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MEMORANDUM
Date: October 26, 2012
To: Ad Hoc Diversity Committee Members
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Committee Packet for meeting on October 29, 2012
The following documents are for your review and comment at the next Committee meeting:
Agenda for 10/29/12 (page 1)
Minutes of the meeting on 10/22/12 (pages 2 -8)
Information re Human Rights Commission (pages 9 -15)
Materials from City Clerk: (pages 16 -23)
• Information Gathering Session
• Committee Timeline/Tentative Meeting Schedule
• Proposed list of recommendations
ITIIE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND ALL MEETINGS
AD HOC DIVERSITY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
Monday, October 29, 2012
Harvat Hall in City Hall
410 East Washington Street
4:00 PM
1. Approve October 22 minutes
2. Human Rights Commission discussion
3. Information Gathering Session discussion
4. General Board discussion
5. Tentative Meeting Schedule
• Committee timeline discussion
• Police Citizens Review Board presentation
6. Public Input
7. Adjournment
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Ad Hoc Diversity Committee, October 22, 2012
MINUTES DRAFT
CITY COUNCIL AD HOC DIVERSITY COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 22, 2012
HARVAT HALL, 4:00 P.M.
Members Present: Bakhit Bakhit, Cindy Roberts, Joe Dan Coulter, Orville Townsend,
Sr., Joan Vanden Berg (arrived at 4:07), LaTasha Massey
Members Absent: Kingsley Botchway II
Staff Present: Eleanor Dilkes, Marian Karr, Tom Markus (arrived at 4:15)
Others Present: Charlie Eastham, Chris O'Brien, Mark Rummel, Rick Wyss
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
None
CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Roberts at 4:05 P.M
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Coulter moved to approve the minutes of the October 15, 2012, Ad Hoc Diversity
Committee, as amended in discussion below.
Massey seconded the motion.
The motion carried 6 -0; Botchway absent.
Bakhit Bakhit noted that in these minutes he did not see the questions that he asked of
the Transportation Director. First he had asked if it is possible to make a direct route
from the west side of town to Kirkwood Community College, with a stop downtown; and
the other question was about the survey planned in November. Karr noted that there
were several discussions about individual routes and that she lumped those together in
the new routes discussed on page 2, fourth paragraph. O'Brien noted that he had stated
that route suggestions can be looked into, especially once the surveys are done in
November. At this point in time, however, he added that he cannot say with all honesty
that they will create such a route, but that it can be looked into. Karr asked Bakhit where
he would like his questions added, and he suggested on page 2 where the route
discussion was held a statement be added. O'Brien stated that currently the Plaen View
route picks up on Westwinds Drive, behind Pheasant Ridge, proceeds down Melrose
past the hospital, through downtown, and then directly to Kirkwood. He added that it
would be possible to review this current route.
Townsend had a follow up statement regarding the question, 'Would you pay more for
services.' His concern is that if services were bad and this question was asked, most
would respond 'yes' to it. However, he believes that in Iowa City they already have
adequate services. His main question had to do with Sunday service. O'Brien
responded that nights and weekends is something that will be addressed in the
upcoming survey.
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CONTINUED PRESENTATION BY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DIRECTOR:
Roberts noted that Chris O'Brien, Transportation Services Director, and Assistant
Director Mark Rummel are both present to continue the transit discussion. O'Brien
spoke first about Transit's financials, asking if anyone had any questions regarding this.
He then spoke to Members about the percentage of operating costs that the fare box
revenues cover. Currently this is at about 23 %, up from 16% prior to this. The goal is to
be at 33 %, which would be about $2 million in fare box revenues. O'Brien continued,
that they just don't know where the grant funding is going to be year to year. He gave a
brief history of fare increases, as well.
The discussion then turned to Sunday bus service, with O'Brien discussing the
upcoming survey and what they hope to do with the information garnered from this.
O'Brien also talked about diversity training, noting that when they begin this training it
will be an all- encompassing session with Coralville, Cambus, and Johnson County
SEATS taking part in this. Transit has contacted NTI to see when they could present
this training. O'Brien stated that they have also clarified the protocol for removing
passengers from the bus and will have this available to the public soon.
