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City Council I nformation Packet
J uly 28, 2022
IP1.Council Tentative Meeting S chedule
August 2 Work Session
IP2.Work Session Agenda
IP3.Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Draft P roposal S ummary
IP4.Memo from City Manager: J ohnson County Direct A ssistance Program Update
IP5.Pending City Council Work S ession Topics
Miscellaneous
IP6.Memo from Assistant City Manager: 2022-2023 Bow Hunt P rogram Update
IP7.Memo from Community Police Review B oard: proposed amendments to the B y-
laws of the Community Police Review B oard
IP8.Memo from Community Police Review B oard: proposed amendments to
Ordinance 8-8 requested by the Community Police Review B oard
IP9.Quarterly I nvestment Report: A pril - J une 2022
IP10.Housing Trust Fund of J ohnson County: F Y22 Year-E nd Report, I owa City
Affordable Housing F und
IP11.L etter from Mediacom: Programing Changes and Rate A djustments
IP12.Civil S ervice E xamination: Animal Care Technician
IP13.Civil S ervice E xamination: Budget Management A nalyst
Draft Minutes
IP14.Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: J uly 21
IP15.Board of Adjustment: J uly 18
IP16.Community P olice Review Board: J uly 12
IP17.Human Rights Commission: J uly 26
IP18.Senior Center Commission: J uly 21
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Item Number: 1.
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Council Ten tative Meeting Sched u l e
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Council Tentative Meeting S chedule
City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
Subject to change
July 28, 2022
Date Time Meeting Location
Tuesday, August 2, 2022 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street
Monday, October 3, 2022 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street
Monday, October 17, 2022 4:30 PM Joint Entities Meeting City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
Hosted by City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street
Item Number: 2.
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Work Session Agen d a
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Work Session Agenda
Item Number: 3.
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Ad Hoc Truth & Recon ciliation Draft Proposal Summary
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Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Draft P roposal S ummary
Item Number: 4.
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Memo from City Man ager: Joh n son County Direct Assistance Program
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Memo from City Manager: J ohnson County Direct A ssistance Program Update
Date: July 27, 2022
To: Mayor and Council
From: Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Re: Johnson County Direct Assistance Program Update
At your August 2nd work session, you will be discussing the completed Johnson County Direct
Assistance Program. As you recall, on April 19, 2022 the City Council unanimously passed
a resolution that executed a subrecipient agreement with Johnson County to bolster the reach
of their Direct Assistance program. That resolution and agreement is attached to this memo
for your reference. In short, the resolution authorized up to $1,500,000 in City of Iowa City
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the purpose of funding addit ional City of Iowa
City applicants that were deemed eligible but otherwise not selected in the lottery for Johnson
County funded applications. The agreement also allowed up to 10% of the funds to be used
to offset Johnson County’s administrative costs associated with the program.
Johnson County reports that 2,238 eligible applications were received from County residents.
As a reminder, residents of Iowa City are also Johnson County residents. Johnson County
funded 1,428 applicants, of which 823 were residents of Iowa City. 472 Iowa City residents
were not selected in the lottery for Johnson County funds. Therefore, Iowa City’s subrecipient
agreement with Johnson County kicked in and Iowa City ARPA funds ensured that all of the
remaining 472 Iowa City residents were fully funded.
At the program’s conclusion, all eligible Iowa City based applications were funded. The exact
final cost of Iowa City’s participation has not been conveyed, but we do know Iowa City funds
will account for $660,800 in direct assistance payments, $13,957.04 in check processing fees
from Johnson County, and an undetermined amount of program administrative costs from
Johnson County. Final costs are estimated to be between $700,000 and $750,000.
Johnson County has reported that 319 eligible applicants living outside of Iowa City were not
selected for funding. Furthermore, the municipal jurisdictions that represent those residents
either chose not to provide any funding to supplement the County’s program or provided a
modest amount that did not cover all of the need. Those jurisdictions did receive ARPA
funding in varying amounts and have gone through their own processes to determine how
best to allocate their funds on behalf of their community.
