Minutes_Equity and Human Rights Commission 04.09.24Copyrighted
June 17, 2024
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of May 29 and June 3, 2024; Civil Service
Commission of June 5, 2024; Equity and Human Rights Commission of
April 9, 2024; Zoning Advisory Commission of May 1, 2024; Zoning
Advisory Commission Unapproved Minutes of June 5, 2024; Proof of
Publication for City Council Proceedings of May 6, May 13, and May 20,
2024.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 5/29/24 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 6/3/24
Civil Service Commission Minutes
Equity and Human Rights Commission Minutes
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes 5/1/24
Zoning Advisory Commission Unapproved Minutes
6.5.24
Proof City Council Proceedings 5/6/24
Proof City Council Proceedings 5/13/24
Proof City Council Proceedings 5/20/24
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
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EQUITYAND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
April 9, 2024
DATE: Tuesday, April 9, 2024
TIME: 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Multicultural Family Center, 1157 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
Commissioner Anderson called the meeting of the Equity & Human Rights Commission
to order at 4:32 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Carla Anderson, Jake Kurczek, Dave Heiar, Matthew Zanger,
Michaela Freiburger, Theresa Sampson -Brown
Commissioners Absent: Enoch Sanchez, Maitha Jolet
Staff Present: Ann Marie Jannette
Approval of July 11, 2022, Meeting Minutes
Correction discussed. Heiar motioned, second by Freiburger, to approve the meeting
minutes of March 12, 2024, as corrected.
Reflections & Updates
Heiar spoke about the NAACP having a virtual event on "Know your Rights" in terms of
housing. The possibility was discussed about partnering with the NAACP education
subcommittee regarding their efforts to see the Dubuque School district hire for the open
position of Director of Equity for the schools. Freiburger and Anderson disagreed due to time
commitments and a lack of action taken by the NAACP in the past.
Anderson reported on the need for partnering with Habitat for Humanity in finding more
eligible candidates for housing. They currently have one empty home and are building six
others. Anderson also reported on the success of the recent event Generations Unveiled.
She is planning on organizing a follow up event in the near future.
Heiar requested more subcommittees to encourage more active participation in other
organizations. Freiburger suggested holding off on partnerships with other organizations for
now until projects can be assigned among commission members.
Heiar reported that he had spoken with Crenna Brumwell about updating the ordinance.
Crenna explained that the commission would have to schedule a work session with the city
council to discuss whether they are open to change the ordinance. Heiar requested a
subcommittee together to draft an alternative ordinance before meeting with the council.
Subcommittee was formed consisting of Heiar, Sampson -Brown, and Anderson.
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Reports
Caseload Report
Zero Complaints logged during the month, nine current active investigations, two incidents
currently in mediation, zero incidents in full hearing, one case closed during the month, 61
cases closed in FY24, 57 total cases FY24.
Director's Report
Jannette gave an update on Aitken-Shadle stating that her return to the office is still
unknown. ICC training for all new employees went well as did the EHR Budget Hearing in
front of the city council and mayor. Jannette reported that seven applications came in for
the EHR Grant and that the reviewers from the commission will be Zanger, and Sampson -
Brown as well as two other City employees. Jannette also invited commission members to
attend the upcoming Celebrate Africa event being held at the MFC. The EHR department
will have a table and will be handing out information.
Chairperson's Report
Anderson had nothing to report.
Old Business:
Budget hearing had already been discussed in the Director's Report.
New Business:
• Discussion to change the organization of the meeting agenda: Heir motioned,
Sampson -Brown seconded, all approved, motion passed.
• Discussion regarding Generations Unveiled: discussed earlier in the meeting.
• Discussion regarding Habitat for Humanity: discussed earlier in the meeting.
• Police complaints procedure and the DCPRC and NAACP: Jannette explained that the
EHR rights department no longer has any role in police complaints.
Public Input:
There was no public input.
Adjournment:
Heiar motioned and Freiburger seconded to adjourn. All in favor. The meeting ended at
6:02 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Minutes approved as submitted:
Minutes approved as corrected:
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