The discussion then turned to the issue of Transit partnering with the schools. O'Brien
stated that this is a very important issue to them and that by communicating more with
schools, they can get out the information about routes and times that is so crucial. He
reiterated that the City cannot provide direct school bus service due to the federal
funding received. He briefly touched on this, stating that as direct recipients of this
funding Transit is unable to provide this type of service. O'Brien continued, explaining
what a 'tripper' route is and how the east side loop fits this description.
Roberts noted that O'Brien has now responded to the questions the Committee put forth
earlier, and she asked if Members had additional questions for Transit at this time.
Massey asked if there has ever been a youth liaison position, someone who could be an
assistant of sorts during those peak times. O'Brien stated that they have not created
such a position in the past, but that he would be open to looking into it further. After
some discussion, O'Brien noted that they have, however, used their supervisors in the
past on routes with high student volumes to try and explain what the rules of the bus are,
what the expectations of behavior are, etc. Also if they receive reports of a bus with
disruptive behavior they will put a supervisor on that route to help solve the issues.
Roberts spoke about the possible need to do something like this as winter approaches
and the student ridership increases. The discussion continued about those peak times
when student ridership is up and how the Transit drivers work to build relationships with
the riders.
Roberts asked if there is much turnover in Transit drivers, and O'Brien stated that they
have some drivers with 15 -plus years in and others who stay only a couple years before
they move on. Bakhit asked about the amount of printed material that Transit puts out
and whether this will decrease with some of the newer technologies being used. O'Brien
shared how riders can use Bongo and also the City's web site to find out about routes.
In wrapping up his presentation, O'Brien invited Members to contact him at any time with
further questions or concerns. Roberts then asked if the east side express route was the
most current one. O'Brien stated that it is, created a few years ago and skips the
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Morningside, and Court and 4th Street areas in order to get Out past Scott Boulevard.
Roberts also asked about the cab service provided for after transit hours was available
several years ago and how the fees for this were arrived at. O'Brien stated that half of
the fee was paid by the rider and then the City was billed by the cab company for the
remainder of the fee. Vanden Berg then asked another question about the upcoming
survey, asking if the Committee can see the actual survey once it's ready to go out to the
public. O'Brien stated that he can get the Members a list of the questions that will be on
the survey. Roberts then thanked O'Brien and Rummel for their presentation and the
information shared.
Roberts then asked the Members if based upon the conversations they have had with
Transit, are there specific things from these conversations that others would like to add
to the recommendation list. Karr responded that the recommendation list actually
started from the dialog Members had after the last presentation. She added that
Members can add to this at any time and that it can be an ongoing list that helps to
remind them of specific issues. Townsend responded that he believes if they are going
to make recommendations — like Sunday service — that they should also look into the
financial side of it as well and determine if it is even feasible.
PUBLIC FORUM DISCUSSION:
Roberts then moved the discussion to the upcoming public forum. Karr stated that she
put together some information about previous forums in order to help Members make
some decisions about how this public forum will be run. Roberts asked Members if they
had any additions to these documents or thoughts on the forum format. Vanden Berg
stated that they need to first ask themselves what they hope to accomplish. Karr then
shared that she spoke with Botchway this afternoon and that he gave her several
comments to share with Members: First, he would like the public forum to be a time to
receive comments on the operations of Transit and the Police Department. She stated
that he emphasized 'comments only,' not as a time for dialog. Botchway would like the
forum to be a time where people can come and freely express their concerns and
comments. He would like this to be a 'comments only' forum, not one where Members
engage in dialog and answer questions. Coulter agreed, stating that they need to be
clear about this so that people don't come to the forum expecting their questions to be
addressed right then. Coulter suggested leaving out wording such as '...questions' and
instead saying '...voice your opinions or concerns.' Townsend added that they should
get people's contact information at the forum so that they can have someone with the
City contact the person to help resolve their issue. Karr added that they do ask for
people's full name and address along with any comments received, so that City staff can
contact them to help resolve whatever issues they have. With anonymous comments or
concerns City staff is therefore unable to make contact to resolve issues.
