HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 25-4966 - CPRB Dissolution - PUBLISH 09-11-25
Ordinance No. 25-4966 Ordinance amending Article V., entitled “Boards, Commissions and Committees”, Section 5.01, entitled “Establishment”, of the Iowa City Charter, and repealing Title 8, entitled “Police Regulations”, Chapter 8, entitled “Community Police Review Board”, to dissolve the Community Police Review Board.
Whereas, with the passage of Iowa Senate File 311, effective August 16, 2025, Iowa municipalities can no longer, “adopt, enforce, or otherwise administer…a board or other
entity for the purpose of citizen review of the conduct of officers…”; and
Whereas, at its July 8, 2025 meeting, the Community Police Review Board (“CPRB”)
discussed the passage of SF 311 and what to do in response; and
Whereas, the CPRB wrote a letter to Council, dated July 29, 2025, which stated as follows,
“The Board agrees SF311 removes the primary purpose for which the CPRB was originally created. With the ability to receive and to review officer conduct no longer an option, any
community impact would be limited. While Police Department policies have also been
reviewed, the general orders are now available to the public online. Annual forums have
been held over the years with limited success, again related in part to the constraints of the
meeting agenda. With the original purpose no longer an option, there would be limited
scope and impact. The CPRB unanimously recommends dissolving the Board, and
reallocating time and resources to a staff led process with the goal to strengthen trust & involvement across the community.”; and
Whereas, Council considered the CPRB’s July 29th letter in its August 5th Work Session and
decided to accept the CPRB’s unanimous recommendation to dissolve the body; and
Whereas, Council will soon discuss the scope and form of an alternative to the CPRB to
engage in pertinent activities which remain legal following SF 311; and
Whereas, the CPRB is a body described in and required by both Section 5.01 of the Iowa
City Charter and Title 8, Chapter 8 of the Iowa City Code; and
Whereas, both Section 5.01 and Title 8, Chapter 8 need to be amended and deleted,
respectively, to effectuate the CPRB recommendation and Council decision.
Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa: Section I. Amendments. Iowa City Charter: Article V. of the Iowa City Charter, entitled “Boards, Commissions and Committees”, Section 5.01, entitled “Establishment”, is hereby amended by repealing paragraph B. in its entirety. Iowa City Code: Title 8, entitled “Police Regulations”, is amended by repealing and reserving Chapter 8, entitled “Community Police Review Board”, in its entirety. Chapter 9, entitled “Unbiased Policing”, shall remain identified as Chapter 9.
Section II. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section Ill. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section IV. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon publication.
Passed and approved this 2nd day of September 2025. s/Bruce Teague, Mayor Attest:s/ Kellie Grace, City Clerk
*Submitted to publish on 09/11/2025