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December 7, 2017
I121 Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
Miscellaneous
I132 Copy of Email to City Manager from Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Administrative Assistant with attachment: Behavioral Health Access Center — CIT
Information
I133 Copy of article from City Manager: Riverfront Crossings Rush
I134 Memo from City Clerk: Joint Meeting Agenda Items for January 22
IP5 Memo from City Clerk: IOCIC Schedule
I136 2017 Building Statistics
Draft Minutes
I137 Human Rights Commission: November 21
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CITY OF IOWA CITY December 7, 2017
Date
Time
Meeting
Location
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday January 2, 2018
8:00 AM
Special Formal (Organizational Meeting)
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
5:00 PM
Work Session
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Saturday, January 6, 2018
8:OOA-5:OOP
Budget Work Session
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
1:0013-7:0013
Budget Work Session (CIP)
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
5:00 PM
Iowa City Conference Board Mtg.
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
Work Session
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Monday, January 22, 2018
4:00 PM
Reception
Coralville City Hall
4:30 PM
Joint Entities Meeting
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
5:00 PM
Iowa City Conference Board Mtg.
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
Work Session
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
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Kellie Fruehling
From: Geoff Fruin
Sent: Friday, December 01, 2017 2:06 PM
To: Kellie Fruehling
Cc: Simon Andrew; Ashley Monroe; Jody Matherly; Eleanor M. Dilkes
Subject: FW: Behavioral Health Access/CIT Center
Attachments: Behavioral Health Access Center -CIT Information.docx
Kellie —
Can you please place this email and attachment in the next Council Info Packet?
Thank you,
Geoff
From: Jill Wenger[mailto:jwenger@co.johnson.ia.usj
Sent: Friday, December 01, 2017 11:46 AM
To: Janelle Rettig <jrettig@co.johnson.ia.us>; 'khayworth@coralville.org' <khayworth@coralville.org>; Lisa Green -
Douglass <Igreendouglass@co.johnson.ia.us>; 'rheiar@northlibertyiowa.org' <rheiar@northlibertyiowa.org>; Steve
Dolezal <sdolezal@co.johnson.ia.us>; Susan Mims <Susan-Mims@iowa-city.org>; 'mayor@northlibertyiowa.org'
<mayor@north libertyiowa.org>; Jessica Peckover <jpeckove@co.johnson.ia.us>; Geoff Fruin <Geoff-Fruin@iowa-
city.org>; 'jlundell@coralville.org' <jlundell@coralville.org>; Pauline Taylor <Pauline-Taylor@iowa-city.org>; Mike
Hensch <mhensch@coJohnson.ia.us>
Cc: Jim Throgmorton <Jim-Throgmorton@iowa-city.org>; Janet Lyness <jlyness@co.johnson.ia.us>; Tom Kriz
<tkriz@co.joh nso n. ia. us>
Subject: Behavioral Health Access/CIT Center
Attached is a white paper on the proposed Behavioral Health Access/CIT Center. The Board of Supervisors approved this
document at their November 29 Work Session. If you have any particular questions, please contact Mike Hensch,
Executive Director.
Jill Wenger
Administrative Assistant
Johnson County Board of Supervisors Office
0weneer@co.iohnson.ia.us
319-356-6000
Johnson
County BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Janelle Rettig, Chairperson Kurt M. Friese
Mike Carberry, Vice Chairperson Lisa Green -Douglass
Rod Sullivan
Proposed Behavioral Health Access/CIT Center
What is the issue?
Law enforcement officers throughout Johnson County are currently limited to two options when they
respond to behavioral health-related calls for assistance: take the individual to a hospital emergency
room or take them to jail. Neither is an appropriate solution, and both options are expensive and the
facilities themselves are overwhelmed by behavioral health needs. These calls are time-consuming for
officers, taking anywhere from several hours to an entire shift to handle, which may include standing by
with the individual at the emergency room. National statistics show that 7% to 10% of law enforcement
calls are related to behavioral health issues.
A recent study of four heavy consumers of medical, law enforcement, and social services in Johnson
County showed that over a five-year period, the total service cost to provide them with medical, mental
health, substance abuse, legal, housing, and case management services was $2.16 million. Two of
these individuals have since died and the other two are still homeless, actively abusing substances,
and their mental health is unmanaged.
