HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-17-2018 Human Rights CommissionAGENDA
Human Rights Commission
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Helling Conference Room, City Hall
5:30 p.m.
1, Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call,
2. Public Comment of Items not on the Agenda. 'Commentators shall address the
Commission for no more than 5 minutes. Commissioners shall not engage in
discussion with the public concerning said items.
3. Approval of Minutes:
a. Approve minutes from June 19, 2018.
4. Correspondence.
5. Police Chief Jody Matherly's Quarterly Update,
6. Housing Choice Voucher Program Coordinator Heidi Wolf.
7. Annual Report for Human Rights Commission FY18.
8. Strategic Planning 2018 Subcommittees Update.
9. Human Rights Breakfast (October 24).
10. Commissioner Reports of Items not on the Agenda. Commissioners shall not
engage in discussion with one another concerning said reports.
11. Staff Reports.
12. Adjournment.
If you will need disability -related accommodations to participate in this meeting, please
contact Stefanie Bowers at 319-356-5022 or at stefanie-bowers@iowa-city. org. Early
requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Agenda Packet
Minutes
Agenda Item 3
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Members Present: Jeff Falk, Joe Coulter, Adil Adams, Cathy McGinnis, Eliza Willis.
Jonathon Munoz, Barbara Kutzko, 'I'ahuanty Pena, Bijou Maliabo.
Staff Present: Stefanie Bowers
Recommendation to Council: Yes, the Commission recorn -rends that Council give
consideration to the issues of transportation for the community, especially persons with
disabilities, that were raised by Harry Olmstead in his letter, and that we share his concern about
the social justice issues that are entailed. See attached letter.
Call to Order:
Willis called the meeting to order at 5:31 PM
Approval of May 15, 2018 Meeting Minutes:
Coulter moved to approve the minutes with two corrections; the motion was seconded, by
McGinnis. A vote was taken and the motion passed 9-0.
Funding Request from Refugee and Immigrant Association:
Funding in the amount of $400 is requested for an event to celebrate the courage, contributions,
and resilience of refugees. Coulter moved to approve the funding request for $400: the motion
was seconded by Adams. Motion passed 9-0.
Transportation Support Request:
Harry Olmstead requested that the Commission advise Council to extend the transit hours of
operation Monday thin Saturday, and also provide Sunday service. He cited that the current
transit hours of operation create barriers to employment for those who work third shift andlor
work on Sundays. Coulter moved that Council give consideration to the issues of transportation
for the community, especially persons with disabilities that were raised by Harry Olmstead in his
letter and that we share his concern about the social justice issues that are entailed, the motion
was seconded by Murfioz. A vote was taken and the motion passed 9-0. See attached letter.
Strategic Planning Subcommittees:
McGinnis*, Coulter (Public Safety); Adams*, Falk, Munoz (Community Outreach/Support);
Falk, Willis*, Kutzko, Pena (Education); Falk*, Coulter, Adams, Pcfia (Housing), Asterisks note
subcommittee chairs.
Lending Disparities in Federal Mortgage Data:
Falk, the City Manager, Assistant to the City Manager, and the Equity Director and Hunan
Rights Coordinator met with representatives of Hills Bank and Trust on Friday, June 15. As a
result of this meeting, Falk and the others learned that Ilills Bank was submitting its data in a
different manner than other area banks. Specifically, Hills was treating all applications that were
not originated with them as denials. Whereas, other area banks code applications that do not
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originate by the reason it did not go through, for example, incomplete application or borrower
declined. At this time, Falk noted that Hills Bank's mortgage numbers are in line with other area
banks.
Iowa City Pride 2018:
Willis, Coulter, McGinnis, and Pena staffed a table at this community event held on June 16. It
was by far the biggest turnout in years. Commissioners were able to sign up quite a few people
for their listserv.
Immigration Raid in Mount Pleasant Update:
To date, all detainees were able to obtain legal representation either pro-bono or at a low cost.
Some have been bonded out and others are not eligible for bond, The Eastern Iowa Community
Bond Project is holding a training on Keeping ICE Oul oflowa on June 20. The event will be
held at the Center for Worker Justice.
