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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-06-03 Appointmentr_ 8a NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION: HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION One Vacancy — Unexpired Term Effective Upon Appointment - January 1, 2015 Duties of the Commission include: 1) disseminating information to educate the public on illegal discrimination and civil rights, such as organizing and facilitating educational public forums that address one or more of the broad range of topics included within the rubric of human rights; 2) making recommendations to the City Council for such further legislation concerning discrimination as it may deem necessary and desirable; 3) cooperating 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 Title 2 of the City Code (Human Rights Ordinance) and; 4) planning programs and activities designed to eliminate racial, religious, cultural and other intergroup tensions including but not limited to sex, color, creed, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, and national origin. Iowa City- appointed members of boards and commissions must be eligible electors of the City of Iowa City. The Human Rights Commission meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Lobby Conference Room at City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 28, 2014. The City of Iowa City encourages diversity in the appointment of citizens to boards and commissions. Persons interested in being considered should contact the City Clerk at City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street. Application forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request or on the City website at www.icgov.org. Questions about the Iowa City Human Rights Commission should be directed to Stefanie Bowers, Human Rights Coordinator at 356 -5022. Spouses and relatives of City Council Members and members of comparable County Boards and Commissions are not eligible for appointment to City Boards and Commissions. This includes: spouse, child, mother, father, mother- in- law, father- in- law, brother, sister, brother- in- law, sister- in- law, step- father, step- mother, step - child, aunt, or uncle. (Resolution 85 -354) Males: 5 Females: 3 Council Announcement Date: April 15, 2014 Application Deadline: Wednesday, 5:00 p.m., May 28, 2014 Council Appointment Date: June 3, 2014 After 07/14/2014 (3 mo from the announcement date) Council may appoint any qualified applicant without regard to gender. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION One Vacancy — Unexpired Term Effective Upon Appointment - January 1, 2015 Jewell Amos resigned Gender Balance Requirement: 1 Female (F) Brenda Larson 0 421 Clinton St. Apt. 1 (M) Daniel Vondra IM 1073 Walker Circle (F) Stella Hart El 311 S. Lucas St. O Denotes applicant completed the Confidential page of the application. City of Iowa City 1 r 1 —4 A - Advisory Board /Commission /Committee ; W111 "application Form -�- CITY OF IOWA CITY THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LAST PAGE MARKED "CONFIDENTIAL." THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME. Advisory Board /Commission /Committee Name Term NAME rto dQ L.175011"1 HOMEADDRESS q91 d-1r S+ Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? 1KYes How long have you been a resident of Iowa City? e9qL &qs OCCUPATION 0.,N6 PHONE NUMBER: HOME.,,g8-Si ..a (6` 5 ❑ No Gender: Male ❑ Female EMPLOYER LL ne- BUSINESS EXPERIENCE AND /OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: VVWlII ;& Lx1C u'kmy (j,7 ct c. )VA Ca Kcc'C_thw, i-kie- b/¢ it�e UT LzL= )�C�.�Jl�' G�rf7�i✓1Gfcy� ��. 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Lk `)a,,.'- Avie -� c ti's �,.._ �'AC.ctt S,�i�r'��}b� p- -l�,pi ; WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD REASON FOR APPLYI ? on I A-0 bra ,Vh@ Iv©ice . 0-� 14� YC 6 P -t3,/ A I Pe w o t& r� If m c�- A-r-Vx F e --e- ,.l, r, Joe U �•I � t'ca�f 'Z bri v�; 1 � v G (�:sti,;.�_ � ra � f r cent -'1n , 3>.:.f -31-� �„ r- LIST POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: See page 1 for information regarding Conflict to t NON � °� �? W NJ IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? [Z Yes ❑ No DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? ❑ Yes X No (It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time.) Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application. Human Rights Commission Application January 2014 Page 2 of 8 BOARD, COMMISSION, & COMMITTEES BUSINESS LISTING Name of City Board /Commission /Committee Name � r T OWN CITY OF IOWA CITY Date Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain important exceptions, a member of a city Board or Commission from having an interest in a city contract. A copy of Section 362.5 is attached (see page 8). List all businesses in which you or your spouse /domestic partner have an ownership interest (for example, sole proprietor, partner, 5% or more of corporation's stockholdings). Please indicate if there are none _ BUSINESS NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS { 1 C m L� .L :74 [') ti M e NOTE: A new form must be completed if the above information changes or an)dVVner3Wp interest is acquired in an additional business. ru Signature Address Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application. Human Rights Commission Application January 2014 Page 3 of 8 TABLE OF INCOME GUIDELINES AND DEFINITIONS FOR IOWA CITY Effective March 15, 2013 Household Size 30% Median Income (Poverty Level) 50% Median Income 60% Median Income 80% Median Income (low income) Median Income 1 $16,060 $26,750 $32,100 $42,750 $53,500 2 18,350 30,550 36,660 48,850 61,100 3 20,650 34,350 41,220 54,950 68,700 4 22,900 38,150 45,780 61,050 76,300 5 24,750 41,250 49,500 65,950 82,500 6 26,600 44,300 53,160 70,850 88,600 7 28,400 47,350 56,820 75,750 94,700 8 30,250 1 50,400 60,480 80,600 100,800 ATTACHMENT TO APPLICATION FOR THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION It is the mission of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission to protect residents of the city from discrimination as defined in the Human Rights Ordinance. In order to further this goal, the city strives to ensure that the Human Rights Commission is representative of the community. Therefore, "appointments shall take into consideration men and women of various racial, religious, cultural, social and economic groups in the city." (Ord. 94 -3647, 11 -8 -94) OPTIONAL: PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE COUNCIL TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING AN APPLICANT. Age M I Gender VIC Income (see table) Sexual Orientation F1Other (Please explain below) Human Rights Commission Application January 2014 page 4 of 8 d Religion _ gability -1�t �.., -='4 n Dace, roTor _ rr ethgoroup motion rigin _ >i w ry City of Iowa City I r 1 Advisory Board /Commission /Committee`s ;' ..m Application Form -�-� CITY OF IOWA CITY THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LAST PAGE MARKED "CONFIDENTIAL." THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME. Advisory Board /Commission /Committee Name Iowa City Human Rights Commission Term 1/1/2015 NAME Daniel Vondra HOME ADDRESS 1073 Walker Circle, IC 52245 Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? R✓ Yes F� No How long have you been a resident of Iowa City? 4 years Gender: Male 0 Female' OCCUPATION Attorney EMPLOYER Cole & Vondra, PC PHONE NUMBER: HOME 319 621 3146 BUSINESS 319 358 -1900 EXPERIENCE AND /OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: have practiced criminal defense and immigration law in Iowa City since 2004, and attended Univ. of Iowa Law chool from 2001 to 2004. Through my profession, I have litigated cases involving violations of civil and human ghts, including asylum (persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, and gender). In addition, my cases -equently involve international treaties (most often the Convention Against Torture). My profession has allowed me learn a great deal about human rights and protecting people who have been the victims of abuse and iscrimination. have worked with people from throughout the world who practice various religions and maintain a variety of ustoms. This experience has made me sensitive to a wide variety of viewpoints. WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? I understand that the Commissioners advise the City Council on legislation that may help prevent discrimination, and that the Commission's goal is to make Iowa City a welcoming city by advising on laws and events that can help reduce any intergroup tension that can come to exist in a multi - cultural city. WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD REASON FORAPPLYING ? I can contribute to the commission because I have the ability to analyze, understand, and make reasonable recommendations based on facts and viewpoints presented, consistent with the Commission and City's goal of making Iowa City a non - discriminatory, welcoming place to live. LIST POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: See page 1 for information regarding Conflick*f InteWt None. c-a ZZ IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? Yes : rn Ne i DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISK ? F&/]No (It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissi®ns at to same time.) Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application. Human Rights Commission Application January 2014 Page 2 of 8 BOARD, COMMISSION, & COMMITTEES BUSINESS LISTING Name of City Board /Commission /Committee Human Rights Commission Name Daniel Vondra � r ETA TW - •+c.ai_ CITY OF IOWA CITY Date 05/28/2014 Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain important exceptions, a member of a city Board or Commission from having an interest in a city contract. A copy of Section 362.5 is attached (see page 8). List all businesses in which you or your spouse /domestic partner have an ownership interest (for example, sole proprietor, partner, 5% or more of corporation's stockholdings). Please indicate if there are none _ BUSINESS NAME I BUSINESS ADDRESS I Cole & Vondra, PC 1209 E. Washington St., Ste. 305, Iowa City, IA C7 C")' + r%�7 .. NOTE: A new form must be completed if the above information changes or �rrq ship rest is acquired in an additional busine' s Signature o Address 1073 Walker Circle, Iowa City, IA 52245 Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application. Human Rights Commission Application January 2014 Page 3 of 8 TABLE OF INCOME GUIDELINES AND DEFINITIONS FOR IOWA CITY Effective March 15, 2013 Household Size 30% Median Income (Poverty Level) 50% Median Income 60% Median Income 80% Median Income (low income) Median Income 1 $16,060 $26,750 $32,100 $42,750 $53,500 2 18,350 30,550 36,660 48,850 61,100 3 20,650 34,350 41,220 54,950 68,700 4 22,900 38,150 45,780 61,050 76,300 5 24,750 41,250 49,500 65,950 82,500 6 26,600 44,300 53,160 70,850 88,600 7 28,400 47,350 56,820 75,750 94,700 8 30,250 50,400 60,480 80,600 100,800 ATTACHMENT TO APPLICATION FOR THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION It is the mission of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission to protect residents of the city from discrimination as defined in the Human Rights Ordinance. In order to further this goal, the city strives to ensure that the Human Rights Commission is representative of the community. Therefore, "appointments shall take into consideration men and women of various racial, religious, cultural, social and economic groups in the city." (Ord. 94 -3647, 11 -8 -94) OPTIONAL- PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE COUNCIL TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING AN APPLICANT. Gender Income (see table) Sexual Orientation F-10ther (Please explain below) Human Rights Commission Application January 2014 page 4 of 8 Religion Disability Race, color or ethnic group 0 ea Z- C-1) Na#i pal origin s� -a-an CD f%3m- :�. City of Iowa City r l Advisory Board /Commission /Committee Application Form CITY OF OF IOWA CITY THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LAST PAGE MARKED "CONFIDENTIAL." THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME. Advisory Board /Commission /Committee Name Human Rights Commission Term - 2015 NAME Stella Hart HOME ADDRESS 311 S Lucas St Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? ❑✓ Yes ❑ No How long have you been a resident of Iowa City? 2 years Gender: Male ❑ Female ❑� OCCUPATION Medical Editor EMPLOYER Patient Education Institute PHONE NUMBER: HOME 319 - 899 -8215 BUSINESS 319 - 351 -5220 EXPERIENCE AND /OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: - Attended an economically and racially diverse high school (Cedar Rapids Washington) - Canvassed professionally throughout Iowa during the 2008 presidential elections (administering political polls, registering voters, and distributing absentee ballot requests) - Graduated cum laude from Drake University in Des Moines, IA with a bachelor's degree in English and music - Served as a direct support professional with Systems Unlimited for 1.5 years irrently serving as a crisis line volunteer with the Johnson County Crisis Center - _arving as a Medical Editor at the Patient Education Institute, writing health information for diverse audiences, including individuals with disabilities and low literacy WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? The Human Rights Commission advocates for social justice and the end of discrimination through the education and protection of the public, making recommendations to the City Council as needed. WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (REASON FOR APPLYING)? I will take the concerns of the public seriously and keep an open mind to all perspectives. I will continue to educate myself on human rights issues. I think that it's important for young, working people to be representgg in city government. F -� LIST POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: See page 1 for information IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? ❑✓ Yes F-] 'W DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? ❑ Yes VNo (It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time.) ,\Aisrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application. Human Rights Commission Application January 2014 Page 2 of 8 BOARD, COMMISSION, & COMMITTEES BUSINESS LISTING Name of City Board /Commission /Committee Human Rights Commission Name Stella Hart � r Al CITY OF IOWA CITY Date 05/27/2014 Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain important exceptions, a member of a city Board or Commission from having an interest in a city contract. A copy of Section 362.5 is attached (see page 8). List all businesses in which you or your spouse /domestic partner have an ownership interest (for example, sole proprietor, partner, 5% or more of corporation's stockholdings). Please indicate if there are none. BUSINESS NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS None n .. zz y; .4 ca rw 0 NOTE: A new form must be completed if the above information changes or an ownership interest Signature Address 311 S Lucas St Iowa City, IA 52240 Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application. Human Rights Commission Application January 2014 Page 3 of 8 TABLE OF INCOME GUIDELINES AND DEFINITIONS FOR IOWA CITY Effective March 15, 2013 Household Size 30% Median Income (Poverty Level) 50% Median Income 60% Median Income 80% Median Income (low income) Median Income 1 $16,060 $26,750 $32,100 $42,750 $53,500 2 18,350 30,550 36,660 48,850 61,100 3 20,650 34,350 41,220 54,950 68,700 4 22,900 38,150 45,780 61,050 76,300 5 _ 24,750 41,250 49,500 65,950 82,500 6 _ 26,600 _ 44,300 53,160 70,850 88,600 7 28,400 47,350 56,820 75,750 94,700 8 30,250 50,400 60,480 80,600 100,800 ATTACHMENT TO APPLICATION FOR THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION It is the mission of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission to protect residents of the city from discrimination as defined in the Human Rights Ordinance. In order to further this goal, the city strives to ensure that the Human Rights Commission is representative of the community. Therefore, "appointments shall take into consideration men and women of various racial, religious, cultural, social and economic groups in the city." (Ord. 94 -3647, 11-8-94) OPTIONAL: PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE COUNCIL TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING AN APPLICANT. 24 Age Female Gender $32,000 Income (see table) Sexual Orientation F-1 Other (Please explain below) Unaffiliated Religion None Disability white Race, color or ethnic group 11-Inited States National origin N C3 .c- � --I r7 ao Human Rights Commission Application: January 2014 page 4 of 8 c:3 )I, Human Rights Commission ATTENDANCE RECORD YEAR 2013/2014 (M"flna MOP) NAME TERM EXP. 4/16 /13 5121 /13 6118/ 13 7/16/ 13 8/20/ 13 9/17/ 13 10/15/ 13 11/19/ 13 12/17/ 13 1/21/ 14 2/18/ 14 3/18/ 14 4/29/ 14 Diane Finnerty 1/1/14 O/E X X X X X O/E X X - - - - Ali Ahmed 1/1/17 - - - - - - _ _ _ X X O/E O/E Orville Townsend, Sr. 1 /l /17 X X X X X X X X X X X X O/E Paul Relish I/I/17 - - - - - - X X X X X O/E X Dan Tallon 1/1/14 X X X O/E R R R R R R R R R Kim Hanrahan 111115 O/E X X X X X X O/E X X X X X Shams Ghoneim 111115 X O/E X O/E X X X X X O/E X X X Jessie Harper 1 /l /15 R R R R R R R R R R R R R Jewell Amos 111115 - - - X X X X O/E X X X O/E R Katie Anthony 1 /l /16 X R R R R R R R R R R R R Joe D. Coulter 1 /1 /16 X X X O/E X X X X X X X X 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 X X X X X X O/E X Connie Goeb 1/1/13 - Howard Cowen 1/1/13 - 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