Other communities have developed restoration or access centers to provide a more appropriate
solution for individuals who are experiencing behavioral health crises. These communities have
demonstrated that the average turnaround time for officers involved with these types of calls can be
reduced to 10 to 15 minutes total. With the assistance of area cities, the University of Iowa Hospitals
and Clinics (UIHC) Emergency Medicine Department, and local non-profit agencies, Johnson County is
in the process of developing such a center.
What is the solution?
The proposed Behavioral Health Access/CIT (crisis intervention team/training) Center will provide
immediate behavioral health intervention and treatment, as well as comprehensive service coordination
and transition planning. When fully operational, the facility will contain sobering, detoxification, crisis
observation, and crisis stabilization units, as well as a low -barrier shelter, mobile crisis outreach,
medical first aid, and 24-hour telemedicine. A working group comprised of law enforcement officers,
government officials, physicians, social service providers, and various other stakeholders has been
exploring models and associated costs.
How much is this going to cost?
The initial projected capital cost may be up to $6.5 million for a 22,000 square foot facility. It is believed
that this cost may be lower based upon current estimates. The Board is asking that the capital costs be
contributed by participating Johnson County governments, as follows:
• Johnson County: 40%
• City of Iowa City: 40%
• City of Coralville: 10%
• City of North Liberty: 10%
Any additional capital funding received from sources such as other cities, grants, or private donations
will be designated toward ongoing building maintenance costs and future capital improvements.
Behadoral Health Access Center -CIT Intormation.dou 1 21512 01 7
Projected 3 -Year Annual Projected 3 -Year Annual Projected 3 -Year Net
Operating Expense: Operating Revenue: Operating Income:
• Year 1: $1.46 million
• Year 2: $1.5 million
• Year 3:$1.54 million
Year 1: $1.10 million
Year 2: $1.12 million
Year 3: $1.15 million
• Year 1: ($367,000)
• Year 2: ($376,000)
• Year 3: ($385,000)
Who will cover shortfalls in annual operating income?
Johnson County will provide funding in the event that operating expenditures exceed operating income,
up to $400,000 annually. In the worst-case scenario, if no Medicaid reimbursements are received, then
net operating losses could be up to $900,000 annually. The first organizational response to annual
deficits will be to re -assess facility staffing levels and the service options provided. If the deficit is
greater than $400,000, the Board will ask the participating governments to meet to find a permanent
funding solution, and to fund the shortfall in the same proportion that they contributed to the initial
capital costs.
Johnson County will dedicate $785,000 of its "SF504 fund"—One-time money from the Mental
Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region—toward start-up cash for operations and to cover
annual budgetary shortfalls. Operating revenue for the facility will be earned through reimbursements
for service from Medicaid, Medicare, and private health insurance companies. Iowa County has
indicated that they may contribute $100,000 toward operational expenses. Other counties and
philanthropic organizations may provide operational funding.
Who will own and operate the building?
Johnson County will be the owner of the building, will coordinate the construction and/or renovation of
the structure, and will be the operator of the physical facility.
Who will manage and operate the programs within the facility?
A 28E agreement will be drafted between Johnson County and the participating Johnson County
governments to detail the funding and obligations surrounding the purchase of real property to
construct/remodel the proposed facility. This agreement will also detail the disposal process should the
program cease to exist.
A second 28E agreement will be drafted between Johnson County and the participating Johnson
County governments to establish a facility advisory board comprised of representatives from
participating local governments, local non-profit service providers, and other stakeholders.
A third 28E agreement will be drafted between Johnson County and the UIHC Department of
Emergency Medicine. The Emergency Medicine Department will be the overall manager of the various
programs and activities that occur within the facility. Local non-profit service providers will be contracted
to provide specific services.
What is the timeline for decision making?
The working groups (governance/steering), local law enforcement agencies, and involved non-profit
service providers are interested in this facility becoming operational soon. The need for the facility is
becoming more and more apparent as increasing numbers of law enforcement officers receive training
in CIT. The Board of Supervisors has budgeted funds to purchase a building, though they do not have
the total amount needed. The Board believes that two of the 28E agreements could be worked out
relatively quickly. The agreement with UIHC Department of Emergency Medicine may take a bit longer,
but significant progress can be accomplished regarding the facility in the interim. The Board requests
that participating local governments make a commitment toward this facility and include funding for the
facility in their respective FY19 budgets.
