HomeMy WebLinkAboutHRC 5 25 21 PacketHuman Rights Commission
May 25, 2021
Electronic Formal Meeting- 5:30 PM
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Agenda:
1. Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call
2. Approval of the April 27, 2021 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. Introduction of Monica Stone, Deputy Director for the Iowa Department of Human
Rights
5. Funding Request: Coralville Pride Festival
6. Discussion on Including a Land Acknowledgement as a Part of HRC Meetings
7. Subcommittees: Housing, Anti-Racism, Health Equity
8. Proclamation for Pride Month (June 2021)
9. Proclamation for Juneteenth (June 19, 2021)
10. Commission Statement in Support of Black Lives Matter
11. Convention on the Rights of the Child PhotoVoice
12. Social Justice Racial Equity Grant Reports
13. Staff/Commission Announcements. (Commissioners shall not engage in
discussion with one another concerning said announcements).
14. Adjournment.
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the Equity Director, Stefanie Bowers, at 319-356-5022 or at stefanie-bowers@iowa-city.org.
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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
MAY 25, 2021 MEETING
AGENDA ITEM #2
• DRAFT MINUTES OF 4/27/2021
AGENDA ITEM #5
• FUNDING REQUEST CORALVILLE PRIDE
AGENDA ITEM# 12
• SUDANESE COMMUNITY CENTER QUARTERLY REPORT
Draft Minutes
Human Rights Commission
April 27, 2021
VIA Zoom Platform
Commissioners present: Mark Pries, Jessica Andino, Ashley Lindley, Jason Glass, Bijou Maliabo, Adil
Adams, Tony Sivanthaphanith, Roger Lusala.
Commissioners not present: Noemi Ford.
(Electronic Meeting Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8)
An electronic meeting was held because a meeting in person was impossible or impractical due to
concerns for the health and safety of commission members, staff and the public presented by COVID-19.
Meeting called to order: 5:32PM.
Approval of the minutes from the March 23, 2021 meeting: Pries moved; the motion was seconded by
Lusala. Motion passes 8-0.
Public comment of items not on the agenda: None.
Introduction of Jane Wilch, Recycling Coordinator for the City of Iowa City: Jane oversees the Waste
programs for the City and does outreach to the community on waste reduction and why it is important
at the local level. Jane provided information on the downstream and upstream of a product and things a
person should think about prior to purchasing a product, such as, whether it is locally made, has
recyclable content, is totally recyclable, and whether the product is fair trade. Jane also noted that
Rummage in the Ramp will not be held this year but that the City hopes to have alternative drop off
sites for community members to leave items they no longer desire.
Introduction of Sarah Gardner, Climate Action Engagement Specialist: Sarah reported on recent City
initiatives that included over 800 energy efficient home boxes being passed out to residents. Sarah also
spoke on electronic cars, and the Climate Ambassador Program, which is a deep dive into the City’s
Climate Action Plan where participants learn how to talk to colleagues, friends, and families on it. Sarah
closed with a discussion on the “Root for Trees Program”. This program provides vouchers that offer
discounts on the price to purchase trees for residents who wish to plant them.
Discussion on Including a Land Acknowledgment as part of HRC meetings: Ad Hoc Truth and
Reconciliation Commissioner Rivera and Lindley are still working with representatives from the
Meskwaki Nation to provide input on the acknowledgment.
HRC Subcommittees: The Housing subcommittee plans to schedule a meeting with Neighborhood and
Development Services Director Tracy Hightshoe to learn more about affordable housing in the area. The
Health Equity subcommittee no report. Anti-Racism subcommittee plans to hold a film screening of
“White Privilege 101: Getting in on the Conversation” on June 3. This is one of several initiatives to bring
attention to implicit bias.
Commission Statement in Support of Black Lives Matter: Pries sees this statement as a living document,
and he has some suggestions for edits to the current document. Pries, Lusala, and Lindley will plan to
meet prior to the next meeting to discuss a way to possible streamline the document with current
programs, activities, and outreach of the Commission and bring back a proposed updated draft to be
reviewed by the entire Commission.
Iowa Department of Human Rights Invitation to the May Commission Meeting: Glass who previously
served on the state Human Rights Board will invite Deputy Director, Monica Stone, to the Commission’s
May meeting to discuss the Department’s current initiatives including but not limited to language
access, talent bank, youth programs, and data/demographics.