The chart on the following page, which was provided by Johnson County, illustrates the
number of eligible applications received from each municipal corporate boundary within
Johnson County. The coloring indicates funding status with blue indicating the application
was funded by Johnson County, teal indicating the application was funded by Iowa City,
yellow indicating the application was funded by Coralville, and red indicating the application
was unfunded. From the chart, it appears that all eligible residents of Iowa City and University
Heights were fully funded. All other jurisdictions, including unincorporated Johnson County,
had unfunded applications.
Attachment: April 19, 2022 City Council Resolution and Subrecipient Agreement
Item Number: 5.
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Pen d ing City Cou n cil Work Session Topics
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Pending City Council Work S ession Topics
PENDING CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TOPICS
July 27, 2022
Other Topics:
1. Consider a plan for rubberized surfacing at park playgrounds and develop strategies to address equity gaps
noted in the Parks Master Plan and plan for the equitable distribution of destination parks within an easy and
safe distance of all residents.
2. Discuss possible changes to residential zoning classifications to allow and/or require a greater diversity of
housing types (i.e. missing middle)
3. Consider establishing a cost of development framework that can help guide decisions on how best to
accommodate future growth
4. Review low-income fare free transit options
5. Review Sunday transit service operational proposal
6. Discuss low-intensity commercial use allowances in residential zones
7. Discuss long-term planning work group priorities
8. Discuss Local Option Sales Tax
9. Discuss a land acknowledgement for City Council meetings
10. Strategic Planning sessions
Item Number: 6.
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Memo from Assistan t City Man ager: 2022-2023 Bow Hunt Program Update
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Memo from Assistant City Manager: 2022-2023 Bow Hunt P rogram Update
Date: July 28, 2022
To: City Council
From: Rachel Kilburg, Assistant City Manager
RE: 2022 – 2023 Bow Hunt Program Update
Background
The City’s 2022 – 2023 Deer Management Bow Hunt season will begin September 1 7, 2022
and end January 10, 2023. Applications will be accepted from August 8, 2022 through
October 21, 2022. The bow hunt is part of the City’s Long-Term Deer Management Plan,
which was approved by City Council, accepted by the state, and provides for professional
sharpshooting in 2019 and an urban bow hunt in years 2020 – 2024.The upcoming season
will be the third of four years of bow hunts, as outlined and approved in that Plan.
The 2021 – 2022 Bow Hunt Program results were reported in an annual report provided to
City Council in March 2022. Based upon the aerial deer survey and recommendations from
the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the City increased the quota from 75 to
200 deer, lengthened the application period by two months, and open ed the bow hunt two
weeks earlier. Five hunters applied and were approved. A total of four deer were harvested
as a result of the hunt. The Deer Management Annual Report, bow hunt and aerial survey
results, and Long-Term Deer Management Plan are available on the City website at
www.icgov.org/deerprogram.
Each year, the Iowa DNR conducts an aerial deer survey to collect estimated population
counts in Iowa City. The results of the aerial deer survey conducted after the last bow hunt
were concerning. The overall deer count increased from 239 in 2021 to 615 in 2022. Although
this is a ‘moment in time’ count, complaints and anecdotes from the community back up this
estimate. The 2022 population and density estimates are comparable to 2010 and 2018 when
White Buffalo was recruited to conduct professional sharpsho oting. Following the 2020
sharpshooting effort, it was estimated the City would need to cull approximately 25 deer per
year to maintain population levels. A total of seven deer have been culled over the last two
bow hunt seasons. If the 2022-2023 bow hunt program returns similar results, the City
anticipates the deer density level will increase considerably in the coming year and the social
tolerance will decline as well. Successful deer management depends heavily on an ability to
maintain levels annually, over the long-term.
