Minutes_Human Rights Commission 7 13 20 Copyrighted
September 8, 2020
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 8/10, 8/11, 8/12, 8/17; Community
Development Advisory Commission of 8/19; Human Rights Commission
of 7/13; Library Board of Trustees of 6/25, 7/23, and Council Update
#201 of 8/27; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 7/27,
7/28, 8/3, 8/6, 8/10, 8/11, 8/12, and 8/17; Proof of Publication for List of
Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ending 7/31.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 8/10/20 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 8/11/20 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 8/12/20 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 8/17/20 Supporting Documentation
Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
of 8/19/20
Human Rights Commission Minutes of 7/13/20 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 6/25/20 Supporting Documentation
Libary Board of Trustees Minutes of 7/23/20 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Update No. 201 of 8/27/20 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
7/27/20
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 7 Supporting Documentation
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Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 8 Supporting Documentation
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Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 8 Supporting Documentation
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Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 8 Supporting Documentation
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Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 8 Supporting Documentation
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Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 8 Supporting Documentation
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Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 8 Supporting Documentation
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Proof of Publication for List of Claims/Summary of Supporting Documentation
Revenues for ME 7/31/20
DUBUQUE HUMAN RIGHTS COMM/SSION
MEETING MINUTES OF
July 13, 2020
Commissioner Allen called the virtual meeting of the Dubuque Human Rights Commission to order
at 4:32 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2020.
Roll Call:
Present: Anthony Allen Miquel Jackson
Michael Durnin Jason Keeler
Mallory Gardiner Ashley Regan
Jerry Hammel
Absent Adrienne Breitfelder Kathy McCarthy
Staff: Kelly Larson Carol Spinoso
Approval of June 8, 2020 Meetinq Minutes
Motion by Jackson second by Hammel to approve the meeting minutes of June 8, 2020.
All in favor.
Reports
Caseload Report
The June 2020 Caseload Report was received and filed.
Chairperson's Report
Commissioner Allen reported that going forward he will meet with Commissioner Breitfelder
prior to their monthly commission meeting to discuss agenda items.
The YMCA has closed due to COVID-19. Steeple Square is collaborating with the NACCP
to provide education for first time voters.
The first of three NAACP Next Steps for Justice discussions was held on July 11th relating
to criminal justice. The July 18th session will focus on housing, and July 25th education.
Dawnelle Gordon is campaigning to rename the Dubuque Regional Airport in honor of
Tuskeege Airman Robert L. Martin, a Dubuque native, and the Butler Scholars at UD are
working to memorialize Nathaniel Morgan.
A new campaign "All of Us Dubuque" facilitated by the Community Foundation of Greater
Dubuque in partnership with local organizations, agencies, and businesses, focuses on
uniting as a community in COVID-19 recovery.
Attended the Juneteenth celebration that the Dream Center hosted at Washington Park. It
was well attended, and people wore masks and practiced social distancing.
Director's Report
Written quarterly reports will be submitted.
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Old Business
Discuss additional qoals related to recent communitv momentum on diversitv and
inclusion initiatives
Commissioner Breitfelder proposed adding a new goal objective to "Advise the City Council
on recent community priorities for advancing diversity and inclusion in the City of Dubuque."
Two action items were listed: 1) Attend the DBQ NAACP Next Steps for Justice sessions;
and 2) attend the City Council's July 27, 2020 meeting to share recommendations with
council and to show support for other organizations in attendance. Commissioner Hammel
is willing to assist with this objective.
It was felt that these action items were already being addressed, and it was suggested that
they identify additional action items. Commissioner Durnin felt there may be issues that
arise from the NAACP community sessions that could be included. Commissioner Jackson
moved to table this discussion until Commissioner Breitfelder has had an opportunity to
address this further or until additional action items are identified. Commissioner Durnin
seconded.
Anthony Allen Yes Miquel Jackson Yes
Michael Durnin Yes Jason Keeler Yes
Mallory Gardiner Yes Ashley Regan
Jerry Hammel Yes
All in favor. Commissioner Regan did not respond and was not present for the remainder
of the meeting.
New Business
Report on COVID-19
Kelly reported that locally there have been over 12,000 tests administered locally with a
positive rate of 6%. 50% of the positive cases are male and 50% are in the 18 —40 age
group, and 29% in the 41 — 60 age group. There have been 23 deaths. Statewide statistics
show 65% of positive cases were white, 24% Hispanic, 9% Black, 6% Asian, 1% Pacific
Islander, and 1% Native American.
