HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-19-2016 Human Rughts CommissionAGENDA
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Neighborhood and Development Services Conference Room (Second Floor)
January 19, 2016
5:30 P.M.
1. Call Meeting to Order/ Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes from December 15, 2015 meeting
3. Public Comment of Items Not on the Agenda
4. New Business:
a. Election of Vice Chair for 2016
b. Election of Chair for 2016
c. MLK Celebration/Black History Month Funding Request
5. Old Business:
a. Review Funding Request Form for FYI
b. Commission Action Plan 2015
i. Education Programming & Outreach (Ghoneim, Townsend, Ahmed)
ii. Community Outreach (Hanrahan)
1. Resolution in Support of Muslim Communities
iii. Council Outreach (Coulter, Retish)
1. Proclamation
a. Black History Month (February 2016)
6. Upcoming Events:
a. Choice Dinner 2016 (Contributor Friday, January 22, 2016)
b. Diverse Discrimination Workshop (Friday, January 22, 2016)
c. Youth Awards (Tuesday, May 10, 2016)
d. Human Rights Breakfast (Wednesday, October 26, 2016)
7. Reports:
a. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holiday Proclamation/Events
(Monday, January 18, 2016)
b. Job Fair
c. Making Iowa City a Human Rights Community (Cohen, Coulter, Hanrahan)
d. Education Subcommittee (Retish, Hanrahan)
e. Building Communities Subcommittee (Townsend)
f. University of Iowa Center for Human Rights Board (Ghoneim)
g. City Council Racial Equity & Diversity Initiative (Bowers)
h. Commission
i. Staff
8. Set Next Regular Meeting Date: February 16, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.
9. Adjourn
The Human Rights Commission meetings follow the Iowa City Community School District closings for inclement weather except for early
dismissals for hem.
January Agenda Packet
Minutes Preliminary
Human Rights Commission
December 15, 2015
Neighborhood and Development Services Conference Room (Second Floor)
Members Present: Kim Hanrahan, Orville Townsend Sr, Harry Olmstead, Paul Relish, Edie
Pierce -Thomas, Joe Coulter, Shams Ghoneim, Ali Ahmed.
Staff Present: Stefanie Bowers.
Recommendations to Council: Yes, for the City Council to adopt a resolution in support of Muslim
communities.
Call to Order:
Coulter called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Consideration of the Minutes from the November 17, 2015 Meeting Date:
Motion Ghoneim, seconded by Hanrahan. Motion passed 6-0. (Ahmed, Olmstead not present).
Meeting Business
Funding Request from Strive for Success
Funding request is for $1500 to assist in purchasing 4 laptops for the after school program that currently
serves ten students. The program provides specialized academic tutoring and other services for at -risk
youth in grades 3rd to 8th.
Motion Hanrahan to contribute $200 to assist in the cost of purchasing a laptop, seconded by
Townsend. Motion failed 0-6. (Ahmed, Olmstead not present).
Sponsorship Request Choice Dinner
Funding request for $250 to support the deProsse Access Fund. The money raised for the deProsse Access
Fund goes directly to subsidize services for underinsured women and men accessing health care services
at the Emma Goldman Clinic.
Motion Hanrahan to contribute $200 (amended to $250) to the Choice Dinner 2016, seconded by
Pierce -Thomas. Motion passed 6-0. (Ahmed, Olmstead not present).
(Ahmed present at 5:37 p.m.)
Outgoing Commissioners
Coulter bid farewell to outgoing Commission members Olmstead and Pierce -Thomas whose terns both
end January 1, 2016. Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Olmstead and Pierce -Thomas.
Funding Request Form
Commissioners reviewed the funding request form that is currently required for anyone requesting
funding from the Commission. Bowers will update the form using bold font on certain sections for
emphasis.
(Olmstead present at 5:51 p.m.)
Education Programming/Outreach
Ghoneim and Townsend will work with Bowers on sponsoring a program that centers on a housing
concern or issue during fair housing month (April 2016).
Hanrahan proposed that the Commission encourage the City to show support and solidarity for Muslim
communities who have recently come under scrutiny, been subjected to hate crimes, discrimination and
harassment. Ghoneim suggested a resolution similar to the one the Seattle City Council had done on
December 14.
Motion Hanrahan to recommend the City Council adopt a resolution in support of Muslim
communities, seconded by Olmstead. Motion passed 8-0.
Community Outreach
In the next few months, the Commission will look at options, other than using the community survey, to
do effective outreach to more diverse populations.
Council Outreach
Townsend will accept the proclamation for Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday at either the January
5 or 19 formal Council meeting date.
Job Fair
Retish reported that the job fair committee met and is determining where would be the best location for
future job fairs. Planning meetings will begin in June or July 2016.
Building Communities
Townsend reported that at the last Black Voices meeting two school board representatives attended.
Topics discussed were Tate High School and the TREK (Theodore Roosevelt Education Center) program
Making Iowa City a Human Rights Community
Olmstead believes this program is still viable even with the recent death of Professor Burns Weston.