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In preparation for the 2022-2023 urban bow hunt season, City staff again sought input from
the DNR to discuss strategies for improving the effectiveness of the bow hunt program. City
and DNR staff met in Iowa City in March 2022 to discuss challenges and opportunities for the
hunt. Following this meeting, City and DNR staff planned to conduct joint data analysis to identify
top areas of concern where the City could explore targeting specific property owners to participate
in deer culling activities. Additionally, the City was provided contact information of urban bow hunt
coordinators from Polk County, Pleasant Hill, and Des Moines to learn more about other cities’
successes and challenges.
Staff followed up with these contacts in July 2022. Below is a summary of feedback collected from
each of these entities who are in varying states of longevity and success in their programs:
• Lack of public land or recruited private land to offer hunters is a deterrent to hunter
participation. Suggested coordinating with interested property owners in target areas to
connect them with approved hunters.
• Continue offering buck incentive program and longer season incentives.
• Demonstrate long-term commitment to bow hunt.
• Promote hunt opportunity through local outdoorsman and sportsman groups.
• No entity had found a non-lethal method that was effective enough to manage population.
• Educate the public on hunter motives and training and safety and efficacy data from
longstanding urban bow hunts around the state.
• Maintenance of density level is key. Deer will re -populate exponentially if left unchecked.
Social tolerance can disappear rapidly after rutting season, at which point a quick solution
is not possible.
The Long-Term Deer Management Plan also calls for annual listening session to collect feedback
on the City’s deer management efforts. The City Manager’s Office and hunt coordinator held a
listening session on July 25 at 5:30 p.m. at Emma J Harvat Hall. Nine members of the public, five
City staff members, two DNR staff members, and two media outlets participated. Staff began the
meeting with a brief review of the City’s deer management history and current Long Term Deer
Management Plan, including the annual bow hunt program and non -lethal activities. This
presentation was followed by public input and questions from participants. A summary of public
comments is provided below:
• Multiple residents from Manville Heights neighborhood expressed concerns about the
growing deer population and the resulting challenges , including reports of erratic driving
from people avoiding deer in the road, damage to landscaping and gardens, deer
sleeping near housing structures, and concerns about the spread of ticks and Lyme
Disease.
• Comments in opposition to the bow hunt in general were shared, including one
participant against any deer culling efforts and another expressing preference for
sharpshooting over bow hunting.
• Concerns were shared that the first two years of bow hunt have produced inadequate
results and low interest from hunters and property owners.
• A comment encouraged the City to utilize wildlife crossings (vegetated bridges) where
deer/vehicle accidents are most prevalent.
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• Comment thanking city for promotion of non-lethal strategies and suggesting additional.
• Comment from near east -side resident (Green Mountain) that deer population is
becoming a challenge and that some owners in the neighborhood have single -acre+ lots
that could be used for hunting.
• Comment from far east side (Scott to Taft) that deer population is not a significant
challenge, but the educational/informational material has been helpful.
Additionally, the DNR staff shared comments about the success of urban bow hunts in other
Iowan communities and that it takes time to grow awareness, trust, and interest in the hunt. City
staff encouraged participants to promote opportunities for both property owners and hunters to
contact the City if they are interested in being involved in the hunt. Additionally, staff shared that
planning for a new deer management plan (to replace the current 2020 – 2025 plan), will begin
mid-2023 with additional input opportunities offered during that process.
2022-2023 Bow Hunt Program
City Council granted the City Manager the authority to make minor changes to the urban bow
hunt rules. For the upcoming bow hunt, changes made last year to the application period,
quota, and hunt season dates will be maintained. Based upon discussions and feedback with
Iowa DNR staff, other entities who manage an urban bow hunt program, and public input, two
tweaks have been incorporated into the 2022-2023 Bow Hunt Program:
• Private property owners may submit their interest and willingness to provide land for
hunters. Additionally, the City will reach out to key property owners in target areas with
the highest deer densities to inquire about interest in providing property for hunting.
