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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Auqust 22, 2013
FINAL APPROVED
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Members Present: Diane Baker, Tom Dean, Janet Freeman, Tom Martin, Linzee McCray, Robin Paetzold,
Meredith Rich - Chappell, Jay Semel.
Members Absent: Mark Edwards.
Staff Present: Terri Byers, Maeve Clark, Mara Cole, Susan Craig, Kara Logsden, Anne Mangano, Elyse
Miller, Brent Palmer, Vickie Pasicznyuk.
Guests Present: John Kenyon.
Call Meeting to Order. President Rich - Chappell called the meeting to order at 5:05 pm.
Public Discussion. None.
Approval of Minutes.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees on July 25, 2013 were reviewed. A
motion to approve the minutes was made by Paetzold and seconded by McCray. Motion carried 8/0.
Unfinished Business.
Building Project Update. A status report on the building project was presented and a tour of
construction areas given. Beginning Monday some of the Children's collection will move next to the
Atrium and half of the carpeting will be redone. The glass wall pieces for the Teen Space are a bit
behind schedule but still within our timeline.
Strategic Plan FY16. Craig would like this to be an agenda item every month as we move toward the RFP
process. A Board member is on the committee that reviews the RFPs; Martin served on the committee
when we did the last strategic process. Rich - Chappell is interested in being on the committee. General
timeline is to have a draft of the RFP at the September 2013 meeting.
New Business.
City of Literature/Iowa City Book Festival. John Kenyon, Executive Director of the Iowa City UNESCO City
of Literature (ICUCOL) presented an update on ICUCOL activities and the 2013 Iowa City Book Festival.
The designation was earned five years ago shortly after the nonprofit was established. Kenyon views the
organization as a connector to other organizations and agencies and as a finder of gaps in the local
literary scene. International relationships are maintained with other Creative Cities. Some ongoing
initiatives: One Book, Two Book, World Book & Copyright Night, Hawkeye Readers project with football
players and elementary school kids, the Paul Engle scholarship, which provides one year free tuition at
UI to the winner of essay contest, among many others. Martin asked about the Engle essay collection.
Kenyon said Paul Engle Day is October 12 and have children who participate in the essay contest read
their essays as part of the programming for that day.
Iowa City Book Festival begins on Thursday, October 10 with "An Evening with the Lacks Family: The
Story Behind The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. "Two members of Lacks' family will appear at a
special free event at 7:00 p.m. at the Ballroom in the Sheraton Hotel. A number of different events will
be held leading up to this event, including at ICPL.
Friday, October 11 will showcase, "Writing in the City of Literature," a ticketed evening event at the
Englert Theatre featuring writers affiliated with the UI Writers' Workshop in conversation with Sam
Chang about writing in Iowa City. A reception at Share in the Sheraton Hotel will follow. Many authors
will visit Iowa City to read from their work and talk about literature and the writing life as part of the
programming on Saturday, Oct. 12. In a series of readings and panel discussions, more than 30 authors
will give attendees a chance to immerse themselves in the world of books and writing. This includes
participants in this year's International Writing Program at the UI.
Many of the authors have ties to Iowa City so it is nice to welcome them back. A Day in the City of
Literature will happen on Sunday at area businesses where authors will read from their work and
welcome conversation. The Book Festival wraps up with the Little Village's Roast of Iowa City at the Mill
Restaurant. Freeman asked if the Festival is only about books; Kenyon said there will be panel topics
that are not just about books, but more about the written word. Freeman asked why the author of the
Lacks book wasn't coming here and Kenyon said she was unavailable. Paetzold said that some of her
colleagues are reading the book and wondered if Kenyon was interested in information like this. Baker
said the Iowa City Book Festival was one of the first events she attended with her husband as a
newcomer to Iowa City.
5:25 Board members moved from Board Room for Board photo and building progress tour. Meeting
reconvened at 5:38 pm.