University of Iowa Centerfor Human Rights
The Center held a meeting last week and plan on sponsoring programs that support the Muslim
communities.
Education Subcommittee
Hanrahan reported that at the last Iowa City School Board Equity meeting members discussed dropout
rates and graduation rates.
Staff
Adjournment: 7:03 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting — January 19, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.
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Here is the summary of the December 1, meeting of the Outreach/Educational Committee:
The Committee met December first at 3:30 PM in City Hall.
Minutes and Summary:
Potential direction and objectives included;-
1) Programs for New Comers.
2) Programs to address Women needs.
3) Addressing housing related issues in April which is Fair Housing Month including:
Information on rentals, loans, purchasing, persons with children and rent etc.
4) School Board related issues pertaining to busing.
5) Barriers encountering and facing: families, working mothers, single mothers, and minorities.
Projected events in 2016 are one in April and another in October. Committee discussed potential
venues and believed that Recreation Center Down town would be a good central location. We
also discussed the potentiality of providing complementary bus passes for attendees. Target
audience would be general with a focus on minority and underrepresented groups with diversity
as a key objective. Format would be offering information and Q & A. with an expert facilitator.
The recommended format would be a Town -hall Meeting Style. We recommended the creation
of a HRC Brochure in 4 languages that builds on current resources/personnel with phone
numbers and email addresses with timely updates as needed. A similar idea to what is currently
available in City Hall for mental illness (Where do I Turn Booklet).
Stefanie Bowen
From:
Shams Ghoneim <shamsghoneim@mchsi.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 2:57 PM
To:
Stefanie Bowers
Subject:
Seattle City Council adopts resollbon to suport Muslim Community
Some food for thought?
See you tonight.
Shams
hM://murray. seattle. gov/city-adopts-resolution-to-support-muslim-
Seattle City Council today adopted a resolution in support of
tle's Muslim community and speaking out against the rise in hateful
>ric and violence targeting Muslims.
Stefanie Bowers
From:
mohammed joreya<joreya_sud@hotmail.com>
Sent:
Monday, December 14,
2015 5:39 PM
To:
Stefanie Bowers
Cc:
ali_tmtm@hotinail.com
Subject:
Sudanese American Association -Iowa City
Date: 12/14/2015
From: Sudanese American Association -Iowa City
To: Human Rights
Attu. Mrs. Stefanie Bowers
Human Rights Coordinator
Subject: Delegation of Mr. All Ahmed.
We are the Sudanese American Association in Iowa City, and we would like to introduce a new executive
committee and their names are as follows:
1. Shihabedin Ali
2. Mahsen khair
3. Mohamed Osman
4. Wisal Husain
5. Busyna Satti
6. Badrdeen Abdeltam
7. Nagwa Ragab
8. Ali Ahmed
9. Mohamed Emam
10. Abdulraheem Mohamed
We want to inform you that Mr. Ali Ahmed will be the Secretary of Foreign Relations and he will be the
coordinator between the Human Rights and the Sudanese American Association.
Best regards, `� /�
Mohamed Osman
General Secretary
Human Rights Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2014/2015
eetin Date
NAME
TERM
EXP.
1/20/
15
2/17/
15
3/17/
15
4/1/
15
4/21
15
5/19
15
6116
15
7/21
15
8118
15
9/16
15
10/20
15
11/17
15
12/15
15
Edie Pierce-
Thomas
1/1/2016
X
O/E
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Joe D.Coulter
1/1/2016
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
Harry
Olmstead
1/1/2016
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
Paul Retish
1/1/2017
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Ali Ahmed
1/1/2017
O
X
O/E
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
O/E
X
O
X
Orville -
Townsend, Sr.
1/1/2017
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
Kim
Hanrahan
1/1/2018
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
Shams
Ghoneim
1/1/2018
O/E
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
Stella Hart
1/12018
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
O/E
O/E
R
KEY: X
= Present
O
= Absent
O/E
= AbsentlExcused
NM
= No meeting
--
= No longer a member
R
= Resignation
Agenda Item 4b
Stefanie Bowers
From:
Shams Ghoneim <shamsghoneim@mchsi.com>
Sent:
Saturday, November 28, 2015 4:42 PM
To:
Stefanie Bowers
Subject:
For the January,2016 ICHRC Meeting Agenda/Ref. Officer Elections
Dear Iowa City Human Rights Commissioners;
It has been and continue to be a real privilege and honor to serve with you all the last 4 years on this
most critical commission.
I will be overseas during the Commission's January meeting and regret not being able to be with you
I would be honored if you would consider voting for me as the 2016 Human Rights Commission chair.
I believe that my tenure with the commission, my leadership positions as former President of the
American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa, and current Vice President for two terms, as well as other
leadership positions at the UI and state wide, provide me with the needed qualification to serve the
Commission in this capacity.
thank you for your kind consideration.
Thank you
Best regards.
Shams Ghoneim.
