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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-21-2012 Human Rights Commission11—COMMISSION HUMA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS 49 Years of Advancing Equality 1963 -2012 AGENDA CITY OF IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION HELLING CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL August 21, 2012 6:00 P.M. I . Call Meeting to Order/ Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes from the following meeting: July 17, 2012 3. Public Comment of Items Not on the Agenda 4. New Business: a. Annual Report (Packet Item 4a) b. University of Iowa Center for Human Rights Update c. Iowa Women's Music Festival (September 1) (Packet Item 4c) 5. Old Business: a. Letter advertising Youth Ally Award (Packet Item 5a) b. Human Rights Breakfast (Packet Item 5b) i. Speaker ii. Tickets C. Ad Hoc Diversity Committee (Packet Item 5c) d. Immigration Subcommittee e. World Human Rights Day Proclamation (December 10) (Packet Item 5e) f. Police Citizen's Review Board 6. Updates /Reports: a. Commission b. Staff 7. Set Next Regular Meeting for September 18, 2012 at 6 p.m. 8. Adjourn The Iowa City Human Rights Commission meetings follow the Iowa City Community School District closings for inclement weather except for early dismissals for heat. Minutes Human Rights Commission July 17, 2012 — 6 P.M. Helling Conference Room Members Present: Members Excused: Staff Present: Others Present: Page 1 of 18 PRELIMINARY Hang Olmstead, Orville Townsend Sr., Connie Goeb, Kim Hanrahan, Shams Ghoneim, Jessie Harper. Diane Finnerty, Howard Cowen. Stefanie Bowers Journalism Students (University of Iowa) including Tom Close. This represents only a reasonably accurate transcription of the Human Rights Commission meeting of July 17, 2012. Recommendations to Council: None. Call to Order: Chair Olmstead called the meeting to order at 18:00. Jesse Harper is introduced and welcomed as new Commissioner. Hanrahan moved to approve minutes, seconded by Goeb. Motion passed. 5 -0. ( Ghoneim not present) Public Comments of Items Not on the Agenda: Close- Asked if Commissioners and staff could stick around after the meeting for brief interviews. SG: I wonder if we'd be interested to know the status of The University of Iowa Center for Human Rights? SB: Actually that is in the reports of Commissioners. New Business: a. 2012 One Community /One Book SB: There is a handout in the packet. There is a letter from The University of Iowa Center for Human Rights, and the two chairs of the One Community/One Book, Joan and Pat. They have chosen a book The Late Homecomer, and it looks like they will be arranging discussion forums throughout the community from September through November of this year. It's a book that talks about migration and immigration I believe. It looks like they Page 2 of 18 will have the author Ms. Yang, reading and discussing her book in late September, and they are asking of the Commission for financial support for this all volunteer community project, which continues to be dependent upon the generosity of Johnson County businesses, organizations and groups. Just to give you some history this is something in the past that the Commission has always contributed to if you're wondering what the history is. In fact when the committee used to be a little different a few years past there were actually myself and a few others who sat on the committee that selected the book, but now to streamline things I think just the two chairs select the book instead of having a whole committee do that. There has been interaction and participation from the Commission on this. SG: Can we write for future references, suggestions? SB: Yes. KH: Do you know how much we gave in the past? SB: It looks like the most that has been given is $350 in the past. HO: Any other discussion? KH: Well given that we've just started out fiscal year I guess I'm still unclear what our budget is. SB: For co- sponsorships generally it's between $1,000 to $1,100 each year which is allotted. HO: Any other discussion? SG: I think we should continue unless there is a reason not to. OT: I'd like to know in terms of budgetary needs. Any idea in terms of what their agenda is and what their total budget is if they would need to_? SB: That I don't know, but I know they do a lot of advertising, so I think a lot of the contribution pays for publicity in the form of posters, bookmarks, flyers, ads on radio and websites and in newspapers, and to support the community forums. I don't have like an exact figure for how much that would cost them, but those are what the contributions would assist them on. CG: I would support supporting them at the same level we have in the past at $350. Motion: Goeb moved to contribute $350.00 to One Community /One Book, seconded by Ghoneim. Motion passed 6 -0. Page 3 of 18 Old Business: a. Iowa Compact HO: If you recall last month we agreed to join the Compact, and with the stipulation that I write a memo, which was actually a letter to the mayor and city council letting them know we're doing that and asking them to consider it themselves. We're passing the letter around now. SB: I'm going to interrupt Harry. Just for the visitors if you have web access if you go to the City of Iowa City website and then go to the city council page, then to boards and commissions. There you will see minutes /agendas for the boards and commissions, so if you wanted to look at the packet that they're referring to that's available on line. KH: Will you be including a copy of this declaration with this letter so they can reference an explanation to all five of those? HO: We can do that, it's not a problem. Any other discussion? Do I hear a motion to approve the letter? SB: I might just add that you might want to put Dear Mayor Hayek and City Council members because if you send to one its sent to all. HO: Okay. KH: Should we also put Harry Olmstead Chairperson and Iowa City Human Rights Commission? SB: Sure. HO: I will make those changes. Do we have a motion to approve the letter? SG: I'll make a motion to approve the letter as written adding the additions. Motion: Ghoneim moved to include a copy of the compact, seconded by Townsend. Motion passed 6 -0. b. Adult Ally Award SB: That was asked to be put on the agenda, and I think it had to do with getting the word out sooner to the schools and to other organizations. I think at the last meeting there was a discussion and it's probably in the minutes, about maybe doing outreach to the schools. 1 believe it was mentioned with maybe the school counselors. SG: And hopefully maybe we can put it in the D.I. or Iowa City Press Citizen. Page 4 of 18 SB: We certainly can, but I would probably wait until closer in time. CG: What was this just a letter to the school counselors and schools and stuff telling them about this, and that it's in May, but we weren't circulating anything about it? SB: Yes. KH: When do we start advertising in the school newspapers? SB: This year was the first year because in the past it's always been really the youth that are being recognized, so we're soliciting the adults. This was the first year that we've ever done outreach in the school newspapers. I would say it was done in March or April. Both of the high schools responded to the request, one however never followed up. So it was actually only published in the West High paper. I think to answer the question about the Daily Iowan and The Press Citizen; I think there were discussions earlier this year that since this was targeted towards youth, that we would reserve the youth awards for The Press Citizen and the Daily Iowa for advertising. But for the adult Ally Award that would be more in venues that youth would be looking at and we weren't sure if the Daily Iowan and The Press Citizen would be something that they would be looking at necessarily. I think that's why it wasn't advertised in the D.I. and The Press Citizen this year. KH: So would you draft a letter to the counselors and there may be appropriate class room teachers that could also be forwarded to. SB: Yes. Usually I think how the school district prefers is I send it to the administration office and they distribute it. It will be more of a To Whom It May Concern or something and not specific to certain people. If you guys personally know anyone who you think would be an asset to know about this award I would encourage you to let them know about it. You can certainly once the letter is approved ask for the word document I can get it to you to personalize it. SG: And also faith communities would be another potential assistance. OT: Have we sent any information concerning this award to the community centers? SB: It was sent via postcard and through email to the people that I know who work at the centers. There was a postcard that was generically sent to the community centers advertising it. OT: I was just thinking that there may be situations where individuals might want to do something like this, but doesn't have the support they need to fill it out. HO: Remember this is the Youth Ally Award and recognizing a leader in the community, and the youth have to nominate a leader themselves. Any further discussion? Page 5 of 18 c. Keynote Speaker Breakfast SB: I included bios for the names that I received and the bios are as good as any Google search that I could do of the person. When selecting a speaker things to consider are whether or not they're a good public speaker obviously. Also their ability to engage the folks who buy tickets to the breakfast, and also encourage those people in the community to buy tickets to the breakfast. So to a certain extent you are looking for someone who is well spoken and also someone who will generate rickets sales. KH: Who have we had in the past? SB: Last year was Reverend Dial. One year it was Kevin Burt the musician. He actually being a musician, he sang the keynote. HO: We've had the diversity office from the university. SB: Yes Dr. Dodge from The University of Iowa, and also the provost Wallace Loh spoke. The owner of Thai Flavors, which I know is not the same owner, but the original owner spoke. The Executive Director of Diversity Focus, Alfred Ramirez has spoken, but he is no longer the Executive Director. It's been a mix of community and university talent that has spoken. HO: Do we have to make a decision this evening? SB: The concern is that the next meeting is the 215` of August, so you certainly could vote at that time, but at that time you would probably have to have a runner up and a third runner up because you're just not guaranteed that that person is going to be available because advertising would probably start that first week of September. It's doable if you prefer to wait. HO: I like the speaker of Zack Wahls. I had the opportunity to hear Zack twice in the community this year and one this past weekend at the Book Festival. He packed the senate chamber to an overflowing crowd. He's an exciting speaker. He spoke in front of the senate assembly on same sex marriages, and he's been traveling all over the United States, all over the world actually speaking on behalf of same sex marriages. He comes from a family that is of same sex marriage, and he's really proud of being the son of two lesbian women. He's a former eagle scout and he has written a book that's out on My Two Moms, an excellent read. KH: There have been occasions where his mothers have joined him on his presentations as well, and I think that's really great. SG: So are you suggesting or making the motion Harry? HO: I can't make the motion. Page 6 of 18 SB: You can, you have full rights just like any other member. HO: Oh okay good. I'd like to move that we ask Zack Wahls to be our speaker this year. CG: I'll second it. HO: Any further discussion? SG: About the subject matter or Mr. Wahls? HO: Mr. Wahls and the motion. SG: I was just going to mention something Mr. Wahls, but as far as what are we wanting... HO: We're going to want a second backup person as well tonight too so. SB: Or you can maybe wait till August if I can make contact, if the motion passes. SG: I was just going to ask a question. When is the breakfast? SB: It will either be the last Thursday in October or November 8h. SG: The reason I'm asking this, this is an election year, and if you're interested to know anything about counting your votes maybe you could consider Doug Jones. He just wrote a book about voting and voting rights. Since it's gonna be, if it's in October that maybe something of