Minutes_Human Rights Commission 11 13 17 Copyrighted
December 18, 2017
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Cable N Commission of 12/6; City Council Proceedings
of 12/4; Dubuque County Emergency Management
Commission of 8/1/17; Five Flags Civic Center
Commission of 11/27; Human Rights Commission of
11/13; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of
11/28; Park and Recreation Commission of 11/14; Zoning
Advisory Commission of 12/6; Zoning Board of Adjustment
11/16; Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of
11/13, 11/20, 11/27;
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Cable N Commission Minutes of 12/6/17 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 12/4/17 Supporting Documentation
Dbq Co. Emergency Managment Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
of 8/1/17
Five Flags Civic Center Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
11/27/17
Human Rights Commission Minutes of 11/13/17 Supporting Documentation
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
11/18/17
Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of 11/14/17 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 12/6/17 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 11/16/17 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
11/13/17
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceeddings of Supporting Documentation
11/20/17
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
11/27/17
DUBUQUE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES OF
November 13, 2017
Commissioner Allen called the meeting of the Dubuque Human Rights Commission to order at
431 p.m. on Monday, November 13, 2017, at the City Hall Annex, 1300 Main Street, Conference
Room II, Dubuque, lowa.
Roll Call:
Present: Anthony Allen, Chair Gerald Hammel
Nicole Borovic Miquel Jackson
Adrienne Breitfelder Kate Parks
Fred Davis Jay Schiesl, Vice Chair
Absent: Indigo Channing
Staff: Kelly Larson Carol Spinoso
Joie Brooks
Oath of Office
The Oath of Office was administered to Commissioners Borovic and Hammel.
Approval of Minutes:
Commissioner Schiesl moved to approve the meeting minutes of October 9, 2017. Commissioner
Davis seconded. All in favor.
Caseload Report
The October 2017 caseload report was received and filed.
Chairperson Report
The Access to Justice Committee meeting is scheduled for December 8.
The Inclusive Dubuque's "I'm A Dubuquer" campaign video has been released and was
shown during the Chamber Diversity Summit.
NAACP activities include:
The NAACP is accepting donations for the 3''Annual Turkey Giveaway which will be held
from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on November 18, at 1850 Central Avenue.
The NAACP Freedom Fund was held on November 4'h at the Diamond Jo. The speaker
was Ako Abdul-Samad. Ruby Sutton Award Winners were RRS Stewart and Tom
LoGuidice.
The NAACP sponsored a Mayoral and City Council candidates debate at the Dream Center
on October 17th that was well attended.
Anthony attended a leadership conference as a YMCA Board Member. They will be looking
at working jointly with that committee on issues of restorative justice.
Director Report:
A written quarterly report was received and filed.
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Review the TH Editorial Piece
The Chair drafted a document using the three commissioner pieces that had been submitted.
Commissioners noted some minor revisions. Commissioner Parks moved to send the document as
corrected to the Editorial Board at the TH. Commissioner Breiffelder seconded. Roll call:
Anthony Allen Yes Gerald Hammel Yes
Nicole Borovic Yes Miquel Jackson Yes
Adrienne Breiffelder Yes Kate Parks Yes
Fred Davis Abstained Jay Schiesl Yes
Motion carried.
Reconsider Request for Removal of Fred Davis from DHRC Based on Term Expiration
Commissioner Davis explained that he had work commitments in the fall that prohibited him from
attending meetings in September and October, and indicated his desire to continue serving on the
Commission, and his intention to reapply in January. He guaranteed commissioners that he will not
be absent, other than the two months (Sept. & Oct.) for football. He was encouraged to contact
office staff in the event of an absence for purposes of determining whether a quorum would be
present. Commissioner Schiesl moved to retract the letter to the Council requesting Fred Davis'
removal. Commissioner Breiffelder seconded. Roll call:
Anthony Allen Abstain Gerald Hammel Abstain
Nicole Borovic Yes Miquel Jackson Abstain
Adrienne Breitfelder Yes Kate Parks Yes
Fred Davis Yes Jay Schiesl Yes
Motion carries.
Standinq Items: Goals
Goal #1: Establish sustainable and consistent equity in the DCSD in order to live up to the mission
and vision statement of the District.
Commissioner Schiesl reported that the report was presented to the NAACP, and shared with
Shirley Horstman from the DCSD, and that they are revising the report based on feedback they
received. Shirley recommended they share the document with Stan Rheingans. They will move
forward in a collaborative effort, and will be contacting the Inclusive Dubuque Educational
Committee and the CSAP committee.
Goal #2: Collaborate with the Housing Commission and other partners in the City to make certain
we accomplish the following for the benefit of the community.
The Chair will invite Alvin Nash to the December meeting asking him to provide an update to SOI
and the rebranding of the Housing Choice Voucher Program. He will ask Rick Dickenson to
provide an update on the Central Avenue Corridor Project at their February meeting.
Goal #3: Collaborate in the elimination of barriers in employment to reduce the poverty rate in
Dubuque. � Review Resilient Community Advisory Commission goals.
The Chair asked commissioners to review the goals and formulate questions and look at areas
where they can collaborate.
Commissioner Schiesl reported that he had attended a Fountain of Youth board meeting and that
they are working on raising funds for programs.
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Commissioner Davis reported that the Circles program is having issues with retention, and asked
Commissioners help promote the initiative.
Nino Erba questioned whetherthe commission would be moving forward in pursing the Gay
Conversion Therapy Ordinance. The Chair asked that this be placed on the December agenda for
further discussion.
Adiournment:
Commissioner Schiesl moved to adjoum. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All in favor. The
meeting ended at 6:01 p.m. The next regulady scheduled meeting is Monday, December 11, 2017
at 430 p.m. � .
Minutes approved as submitted F�.,�"� '�(� � �
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Minutes approved as corrected � '
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