City Attorney Dilkes stated that the Committee could frame this forum as an 'information
gathering' exercise. Roberts noted that similar to how the City Council runs its meetings,
citizens can speak at the forum but there will be no interaction between them and the
speakers. Massey suggested they call it a 'public input session,' and clarify that what
they want is public comment and suggestion. 'Public information gathering' was also
agreed to as a better forum title. Massey also suggested they put something about
anonymous comments not being accepted, some type of wording to let people know that
if they are going to submit a question or concern that they need to give their real name
and address. Karr asked Members if they wanted to utilize the City's web site for
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comments. Members agreed that citizens should be able to submit written questions,
concerns, or opinions either in person, by mail, or electronically through the City's web
site.
Karr then spoke to the issue of having a set timeframe for the forum, giving Members
some pros and cons of doing this. Coulter stated that he believes they need to have
some flexibility with this forum. Members agreed that they would like to maintain the
8:00 P.M. ending time, with the Chair having the discretion to extend this time in order to
let citizens speak. Townsend asked if they plan to have another forum later in this
process, and Karr noted that they certainly can. Roberts suggested they wait and see
how this forum goes and if they have a big turnout they can always plan another one.
Coulter agreed that he would like to wait and see how this first forum goes before
planning ahead. Karr suggested she prepare a timeline for Members to review so they
can see where they might have another forum.
Bakhit brought up the issue of being able to translate the information from English to
Arabic or Spanish, for example, so that people truly understand what they are reading;
and requested an Arabic translator be present as well. Coulter stated that perhaps in
the flier or announcement for this forum it should say something about providing
'linguistic accommodations' for those needing it. Others stated that Arabic and Spanish
would most likely be the main languages. Letting the public know that Arabic and
Spanish translators would be available, and that they can request other language
translation if needed, should be part of the forum announcement.
Karr then addressed the length of time Members want to allow citizens to speak. Three
to five minutes is typically the limit. Coulter and others stated that three minutes is
acceptable to them. Karr also asked if Members would like to have this forum taped by
the Cable division. Most agreed that they would like for Karr to look into the possibility of
a live broadcast and of it being taped. Karr continued, noting that Botchway plans to
prepare some opening remarks and will share them with the Committee at an upcoming
meeting, prior to the forum. She then noted some of the various places they plan to
have this announcement and asked Members if they would like to review the
announcement one more time before it is released. Bakhit stated that once they have
this information he would like to translate it. Members agreed that they need to move
forward with getting this information out so they asked that Karr send them the final draft
electronically so they can briefly review it. Karr stated that she will attempt to send prior
to the Thursday packet. Coulter asked for some background on previous forums and
Karr stated that she is most familiar with the PCRB's forums. Vanden Berg shared what
the School District forums have been like.
GENERAL BOARD DISCUSSION:
Townsend stated that he would like to have Stefanie and Harry from the Human Rights
Commission visit with them at the meeting on October 29 to discuss the Human Rights
Commission's involvement with these issues. Vanden Berg noted that she is the one
who brought up the Human Rights Commission and that she questioned how they could
be involved in these issues, such as do they receive complaints about the Police
department. Roberts agreed that she would like to know more about the HRC as well.
Coulter agreed stating that he would like to have them come to the October 29th meeting
and speak for about a half hour and then spend another half hour with the PCRB. Dilkes
noted that with respect to complaints, the City's Human Rights Commission does not
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handle complaints against the City itself. Those complaints would go to the Iowa Civil
Rights Commission. Karr added that there are two ways locally for citizens to make a
complaint against the Police Department — one is through the PCRB and the other is
directly through the complaint process that the Department has in place. Dilkes then
clarified what the Human Rights Commission does do and how their complaint process
works. Massey asked about the difference in that the City does not investigate itself, but
its Police Department does investigate itself. She asked Wyss for an example of how
they would handle a discrimination complaint, and he responded that they would take
the information from the complainant and look into it. They would look into rule or policy
violations first, and would go from there.