interest to the community, maybe not. I'm just throwing it out there because of the relevance of the issue itself. I know Zack was also in the ACLU Iowa with his two parents, so I'm familiar with the cause, but I just wondered. HO: It said he returned to school in the spring from what he indicated, and back to UI to finish his degree environmental sciences. SG: So I guess my thought is this. If you all agree or food for thought. This is _ and it goes beyond the presidential vote and elections, but the subject is important for obvious reasons. So maybe that would be the year to have somebody to _ that issue, and having maybe that for next year since he's going back. CG: My thought was only and I just quickly read this so, is that and I'm not sure what relevance it has to Human Rights exactly. SG: Actually to vote I think is an issue. CG: I mean being able to vote, but I'm not sure again okay. Page 7 of 18 SG: We're talking about the elderly; we're talking about people that may have difficulty reaching. We're talking about immigration also because of ID issues. The subject matter it doesn't have to talk about his book, but he certainly researched it long enough. The challenges that are facing, _ presenting groups including minorities to actually vote. OT: You indicated that we were not under the hammer time wise, that we can revisit this at our next meeting. SB: No its possible. I mean it would be cutting it close, but it's possible. OT: I would suggest that we make the decision at our next meeting. SB: There is a motion out. KH: Is that because you feel like you need further time to think about other candidates that be thrown in the pool or? OT: Yes, and we've got candidates here, but they all basically bring something to the table. I would just like more time to think about it. SB: I would just add that if anybody wants to add somebody to make sure you get me those names so that I can try to find as much information on them and include that in the packet for August. HO: I said I can withdraw my motion, I didn't say I would yet, but I will. Can you withdraw your second Connie? CG: Oh sure if that's what we want to do. Again I think I was the one that mentioned back to begin with so I'm kind of favoring him. So I, but I just think that his, obviously his notoriety is far reaching. He's been on national talk shows and he is a big draw. A lot of people probably that have been by to see him and may have already seen him because he has made himself available. I still think you know if we wait on him, I mean this is kind of prime time for him. I mean in terns of the draw because of the book. HO: He may not even be available because I know that he's working on pre -state elections right now, where same sex marriage is coming up on the ballot. CG: I guess to me he's a local guy and a good speaker and a good draw so, and obviously a very significant human rights issue. To me he fits all the criteria and then some. OT: Keep in mind the democratic process you know, that's my feeling, but if the majority wants to proceed we can do that. If the majority wants to vote today I mean there are some time issues and things like that, so the democratic process should prevail. If you guys, the majority wants to proceed with it then you can. Page 8 of 18 KH: My only concern about holding off is that we could find ourselves in a real quandary if all of a sudden we don't have anybody that's available. I don't know if they ever do anything if this is not appropriate, but you know how they do in weddings save the date. Is there anyway... Zach could you potentially be available. I see both sides of it. I am kind of leaning towards wanting to vote tonight. HO: Okay I put my motion back on the table for Zack Wahls as our breakfast speaker. Do I hear a second? CG: Yes I'll second it again. HO: Any further discussion? Motion: Olmstead moved to ask Zack Wahls to be the keynote, seconded by Goeb. Motion passed with 4 Commissioners supporting (Olmstead, Harper, Hanrahan, Goeb) and 2 abstaining (Townsend, Ghoneim). SB: I can send an email and that way I can alert the Commission via email as to whether or not it's even going to be possible for him to be the speaker. If that's not possible then just kind of go where we left off today with speakers. CG: It wouldn't be a bad idea to keep thinking about other speakers. d. Ad Hoe Committee on Diversity SB: This was asked to be placed on the agenda so I really don't have, I mean I put the information in the packet concerning the Ad Hoc Committee, and it looks like its I in the packet. HO: I have a concern that the City Council didn't recognize the Human Rights Commission in having a seat on this Diversity Committee. SB: I do know in the memo or in the resolution it allows for current members of city boards and commissions to apply. So somebody could be a Human Rights Commissioner and serve on the Ad Hoc Committee. So even though there's not like a specific placement or a seat saved so to speak, certainly somebody can overlap if they choose to. They just have to fill out the application, and the application is due next Wednesday July 25`h in the City Clerk's office by 5 p.m. The City Council actually makes the appointments. It's similar to the Commission, so it would be up to them who would actually be appointed. CG: This is an Ad Hoc Committee? SB: Correct. Page 9of18 CG: They aren't establishing as a commission. You said that current people could apply and it would not interfere with the prohibition against serving on two committees or two commissions? SB: That's correct. It says members of other city boards and commissions may serve on the Diversity Committee. The only requirement is that members must be residents of Iowa City. SG: I think it's important that at least one of us here at least apply because of the importance of the issue. HO: I wonder if Diane Finnerty has an interest. OT: I submitted an application. KH: Just to clarify the information isn't here in this memorandum, but the focus of this group does not conflict with the subcommittee on immigration that we have here. OT: My understanding is this committee is going to focus on city agencies, specifically transportation and law enforcement. SB: It does say that in the memorandum. It says that the resolution establishing an ad hoc committee to study city operations as they relate to minority populations with the view toward promoting just and harmonious interactions between local government and minority segments of the community. Then further down it does say, maybe that's in the resolution. The charge of the Diversity Committee is to study the operations of the city transit system, and also to study the operations of city law enforcement including, but not limited to the Police Citizen's Review Board. CG: So is this the response to some of our inquiries about the Police Review Board to some extent? SB: I think that's fair to say. SG: And the CRC and the for religious communities subcommittee on race so. HO: I know the Immigration Voices Project, their Law Enforcement Committee had a meeting with the mayor a week ago Friday I think it was, and he was very receptive to them and setting up a meeting with the police chief. I informed them of the Ad Hoc Committee and I know they are meeting tonight so I think they are going to bring that up as to whether their items on their agenda. OT: I think one of the ways that Human Rights Commission can work with the new committee that any existing information that you feel is pertinent, then you can share that. Page 10 of 18 SB: And as Commission members you're certainly entitled to send letters of support or both applications to the City Council. You can call; you can email, but when you email one you email all so just remember that. But certainly you can say why you think it's important that he be appointed to the ad hoc. SG: To the mayor and the City Council, or just the mayor? SB: I can send the link to the Commission tomorrow morning that tells you how to contact the City Council, but the way the system is set up if you click on one City Council member it just goes to all. It doesn't differentiate if you just pick Susan Mims, it's gonna send it to all seven council members. HO: Would it be appropriate to have a letter coming right from the Commission in support of Orville's application? SB: You can do it as one body or you can do it as individuals. JH: I motion that the Commission send a letter on behalf of Orville to represent the Commission. CG: I think it makes sense. SG: Unless someone isn't, I mean someone from the Commission doesn't want to be... OT: I think in all fairness you know since everybody is not here, in all fairness I don't think we should speak for people that aren't here. So you might want to just do it as individuals. SG: Yeah I was thinking actually of impact as well. I think if each one of us who is supporting the application and encouraging the City Council to consider it and grant it, that we write an individual letter would have more impact than just a group of one letter. I've always felt that way on many issues. HO: We do have a motion; do you want to withdraw your motion? JH: Yes I would. e. Immigration Subcommittee KH: I don't have very much to report for now. The one struggle that we've been having is finding time where all members can meet. The co -chair Gloria has taken on a new full - time job that keeps her busy in the evenings, so her only day free is Wednesday and unfortunately Wednesday evenings is the time when a lot of churches have activities and events. Now I've just made a call out to see if we could do Wednesday at two or three Page 11 of 18 hoping that I can find the time and most everyone can come. We've actually not met since the last time. HO: Would you let Stefanie know when you meet again so she can send it out to everybody? KH: Yes. SG: Have you talked with Charlie (Eastham) or? KH: He came to the last meeting. SG: He didn't have anything to add? KH: Well he came to the last meeting that we had to cancel, and I just happened to go out to sit in the parking lot I couldn't contact everyone, and he came and I was able to tell him that we would reschedule. He is on the list of someone to let know when our next meeting is. SG: I guess I'm not expressing myself correctly. What I'm saying is the CRC has its own immigration group, and I wonder if he or them have something to add. KH: Well I'm hoping and I think that was the intent for him to come to the meeting. If we can get the members to come together then we are inviting many other people who are involved in the immigration movement, from The Voices Project and. SG: Carla. KH: Maybe you've not seen, but yes Robin Clark- Bennett was going to be coming because what we know is that there is a lot of passion and a lot of energy for this movement. We want to try and coordinate some of what we're doing. So now Stefanie is available the first week in August to tour through the city center to look at signage, and so that's what we'll talk about at the next meeting, as well as get back the surveys that we have put out in hopes that we get back more than the 25 that was returned to us last year. HO: Any further discussion? E World Human Rights Day Proclamation HO: Stefanie you were going to contact the UN Association. SB: It didn't seem like they had any plans to present a proclamation, but then they thought that that is a great idea. So I included a copy of one that they had done in the past, and it's not the newest one. It's from 1997, but gives you a feel for what they would probably present to see kind of which way you were going on the proclamation. One thing I did note is that this proclamation is very long. I'm not sure that I've ever seen a Page 12 of 18 proclamation this long be read. I'm not saying it wouldn't, but that maybe something to keep in mind, I mean it is long. HO: Right, it's based on the Human Rights Declaration of the UN Declaration of Human Rights. I brought this forth and I kind of feel that I'd rather withdraw it at this point being that the UN Association is going to do something. I would just like to remove it from the table at this point if everybody would agree to that. SG: I'm confused. What are we supposed to be removing from the table? HO: The proclamation that I brought forth. SB: It would be the first one, the one that is entitled proclamation. SG: The one we put together you mean? HO: Right. SG: Why Harry? HO: Well because the UN Association is going to do something and they are probably in a better position, and they've done