Minutes_Equity and Human Rights Commission 02.13.24Copyrighted
April 1, 2024
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of March 18, 2024; Civil Service Commission
of March 7, 2024; Equity and Human Rights Commission of February 13,
2024; Historic Preservation Commission of February 15, 2024; Housing
Commission of April 25, 2023; Library Board of Trustees of March 23,
2023, April 27, 2023, May 25, 2023, June 22, 2023, July 27, 2023,
August 23, 2023, August 24, 2023, September 28, 2023, October 19,
2023, October 26, 2023, and November 16, 2023; Park and Recreation
Commission of February 13, 2024; Zoning Advisory Commission Draft
Minutes of March 6, 2024 and March 13, 2024; Proof of Publication for
City Council Proceedings of March 4, 2024 and March 7, 2024.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Type
Civil Service Commission Minutes
Supporting Documentation
Equity and Human Rights Commission Minutes
Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
Supporting Documentation
Housing Commission Minutes
Supporting Documentation
Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission 3/6/24
Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission 3/13/24
Supporting Documentation
Library_March 23, 2023
Supporting Documentation
Library_April 27, 2023
Supporting Documentation
Library_May 25, 2023
Supporting Documentation
Library_June 22, 2023
Supporting Documentation
Library_July 27, 2023
Supporting Documentation
Library_August 23, 2023
Supporting Documentation
Library_August 24, 2023
Supporting Documentation
Library_September 28, 2023
Supporting Documentation
Library_October 19, 2023
Supporting Documentation
Library_October 26, 2023
Supporting Documentation
Library_November 16, 2023
Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of March 18, 2024
Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication 3.4.24 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication 3.7.24 Supporting Documentation
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EQUITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
February 13, 2024
DATE: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
TIME: 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Ruby Sutton Building, 1157 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
Commissioner Kurczek called the meeting of the Equity & Human Rights Commission
to order at 4:37 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Michaela Freiburger, David Heiar, Theresa Sampson -Brown, Jake
Kurczek, Maitha Jolet and Matthew Zanger
Commissioners Absent: Carla Anderson, Enoch Sanchez
Staff Present: Ann Marie Jannette
Reflections:
David Heiar discussed attending the Fall 2023 summit for Human Rights Commissions in
Cedar Falls. Heiar also attended a Cultural Immersion Workshop hosted by the Rotary Club
in Dubuque.
Heiar met with Gisella and Crenna to review ordinances from other communities. Waiting on
a draft ordinance for review.
Freiburger had conversations with community leaders about an increase in youth bullying.
Attended the most recent Cracker Barrel with state legislatures to discuss.
Kurczek is working with students in focus groups to address issues in the community. Ir
March a speaker from one of the largest gang intervention programs will be speaking at
Loras College.
Approval of November 14, 2023, Meeting Minutes
Heiar would like to amend the November Minutes to remove one of the motions to approve
goals. Heiar suggested the goals be included as an attachment with the minutes.
Motion by Heiar to approve as amended, second by Zanger to approve the meeting minutes
of November 14, 2023, as amended.
Reports
Caseload Report
Jannette provided details on report — 1 new complaint logged during the month, 16
under current investigation, 1 in mediation. Jannette provided an example of a case the
department is currently addressing. A question was raised about tracking complaints against
landlords from housing and police departments. It is unclear how this information would be
used. Freiburger questioned if any calls have been received regarding energy companies
not being allowed to enter homes for efficiency updates. Jannette indicated that none have
been received.
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Chairperson's Report
None
Director's Report
Jannette attended the Point Neighborhood Association meeting. Provided an explanation of
the department and how to file a complaint. Jannette mentioned she attended the Cedar
Falls diversity event and the Rotary Club events mentioned during reflections. The
upcoming Diversity Summit is being held by the Chamber in Dubuque. Jannette provided a
Diversity calendar with events going on locally. Jannette also provided the Monthly Diversity
in Dubuque Newsletter that she created. Jannette also provided information about Culture
Creators, where a topic is discussed on the all -staff City of Dubuque employee call each
month. The topic for January was White privilege.
Commissioner Heiar asked for additional information to be provided at the next Commission
meeting on what is being presented at the City Council Budget Meeting in March.
Old Business:
• Goals Implementation
New Business:
• Commissioners suggested that for the next meeting, each bring a list of
organizations to partner with.
• Oath of Office for Theresa Sampson -Brown
• Attendance Policy Requirements, Jannette will include an absentee report each
month.
• Participation of commissioners in other commission meetings
• Draft response to Iowa Boards and Commissions (B&C) Review Committee
Freiburger motioned to approve the response to B&C Review Committee. Jolet seconded
the motion. All in favor. 6 — 0
Proposal to have a committee to monitor current legislature, committee determines if
a special meeting needs to be called.
Request to remove reflections and add Goals Implementation Progress Update to
standing items.
Better Together from the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque.
Public Input:
None
Adjournment:
Zanger motioned and Freiburger seconded to adjourn. All in favor. The meeting ended
at 5:53 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
Minutes approved as submitted: ' w
Minutes approved as corrected:
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