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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1991Members Present: Members Excused: Staff Present: Aldermanic Liaison: Visitors: Presiding Official: Call to Order EVANSTON HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION 2100 RIDGE AVE WEDNESDAY, JANITARY 23, 1991 ROOM 2402 7:30 P.N. Marc Bermann, Chair; Karen Carlson, Sandra Donaldson, Cindy Levitt, David Woodworth Jonathan Baum, Susan Johnson, Gwen Rucker, Lloyd Shepard Owen Thomas, Willie Hurd, Marianne Moberly, Brenda Huff, Elizabeth E'delen, Alderman Lanyon (8th) (excused) Theola Murphy, Lynn Hiestand, Sue Gustafson, Mitch Milner, Beverly Sternstein, Bennett Johnson, Katherine Bridges, Ann Johnson Hare Bermann, Chair The meeting was convened by Chair Bermann at 7:35 p.m. Introduction of Guests Berman welcomed the visitors and asked that they introduoe'themselven. Approval of Minutes of December 19, 1990 Thomas indicated that Baum's name was missing from the attendees list on the minutes of December 19, 1990. It was moved by Carlson and seconded by Donaldson that the minutes of December 19, be approved as corrected. The vote was unanimous. Staff Reports Executive Director Report -- Owen Thomas Thomas indicated that he has spent considerable time with two cases, Community Awareness Block Club(CABC)/NAACP v. The Over the Rainbow Aasociation(ORA), and K—au, McDonald v. YWCA. Regarding CABC/NAACP v. ORA, he has held three conciliation meetings with the groups. Thomas stated that be assisted several citizens with complaints which were emergency in nature during the holiday season. He was also involved in a annual distribution of Xmas baskets for the elderly with the Chessman Club, Inc. Evanston Human Relations Commission, January 23, 1991 2 Thomas is scheduled to tape for the Verna Reid Show on ECTV, Channel 29 on January 28, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. He also called attention to the flyer which describes the North Shore Race Unity Task Force presentation of "A Weekend for Racial Unity" to held February 1-3, 1991. Fair Housing Educator Report - Willie Hurd Hurd stated that regarding 190FH026o Hughes v. Reba Place, there has been another offer by the respondent to conciliate. He also acknowledged Elizabeth Edelen for her participation in a distribution of toys for the needy during the Christmas season. Moberly distributed notes from two meetings attended by Fair Housing staff, a November 14, 1990 meeting with realtors, and a November 21 meeting with Evanston Neighborhood Conference (ENC). She stated that there was a meeting with the a real estate group earlier on that same day. The meeting with the entire Commission and ENC has been postponed. Hurd showed the Commission the Fair Housing Training film, "Home". He explained that the purpose of the Fair Housing Incentive Grant is to educate realtors and the community to promote fair housing in Evanston. This film was produced by HOPE, a fair housing center. Recently, staff showed this film to 110 realtors from Prudential Preferred Properties at a fair housing training on January 10. After further discussion, Hurd stated that staff has two more tapes and other materials for fair housing training. They plan to preview these tapes for the Commission at the next meeting. In response to a question from Bermann, staff explained that the two hour fair housing session for Realtors includes approximately ten minutes sensitizing them through use of a video tape such as Home, and one hour is spent on helping them develop correct procedures in various situations according to fair housing laws. The remainder of the session is spent on answering specific questions and general discussion. Hurd also stated that some trainings have been mandatory because they are part of conciliation agreements, however, they are planning to hold training which will be voluntary. Hurd stated that ENC will hold their Third City -Wide Conference of Evanston Neighbors on Saturday, February 16, 1991, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Norris University Center -Northwestern University. The theme of the conference is "Community Issues for Evanston's Future" and they will hold three workshops called, Styles of City Government, School Integration, and Models for Housing Integration. Hurd indicated that HRC staff will participate in the conference and Commissioners are urged to attend. He stated that the Commission will meet with ENC for dialogue on housing issues in March. Bermann stated that ENC has a standing invitation to attend the next Housing Subcommittee meeting on Tuesday, February 19. In response to a question, Moberly stated representatives from the most of the larger Evanston Real Estate Firms have attended meetings with staff regarding fair housing. i Evanston Human Relations Commission, January 23, 1991 3 It was decided that at the February meeting, fair housing staff Will present a training session for the Commissioners. Hermann suggested that they create a fair housing case and describe the entire complaint process. Neighborhood Justice Center -- Brenda Huff Huff indicated that she will present a training session on mediation training and give an explanation of the Neighborhood Justice Center process at the February meeting. it was decided that both the Fair Housing and Neighborhood Justice Center presentations can be forty-five minutes each. Community Outreach Subcommittee Huff co=ented that she would report on the January 10 meeting of the Community Outreach Subcommittee with the District 65 PTA Human Relations Committee representatives. She indicated that the representatives gave reports on the activities of their school committee. Huff stated that Vise Chair Rucker has suggested that the Outreach Subcommittee can act as a clearinghouse for the school committee activities. Levitt indicated that she, Johnson and Rucker attended the meeting for the District 65 Multi -cultural Committee on January 22. They participated in a role-playing exercise based on understanding cultural differences. Housing Subcommittee Update Woodworth stated that the Housing Subcommittee met on January 22. Representatives from ENC attended the meeting and they discussed possible Commission involvement in furthering integration in the community. Community Awareness Block Club (CABC)/NAACP v. Over the Rainbow Assn.(ORA) Bermann acknowledged that there were representatives in the audience from both CABC, NAACP and ORA. He stated that the Commission would allot time for each group to explain their situation. Theola Murphy, CABC member, stated that after their initial presentation to the Commission and three conciliation meetings, there has been no successful conciliation. At this time her group wants to know if and when there can be a hearing. Thomas explained that he has declared that there is a "failure to conciliate". There are several options or further courses of action according to the Fair Employment Ordinance. He suggested that they talk further about the case in Executive Session. Executive Session At 8:50 p.m., the Commission went into Executive Session The full Commission reconvened at 10:30 p.m. ' Evanston Human Relations Commission, January 23, 1991 4 World of Difference Bermann reminded the Commission that they were scheduled for a training session with John Kibler, at Robert Crown Center on Sunday, February 3, 1991 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bermann will speak with Rucker regarding a pre -training meeting with Kibler. Other Berman indicated they can defer discussion of public relations until the next meeting. Bermann recieved a letter from Beverly Sternstein, requesting that the Commission co-sponsor a World of Difference program with Evanston PTA Council. The program would be an overview of the World of Difference program with the goal of encouraging further participation. Bermann indicated he would discuss the matter with Rucker. Bermann also read a statement from Ann Johnson, PTA Chairman, who gave positive feed -back on the Commission participation in the World of Difference program. She strongly suggests that the Commission take a lead in sharing information about the program. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m. Owen L. Thomas, Executive Director FL EVANSTON HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION 2100 RIDGE AVE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1991 ROOM 2402 7:30 P-11. Members Present: Marc Bermann, Chair; Sandra Donaldson, Susan Johnson, Cindy Levitt, Gwen Rucker, David Woodworth, Lloyd Shepard Members Absent: Jonathan Baum Members Excused: Karen Carlson Staff Present: Willie Hurd, Marianne Moberly, Brenda Huff Staff Excused: Owen Thomas, Elizabeth Edelen Aldermanic Liaison: Alderman Lanyon (8th) Visitors: Betsey Engleman, Joan Letendre, Andrea Shapiro Presiding Official: Marc Berman, Chair all to Order _ The meeting was convened by Chair Berrwann at 7:42 p.m. Tn-roduetion of Guestr� Bermann welcomed the guests and asked that they introduce themselves. Approval of Minutes of January 23, 1991 The Minutes were unanimously approved with corrections. Moved by Leavitt; seconded by Donaldson. Bermann stated that the agenda would be revised, with staff presentations to be made after several action items were addressed. Bermann gave an update of the Commission's attempt to mediate the issue between CABC/NAACP and Over The Rainbow Association. At the conclusion of the February 7, mediation meeting, Bermann offered to attend Over The Rainbow's Board meeting and summarize the Commission's reconmendationz. On February 16, he received a letter from their attorney stating that the Board meeting had been delayed. Bermann stated his concern that Phase II of the construction begins in April. If he does not hear from Over The Rainbow by next week, he will contact theca. Bermann asked the Commissioners to discuss their impressions of the Evanston Heighborhood Conference (ENC) annual community conference. Evanston Human Relations Commission February 2T, 1991 2 Leavitt reported that she round most of the conference helpful and felt that the school workshop was good. Bermann stated that he felt notworking was the most relevant conference characteristic. He also commended Coalition for Educational Equality (CEE) on their Asa Hillard program which he characterized as a very good presentation and well attended as a first public effort. Bermann read letters from Katherine McDonald and Njoki Kamau who requested an appeal of Owen Thomas' "no merit ruling" in their unfair employment charges against the YWCA. According to the Fair Employment Practices Ordinance the Commission decides whether to accept their appeal. Discussion ensued as to interpretation of the Ordinance's appeal process. It was felt that the complainants must have a basis for appealing the "No Merit" ruling and that no substantive arguements were stated in their letters. Ber--ann offered to write McDonald and Kamau, requesting that they provide a basis for appeal in writing, so that the Commission can make a decision concerning their request. It was mentioned that Owen and Jonathan Baum are working on revising this Ordinance. Public Relations Berman stated that this function has not been assigned as a task to any individual, and he asked for Commissioners thoughts and perceptions of need. Leavitt responded that she perceived a great need for the Co=Ission to be more co=unicative and visible. Some of the suggestions mentioned were to utilize existing vehicles i.e. The Review and Highlights, and to establish relationships with organizations who publish newsletters that the Commission could utilize. An audience member suggested that the Commission produce an informational brochure similar to the Fair Housing brochure. Discussion about producing substantive articles and commentary led to a decision to contact John Kibbler who offered to help the Commission reach a consensus position on several issues. It was felt that this exercise was necessary for the Commission to take a more visible leadership role. Eair Housing Ordinance Bermann asked for comments and questions on the proposed revisions to the Fair Housing Ordinance. Leavitt asked a question concerning attorney's fees. Hurd replied that currently $5,000 is appropriated in the budget for this item; in order to remain substantially equivalent to the Federal Law the city must offer to provide plaintiffs with attorneys. Hurd also explained the inclusion of two proposed additional protected classes, Matriculation. and Source of Income, which he described as areas of potential challenges. Bermann described the revisions as comprehensive. A motion was made by Rucker and seconded by Leavitt to approve the amended ordinance and instruct staff to present it to City Council. Motion passed unanimously. The next step is for the proposed Ordinance to be reviewed by the Law Departcent and then be sent to the Human Services Co=ittee who may decide Evanston human Relations Commission February 27, 1991 3 to hold a public hearing. The revised Ordinance must be submitted to HUD for approval by January, 1992. World of Difference Rucker distributed copies of two letters to be sent to community organizations requesting their co-sponsorship of World of Difference workshops. She described a marketing plan which will target community organizations and businesses who will have their choice of five dates for the four hour workshops (limited to 30 participants/workshops). A registration form will ask for participants' race and sex to assure diversity within the workshops. An ad in the Evanston Review will also feature a tear -off registration forts; all registrations will be returned to the Human Relations Commission office. A letter of confirmation will be sent to all participants. Registration fee is $5.00. A planning com mittee Will meet on March 21, and April S, at 7:30 P.H. in room 1700. A question was raised concerning follow-up to WOD training. Some of the suggestions discussed were to provide additional training for those interested in becoming facilitators; Commission sponsorship of a yearly workshop; and facilitating aooial activities involving black and white residents (i.e. dinner groups). Bermann commended Rucker for her work on the WOD program and stated the Commission's unanimous support of the program. Johnson reported that the Outreach Committee will meet with School Human Relations representatives on March 19 at 7:30 P.M. Staff Reports Fair Housing Educator Report Surd reminded the Commission that they needed to set a date to meet with EHC board members; March 26 at 7:30 P.M. was selected. A confirmation memo will be sent to Commissioners. Hurd also stated that two Commissioners could attend the HUD training conference in Atlanta from May 15-19. Shepard and Rucker expressed their interest; Donaldson will be an alternate. Commissioners were also invited to attend the Illinois Municipal Hunan Rights Conference on May 9 and 10. Bermann, Donaldson and Leavitt will attend. Hurd discussed the FHAP project and proposal of Housing Sub-Co=ittee. They are proposing a Commission -sponsored workshop in May to discuss strategies for housing diversity. A number of organizations would be invited to present their vision on this issue. A facilitator would assist in creating dialogue. Bermann su4gested that the Commission may consider Inviting an individual who was experienced in formulating community models, such as Richard Thomas (who was recently in Evanston for a Race Unity Workshop). The date of May 11 was discussed but not solidified. Evanston Human Relations Comminaton February 27, 1991 4 Resource Assistant Report Huff presented a tape demonstrating mediation. Commissiners can take a 26 hour training to become a Mediator. A large part of training is simulation and learning communication skills. Johnson felt that Huffs recent presentation at Washington School was effective, and suggested that further co=lnity workshops be presented. In response to a question, Huff stated that 75-80 percent of mediations are successfully resolved at the 11JC. Commissioners suggested several ways to increase caseload and visibility of 11JC. Including more public relations, and community education. Creating an outpost in the community and connecting with middle school programs on mediation. The Co=ission urged guff to develop a strategy and bring it to the attention of the Commission. In the interest of time, Her=ann requested Hurd and Moberly to postpone their presentation until the March meeting. Any materials should be sent out with the minutes prior to the next meeting. .Ad lournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Oxen L. Thomas, Executive Director £VAUSTON HUIHAN RELATIONS CO124ISSION 2100 RIDGE AVE WEDIIFSDAY, MARCH 27, 1991 ROOM 2402 7:30 P.M. Members Present: Harc Bermann, Chair; Jonathan Baum, Karen Carlson, Sandra Donaldson, Susan Johnson, Cindy Levitt, Gwen Rucker, David Woodworth, Lloyd Shepard Members Absent: none Staff Present: Owen L. Thomas, Willie Hurd Staff Excused: Brenda Huff, Elizabeth Edelen, Marianne Moberly Aldermanic Liaison: Alderman Lanyon (Bth) Visitors: Cornell Badette, Earn and Learn; Joan Bariffe, Earn and Learn; Carol Blackwell -Curry, District 65; Rev. Ificheal Curry, First Church of God; Betsey Engleman, PTA Council; Sidney Zwick Presiding Official: Call to Order Marc Bermann, Chair The meeting was convened by Chair Hermann at 7:45 p.m. Introduction of Guests Hermann welcomed the guests and asked that they introduce themselves. Approval of Minutes of February 27, 1991 Levitt asked that her name be spelled correctly in the minutes. Rucker indicated that on page 2, paragraph 2, last sentence, it should read "It was mentioned that Thomas, Baum and Rucker are working on revising the Fair Employment Ordinance." With the aforesaid corrections the minutes were approved unanimously. Staff Reports Fair housing :.ducator Report Hurd spoke to the Processing of Fair Housing Complaints which were nailed to all Cc=iszioners in their packets. In response to a question, Hurd indicated that not all testers cone from the Interfaith Housing Center. In response to a question from Woodworth, Hurd indicated that when a test is inconclusive, there is a retest. Woodworth indicated that on some tests he felt there was inconclusive evidence and in some cases, flawed evidence. Evanston Human Relations Commission, March 27, 1991 2 In response to another question regarding testing, Furd indicated that basically all testers work from a script. Once they go into an office, there is no attempt to persuade the Realtor or agent. Their main responsibility is to ascertain procedures and to follow the script. They are not there to entrap people into making incriminating statements. Hurd and Moberly have been testers from time to time. In response to a question from Levitt, Hurd indicated that Thomas makes a decision of "Probable or No Probable Cause" based upon the evidence presented to him by staff. Thomas indicated that he does not hesitate to query staff regarding the particulars of the tests. In response to a concern expressed by Levitt, Kurd indicated that staff serving as testers would not necessarily present a conflict of interest. However, there is a possibility that the respondent might use this as a defense. Regarding the conciliation process, Thomas indicated that once there is a probable cause ruling, both the complainant and respondent are told of the ruling and given copies of the ordinance indicating the areas where a probable cause was ruled on. Also, parties are told that they can be represented by Counsel and a date is set for a conciliation meeting. Once parties attend the conciliation meeting, every attempt is made to resolve that case in that meeting. On numerous occasions there have been second and third attempts to meet towards reconciling the violation(s). A determination is made by the Administrator as to what is reasonable to make the complainant whole. While the law indicates that the complainant can ask for anything, Thomas does not hesitate to let the complainant know that their request is unreasonable. Thomas further indicated that a conciliation conference is not a mini -hearing. This is not the time to have the complainant and the respondent present their case. This comes at the hearing stage if there is a failure to conciliate. Thomas informs the respondent that the allegation has been investigated and the evidence in the investigation would tend to support the allegations of a violation in the Fair Housing Ordinance. Thomas also informed the Commission that a "Probable Cause" ruling does not mean a ruling of guilt. It means that the evidence in the investigation would tend to support the allegations made by the ccuplainant. He also indicated that both parties are continuously told that they do have a recourse by and through the Commission, and they are encouraged if they so desire to have a hearing on the matter. The major difference between a conciliation conference and a hearing is that the former is private and a hearing becomes public. For that reason, most respondents would opt to resolve the matter in conciliation. In response to a question from Bermann, Thomas indicated that some respondents don't conciliate because they feel they have not violated the Ordinance or they feel they would have a better chance in a hearing. Also, a respondent could feel that the investigation process was basically entrapment and they feel they have been unjustly accused. Again, Thomas reiterated that "Probable Cause" does not mean that they have been found guilty. Finally, Thomas indicated that he informs all parties that if there is a failure to conciliate and the case goes to the Commission, the Evanston Human Relations Commission, March 27, 1991 3 hearing panel is given the evidence for the first time. They are not privy to anything prior to a hearing date. This way, no one can accuse the Commission of being privy to information regarding a case coming before then. The hearing process is independent of the administration of enforcing the Ordinance. Once it goes to the Commission, they can substantiate the ruling of "Probable Cause", request that the case be thrown back into conciliation, or dismiss the case after hearing due to lack of evidence. Hurd indicated that at tho conciliation conference an attempt is trade to both conciliate the matter and make the complainant whole as well as satisfy the City for an Ordinance being violated. If a complainant wants nothing more than for the incident not to happen again, this does not exonerate the respondent from having violated a City Code. Lastly, Hurd indicated that Comissioners that are contacted by responuents should inform them that they might very well be on the hearing panel or be Involved in making a decision regarding this case. It would constitute a conflict of interest if they are privy to the particulars of the case. Once a Commissioner allows himself to hear the particulars from a respondent, they must dismiss themselves from any further deliberation regarding this case until it has been resolved. It is not fair to either the respondent or the complainant to have prior knowledge of a case. In response to question from Baum, Furd indicated that if there is a ruling of probable cause and the respondent objects due to having additional evidence, an opportunity is afforded the respondent to present that evidence prior to the case being ruled failure to conciliate and ultimately going to the Commission for a hearing. Bermann indicated that it becomes apparent in the very early stages of a hearing what the Motives are regarding a case. He indicated that he has often asked himself whether or not this case should be at a hearing stage. Perhaps due to attitudinal reasons there is a failure to conciliate and that is why cases go to a hearing panel. After discussion of the procedures in Fair Sousing Enforcement, Bermann asked other guests who entered the room to introduce themselves. Sydney Zwick introduced himself as a representative from the Independent Senior Citizens of Evanston. Report on Earn and Learn Bermann asked Rucker to give an introduction to a tape she would show regarding the March 18, 1991 School Board meeting of the District 65 Board. Rucker indicated that she felt it would be of interest to the Commission to view the section of the tape pertaining to the Earn and Learn Program that was presented at the last School Board meeting. She felt that the tape would give Commissioners insight regarding the letter Commissioners wrote to the Board regarding enforcement of the Policy Board's By -Laws relative to terms in office. She felt it was important for the Commission to view the deliberation process on the School Board regarding the Earn and Learn Program towards identifying any further action the Commission might desire Evanston Human Relations Commission, March 27, 1991 4 to take. Additionally, Bariffe and Badette can share what has transpired during the interim period to the March 18 School Board Meeting. After Commissioners viewed the School Board meeting, Bariffe and Badette spoke to the Earn and Learn Program and responded to questions from the Commission. In response to a question from Shepard, Badette indicated that minority students were treated unfairly, they were not properly paid and they were unfairly punished. After hearing further concerns expressed by Bariffe and Badette, Bermann indicated that the program was a very strict application of behavioral modification, positive reinforcement, rewards and punishment if students do not perform certain tasks. The program seems to be very structured aid strictly administered. In response to a question from Rucker regarding how students are selected for the program, Bariffe and Badette indicated that the program was primarily designed for at risk students. However, all kids in the program were not identified as at rink. One student is a straight -A student and they are not sure how this student was admitted into the program. Badette's children signed themselves up for the program. They were not reco=ended by the teacher. After indepth discussion regarding the administration of the program, Bermann indicated that it was clear from the taped viewing that there were concerns. The concerns centered around administration of the program, the purpose, intent, and involvement of parents relative to the goals and objectives of Earn and Learn have created major problems which appears to have been washed aside. In response to a question from Bermann, Bariffe indicated that her first daughter was President of the Student Council of Earn and Learn and the Coordinator, Rick Wieland asked if Bariffe would want to become a member of the Policy Board. At that time no parents were rsembers of the Board. Bariffe agreed, but when she began to express concerns parents had talked to her about, Wieland indicated that he works for the district and not her. Concerns expressed by parents to Bariffe included kids distributing flyers in extremely cold weather resulting in kids having to thaw out their fingers and toes, and kids walking to South Evanston in the dark because they did not have a quarter to pay for the Earn and Learn Bus. Parents were not allowed to participate in addressing such complaints. Bariffe indicated that because of her expressing concerns regarding these issues, Wieland went to the Policy Board of Earn and Learn and they attempted to get rid of her. She was coined a trouble maker. It was then decided that there should be two parent representatives and the Earn and Learn parents selected Mrs. Badette to the Earn and Learn Policy Board. Policy Board members then indicated that they should select the parent representatives, not the parents. Then they attempted to get Badette off the Board. The Board indicated that they felt there should be a white and black parent representatives on the Policy Board. Bariffe and Badette indicated that new officers were elected to the Earn and Learn Board and they had no knowledge of this. Baum indicated that the major focus seems to be on how the Earn and Learn Program is administered rather than the length of tern for Board Hembers. In response, Shepard indicated that when you have Board Members who have been on past their term, and have allowed the Earn and Learn administration Evanston Hunan Relations Commission, March 27, 1991 5 to disregard the will of the parents whose kids make up the program, the Board Members are very much a part of the problem. In response to a question from Bermann, Bariffo and Badette indicated that while the Coordinator, Rick Wieland, reports to the District 65 Administration, his loyalties are with the Earn and Learn Policy Board. When problems arise in the program, rather than going to the District 65 Administration, Weiland goes to the Earn and Learn Policy Board to have the issues resolved. Levitt expressed concern about the way kids were allegedly treated in the Earn and Learn Program. After more discussion regarding the operation of the Earn and Learn Program, Sidney Zwick indicated that the problem was that the Earn and Learn concept is no longer "Earn and Learn". Rather, it is EARN - for the business community. Zwick indicated that what started out as a very well conceived program is now bordering on exploitation of kids for the business community. Carol Blackwell Curry indicated that because of Bariffe and Badette's persistence in working with the parents to correct many of the issues raised, the school administration has addressed many of the things mentioned this evening. Examples are clarification of the amount of money a kid is to receive through the program, and transportation problems regarding kids walking home because they did not have the busfare. While parents still have some concerns, the school administration is working toward addressing them. In response to a question from Bermann, both Bariffe and Badette asked that the Commission communicate to the School Board its concern about having Earn and Learn Policy Board members on the Board in violation of their by-laws. The superintendent has indicated that there are members who have overstayed their term in office on the Policy Board. It is up to the School Board to enforce the by-laws. Woodworth indicated that it was his understanding that when the evaluation of the entire Earn and Learn Program is completed in May, the Board might take some action. Bermann indicated that the evaluation of the Earn and Learn Program would not necessarily address the issue of the Policy Board members overstaying their term in office. In response to a question from Bermann regarding the School Board meeting of April 8, 1991, Bariffe indicated that they will address the issue concerning the Policy Board violating its by-laws - including Earn and Learn kids being mandated to attend summer camp. Summer camp attendance is not a District 65 policy but rather a policy by the Earn and Learn Coordinator. Bermann indicated that on April 8 the Commission would read a statement regarding the enforcement of the Earn and Learn by-laws, the empowerment of Superintendent Pollack to address administrative issues in the program, and requesting that the Sub -committee submit Lynn Pierson's Evanston Human Relations Commission, March 27, 1991 6 recommendations. All three issues should be addressed at the .Tune Board meeting. Reverend Micheal Curry indicated that he felt the Earn and Learn Board members who were violating the policy should be immediately removed by the School Board. Further, the Commission should clearly indicate such a violation is totally out of line and nhould not be acceptable. It was also stated that such a violation is a bad precedent for students. How can they be taught to abide by rulon, regulations, and by-laws when those who are responsible for enforcing the by-laws overtly violate them. Baum stated that the Commission's concerns should pertain only to the human relations aspects of the Earn and Learn situation. The Commission should stand with the children who are being deprived of the full operation of the program, the parents who are being deprived of an opportunity to help govern the program, and stand for a public body, namely the Board of Education, and encourage the= to take control of a public program. He does not see the Commission getting involved in campaigns to unseat those Board members who are not taking action for whatever reason. Rucker indicated that there are soae serious human relations problems in this issue and there must be a way for the Commission to address them. If one way is not desirable by everyone, then the Commission must look for another alternative. She further indicated that by-laws are by-laws and they must be adhered to. She does not want this issue to slip through the cracks. The Commission must make a decision to do something to correct the injustice that has been done with this program. Reverend Curry indicated that the primary issue is one of power. The three individuals remaining on the Board after their terms have expired represent a blatant display of power that has corrupted the way individuals relate to others on the Board. After further discussion, Bermann indicated that he will draft a letter which is consistent with the letter written to the School Board president on July 11 and add concerns expressed this evening. He will then deliver a copy of the draft to individual Commissioners to get a collective opinion of the statement he will read on April 8 of the School Board meeting. Bermann's proposal was approved unanimously. Levitt thanked Bariffe and Badette for their persistence in pursuing the issues relative to the Earn and Learn Program. A World of Difference Rucker showed Commissioners a copy of the ad which will appear in the Evanston Review on March 28, 1991. Also, the NORTHSHORE RACE UNITY TASK FORCE has agreed to work with the Commission on the project. The flyers, which will also serve as a registration form, are being printed by staff. Evanston Human Relations Commission, March 27, 1991 7 Thomas indicated that the $5.00 registration fee will be used to offset the cost for the advertisement. Police Community Relations In response to a question from Rucker regarding the police incident in the 2000 block of Wesley Avenue, Thomas indicated that no one has requested that the Commission become involved. Currently, federal, state, and local investigative bodies are investigating circumstances of the incident. Additionally, it is Thomas's understanding that the NAACP and another community groups are interested in ascertaining what happened on the evening of the incident. Considering the number of groups already involved, Thomas suggested that the Commission should strongly encourage those persons who saw what took place that evening to come forward and reveal this information. There are still persons that have eye witness accounts, but for reasons of fear and retaliation, they are not coming forward. Levitt expressed concern about the amount of training police have in the area of race relations. Baum felt that it would be good to invite police to come and speak about the issue. Perhaps at a forum. Such a meeting might further the cause of a fair and complete investigation. After further discussion, the Commission decided to have a public forum and invite the Evanston Heighborhood Coalition and other community groups that are concerned about the incident. The Police Department would also be involved in speaking to the issue without divulging anything that would impinge upon the current investigation by the federal, state and local authorities involved. The general theme of the forum would be the status of police/community relations. Commissioners decided to have the forum on April 24, the evening of the monthly Commission meeting. The Forum would follow a brief Commission business meeting. Thomas will attempt to secure Flee twood-Jourdain Community Center. The business meeting will begin at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., then from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. the forum will take place. Old Business Chair Bermann recommended that the revision of the Fair Employment Ordinance be tabled to the April meeting. Also, Levitt's proposal regarding Commissioner orientation will be tabled till the April meeting. Executive Session The Commission convened into Executive Session at 10:15 p.m. (Litigation/Personnel) The Commission reconvened into regular session at 10:30 p.m. • Evanston Human Relations Commission, March 27, 1991 8 New Business Levitt indicated that she wanted more input on issues of a human relations nature as they came up. As an example, she mentioned the polioe/brutality issue. She also mentioned that she had spoken with Gary Taylor of the Evanston Review and he indicated that he will help the Commission publish articles in the paper. Hermann indicated that thin should be an agenda Item for the upcoming April Commission meeting. Levitt will take the lead on this issue. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m. Owen L. Thomas, Executive Director EVANSTOII IIUIIAII RELATIOUS COMISSION 2100 RIDGE AVE WEDIIESDAY, APRIL 24, 1991 ROOK 2402 6:30 P.Ir. Hembers Present: Ilarc Berrann, Chair; Jonathan Baum, Sandra Donaldson, Susan John-oon, Cindy Levitt, David Bloodworth, Lloyd Sliopard Members Excused: Karen Carlson, Garen Rucker Staff Present: Owen L. Th=:an, Willie Furd, Elizabeth I.delen, .larianne Moberly Staff E::cused : Brenda fluff Aldermanic Liaison: Alderman Laa,on (8th) excused Visitors: Judith Aiello, Acting City 1lwnaGer; Carol Blackwell -Curry, District 65; Betsey EnGleman, PTA Council; Ernest Jacobi, Chief of Police; Bennett Johnson, 11AACP; Elsie Liddell, Co;=unity Awareness Block Club (CADC); TY,eola :iurphy, CAEC; Thea Nauh, Prudential Preferred Properties Presiding Official: Hare Bermann, Chair Call to Order The neetina was convened by Chair Bermann at 6:35 p.m. Introduction of Guests Bercann velco=ed the guests and asked that they introduce themselves. Bermann stated that l�'atherine BridCen, Commnity Awarenens Block Club (CAEC) ;ava .".im a note to read to the Coiamisoion concerninG the CADC/IIAACP V. Over the Rainbow Aosn., (ORA). 1Ie read tae note in which EridGes expressed dissatisfaction. with the outcome of, the case. BridGes did not attend the meetin., due to illnCZ3. - Approval of Hinutes of March 27, 1991 Bauer roved and Levitt seconded that the minutes be approved. The vote was unanimous. Edelen indicated that Co=issioner Carlson attended the I;arch 27 reetin„ and her nar.:e will be added to the final rinutew. Staff Report: Executive Director Report - Owen L. Thor -as Thomas indicated that the April 20 World of Difference Vorkshop at ::oyes Cultural Art Center was successful. He stated that staff continues to Evanston Hunan Relations Commis=ion, April 24, 1991 2 register attendees over the phone and through hail -ins for upcoming workshops. The next work3hop is Sunday, April 28. Thomas indicated that some City Aldermen and e=ployeea have indicated that they will participate in the workshops. IIe also showed a draft copy of an advertisement for the World of Difference Workshops to be run in the next issue of Evanston'= Highlights. Thomas stated that the now City Manager, Eric Anderson, will assume his duties on June 1, 1991. Thomas introduced Ron Foods who is a student intern for the Commission. Moods, who attends Kendall College, stated that he is pleased at the opportunity to work with the Commission :chile he is earning his degree in Human Service. Bermann stated that the Subco=ittee for revision to the Fair Employnent Ordinance has received a proposed revision from Baum. Thomas indicated that he will meet with the Subcommittee to discuss the revisions. Ile also stated that there was the possibility that the Fair Employment Ordinance will need further revision to make the Commission eligible for Equal Employment Opportunity funds through the U.S. government. Thomaz indicated that there is a considerable amount of employment discrimination in Evanston and he feels the Commission should consider becomin„ an 706 Agency. After further discussion, Thomas indicated that the funding from EEOC would be similar to the HUD funding for the Fair '3ousinZ; Proz,ra:a. There is need to proces3 a minimum of 100 cases per year to be eligible for the program. Thomas also stated that EEOC 13 in the process of implementing teztinj for employment discrimination cases, similar to fair housing tenting. Fair Housing Educator E:eport Hurd stated that there are two new fair housing; cases currently under investigation, 91FH003, i:oy V. Payne and Lee; and 91Fh004, Graber, Gold:ian, Silbiger v. Kesterson. I E Hurd called attenticr. to his Fair Housing. Staff Report for the period ending April 24, in which he included a Fiscal Year 1990-91 Activity Report. During 1990-91 Fair housing staff has attended eleven meetings of Chica;o Area Fair Housing Alliance (CAFFiA) and Moberly 13 now the treasurer of that organization. They also attended ;even meeting,= of the North Shore _ Community Housing Board CCIIRB). Staff attended a CAFHA seminars for the ).ending industry during March. and c April. They have a CAFI-A report, nCredit by Color" available to Commissioners. In response to a quection from Berwann, 14oberly indicated that the .dental Health Board and IRII.PEER have finalized recommendations for group homes for the mentally ill. They are working on problems they have with the � recommendations from the Zoning Commission which will eventually be presented to Council. Moberly indicated that the Zoning Coamission has ff NET- E--} ` Evanston Hunan Relations Commission, April 24, 1991 3 taken the Fair Housing Amendments Act as a basis for rewriting the Croup Hones Ordinance so that it will be less difficult to establish a group hove in Evanston than in the past. In response to a question from Woodworth, Hurd stated that cases are referred to UeiZ hborhood Justice Center from the Fair housing Program and vice -versa. Levitt asked 'nosy are people char3ed for not d13tributino the Fair Housing Brochure. Hurd stated that a complainant can make that charge or staff Will determines the charge in the course of the investiCation. Bermann stated the Executive Session for this meeting will concern the final decision on the hearing. Thomas :stated that Alderman Lanyon will no longer be the liaison for the Com=izsion and he has expressed appreciation for pa:t service to the Commission. Commissioner Orientation Berm..ann indicated that they should discuss the guidelines for orientation of new Commissioners. Levitt presented her proposed guidelines for prospective Commissioners and asked for input. Levitt read her suggestions on the selection of Commissioners which included the following: 1. Have prospective Commissioners attend at least one monthly meeting to observe and meet with Commissioners and staff. 2. Prospective Commissioners should discuss with ;;ecutive Director and Chairman of Cormminsion what co=mitment in involved and expected. This should include a realistic nusuber of hours 07olved in an average "oath, including: regular monthly meetings, subcor..mittee meetings, preparation, time to do reading and background information received from ;staff, phone networking, additional meetings for possible mediations, =c_tin3n with other community groups, etc. 3. Discuss the importance of good attendance. 4. Provide an opportunity for an informal intervief, with a prospective Commizv ioner. The following is a nuggested orientation procedure for new Commissioners: 1. Xeet with Executive Director to discuss hiator} of Co:mission, background information, etc. 2. Met with Chairman - discuss expectations, hearinG process, role of Commissioners, etc. Evanston Human Relations Commission, April 24, 1991 4 3. Beet staff and learn about their jobs and the daily work that they do for the Commission. 4. Road material from Fair Housing staff on the process of investigating complaints and conducting hearings. 5. Read the packet of information sent from the City, and other information from staff. b. If desired, call or weet with other Cornissioners to a:t. questions. 7. Read at least nix Wonths of minutes from past Wonthly ;acctin„s. Levitt also suggests that the guidelines be presented to tLe Wayor so that she can advise any prospective Commissioners of the procedures. If necessary the guidelines can be presented to City Council. Dernann stated that these meanures could provide people with a better prospective of :tort: on the COL=ission. it indicated that these guidelines could be :jade available to the Mayor and/or Thomas to give to citizens interested in becoming C0..:0031oners. Thomas indicated that the Alderwon on Hunan Services Committee are allowed to subµit names of prospective Commisnioners an Well. After further discussion, it was decided to draft a letter to prospective candidates to invite them to a monthly meeting and to also send a letter to the Mayor which outline the Commission zuggeationz on orientation. Levitt and ThOMW will wort: together on plans for Commissioner orientation. A World of Difference Ocruann asked Carol Blackwell Curry to give eo=mento on the first ..orld of Difference ,'or0hop. Curry indicated that the workshop went well. Some participants felt the session could be longer. There have also Ken zu„gestionn that there should be more prejudice awareness workahopn. .'ooL: who also participated in the workshop indicated that he felt the session could be longer. Zarn and Learn Hermann stated that since the presentation at the School Board meeting of April 8, he has not heard anything about the issue. Johnsen atated that an evaluation from school officials will be presented at the tray 20 School Board meeting. Curry stated that the Earn and Learn issues are on the agenda of the ray 20 School Board neeting and she indicated noble action should be taken at that tine. She indicated that ;he feels that the Counission should closely follow the issue by attendin, the Zc hocl =oard meetings. Shepard stated that he attendz all School Board meetings. In response to a question from Woodworth, Bernann asked that all Commissioners attend the nay 20 meeting, if possible. He will attempt to obtain copias of the recent statements by Joan Bariffe and Cornell Badette, parent representatives of Earn and Learn. It B Evanston Human Relations Co=ission, April 241 1991 5 Evanston Post Office Bermann stated that he attended the meeting held by Bennett Johnson/NAACP concerning the Evanston Post Office. The meeting was in Council Chambers on Saturday, April 13. The meeting, chaired by Johnson, included postal employees who expressed their concerns about the status of discrimination complaints they have filed. The Co=ission has no jurisdiction in this issue, but Beroann indicated that he was invited personally to attend as an observer. At this, time he does not know what the NAACP will do ne•.t eoncernin4 this issue. Bermann also sugGo3 is that the Commizoion monitor the matter. Thomas stated that he has received phone calls from individuals who made statements at the meeting. He indicated that there might be some legitimate racial concerns and this is not the first time employees have expressed such concerns. Police/Community Update Eermann welcomed the Acting City 1-Ianager, Judy Aiello and Police Chief, Ernest Jacobi., who agreed to attend the meeting and give an update on police/community relations. lie indicated that at the last Co=iission meeting it was decided to hold an open forum regarding the Police/corxiunity relations, particularly concerning the incident which occurred in the 1900 block of Wesley. However, it was later decided that it would be more appropriate to discuss the Watter with the Actinu City !!ana:,er and the Police Chief. Aiello gave background information on the incident of 1Iarch 10 on Wenley. The police responded to a incident which involved three people beatin4 a fourth person. 'she police made three arrests and as a result of the incident there have been allegations of excess force being used by unnamed members of the police. n internal inveztiCation has been initiated. 0ue to the recent debates on excessive force charges across the country, the FBI now looks into much cases. The 7131 is now involved in this incident. Also 'a nur.:bcr of co=unity Groups are being; 'r:ept informed. Aiello indicated that the Jacobi would Give further details an much as can be disclosed at this point. Jacobi ntated that durinE: the '.area 10 incident, while in the proce3n of removinG the people who were beatinG on the person, the police had difficulty controllinU the situation. They called for additional assistance and at the sane time another person interjected himnalf into the arrest and tried to Grab the ztick of one of the officers. The arrivinz officer3 tried to Gain control and people were arrested. Three citizens felt that the arrests were not handled properly. They otated that the officers were too aggressive and used bad lanGuabe. Jacobi remarked that three officers were hurt during the incident and no identification was made ` of officers who allevedly used excessive force. r Evanston Human P.elations Commission, April 24, 1991 6 Jacobi indicated that his department has given weekly updates on the progress of the case. They have gone door to door seeking people with information. They found out that the offenders have been advised by their attorneys not to make statements to the police. There has been no accusations against specific officers. Jacobi stated that they provided reports, transcripts, incident reports, and statements from involved parsons to the FBI. He also indicated that he has made a formal request of the FBI to provide relevant information to help his department reach a conclusion and further the investigation. So far the statements made do not determine police misconduct. Jacobi :stated that the case will remain open for review. In response to a question from Dermann, Jacobi stated that the Police Department receives fewer than (6) six complaints of excessive force per year and they maize approximately 3800 non -traffic arrests per year. Aiello stated that after a complaint there iz an investigation report sent to the Police Service (Aldermanic) Committee for review. In response to a question from Levitt, Jacobi indicated that the citizens arrested were black, the first officers to arrive were white and ;panish, and the officers who arrived later were black. He also indicated that there is police training on the treatment of citizens in such canes and his department has appropriate representation of races. After further discussion, Jacobi stated that they will spare no effort to deal with the situation. Fie strongly urges interested parties not to jeopardize the confidence they have built in the neighborhood. Aiello stated that there has been an ongoing relationship with this neighborhood to deal with their problems. There are plans for further development :;its CAGB funds to improve the neighborhood. This incident came durinu a time when there is a lot of dialogue between the neighborhood and the City, but it has not stopped the dialogue. Bermann thanked Aiello and Jacobi for their time. Community Awareness Block Club (CABC) Theola tlurphy, Prenident of CABC expressed concern over the letter dated March 4, 1991 to the Acting City Manager regarding CAEC/NAACP v. Over the Rainbow (ORA). Murphy indicated that she had expected a report from the Cosmizoion on further dialogue with ORA beyond the last meeting on February 7. She stated that she did not feel that the Commission's finding:, should _= be inconclusive in this matter as stated in the INarch 4 letter. CABC also _ wants to know if OPA is to receive more CDGD or federal fundinU. Hermann indicated that he attended an ORA Board meeting at which he presented the proposed plan of action determined at the February 7 meeting. The ORA Board sent him a written response approximately ten days later in which they stated they find the plan to be unacceptable. ORA also indicated that no City funds were involved in their future construction and they promised to deal in good faith in terms of soliciting and hiring Evanston Human Relations Commission, April 24, 1991 7 minority contractors for future construction. Bermann also indicated that the letter to the Acting City Manager was a request for that office to give a formal opinion. Bermann indicated that the City 1•:anager'3 Office was copied on the letter sent to him from ORA. He explained that the Co= ission as an entity who really had no jurisdiction in this case, has tried to be a third party mediator. However, they have not been able to resolve the situation. At this time the Commission is trying to shift the burden back to the City. Liddell stated that it was CABC's understanding that Thomas told them that there was merit in their charwe of discrimination. Ber=ann indicated that the parties were unable to resolve their differences after three zeeting3 with Thomas. At that time the entire Commiasion Wet with the group3, however, there was still no conciliation. The Commission has determined that the findings are inconclusive. Nurphy co=ented that she thought that the natter was supposed to have been referred to the City13 Legal Department. Thomas indicated that he did refer to the Legal Department and he liras told that the Cosamission should follow the Fair Employ'went Ordinance by attempting to conciliate the natter. ORA representatives asked u:jo can respond at thin tine. Sermann indicated that they do expect a response from the City l:anager'3 Office and the Commisaion will follow-up, but they cannot guarantee what the reopon3e will be. PTA Human Relations Committees - Susan Johnson Johnson reported that a meeting was held on April 16 with representatives from the PTA Hunan Relations Committee and the Outreach Subcommittee. They continued discussion on the "clearinghouse ideal' to compile information on activities going on in both the School District and the coz..:unity at large. They have invited Dr. James Hawkins, District 65, to meet with the:: for further discussion. Johnson indicated that the District 65 ;:ulticultural Committee is in the process of writinZ, a final report. She expre3sed that there is a need to assess current multicultural activities. The District 65 Committee is considering adoptin;; the World of Difference Pro;rau and she plans to dizcuz3 this matter with Dr. Hawkins. Shepard stated that he is the Co-chair of the District 6-9 Iulti-cultural Subcommittee which will meet on the following night. He indicated that he will report to the Commission on their plans. NAACP - Bennett Johnson At this time Bermann acknowledged the presence of Bennett Johnson. In responoe to a question from Bernann, Johnson stated that the 11AACP is involved in following up on the issues of the Evanston Post Office. The NAACP is interviewing complainants in an attempt to ascertain the validity of the complaints. They also have :yet with the management and union representatives of the post office. At some point, they hope to present the charges to management after a fact-finding; process and then present term3. Ile stated that Printis Bryson is handling interviews. His number is 708-475-3589. The interviews will be recorded on tape. - Evanston liurian Relations Commi33ion, April 24, 1991 8 Executive Se33ion The Co=ission convened into Executive Session at 8:35 p.m. (Hearing Reco=endation) The Commission reconvened into regular session at 9:30 p.m. Adjournment There being; no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 P.M. Owen L. Thoma3, Executive Director t Members Present: Newbers Excused: Staff Present: Staff Excused: Visitors: Presiding Official: Call to Order EVA115T011 11MA11 RELATIO:'S C01-s•1ISSI01. 2100 RIDGE AVE WED11ESDAY, MAY 22, 1991 ROOM 2402 8:30 P.N. Hare Bernann, Chair; Jonathan Baurr, Susan Johnson, Cindy Levitt, David I•,00dworth Karen Carlson, :tundra Donaldson, Gwen Rucker, Lloyd Shepard Owen L. Thorraa, Erenda Huff, Elizabeth Edelen Willie Hurd, Marianne Noberly Joan Letendre, Elaine 11alli3el: Hare Bermann, Chair The meetinL nz convene:: by Chair Dereann at 8:35 p.'. Ecr•-aann explained teat the starting time for the neetinL; was delayed so that the number of Commissioners present would meet the requircuents of a quoruu. Introduction of Guests Berr_ann :;elcomed the ;uert3 and asked that they introduce the=elves. Approval of Hinutes of April 24, 1991 Baum moved and Johnson seconded that the minute, be approved. The vote was unanimous. Staff Reports Executive Director Report - Owen L. Thomas Thomaa indicated that on April 16 he space to Paul Fischer's class at Lake Forest ColleGe re„ardinb the history of vanzton, the new federal housing, amendments, and the housing audits of 7E1, 81 and 38'. Thomas also stated that he attended the " UD FHAP Acency 1991 Policy Conference in Dallas, Texas, fro:.: April 28 to Ilay 3, 1991. Ne indicated that the conference dealt primarily with the new Federal amendments. He submitted a copy of our revised Ordinance for approval to HUD officials. Thomas indicated that he felt it would be better to F,et I:UD approval and then submit the revisionn to City Council. Fe also indicated that he served as a panelist in a discussion CDGE funds at tae conference. Thomas indicated that he spoke to Senior Citizens at Robert Croim Center and at Hecenway Hethodist Church in flay. He Gave them an update on k Evanston Hurian Relations Comninaiun, :fay 22, 1991 2 CoLujission activities and discussed how the Comis3ion mii;ht be more involved with senior citizens. Thomas also mentioned that staff has been involved in reCis4e:ing senior and disabled persons in the new Sub3idized Taxi Progra:a. tie attended the kick -oft' of the World of Difference t.orkzhops at Noyes Cultural Arts Center on April 20. Thomas indicated that the refre3hments served at the second uori:shop held at ilorth::estern's Norris Center were too expensive. Thera wa.n no char„e for ti:_ roc::;, but the CoL,:;ission was not allowed to brim their own food. Therefore, rood was purchased from the i:orrin Center catering, service. Discunrion followed concerning how to avoid such expense. During, fray, Thoua3 attended a r..eetinC witb Interfaith Hou3in�; Center rei,;ardini a 198E Federal housing, case. Also, Thomas, Donaldson, 'r:urd and Herbert :till attended the International Association of Official ::uttan 2i;;hts ;k;encies/Frair Houzin ; As3istance Pro,;raW OIUD) traininC conference in Atlanta, GA froL: i.ay 17 to Nay 19. Tho:3as indicated chat he d.ncuaacd toe racent article i:, the Evanston itevie:: concerninZ; uroti:e;- alleCatzon of excas3ive force by th; police with Chief Jacobi. he article; indicates: tnat the nave officer involved in the 1900 blocl: of Wesley incident used excessive force. Thews stated that Jacobi indieat=d that since no o+ficar :,as been identified from the Lesley incident, it is impossible to say that it s;az the saL:e officer. in responne to a question fro- Eer�:anr.' T;ioz:an stated that it aerears that the Police are-aitinC for a renporse f roL: the . 1.= on the '..i:sley incident. ;eruarn ctated that at the last ,LLet_ a rec,uent ttias .._,:e t at staff develop fair iiousinC cozplaint policy and/or procedure ;;aideliaes to ;.c ;,ven to cOsplainanta rnd respondents. Ee aai:ed that t:.v draft be submitted at the June L;eetin6. Nei-hborhood Justice Center - Brenda sff Buff atatoc; that she ref errec: tiro cLses to fair housinC staff because the pernons were residents of the .::aL:e buildini_, and both had hou3inZ complaints of differential treatment. 12uff also stated that another case which cotually r=rtec tvo years a-;o nas been schedules; for : e iation. huff an._ec Co.r.r•i=iionera is they :!anted tc p--rticipzte in L 1991 Ethnic - Arts :entival on July 20 ana 21 .rcc; nccn to 7:GC p.m. i:ls .o_'.:3i33ion decides: to participate and each Co=:i3nicr.er would Cive r.islher availability at the next meetin:,. Johnnon stated that c:e mould be out of town durini, that time. In rezponse to a question from Ler=ann, :.uff stated that sort landlord/tenant cases were initiated by tenants rather than landlords. fluff also indicated that she has received referrals from Coc,]i;3ioner Johnson. Evanston f:=r n Felations Co.=.insion, I ay 22, 1991 3 In response to question by Dermann reLardin,; Penny Park, Joan Lotandre (visitor) stated that it was her nei;;hborhood and there did not sacra to be any major problems at thin time. Levitt requested that Huff include a brief description of her cases in the next report. ThoLaas stated that Vince Adaz;us, Assistant to the City ::anaEer vent him a copy of a letter from a hispanic radio station, "WO, requestin- identification of int*rezted people to tall: to their aucience. Fie 3uGj;ested that Huff or the Outreaca Subeoca.:ittee une this as an opportunity to promote Co=insion prourans to hispanic:.. There followed zo:ae, discussion re�ardinb t c need to identify Hispanics who can neap with ouch outreach for translatir.L purposes or otherwise. Johnson indicated that she would ii::e for :Tuff to speak at a Waz➢;inston School aeetin7, about the :?eighborhood Juotice Center. She also stated that it is difficult finding volunteers to sror:: wits. the Hispanics t;ho are fluent in both Spanish and Ent;li3h. �erL:ann stated tn.:t ..e received a letter froz. Judy Aiello, Acting City "_ana.;er in response to hie letter reFardin ; Coauunity Awareness Bloc:: Club/I:AACr v. Cver tr.4 Rainbow Association. Aeilio indicated that the tiain,; of the situaticn, :;az unfortunate and that the City has and will continue to monitor recipients of Com.:unity Development Block Grant funds for coapiiance to all federal and local reCulations. Eermann stated that he felt this letter wLz forcal closure of the case. Ae indicated he would copy the letter to t e ;:artiez involved alon;; zrith a brief letter reque3tinL that trey contact the City ::ana[;er's office if they have further 4ue3tion3. World of Difference Johnson stated that she attended the April 20 .;orld of Difference Workshop. Site indicated that she heard co=ents that everyone there seemed to be life minded. She feels the Cola.;ission should invite more people from City staff, D"trict L5, an--' other Sroupz. .;dole,: cormented that over 50 people with varied occupations ave nifned up for the June u session. There followed zone discuasio: on tae type of respcnse the workshops nave received so far. T ozaz ztated that he has received feedback t::at indicatez taiz project 2hc uld go all year to reach --cre people. Bers�ann indicated that there are t:a ny people .:ho would lit:e to beco: e facilitators and he zu--eztz that the Co--Zis pion sponsor : cre wcr'kohopz in the Fall. Thomas indicated that t:ic iLh ncl.00l will do the i:orld of Difference ProCram Next year for ztaaf and teachers. Dauu indicated that there may be -_ a problem of self selection in the sense that those people who attend the workshops are people who are concerned about human relation: anyiay. The result is you get mostly people who think alike anyiray. Hie zuL�ested they tr;' to cncouraUe people with varied viewpoints. Dircu33ion followed regardinZ; further involve:. ent with World of Difference. There :;au a General consensus that ti:e workshops have been a positive a perierce and a good source of outreach for the Coo;aission. Evanston %uwan ?elations Cotuiiaaion, .'fay 22, 19g1 4 Outreach Subcommittee - Susan Johnson Johnson stated that the Outreach Subeo=ittee met on May 14 with Dr. Hawkins of District 65 and representatives of the PTA Furian Relations Committees. F:awkins Lave an overview of the t;ulti-cultural Action Plan Committee. Fe indicated that the committee is not developing curriculum and they will prevent their written proposals to the School Board in July. She indicated that they are asking for funding to hire a person whose function would be to link the schools and community. Johnson stated that the co=ittee will make reco=.endations to the diotrict'a Curriculuv. DepartLcnt. She also indicateC that she suLScsted to Dr. ::rt;;;ins that the :Multi -cultural Action Plan Cocuuitteo and the Long Ran;;e r lannin. Cornittee share information, and interact. In response to a queation fror. Hermann, Johnson .stated that t::e Hulti-cultural fiction Plan Cor.:mittee is suggesting use of the World of Difference program in the school curriculum. Levitt and Joiinson discussers the role of the PTA Council Eutian Relations Co�iittee rearesentativen. Letendre stated that she will attend the PTA Council :crksnop :;ith other 3,uzan relations rL—preaantativez. She indicated t. ey :rill ahoy;, t3:e role of the i u-,.an relations cozmittees at the cifferent nehool--. Zhe indicated that each school mar, different areas of interest. Johnz on stater, that the Outreach Suocorr:ittea has decided to hold a workshop in the : all with the 'PTA reprazentativea. 5e:,001 Loard ':eetinr, 14'oodz;art statue thant at the last Zcnool Zoard meetin4 they disovsned the L'arn and Learn Proprau. Ee indicated t at they announced Dr. Pollacry will prevent :written r eco=-.endationz for Earn and Learn at the re;,t L:eetind. Bermana indicated that the School Ioard ha:, decided to tG::e over the administration of the program, but the Policy Board will re;,:ain a separate entity. Cor-missioner Orientation ter».anr. asked for a consensus of the Proposed Guidelines for orientation of new Co=,issioners. It was decided to adopt the guidelines and submit them to the :.ayor. Other Nerc:ann indicated that he will contact people individually about attendance proble= and further co". itz,ent to the Co=: iosion. Berrrann also stated the there is a co=itzent between the CUB, Interfaith Kousing Center, and the ::ousinG Subco=ittee to develop a pilot program for recruiting minorities into the real estate business and also to do more outreach in terms of housing rights and opportunities on the Northshore. Evanston Huwan Relationn Comi:ssion, May 22, 1991 5 Thomas stated that letters of no probable cause have been sent to the parties involved in the fair housing case 90F11'030, Baker v. INcTague. Thomas indicated that he will be involved in a S•,iTW - Channel 11 expose on gangs. The program will be televised live in the field house at Washington Park in Chicago in .tune. He indicated that they are trying to address the gang problems of Chicago and the suburbs. Levitt stated that she attended the liousing Co=ission Weeting on 1-!ay 16. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Owen L. Thomas, Executive Director M • r HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION VISITOR REGISTRY DATE: May 22, 1991 NAK, r r .. ORGANI[NI IO R— £PREN5 Jl II OU, Members Present: Members Excused: Staff Present: Staff Excused: Visitors: Presiding Official: Call to Order EVANSTON HUMAN RELATIONS C01-114ISSION 2100 RIDGE AVE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 1991 ROOM 3650 7:30 P.M. t-larc Bermann, Chair; Jonathan Baum, Sandra Donaldson, Cindy Levitt, Gwen Rucker, David Woodworth Karen Carlson, Susan Johnson, Lloyd Shepard Owen L. Thomas, Brenda Huff, Elizabeth Edelen Willie Hurd, tiarianne Moberly Andrea Shapiro Marc Bermann, Chair The meeting was convened by Chair Bermann at 7:35 p.m. Bermann explained that the agenda would be altered because Rucker and Donaldson had to leave early. .Introduction of Guests Bermann welcomed the guest and asked that she introduce herself. Approval of Minutes of May 22, 1991 It was moved by Woodworth and seconded by Baum that the minutes be approved. The vote was unanimous. Staff Reports Executive Director Report - Owen L. Thomas Thomas indicated that on June 10 he attended the Human Service Co=ittee meeting regarding the reference from the A. P. & W. Committee concerning an Aldermanic Request from Alderman Paden. Fie referred the Commission to the June 6 Human Services Committee minutes and the June 14 Council memo. Alderman Paden requested the Commission to conduct an inquiry into possible discriminatory patterns in property maintenance. Thomas stated that he was on vacation from June 17 to June 21. On June 23, Thomas attended the World of Difference Workshop at Robert Crown Center. Evanston Hunan Relations Commission, June 26, 1991 2 Thomas stated that on June 25, he met with Virginia Ayers, chairman of the ETHS Hunan Relations Co=ittee. Ayers wants the Commission and her committee to sponsor a joint human Relations venture. The committee at ETHS addresses the nocial aspects of Human Relations. Thomas referred her to Chair Bermann for further discussion of a meeting with the Commission and the ETHS Committee. On June 27, Thomas indicated that he will attend a meeting at ETHS to participate in a discussion concerning cultural relations between African-american students and Asians. At the meeting Thomas and other community leaders will attempt to formulate a model to be included in a TREIM S class taught by Us. Taylor, a Social Studies instructor at ETHS. Thomas will attend the reception for Betty Payne, new Township Supervisor and Steve Bernstein, the new Township Assessor. Thomas stated that Karen Carlson has indicated that she will resign from the Commission as of the end of her term on August 19, 1991. Neighborhood Justice Center - Brenda Huff Huff stated that the Commission will participate in the Ethnic Arts Festival on Saturday July 24 and Sunday July 21. She requested that Commissioners indicate the times they can man the Human Relations table at the festival. Each Commissioner present indicated their preference. Levitt stated that she appreciated the written report submitted by Huff on the !Neighborhood Justice Center. Woodworth also indicated that he thought the report gave a better description of the NJC cases. Huff stated that it was meant to be a summary of some of the cases. Bermann referred to the Evanston Review article on Zoning issues. The article mentioned that Aldermen Washington and Kent of the 5th Ward have voiced concern about possible displacement of residents. Bermann suggested that it may be an opportunity for outreach for NJC to look in a pro -active manner at the Zoning issues for the new group homes. Further discussion followed and it was decided that NJC could approach people who had similar problems in the past and form a meeting with those who are involved now to discuss possible concerns and discuss their experiences. This forum could also be used as a vehicle for Aldormen/City officials and community residents to talk about the transition. Thomas indicated that it would be a good opportunity for the Commission to be at the forefront of promoting open and fair housing. fluff stated that there may be a need for further training for the mediators to be effective. Rucker suggested that NJC attempt to have a meeting or workshop to create a educational forum about the Zoning issues. She explained that subject matter experts (Aldermen, Department heads, Group florae officials) could be invited to explain the issues to interested citizens and NJC could act as a facilitator to help educate people about neighborhood transitions. Fair housing Report M Evanston Human Relations Commission, June 26, 1991 3 In the absence of Hurd, Thomas explained that Fair Housing staff has submitted a proposed explanation of the complaint process for complainants and respondents. In response to a question from Rucker, he stated that this explanation will be given to parties involved in fair housing cases to describe the entire process from investigation to closure. Baum indicated that it may be a good idea to have a briel'explanation that highlighted the main points of the fair housing process. After further discussion, it was decided that fair housing staff will give the written explanation to the next ten complainants and respondents. They should interview these persons and find out if the written explanation is helpful. Housing Subcommittee Bermann indicated that the subcommittee has planned a fair housing workshop in collaboration with the CHRB and Interfaith Housing Center. They are still waiting for feedback from these organizations. This effort would be done to comply with the terms of the FHAP grant to hold a citywide housing workshop. World of Difference Rucker thanked staff and Commissioners for their participation and assistance in the World of Difference workshops. She indicated that she is now in the process of tallying the evaluations from attendees. She will submit a written report for distribution to the Commissioners. Rucker stated that one prevalent comment was that there was not enough time. She also indicated that some people have asked her to tailor a workshop for the types of racial problems we have here in Evanston. She has met with John Kibler and he issued a proposal for future workshops. He would like to continue with the awareness workshops, but he also would like to do workshops devoted to different issues such as sexism, class, race, etc. The awareness workshop could be a prerequisite for the single issue workshop which would be held once a month. The third phase of the proposed workshops would be workshops concerning issues that affect Evanston residents such as housing, schools, etc. These single -issue workshops would be led by experts on the subject. Rucker stated that Kibler has not indicated that there will be a charge for these workshops. Rucker stated that approximately two hundred (200) persons registered for the previous workshops. This can be considered to be a good response. Also the names/addresses can be used to form a mailing list for future workshops. Rucker indicated that Kibler would like to meet with the Commission and discuss future workshops. Hermann indicated that staff could take names of interested persons and let them know that there will be a continuation of the workshops in the fall. Baum stated that perhaps the Commission should make an effort to set other groups to sponsor workshops. He suggested that Rucker discuss approaching other organizations with Kibler. Bermann suggested that Kibler write a letter to Evanston organizations which explains that he is endorsed by the Commission and asked other groups to sponsor workshops. r N Evanston Human Relations Commission, June 26, 1991 4 After further discussion,.Rueker stated that attendees have indicated on the evaluation forms that they would like to become workshop facilitators. She will refer them to Kibler for training. The training takes three days and the facilitators must promise to facilitate only for ADL and to do three free workshops, after which they will be paid approximately $75 per workshop. New Business Bermann suggested that instead of a regular meeting in August, he would like the entire Commission and staff to come to a gathering at his home. He indicated that Commissioners could invite any prospective replacement for the upcoming vacancy on the Commission. Thomas indicated that Commissioners should inform him of any prospective Commissioner so that staff can send informational material to that person. Outreach Subcommittee Bermann asked Andrea Shapiro, PTA Human Relations Committee Chairman to comment on the last District 65 School Board meeting. Shapiro stated that Information was given regarding the changes made in the Earn and Learn Program. She indicated that there was not much discussion and no public comment. The new program is called the Earn and Learn Intervention Program with a budget decreased to approximately $183,000. This program has more emphasis on academic achievement and development of self-esteem than the previous program. Shapiro stated that the program will be evaluated annually. The final vote by the School Board was 4 to 3. Shapiro indicated they did not discuss any personnel changes. In response to a question from Baum, Shapiro indicated that the Earn and Learn Policy Board is autonomous and cannot be dissolved by the School Board, however, they do not have any administrative oversight for the content of the new program. In response to a question from Bermann, Shapiro indicated that the new program will start in the Fall. Hermann stated that the Commission needs to decide to what extent do they want to continue involvement in education with the Outreach/Education Subcommittee. fie indicated that the Commission's involvement in education recently has been crisis oriented and hopefully will become more pro -active. Edelen indicated that she hoped the Commission would have a separate subcommittee for education to deal with school problems of both Districts 65 and 202. Woodworth suggested that the PTA Human Relationa Committees could be given some projects. Shapiro indicated that so far the work the committees do with Johnson and the Outreach Subcommittee is still in the preliminary stages. Bermann stated that a problem with the last Commission Subcommittee on Education was that they never achieved much focus. After further discussion, it was decided that the full Co=ission need to decide exactly what action to take. Levitt indicated that since the human Relations Committee for ETf3S has approached the Commission, there is an opportunity for the Commission to become involved at the high school level. She suggested that we stay informed regarding the issues of District 65. Levitt also indicated that there may not be enough Commissioners to support three separate subcommittees. Baum indicated that Evanston Human Relations Comission, June 26, 1991 5 the Commission should only get involved in those issues that they can definitely do something about. fie added that the Commission cannot make school policy and therefore, the Commission should continue to do the human relations in the adult community. Levitt stated that the World of Difference Workshops were an example of a useful project that the Commission should continue. Bermann agreed and indicated that the World of Difference project is the most focused, defined community outreach project done by the Commission. He is still concerned about where in the realm of education can the Commission make a difference. He indicated that they may want to look at issues in the middle schools. Levitt stated that she likes the idea of holding discussions with administrative persons. Bermann stated that the people invited to thews discussions will have to see some objective for these discussions. Baum indicated that we should ask them what can the Cormission do in the larger community to help them (the School Administration) in terms of human relations in the schools. In response to a comment from Baum, Shapiro stated that at this time the PTA Human Relations Committees are so new that they need networking. Bermann suggested that the Outreach Subcommittee and some of the PTA Human Relations chairmen meet with Dr. Pollack before the school year starts and discuss what types of action can be taken to benefit the schools. Other Thomas indicated that he and Hurd are in contact with a key person from HUD regarding the language of the revised Fair Housing Ordinance. HUD has reviewed the changes made thus far by staff and they have given staff further suggestions for new language. The new changes have been submitted to the Law Department. It is expected that a further revised Ordinance will be submitted by the next meeting. The next step will be to submit the changes to the Human Services Co=ittee. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Owen L. Thomas, Executive Director Members Present: Members Excused: Staff Present: Staff Excused: Visitors: Presiding Official: Call to Order EVAI)STON EiiT•iA11 RELATIONS C01NISSI011 2100 RIDGE AVE 11MUESDAY, JULY 24, 1991 R00N' 2402 7:30 P.M. Marc Beraann, Chair; Jonathan Baum, Sandra Donaldson, Susan Johnson, Cindy Levitt, Gwen Rucker, Lloyd Shepard, David Woodworth Karen Carlson Chien L. Thomas, Brenda Huff, Elizabeth Edelen Willie Hurd, Marianne :soberly Eric Anderson, City Hanager, Joe Kent, Alder=an (5th), Jay Terry, Director of Health and Human Services Gwen Rucker, Co-chair, Narc Bermaann, Chair The =eetin�, ;ran convened by Co-chair Rucker at 7:35 p.m. Approval of minutes of June 26, 1991 Rucker indicated that on page two of the minutes near the bottom of the page, it should read "subject matter experts" instead of "subject experts". Also, Levitt indicated that her name was misspelled. It was moved by Levitt and seconded by Rucker that the minutes be approved as corrected. The vote was unanimous. Staff Reports Executive Director Raport - Owen L. Thomas Thomas indicated that he was involved in resolving two landlord tenant issues of a human relations nature. One case involved a Section 8 tenant and a Realtor. The other case involves a disabled resident and an Evanston doctor who did not properly fill out a RTA application for a pass. Thomas indicated that he was attempting to it make it possible for the resident to receive the pass. July 23, Thomas made a presentation to the CDGB Committee. He discussed his participation as a panelist at the HUD FHAP Agency Policy Conference held in Dallas, Texas in April. The panel discussion involved CDGB funding. Thomas also discussed the fair housing effort of the Co=ission highlighting the ,0200,000 settlement and one pending settlement. He indicated that the overall request from CDGB will be approximately $80,000. Evanston Ru_-an velations Co=izsion, July 24, 1991 2 Thomas stated that he attended the bi-nonthly meeting of the Illinois Nunicipal human Relations Association (114HRA). fie indicated that IMHRA's next annual conference will be in Springfield. Thomas also stated that Evanston was commended for their attendance at the 1991 I'MHRA annual conference. Thomas attended the Ethnic Arts Festival on July 21 and indicated that the Noyes Cultural Arts Center should be commended for their efforts. Eric Anderson, City Manager Eric Anderson, City Hanager introduced himself to the Comrission. He indicated that he has discussed fair housing activities with Barbara Boyts, Director of the Interfaith :sousing Center. They discussed establishing a long term relationship rather than a "fee for service" relationship. Boyts expressed to him her desire to expand the housing center's service to the City. Anderson stated that he looked forward to working with the Executive Director on the City budget. He indicated that he has put together a teaw of department heads including Thozas to assist him with budget plans. They meet for four hours on a weekly basis. Baum encouraged the City 114anager to look upon the Commission as a resource. In response to a question from Levitt regarding human relations issues, Anderson indicated that as they So through the budgetary process, his office will be sensitive to all levels of the organization regarding cuts etc., to make sure no one area is overly affected. Levitt indicated that she would like to see some leadership from the City put forth to let citizens know that the City cares about bringing diverse peoples together. Anderson stated that he was interested in the World of Difference Workshops which were recently sponsored by the Commission. In response to a question from Rucker, Anderson stated that he was quite impressed with the diversity in Evanston and he enjoys his position as City Manager. Shepard asked if there was a formalized plan for a type of purchasing program which makes an outreach effort to minority businesses. Thomas stated that there is no formal plan, but there is a minority set -aside program. In response to a question from Shepard, Anderson stated that it is his understanding that the attorneys are looking into recent court decisions regarding the set -aside program. He also stated that he felt it was a positive thing to encourage purchasing from minority businesses as long as one keeps competitiveness in bidding. He indicated that the City can offer positive support to minority business through incubator efforts. Thomas referred Shepard to Kevin Fair, Purchasing Agent for more information. Rucker indicated that she strongly recommends that the City ;.Tanager make outreach efforts to minority groups in the City to help improve relationships. Anderson indicated that he intends to be a very accessible City Manager and he will communicate with the entire community. In Evanston Human Relations Commission, July 24, 1991 3 response to a cogent from Woodworth retarding differential treatment of neighborhoods by the City, Anderson indicate: that the intention in this budget approach is that there be no reduction in services. He explained that he has used this approach before and by focusing on the management system, if the goal for reduction io not too 4reat, services will increase because there will be better use of management, people, and energy. He indicated that he feels very strongly that every person in the City has the same right to the same level of service and it is the City`z obligation to deliver these services. Anderson stated that if he can be of assistance to the Co=ission, please let him know. The Commiz3ion mans';ed the City 1•:anager for attending the meeting. Resource Assistant - Brenda Huff Huff thanked the Commissioners who participated in the Ethnic Arts Festival on Saturday July 20 and Sunday July 21. Reyard_nZ the Co=ission involvement with the current issues involvinE the Nousin; Options for the ::enta?ly Ill ( .G.S.S.) organization and the purchase of a six -flat at 2120 Jackson, Fu ff stated that it may be that the Commission should wait for further developvents. She distributed materials including a letter to Aldermen from H.O.S!.E which explained their position on the development of a building for mentally ill persons and their recognition that a conflict existed because the present tenants at 2120 Jackson will have to be relocated. The materials also included a portion of the minutes from the June 27 Housing Commission meeting. It was clear that there are many concerns about displacement related to the project. Further discussion of the issue was tabled by the Housing Commission. Thomas indicated that staff researched the H.O.M.E. issue and determined that H.O.M.E. is requesting $175,000 in City hinds and other funds from outside sources, to purchase a six unit building at 2120 Jackson. The issue is one of displacement of the present tenants in the building. Thomas indicated that there are other dimensions involved. At this time, he introduced Alderman Kent who had requested time to give his views on the issue. Kent indicated that when he found out about the H.O.M.E. purchasing the unit at 2120 Jackson, the deal was already in motion. He found that six to seven families occupied the apartments in the building and would have to relocate If H.O.M.E. purchased it. He indicated that when he talked to the residents of the building and also in the immediate area, they did not seen to know what was going to be happening regarding the possible sale of the building. When he talked to the President of H.O.M.E., 1!3. Peterson, she asked him how to find out how the residents felt. He suggested that she talk to as many people in the i=ediate community an possible. However, Kent indicated that this was not done. Peterson met with the Planning and Deveiopcent Committee, both Alderman from the Fifth Ward (Kent and Washington) and Bob Rudd, to dincuzs the issue. ;tent and Lvsashinoton both indicated that they were against displacing one minority with another Evanston fluran Relations Commission, July 24, 1991 4 minority. Kent stated that it does not matter whether H.O.M.E. has the stoney to relocate the families or if the families consent to being relocated. He feels that they should have the choice to remain where they are if they so desire. Kent indicated that he has letters from residents who state that they do not want to be relocated. He stated that the building is in a good location and the residents want to stay for the same reasons that H.O.M.E. wants to hove in. Kent indicated that they referred H.O.M.E. back to Housing Commission to look for abandoned buildings and other housing that will not cause displacement. After this, the Mental Health Association issued a letter stating that they still backed H.O.H.E. in the purchase of the Jackson St. property. In response to a question from Woodworth, Kent stated that there are one or two Section 8 recipients in the building who would consequently find it difficult to relocate. Baum asked if Kent would support the needed funds for H.O.M.E. to rehabilitate an abandoned building. Kent stated that he was not sure he would support that cause. In response to a questicn from Shepard, rent indicated that H.0.1I.E. wants the property on Jackson because it is what they can afford and it has enough room. he stated that it is his understanding that they have no other alternative and they feel that it would cost too much to rehab an abandoned property or to buy a property in another area. Shepard indicated that someone should be able to help H.0.M.E. examine other alternatives. Kent indicated that if H.O.M.E. wants to use the "good neiF,hbor" philosophy then they should want to help the community by doing what is positive for the community. In response to a question from Rucker, Kent stated that he would like to hold a community forum which would let the community and residents of the building air their feelings about the issues. Baum asked if Kent would be willing to help make a proposal for H.0.4.E. to provide them with an alternative site. gent indicated that he will not be a part of any displacement of families, otherwise, if H.O.M.E. wants to work with him on an alternative, he will cooperate. Rucker and Baum indicated that H.O.M.E. needs to be educated as to an alternative to 2120 Jackson or there will be an impasse. Kent indicated that the Fifth hard being used for many different things (drug rehabilitation, physically handicapped etc.) and it continues to be dumped on. He stated that one of the issues was that this community deserves respect. Kent also stated that the alternatives should mainly come from Mental Health Association and H.O.M.E. Thomas indicated that the political reality of the situation was that the issue was in the hands of the Housing Cor..m!ssion and ultimately, it will have to go to the full City Council. He stated that if the Commission desired to address this issue they should go first to the Housing Commission. In response to a question from Woodworth, Thomas stated that it was possible that if H.O.H.E. found funds other than the proposed City Funds, they could still go through with the project. Thomas also indicated Evanston Human Relations Commission, July 24, 1991 5 that H.O.M.E. could also bring up the issues of fair housing rights of the mentally ill. Hermann stated that the Montal Health Association acts as an advocacy group for H.O.M.E. which was created to help people to become more re -enfranchised in the community. He indicated that there has been a failure of group homes for the mentally ill and H.O.M.E. wants to give people an alternative. He also indicated that the issue involves upholding one group rights at the expense of another. Baum indicated that the only relevant role for the Commission is to try to bring together the relevant parties in an effort to address both the displacement issue and the acceptance of the mentally ill into the community. He suggests that the Commission provide a neutral ground for discussion between the groups. In response to a question from Bermann regarding whether there is a legal question regarding rights of the owner to sale, Thomas indicated that he did not know, but he assumes the Housing Commission has considered this issue. Shepard indicated that the owner is an important factor and suggested that he/she should be identified and talked to about the situation. Thomas indicated that it may be appropriate for the Chair of the Commission to contact the Chair of the Housing Commission to find out what plans they have at this point. Hermann asked Kent if the residents of the building know the details of the proposed relocation. Kent indicated that the residents needed to be educated regarding H.O.M.E.'a plans. In response to a question from Hermann, Kent stated that he is not suggesting a forum solely for H.O.M.E. to educate the co=unity on hoer they can be relocated. He Wants the residents to have the opportunity to tell why they do not want to be relocated. He also indicated that the community should be able to voice their concerns about housing the mentally ill in their cor..munity. Kent stated that he does not know exactly how these residents feel at this time, but it is important for them to be heard. Levitt indicated that H.O.M.E. did not take the right approach initially because they should have - held a forum to explain the project at the beginning. She suggests that the Commission sponsor an even larger forum of community education on such Issues. Bermann indicated that the Commission has a commitment to hold a large forum according to the terms of the recent FHAP Grant. Plans are to hold this housing forum/conference in the Fall. It was agreed that the Commission should attempt to hold a forum for -- H.O.M.E. and interested persons in the Fifth Ward. Hermann agreed to invite representatives from the Housing Commission, the president of H.O.M.E., Aldermen Kent and Alderman Washington to a meeting to discuss the proposed forum. Anderson indicated that another issue was the way the H.O.M.E. proposal was put together. He stated that H.O.M.E. has only approached the City for _ funds and they have not tried outreach to the community. He suggests that the failure to do initial outreach about this particular issue involving s Evanston Human Relations Commission, July 24, 1991 6 housing the mentally ill has resulted in problems. H.O.M.E. should have given thought to the transition process. Bermann indicated that the format and design of the forum could help develop the outcome. He stated that he will contact Claire McCarthy Peterson, President of H.O.M.E., Alderman Kent and Alderman Washington to set the agenda. It was moved by Johnson and seconded by Levitt that the Commission will Implement a forum to air the issues regarding H.O.M.E.'s proposed purchase of 2120 Jackson. Fair (lousing Report Hermann suggested that staff continue to encourage neighborhood groups to participate in the city-wide housing conference "Diversity Strategies for the 90's" which will be held on September 14. Bermann and Steve Collins of ENC discussed the issue of ownership - which Bermann feels is the problem. What type housing is best for Evanston, who takes the lead, etc? Fair Employment Ordinance Revisions Hermann asked for comments on the revisions that were prepared by Baum. Bermann said that on page 11, Section (B)2, another word should be substituted for "deal with". When explaining the revisions, Baum indicated the Ordinance was originally drafted when the Illinois Fair Employment Practices Act was in effect. Revisions reflect changes in accordance with the current Illinois Human Rights Act. Some changes were made to expand the coverage of the Ordinance. Examples are in the areas of disability, marital status, military discharge, national origin, parental status, religion, sex, and sexual orientation. These changes are consistent with our Fair Housing Ordinance as well as the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance. Other changes make an individual gender neutral, such as "City Managern rather than "he" or "his". A major change is in the area of Exemption 1-12-10, A-E. Another substantiative change is in the Enforcement Procedures. language is changed to parallel ter.ms and time frames in the Fair Housing Ordinance. One major shift made is when a City employee files a complaint. In the old Ordinance, the complainant goes first to the City Manager. The Commission serves as an appeals board. The change requires that the complaint come to the Commission, and staff investigates charges. The City Manager becomes the respondent. Therefore, a complainant would not be filing charges with the same respondents whom they have alleged discriminated against them. This is consistent with the State of Illinois Department of Human Rights. Evanston Hunan Relations Commission, July 24, 1991 7 The final major change is on pages 11-12, Section 1-12-12, Remedies and Penalties for Violation. One change can declare a violator permanently eligible for City contracts. The other provision permits the City to recover funds expended to a contractor that violated the Ordinance, 1-12-12(D)3 and 4. Rucker moved and Shepard seconded a motion to approve revisions of the Fair Employment Ordinance. Thomas will inform Commissioners when Human Services Committee is available to disausa the revisions. The vote was unanimous. The entire Commission commended Baum for his work. School/Outreach Sub -Committee Report Johnson mentioned that she and Levitt discussed meeting with Dr. Pollack - along with Human Relations people from District 65 PTA - to discuss how they can work with the district regarding human relations issues. It was decided that Johnson, Levitt and Huff - along with several members of the PTA's Human Relations Committees - meet with Dr. Pollack and to get ideas on how they can be involved in District issues. Housing Woodworth mentioned that the dousing SubConnittee has not met. Thomas stated that Hurd wants to have a meeting in August. He will also have the Ordinance back from the Lau Department by then. Other Berman mentioned that he spoke with Virginia Ayres, staff to the ETHS Human Relations Committee. They are trying to address human relations issues at ETHS through social activities. They are desirous of having the Commission work with them an common issues. Hermann suggested to Ayres that perhaps members of her Committee will attend the September meeting of the Commission to discuss some ideas. Rucker suggested that it might serve the Committee well to accept and appreciate students for their preferences and dissimilarities, rather than being overly concerned about their differences. She thought that while it is a good idea to meet with Ayres and her Committee, it might serve everyone well if they first went through the "World of Difference" Workshop or some similar experience. Johnson spoke of a Hispanic student who had an Iranian friend at ETHS. In conclusion, Bermann indicated that he would speak with Ayres and indicate that while there is value in the two groups dialoguing at some later date, the Commission feels the meeting should come after they partake in the - World of Difference Workshops at ETHS. Ber.:.ann mentioned that he received a letter from Northwestern Presbyterian c Church requesting Commission participation in a panel discussion regarding racial/ethnic tensions in Evanston. This is the last of a series of - workshops on race relations on Sunday, January 26, 1992. or Evanston Human Relations Commission, July 24p 1991 8 Levitt indicated that sbo was approached by the host of Our Town Evanston - a show on Evanston Co=vmity Television (ECTV) - and the Commission could do half --hour show regarding human relations. The shows are aired twice Weekly, Tuesday and Saturday nights. Bermann reminded everyone about the Sunday, August 18, Cook -out at his house from 2:00 p.a. to 6:00 p.m. Families are invited. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Owen L. Thomas, Executive Director 0 _711:;STON MK! "aZU IO::s COMISSIO:i 2100 P.IDGE AVE' S:EDNESDAY, .SEPT MBEP. 25, 1991 ROM 2402 7:30 P.'N. Members Present: lure Bermann, Chair, Sandra Donaldson, Cindy Levitt, ilembers Excused: Jonathan Bauri, Su3an Johnson, Gwen, ?uc;;ar, Lloyd Shepard Staff Present: Owen L. ThoLas, Willie F:urd, Brenda F:uff, :Iarianne Moberly, Elizabeth Edelen Staff r;cused: '.lone Visitors: Allen Alson, 7irZinia Ayers, Steve Durha=, Alderman Esc: ("nth), Betty Sue Enter, say Ccduan, Joan Leterdre, Caarles Rucy, Richard Ruesc::, Andrea .'.!h.p'rG Lc'.':,a t3'n Ann Sta en 3 'e-. "alker Presiding Official: Call to Order !!arc Berrann, Chair The =eetinZ was convened by C'rair=erwann at 7:35 P.z. Berman indicated that ex-Coy:izzicn er David tloodworth has relocated to Wisconsin. He submitted a letter from Woodworth. Ber=nn also indicated that Uooduorth was an important part in developing man;; Coanission prof ra=s and he will be cussed. Introduction of Guests Bermann asked the visitors to introduce themselves. He explained that at the Commission meetings, issues addressed are subject to input and questions from all present. American Le6icn Pczt 42 Richard Ruesch of the „rerican Legion Post 42 stated that the American Legion in conjunction with the Auxiliary will hold their annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on I!ovesber 2 fron 7:CO a.n. to 2:00 p.m. 're thanked the Commission for their pa3t participation in the last four annual Pancake Days. H-_ indicated that t.`.e Co=iszion has provided contact :or the American Legion with People who are truly in need. la -e: 0. to a question from Ber=ann, ;homa3 stated ::;at over the ,,ast four years the Co=ission has distributed a total cf v570O in prcceeds from Pancaiie Days to co --unity or;anizatiora and faziliez in Evanston. Svanaton uz:an relations Co =i;sion, Serte=ber 25, 1991 2 ue3c: requested that Co=issi3ners sit at the cashiers table .: tC. the A_erican Lesion -embers on a rotating basis. wer:.ann Stated tat tie Commission was pleased to aZain assist the A:zarican Legion with this fundraiser. North=ininter Presbyterian Church - Steven F. Durham Steven F. Durham, Associate ?aster of !iorthminister Presbyterian Church, explained that his church was planning an Adult Education Serial regarding "?he vise of Racial/Ethnic Tensions" on January 5, 12, 19, and 26 (1992). lie distributed an outline which explained the series. iurha : indicated that the purpos= of tiie series '_a to explore what, appears to be a rise in racial/ethnic tension in the United States and specifically in Evanston. a stated that each prograw will be appro.:imately one hour with informal discussion following each presentation. He asked the Commission to help especially with the panel discussion on January 20. BerWann indicated that the visitors present should receive the outline on the series since t ey were interested i:: the sa=e issues. =ollo;rinZ sc=e 4-Jzcus31on, ho:iaz suZgested that t, a isouer, were powerful and t::Z Co: mission n.jould Je involved M 1.4a develozme :t of the szr 13.^,. ,:e also cs=ended t e Ch,4r c:: for t::_'r affortz to cJnf rcr.t r3cia_ tcpizz. er: ann indicated t at the Co.:.:..iunity Outreach Subco.:--ittee ::or.: :ritZ the planners of the series. Levitt stated that she will sussest participation in the series to tie social action group of her synagogue, Beth Zzet. Betty Ester indicated that she would be glad to help with such a series, but she hopes that the discussion will lead toward solutions and be more than sugar coating. 'FiS Hu -an Zelations Committee - 7iryinia Ayers Virginia Ayers stated that the ETF35 F:u::an Relations Committee hopes to plan some joint activity with the Co.:.;..ission in conjunction with their emphasis on "A World of Difference". Bermann called attention to an article in the newsletter, the ETHS NEWS, which explains that the E'THS H=an Relations Committee is involved in a -ulti-year staff development pronram which includes participation in a series of training wor!:shops created by the Anti-defa=ation League. The ::orkshops focus on reducing prejudice and discri--ination and on helping teachers introduce an appreciation for diversity and its challenges into the classroom. Some of the activities include a readins by Charles Joznson, author of :addle ?assa�;e, a visit to the exhibit ^i Dream a Tlorldl= in ChicaGo, trips to ChicaZo Ethnic :ieighborhoows, and informal Zet-tobethern for teachers and staff. The ETHS Lu=an 'Relations Cormittee also plans to develop a co=unity calendar of local multi -cultural events and generally become sore involved with the com=unity. In response to a queztion :rota mar=ann, Allen Alson, Assist=rt £uperintendent of Districtslated that :ie esti_ated that o7er half the total =`:::5 staff were Zvanzton S;:o!tie r_sidcnts. He indicated that the staff develarment tl:eze, ::ulticulturalisa, will be the orgo1n: t --=e for z.vanzton i 13r4^ _la4_o z--cL=..JJ{or., ..e,:te-ber 25, 1951 ,, the next tr.ree years. Thiz jaar the ":.crl- of Differerce" ;m;ra= is a, threshold or be„inninf, of a continued dialogue about attitudes and prejudices for staff and studenta. They are develcpinZ a zulti-cultural resource center for boo!:s, articles, r..aSar.ines and videos. They will sponsor =u1tl--cultural theater experiences, film series, book clubs, cournen, seminars and other activities. Alson explained that the activities will be used to look at :rays to have an effect on classroom dynasics relating, to race. Ayers indicated that the Co=ittee could probably provide an avenue for con -unity outreach for the Commission. Eer=ann indicated that the Co=ission has focused a lot of attention on District 65 issues. He further stated that it was appropriate for the Carmizoion to give attention to the hi;h school. He nuggested that the Co=issioners attend meetings for the ETHS Huwan Relations Co=ittee to discuss participation in events and net;:orkind. Levitt asked if t:.ere were classes or p-rFra=z specifically for students at this time that deal with huzan relations? She also expressed a concern for student race relations. After further dizauscion 2er'.:a6".n indicated that Co..._7issionerr+ will at --a: - tie nex—.. :+eetini-i of the ii:%S Co:�:ittee on :.D :day, Cctober 2-1 at 3:.5 p.=. =.^, the =ain office area of the h-4,3h zc ool. Setty Ester cot.z:.:ented that so=e of tine activities zertioned by t e School Co=ittee nay skirt the issues and not serve cuch purpose. She indicated that part of the problen in that white people don't feel cowfortable with blacks in their nobles or otherwise. S'ce would like to see this problem confronted directly. Eer_ann stated that. there is a need to understand wan7 issues involving race relation:. Eer=ann acknowled6ed t1tat the trace Unity Task Force will -hold its first annual .meeting and election of the Eoard of Directors cn Sunday, Septe=ber 29, 1991 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Eaha'i National Center in Evanston. Ser am also announced that the North Shore Cop.. -unity Housing Resource Board and the 'human "elation; Foundation of Chicano will sponsor a conference, "Fair Housing and Education: A Eartners:.ip for the 90's" on Cctober 2 from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. The conference will be at the James L. Allen Center of k.orthwestern University. Bermann indicated that there were = lot of ,roups addressing si 41ar issues and be hopes that Zroups will cor.:.-unicate and eli :inate a lot of duplication of effort. Approval of Minutes of July 24, 1991 Eermann explained that due to lack of a quorum, the minutes could not be approved. However, he asked for cor::ents and/or corrections of the minutes. Ber:zann stated that rezarding t-e issues of the Fair Ezp'o;ment Ordinance, he thou„ht that it :has clarified that it would be better for the City's EEO Officer to handle co plaints on an internal balls. Thomas stated that this idea was not consu=atzd at the last meetinZ;. .,vanztc 7 ' u_-an 7-5latic z L.o=izzizn, :e,—'ta:oer 25, 1971 Y iurtheraore, he and Co=jssioner Baum .rill -.eet wit.: the Personnel Director on September 26 to discuss the Ordinance. Staff Reports Executive Director Report - Cwen L. Thor.as Thomas indicated that his report covered the period from July 25 to September 18, 1991. He stated that ono of the most memorable events of this period was the funeral of ',Ucneal Lanz ford. Langford was a young Evanstonian who was killed in a gang related homicide. Thomas indicated that several co==nity leaders were a3l'ed to attend the funeral to work with the many young persons who were affected by the death. Fie and Chair Hermann attended the uman Services Co=ittee :.�eetin;s several times to discuss issues referred to thei Co=_43zion from A-!der=an Paden reUarding property inspection. Thous also stated that he attended a reception for the City :-.a:tager at Fleetwood Jourdain, zoonzored Sy nuWarouz --or-unity ';rcups. c:e =1so attended t e .nnual tse illincin : s nici;al Relations Association (1:!HRA) in East ::oline, 1L. The next meeting will be in Bloomington, IL. Thomas is a Hoard ::ember (Parlimentarian) of 1!HRA. Thomas indicated that he has had several conferences with Judy Witt, Personnel Director, regardinv the Fair Crdinance. He and Baum will finalize revisions at a meeting an September 25. He stated that since the last Co m=izsion WeetinE he has been involved with nine (9) human relations issues. In response to a question from Levitt, .hoaas stated that there are different groups meeting to develop plans to address the at -risk youth issue. Resource Assistant - Brenda Huff Eermann remarked that the :;eibhboncccd Justice Center report was very interesting in that it reflects a aidar variety of cases and referral sources. In response to a question :ro Levitt,.*Huff stated that she did not atte=pt to mediate cases involving criminal charges such as rife-beatinn. She also indicated that the nur.ber of :'ei&hborhood Justice Center cases is increasing and when possible she hopes to train more mediators. Huff stated that she will attend a conference on September 26-27, 1991 on ::ediation in Civil r1,_,hts Complaints. Sre will be a panelist at the conference which ;rill be held in Evanzvilla, T-ndiana. There followed so=e dincuzzion of the nature of the :,eighborhood Justice Center cases and :rhet'er they sho::ed a tr?nd of tenzion in the City. Huff Evanston Human Relation= Co-..-ission, September 25, 1991 5 resper_ded that the ir.creu:e in the cases is probably due to an increased public awareness of the Justice Center. Fair Fousing Report Hurd stated that Fair :sousing staff was involved in a number of issues over this reporting period such a landlord/tenant problems. He has referred to HUD those canes of Evanston residents who are navin„ problems with properties outside Evanston. Hurd indicated that he and t'.oberly attended several meetings with other fair housln,s agencies. He stated t"r.at on September 14 the Fair Housinn Program sponsored a seminar called "A Dialogue on Diversity Strategies for the :s'ineties-=. The seminar Was moderated by Hicheal Roc a and included presentations by the following persons: Chris Yonker, CDGH PrcEra: Coordinator - Planning Department Barbara Royts, Director - Interfaith :sousing Center of the ::orthern Suburbs :7attie A=aker, Chair - :,ort :zihore Co=unity .:G;..rinti Re..Gurce Claire ;:cCartny P eterno.:. President ----usinL Crticns for tea :.,e n;.ally Ill Jo;.eph Kent - Alder --an, :'ift:. :-:ard i::ea ?Dash - Rroker/:tanager of Prudential Properties Dan Phillips - Sales Associate of Cyrus Realtors Steve Collins - Co-prec.ident of Evanstor, ::eibctorhood Conference turd indicated that the Seminar Was well attended any informative. Fair Housing Staff, Chair Hermann, and Thomas will prepare a report on the seminar to be submitted to Council and other irtereated parties. „ video tape of the seminar is also available. Hurd stated that staff -has been notified that the Fair :sousing Program mill receive a housing grant of $50,000 for the 1992-93 fiscal year. He indicated that discussion of the revision of the Fair Ordinance should be table: due to lack of a quorom. Hurd stated that he has distributed a copy of Evanston's Comprehensive I:ousin„ Affordability Strategy to all Commissioners for their information. M zvan3ton Human Relations Commission, Septe_ber 25, 1991 6 3udget for 1992-93 Eermann requested that Commissioners be reminded to atteed the 3udget :;eetina with Human Services Committee on September 30. Thomas stated that he has seat the proposed budget to Commissioners for their review. Fe indicated that this bud. -et was a "hold the line" bud -et. He stated that there were decreases in various line items except for those areas which are controlled by the City Budget (health insurance, life insurance, copy machine charges, etc,). Thomas states: that I., order to comply with the City :?ana,:cr's desire to cut bac.c on expennes, he h.as not budgeted for a City vehicle which will eliminate the line item for Fleet Services. He indicated that the slight overall increase in the budge;, is due to possible cost of living wage adjurtmert3. Hurd stated that tee Fair Housing; Eud„et has been increased to included 30: of the Secretary's salary which was trans erred from the Fealth and Human Services `uu;et• in response to a question from Eer_ann, Kurd indicated that the sin le lamest expense outside of Staff 3zlar:es is Ctrer ?rofersional-Zervice ,.r sic: includer, any ts iGr audits. In response to a question from Levitt, Thomas stated that at the Budget ':eeting, the Aldermen will ask question reGardinG the bud;;et of Staff and Commissioners. He indicated that the Commission should be prepared to demonstrate to the Hunan Services Committee the past and future plans of the Co=ission. 3err.3nn indicated that it is hard to interpret the ni4nif{car.cc o: numbers for budget purposes. Ke indicated t..",at there has been a reduction in the number of hearings held this year which can be attributed to many trines, but it is hard to 4easure. School Board, Neet ing Levitt stated that she and Johnson net with Dr. Pollack. She also attended a School Board meeting where she received copy of the District 65 Multi -Cultural Education Plan. She indicated if anyone else would like to read the report, copies can be made. Bermann indicated that at the next Commission, he will ask Shepard to give an update on t?e District 65 Long Range Planning Committee. Other Bermann indicated he has made a commitment to hake a formal report on the Fair Housing workshop held on September 13. He stated that many key city-wide concerns were discussed at the worl:zhop =uch as areas targeted for change in the comz-unity, affordability, equity, and the ::.0.::. E. issue. After finalizing a report he plans to request time on the City Council agenda to present it. w Evannton Human elationa Commission, September 25, 1991 7 Levitt announced that she and Thomas will tape for the show, Our Town on CATV at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 29. she invited other Coamissioners to attend the tapir.;, where they have been asked to discuss Commission. activities. Levitt also indicated that she has received co=ents about the Diversity workshop. her Rabbi stated that when events are scheduled on Saturdays, it precludes attendance by Jewish persons as well as events scheduled on Sundays nay preclude some other relibious oraani=ations. 3er-Jann stated these points will be noted for future scheduling. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Owen L. Thomas, Fxecutive Director EVANSTON 1iV. M$ RELATIOIiS CO2-IISSM: 2100 RIDGE AVE WEDNE.SDAY, OCTOEE' 23, 1991 ROM 2402 7:30 P.:I. Ilembers Present: 11arc Earz:ann, Chair; Jonathan Stun, Sandra Donaldson, Susan Johnson, Cindy Levitt, Oven Rueter Members Excused: Lloyd ;luspard Staff Present: Owen L. Thomas, Brenda Euff, 1,arianne Iioberly, Elizabeth Edelen Staff E::cuzed: Willie l:urd Visitors: George Nitchell, Chairman of Skokie Human Relations; Shea ?lash, Prudential Preferred; Joan Letentre and Andrea Shapiro, District 65 PTA Hut:an Relations Co=ittee Preaidin.- C:ficial: Call to Order :arc 2-ernarn, Chair The neetinL :;as convened by Chair rer=ann at 7:35 p.u. introduction of Gue3tz Ber:»ann :relca.:e: the 3uezts and z:'Iced then to introduce thenaelves. Georgic ::itchell, E::ai:ie :*"an � elations CoirmiCnion ::itchell atated that he is Chair:= of the S::o::ie 1Iuman Relations Com:.:to3ion and also a :;ember of the 1;orth Shore Co=unity Housinz Resource Board (CURB) whim'.: serves 22 1orth Shore cc=unities. The CHRB has received a Crant to :hold four conferences in conjunction with the ChicaZo :iuuan Relations ?ound4atior,. He indicated that in 1990 the C MB held a housinS conference for elected officials of vil? aZez concerninC Fair Housin- i.sauez. In October, 1.�nl1 t:le C:'R3 :.old a a.not: er conference for edL1Cu.,ialal _CanarJ in �.0 20_r J..it4. 1.. ti,r_' ,, 1nn 6.1 y plc�.i to .'.'. a conference for .iu :an .-Ielaticnn Coz=lnzion=rs and people- ,.no servz ir. zi:;1lar capacitiez. : ey are :;c•o::in. p rzonz to or5cT1-=^ thLe conference and have already received co:..::.~,=nt: fro:.: Daerfi_ld, Park, Sl:o:cwe, and the ChicaZo Co:izunity Trust. Ile indicated that there ::ill not be a financial co=itzent on the part of the volunteers. lie requested that a re}r eaentative fr on the Co.:.:.3iszion participate in tht planning of t::e conference. ::n response to a question fro::; =ermann, Ifitchell indicated t: at tale conference will prcbasly be in ::arch or April. ::e e::plained that t:;e aZ;enda of the conference involves :;neat speaker:; and panel discusaior.3 re,,ardin6 houzin; issues. Beraann indicated that issues that came from; the Evanaton iiu;.ian Relationo Comission, October 23, 1991 2 Comrxission'a housing- seuinar in September were a reCional approach to fair and affordable housi%. He asked if that issue was a viable these for the CHRB conference. Nitchell stated that talc t'aeme was subject to the approval of the M.72B. In response to a question from 2oberl , :Utcaell indicated that the CHRB did produce a report on the first two conferences.. After further discussion it was afreed that the Coi:Liizaion :could send a representative to the first planninG session which will be hold I:ednesday, October 30 at the Civic Center. Thomas indicated that Clarence „ood, Director of the Ci icazo uman Relations Foundation has requested that the COL"i2aior, work.with hi-- to present a statewide conference on i:u:san ri„hts issues throudaout the state. .food indicated to Thomas that he will fund the conference which would be held in Evanston in the Fall of 1992. In rezponsc to a question from Bermann, Tho:,as ntated that the this conference would differ from the 111inoio ,:unicipal Fiuvan aelationz Annociation conferences in that it would be more insue oriented. :ie indicated that ':ood and his organization would do the propozal for the conferenco and 7vLnnton would be the most. After further discussion it rra.; zoved and :3econ-j-_­1 that the Co=iaaicn would participate in the rlanninf, of bot:: t o CTIR:conference and the conference proposed by Clarence ,,00d. she vote wao unanizoun. Approval of :finute; of July 24, 1991 and Septcnber 25, 1991 Ba.un moved r-cd Donaldnon seconded that the minutes for both July 24, 1091 . and SepteWoer 25, 1991 be approved. Tae vote waz unaniaous. Staff 5aportz ':,ecutive Director Report - O::en L. i::o= Tho:aaa indicated that, he will =at:e a t::o c:or.t:: report at the 2:oveaber, 1991 =eetinC. He indicated that he and -oberly attended the CNRB conference held -it ::or`h erterr Univerzity durin:; the :first wee:: in C}ctober. =:omaa ztated that t::e conference van iujrezzive. R e.;ource Azzi_ntant - Brenda huff Fuff atated t at ai.e en jo.,ed :tter4 j. _ e orf ere nce on .:e_ia — : in Civil :?iuctz in SVa: sville, _Taaiana on epte. ber 26-27. e alno zave zo=e hi,;hli,,htn of the conference. Huff ir: _4cat. cd t.i%t :=!;e ano on a sanel on "Stren,;tho and r:eaknes.oez of .:ediation" . Huff requented that Co-.:.::iazioners inc:icata ::hat ti:3es ttey can at :end the Panca::e Da;- event zci aduled for ::ove..ber 2. 7�.'acY Co=iznioner preaenw voluntcerec: to attend at a particG:.ar ti.:e on t::at Ilay. Psrmann indicated that the ::ortb Snore ;,ece _nity ;as:, Force :.az fzrmalized to a not -for -profit atatus and they ;.ave a oard of Directors. lie stated that they are loo9:inS for viayz to net::or:: an,-' build a oroad volunteer base. Evanston Human Relations Coe:iasion, October 23, 1991 3 He suggested that huff contact Virginia Ayers, Vice-president of the Hoard of Directors, concerning volunteer mediators. Fair Kouoinj Report Moberly stated that there were three fair housing complaints this conth and staff did a training at a real estate office. She also indicated that she found the CHRB conference on October 3 to be very interesting,. Moberly indicated that the focua was the lint; between education and housinj. We distributed copies of statistics such as faculty by race in school •.atriets. Kabarly stated that she had a written report on the conference which ;:as available to anyone interested. Discussion followed concernin„ the statistic: and other aspects of the conference. Subcommittee Reports Co==unity Gutrea h/Schools - Susan JohnDon Johnz on indicated that she and Levitt met with Dr. Pollack to discuss the 01ti-cultural COLV ttee and the Long RanN Wk Force Committee in relation to the Co=ninsion. Eta indicated that there t.aa an interiz report Liven to the School 'Board by the 7ulti-cultural Committee. After approval, a report indicating the reco-w=eniations of the committee ;:ill be more widely distributed. Dr. Pollac% indicated he will integrate the reports from both the Nulti-cultural Cou=ittee and the Long,; Range TaQ Force Committee. Johnson at.at.ed that the su!co==itt;c and the 27A Susan Relations Connittee representatives .;ill meet an _ue_izy, Cetober 29 tc continue talking about mutual interests. Johnson indicated that there 0 a 2tatewide EUL':an Telations Cozoittee for the State PTA which has two representatives in the 312 dialing area and two in the 708 area. They are encouraging local district representatives to contact then with ideas abcut hu=an relations activities. Letendre indicated that one of the purposez of the next PTA human Relations Committee neetin! was to develop ideaz on nct::orkin'. .ionnson al.ao 0 cat M QU on Tiorzday, :Icvc bsr ! there will ie ca conference on Zub ;t: nce Abuse at .r...... er:.i'.:nn zUt0 that hQ Levitt Lttendej the ZTEZ EuLan Relationz Co_=ittee ...t;eti n, Win zonth. he fccu ; was on social activitite.n for faculty and staff. I.e : entioned that they also diseuss_d the reasona for I"aculty0taff na=e taZz, the yrable= :at the recent Fop :;ally, and the Student Council. T ;h connitt_e ac a an a clearinLhouza for inforiation that can be brouZht to the u.dviniotration for further attention. ;here nay be further networkinL opportu niti as for the Can...• issioa. Evanston Human Relations Cor-mission, October 23, 1991 4 After further discussion Hermann indicated that Virginia Ayers should be contacted reSardin5 possible student leadership programs involving mediation. Thomas indicated that it was his understanding that Sill Branch, ETIRS teacher, had started a :aediation peer pro rasa at the high school and Dr. Hefner of haven :fiddle School has received funding for a similar proLrar.. There followed some discussion on the possibility of training hi3h school students by Buff. Bercann sugsested that huff discuss a modified form of conflict resolution with the r:TFIS Human Relations Committee. She should contact Ayers. Johnson indicated that she haw tallied to Steve Durham, Associate Pastor of Northminster Presbyterian Ct,urch rc4arding the adult education series, "The Rise in Racial/Ethnic Tenzion5 . The Outreach Subcommittee gill work on plans for the aeries. Fair Housin;, Ordinance :Soberly indicated that each Co=issioner should have received a copy of the revised Ordinance which has been sent to the Lau Department. The revisions need to be reviewed by the Co�:- iasion and sent to Hu:.ian Services Con`-nittee for approval. Jo'rnscn sup—ested hat the ter:.- "hardicap" be cran-Ianto "disabled" because it f:a-, 5eco-e a ter= with bad connotations. :soberly stated that the Ordinance replicate:. the Federal Las wherein the ter= "Ihandicap'l is utilized. She will research uza,;e of the ter-. .cr:.2ann stated that `.:ie Fair l:ou3inG Ordinance zhould be an tae a,;enda of the ::ovenber Co=.:.insion Lcet4n�: for fin al approval fro;i tie Co=izsion. Fair :?au3in S Diver3ity Der mann indicated that two docu:L-ents - an -"xecutive Report and a Sur..=ary 2eport - were produced fro:: the Diverait;; Jorknhop i2eld on September 13, 1991. lie co=erdec: curd and :Soberly for a excellent job done in connection Stith tine worr;shop. lie ind:catej that tf:c Yi.• -ary report of the .sor::shop has been distributed to the Co-,mi:.nion which upon approval will be submitted to the Ku=an Servicen Co=itte's and other interested parties. The Con:;ittee will revie.., t e report and decide vat further action should be ta::e n. Ecrz..nn stated tha� 4 e report .;ill be sub=ittcd for t:2E human Services Co:�ittee L:eetin, or. .:cve::ber 11. _,er::ann awr:cd t at Co:.mi3z cnerz review the re; ort and zub=_t _^put by nc::t weer:. ::c7erly indicated tat the S :ecutive .:nrort is available ty requezt. F air :=ploy: ent Ordinance Update Thotias indicated that he LnC: 7-au:-, .,ere ..aitin;; for a respon3e from the? Personnel Director. 7-au::, indicated that he thought there .:as a problem .tith u4rjeti.er City --"pioyLea z .ould coLL to tie CO=ission first :;ith their emplo;;ment probleLm or go throuCh an already e: tabu; h procez., within the City Administration. T.Se stated that the Personnel Director is concerned about conflicts with the EEO Office, labor contracts, civil service, etc. Evanston human Relations Commission, October 23, 1991 5 Baum stated that the Personnel Director has promised to spear: to the City 11anaZ er and Zet back to CO=isaion eoncernin- thin issue. Other 1992 fleeting Schedule Bermann asl:ed if there were any objections to the dates pre-aelected for the 1992 monthly Commission meetings. Rucker atatod that she knew that she could not co=it to the all of the selected neetinC dates. Discussion followed and it was determined that if possible all Commissioner; should try to maximize their attendance on the pre -met Lusting dates. They should also make an effort to inform staff if they cannot attend a meeting so if there will not be a quorum, the cectinL date can be changed. It was also decided that Edelen would call one weel: prior to each meeting to confirm the attendance of each Commissioner. Resignation Baum stated that he iad to resign i=ed;ately due to his work schedule. Fie indicated tat he '.;ould ii?:a to fining his :Tort: on the Zzployment Ordinance reviaion. All azreLd that Eau= ,could be aimne;d. :io:linatini; Co:=ittee 3er=ann stated that the Conmizmion should identify three persons to nominate a Chair and 'lice -chair for next year. Fe indicated that he will not serve a third year as Chair. It ua3 deter:.:ined that the I:ominating Co=ittca will be C=:. im3ioner3 Bermann, Donaldcon, and Zhepard. After further discussion it .:as agreed tk:at mince ti:erc ::ill be two new Commisnioners in :;ovcz �,er, tha zelection of t's:e ne:: off:cera would be deferred until December, 1991. Johnnon asked if previous reco=endation3 for selection of netr Commissioners had been followed. Staff remarked that recent candidates had been invited to attend a 2eetinv and have met with the ..:.ecutive Director.. 11orld of Difference Update Ruyl:er stated t ct Jo:,n :;idler had reported that the cost of one workshop is now ^,c00. ;:itwer gas indicated that he will :ive the wor:;s opm for t:.e Com:iimsion at a retuced rate. He su—e,ts t:zwt the re„istraticn fee be raised to at lca t 7.50 from t5.00. He will conduct the for half the total fees collected. He protects that atartin:; in january, 11 2 he could conduct mi : t;or;:3hop3. The3e t:or%zhop3 s:culd include tie same focus with an attendance pre -requisite to the lamer Lore General wor:.shop. After further discuz3ion, Ruc::er stated t::at She will send t"re evaluations from the previous wor.:zhcps to Vh_ staf.. { Evanston Human Relations CoMission, October 23, 1991 6 Our Town Levitt stated that she and Thomas taped the show "Our Town Evanston" on Evanston Community Television (ECTV). The show air on Tuesday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday, November 2 at 1:00 p.m. She plans to tape the snow and make it available. Ad journtiont There being no further business, the hooting was adjourned,at 9:30 p.m. Owen L. Thomas, Executive Director i 210) f� • f :10Lnbrra pan'acnt: •+�a i. r�i�.iLi3.+� f �/i1.i .L I• f 4i«i �rL.. r�V.�V �LI++�l1 f M�•�;: .1c.::1LG.i, Ci,l -1 3v "ta;i Pr,-niit: Ou+:n L. i::o:..:.. i?1ie .:u:"i :.:•�:::;, '' . ..Lry Zildlar, ?i? Iatte i �: l:Ji;]l:a� L: i �C�.':3• ._:l �'L' ., :'.:z..i.i, Ca:4Ii^ Call to er,.,ann ?:Llco.ia: loa,:.m- t �tava .:iii.f?:� aG .. 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UK Main, CrIS'nua Eaviaiono ::Gr..1:.:1: stated that .la :could likes to be on too Wan WHO= co.:Ittl' ''.mdn is Ovum to :.iLama the _ aia .. uainj Wia.snao '.'c': sN{ _...r :."ic.: .1a1:.^r : aen cc]:. 1 l ui.` l Oy .S' tcf . ..1]1':t refarrio u a n.m susua to +l iv 1040 of r.iC; cmn,vz tc the r i;;._.3:::a.. . 71 0 0calo . r. K J:. _ n ' : . .o Another ✓.l 0, :0 to =:.r..:12 ;..0 Sax to y ? yanti 0w.. _. nl ..- .. i..� SW' �1 .� c• wayi. TOM c: conciliation and a c'acric of J',..ari;• zatic:. can o..:._ be - _.: conciliation Ann •a:ilm. once ....a c3a n, m ..r...::_.I .. .rin ._ _t: Q; ... J .�.. y Jai he co__IiJ;nion St11zin J- _. YU. .1 .��.. ,aNi nt sa. _2 rn r'.i. ..r.. ear hr=7._� in mat an a4tor'n ^: r po Ja to m - :nn t at , :. zr_ Ord ztat:._ I ✓ A Lan JiJca.....m_r tha. .a."..n.I _ c . iQ _ _:•r lc . _ r.- •-3 o, r.. _. _I:=mz� r... Rolor_... _ rlc ./�vt. _____r_. _. 11 _m: ..ra..._. .._i., "r% c L) C =C:._=, 11A mul i. i... .i .. "- i:Ico:_,;lctw. 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'."'.i. r• :00 Coonal_, .A'. _7 1r. ,vanoton Hu..;:.., Re?atioj;cs ^ooniiz on, Avombor 20, 1951 r u0co.i:_ZLt a 201orta 2ermunn Katcd that oL, Coy».:onan should re- ali„ n c'=i6n"enta to the suboowitteez at the Dccc..,jar wentino :a r ouponoa Lc 1_ . L:...,1 l= fro" _.Cr.4�.na, �:a1epar:l __ da :,w _,.irdlnj 4a Jr.d Vi ..M M Lin,, hon.w : lI nnIN L00witUe. 0 indi^..atil "at it zuy be c Ion, y%ji : uefore Win are anyrczulty rro bec :1ue thorn 0 :r_i]3r_. L c' izalrea _ant an WC Pur; oue `of LAO 0 ..,it m. .. , ..AS Mat therar iz a a: ction on tM CiO:.'ilttt'3 ....o ♦at: Mt Q.7::cirm ...`.vj.; hewn ovarlooccS Mich no to voiced -. ouch ca the ,:robl�3nc o- r.n -dic riatinZ me V. a i :SU0 of child i en Jr u ♦ Ctin; an r u"C rioza1 illiterates. .-.:e}arc Wted hera are pcople on V.ae Low, Tanjo ?13nnia; Co:..:.._tte•_ no .:ant to 4aflnitcly Werecs tkana tj, ,.., of Unua.:. _:c: Wdic[.tcl ,..._t at t. L - Ynt race? 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Joh nzon ...t.,..= that .3V`r..almi _. _ate , for Se 11..L'a' OL 31 _ __. ._S_..�.. nalationa raprosentativas 0n r'c..'.}bor . alcnLwith Lovitt, ar& W .'. liffarent zolacin LAG Qi= .♦0,. a iMmant 1 ,roc of 1=51v.zent. 10 stated there w2re nine :ahzal.`. r3pramantot at t_ u ..COtin; = [. .r ,. prooented amo hia asA ....., roost ra2fzI inaues. [::a:....l= rvalz 'i V suit K..lal_ 4w i r..� .y. .l�l-1 tit = ilita c .fcrhiz v.. nitt . . : . lc:.larship ruin. „___ .._.... __s= . ,_1 be oz ?£:C'_..uu. 1 3 , .. . . Zlchalz . ool. :ar... "L ..i :M that the ...". oul ..L"..+ao.»..1,. naspa"-,rod a 10forn.ic21 1": Los.... rod .Jlr..r;4a ori_.ZV.3LrJ.. [w hat .. ri♦ .