Juneteenth:
The Commission sponsored a youth art and essay contest as,they have done in past years,
Mariam Keita is the essay winner for 2018. Fhere were no art submissions. Staff will work with
Juneteenth organizers and chair Willis to present Ms. Keita with her plaque and award prize of
$75.
Human Rights Breakfast:
The event will be held on October 24, The Commission voted to have Tammy Nyden, a
professor at Grinnell College and an advocate for persons with mental illness, deliver the
keynote address. Coulter moved, and Munoz seconded. Motion passed 8-0 (Palk abstained).
Coulter moved, and Mufioz seconded for Dr. Maureen McCue to be asked to speak if Tammy
Nyden is not available. Motion passed 8-0 (Falk abstained).
Reports of Commissioners:
Coulter: the Center for Human Rights is seeking people to teach courses at Oakdale Medical and
Classification Center.
McGinnis: recently attended a Crisis Intervention Training that is part of ajail diversion
program.
Adams spoke on the holy month of Ramadan and the following Eid al -Pity holiday.
Munoz mentioned an upcoming event being hosted by the League of United Latin American
Citizens (LULAC) and the Eastern Iowa Community Bond Project being held at Big Grove on
June 24.
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Falk recently viewed the f lm The Survivors Guide to Prison and would recommend others watch
it,
Willis plans on arranging for the League of Women Voters to have a table at the upcoming
Juneteenth event to register more voters of color.
Reports of Staff: Healthy Neighborhoods Symposium is scheduled for Friday, June 22 and the
Annual Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration will be,on Saturday, July 21. It is sponsored
by The Ara
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn at 7:21 PM.
The next Commission meeting will be on Tuesday, July 17, 2018.
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From:
HARRY OLMSTEAD <herryo30ao1.00m>
Sent:
Tuesday, May 29, 2018 2:15 PM
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Stefanle Bowers
subject:
Request letter of support
Dear Organization Leader:
In a few months Iowa City and Coralville will be in contract negotiations with the Johnson County Board
of Supervisors for para-transit (SEATS) service. We must insist and encourage late night'service for those
getting off of work late or working third shift jobs, also our communitties have wonderful festivals le: Jazz
Fest, Fry Fest, Art Fest, 4th of Jul Fireworks, Book Fest, Soul Fest and many more, however persons with
disabilities who depend on SEATS have to leave early on Friday and Saturday evening (due to
service 2rtding at 6 aD pm) and unable to participate on Sundays.
I request that your board of directors send a letter to Iowa City Council, Coralville City Council, Johnson
County Board of Supervisors and please copy me.
Furthermore, because of concerns coming from marginalized persons in our community who need City
bus service schedualed hours extended including late night service and Sunday service for the same
concerns mentioned earlier in this email, We mast also support the need for City bus service and in your
request please include this in your letter.
Iowa City says they will be doing a bus needs survey which they indicate will take at least 3 years to
complete, but we need the services now and not wait further.
If you have any further questions call me at 319- 55-2666 or email me at this address,
Sincerely,
Harry Olmstead
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Agenda Item 7
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
The Iowa City Human Rights Commission is represented by nine residents of Iowa
City, each of whom are appointed by the Council for three-year terms. The
Commissioners, 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 racial, religious, cultural, social and economic
groups within the City.
The Commission has the following powers:
• Make recommendations to the Council for such': urther legislation
concerning discrimination as it may deem necessary an desirable.
• 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.
• 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. `%k
The Commission C
s a Chai rson arga Vice -Chairperson and holds
monthly meetingeIIi Conferen oom at City Hall on the third Tuesday
of each month at
Pena,
Adil A
Joe Coul
Jeff Falk
Barbara Kutzk
Bijou Maliabo
Cathy McGinnis
Jonathon Munoz
The Human Rights Office consists of two full-time staff of the Commission, a
Human Rights Coordinator and a Human Rights Investigator.
Summary of FY17 Commission Initiatives
The Commission and staff accomplished FYI goals. These included, among
others,
• supporting initiatives to advance social justice and racial equity including
working with the City Council on a grant providing funding to support such
causes.
