HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-04-24 Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation CommissionAd Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Regular Meeting
7 PM — Assembly Room, Senior Center
28 S. Linn Street
AGENDA:
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. READING OF NATIVE AMERICAN LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
3. PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (COMMISSIONERS
SHALL NOT ENGAGE IN DISCUSSION WITH THE PUBLIC CONCERNING
SAID ITEMS.) 5 MINUTE MAXIMUM FOR EACH SPEAKER.
Only in person comments will be allowed for Public Comment. Public commentsfo
specific agenda items, which must be directly related to that agenda item, may be made
in -person or remotely.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MARCH 18, 20, 21 MEETINGS
5. DEBRIEF FROM FACT-FINDING AND TRUTH -TELLING EVENTS HELD IN
MARCH
6. PHASE 2: BUDGET UPDATE, REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM THE
CITY COUNCIL, NEXT STEPS & FOLLOW-UP
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF STAFF
9. ADJOURNMENT
In order to encourage input from the public, the Commission intends to offer the
opportunity to participate in the meeting remotely. However, this meeting is in -person, and
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Native American land Acknowledgement
Prepared for the City of Iowa City's Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Human
Rights Commission
PURPOSE
Iowa City owes its existence to the many Indigenous Peoples who were the original stewards of this land
and who were subjected to manipulation and violence by non-native settlers, invaders, and governments
in order to make this moment possible. Acknowledgement of this truth is central to our work toward
reconciliation across all barriers of difference and injustice. Starting with a Native American Land
Acknowledgement, this Commission will bear witness to the legacies of violent displacement, migration,
and settlement that have marginalized those who were the first inhabitants of this land. We must also
address the mistreatment and exclusion that Native Americans continue to face today. The Ad Hoc Truth
and Reconciliation Commission and the Human Rights Commission encourage the community and City of
Iowa City to join us in these efforts through the use of a Native American Land Acknowledgement.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
To be read at all public meetings and events:
"We meet today in the community of Iowa City, which now occupies the homelands of
Native American Nations to whom we owe our commitment and dedication. The area of
Iowa City was within the homelands of the Iowa, Meskwaki, and Sauk, and because
history is complex and time goes far back beyond memory, we also acknowledge the
ancient connections of many other Indigenous Peoples here. The history of broken
treaties and forced removal that dispossessed Indigenous Peoples of their homelands
was and is an act of colonization and genocide that we can not erase. We implore the
Iowa City community to commit to understanding and addressing these injustices as we
work toward equity, restoration, and reparations."
LEARN MORE
Native Governance Center Guide to Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
US Department of Arts and Culture: Honor Native Land Virtual Resources and Guide
Meskwaki Nation - History
Special thanks to the University of Iowa Native American Council for their work and guidance, as well as
members of the public, for their input.
March 18, 2024
Draft Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Minutes
Wright House of Fashion
Commissioners present: Louis Tassinary, Chad Simmons, Amos Kiche, Cliff Johnson, Chastity
Dillard, Lauren Merritt, Wangui Gathua.
Commissioners not present: Sikowis Nobiss.
Staff present: Redmond Jones, Stefanie Bowers.
Recommendation to City Council: No.
Meeting called to order: 5:57 PM.
Reading of Land Acknowledgement: Merritt read the Land Acknowledgement.
Data Collected on Criminal Justice and Public Safety and What it May Reveal about Racial
Injustice in Iowa City: Larry Schooler started with a review of the commission's agreements and
considerations. The presentation referenced other TRCs and their work including Greensboro's
TRC and their research strategies, Canada's TRC work related to indigenous people. Schooler then
passed writing pads out for individuals to write down their thoughts on what a fact-finding
standard may be. The responses were read out loud and discussed amongst the commission. Slides
from the previous meeting were reviewed to give context for the information presented in this
meeting. New information presented included, ICPD traffic stops by race in the year of 2022 and
2023, a breakdown of the type of call for police service, and an additional potentially relevant case
regarding racial profiling by police in Iowa City. Commissioners were given time to ask questions
and have an open discussion concerning the data in the presentation and request additional
information. Some of which included, additional information on disproportionate stops,
individualized data on traffic stops, additional organizations doing similar work, fact-finding
survey sources, case investigations (unsolved suspicious deaths by race), police budgeting and
public safety funding.
