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Home My WebLink About07-16-2013 Human Rights CommissionEIOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS 1COMMISSION 50 Years of Advancing Equality 1963-2013 AGENDA CITY OF IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION HELLING CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL July 16, 2013 6:00 P.M. 1. Call Meeting to Order/ Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes from the meeting of June 18, 2013 3. Public Comment of Items Not on the Agenda 4. New Business a. ID System for Facility Access Recreational Centers b. Coalition for Racial Justice's Racial Equity Report c. Annual Report FY 13 (Draft) 5. Old Business: a. Scope & Priorities of the Human Rights Commission b. Human Rights Breakfast (October 24) c. Fall Conference on Racial Justice & Disproportionate Minority Incarceration d. Proclamations 6. Updates/Reports: a. Juneteenth b. SEATS c. Education Subcommittee d. Immigrant Subcommittee e. Ad Hoc Diversity Committee f. Building Communities Subcommittee g. University of Iowa Center for Human Rights h. Commission i. Staff 7. Set Next Regular Meeting for August 20, 2013 at 6 p.m. 8. Adjourn The Iowa City Human Rights Commission meetings follow the Iowa City Community School District closings for inclement weather except for early dismissals for heat. Minutes PRELIMINARY Human Rights Commission June 18,2013 — 6 P.M. Helling Conference Room Members Present: Harry Olmstead, Orville Townsend Sr., Joe Coulter, Diane Finnerty, Kim Hanrahan, Dan Tallon, Shams Ghoneim. Staff Present: Stefanie Bowers, Sue Dulek Recommendations to Council: Yes, 3 recommendations. 1) For the City Council to direct the City Manager to more fully implement the recommendation of the equity report section of the Ad Hoc Diversity Committee, which states that the report format and composition shall be developed by the City Manager and consultation with the City Council, the City of Iowa City Human Rights Commission, and any other committees determined by the City Council, and further that we support that it is the City Manager, his job is to oversee the implementation of efforts, and we are very pleased that he is requesting and requiring updates on that. The equity reports are not to assess implementation they are to assess outcomes, and that the Iowa City Human Rights Commission is very interested in the assessment of the outcomes from these efforts. 2) The addition of an exception to 2-3-2 Public Accommodation; Exceptions- Developmental Differences between Age Groups. 3) To keep the half fares and the Sunday services for SEATS. Call to Order: Vice Chair Olmstead called the meeting to order at 18:05. Consideration of the Minutes of the May 21, 2013: Coulter moved to approve minutes, seconded by Harnahan.Motion passed. 5-0. (Townsend & Ghoneirn Absent) Public Comment of Items Not on the A2enda: None Amendment to 2-3-2 of the Human Rights Ordinance Commissioners approved to recommend proposed amendment E. Moved by Finnerty, seconded by Ghoneim. Motion passed 6-0. (Townsend absent) Motion to adjourn to 6:30 Inn. Moved by Finnerty, seconded by Hanrahan. Motion passed 6-0. (Townsend absent) Human Rights Breakfast The upcoming breakfast is on Thursday, October 24, 2013. Finnerty would like to see the breakfast be re - energized and brought back to its former status. Finnerty made a motion to form a subcommittee to look at the revitalization of the Human Rights Breakfast. Moved by Finnerty, seconded by Hanrahan. Motion passed 5-0. (Townsend & Coulter absent). Subcommittee will be Hanrahan, Finnerty and Olmstead. Scope Priorities of the Commission Finnerty discussed the goals and actions that the Commission takes and she would like to see the Commission take a stronger stance in the community. She also added that she would like conversation among the Commission members to look at strategic ways changes could be made to the purpose and work the Commission does. Coulter believes that the Commission needs to be more involved in advising the City Council and City Manager in issues of Human Rights. Finnerty proposed the following motion: that the Iowa City Human Rights Commission request of the City Council that they direct the City Manager to more fully implement the recommendation of the equity report section of the Ad Hoc Diversity Committee, which states that the report format and composition shall be developed by the City Manager and consultation with the City Council, the City of Iowa City Human Rights Commission, and any other committees determined by the City Council, and farther that the Commission supports that it is the City Manager, his job is to oversee the implementation of efforts, and we are very pleased that he is requesting and requiring updates on that. The equity reports are not to assess implementation they are to assess outcomes, and that the Iowa City Human Rights Conunission is very interested in the assessment of the outcomes from these efforts. Moved by Finnerty, second by Coulter. Motion passed 6-0. (Townsend absent) Finnerty added that she is interested in how the other City Commissions work that seem to be more effective in terms of being heard than our Commission is, or to be more influential and Hanraban agreed. Coulter feels that the Commission may need a more formal protocol on conducting business on specific issues. Ghoneim would like to see invitations to a Commission meeting extended to the City Manager, and the Police Chief. Coulter proposed a motion that we request of our director to collect information about the operations of other commissions and boards with respect to Human Rights, seconded by Tallon. Motion passed 7-0. Human Rights of Persons Incarcerated Ghoneim asked for input from any Commissioners that visited the jail or spoke to inmates. Ghoneim feels strongly that the living conditions, policies of moving inmates to otherjails due to crowding and away from their support system, etc. must be changed, but she is not sure how to address the problem. Discussion continued focusing on disproportionate arrests of minorities in the population and profiling Ghoneim pointed out that she doesn't want to be at odds with the police force, but educating them and making it a joint effort to produce change. Uodates & ReDorts: Iowa City Pride 2013 Coulter reported that the event went well and was enjoyed. SEATS Olmstead reported that a tentative contract has been made with Johnson County for Sunday services and half fare service for those that live at or below the poverty level. He explained that a tentative contract was given because they would like public hearings on both issues. Olmstead made a motion for the Commission to make a recommendation to encourage them to keep the half fares and the Sunday services. Moved by Olmstead, seconded by Tallon. Motion passed 6-0. (Townsend absent) Education Subcommittee No report. Immigrant Subcommittee No report. 2 Ad Hoc Diversity Committee Coulter reported that the Ad Hoc Diversity Committee should be asked to comment on the staff recommendations. He added that pending further information regarding Council action on the Ad Hoc Diversity Committee, that the Human Rights Commission could offer comments on the staff recommendations. Building Communities No report. University of Iowa Center for Human Rights No report. Commission Hanrahan reported on her Civil Rights tour with Fas Trac. Finnerty wondered about the recreation divisions plans to begin requiring an ID and a fee to access services and whether it will have a disparate impact. Bowers will follow up. Staff Bowers mentioned that it is a good idea for Commissioners to set up detailed plans for initiatives. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn at 19:50. (5-0) (Olmstead & Townsend absent) Next Regular Meeting — July 16, 2013 at 18:00. Human Rights Commission ATTENDANCE RECORD YEAR 2012/2013 (Meeting Date) NAME TERM EXP. 7/17/1 2 8/21/1 2 9/18/1 2 10/16/ 12 11/20/ 12 12/18/ 12 1/15/1 3 1/28/1 3 2/19/1 3 3/19/ 13 4/16/1 3 5/21/1 3 6/18/1 3 Diane Finnerty 1/14/14 O/E X O/E O/E X X O/E X X X O/E X X Orville Townsend, Sr. 1/1/14 X X X X X X X X X x X X X Dan Tallon 1/1/14 X X X O/E X X X X O/E X X X Kim Hanrahan 1/1/15 X O/E X X X X X X X X DIE X X Shams Ghoneirn 111115 X X X O/E X X O/E O/E X X X OIE X Jessie Harper 111/15 X X O/E X O/E X X X X X R R R Katie Anthony 1/1/16 - X X X X X R R Joe D. Coulter 1/1116 - X X X X X X X Harry Olmstead 1/1/16 X X X X X X X X X X X X X Connie Goeb 1/1/13 X X I X X X X Howard Cowen 1/1/13 O/E X O/E X I O/E O/E David B. Brown 1/1/14 R R R R R I R R R R R R R R Henri Harper 1/1114 R R R R R R R R R R R R R I KEY: X = Present 0 = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused NM = No meeting -- = No longer a member R = Resignation 13 Agenda Itern 4a Stefanie Bowers From: Chad Dyson Sent: Friday, June 21, 2013 3:31 PM To: Stefanie Bowers Subject: Recreation Facility Pass policy Attachments: ID system memo.doc Hi Stefanie, Mike Moran mentioned that you had questions regarding the new recreation facility pass policy. I have attached the policy for your review. One thing to note is that we have reduced the $5 replacement fee to $2. The fee will only apply if you have multiple lost cards, not on the initial loss of your pass. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Chad Dyson, CPRP Superintendent of Recreation Iowa City Parks and Recreation Dept. 319-356-5100 319-356-5487 fax www.icgov.org I .4 CITY OF IOWA CITY �Z �=Zqhkl MEMORANDUM Date: March 11, 2013 To: Mike Moran, Director From: Chad Dyson, Superintendent of Recreation Re: ID system for facility access Backaround Information The Iowa City Parks & Recreation Department (ICPRD) is dedicated to the provision of a safe, non -threatening, and non -offensive recreational environment for all patrons. Our recreational programs are designed to provide a wide variety of activities that encourage community involvement, health, fitness, learning, and overall well-being. In order to better meet the needs of our growing Iowa City community, the lCPRD has switched to a new web -based customer information system called ActiveNet. In the past tracking free or public visits to our facilities has been cumbersome and difficult. Staff have relied on a manual track log that has a high degree of error through recounting of patrons or human error. One goal of the master plan is to track performance measures. Our current system makes it difficult to establish tracking measures for facility usage. Along with tracking issues we have had difficulties with investigation of incidents that occur at the recreation centers. Having no record of name, age, or address of visitors has made it difficult for both staff and police to investigate these incidents. Proposal and Recommendation It is the recommendation of staff to implement the following policy as it relates to utilizing the ActiveNet pass system for recreation center access: IDs must be presented at the facility entrance before entry (except for patrons attending classes, lessons, facility rentals, or special events). Initial IDs will be free of charge and replacement /D cards will be charged a $5 fee. Patrons 16 years of age and older can be issued an ID during open facility hours. Youth ages 12-15 can be issued a pass with a parent or guardian present Youth age 11 and under are not permitted in facility without an adult, no ID required. March 11, 2013 Page 2 Justifications Through this new ID system, the ICPRD can better assess community needs by monitoring facility usage to help plan future services and amenities. Other benefits of the system include: • No deposit required for basketball rentals and game room equipment checkout. • Monitoring daily attendance to allocate more funds and staff during popular events and busy times. • Better communication with patrons regarding facility announcements and upcoming events. • Aiding police in identifying persons of interest. • Emergency contact information in case of health or weather emergencies. • Preventing the use of ICPRID facilities by high -risk persons to minors, as identified by the police. IOWA CITY RECREATION DIVISION - 356-5100 FACILITY RENTALS, ICRD FACILITIES PASS Passes will be Issued staffing Wicinesilay, May tat PARK SHELTER RESERVATIONS Passes required entering facilities Tuesifay, Juno 4th PARK SHELTER RESERVATIONS To better meet the needs of our growing community, the lowa City Parks & Reservations for park shakers may be made up to one year In advance of IrAnded Recreation Department has switched to a new web -based customer information use. Payment Is required at the time of reservation. Fees vary according to the stie of system called AcfiveNet As pal of our new ActiveNet system, the ICPRD will be the shelW. Park season runs April 15 - October 31. The 0* exceptions are ondoW Issuing Facilities Pass that will be required during free play in the gym and game shofters In City Park which = available beginning April 1. For further Information, room, and upon entrance to the fitness room. Through this now pass system, the contact the Recreation Division Office, W off for reservations Is noun Monday-Fricay. ICPRD can better assess community needs by monitoring WIRY usage to help plan No refunds will be given for park shelters after the 3 bushiess day policy (see page 6). Make your reservation ordinal www.k9ovon0f future services and emeritus. PICNIC EQUIPMENT RENTAL Volleyball sets, softballs. bats, bases, croquet sets, horseshoes, ballas, parachutes, and badminton sets are available to make your party or picnic more fun. Check out overnight or for the weekend. Pick up after 10am on Fridays and bring back after 10am an Mondays, Call to make reservations. A separate $10 refundable deposit Is required on each equipment Rem. April Ist - September 30th. FEE: $7 per Rem, weekdays (Monclay-Thursday) $10 per Item, weekends (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) FACILITY RENTALS COMMUNITY CENTER ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR RENT: ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER Social Hall - Max 250, Meeting Rooms (A&B) - Max 50 Game Room - Gym - Kitchen Swimming Pool (after hours) MERCER PARK/SCANLON GYMNASIUM Procter & Gamble Room -Max 60, Mercer Meefing Room -Max 16 Gymnasium - Swimming Pool Call for pricing, 319-356-5109 or go to www.legov.org/pr We also rent our swirinnfing pools at Mercer Part and at rho Hecreaton Center on a lime-milable basis. Our shift will supply the details regarding room availability, rental fees, and reservation deposits. Please call the Recreation Center at 319-356-6100 for specific Inforniabon during regular business hours (8a"m, Monday-FrIday). Online requests: www.4m.onor RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL STAGE Perhaps the city's most unique -facility, the Riverside Festival Stage Is located In Lower City Park. it Is a 470-seat outdoor theatre modeled after the famous Globe Theatre In London. The facility was the brainchild of Riverside Theatre, ultimately endorsed by both the Parks & Recreation Commission and the City Council. The Riverside Festival Stage Is a Shakespearean -style, outdoor theatre facility, complete with stage, two dressing rooms, and concession stand. The festival stage plays host to the annual Shakespeare Festival,* coordinated by the Riverside Theatre, and is available to rent for any appropriate purpose, from weddings to concerts. The rental fee Is $25/ hour i6r the stage area only; $75/hour for the stage and dressing rooms; or $1 00/hour for the stage, dressing rooms, and concesslori stand. A $100 security deposit Is also required. To reserve the facfllly� complete the Application for Park Use (available online) and submit it to The Parks & Recreation Department. Call 356-5210 for reservation information. *Call the Riverside Theatre Box Office for more Information an Me ell WNW" Shakespeare Festival, 319-338-7672 www.icgay.org/pr KI Initial passes will be free of charge and replacement passes will be charged a $5 fee. Pahrorr�s 16 years of age and older can be Issued a paw during open facility hours. Youth agas 15 and under can be Issued a pass during open facility hours providing a parent /guardian Is present have a parent completed / signed membership form or an AcMet account created by the parent. (Note: Wity policy prohibits youth 11 and under from using the Wilty unless accompanied by an adult). Open-air market with fresh, homegrown produce, baked goods, handicrafts, plants, and flowers. Hold May through October Wednesdays, 5-7pm Saturdays, 7:30am-Noon In the Chauncey Swan parking ramp located between Washington and College Streets. For more information, call 319-356-5210 OR VISITWWW.logov.org/farmersmarket IOWA CITY OFF -LEASH DOG PARKS The Thomberry, Off -Leash Dog Park, which opened In 2006 In cooperation widi Johnson County OogPAC, is art 11 -acre park with a spacious dog yard, a small dog yard, agility arm a a shelter, and an In -ground waste tank for disposail of dog waste.111slocate rpow-Insula Park at the far west end of Foster Road, past the Ek Club. Ritals Ranch, the second off -lush dog park In kywa M, Is open W This park Is located within Scott Park on the W side of Iowa Cfty. Rita's Ranch Is a 3 acre park While smaller than Thomberg Off -Leash Dog Park it affords chizens on the W side C' amuchishoder rive to an area for wrelsing their dogs. Annual passes are strongly encouraged, and can be purchased at the Robed A. Lee Community Recreation Center or the Animal Ser*n Carrier. For pricing or mom Iniforfirralkin on other DogPac activities, log onto www.�ftpac.org. Bring copies from your vat showing proof of fables, spay/neuter with you when purchasing pass, Please note: U you are an Iowa Citj resident YOUT dog must be licensed through the Animal Services Center. Dallyfees of $5 per day are also an opition, paid at the dog park Prices are prorated throughout the yew. Passes run January through December, Summer 2013 - Iowa City Parks and Recreation 5 Agenda Item 4c HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Histo The Iowa City Human Rights Commission (HRC) was established in August 1963 as the Iowa City Human Relations Conumission. Commission Nine residents of Iowa City are appointed by the City Council for three year staggered terms. The Cornmissioners, 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. Meedu2s 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 full time staff, a Human Rights Coordinator and a Human Rights Investigator. General Duties • Disseminate information, educate the public on illegal discrimination and human rights. • Provide the enforcement necessary to further the goals of the Human Rights Ordinance. Powers • Make recommendations to the city council for such ftu-ther legislation concerning discrimination as it may deem necessary and desirable. Plan and conduct programs designed to eliminate racial, religious, cultural and other intergroup tensions. • Educate the public on human rights and illegal discrimination, such as organizing and facilitating educational public forums that address one or more of the broad range of topics included within the rubric of human 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. Recommendations to Council For the City to pursue a municipal issued identification card, implemented in a manner to protect the safety of undocumented