it in the past. We don't want to have two proclamations for the same thing going to the City Council. SG: Well I guess I have a different opinion, but that's just me. First of all I don't know maybe they won't. I mean we're two independent bodies and what's wrong with us having the proclamation from the Human Rights Commission. After all this is in our own backyard so to speak and they can do it. Isn't twice having more impact if the language also could be different, which ours is bit more _ but we can summarize it. don't know why as a Human Rights Commission go ahead and do it too the City Council. HO: How do the rest of you all feel? KH: Can we do it in conjunction? SB: I think that's possible. I think there would obviously have to be agreement on the content of the proclamation if that's the route you wanted to go. OT: I think I may have mentioned this last time it was brought up, but in terms of red flags, the length of this is like a red flag for me. International covers everything you know. I'm more in line with us putting our focus on what's happening locally, dealing with specific things that, number one we feel need to be addressed, and number two, we have a certain amount of control over trying to accomplish the outcome. I understand and it's something that needs to be done, but I'm just having problems understanding you know why aren't we dealing with it locally. Page 13 of 18 SG: Maybe because there are some violations of human rights locally. OT: Why are we dealing with this as a Commission, and don't get me wrong. I'm not saying it's a bad thing to do. I'm just saying that we've got our local proclamations and things we're doing, and now we come up with this. What's the value of this? HO: Any other discussion? CG: I guess I'm a bit neutral on it. I don't think it's, I mean there's nothing you can that I disagree with in the proclamation, but it is long. I'm kind of a local person as well in terms of some of these broad statements are ones that are you know, they sound good but what do they accomplish in terms of what our role is as a Human Rights Commission. I mean proclamations in general probably I would put into that category to some extent, not picking on this proclamation in particular. So it really is you know I think if somebody else is going to cover, I mean ideally yeah we would like to endorse it or something when they do it. To me that would be the best way to do it, but I could live with either outcome. SG: If we can shorten it. I mean we're obviously if you go to the fourth paragraph from the bottom it's all about those living in Iowa City from the faith and .... It does start talking about rights of children, different races. It alludes to immigrants, documented and others; no one should be subjected to arbitrary arrest or detention. I mean it can definitely be cut down. If you like I can work on that and think about it. KH: I think I'm with Connie. I'm fairly neutral, however if you were to bring back a condensed shortened version of this proclamation to put forth to us I would be really willing to consider that and look at it next rime. HO: Why don't we do that and then we'll table it another month and work on that. CG: So December 10h is the actual date of when these declarations are made or is it? SB: That's the recognition date. The City Council doesn't have their meeting scheduled that far planned out so I can't tell you when they would be meeting in December. HO: Any other further discussion? g. Police Citizen's Review Board SB: I kind of think Diane might have been the one to request this on the agenda. So I don't know if anybody else has anything under this topic, but I think it was Diane who requested it. SG: I think the reason if I remember correctly it was brought in because we wanted to know what has the City Council or the mayor has done about the subject matter. We've already Page 14 of 18 referred to them to look at the concerns that were shared. Have they reported anything back to us? SB: I think they are withholding until the ad hoc committee looks at the PCRB because that would be part of the ad hoc committee. HO: At the time of our last meeting the ad hoc committee had not been approved by the City Council. Any other discussion on the Police Citizen Review Board? Okay updates and reports on Commissioners. 6. Updates/Reports: a. Reports of Commissioners Hanrahan: No report Harper: No report Goeb: No report Ghoneim: No report Townsend: Our subcommittee as you know, we were going to put the program together, and Royceann Porter and another group has some things going on so we're kind of looking at possibly partnering with them and coming up with something, but we haven't got all the players at the table yet so. Other than that we've kinda got a change in our planning and nothing has happened yet. Olmstead: I just wanted to remind everybody I think Stefanie has forwarded information on the webinar that will occur this week. I believe in two weeks after that racial justice and racial assessment. I know the first Thursday the 19th at noon till one or two at Grace Baptist Church on Clinton Street. I encourage people to try and make that if you can. That's all I had SB: I think you had a question about the University Human Rights? SG: Sort of through the grapevine it appears that The University of Iowa is sort of looking into changing the status of members of the council including the Center of Human Rights. I was wondering if you had any information Harry since you sit on the board on that because it's still unclear whether they are going to have the center under a University department or what, but it may not stay as it has been since its inception. HO: At out last meeting it was discussed about the funding sources and the funding sources right now and Ms. Dodge has agreed to schedule a lot of funding for the center. After that they are not sure, but they do have the Human Rights... (tape ends) I believe my next meeting is in August and I'll probably have further information at that time. SG: Do you think we have any role to play here to encourage the University regarding the importance of such a center and our work with them? Page 15 of 18 HO: Stefanie can I ask you to answer that. You have more history. SB: Like a letter in support of continuing? SG: Yes. SB: I mean it would be something that the Commission has voted to do in other venues I guess would be similar, but not exactly that specific. It's certainly something the Commission can decide if they want to do that or not. KH: Could you bring some more information...? HO: I'd like to wait till the August meeting for more information and see where they're coming from at that point. OT: I've heard that there is a lot of change going on on the campus. Since this is an area that you know to centers, an area that we have a definite interest in, would it be appropriate for the Commission to address a letter to _ indicating that we're heard that there are some changes occurring, and we are just concerned about the status of the center. We wonder if she could give us some feedback as to what's going to be happening, and as always if there's anything we can do to help or enhance the center, we'd more than willing to do so. SG: That would be nice, and especially that our chair always sits on the board. We have a vested interest in OT: I feel like if we want to get information and we want to get it in a timely manner so that if there is something we have concerns about and we want to try to do something about it, it's important that we get accurate information. SB: It would have to be at another agenda. It's not on the agenda for tonight. So you guys couldn't take any action anyway so, but I can try to get information too. OT: It's not on the agenda, but since its come up as a concern can the Commissioners, we as Commissioners request that you send a letter or does it have to be... SB: No because that would be asking me to take action, and it's not on the agenda so. KH: I just had a question for clarification. So we would be receiving board packets electronically now? SB: You still have a choice. I think the preference is for people to receive them electronically. There has been no change in policy as far as staff's ability to send a hard copy out. Other than Diane who has, she's the only one that I send. Well I send the electronic to everyone, but she is the only one that I don't send a hard copy to is the better Page 16 of 18 way to put it. I think it's a preference, but there's been no change in policy as far as our ability to send it out. HO: Why don't we just say if anybody wants to just receive the hard copy to let you know, or receive the electronic to let you know. b. Report of Staff SB: The status of complaints is in the packets. I also wanted to mention that there's an ADA celebration and Harry maybe you can help me out on this. I think it's tentatively scheduled July 28`h at the Coral Ridge Mall, but last time I checked I didn't have times. don't know if times have been established. If I get an electronic email concerning the ADA celebration at the Coral Ridge Mall on July 28`h I will send it to Commissioners. HO: It's 10:00 to 3:00. KH: Is now a time where you could explain what the process is for researching and what you do when a complaint comes to your desk? SB: I think that's something more for orientation with Commissioners. I can set up a time to talk to you about it. HO: When you say during mediation you're saying that two parties are sitting down with a mediator trying to work it out. SB: Yes. HO: And the process is if that doesn't work out then it comes to the Commission? SB: No. The only time that the Commission, meaning the members of the Commission would be involved in a complaint is if there's a probable cause determination. If that complaint is not resolved then there is a semi -role that the Commission in determining how that, whether that complaint goes on to a public hearing or whether it closed. But other than that staff handles the complaints and the Commission does not actively participate in that process. SG: And the frequency Stefanie in the past say five years for example, has this ever happened? SB: No not in my time no. There was one right before I came on that was still on the books, but no. It's not something that you're going to see a lot, and like I said if anybody wants more information its best to setup a meeting, but just to give a little background. It's not, a probable cause one, there's a lot of steps in the way of getting to a probable cause. One you have mediation, so usually if there's been a harm, it's possible that the respondent and or the person who is alleged to have discriminated against knows this and so they are going to try and resolve it in mediation. The second thing is that a complainant has the Page 17 of 18 right to request a right to sue if a complaint has been on file for longer for 60 days. There are also exceptions to that, but just generally speaking after 60 days a complainant can always request a right to sue. A right to sue would be asking us to close the complaint file that we have and they would be pursuing the matter in a court of law. So there's a lot of steps to get to a probable cause and some of the ways that the system is set up, those get filtered either through a right to sue or there is an agreement reached. So you never get to that point. I don't want people to think it doesn't mean bad things aren't happening, it's just that usually when those happen you're either gonna read about it in local newspaper because the person is suing or its gonna be worked out and you wouldn't hear about it. HO: Stefanie anything else? SB: We moved up to the third floor. There is an elevator so it's accessible for everyone obviously. We want to be up to code, and if any of you have an opportunity it's great. We have an enclosed space with individual offices and windows that open. It's very quiet up on the third floor, and it gives us the ability I think to really be seen as a City Department versus where we were before, which was a great location but it wasn't as clear, kind of that we were a division of the city. I think now it's very clear so. There are three offices, so it's Kristin and myself and then we have a student legal intern, which we have each semester. She has her own office plus there's a bigger office in there that we are using as a conference room once we get unpacked. So that will be nice too because when people come in they can go straight up and go to the conference room and not kind of