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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 1987Minutes of Human Relations Commission January 28, 1987 Members Present: Thomas Fuechtmann, Karen Hillman, Mayme Spencer Members Excused: Sarah Busch, William Geuss, Carl Marinacci, Lucinda Nieto Staff: Brenda Huff, Owen L. Thomas Others Present: Ann tfiillamsen, League of Women Voters Presiding Official: Karen G. Hillman, Chairman Due to their being no quorum, Dr. Goldman indicated that he would speak to the Commission at anothor time. Call to Order The Commission began discusslon at 7:40 p.m. The minutes of December 17, 1987 were held over until February 25, 1987. Staff RepQrts In response to a question regarding complaint number 86-029-Community Concern, Owen Indicated the Issue will hopefully be resolved by the February meeting. In response to a question regarding the number of December referrals to the Justice Center, Brenda said that last year December referrals were slightly towd higher. However, conplalnts have not been coming In as expected 'from the courts and the Police Department. Karen Hillman suggested articles be placed in the News/Voice and Northwestern Daily. Ea1r. boaslna The Commission decided to meet with the Human Services Committee on February 9, 1987, to discuss revisions of the Fair Housing Ordinance. Owen and Karen will notify the other Commissioners. Owen will also check with the Law Department to make sure the revisions are proofread. Tom Fuechtmann indicated that he and Owen met with Professor Nyden, the student Intern and graduate students in the Qualitative Methods class to discuss particulars concerning the research project in south central Evanston. The project will be undertaken primarily In census tracts 8101, 8102 and part of 8103. Areas of concentration will be in neighborhood perceptions, perceptions of community leaders, public vs. private schools and school quality vs. public relations. Tom and Owen will meet with the graduate students - at Loyola - on February 2, 1987 to further discuss the project. (over) Evanston Human Relations Commission January 28, 1987...12 Citizen RecQgnitlon Owen mentioned that he spoke with staff of the Noyes Cultural Center and indicated that the Commission would present awards to citizens - who have been , Involved In worthy human relations endeavors - at the Second Annual Ethnic Arts Festival. Martin 1_utheC King- Jr._Blrthdav Celebration Owen updated the Commission on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday program on January 11, 1987. Although the program was a success, more time - 5 to 6 months - was needed to ensure City-wide participation. Home tan Owen mentioned that he had sent Commissioners a copy of the Homeless report presented to the Human Services Committee. AxeDug of the Riahtgow5 Karen Hlllman mentioned that she attended a meeting at The Free Beth Emet Synagogue regarding the avenue of the Righteous project. Pamphlets were passed out describing the entire concept and how one could contribute to the overall effort. Issues Regarding SchoDistrict 65 There was discussion about School District 65 regarding student racial balance and possible plans to equitably address the I3sue(s). The Commission decided that Karen Hillman would write to Superintendent Mulcahy and the Board to Inform them of the Commission's willingness to become Involved in ameliorating concerns. Owen will draft a letter for Karen's signature. Other Business Owen announced that on January 26th Mayor Barr introduced the names of Mathieu Point Du Jour and Shelley Volk for appointment to the Commission. Once they are confirmed at the February 9 Council meeting, t';e Commission will then be at full strength. Owen will send these new memders orientation materials and meet with them prior to the next meeting on February 25, 1987. Ad iournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. t � I,. -- Owen L. thomas, Executive Director a Minutes of Human Relations Commission February 25, 1987 Members Present: Thomas Fuechtmann, William Gauss, Karen Hillman, Lucinda Nleto, Mathieu Point Du Jour Members Excused: Sara Busch, Carl Marinaccl, Mayme Spencer, Shelley Volk Staff: Brenda Huff, Owen L. Thomas Presiding Official: Karen G. Hillman, Chairman —Call tdar The meting was celled to order by Chairman Karen HIilman at 7:43 p.m. The Commission welcomed new Commissioner Mathieu Point Du Jour. M1 17__1986. Karen Hillman mentioned that on Page 2 of the Minutes of December 17, 1966, under Fair Housing, the third IIns should have the words 03 or fewer units" Instead of 3 or more. The Minutes were approved as corrected. Minutes of ,lanuarX 28. 1987. The Minutes of January 28, 1987 were approved. CmIssioners' Report Sebools - Chairman Hillman mentioned that although Commissioner Spencer was unable to attend the Commission meeting, she did attend the past District 65 School Board meeting. Karen further mentioned that Commissioner Spencer's son-in-law mentioned that because Walker School foods Into Oakton, and the corridor +rill be In the Oakton School area, students at Oakton School would not have the background to follow this type program. The School Board agreed, however, that Oakton students would be given special attention so that they would be able to follow the math and science curriculum. Corenlssioner Nlato Indfcatetf that there was a real need to be more visible and proactive rather than reactive regarding District 65. She suggested that the Comnfsslon be more visible at the Board meetings. She further suggested that the Executive Director and Commissioner Spencer attend the Board meetings and make statements regarding various Issues when necessary. Commissioner Gauss said that he felt this Issue relates to the role of the Human Relations Commission. If various groups are not afforded due process In expressing their concerns regarding a particular Issue, the Commission has role In making sure everyone Is heard. Lucinda's concern was that everyone be given the opportunity to work together. The Commission's role should be one of fostering reconciliation. Evanston Human Relations Commission Minutes of 02/25/87.../2 Schools (continued): Lucinda further Indicated that In the history of working toward integrated schools In Evanston, we still have segregation. Commissioner Fuechtmann agreed and felt that the school question was perhaps the highest priority in Evanston at this particular time. Fuechtmann indicated that the real issue was who would be available to attend the meetings? Chairman Hillman indicated that she had hoped that one of the new Commissioners would be willing to work in the schools area. Chairman Hillman said that she would speak to Commissioner Volk to see if she were Interested. Commissioner Nleto will begin to attend District 65 meetings along with Commissioner Spencer. The Executive Director will attend when possible. MInor1,tx Gram Commissioner Nleto mentioned that she has been working with the Evanston McGaw YMCA and they are planning an Open House for the Hispanic Community. This is the second time such an event has been planned. The event will take place on March 8, 1987, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. She Is helping the Y staff to get the word out about this event. The Y is also in the process of opening their preschool to Latinos. Commissioner Point Du Jour mentioned the possibility of having Jamaicans and Hatlens involved In Y activities. Lucinda suggested that he work with her and Commissioner Gauss on comprehensively addressing minority issues. Commissioner Nleto also mentioned that District 65 now has a State -funded after school program for Latinos. The program Is housed at Chute School. Citizen Recoanitlan Commaissioner Nleto referred Commissioners to the press releases handed out at the meeting. The Commission felt that the releases were well written. Also, Information will be in the City "Highlights" and the HRC "Crossroads" -- our block club publication. Staff will make sure that all local media are covered. It was decided that the cut off date for receiving nominations will be June 15, 1987. Sharon Washington will type the new cut off date in the press release. Fair Hayslna Ordinance Ravislons. Owen mentioned that the Commission will appear before Human Services Committee on March 9, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. The North Shore Board of Realtors and Evanston Property Owners Association have been notified of the meeting and given copies of the Ordinance changes. Racial blversity. Commissioner Fuechtmann mentioned that the research Is underway with Phil Nyden and students from his graduate class at Loyola University. The students are currently Interviewing citizens In south-central Evanston. (continue/3) Evanston Human Relations Commission Minutes of 02/25/87... /3 The Commission adjourned Into Executive Session at 9:O5 p.m. to discuss possible litigation. Commissioners reconvened Into Regular Session at 9:10 p.m. YgUth 1 ntsrvant l on P ovary Chairman HIIIman mentioned that she felt the concept evolving from meetings of Youth Serving Agencies was not necessarily the way to address the "at rlsk" youth Issue. Executive Director Thomas then gave an Indepth overview of the process used by the Youth Service Agencies. Commissioners wholeheartedly endorsed the concept of input from the minority community. Oren will let Commissioners know when and where these sessions rill take place. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m. U, Owen L. Thomas, Executive Director i-1 i notes of Hunan Relations Commission I•larch 25, 1987 Members Present: Sara Busch, Tom Fuechtmann, I'll IIlam Geuss, Karen Hillman. Carl ltarinaccl, Mathleu Point Du Jour, Shelley Volk Members Excused: Lucinda Nieto, -Mayme Spencer Staff: Brenda !'cuff, Owen L. Thomas. Fred Underwood Others Present: Mattle Maker, NAACP; Juanita Simpson, Illinois NAACP; Catherine 3rldges, NAACP; Elsie Liddell, Community Awareness Block Club; Oscar Davis, Community Awareness Block Club; Ann 111111amsen, League of Women Voters; Linda Jackson, PIAACP; Joseph E. Hill, President, NAACP; Stephanie Quan, SEEI.1. Presiding Official: Karen G. Hillman, Chairman Chairman Hillman welcomed new Commissioner, Shelley Volk, to the Human Relations Commission. She also welcomed Fred Underwood to the staff. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:43 p.m. Minutes of February 25,_1987 Karen HiIInan mentioned that on Page 1, under Commissioners' Reports, the second sentence should road: "Karen further mentioned that Commissioner Spencer's son-in-law mentioned that because Talker School feeds Into Oakton, and the corridor wlII be In the Oakton School area, students at Walker School would not have the background to follow this type program." On Page 3, under Youth Intervention Program, the paragraph should end with the following sentence: "Commissioners agreed to telephone members of the Human Services Committee regarding the urgency of having a Youth Intervention Program in place by the summer." The Minutes of February 25, 1987 were approved as corrected. Gitizen 'a= Karen Hillman introduced Hattie Amaker of the Evanston National Association for the Advancement of Colored People ONAACP). 'tattle Indicated that members of the NAACP were present to discuss proposed changes in the (over) Evanston Human Relations Commission Minutes of March 25, 1987.../2 Clttzen Input - continued: Evanston Fair Housing Ordinance. '•lathe then introduced Ms. Juanita Simpson, President of the State NAACP. Ms. Simpson read the following statement: The late Clarence Mitchell warned NAACP delegates a few years ago that an Integration law was not feasible because integration for legal purposes Is undefined. The present federal law was written to prevent discrimination rather than to make Integration. An integration ordinance, such as that being considered by Evanston, requires the Identification and counting (tracking) of population groups. The Evanston ordinance would track Asians, Hispanics and Blacks. Such tracking Is highly offensive to the Black population. Many of us feel that the tracking will be used to limit our numbers according to a predetermined comfort level for the white population. That comfort level, i have heard, may be 2: - 20% Black to white population ratio. If the city of Evanston insists that the tracking mechanism be used, In fairness to all groups, the white population should be regrouped according to national origin and religion. The federal fair housing law prohibits discrimination "because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin", therefore Evanston should include all sub -groups In Its data collection. Do you think the white sub -groups would accept tracking their families for the purpose of Integration? It is unreasonable to ask Blacks to agree to tracking without the tracking of all other groups including national origin and religion. Juanita H. Simpson, President NAACP, Illinois State Conference of Branches Ps. Simpson then Introduced 14r. Peter L. Flemister, Corporate Attorney, Presldent of the Chicago Far -South Suburban Branch of the NAACP and Legal Redress Chairman of the Illinois State Conference of Branches of the NAACP. The following statement was made by Mr. Flemister: My name is Peter L. Fl+emister. i am a corporate attorney. I am President of the Chicago Far -South Suburban Branch of the NAACP and Legal Redress Chairman of the Illinois State Conference of Branches of the NAACP. More Importantly, although 1 am a resident of the south suburban village of (continue/3) Evanston Human Relations Commission Minutes of March 25, 1987.../3 CI#Izen IaW - continued: Park Forest, I havo roots in the city of Evanston. My mother was born In this city and my forbearers - the Sizemores and the Edens and their property have lived in this city since before the First World War. I am here to testify In opposition to the proposed amendment to the City of Evanston's Fair Housing Law from a dual perspective. Firstly, from a legal perspective, and then from a more practical and realistic point of view, regarding the experiences of our NAACP Branch and communities In the South Suburbs with similar types of laws. From a legal perspective, there are significant problems with this proposed Amendment. Fundamental concepts of due process in our country's legal system require that any lax must give clear notice of what is proscribed and what Is permitted. Vagueness Is a fatal vice for any statutory provision. Additionally, a statute cannot confer unfettered discretion regarding the scope of enforcement on a governmental official. Flor can It be overly broad and purport to control any and everything. Most Importantly, in this context you cannot discriminate based on race or against any of the protected classes based on their being a member of that class. Racial classifications ` are highly suspect from a legal perspective and laws that discriminate on the basis of race with a negative Impact carry a virtually insurmountable burden regarding justification. This is especially true where the impact falls negatively on one of the nation's racial minority groups such as Blacks who have a clear history of being the victims of discrimination. With these legal principles In mind, an examination of the proposed statute reveals many glaring problems. Firstly, in Section 1, Page I of the proposal which contains a definition of steering that Is also codified In 5.5.6 K as a prohibited discriminatory act. The definition Itself is vague to the point of being meaningless. An official armed with this statute could, through whim and caprice, define the terms to mean whatever they choose. And the definitions would change with the official and the times. Who could possibly know from reading this provision, what it is that they cannot do? A few examples of what I mean are In order. (over) Evanston Human Relations Commission Minutes of March 25, 1987...14 Cltlzen jnnut - continued: 0 ) What does "influence or attempt to influence" mean? (2) What does "promote or attempt to promote" mean? (3) What does "continuance or maintenance" mean? (4) What does "retard, obstruct or discourage" mean? (S) What does "Integrated housing" mean? (6) What does "segregated housing" mean? in my view, the lack of a definition for Integrated or segregated housing Is the most serious flaw in this section. Are the terms limited to race or do they include religion, national origin, color, age, sexual orientation, marital status, presence or age of children? Who will determine, and using what criteria, whether a community Is segregated or integrated? Nowhere In the federal or state fair housing laws of this country do you find the terms integrated or segregated. The reason being that the tears mean different things to different people and they are therefore undefinable on a consistently objective and universally acceptable basis. Instead theh nations fair housing laws focus on prohibited acts or conduct constituting discrimination which approach It Is believed will best achieve the fair housing objectives of the law. the fair housing taws are anti -discrimination laws because discrimination can be defined. Integration simply cannot be defined. In Section 2 of the proposed amendment, I have a series of questions. Why Is the preamble limited to national origin? In Sections A, 8, and Cl, why are the terms "discriminate and discrimination" not defined? I have already commented on the problems with K. Why Is "N" Iim(ted to racial composition? In Section 3, 5-5-11 F - What Is meant by the phrase "stable, integrated and balanced living patterns"? Doesn't this Section conflict kith the prohibition against steering? Can steering be legal under Federal law regardless of intent or effect? And, what Is the Intent anyway? What will be the effect? Does this Section and FM apply to religion, national origin, etc.? Why does F(2) limit itself only to racial composition? (continue/5) Evanston Human Relations Commission Minutes of March 25, 1987...J5 QjtIzen lnput - continued: In Section 5A(2), Page 7 and 8, what does Inadvertently suspect or misunderstood mean? Also, in Section 5 - (5-5-13 (A) (3), Page 8) - whet would be the grounds for determining a particular Sollcitatlon wlII have a negative impact and counselling someone on that basis? in Section b, Page 8-9 of the law, all of the data collection, with the exception of Hispanics, is based solely on race, Hispanics do no constitute a r.