Hunters will maintain responsibility for coordinating with property owners and obtaining
all required permissions, but the City will assist in facilitating connections between
approved hunters and cooperative property owners.
• The City will conduct outreach with local hunting, outdoorsman, and sportsman groups
to promote the hunt opportunity.
Based on previous discussions with City Council, staff has not pursued hunting in public parks
or our cemetery. However, it is evident the City will need to increase deer harvest numbers
significantly from the first two bow hunts in order to meet population control goals. If the City
Council desires to re-examine hunting in public parks for the 202 2-2023 season, such
direction would need to be provided to staff in order for staff to present revised hunt rules for
Council to consider adopting.
cc: Lt. Zach Diersen (Hunt Coordinator)
Assistant City Attorney Sue Dulek
City Manager Geoff Fruin
Item Number: 7.
J uly 28, 2022
Memo from Community Pol ice Review Board : p roposed amen d ments to the
By-laws of th e Community Pol ice Review Board
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Memo from Community Police Review B oard: proposed amendments to the B y-laws of the
Community P olice Review Board
Item Number: 8.
J uly 28, 2022
Memo from Community Pol ice Review Board : p roposed amen d ments to
O rd inan ce 8-8 req u ested b y th e Community Pol ice Review Board
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Memo from Community Police Review B oard: proposed amendments to Ordinance 8-8
requested by the Community Police Review B oard
Item Number: 9.
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Q u arterly Investment Rep ort: April - June 2022
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Quarterly I nvestment Report: A pril - J une 2022
Item Number: 10.
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Housin g Trust F und of Johnson Cou n ty: F Y22 Year-End Report, Iowa City
Affordab l e Housin g F und
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Housing Trust Fund of J ohnson County: F Y22 Year-E nd Report, I owa City A ffordable Housing
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Item Number: 11.
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Letter from Mediacom: Prog ramin g Chan g es and Rate Adjustments
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L etter from Mediacom: Programing Changes and Rate A djustments
Item Number: 12.
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Civil Service Examin ation : An imal Care Technician
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Civil S ervice E xamination: Animal Care Technician
Item Number: 13.
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Civil Service Examin ation : Budget Manag emen t Anal yst
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Civil S ervice E xamination: Budget Management A nalyst
Item Number: 14.
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Ad Hoc Truth & Recon ciliation Commission: Ju l y 21
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Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: J uly 21
July 21, 2022
Draft Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Minutes
Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall
Commissioners present: Mohamed Traore (via Zoom), Amel Ali, Chastity Dillard, Clif Johnson, Eric
Harris, Sikowis (Christine Nobiss) (via Zoom), Daphney Daniel, Kevo Rivera, Wangui Gathua.
Staff present: Stefanie Bowers.
Others present who spoke: Annie Tucker, Angie Jordan, Emily Sinnwell, Larry Schooler, David
Ragland, Ninoska Campos, V. Fixmer-Oraiz, Brisney Garcia.
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Recommendations to City Council: Yes, recently, hundreds of eligible applicants to Johnson’s
County’s Direct Assistance Program were denied long-awaited and much-needed pandemic relief
payments, while Iowa City received back several hundred thousand dollars of its committed
contribution to the program. Ensuring that marginalized members of our community receive
relief is an issue of socioeconomic and racial equity. The Iowa City Ad Hoc Truth and
Reconciliation Commission recommends and urges Iowa City Council to authorize a redistribution
of available American Rescue Plan Act funds back to the Direct Assistance Program so that all
eligible applicants will receive relief payments.
Meeting called to order: 7:03.
Reading of Land Acknowledgement: Rivera read the Land Acknowledgement.
Nominations and vote for Chair and Vice Chair: Rivera nominated Ali for chair, the nomination
was seconded by Dillard. Ali accepted the nomination. Motion passed 7 -0 (Daniel abstained). Ali
nominated Dillard for vice chair, Gathua seconded. Dillard accepted the nomination. Motion
passed 8-0.