persons. For the City to adopt signage at City facilities with in prominent other languages other than English spoken in the community and additional recommendations concerning accessibility of City departments for non- English speakers, brochures and pamphlets. (December 2012) To revise the Human Rights Ordinance to include restrictions regarding the consumption of alcoholic beverages by those under the legal drinking age or the presence of persons under the legal drinking age in places of public accommodation where alcohol beverages are sold. (May 2013) To Maintain the SEATS service '/2price fare. (February 2013) To maintain the SEATS service 112, price fare and Sunday services. (June 2013) To revise the Human Rights Ordinance to include an exception in public accommodation for developmental differences based on age. (June 2013) For the City Council that they direct the City Manager to more fidly implement the recommendation of the equity report section of the Ad Hoc Diversity Committee, which states that the report format and composition shall be developed by the City Manager and consultation with the City Council, the City of Iowa City Human Rights Commission, and any other committees determined by the City Council, and ftirther that we support that it is the City Manager, his job is to oversee the implementation of efforts, and we're very pleased that he's requesting and requiring updates on that. The equity reports are not to assess implementation they are to assess outcomes, and that the Iowa City Human Rights Commission is very interested in the assessment of the outcomes from these efforts. (June 2013) Mayor's Proclamations Human Rights Day (December) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January) African -American History Month (February) Women's History Month (March) Days of Remembrance (April) Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April) Juneteenth National Freedom Day (June) Accomplishments & Activities I . Staff received fair housing training on accessibility requirements, service and emotional support animals and legal issues involving landlords and tenants on July 23, 2012. The training was held at the Coralville Public Library. 2. On July 11, 2012, staff attended Push AmericalJourney ofHope at The Arc of Southeast Iowa. Push AmericalJoumey ofHope is a cross country bicycle trek from San Francisco to Washington DC, in which 35 members of Pi Kappa Phi spread a message of hope and acceptance for people with disabilities. Participants viewed the documentary Certain Proof. Certain Proof features three children living with significant disabilities and their families' individual challenges and triumphs. 3. Staff attended the 22 nd Anniversary Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration held on July 28, 2012 at the Coral Ridge Mall. 4. The Commission co -sponsored One Community, One Book along with several other organizations including the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights. The 2012 selected book was The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir by Kao Kalia Yang. 5. Staff hosted student legal interns from the University of Iowa College of Law for both the fall and spring semesters. 6. Staff attended the Shift Speaker Series hosted by Diversity Focus on August 7, 2012. The featured speaker was Geoffrey Canada, President & CEO of Harlem Children's Zone. 7. The Commission served as a presenter at the 411 on the 5-0 held at The Spot on August 30, 2012. 8. The Commission co -sponsored the 19'h Annual Iowa Women's Music Festival along with numerous other organizations. The festival was held on September 1, 2012 in Upper City Park. 9. Staff assisted in some organizing for the Breaking Barriers: A DiversitylFair Housing Summit sponsored by the Fair Housing Ambassadors of the Iowa City Area Association of Realtors. The training was held on September 19, 2012 in Coralville. 10. The Commission wrote a letter to University of Iowa President Sally Mason in support of keeping the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights open on campus. Letter dated October 2, 2012. 11. Staff participated in a Succession Planning Retreat sponsored by the City of Iowa City at the Ned Ashton House in Iowa City on September 19, 2012. 12. Staff participated in a training on Employment Practices on October 3, 2012. The program was sponsored by the Iowa State Bar Association. 13. The Commission co -sponsored with numerous other organizations the Strengthening and Valuing Latinola Communities in Iowa Professional Development Institute and Youth Summit held October I I - 12, 2012 at West High. 14. The Commission held its Annual Human Rights Breakfast on October 3 0, 2013. Chad Simmons, Executive Director of Diversity Focus was the keynote speaker. Recipients were Tom Widmer (Isabel Turner Award), David Leshtz (Linda Severson Award), Robin Armstrong (Kenneth Cmiel Award), University of Iowa Center for Human Rights (Community Award), Joan Vanden Berg (Rick Graf Award). 15. Staff assisted in organizing the 2013 University oflowa's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration qfHuman Rights in thefall of 2012. 16. Staff participated in training on language access compliance under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title 6 entitled Keeping It Legal. The program was held on December 5, 2012. 17. Staff updated contact information for the database United Way 2- 1 - 1. To ensure better outreach to the community and social service agencies. The information was updated on November 14, 2012. 18. Staff served as a group facilitator in the My Beautiful Se6(-Program held on December 1, 2012. The My Beautiful Se�(-Program is an uplifting program for young women as they continue to discover who they are and who they want to be in the future. 19. The Commission participated in the International Human Rights Day held on the Pentacrest on December 10, 2012. 20. Staff coordinated with the University of Iowa Student Legal Services to have a link to the Human Rights website on its website for greater exposure to student community at the University of Iowa. This was coordinated on January 2013. 21. Staff provided Commission training to newly appointed Commissioners, Joe D. Coulter and Jessie Harper, on January 15, 2013. 22. The governmental channel continued to broadcast information sent by staff on discrimination and harassment along with the contact information for the office. 23. Staff trained the staff of the Shelter House on fair housing and illegal discrimination on January 10, 2013. 24. Staff participated in a training A Boss's Guide to Performance Appraisals to better assist when conducting training activities for local businesses. The training was held on January 17, 2013. 25. Staff presented to an introductory class on Human Rights at the University of Iowa at City Hall on January 29, 2013. 26. The Commission initiated future meetings with the Iowa City Community School District Board to discuss the Diversity Policy in February 2013. 27. The Commission co -sponsored along with several other organizations The Emma Goldman Clinic: Choice Event 2013 Heather Ault was the keynote speaker at the event held on February 1, 2013. 28. The Commission sponsored Building Communities on February 7, 2013 at the Iowa City Public Library Meeting Room A. From this meeting several community subcommittees were formed to address concerns in the areas of housing and education. 29. Staff attended a Black History Read In held at the Coralville Public Library on February 14, 2013. 30. Staff started courses on conversational Spanish at Kirkwood Community College to better interact with Spanish speakers who call or visit the office. The course started in March 2013. 3 1. Several Commission members participated in Roll the Dice a free training that educated participates on the causes and effects of racial disproportionality as it is found across many systems. The program was held on March 7, 2013. 32. The Commission participated and co -sponsored along with several other organizations The United Nations -Iowa Night of 1000 Dinners in celebration of International Women's Month. The event was held at the Old Brick on March 7, 2013. 33. The Commission sponsored a Lunch & Learn on the United States Department of State entitled A Conversation About My Experience In It on April 2, 2013 at the Iowa City Public Library Meeting Room A. 34. Staff participated in meetings with University of Iowa Law Professor Len Sandier to discuss initiatives to address housing discrimination in Iowa City in the spring 2013. 35. Staff, as part of a request from a Boy Scout (Troop 2000) participated in an interview on the Iowa City Community School District's Diversity Policy on April 5, 2013. 36. The Commission coordinated and co -sponsored the Building Blocks to Employment Job Fair held on April 18, 2013 at the Eastdale Plaza and The ABCs ofResearching & Applyingfor a Job in 2013 held at the Shelter House on April 16,2013. 37. The Commission sponsored a Fair Housing Training. The free training discussed the types of discrimination that occur in housing. The training also discussed the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act as it pertains to housing. The training was held at the Iowa City Public Library and was well attended on April 23,2013. 38. Staff attended the Police Citizen's Review Board Community Forum on April 23, 2013 at the Iowa City Public Library Meeting Room A. 39. In May 2013, staff updated the City's Contract Compliance Program which requires equal employment opportunity in all City contract work. 40. The Commission sponsored its I O'h Annual Iowa City Human Rights Commission Youth Awards on May 15, 2013. The Mayor Matthew Hayek served as the keynote speaker. The event recognized over 102 area youth. 