• sponsoring events and programs to the public on Knowing Your Rights.
FY 18 Recommendations by the Commission to Council
December 2017: Recommendation to amend the Human Rights Ordinance
definition of "employer" to match State of Iowa Code.
January 2018: Recommendation to amend the Human rights Ordinance to remove
reference to "masculine" and "feminine" in the definition of "gender identity" to
make the same inclusive of non -binary gender expression.
January 2018: Recommendation concerning allocation of Social Justice Racial
Equity grant monies.
FY 18 Mayor's Proclamations Submitted by the Commission
National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 2017)
Indigenous People's. Day (October 2017)
National Native American Heritage Month (November 2017)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 2018)
Black History Month (February 2018)
Fair Housing Month (April 2018)
Juneteenth (May 2018)
FY 18 Pro_arams & Activities of the Commission
1. July 13 and 20, 2017, Attendee Iowa City Party in the Park.
2. July 22, 2017, Sponsor and Vendor 27th Anniversary of the Americans with
Disabilities Act program.
3. August 4 & 5, 2017, Attendee Iowa Soul Festival.
4. August 10, 2017, Attendee Iowa City Party in the Park.
5. August 24, 2017, Attendee National Fair Housing Alliance webinar "Using
Data to Assess Fair Housing."
6. September 2017, Panelist University of Iowa School of Social Work
discussion on end of life matters.
7. September 13, 2017, Attendee "Racism Within Muslim Communities" UI Cup
O' Justice Series.
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8. September 23, 2017, Attendee Butterfly Mosque community book discussion.
9. September 26, 2017, Sponsor and Attendee "Everyone Deserves a Fair
Chance" program on criminal history and its effects on employment and
housing.
10. October 14, 2017, Sponsor, Attendee and Recognized Commissioner,
Refugee and Immigrant Recognition Dinner.
11. October 17, 2017, Sponsor and Attendee "How to Make the Americans With
Disabilities Act Work in Your Business."
12. October 18, 2017, Sponsor and Attendee "Everyone Deserves a Fair
Chance" program on court debt, housing instability, and expungement of
criminal records.
13. October 23, 2017, Sponsor "I'm Not Racist, Am I? documentary film.
14. October 25, 2017, Sponsor 34th Annual Human Rights Awards Breakfast
15. November 1, 2017, Speaker International Day presentation to students on
the effect war and violence have on education.
16. January 12-15, 2018, Attendee Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
events.
17. February 1, 2018, Attendee Black Voices Project Community Disfussion on
bias -related incidents.
18. February 27, 2018, Panelist Roundtable discussion on the Johnson County
Community ID program with Council for International Visitors to Iowa Cities.
19. March 7, 2018 Sponsor of Night of 1000 Dinners.
20. March 21, 2018, Attendee "The Place We Call HoAffordable Housing in
Johnson County" UI Cup O' Justice series.
21. March 28, 2018, Panelist Accessibility and,16clusiveness discussion with
Council for International Visitors to Iowa Cities Disability Access group.
22. March 3041, 2018, Attendee "Brighter Future Focused" a Summit
Addressing the Needs and Potential of Women & Girls of Color.
23. April 2 & 4, 2018 Presenter "Know Your Rights" and Fair Housing
presentations at Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County.
24. April 9, 2018, Attendee Community Forum on Hate Crimes.
25. ` April 16, 2018, Participant Roundtable discussion on how city and community
work together on effective government -citizen collaboration to solve
community problems with Council for International Visitors to Iowa City group.
26. April 17, 2018, Attendee Fair Housing Training.
27. April 19, 2018, Attendee "The Urgency of Equity: Ending Racism in Youth -
Serving Institutions."
28. April 27, 2018,
29. May 9, 2018, Sponsor Human Rights Youth Awards.
30. May 16, 2018, Panelist Discussion on Inclusive Employment Opportunity with
International Fellows from the Professional Fellows Program for Inclusive
Disability Employment.
31. May 23, 2018, Attendee Tour of the Shelter House.
32. June 13, 2018, Advertisement placed in Hawkeye View edition of Daily Iowan.
33. June 13, 2018, Weekly advertisement placed in Daily Iowan for summer
session.