=. Why w I I I the data not be collected on ethnic or national origin backgrounds other than Hispanic? Why will data not be collected on religious, color, sexual orientation, sex, age, marital status, age and number of children? Finally, In Section b, what will the data be used for? will it be used to foster stable integrated balanced living patterns? Will this have the effector does 't have the purpose of restricting any group or dispersing them? If so, will this violate federal or state housing laws? In summary, this law Is hodge podge of unrelated, undefined provisions with some nebulous goal to be achieved by any means necessary. It would be a convenient punching bag for any Individual organization or government agency so inclined. If you enact this provision, you will likely face not only a legal 'challenge' to its terms, but you may seriously damage the carefully fostered, long term, positive Image of this community. - Turning to my community and our Eranch's experience with similar laws, In the South Suburbs where I am from, nine communities and a housing center are presently on trial in federal court in Chicago. The other party In the suit Is the National Association of Realtors. The Issues revolve around the ability under the law of municipalities to manipulate the racial makeup of their community in order to maintain some undefined stable, Integrated and balanced patterns of living. The entire focus of the fair housing local ordinance has shifted from fighting discrimination to a benign discrimination with some claimed laudable goal. The suit has been going on for several years. It has cost the communities involved substantial sums In legal fees. It has damaged their Image and made them less attractive places to live. What rational community would want such uncertainty and turmoil? In closing, I ask you to go back to the drawing board. Use the federal law as a model. Focus your efforts on fighting the continuing bane of discrimination in our society. That offers the best hope for achieving your goals. It offers the only hope of keeping your city a community that all of Its citizens can take pride In. (over) Evanston Human Relations Commission Minutes of 'March 25, 1987.../6 Citizen la= - continued: Mr. Flemister then introduced Hattie Amaker, former Fair Housing Educator for the Hunan Relations Commission, former Realtor, and current State Housing Chairman for the NAACP. !Rattle stated that the Evanston Fair Housing law was written to protect people and she has concerns that the proposed revisions would not. She further suggested that terms such as; racial diversity, racial balance, racial occupancy controls, Integration maintenance, steering, stable coamiunitles and counseling, were all words that mean different things to different people. She indicated that her experiences suggest that such terms mean that communities will have just enough "blacks" for the confort level of "whites". She finds this very disturbing. i•lattle went on to state that steering was another tern she questioned. while steering Is Illegal, the proposed changes would make It legal for City officials. Also, counseling done by a City official would be seen as an attempt to influence one's choice. She Indicated that she was Informed by someone --- in the company of others -- that counseling to them meant that a person would do what they wanted them to do. If a person did not want to make a non-traditional move, information would be withheld. '•tattle agreed with having outside attorneys assist In fair housing cases and suggested that the attorneys be both black and white. She also liked the revision concerning redlining of Insurance companies because insurance companies do, In fact, redline. Also, rental and sales reports could be misused by the City, real estate Industry or anyone having access to such Information. While the Hunan Relations Corrilssion should do studies, keeping Information on a monthly basis Is a bit much. i•tattle concluded by stating that Evanston has too many positive things going for It and does not need to push for block -by -block Integration. The Evanston black community has a proud history and this history should be preserved. She still believes that Evanston Is one of the best communities on the North Shore and each population In Evanston has its own pride. However, the recormended Ordinance changes can destroy this pride. in response to a question from Commissioner ''arinaccl, ?.Tattle Amaker responded by stating that the current Fair Housing Ordinance is one of the best in the area. However, It needs strengthening In the area of enforcement. Her two primary objections are in the areas of counseling and data collection. She further stated that Integration would work when the issue of boarded -up hones In west -central Evanston is addressed. If the research park becorws a success, many homes In west -central Evanston will Increase In value. In response to a question from Commissioner Fuechtmann regarding the registration of materials for solicitation, Mattle responded that solicitation was a real concern. The focus should be on enforcing the Ordinance, and if a Realtor Is caught breaking the law they should be taken to task. (continue/7) Evanston Human Relations Commission Minutes of `larch 25, 1987.../7 Cltlzen Input - continued: Joe hill, President of the NAACP, stated that the Commission and the NAACP had a common problem -- the City being reluctant to take Realtors to task if violations occur. The City must go beyond the point of being concerned about retribution that might come from those who are the offenders. He suggested that the City should take the offensive and uphold the law. ,ir. Hill further stated that he had mentioned this concern to the Mayor on several occasions. He concluded by stating that the City should not hesitate to utilize resources to enforce the Ordinance. In response to a question from Chairman Hillman, Mr. H I I I stated that the NAACP is willing to work with the Commission and the City toward enforcing the Ordinance. Because of racial balance concerns In District 65, which have been traced to housing patterns, the NAACP Is concerned that people are going to be steered out of Evanston because the City Is unwilling address the issues. in response to a question from Commissioner Voik, Mr. Hill stated that If citizens knew that the NAACP was working In concert with the Human Relations Commission they would be less reluctant to register their complaints. He suggested that there be an official public ,position taken by the Commission informing persons that the NAACP would serve as a conduit to the Human Relations Commission. This would help dispel the notion that some people have regarding the Comnisslon representing the establishment. Commissioner 'iarinaccl asked whether the NAACP expressed these concerns when the 'Mayor's Special Committee on Housing Opportunities was drafting Its recommendations to Council. Tattle Amaker responded that the concern was always there. Karen Hillmtan Indicated that she did feel the Ordinance was much discussed. At one point she summarized the Ordinance to the Committee members but there was no discussion regarding changes. Commissioner Busch asked at what point tho Commission could discussed a Joint working relationship with the NAACP. Commissioner Fuechtmann Indicated that in his two years with the Commission, this was the first time the NAACP had come to the Commission to formally suggest a joint working relationship. He indicated that he welcomed the idea, especially In the area of fair housing complaints. Commissioner Busch Indicated that she valued the comments made by the NAACP and felt that the Commission should seriously address the concerns expressed. Commissioner Fuechtmann moved and Commissioner Busch seconded a motion to direct staff to meet with off lcials of the Evanston NAACP and develop a plan +whereby the Commission and NAACP could work cooperatively on mutual concerns. The Executive Director will report back to the Commission at the April meeting. There was unanimous vote on the motion. Chairman Hillman thanked members of the NAACP for bringing these concerns to the Commission's attention and indicated that the Commission was looking forward to a good working relationship. Ms. Simpson of the State NAACP expressed appreciation for having the opportunity to bring concerns before Cover) Evanston Human Relations Commission Minutes of March 25, 1987.../8 Citizen InDU - continued: a Commission that really listens to what Is being said. She commended the Commission on having sensitivity. The Commission adjourned for a five minute recess. Commissioner Fuechtmann felt that the Commission should consider concerns brought forth by the NAACP prior to the next meeting with the Human Services Committee. If changes In the current revisions are to be made, It would be difficult to make those changes prior to the April 13 meeting. An alternative would be to reschedule our meeting with Human Services Committee to a later date. Chairman Hillman appointed a sub -committee comprised of Commissioners tilarinaccl, Fuechtmann, Yolk and Busch. The sub -committee will meet on April Z, 1987, at 7:30 p.m., to discuss additional revisions of the Fair Housing Ordinance. Staff will facilitate the process. The meeting will take place at the Civic Center. After indepth discussion concerning the Issues raised by the NAACP, Commissioner Yolk asked whether other minority groups would know where to go to file a fair housing complaint. Commissioner Point Ou Jour responded that there Is one Haitian group In Evanston that would assist Haitians. Fred Undervocd mentioned that constant publicity would give citizens an opportunity to know about the Fair Housing Ordinance and what to do If they feel the Ordinance was violated. Additionally, because people are not immediately aware of all of the foams of discrimination, this could justify the need to extend the time for which people can file a complaint. Fred also mentioned that Oak Park requires reporting by race. Bellwood requires the reporting of transactions -- rental or sales -- by address and the name of the person but not race. Therefore, you can have some Idea where real estate activity is taking place. Racial data Is not necessary. Kenneth Whitney of the Evanston NAACP apologized for coming late and asked the Commission to articulate what the NAACP had expressed earlier. After hearing a summary of the NAACP concerns, 'fir. Whitney said that more enforcement was needed to address fair housing violations. He further stated that people should live in any comvu,nity they so desire. The concept of opportunity and choice should take precedent over the concept of integrated Ilving patterns. There is nothing necessarily wrong with a person deciding In an all black or all white community. Staff Reports In response to a question regarding Coranunity Development Block Grant funds, Owen indicated that S50,000 was allocated to the Fair !lousing program from the CDBG Committee. Last year's allocation was slightly less. Commissioner Gauss asked for clarification regarding lovolvement with the Evanston Arts Council Affirmative Action program. Owen Indicated that he (continue/9) Evanston Human Relations Commission Minutes of !March 25, 1987... /9 Staff Reports_- continued: had worked with Judy Taylor of the Evanston Arts Council to strenghten Affirmative Action language for the Art CouncI1 proper, Its staff and tenants renting their facility. In response to a question regarding a meeting with Sally Lufkin of the CDBG Committee, Owen stated that since the resignation of Judy Jager, he had taken on the administrative responsibilities of the CDBG grant. The +nesting with Sally was to make sure that monthly financial reports, quarterly reports and other requirements were prepared properly and in a timely manner. In response to a question from Commissioner Busch regarding Ideas stemming from the r*eting with mediators, Brenda stated that mediators suggested that the Canter needed to expand Its scope to include other neighboring communities who do not offer this service. They also suggested that more wV hasls needed to be placed on advertsIng/marketing of the program (Ex ample - more articles appearing In the Evanston Revlaw and other local newspapers). And,the mediators suggested calling residents who used the service to find out If their agreements were holding up, and to include this in pieces done in local newspapers. Sara suggested that Brenda send Commissloners a copy of the news article in the Fort Lauderdale -flews concerning mediators being involved. in Small Claims Court disputes. Commissioner Gauss coamnded Brenda on the mediation article in the Eygtoston 82V i ew. in response to a question concerning the Intent of the dental Health Practitioners, Brenda Indicated that they were a group of mental health practitioners coming together to share common issues. Members talk about their respective programs and how they might network on common concerns. Q=I ssion Elanning Session _ The Commission decided to schedule the Planning Session at a later date once the Fair Housing Ordinance revisions have been addressed. Youth lnterventioa PCQgram Commissioners gave reports on their conversatlons with Aldermen about the Youth Intervention Program. Commissioner Gauss indicated that he spoke with Alderman Mold and that he felt good in learning that Helen McCarthy had taken steps to facilitate the process. Commissioner Fuechtmann Indicated that he had talked to Alderman Ream. Tom suggested that the Commission Inquire to see If the Youth Intervention Program issue could be on the agenda for April 15 since the Fair Housing revisions will not be ready at that time. Chairman Hillman Indicated that she spoke with Aldermen Rudy, Morton and Davis. Alderman Rudy felt that there was need to hear from the community. Alderman Morton wanted to have the problem better defined, Alderman Davis stated that she was waiting for the report from Helen McCarthy$s committee. (over) Evanston Human Relations Commission Minutes of March 25, 1987.../10 commissloners' 822orfs Schools - Owen mentioned that he had been invited by Superintondent Mulcahy to attend a Realtors' Breakfast at Chute huddle School on Friday, March 27, 1987. Realtors, school officials, Aldermen and community leaders rill have an opportunity to hear about major activities taking place within District 65 such as the math -science corridor at Oakton School. This will also be an opportunity to talk with Realtors and others about housing concerns within the district. Over 200 persons have been invited to the breakfast. Minor[tX Q oupS - Commissioner Geuss mentioned that the Evanston Ecumenical Action Council voted to extend the hours of the Homeless Hospitality Center on Ridge avenue through the Summer, three mornings meekly, for three hours, thus allowing for more continuity so that the social worker could continua to have daytime contact with the homeless. Instead of closing in April, the Hospitality Center would be open through October. Research project - Commissioner Fuechtmann indicated that the data gathering by the student Intern from Loyola University seems to be going along smoothly. The 1970 and 1980 Census data has been put on a computer program. Students have also developed school data by block and are currently developing some maps. Also, the qualitative seminar class has already interviewed 25 people In the designated census tracts and will probably end with 44-50 persons by the time the project is over. The response rate on the Interviews are running around 504. Plans are to have the full report presented to the Commission In 'lay. Because the project was undertaken primarily to develop a data base, Commissioner Fuechtmann requested that Owen and Fred give serious consideration to having a sumner Intern to continue the work that has already been done. It Is important to keep the project moving. Fbir Housingg Training - Fred Underwood Informed Commissioners of the upcoming HUO Fair Housing Training Program on May 26 through Hay 29, 1987. This year the conference will be held in St. Louis, MO. He asked If Commissloners would like to attend. Karen Hillman Indicated that she would be unable to attend but encouraged other Commissioners to consider attendance. Sore sessions at the conference are specifically deslgned for Commissioners. Commissioner Valk Indicated that she would like to attend. There being no further business the Commission adjourned at 10:00 p.m. 1r Owen L. Thomas, Executive Director Minutes of Human Relatlons Commission April 22, 1987 Members Present: Sara Busch, Thomas Fuechtmann, William Geuss, !Caren Hillman, Lucinda Nleto Members Excused: Carl Marinacci, Mathieu point Du Jour, Mayme Spencer, Shelley Volk Staff: Brenda Huff, Owen L. Thomas, Fred Underwood Visitors: Judy Jager, Washington School Parent; Pat Caruthers, citizen, Bob