HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-17-2017 Human Rights CommissionAGENDA
Human Rights Commission
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
5:30 p.m.
Helling Conference Room
City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street
1. Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call.
2. Approval of Minutes.
a. Approve minutes of the regular meeting date of September 19, 2017.
3. Public Comment of Items not on the Agenda.
4. Items to be discussed.
a. Commission Procedural Processes.
b. Social Justice Racial Equity Grant FY18 (January 9, 16, 23, 2018).
c. National Native American Heritage Month Proclamation to City Council. (Council
Meeting Date of (Monday, November 6, 2017).
5. Updates/Reports.
a. Report on Indigenous Peoples Proclamation to City Council.
b. Report on ADA Lunch and Learn.
c. Report on Everyone Deserves a Fair Chance.
d. Updates on 34th Annual Human Rights Awards Breakfast (October 25, 2017).
e. Updates on Rapid Response Team.
f. Updates on Building and Crossing Bridges Together.
g. Report from the Iowa City Community School District's Equity Committee.
h. Report from University of Iowa's Center for Human Rights Advisory Board.
6. Announcements from members.
7. Announcements from staff.
8. Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 5:30PM.
9. Adjournment.
If you will need disability -related accommodations in order to participate in this meeting please
contact the Equity Director, Stefanie Bowers, at 319-356-5022 or at stefanie-bowers(a)iowa-
city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access
needs.
October Agenda Items
Draft Minutes for the Human Rights Commission
Regular Meeting
September 19, 2017
Hailing Conference Room
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
1. Call to Order
Chair Hanrahan called the meeting to order at 5:33 PM.
Commission Members Present:
Jeff Falk, Adil Adams, Kim Hanrahan, Eliza Willis, Barbara Kutzko, Joe Coulter, Shams
Ghoneim, Andrea Cohen.
Commission Members Not Present:
Tahuanty Pena.
Staff Present:
Stefanie Bowers.
Others Present:
Jean Lloyd -Jones, Maria Padron, Jean -Paul Mugemuzi.
2. Recommendations to City Council: None.
3. Funding Request for Community Forums to Make All Children Matter.
The request includes sponsorship for three events each that brings violence against children
into the light and encourages protection of the right to childhood and livable futures. The
programs are being held September 21, October 21, and December 10. Commissioner
Coulter moved to fund the request at $200; the motion was seconded by Commission Vice
Chair Willis. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-1. (Hanrahan in the negative and
Cohen and Ghoneim abstaining due to conflict of interest).
4. Funding Request for Celebrating the World's Children.
The request includes sponsorship of a program being held October 22 that highlights the
rich diversity of Johnson County, saluting United Nations agencies that benefit children and
families around the world, and to support the United Nations International Children's
Emergency Fund (UNICEF). Commissioner Coulter moved to fund the request at $100; the
motion was seconded by Willis. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-2. (Hanrahan,
Falk in the negative and Cohen abstaining due to conflict of interest).
5. Funding Request for Refugee and Immigrant Recognition Dinner.
The request includes sponsorship of the refugee/immigrant recognition dinner aimed at
building awareness and respect between the growing refugee/immigrant populations in the
community and elected officials. The event is scheduled for October 14 and will be held in
North Liberty. Commissioner Coulter moved to fund the request at $200; the motion was
seconded by Ghoneim. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-2. (Hanrahan and Falk in
the negative). Commission Chair Hanrahan and Commissioner Adams will attend the event
on behalf of the Commission.
Draft Minutes for the Human Rights Commission
Regular Meeting
September 19, 2017
Helling Conference Room
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
6. Indigenous Peoples Proclamation to City Council.
Commissioner Coulter will reach out to the Native American Council and Student
Association at the University of Iowa for representatives to accept the proclamation on
behalf of the Commission at the City Council formal meeting date of October 3. Staff will
reach out to Commissioner Pena to see if he is also available to accept the proclamation
that evening. Staff will check on noting this declaration on the City's calendar for Monday,
October 9.
7. Report on Job & Resource Fair.
Staff reported that there were 30 employers at the event held on September 12. It is
estimated that the fair drew about 200 attendees.
8. Approval of August 16, 2017, Regular Meeting Minutes:
Commissioner Ghoneim moved to approve the minutes; the motion was seconded by Vice
Chair Willis. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. (Adams not present for the vote).
9. The Social Justice Racial Equity Grant Process and Evaluation Rubric for FYI8:
Staff will be sending the final draft to the Communications Office to make the updates to the
pdf for Commissioners to review at their October meeting.