Social Justice and Racial Equity Grants: Successful Living (FY20 recipient) requested an extension on the
grant through June 2022 due to the COVID pandemic. Pries moved and Maliabo seconded to grant the
request. The motion passed 7-0. (Andino not present).
AAPI Day Against Bullying and Hate (May 18, 2021): The Commission decided to present two
proclamations for the Mayor’s consideration for the May 4, 2021 City Council meeting. One for AAPI Day
Against Bullying and Hate, and the other for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Motion by Lindley, seconded by Lusala. Motion passes 7-0. (Andino not present).
Reports of Commissioners: Adams spoke on a recent murder in Iowa City where a young man has been
accused of killing his friend, Lindley participated in a news story for KWWL on the increased
discrimination and hate crimes committed against Asian Americans and has been admitted into the
University of Iowa’s Master’s program for Social Work, Lusala has been out of the country and has only
been back about two weeks and is still catching up on things, Maliabo participated in the rally to support
Asian Americans that was held on the Ped Mall earlier in the month, Pries recently participated in a
discussion on BIPOC mental health, and Glass was recently appointed as permanent faculty at the
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business.
Adjourned: 7:30 PM
Human Rights Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2021
(Meeting Date)
NAME
TERM
EXP.
1/26 2/23 3/23 4/27 5/25 6/22 6/27 8/24 9/28 10/26 11/23 12/28
Adil Adams 2021 X X E X
Jessica Andino 2021 X X X X
Noemi Ford 2021 E X E E
Jason Glass 2022 X X X X
Ashley Lindley 2021 X X X X
Roger Lusala 2023 X X E X
Bijou Maliabo 2023 X X X X
Mark Pries 2022 X X X X
Tony Sivanthaphanith 2023 - - - X
KEY: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = No meeting
--- = Not a Member
Human Rights Funding Request
Cover Letter (required read ing)
Thank you for your inte rest in se e king sponsorshi p from the Iowa City Human Rights Commi ssi on. The Commission
provides funding to organi zati ons and agencies to offse t the costs of organizing, planni ng, and faci l i tating educational
public forums or programs and acti viti e s that are de si gned to e l i mi nate racial , re l i gious, cul tural, and other inte rgroup
te nsi ons, including but not limite d to, sex , color, cre e d, disabi l i ty, ge nde r i de ntity, se xual ori e ntation, mari tal status, age,
and national ori gin.
To proce ss your request for sponsorship, we ne e d you to take a fe w mi nutes to fill out this application form. Please note
sponsorshi p re que sts are due by 5 p.m. on the se cond Monday of e ach month. The Iowa City Human Rights Commi ssi on wi l l
re view the re que st at the i r monthly meeti ng and staff wi l l contact you to let you know whethe r the request has been
approve d. If you are awarde d fundi ng, you will be re qui red to submi t a full (one page ) summary of funding impact,
including but not limite d to, number of persons invol ved i n your project, ane cdotal stories to share wi th the team about
the eve nt, fre que ncy of the e vent, and othe r e sse ntial information.
If you have any questi ons about the application process, pl e ase do not hesitate to contact Equi ty Di rector Ste fani e Bowe rs
at 319-356-5022 or Stefanie-bowers@iowa-ci ty.org.
Ple ase sign he re to v e rify you hav e re ad the cov e r le tte r to this form.*
Ap p l ication
Date *
Group/Organizaton Name *
Contact pe rson *
Phone numbe r *
Email *
Date of activ ity/e v e nt/program *
If your e v e nt occurs on multiple date s, list he re
Ev e nt location and addre ss *
Is the e v e nt whe e lchair acce ssible ?*
Is the e v e nt acce ssible to indiv iduals with v isual impairme nts?*
De scribe the activ ity/e v e nt/program and how it contribute s to Human Rights.*
Amount of funds re que ste d. Attach an ite mize d budge t (fie ld be low).*
Attach ite mize d budge t.*
List othe r funde rs be low:
Has this organization applie d for any othe r City of Iowa City funding for this activ ity/e v e nt/program?
If ye s, what de partme nt we re the funds re que ste d through?
5/15/2021
Reach Out Marketing, LLC
Timothy Nedoba
319-430-2545
tim@romllc.us
9/5/2021
One day event
Iowa River Landing
Yes
No
Yes
No
Coralville Pride Festival is a new local event showcasing the growing diversity in our local
communities and offering the LGBTQ+ community the opportunity to showcase our
diversity. All are welcome. The event includes entertainment, vendors, food, beverages,
and a whole lot more! This celebration isn't just for Coralville. It's for Iowa City, Tiffin, North
Liberty, and all the surrounding towns and cities. This is also an opportunity to showcase
to the rest of the state!