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• Materials $100
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• Promotion / getting the word out $50
• Sound system or other equipment $0
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July 1, 2015 CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
(319) 356-5000
(319) 3S6-S009 FAX
www.icgoy.org
Thank you for your interest in sponsorship from the City of Iowa City Human Rights
Commission. The Iowa City Human Rights Commission can donate funds to organizations and
agencies that collaborate with the Iowa City Human Rights Commission in providing such things
as organizing, planning and facilitating educational public forums or programs and activities
designed to eliminate racial, religious, cultural and other intergroup tensions including but not
limited to sex, color, creed, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age and
national origin.
In order for us to process your request for sponsorship we need for you to take a few minutes to
fill out the attached application form. Please note sponsorship requests are due by 5 pm on the
second Tuesday of each month. The Iowa City Human Rights Commission will review the
request at their monthly meeting and staff will contact you by email, unless otherwise noted,
letting you know whether the request is awarded. If the request is awarded the HRC requires a
follow up letter/email be sent that summarizes the funding impact, number in attendance and
other essential information you would like them to know about the success of the event.
Please be aware that if you have been awarded funding and the event, program or activity is
canceled, we require that you return all funding given to the Human Rights Coordinator within
5 days after your event, program or activity has been canceled. If you have any questions
about the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Stefanie Bowers at:
319.356.5022 or stefaniestefanie-bowers�iowa-ci�.orgci�.org.
Sincerely,
Stefanie Bowers
Human Rights Coordinator
HRC APPLICATION FORM REQUESTING
SPONSORSHIP FY16
Today's Date:
Group/organization Name:
Contact person:
Phone number:
Date of activity/event/program:
Event location and address:
Is the event location wheelchair accessible?
Email address:
Is the event location accessible to individuals with visual impairments?
Describe the activity/event/program and how it contributes to Human Rights:
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
4 10 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
(3 19) 3 56-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
www.icgov.org
Amount of funds requesting and itemized budget (please provide budget on separate sheet):
Other funders involved?
How will this activity/event/program be marketed?
Will sponsors be mentioned and/or sponsor logos be used in the marketing of the activity/event/program?
Is the activity/event/program a fundraiser? If so, explain:
Please acknowledge by initialling here that you have read the cover letter to this form:
Submit request to:
Stefanie Bowers
Human Rights Coordinator
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240-1826
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By facsimile to 319-887-6213 or email to stefanie-bowers@iowa-city.org.
Agenda Item 5bi
Stefanie Bowes
From: Shams Ghoneim <shamsghoneim@mchsi.com>
Sent: Monday, January 04, 2016 3:54 PM
To: Stefanie Bowers
Subject: Re: Resolution & Subcommittee Reports
Attachments: Muslim support letter.dec15.docx; Resolution in Support of Muslim Communities.pdf
Dear Stefanie;
Many thanks for your kind reminder.
My report on the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights Board: -
The UICHR board has issued the following declaration in support of the Muslim Community.
I have been working with a small sub. -committee with Congressman Jim Leach and other board members for
the last couple of weeks on this document and we are all so very thankful for the wise input by board members
and the the extensive time and effort of Mr. Leach in articulating all received input/exchanges as well as his
extraordinary historical expertise in this important document that was just finalized and can be read at the
following link.
httn•//uicbr org/2016/01/nativism-is-not-the-answer-uichr-advisory-board-declaration/
On Commissioner report:
I attended on December 22 ,2015, and briefly spoke at the Press Conference held by the Johnson County Board
of Supervisors, the Center for Workers Justice ,and the Consultation of Religious Communities in support of the
Muslim community. I also attended that same morning with Commissioner Ahmed the meeting of the, Johnson
County Board of Supervisors where I humbly accepted their Proclamation of Support for the Muslim
Community. It was a deeply moving and empowering day of solidarity.
You can also read the Supervisors BOD Proclamation on line at their WEB site.
Regarding the Council meeting tomorrow night, unfortunately for me, I have been for the last several days
rather limiting my activities due to reoccurring health issues and unable to attend that important meeting -With
leaving for overseas -God Willing- very early Friday - I am trying to rest more especially in the later part of the
day.
I hope that Kim will be able to attend.
Once again and on behalf of the Muslim Community I thank the Commissioners for their most supportive and
empowering resolution that will be considered tomorrow night by the City Council.
May we all be supportive to one another at these rather challenging times we live in.
Happy and Blessed New Year to you all.
Best regards
Shams
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Social Justice Advocates, Faith Leaders, and Elected Officials
Release Statements in Support of the Muslim Community
8:30am I Tuesday I December 22
Johnson County Administration Building, 913 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA
i us this tomorrow where low -wage workers and community allies will join together to condemn
recent national, state, and local rhetoric spreading fear and hatred towards the Muslim
nmunity. Together, the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa (CWJ), the Consultation of
igious Communities (CRC), and representatives of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors wil
A out against the xenophobia spreading across our nation and community, and offer ongoing
port to Muslims who may be fearful for their safety and well-being.