Behwml Health Access Center -CIT Infonna0on.d. 12/5/2017
Corridor Business Journal
From City
12-07-17
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Manager
$2.00 1 A LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESS WEEKLY IN IOWA'S CREATIVE CORRIDOR I DEC. 4. 10, 2017
By Katharine Carlon
katharine@corridorbusiness.com
When the flood of 2008 took out Iowa City's North Wastewater
Treatment Facility, officials didn't settle for flood mitigation or even
a new 17 -acre park on the facility's former site. Instead they pushed
harder, completely re -imagining a massive swath of land extending
from Iowa Avenue in the north to Highway 6 in the south.
The result, the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings District
Master Plan, has already borne fruit with millions in new invest-
ments in housing, hotel projects, office space, commercial busi-
nesses, parking facilities and the University of Iowa's new Voxrnan
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RIVERFRONT PAGE 9
Mapping the districts
The South Gilbert distinct of Iowa City's Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan is
seeing a flurry of activity with the long -planned park finally scheduled to open next year. The
park will serve as the development's "front yard," city officials say MAP CITY OF IOWA CRY
RIVERFRONT
FROM PAGE 1
School of Music building.
Now, with the city's Riverfront Cruel
ings Park set to open next yew, the south-
ernmost and least updated pocket of the
district is finally abuzz with activity, from
a new brewery -restaurant to the construc-
tion of at least five mixed-use apartment
and commercial buildings.
Developers say they are eager to join
with the city in constructing both a more
welcoming gateway to the downtown area
and a thriving neighborhood with a char-
acter all its own.
'The park is the real catalyst' Karen
Howard, associate planner in the city's ur-
ban planning office, said of the ongoing
redevelopment along the south Gilbert
Street corridor. 'Turning a city sewer into
the front yard of a new neighborhood is
a pretty big and exciting change. We've
rethought our relationship with the river
and, with the park we're treating it as an
asset and a driver for new development.'
Nam Kaeding, a co-owner of Big
Grove Brewery, which opened its second
26,000 -square -foot location at 1225 S.
Gilbert St. last spring, said he and his Pam
ners probably would have not considered
the site were it not for the park.
"That was the draw,' Mr. Kaeding said,
adding that locating the business nest to
'what is probably the City Park of our
generation' and smack in the middle of
a bustling new residential area was an op-
portunity that couldn't be passed up.
'It's something you just can't replicate
someplace else,' he said. The city has
done a really great job bringing thew vi-
sion to life. That's a really big deal from a
development perspective.'
Riverfront Crossings Park is 'quickly
becoming Iowa City's showcase on the
Iowa River,' said Parka and Recreation
Director Juli Seydell Johnson. Bounded
to the west by the river and to the east
by new development on Gilbert Street
the park will feature connections to the
Iowa River Trail, a five -ace wetland ama,
striking vistas of the Iowa River and a
'nature play area' that mixes traditional
playground pieces like swings and slides
with exploration areas created from land
forms, landscaping and creek features. Fu-
ture phases of the park will add shelters,
restrooms, boat access to the river and a
large community lawn.
Randy Miller, president and managing
member of 1201 Gilbert LLC and 1301
Gilbert LLC, said that like Big Grove,
park construction was the trigger for his
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Big Grove Brewery and a large new mixed-use development, including more than 300
new residences, will face the new 17 -acre Riverside Crossings Park. When it opens, the
new park will feature connections to the Iowa River Trail, a five -acre wetland area and a
unique "nature play area," which makes use of the newly restored Ralston Creek. PHOTOS
KATHARINE CARLON
RIVERFRONT
FROM PAGE 0 -
group's plans to construct at least five new
mixed-use buildings on either side of the
brewery over the next six years.
The first building at 1301 Gilbert also
(mown as 13019Ihe Crossings, is already
well underway and slated to open in lune.
The three-story structure, located on the
site of the former Pleasant Valley Nursery,
will include about 15,000 square feet of
commercial space on the first floor with
27 studio apartments on the upper floors.
The next phase of the pmject at 1101 S.
Gilbert, will break ground in October 2018
and eventually house four new buildings
with about 260 apartments ranging from
studios to two -bedrooms, plus additional
ground floor commercial space. AR told, Mr.