10. Report on National Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation.
Commissioner Kutzko accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Human Rights
Commission at the September 5 City Council formal meeting.
11. Rapid Response Team
The subcommittee will meet in the near future to discuss next steps.
12. Human Rights Annual Award Breakfast:
Commission Chair Hanrahan and Commissioners Pena and Willis will serve on the
subcommittee to select award recipients. Commissioner Ghoneim will provide welcoming
remarks, Commission Chair Hanrahan will introduce Jean Lloyd -Jones, Commission Vice
Chair Willis will present the awards, and Kutzko will close the program. The breakfast will be
held on October 25 and former Iowa State Senator and Congress person Jean Lloyd -Jones
will serve as the keynote speaker.
13. University of Iowa's Center for Human Rights Advisory Committee:
The Center has a three part community forum on Making All Children Matter. The events
include Setting the Stage (September 9, 2017), Recording Experiences & Responses
(October 21, 2017), and The Right to a Livable Future: Making All Children Matter
(December 10, 2017). Staff will resend the information on the programs to the Commission.
The Center also recently held programs on the Role of Transformative Education in
Successful Reentry. The purpose of the programs was to show how communities can
support access to (higher) education and employment opportunities for Iowa's currently
incarcerated men and women.
Draft Minutes for the Human Rights Commission
Regular Meeting
September 19, 2017
Helling Conference Room
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
14. Building and Crossing Bridges Together:
The subcommittee has a tentative date of December 10 to hold a program, but will work with
staff on next steps and the feasibility of continuing the program.
15. Iowa City Community School District Equity Committee:
The District's taskforce, with the specific charge of looking at the LGBTQ culture and
environment for students in its schools, will convene four different days and times for the
group to meet with students and the community. The taskforce was convened in response to
the 2017 Iowa City Community School District Student Experiences of School Climate
Report and survey data that revealed a consistent pattern of disparities in student
experiences for non -binary gender identified and LGB identified students. More information
on the report can be located at http://ppc.uiowa.edu/social-policy/study/Igbtq-student-
experiences-iowa-city-com m u nity-school-district.
16. Announcements from Commissioners:
Willis has been working with the League of Women Voters on voter registration events
around Iowa City including at the Broadway Neighborhood Center.
Cohen spoke on the United Nations Association Iowa Chapter's launch of Empower Her -Kits
set for October 24. The initiative includes an Empower -Her Pad-Patooza Sew-A-Thon and
an Empower -Her Donation Drive.
Adams recently attended a forum in support of Iowa City council candidate Mazahir Salih.
Hanrahan plans on attending the Butterfly Mosque book discussion being held at the Iowa
City Public Library on September 23.
Ghoneim recently participated in a panel discussion sponsored by the University of Iowa
School of Social Work on end of life matters. Ghoneim represented the Islamic faith; other
panelist represented Buddhism and Judaism.
17. Announcements from Staff:
Next regular meeting date Tuesday, October 17 at 5:30 PM.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:06 PM.
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FY18 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Application
Background, Vision and Principles
In 2016, the Iowa City City Council created a grant program to assist Iowa City
organizations in addressing social justice and racial equity (SJRE Grant).
Purpose
The purpose of this funding is to encourage, empower and engage social justice and racial
equity initiatives. Iowa City for -profit and Iowa City non-profit organizations can apply for
the grant to fund programs, activities, initiatives or educational outreach that helps to
eliminate inequities in the community. The SJRE grant has six priority service areas:
education, building community, housing, criminal justice, health, and employment.
Available Funding
There is only $25,000 total allocated each fiscal year by the City Council. The maximum
amount of funding an organization can request is $25,000. Both proposals and budgets will
be subject to review.
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Requirements
To be eligible for funding the organization must be principally and physically located in Iowa
City.
Applicants are asked to include a clear and well organized project budget for 2018 and
2019, in spreadsheet form. There is a section in this application to upload the file as a PDF
or XLS.
The project budget must follow the below template.
Social Justice Racial Equity
Project Budget June 1, 1028 • June 30, 2019
ProjectBudzet 1-Nov-16 i-Aor-19 31-Ld-19
Revenue:
Fees
Grants
Other revenue
Total revenue
Expenses:
Professional Services
Educational Materials
Marketing/Adverti sing
Equipment/Hardware
Rentals
Supplies
Outside Printing
Miscellaneous Supplies
Total expenses
The desired budget format for applicants to use when applying for the Social Justice and
Racial Equity Grant.