Center for Worker Justice Members and Allies, Consultation of Religious
and Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Press Conference to release statements of solidarity in support of the Mulsim
WHEN: 8:30am. Tuesday. December 22.2015
WHERE: Main floor, Johnson County Administration Building, 913 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa
City
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Two organizational statements of support will be released from the CWJ and the CRC, then
Following the brief press conference, participants will attend the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors meeting where they plan to support a resolution regarding welcoming Muslims to
Johnson County. The goal of the press conference is to ensure that our Muslim brothers and sisters it
Johnson County and throughout the world know that we hold them in high esteem and recognize
Islam as a religion that promotes peace, justice and the common good.
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"The Muslim Community is full of good people and they contribute so many ways in our
friends, some who are business owners, students, parents, and all
community. I have a lot off Muslim friendo_. _...�
are good examples to follow. I see their participation at CWJ fighting for justice for all. This event is
about showing our common belief that the Johnson County community is enriched in many, many
ways by the presence and participation of our Muslim friends." said Sergio Irund A -wan, CWJ
Member and Secretary, and co-organizer for tomorrow's event.
On Jan 4, 2016, at 3:00 PM, Stefanie Bowers wrote:
Commissioners,
A friendly reminder that any subcommittee reports for the Commission meeting of January 19 will need to be
sent to me no later than Tuesday, January 12 at noon.
Education Programming (need new members)
Education Outreach Update (Ghoneim, Townsend, Ahmed)
Outreach to Council (Coulter, Retish,)
Community Outreach (Hanrahan, Townsend)
Making Iowa City a Human Rights Community (Coulter, Hanrahan)
Education (Retish, Hanrahan)
Building Communities (Townsend)
University of Iowa Center for Human Rights Board (Ghoneim)
Also the City Council will consider a resolution supporting Muslim communities at its meeting tomorrow. The
formal meeting starts at 7. I have attached the resolution.
Stefanie
The Consultation of Religious Communities (CRC), an interfaith network of faith communities
in Johnson County, calls on all people of faith and good will to stand in solidarity with our
Muslim brothers and sisters during this era of fear and unrest. It is up to all of us to ensure
that our Muslim neighbors feel welcome, respected, and safe in our community.
We believe the human relationship with God flourishes best in respectful and appreciative
religious diversity. Religious pluralism is a gift to each particular faith and enhances faith
itself. We are all one human family with God as our Creator and all the great religions
envision a world of peace, justice, and unity.
It is crucial that people not confuse extremism that hijacks a religious tradition to justify hate
and violence with authentic religious expression. One of the greatest dangers in our world
today is fundamentalism - believing that one's own group possesses the absolute truth.
Religious fundamentalism is particularly dangerous because it claims to know the mind of God
and so to possess Absolute Truth.
In a time of rampant fear and violence, fundamentalism -- whether political, cultural, or
religious -- provides people with a false sense of security. It perpetuates the perennial
falsehood that that we must ultimately resort to a stance of "us against them."
Pope Francis recently noted that fundamentalism is a sickness very much alive in all religions
today, including Christianity. We cannot ask Muslims to repudiate extremists in their
tradition without also acknowledging that this destructive strain is present in all traditions.
We want our Muslim brothers and sisters in Johnson County and throughout the world to
know that we hold them in high esteem and recognize Islam as a religion that promotes peace,
justice and the common good. Our community is enriched in many, many ways by the
presence and participation of our Muslim friends. May we all learn from one another, act in
ways that promote mutual respect, protect our common religious liberty, and work together
for the well-being of all people.
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Agenda Item 5bii(1)
Prepared by: Stefanie Bowers, Human Rights Coordinator/Equity Director, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240, 356-5022.
RESOLUTION NO. 16-12
RESOLUTION DECLARING SUPPORT FOR MUSLIM COMMUNITIES AND
URGING ALL TO STAND TOGETHER FOR PEACE AND UNDERSTANDING.
WHEREAS, Muslims are a part of this community and, inspired by their faith, give back every
day in many roles contributing to the success of the community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City values the many different cultures, religions and traditions in
the community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance protects against discrimination and
forms of intolerance based on religion as well as age, color, creed, disability, familial status,
gender identity, marital status, national origin, presence or absence of dependents, public
assistance source of income, race, sex, and sexual orientation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City continues to work towards a more inclusive community and
welcomes cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity; and
WHEREAS, Muslims, both native born and immigrant, represent an important thread in the
tapestry of this community; and
WHEREAS, presently, anti -Muslim rhetoric has increased in the national discourse and rates of
hate violence targeting Muslim individuals, families and children are at record highs across the
country, which is detrimental to all people who cherish freedom and liberty; and
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City finds anti -Muslim rhetoric and hate violence to be against our
principles of religious freedom and fairness and contrary to the vision we hold as a City that
welcomes all persons; and
WHEREAS, all persons deserve to live in a safe environment free of hate and discrimination;
COPY • Resolution No. 16-12
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, THE MAYOR CONCURRING, THAT:
The City of Iowa City will not tolerate anti -Muslim hate speech and violent acts committed
against those who are Muslim or perceived as being Muslim, their places of worship, businesses,
schools, and community centers. These are in direct contradiction to our core values.