1,000.00$
Pride Honor Roll Class of 2021.docx 82.64KB
This money will be used to present Pride Honor Roll plaques
and recognition to all that have been honored since 2019.
Yes
No
How much funding was re que ste d?
Was this re que st grante d?
Has the organization re ce iv e d any funding from the City of Iowa City in the last ye ar?*
If ye s, what de partme nt we re the funds re que ste d through?
How much funding was re que ste d?
How will this activ ity/e v e nt/program be marke te d?
Will sponsors be me ntione d and/or logos be use d in the marke ting of the activ ity/e v e nt/program?
Is the activ ity/e v e nt/program a fundraise r?*
If ye s, e xplain:*
This money will be used to purchase the award plaques it
will also make Iowa City Human Rights Commission the
official sponsor of the presentation and you will receive all
the benefits.
$
Yes
No
Yes
No
$
Currently we're advertising inside local busses. We're working hard to reach out to UI
students faculty and staff. A June one press release will get the word out to local news
organizations. Then on August 15 GoGuide Magazine will blanket the four-county region
with collectors additions of the mag
Yes
No
Yes
No
We're raising money for UI Health Car LGBTQ Clinic
Pride Honor Roll Class of 2021
Each Pride GoGuide Magazine honors individuals, groups, organizations, and events that have had a
positive influence on the lives of LGBTQ+ Iowans. It’s called Pride Honor Roll. It’s a tradition that started
in 2019 and continues today and hopefully for many years in the future.
The class will be officially announced in our June 1 digital Pride issue. I will be contacting each of
you soon to verify bios and obtain current pictures for the special issue.
I also want you to save the date of Sunday, September 5th. This date is Coralville Pride Festival at
Iowa River Landing. At the Pride Festival past and present honorees will be presented with a plaque
and recognized in front of the Festival crowd.
Here is the class of 2021:
Liz Mathis
State Senator
Zach Wahls
State Senator
Troy Price
Former Chair Iowa Democratic Party
Current Vice-Chair Iowa Democratic Party-Stonewall Caucus
John Lundell
Coralville Mayor
Janelle Rettig
Former Johnson County Supervisor
Elizabeth Tovar
Executive Officer, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
University of Iowa
Charles Swanson
Executive Director
Hancher
Jan Jansen
Associate Head Women's Basketball Coach
University of Iowa
Andrew Sherburne
Executive Director and Co-Founder | FilmScene
The Quire of Eastern Iowa
From:badri kuku
To:Stefanie Bowers
Subject:Final report from Sudanese community center
Date:Saturday, May 1, 2021 12:13:54 AM
Attachments:We sent you safe versions of your files.msg
Arabic Class.pdf
Cetizinship Class.pdf
Communication Class.pdf
April reports associated with the SJRE grants for FY20 - Sheet1.pdf
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Date: 04/30/2021
From: Sudanese Community Center
To: Stefanie Bowers
Topic: Reports Associated with the SJRE Grants for FY20
Good morning Stefanie,
The following is a second report from the Sudanese Community Center for
the SJRE grants for FY20:
1. Arabic classes were successfully conducted, and it’s as a primary program
for our community. The amount of $ 3,000 that was received is whole spent
accordingly as is shown on the attached file.
2. The Youth sport was divided into two terms. The report for the first term
has been already submitted on December 01, 2020. However, we are also
considering sport for youth in the Sudanese Community Center as a vital
program. Everything went well and all the vouchers are explained as
attached. We have an amount of $337.94 in our account as remains from the
whole budget.
3. The Communication class is still going on among our community as a
challenging program in order to improve their English language. So, we will
continue this program for our community until they better their
communication skills. We have a remain in our account an amount of
$234.22.
4. A citizenship class is going very well. However, we have not spent any
money for expenses and services, but we have already considered an amount
of $220.00 as an incentive for the provider and we have the rest in account.
5. The Graduation will be conducted in mid of May, because we are waiting
for students to graduate.
Respectively
Representative
Badri Kuku
Sudanese Community Center-Iowa
536 Southgate Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240
Contacts Number:
(319) 338-537 or (319) 855-9231