Dilkes attempted to better clarify the role of the Human Rights Commission and the staff.
She noted that they investigate claims of discrimination in the areas of housing,
employment, and public accommodation. The Commission is a third party to
determining if there is probable cause that discrimination occurred. They need to be an
objective third party, and Dilkes shared that there is a perception there that the HRC has
a conflict being a part of the City. Markus further explained how the City Manager's
office would handle such a complaint, as well. The conversation continued, with
Members weighing in on how the discrimination process works and what the perceptions
are. Coulter stated that he believes they need to help the public understand what the
process is and what steps you need to take in filing such claims.
TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE
Karr noted that Vanden Berg was originally going to be absent for the October 29'^
meeting but will now be present. However, Botchway will not be able to attend on either
the 29 or on November 5t ^. She will check with the Human Rights Commission and the
PCRB regarding presenting at the October 29t" meeting.
Coulter stated that he would like the record to reflect his appreciation of the City staff,
the Department of Transportation, and the Police Department for providing this important
information to the Members.
Karr stated that she will draft the timeline she spoke about and will have that available
for the next meeting. Roberts then brought up the issues of 'media coverage and
perception" noted on the agenda. Karr stated that this had been brought up in previous
discussions, in conjunction with the involvement the media has in how people perceive
incidents, stories, and events, and how, if at all, these should be taken into consideration
by the Committee. Karr then asked if Members had any questions on the COPS article
she included in this week's packet. Coulter responded that he thought it was a very
good article and others agreed. Coulter then made a disclosure for the record that he is
an employee of the Department of Human Rights. He noted that he does not believe
this to be a conflict of interest but that he did want to make the disclosure.
Markus brought the discussion back to the article in this week's packet. He stated that it
was shared with the Police Department, as well as others on City staff. He stated that
these are issues seen throughout the country, and he believes they need to get to the
issue of trust. He added that forums and committees such as this one help to start that
process of building trust. Roberts then asked if there were any other discussion items
they hadn't covered this evening.
Ad Hoc Diversity Committee, October 22, 2012
PUBLIC INPUT:
Charlie Eastham spoke during public input. He stated that he is attending mainly as a
member of the Immigration Voices Project and the Coalition for Racial Justice. He
stated that in regards to the forum format, he hopes they have success with this event.
He added that in terms of having a public meeting where people are being asked for
their names and addresses, and that is being videotaped, he would ask that the
Committee talk with the moderator about noting that this information is for purposes
other than identification of individuals and questioning their immigration status. Eastham
also suggested the Committee consider asking the Police Department to not have
uniformed officers present, all in the hopes of making this type of event more welcoming
to all. Roberts thanked Eastham for his input and his continued presence at their
meetings.
ADJOURNMENT:
Vanden Berg moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:40 P.M.
Coulter seconded the motion.
The motion carried 6 -0; Botchway absent.
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Ad Hoc Diversity Committee
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2012
Key:
X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = Not a Member
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Joe Dan
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LaTasha
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Massey
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O = Absent
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Marian Karr
From: Stefanie Bowers
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 11:17 AM
To: Marian Karr
Subject: Ad Hoc Diversity Committee
Attachments: Annual Report FY 12sb.doc
Marian:
Please include this attachment (Human Rights Annual Report FY 12) in the packet for the meeting
being held this Monday, October 29, 2012.
Thanks,
Stefanie
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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
History
The Iowa City Human Rights Commission (HRC) was established in August 1963 as the
Iowa City Human Relations Commission. In comparison, Des Moines established a
Human Rights Commission in 1955, Davenport in 1962, Dubuque in 1963, Sioux City
and Mason City in 1964, the State of Iowa in 1965, Waterloo in 1966 and Ames in 1974.
Commission
Nine residents of Iowa City are appointed by the City Council for three year staggered
terms. The Commissioners, all committed to civil rights, reflect a broad cross section of
the community, thus ensuring diversity of ideas and interests. In the appointment process
consideration is given to men and women of various racial, religious, cultural, social and
economic groups within the City.