Library Annual Report. The Director's report, fact sheet, statistical output, and financial reports were
included in the packet and online at www.icpl.ora /about /annual- report. Thanks to Elyse Miller for
getting the information together for the annual report. There were many challenges with the City's
transition to new financial software. McCray noted the downtrend in circulation statistics but said that
this is because of the increase in electronic materials. Craig said that overall circulation is down and she
believes it will continue to dip and then level out. She believes circulation statistics reflect the times. Our
increased circulation in past years was due to the poor economy; now the economy is improved and
people are reading on devices much more. Craig believes this reflects circulation trends in the state of
Iowa and nationally. Children's print circulation is up, however which is interesting and positive and
Craig hopes this is a trend that will continue. Craig believes when everyone's numbers are in we will still
be the busiest public library in Iowa.
Paetzold asked a question about the higher number of programs and smaller number of attendees.
Craig explained that Drop -in Tech Help is now considered a program and is now included in the
programming statistics as directed by the State Library. A single program with huge attendance has a
real impact on statistics. Craig believes that the number of people attending programs and programs
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offered is about the same as last year. She mentioned there is a lot of competition for program
attendance.
Martin was impressed with the Switchboard statistic. An At Home statistic is incorrect and will need to
be revisited. Baker asked if we know why the number of library cards issued is down a little bit. Logsden
said that even though we issue lots of cards, the number is down and we continue to try to discover
why.
Memorandum of Understanding. The Friends Foundation Board has already approved the annual
Memorandum of Understanding between the Friends Foundation Board of Directors and the Iowa City
Public Library Board of Trustees.
Staff Reports.
Director's Report. We are struggling with the new City financial system, MUNIS. This is a City -wide
change that affects all departments. Staff are working on the budget; the Board will receive a draft in
the September packet.
Departmental Reports:
Children's Services. Rich - Chappell asked if there is a Summer Reading Program completion percentage
that is considered "good." Pasicznyuk said that in the library she worked at in Colorado, which had
branches, the 30% range was considered good. She pointed out our completion rate is higher than ever
before. It was noted that small libraries have an easier time getting a high completion rate.
Collection Services. McCray asked if the titles listed were the most popular. Mangano said yes.
IT. No comments.
Development Office Report. Craig mentioned that Sushi in the Stacks is coming up. Tickets are still
available for $25. People can eat sushi and cupcakes and drink in the library; staff will be in the building
to offer inside information and tours. Paetzold asked about sales so far.
Miscellaneous. No comments.
Spotlight on the Collection. No comments.
Financial Reports. FY13 Year End receipts and expenditures were reviewed.
President's Report. ILA Annual Conference in Coralville, 10/16- 18/13. Library will pay for Board
members to attend the event. Miller will register you if you'd like to participate. Wednesday, 10/16 is
the All Conference reception here at ICPL; Board members will host this event. The Foundation is
funding the reception.
Announcements from Members. Martin said the State Library Commission will be meeting at ICPL
earlier on October 16th. Craig will give a tour. Mary Wegner will be retiring in December. Martin has
been selected to participate on the search committee to fill the State Librarian position. Craig said Mary
Wegner has been a great advocate for Iowa libraries and discussed some of the ways the State Librarian
can make a big difference in the lives of Iowans and their libraries.
Committee Reports.
Foundation Members. Dean and Semel attended their first meeting as Library Trustee representatives
on the Friends Foundation Board. The coming year will be less event oriented.
Communications. Email from Findlay.
Disbursements.
The VISA expenditures for July, 2013 were reviewed. A motion to approve the disbursements for July
2013 was made by Martin and seconded by Baker. Motion carried 8/0.
Set Agenda Order for September Meeting.
Budget.
Strategic Plan.
Adjournment. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by McCray and seconded by Martin. Motion
carried 8/0. Rich - Chappell adjourned the meeting at 6:15 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Elyse Miller
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Minutes
Human Rights Commission
August 20, 2013 — 6 P.M.
Helling Conference Room
Approved
Members Present: Harry Olmstead, Orville Townsend Sr., Diane Finnerty, Kim Hanrahan,
Jewell Amos, Joe Coulter, Shams Ghoneim.
Staff Present: Stefanie Bowers.
Others Present: Jeff Edberg, Patty Quintero Rodriguez, LaTasha Massey.
Recommendations to Council: No.
Call to Order:
Chair Townsend called the meeting to order at 18:00.
Consideration of the Minutes of the July 16, 2013:
Coulter moved to approve minutes, seconded by Ghoneim. Motion passed 6 -0. (Finnerty not present)
Public Comment of Items Not on the Agenda:
LaTasha Massey discussed her work in the community and also an upcoming event being held on August
28`h at Uptown Bills to commemorate the 50`" Anniversary of the March on Washington.
New Business:
Human Rights Breakfast
Members of the public and the Commission spoke on the possibility of changing the
Business /Community Award to the Bill Reagan Community Award. Motion Ghoneim, seconded by
Olmstead. Motion passed 6 -0. (Finnerty not present). Bowers will prepare and send a letter for Bill's
family and The Arc of Southeast Iowa.
The subcommittee will be Orville, Diane, Kim and Harry. Townsend suggested contacting Diane Penny
for information that may assist in planning the breakfast. Ghoneim will contact the Press Citizen to see if
they have any archives related to the Commission. Bowers will send out a press release requesting past
Commissioners with any photos or information on past events to contact the office.
Cultural Diversity Day
This year the event is being held in the fall over homecoming weekend. Commissioners voted to
participate in the event. Amos and Hanrahan will cover from 12 -2 pm. Commissioners will decide at the
next meeting how to staff the rest of the time.
Iowa Women's Music Festival
The Commission will make a monetary donation in the amount of $25 for this event. Motion Ghoneim,
seconded Coulter. Motion passed 7 -0.
Annual Report (Draft) FY 13
With one repetitive sentence removed, Olmstead moved, Coulter seconded. Motion passed 7 -0.
Coalition for Racial Justice Report
Bowers will prepare a letter to the Coalition for Racial Justice thanking them for their hard work and time
on the report.
Proclamations
Bowers will submit a proclamation to the Mayor for Hispanic Heritage Month. At the meeting in
September, Commissioners can select who will accept it, if the Mayor chooses to read it.
Updates & Reports:
Conference on Racial Justice & Disproportionate Minority Incarceration
Ghoneim updated the Commission on the tentative agenda of the conference scheduled for October 17.
The conference will be held in the Lindquist Center from 10 am — 3 pm. So far former State
Representative Wayne Ford, ACLU President Ben Stone and Professor of Law Adrien Wing are
scheduled to speak at the conference.
ADAAA Training
The program was well attended. The program was recorded and streams on the City Cable website and
replays on City Channel 4.
SEATS
Half -fares will continue until the end of June, 2014, at which time they will be increased to 75 %. The
75% fares will remain in effect until Jan 1, 2015, at which time they are scheduled to be eliminated.
Education Subcommittee
The subcommittee will meet with the Governance & Policy representatives of the school board.
Immigrant Subcommittee
The need for this to be a continual agenda item will be discussed at the meeting in September.
In the meantime, Hanrahan will write out a brief summary on the history of the subcommittee to present
to the Commission at the September meeting.
Building Communities
Townsend reported that the group is looking at housing issues here in Iowa City.
University of Iowa Center for Human Rights
No report.
Commission
Finnerty noted that all the Awards for the Breakfast are named after Caucasians. Bowers will follow up
with the full title of the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Staff
No report.
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn at. 19:34.
Next Regular Meeting — September 17, 2013 at 18:00.
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Human Rights Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2012/2013
(Meeting Date
NAME
TERM
EXP.
9/18
/12
10/16/
12
11/20/
12
12/18/
12
1/15/
13
1/28
113
2/19/
13
3/19/
13
4/16
113
5/21
113
6/18/
13
7/16/
13
8/20/
13
Diane
Finnerty
1/14/14
O/E
O/E
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
Orville
Townsend, Sr.
1/1/14
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
X
X
X
X
X
Dan Tallon
1/1/14
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
WE
R
Kim
Hanrahan
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
Shams
Ghoneim
1/1/15
X
O/E
X
X
O/E
O/E
X
X
X
O/E
X
O/E
X
Jessie Harper
1/1/15
O/E
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
R
R
R
R
R
Jewell Amos
1 /1 /15
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
_
_
_
_
X
X
Katie
Anthony
1/1/16
-
-
-
-
X
X
X
X
X
R
R
R
R
Joe D. Coulter
1/1/16
-
-
-
-
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
Harry
Olmstead
1/1/16
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Andrea Cohen
1/1/16
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
_
_
_
_
O/E
Connie Goeb
1/1/13
X
X
X
X
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Howard
Cowen
1/1/13
O/E
X
O/E
O/E
David B.
Brown
1/1/14
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Henri Harper
1/1/14
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
KEY: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = No meeting
- -- = No longer a member
R = Resignation
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Date: October 4, 2013
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Bob Miklo, Staff for Planning & Zoning Commission
Re: Recommendations from Planning & Zoning Commission
At their September 19, 2013 meeting the Planning & Zoning Commission made the following
recommendations to the City Council:
None
Additional action (check one)
x No further action needed
Board or Commission is requesting Council direction
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED
SEPTEMBER 5:30 p.m. — WORK SESSION
EMMA J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Carolyn Dyer (arrived after roll call), Charlie Eastham, Anne
Freerks, Phoebe Martin, Paula Swygard, Jodie Theobald, John
Thomas
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo, Karen Howard
OTHERS PRESENT: None.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM.
Discussion of Form Based Codes
Howard gave an educational presentation about form -based zoning codes. She described how
form -based codes differ from use -based zoning codes. She explained that Iowa City's code is a
hybrid zoning code that contains both use -based and form -based elements. Howard also
explained how a form -based code might be applied in the Riverfront Crossings District and in
other areas of Iowa City in the future.
There was general discussion and questions about the presentation between Howard, Miklo,
and the Commission.
The Commission said this presentation was very helpful. Miklo explained that staff is working
with HDR, Inc. to develop a form -based code for Riverfront Crossings that would be ready for
legislative review later this fall.
Consideration of Meeting Minutes: September 5, 2013
Eastham moved to approve the minutes.
Martin seconded.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 7 -0.
OTHER
ADJOURNMENT:
Eastham moved to adjourn.
Martin seconded.
The meeting was adjourned on a 7 -0 vote.
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Date: October 8, 2013
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Staff Member of Police Citizens Review Board
Re: Recommendation from Police Citizens Review Board
At their August 12, 2013 meeting the Police Citizens Review Board made the following
recommendation to the City Council:
1) Expedite CPRB Ordinance
2) Accept PCRB FY13 Annual Report
Additional action (check one)
No further action needed
Board or Commission is requesting Council direction
Agenda item will be prepared by staff for Council action ()!20--&�-cC
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Date: October 8, 2013
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Staff Member of Police Citizens Review Board
Re: Recommendation from Police Citizens Review Board
At their August 12, 2013 meeting the Police Citizens Review Board made the following
recommendation to the City Council:
1) Expedite CPRB Ordinance
2) Accept PCRB FY13 Annual Report
Additional action (check one)
No further action needed
Board or Commission is requesting Council direction
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FINAL /APPROVED
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES — August 12, 2013
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Joseph Treloar called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kingsley Botchway, Melissa Jensen, Donald King and Royceann
Porter
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Staff Kellie Tuttle and Catherine Pugh
STAFF ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Jim Steffen of the ICPD; Marian Karr, City Clerk; Stefanie Bowers,
Equity Director; Danielle Holiday, Public.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
1) Expedite CPRB Ordinance
1) Accept PCRB FY13 Annual Report
CONSENT
CALENDAR Motion by King, seconded by Botchway, to adopt the consent calendar as
presented or amended.
• Minutes of the meeting on 07/08/13
• ICPD Quarterly Summary Report (All quarters) IAIR /PCRB, 2012
• ICPD Quarterly Summary Report (1St &2nd quarters) IAIR /PCRB, 2013
• ICPD General Order 89 -04 (Civil Rights)
• ICPD General Order 90 -03 (Personal Appearance and Uniform
Regulations)
• ICPD General Order 91 -05 (Investigative Task Force)
• ICPD General Order 95 -01 (Emergency Operation of Police Vehicles)
• ICPD General Order 99 -02 (Alarm — Open Door Response)
• ICPD General Order 99 -03 (Prisoner Transport)
• ICPD General Order 99 -05 (Use of Force)
• ICPD General Order 99 -08 (Body -Cams and In -Car Recorders)
• ICPD General Order 99 -10 (Domestic Violence)
• ICPD General Order 99 -11 (Arrests)
• ICPD General Order 99 -12 (Field Interviews and "Pat- Down" Searches)
• ICPD General Order 00 -03 (Less Lethal Impact Munitions)
• ICPD General Order 00 -05 (Off -Duty Conduct: Powers of Arrest)
• ICPD General Order 00 -08 (Weapons)
• ICPD General Order 01 -01 (Racial Profiling)
• ICPD General Order 07 -02 (Detainee Processing)
• ICPD General Order 08 -01 (Conducted Energy Devices)
Motion carried, 5/0.
PCRB
August 12, 2013
Page 2
King had a question regarding the review process of the General Orders and
if there was someone within the Police Department that does the review and
would make the necessary changes in accordance with the new Board
ordinance. Steffen noted that would be an administrative duty and would be
taken care of. Treloar asked if those are part of the accreditation process.
Steffen explained that they go through that process every three years and
members from the Board come and randomly review policies, interview
officers, etc.
Botchway had additional questions regarding a specific general order.
Motion by King, seconded by Jensen, to withdraw the original motion and put
the consent calendar back on the floor for discussion. Motion carried, 5/0.
Botchway had a comment regarding General Order 99 -11 (Arrests), Section
III, Arrest/Citation. He wondered if there was a way to work something into
the education component of the Board to let the public know their
responsibilities at the time of being stopped by an officer or issued a citation.
Treloar commented that it could be a special topic at a forum as a form of
education.
Motion by King, seconded by Jensen, to adopt the consent calendar as
presented or amended. Motion carried, 5/0.
OLD BUSINESS Council Resolution #13 -217 regarding staff review of Ad -Hoc Diversity
Committee Recommendations (PCRB pages 11 -16) - Karr explained that
the information in the packet were the red -lined versions of the proposed
going to the City Council and that Karr and Bowers were there to answer any
questions. Pugh asked whether 8- 8- 7B(1)(c) of the City Code should be
removed since the Board does not have the power to make the officer(s)
meet with them. Karr said she would talk with City Attorney's office regarding.
King questioned, and the Board agreed, if section I. Complaint Process,
B5(b)(4) of the Standard Operating Procedures should be omitted, since the
Board can only review complaints against a sworn Iowa City police officer.
Karr will follow up with the City Attorney's office. Karr also gave an overview
of the timeline of the documents going to Council for approval.
Treloar and the Board thanked Botchway for his commitment while serving on
the Board. Botchway left meeting (6:11 PM)
Holiday introduced herself to the Board and commented on the accessibility
of information on the City website. Karr stated that the City is doing a City
wide overhaul of the website and providing more information on Twitter and
Facebook. Improvements have been made, but the Board /City is always
looking for suggestions. Porter also commented the various locations that
information is now available. Karr suggested Holiday follow up with the City
Clerk's office.
PCRB
August 12, 2013
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King asked if the Ordinance could be expedited. Karr explained the process
for an ordinance and that the Board could request expedited action if it chose
to.
Moved by King, seconded by Porter to recommend to Council and request the
CPRB ordinance be expedited. Motion carried, 4/0, Botchway absent.
Holiday left meeting (6:27 PM)
Karr and Bowers left meeting (6:30 PM)
NEW BUSINESS DRAFT of FY13 Annual Report —The Board reviewed the FY13 Annual
Report.
Moved by Jensen, seconded by King to forward the FY13 Annual Report to
Council as presented. Motion carried, 4/0, Botchway absent.
BOARD INFORMATION Porter announced that she has filed papers and is a candidate for City
Council (District B).
STAFF INFORMATION Tuttle stated that the deadline for applications for the vacancy on the
Board is Wednesday, August 14th at 5:00 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION None.
TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS (subject to change)
• September 10, 2013, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm
• October 8, 2013, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm
• November 12, 2013, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm
• December 10, 2013, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm
ADJOURNMENT Motion for adjournment by King, seconded by Porter.
Motion carried, 4/0, Botchway absent.
Meeting adjourned at 6:35 P.M.
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POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Established in 1997, by ordinance #97 -3792, the Iowa City Police Citizens Review Board (PCRB)
consists of five members appointed by the City Council. The PCRB has its own legal counsel.
The Board was established to review investigations into claims of police misconduct, and to assist the
Police Chief, the City Manager, and the City Council in evaluating the overall performance of the
Police Department by reviewing the Police Department's investigations into complaints. The Board is
also required to maintain a central registry of complaints and to provide an annual report setting forth
the numbers, types, and disposition of complaints of police misconduct. The Board shall hold at least
one community forum each year for the purpose of hearing citizens' views on the policies, practices
and procedures of the Iowa City Police Department. To achieve these purposes, the Board complies
with Chapter 8 of the Iowa City Code and the Board's By -Laws and Standard Operating Procedures
and Guidelines.
ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013
Meetings
The PCRB tentatively holds monthly meetings on the second Tuesday and special meetings as
necessary. During FY13 the Board held sixteen meetings and one Community Forum.
ICPD Policies /Procedures /Practices Reviewed By PCRB
The ICPD regularly provided the Board with monthly Use of Force Reports, Internal Investigation
Logs, Demographic Reports and various Training Bulletins. The Department also provided various
General Orders for the Board's review and comment. A senior member of the Police Department
routinely attended the open portion of the PCRB meetings, and was available for any questions Board
members had regarding these reports.
Presentations
In April of 2013 the Board held its fifth Community Forum as required by the City Charter. The Board
did introductions and the forum was opened to the public for questions. There were four members of
the public that spoke at the forum. Topics of discussion included the following: service dog
awareness and recommendations from the Ad Hoc Diversity Committee.
Board Members
In October officers were nominated with Joseph Treloar as Chair and Melissa Jensen as Vice - Chair.
Melissa Jensen and Royceann Porter were re- appointed to the Board in July of 2013 for four -year
terms beginning September 1.
COMPLAINTS
Number and Type of Allegations
Five complaints (12 -05, 12 -06, 13 -01, 13 -02, 13 -03) were filed during the fiscal year July 1, 2012 —
June 30, 2013. Five public reports were completed during this fiscal period (12 -01, 12 -03, 12 -04, 12-
05, 12 -06) and two complaints were dismissed (13 -02, 13 -03). The remaining complaint filed in FY13
is pending before the Board (13 -01).
Allegations
Complaint #12 -01
1. Excessive Force - NOT SUSTAINED.
2. Harassment - NOT SUSTAINED.
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3. Violation of Civil Rights - NOT SUSTAINED.
4. False Arrest - NOT SUSTAINED. _
Complaint #12 -03
1. Improper action jeopardizing the safety of his child - NOT SUSTAINED.
2. Improper Conduct— NOT SUSTAINED.
3. Improper Demeanor of both officers - NOT SUSTAINED.
Complaint #12 -04
1. Illegal Search - NOT SUSTAINED.
Complaint #12 -05
1. Harassment of complainant by officer on the Hwy 6 Iowa River Bridge - NOT SUSTAINED.
2. Harassment of complainant by officer at the Iowa City Public Library — NOT SUSTAINED.
3. Officers threatened complainant in the Ped Mall - NOT SUSTAINED.
4. Officers call every place complainant applies for a job and tells them not to hire him — NOT
SUSTAINED.
5. Harassment of complainant by officers at the Robert E. Lee Recreation Center — NOT
SUSTAINED.
6. Officer filed the simple assault charge in retaliation for the complainant filing a PCRB
complaint - NOT SUSTAINED.
Complaint #12 -06
1. Excessive Force - NOT SUSTAINED.
2. Illegal Search - NOT SUSTAINED.
Level of Review
The Board decided, by simple majority vote, the level of review to give each report, selecting one or
more of the six levels specified in the City Code per complaint:
Level a
On the record with no additional investigation 4
Level b
Interview or meet with complainant 1
Level c
Interview or meet with named officer 0
Level d
Request additional investigation by Chief or 1
City Manager, or request police assistance
in the Board's own investigation
Level a
Board performs its own additional investigation 0
Level f
Hire independent investigators 0
Complaint Resolutions
The Police Department investigates complaints to the PCRB of misconduct by police officers. The
Police Chief summarizes the results of these investigations and indicates in a report (the Chief's
Report) to the PCRB whether allegations are sustained or not sustained. (If complaints are made
against the Chief, the City Manager conducts the investigation and prepares and submits the reports.)
The Board reviews both the citizens' complaint and the Chief's Report and decides whether its
conclusions about the allegations should be sustained or not sustained. The Board prepares a report
which is submitted to the City Council.
Of the sixteen allegations listed in the five complaints for which the Board reported, none were
sustained.
The Board made comments and /or recommendations for improvement in police policy, procedures, or
conduct in one of the reports:
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Complaint #12 -01
The Board sees the need for more education on an individual's rights and responsibilities when
responding to police officers' directions.
Name - Clearing Hearings
The ordinance requires that the Board not issue a report critical of the conduct of a sworn officer until
after a name - clearing hearing has been held. During this fiscal period, the Board scheduled no name -
clearing hearings.
Mediation
Officers and complainants are notified by mail that formal mediation is available to them at any stage
in the complaint process before the Board adopts its public report. All parties involved must consent to
a request for mediation. No mediations were convened this year.
Complaint Histories of Officers
City ordinance requires that the annual report of the PCRB must not include the names of
complainants or officers involved in unsustained complaints and must be in a form that protects the
confidentiality of information about all parties. In the five complaints covered by the FY13 annual
report a total of eight officers were involved with allegations against them.
ICPD Internal Investigations Logs
The Board reviewed the quarterly ICPD Internal Investigations Log, provided by the Chief of Police.
COMPLAINT DEMOGRAPHICS
The following is demographic information from the five complaints that were completed in this fiscal
year. Because complainants provide this voluntarily, the demographic information may be
incomplete.
* Category /Number of Complainants
Ape: National Origin:
Under 21 0 American
Over 21 3 Unknown
Unknown 2
Sexual Orientation: Gender Identity:
Heterosexual 0 Female
Unknown 5 Male
Straight
Unknown
Marital Status: Religion:
Single 2 Unknown
Married 1 Christian
Unknown 2
Physical Disability:
No 0
Yes 1
Unknown 4
Color:
1 White 2
4 Black 0
Unknown 3
Sex:
0 Female 1
0 Male 2
1 Unknown 2
4
Mental Disability:
4 No 0
1 Yes 1
Unknown 4
* Information is reported as presented by the person completing the form.
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BOARD MEMBERS
Donald King
Joseph Treloar, Chair
Royceann Porter
Kingsley Botchway
Melissa Jensen, Vice Chair
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