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34. June 16, 2018, Vendor Iowa City Pride Festival and Parade.
35. June 22, 2018, Attendee Juneteenth Trailblazers Awards Banquet.
36. June 23, 2018, Sponsor for Juneteenth Youth Art and Essay Competition.
Commission Financial Sponsorships for FY18
Making All Children Matter (September 2017)
Celebrating the World's Children (September 2017)
Refugee and Immigrant Recognition Dinner (September 2017)
Night of 1000 Dinners (March 2018)
Iowa United Nations Association Universal Declaration of Human Rights poster
display (April
World Refugeee Celebration Day (June 2018)
Overview of the Complaint Process
Title Two of the City Code (Human Rights Ordinance) prohibiti,, unlawful
discrimination in the areas of education, housing, employm,t, public
accommodation and credit. The characteristics covered are: age, -'color, creed,
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. As of June 1, 2016, the definition
of "public assistance source of income" was expanded to include Housing Choice
Vouchers, commonly k wn as "Section 8," as well as other rental subsidies.
*Housing only.
A person claiming to be aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice or act
must file a complaint within three -hundred days of the alleged discrimination. Staff
of the Human Rights Commission investigate complaints alleging discrimination.
Staff sejge as neutral fact finders and do not represent either party in the complaint
51i he complainant (Je person who alleges the discrimination) fills out,
signs ates a complaint form.
2. Jurisdiction'JrReview: A dated and signed complaint is reviewed by staff to
determine w4ther it meets the legal requirements. If the complaint does not
meet jurisdictional requirements, the complainant is notified and the
complaint is closed.
3. Notice: Within twenty days of the file date (seven days for housing complaints)
a copy of the complaint is sent certified mail to the respondent
(individual/business/organization accused of discrimination) along with a
questionnaire and document request. A copy of the complaint is also sent to
the complainant by certified mail.
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4. Answer: The respondent is required to provide an answer to the allegation(s)
of discrimination and submit any requested records or relevant documents
within thirty days of receipt. (Fifteen days in the case of housing complaints.)
5. Screening: All information is reviewed to determine whether further
investigation is warranted. If staff finds that there is a reasonable possibility
of a probable cause determination or the legal issues present in the complaint
need further development, staff continue the investigation of the complaint. A
complaint determined by staff not to warrant further processing is
administratively closed. The complainant and respondent are promptly
notified of the administrative closure via certified mail. A complainant may
object to the administrative closure within ten (10)-days of service by filing a
written request for review that states the basis for the objection. If after review,
it is determined that the complaint does not warrant further processing, staff
will close the file and notify the complainant and respondent via certified mail.
No further action is taken on the complaint. r
6. Further Investigation: If the complaint is found to warrant further investigation
both the complainant and respondent may be interviewed acid additional
documents/records requested. Witnesses and other persons with knowledge
concerning the allegations in the complaint may also be contacted and
interviewed. When the investigation's complete, staff analyze all the collected
information and write a Data Analysis & Complaint Determination with a
recommendation regarding whether probable case exists on the complaint.
7. 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, and all requirements have been fulfilled, staff close the
complaint and issue a right to sue letter to the complainant. No further action
is en on the complaint by staff. The issuance of a right to sue has no
Ng on the merits of the allegations contained in the complaint. It simply
ion the law grants to complainants.
8. The parties may agree to mediation at any point in the complaint process if
both parties agree to attempt mediation). If successful, the complaint is
closed/withdrawn upon satisfaction of the agreement reached in the
mediation. If "Pt successful, the investigation continues
9. Finding: The Human Rights Coordinator makes the final decision on whether
probable cause exists on each complaint.
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 decision by certified mail.
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10. Conciliation: The Human Rights Coordinator attempts to conciliate or resolve
the complaint.
11. Public Hearing: When conciliation is unsuccessful, the complaint file 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 procee public hearing. A
complaint found not to be litigation worthy is close
FY 17 Complaint Statistics
Please note some complaints filed in fiscal year 2016 were closed in fiscal year
2017. Some complaints which were filed in, fiscal year 2017 had not been closed
by the end of fiscal year 2017, creating the difference in numbers between those
opened and closed. Most complaints filed cite more than one basis for
discrimination, so totals will not be equal.