In terms of the demographics of deaths, 80% white, 7% Hispanic, 5% black, 3% Asian, 2%
Pacific Islander, and 1% Native American. Deaths are continuing to decrease.
The unemployment rate is 13.8%, and it is reasonable to assume that the impact is falling
disproportionately on communities of color.
The Department has an AmeriCorps member who is working with staff for 6 weeks to put
together information on recovery services available for assistance with eviction and /or
unemployment reaching out to the Marshallese community.
The disaster fund has $1.3 million available. They received 58 applications accounting for
$1.2 million in requests, and to date they have granted out $719,625 to multiple nonprofit
organizations.
Internally departments are working to reduce the budget, and they are analyzing proposals
for equity impact. They are waiting for state sales tax information to determine the impact
of the general fund.
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There is a work session with the City Council scheduled on July 27, 2020. Departments
and community partners will present information in preparation for the Council's goal setting
session in August. They will look at the data focusing on the black and brown communities,
looking at work that has been done, what is currently being done, and what they see as
future steps.
Discuss details from Linn Countv's COVID-19 virtual town hall meetinq and
possibilitv of hostinq a session in Dubuque
It was suggested that with current involvement with the NAACP sessions, that they wait
until prior to the start of school year, early August to talk about planning this event.
Commissioner Durnin will meet with Commissioner Breitfleder next week to discuss options
for planning and publicizing this event.
Discuss Kev Citv Pride's Kevchella Event
Key City Pride along with other community partners will present the 1 St Annual Keychella
Festival, a three-day event that consists of a community lunch and learn, a festival at
Comiskey, and a drag brunch. Commissioners suggested staffing an educational booth at
the festival at Comiskey. Commissioner Gardiner moved to support Keychella by hosting
an educational booth. Commissioner Durnin seconded. Roll call:
Anthony Allen Yes Miquel Jackson Yes
Michael Durnin Yes Jason Keeler Yes
Mallory Gardiner Yes Ashley Regan
Jerry Hammel Yes
Motion carried.
Standinq Items: Goals
Obiective 1: Race in the Heartland Conference—Jackson, Breitfelder, Allen
Commissioner Jackson reported that they will be working on marketing and updating website content.
Commissioners Allen and Gardiner will assist with the public forum planning. There is an allocation of
$5,000 for conference expenses in CDBG funds.
Obiective 2: Education — Durnin, Breitfelder, Gardiner
Commissioner Durnin reported that he and Commissioner Breitfelder met to revisit and update the goal.
They added an action item that would analyze potential gaps in student achievement due to COVID-19,
and an item that would investigate and analyze how the post traumatic stress of COVID-19 has affected
students. Commissioner Durnin moved and Commissioner Gardiner seconded to accept the updated
goals as presented. Roll call:
Anthony Allen Yes Miquel Jackson Yes
Michael Durnin Yes Jason Keeler Yes
Mallory Gardiner Yes Ashley Regan
Jerry Hammel Yes
All in favor.
Taj Suleyman the DCSD Equity Coordinator was present to provide an update on his work with the
school district, and the effects of COVID-19. Taj provided the Dubuque Community Schools
Strategic Plan and priority initiatives that were presented in June 2020 on student achievement
and development, community engagement, resource management, and professional development
for school staff.
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Obiective 3: Housinq — McCarthv, Keeler, Allen
Commissioner McCarthy presented a draft plan as they prepare to move forward with this goal. The
draft will be discussed at the August meeting.
Obiective 4: Emplovment— Breitfelder, Hammel, Reqan
Commissioner Hammel reported that he met with Commissioner Breifelder to review and update
some of the action items based on the current environment. Commissioner Breitfelder will be
offering assistance to Commissioner Jackson on the employment component of the Race In the
Heartland Conference. To maintain interaction with the City Council, they plan to invite Council
Members to a meeting for discussions on the analysis of impediments and equitable poverty
prevention. Commissioner Hammel moved and Commissioner Durnin seconded to approve the
updated employment goals. Roll call:
Anthony Allen Yes Miquel Jackson Yes
Michael Durnin Yes Jason Keeler Yes
Mallory Gardiner Yes Ashley Regan
Jerry Hammel Yes
All in favor.
Adiournment:
Commissioner Hammel motioned and Commissioner Durnin seconded to adjourn. All in favor. The
meeting ended at 6:05 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Monday, August 10, 2020.
Minutes approved as submitted:
Minutes approved as corrected:
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