be in open space like this when they are handling sensitive matters. If you get an opportunity we like it, we're happy. Adiournment: Motion to adjourn at 18:57. Page 18 of 18 Human Rights Commission ATTENDANCE RECORD 2012 (Meetina Datel KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent /Excused NM = No meeting /No Quorum R = Resigned - = Not a Member TERM 1011 11/2 12/1 NAME EXP. 1/17 2/21 3/20 4/17 5/15 6/19 7/17 8121 9/18 6 0 8 Dr. Howard 1/1/13 X X O/E X O/E X O/E Cowen Constance 1/1/13 X O/E X X O/E O/E X Goeb Harry 1/1/13 X X X X X X X Olmstead (8 -1 -2010) David B. 1/1/14 X O/E O/E O/E R R R R R R R R Brown Diane 1/1114 O/E X X X X X O/E Finnerty Orville 1/1/14 X X X X X X X Townsend, Sr. Henri Harper 1/1/15 O/E X O/E R R R R R R R R R Kim 1/1/15 X X X X X X X Hanrahan Shams 1/1/15 O/E X X X X X X Ghoneim Jessie 1/1115 O/E X Harper (Appointed 6-5-12) KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent /Excused NM = No meeting /No Quorum R = Resigned - = Not a Member HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Histor The Iowa City Human Rights Commission (HRC) was established in August 1963 as the Iowa City Human Relations Commission. In comparison, Des Moines established a Human Rights Commission in 1955, Davenport in 1962, Dubuque in 1963, Sioux City and Mason City in 1964, the State of Iowa in 1965, Waterloo 1966 and Ames 1974. Commission Nine (9) residents of Iowa City are appointed by the City Council for three year staggered 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 men and women of various racial, religious, cultural, social and economic groups within the City. Meetings The Commission annually elects a Chairperson and a Vice- Chairperson and holds monthly meetings in the Helling Conference Room at City Hall on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Special meetings are held as needed. The meetings are open to the public. Staff There are two (2) full time staff, a Human Rights Coordinator and a Human Rights Investigator. General Duties • Educate the public on illegal discrimination and civil rights. • Provide the enforcement necessary to further the goals of the Human Rights Ordinance. • 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. Activities, Education & Outreach of Commission and Staff for Fiscal Year 2012 Iowa: A State of Immigration Display, Host. 28th Annual Iowa City Human Rights Commission Awards Breakfast, Sponsor. Faces of Iowa City, Co- Sponsor. The Struggle for LGBT Rights in Uganda: Reverend Mark Kiyimba, Co- sponsor. Diversity Focus Shift Series: Sir Ken Robinson, Attendee. Dealing with Difficult Employees Webinar, Participant. Protect Your Computer, Protect Yourself: Data Risks Facing Municipalities Today, Participant. University of Iowa National Coalition Building Institute Affiliate Training, Participant. 4a Black American Gothic, Facilitator. Laying Claim to Our Spirit: 2011 History Makers Gala, Attendee. 2012 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration of Human Rights Planning Committee, Member. League of Women Voters of Johnson County — Series on US Constitution, Co- Sponsor. Save Our Spaceship — Environmental Responsible Action & Awareness, Participant. Iowa City Noon Lions Club, Presenter. My Beautiful Self. Johnson County Young Women's Seminar, Contributor. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity March, Participant. Iowa City Sertoma Club, Presenter. Wealth Inequality as a Civil Rights Issue: Notes from Legal History, Attendee. Off Campus Housing Fair, Vendor. Iowa Women's Music Festival, Vendor. 2012 Police Citizens Review Board Community Forum, Attendees. Celebrate International Women's Day: Iowa United Nations Night of 1,000 Dinners, Attendee. Understanding & Managing High Personalities in Legal Disputes, Attendee. University of Iowa College of Law — Diversity Panel, Attendee. Return to Mayberry, Attendees. Million Hoodie March for Trayvon Martin, Participants. Iowa City in Focus, Feature. 2012 Juneteenth Celebration, Contributor. Building Blocks to Employment Job Fair Fall & Spring, Sponsor. 2012 University of Iowa's Celebrating Cultural Diversity, Vendor. 2012 Iowa N.E.W. Leadership, Presenter. Building Relationships & Creating Opportunity in the African American Community: A Panel Of Parents & Youth Of Color, Sponsor. 2012 Iowa City Human Rights Commission Youth Awards, Sponsor. Open Record & Meeting Laws Board Training, Attendees. University of Iowa College of Law Professionalism & Diversity in Practice, Attendee. National Americans with Disabilities Symposium, Attendee. Webmar Employment Law, Attendee. Understanding the Adolescent Mind & the Development Impact of Trauma, Attendee. All About the Benjamin's Seminars, Attendees. Strengthening & Valuing Latino Communities in Iowa Conference, Contributor. Bystander Intervention Skills for Difficult Situations Workshop, Participant. Life Behind the Iron Curtain from A Czech & Slovak Perspective, Co- sponsor. Lighting the Way for Justice & Peace, Participant. Student Legal Intern Spring Fall 2011 & Spring 2012, Host. University of Iowa Human Rights Class, Presenter. Overview of the Complaint Process The City Code of Iowa City prohibits discrimination in education, housing, employment, 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. *Housing only. Staff of the Human Rights Commission investigate complaints alleging discrimination. Staff serves as a neutral fact finder and do not represent either party in the complaint process. 1. Filing: The complainant (the person who alleges the discrimination) fills out, signs and dates a complaint form. 2. Jurisdictional Review: A dated and signed complaint is reviewed by staff to determine whether it meets the legal requirements of the Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance. A complaint must be filed within three - hundred (300) days of the last discriminatory act. a. If the complaint does not meet jurisdictional requirements, the complainant is notified and the complaint is closed. 3. Notice: A copy of the complaint is mailed to both the complainant and the respondent within twenty (20) days of the file date. 4. Answer: The respondent is required to answer the allegation of discrimination and submit any requested records or relevant documents. 5. Right to sue: After the complaint has been on file for sixty (60) days, the complainant has the option of pursing the matter in a state district court. If this option is taken staff close the complaint and no further action is taken. 6. Screening: All information is reviewed to determine whether further investigation is warranted, 7. Further Investigation: Both complainant and respondent may be interviewed and additional records requested. Witnesses and other persons with knowledge may also be contacted and interviewed. When the investigation is complete, the investigator will analyze all the collected information and write an investigative summary with a recommendation at the end as to whether probable cause exists. 8. Finding: The Human Rights Coordinator reviews the complaint file and the investigative summary and makes a final decision on whether probable cause exists. a. If probable cause is found, the complaint will move to conciliation. 9. Conciliation: The Human Rights Coordinator attempts to conciliate or settle the complaint. 10. Public Hearing: When conciliation is unsuccessful, the complaint 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 (2) 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 do so. Complaint Statistics Please note some complaints filed in fiscal year 2011 were closed in fiscal year 2012. Some complaints which were filed in fiscal year 2012 had not been closed by the end of fiscal year 2012, creating the difference in numbers between those opened and closed. Most complaints filed cite more than one basis for discrimination so totals will equal more than fifty nine (59). Complaint Activity 2 0 COMPLAINTS FILED BY PROTECTED CHARACTERISTIC 2 FY 2011 FY2012 Age 10 15 Color 16 13 Creed 1 1 Disability 16 22 Familial Status 3 g Gender Identity 0 2 Marital Status 0 5 National Origin 11 3 Presence /Absence of Dependents 3 7 Public Assistance Source of Income 5 1 Race 25 19 Religion 4 4 Retaliation 18 19 Sex 6 8 Sexual Orientation 2 3 COMPLAINTS FILED BY AREA Credit 2 0 Education 2 3 Employment 33 30 Housing 8 14 Public Accommodation 5 12 Total Cases 50 59 RESOLUTIONS Mediated 6 2 No Probable Cause 9 7 Administrative Closure 3 8 Right To Sue* 2 0 Lack of Jurisdiction' 4 5 Satisfactorily Adjusted* 0 0 Withdrawn 2 2 Total Number of Resolutions 26 24 *Complaints that are mediated, satisfactorily adjusted or where a right to sue is requested reflect complaints that could have been probable cause determinations. Summary Employment is still the largest area in which complaints were filed (30), followed by housing (14) and public accommodation (12). Disability (22) is the most common characteristic cited for the alleged discriminatory conduct. Race and retaliation tie for second (19) followed by age (15). It took, on average, 222 days to resolve complaints in fiscal year 2012. In comparison, (33) complaints were filed in the area of employment, (8) in housing and (5) in public accommodation in fiscal year 2011. The characteristic cited the most was race (25) retaliation was second most cited reason (18). It took, on average, 113 days to resolve a complaint in fiscal year 2011. ' `Lack of Jurisdiction' refers to complaints that allege discrimination on a basis or in an area not covered by local law. Lack of jurisdiction could also include complaints that allege conductlactivity that even if true would not violate local anti- discrimination laws. Complainants are referred to appropriate agencies for assistance whenever possible. Examples would include Wage & Hour, the Family Medical Leave Act, or Workers Compensation. Plans for Fiscal Year 2012 ♦ Sponsor public forums on issues pertinent to human & civil rights in the community. ♦ Update educational materials on civil rights. Make sure materials are available in large quantity to all in the community. ♦ Translate outreach materials into Spanish. ♦ Offer training on local anti - discrimination law. ♦ Provide fair housing training to City Boards and Commissions. Outreach to the community on how to file a civil rights complaint. Commissioners Harry Olmstead, Chair January 1, 2010 —December 31, 2012 Dr. Howard Cowen January 1, 2010 — December 31, 2012 Diane Finnerty January 1, 2011 — December 31, 2013 Shams Ghoneim January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2015 Constance Goeb, Vice Chair January 1, 2010 —December 31, 2012 Kim Hamahan January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2012 Jessie Harper January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2013 Dan Tallon July 21, 2012 — December 31, 2015 Orville Townsend, Sr. January 1, 2011— December 31, 2013 July 25, 2012 Dear Vendor, The 19`h Iowa Women's Music Festival (IWMF) is coming up on Saturday, September 1, 2012. We invite you to join us for this free, outdoor festival from 12:00 — 6:00 PM in Upper City Park in Iowa City. It should be a fabulous lineup during the day, including Kim -Char Meredith, Emjay, Coles Whalen, Big Bad Gina, Lisa Ferraro & Erika Luckett, Sharon Jackson Band, Camille Bloom & The Recovery. Check out the IWMF web site at http: / /www.prairievoices.net for more information about all of the festivities. Vendors will be set up at the periphery of the audience with a clear view of the stage. This arrangement allows festival -goers the opportunity to browse and purchase merchandise while listening and watching the stage performers. Below is key information for vendors: Vendors provide their own tables, displays, and staff. You'll also need to set up your area and then remove your merchandise at the end of the day. Arrive for set -up any time after 9 a.m. on Saturday. Please plan to vend until 5:30 p.m. as the festival expects a large crowd through that time. Important Note: At the rain location (The Mill, 120 E Burlington St, Iowa City), vending space is extremely limited (and mostly outdoors). In the event of rain, vending fees will only be refunded upon written request by mail or e-mail. City of Iowa City policy prohibits driving vehicles on the grass in the park. Please plan accordingly. Vendor fees are the same as last year: Space for artisans, crafters, and businesses - $30.00 Space for non - profit organizations - $15.00 Recognition as a Friend of the Festival - additional $10.00 (additional donations