Meetings
The Commission annually elects a Chairperson and a Vice - Chairperson and holds
monthly meetings in the Helling Conference Room at City Hall on the third Tuesday of
each month at 6:00 p.m. Special meetings are held as needed. The meetings are open to
the public.
Staff
There are two Rill time staff, a Human Rights Coordinator and a Human Rights
Investigator.
General Duties
• Educate the public on illegal discrimination and civil rights.
• Provide the enforcement necessary to further the goals of the Human Rights
Ordinance.
• Cooperate, within the limits of any appropriations made for its operation, with
other agencies or organizations, both public and private, whose purposes are not
inconsistent with those of the Human Rights Ordinance.
• Coordinate programs designed to eliminate racial, religious, cultural and other
intergroup tensions.
Activities, Education & Outreach of Commission and Staff for Fiscal Year 2012
• Host
Iowa: A State oflmmigration Display.
Student Legal Intern.
• Co- Sponsor
Faces of Iowa City.
The Struggle for LGBT Rights in Uganda: Reverend Mark Kiyinuba.
League of Wonuen Voters ofJohnson County — Series on US Constitution.
Juneteenth Celebration.
Strengthening & Varluing Latino Communities in Imm Conference.
Life Behind the Iron Cu rlarin f •om A Czech & Slovak Perspective Program.
Sponsor
28`" Annual Iowa City Human Rights Commission Awards Breakfast.
Building Blocks to Employment Job Fair.
A Panel of Parents & Youth of Color.
Y'onth Awa rds.
Pa rticipa nt /Attendee
Diversify Focus Shift Series: Sir Ken Robinson.
Dealing with Difficult Employees Webina r.
Protect Your Computer, Protect Yourself.' Data Risks Facing Municipalities Todco, Program.
University oflowa National Coalition Building Institute Affiliate Training.
Laying Claim to Our Spirit: History Makers Gala.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration of Hum nn Rights Planning Committee.
Serve Our Spaceship — Environmental Responsibility Action & Awareness.
My Beautifitl Self- Johnson Counfr Young Women's Seminar.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Mauch.
Wealth Inequality as ar Civil Rights Issne: Notes fi•onu Legal History.
Off Campus Housing Fair.
Iowa Women's Music Festival.
Police Citizens Review Board Community Forian.
Celebrate International Women's Day: loran United Nations Night of 1,000 Dinners.
Understanding & Managing High Conflict Personalities in Legal Dispittes.
Universiol oflowar College of Law — Diversity Panel.
Return to Mayberry Play.
Million Hoodie March•fo• Traryvon Marlin.
University oflowa's Celebrating Cultural Diversity Day.
Open Records & Meeting Laws Board Training.
Universiol of lowar College of Lanv Professionarlism & Diversity in Practice.
Nadional Americans with Disabilities Symposium.
Employment Lang Webina r.
Understanding the Adolescent Mind & the Development Impact of Trainnar.
All about the Benjamin Series.
Bystander Intervention Skills for Difficult Situations Workshop.
Lighting the If'ay for Justice & Peace.
Presenter
Black American Gothic.
Iowa City Noon Lions Club.
Iowa City Sertoma Club.
Iowa City in Focus.
University of Iowa Human Rights Class.
Iowa N.E.W. Leadership.
Overview of the Complaint Process
The City Code of Iowa City prohibits discrimination in education, housing, employment,
public accommodation and credit. The characteristics covered are: age, color, creed,
disability, familial status*, gender identity, marital status, national origin,
presence /absence of dependents *, public assistance source of income *, race, religion,
retaliation, sex, and sexual orientation.
*Housing only.
Staff of the Human Rights Commission investigate complaints alleging discrimination.
Staff serve as a neutral fact finder and do not represent either party in the complaint
process.
1. Filing: The complainant (the person who alleges the discrimination) fills out,
signs and dates a complaint form.
2. Jurisdictional Review: A dated and signed complaint is reviewed by staff to
determine whether it meets the legal requirements of the Iowa City Human Rights
Ordinance. A complaint must be filed within three- hundred days of the last
discriminatory act.
a. If the complaint does not meet jurisdictional requirements, the
complainant is notified and the complaint is closed.