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Process
Applications can be submitted December 1, 2017- January 2, 2018. The Iowa City Human
Rights Commission will review each complete application submitted and make
recommendations to the City Council on how funding should be allocated no later than
March 31, 2018. The City Council will make the final decision on allocations no later than
April 30, 2018. Funding will be awarded by June 1, 2018.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted by January 2, 2018.
Questions about the application form or review process should be directed to Equity Director
Stefanie Bowers at stefonie-bowers@iowo-city.org or 319-356-5022.
(.Organizational Information
Name of organization `
Mailing address '
Telephone number'
Email address
Website address '
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
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Organization's mission statement *
How many years has the organization been in operation?
What is the purpose of this organization?
Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years that had a wide
community reach and impact. If a newly established organization, provide an experience with a
prior project that inspired this proposal.
II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity? *
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How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity? Be specific. *
How does the program, service or activity address one or more of the six priority areas?
What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response should include
information or data that demonstrates the need '
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with other organization
(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of the partnership/collaboration. *
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Who is the target audience for this program, service or activity? *
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by the program,
service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and income)? *
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program, service or activity and
over what period of time? *
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the cost per
person? Why is the charge needed? *
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or activity? *
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What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and performance? `
How long is it estimated to take to reach the outcomes and performance measures?
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the community? "
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity that can be
shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social inequities?
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Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE Grand funding ends?
If so, how.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this advances the
program, service or activity and its goals.
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested *
How will the funding be utilized? *
How does this proposed program, service or activity fit within the organization's overall
budget? Note Social Justice and Racial Equity funds cannot be used for operational costs such
as rent, salaries or utilities.
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Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must follow the template
provided and in a spread sheet formnd well organized and in spreadsheet form.
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Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf xls.
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
Provide an outline for how grant money would be spent.
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the City of Iowa City?
If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments do not need to answer).
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this program, service or
activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how much was received and what is the
duration of the funding?
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program, service or activity
in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or activity is fully
or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be budgeted for in fiscal
year 2019? If not, explain.
Authorization
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October Correspondence
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 10/10/2017
Contact: Lt. Denise Brotherton, Iowa City Police
Phone:319-356-5276
Iowa City Police Department Announces B.U.L.B.S!
The Iowa City Police Department and the Iowa City Human Rights Commission are excited to
announce B.U.L.B.S!
Building Unity Linking Businesses for Safety, or B.U.L.B.S!, is a partnership with local repair shops
that helps those who cannot afford to replace burnt out lights on their vehicles by replacing them for
free. Iowa City Police Officers who pull over a driver with a non-functioning headlight, taillight, brake
light, turn signal, or license plate light can offer a voucher to drivers to have the burnt out bulb
replaced at no charge at one of the participating shops listed below.
While officers can still issue citations for equipment violations, the goal of B.U.L.B.S! is to give an
option to officers to assist a driver experiencing financial or personal hardship a means to avoid
costly fines, repairs and the inconvenience and frustration of being stopped due to a burnt out light.
Local Iowa City businesses partnering in B.U.L.B.S! are:
• Cermak Automotive
• Dodge St. Tire & Auto
• Iowa City Tire & Service
• Linder Tire Services -Iowa City
• Midas -Iowa City
• Phil's Repair
• Skay Automotive
• Tuffy-Iowa City
• Spenler Tire Services
• Spenler Tire East
Questions about the B.U.L.B.S! project can be answered by Lt. Denise Brotherton at 319-356-5276
or denise-brotherton(iowa-citv.org
The following documents were handed
out during the meeting.
How do you "call the question" in Robert's Rules?
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The motion "to call the question," which has the technical name of
"previous question," may be the most abused motion in all of Robert's
Rules of Order. It is very common for people to shout out the word
"question" or "I call the question" in the expectation that debate will
immediately stop, and a vote will be taken. This is WRONG, WRONG,
WRONG.
Key points to know about "call the question"
• A member must have the floor in order to make this motion. Raise
your hand and wait until the chair gives you the nod — "recognizes
you" — before speaking.
• When you make this motion, you are only suggesting that YOU
would like to stop debate and vote. It is an expression of your wish,
not a hammer to bludgeon your colleagues.
• This motion requires a second. There have to be at least two
people in the room who want to cut off debate before it can be
considered.
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• This motion cannot be discussed or debated. As soon as the chair hears a second, she immediately takes the
vote.