Approval of Minutes from June 16, 2022: Ali moved, and Dillard seconded. Motion passed 8-0.
(Sikowis not present for the vote).
Public Comment of Items not on the Agenda: Jordan expressed gratitude for persons who came
and/or have supported the Diversity Markets.
Discussion on a proclamation led by Commissioner Nobiss for Missing & Murdered Indigenous
Women led by Commissioner Nobiss: Not discussed.
The American Rescue Plan Act Funds, the Johnson County Direct Assistance Program, and
Excluded Workers: Campos spoke on behalf of the Excluded Workers. Campos is seeking justice
for those most affected by the pandemic, and so it is only fair that they receive the $1400.00
payment. There have been 319 people left out of the payments that applied for them as part of
the lottery. These 319 people being left out is discriminatory.
Garcia feels that she and others should be included in the lottery and that it is not fair that only
1900 persons received the payments. Sinnwell read a letter from a Coralville resident who did
not receive assistance under the lottery. They feel that the lottery was not random and that it
favored persons who reside in Iowa City. Iowa City received the most funding out of all of the
cities in Johnson County and the best way to help people is to put money directly in their pockets.
TRC members plan to participate in public comment at the next City Council meeting on August 2.
It was noted that TRC members should send correspondence to all local governments in Johnson
County to demand that the 319 left out should receive payment. Rivera moved, and Harris
seconded to approve the below statement that will be sent to the City Council prior to t heir
meeting on August 2. Motion passed 8-0.
Rivera or another designated member of the TRC will read this statement. “Recently, hundreds of
eligible applicants to Johnson’s County’s Direct Assistance Program were denied long -awaited and
much-needed pandemic relief payments, while Iowa City received back several hundred thousand
dollars of its committed contribution to the program. Ensuring that marginalized members of our
community receive relief is an issue of socioeconomic and racial equity. The Iowa Ci ty Ad Hoc
Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommends and urges Iowa City Council to authorize a
redistribution of available American Rescue Plan Act funds back to the Direct Assistance Program
so that all eligible applicants will receive relief payments.”
Draft Proposal submitted by Think Peace, Kearns and West, Three Native Partners, and the
Healing Partners Team: The draft proposal recognizes everyone’s skills and expertise. It is broken
into two phases. One, for 3 months, and the second, for 4 months. The benefit to the two phases
is that after each phase is completed the group along with the TRC can evaluate and reflect prior
to moving on to the next step. Every community is different in how they approach this work.
One thing that is different from previous proposals is that this one includes a request for the City
to hire a TRC Coordinator. It would be a half-time position and the coordinator’s primary
responsibility would be to facilitate commission discussions and actions informing, confirming,
and assessing truth-telling, fact-finding, and reconciliation processes.
The draft proposal follows the three charges of the TRC: 1. truth -telling, 2. fact-finding, and 3.
Reconciliation.
Declaration of Principles of Conversation: Ali read the mission statement of the TRC.
MISSION STATEMENT
WHO ARE WE? Our Commission represents a collection of citizen activists from
diverse backgrounds calling on the Iowa City community to account for their
history of racialize oppression. We are individuals who are committed to structural
change, truth telling, healing trauma and repair. We share in common a vision for
an equitable and sustainable community free of violence and systemic racism. We
believe the time has come to foster change.
OUR MISSION The Iowa City Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission is
committed to implementing and sustaining grassroots, community-centered truth-telling
processes to address past and present instances of both direct and indirect
actions of violence, discrimination, and racism in Iowa City. We will collect
testimony from a variety of institutions including but not limited to schools, housing
providers, government officials, health care, banking institutions, and law
enforcement.
Ragland briefly discussed the declaration of principles that are interconnected to the values of the
TRC and represents their own self-definition.
Tasks for Commissioners for Outreach: This will be discussed at a later meeting date.
