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Date: February 18, 2015
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 13, 2015, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton
UISG: McCarthy
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Bowers, Andrew, Hargadine, Steffen, Hart, O'Brien,
Bramel
(A complete transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and on the
City website.)
DISCUSSION OF RACIAL EQUITY AND DIVERSITY ISSUES [IP5-9 of 1/8 Information Packet]
➢ Staff Presentations
City Manager Markus and Equity Dir. Bowers presented an overview of the City Equity Report,
discussed new staff initiatives and recommendations focusing on conversation, accountability,
outreach, training and justice), and presented power points.
➢ Community Input
The following individuals appeared:
• Harry Olmstead, 1951 Hannah Ct., Human Rights Commission Chair
• LaTasha DeLoach, Coalition for Racial Justice, 2826 Whispering Meadows Dr.
• Kendra Malone, Coalition for Racial Justice, 340 Ellis Ave.,
• Charlie Eastham, Coalition for Racial Justice and President of the Consultation of
Religious Communities, 953 Canton St.
• Jan Rummey, PO Box 984
• Alecia Brooks, Coalition for Racial Justice and Black Voices Project, 934 23�d Ave
• Bakhit Bakhit, 2604 Bartelt Rd.
• Carolyn Porter, Coordinator for Dream Center's Help Program, 442 4th Ave
• Royceann Porter, 136 Appanoose Ct.
• Misty Rebik, Ex. Dir. Center for Worker Justice, 407 Bowery St.
• Shawn Curtain
• Dorothy Whiston, First Baptist Church, 317 Mahaska Dr.
• Venson Curington
• Joseph Hall, 1826 G St.
• Jerry Bokassa
• Reverend Doyle Landry
• Kayla Wheeler
• Nailah Roberts
Council Work Session
February 18, 2015
Page 2
➢ Council Discussion
Individual Council Members expressed their views, thanked the public for attending, and stated
support for staff recommendations.
ACTION: Prepare resolution for Council action. (Bowers)
Meeting adjourned 7:37 PM