Ducharme, HRC staff; Marc Bermann, parent of Chute and Dawes schools; Ralph Soul, parent Washington School; Ben Aleuff, citizen; Hope Abets, citizen; Ann Williamson, League of Women Voters; Irls A. Johnson, Evanston NAACP; Mattle Amaker, Evanston NAACP; Joseph E. Hill, Evanston NAACP; Emily Guthrie, Southeast Evanston Neighbor's (SEEN); John Schaffer, citizen Presiding Official: Karen G. Hillman, Chairman Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hillman at 7:50 p.m. Ml nUtes Karen Hillman indicated that on Page 7, 3rd paragraph, 3rd sentence, should read: Karen Hillman Indicated that the Ordinance was hardly discussed at all by the Mayor's Committee. There being no further corrections, the Minutes were approved as corrected. Staff Reports Karen Hillman mentioned that on Page 1, last paragraph, the 2nd sentence should read: Commissioners Marinaccl, Busch, Hillman, Fuechtmann and Yolk were present. Commissioner Busch indicated that she was pleased with the outreach work for the Neighborhood Justice Center. @renda Huff Informed the Commission that she had been Invited to be on the Oprah Winfrey Show on April 23, 1987. The show will be aired at 9:00 a.m, and will feature mediation, Lucinda hleto indicated that she has had the Block Club brochure translated in Spanish. Once the translation has been proofed, HRC staff will make reproductions, ff t Evanston Human Relations Commission Minutes of 04/22/87... /2 Fair. Housing OrdinancU Revlsjpos Housing - Karen Hillman mentioned that she received a letter from Jenny Gilbertson, President of the Dewey Community Conference, requesting an opportunity to give feedback to the Commission regarding the Fair Housing Ordinance. Karen then gave opening remarks regarding the rationale for the Fair Housing Ordinance revisions and emphasized the need for enforcement. Tom Fuechtmann then gave an overview on the Ordinance revisions dating back to the meeting with Human Services Committee on March 9, 1987. At the Commission's monthly meeting of March 25, 1987, the Evanston NAACP expressed concerns regarding the wording In some of the revisions which resulted In a special sub -committee meeting held on April 2, 1987. Tom Indicated that after hearing expressions from both opponents and proponents of the Ordinance revisions, staff was requested to put together additional revisions for Commission review. The Commisslon Is attempting to revise the Ordinance so as to prevent discrimination in housing. language has been eliminated that might make the Ordinance fuzzy and less enforceable. The primary purpose for making several revisions Is to make the language as tight and as enforceable as possible. Tom ended by informing everyone that discussion at this point would be In the form of a hearing. Fred Underwood then gave a page -by -page description of all Ordinance revisions to date along with rationale for each revision. After Fred finished his presentation there was discussion on the Sunset { Provision concerning data collection. Tom Fuechtmann Indicated that race was taken out of the data collection because of the feeling It would present too many problems. This does not mean that other forms of data collection would not be useful however. The present form of data collection can not only prc.vide backup data for investigation, It will also enable staff to pinpoint neighborhoods in which there is considerable activity -- rental and sales -- In a short timeframe. In her capacity as a parent from Washington School, Judy Jager stated that there was more Input to come from her school as well as the Dewey Community Conference. She requested that there be some means to preannounce any meetings regarding the Ordinance revisions so that all persons would have an opportunity to speak to the Issues. She also suggested that the Commission's Public Forum on May 20 be held Jointly with Human Services Committee. Additionally, iArs. Jager suggested that the Commission convene a dialogue meeting between the NAACP, Borth Shore Board of Realtors, and others who had opinions about the Ordinance revisions to clear up any misconceptions about the Ordinance. She suggested that Dick Salem be used as a resource to convene such a dialogue. (continue/3) Evanston Human Relations Commission ' Minutes of 04/22/87... /3 Marc Bermann, citizen, suggested that the Commission convene a public forum and Inform Aldermen. Afterwards the Commission will meet with Human Services Committee on June 8 summarizing what took place at the forum. This would facilitate the Committee in making final recommendations to Council. In response to a question from Mattie Amaker regarding the process used for ordinances being changed, Owen Thomas indicated that first proposed revisions would go before the Standing Committees. At that point the Committee could either convene a meeting to receive community Input or request that staff convene such a meeting. The Committee would then recom- mend the proposed changes to City Council. Council would then either accept the Committee's recommendations or ask for more input prior to a vote. Commissioner Fuechtmann felt It was imperative for a quorum to be present at the Public Forum on May 20. Joe Hill of the Evanston NACCP suggested that the Commission not take a vote on the Ordinance revisions on the evening of the Public Forum. Commissioners concurred and a special meeting was set for June 3 at 8:00 p.m. to vote on the revisions after having heard from the community. Staff will prepare a flyer for distribution and do a general press release. Citilan Recognition Awards Commissioner hieto Informed everyone that the publicity was out regarding the Citizen Recognition Awards. A press release was sent to area -wide media concerning this event. The deadline for receiving nominations is June 15, 1987. Lastly, instead of the presentation(s) being given at the Ethnic Arts Festival, plans are to give the award at the monthly Commission meeting, Marc Bermann, citizen, suggested that it might be best to give future awards for an accomplishment rather than to an Individual. Carus i ss 1 oners ' Reeorts Commissioner Nieto Indicated that she attended a community meeting at which citizens discussed changes In the Fair Housing Ordinance, segregation, real estate activities and general housing concerns. Commissioner Busch suggested that the Commission contact the newly elected Aldermen to Inform them of current Issues regarding the Fair Housing Ordinance. Alderman Feldman had Indicated that he saw fair housing enforcement as a priority. (over) Evanston Human Relations Commission Minutes of 04/22/87.../4 l CgWIssio0JUAACP j3glationShI2 Owen Thomas Indicated that he had met with Matt Ie Amaker and Joe H11I to discuss how the NAACP could work cooperatively with the Commission regarding fair housing complaints and other forms of discriminatory practices In general. Ideas coming out of meeting were: 1) public notice of a joint relationship between the Commission and the NAACP so everyone would know that we are working jointly on common concerns; 2) a member of the NAACP would attend Commission meetings and serve In an advisory (non- voting) capacity and inform the NAACP on issues discussed by tho Commission as well as Informing the Commission on NAACP concerns. Karen Hillman Indicated that such a relationship would be possible through the Commission's By -Laws. Sara Busch indicated that it was Important for the Commission to let other groups know that they too could have the same relationship with the Commission. Joe Hill emphasized the need for this relationship to be widely disseminated so that citizens would have more opitlons toward having their concerns addressed. The Commission requested staff to develop language for a formal joint relationship between the Human Relations Commission and the Evanston NAACP. Executive Ses3l gn At 9:25 p.m. the Commission went into Executive Session to discuss Issues regarding Personnel. Adr lournment There being no further business the Commission adjourned at 9:40 p.m. 0 _L-1 Owen L. Thomas, Executive Director June 5, 1987 EVANSTON HUTAN RELATIONS C0I-14ISSION Special Meeting of the Human Relations Commission Fair Housing Ordinance Changes June 3, 1987 8:00 P.M. Present Busch, Sara Fuechtmann, Thomas Gauss, William Nleto, Lucinda Point Du Jour, Mathieu Volk, Shelley Fxcusad Staff Hillman, Karen Thomas, Owen Marinaccl, Carl Underwood, Fred xlsltors Marilyn Glazer, North Shore Board of Realtors; Marc Bermann, S.W.E.A.R; Ralph Saul, Washington School Parent; Emily Guthrie, Lincoln PTA, S.E.E.N.; Karen Chavers, ♦•Washington School Parent; Judy Jager, Washington School Parent; Joe Goodman, Orrington Realty; Ann Williamson, League of Women Voters; llattle Amaker, NAACP, Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Tom Fuechtmann at 8:00 p.m. He announced that Carl Marinacci's father passed and Carl would not be present. Tom indicated the purpose of the meeting and announced that the Commission will make a presentation before the Human Services Committee on June 22, 1987. n±roduct,i on of Quests Staff Owen gave information re: HUD's position to closely examine provisions that might be construed to be quotas. Fred spoke to Title Vlll re: steering is prohibited by Title Vill with- out specific language Identifying steering. Gemini ss 1 oners Gauss - we should do some parts of the Ordinance and reserve other parts for future consideration. Volk - suggests that philosophical dialogue continue but the Commission should vote on Ordinance changes and not hold back in certain areas. Nleto - need to decide now, If more dialogue Is needed after a decision, so be It. (continue/2) Human Relations Commission June 3, 1987 Busch - wanted clarification on also she feels that HRC should them to Council. Special 1.leeting-Fair Housing Page 2 how HUD would view new changes - make necessary changes and present Fuechtmann - 1) work on Implementing changes is a must. 2) continue dialogue on racial diversity, discussion with public -at -large. Nleto - need funding and follow up and funding should be requested with presentation of revisions to Council. W -c Bermann read a statement regarding the 05/20/87 Forum. FOCUS an Ordinance Revisions Fuechtmann referred Commissioners to the purpose and policy of the Ordinance. Purposg and DecleCatioa of Policy: It Is hereby declared to be the policy of the City and the purpose of this Ordinance, In the exercise of its police and regulatory powers for the protection of the public safety, for the health, morals, safety and welfare of the persons in and residing In the City, and for the maintenance and promotlon of commerce, industry, and good government In the City, to secure to all persons living and/or working, or desiring to live and/or work In the City of Evanston, an equal opportunity to view, purchase, lease, rent, or occupy real estate without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, maritai status, presence or age of children, or national origin. 1) Additlon of Solicitgtlon - Page 4. No discussion - passed unanimously. 2) Steering - two alternatives. O1 stems from Ordinance's purpose. 02 adds language that Is based on Ideas of segregation and Integration. Discussion: HRC wants to stop discrimination and al does this but 02 leaves things still open. 02 Integration and segregation aren't defined. Volk moved to accept 01. Vote passed unanimously. 3) 5-5-6 Page 5. 5-5-6 Discussion - meant to protect and clarify. Busch moved acceptance. Vote passed unanimously. 4) Page 7. Prohibition against steering. 12 connected with Integrated housing and does not define Integration or segregation. Nleto moved to accept 11. Vote passed unanimously. (continue/3) Human Relations Commission June 3, 1987 5) Page 9. Q, R, S, i, U, V. Special Meeting -Fair Housing Page 3 Correction third Ilne of (S) "roles = approved valuations". Geuss moved acceptance of language. Passed unanimously. 6) Page 11. Expand Subpoena Power. Busch said that Commission has had experiences with this Issue and it is needed in light of difficulty In gathering Information in the past. Busch moved acceptance. Passed unanimously. 7) Page 12. Section (E) Busch proposed we accept this definition and expand it to include attorneys with expertise in fair housing law. Need additional budget with this. Busch moved acceptance. Passed unanimously. 11) Page 12. Counseling 01 deals with undefined Integrated and stable communities and Is open to conjecture. 12 follows language of purpose and policy and does not cover a policy that has not been established. dlscusslon - Yolk - problem with P1, the word counseling, stabs• integrated housing patterns, and, 12 promotes Evanston and does not cover a policy that has not been established - Nieto moved acceptance of 12. Passed unanimously. 9) Section 5-5-12 Page 13. Proceedings before the Commission - would change filing time from fa to IM days after violation. (continue/4) Human Relations Commission June 3, 1987 Special iaeeting-Fair Housing Page 4 Consistency with State and Title Vill - also It Is difficult to conclude investigation within 60 days. Busch moved to amend section to drop signature requirement by Commission Chair. Busch moved to put period after the word Administrator and drop the last phrase. Vote passed unanimously to amend. Gauss moved acceptance of amended provision. Vote passed unanimously. - Busch amended to include (10 working days.) Voted passed unanimously. - Busch moved entire provision. Vote passed unanimously. 11) Zlt1a for Qcnciliatlon "Within la days" changed to 1130 days". Discussion - more time Is often needed to arrange a conciliation from time of complaint of the tiling. Busch moved. Vote passed unanimously. Only change Is to add or outside counsel - discussion - conslstent with appointment of counsel. Lucinda moved acceptance. Vote passed unanimously. 13) Gender Neutral Language Volk moved that all language be changed to gender neutral. Vote passed unanimously. - changes number of Commissioners needed from (5) to (3) - Gauss moved to amend to read that a "majority of sitting members of the Commission must concur In the findings" - rather than 5. Vote pas- sed unanimous. Fuechtmann moved to have the last sentence appear after the sentence "These findings.... advisory to the Human Relations Commission". Vote passed unanimously. Busch moved on amended proposal. Vote passed unanimously. (continuel5) Human Relations Commission June 3, 1987 15) Page 16: Surden of Proof Special Meeting -Fair Housing Page 5 Discussion - change recommended by Law Department. Geuss moved. Vote passed unanimously. Prolongs time from 120 days to 360 days. Discussion - under Title V111 a ,judge can hold oft market through Injunction. Fred questioned need for any time limit. Busch moved to amend to eliminate any time Ilmit on holding unit off the narket. Amendment passed unanimously. Busch moved ac- ceptance as amended. Voted passed unanimously. 17) Page 18; solicitation Geuss moved to accept entire new section. Marilyn Glazer felt that such counseling on solicitation might be unconstitutional. Busch suggested that we adjourn due to time and reconvene Monday. .tune 8. Gauss withdrew his motion. Meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m. 1" ttAe.-_ /(. Owen L. Thomas, Executive Director a-5-1 5-5-2- ■ SECTION: 5 -5- 1: 5-$2: 5-5- 3: 5-5- 4: 5-6_ S. 5-6- S: 5--5-• 7: S-S- lid 5-5- 9: 5-5--11: S--S-13: S--5-13: 5-6-14: 5-5-1: CHAPTER S FAIR MOUSING ORDINANCE Smart Title Purpoa and Declaration of Policy Constnactian Seeerebiliiry . Definitions Discrimination Prohibited Exemptions Discrimination in Lending Refusals to Deal in Landing Ccwrage Powers and Duties of Administra r and Commisdon Proceedings Before Commission Private Ram"as Penalty SHORT TITLE: This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as of the "Fair Housing Ordinance of the City of Evanston 5-6-2: PURPOSE AND DECLARATION OF POLICY3 It is hereby declared to be the policy of the City and the purpose of tthis Ordinance. in the exercise of its police and regulatory powers for the protection of the public safety, for the health, morals, safety and welfare of the persons in and residing in the City, and for the maintenance and promotion of commerce, industry, and good government in the City, to secure to all persons living and/or working, or desiring to live and/or work in the City of Evanston�an equal opportunity to view, purchase, lease, rent or occupy real estate without discrimination based on race, color. religion. sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, presence or age of children, or national origin. -Z- PROPOSED ORDINANCE CHANGES SACtkm EM 1. definition of solicitation 3-3-5 4 2. definition of steering 5-5-3 4 3. clarification of the basis upon which 3-5-,6 3 discrimination is prohibited 4. prohibition against steering 3-6-15(IC) 7 S. additional discrimination prohibited 3-3-6(9)-(V) 9 6. expansion of subpoena power 5-3-11(C) 11 7. power to appoint attorneys 3-3-11(E) 12 8. counseling 3-5.11(F) 12 9. time limit for filing a complaint 3-5-12 13 10. time limit to notify charged party 3-5-12 13 11. time limit for conciliation 3-3-12 14 12. reference to outside Counsel 3-5-12 14 13. number of Comissioners needed for a hearing 3-5-12 13 14. burden of proof rests wlth complainant 3-5-12 16 15. number of days unit may be held off market 5-3-12 17 16. registration of solicitation 3-5-13 18-19 17. rental and sales reports 5-5.14 20-22 5-5-5 5-5--3: CONSTRUCTION, This Chapter shalt be construed according to the fair Import of its terms and shall be liberally construed to further the purposes and policy stated in Section S—S-2 and the special purpose of time particular provision involved. 