welcome!) Prairie Voices Productions strives to make this festival affordable and a great experience for vendors. All vendors are welcome. Please find the IWMF Vendor Application enclosed. Please include a description of your work and all types of products that you'll be selling. The vendor application form includes a list of product categories. Mark all that apply and add additional descriptions as necessary. Please mail vendor applications and payment by August 25, 2012. There can be no refunds unless the outdoor festival is relocated due to rain. Day -of- festival registrations are welcome, but there are no guarantees regarding space availability. If you are planning to register on the day of the festival, please e-mail melea.whitea-gmail.com to let us know to expect you. Thank you so much for your support of the 19th Annual Iowa Women's Music Festival! For more information about the festival, please contact: Laurie Haag at the Women's Resource & Action Center, 319 - 335 -1486 or email laurie- haagauiowa edu. If you have questions specific to vending, please contact melea white, vendor coordinator, at 319.431.6937 or melea.whiteOgmail com. Hope to see you there! .2A IOWA WOMEN'S MUSIC FESTIVAL ARTS AND CRAFTS APPLICATION FORM www.prairievoices.net Please print or type. Name of business /organization Contact Street Address State Email Day Phone Zip Code Evening Phone Circle your predominant (70 %) product category. Select only ONE 2 -D art music 3 -D art jewelry metal personal services (massage, etc.) books ritual tools, healing arts ceramics /pottery pro -women political products /infonnation clothing -mass produced glass clothing- custom made basketry musical instruments leather woodworking fiber art paper products (cards, posters, etc.) other Are your products made by women? Yes No Is the majority (50 % +) of the business women - owned? Yes No Are the products made by the applicant? Yes No Average price of products sold: Please provide a brief description of merchandise and attach it to this form. Slides are optional; however, a written description of the merchandise must still be included. For return of slides, please send SASE. Booth fee must be paid in advance by check or money order made out to: Iowa Women's Music Festival P.O. Box 3411 Iowa City, IA 52244 -3411 Please circle the appropriate fees(s) paid: Artisans, crafters, businesses (booth only) - $30.00 Non - profit organizations (booth only) - $15.00 Recognition as a Friend of the Festival — additional $10.00 WAIVER: Although every precaution will be taken to guard against loss or damage to all merchandise in the area, I hereby waive any claim of loss or damage to my products. I agree to assume full responsibility for my merchandise. Signature of crafter /organization representative Date August 15, 2012 Jane Doe 1111 ABS Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Ms. Doe, � r ®�mot CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 -1826 (3 19) 356 -5000 (3 19) 356 -5009 FAX www.icgov.org Due to your heavy involvement with youth in the community, the City of Iowa City Human Rights Commission would like to share information about our most recent Award —Youth Ally. The City of Iowa City Human Rights Commission Youth Ally Award recognizes an adult, who has inspired local youth to become involved in human rights activities and initiatives either locally or abroad. The Youth Ally Award is an Award where youth in the community nominate an adult for special recognition. The Award recognizes an adult who through their work and trust in area youth have empowered youth in the Iowa City area. The adult selected by the Human Rights Commission to receive recognition will receive a Certificate of Appreciation presented at the annual Youth Awards Program in May of 2013. We simply ask that you assist us in spreading the word about this Award to the youth of this community and to circulate the Youth Ally nomination form to the youth. Nomination forms will be available in the spring of 2013 on our website at www.icaov.org /humanrights. Please call 319 - 356 -5022 or email humanrishts@iowa- citvors if you would like further information concerning the Youth Ally Award. Sincerely, City of Iowa City Human Rights Commission sa 2006 Person of the Year: Rudolph Juarez I Iowa City Press Citizen I press- citizen.com Pagel of 5 -ORS CARS HOME,, APARTMENTS CL4SSIF*D¢-,PLACEANAD CEALS" we IN SUBSCRIBE ACINATE EMEMPAPER HELP News I Hawk Central I Prep sports I Obituanes I Opinion Data I Life FEATURED: Local'IV'rIMS Movie finks Group photos CDUpon Man, Fied wha!yodarC lookln0 fol _ SEARCH 2006 Person of the Year: Rudolph Juarez Shepherding us through the storm 4.43 PM_ Nov H3,2010 I Comment. 5b http: / /www. press - citizen .com /articlel999999991NEWS01 /71231011 /2006- Person - Year- Rud... 7/9/2012 2006 Person of the Year: Rudolph Juarez I Iowa City Press Citizen I press- citizen.com Page 2 of 5 AA The Rev Rudolph Juarez gives communion to Jack Raiff. of Mind,,, Iowa., as he holds his daughter ruling the Easter service for the St. Pamdt's parish whirl was held at Regina High School on Al hl 16.2006 St. Patrick's Gulch suffered severe damage when tornadoes ripped through the area. / Press Citizen file photo wri n Print. When this ears Holy Thursday service began an at St. Patrick's Editorial Board Peron of the Year Catholic Church, there was little indication that tornado damage to the Iowa City landmark would become the story of the year. As FILED UNDER parishioners sang and meditated on Christ's agony in the Garden of News Gethsemane -- the scene before his trial and execution on Good Local News Friday -- the National Weather Service issued a tornado watch. Regina High School When the service let out, most of the parishioners had to dash across Court Street to avoid the rain, but about 40 stayed in the sanctuary to pray the rosary led by the parish priest, the Rev. Rudolph Juarez. Surrounded by the statues and images of heroes and saints, the congregation offered prayers centuries old as a funnel cloud began to form a few miles to the southwest. Without the tornadoes, it's unlikely that the Press - Citizen Editorial Board would have chosen Juarez as the 2006 Person of the Year. But for years before that April event, Juarez Related had been working on local and national Links 2007 Person of the Year. Alul Nekhasi levels. Raised in Davenport in a bilingual home, Juarez has long worked to ensure 2005 Persons of the Year: The James Gang social justice for everyone, regardless of 2004 Person of the Year Susan Craig immigration status. 2003 Person of the Year: Marc Moen 2002 Person of the Year Kirk Ferentz 2001 Person of the Year: Dick Schwab 2000 Persons oflhe Year: Engled Civic Theatre Group 1999 Person of the Year: Melanie Doubiany Friedman and Jennifer McCarty 2008 Person of the Year: Christopher Merrill 20D9 Person of the Year: The BarbouRoske Family Juarez came to Iowa City in 2004 in part to reach out to the Hispanic community. After he moved the Saturday -night Spanish - language Mass to Sunday, suddenly attendance skyrocketed from about 30 to between 100 and 200 every week. Soon, the Parish Council included Spanish- speaking members and the church began providing religious education in Spanish. x Most Popular Mosl O.orroa ed More Headllnes 1 Amy Neustrom, 52 2 Cheri Carrier, 60 3 University researchers: This is the beginning 4 Nail salon puts customer first 5 Lois Swartzendruber, 100 Most Viewed Tanner Miller Apr 11,2012 PHOTO GALLERIES Eric Osborn Fourth of July sentencing Celebrabon http: / /www.press- citizen .com /article /99999999/NEWSO 1 /71231011 /2006- Person - Year- Rud... 7/9/2012 2006 Person of the Year: Rudolph Juarez I Iowa City Press Citizen I press - citizen.com Page 3 of 5 "I think that the fact that we opened the doors to more people has led them to be more involved in the community," Juarez told the Press - Citizen for his profile in the special section, Heart & Soul. When the tornadoes hit Juarez points out that when the tornado sirens went off, he didn't immediately grasp the danger of the situation. When Deacon Jerome Miller suggested that the congregation move to the basement of the rectory next door, Juarez agreed. When the group of worshipers later emerged, they saw what would become the main icon of the Iowa City storms to be printed in newspapers and on Web sites across the nation that night: St. Patrick's Church poised against an ominous sky, its roof ripped off and its support beams standing naked to the elements. Thus began a new role for Juarez: helping his spiritual community and broader Iowa City make sense of what had happened. His Easter sermon -- delivered three days later at Regina High School's gym -- focused on Jesus' statement that "I can tear down this temple in and raise it up in three days." Although Jesus' metaphor was referred to his upcoming death and resurrection, Juarez focused on the hope such a sentiment provides for any community. Indeed, he helped explain how all communities simultaneously are shaped by and transcend the physical structures they inhabit. In its more than a century of life, the building housing St. Patrick's parish was more than just the home of a religious community. It was a center of social life. Even with the loss of this historic treasure, however, we need to celebrate that Juarez didn't lose any of his flock that night. As dangerous as the tornadoes were, the damage could have easily been that much worse. Ministering to the city To single out the ministerial role that Juarez played on a citywide scale is not to diminish the other individual and collective responses to the tornadoes. The Salvation Army brought its canteen to help feed and to provide water to those clearing the debris and those just trying to figure out where they should start the cleanup. MidAmerican workers quickly restored power to thousands of residents, and the company made a hefty donation toward the city's cleanup efforts. Helen Burford of Friends of Historic Preservation helped homeowners secure thousands of dollars in grants so they would be able to restore their homes in a manner that retains their neighborhoods' sense of history. And thousands of individuals lent supplies and manpower to help neighbors and strangers return their homes and businesses to some sense of normal. But Juarez became a symbol for the entire community when the media spotlight was turned on him. With Roman Catholic parishes throughout the nation already struck by the tornado -level fallout of the national priest abuse scandals, and with the Diocese of Davenport later declaring bankruptcy to defend itself against several lingering lawsuits, Juarez was one of many Catholic officials trying to figure out how best to serve the faithful in Iowa http: / /www.press- citizen. corn/ articlel99999999/NEWS01171231011 /2006- Person - Year- Rud... 7/9/2012 2006 Person of the Year: Rudolph Juarez I Iowa City Press Citizen I press - citizen.com city. Through it all, Juarez's steadfast nature and spiritual advice has earned him praise and commendations. It's often joked that he is playing the role of Moses leading the members of St. Patrick's parish to the promised land — somewhere on Iowa City's east side. Sometimes an individual's effect on a community is measured by how well he or she develops and implements a vision for growth. At other times, people are evaluated how well they respond to forces outside their control. Juarez excels in both categories. Because of his experience ministering to Iowa City's diverse population, Juarez was well prepared to expand his ministry to a citywide level when his church was thrown unexpectedly into the middle of the biggest story of the year. For helping to shepherd us all through the storm -- as well as for his continued leadership in a time of change for the city's Catholic and Hispanic populations - -we name the Rev. Rudolph Juarez as the Press- Citizen's 2006 Person of the Year. Send your nominations for Person of the Year to opinion @press- citizen.com. 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Jones From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search This article is about the computer scientist. For other uses of the name Douglas Jones, see Doujz Jones. Douglas W. Jones is a computer scientist at the University of low a. His research focuses primarily on computer security, particularly electronic voting. Together with Barbara Simons, Jones has published a book on electronic voting entitled Broken Ballots: Will Your Vote Count? .M Jones's most widely cited work centers on the evaluation of priority queue implementations .M This work has been credited with helping relaunch the empirical study of algorithm performance.0 In related work, Jones applied s1214Y trees to data compression and developed algorithms for applying parallel computing to discrete event simulation. 