• It takes TWO-THIRDS of the voting members in favor to cut off debate. Therefore the chair should take the
vote by show of hands, and not by voice.
• If indeed two-thirds of the group want to stop debate and vote, then the chair immediately takes the vote on
the pending motion — the motion that the group is considering at this time. No further discussion is allowed.
• It is also possible to call the question on ALL the pending motions, in which case the chair will take the vote on
each motion that is before the group, one after another.
Sample script for "call the question"
Here is a sample script. If you would like help preparing a script for your own situation, you can book an appointment
here.
Member A: 1 call the question.
Member B (without being recognized): Second!
Chair: It has been moved and seconded that we stop debate and vote on the pending question, which is [state the
motion being discussed].
All those in favor of stopping debate and voting now, raise your right hand. [Members raise hands.]
Thank you, hands down.
All those opposed, raise your right hand. [Members raise hands.]
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Thank you, hands down.
[If the ayes have it:] There are two-thirds in favor and we will vote immediately. [fake vote]
[If the noes have It:] There are not two-thirds in favor and debate will continue. Next speaker please...
What does the motion "to call the question" or "previous question" really mean?
This motion is actually a "vote on whether to vote." The term "previous question" is an unhappy leftover from the 19 th
century. The words meant something completely different in the British parliament. We believe that it would be better
to rename this motion as "the motion to stop debate" or "motion to vote immediately."
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HUMAN RIGHTS AWARDS HONOREES
Isabel Turner Award
Rick Graf Award
International Award
1984-Marian Coleman
1996-Theresa Kopatich
1998- Burns Weston and lames Anaya
1985-Duane Rohovit
1997-Brian Thomas
1999-Paul Fetish
1986-Ardath Jagnow
1998-James L. Harris
2000-Joel Silliman
1987-Mary McCollum
1999-Phyllis Harper-Bardach
2001-Dr. Philip Hottel
1988-Rick Graf
2000-Susan Buckley
2003-Beyane Torosyan
1989-Betty McKay
2001-Minimills Doderer
2004-Chwy Sok
190-Anne Riley
2002-Mary Palmberg
2005- William Olin, D.D.S.
91-Dolores Nesbitt
2003 - John -Paul Chaisson -Cardenas
2006- Dr. Maureen McCue
1992-Phillip Jones
2004-Philip Mears
2007-Katy Hansen
1993-Agnes Kuhn
2005-Valerie Kemp
2009-Jill3chmebelen
1994-Marge Penney
2006- Christine Mullen
2011-Dan Venda
1995-Ed Arensdorf
2007-Robin Butler &Janelle Being
2012-Clifford Missen
1996-Susanne Watson
2008-Chris Klug
2013-Yashar Vasef
1997-Jean Shoots
20D9- BarbouRoske Family
2014- Dr, Christopher Buresh
1998-Hani Elkadi
2010- Sgt. Denise Brotherton
2015-
1999-Karen Kubby
2011-Amy Correia
2016--
2000 - Jude West
2012-loan Vanden Barg
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2001-Asma Taha
2002-Mary Larew
2013- Working Group Theater
2014-Diane Finnerty
Sp�ecial Recoganition
2003-Leonard Sandler
2015-Stephanie Van Housen
2014-John StimmeT
2004 - Ron Hall
2016- Pilot Club of Iowa City
2005- Barbara Schwartz
2017 - Stella & Brain Elias
Heather Shank Llfetirne
2006 - Dorothy Paul
Achievement Award
2007 - Royceann Porter
Kenneth Cmiel Award
2001- Dr. Philip Hubbard
200E-Sandy Pickup
2006-Julia LaBua
2002- Willard 'Sandy' Boyd
2009-Janet Schlopkoh
2007-Kate Karacay
2013- A. Mari Costantim
2010-Joyce Carman
200E-Rita Bettis
2013-Jean Lloyd -Jones
2011-Henri Harper
2009- Elizabeth Petersen
2015- Heather Shank (posthumously)
2012-Tom Widmer
2010-Kerry Lao
2013-Bob Welsh
2011-Jo Butterfield
2014-Mike Quinlan
2012- Robin E. Armstrong
2015-Charlie Eastham
2013-Misty Rebik
2016-Tammy
2017-Fred Mamffft posthumousty)&
2014------
2015-Eli Shepherd
Helen Paige Martin
2016-------
2017-Motherly Shiu
Linda Severson Award
Individual in a Service Organization
1984-Karla Miller/RVAP
1985 - Pal Meyers/DVIP
1986- Or. Classie Hayle/UI Office of Affirmative Action
1987-John Dyson/Sertoma International
1988 - Jean Hagen/Free Medical Clinic
189- Mary Martinez7Crisis Center
90 -Victor Manuel Arango/MAP Ii
1991- Dorothy Paul/United Nations Assn.