Miller and his partners aim to bring more
than 300 units of affordable 'workforce
housing' and about 28,000 square feet of
new commercial space to market comer ct-
ing approximately one new building a year.
1201 S. Gilbert is the current site of
Alexander Lumber, which will move to
a new location in 2018. Company Presi-
dent Russell Kathrein did not respond to
the CBI by press time, although recent
published reports suggest the Aumra, fill-
nois-based company could move its oper-
ations to the 420th Street Industrial Park
on the city's southeast side.
'Visually, you can see a lot happening
in thisarea already, especiallywith the new
park BigGrove and our building framed
and in the rough -in stage,' Mr. Miller said
of the spate of activity in the area, which
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Big Grove Brewery in the center of the South Gilbert development area chose their new
site for the opportunity to be adjacent to "the City Park of our generation," said croowner
Nate Kaeding. Developer Randy Miller plans at least four other mixed-use buildings with
hundreds of "workforce" apartments on the north side of the brewery, on land currently
occupied by Alexander Lumber.
has even spilled across the street with the
opening of Natural Grocers and the return
of Carlos O'Kelly's in a newly-commuct.
ed venue along Highway 6. "It's amazing
the transformation that has been made,
and we're going to see that kind of change
again in six months.'
Mr. Miller said he and the city are co-
ordinating on a sidewalk system between
the new neighborhood and the park in-
cluding pedestrian access across the new-
ly restored Ralston Creek in several spots.
Earlier this year, Mr. Miller's projects qual-
ified for 4312,000 in city aid, allowing him
to apply for workforce housing tax credits
of up to 10 percent through the Iowa Eco-
nomic Development Authority Board.
'Our portion of the project is going to
be a very pedestrian and bicycle friendly
place for workforce housing - young pro-
fessionals as well as older people - with
amenities catering to the people living
there,' he said. 'It's a project I believed in
... and it's everything I'd hoped For.'
Mr. Miller said those amenities will in -
dude retail, office services and health and
beauty salons in the commercial bays.
That space is currently leasing for between
422-428 a square foot according to pro-
motional material.
'We want a mix our residential tenants
will use and appreciate having onsite,' he
said, adding that commercial space at the
1301 building is nearly full and he is al-
ready negotiating with commercial tenants
about the 1201 site.
-They say. 'if you build it they will
come; but it's certainly good to know
they'll be there. I sleep easier.'
Ms. Howard said high interest in the
area was not surprising, considering the
number of phone calls the city is fielding
"from property owners in the area, from
People seeing what's happening and ask-
ing about redevelopment'
Iowa City Economic Development Co-
ordinator Wendy Ford concurred. While
the park provided the redevelopment
spark she said, all the new activity is
'creating a critical mass spurring dsvel-
opera to continue to look invest and help
us fill out our vision for the Riverhom
Crossings area.' - -
-We have the ability to be a catalyst
for change in this up-and-coming pan of
town,' agreed Mr. Kaeding, who believes
development on the south end of the
district will help tie it into the downtown
area alongside other new projects like the
S 102 million RISE at Riverfront Crossings
project at lira[ and Court streets, the new
MidWestOne Place@Rkverside Crossings
building and the nearby Sabin Townho-
mes at Prentiss and Clinton streets.
New businesses and residences will
add vitality, Ms. Ford said, while the park
anchoring Riverfront Crossings' south
end will ensure the river can rise to flood -
way without damaging nearby structures,
draw attention to the area and serve notice
that'we really care about this end of town
and want people to live there, visit there
and do business there.'
'I'm a lifer in Iowa City and for all that
time, that area was highly underutilised,'
she added. 'Now, with just a bit of vision,
it's being reimagined to add to the core of
Iowa City.' CBI
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
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�� MEMORANDUM
Date: December 4, 2017
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Joint Meeting Agenda Items for January 22
The next joint meeting with City Councils of Johnson County municipalities, the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors, the Iowa City School District and neighboring school districts will be held
on Monday, January 22, 2018. The meeting will be hosted by the City of Coralville at the
Coralville City Hall in Council Chambers.
Please come prepared to discuss agenda items you would like to include on that agenda at the
next Council work session on December 19.
A complete agenda and meeting date confirmation will be available in your packet preceding the
January 22nd joint meeting.