41. Staff continued to place advertisements in the Press Citizen and Daily Iowan to alert that discrimination is against the law. The advertisement also promote the Commission as a community resource. 42. Staff hosted a student legal intem from the University of Iowa College of Law over the summer of 2013. 43. The Commission participated and gave support to Iowa City Pride Day held on June 15, 2013 in downtown Iowa City. 44. The Commission partnered with the Iowa City Public Library to sponsor an event to kickstart the Iowa City Book Festival to be held in October 2013. The program will center on the Iowa City Book Festival selected book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Henrietta Lacks was an Affican-American woman who was the unwitting source of cells which were cultured to create an immortal cell line for medical research known as the HeLa cell line. 45. Staff presented to the Phillip G. Hubbard Prep Program at the University of Iowa College of Law. The presentation on Human Rights on the Local Level was held on June 21, 2013. 46. The Commission participated and co -sponsored the Iowa City Area Juneteenth Celebration along with numerous community organizations. The event was held on June 29, 2013. 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, crecd, 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. 3. 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 sue: 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 ftirther 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. 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 2012 were closed in fiscal year 2013. Some complaints which were filed in fiscal year 2013 had not been closed by the end of fiscal year 2013, 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 to be added. Complaint Activi COMPLAINTS FILED BY PROTECTED CHARACTERISTIC FY 2013 FY2012 Age 15 Color 13 Creed Disability 22 Familial Status 8 Gender Identity 2 Marital Status 5 National Origin 3 Presence/Absence of Dependents 7 Public Assistance Source of Income I Race 19 Religion 4 Retaliation 19 Sex 8 Sexual Orientation 3 COMPLAINTS FILED BY AREA Credit 0 Education 3 Employment 30 Housing 14 Public Accommodation 12 Total Cases 59 RESOLUTIONS Mediated 2 No Probable Cause 7 Administrative Closure 8 Right To Sue 0 Lack of Jurisdiction' 5 Satisfactorily Adjusted 0 Withdrawn 2 Total Number of Resolutions 24 Summary To be added Plans for Fiscal Year 2014 Contact neighborhood associations and area service providers to encourage more public outreach to those who believe they have been discriminated against. Fair housing materials distributed to landlords and managers to bring attention to unfair housing practices and the ramifications for non-compliance. Advertisements will continue to be placed at City facilities (including transit) and in local newspapers to alert the public to unlawful discrimination. Develop or assist in forums to educate the public on human rights and discrimination. 1 '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 would 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. Proclamations for Black History Month, Women's History Month, Fair Housing and others as determined by the Commission. Engage in public outreach to determine people's perception of human rights in Iowa City. Speak with different groups in Iowa City to assess level of need and areas of concern. Increased outreach on housing discrimination. A free public training on the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act with a focus on Title 1 (employment). Participate in projects celebrating diversity and providing human rights education. Work with Conummity Development to identify impediments to fair housing. Outreach to the community on how to file a civil rights complaint. Commissioners Orville Townsend, Sr. Chair January 1, 2011 — December 31, 2013 Jewell Amos June 19, 2013 — December 31, 2015 Joe D. Coulter January 1, 2013 — December 31, 2016 Diane Finnerty January 1, 2011 — December 31, 2013 Shams Ghoneim January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2015 Kim Hanrahan January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2012 Harry Olmstead, Vice Chair January 1, 2013 — December 31, 2016 Dan Tallon July 21, 2012 — December 31, 2015 ApprovedDate Agenda Item 5a List of All Boards, Commissions & Committees Ad Hoc Diversity Committee Airport Commission Airvort Zoning Boar� of Adqustment Airport Zoning Commission Aweals, Board o Assessor's Examining Board Board of Admustment Board of Review Charter Review Commission Civil Service Commission Historic Preservation Commission Housing and Community Develooment Commission Human Rights Commission Library Trustees, Board of Parks and Recreation Commission Planning and Zoning Commission Police Citizens Review Board Public Art Advisory Committee Senior Center Commission Telecommunications Commission City of Iowa City I Board, Commission & Committee Members Page I of I Citizen Service Center I Transit Rout" I News I E-Subscriptions I Jobs I Calendar I Store Search 1Cgov.org: F— —�� lCgovorg Home Boards, Commissions & Committees: Members Boards & Commissions Applications Members AD HOC DIVERSITY COMMITTEE Meeting Packets Staff contact Position Vacancies Madan Kaff 356-5041 Police Citizen's Review Board Origin Human Rights Commission Contactstaff. Meeting Packets Number of Members A-Z Index Seven Residents Appointed By Busines Mayor, with approve of City Council. Govemmen Visitors Term Six months (September 1, 2012 - March 10, 2013) Citizen Service CeWe Transit Routes Duties Ninta The duties of the Commission are: 1) to study the operation of the City s transit system, including but not limited to the downtown E-Subscriphons interchange, as it relates to minority Populations with a vie. toward promoting just and harmonious interaction between City government Jobs and minority segments of the community; 2) to study the operators of the City law enforcement, including but not limited to the Police Calendis Citizen Review Board PCRB), as it relates to minority populations with a view toward promoting just and harmonious interacbm between .611212 City government and minority segments of the community. The Diversity Committee shall submit a written report to the City Council by Contact Information March 10, 2013, that responds to each Of the charges listed above and that contains recomirrienclations, if any, with respect to each of the Web Policies chargm. Absent further action by the City Council, the Divemity, Committee will dissolve on March 10, 2013. City Employee Resoumes Public Meeting Committee shall determine the frequency and conduct of its meetings. Meetings will be held at City Hall. Copyright G 2006,2012 City of Iowa Member Name Term Begins Term Ends city LaTasha Massey 9/l/2012 3110/2013 410 E Washington St, owa City, 1A 52240 Phone (319)356-5000 Cindy Roberts, Vice Chair 9/1/2012 3/10/2013 Joan Vanden Berg 9/1/2012 3/10/2013 Bakhit Bakldt 9/112012 3110/2013 Kingsley Botchway 11, Chair 9/1/2012 3110/2013 Orville Townsend, Sr 9/1/2012 3/10/2013 Joe Coulter 9/112012 3110/2013 http://www.iowa-city.org/icgov/appsiboards/members.asp?id=44 6/19/2013 City of Iowa City I Board, Commission & Committee Members Page I of I lCgov.org Home Boards & Commissions Applications Members Meeting Packets Position Vacanoes Police Ciften's Review Board Human Rights Commission Meeting Packets A-Z Index Residents Business Government Visitors Citizen Serhoe Cents Transit Route NmS E-Subscriptions Jobs Calenda �Rkaf Contact Information Web Policies Citv Errol a Resources Copyright @ 2006-2012 City of Iowa city 410 E Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone (319)356-5000 Citizen Service Center I Transit Routes I News I E-Subscriptions I Jobs I Calendar I Store Search lCgov.org: I Search Boards, Commissions & Committees: Members AIRPORT COMMISSION Staff Contact Michael Tharp 356-5045 Origin Contact staff. Number of Members Five Appointed By Mayor, with approval of City Council. To. Upon expiration of the current six (6) year terms, all appointments shall be for terms of four (4) years. Duties To exercise all the powers granted to cities and towns under Chapter 330 of the Code of Iowa, except the power to sell said airport. To annually cenify Me amount of taxes within the limitations of the Statutes of the State of Iowa to be levied for airport purposes. Al funds derived from taxation or othermse for airport purposes shall be under the full and absolute control of the Airport Commission, deposited With the City Treasurer, and disbursed only on Me written warrants or order of the Airport Commission. Public Meeting Third Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm Member Name Term Begins Paul Hofmeyer 3/1/2013 Howard Horan, Chair 3/1/2008 Minnetta Gardiner 3/1/2009 Jose Assouline 3/1/2012 Chrisfine Ogren, Secretary (Ad. so V hie, be ) 3/1/2010 58i2886 Term Ends 3/1/2017 3/1/2014 311/2015 3/1/2016 3/1/2014 508�28 i i http://www.iowa-city.org/icgov/apps/boards/members.asp?id=l 6/19/2013 City of Iowa City I Board, Commission & Committee Members Page I of I Citizen Service Center I Transit Routes I News I E-Subscriptions I Jobs I Calendar I Store Search fCgov�g: Iowa City, Iowa Cgov org Home Boards & Commissions Appiscabons Members Meeting Packets Position Vacancies Police Citizen's Review Board Human Rights Commission Meeting P.rkrN A-Z Index Government Visitors Citizen Service Transit Routes News E-Subscmili ms Jobs Calendar Store Web Policies City Employ a Resources Copyright @ 2006-2012 City of Iowa City 410 E Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone (319)356.5000 Boards, Commissions & Committees: Members AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Staff contact Michael Tharp 356-5045 Origin Contact Staff Number of Members Five Appointed By Johnson County Board of Supervisors (2), and Iowa City City Council (2). The fifth member is chosen to act as Chair and is selected by a majority vote of the members of the Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment. T rm F a ive years. Duties (1) To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged them is an error in any order, requirement, decision, or determinabon made by an administrative official in the enforcement of the Airport Zoning Chapter. (2) To hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of the Airport Zoning Chapter upon which such board is required to pass under the Airport Zoning Chapter. (3) To authorize upon appeal in specific cases such variance from the terms of the Airport Zoning Chapter as will not be contrary to the public interest, where owing to special condfibons a Ifteral enforcement of the provisions of Me Airport Zoning Chapter will result in unnecessary hardship, and so that the spirit of the Airport Zoning Chapter shall be observed and substantial justice done. Public Meeting At the call of the Chair. Member Name Posto Vaeast(ISAppe mefitt James AmiDng (JC: Appoint) PostotiYeeitit(IGAppatit), PCs* rk"bed) Dorothy Maher (JC Appoint) Term Begins VV288 Term Ends 12a!�201 1/112012 1213112016 42i9qii Iiiiii2683 111/2009 QJLE)i�2997 12/31/2013 http://www.iowa-city.org/icgov/apps/boards/Members.asp?id=3 6/19/2013 City of Iowa City I Board, Commission & Committee Members Page I of I ICgovorg; Home Boards & Commissions Applications Members Mashing Packets Position Vacancies Police Citizen's Review Board Human Rights Commission Meeting Packets A-Z Index Residents Business GGvemmen V'sitors uamn be,ce uenter Transit Routes News E-Subscriptions &U Calenda 5km Contact Information Web Policies Citizen Service Center I Transit Routes I News I E-SubscriptiGns I Jobs I Calendar I Store Search fCgovorg: F—�2� Boards, Commissions & Committees: Members AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION Staff C 0 ntact Michael Tharp 356�5045 Origin Contact Staffi Number of Members Five Appointed By Johnson County Board of Supervisors (2), and Iowa City City Council (2). The fifth member is chosen to act as Chair and is selected by a majority vote of the members of the Airport Zoning Commission. Term Six years Duties (1) To recommend amendments to the current Iowa City Airsort Zoning regulations, including Me repeal thereof. (2) To recommend the adoption of new Airport Zoning regulations. Public Meeting As required. Member Name City Employee Resources Matthew Wolford (IC Appointment) Sally Stutsman (JC Appoint) Copyright 0 2006-2012 City of Iowa Poslift, Vaelm t (16 Appa i In ent) city 410 E Washington St.. Iowa City, tA Poait6!Vae8ik,GIha (BoadAppo led), 52240 Phone (319)356-5000 Robert Saunders (JC Appoint) Term Begins Term Ends 111/2012 12/31/2017 1/1/2006 qi!"2816 12/31/2011 q2i8iRGq6 iMeeag 1/1/2010 q208428q8 12J3112014 http://www.iowa-city.org/icgov/apps/boards/members.asp?id=2 6/19/2013 City of Iowa City I Board, Commission & Committee Members Page I of I Citizen Service Center I Transit Routes I News I E-Subscriptions I Jobs I Calendar I Store Search 1Cgov.org: r- _1!!2Lhj Cgov.ong Home Boards, Commissions & Committees: Members Boards & Commissions Applications Members APPEALS, BOARD OF Meeting Packets Staff Contact Position Vacancies Tim Hennes 356-5122 Police CAuen's Review Board Origin Human Rights Commission Contact staff. Meeting Packets Number of Members A-Z Inds, Five- One licensed electrician'. one licensed plumber, one HVAC professional, one representative from the Home Builders Association of Residents Iowa City, and one building design professional. 0 a qualified trade representative does not submit an application within three (3) months of Business the announcement af the vacancy, a member may be appointed who is qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to Govenumen building construction. Visitors Appointed By Citizen S., cc Center The City Council Transit Run. Term News Five years. E-Smb�rdptions 121& Duties Calenda To hold appeal hearings on and determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and to provide for reasonable Store interpretation of the International Building Code, International Residential Uniform, Plumbing Code, National Electrical Code, International Contact Information Mechanical Code, International Fire Code, Dangerous Building Code, and the Iowa City Housing Code. Web Policies Public Meeting City Employee Resources Find Monday of each month or at Me call of the Building Official, Member Name Term Begins Term Ends Copyright 0 2006-2012 City of Iowa Matt Neumiller (Licensed Electrician) 11112011 12/31/2015 city 410 E Washington St., Iowa City, IA Scott McDonough 111/2012 12/3112016 52240 Phone (319)356-5000 John Roffman, Chair (HSA Rep) 1/1/2013 12131/2017 Andres French (Licensed Plumber) 1/1/2013 12131/2017 Chad Campion 1/1/2009 12131/2013 http://www.iowa-city.org/icgov/apps/boards/members.asp?id=l 1 6/19/2013 City of Iowa City I Board, Commission & Committee Members Page 1 of I Citizen Service Center I Transit Routes 1 News I E-Subscriptions I Jobs I Calendar I Store Search 1Cgov.oqq: Iowa City, Iowa F.-Z Index Residents Business lCgov.wg Home Boards & Commissions Applications Members Meeting Packets Position Vacancies Police Citizen's Review Board Human Rights Commission Meeting Packets A-Z Ind" Residents Busine Govermn Visitors �iuzen berace �emer Transit Routes News E-Subx�riphons 19J21 Calenda aurl Web Policies City Employee Reso.rces Copyright 912006-2012 City of [me City 410 E Washington St., Iowa City. IA 52240 Phone (319)356-5000 Boards, Commissions & Committees: Members ASSESSOR'S EXAMINING BOARD Staff Contact Dennis Baldridge 35"066 Origin Contact staff. Number of Members Three Appointed By CAty Conference Board. Term Six years, "phing on December 31. Duties To hold examinations for the position of assessor and to hear appeal of firing or suspension of a deputy assessor by the assessor. Public Meeting Meetings held only to give examinations and select assessor Member Name Lane Plugge �School Brd Appt) Karin Franklin (IC Apipt) Michael Kennedy (County Apipt) ASSESSOR - Dennis Baldridge Term Begins Term Ends 1/1/2006 12131/2011 1/112012 12/31/2017 11112010 12/3112015 1/1/2008 12/31/2013 http://www.iowa-city.org/icgov/apps/boards/members.asp?id=35 6/19/2013 City of Iowa City I Board, Commission & Committee Members Page I of I Citizen Service Center I Transit Routes I Neiiiis I E-Subscriptions I Jobs I Calendar I Store Search lCgovorg: Iowa City; Iowa .0oviiiiiiiiiiii Cgovorg Home Boards & Commissions Applications Members Meeting Packets Position Vacancies Police Citizen's Review Board Human Rights Commission Meeting Packets A-Z Index Residents Business Govemm Visitors Transit Routes News E-Subscriptions Jobs Calenda .I= Contact Information Web Policies City Employee Resources Copyright C 2006-2012 City of Iowa city 410 E Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone (319)356-5000 Boards, Commissions & Committees: Members ADJUSTMENT. BOARD OF Staff Contact Sarah Walz 356-5239 Origin Contact staff. Number of Members Five. Appointed By The City Council. Term Five year terms with one members term expiring in January of each year. Duties The Board of Adjustment is empowered through Chapter 414 of the Code of Iowa and Section 14-4B of the Iowa City Code to grant special exceptions as provided in the Zoning Chapter and to hear appeals to decisions made in the enforcement of the Zoning Chapter. The Board has the authority to allow variances to the Zoning Chapter for individual properties where provisions of the Chapter impose a unique and unnecessary hardship on the property owner and where the granting of a variance is not contrary to the intent of the Zoning Chapter or to the public interest. The Board may also submit recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council regarding amendments to the Zoning Chapter, The Board is a quasi-judicial body whose decisions may be appealed directly to District Court. Procedural Rules Public Meeting Second Wednesday of the month, 5:15 p.m., City Hall � Harvat HaIL Member Name Term Begins Term Ends Brock Grants 11112011 11112016 Larry Baker 111/2012 1/1/2017 Becky Soglin 1/1/2013 1/112018 T. Gene Chrischilles 1/112009 1/112014 Will Jennings 1/1/2010 1/112015 http://www.iowa-city.org/icgov/appsiboards/Members.asp?id=10 6/19/2013 City of Iowa City I Board, Commission & Committee Members Page I of I Citizen Service Center I Transit Routes I News I E-Subscriptions I Jobs I Calendar I Store Search 1Cgov.org:F- -�� lCgov.org Home Boards, Commissions & Committees: Members Boards & Commissions Applications Members REVIEW, BOARD OF Meeting Packets Staff Contact Position Vacancies Dennis Baldridge 356-6066 Police Citizen's Review Board Origin Human Rights Commission Contact staff. Meeting Packets Number of Members A-Z index Five members, including one licensed real estate broker and one registered architect or a person experienced in the building and Residents construction field. Business Appointed By Government City Conference Board. Visdo Term Citizen Semce Cents Six years expiring on December 31. Not more than one members term shall expire in any one year. Transit Route News Duties E-Subscriptions To equalize assessments by raising or loenng Me indyidual assessments of real property, including new building, made by the Assessor; Jobs to add to the assessment rolls any taxable property which has been emitted by the Assessor. Appeal: District Coed. Catenate Public Meeting store Sessions from May I through May 31 each year and for such additional period as may be required under Section 441.37 and shall hold as Contact Information many meelings as am necessary to discharge its duties. Web Policies City Employee R�souhoes Member Name Term Begins Term Ends Emie Galer (Licensed Real Estate Broker) 1/1/2012 12131/2017 Copyright Q 2006-2012 City of Iowa 13mid 1 4 tre iiieoe? 