14 ][5][61 Jones's PhD thesis was in the area of capability -based addressing, and he has occasionally published on other aspects of computer architecture U He has published work on computer architecture on an occasional basis, such as his proposal for a one instruction set computer. s Jones' involvement with electronic voting research began in 1994, when he was appointed to the Iowa Board of Examiners for Voting Machines and Electronic Voting Systems. He chaired the board from 1999 to 2003, and has testified before the United States Commission on Civil Rights,u the United States House Committee on Sciencel10l and the Federal Election Corain on"" on voting issues. In 2005 he participated as an election observer for the presidential election in Kazakhstan. Jones was the technical advisor for HBO's documentary on electronic voting machine issues, "Hacking Democracy ", that was released in 2006. LZ He was a member of the ACCURATE electronic voting project from 2005 to 2011. On Dec. 11, 2004, the Election Assistance Commission appointed Douglas Jones to the Technical Guidelines Development Committee. Jones received a B.S. . in physics from Carnegie Mellon University in 1973, and a M.S. . and Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign in 1976 and 1980 respectively. $*GWEN SAUOTS University of Iowa Professor of Computer Science, Douglas Jones, will read from his new book, Broken Ballots: Will Your Vote Count? For many of us, the presidential election of 2000 was a wake -up call. The controversy following the vote count led to demands for election reform. But the new voting systems that were subsequently introduced to the market have serious security flaws, and many are confusing and difficult to use. Moreover, legislation has not kept up with the constantly evolving voting technology, leaving little to no legal recourse when votes are improperly counted. Broken Ballots is a thorough and incisive analysis of the current voting climate that approaches American elections from technological, legal, and historical perspectives. It is also a vital tool for any voting American. Amy Weismann, is an alumna of Bryn Mawr College (1993, A.B.) and the University of Iowa College of Law (2000 J.D. with Distinction). Amy has served as an attorney in the Iowa City based general practice firm, the Larew Law Office, as a Law Clerk for the judges of the Seventh Judicial District of Iowa, and as a Legal Intern in the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia in The Hague. Amy also assisted the Women's Caucus for Gender Justice with the editing of the final judgment produced by the Women's International War Crimes Tribunal 2000 for the trial of Japanese military sexual slavery. Prior to law school, Amy was a humanitarian aid worker in refugee camps in the former Yugoslavia, and a resettlement caseworker for the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services affiliate offices in Eastern Iowa. She is currently the Deputy Director of the UICHR. For more information about the course content Amy Weismann may be contacted at amy- weismann(kuiowa edu or 319 - 335 -0483. r �'_. -- -4 CITY OF IOWA CITY ►Ps h MEMORANDUM Date: May 30, 2012 To: City Council From: Thomas M. Markus, City Man Eleanor Dilkes, City Attomey Manager Marian Karr, City Clerk *Wwp d Re: Council discussion re: Resolution establishing an ad hoc committee to study city operations as they relate to minority populations with a view toward promoting just and harmonious interaction between local government and minority segments of the community. Introduction: in an effort to facilitate council discussion regarding the subject of an ad hoc committee, staff has identified a number of items for council deliberation. History/Background: The council adopted a resolution entitled Resolution Regarding Diversity Issues adopted on May 15, 2012, which called for the creation of an ad hoc committee as described above. Discussion of Solutions: In order to create the ad hoc committee, the following issues need to be addressed: 1. Number of members: We recommend a committee of five or seven members. A committee of this size will be able to meet and make progress on the council determined scope of work. The City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk, or their designees, will staff the committee, serving as a resource to the committee as it crafts its recommendations to the Council. 2. Committee membership: There are a number of ways to determine membership. We suggest that the Council accept applications in accordance with its normal procedure for filling vacancies on boards and commissions. The resolution creating the committee can be provided as part of the application process to inform applicants of the tasks of the committee. 3. Committee chairperson: Council members should name both a chair and a vice chair to serve in the absence of the chair. 4. Scope of committee work: This may be the most difficult and critical task of the City Council in the establishing the committee. In order for the work of the committee to be meaningful and for the work to be accomplished within the expected time frame established by council, we would encourage the council to be very specific about the charge to the committee, identifying no more items than can be effectively addressed in the time allotted. Assuming the committee is successful with the first items, a second version of the committee could later be established for other items to be studied. 5. Duration of work: 6 months is a typical length of time for an ad hoc committee to meet. The 6 months would begin as soon as the committee members are appointed and the resolution would state the date on which recommendations must be submitted to Council. Based on the length of the application process we expect that a reasonable 5c May 30, 2012 Page 2 start date would be late August or early September. The resolution will specify the beginning date and the date by which recommendations must be submitted to Council. Should the need arise the committee could request an extension of time from the Council. 6. Frequency of Meetings: We suggest that the committee set their own meeting schedule in a way that will best facilitate the work of the committee. We do note, however, that most committees meet, on a regular basis, once a month and that if the expectation is that the committee will meet more often, this should be communicated in the call for applicants. Financial Impact: The committee is advisory to the City Council, and therefore, any financial impact would be assessed at the time Council considers the recommendations. The work of the committee should not impact budget as most of the staff time will be by salaried employees or employees working during normal working hours. It is possible that the City could have an employee working overtime or secure an outside service for minute taking but the cost should be minor. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council review this memo and determine what direction the Council believes is appropriate for inclusion in a resolution establishing the Diversity Ad Hoc committee. Zs Prepared by: Susan Dulek, Asst. City Atty., 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356 -5030 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC DIVERSITYCOMMITTEE TO STUDY CITY OPERATIONS AS THEY RELATE TO MINORITY POPULATIONS WHEREAS, the population of Iowa City is becoming increasingly racially diverse; and WHEREAS, on May 15, 2012, City Council passed a resolution of intent to establish an ad hoc committee to study City operations as they relate to minority populations with a view toward promoting just and harmonious interaction between local government and minority segments of the community (Resolution No. 12 -260). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: 1. The Ad Hoc Diversity Committee is established. 2. The Diversity Committee shall consist of seven (7) members to be appointed by the City Council. Members of other City boards and commissions may serve on the Diversity Committee. Members must be residents of Iowa City. 3. Applications for membership on the Diversity Committee shall be announced, advertised, and available in the same manner as those for all City boards and commissions. 4. City Council shall select the Chair, who when present will preside over all meetings, and the Vice - Chair, who will serve as chair in absence of the Chair. 5. The City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk, or their designees, shall staff the Diversity Committee. 6. The Diversity Committee shall determine the frequency and conduct of its meetings. The meetings will be open to the public in accordance with Chapter 21 of the Iowa Code. 7. The Diversity Committee shall have an organizational meeting no later than September 10, 2012. 8. The charges of the Diversity Committee are as follows: A. To study the operation of the City's transit system, including but not limited to the downtown interchange, as it relates to minority populations with a view toward promoting just and harmonious interaction between City government and minority segments of the community. B. To study the operations of City law enforcement, including but not limited to the Police Citizen Review Board (PCRB), as it relates to minority populations with a view toward promoting just and harmonious interaction between City government and minority segments of the community. Resolution No. Page 2 9. The Diversity Committee shall submit a written report to the City Council by March 10, 2013, that responds to each of the charges listed above and that contains recommendations, if any, with respect to each of the charges. 10. Absent further action by the City Council, the Diversity Committee will dissolve on March 10, 2013. Passed and approved this day of 12012. MAYOR ttc)-,�ATTEST: 6 13 -/ �L' CITY CLERK City Attorney's Office � Z CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: August 10, 2012 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, July 31, 2012, 5:07 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton UISG Rep: None Staff: Markus, Bentley, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Moran, O'Brien, Boothroy, Fosse, Rummel, Dulek (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website) COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS [Agenda #17] Diversity Committee — Bakhit Bakhit Kingsley Bothchway, Chair Joe Dan Coulter Donna Henry Cindy Roberts, Vice -chair Orville Townsend, Sr. Joan Vanden Berg Airport — Christine Ogren HCDC — reappoint Jarrod Gatlin Human Rights — Dan Tallon PCRB — reappoint Royceann Porter QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL RE PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS 4f. AMENDING CERTAIN PARAGRAPHS WITHIN TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, ARTICLES 2A AND 28, TO EXEMPT BLOCKS WITH THREE OR FEWER HOME LOTS FROM FRONT SETBACK AVERAGING. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) PCD Dir. present for discussion. QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL RE AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Consent Calendar # 2d(7) - ... resolution authorizing ... agreement between City of Iowa City and National Development Council regarding Community and Economic Development Advisement.) In response to Council Member Throgmorton, Council agreed to pull the item from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration and allow time for PCD Dir. Davidson to provide information to the public prior to passage. 2. (Consent Calendar # 2d(1) — ... setting a public hearing ... Normandy Drive Restoration Project.) City Clerk Karr stated staff has requested that this item be deleted from the Consent Calendar, not acted upon at this time, and will be placed on another agenda. Council Work Session July 31, 2012 Page 2 3. (Agenda Item # 8— ordinance amending Title 10 ... to regulate sidewalk cafes primarily by policy and administrative rules.) In response to Council Member Payne, Mayor Hayek stated separate consideration of this item is scheduled later in the work session agenda. 