances. RESOLUTION Setting a public hearing on the intent to consider the removal of a commissioner from the Human Rights Commission SUGGESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for August 7, DISPOSITION: 2023Suggested Disposition: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Resolution Resolutions Exhibit Supporting Documentation Notice of Public Hearing Supporting Documentation Prepared by Crenna Brumwefl. Esq. 300 Main St., Ste. 330, Dubuque IA 52001-6944, (5631583-4113 Return to Adrienne N. Sreitfelder, City Cleric, 50 W. 1V St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100 RESOLUTION NO. 231-23 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 Dereka Williams -Robinson 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 Dereka Williams -Robinson 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 Dereka Williams - Robinson 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 Dereka Williams -Robinson and published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 362.3 of a public hearing on the City's intent to remove Dereka Williams -Robinson from the Human Rights Commission, to be held on the 7th day of August 2023 at 6:30 p.m, in Dubuque, Iowa. Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of July 2023. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk Exhibit A July 11, 2023 Honorable Mayor and City Council Members, Please accept this request, per Title 8, Chapter 2, Section 8-2-6 of the Human Rights Ordinance, to remove Dereka Williams -Robinson from the Office of Equity and Human Rights Commission and appoint a replacement. Dereka was appointed as a Commissioner Feb. 1, 2022, and has attended three (3) meetings, specifically, Feb. 14, 2022, March 14, 2022, and May 8 2022. Many attempts to reach Dereka have been carried out via email by my predecessor and myself, with no success. As Chair of the Office of Equity and Human Rights, and by unanimous vote at the July 10, 2023, Commission meeting, I respectfully ask that Dereka Williams -Robinson to be removed from the Office of Equity and Human Rights Commission and appoint a successor to fill that vacancy. This request does not come easily, but honoring the attendance policy that is needed for Boards & Commissions, we have no choice but to ask for such. Thank you. Sincerely, Carla Anderson Office of Equity and Human Rights, Chair Cc: Human Rights Commissioners 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, August 7, 2023, in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6t" Street, 2nd floor, Dubuque, Iowa, at which meeting the City Council intends to consider the removal of Dereka Williams -Robinson from the Human Rights Commission for noncompliance with the attendance requirement of the Code of Ordinances. At the meeting, the City Council will receive oral and written comments from any resident or property owner of said City to the above action. The official agenda will be posted the Friday before the meeting and will contain 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. Written comments regarding the above public hearings may be submitted to the City Clerk's Office via email at ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org or by mail to City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 W. 13t" St., Dubuque, IA 52001, before said time of public hearing. At said time and place of public hearings the City Council will receive any written comments. Copies of supporting documents for the public hearings are on file in the City Clerk's Office and may be viewed Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Individuals with limited English proficiency, vision, hearing, or speech impairments requiring special assistance should contact the City Clerk's Office at (563) 589-4100, ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org as soon as feasible. Deaf or hard -of -hearing individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942. Published by order of the City Council given on the 171" day of July 2023. Adrienne N. 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Service Type ❑ Adult Signature ❑ Adult Signature Restricted Delivery ✓yrCertlfled 0 Certified Mail Restricted Delivery ❑ Collect on Delivery 0 Collect on Delivery Restricted Delivery — Insured Mail insured Mail Restricted Delivery (over $500 0 Priority Mail Express® 0 Registered MailTm ❑ Registered Mail Restricted Delivery ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Signature ConfirmationrM ❑ Signature Confirmation Restricted Delivery Domestic Return Receipt 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, August 7, 2023, in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street, 2nd floor, Dubuque, Iowa, at which meeting the City Council intends to consider the removal of Dereka Williams -Robinson from the Human Rights Commission for noncompliance with the attendance requirement of the Code of Ordinances. At the meeting, the City Council will receive oral and written comments from any resident or property owner of said City to the above action. The official agenda will be posted the Friday before the meeting and will contain 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. Written comments regarding the above public hearings may be submitted to the City Clerk's Office via email at ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org or by mail to City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001, before said time of public hearing. At said time and place of public hearings the City Council will receive any written comments. Copies of supporting documents for the public hearings are on file in the City Clerk's Office and may be viewed Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Individuals with limited English proficiency, vision, hearing, or speech impairments requiring special assistance should contact the City Clerk's Office at (563) 589-4100, ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org as soon as feasible. Deaf or hard -of -hearing individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942. Published by order of the City Council given on the 17th day of July 2023. Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk