Equity and Human Rights Commission Request for Commissioner RemovalCity of Dubuque
City Council
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October 7, 2024
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING # 2.
ITEM TITLE: Equity and Human Rights Commission Request for
Commissioner Removal
SUMMARY: Equity and Human Rights Commission requesting City
Council schedule a public hearing to consider the removal of
Commissioner Enoc Sanchez from the Commission for
noncompliance with the attendance requirement of the City
Code of Ordinances.
RESOLUTION Setting a public hearing on the intent to
consider the removal of a commissioner from the Equity and
Human Rights Commission
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
DISPOSITION: October 21, 2024
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A
3. Public Hearing Notice
Page 349 of 674
Prepared by Crenna Brumwell. Esq., 300 Main St., Ste. 330, Dubuque IA 52001-6944, (563) 583-4113
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 312-24
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE INTENT TO CONSIDER THE REMOVAL OF
A COMMISSIONER FROM THE EQUITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque, Iowa, Equity and 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 Equity Human Rights Commission has recommended to the City Council
that Enoc Sanchez 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 Enoc
Sanchez from the Equity and 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 Enoc Sanchez from
the Equity and 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 Enoc Sanchez and published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 362.3 of a
public hearing on the City's intent to remove Enoc Sanchez from the Equity and Human
Rights Commission, to be held on the 21st day of October 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in Dubuque,
Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of October 2024.
Brae Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
Exhibit A
Page 352 of 674
9/13/2024
City of Dubuque
50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Dear Mayor and City Council Members,
The Equity and Human Rights Commission serves an important role in the City of Dubuque
assistingthe Equity and Human Rights Department and serving as a communityconduitforcitizens
to connect to resources and share their concerns and experiences of discrimination and violations
of human rights within the city. This important role requires contributions on a regular basis
including monthly meetings. In our commissions policy and procedures, we have an attendance
guideline that once a commission misses too many consecutive meetings ora majority of meetings
in a set time that they be requested to resign or we approach the city council to have the individual
removed from commission.
After careful consideration and attempts to reach Enoc Sanchez, Equity and Human Rights
Commissioner, it has been decided that it is in the best interest of the commission to request that
the council moves to end and vacate his term as he has not been in attendance at regularly
scheduled commission meetings since November2023. At the September 10' 2024 meeting of the
Equity and Human Rights Commission a motion was made, seconded and voted 6-0 (3 absent) to
send this request to the City Council.
This decision was made with the utmost respect for his contributions and in no way reflects
negatively on his person, dedication or integrity. H is previous service to the committee was highly
valued and appreciated.
Thank you,
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Jake Kurczek, PhD
Chair, City of Dubuque Equity and Human Rights Commission
Page 353 of 674
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 October 21, 2024, 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 Enoc Sanchez from the Equity and 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 7th day of October 2024.
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk
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From: Gisella Aitken
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2024 12:47 PM
To: Adrienne Breitfelder; Trish Gleason
Subject: Fwd: Official Resignation
Hi Adrienne and Trish,
Please see the email below from Enoc Sanchez regarding his role in the Equity and Human Rights
Commission.
Thank you,
Gisella
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Enoc Sanchez <enoc_sanchez@live.com>
Date: October 10, 2024 at 12:34:18 PM CDT
To: "Jake C. Kurczek" <jake.kurczek@loras.edu>, Ann Marie Jannette
<Ajannett@cityofdubuque.org>, Gisella Aitken <gaitken@cityofdubuque.org>,
daveheiar1@gmail.com
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Hello,
Please accept this as my official resignation from the Human Rights commission effective
immediately.
Hope to work with you all in future projects and events, and cross paths in our community.
Please remove me from all Human rights communications.
Thank you,
Enoc A. Sanchez
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Dubuque City Council
public hearing, scheduled for the 21st day of October 2024, at
6:30 p.m., in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th
Street, 2nd floor, Dubuque, Iowa, to consider the removal of
Enoc Sanchez from the Equity and Human Rights Commission for
noncompliance with the attendance requirement of the Code of
Ordinances is canceled.
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