4. (Consent Calendar # 2f (8) — M. K. Parnell re Greyhound Bus Service) In response to Council Member Throgmorton, a majority agreed to direct staff to provide options that might be implemented to recoup costs of Megabus operating in the City. POTENTIAL URBAN / BACKYARD CHICKEN ORDINANCE [IP #31 City Manager Markus and HIS Dir. Boothroy presented information. Majority directed staff to contact (Cluck for input and refer the matter to Planning & Zoning for review and a recommendation. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlines. (Boothroy) PROPOSED CHANGES IN EAST SIDE LOOP BUS ROUTE Transportation Services Dir. O'Brien presented a power point (archived with City Clerk). Majority agreed to proceed. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined, and develop pamphlet information for distribution. PARKING SPACES [AGENDA #8 ] Public Works Dir. Fosse presented a power point. Transportation Services Dir. O'Brien present for discussion. Council agreed to: • changing the approval process from ordinance to administrative regulations approved by resolution • approved expanding the regulations to include governing cafes in the street • approved expanding the regulations to include cafes in planters outside of City Plaza • approved fees of $5 per square foot standard; $10 per square foot on a platform; and $12 per day if using a parking area STAFF ACTION: Recommend waiving second consideration of the ordinance passage of the ordinance on sidewalk cafes and prepare resolution for August 21 agenda approving administrative regulations as outlined. (Fosse) INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [July 12, 19, 26] ➢ July 12 No discussion ➢ July 19 No discussion ➢ July 26 (IP7- Riverfront Crossings Multiuse Parking Facility) In response to Council Member Throgmorton, PCD Dir. Davidson stated the new RFP for the facility would be presented to Council for discussion regarding: energy efficiency, some student housing, and city financial incentives. Transportation Services Dir. O'Brien present for discussion. Council Work Session July 31, 2012 Page 3 COUNCIL TIME / PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP #6] Council Member Throgmorton requested a status report of the City's efforts re mitigate measures against climate changes. Staff will provide a memo. MEETING SCHEDULE / UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS [IP#61 Council Members agreed to the following KXIC radio schedule: August 1- Throgmorton August 8 - Hayek August 15 - Champion August 22 - Dickens August 29 - Mims September 5 - Dobyns September 12 - Payne September 19 - Dickens :d with Council Member Dobyns recommendation to dissolve the Youth Advisory and engage youth when a particular charge or need arises. (Recessed to formal meeting 6:50 PM; returned to work session 8:40 PM) Council Member Throgmorton suggested certain Boards be authorized or instructed to have joint meetings annually with certain others, such as: PCRB & Human Rights; Planning and Zoning & HCDC; and Planning and Zoning & Parks & Recreation. Majority agreed to revisit the suggestion at a later time. Council Member Throgmorton suggested that Council consider opening applications to the Board of Appeals to nonresidents of the City. No decision was made at this time. STAFF ACTION: Prepare resolution dissolving the Youth Advisory Commission for consideration on the August 21st agenda. (Karr) Meeting adjourned 8:50 PM. Proclamation Whereas, recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of Iowa City's various religious, racial, ethnic and cultural communities is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace; Whereas, those living in the City of Iowa City have reaffirmed their faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human being and in the equal rights of men and women, and have determined to promote social progress, justice, and better standards of life in larger freedom; Now, Therefore, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa proclaim this affirmation of rights as a common standard of achievement for all who live, work, pray and strive to raise their children, to the end that every individual and every organ of society, shall strive to promote respect for these rights and freedoms and to secure their effective recognition and observance, among all of our communities: l.All people are equal before the law and are entitled without discrimination to equal protection, irrespective of race, color, sex, language religion, political or other opinion, national, ethnic, or social origin, property, disability, or birth or that of their parent(s). 2.No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile. 3.No one should be subjected to arbitrary interference with one's privacy, family, home or correspondence, or to attacks upon one's honor and reputation. Everyone has the right to the protection of the law against such interference or attacks. 4.Men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, color, nationality, disability, gender, ethnicity, or religion, have the right to marry and to a family that is entitled to recognition and protection by society and this City. 5.All persons have the right to freedom of thought, conscience, of peaceful assembly & association in conformity with valid promulgations of the City, and freedom of religion; this right includes freedom to change one's religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest one's religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance. 6.Ethnic, religious, or racial profiling is not allowed because it can send a dehumanizing message that people are judged by the color of their skin, their religion, or their ethnicity and harms the City's criminal justice system by eviscerating the trust that is necessary if law enforcement is effectively to protect our communities. Recognition of the diversity of the community is of paramount importance in preventing the isolation and alienation of persons that may give rise to gang membership or other illicit associations of concern to municipal law enforcement. 7.The marginalization of any population pursuant to official policy, practice or procedure is contrary to the interests of the citizens of the City of Iowa City. Iowa City will not tolerate any deprivation of rights, privileges or immunities, nor life, liberty or property, without due process of law nor the denial of the equal protection of the laws solely on account of any person being an alien, or on account of any person's color or race. 8.A11 (residents are entitled to the protection by the City's police, fire, housing, health, 5e utilities, and building departments and to unfettered access to the Municipal Court of the City of Iowa City. 9.In order to facilitate the performance by all residents of their respective duties and responsibilities, freedom from fear or reprisal is essential. All residents are encouraged to participate in the civic and governmental affairs of the City of Iowa City without fear of reprisal. 10. The undersigned recognize and understand that federal and state law may operate to preempt or supersede one or more of the foregoing provisions and in such case the City acknowledges and shall conduct itself in accordance therewith. Proclamation Whereas, the City of Iowa City 6eo � � — ^ comment [5x17: a�mo�cn :mM promoting the belief that cultural diversity and individualism enhance our environment, doing honor to the different nations, religions, races and ethnicities _- C mment[seu, msen reug en,reces represented in our community; Whereas, the City of Iowa City has been blessed with a vibrancy and beauty that Is the envy of many municipalities throughout the nation; Whereas, the City has attracted visitors from around the world, many of whom have determined to remain and to become members of our community; Whereas, recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the City's various religious, racial, 'ethnic and cultural Commeot[ss3[:msen re 1.1 communities is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace; Whereas, disregard and contempt for human rights in the world have resulted in acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech i, movement '„ belief and _ - cemmeM [seal: msen movemem freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people; Whereas, it is essential, that human rights should be guaranteed and protected by the rule of law; Whereas, it is essential to promote the development of amiable relations among the City's diverse communities; Whereas, those living in the City of Iowa City have reaffirmed their faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human being and in the equal rights of men and women, and have determined to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom; Whereas, the City of Iowa City should strive to achieve, in cooperation with Johnson County and with the State of Iowa, the promotion of universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms; Whereas, a common understanding of these rights and freedoms is of the greatest importance for the full realization of this pledge; Now, Therefore, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa proclaim this affirmation of rights as a common standard of achievement for all who live, work, pray and strive to raise their children, to the end that every individual 1e and every organ of society, shall strive to promote respect for these rights and freedoms and to secure their effective recognition and observance, among all of our communities: 1. All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of respect and brotherhood and sisterhood. Comment [sss]: msertend slsrernaod 2. All people are entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Proclamation, without distinction of any kind, such as race, color, sex, language, religion, 'disability, political or other opinion, national, ethnic or social origin, property, _ - CommenQSBS]:InsertatsebIky birth or that of their parent(s). I All people have the right to life, liberty and security of person and property. (Foreigners, who are, or may hereafter become, bona fide residents of this City, shall _ - Comma st [sB7]: insert NCncituen enjoy the same rights in respect to the possession, enjoyment, and inheritance of property, as native born citizens. 4. All people have the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law. 5. All people are equal before the law and are entitled without discrimination to equal protection of the law, irrespective of race, color, sex, language religion, political or other opinion, national, ethnic or social origin, property, disability, or birth or that of their parent(s). 6. No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile. 7. All people are entitled in full equality to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal as to any criminal charge against that person. 8. No one should be subjected to arbitrary interference with one's privacy, family, home or correspondence, nor to attacks upon one's honor and reputation. Everyone has the right to the protection of the law against such interference or attacks. 9. Men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, color, nationaliti disability , gender, �thnicity or religion, have the right to marry and to)eendl a comment [SBB]: insert disabl Ry, gender, family. The family is the natural and fundamental unit of society and is entitled to commas t[sBS]: Remcve rcond recognition and protection by that society and this City. 10. Everyone has the right to own property alone as well as in association with others. No one shall be arbitrarily deprived of one's property. 