♦ ... col Wvatoa Qw.as SKuWas ConMsWas, :'amour S, 11"1 7 ISQUILK that tu= WOUN to a 4m: 0 Mussta jucpla COO ww" Whar. 020 indiectV tkuh W PTA o7.002s 6002 .1 zn ;Mminn 10 On= ZEMMOL 02MCM WK001a that =a MUNI 20.'. Mum% MuMaL wore not jaujou 11,21�vr by Wa ow—Uniul. 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Too MA zho 3. v=4 tau 70000L >.�MMsn w0 oQur ralaton n,uncTaL 00 j!W=LJ Z-1 A-L= of SUDY; 1z a focz! ;alit Or a lot OV atnnr rs7pla MM3 =t p W 005"w"07. 22sna"n indiaMs! th= 0: YwIN Me ta .00 117m.zinn C: ;no rs;art UnM zha nwwa.sw "Alsin> 7z n0s .�;! 0%ch tho 011 NO r250rt 11 the wlvaL sp HOPI tn: w-s nm;fn ZM7 oil! 0:011: ths anat not:. TO.= svol. tn., 1.j 11" t :L�" m4ulrtai cc S:;= sa Y% Alit -n.as voryins s.=amw:i ahouY �Slsy SOON, ns= I.: W.-Olto, n"01 W.0011" a== intor.W 1 zt0at1,;. rse.zw wtutas twt "2, MOds3n and HIE;1K - as lhr - So-Mltn Coos Lacher az Chair ail CIndy Mv= nz W.-uLaij j: 21C Tai.lzsion 3r 11:2. 7z MUcated 450 T=av huz asated zhz �jjj vaaj t tiz tt�ry warz nny 0jamsonz t3 thz 1"z v%K10Lw,. Thapifora it .1Z wvs� =1 azaanlw! tozz 022:v �111 1z ;4v Q:1, Lavitt "ill 0: thz Raw-=Q for KY. 74, van, Vol z0answoz. Qlizaza: tnns A, a= ShW7 w�n -ncd.601 wwzlnj. 7own !0n, so Wthar sYM51m, tm .0atan, yLs Zjzur"vi it 11:11 07w: L. Mwmz, 3asoutivs DirwaLur EVANSTON HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION 2100 RIDGE AVE WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 18, i991 ROOM 2402 7 : 30 P.M. Members Present: Plarc Bermann, Lnair; Sandra Dona sdson.,Ste-ve F•iiier, Louie Gomez. Susan Johnson. i�tnav Levitt, Uwen �ucwer Members Excused; Lloyd Shepard Staff Present: Owen L. Thomas, Willie Hurd, Brenda Hutf. Marianne Moberly, Elizadetn Edelen Visitors: Lewis V. Walker Presiding O+iicial: Marc Bermann, Chair Call to Order The Meeting was convened ❑y Snair Hermann at Introduction 0? guests Bermann weicomec the guests and as#-ed Chem to introduce tnemse; ves. Approval of MInutea of November LU, 1991 Johnson corrected the minutes by stating that on mace last sentence under Diveralt/ Wor.smoo snout:, C:e resta`eC y.0 r?77 as #011ows. "Bermann Lnc.cAtec tn3", tney _ :�..❑ Ge. 1v -a „ the LOmmittC-e Until tn—? L,0mrn.sS,0.1 "G� 1,1.dte zj =s="o'-_ e:;,�CtatiCnS fl- LrlF� �0mm1551;,n regarcinC1 WCrV5n0D. r"10md5 1110iCateC ^at ne a'_ten _eGr.ce Committee meeting and it jas expectea _n;r. more reSearCn •3nC reOOrt OaC t0 tnpr^, c?r-7-i" - , - . reC.mMMenC3 to 6t tre C0mm1SS10n Ma,'e a r7,-,. r �7,^- commi t tee ano O tner re I a 4ec, comml t tees tC r = to ccIlaborate on sametning. Levitt inCicateC tnat lon should diaiague and determine Its strateg•r =e-Z�re =cInc ce-cre the Human Services COMmlttee again, it wag mOveC of cl Ste,^hga0 zn_it the minutes ❑r faovemcer -2u. 1y91 be accepted as ')ctlun was passed unanlm0uSjv. Sermanl i S to tec 1-e "cu l C 1 1 o:to to d.'.scuss a =r. se : ec t�C a :F' i tofns and then ne wOu : a "lave to Je e:{cU aPb t.u-= to ~H Human `*e13^, jls .tteF tlr•.y berMann 11,C_c3t?0 tnaZ rre ZOL_.0 -.vt a,ZenC; ti r-j _ !':.me7- '-f2latlan3 COMMIttEee meeting ❑t NovtemnC_r 1G. However. JCn:1son an.:. ;-r tt CIO attend the meeting. 0 Evanston Human Relations Commission. December 18. 1991 ENC Scnool Task Force Proposal Bermann askea ii otner Commissioners Mac received the ENL ww000sat tar the Long mange Manning Ca#tees. Bermann int11_atuc onat it would Ce variable tar Commissioners to attena tne50 M ee! MO5 to unaer:,tana wnat the SAC mooein reare5ent. me aisc stares t7aw n. thougnt it was wremature a* ENC to propose ecucational xwe+s before the District 65 uonq Range Planning Committee gave a imal report. Update on CHGB Conference Bermann states that curing the Orst week in December ne atzenCea the meeting ©n the CmRB conference as a representative a! the Commission. Toe conference will nave a tnree hour rormat inc.u..:ng general d iscuss icr , a L evno e speaker. and ❑rep:, -cut sessions. ge tonic will me Dive-si tv on the ► crtnsnore. ieroann nas seen s4. of• to contact .icon "'nmoignt *rom one Northwestern omiversjt' O'mod" Planning Decar _men _ to die l C get an o ery iev, n QeMcQra "i in Lvanszon. Eer'mann incicateC trat the c:ant?revoi w1.1 :_ at .� klenter at woiversity on 'Prii A. Diversity Worwsnop Bermann lnoicated tnat regarcing the results ot" the Fair rousing Diversity worksnoa concerning ai Varaanle housing. no toresees "%a ccmmissicn having ciaiocue .•.itm tne i_cmr,15sion on Ng:rg. - _ Mousing Commission arc the ':anus. Heaizn icarc. He s'..';!QS!__ 71.0-3 an c poraCr.a _ z. ism n:1_ ,Q .'tee a7somsr " 7i . i .rom 11tv ag =r-_-s ,..7= =tea. WIT- T7_._. crcer to get a za; i _ __tee cos_ io, -n__m _c. _ a_ _ 7. Council. in resnnnse to a statement trO„ 0=W2r. Lerman: .-laze.^, :Kai no ... cons icer . _. 110-�: ^n - _ Dl :erEl _ / "Gr• a--1 -U!Z7707 is _I.: ._ a personal Dv=je=t. re will cc more-e_s.Qr. 1-y a-C ia--a _Cr 4ils in order to dscose we oromer dire= _iGn. my a.sc r._.. _Z .l. we working on the CmPB _onierence anc tine woccmi.n; -a werenae. In response to a cuestion tram jcnnson, iermanr states _"at Commission snouia try to . ina a new I emmissioner ;v OeDnwAr. . Evanston Human Relations Commission. December 16, 1q91 i Rucker tnWked 5ermann far Mis contrioutions to the Commission as Chair. She commended him an behalf of the Commission ror his sery is u . At thiq point, Bemmanm ierr, the meeting and Qucwer comoier_ea one meetlnq as tine new Cnair. Staff Peports Executive Director Report - Owen L. Thomas During the week of Novemner 9, Thomas was involved in the final interviews for the Cnief of the Evanston Fire Decartment. Recently, James L. munt of Cape Corai, Florida was confirmed my Council. On November W-26, Thomas and Huff attended a PrejocIce Qea1 at:nn Warksnoa in Chicago Sponsored by %1-10 CnICaOc --"Maw 4&. -3' _ 7,n3 Vaunoa t i :n . !me sessions were ;Dn.D.•_ tee nv i3 trs i oel + rcm National Coalition Bulining Institute. Thomas invinawa tnai t-e sprier 0i worksndps were a viable ioliow---up to. the worl-; cT Di fierence workshops. Thomas indicated that on December 5. me met "itn the st.atf of nne City varagers Gf f ice to discuss development c: ;'I1nC7rl C. , rJp" r'r Business Enterprise In Evanston wltn CDGB tuns. oe Clstri;itow a memo tc Commissioners regarling this issue. in secemser z. 770mas no "1__ 74rItn too Elms Z assist imam in 1`..oR"At g a _wla t_ :n assist the Start in a consultant capacity an an As"85UNG jisis once stuCent meaiatcrS are tralEMeC. arcn Dec owner % _r lt'it'.mc . 1 . 7rcnas a `♦;o o at on ea - - -' _ In . Annual , `anca Cory Fair ' ous . ,g Policy arer,c = _ "a;;0sr.. We Converence concerned the 15W rair Hcusirg Commission nas been granted an extensid7 wnicm emcs in lenzeT^o-, 1992. tc become certified regaruinq compliance with zoo "oD amenoments, TInis is an .absolute) ceacii7e ano i' no Ewmission .S not certiiie€] my tnis date, it will in longer ne e.iri ie -_ jUnC7S . Hv eve~, 7 noMaS Stoops tna t ne -as c jer-, rps jun 1 that zne Commission "i.i me zert_.ie= av the Daac._ _. December Tramas assis ea a ii__ai ocr.er am y :to onrlar .. the Evanston Police DeDa. _wow - 5 - - - -- , witness -- - - i 7 .. 5 - case rega-wing t"n gvjosscms "ra MAS1 - -.r 12,100 DY the wmer:,cav ._nglo ' n ar•stcr "San =&- . cs cal-,= rQw the ;4n• jai Evanston American ­egluA•/"Uman �4elat_;ns Pancaye wreak t as t ne l C on Novemaer Z . , y4 1 . i tor» suggea - tna t one tuncs me aistriouted as=oiiows: Evanston Human Relations Commission, December 18, 1991 d Center for Public Ministry %50t► Funds to be earmarked for me Transitional Housing Program for food ano toys for children. r .A.L:.E. - Food Hid renter of Evanston s5r_,c, Funds to ne used rror rood r'or the neeay. Battered women s sna i ter TWO Funds for f❑oa. to/ , and clothing ;or cniicren mouse; at snel ter Youtn Services Curanu S500 Funds for rood and toys Tor needy ciienis o= the Grogram Second Baptist Church Soup Kitchen Izol".j Funds Tor the Free Lunch Tor Needy Persons Levitt moved and Johnson seconded that the lommissi❑n rc;icw me Suggestions oT the staff *or allocation o= the funos rwom Pa, cake day. Toe vote was unanimous. Thomas 5 to tee that he was contacted tC tY', Cy a C❑.^. a^ 3; � are InUWICUal tC a5SI5t In lWentlfVIng VaMIIIF3 '_G :'ei" 'Cr �,-;�I�«•' ice. i re company, "Il l lams jonCma !on.. III give qI - tS Wj jn=j. _ _7i a. and clothing to tnree iamll:es Selectee r`rom Lva-stnn yenta, .. InIc client list. Tne individual, a resident ❑T Nwrtnorcck . "Ili : nsist, one famliy. Resource Assistant - Brenda Hu++ Huff stated that sne and Thomas attendee a m-eetlr•c r.it,- Imo= Wartin, hresnman Dean. Veronica uznisay. an, Djcam `;anw _. ccncern_ ng z7e s niiat1w process A_ ine scnzz.. 1010 _ &..n students. Trey oil, sez ut�r. a meciaz_w prograr- st..w_ -__ 01 n- j, scnCcl . ` "! . arc Thomas will _ gin =1nue to assist tnem a _ r 'l- monthly meetings to trcuelesnocl ar.c give ctnev a_s•sr_a• =_. must states tnat the Norrnminsrer Oresnyter_an 1 _ - a— a _ten will socnsor an adult ecucatlor series on _re -*Is_ at Tension in Evanston on January t, januar•, ,- . anz, Commissioners nave ❑een asked tC warticipate as wane:ls;s, nuc.er Indicated that other Commissioners sroulC Ce _rwzl ea ii wcss I=ie. After iurtner discussiom it "as cete"mined .'-a- _nev wi.. neon sion Pastor Steve Durnam on January it to c'°?vei..o s s_ es 17 -Sr. _ cnurcm can war" wa zn no Ccmmissism as r j . as nj _z _ss %ro Ls w= discussion o:annec icy jarnuary !Q, -ncma5 ... s ve as 7wwwaosr on January .2. Pucker inw:caie❑ ;rat Ina -as soggna___ is "ns,._ Durham _nav Commissioners CCuls mast car_._i.js_- y. .near con Ca-sona. ac�r"5=�?C .�'���. j7a si _c _ n ,l = 'j _ -:711 . 1 . . give d _ _ wr_ca+. cverview W _-- 11. ra _ _ __bv_ _ _ C t _ ._z mmissi=n. acme: ant: Fnomaz zinc aid i_%en _z. s;. January ! =r . Evanston Human Relations Commission, December 18. 1991 5 Fair Housing Report Spanish Translation of the Fair- Housing brochure Hurd stateo that ne has oistributed a dr. f t 0+ the s,:arl, ; translatio- o= the Fair Housing broc�ury. Monson ingi_aw-- that some terms need to be changed. wrtt?r Furtner discussion, it was cetermined a Committee will be formed to revise and finalize the translaticn. Fair Housing Ordinance Revisions Hurd stated tnat on Decemoer 7 to December 11, he and Thomas attended a mancatory HUD Policy Conference. The ma3ar theme Of the conference was certivication of agencies to act as agents of HUG to enforce the =air housing laws. in orcer to become certi*"iec tne commission neeas to incorporate nave stannares o- ?air housing into the Fair Housing urcinance wnicn wi l i orIng one Crsinance in compliance witm nuc s tair, mousing laws. Hurd indicated thu_ one lsswe invoiving tn? Commission regar:_ the changes invc: wing use cr Attorneys. MUD requir25 tnat once a charge o= aiscrimination is issues, the Fair Housing Program must provite the complainant witn an attorney. •roe at charge. Huro ;rdicateC tram HUD ,may increase the ftlnoy gl.e-, to the orcgram ,^,Er Case from BOO to $12CO. Wisc. L nner alternatives :a prcvlce attarmevs involve one C) ors To: j _torneys, Linn a, i' ans cn it srns s. aps &i.a_.. a.__ _._. - it annuis not =a C iisa. n t= in= o-Dons Hurd statea what -e receives a momoor o' ca l i n prom Gurvanz with Cisabili..ies regareing 'air horsing. -"I prove =. re -. refers topsy cases to " . &. _fir: lcne. " ner .n? uruina" W_ ..- cmangeo, ne expecza mc,re cases. Thomas indicatec that the Commission neeas to snow Councii that the Fair Housing Program will ne axle to recover monies expenses on caste's. :also. ne lovicatea that _re LCMm:ss1W-- snoulo stress to VCuncii that Tans cases "i:1 not rasi.,._ =- neari7qs cue 7c one ccnwi:.,at CrczeT5. =- "Ora incica tes iie rev: i 1 I _ • n8b Been 107 - "_ -':r_ uevartment snc",& me reviene: av irn "nws." a .t ryas .00,0: a= ., ==-C.' e= 170, 1-0 _ZMn 1SV11r .. ..: o 7 - jair mcasing 1-Sivance. Too vote was unanimoon. - Evanston Human Relations Commission, December 18. 1991 6 Hurd stated that he has prepared a flow c,nart to ❑e distributed later wnxcn can oe used to clarify the Lase Stwv, wnicn explains the lair mousing i.lrcinance znanges. response to a question from Levitt, '-turn statec .nan r_ati_onale Wr eNtending the investigation to low ca;s i_, �W 045 `i�a t....l jo C= tiga t ion .Jett `c. c i i -.; _ic,`i . ai7v "Zi sec❑me substantially equivalent to +r_tderal lava. ; nere iql i Jugs some discussion on how some cases may evolve. Moberly Indicated that the Commission could suggest to Counci: that part of the monies receiveb in settlements couic possibly be put back into the fair mousing oudget Tor use in case'. Hurd stated that the Housing 5uccommittee will meet in January and he will report at the January Meeting, in response to a question tram Gomez. Huns statea .-gar qualifications +or 1❑w income nousing in Evanston aces r:zz include corsideration or race. subcommittee Reports Community iuutreacn/Scnoeis Jonnson stated that the Gutreacn Subcommittee met on December a at Nicrtols Scnooi witn the rTr4/Scnool Human e.ations Committee representatives. She indicateC tna= t`ti= ve6r t _ Smairpersors W the committee, are •=cu_rez to, " _ mee:lags. '217mscrl sta _e= _'_,dt ne'r Sacs-: -- '- _ - : acmoo15 • rgm etnrlc arms ialr t; pru'"_l'-:. Car_-• _ --C..._. :Mc CISCU55 aGcCi iG ;.sswe=. Jcnnesm inci;att?C _oat ..`at is evo:ving 4r.am the Committees 1s d su,Cp❑rt 5etr.0r;• to soar? iceas. in response to a auesticn �lucr.er, •ncicateu tnai one is con C,rtL1. ..!t • _70 wi -a.Ctiz • it 171: group. rlutf staled tnat some o' the ciscussiom at tre mee i was on multi -cultural eaucatlon arc nringl7g the gad Tethevr% races In ecucation. She also insicatec tnat some pecoie tn_ the group snoulc address racial ccncerns anC tnev ma.. ._ttat turner oT= .-,nen moat noes ;•ot nappen. _enerai ci_cussicn *olicwec. :n response to a cuestior. 40=m ac.er. jC n> :-. aCreec tmat sme .vas "IT _ :ZXm1s= ac=_ne as a resource ion Zne croup. "Wi. . w.:atec _Mat _ _ __ want to snarg i iormatior.. tney snno;z :a _a....: • a for tnal no -case. '1omas states tn6i o _nero is • _ ':•._ _ -ecarnzn._, one -=T' : lees !non am t_ :c 1_. _ S - - s t 5 V _ :ITS ... _ _ _ _ - u Z . L - .. _. MuM tar Mr oluC ve . _ yer . •al . e = i Scars l.Zi . LC � I t r 1 . A= 5 _ _ Z _nat the COMMISSIQr M06CS W7 sot some goais arz 'crma,a`_e Mans Tor the OutreaCn iw=Committee. -ducker sate= n6i zis z:sc assion snoUlc me talleu. Evanston Human Relations Commission, December 18, 1?91 7 Prejudice Reduction Worksnop Plucker stated that (nomas and Hu*r reported tnat the Prejudice Reduction Wort snap tney attended in Lnicago to ne substantl.e and more involved than the world Df U1tter'enCe WOrkSnOOs. Sne nas contacted LirdSay ureyo. Cccrainatc- +Or 450;c Wi Difference kADL), wno reports that World of a!iT_rence nas lost its funding through the Artnur Rutsloii i=oundaticm an, it is no longer free. Green nas presenteo a proposal Vcr rotore workshops wnich could replace the plans made with the previous coordinator, John Kiuler. the new plans deal with more direct issues and includes: (1) Community Training Session Two trainer's for forty-ilve participants......... Mocl HandoutsiMateriais................................t 75 Aoministrative/Duplicating cost...................S 75 PostageiMessengering cost.........................a iv TOTAL s5v;,, Rucker inaicated that further reductions in cost ccwia me negotiated since the Commission cou1C Co most gT the duplication and mailing involved. The approximate =ost for two training days could possioly oe $b0Q. Rucker-e•coesteo that Thomas ano Hu?. determine the cost of z='c _ 1g o workshop 0asea on the wzrksnop socr isrec =Y _rye _ .=vy "'.•:.Tian Relations Founda ion sc o! cost tne _-Z =-e' worwnNcps ioo.z we QGnQ=. va c_caiec znan no, ..e goat idea zo ...se _ :F- Av; _:Cr. _ ,1d= __ a-. s Ln_cago '=rksnc`"7.s W V Ve Tor.ner orsiming to Rocker presented a packet Ut intormaticM trC_ _`.e "OL- regarding the proposed wort.sncps anc re,guestec t`at it oe copied any: sent to a:l l_z_v_s_- -s. . regarding the need tz continue Zr,a "O'.C:. s—enze workshops since citizens wno were areviously are still expressing interest. r4ui4 and Levitt e:;ressec the opinion tnat the Chicago Human Relations Pcundati v worisncps could oe used later in the year. 5uncommittee Assignments -here .vas a general discussion an w^at tyzes at were neecec a" the Lar7miss;cM. Levi _ _ inCIZZWO t-a: ='ne .tidy not ccnVincy: tnat mere were encog 7_ 7s, _ z three sRoara __ Eno z;sz y _ti =-n n& - S v live i ]r t7e VZOM_ Jam'-..:0 nz meet in zc .n-^ 1 1 . . pia _ _ z s a...n:. Johnson su;gestec nn here pe .a gem&-ai .._3___s_c- scos of One Wtreacn Su0coi7mi__ee. RacFer inc_za;ed that any mars to discuss the tut'are direction of the ...00mission "ion Devitt and Tn,omas. Evanston human Relations Commission . December 16. 1911 b After #urtner discussion it was determined that at the next meeting, the Commission will summarize what they h6vc done anti what goals they nave tar one future. Parliamentary ProCelare ,raining Rucker indicated tnat sne is not comfortable with the procedures to run meetings. fneretore, she nas contacteC Nrs. Camilla -fill, President of the Chicago Area of American institute of Par.iamentarians. Hill agreed to give three conferences/worksmcp s on Ponerts Rules of Order. ducker indicated that the worksnops will include: 1. An intrclastion to oasic principles. 2. lntroductisns arc motions. How to aamirnister a meeting. Art of Denate. The worksnoos will ce tree ano Hill areTers that tney de me;;,, on on 5aturdays . , om 10: _O a.m. ,o 1 Lw : -m- HuCker as. eo tz genera: n-,R need *cr training P_f-er _ncizated tmat it was important for the Lnalr and the bIrector to iewrn parliamentary ,_,roceaure. but no did not think. one rest o4 the L Cmmis5icn neeced a GDOC131 S ssion. Mover IV siggeSted tnat other- City Commissions/committees ma/ .se interestT5 In worticIcatimc i We sessio 4 0 ! , a i 1 n g « U r _ner 015Cu5S:CM 1 t ✓ 6 B j%Z 1 eZ ZV6! Knelen Wo"In tare :elswmnoy no. a a _.: determime nsw Mao, "It _ 13 c30_ICIZOte 17 172 5eIIIS 1. kwcwsr indicated _'at Sme ✓ l l i scmecule Ome n=55:Ons *Or anv persons woo are in enestac In receiving the training. Otner PUCker stated tna w mne 40110wing 1 cems A111 we aiscussec at the .lanuary meeting: 1. Ass:gmment5 to sudcammittees 2. Discoss_Cn 04 supcommittees 1. Future vians nor Zommissicn rased on perceptions o' ✓+ndt Is ;oIng cm in the Vity At this point. per states, teat ne wiil attend the nv;r Housing Sumccmmittee meer_1mg. Evanston Human Relations Commission, December 18, 19�r1 R Regarding the assignments to District 65 5cnool boars meetlnys, Levitt asked if Cgmmjssloners were requlrea to attend the Special Neetings pl.innea ny the District. EC]e1?r incicat-.ed that attendance was optional. !mere nezng nt, +urtner oussnes�z,, the meeting wad acjourne�: a: Owen L. Thomas, Lxecutzve Director