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Home My WebLink AboutHRC 3 17 00AGENDA Human Rights Commission (HRC) Tuesday, March 17, 2020 5:30 P.M. City Hall, Helling Conference Room 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City 1.Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call. 2.Approval of the February 18, 2020 meeting minutes. 3.Public Comment of Items not on the Agenda. (Commentators shall address the Commission for no more than 5 minutes. Commissioners shall not engage in discussion with the public concerning said items). 4.Items to be discussed: a.Correspondence; b.Census 2020; c.Funding Request: Christ Reign; d.Funding Request: Iowa City Fair Trade; e.National Fair Housing Proclamation (April); f.Day of Silence Proclamation (April 17); g.International Transgender Day of Visibility Proclamation (March 31, 2020); h.United Nations Convention Rights of the Child; i.Strategic Planning. 5.Reports: a.Women’s History Month Proclamation (March 2020); b.Youth Job Fair; c.Social Justice Racial Equity Grants. 6.Save the dates: a.Youth Awards (May 13, 2020); b.Awards Breakfast (October 21, 2020). 7.Staff/Commission Announcements. (Commissioners shall not engage in discussion with one another concerning said announcements). 8.Comments of Staff. 9.Adjournment. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate in this meeting please contact the Equity Director, Stefanie Bowers, at 319-356-5022 or at stefanie-bowers@iowa-city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. CA N C E L E D Correspondence OFFICE OF EQUITY & HUMAN RIGHTS THE LENS SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER City of Iowa City The Lens is our newsletter that provides a look at social justice and racial equity initiatives in Iowa City! 410 E Washington St,Iowa City, IA 52240 To r ece ive i t in your in b o x monthl y v isit https://ww w.i cgov .or g /e-s ub s cri p t ion s a nd check Equity and Hum an R i gh ts. @ichumanrights Follow us on Instagram! Equity & Human Rights Office monday - friday 8AM - 12PM | 1PM - 5PM humanrights@iowa-city.org stay up to date on local human rights actions by following us on social media Agenda #4b 10 | February 2020 | Cityscape QUESTIONS ANSWERED Q What is the census data used for? Census data is used annually to distribute more than $1.5 trillion in federal funds. Nearly every federal program relies on census data. Recent examples include: ▪ Planning for hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and the location of other health services. ▪ Determining areas eligible for housing assistance and rehabilitation loans. ▪ Development of rural areas. ▪ Building roads, bridges and various infrastructure. ▪ Establishing fair market rents and enforcing fair lending practices. The census also determines representation. Every 10 years the results of the U.S. Census are used to reapportion the House of Representatives, determining how many seats each state gets. The data also helps states redraw the boundaries of congressional and state legislative districts to account for population shifts. U.S. Census 101 Q When is a special census needed? When local officials believe there has been a significant population change in their community due to growth or annexation, a special census may be requested. In Iowa, a city may have only one federal special census per decade. Importantly, the city requesting the special census assumes full responsibility for the cost of the special census. Q How do we encourage city residents to take the census? The census is the main way that cities can calculate their population, which in turn affects how the community is accounted for in terms of federal funding, public services, grants, loans and other programs in the community. Every household will have the option of responding online, by mail or by phone. Ninety-five percent of residents will receive their census invitation by mail. Complete count committees will also help collect the data. Remind your citizens of the importance of completing and submitting their census invitation through all the city’s points of contact with the public. Social media, electronic signboards and newsletters are all great options to use. To find more information about the census, census job opportunities, complete count committees or to find one in your area, visit the U.S. Census website, www.census.gov. Iowa League of Cities | February 2020 | 11 QUESTIONS ANSWERED? one missedresident = $28,000 lost one missed household = $69,000 lost = $90M lost Statewide Census count o by 0.1% one missedresident = $28,000 lost one missed household = $69,000 lost Statewide census count o by 0.1% = $90M lost option 1 option 2 What is the Census?Why is the Census Important to My Community?The U.S. Constitution mandates the U.S. Census, counting every person and hous- ing unit in the U.S. every 10 years. The first census was in 1790. By law, the census protects personal identities. The census seeks to count every person living in the U.S. once, and in the right place. Iowa’s and your community’s share of certain federal funding sources. $Funding levels for many public services, grants, and programs in the community. Among many, these include healthcare, Medicaid, transportation, job, and youth-related programs.=Fair representation in the U.S. Congress and the Iowa Legislature. Guides local community planning and decision-making. The Cost of Undercounting 2020 US Census: Important to Iowa Cities If there were an undercount in Iowa in the 2020 census, Iowa would lose portions of federal funds whose dis- tribution formula are based on census populations. If there were an undercount of just one-tenth of a percent, this would equate to an approximately $90M loss over 10 years. *Raw source: George Washington University Summary of Questions on the Census Complete Counts Committees Local, state, tribal governments and oth- er partners can form Complete Counts Committees to help leverage local knowledge, influence, and resources to educate communities and promote the Census. The CCCs are comprised of a broad spectrum of community leaders and industries. They can help coordi- nate media briefings, census rallies, so- cial media and digital media, recruiting census workers, etc. Local coordination can help build trust and outreach in the community. • How many people are living or staying at your home on April 1, 2020 • Whether the home is owned or rented • About the sex of each person in your home • About the age of each person in your home • About the race of each person in your home • About whether a person in your home is of Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin • About the relationship of each person in your home • A phone number for a person in the home The 2020 US Census will NOT ask about citizenship or immigration status IOWALEAGUECITIESof Erin Mullenix is the research director with the League and may be reached at erinmullenix@iowaleague.org or (515) 244-7282. Sara Shonrock is a program coordinator with the League and Iowa State University Extension & Outreach and may