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�=p°7 CITY OF IOWA CITY 1P5
Z-% MEMORANDUM
Date:
December 7, 2017
To:
Mayor and City Council
From:
Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re:
KXIC Radio Show
At your December 5 work session, Council Members agreed to the following schedule for the
Wednesdav 8AM radio show.
Wednesdav
December 13 — Police Chief Jody Matherly
December 20 — Mims
December 27 — Botchway
January 3 — Throgmorton
January 10 —Thomas
January 17 —Taylor
January 24 — Mims
January 31 — Botchway
February 7 — Cole
** Please remember that KXIC is very flexible with taping the sessions ahead of the show.
S:Clk/Coundl KXIC Radio Schedule/radioshowasking.doc
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City of Iowa City
2017 Building Statistics
ValueRype of Construction
January
February
March
Apm
May
une
July
August
September
October
November December
OTAL
ON-TA%I16L
Single Family -$
1,097,961
2,881,070
5,131,279
4,283,204
4,695.238
1,531,000
3,670,230
4,580,351
4,408,689
4,962,919
2,968,365
40,410,306
Number of Permits
5
11
20
17
19
6
15
17
15
19
10
154
Duplex -$
595,000
330,000
925,000
Number of Permits
1
1
2
Somn0es & Fraternities- $
Number of Permits
Multiple Units
2,204,000
1,680,000
5,500,000
5,045,000
600,000
6,878,000
5,765,000
27,672,000
Number of Permits
4
3
1
1& 1(found
1
4 2& 1 (foundation) -
18
Number of Buildings
4
3
1
1
1
4
2
16
Number of Dvelling Units
16
12
36
36
4
57
34
195
Mix- CommerciaYResldential
4,985,000
12,000,000
72,000
205,000
6,342,000
3,962,000
1,768,500
29,334,500
Number of Permits
1(foundation)
1
1 foundatio 1(foundatio
1
1 & l(found
l(foundation
8
Number of Buildings
1
1
1
3
Number of Dxelting units
60
54
36
150
Motels, Hotels- $
Number of Permits
Churches - S
10,000
10,000
10,000
Number of Permits
1
1
Industrial -$
1,287,000
126,300
1,203,663
60,000
2,676,963
Number of Pernik
1
1
1 l(foundation)
4
Service Stations -$
Number of Permits
Hospitals & Institutions - S
Number at Permits
Offices. Banks, Prof. - $
Number of Permits
Public Works & Utilities - $
19,000
19,000
19,000
Number of Permits
1
1
Schools -$
775,000
120,000
895,000
895,000
Number of Permits
1
1
2
Stores & Customer Svc- $
1,672,81337,000
1,709,813
Number of Permits
1
1
2
Mise. SlmctureslFenoes -$
65
579,000
110,000
24,000
60,000
773,065
Number of Permits
1
3
1
1
1
7
Remodel, Residential -$
6,384,201
462,198
602,534
1,106,023
733,542
10,840,926
427,200
858,727
2,112,514
373,832
477,285
24,378,982
Number of Permits
52
18
28
22
30
48
27
38
50
28
21
362
Remodel. Commercial -$
486,469
332,928
909,225
743,320
2,111,543
9,530,725
544,296
13,287,690
1,565,285
495,434
1,540,960
31,547,875
23,464,005
Number of Permits
10
6
4
8
12
7
11
16
8
8
9
99
Remodel, Public Works -$
1,550
37,280
38,830
1,550
Number of Pernik
1
1
2
Accessory Structures
5,000
13,500
130,000
66,375
71,624
33,000
224,709
3,000
67,500
97,000
80,614
792,322
132,000
Number of Permits
1
1
1
3
3
2
4
1
4
5
2
27
Condo Conversion - No Value
1
1
2
TOTAL VALUE
12,958,631
7,180,76121,627,038
6,318,92213,460,94727,054,201
5,871,435
32,724,768
14,045,28812,911,661
7,030,004
161,183,656
24,521,555
TOTAL PERMITS
70
43
61
52
67
67
59
781
ell
66
471
691
Demolition: Residential units lost
2
1
2
1
21
3
1
10
12-07-17
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Minutes for the Human Rights Commission
Regular Meeting
November 21, 2017
Helling Conference Room
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
1. Call to Order
Chair Hanrahan called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
Commission Members Present:
Jeff Falk, Kim Hanrahan, Eliza Willis, Barbara Kutzko, Shams Ghoneim, Andrea Cohen,
Tahuanty Pena.