Commission Announcements: Traore commented on a misstatement that was recently
attributed to him. Traore also noted that ICOR Boxing will be hosting a state boxing tournament
in November. Dillard encouraged community members and TRC members to attend the
upcoming National Night Out. Dillard also will be starring in the play “Little Shop of Horrors”
sponsored by City Circle Theatre. Ali gave out the new number to the suicide and crisis lifeline –
988. Gathua spoke about her work with Nisaa African Family Services and that the organization
will be doing outreach this fall at the University of Iowa. Daniels reminded everyone to take care
of themselves and their pets doing the hot weather that is predicted over t he upcoming
weekend.
Adjourned: 8:43.
City Board and Commission meetings are recorded and can be viewed in their entirety by
visiting this link.
AD HOC TRUTH & RECONCILIATION COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2022
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NAME
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1/20 2/3 2/17 3/3 3/17 4/7 5/5 5/19 6/2 6/16 7/7 7/21 8/4
Ali 6/22 P P P P P P P P P P - P
Daniel 6/22 A P A P P P P A A P - P
Dillard 6/22 P P A P P P P P P P - P
Gathua 6/22 P P P P P P P P P A - P
Johnson 6/22 P P P P P P P P P P - P
Harris 6/22 A P P P P P P P P P - P
Nobiss 6/22 A P A P A A A P P P - P
Rivera 6/22 P P P P P A A A P P - P
Traore 6/22 P P P A P P P P P P - P
KEY: P = Present
A = Absent
Item Number: 15.
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Board of Ad j u stmen t: Ju l y 18
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Board of Adjustment: J uly 18
Item Number: 16.
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Community Pol ice Review Board : July 12
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Community P olice Review Board: J uly 12
Item Number: 17.
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Hu man Rights Commission: Ju l y 26
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Human Rights Commission: J uly 26
Draft Minutes
Human Rights Commission
July 26, 2022
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Commissioners present: Mark Pries, Jason Glass, Roger Lusala, Ashley Lindley (via Zoom), Bijou
Maliabo, Siri Felker, Sylvia Jons, Kelsey Paul Shantz.
Commissioners not present: None.
Staff present: Stefanie Bowers, Daisy Torres.
Others present who spoke: Emily Sinnwell, Ninoska Campos, Brisney Garcia, Sophie Banegas, Gisela Bosas,
Daniella Bosas.
Recommendation to City Council: Yes. In August 2021, the Iowa City Human Rights Commission
unanimously passed a recommendation urging the Iowa City Council to provide American Rescue Plan
funds to provide direct payments to those who did not receive federal stimulus payments during the
pandemic.
Much of that goal has been accomplished. Through funds provided primarily by Johnson County and Iowa
City, over 1,900 payments of $1,400 have been approved for distribution this month. While that should
certainly be celebrated, the work is not done. Due to expanding the eligibility for payments to those who
had received previous stimulus payments who were still in need (a laudable goal) and guidelines limiting
certain funds be spent in specific ways, 319 applicants deemed eligible were notified they would not be
receiving a payment. This includes people who did not receive previous federal payments as well, making
this news particularly difficult.
We urge all entities, the county and city councils within Johnson County, to come together to rectify this
gap. We know that each entity can articulate reasons that they have done enough or that others have not,
but that line of thinking does not solve the problem. The people who were not selected should be the
priority. They are people that contribute to our communities in total, not just the city limits they reside in
or out of. Where they work, where their children go to school, and where they spend their money all cross
city boundaries. They make Johnson County and all its municipalities a more vibrant place to live. They are
our neighbors.
We trust that the Iowa City Council and all entities in Johnson County can find a funding solution as quickly
as possible. Time is valuable and waiting is costly.
Meeting called to order: 5:32 PM.
Native American Land Acknowledgement: Jons read the Land Acknowledgement.
Public comment of items not on the agenda: None.
Introduction of new member: Kelsey Paul Shantz was recently appointed to the Human Rights
Commission. She is filling an unexpired term.
