Minutes_Human Rights Commission 11 10 14 CITY OF DUBUQUE
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES OF
November 10, 2014
Commissioner Allen called the meeting of the Dubuque Human Rights Commission to order at
4:33 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 2014, at the City Hall Annex, 1300 Main Street, Conference
Room II, Dubuque, Iowa.
Roll Call:
Present: Anthony Allen, Chair Ashley Melchert
Miquel Jackson Chris Ostwinkle
Tom LoGuidice RRS Stewart
Absent: Jeff Lenhart Susan Stone
Howard Lee
Staff: Kelly Larson
Approval of October 13, 2014 Minutes:
It was noted that Commissioner Ostwinkle would not be available for the public hearing as stated on
page 2 of the October 13`h minutes, and that Commissioner Jackson is available to serve. Also ad
"Dubuque Branch" in front of NAACP, page 1 under Chairperson's Report. Also noted was a date
change on page 3, first paragraph from 20012 to 2012. Commissioner LoGuidice moved to approve
the meeting minutes of October 13, 2014 as corrected. Commissioner Ostwinkle seconded. All in
favor.
Reports:
Caseload Report
No report available.
Chairperson's Report
President Obama issued a challenge to cities, towns and counties across the country to
become My Brother's Keeper Communities. Currently the Black Men Coalition is
collaborating with different organizations to launch the My Brother's Keeper Community
Challenge in Dubuque.
The training/orientation for members of the Community Police Relations Committee has been
rescheduled to November 20.
The Dubuque Branch NAACP elections are this Wednesday, and the Freedom Fund Banquet
is November 15 at the Diamond Jo.
Commissioners Allen, Jackson and Stewart will be attending a conference sponsored by the
Iowa/Nebraska NAACP Chapter on November 17, and Commissioners Allen and Stewart will
be attending the Iowa Civil Rights Commission Symposium on November 14.
Anthony attended a program that was sponsored by the Coalition for Nonviolence at Loras.
The speaker was a mother that lost her child in the Sandy Hook School shooting.
Commissioners Allen and Jackson led a discussion on culture and ethnicity for Susan Stone's
class at Loras College.
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Director's Report:
A written report was submitted.
Old Business:
Source of Income — Follow-up Information
An Activity Summary Report was distributed. There was discussion about appointing a task
force. Commissioner Stewart suggested that they have a recommended ordinance stating
that the task force has one year to make concrete changes to reach the goals that were
established in 2010. If no progress has been made by the end of the year, then recommend
the City Council pass the source of income ordinance. Tom moved to establish a task force
in regards to source of income with a sunset of one-year. Commissioner Stewart seconded.
Commissioner Stewart moved to table the motion for fifteen minutes so they can hear public
comments. Commissioner Ostwinkle seconded. All in favor.
Guests providing comments regarding source of income: Keith Nilles, Jerry and Janet Maro,
JoEllen Reed, and Pauline Chilton.
Commissioner Ostwinkle moved to remove motion from table. Commission Stewart
seconded. All in favor. Commissioner Stewart offered an amendment to the previous tabled
motion stating that they recommend to the City Council that they create a source of income
task force that would consist of Human Rights Commissioners and staff and Housing
Commissioners and staff to discuss utilization rates, greater access, (from Voluntary
Compliance Agreement) for 90 days. Also offer that the task force members be available for
a City Council work session. Commissioner LoGuidice accepted the amendment. All in favor
of accepting the motion as amended. Commissioner LoGuidice asked to keep lawful source
of income on the agenda for the December meeting. The guests in attendance asked that
meeting agendas be forwarded to them as well.
One Iowa Update
Commissioner Stewart will follow-up with One Iowa and will request a date for a program
presentation.
New Business:
Meeting Time Change
Consensus is to keep the meeting time at 4:30 p.m. on the second Monday of the month.
Date for Goal Setting Session
To be determined at the December meeting. Possibly a date in February.
Standing Items:
Review and Discuss Goals
Goal #1 & 2:
Sub. Goal #1: Strengthen DHRC relationships as well as relationships between the community
The Human Rights Commission informational display is currently on display at the MFC and
will move to the Roshek Building in December.
Sub. Goal #2: Ensure DHRC feel their roles are meaningful &productive by improving
effectiveness and quality of meetings.
Goal #3: Discuss Criminal Justice procedures as they relate to racial disparities
Racial Disparities Forum Planning Subcommittee Update
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The subcommittee will be meeting November 19`h to review the final invite list and to finalize
remaining meeting dates. There will be both a long and abridged version of the report.
Goal #4: Education and communication regarding Housing
Organization list/letters of inquiry
This will be discussed at next month's meeting.
Goal #5: Participate in Inclusive Dubuque process
Inclusive Dubuque
The committee is s working with the Mission Partners to identify facilitators, and will
then will provide training for them.
DBQ BBQ Subcommittee Update
Survey data has been collected and survey results will be provided at the December
meeting.
Consent Items:
There were no objections to Commissioner Stewart forwarding the Tinker proclamation on to the
Dubuque Community School Board.
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Jackson, second by Commissioner Ostwinkle. All in favor. The
meeting of the Human Rights Commission adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Commissioner Lenhart will lead the next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2014
at 4:30 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted:
Minutes approved as corrected:
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