The discussion was followed by an additional writing activity that invited commissioners to write
down their conclusions based on the data they have received from the presentations.
Preliminary Consensus on What to Include in a Future Final Report: Main conclusions shared
included there is missing data that would help to better understand the ways in which the police
protect the community, the ICPD is making an effort to improve their policing of all communities
and reduce bias, a desire to see more detailed information on missing data, disproportionality in
stops, locations, arrests and equity, and inadequacy in diversity on the police force and within
diversity training. Additional conclusions found were a need for greater funding of health/ health
impacts and more data on discretionary and non -discretionary stops. Community data was also
mentioned as a direction to move in.
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM. To view the recording or listen to the audio of this meeting,
visit this link.
AD HOC TRUTH & RECONCILIATION COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2024
(Meeting Date)
NAME
TERM
EXP.
1/4
1/25
2/1
2/15
3/7
3/14
3/18
3/20
3/21
4/4
4/18
5/2
5/16
6/6
6/20
Dillard
12/31/24
Z
P
P
P
P
P
P
Gathua
12/31/24
P
P
P
P
A
P
P
Kiche
12/31/24
-
-
-
P
P
P
P
Johnson
12/31/24
A
P
P
P
P
P
P
Vacant
12/31/24
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Merritt
12/31/24
P
Z
P
P
Z
P
P
Nobiss
12/31/24
Z
Z
Z
A
A
A
A
Simmons
12/31/24
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Tassinary
12/31/24
P
A
P
P
P
P
P
P =
Present in person
A
= Absent
Z =
Zoom
Draft minutes from March 20, 2024 and 21, 2024 will be distributed as a late handout at the meeting.
LATE HANDOUTS - THE
FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS
WERE DISTRIBUTED AT
THE MEETING
March 20, 2024
Draft Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Minutes
Iowa City Coralville Boxing Club
Commissioners present: Louis Tassinary, Amos Kiche, Cliff Johnson, Chastity Dillard, Lauren
Merritt, Wangui Gathua, Sikowis Nobiss.
Commissioners not present: Chad Simmons.
Staff present: Redmond Jones.
Recommendation to City Council: No.
Meeting called to order: Approximately 6:00 PM.
Reading of Land Acknowledgement: Dillard read.
Truth Telling: Community Member A (No name given) spoke about experiences they have had
with police and how it affected not only themselves but also their family.
Commissioner Johnson spoke as a truth teller and shared his experiences interacting with police
throughout his life. Commissioner Johnson shared his experience with police officers in his home
city, Philadelphia. He also spoke about his experience observing Iowa City police officers
operating in his neighborhood, where he observed discrimination towards particular demographics
more often than others. He then shared a story in which he had a direct interaction with ICPD
resulting in his arrest for what he recognized as racial profiling. Commissioner Johnson also spoke
on behalf of members of his gym (ICOR Boxing) who experienced interactions with the police
following them to the gym and insisting on lowering the volume of their music and making them
feel uncomfortable during their time spent at the facility.
Commissioner Johnson was thanked for speaking about his experiences. A discussion followed
Commissioner Johnson's truth telling regarding the culture of police mistreatment and white
privilege.
Katie Christensen spoke on being a member of the trans community. As a transgender athlete,
Katie has meant discrimination with USA boxing regarding its guidelines and rules for official and
unofficial athlete membership status. After Katie's truth telling the floor was opened up to
discussion and questions from other participants.
Commissioner Kiche asked how discrimination affected people's businesses, specifically minority -
owned businesses. Commissioner Johnson answered the question with his own experience as a
local business owner and the reality of the challenges he and gym members face on a regular basis.
Commissioner Johnson also spoke on the need for change at a local level. Community Member A
spoke about their experience as a business owner and the importance of having support from the
city, and the lack of city support going towards minority communities and businesses.
Commissioner Gathua spoke about her experience working with the local Sudanese community
and the challenges faced by many African immigrants and refugees who were forced to leave their
neighborhoods and communities within Iowa City.
The Native Partners and the evening's truth tellers took a moment to recognize and honor the
stories told. A recognition/ honor song was performed.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.
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AD HOC TRUTH & RECONCILIATION COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2024
(Meeting Date)
NAME
TERM
EXP.
1/4
1/25
2/1
2/15
3/7
3/14
3/18
3/20
3/21
4/4
4/18
5/2
5/16
6/6
6/20
Dillard
12/31/24
Z
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Gathua
12/31/24
P
P
P
P
A
P
P
P
Kiche
12/31/24
-
-
-
P
P
P
P
P
Johnson
12/31/24
A
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Vacant
12/31/24
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Merritt
12/31/24
P
Z
P
P
Z
P
P
P
Nobiss
12/31/24
Z
Z
Z
A
A
A
A
P
Simmons
12/31/24
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
A
Tassinary
12/31/24
P
A
P
P
P
P
P
P
P =
Present in person
A
= Absent
Z =
Zoom
March 21, 2024
Draft Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Minutes
The James Theater
Commissioners present: Louis Tassinary, Amos Kiche, Cliff Johnson, Chastity Dillard, Lauren
Merritt, Wangui Gathua, Sikowis Nobiss, Chad Simmons.
Commissioners not present: None.
Staff present: Redmond Jones, Stefanie Bowers.
Recommendation to City Council: No.
Meeting called to order: Approximately: 6:09 PM.
Reading of Land Acknowledgement: Dillard read the land acknowledgements.
Truth Telling:
The meeting began with a video documenting the aftermath of George Floyd's death that then
influenced the creation and role of the TRC. The Native Partners then an opening ceremony.
Melinda Salazar and David Ragland spoke on behalf of Think Peace.
David Ragland acknowledged the date of March 2nd being the International Day of the Elimination
of Racial Discrimination and spoke on his work with the Truth Telling movement. David spoke on
the work of the Truth Telling movement and acknowledged/ thanked those speaking for the night.
Melinda read the agreements. Commissioner Dillard introduced the Truth Telling portion of the
meeting with background and expectations of the event. Community member Hanadi Elshazali
spoke on her and her's son experiences with the judicial system as a Sudanese immigrant.
Hanadi stated she felt that her and her son had no support from the legal system despite various
attempts to reach out for clarification, information, and attempts at clear communication
throughout the legal battle. Hanadi son was sent to prison despite her efforts to lessen his sentence
and understand the charges. She shared she has since found a lawyer willing to help and work on
her son's case that may help clarify earlier concerns. This also has led her to believe the legal
system failed her and her son due to racial discrimination and stereotypes. Hanadi then accepted
questions from the group. Hanadi stated that it is her hope to change the way immigrants are seen
in the community.
Hanadi continued to share her experience as an immigrant in Iowa City and what it is like adjusting
to a new way of life and a new community. Commissioner Kiche discussed the topic of mental
health with Hanadi and how it factored into her son's situation. Commissioner Tassinary
recommended reaching out to the American Civil Liberties Union.
Commissioner Simmons came to the front as the next Truth -Teller. Simmons shared his experience
as a 15-year-old when he experienced police officers pulling a gun on him and falsely accusing
himself and his friends of being involved in gang activity while playing basketball. Simmons
introduced his friend "Big City" who served as a police officer. Big City shared his experience of
being a police officer in Chicago for 27 years.
Big City stated there have been changes in the police force due to pushes from the community,
including improved training efforts for officers. It was stated that it is important to make these
institutions feel uncomfortable in order to enact change. Big City also shared his belief that it is
important for communities to hold each other accountable and that there is a need for systemic
change. Commissioner Simmons then asked Big City about his experience being an officer as a
black man.
Big City shared the difficulties he faced as an officer along with some positive experiences he
gained from the job. An audience member asked Big City when he retired which he answered
2020. This led to a follow up question of what the police force was like before vs. after George
Floyd's death. Big City said the event caused a rift in the police department and the community as
a whole.
Commissioner Simmons commented on the challenges of the system that uphold these acts of
violence and the need to create an environment capable of change. Commissioner Johnson asked
Big City how the system manages people who speak out against it. Big City said it comes with
challenges due to legal barriers put in place however there are opportunities for people to come
forward and speak on their experiences.
Discussion with Big City about his experience on the Chicago Police Department and working
with the Chicago community continued. There was an interruption to the truth -telling event that
that was followed up with a Healing Circle lead by the Native Partners.
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM.
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AD HOC TRUTH & RECONCILIATION COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2024
(Meeting Date)
NAME
TERM
EXP.
1/4
1/25
2/1
2/15
3/7
3/14
3/18
3/20
3/21
4/4
4/18
5/2
5/16
6/6
6/20
Dillard
12/31/24
Z
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Gathua
12/31/24
P
P
P
P
A
P
P
P
P
Kiche
12/31/24
-
-
-
P
P
P
P
P
P
Johnson
12/31/24
A
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Vacant
12/31/24
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
P
Merritt
12/31/24
P
Z
P
P
Z
P
P
P
P
Nobiss
12/31/24
Z
Z
Z
A
A
A
A
P
P
Simmons
12/31/24
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
A
P
Tassinary
12/31/24
P
A
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P =
Present in person
A
= Absent
Z =
Zoom
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Iowa City's Truth &
Reconciliation Commission
April 1, 0 4
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Agenda
Introduction of T!Ir. commissioners
Acknowledgingthat the Iowa City Strategic Plan provides the Foundation for the TRC and its charges
Review of TRC Chan in Re5oIution No. 20-22U
Phase Two Corn pleted Rellverables
n Nove-mber; Pause & Review off In#ormaticm
D Dee amber, Fact -Finding Training with Kearns & We!&t;
J-rnuary.. 3 Healing Circle Sessions (Eastside Recycling Center)
F!bruar*F 2 iiealing Orcae sessior s (wrlght House of Fashlen)
March: VirtuaI Fart -Finding Session (City Hal1). In -Person Fact -Finding Review and discussion of
concerns and oossble recornrnendations (Wright House of Fasliion), Truth -Telling Event {[CDR
Boxing), Truth -T-Piling & kealing Circe Event (The James Theater
Com rni55iorrer's TakeowaV5
Reeom meridation&
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Iowa Citv Strategic Plan and the TR(
Tha Iowa f#��.. trat!�grjg Plan proOdas the foundation for the Truth and
Rer,on ci Illation Co rnrn i ssi on (TR C) as it ca rries out th a city's val ues a nd fu to re vision
of the community. When we imagine and work towards a future iewa City that i5
grounded in shared h i sto noel facts, collective truths, and a commitment to reconcile
harry, it is easy to sec hoer the current Strategic Plan supparts this futures,
Th a Iowa City City Cou nci I ass ign ed t hreo to secs to the T RC. to work toga rds
addressing racial injustice in our community: fact-finding, truth-tellin-g, and
reconciliation. This work of the TRC is securely grounded in Iowa City's values of
Racial Equity, Social Justice & H u rnan Rights.
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TRC Chargesin Resolution Na. 20-22�
Fact -Finding. The Tim shall Collect evIdonce, includir~gflrst-hand testimony. of discrimination arpd racial Injustic-o in th multiple settirngs
aria coimpll-e a corrkplete record or racial Irijustices that will Worm tancl support the fundani-ental iiistltutlona; and policy reforims
necessary to address systemic racism.
Tn.rth-Telling_ The TRC shal I:1) Provide multiple fora and -creative cippartunifies far persans impacted and traumatized by racial
injustice to Share their Stories of canoe injustice and experiences C-o b)e heard W, (a) fellow rommtinitim of C-ollor, �4] a broad crow
5ectim of the entire Iowa -CitV community: and �c) keys -decision-makers in city guvamment, the businress communitV and the
41 niverslty; 4 Explore wags to prowwo such opportuaitius through art, music, treat-er, workshops, rallies aid othef farms of
congregation, multImedla and Ilsteriing desrgried to reveal truths that cannot G-2 fully expressed In tredNtlonal fora; and 3) Create a
repo5itary for tOrm-nurlity Stories expressed in multiple r ni !dia (tiurituan, widen, audio. -art f that can be tataloguod and used to edutati�
and inform mem:be.r5 of the COMMUnity.
l rrdll3eiun. Tl a TRC Shall; l) provide opportunity for and Facilitate direct ouriviersation among and I)tween c-ummuclitu merflber5
of color, whcte curornumv members aind representatives of -various sectors in which people of color experience discrimination and
ln)ustlee (e,g police ,and protesters, lanclorda and tenants, students and teachers, patm2nts .and healthcare prOvlders} busln@ss owners
and staff); 2) Create a replicable model that prove es a structure far enaMing these conwersations throupout the city; 3l Made
available apportunit ies for a broad crass section of the comm units} tO learn about discriminaticin and racial injustice in our cammunitV;
and 4) Identify and recommend ti) the City Council in5ti�utional and polirV refnrm5, new Social practices. expectations, protar,o15,
habits, ritual ccnversatiolls and celebrations that will move Iowa City toward a shared experience of race and difference, justice and
equity aid community and harmicv.
North Star Framing Question
"How can we strategically build capacity and amplify the
voices of BI p C and ethnically -oppressed peoples in
order to express their truths, all while addressing
historical oppression, genocide, racism, and the need to
de -construct colonial systems, ultimately creating
foundations for safer spaces for healing and
empowerment?" - Iowa City TI C
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Phase Two Completed Deliverablesm
November Paine
The c-o mm issi one rs req uested a `pa u se' i n
order to dIgest and contemptate the in tense
amount of training and 1rkfarmartion that the
TRC received in Phase -One_
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Phase Two Completed Deliverables
Comm i ssio n ers id entif ied seve ra I a rea s of fa et-fi n d ing and
decided to p Mot: Public BafetytLaw Enf once i77 e nt
Kearns & West headed up the fact-finding,
Basel o r s th i s area of focus, ain d steeped i n the data
0Litl1ned in the fact finding procoss, truth -tell II ng events
were o rga nixed to ernp ewer reside rats to speak a bout the i r
experienc, es, Healing Circles accurred and Mobile Crisis
ReSpo nSe Couns e I ors vv a r� pfeset�rtit to assist wit h pu h] is
reactio ns and t ra uma respo uses, if n-ended ,
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Fact-Findt . ng Highlights
Kearns & lest Data
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Phase Two Completed Deliverablesm
Healin Cis eles
JarlUa Fy 215th, 27th & 28th
Eastside Hec-Vrling Center
� people total partici IDated In these
Healing Circles, including
3 TIC Cornmis!>-ioner-s and one City
Councilor.
a The Healing Circles vvere led bV the
three Native Partners
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Phase Two Completed Deliverables -
February
Healing Circles
February 10th & 17th
* At Wright House of Fashion
* 9 community mernbers participated in
the circle February 10
* 16 community merrrbers participated
in the circle February 17
* Participants included three TRC
Commissioners
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Phase Two Completed Deliverables -
March
Fact-FIhiding Report
March 14
0 Kearns and VV e t part1i:Ipated bV zoom
to report their findings in preparat on
for Corr'rmission discussion
March 18
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Kearns ar)d VV e t facil itated iri-person
diScuS51On at Wright House of Fashion.
Commissioners and community members discussed
concerns and possible remedies/recommendations.
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Phase Two Completed Deliverables -
March
Truth Telling Events
March 20
* ICOR Boxing Club
* 18 people
* CommUnit-V Crisis Counselors
a dative Partners' Blessing Ceremony
Mairch 21
At the James Theater
7 people
Healing Circle
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What 42S a
Truth Telling Hearing?
A huh F,
rc&r.
Irlsln-mntwhere -rru[h 1`eRfrS' Mr-abcu[
an � Gf fucJa[ QplprES&tn, vid,
.noe. BtFd
Mar"lizabon
03CO where Truth Tars are heard by %When s,
-r=i•_dir...g both TRO Cb5%ianOts and dhe t�mr�WniLv
+ears;
re Tr _I1 Ta1r=-M' axperfencos are gathered V PuLsh
im 'sl-V�snrdc, heating irk-ums, and
repair.
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Recommendations for the TRH
To request that the TRC's bentjre be extended for enough 4rne to ensure that Fact Rndin€} and Truth
Telling are ccxmplowd on mweral t ics beyond the t'hrea currently approved ��.�., laser onforcamant,
fCi)nornir, errrpowerr enj and a fu ia�n�: ti) in-Qlijfje i�reoS :SL)oh a!5 health core and hoiusi".