We encourage everyone to recognize and celebrate the cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity
that is represented throughout this community.
We encourage all community members to take active steps to work against any anti -religious or
anti -immigrant sentiments or acts of violence and direct all City staff to appropriate attention and
resources in supporting those targeted by hate speech and hate crimes.
This resolution of solidarity and support shall be presented by either the Mayor, the Human
Rights Commission Chair or both to the Imam and Executive Committee at the Iowa City
Mosque at a later date.
Passed and approved this 5th day of January 20 16 .
ATTEST: & .
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City Attorneys Office
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Resolution No. 16-12
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It was moved by Dickens and seconded by Botchway the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES
NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
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Dickens
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Taylor
Thomas
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'�,� -ilr � MEMORANDUM
Date: December 2, 2015
To: Geoff Fruin, Assistant City Manager
From: Stefanie Bowers, Equity Director''4--�u
Re: Diversity Implementations Update and Status on Racial Equity and Diversity Initiative
(3rd Quarter 2015).
Introduction
This memo serves as an update for the ongoing staff responsibilities of the Ad Hoc Diversity
Committee's recommendations that were adopted by way of resolution in June of 2013. It also
provides the most recent activity on the 2013 and 2014 Reports on Equity for 20.13 and the Action
Plan and the Racial Equity and Diversity Initiatives adopted by resolution in February of 2015. All
materials can be located on the City's webske on the diversity link.
Third Quarter Update on Recommendations of the Diversity Implementations
(September— November 2015)
Racial Equity and Diversity Initiative
Council Hold Listening Posts
The third Council listening Posts was held on October 15 at the Java House (west side location).
Council members Payne and Dobyns represented the Council.
Staff Roundtables
The City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Police Chief, City Clerk, Communications Coordinator,
Human Rights Investigator and Equity Director along with representatives from the Black Voices
Project, the Coalition for Racial Justice, the Human Rights Commission, and the Center for
Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa have held roundtables in the months of October and December.
Topics have Included increasing the diversity pool of applicants for the City boards and commissions
and a discussion with Library staff on programs and initiatives that address equity in services and
outreach.
Expand Coffee with a Cop
The Police Department has expanded Coffee with a Cop to different areas of the
Community, the most recent events being held on November 30 at High Ground Caf6, on
October 16 at the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa, and on September 30 at the 1°r
Avenue Hy-Vee.
Participate In Untied States Department of Justice Pilot Program National Initiative for Building
Community Trust and Justice
The Police Department is still awaiting a response from the United States Department of
Justice on the inquiry to participate in the Building Community Trust and Justice.
Offer Police Ride Alongs to Community Members
To encourage more relationship building activities with police officers and members of the
community the Police Department offers ride alongs to members of the community who wish
to participate.
Expand the Use of Body -Mounted Cameras within the Police Department
This was completed in August of 201 .
Participate In the Disproportionate Minority Contact Study
The Police Department continues to participate in the study on disproportionate minority contact
in traffic stops with Dr. Christopher Barnum of St. Ambrose University. Dr. Bamum will
report out on the most recent data (2013 & 2014) in early 2016. This study was recently
renewed to continue through calendar year 2016.
Encourage Otise' Jurisdictions within Johnson County to Establish
Community Police Review Boards
No update at this time.
City Departments Receive Trainings on Competency, Blas, Awareness and Cultural
Consciousness
October 19, 20, & 21, all permanent full-time City staff participated in a mandatory 3 hour
training presented by Dr. Eddie Moore and Diane Finnerty. The trainngs concentrated on
interpersonal cultural competency, oppression and privilege and how biases (some good, some
bad) influence behavior and subsequent decisions. Trainings were hold at the Terry Trueblood
Recreation Area.
October 24-27, the Police Chief attended the 122n0 Annual Conference and Exposition of the
International Association of Chlefs of Police. Training during the conference included sessions
on Bridging the Gap. Strengthen!► Trust Nuough Communication and Refiwrdng the laws of
Biased Policing Based on the Science of Impikit Bias. The conference also included a keynote
by President Obama that addressed policing and race.
Engage with Communities of Color by Actively Participating in Events, Programs,
Activities, and Outreach
October 22, the Police Chief participated in panel discussion to discuss progress and
challenges regarding the racial disparities in youth systems here in Johnson County. The event
was hosted by the Johnson County Disproportionate Minority Contact Committee and held at
the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building.
October 28, the Community Outreach Assistant for the Police Department spoke on his work in
the community at the Cup O'Justice Are you Choosrng Your Joumey sponsored by the
University of Iowa. The event was held in the Iowa Memorial Union.
Provide Support and Resources for a Regional Community Identification
Program.