12MV2812 city Charles McComas (Contractor) 1/112008 12/31/2013 410 E Washington St., [me City, IA i is,. Belle V1�2009 52240 Phone (319)356-5000 ood i569HOReq 4 Jane Downer 1/1/2010 12/31/2015 http://www.iowa-city.org/icgov/appsiboards/members.asp?id=13 6/19/2013 City of Iowa City I Board, Commission & Committee Members Page I of I Citizen Service Center I Transit Rout" I News I E-Subscriptions I Jobs I Calendar I Store Search 1Cgov.org:F--Search Iowa City; Iowa Oe�, lCgov.org Home Boards & Commissions Applications Members Meeting Packets Position Vacancies Police Citizen's Review Board Human Rights Commission Meeting Packets A-Z inde, Residents Business Governme visibods utizen �envrce uenter Transit Route News E-Subscriplimis JQU Calenda store Contact Information Web Policies City Emplovee Resources Copydght 0 2006-2012 Cfty of Iowa city 410 E Washington St., Iowa City. JA 52240 Phone (319)356-5000 Boards, Commissions & Committees: Members CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION Staff Contact Madan Kaff 356-5041 Origin Home Rule Charter, Section 6,02. Number of Members Nine. Appointed By The City Council. Tom Last Commission May 4, 2004 - May 4, 2005 Duties Duties of the Charter Review Commission will be to review the exisfing CAty Charter and within twelve months recommend any charter amendments that it deems fit. The Commission's recommendations am binding on the Council. The Council must submit the Commission's recommendations to the voters unless, on the Commission's recommendation, the Council amends the Charter by ordinance. Public Meeting As necessary or at least once every 10 years. Member Name Term Begins Term Ends http://www.iowa-city.org/icgov/appsiboards/members.asp?ID=36 6/19/2013 City of Iowa City I Board, Commission & Committee Members Page I of I lCgov.org Home Boards & Commissions Applications Members Meeting Packets Position Vacancies Police Citizen's Review Board Human Rights Commission Meeting Packets A�Z India. Residents 8i,sine Government visito �Rcren �eryice uender Transit Route News &Subscriptions Jobs Calenda store Contact Information Web Policies City Employee Resources Copyright 0 2006-2012 City of Iowa City 410 E Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone (319)356-5000 Citizen Service Center I Transit Routes I News I E-Subscriptions I Jobs I Calendar I Store Search 1Cgovorg: F-Search I Boards, Commissions & Committees: Members CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION StaffContact Karen Jennings 356-5025 Origin Contact staff. Number of Members Three who must be citizens of Iowa eligible elecuirs, and residents of the City of Iowa City preceding their appointment. Appointed By The City Council. Tom Four years. Terms expire on the first Monday in April. Duties Approves all Police/Fire entrance and promotional examinations used by the City of Iowa City; holds hearings involving employee discipline, discharge or reduction in rank or compensation and ascertains to the best of its ability the facts of the case. After weighing all evidence, takes action as provided in Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa. Public Meeting When deemed necessary. Member Name Paul Hoffey Jesse Case Lym Dickerson, Chair Term Begins Term Ends 41212012 4/4/2016 411/2013 4/3/2017 415/2010 4/7/2014 http://www.iowa-city.org/icgov/appsiboards/metnbers.asp?id=15 6/19/2013 City of Iowa City I Board, Commission & Conunittee Members Page I of I Citizen Semice Center � Transit Routes I News I E-Subscriptions I Jobs I Calendar I Store Search lCgoi Iowa City, Iowa Cgovorg Home Boards & Commissions Applications Members Meeting Packets Position Vacancies Police Citizen's Review Board Human Rights Commission Meeting Packets A-Z Index Residents Business Government Visitors u,nizen �ernce �enne Transit Routes &M E-Subscription Jobs Calenda 2= Contact In mation Web Policies City Employ , Resources Copyright 0 2006-2012 City of Iowa city 410 E Washington St., [me City, IA 52240 Phone (319)356-5000 Boards, Commissions & Committees: Members HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Staffco.tact Robed Miklo 356-5240 Origin Contact staff. Number of Members Tweleve (four members appointed at -large, plus one member from each historic district). Appointed By The City Council. Ter. Three years. Duties To conduct studies for the identification and designation of Historic Disticts, Historic Landmarks and Conservation Districts. The Commission may proceed at its own initiative or upon a petition from any person, group or association. Review and ad upon all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. Cooperate with property owners and city agencies regarding remedy of dangerous conditions. Further the efforts of historic preservationt in the city by making recommendations to the City Council and city commissions and boards on preservation issues when appropriate, by encouraging the protection and enhancement of structures with historical, architectural or cultural value, and by encouraging persons and organizations to become involved in preservation activities Public Meeting The second Thursday of "on month at 5:15 p.m. in City Hall - Harvat Hall. Member Name Frank Wagner Ginalle Swaim, Chair (Woodlawn) Pam Michaud (College Green) Esther Baker (East College St) Kate Corcoran Frank Durham (Summit St) Kent Ackemon (Brown St) Andrew Litton, Vice Chair Thomas Baldridge David McMahon (Longfellow) Dana Thomann (Northside) Pas fien Vend, 1 (jeffe so Be Term Begins 3/29/2012 3/29/2012 3/29/2012 3/29/2012 3/2912013 3129/2013 3/29/2013 3/29/2011 3/29/2011 3/29/2011 3/29/2011 3,li!9,28i3 Term Ends 312912015 3/2912015 3/29/2015 3/2912015 3/29/2016 3/29/2016 3/2912016 3/2912014 3/29/2014 3/29/2014 3/29/2014 81'2912046 http://www.iowa-city.org/icgov/apps/boards/members.asp?id=16 6/19/2013 City of Iowa City I Board, Commission & Committee Members Page I of I Citizen Se"ice Center I Transit Routes I News I E-Subscriptions I Jobs I Calendar I Store Search lCgov.mg: Iowa City., Iowa All lCgovorg Home Boards & Commissions Applications Members Meeting Packet; Position V.r.ncws Police Cdiz.n's Review Board Human Rughts Commission Meeting Packets A-Z Ind" Residents Business Governmen Visitors �luzen bennoe uenter Transit Routes News E-Subscriptions jobs Calenda Contact I Mellon Web Policies City Employee Resources Copyright @ 2006-2012 City of Iowa City 410 E Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone (319)356-5000 Boards, Commissions & Committees: Members HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Staff Contact Tracy Hightshoe 356,5244 Origin Contact staff. Number of Members Nine. Appointed By The City Council. Term Three years. Duties To assess and review policies and planning documents related to the provision of housing, jobs, and services for low and moderate income residents; to review Policies and pregrams of the Public Housing Authority and the Community Development Division and making recommendations regarding the same to the City Council; to review and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the use of public funds to meet the needs of low and moderate income residents; to actively publicize community development and housing policies and programs. and seek public parficipation in assessing needs and identifying strategies to meet thew needs; to recommend to the City Council from time to time amendments, supplements, changes, and modifications to the Iowa City Housing Code. Public Meeting Third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall Member Name Term Begins Andrew Chappell 9/1/2012 Christine Ralston 911/2012 Rachel Zimmerman Smith 9/112012 Scott Dragoo 9/112010 Holly Jane Hart 911/2010 Charles Drum 9/1/2010 Cheryll Clanton 9/1/2011 Michelle Bacon Cum, 911/2011 Jim Jacobson 9/l/2011 Term Ends 9/112015 9/l/2015 9/l/2015 9/112013 9/1/2013 911/2013 911/2014 9/1/2014 911/2014 http://www.iowa-city.org/icgov/apps/boards/members.asp?id= 17 6/19/2013 City of Iowa City I Board, Commission & Committee Members Page I of I Citizen Service Center I Transit Routes I News I E-Subscrilytions I Jobs I Calendar I Store Search /Cgov.orgf-Search I lCgm.org Home Boards, Commissions & Committees: Members Boards & Commissions Applications Members HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Meeting Packets StaffConmuct Position Vacancies more information available Stefanie Bowers 356-5022 Police Citizen's Review Board Origin Human Rights Commission Contact staff. Meeting Packets Number of Members A-Z Index Nine. Residents Business Appointed By Governmen The City Council. Visitors Term Three yeam. Citizen Service Cents Transit Routes Duties News Duties of the Commission include: 1) disseminating information to educate the public on illegal discrimination and civil rights, such as E-Subscnpfion organizing and facilitating educational public forums that address one or more of the broad range of topics included within the rubric of I= human rights: 2) making recommendations to the City Council for such further legislation concerning discrimination as it may deem Calenda necessary and desirable; 3) cooperating Within the limits of any appropriations made for its operation with other agencies or organizations .