5-5-4: SEVERABILITYs if any provision of this Chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, time remainder of this Chapter and time application of time provision to other persons not similarly situated or to other circumstances shall not be affected thereby. 5-5-5: DI:.FLNMONS.- Fcr time purpose of this Chapter: "• ADMINISTRATOR: The Executive Director of the Commission or an employee of the City or the Commission designated by the City Manager, with the approval of the Commission. AGE C ASSIFI• Indrudes any person eighteen (18) veers of age or CATION: older, or an emancipated mature minor as daterTmmined under chapter 40, section 2201 IL seq. of the Illinois Revised Statutes — 'The Emancipation of Mature Minors Act". - CHILD: Any person under time ap of eighteen (18) who Is a —� member of a family as that germ is defined in section III of the Evanston Zoning Ordinance. COMMISSION: The Evanston Human Relations Commission satablished by Section 2-5-1 of the Code of time City of Evanston, 1979 as amended, and "Sxecutive Director of the Commission" means time person from time to time selrcted by time Commission to act in arch capacity. DISCRIMINATION or To make distinction in treatment of any person DISCRIMINATE: because of race. color. religion, sex, age, sexual _ orientation. marital status. presence or age of children or national origin. DWELLING UNIT: A► room or group of rooms designed for occupancy by one family with eating. steeping and living facilities or lodging rooms as defined in the Evanston Zoning Ordinance. ,• `24 LEASE or Includes and means rent, renting, assignment, sublease LEASI NG: and subletting. LENDING Any bank, insurance company, savings and loan INSTITUTION: association, other person in the business of lending money or guaranteeing loans, any person in the business of obtaining, arranging, or negotiating loans or guarantees as agent or broker, and any person in the business of buying or selling loans or instruments for the payment of money which are secured by title m or a security interest in real estate. MANAGER: A person who as owner or agent of the owner or owners has the principal responsibility for the management of five (5) or more dwelling units for rent within the City and performs or employs others to perform the services associated with the letting and maintenance of said rental units. OWNER: Any person who holds legal or equitable title to, or owns any beneficial interest in, any real property or who holds legal or equitable title to shares of, or holds any beneficial interest in, any real estate cooperative which owns any real property or any person wild is acting as the agent manager or employee of the owner. PERSON: Includes one or more individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, legal represen-;atives, mutual companies, unincorporated organizations, trust& trustees, trustees In bankruptcy, receivers and fiduciaries. PURCHASE: Includes any contract to purchase. REAL ESTATE Any person licensed as a real estate broker in BROKER: accordance with the provisions of chapter 114'1A. Illinois Revised Statutes, or required thereby to be so licensed. REAL ESTATE The purchase, sale, exchange or lease of any real TRANSACTION: property and an option to do any of the foregoing. REAL. PROPERTY: Any real estate improved or unimproved, within the City limits. Including rooming units. — 3 -- SALE: Indudes any contract to sell, exchange or to convey, transfer or assign legal or equitable title to or a brnaficial interest in real property. (Ord. 17-0.81) SEXUAL $taw of heterosexuality, homosexuality, or bisexuality ORIENTATION: by or between persons of age. (Ore. 54-0-81) #rwrrwrwr+rwrwwwws#rwrrwrrw+r*�+trfws�rrrrwwrr+r#wwrrr�rwwww*#,�wrw#wr,r+�*+�#i**wr+�#rr,►#wwirww#r#irwtrrrr f f i •f f y • •I # M 1W V # SOLICITATION: An attempt to induce any persons to enter into or participate in any real estate transaction. ►wwwrr#rrwri+#wwwwt>,#irrrrss�w+tw*rrrwr#w#wtrrrwt####+�rw##ww###wiwwtt##www*i#r#:##i#rw#rrrrR#rrrrwrMr. ptvposej TWO PMME E AMMCM CP CEFMMC►NE OF LZ 2 x� STEERING: To encourage or discourage the sale or rental of real property because of the race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, presence or age of children, or national origin of persons in the neighborhood in which the property is located. This shall include but is not limited to directing persons into or away from areas because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, presence or age of children, or national origin of persons in the area or purported to be moving in the area. II. STZERIMi To influence or attempt to influence a person by any words or acts in connection with viewing, buying or leasing real estate, so as to promote, or tend to promote, the continuance or maintenance of segregated housing, or so as to retard, obstruct or discourage integrated housing on any street, block or in any neighborhood of the city. !*#tM##ir##*####�F#rit4##ww####tM##i###**t?##*#**t#**w#�R*wt4iw*######i#**i1######*w##a►Aiti##w##w+lr#i�F###i## _4,. c�taix z C LAR MCATICN CF LANGUAGE current ordinance 5--5-6: DISCRII;L`ATION PROHIBITED: No person, Including but not limited to, any owner, manager, lessee or sublessee of real property, real estate broker, lender, financial institution, advertiser, real estate appraiser, or agent of any of the foregoing, shall discriminate against any other person (or discriminate against such person because of the national origin of the friends or auoeiates of such person) in regard to the sale or rental of or dealings concerning real property. Any such discrimination shall be unlawful. Without limiting the foregoing. it shall also be unlawful discrimination for any person to: 5-5-61 DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED: No person, including but not limited to, any owner, manager, lessee or sublessee of real property, zeal estate broker, lender, financial institution, advertiser, real estate appraiser, or agent of Any of the foregoing, shall discriminate against any'other person (or discriminate against such persons because of the race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, presence or age of children, or national origin of the friends or associates of such person) in regard to the sale or rental of or dealings concerning real property. Any such discrimination shall be unlawful. Without limiting the foregoing, it shall also be unlawful discrimination for any person to: .****##w############a##r#############t##*#*##r►t#r,►####s,rws�4:*ss�#rs�►w#,r�►r+►+�+►##y#wrww#**r##*f►#� (Al Policies and Publicity: Advertise, publish, display or circulate or cause to be published, displayed, advertised or circulated, either in writing or orally, any notice, statement, communication, sign or advertisement, or to announce a policy, or to use any form of application for ne purchase, lease, rental, or financing of real property, or to make any record or inquiry in connection with the prospective purchase, rental or least of real property, which expresses directly or indirectly any discrimination, or any intent to discriminate. (8) Deceive or Overcharge: Discriminate by deceiving or overcharging any person for real property in the City, or to making any distinction, or restriction against any person as to the conditions or privileges of any kind relating to the sale, rental, lease or occupancy of real property. (C) Discriminate in lending: Discriminata or to participate in discrimination in connection with borrowing or lending money, guaranteeing loans, accepting mortgages, or otherwise obtaining or making available funds for the purchase, acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, repairs or maintenance of any real property in the City. t (0) Change in Neighborhbod: Solicit or to enter into any agreement for the sale, lease or listing for sale or lease of any real property within the City (on the ground of loss of value) due to the present or prospective entry into any neighborhood of any person or persons of any particular rats, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, presence or age of or national arir,in 9 (E) Inducing Sales: ©istribute or cause to be distributed written material or statements designed to induce any person to sell or lease real property because of the alleged or actual or because of any present or prospective change in the race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status. prewnce or ale of children, or national origin of persons in the City or neighborhood (F) Misrepresentation: Make any misrepresentations concerning the listing for We or the anticipated listing for We or the sale of any real property for the purpose of inducing or attempting to induce the sale or listing for sale of any reel property by representing that the presence or anticipated presence of persons of any particular race, color, religion, tex, age, sexual orientation, marital status. presence or age of children, or national origin in the are* will or may remit in the lowering of real property values in the block, neighborhood or area in which the property is located. (G) Flefusal to Sell: Refuse to sell or rant real property because of race, color. religion, sm age, sexual orientation, marital status, presence or ape of thildnn, or national origin, (H) Refusal to Show Records of Available Housing: Refuse to show to any person who has specified his needs, the list or other records identifying all real properties reasonably meeting such specifications. (1) Withholding Housing: Represent to any person that any real property is not available for inspection, purchase, sale, lease or occupancy when in fact it is so available. or otherwise to withhold real property from any person because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, presence or age of children. or national origin. (J) Refusal to Show Real Estate: Refuse to show real estate because of the race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, presence or age of children, or national origin of any prospective purchaser, lessee or tenant. or because of the race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status. presence or age of children, or national origin of the residents in the area in which the property is located _6— Prrposed Qumige 4 PF40HT.BMON AGAINST STEERING Current Ordinance (K) Discriminatory Promotion of Sales or Rentals: Encourage or discourage the sale or rental of real property because of the race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status. presence or age of children, or national origin of persons in the neighborhood in which Me property is located. This shall include but is not limited to steering or directing persons into or away from areas because of race, color, religion, sex, or. sexual orientation. marital status, presence or age of children, or national origin of persons in the sea or purported to be moving into the area. 1. (K) Steering: Encourage or discourage the sale or rental of real property because of the race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, presence or age of children, or national origin of persons in the neighborhood in which the property is located. This shall include but is not limited to directing persons into or Away from areas because of race, color, religion, sexf age, sexual orientation; marital status, presence or age of children, or national origin of persona in the area or purported to be moving into the area. Steering: =nfluence or attempt to influence a person by any words or acts in connection with viewing, buying or leasing real estate, so as to promote, or tend to promote, the continuance or maintenance of segregated housing, or so as to retard, obstruct or discourage integrated housing on any street, block or in any neighborhood of the city. �rer*eret#+►st,ufret*e►Aet*e�rerer�*ereri•**:erwetsref erers �#�►w�►ttrwwt+r,tw**t+►t:�#�f�sn+f *►+►*t t*,rw** t�wwr****,ram#w*�rrt�tws r+ 7 W Differential Treatment: Make any differential treatment toward any prospective seller, purchaser, or tenant because of that person's race, color, religion, sax, age, sexual orientation, marital status, presence or age of children, or national origin, or toward any prospective seller, purchaser, or tenant because of the race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, presence or age of children, or national origin of the persons in the area in which that property is located. (M) Evasion: Employ any person as a salesman or agent as a means of evading provisions of this Chapter. (N) Providing Information: Volunteer oral or written information about the racial composition of a neighborhood unless such information is a !actual, at:curate and actual response to an unsolicited direct question. (0) information Regarding Complaints: Fail, within a reasonable time, to provide information requested by the person charged with enforcement of this Chapter as a result of a complaint alleging a vio.ation of this Chapter. (P) Posting Ordinance: Fail to post in a prominent place available for observation by the public in each business establishment of a person in the business of purchasing, selling, exchanging or leasing real property, a copy of this Ordinance. -a- - _V,- v Change 5 ADDITIONAL DISCRTMMTION pROHIBITED (0) Rental Application: Discriminate by denying, or unreasonably delaying the processing of, a lease or rental application of a person, discriminate in the fixing of the fee or length of processing time, or other terms and conditions of such application process. (A) Insurance: Discriminate in the sale of insurance in connection with real estate. (S) Redlining: To discriminate by differential treatment of a geographic area in the setting of insurance rates of appraised valuations or the availability of financing of property, based on the race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, presence or age of children, or national origins of persons in the area or purported to be moving into the area. (T) Listing Agreement: Entering into a listing agreement which discriminates against any person. (U) Aid or Abett Discriminating by aiding or abetting acts performed in violation of this ordinance. M Coercion: Coercion, intimidation, or interference with any person in the exercise or enjoyment of, or on account of his having exercised or enjoyed, or on account of his having aided or encouraged any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of, any right granted or protected by Section 903, 804, 805, or 806 of Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. This section may be enforced by appropriate civil action. i..s+cif*�#s*###wf•#**rrw#*��#swt####+►+i�r+tf##t##*#�*,r,►r#+tf�t#s#f#r�####•,►,tit#*##*rat###*##�##*#,�*� r 9 Cu1li6199 a ma 44046.0w6 ..w.• .a"" (A) Bar any neligious or denominational institution or organization, or any charitable or educational organization operated, supervised or controlled by or in connection with a religious organization, from limiting living accommodations, or giving preference with respect thereto, to persons of the same religion or denomination. (Bj Apply to the lensing of rooms to roomers in a dwelling unit occupied by the owner or levee of the entire premises as a family household having not more than two (2) roomers exclusive of salaried household employees living on premises. (C) Prohibit the operation of housing units designed and offered predominantly for use and occupancy by persons over the age of sixty two (62). (0) Bar any charitable or educational organization from limiting to persons of the same sass the rental of living accommodations in facilities primarily providing single -room =upancy. 6-5-8: DISC 111NITtiATION IN LE►NDrING:t It :hail be unlawful and a violation of this Chapter for any lending institution to discriminate in making, agreeing to make, arranging, or negotiating any loan or guarantee of funds for the purpose of financing the purchase or sale, construction, lease, rehabilitation improvement4 renovation, or repair of any real property, or to offer, seek or agree to terms, conditions or privileges that discriminate. fi-5-9: REFUSALS TO DEAL LN LE`iDINGi It shall be unlawful and a violation of this Chapter for any lending institution to refuse to negotiate for, enter into. or perform any agreement to tend or guarantee the loan of funds for the purchase. sate, construction, lease, rehabilitation, improvement, renovation, or repair of any real property because of discrimination. 5-5-10: COVERAGE: This Chapter shall apply, respectively, to every person, including but not limited to, every owner, lending institution, real state broker and manager who, within the City, performs any function relating to or In connection with a real estate transaction, whether or not such person maintains an office or place of doing business within the City; provided, however, that the provisions of this Chapter shall not be so construed as to prohibit a person an behalf of the owner from inquiring into and reporting upon the qualifications of any prospective buyer or tenant with respect to limitations or exclusions other than those of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, presence or age of children, or national origin, .. .. .1 .. . a — "a ..u."..-._. l 6\l1l Qil. !1. ) 1..v.►UMIS5ION: It shall be the duty of the Commission, acting through the Administrator, to receive and Investigate complaints charging violations of this Chapter, including, but not limited to, complaints charging discrimination, seek conciliation of such complaints. seek compliance by violators, hold hearings, and make findings of fact, determine compensatory awards and fines and make recommendations in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. The Commission shall annually report in writing to the City Council the actions undertaken with respect to this Chapter in a form to be established by the Human Services Committee Such reports shall be due on or before February 1 of each year. In addition, prior to February 1, 1983, the Commission shall hold public hearings and otherwise solicit community comment concerning the impact of this Chapter upon the community. Such information shall be included in the annual report due February 1, 1983. The Commission shall have the power: (A) To administer oaths and take morn testimony. (8) To adopt, prorrulgate, amend and rescind rues and regulations of procedure consistent with the provisions of this Chapter. 4rrrr#r##r###�►�►*t�##rr#r###•#ri•r►**r#wt#rrr#rr#r#r�r�rrrrrrrr�►#rrrrrrrrrr####r•#rwrwr#r#*#wee#rrr* Prcposed j 3tar�qe 6 � . 42-0 : .-� . . • 121, (C) To subpoena witnesses and pertinent documents, which power may be onforesd by the Commission by proper petition to any court of competent jurisdiction. To subpoena witnesses and pertinent documents at both the investigation and hearing stages, which power may be enforced by the COMMiasion by proper petition to any court of ccmpetent jurisdiction. *rrrrrrr#rimer#*rr#rrrrrrr#*rrrrrrr�swrr*r,rrr,rr****se#rr�,�#,errt##*rrrrr:r##rrrryw:rr##�#�yr#*y�*## (0) To hold meetings^ which are closed to the public for the purpose of conciliating complaints of discrimination. (Ord, 17.0.81) — 11 — Change . 7 APPOINrMENr CF ADDrTICNAL ATIURN YS (9) To appoint attorneys, from a list approved by the Corporation Counsel and after consultation with the City Manager, empowered to prosecute violations under this Ordinance and to otherwise act as would the Corporation counsel. ,rwrf#w�r#w#w#frri►*,�#+►#w�i#*wawa%%*rimer*frer*#*w*,►�f##w*w# #+r,►* rtwrr#s�rw#+►#,rf #f+�#,►*w**rir*##,�w# I, (7) In order to promote stable, integrated and balanced living patterns, nothing in this Ordinance shill be construed to prohibit any person from referring a prespe"ive tenant or purchaser to the Human Relations Commission for counseling. Said counseling may consist of furnishing: 1. Information regarding the policy of the City to promote stable, integrated and balanced living patterns. 2. Statistical data regarding the racial composition of blocks, neighborhoods and school districts. 3. Information an local, state and federal equal opportunity programs and regulation. (F) Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to IY. prohibit any person from referring a prospective tenant or purchaser to the Human Relations Commissior y for advice and information. Said advice or information may consist of but is not limited to furnishing: 1. Information regarding the policy of the City to promote equal opportunity in housing. 2. Information on local, state and federal equal opportunity programs and regulations. �►#+tf#*+t*t,�###tr*#�r#*##,►****fff�r�et�irir,r#wws�t**#tf####w,r##,r#f►#**t*r*#*�*,t*f#*itf##tr##w,►r#*### - 12 - Q 9 T S M FILE A CCMPLAIM current ordinance 5-5-12, PROCEEDINGS DZEFORE COM,►115SION: Proceedings under this Chapter shall be commenced by the filing of a complaint, within sixty (601 days of the alleged violation, with the commission, through the Administrator. The complaint shall contain a short and plain statement dexribing the grievance alleged, the name and address of the person charged, and shall be signed by the aggrieved party or Administrator, and the chairman or the Commission member designated by the chairman to attend such matters in the chairman's absence. Proposed Change , 5-5-12: PROCEEDINGS BEFORE COMMISSION: Proceedings under this Chapter shall be commenced by the filing of a complaint, within one hundred eighty (180 ) days of the alleged violation, with the Cott:atission, through the Administrator. The complaint shall contain a short and plain statement describing the grievance alleged, the name and address of the person charged, and shall be signed by the aggrieved party or Administrator, and the chairman or the commission member designated by the chairman to attend such matters in the chairman's absence. r##*iww#riwwaaa#A#aa*ar#r�rrwrwiaawr##wws+w#aa#rrr#wwwawtarwyr#waaaiiraA*sa##arawira#a#laaw:r�rr r r#!# r##*i#�►i�Aa�RA�rr*##i#lNAf�#*#i#ifi#!tw#!i#iti!!t#f AA # a#1i#AiiM1#i#** ## ii!#f #Ai#+R#l�Mr#!�##*!i! After the complaint is filed, the Administrator shall, within five 1) days, serve a copy of the complaint personally or by certified mail an the person or persons charged and shall furnish copies to the members of the Commission. After the complaint is filed, the Administrator shall, within ten (I41dates, serve a copy of the complaint personally or by certified mail' on the person or persons charged and shall furnish copies to the members of the Commission. *ii##i#itft4#ftY�ii►#*#*i:#it*i*!f!r*ii#Aittt#iiiilltlA#ii*#*#t#i*#t4i#AtFA�r#Yrii#Af�A#A*#AAA#a*#*r*i### If the Administrator determines that the allegations as stated in the complaint, if true, would constitute a violation of this Chapter, he shall investigate the complaint. If he finds in that investigation that the allegations appear to be supported by the facts found by him, he shall set a date for a conference and notify the parties of the time and pl•2ce thereof. At such conference the Administrator shall interview the complainant and the person or persons acainst whom the complaint has been directed. and shy'+ i"mrr'nt to rrsnlvp the romnl;,int by . — ........ w ...... 44 Ora .. _ • i r • 00 gem • s W • If the Administrator is unable to conciliate the complaint within fo, rrmn- (14) daxs of the filing of the complaint, he %hail immediately notify the chairman of the . Commission, and the Commission shah promptly hold a hearing on the complaint. If the Administrator is unable to conciliate the complaint within thirtv J 301 SlaY3, of the filing of the complaint, he 0ha11 1 ily notify the chairman of the Commission, and the Commission shall promptly hold a hearing on the Taint. iwr#*�#######*##########t#+t#�rw#ri#wifw#*#r*r###r*y####**w,r#wr*�e#:##r#,r•�►w###**##*##*#*##*### If the Adrninistratcr determines that a complaint is without merit, he shall dismiss the coomplainL The Administrator shall, within five 15) days of such determination serve a copy of the Notice of Dismissal, and reasons therefor, personally or by certified mail an all parties and the Commission. The complainant may within fourteen (14) days of the receipt of Notice of Dismissal petition in writing the Commission and request a hearing on the complaint. The Commission. by majority vote, may withdraw the dismissal and refer the complaint to the Administrator for conciliation and/cc hearing as necessary. r • r "i � it ..'17� If, In the judgment of the Administrator, immediate court action Is neceaary, he may at any time direct the Corporation Counsel to rile a complaint in any court of competent jurisdiction for a fine, injunction, or other appropriate relief. Such action may be taken even though administrative hearings of the complaint are still pending before the Administrator or the Commission. pr� ChwYge I.f, in the judgment of the Administrator after consultation with the Coamt.ission, immediate court action is necessary, he may at any time direct the Corporation Counsel or, outside_ Counsel to file a complaint in any court of competent jurisdiction for a fine, injunction, or other appropriate relief. Such action may be taken even though administrative hearings of the complaint are still pending before the Administrator or the Commission. 1**#ir###*'####*##*###�*#4#####!r##�r#####tt##tk***###r►##**it�r#!r*###*ltilt#i�r#!r##t#*�ir►t#irttaF#*##***####*#* - 14 - Proposed 13 � OF CC "csSlas�RS FOR A FEARING ChangeCZurent ordinance Hearings by the Commission shall be conducted by any five (5) or more members thereof, five (5) of whore shall thereafter attend all adjourned hearings of the complaint upon due and reasonable notice to all parties. At the conclusion of the hearings, the Commission shall render a written report with findings which shall be served by mail upon the complainant and the respondent. Only those members who attend all hearings may participate in the final determination of the complaint. However, to reach a decision, a majority of five (5) of the hearing members rmst concur in the findings. No report shall be delayed more than sixty (60) days after the date of the first hearing unless waived by agreement of the complainant and the respondent Nothing shall preclude a complainant from withdrawing a Complaint at any time afar the filing. it♦.•�'h�_ �..Z Hearings by the Commission shall be conducted by any three (3) or more members thereof, three (3) of whom shall thereafter attend all adjourned hearings of the complaint upon due and reasonable notice to all parties. At the conclusion of the hearings a written report with findings and a recommended decision shall be prepared for submission to the entire Commission. A majority of the three hearing members must concur in the findings and recommendation. These findings of fact and decision shall in all cases be advisory to the Human Relations Commission. However, to reach a decision, five (5 ) members of the Conmtission must concur in the findings. No report shall be delayed more than sixty days after the date of the first hearing unless waived by agreement of the complainant and the respondent or upon good cause shown and stated in the record. Nothing shall preclude a complainant from withdrawing a complaint at any time after the filing. Nothing shall preclude the parties from consenting to extension of any time period hereinabove set. The Commission will review the complete record including transcripts of testimony, exhibits, the findings and recommended decision and then make a final decision on the complaint. e#*#tits*#####*w####***#****#*#!I#####**�###**'*#*#**#**#***#A*##**#*##**f#i**tM*t►#**###**#*tR###• .. «.. �.. w• w wow.ws+rw#sa*�RyYitk##i#w#***i4#*****iw***********iw***#ii**#*ii*#iw#*#a##'*# PraQuoaed Ct3artge 14 BURDM OF PROOF Current Ordir=ce Respondents as well as complainant shall have the right to counsel at their own expenses. All rules of procedure and regulations adopted by the Commission shall pi rye the right of due process under law established with respect to civil cases in d* Circuit Courts of the State of Minois. The burden of proof with respect to allegations shall be a preponderance of evidence. Respondents as well as complainant shall have the right to coausel at their own expense. All rules of procedure and regulations adopted by the Commission shall preserve the right of due process under law established with respect to civil cases in the circuit courts of the State of Illinois. The burden of proof with respect to allegations, which shall rest vrith tha�a�;�a�.. shall be a preponderance of evidence. #*wa*ass*saw*swsai*w*w**ww*sa**#w*wwiaawwwaw**#ww#**aww**aw***a***w*wa**ww**www**aww*+w#s##rr#i#si The Commission shall be empowered at the conclusion of such proceedings, and as part of its report, to direct that any person who shall have been found, as a result of such proceedings, to hove violated this Chapter. to forthwith take any one or more of the following actions: (A) Comply with this Chapter in respect of each violation found. i81 Perform any contract or agreement previously made with or offered by or to the complainant for We, lease. exchange, transfer, conveyance or assignment of the particular real property with respect to which a violation shall have been 'ound. (C) Reimburse the complainant for This actual and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses and costs necessarily incurred and to be incurred as a direct result of each violation found, the amount of which shall be specified by the Commission in its report and may include, but need not be limited to, reimbururnent for expenses and costs for temporary living, moving and storage of household furnishings, additional expenditures relating to the lease or rental of real property necessarily obtained to provide altemative housing accommodations, addtional expenditures insulting from failure or refusal to sublease or assign leased real property, and reasonable attarney's fees and - 16 - 6-6-1 Z 5-5-12 C) disbursements; provided that no such raimbursement by any respondent shall exceed the sum of five hundred dollars {S500.0C) with respect to each complaint filed, irrespective of the number of violations found. (0) pay a penal sum of not less than one hundred dollars (S1CO.00) nor more than five hundred dollars (5500.00) for each violation found. Every day a violation continues may be deemed a separate offense by appropriate finding. JE) Comply with such other and fur -her relief as may be deemed appropriate by the Commission for the enforcement of this Chapter and the elimination of violations thereof. iswww,►�•,►MyHrw�relA•+*+ry*�wrtrw*•**wtr+,�wtww��*wtr��r+ww••+•r�ir*wrt»+►w*rw��►+►wts*rrtir•*ww•r•�1ww 1,I Ir1 .tier s� • '� The Commission may, by written order served upon %he respondent at any time pending final determination upon a complaint by * the Administrator or the Commission, direct that the particular real property with respect to which a violation of this Chapter shall have been charged shall not be sold, leased. exchanged, transferred, conveyed or assigned to any person other than the complainant until such time as the Commission shall have rendered its final determination; provided that no such direction shall be effective for a period in excess of one hundr±r! r.4enrr f 1201 da,4 from the date on which such complaint was filed ,The Commission may, by written order served upon the respondent at any time pending final determination upon a complaint by the Administrator or the Commission, direct that the particular real property with respect to which a violation of this Chapter shall have been charged shall not be said, leased, exchanged, transferred, conveyed or assigned to any person other than the complainant until such time as the Commission shall have rendered its final determination; provided that no such direction shall be l effective for a period in excess of three hundred sixty ! (360) days-from the date on which such complaint was filed. * r�►*•rye*•+t*�:t*•ri,rw�#+fw•�e*+n►**•+e+►••tr•,rft• •wt•wwir:•wtr*•**+►**w!s *w••,t* �rrr�arf:*•• *t,ui►irrr•##:ir►•• IF - 17 - w Any person who has been fined, or any complainant aggrieved by the decision of the Commission, shall have full right to appeal from such order or finding by any appropriate action in law or equity in any court of competent jurisdiction; provided, hnAever. that the order of the Commission shall become final if no appropriate action for judicial review is taken within thirty (30) days aftsr the issuance of said order. In addition thereto, the Commission may direct the Corporation Counsel to file with the Department of Registration and Education of the State of Illinois a comolsint against any real estate broker found guilty of violating any provision of this Chapter, shaking suspension or revocation of the license issued to such broker by the State of IllinolL The Commission may direct the Corporation Counsel of to City to commerce action in any court of competent jurisdiction to recover t+e penalty provided dterein or to seek such equitable relief as me Commission may deem proper. If a respondent has been found guilty of a violation of this Chapter, in accordance with the procedures specified herein, the determination of the mature and extent of the penalty shall be voted in a majority of the entire Commission. (Ord. 54.0-81) sws"wwasswwtwrrfat�wrsi�tww�*i*fiw*****>•r�rsa•aaa was*trraaaa:sw*:a ***awwa* �e*w**aaraw�a�4oe��ww�s� P=pxied Change 16 S=C1MT1M 5-3-131 SOLICITATION: (A) Notice of intent to solicit, to be accemnanied by solicitation literature. Each broker who expects to have agents soliciting for real estate sales listings door to door, via the trail and/or by telephone shall register yearly with the Evanston Human Relations Commimssion, and submit for inspection copies of the company's standard solicitation literature. I. Notice of intent to conduct a given solicitation activity. Prior to soliciting homeowners, excluding those who have made known directly or indirectly, their intent to sell, the broker or agent shall notify the Executive Director of the Human Relations Cottmtission by telephone, in person, or in writing, as follows: The notice of a given solicitation activity shall be made at least three (3) working days prior to intended solicitation and shall include the specific addresses (or geographic boundaries), expected dates of contact, specific materials to be distributed, and method or methods of distribution. (continued) - 18 2. Counsel by Executive Director of the Evanston Human Relations Commission reaardincr language to'be used. The Executive director or duly authorized representative shall not prohibit the use of solicitation language which is not in violation of the law, but they shall counsel the applicant's use of language which might be inadvertently suspect or misunderstood. 3. Counsel by Executive Director regarding areas to be solicited. The Executive Director shall not prohibit the solicitation of any particular neighborhood or part thereof, but may counsel the applicant of the negative impact such solicitation will have on such areas. 