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Parinerwith the Govemment Alliance on Racial Equity (CARE)
November 18, Julie Nelson, Executive Director for the Local and Regional Govemment Alliance
on Race and Equity (GARS) facilitated a discussion and orientation to governmental work for
racial equity for City division & department heads and Council members. City staff In
attendance will serve as the designated Equity Team for the City through GARE and assist with
the development of, and implementation of a racial equity work plan. The training included
Interactive exercises to deepen the understanding of racial equity and taught participants to
begin to apply this learning to their work in government Training was held at the Eastside
Recycling Educational Center.
November 18, Human Rights staff participated in the monthly GARE Leadership Cohort
meetings.
November 20, Julie Nelson, Executive Director for GARE lead a training for front line
supervisors, managers, division and department heads that were Interested and supportive of
leading efforts on race equity with their colleagues via a train -the -trainer approach. The training
focused on structures and systems (institutional biases) and developing tools that governments
can use to address inequities and strategies to improve outcomes for all persons using race as
the indicator. Training was held at the Eastside Recycling Educational Center.
Review and Discuss Committee Reports from the Criminal Justice Coordinating
Committee of Johnson County
The City Clerk has been including the meeting minutes of the Criminal Justice
Coordinating Committee of Johnson County in Council Information Packets.
Collect and Analyze Data on Individuals who Apply for Employment with the City
The City has been collecting data on the race and ethnicity of individuals that apply for
employment with the City through the new MUNIS Enterprise Resource Planning System.
The data is voluntarily submitted by the applicant. The data started being collected
January 1 and will be collected through December3l of this year.
Collectand Analyze Date on Individuals who Apply for Appointment on City
Boards/Commissions
The City has been collecting data on the race and ethnicity of individuals that apply for
appointment on a City board/commission through a voluntary survey that is a part of the
application. The data started being collected January 1 and will be collected through December
31 of this year. Further information on how the City plans to increase the diversity of the
applicant pool for boards and commissions can be found in the 2013. 2014 reports on equity.
October 8, the Council by resolution 15-300 established a reappointment process for City
boards and commissions to decrease stagnation in the reappointment process and set a
consistent policy.
September 14, staff of the Human Rights Office and City Clerk's Office participated in a
webinar sponsored by the Government Alliance on Racial Equity entitled Using Board and
Commission Appointments to Advance Racial Equity.
November 24, the City Clerk, to further the overall goal to make the application process more
user friendly for boards and commission applicants, streamlined the application form to provide
for email submissions and printing capabilities.
Evaluate a Racial Equity Impact Review Tool for City Budgets, Programs, Policies
and Services
Further information will be reported out in the next quarterly report on this item. Initial GARE
training and workshop has just been completed.
Increase RaciallEthnic Diversity of the Applicant Pool for Hiring within the Police
Department
September 18, the Human Resource Department created a brochure Understanding the
Application and Hiring Process for Certfied Law Enforcement Positions with the City. To be
used by the Police Department for outreach and recruitment purposes.
October 1, the Police Department participated in a Criminal Justice Career Fair that was held
on the University of Iowa campus.
Increase Awareness of the Options to File Complaints of Discrimination Against the
Police Department or other City Services, Program or Operations
November 5, the Equity Director met with Ty Coleman, Media Productions Services
Coordinator, to discuss creating a Public Service Announcement that could be aired on City
Channel 4 and local news channels.
Other Items to Note
September 17, the Equity Director participated in a wabinar on Measuring Positive Youth
Outcomes. The webinar can be viewed at the following link
htinw s://ww.voucb tube.miwetch?v=-N 1VWrG87OY. It was sponsored by the Council of Juvenile
Corrections Administrators.
October 1, a Captain and the Community Outreach Assistant for the Police Department
attended the Iowa Criminal Justice Summit 201& A National Convi rsatlon In Iowa. The event
was held on the University of Northam Iowa campus. The summit Included discussions by
members of the Iowa judiciary, legislative and executive branches of government on over
criminalizadon, disparities and reform efforts.
October 3, City staff from Parks and Recreation and Transit attended Up. Down, and All Around.
Shategles for Waking with Youth, the training was held at Johnson County Extension.
Participants Icemed techniques for effective communication when working with youth
individually and in groups.
October 22, Human Resource and Parks and Recreation staff participated In a Job & Resource
Fair sponsored by the Human Rights Commission and several area non -profits. The Job &
Resource was held at the Eastslde Plaza.
October 28, Council members and City staff from the following offices and departments
attceded the 32n4 Human Rights Awards Breakfast: Homing Authority, Human Rights, City
Clerk, City Attorney, City Manager, Public Library, Police, Neighborhood and Development
Services. The event was held at the Iowa Memorial Union in the Second Floor Ballroom.
Current Human Rights Commission and past chair Orville Townsend Sr., delivered the keynote
address Racism. A Community Puzzle.