Notice: A copy of the complaint is mailed to both the complainant and the
respondent within twenty days of the file date along with a questionnaire and
document request.
4. Answer: The respondent is required to answer the allegation of discrimination and
submit any requested records or relevant documents within thirty days of receipt.
5. Right to site: After the complaint has been on file for sixty days, the complainant
has the option of pursing the matter in a state district court. If this option is taken,
staff close the complaint and no further action is taken.
6. Screening: All information is reviewed to determine whether further investigation
is warranted.
Further Investigation: Both complainant and respondent may be interviewed and
additional records requested. Witnesses and other persons with knowledge
concerning the allegations in the complaint may also be contacted and
interviewed. When the investigation is complete, the investigator will analyze all
the collected information and write an investigative summary with a
recommendation at the end as to whether probable cause exists.
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8. Finding: The Human Rights Coordinator reviews the complaint file and the
investigative summary and makes a final decision on whether probable cause
exists.
a. If probable cause is found, the complaint will move to conciliation.
b. If probable cause is not found, staff informs both the complainant and
respondent of the basis for the decision.
9. Conciliation: The Human Rights Coordinator attempts to conciliate or settle the
complaint.
10. Public Hearing: When conciliation is unsuccessful, the complaint will be
reviewed by the City Attorney who shall form an opinion as to whether the
complaint is litigation worthy and make a recommendation to two
Commissioners. If both members of the Commission wish to proceed contrary to
the recommendation of the City Attorney, the Commissioners may authorize the
Human Rights Coordinator to do so.
Complaint Statistics
Please note some complaints filed in fiscal year 2011 were closed in fiscal year 2012.
Some complaints which were filed in fiscal year 2012 had not been closed by the end of
fiscal year 2012, creating the difference in numbers between those opened and closed.
Most complaints filed cite more than one basis for discrimination so totals will equal
more than fifty nine.
Conplaipt Activity
COMPLAINTS FILED BY PROTECTED CHARACTERISTIC
FY 2011 FY2012
Age
10
15
Color
16
13
Creed
1
1
Disability
16
22
Familial Status
3
8
Gender Identity
0
2
Marital Status
0
5
National Origin
11
3
Presence /Absence of Dependents
3
7
Public Assistance Source of Income
5
1
Race
25
19
Religion
4
4
Retaliation
18
19
Sex
6
8
Sexual Orientation
2
3
COMPLAINTS FILED BY AREA
Credit
2
0
Education
2
3
Employment
33
30
Housing
8
14
Public Accommodation
5
12
Total Cases
50
59
RESOLUTIONS
Mediated*
6
2
No Probable Cause
9
7
Administrative Closure
3
8
Right To Sue*
2
0
Lack of Jurisdiction'
4
5
Satisfactorily Adjusted*
0
0
Withdrawn
2
2
Total Number of Resolutions
26
24
*Complaints that are mediated, satisfactorily adjusted or where a right to site is requested
reflect complaints that could have been probable cause determinations.
Summary
Employment is still the largest area in which complaints were filed (30), followed by
housing (14) and public accommodation (12). Disability (22) is the most common
characteristic cited for the alleged discriminatory conduct. Race and retaliation tie for
second (19) followed by age (15). It took, on average, 222 days to resolve complaints in
fiscal year 2012.
In comparison, (33) complaints were filed in the area of employment, (8) in housing and
(5) in public accommodation in fiscal year 2011. The characteristic cited the most was
race (25) retaliation was the second most cited reason (18). It took, on average, 113 days
to resolve a complaint in fiscal year 20112. Employment is still the largest area in which
r `Lack of Jurisdiction' refers to complaints that allege discrimination on a basis or
in an area not covered by local law. Lack of jurisdiction could also include
complaints that allege conduct /activity that even if true world not violate local anti-
discrimination laws. Complainants are referred to appropriate agencies for
assistance whenever possible. Examples would include Wage & Hour, the Family
Medical Leave Act, or Workers Compensation.