be reached at sshonroc@iastate.edu or (515) 244-7282. U.S. Census Bureau: https://www.census.gov/en.html Human Rights Funding Request Cover Letter (required reading) Thank you for your interest in seeking sponsorship from the Iowa City Human Rights Commission. The Commission provides funding to organizations and agencies to offset the costs of organizing, planning, and facilitating educational public forums or programs and activities that are 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. To process your request for sponsorship, we need you to take a few minutes to fill out this application form. Please note sponsorship requests are due by 5 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. The Iowa City Human Rights Commission will review the request at their monthly meeting and staff will contact you to let you know whether the request has been approved. If you are awarded funding, you will be required to submit a full (one page) summary of funding impact, including but not limited to, number of persons involved in your project, anecdotal stories to share with the team about the event, frequency of the event, and other essential information. If you have any questions about the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Equity Director Stefanie Bowers at 319-356-5022 or Stefanie-bowers@iowa-city.org. Please sign here to verify you have read the cover letter to this form.* Agenda 4c Application Date* Group/Organizaton Name * Contact person* Phone number* Email* Date of activity/event/program* If your event occurs on multiple dates, list here Event location and address* Is the event wheelchair accessible?* Is the event accessible to individuals with visual impairments?* Describe the activity/event/program and how it contributes to Human Rights.* Amount of funds requested. Attach an itemized budget (field below).* Attach itemized budget.* List other funders below: Has this organization applied for any other City of Iowa City funding for this activity/event/program? If yes, what department were the funds requested through? 2/24/2020 Christ Reign Jonathan P Massaki 7187515987 jmassaki@icloud.com 4/12/2020 Englert Theater Yes No Yes No Christ Reign is hosting an Easter conference that is open to community members and professionals to celebrate African cultural diversity through music and dance. Our mission is to bring different churches and people together for a gathering and to promote intercultural and to speak on how to abide by the Iowa law. We will be having performers and a guess speaker. Everyone is invited and there is no charge. There will be some refreshment and free t-shirt give away to all attendees. 800.00$ Celebration Pâques.docx 12.4KB None Yes No How much funding was requested? Was this request granted? Has the organization received any funding from the City of Iowa City in the last year?* If yes, what department were the funds requested through? How much funding was requested? How will this activity/event/program be marketed? Will sponsors be mentioned and/or logos be used in the marketing of the activity/event/program? Is the activity/event/program a fundraiser?* $ Yes No Yes No $ Social Media such as facebook, instagram, snapshot, tweeter. Posting flyers in different places in Iowa City. Printing invitation to different churches and community organization. Yes No Yes No Celebration Pâques Budget EXPENSES Venue $2,300 Instruments $280 Performer $1,900 Refreshments $420 T-Shirt $240 Total $5,140 Human Rights Funding Request Cover Letter (required reading) Thank you for your interest in seeking sponsorship from the Iowa City Human Rights Commission. The Commission provides funding to organizations and agencies to offset the costs of organizing, planning, and facilitating educational public forums or programs and activities that are 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. To process your request for sponsorship, we need you to take a few minutes to fill out this application form. Please note sponsorship requests are due by 5 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. The Iowa City Human Rights Commission will review the request at their monthly meeting and staff will contact you to let you know whether the request has been approved. If you are awarded funding, you will be required to submit a full (one page) summary of funding impact, including but not limited to, number of persons involved in your project, anecdotal stories to share with the team about the event, frequency of the event, and other essential information. If you have any questions about the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Equity Director Stefanie Bowers at 319-356-5022 or Stefanie-bowers@iowa-city.org. Please sign here to verify you have read the cover letter to this form.* Agenda 4d Application Date* Group/Organizaton Name * Contact person* Phone number* Email* Date of activity/event/program* If your event occurs on multiple dates, list here Event location and address* Is the event wheelchair accessible?* Is the event accessible to individuals with visual impairments?* Describe the activity/event/program and how it contributes to Human Rights.* Amount of funds requested. Attach an itemized budget (field below).* Attach itemized budget.* List other funders below: Has this organization applied for any other City of Iowa City funding for this activity/event/program? If yes, what department were the funds requested through? 3/9/2020 Iowa City Fair Trade Coalition Zachary Rochester 712 zachary@fairtradecampaigns.org 4/15/2020 Iowa City Public Library Yes No Yes No The Condor and The Eagle and Partners present The Global Impact Campaign: NO MORE SACRIFICED COMMUNITIES! As we look at the destructive impacts of fossil fuels industries, we can no longer remain silent. We are now joining hands to stop the money pipeline. By visually exposing the environmental and human impacts of fossil fuel industries, our film is a powerful tool to present to large audiences the divestment movement, bringing together communities to launch effective calls to action. 75.00$ Condor & Eagle Screening Budget.xlsx 10.66KB None Yes No How much funding was requested? Was this request granted? Has the organization received any funding from the City of Iowa City in the last year?* If yes, what department were the funds requested through? How much funding was requested? How will this activity/event/program be marketed? Will sponsors be mentioned and/or logos be used in the marketing of the activity/event/program? Is the activity/event/program a fundraiser?* If yes, explain:* $ Yes No Yes No $ We are requesting that the UIHRC will help us sponsor this even to increase turn out and to spread awareness among the commissions network. Additionally, we are hoping to partner with the UI Center for Human Rights as another event partner. Yes No Yes No We will be selling $5 tickets; all proceeds will go to Indigenous Rights Movements Film Screening Budget Total $75.00 Item Cost Promotional Materials $25.00 Food for Attendees $50.00 Agenda 4h Agenda 4i I O W A C I T Y YOUTH Agenda 6a