1992 - Carol Thompson/Department of Human Services
1993 -Jason Chen/Christian Reformed Church
1994- David Leshtz It Barbara Smith/U of I Hospital School
1995- Carol Spaziam/ Iowa City Public Library
1996- Cynthia Coffin/Special Populations Involvement Program
1997- Ruth Wagner/Greater IC Housing Fellowship
1998- Lori Bears/TASH and ARC
1999 -C. E. Peterson/Rotary Club
2000 - Sally MumafrNocztional Rehabilitation Services
2001- Rev. David Schuldt/Wesley Foundation
2002 - Monique Dicarlo/WRAC
2003 - RRa Offutt
2004 - Mary McCue
2005-William Gorman/Sstems Unlimited, Inc.
2006- Crissy CanganelliAlreller House &STAR Program
2007- Allan Amen/HACAP
2008 - Annie Tucker/Mediation Services of Eastern Iowa
2009 - Christine Scheetz/United Way of Johnson County
2010- Sue Freeman/Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County
2011-Joan Cook
2012- David Leshtz
Action for Youth
2017- David Schwind/Iowa City Police Department
Bill Reagan Business/
CommunilAward
1984-Sharon oran Academy
1985- Moore Business Forms
1986 - Bo -lames Restaurant
1987- City of Iowa City: Transit, Fire, & Police Departments
1988-The SoayOpera
1989- Quality Gre Lawn Care
1990 -Southgate Development Co,
1991-Yen Ching Restaurant
1992- U of I Community Credit Union
1993- Iowa State Bank & Trust Co.
1994- Heartland Candles
1995-World Marketplace
1996- Goodwill Industries/SE Iowa
1997- Prairie Lights Bookstore
i998- River City Dental Care
999- Hills Bank & Trost Co.
2000 -A Great Balancing Act
20 01 - River Products
2002- Moore Construction
2003-Thai Flavors
2004 - Iowa City Area Association of Realtors
2005 - Lensing Funeral and Cremation Services
2006 - Emma Goldman Clinic
2007- Circle of Courage School
2008 - Iowa City Area Association of Realtors, Fair Housing
Ambassadors, and Iowa City Housing Authority
2010- TOGatheriaaggether
2012- University of Iowa Center for Human Rights
2013- Center for Worker Justice of
Eastern Iowa
2014-Council for International
Visitors to Iowa Cities
2015-Affordable Homes Cullman
2016- Neumann Monson Architects
2017- Gregory L. Hearn/Iowa City Federation of Labor
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7:15 am
Second Floor Ballroom
Iowa Memorial Union
keynote speaker
Jean Lloyd -Jones
dean was born in Washington
D.C, where her father was going to
law school, and grew up in
Carrizozo, New Mexico. As a student
at the University of New Mexico, she
met her future husband, Richard
Six" Lloyd -Jones from Mason City,
Iowa. They married in 1951 and
came to live in Iowa City, never
suspecting that it would become
their permanent home,
As their family grew to include
four children, Jean was active in
volunteer organizations,
including the League of Women
Voters, serving as both county and
state president. Her League activity
aroused an interest in politics and
in 1979 she was elected to the Iowa
Legislature, where she served for
eight years in the House of
Representatives and eight years in
the Senate.
Her work includes establishing the
Iowa Peace Institute and serving
as its first president, chairing the
Council for International Visitors to
Iowa City, and working to elect more
women to public office through
50-50 in 2020. She continues to be
active in the United Nations
Association, the League of Women
Voters and the Iowa Legal Aid
Foundation.
Welcome
Introduction of Keynote Speaker
Keynote Address
Shams Ghone
Kim Hanrahan
Jean Lloyd-Jor
AWARDS PRESENTATION
Introduction Eliza Willis
Linda Severson Service Award David Schwinut
Iowa City Police Department
Established in 1984, this award recognizes outstanding contributions to human rights by an
individual in a service organization. In 2011, it was renamed the Linda Severson Service Award in honor
of Linda's exemplary lifelong service to the community. Linda, who died in 2011, devoted her life to human
services and was known for her efforts to do what needed to be done, as well as what could and should
be done to serve others.