11. All persons have the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change one's religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest one's religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance. 12. The marginalization of any population pursuant to official policy, practice or procedure is contrary to the interests of the Oizens of the C_ it of Iowa City._ . , Comment [selol: lnten retmex not - °gnst ' aw asumentAd irruniar nr neither is it a Cit y that _ will tolerate any deprivation of rights, privileges or immunities, nor life, liberty or Wmmfint[SB111: Remove This City is note sanctuary for ummocumented lmmigrams ofany property, without due process of law nor the denial of the equal protection of the laws ^ donaliry solely on account of any person being an alien, br on account of any person's color or - _ Comment ISS111: turn. comma race. 13. All people have the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association in conformity with valid promulgations of the City. 14. All people have the right to freely participate in the cultural life of the community and to enjoy the arts and recreation available within the City. 15. Ethnic ,religious, or racial profiling. is not _allowed because it can send a ,- Comment [5 UD]meatrelvlou: dehumanizing message that people are judged by the color of their skin 'their , religion,tor their ethnicity and harms the City's criminal justice system by eviscerating the Comment [sB1a1: mien theirreligmn trust that is necessary if law enforcement is effectively to protect our communities. Recognition of the diversity of the community is of paramount importance in preventing the isolation and alienation of persons - _ - comment [sois1: Remove that may glove rise to gang membership or other illicit associations of 16. All residents shall enjoy the freedom of contract and association, which shall concern to municipal law enforcement not be abridged by the City, except as may be required�by law. 17. The City encourages volunteers and non- governmental organizations to ameliorate or remove linguistic impediments to the full exercise of rights herein affirmed, recognizing that such will improve the efficient functioning of government and society. 18. All residents have the duty and responsibility to comply with the laws of the State of Iowa and the ordinances of the City of Iowa City. Other duties and responsibilities attend the free exercise of the rights herein reaffirmed. In order to facilitate the performance by all residents of their respective duties and responsibilities, freedom from fear or reprisal is essential. All residents are encouraged to participate in the civic and governmental affairs of the City of Iowa City without fear of reprisal. 19. All (residents are entitled to the protection by the C_ity's police, fire,_housing, CosnmentES0161: Intent by health, utilities and building departments Comment [58171: Ramose and to unfettered access to the Municipal Court of the Gty of Iowa 20. The undersigned recognize and understand that federal and state law may City operate to preempt or supersede one or more of the foregoing provisions and in such case the City acknowledges and shall conduct itself in accordance therewith. W. I W I , 1 71-111, Whereas, on December 10, 1948, the General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and Whereag, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was modeled on the Bill of Rights and was developed with strong United States leadership; and Whereas, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights sets forth fundamental human rights and recognizes that "the inherent dignity of the equal. and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world;" and Wtreas, the celebration of Human Rights Day gives all Americans an opportunity to salute human rights efforts in our community, to rededicate ourselves to the principle of respect for all peoples and to encourage the creation of community events leading up to the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1998. Aft, therefore, I, Naomi J. Novick, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim December 10, 1997 to be in Iowa City and call upon all citizens to use this time to rededicate their own lives to realizing the principles on which the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was founded. Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 9th day of December 1997. 061 Correspondence 2A Iowa City Press- Citizen LOCAL ADA celebration at Coral Ridge Mall Students Participating in the 22nd anniversary "Americans With Disabilities Act (AUA) ceieorauun July 28 At Coral Ridge Mall are, front row from left, Alissa Voss, family services coordinator, The Arc of Southeast Iowa; Keith Ruff, PATV 18 co -host, author and ADA advocate; and Harry Olmstead, chairman Iowa City Human Rights Commission. In the back row, from left, are Terry Cunningham, president Access2lndependence; Mary Mascher, Iowa state representative; Jim Babka, Arc parent /advocate; Mike Hoenig, program manager, Center for Disabilities and Development; Bill Reagan, president & CEO the Arc of Southeast Iowa; and Bonnie Nathan, ADA advocate. 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Things to expect from this conference: Free admission to all workshops and keynote presentations Access to policy makers An insider's view into decision - malting at the United Nations i+ Complimentary meals Free home stays on a first -come, first - served basis Register today! www.unausa .org /northcentralconference For additional information, please contact, Mr. Yashar Vasef at yasharPunaiowa ore or Ms. Tanisha Dyall at tdyall0mmusa org. Featured Conference Speakers: Peter Yeo Executive Director, Better World Campaign Prior to arriving at the UN Foundation, Yeo served for ten years as the Deputy Staff Director at the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He led the successful negotiations for the landmark HIV /AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Act of 2003, commonly known as PEPFAR. Prior to his work with the Committee, he served as a Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. State Department during the second Clinton Administration, where he led the negotiations around repayment of the U.S. arrears to the United Nations and was part of the U.S. delegation to the climate negotiations in Kyoto. During the 2008 presidential campaigns, Yeo served as an adviser to the foreign policy campaign teams of President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Mark Leon Goldberg United Nations Dispatch Mark Leon Goldberg is a writer, blogger and consultant to several prominent national and international non -profit organizations. He is the editor of the UN and global affairs blog UN Dispatch and editor of the global health and international development website PSI Healthy Lives. From 2004 -2006 Mark was a writing fellow at The American Prospect where he wrote numerous articles on foreign policy. Mark is a senior fellow with Humanity in Action and a proud former Dan Dutko Memorial Foundation Public Policy Fellow. Mark's work has been featured in the New York Times, The Guardian, Foreign Policy, The Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, The New Republic, and The Daily Beast. He has appeared as an an on -air guest on CNBC, Al Jazeera English and National Public Radio. Mark Lynch George Washington University Marc Lynch is associate professor of political science at George Washington University, where he is the director of the Institute for Middle East Studies and the Project on Middle East Political Science. He is also a nonresident senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security and edits the Middle East Channel for ForeignPolicy.com. His most recent book, Voices of the New Arab Public, was selected as a Choice Outstanding Academic Book. Lynch began writing his influential Middle East politics blog Abu Aardvark under a pseudonym in 2002, and began blogging under his own name in the spring of 2005. Abu Aardvark gained a wide following among Middle East policy professionals, journalists, and academics. Michael Wahid Hanna The Century Foundation Michael Wahid Hanna is a fellow at The Century Foundation. He works on issues of international security, human rights, post- conflict justice, and U.S. foreign policy in the broader Middle East and South Asia. He recently served as a co- director of The Century Foundation's International Task Force on Afghanistan. He has published widely on U.S. foreign policy and international law in newspapers and journals, including articles in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, the Christian Science Monitor, the New Republic, World Policy Journa, among other publications. He is a frequent contributor to Foreign Policy and the Atlantic, and appears regularly on NPR, BBC, and AI- Jazeera. He served as a consultant for Human Rights Watch in Baghdad in 2008. �L THE 1LLiL UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Executive Board Honovry M.-k- U.S.Senator Thomas R. Harkin U.S. Representative David W. Loebsack Former Governor Chester J. Culver FormerGovernor Thomas J. viilsock Former U.S. Senator Richard C. Clark Ui President Emeritus Willard L. Boyd Voting Memde" Loyce L. Arthur Jeremy J. Brigham Dlana F. Cates` Mary L. Cohen Carolyn Colvin Eugenia T. Crosheck Judith H. W. CrOSsett Paul Deaton Hugh G. Ferrer Kasfi M. Fitzpatrick Lois J. Gray Gregory E. Hamot, Director' Elizabeth D. Heineman Maureen F. McCue Monica B. Moen Harry Olmstead David Osterberg Jimmy A. Reyes Jennifer K. Sherer Mark Sidel Thomas S. SIOCketi Shelton Stromquet, Associate Director* Burns H. Weston, Senior Scholar' Brian A. White Andrew R. Willard' Adden K. Wing Executive Committee t Student Member U{ CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS U20 University Capital Centre Iowa City, Iowa 52242 -5500 319. 335 -3900 Fax319-335.1340 August 8, 2012 Stefanie Bowers Iowa City Human Rights Commission 410 E. Washington Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Stefanie, We greatly appreciate the Human Rights Commission's donation check of $350 which just arrived today. Your support for the community reading project has always been very important to us. This may be the year we have needed the donations more than any other since the One Community, One Book reading project began in 2001. We are happy to report that we will have an author visit this year. Kao Kalia Yang will speak on Sunday, September 23 at 5pm in C20 Pomerantz Center and posters will go up soon. We will bring copies to your building and hope that you might be able to help spread the word about this event. Your donation to the project helps us in our effort to bring together community members for your support olf One community, One Book hover theeyears, much you so Sincerely, Joan and Pat Joan Nashelsky Pat Schnack Program Assistant Community Volunteer University of Iowa Center for Human Rights 1120 University Capitol Centre Iowa City, IA 52242 Status of Complaints (As of August 14, 2012) EMPLOYMENT Complainant believes past employer treats him differently due to race, national origin, disability, creed, sex, color, religion and unlawful retaliation. Investigative summary in progress. Complainant alleges that employer terminated him unfairly based on disability and sex. Administrative Closure - probable cause determination not likely. Complainant requested further review. Administrative Closure upheld. Complainant alleges that he was fired due to race. Investigation ongoing. Complainant believes she was fired due to disability. Administrative Closure — probable cause determination not likely. Complainant believes she was terminated based on sex and disability — pregnancy. In mediation. Complainant feels she was forced to quit her job due to the fact that she has a child. Administrative closure — probable cause determination not likely. Complainant states that store manager told her she would not be hired for position because she was pregnant. Successful mediation. Complainant believes he was discriminated against based on race and color. Investigation ongoing. Complainant believes she was discriminated against based on race and color. Investigation ongoing. PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION Complainant alleges he was discriminated against based on disability when he was issued a no trespass at a store. Complainant believes the ban was in retaliation for conduct he reported earlier. Administrative Closure. Complainant requested further review. Complainant believes that store owner and store employees discriminated against him due to age, race, disability and color. Administrative closure — probable cause determination not likely. HOUSING Complainants (3) believe that property owner as well as property management company discriminated against them due to age, marital status, familial status and absence or presence of dependents. No probable cause. Complainant feels that property owner mislead her on availability of condominium unit based on race, age, color and marital status. Investigative summary in progress. Complainant believes current landlord is discriminating against her based on disability and sexual orientation. Successful mediation. Complainant alleges landlord refused to rent to her because she has a child. Successful mediation. Complainant alleges management company did not renew his lease because of race and national origin. Investigation ongoing.