4. if within three (3) working days from receipt of such notice the Executive director has not responded either by telephone, in person, or in writing, the agent may conduct intended solicitation activity without counseling. (2) Any person who fails to file a ;notice of Inten,•, to Solicit or who engages or attempts to engage in solicitation at a time or in a place or manner different :rom that set forth above shall be in violation of this section of the Ordinance and shall be subject to a line of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred ($500.00) for each violation. Each solicitation of an owner or tenant which violates the pr-ivision of the Ordinance relating to the Notice of Intent to solicit shall be deemed a separate violation. ji i •sir**�#i##i##i#f*#f###�**Aii*i#A!f#y1#+ti###M#�4#it##1M�ri#### �#ii i#i1r####i##ii####+4#ii ######�Ri C'tange I7 RENIM AM SALES REPORTS Prq=ad Addition I RENTAL AND SALES REPORTS: It is the policy of the City of Evanston to prevent the segregation by race of any part of the city. In order to promote stable, integrated and balanced living patterns, the Executive Director of the Human Relations Commission is directed to review and investigate sales and rentals of residential property to determine if said sales and rentals are in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance. (A) Rental Reports: In order to facilitate the above review and investigation, every person who rents residential real estate located in Evanston or any person who acts as an agent for a lessor of real estate located in Evanston shall, within the first ten (14) days of each calendar month, file a report containing the following information: I. An address of each residential property for which a lease has been executed during the previous calendar mcnth, including the apartment number of each apartment leased. 2. The race of the lessee. 3. The name(s) of the_lessee(s). (H) Sales Reports: in order to facilitate the above review and investigation, every person who sells or lists residential real estate located in Evanston or any person who acts as an agent for a person listing or selling real estate located in Evanston shall, within the first ten (10) days of each calendar month, file a report containing the following information: 1. An address of each residential property listed, r and on which a closing has occurred. Z. An address of each residential property sold, and an which a closing has occurred. 3. The race of the seller and the race of the buyer. 4. The nama(s) of the seller(s) and buyer(s). (c mtinued) 20 CC) tdentifyina Race: Persons required to provide information to the Commission pursuant to this Ordinance shall identify an individual's race as one of the following: 1. 'Asian," or an individual who appears to the person or the person's agent, based on his common experience, to have descended from any of the peoples of the Par East or the Indian subcontinent. 2. "Black.' or an individual who appears to the person or the person's agent, based on his common experience, to be Negro. 3. 'Hispanic," or an individual who appears to the parson or the person's agent, based on its common experience, to be of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban or South American or other Spanish culture or origin. 4. "White," or an individual who appears to t::e person or the person's agent, based on his common experience, to be Caucasian. S. "Other,' or an individual who is not covered. by (A), (H), (C), or (D) above. Information concerning one or more individuals who jointly rent or purchase a dwelling, or who express an interest in jointly renting or purchasing a dwelling, must be provided in a fashion which indicates that fact and indicates the race of all such individuals. (D) ❑se of Data: owners, brokers or agents shall submit the information directly to the Human Relations Ce mission within the time indicated. Records of rentals and sales so submitted shall be kept cenfidenti.al and shall be only available for inspection by the Executive Director of the Human Relations Commission, the Mayor, the City Council, the City Manager and his duly authorized assistants. The date shall be used only to assist the City in administering fair housing programs and enforcing fair housing laws. Any other use of the data shall constitute a violation of this Ordinance. ( continued ) - 21 - 5-5-14: RENTAL AND SALES REPORTS: (A) Rental Reports: Every person who rents residential real estate located in Evanston or any person who acts as an agent for a lessor of real estate located in Evanston shall, within the first ten (10) days of each calendar month, file a report containing the following information: I. An address of each residential property for which a lease has been executed during the previous calendar month, including the apartment number of each apartment leased. 2. The name(s) of the lessee(s) and lessor(s). (8) Sales Resorts: Every person who sells or lists residential real eatate located in Evanston or any person who acts as an agent for a person listing or selling real estate located in Evanston shall, within the first ten (10) days of each calendar month, file a report containing the following information: 1. An address of each residential property listed, and on which a closing has occurred. 2. An address of each residential property sold, and on which a closing has occurred. 3. The name(s) of the seller(s) and buyer(s). (C) Use of Data: Owners, brokers or agents shall submit the information directly to the Ht=.an Relations Commission within the time indicated. Records of rentals and sales so submitted shall be kept confidential and shall be only available for inspection by the Executive Director of the Human Relations Cc=ission, the Mayor, the City Council, the City Manager and his duly authorized designees. The data shall be used only to assist the City in administering fair housing programs, enforcing fair housing laws and assisting the City in determining policy goals relative to housing ,patterns. Any other use of the data shall constitute a violation of this Ordinance. (D) Section 5-5-14 shall be effective until May 1, 1989, at which time said section shall sunset unless renewed by majority vote of the City Council. wtt>w+rs�w•rt*�*�f��,►*s•#��*�•#+r*�i�rs�►+ltit►,►�rt� �r�:•+trHr*•t+r*wwf�►sw��ir+►tt,►ws�*wt*w�+rrr,w*t�wie+►+►,rrr� - 22 - 5.5.13: PRIVATE REMEDIES: Any person aggrieved in any manner by the violation of this Chapter who has exhausted the remedies provided in Section 5-5.12 of this Chapter, may apply to any court of competent jurisdic- tion for appropriate relief from such violation, including: (A) An order compelling compliance with this Chapter. (8) An order to prohibit any person found by the court to have violated any provi- sion of this Chapter from the sale, lease, exchange, transfer, conveyance or assignment of any real property, by any person who in violation of this Chapter refuses or fails to perform such contract. (C) Compensatory damages. (0) Such other and further relief as may seem appropriate to :he court for the en- forcement of this Chapter and the elimination of violations thereof. (E) These remedies shall be available notwithstanding the imposition of other penalises provided by this Chapter. S-S-14: PENAL77ES: Any person violating the provisions of this Chapter shall be Cored not less than one hundred dollars 111100.00) nor more than five hundred dollars (s500.00) for each such offense. Every day a violation continues may be deemed a separate offense by appropriate finding.' 10rd. 17.0.81 renewed by Ords. 24-0-83, 18-0.86) — 23 — June 9, 1987 Evanston Human Relations Commission Fair Housing Ordinance Changes SPECIAL MEET I IIG June 8, 1987 8:00 P.11•1. 3RD FLOOR CONFERENCE RW-1 Comelssloners Staff Sara Dusch Owen Thomas Thomas Fuechtmann Fred Underwood Lucinda Nleto Shelley Volk Anne Soldenbecker, 'dart Bermann, Mattle Amaker, NAACP; Charlene Jones, NAACP; Judy Jager, Joe Goodman, Ruth Thiel, Ralph Seul, Karen Chavers, John Chaffer, Peggy Tarr Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Thomas Fuechtmann at 8:25 p.m. l 1 notes After a review of the June 3 meeting, Commissioner Fuechtmann outlined the remaining sections needing discussion and votes by the Commission: solicitation and rental/sales reports. Commissioner Fuechtrnann asked for comments restating positions on solicitation presented at previous meetings. Judy Jager stated that it Is Inconsistent to be Involved In counseling of realtors it there is a philosophical reluctance to counsel honeseekers. She also said that unless there was to be racial data collection by area counseling on geographic areas would be highly subjective. Marc Bermann felt the section was reactive and suggested that the notice provision be voluntary with penaltl only if the solicitation was determined to violate provisions of the Ordinance. Commissioner Volk stated the Ordinance only fines those who fail to register their solicitation. She further questioned the 3-day notification as being Impractical and a possible restriction of trade. (continue/2) Evanston Human Relations Commission Special tMeeting... 06/08/87.../2 Ruth Thiel suggested that this section be voluntary and she emphasized the need to evaluate everyone. not Just those in the real estate industry. Commissioner Busch asked that we examine solicitation from the point of view of the neighborhood residents. Commissioner Fuechtnann suggested registering those not wanting to be solicitated with the Human Relations CortmissIon. i4s. Thiel cautioned against Identifying areas as needing protection since that Identification can result In harm Itself. Ralph Soul said that solicitation can add to turnover of an area. ilattie Amaker said she would like to see reactors get anti -solicitation materials from the City and also should have the Commission look at their materials. The public needs education on how to file a complaint and how to know what Is against the law. John Shaffer mentioned a need to know what solicitation Is being done. Oren Thomas gave three recent examples of solicitation and panic - peddling ,There no complaints were filed and suggested that while there is some perception this Is also a reality. Joe Goodman mentioned the HIA -NAR Voluntary Affirmative Marketing Agreement and HUD's 800 phone number for complaints. ' Cormelssloner Fuechtnann outlined several alternatives: 1. the Cormission has the responsibility to monitor solicitation. 2. voluntary notification of the Intent to solicit. 3. violation of the act should be penalized. 4. the Commission should keep and provide the realtors a list of residents who desire not to be solicited. After a short break, Commissioner Fuechtmann proposed the following language: (continue/3) Evanston Human Relations Commission Special Meeting ... 06/08/87•../3 5-5-13: SOLICITATION: Each broker who expects to have agents soliciting for real estate sales listings door-to-door, via the mail and/or by telephone shall register yearly with the Commission, and submit for Inspection copies of the company's standard solicitation literature. Prior to soliciting homeowners, door-to-door, via the mail or by telephone canvass, the broker or agent shall notify the Administrator by telephone, In person, or in writing, as follows: The notice of a given solicitation activity shall be made at least three (3) working days prior to Intended solicitation and shall Include the specific addresses (or geographic boundaries), expected dates of contact, specific materials to be distributed, and method or methods of distribution. 2. The Adminlstrator shall provide the application with a Iist of residents who have Informed the Commission of their desire not to be solicited. 3. The Administrator shall not prohibit the use of solicitation language which Is not In violation of the law, but shall Inform the applicant regarding the use of language which might be inadvertently suspect or misunderstood, 4. The Administrator shall reply to the application to solicit within three (3) working days from receipt of such notice. (8) Any person who fails to file a Notice of Intent to Solicit or who engages or attempts to engage In solicitation at a time or In a place or manner different from that set forth above shall be In violation of this section of the Crdinance and shall be subject to a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred ($500.00) for each violation. Each solicitation of an owner or tenant which violates the provision of the Ordinance relating to the Notice of intent to solicit shall be deemed a separate violation. (continue/4) Evanston Human Relations Commission Special Meeting...06/08/87... /4 Commissioner hleto moved acceptance of the language and the motion passed unanimously. Following discussion on rental and sales reports, Commissioner Fuechtmann suggested the following language for the section: 5-5-14: RVITAL AND SALES REPORTS: (A) Rental Rgnorts: Every person who rents residential real estate located In Evanston or any person who acts as an agent for a lessor of real estate located In Evanston shall, within the first ten (10) days of each calendar month, file a report containing the following Information: 1. An address of each residential property for which a lease has been executed during the previous calendar month, Including the apartment number of each apartment leased. 2. The name(s) of the lessee(s) and lessor(s). 3. The race of the lessee(s). (8) Sales Reports: Every person who sells or lists residential real estate located in Evanston or any person who acts as an agent for a person listing or selling real estate located In Evanston shall, within the first ten (10) days of each calendar month, file a report containing the following Information: 1. An address of each residential property listed, and on which a closing has occurred. 2. An address of each residential property sold, and on which a closing has occurred. 3. The names) and race of the seller(s) and buyer(s). Corrnissioner Nfeto moved acceptance of the language and the motion passed, 3-1. Meeting adjourned at 11:40 p.m. D►.U4 L . ! Owen L. Thomas, Executive Director r EVANST0N HU: IAi! 'ZELATI ON3 CO: "4I a"S 10Ii 2100 RIDGE AV WE EVAIlSTOfl, I LL l NOI S :IEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1737 R0(Y•1 2402 7:1) P.. — I•iembers Present: Sara 3usch, Thomas i=uccht.iann, ;1111lam Geuss, Karen Hlll.-nan, Lucinda 11 i eto, Carl '.tar i nacc I 1embers Absent: '.iathleu Point Du Jour (aDsent), Shelley Volk (excused) Staff Present: Owen Thomas, Fred Underwood Others Present: Judi Friedman; Carol Fern, Loyola 'Jnivers1t7; ',-ianda Harold, Loyo I a Un I vers i ty; Ann i I I i arisen, League of :Iomen Voters; Er I an W. K i nne, Loyola University; Judy Ja;or; Anne Se 1 denbecker; 4m i I y Cuthr I -a, SEES I Presldlnj Official: Thccias Fuechtmann, Vice Chair Cali to Order The neeting was called to order by Camilssioner, Thomas Fuechtmann, Vice Cha l r.ian, at 7 : 40 P.n. Approval cif ' inu*-s of Ao i 1�1n . anj Jun. Q. 1987 PegardIng aIi three sets of ninutes, Cor,riI ssIoner Fuechtmann requested that there be a u n i fcr.7, for-iat whon Cm,i i ss i oners and staff are mentioned in tha minutes. The -11nutes of April 22 sere approved. Regarding the minutes of June 3, Comnissicner Fuechtnann requested that the draft document of the Crdinance revisions ae Includad In the minutes to make them more intelligible. People raading the ninutes could refar to the draft document as a reference point. (Copy of draft Ordinance revisions attached). There being; no further corrections the ninutes of Juna 3rd wore approved. Regarding the r,i i nutes of June 8, Cor-tim i ss i oner %sch ^+ot i oned that on ?;,;a 3, 2nd paragraph undar 'Solicitation", tho second Ithe should read: "rialI or by _ telephone canvass, the applicant (Drc,(er or agent) shall...". This would Make the .cord applicant more uniform throughout ttie Ordinanca. The ,ioticn also requested that the aforement toned change ne put in tha Crdinance ty tho Law Department. The notion was seconded and passed unanimously. .;Ith thi; revision the minutes of June 8th were approved. (continue/2) Evanston Human Relations Cormisslon 'ilnutes of June 17, 1987.../2 Citizen Input Although there was no citizen Input, Commissioner Fuechtnann thanked those who were present for caning to all of the Commission :meetings and sharing their concerns. Report f ron PCof eSsor _Pb I 1 i�_ jyden - Loyola Uri i vers i U Or. Nyden Introduced students in his graduate research class that worked on the Research Project for the Corrmission. He mQntioned that a full report of the Research Project would be completed the mock of ,tune 22, 10,37. Dr. Nyden indicatod that the report included 92 Interviaus of ho;.eo%.ners and renters In Census Tracts 8101 and 3102. Census Tract 310C was used as a control. The interviews took place fran January through April of 1937. Th•are °.ter+a 71 interviews of ranters and homeowners and 21 int_rviews of cc-nunity lecders including school bc4 rd members, leaaers of c a,,.runity and otrter organizations in the area. The objective of the Project was to find out hcw people felt about their neighborhox+ and neighborhoods nearby. The report focuses cn neighbor- hoods located In south Evanston within the aroa oounded by ''ain Street to the north, Howard Street to the south, Asbury to the most, anC the CTA tracks to the oast. An adjacent neighborhood east of Chicago Avenue .gas selected for a comipar i son ( contro I ) . Track 8100 showad re I at € ve I y no chap-o € n the n•,rzer of minority residents in contrast to noticeable chance in Tracts 3101 and 3122. Acdltionally, in Tracts 8101 and 8102 residents were aware of crine and aere taking precautions. ^esidents also felt Sood about pollco response ana there see.ns to be very little paranoia. '?esidents living east of Chicago ',venue sar those living ;Zest of Chicago Avenue as living In pad conditions. Dr. liydon cautioned that the research dealt prl-nari;y with preceptions. Some