2 Resolution time in Fiscal year 2011 versus 2012 is influenced by a fe%v factors including additional staff,
higher cumber of urediated complaints and the number of right to sues issued.
complaints were filed, followed by housing and public accommodation. In Fiscal Year
2010, there were (28) complaints filed in the area of employment. Housing had (13) and
public accommodation had (9). Disability which includes mental and physical is the most
common characteristic cited for the alleged discriminatory conduct with mental and
physical disability each having 14 for a total of (28). Race follows with (19). Illegal
retaliation and sex follow with (18) and (9) respectfully. 212 days was the average
number of days to resolve complaints in Fiscal Year 2010.
Plans for Fiscal Year 2013
♦ Sponsor public forums on issues pertinent to human & civil rights in the community.
♦ Update educational materials on civil rights. Make sure materials are available in
large quantity to all in the cormnunity.
o Translate outreach materials into Spanish.
♦ Offer training on local anti - discrimination law.
0 Provide fair housing training to City Boards and Commissions.
♦ Outreach to the community on how to file a civil rights complaint.
Commissioners
Harry Olmstead, Chair
January 1, 2010 — December 31, 2012
Dr. Howard Cowen
January 1, 2010 — December 31, 2012
Diane Finnerty
January 1, 2011— December 31, 2013
Shams Ghoneim
January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2015
Constance Goeb, Vice Chair
January 1, 2010 — December 31, 2012
Kim Hanrahan
January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2012
Jessie Harper
January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2013
Dan Tallon
July 21, 2012 — December 31, 2015
Orville Townsend, Sr.
January 1, 2011— December 31, 2013
Approved August 21, 20123
' This report submitted to the Council on September 4, 2012 has been amended ou page 6 to correct a
misplaced sentence.
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The City of Iowa City
AD HOC DIVERSITY COMMITTEE
PUBLIC INFORMATION
GATHERING SESSION
WHEN: Thursday, November 15, 2012
TIME: 6:00 — 8:00 PM
WHERE: Iowa City Public Library, Room A
123 South Linn Street, IC
TOPIC:
operation of the City's transit system, including but not limited to the
downtown interchange; and
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Citizens are encouraged to attend the information gathering session and
share comments and concerns. Arabic and Spanish interpreters will be
available. Please contact City Clerk Marian Karr if you have other
translation needs.
If you are unable to attend, comments may be sent by
Monday, November 12`h to:
Ad Hoc Diversity Committee
% City Clerk
City of Iowa City
410 E Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52240
Or e -mail to staff:
marian - karr @iowa- city.org
Comments must include full name and address. All correspondence is public.
(Anonymous correspondence will not be accepted.)
The session will be broadcast live on the Library Channel 10
and rebroadcast on the Interactive City Channel 5.
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The City of Iowa City
AD HOC DIVERSITY COMMITTEE
PUBLIC INFORMATION
GATHERING SESSION REGARDING
MINORITY POPULATIONS
TOPIC:
operation of the City's transit system, including but not limited to the
downtown interchange; and
➢ operation of the City law enforcement, including but not limited to
the Police Citizens Review Board (PCRB)
as it relates to minority populations with a view toward promoting just
and harmonious, interaction between,City gover -ment and mrnorjty
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Room
Citizens are encouraged to attend the information gathering sesn and
share comments and concerns. Arabic and Spanish interpretersios will be
available. Please contact City Clerk Marian Karr if you have other
translation needs.
If you are unable to attend, comments may be sent to:
Ad Hoc Diversity Committee
% City Clerk
City of Iowa City
410 E Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52240
Or e -mail to staff:
marian - karr @iowa - city.org
Comments must include full name and address. All correspondence is public.
(Anonymous correspondence will not be accepted.)
The session will be broadcast live on the Library Channel 10
and rebroadcast on the Interactive City Channel 5.
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PROPOSED LIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS
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Police Citizens Review Board Education
Process
Procedure
Authority /power
Police Civil Service Recruitment Education
State & federal regulations
Barriers to testing
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