To request that the TRC receives the {esour-ces to hire personnel responding to the Ple na ry of
comrnGssioners to implement the decisions of the commission in terms of -public activities, outreach and
compMlation of kts fi rnal repart_
To request thal lhe. 7RC utilize -all media t is t-o prornole and educate lows City rorrrmunity Ahiout the role
a tru#1 telling commi5!5icn plays to amplify voices of people. particularly from the Black and 13IPOC
community, who experience or witness raaalazed mistreatment related to a particular focus. This action
can extend beyond sharing flyer of events, but also public seryice announcements and interviews with
lournal;sts_
To request thal the TRC engage in monthly public pulreaoh to educators. TAxial service practitioners and
oth-ers with direct involvement wit4 youth to encourage their participation in truth telling processes by
sharing their voioas and telling their stories about racialized mistreatment related to a particular focus_
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Further Recommendations for TRC
To request that the TRC engage in monthly public oulreaul to educators. social service praotilioners and
others with direct involvernem with }youth to encourage their participation in truth tellir�g processes by
sharing their voices and tolling their stories about racialized mistrea"ent related to a particular focus_
To rogocst thal Me TRC oontInue to de-sperr t elher to w1 ivat,e ark underStainding of traiurrLa and Its
impact into -all aspects of orgarrizatio4mel fi,nctiooing, rctraurnavuticn and I miling. Thcs-e study gr-oups�
could be facililated by members of the CamrnUnity Care Partners,
• To request that the TRC utilize 2dI media tools to promote and educate the lovwa City community about
becoming a witness to a truth telling heading as a war to increase thelr awareness about the experlences
of people in lows City who oven iwo racialized mv�tmatmerrt, and how 111 oorrtrrbu9-9 Social ano
racial justice uhange.
t To request that the TRC establish a procedure fcr decision -making that could include consensus or
majoring vote and that they arrive at decisions in adaanca and not at a City Council meeting. Individual
cDnnmisslwers shou Id bet d Is+couraged from makl rxg unl lateral decisions wllhout the enti re commi ssiOWs
prior krticwledgc-
• To consider scheduling a FacFlGtatted Relrew for the oarrrnissioners for team building and pla nniRg.
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Recommendations for the pity
To request the City Council amend ils attendance policy about how mangy} absonc&s a commissioner has before
removal. A chango In polio+ rzuld also ho arccmpandad by an oxIt intorvlow to learn enom about the factors
impaoting .0 ttendonoe?.
To require the TRC nrreet for at least 6 months minimtj m in session separate, from the bi-monthly meetings with
Iowa C ity Council with a facilitation team to focus on relationship and team bwu it -ding, to hold a "mock' [Furth tel li rag
event that includes a facitilated dabriaf process in ordef to build trust, wrnfnLrnity and trinity of vision and purpose_
Tn FegUeSt the City Council provide stipends for cammissi:or~ors oommensurate wit time oornrnitmvit, to provide
impetus to serve, and to elevate pc!5ilion to a
professional status_
To request the CIty Couincll support at least on g or two members to anand truth tell Ing hearings.
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Further Recommendations to the TRC
R-LscomintfidalIons m, Ri�coneiliatbnrr far th-P TRC
To request that the TRC host monthly or epuarterly heeling cFrolesi tad by the ClUfrE?r)tly rttractad NaiiVe
Partners or other Ir4igewv!5 maple trained in healing cirole!5. The main focus should t�e to avoid cullural
appropriation and one way this can be a"ined is Ff these types of circle practices are led by people who are
grounded in th-eir own cUlfural teachings and offer them of their own volition.
To request that the Com m i s sEa n spon 5tor train i nq for fac i I itatars of talking clecles, wh ich are differ nt
f roan indigenous ed h ealin q c i rile$_
To request that the TRC create a community -wide talking circle network (proposal included in Appendix).
The Healing Partners have Oenlified an opportunity to create a community -vide talking circle network that can be
activated when a harmful community actin or inaction occurs_ This network as activated in response to
comrmunity harm and people are trained to hold h-eating space and identify commurhity r outces that overcorn7-a
hardafs (for Instanco, Imrni:Alati=� housing r*-&ds, access to food, oi,cj.
TO request that the TRIG revis't the ideas generated during the trate-qiC Doing Sessions t-o farther their
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Further Recommendations to the TRC
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Further Recommendations
Continued facilitation for the TRC
a i 5cuss a rid reflect th a contents of the train i rigs of this p Baser presenti ng a
progress report to the CIty CcuncII
Potential f n r Fa 611tated Retreat f or tea rn build i ng d uri ng the seco nd phas-e Uf t lie
pre j ect_
Focus on the co nsistency of wo rk i n t he four factors we have examined: strategIc
doing, truth -telling, fact-finding and healing.