�&r& both public and private whose purposes are not inconsistent with those of Title 2 of the City Code (Human Rights Ordinance) and; 4) Contact Information planning programs and activities designed to eliminate racial, religious, cultural and other intergroup tensions including but not limited to Web Policies sex, color, creed, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, mantal status, age, and national ongin. City Employee Resovirces Public Meeting The Commission holds monthly meetings in the Lobby Conference Room on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Special meetings am held as needed. The meetings am open to the public and the public is encouraged to participate in the forum. The meeting site is Copyright @ 2006-2012 City of Iowa accessible to persons with disabilities. city 410 E Washington St., Iowa City, IA Member Name Term Begins Term Ends 52240 Phone (319)356-5000 Pea ial Yees, W4028:18 Iiiiii2OH6 Joe Coulter 1/1/2013 11112016 Harry Olmstead, Chair 1/l/2013 1/1/2016 Dan Tallon 1/1/2011 1/112014 Diane Finnerty 1/1/2011 1/1/2014 Orville Townsend, Sir 11112011 1/1/2014 Kim Hannalmn 1/1/2012 1/1/2015 Shams Ghonemn 1/l/2012 1/1/2015 Jewell Amos 11112012 1/1/2015 http://www.iowa-city.org/icgov/apps/boards/members.asp?id=l 8 6/19/2013 City of Iowa City I Board, Commission & Committee Members Page I of I Citizen Service Center I Transit Routes I News I E-Subscriptions I Jobs I Calendar I Store Search lCgovorg. F_ Iowa City, Iowa .000— lCgov org Home Boards & Commissions Applications Members Meefing Packets Position Vacancies Police Citizen's Review Board Human Rights Commission Meeting Packets A-Z Index ResidenFs Business Government Visitors Citizen Service Cents Transit Rou as News E-Subscriptions 191A Calencla, BIQM Contact Information Web Polidea City Emplo ee Resources Copyright @ 2006-2012 City of Iowa city 410 E Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone (319)356-5000 Boards, Commissions & Committees: Members LIBRARY, BOARD OF TRUSTEES Staff Contact Susan Craig 356-5200 Origin Contact staff. Number of Members Nine. If the Library is receiving funds for counly-wide public library service on a current basis, one of the nine members may be a non. resident thust". Appointed By The City Council. The one non-resident member shall be appointed by Me City Council with the approval of the Board of Supervisors. Term Six years. Three members'terms expire June 30 of each odd-mmiluered year. Duties Directing and controlling all the affairs of the Library. Public Meeting Every fourth Thursday a 5:00 p.m. at the Library: third Thursday in November and December. Member Name Holly Carver wdry Nuw Jay Semel Linzee Kull McCray Thomas Dean Meredith Rich -Chappell, Secretary Thomas Martin, President Robin Peetzold (JC Rep) Mark Edwards Term Begins 7/112007 7/l/2007 7/112007 7/1/2009 71112009 7/112011 7/1/2011 7/1/2011 7/1/2009 Term Ends 6130/2013 6130/2013 6130/2013 6/30/2015 6130/2015 6/30/2017 6/30/2017 6130/2017 6/30/2015 http://www.iowa-city.org/icgov/apps/boards/Members.asp?id=12 - 6/19/2013 City of Iowa City I Board, Commission & Committee Members Page I of I lCgovorg Home Boards & Commissions Applications Members Meeting Packets Position Vacancies Police Citizen's Review Board Human Rights Commission Meeting Packets A-Z Index Residents Business Government Visitors Transit Route News E-Subscinption 1= Calenda Um Contact Information Web Policies City Employee Resources Copyright 0 2006-2012 City of Iowa city 410 E Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone (319)356-5000 Citizen Service Center I Transit Routes I News I E-Subscriptions I Jobs I Calendar I Store Search 1Cgovorg: F-Search I Boards, Commissions & Committees: Members PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Stall Contact Mike Moran 356-5110 Origin Contact staff. Number of Members Nine. Appointed By The City Council. Term The term of office of each member appointed by the City Council shall be four years, commencing on January 1 of the year of appointment. Duties To recommend and review policies, rules, regulations, ordinances and budgets relating to pailks, playgrounds, recreational centers and cultural functions of the city and make such reports to the City Council as the Commission deems in the public interest. To exercise broad responsibility for the development of parlis, recreation centers, playgrounds and cultural facilities to serve the City, including the creation and appointment of adAsory groups to make studies. Public Meeting The second Wednesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. in the Recreation Center MemberName Term Begins Allison Grace 1/1/2009 Maggie Elliott 1/1/2013 John Westefeld 1/1/2010 Clayton Claussen, Chair 1/1/2010 David Bourgeois 1/112011 Alex Taylor 1/1/2013 Lucie Laurian 1/1/2011 Cam Hamann 111/2012 Joe Younker, Vice Chair 1/1/2012 Term Ends 1/1/2014 111/2017 111/2014 111/2014 1/1/2015 11112017 1/112015 1/112016 1/112016 hftp://www.iowa-city.org/icgov/apps/boards/members.asp?id=l 9 6/19/2013 City of Iowa City I Board, Commission & Commiffee Members Page I of I Citizen Service Center I Transit Rout" I News I E-Subscriptions I Jobs I Calendar I Store Search 1Cgov.org: Search Iowa City, Iowa Residents Business Government Visitors Cgov.org Home Boards & Commissions Applications Members Meeting Packets Position Vacancies Police Citizen's Review Board Human Rights Commission Meefing Packets A-Z Index Residents Busines Government Visitors Citizen Service Cents Transit Routes - News E-Subscriptions Jobs Calmda 2= Contact Information Web Policies City Empto a Resources Copyright @ 2006-2012 City of Iowa city 410 E Washington St., lowa City, IA 52240 Phone (319)356-5000 Boards, Commissions & Committees: Members PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Staff Contact Robed Mildo 356-5240 Origin Contact staff. Number of Members Seven. Appointed By The City Council. Term Five years with terms expiring May 1. No mom then one-third of the terms may expire in any one year. Duties To make or cause to be made surveys, studies, maps. plans or charts of the whole or my portion of Me municipality and any land outside which in the opinion of the Commission beam relation to a comprehensive plan. To recommend to the City Council, from time to finne, amendments, supplements, changes and modrilicalions to the zoning ordinance. Public Meeting Rout and third Thursdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall - Harvat Hall. Member Name John Thomas Paula Swygard, Secretary Carolyn Stewart Dyer Charles Eastham, Vice Chair Phoebe Martin Jodie Theobald Ann Freerks, Chair Term Begins 5/112010 511/2010 51112011 5/1/2011 51112012 511/2013 511/2013 Term Ends 5/1/2015 5/112015 5/112016 51112016 511/2017 5/112018 511/2018 http://www.iowa-city.org/icgov/apps/boards/members.asp?id=20 6/19/2013 City of Iowa City I Board, Commission & Committee Members Page I of 1 Citizen Service Center I Transit Routes I News I E-Subscriptions I Jobs I Calendar I Store Search 1Cgovorg: Iowa City, Iowa sss lCgov org Home Boards & Commissions Applications Members Meeting Packets Position Vacancies Police Citizen's Remew Board Human Rights Commission Meeting Packets A-Z Ind" Residents Business Government Visitors Citizen Service Cents Transit Routes News E-Subscriptions 19.1a Calenda a= Contact Information Web Policies CRY Employee Resources Copyright @ 2006-2012 City at lowa city 410 E Washington St.. Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone (319)356-5000 Boards, Commissions & Committees: Members POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD Staff Contact more inionmation availabi Madan Kaff 356�5041 Origin Contact staff. Number of Members Five. Appointed By The City Council. Term One two-year, Wo threayear. and two fou,year terms for initial appointment$; four-year terms thereafter, all expiring on September 1. Duties To review Police Department investigations into allegations of misconduct lodged against police officers, conduct further investigation of the complaint when the Board deems it necessary, and issue a public report which explains why and the extent to which the complaint is sustained or not sustamed; maintain a central registry of complaints against sworn police officers and issue annual reports regarding the disposition of the complaints to the City Council; reAe. police policies and practices from lime-to-tinne and recommend changes to the City Council. Public Meeting Second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Member Name Term Begins Term Ends Melissa Jensen, Vice -Chair 9/1/2012 9/112016 Royceann Porter 911/2012 9/1/2016 Joseph Treloar, Chair 9/1/2009 911/2013 Kingsley Botchway 11 9/1/2009 9/l/2013 Donald King 9/112011 9/l/2015 http://www.iowa-city.org/icgov/apps/boards/members.asp?id=21 6/19/2013 City of Iowa City I Board, Commission & Committee Members Page I of I Citizen Service Center I Transit Routes I Nevins I E-Subscriptions I Jobs I Calendar I Store Search h3gov.orq: Iowa City, Iowa lCgov.org Home Boards, Commissions & Committees: Members Boards & Commissions Applications Members PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting Packets Staff Contact move informawn a�ailatble Position Vacancies Marcia Wingaman Bollinger 356-5237 Police Citizen's Review Board rigin Human Rights Commission Contact staff. Meeting Packets Number of Members A-Z Index Seven. Five of whom shall be appointed by City Council. Of the five appointees, at least two shall be an or design prafessionals.The Residents remaining two members shall be ex officio and shall be one staff representative from each of the Departments of Public Works and Parks & Bus ness