Minutes_Human Rights Commission 8.9.21City of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
Consent Items # 1.
Copyrighted
October 4, 2021
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council proceedings of 9/20; Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission
of 7/27 and 8/24; Housing Commission of 8/24; Human Rights
Commission of 8/9; Library Board of Trustees of 8/26; Library Board of
Trustees Update of 9/23.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
City Council Proceedings of 9/20/21
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Minutes of
7/27/21
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Minutes of
8/24/21
Housing Commission Minutes of 8/24/21
Human Rights Commission Minutes of 8/9/21
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 8/26/21
Library Board of Trustees Update of 9/23/21
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DUBUQUE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES OF
August 9, 2021
Commissioner Gardiner called the virtual meeting of the Dubuque Human Rights Commission
to order at 4:34 p.m. on Monday, August 9, 2021.
Roll Call:
Present: Carla Anderson
Michael Durnin
Mallory Gardiner
Miquel Jackson
Absent: Klanea Evans
Staff: Kelly Larson
Jake Kurczek
Kathy McCarthy
Taylor Merfeld
Pamela Birch
Carol Spinoso
Approval of June 14, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Motion by Anderson second by Durnin to approve the meeting minutes of June 14, 2021. It
was noted that the date on the minutes should read June 14 not June 12, 2021. The minutes
were approved as corrected. All in favor.
Reports
Caseload Reports
The June and July 2021 Caseload Reports were received and filed.
Chairperson's Report
Commissioner Gardiner acknowledged the 76th anniversary of the bombing of
Hiroshima, one of the greatest human rights violations by man.
Director's Report
Kelly reported that on August 3, 2021, the CDC issued a new eviction moratorium that
will end October 3, 2021.
Old Business:
New Business:
Appoint Human Rights Alternate to DCPRC
Commission Jackson currently serves as primary Human Rights Commission
representative. Commissioner Anderson volunteered to serve as alternate.
Nominations closed. Durnin moved and Merfeld seconded to appoint Anderson as
alternate Human Rights Commission representative. Roll call:
Carla Anderson
Yes
Michael Durnin
Yes
Mallory Gardiner
Yes
Miquel Jackson
Yes
Motion carried.
Jake Kurczek
Yes
Kathy McCarthy
Yes
Taylor Merfeld
Yes
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Discuss Partnership with 2021 International Day of Peace
Jackson moved to partnership with the International Day of Peace by adding the
Human Rights Commission to the list of partners for the 2021 Festival, and to publicize
the Festival through the Human Rights Commission/Department's resources. Anderson
seconded. All in favor.
Commissioners discuss an email received by a community member related to
complaints that have been directed to the Police and the Legal Department. The
Director agreed to respond to the email to provide options and the process for filing a
civil rights complaint with the ICRC and/or DCPRC. She will copy commissioners, so
they are also aware of the options.
Standing Items — Goals 2021-2022:
Goal: To build a greater community awareness and connections to advance Human Rights in
Dubuque.
Outreach and Advocacy Efforts — *Gardiner, Kurczek, Jackson
Gardiner asked that the listed person(s) responsible be removed at this time. Updates
and names will be added later.
2. Inequities in Housing, Homelessness, and Food Access — *Anderson, McCarthy, Birch
No changes noted.
3. Criminal Justice — *Merfeld, Durnin
Durnin will forward meeting notes to Carol so she can add them to the goals chart. It
was noted that the city has approved the hiring of a Diversion Officer for FY22. The
SRO group is meeting monthly, and this group is also discussing restorative strategies.
Reports to DHRC will be made monthly.
A motion by Merfeld and second by Anderson to approve the Commission goals as
written. Roll call:
Carla Anderson
Yes Jake Kurczek Yes
Michael Durnin
Yes Kathy McCarthy Yes
Mallory Gardiner
Yes Taylor Merfeld Yes
Miquel Jackson
Yes
Motion carried.
Kelly stated that staff received guidance today from the City Clerk indicating that
working groups established by boards/commissions are subject to open meeting
requirements, so public meeting notices must be sent 24 hours prior to the group
meeting. When subcommittee groups are planning meetings, please inform Carol so
she can get the required 24-hour notice issued.
Adjournment:
Jackson motioned, and McCarthy seconded to adjourn. All in favor. The meeting ended at
5:42 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Monday, September 13, 2021.
Minutes approved as submitted:
Minutes approved as corrected:
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