Minutes_Equity and Human Rights Commission 07.09.24 Copyrighted
September 16, 2024
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Airport Commission of June 6 and August 13, 2024; City Council
Proceedings of August 14, 19, 20, 21, 26 and September 3, 2024; Civil
Service Commission of August 22, 2024; Community Development
Advisory Commission of July 17, 2024; Equity and Human Rights
Commission of July 9, 2024; Library Board of Trustees of January 25,
February 29, March 28, 2024; Zoning Advisory Commission of August 7,
2024; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of August 14,
2024.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Airport Commission- June 6 2024 Supporting Documentation
Airport Commission -August 13, 2024 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of August 14, 2024 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of August 19, 2024 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of August 20, 2024 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of August 21, 2024 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of August 26, 2024 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of September 3, 2024 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
Equity and Human Rights Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes- January Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes- February Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes- March Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication Supporting Documentation
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EQU/TY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEET/NG M/NUTES
July 9, 2024
DATE: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
TIME: 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Multicultural Family Center, 1157 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
The meeting was called to order at 4:33 pm.
Commissioners Present: Jake Kurczek, Maitha Jolet, Dave Heiar, Matthew Zanger,
Michaela Freiburger, Theresa Sampson-Brown, Nikkole Nutter, Rick Baumhover
Commissioners Absent: Enoch Sanchez
Staff Present: Gisella Aiken Shadle; Chief of Equity and Human Rights; Crenna Brumwell,
City Attorney; Shante Weston; Civil Rights Specialist, Ann Marie Jannette; Equity and Human
Rights Specialist
Oath of Office
David Heir, Nikkole Nutter, and Rick Baumhover were sworn in to serve on the commission.
Approval Meetinq Minutes
Heiar motioned, Sampson-Brown seconded, to approve the minutes from the May 14, 2024,
meeting without amendments. All in favor.
Public Input
No members of the public were present to provide input.
Reports
Caseload Report
Janette provided the Equity & Human Rights Monthly Commissioners Report for June 2024,
a total of 5 complaints were logged during the month, with 9 active investigations ongoing
and 1 incident in mediation. No incidents were in full hearing. Four cases were closed during
the month, contributing to a total of 77 cases closed for FY24 against 75 total cases logged.
An example complaint received involved allegations of discrimination and unfair treatment
based on race and gender.
Director's Report
Aitken-Shadle announced one grant was awarded to the Hills and Dales Childcare Center
and one to the Red Basket project.
Aiken Shadle reiterated that a majority of commissioners need to attend the commission
meeting in order to have quorum. Otherwise the meeting cannot take place.
Chairperson's Report
Chairperson Carla Anderson resigned after 3 years of service. Baumhover took Anderson's
spot so his term will end in January 2025, and he will need to reapply.
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Old Business:
None.
New Business:
Kurczak nominated for new chairperson by Freiburger, seconded by Zanger, all in favor.
Heiar nominated for new vice-chair by Jolet, seconded by Baumhover, all in favor.
City Attorney Crenna Brumwell provided an overview of the city government structure in lowa,
highlighting the Council-Manager form in Dubuque. Brumwell emphasized compliance with
state laws governing Council activities, including quorum requirements and voting procedures.
She also discussed the advisory role of commissions like the Human Rights Commission in
policy development and community initiatives, citing examples of their impact such as
accessibility improvements and diversity initiatives.
Jannette provided an overview of the intake process from the Human Rights Department.
Shante Weston detailed her responsibilities, including screening complaints for jurisdiction
and facilitating communication between complainants, respondents, and legal
representatives.
Goals Implementation Proqress
The current goals and subcommittee goals will be sent out to commissioners before the next
meeting.
Reflections and Updates
The commission would like to have the Community Impact Director at a future meeting.
Aitken-Shadle suggested waiting until the fall to allow him time to adjust to his new position.
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn at approximately by Zanger, seconded by Freiburger. All in favor.
The meeting ended at 6:17 p.m..
The next regularly scheduled meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at
4:30 p.m., at the Multicultural Family Center.
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