Complaint Activity
COMPLAINTS FILED BY PROTECTED CHARACTERISTIC
Age
Color
Familial ender
Gender Ide
Marital Status
National Origin
PIA of Dependent.
PAS 13
Race
Religion
Retaliation
Sex
Sexual Orientation
FY 2017 FY2018
10 8
11 11
2 0
16 11t
3 2
2 4
5 2
10 2
2 0
2 0
17 19
5 4
11 13
9 9
5 7
3 cited mental disability, 3 physical disability, and 5 cited disability only.
2 Presence or Absence of Dependents.
' Public Assistance Source of Income.
COMPLAINTS FILED BY AREA
Cred it
1
0
Education
2
0
Employment
16
19
Housing
11
12
Public Accommodation
12
8
Complaints filed on ICRC form
3
1
Total Number of Complaints
45
404
RESOLUTIONS
*-5
Mediated
3
No Probable Cause
0
3
Administrative Closure
8
6
Right to Sue
0
0
Lack of Jurisdiction
4
7
Outside of Jurisdiction
11
8
Jurisdiction Waived
7
Satisfactorily Adjusted
0
0
Withdrawn
1
Probable Cause
0
Closed, complainan pliant
*31
0
Total Number o solute
35
Summary
In FY18; employment is the area in which the most complaints were filed, with 19
complaints. Housing was second with 12, followed by public accommodation with
8. There were no complaints in the areas of education or credit. The most common
basis cited for alleged discriminatory conduct, with 19 Complainants alleging it,
was race. This was followed by 13 complaints alleging retaliation, and 11
complaints each on the basis of disability and color. Sex, age, and sexual
orientation follo�-with 9, 8, and 7 complaints respectively. The remaining bases
were alleged 5 or fewer times each.
In FY17, employment was the area in which the most complaints were filed, with
16. Public accommodation was second with 12 complaints, followed by housing
with 11. There were two complaints in education and one filed in the area of credit.
Race and disability were the most common characteristics cited for alleged
discriminatory conduct, with 17 for race and 16 for disability. These were followed
by 11 complaints on the basis of color, 10 complaints each on the bases of age
and national origin, and 9 complaints on the basis of sex. The remaining bases
were alleged 5 or fewer times each. Retaliation was alleged in 11 complaints.
FY 19 Activities, Trainings & Initiatives
Contribute to and participate in activities, programs and events that advance
human rights
Support local organizations through the administration of the Social Justice and
Racial Equity Grant funding.
Approved
July Correspondence
Refugee and Immigrant Association
World Refugee Day Celebration, June 16
Report to the Iowa City Human Rights Commission
The Refugee and Immigrant Association hosted the annual celebration of World Refugee Day on
Saturday, June 16. The goal of the celebration is to recognize the contributions, strengths, and
resilience of refugees and to forge stronger ties with the wider Iowa City community.
The event began at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center at noon with meal donated by
members of the refugee and immigrant community. This location remained open and available for the
remainder of the afternoon.
At 2:00 pm the celebration moved to the Pentacrest on the University of Iowa Campus. Despite
the heat, we found a shaded area for the activities. The celebration featured a performance by a group
of refugee dancers and drummers from Burundi, now living in Dayton, Ohio, who travelled to Iowa City
especially for this event. There were also musical performances by local refugees and presentations on
the theme of World Refugee Day by members of the RIA. We plan to post videos from the event on the
RIA website. We are pleased that at least two Johnson County churches, the First Presbyterian Church
and the Unitarian Universalist Society, celebrated World Refugee Day at their Sunday services on June
17.
The event drew at least 200 people who watched and listened to all or part of the performances
and speakers which lasted until 5:00 p.m. Because the Pride parade and celebration was also held that
day, there were many people downtown who were attracted by the drumming and stopped to observe.
We distributed programs and literature on RIA and World Refugee Day to all who stopped.