Approval of meeting minutes of May 24, 2022: Lusala moved, Maliabo seconded. Motion passed 8-0.
Approval of meeting minutes of July 11, 2022: Lusala moved, Felker seconded. Motion passed 8-0.
Johnson County Direct Assistance Program: Campos spoke as an Excluded Worker who a year ago won 3.5
million dollars Excluded Workers but to date 319 have been left out. It is discrimination against them. Iowa
City has the resources to bless Excluded Worker.
Garcia who did not receive any direct assistance because she lives on South Scott Boulevard. Persons who
reside in this mobile home park need the help that the direct assistance would provide for them.
Sinnwell noted that having the support of the Human Rights Commission would go along way. Banegas
reported that no other City in Johnson County can assist the Excluded Workers. Bosas applied for the
lottery but did not receive a check and she is a single mom who needs the assistance to support her family.
Her daughter Daniella spoke in support of her mother.
Pries moved to recommend the Commission send the recommendation to the City Council, Jons seconded.
The motion passed 7-0. (Maliabo not present).
Funding Request: University of Iowa’s Center for Human Rights: The Center is hosting the 2022 One
Community, One Book program in the fall. “An American Summer: Love and Death in Chicago” by Alex
Kotlowitz is the selected book for this year. The Center is requesting funding to offset the cost of bringing
the author to Iowa City. Pries moved to sponsor the event in the amount of $500, the motion was
seconded by Jons. The motion passed 7-0 (Maliabo not present).
Update on Race-Based Calls Campaign: The video has been released by the City and includes
Commissioners Glass, Maliabo, and Jons.
Social Justice & Racial Equity Grant Updates: The request for extensions from the Iowa City Area Chinese
Association FY22 was approved through 2024. Lusala moved, Jons seconded. The motion passed 7-0.
(Maliabo not present). The request to extend the Labor Center’s project through 2023 was moved by
Felker and seconded by Lusala. Motion passed 7-0. (Maliabo not present).
The Commission will spend their August meeting date to go over and make any needed revisions to the
grant application and the rubric in preparation for the next grant cycle for fiscal year 2022.
Strategic Planning: The Commission voted on the creation of 3 committees: Building Bridges, Breaking
Bread, and Reciprocal Relationship Building. Staff will send out a poll to Commissioners that will allow
them to rank in order the committee they wish to serve on. Motion by Lusala, seconded by Felker. Motion
passed 7-0. (Maliabo not present).
The Commission decided the theme for this year is “nimble”. Lusala moved, Felker seconded. Motion
passed 7-0. (Maliabo not present).
Upcoming events: Commissioners will sponsor booths at Coralville Pride (September 4) and the Climate
Festival (September 23).
Announcements of staff and commissioners: Torres invited Commissioner to attend one or more of the
upcoming National Night Outs. Pries participated in the “High on the Hog” discussions as part of
Juneteenth and found the conversations very enlightening. Paul Shantz spoke on a committee she serves
on that is a new initiative to look at community violence. Glass will be a panelist at the upcoming Corridor
Business Journal’s Diversity Summit.
Adjourned: 7:36 PM.
Human Rights Commission
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TERM
EXP.
1/25 2/22 3/29 4/26 5/24 6/28 7/11 7/26 8/23 9/27 10/25 11/22 12/27
Jason Glass 2022 P P P P P - P P
Ashley Lindley 2022 P P P P P - P P
Mark Pries 2022 P P P P P - P P
Roger Lusala 2023 P P P P P - P P
Bijou Maliabo 2023 P P P P P - P P
Kelsey Paul Shantz 2023 - - P
Siri Felker 2024 P A P P P - P P
Sylvia Jons 2024 P A P P P - A P
Ali Ahmed 2024 P P P A P - A R
KEY: P = Present
A = Absent
R = Resigned
Item Number: 18.
J uly 28, 2022
Sen ior Cen ter Commission: Ju l y 21
AT TAC HM E NT S :
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Senior Center Commission: J uly 21