residents in 8101 and 8102 saw their areas as being in patches -- good in so,-�e blocks and bad in others. Regarding schools, residents in Tracts in F,101 and 8102 stated that they roved to Evanston due to the schools' reputation and the Integrated co-nmunity concept. There was some nisinforriation about school racial composition however. There was no criticism about tha schools' racial policy. Residents felt that the City should ce .gore concerned about nousing issues In the aforementioned Tracts. Regarding cof-.iun i ty organizations, Southeast Evanston Ne i,haors ( 5"';) and the Dewey Co immunity Conference (0CC) are examples of organizations tnat hava evolved and maintained identity around neighborhood schools. Research in.ic3tcd that most cor,,runity organizations In Tracts 8101 and 8102 have peen nonfuncTicnai for some t1:,e. Ca-1nlssioner 1arinaccl asked that a copy of Professor Nyden's full report be included in packets to Human Services Committee. The Commission thanked €}r. Nyden and his students for their report. (continue/3) Evanston Human Relations Commission Minutes of June 17, 1937.../3 Staff Reports Commissioner Fuechtnann mentioned that Evanston iiAACP be made a priority. He housing conferences attended in Chicago Issues discussed. the Commission's relationship with the also requested that staff reflect on the and St. Louis by writing about the key Co:rrnissloner Hillman requested that the Pesource Assistant report on the number of Justice Center cases to date and how this compares to previous years to date, rather than a monthly case count. CltiZen ,Rgcognitlon Aliards Commissioners requested that the Executive Director write a letter to Ivan U ppitz rogar;ling his nominees for the award. Eccause tho guidelines were not followed It ,could be unfair to consider the persons nominated by 'Ir. Lippitz. The Commission requested that the E.xecutive Director contact the '!aycr to secure a September date -- prior to Council meeting -- to present the citizen award. JulyCo,Wlssion 'Ieztinc Due to the numerous meetings attended during the months of ;lay and June the Commission decided not to rvet during the month of July. The next Co.,rnission meeting will be on .august 25, 1937. A subse ugnt dato of A4;,tst 19, laj7 was deci_ de4 upon at t1n Q=Issjon Retreat. The Commission co,-v.)enCed Owen and Fred for the work they have done during the past six weeks roietive to changes in the Fair Housing Ordinance. FIr�Ugusing Ordinance Revisions The Commission reviewed the Fair Housing Ordinance amendments as decided on June 3 and June C. Comissloner Cusch moved that Section 5-5-6, subsection (P) be amended to read (see page C of the draft Ordinance revisions). (P) Posting Ordinance: Fail to post In a prominent place available for observation by the public in each business establish.nont of a person In the business of purchasing, selling, exchanging or leasin; real property, a copy of this Ordinance, or a poster prpovided by the Commission su-unarizing this Ordinance. The notion was seconded and passed. Commissionor Busch then moved that the Comission recommend to City Council the Ordinance as revised at the June 3 and June 8 meetings with the corrections (continue/4) Evanston Human Relations Commission Minutes of June 17, 1987... /4 and amendments passed today. The notion was seconded and passed unanimously. Annual Com.mission Retreat Commissioner Fuechtnann introduced Homer H. Johnson, Ph.D., who will serve as Commission/staff facilitator at the upcoming Planning Retreat on June 24, 1987. Dr. Johnson has had extensive experience In strategic and long-range planning for organizations, assessment of management ,practices, developing and facilitating decision -making and problem -solving procedures, design and Implementation of performance management systems and design In administering management training programs to improve organizational uffertivoness. Additionally, Dr. Johnson has extensive consulting experience: In a variety of profit and not -for -profit organizations, e.g., Allstate Insuraanca Colipany, Miiler Brewing Company, Department of Defense and the Social Security Administration. Dr. Johnson Indicated that he wanted Commissioners to know that he saw himself as a facilitator and he would not control either the process or the outcome at the Retreat. He saw his role as someone who would design a process that would allow things to take place for the Commission. He wanted Co%- lssioners to feat free to give hlni direction in designing the process. Regarding a tentative agenda, Dr. Johnson stated that the Initial process would allow the Co„vmission to discuss where we have been and whore we are now, In turn, we would hopefully be able to determine ,There ue would like to be in 3-4 years. The process used would be "issues manager -,ant" -- a strategic planning technique. The technique allows Camrnissioners an opportunity to examine the past, presen.1 and future, and design activities to meet future needs. Eventually, a prioritized list of Issues will be developed. Frcun these issues, Specific activities will be developed. The Planning Retreat will take place In the first floor ,meeting roan of Washington National Insurance Company. The Retreat will begin with dinner at 6:30 p.m. The Commission approved the agenda presented by Dr. Johnson and thanked him for his presentation. ExeCJat i ve 5eA51 nn The Commission adjourned into Executive Session 10:15 p.m. to d15CU5S possible litigious Issues. Rega i_gt Session The Commission reconvened into Regular Session at 10:50 p.m. Commissioners unanimously decided to authorize staff to pursue the Issue(s) discussed In Executive Session. Commissioner Fuechtmann requested that staff be allowed to resolve the Issue(s) to the best of their ability. Ad journment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m. Lw4— L . x Coen L. ThO,-,As, Executive Director EVANSTON HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION 2100 RIDGE AVENUE EVANSTON, ILLINOIS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1987 RWI 2402 7:30 P.M. Mwt*rs Presents Sara Busch, William Geuss, Karen Hillman, Kenneth Rodgers, Shelley Volk Members Excused: Thomas Fuechtmann - Absent: Mathieu Point Du Jour Staff Present: Owen Thomas, Brenda Huff, Fred Underwood Others Present: Peggy Tarr; Ann Williamson, League of Women Voters Presiding Official: Karen G. Hillman, Chair Cal to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Hillman at 7:40 p.m. Approval of Minutes of June 17_ 1987 On Page 2, Paragraph 4, Ivan Lippitz asked that the sentence beginning with: Research indicated that most community...be eliminated because the groups are active. Commissioner Busch asked that on Page 2, second sentence in the third paragraph read: Residents living east ... seems to be no basis for concern. On Page 3: Staff Reports - 2nd Paragraph, Chair Hillman requested that "rather than" be omitted and "in addition to" be Inserted. The minutes were approved as corrected. Chair Hillman welcomed Commissioner Kenneth Rodgers. Chair Hillman announced that this was Commissioner Busch's last meeting. She also announced that Commissioner Marinaccl will not be serving another term. Finally, she announced that Commissioner Nieto has resigned effective September 30, 1987. Citizen InRUt Peggy Tarr mentioned that citizens were not given enough time to know about fair housing discussion with Human Services Committee. She feels that Realtors had a great deal to say about the Fair Housing Ordinance changes and that clarifica- tion only came from the Realtors and the NAACP. She felt that the Human Services Committee was not listening to the comments about telephone dlscrlmina- tion and that the Commission should have :more input. (continue/2) Evanston Human Relations Commission Minutes of August 19, 1987... /2 Commissioner Busch stated that the Human Services Committee Is only giving a half hour for public input at the meeting on August 20th and many people were notified In too short at time to make the meeting. There Is uncertainty of the next meeting date and citizen concern should be relayed to the Committee. Commissioner Gauss suggested that people whom have not spoken before could speak first, and any written communications could be reviewed. Commissioner Busch also felt the Commission could suggest people who do speak give different positions of fair housing. This is an opportunity for diversity. Staff Re2orts Chair Hillman mentioned that Judge "Bourke" should be Judge "Bork", Page 2, Paragraph 4. Brenda Huff Indicated that in 1986 police referrals had a lower return In follow through with a mediation. Commissioner Gauss wondered If there was another place to go for referrals. Brenda also stated that this year more police referrals are reaching the mediation stage and the Police Department has the most steady flow of referrals. Owen Thomas mentioned that he felt the Justice Center could get more involved In civil matters and the Center should broaden its scope. He asked that the Commission be willing to broaden the Justice Center's scope to Include retail theft, assault, etc. The Justice Center Is not getting these cases now because the Commission ruled out criminal cases. The Chicago Justice Center handles all types of cases. This Issue will be addressed in the Planning discussion and Chair Hillman made a note for the Commission to work In this area. Commissioner Busch asked what role the Commission Gould play In becoming more involved in block clubs. Fred Underwood reported that three (3) additional complaints had been filed since July; refusal to rent to a family with children, closed; race, open; race, open. Three additional letters were sent to companies using questionable language In their ads. Currently there Is a classified ad listing a toil free number for housing discrimination in the Evanston Review but there has not been any ads from the Human Relations Commission. Plans are to have an ad during the moving season. NW/HRC Relationship During discussion at the Larch 25, 1987 meeting, staff was asked to form language with NAACP and Human Relations Commission regarding referrals of housing discrimination cases and other mutual concerns. Owen said he had met with Mr. Joseph Hill, President of NAACP, Mrs. Val Summers, and Mrs. Mattle Amaker, Fair Housing Chair for the NAACP. After the Commission reviewed the statement a motion was made and seconded to accept. Motion passed. (continue/3) Evanston Human Relations Commission Minutes of August 19, 1987.../3 U. S. Qenartment of LIQUsing and Uri 0mvelogillsnt(HUD) Fred Underwood mentioned that staff received a request for a proposal from HUD and can apply up to $75,000 for additional HID funds for specific projects dealing with fair housing. Staff Is currently working with the NAACP to develop a special project to establish fair housing outreach and Investigation. The first stage is Public Education through contact with local organizations, four (4) workshops where experts and the community will be Invited to attend. Various issues to be discussed and debated wlII be discrimination In sales and renting, discriminatoryr planning, sexual harassment, etc. The second stage would be identificatlon and Investigation of complaints concerning discrimination and enforcement through the Commission. The third stage would be an audit of real estate practices In the Evanston sales market. The funding would deal mostly with educating the public and outreach projects. A motion was made and seconded that this proposal be pursued by staff. The motion passed. C l t 12en R=ggn l t l on The subcommittee consisting of Commissioners Fuechtmann, Hillman, Marinaccl, and Nleto have decided to give six awards out of eight nom#natlons. The Commission decided on September 28, 1987 as the best evening to present the awards. Awards will be given at 9:00 p.m., prior to Council meeting. Fair Housing Ordinance ften m+nts A statement written by Commissioner Fuechtmann to reconsider the provision of recordkeeping currently In the Fair Housing Ordinance Amendments was read by the Commission. Chair Hillman received two telephone calls from Aldermen Feldman and Korshak stating that the Commission's stand should be assertive on the recordkeeping recommendations of the Fair Housing Ordinance Amendments. Commissioner Volk suggested that the Human Services Committee could make specific recommendations to the amendments but the Commission should not give up Its stand for the current amendments. Fred Underwood stated that the benefits of data collection would be a history of a company or agency(s) activity, which possibly could help Increase the Knowledge and speed of filing a housing discrimination complaint. The data collection would let one know where the racial change Is located and where the racial Investigation should take place. After more discussion It was moved and seconded to support data collection staying in the revised Ordinance. The vote was 3-1-1, with Commissioners Rodgers and Volk nay and abstaining respectively. Planning Discussion on Commission planning was tabled until Wednesday, August 26, 1987. Sara Busch will attend as a consultant. Peace Awareness Month Sara Busch asked staff to request Mayor Barr to designate October as Peace Awareness Month. A motion was made and seconded. Vote was unanimous. (continue/4) Evanston Human Relations Commission Minutes of August 19, 1987... /4 Chair Millman announced that flick and Peter SaIso called and mould IIke to modiste with the City and the groups in favor of recordkeeping/date collection. They would than like to mace a presentation to the Commission on a tee basis. Chair Hillman has asked them to com and talk to the Commission on September 16. ExMcutlye Smsslnn Chair Hillman called for Executive Session at 9:43 p.m. concerning possible litigation. After reconvening to Regular Session the entire Commisslon thanked Sara Busch for the outstanding job she has done during her term. She will be missed by all. Oren gave Sara a Certificate of Recognition for her outstanding contribution. Thane being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Omm L. Thomas, Executive Director EYMSTON H04AN RELATIONS COt•R; I I SS I Ott 2100 RIDGE AVENUE EVANSTON, I LL I NO i S WEDNESDAY, SEPTE:9ER 16, 1987 ROOK 2402 7.30 P.1. Members Present: Thomas Fuechtmann, WiIIlam Geuss, Karen HIIIman, Lucinda Nleto, 'Mathieu Point Du Jour, Kenneth Rodgers, Shelley Volk ~Members Excused: none Staff Present: Owen Thomas, Brenda Huff, Fred Underwood Others Present: "tattle Amaker, NAACP; Elizabeth Howe, Koenig 3 Strey, Inc. Realtors; Richard Salem. Consultant; Peter Salem, Consultant; Margaret Tarr; Ann Williamsen, League of Women Voters Presiding Official: Karen G. Hillman, Chair Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Hillman at 7:45 p.m. Aparoyal of '-1113utes of August 19 and August 26. 1937 In the minutes of August 19th on Page 3. first paragraph: the sentence begining with various issues should read, "Various Issues to be discussed and debated will be discrimination In safes and renting, discriminatory lending", sexual harassment, etc. On Page 4, first paragraph, second line should read: .... nedIate with the City and the groups "-vho have a positicn on" record keepina/data collection. With the a5ovementloned corrections the minutes of August 19th were approved. nno ncg;nen s Chair Hillman announced the hearing by Human Services Co-iittee on September 21. 1987. The hearing will take place at 7:30 p.m. All Commissioners are urged to attend. She also mentioned the CommIssion's Citizen Recognition Award at 9:00 p.m. on September 28, 1987. Lastly, Chair Hillman Indicated that this #as Commissioner Nieto's last meeting and thanked her for her involvement on the Commission. The other Commissioner's joined the Chairman In expressing their appreciation. (continue/2) r Evanston Human Relations Commission Minutes of September 16, 1987.../2 Presentation by ftii- and Salem - COnsuitant Mr. Salem passed out a proposal regarding how he would assist the Commission through community dialogue. The first stage would be to provide the Commission with an assessment of what the interests are. This assessment would Involve a series of Interviews with key persons that would hopefully lay a foundation for dialogue on housing policies. These meetings would be confidential In nature. Mr. Salem indicated that the assessment would cost approximately 51,050.00. He would like to start the assessment in early October. Concerns expressed by Commissioners were; how meetings could be confidential and not violate the open Meetings Act; and, and the need for being selective In Identifying people to Interview. Commissioner Gauss suggested that this Issue be discussed under another agenda Item -- Community Dialogue. It was agreed that the discussion would be continued. The Commission thanked 1.1r. Salem for his presentation. Staff Commissioner Geuss Indicated that he felt the in-service training session for ETHS Security Personnel was a worthwhile effort. Also, the Commission commended Brenda Huff on the "Crossroads" brochure. Fred Underwood spoke to the need for a ,~►ore updated computer and indicated that one could be purchased for approximately $5,000 less a 28% discount. This Item was discussed in our August 19, 1987 Commission meeting. The computer would be compatible to the Clty's current system. The Commission voted unanimously to have staff purchase the equipment using HUD funds. Fair Housjn Report Fred Underwood distributed a Fair Housing Report for July 22 through August 31. He also reported that an ad was placed In the Evanston Review and four (4) people had called In response to that ad in two days. Four new complaints have been received thus far in September, for a total of nineteen (19) complaints since March 1, the beginning of the fiscal year. (dine (9) complaints were received during the entire previous fiscal year. F Ir HQUAina Implementation Plan Fred Underwood spoke to the Implementation Plan once the Ordinance revisions were passed by Council. He Indicated that programmatic changes would include solicitation, rental, sales reports and auditing. The total additional costs to the budget mould be approximately 515,500. Commissioner Yolk said that she would assist in setting up the programs for the computer. The Commission voted unanimously to present the Implementation Plan to Human Services Committee as a "draft". (continue/3) -. Evanston Human Relations Commission Minutes of September 16. 