October 28, 29, the Human Rights Investigator and Sustainability, Services Coordinator
participated In the Urban Sustainability Directors Network 2015 Annual Meeting Post -
Conference Workshop: Equity in Sustainabllity. The purpose of the workshop was to discover
ways to embed equity in government systems, build a team to advance equity and to apply an
equity lens to projects. The annual meeting was held in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
November 8, Council member and City staff from the Communication, Police, Human Rights
and Parks and Recreational Departments' participated in a full day training with Bill Eddy,
LCSW, JD, on How to Dail with High Conflict Personalities. Lean to De-escalate Situations and
Calm Upset or Angry People . The training was held at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center and
sponsored by Mediation Services of Eastern Iowa and Diversity Focus.
November 14, City staff in a memo to Council supported the recommendation from the Human
Rights Commission to include participation In the Housing Choice Voucher program in the
definition of Public Assistance Source of Income.
November 22, the Police Chief and Dr. Christopher Barnum spoke on the St. Ambrose study on
Disproportionate Minority Contact in Traffic Stops at the Crone Net meeting. Crime Net is a bi-
monthly meeting of local, state and federal law enforcement officials. The study has been
viewed as being a proactive approach to measure and address racial profiling.
November 23. the Equity Director participated In a discussion with the Director for the Dubuque
Human Rights Department on working with the Government Alliance on Race & Equity and
updates on Dubuque's fair housing initiatives.
See Attachment f for complete list of the Police Department's activities for the third
quarter
TO:
Stefanie Bowers
FROM:
Captain Douglas S. Hart
RE:
DIF Reporting for ICPD 3rd Quarter 2015
DATE:
October 23, 2015
ICPD's DIF Reporting for the third quarter of 2015 is below.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Documentation of any participation of an event, attended or presented, by a
Department Member to a community member or organization.
53 ICPD Officers attended 124 events in the third quarter of 2015 totaling 309 hours and made contact
with approximately 6,552 community members. Several community outreach efforts included community
member ride alongs. Of particular note is the Departments participation in the Johnson County Explorers.
The Department also had Coffee with a Cop in July, August, and September. Locations for the events
Included the Pheasant Ridge Neighborhood Center, T-Spoons-0Id Capitol Mall, and the Center for Workers
Justice.
COMMUNITY Presentations: Documentation of any participation in a community presentation by a
Department Member.
10 ICPD Officers participated in 42 community presentations in the third quarter of 2015 totaling 93.5
hours making contact with 760 community members.
CULTURAL COMPETENCY TRAINING: Documentation of any training by a Department Member Involving
cultural competency. Cultural competency training refers to training directed at an ability to Interact
effectively with people of different cultures, ethnicity, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
All sworn ICPD Officers attended 2 hours of Cultural Competency Training at the yearly April Training
Sessions. This year's presenter was from Synchronicity. Additionally, 3 Officers attended 3 other cultural
competency related tralnings. This Includes: Cultural Competency Training, Diversity/Privilege/Leadership,
and Racial Impact Statements.
No member of the Department participated in cultural competency training this quarter.
PUBLIC EDUCATION EFFORTS ON RIGHTS: Documentation of any participation of an event, attended or
presented by a Department Member to a community member or organization where focus is on education
of one's rights.
3 ICPD Officers participated In 6 public education efforts on rights in the third quarter of 2015 totaling 8.25
hours and making contact with 248 community members.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS: Documentation of any partnership between the Department and another
Community Organization.
ICPD worked with multiple community partnerships that led to attendance at 113 events by 21 officers
who spent 31L25 hours with 3,635 community members.
Of note is the Department's partnership In National NiahtOut National Night Out Is designed to heighten
crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for and participation In neighborhood anti -crime
programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police -community partnerships, and send message that
neighborhoods are organized.
The Department's Neighborhood Resource Officer participated In a new partnership with Kirkwood
Criminal Justice program with ongoing class visits and presentations. This officer's partnership with
Learning for life continued with meetings and signing up to become a Leaming for Life Explorer post #911L
The Department's Downtown Uabon Officers partnership with the Johnson County Local Homeless
Coordinating Board (LHCB) and the Frequent User Systems Engagement (FUSE) sub -committee. This sub-
committee is working toward and "housing first" Initiative which will provide housing to chronically
homeless individuals with a goal of reducing their use of emergency services.
The collaboration with the Iowa City Bike Library to repurpose abandoned bicycles Impounded by the
police department continues. Instead of being auctioned or recycled as scrap metal, the Iowa City Bike
Library refurbishes some of the bicycles which are then lent out through their organization. The
remaining bicycles are collected by Working Bikes. Working Bikes Is a. non-profit that rescues discarded
bicycles and gives them new life by redistributing them In global communities. The Iowa City Police
Department turned over approximately 58 abandoned bicycles to these organizations this quarter.
The Department also conducted 699 extra patrol efforts, 247 foot patrol efforts, and made 11 school
visits.
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Black Workers' Conference
Sponsored by the Iowa City Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
with support from the Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
Presented by The University of Iowa Labor Center
A one -day education conference designed to bring together black workers active in their
unions or communities. Open to all area workers and union members interested in learning
about workplace rights, racial justice, and labor issues.