Recreation. Government Appointed By Visito The City Council. Cifi.en Service Cents Ter. Transit Routes Committee first appointment one one-year, two tvvo�year, one three-year. Appointments thereafter will be three years, with terms expiring News January 1. E-Subscription Jobs Duties Calanda Duties of the Public Art Advisory Committee include developing by-laws and procedures for the Iowa City Public Ad Program; administering store the Public Art Program by determining the placement of public an, the type of art to be used in a spectlic project, and the artist to be Contact Information engaged; owurseeng the acceptance of gifts of art; overseeing the maintenance and disposition of public art; and overseeing expenditures Web Polcies of the Public An Program budget. City Employ a Resummes Public Meeting First Thursday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the Lobby Conference Rom at City Hall. Copyright @ 2006-2012 City of Iowa Member Name Term Begins Term Ends city Tam Bodkin Bryk (Art/Design Professional) 1/1/2013 1/1/2016 410 E Washington St., Iowa City, IA Susie Thurmond 1/112011 1/1/2014 52240 Phore (319)356-5000 John Engellarachn 1/1/2012 1/1/2015 Melissa Mitchell 11112012 111/2015 William Nusser 111/2011 1/1/2014 Rick Fosse (Public Works Director) Mike Moran (Parks & Rec Director) http://www.iowa-city.org/icgov/appsiboards/Members.asp?id=22 6/19/2013 City of Iowa City I Board, Commission & Committee Members Page I of I Citizen Service Center I Transit Routes I News I E-Subscriptions I Jobs I Calendar I Store Search ICgov.orgf— Iowa City, Iowa I— lCgov.org Home Boards & Commissions Applications Members Meeting Packets Position Vacancies Police Citizen's Review Board Human Rights Commission Meeting Packets A-Z Index Residents Business Govemmen unizen bewice uenter Transit Route News E-5.1usariptions Calenda store Contact I rmation uYeto Policies City Employee Resources Copyright G 20W2012 City at Iowa city 410 E Wad-ington St., love City, IA 52240 Phone (319)356-5000 Boards, Commissions & Committees: Members SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION Staff Contact Linda Kopping 356-5225 rigin Contact staff. Number of Members Seven. Appointed By The City Council (6), and (1) additional at -large member, who is an eligible elector of Johnson County Iowa but not a resident of the City of Iowa City, appointed by majority vote of the six Cily Council appointees to the Commission. Term Three years commencing on January 1. Dulles To serve in an advisory role to the City Council with regard to the needs of Me Senior Center and its participants. In conjunction with this role, it makes policy and program recommendations; joins staff and other interested persons in seeking adequate financial resources for the operation of the Center; encourages full participation by senior citizens; promotes the effective integration of the Center into Me community; coripturiates with organizations sharing common goals; acts as an advocate with regard to the needs of area senior cifizens; and assists the City Manager in the evaluation of personnel. Public Meeting Monthly at the Senior Center Member Name Term Begins Charles Felling, Vice Chair 1/1/2013 Kathy Mitchell 1/112013 Michael Lensing, Secretary 11112011 Jay Honohan, Chair 1/112011 Position Vacant (At -Large) I/l/2013 Rosamond Hanson 1/1/2012 Mark Holbrook 1/1/2012 Term Ends 12/31/2015 12131/2015 12t3l/2013 12/31/2013 12/3112015 12131/2014 12/31/2014 http://www.iowa-city.org/icgov/apps/boards/Members.asp?id=24 6/19/2013 City of Iowa City I Board, Commission & Committee Members Page I of I Citizen Service Center I Transit Routes I News I E-Subscriptions I Jobs I Calendar I Store ISearch 1Cgov.org: Iowa City; Iowa lCgov.org Home Boards & Commissions Applications Members Meeting Packets Position V.ramr,es Police Citizen's Review Board Human Rights Commission Meeting Packets A-Z Inde Residents Business Governmen Visitors unizen �ervice �eruer Transit Route News E-S.lbscrimons J= Calenda store Contact Information Web Policies City Employee Resources Copyright 0 2006w2012 City of Iowa city 410 E Washington St., Ima City, IA 52240 Phone (319)356-5000 Boards, Commissions & Committees: Members TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Staff Contact Bob Hardy 356-5047 Origin Contactstaff, Number of Members Five. Appointed By The City Council. Term Three years. Duties Conducts regular meetings and public hearings conceming cable telewsion in general and on telecommmunications-related issues and mattem. Renders decisions on cases involving disputes between subscAbers or potential subscribers and the cable company which cannot othervise be resolved by those parties or the Gable TV Administrator. Reviews and audits timely submission of reports by the cable company to the City as required by the CATV Ordinance. Works with the public, the media, the City, and the cable company for the purpose of making recommendations to City Council on various issues such as: interconnecting the City cable system with other communication systems; selecting applicants for franchise; rate structures and changes; enforcing the CATV and Telecommunications Ordinance; promoting and facilitating non-discriminatory availability of public access; monitoring all access channels: promoting community programming: and performing periodic review and evaluation of the cable system. Engages in other activities pursuant to the effective monitoring and evaluation of the CATV and telecommunication systems in the City. Public Meeting The fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m Member Name Term Begins Term Ends Matthew Butler 3/13/2012 3/13/2015 Launa Bergus 3/13/2012 3/13/2015 Brain Elias 3/13/2013 3/13/2016 Nicholas Kilburg 3/13/2011 3/13/2014 Alexis Homewood 3/13/2011 3/13/2014 http://www.iowa-city.org/icgov/apps/boards/members.asp?id=25 6/19/2013 Agenda Item 5c Stefanie Bowers From: Shams Ghoneim <shamsghoneim@mchsi.com> Sent: Friday, June 21 � 2013 11:12 AM To: Stefanie Bowers Subject: ACLU -IA Staff have graciousely agreed to partner with HRC in the Fall Conference Dear Commissioners: I am delighted to let you know that our expert ACLU -IA staff have graciously accepted the invitation to partner with us at a Fall Conference addressing Racial Justice & Disproportionate Minority Incarceration issues . I am in the process of also contacting other local relevant entities to participate Please Harry let me know as soon as you find out the response from the Ul Human Rights Center as they would be a great partner in such endeavor. Another thought for us to consider as soon as we can is the venue and date of such conference and wether it will be an all day event or a half day one. I think that October may be a good target for us to consider to give us time to organize,secure speakers,venue,etc. What do you all think? As I unfortunately will be overseas during the July HRC meeting, I am trying to get to you all, as much information as I can before hand . I truly appreciate working with you all on all levels and humbled to be your partner in advancing and supporting Human Rights for all. Please let me know if you have any questions or ideas regarding this exchange. Many thanks again. Best regards Shams Ghoneim, President, ACLU -IA Board of Directors, Iowa City Human Rights Commissioner Agenda Item 5d Women's Equality Day (August 26) On the Aug. 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which granted women the right to vote, was ratified. This was the culmination of a long struggle by women searching for the right to vote. In 1971, the U.S. Congress designated Aug. 26 as Women's Equality Day to commemorate the passage of the 19th Amendment and to celebrate continuing efforts toward equality. We also celebrate Women's Equality Day to commemorate the tremendous positive change brought on by the Women's Movement. Due to the countless millions of women who planned, organized, lectured, wrote, petitioned, lobbied, paraded and broke new ground in every field imaginable, our world is irrevocably changed. Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 — Oct. 15) This observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting Sept. 15 and ending Oct. 15. September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. National Disability Employment Awareness Month (October) In 1945, President Truman passed Public Law 176: National Employ the Handicapped Week. In 2003, President George W. Bush proclaimed October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This observance gives all a chance to celebrate the contributions of individuals with disabilities - critical to mission completion, and valuable to our society as a whole. National American Indian Heritage Month (November) This important observance began in the early 1900's, when the Boy Scouts of America set aside a day for the "First Americans." In 1990, President Bush approved a joint resolution designating November as National American Indian Heritage Month, or as it is now often referred to - American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month. Source: htti)://www.public.navy.mil/BUPERS-NPC/SUPPORT/DIVERSITY/Pages/Diversityobservances.aspx Universal Human Rights Month (December) Correspondence Received from Commissioner Olmstead on June 17, 2013 Received from Commissioner Olmstead on June 17, 2013 Jnhnn, (DR hmn 10 — 3 pm: Resources and Games The annual resource fair will help you connect with local businesses and organizations that provide: 0 Enrichment products Tgwm 12 — 2 pm: Performers and Speakers Come watch talented people with disabilities showcase their talent and creativity! 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