Rick Graf Award Stella & Brant Elias
Rick Graf was serving his first term on the Iowa City Human Rights Commission when his life was cut
short by complications from AIDS in 1995. He had served on the Johnson County AIDS Coalition Board
and co-founded the University of Iowa Gay Liberation Front and (CARE. This award recognizes long-term
commitment to a specific cause or for the benefit of a specific group of people by an individual, business,
or organization member.
Kenneth Cmiel Award Kimberly Shiu
Kenneth Cmiel was an educator committed to human rights. A professor of History and American Studies,
Ken was appointed Director of the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights in 2004, where he spent
hours with students, discussing work that would promote a more just and caring world community. This
award recognizes a student who has pursued human rights in the dedicated, determined way that Ken
advocated during his lifetime.
Bill Reagan Award Gregory L. Hearns
Iowa City Federation of Labor
This award, established in 1984to recognize outstanding contributions by a business ororganization to
human rights, was renamed in 2013 to honor Bill Reagan. The energy and commitment Bill displayed to
the clients of The Arc of Southeast Iowa, the agency he headed, as well as his dedication to community
service, was well-known and respected throughout the Iowa City area.
Isabel Turner Award Fred Martin, Jr. (posthumously)
& Helen Paige Martin
Isabel Turner was an activist for human rights and the environment in Iowa City. While on the Citizen's
Advisory Committee of the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission, she helped develop the
countywide transportation plan and served on the Iowa City Human Rights Commission from 1981-1984.
Until her death in 1985, she worked for the rights of individuals to get fair treatment, and her volunteer
service is her continuing legacy.
Following her legislative career, Jean Closing Remarks Barbara Kutzko
earned a Master's degree in Conflict lean was the recipient of the
Resolution at Antioch University, Lifetime Achievement Award by the
wishing she had done that before Human Rights Commission in2013. CITY OF IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Kim Hanrahan -Chair Eliza lane Willis -Vice Chairperson Adil D. Adams Andrea Cohen
serving in the Legislature. Joe coulter Jeff Falk Shams Ghoneim Barbara Kutzko Tahuanty Pena
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS (FAQs)
July 2003
CLOSING DEBATE
(aka "Calling the Question")
Situation: When a member or members of a group feel that debate on a pending motion is
unproductive or that the group needs to move to other pressing issues, they may desire to end the debate and
vote immediately on the pending motion. However, if debate is ended prematurely, the group might fail to
consider relevant information or some members might not have had a fair chance to have their views heard.
Thus, correct procedures to close debate need to balance the need to move ahead efficiently with the need to
deliberate the matter fully and fairly.
Misconception: A belief has somehow developed that if a member wishes to end debate, s/he need
only call out "question!" or "I call the question" and that such utterance requires the group to end debate and
vote immediately on the pending motion. Such practice in giving one member the right to curtail deliberations
increases the risk of an ill -thought out decision and may infringe on others' rights of participation. This practice
has no basis in Robert's Rules of Order.
Correct Procedures: Closing debate on a pending motion can be done properly only with the consent
of the group — not on the demand of a single member. The group decision to close debate can be made either
informally through unanimous consent or through a formal motion process.
Closing debate informally begins with the suggestion from a member or from the chair that, for
whatever reason, the group should come to closure on the pending motion. The chair can then ask if the group is
ready to vote on the pending motion. Assuming that all members of the group agree that it is time to vote and
that no member still wishes to speak to the motion, the chair can indicate that debate has ended and that the
group will now vote on the pending motion.
If unanimous consent is not obtained, it is still possible to close debate through a formal motion that,
like most other motions, would need to be seconded and voted on. A member could say either, "I move the
previous question," or "I move to close debate." Under the Robert approach, this motion requires two-thirds of
the votes cast for adoption. However, an individual group may have its own rule on closing debate that calls for
some other vote requirement. If the motion to close debate passes, the group then votes on the motion that was
immediately pending. The process of closing debate may be initiated by a formal motion without first
attempting to use unanimous consent.
Prepared by: Larry Larmer, Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin -Extension. Reviewed by: Dan Elsass,
Dan Hill, David Hinds, and James Schneider, Local Government Specialists, University of Wisconsin -
Extension.
Local Government Center
University of Wisconsin -Extension
610 Langdon Street, 229 Lowell Center
Madison, WI 53703
Phone (608) 262-9960
Fax (608) 265-8662
www.uwex.edu/lgc/
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