Topics will include:
• Race & Labor Rights: U.S. labor
and civil rights history, & key
trends and issues facing black
workers today
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Introduction to legal rights and contract enforcement
• Building power for the future: Roles of the labor
movement and black leaders in organizing for
workplace and community justice
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TIME: 9:oo am - 3:30 pm
LOCATION: Iowa City Federation of Labor
940 S. Gilbert Court, Iowa City
Please register before January ut" by calling 319-33,5-4144•
Lunch provided by the Iowa City Federation of Labor.
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INTERFAITH SERVICE
Please join us at the
2016
Interfaith Service
in honor of
Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr.
and his call for
justice, democracy, peace,
and love.
Sunday, January 17
7:00 pm
First Mennonite Church of Iowa City
405 Myrtle Ave., Iowa City
Offered by the Consultation
of Religious Communities
(CRC)
Join with members of Iowa City's
diverse faith community to honor
the life and legacy of the Reverend
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This year's offering will go to
the Inside Out Reentry Community,
which supports people returning
from incarceration.
Handicapped parking is available in
Wma the church parking lot on
PAINNG Myrtle Avenue and by the
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the church.
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lot behind the church.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Monday, January 18, 2016, 2:00 p.m.
411 South Governor Street
Iowa City, Iowa
Special Guest Speakers:
The Rev. Marcus Haack and Orville H. Townsend, SR.
"Building and Crossing Bridges Together"
Musical Selections by Charism and
Bethel A.M.E. Youth and Adult Choirs
Reception following the Program
Adverse Childhood
Experiences {ACEs)
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Adverse Childhood Experiences
the AGE Inlertace wurhshop is designed to inrreaye H arrness of the
Aurs slud} and the sf.ience behind it including:
Brain reaearch and ACES
Tite Adverse Childhood E.vpmkrienres %lud►
ProlectiNe Systems and ACEr.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
DATE:
TIME.-
LOCATION.-
REGISTRATION -
For more irtfwTnation contact
LaTasha DeLoach at 319-356-6090 or
ldeloach@mjohnson.ia.us
Working together
to improve the
health and
well-being of
individuals and
families in our
community
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Employment Barriers Faced by People of Color
8:30 am -10:30 am
Friday, January 22
Eastside Recycling Educational Center
2401 Scott Boulevard SE.
The worksh,Dpwill befacilitated by: Marla E. Flores, Program Manager,
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), i+;i ;o is a
24-year veteran of the EEOC with a proven record as a highly -rated
EEO speaker and trainer.
workshop is ideal for human resource professionals, EEOIAA
ials, and other employment decision -makers.
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This workshop is sponsored by The City of Iowa City Human Rights Commission.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in City sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability
who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this progrom please contact the Human Rights Department
at least 72 hours in advance at 319-356-5022.
1 WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Childcare Providers
DATE: January 28, 2016
TIME: 6:OOpm-8:OOpm
LOCATION: Johnson County Health and Human Services (HHS) Building
855 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City (Conference Room 203B) (Second Floor)
Please join us for a workshop on teaching youth
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the skills they need to be able to stay home
independently. As youth transition from
afterschool care to being at home alone its
important that they have basic self-help and
safety skills until a guardian arrives. This
workshop will assist providers in teaching skills,
such as handling simple routine tasks,
understanding boredom versus loneliness,
handling emergencies, knowing parts of their
home, and preparing a simple snack
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Space is limited. Registration deadline is January 22, 2016
Registration Link: hrip./iontheirowri.eventbriLe.ci nm
Contact Us: LaToshe beLaach or Lindsay Murphy 319-356-6090 (Office Number)
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Parenting on
February 8
Are you open-minded, patient, caring and a great team player? You
could be a great foster parent, and youth in our community need you!
Iowa KidsNet is hosting an information session in Iowa City about our
areas need for foster parents. Join us to learn why foster parenting could
be the most rewarding experience you'll ever have. We'll hear stories
from local foster parents, and there will be time for questions. Walk-ins
welcome.
February 8, 2016
6:00 p.m.
Iowa City Public Library (Meeting Room A)
123 South Linn Street
Questions? Please contact Ashley Hart at ahart@fouroaks.org
or 319.784.2144.
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F.U.N. (FATHERS UNITED NOW)
Get the fathering skills you need!
F.U.N. is a program of The Dream Center Fatherhood Academy. This community -based support group
focuses on uniting fathers and discussing relevant topics around fatherhood.
The 24/7 Dad curricula focus on the 5 characteristics that exemplify the traits and qualities of a
devoted and nurturing father. Topics include: What it Really Means to Be a Man, Handling Emotions,
The Father's Role, Discipline, Getting Involved with Your Children, and Working with Mom and Co -
Parenting.
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Dates: Tuesdays
Time: 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Location: The Dream Center
Frederick Newell or Darin Kriener
611 Southgate Ave, Suite A, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319)621-8253 1 info@thedreamcenteria.org I www.thedreamcenteria.org