Commission Members Absent:
Joe Coulter, Adil Adams.
Staff Present:
Stefanie Bowers
2. Recommendations to City Council: None
3. Public Comment of Items not on the Agenda:
The grant application will go live on December 1. The last day to submit is January 2.
7. Everyone Deserves a Fair Chance:
The two events (one held in September the other in October) and sponsored by the
Commission and Iowa Legal Aid, looked at how criminal histories can affect employment
and housing prospects while also discussing expungement of criminal records for the state
of Iowa. Both programs can be streamed on City Channel 4 online.
8. Rapid Response Team:
A subcommittee of Commission members met to formalize a rapid response team. The plan
at this time is to join with the Center for Worker Justice and the Consultations of Religious
Communities to work towards a plan of action. This will be further discussed at the
Commission's strategic meeting.
9. Human Rights Annual Award Breakfast:
Commission members will personally thank keynote speaker Jean Lloyd -Jones via email.
The event that honored the following individuals: Stella and Bram Elias, Officer David
Minutes for the Human Rights Commission
Regular Meeting
November 21, 2017
Helling Conference Room
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Schwindt, Gregory L. Hearns, Fred Martin, Jr. {posthumously) and Helen Paige Martin, and
Kimberly Shiu, had good attendance and was well received by those in attendance.
10. University of Iowa's Center for Human Rights Advisory Committee:
The third program, The Right to a Livable Future: Making All Children Matter,
of a three-part series on Making All Children Matter is scheduled for December 10.
11. Iowa City Community School District Equity Committee:
The committee has been working on making its meetings more productive and creating
action plans that can be reported out on.
12. Outreach to Broadway and Pheasant Ridge Neighborhood Centers:
Vice Chair Willis has been working with the League of Women Voters to registers voters at
these two centers. During this outreach, concerns were raised over landlord and
management companies overcharging consumers for rent. Vice Chair Willis will work with
Commissioner Pena and staff to address some of these concerns.
Ghoneim spoke to junior high aged students as part of International Day on November 1.
Her presentation centered on the effect war and violence has on education.
Kutzko serves on the Diversity and Social Justice Committee for the University of Iowa's
School of Social Work. The committee is considering creating an advisory group or holding
focus groups to bridge the connection between the school and the larger community.
Cohen reminded Commissioners of "Giving Tuesday' and asked Commissioners to support
the Empower -Her Project, which raises funds for feminine hygiene products.
16. Announcements from Staff:
Staff presented plaques of service to Commissioners Ghoneim, Cohen, and Chair
Hanrahan. Each served on the Commission for two terms.
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn at 6:41 PM.
The next Commission meeting will be on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.
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Ghoneim spoke to junior high aged students as part of International Day on November 1.
Her presentation centered on the effect war and violence has on education.
Kutzko serves on the Diversity and Social Justice Committee for the University of Iowa's
School of Social Work. The committee is considering creating an advisory group or holding
focus groups to bridge the connection between the school and the larger community.
Cohen reminded Commissioners of "Giving Tuesday' and asked Commissioners to support
the Empower -Her Project, which raises funds for feminine hygiene products.
16. Announcements from Staff:
Staff presented plaques of service to Commissioners Ghoneim, Cohen, and Chair
Hanrahan. Each served on the Commission for two terms.
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn at 6:41 PM.
The next Commission meeting will be on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.
Minutes for the Human Rights Commission
Regular Meeting
November 21, 2017
Helling Conference Room
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Member Attendance Sheet
Member
Term
Exp.
1/17
2/21
3/14
4/25
5/16
6/20
7/18
8/16
9/19
10/17
11/21
Kutzko
1/2020
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Excused
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Falk
1/2020
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Pena
1/2020
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Excused
Present
Present
Coulter
1/2019
Present
Present
Excused
Present
Present
Present
Excused
Present
Present
Present
Present
Adams
1/2019
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Not
Present
Willis
1/2019
1 Present
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Excused
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Present
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Present
Pres?
Present
Cohen
Hanrahan
1/2018
1/2018
Present
Present
1Present
Present
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resent
resent
Excused
Pres
Excuse
Present .
Present
Present
Present
Present
Prese
Present
Present
Present
Ghoneim
1/2018
Present
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Excused
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Excuse
Present
Present
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Present
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