1987...l3 Community Oialorue Continued ,,tattle Amaker, respresenting the NAACP, suggested that the Commission be concerned with education and employment issues as well as Falr Housing. She suggested that the Commission be careful not to cause panic by dealing only with one Issue -- housing. There was Indepth discussion concerning fair housing Issues versus concerns in other areas the Commission should address. Margaret (Peggy) Tarr suggested that rather than having Richard (Dick) Falem address fair housing only he should Include attitudes as well. it was her feeling that this was the root of most housing issues in Evanston. After further discussion on Community Dialogue the Issue was tabled for future consideration. 1988-89 Obipctives for the Ccm-1 5sion Rudaet Owen Thomas. Executive Director, told the Commission that the 1988-89 Proposed Budget would be reviewed 5y Human Services Cornittee on October 12, 1987. Trad,YtlonalIy, all Co.missloners have attended this important meeting. Owen indicated that the 1988-39 request has been submitted to the Budget Office and Commissioners will receive copies of materials going to Committee well In advance of the meeting on October 12th. Also, regarding the upconing budget request, the Commission recommended that staff make several budget revisions on the page listingg Activity '4easures. Plannln, Se ss ion rollgv-up The final revisions of the August 25, 1987, Planning Session were mailed to you after our September loth meeting. Please refer to minutes typed on pink paper. Owen reminded Corrrnissioners of the Citizen Recognition Awards at 9:00 p.m. on September 23, 1987. �xecutive Session The Commission adjourned into Executive Session at 9:45 p.m. to discuss possible litigation. There being no further business after Executive Session, the Commission adjourned at 11:00 p.m. ( -,, L . Siren L. Thomas, Executive Director I -AP 1 EVANSTON HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION 2100 RIDGE AVENUE EVANSTON, ILLINOIS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1987 ROOM 2402 7:30 P.M. Members Present: Thomas Fuschtmann, Paul Fischer, Pamela Frazier, Karen Hillman, Shelley Volk Members Absent: Mathieu Point Ou Jour, Kenneth Rodgers Members Excused: William Gauss Staff Present: Brenda Huff, Fred Underwood Staff Excused: Owen L. Thomas Others Present: Ann Wllllamsen, League of Women Voters Presiding Official: Karen G. Hillman, Chair Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Hillman at 7:40 p.m. She welcomed new Ccxm issloners Pamela Frazier and Paul Fischer to the Commission. gporoYal of ,Minutes of September 16. 1987 On Page 2, last paragraph under Fair Housing Implementation Plan, the last sentence should read "the Commission voted to present the Implemenation Plan to Human Services Committee as a draft. One abstention." On Page 3, the last sentence In the 4th paragraph should read, "there was a consensus not to go ahead with Dick Salem's proposal at this time and Chair Hillman was asked to Inform Mr. Salem of this decision. With the abovementioned corrections the minutes were approved. Announcements Chair Hillman announced that she has appointed Commissioner Volk to serve as Financial Officer through December, 1987. The primary duty wlII be to oversee budget and spending. (continue) Evanston Human Relations Commission Minutes of 10/28/87.../2 AnnWncemnts (continue) Chair Hillman also requested that all Commissioners phone the office if they are unable to attend special Commission meetings. Such meetings Include dialog with Human Services Committee regarding fair housing Issues and Commission budget hearings before Committee. staff emoorts In response to a question by Commissioner Frazier. Brenda Huff Indicated that letters were sent to fifteen (15) large community groups. Commissioner Fuschtmann pointed out that the purpose of ascertaining Information from community groups and organizations Is to broaden the Commission's network about housing issues. Brenda's responsibi I itles in this area lend readily to our fair housing concerns. This concept came about as a result of the annual Commission Planning Neeting earlier in the year. Brenda will give an update on her efforts at the upcoming November Commisslon meeting. In response to another question from Commissioner Frazier, Brenda Indicated that she would send the same communication to smaller groups and not concentrate solely on the larger ones. Commissioner Fuechtmenn Indicated that he will soon be receiving Information about grants available for minority business development relative to the Research Park. He suggested that the Commission could become involved in promoting such an effort. Fair housing Reggrt Commissioner Fuechtmann commended Fred Underwood on the level of activity and how progress has been made In this area. Fred commented that the progress Is a result of both Commission and staff working In concert on fair housing as a new program. The other reason is due to the rental season being In September. Traditionally, housing concerns come during this time of the year. Fred further Indicated that hopefully by March 1988, our current complaint load could possibly be up to .16 or 27 complaints. Advertising in the Pioneer Press has been an asset to our complaint intake. Lastly. Fred mentioned that he met with the Southwest Evanston Area Residents (SWEAR) to discuss general issues concerning fair housing. Fair Hausl IMg1ementatlan Plan Chair Hillman gave Commissioners an update on the two previous Implementation plans submitted to Human Services Committee. In summary, Committee requested that the Commission submit a plan that was more action oriented with specifics In the area of confidentiality concerning racial data collection and how such data would be used once it Is collected. What safeguards were built Into the plan to prevent misuse? Chair Hillman further mentioned that she spoke with (continue) Evanston Human Relations Commission Minutes of 10/28/87.../3 Alderman Davis and the following concerns were expressed: 1) the l+mplementa- tlon plan should lift peoples' confidence regarding fair housing In Evanston; 2) there should be more specifics regarding the HRC relationship with the NAACP; 3) specifics regarding work with neighborhood groups; and, 4) a more realistic assessment of personnel needs. Commissioner Fischer suggested that the revised plan begin with a strong introductory statement. Commlssioner Volk said that the plan should be more action oriented. After discussion there was a consensus that a brief Introduction outlining the overall fair housing program should be written. The plan previously submitted will be reworded to reflect the Commission's decision to proceed with this program and to explain in greater detail the cooperative relationship with community groups, communication with the real estate industry, and plans for community dialogue on racial diversity. The plan will also state that the Commission will use racial data only for identifying areas and firms to audit. The Corrmsission adjourned into Executive Session at 9:15 p.m. to consider pending litigation. At 9:45 p.m. the Commission conluded Its Executive Session. Tom Fuechtmann asked that discussion on planning for community dialogue regarding racial diversity be tabled until 1988 because of the Commission's tight schedule. Discussion regarding the Commission's By -Laws w2s also tabled. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m. f �/ iw,k, L { Owen L. Thomas, Executive Director EVANSTON HUMAN RELATIONS C"I SSION 2100 RIDGE AVENUE EVANSTON, ILLINOIS WEDNESOAY, NOVE14BER 18, 1987 ROOM 2402 7:30 P.M. Members Present: Thomas Fuechtmann, Paul Fischer, Pamela Frazier, William Geuss, Karen Hillman, Kenneth Rodgers Members Absent: Mathieu Point Du Jour, Shelley Volk Staff Present: Owen Thomas, Brenda Huff, Fred Underwood Presiding Official: Karen G. Hillman, Chair Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Hillman at 7s48 p.m. Aogro,Yal of alnutes offer 9 1987 Chairman Hlilman had one correction on the approval of September 16, 1987 minutes on the first page: not "one abstention" under approval of September 16, 1987 minutes but one "nay". On Page 3: the correction is "Alderman Collens" in the place of "Alderman Davis". The minutes were accepted as corrected. Motion carried. Fx8clLfi iYa..�itlision Executive Session commenced at 7:47 p.m. Herb Hill, 1st Assistant Corporation Counsel was present. Executive Session adjourned at 8:20 p.m. The meeting dates will be: January 27 February 24 March 23 -April 27 May 25 June 22 July 27 August - vacation September 28 October 26 November 16 December 14 (Continue) L. Evanston Human Relations Commission Minutes of 11/18/87.... /2 Appointment of Nominatlog Committee Chair Hillman appointed a nominating committee for selection of a Chairman and Vice Chairman for the Commission during 1988. The subcommittee will consist of Thomas Fuechtmann, 111111am Geuss and Kenneth Rodgers. The new Chairman and Vice Chairman will be elected at the December 1987 meeting. Place Names Committee The Commission would like to have ail Commission members appointed - 9 In number - before a Commissioner Is asked to serve on this committee. Re21eQement5 for the Human Relations Qomm1ssIon Vice Chair Thomas Fuechtmwn moved that the Chair talk with Mayor Barr about replacements for the Commission. Commissioner #point Ou Jour will be asked to resign due to excessive unexcused absences. The motion was carried. Anaguncemants Chair Hillman mentioned that she has written a letter of condolence to past Commissioner Mayme Spencer due to the passing of her husband Dr. Spencer. Staff Reports Oren reported on the American Legion Pancake Breakfast where the funds will go to help needy families in Evanston. Owen also reported on the meeting with the Illinois municipal Human Relations Association members. Our Commission's activities exceeds some of the other groups throughout the State. Chalr Hillman requested that the Human Relations Commission video be shown at the next Commission meeting In December. Fred Underwood reported on the current fair housing cases. Fred will outline the major changes in the Fair Housing Ordinance and mail them out when they are ready. He will also be consulting with Joe Goodman on the North Shore Board of Realtors concerning mailing out the major changes to realty firms. Joe has provided Fred with educational materials from the North Shore Board. Fred also hopes to have posters and brochures printed for presentation materials. Fred mentioned that Beverly Area Housing materials were sent in the Commission packets Just for information. Report on CiU CgUncll Fleetlno Vice Chair Fuechtmann felt that money that was denied to the Commission for data collection could have been used constructively. In the future, staff should attempt to anticipate how funds that might be viewed as unnecessary, can be utilized. (continue) Evanston Human Relations Commission Minutes of 11/18/87.... /3 Fair doalog Training December 1, 1987 there will be a training session by Fred Underwood on the Evanston Fair Housing Ordinance. The Commission would like to address a better method for training real estate personnel at the next Commission meeting. The Commission also suggested that Dave Schucker be asked to cone and talk to the Commission about real estate training in January. C.omnt l ss l an Plan" Chair Hillman suggested a special session for new Commissioners to determine what direction the Commission should follow In the coming year. Hopefully by January, the Commission will have time to further discuss the overall direction. Racial diversity is a real concern in the community and the Commission would like to discuss how to reach out to all groups In the community. Chair Hillman suggested a new Planning Session for the Commission. Commissioner Fuechtmann suggested that there should be some committee structure. Commissioners suggested that the December Commission meting be centered on what critical Issues are important to the Commission and what can be done about them. This would be good for every monthly meeting for about twenty minutes. Chair Hillman mentioned that school Issues and racial diversity dialog will be on the December agenda. _ Chair Hillman mentioned the basic changes to the Commission. A motion was made to accept the By -Laws and the vote was unanimous. Staff will have the By -Laws typed and mailed to Commissioners. Adlournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. 0, -, L . r Owen L. Thomas, Executive Director EVANSTON HL1; IAA RELATIONS C'O' C l I SS I ON 2100 RIDGE AVEi UE EVANSTON, I LL I" 01 S WEDNESOAY, QECE"VER 15, 1937 Roe 2402 7:30 flambers Present: Pamela Frazier, Thomas Fuechtmann, William Geuss, Karen Hillman, 'lathicu Point Ou Jour, '`anneth Rodgors, Shelley V3Ik Members Excused: Paul Fischer Staff Present: Owen Thonas, 2renda Huff, Fred Underwood Others Present: Pat Caruthers, Interfaith Nouslnc, Center of tho Northern Suburbs; Soo Seidenberg, ryanston :uy lrw ,Presiding Cfficial: Karin G. Hili7an, Chair C, I l to Crl2r Tm3 meetin,3 was collot to order 5y Chair-'111r+an at 7:40 p.m. arZYsa! of ov,- it 1-q7 The ninutes of 13, 1�'37 ;.-era aaproveC as arittan. St3f f ReoortA In response to a yuesticn froi Commiss loner Volk abcut the Neighborhood Justice Canter (':JC), Cr.�nda 'duff ex,alainel .chat n,appens when 3 party refuses to -zad I ate. Cor-nissioner Frazier ,,"ntlonad t73 possibi I ity of vrenC3 '�uJ f 355istin- in develo^lnC Tic, ;ty businas3 =vznston N.A.A.C.P., Jackson 'rovers and '!1I1iL'S ?Tess. AIsc, Oliver Puff of Ling Lab School %iou 1 d be i ntereste.l in this project. Cc.-,mi ss i cn2r cJ,C-rs su, ,ested that Prenda first contact the !% A.A.C.P. In response to 3 question from Chairman Hill; -,an, Brenda huff inJfcatod that 181 cases have been processed to date. (continue) Evanston Duman Relations Commission Minutes 12/15/37... 12 �r i nn ;•! t� Fred Underwood Indicated thct the hearing would take place on January 5, 1938 :vith Parliament Enterprises. A15o, another hearing should 5e scheduled with Evanston 3ond ; 7ort1o;e. Commissioner Frazier -mentioned that she had accepted another job in IIcnmonc, Indiana an th.are fore. ,Mould not ba available for either hear i n,,. Tee Co mission K i sned her ;we l l and expressed rag^rots that she mill not he axle to continue with toe Conmission. After further discussion it was decided teat the hear01 with "nNlament Enterprisos would ronain on the 5th of Jxnuory and Tha Evan;tc.n "?und w-artgage ease will be heard on January 3th. Ca: nissicner Fuochtnann ,n•; Nl I Inan Hl i I chair the hearings resp•:ctival/. 5=la Ia Commissioner Frazier inCicator_ That sso and Tn4 Ec• cutiv, Vir;-ct;r lave a presantation Tc Tie_' ITA Council on %ovi7ze-r 1?, 11 :h2 furt'^:!r mentioned that the Onnission shouI ; sacc7e qcrn i .voIv-_' in; 1) r;i_ _.:uc,--13nal ,`o between alwc% caw wniTe stuWants in District 35, any; 2) ziiforin7 rn3 Youth I ntervont i on Prc :rim. Sne cone l uspi W y say K 3 That they C=d ss i ;, s,icu i d be more a_sertive in aaaressin', Ccnnunity is.iies not Just =z)'icerns. Commissionar ru_'cit",arn re"yUOST^„ Cwniissizncr Frazier to Tut' 3 list of contact persons we shoull sonai wito t3 iOnlify issuos. PL—n^'r�izar indicat•ad that she would prepare a list nefcrn sio leaves=vir.sTcn. Fred asked the Ccmil3slon to , sviaa the ;rant aroposal from The Luo:,arship Council. Comm i ss i onars vill ;, i scuss this i ton it the Jr.nuary ,-ect i ng. Fr,d also su313sten riat tie Cc"missicn write : lett, r to t.ne ':hair of the Leadership Counc i I re -arl i ng �eeo i nn tis i r Legal I Action unit i nTict.=3cause of a snortage of Tunis, tnere is a aossiblity of cutting 3,ck in tics arn3. the Commission dir=ctnd Fre4 to ir?ft a IOTtar to the 7oar! Chnirian of the L.adersnin Council fcr roview. L;;nlnotion ��1itt`n Ie;_S* Coernlssion,ar ''�ouss indic teal that the 4calnetin3 Corrltt,e r=co-r-vidad the namas of Ton FuQcnt-iann and len,noth ?oC;ers for Chair yn, Vice Chair cf the Hunan Relations Co„mission fcr 1302. There being no floor nc.minaticis, the slate uas approved and voted on -- unanimously. Comnls;ionar _ uss also in•}lctej trait !72 Chair and Vic:! Chair :csl`i,�n5 rotit3 annually to jiva oil Co--v i ss i cners an oppertun i t', Tc serve. Tna roc. endat ion was also aeeapted ay the Corimisslon. (continue) Evanston Hunan Relations Coma i ss I on I•ilnutes 12/15/37.../3 All Com issioners thanked Commissionor Hillman for her efforts as Chair over the years. Owen also thanked her on behalf of the staff. HPC Video Cormilssioners and staff viewed tic Hunan Pelaticns Commission video praparod by Roderick Harris of the City's Caota Ca.municatlons Dapart7ant. C o.mrfl ss loners thanked 'ir. Harris for his assistance. 6+ou rnr. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 3:50 p.m. V we.., i.. Oren L. Thomas, Executive Director