We were grateful for the financial support of the University of Iowa Community Credit Union,
Hills Bank and Trust Company, and the Johnson County Chapter of the United Nations Association, as
well as many individual donors. We also appreciate the cooperation of the University of Iowa in helping
us secure the venue on the Pentacrest.
RIA and the refugee and immigrant community are grateful to the Iowa City Human Rights
Commission for its financial support and encouragement for this and other RIA-sponsored events.
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CITY OF I O WA CITY jPz
MEMORANDUM
Date; July.5, 2018
To: Simon Andrew, Assistant to the City Manager
From: Stefanie Bowers, Equity Director & Human Rights Coordinator
Re: Racial and Socioeconomic Equity Review Toolkit
In August 2016 through ,August 2017, the following City Departments; Neighborhood and
Development Services, Police, Human Resources, Finance, and Human Rights evaluated a
current procedure, policy, program or service, and a new and/or potentially new procedure,
policy, program or service using a racial and socioeconomic equity review toolkit. Toolkits
provide a mechanism for institutionalizing the consideration of race/ethnicity, Income, national
origin, ESL, sex, disability, youth, and many other Indicators that may influence outcomes for
persons. These departments were intentionally selected because they have one or all of the
following, 1) the services provided are heavily relied upon by persons of color or Immigrant
populations; 2) the community has expressed concern on how the services are delivered; or 3)
the services provided impact large groups or persons in the community.
With the goal of continuing to advance social justice and racial equity within City procedures,
policies, programs, and services, several City departments, including Parks and Recreation, the
Housing Authority, the Fire Department and the Library are currently using an equity review
toolkit,
These Departments are using a three -stop process to gather information that will be used to
inform planning and decision making about public policies and programs, Each step is
enumerated below.
Step 1: What is the impact of the proposal on determinants of equity?
The aim of the first step Is to determine whether the proposal will have an impact on equity or
not.
Step 2: Who is affected by the proposal?
This step identifies who Is likely affected by the proposal.
Step 3: Opportunities for action?
The third step Involves Identifying the impacts of the proposal from an equity perspective. The
goal is to develop a list of likely impacts and actions to ensure that negative Impacts are
mitigated and positive impacts are enhanced.
Proposals by Department:
Parks & Recreation
Using recent Tree Inventory data, compare the tree canopy coverage of a variety of
neighborhoods and compare with data of income levels and race to prioritize future tree
planting projects to provide equity throughout the community.
Map and evaluate home address locations of recreation summer camp participants to
determine if all neighborhoods are represented in the children we serve.
Map and evaluate home address locations of Group Swim and Private Swim lessons.
Compare data with progression through the first four levels of swim lessons to determine
if all neighborhoods are represented and having similar success in learning to swim.
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Fire
Map and evaluate home address locations of Individuals who rent garden plots.
Compare with garden locations to determine future locations and outreach to expand
community gardens.
Emergency Services Youth Summer Camp — look at participant addresses to determine
If all neigh borhoodslschools are being represented. Consider transportation alternatives
to increase participation.
Unattended Cooking Fires —take a deeper look at our data to evaluate factors tied to
incidences of fire, Target neighborhood groups/schools In areas determined to be at
higher risk.
Rlde Along Program —evaluate participant demographics to determine if all
neighborhoods/schools are being represented.
Housing Authority
• Survey current participants and new voucher holders to determine if our Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) mandated briefings are creating participation barriers to
working families.
• Review HUD mandated. briefing materials to determine the impact of Limited English
Proficiency on Housing Choice Voucher program (HCVP) participants' understanding of
family obligations andreporting procedures.
• Review and analyze the impact of periods of ineligibility for families terminated or denied
housing assistance.
Library
Determine if any populations are adversely affected and denied library services due to
fines and fees.
• Monitor conduct reports regarding teens to determine if racial minorities are
disproportionately affected. Identify ways to ensure fair and equal treatment.
• Study the ways that racially diverse groups obtain information about library, services with
a goal to improve Information delivery to identified populations.
After each Department has completed its toolkits, the results and findings will be shared with
Council and the community. In the near future, staff will report out on the progress of those
departments that participated in the first toolkit reviews to get an update from each of them and
learn more about recent outcomes.
The following documents were handed
out during the meeting.
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