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The chair asked for a motion to approve the Feb. 25 minutes; the motion was seconded and the minutes were approved with corrections. Later in the agenda commissioners discussed elections that were due; several members were absent and the commission voted to defer elections to a later date. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn that passed.

Votes at a glance:
- Approval of meeting minutes for Feb. 25, 2025 — outcome: approved (motion seconded; recorded as \"Aye\" on unanimous voice vote). Agenda item 4.
- Elections (agenda item 9) — outcome: deferred/postponed by voice vote after commissioners noted absences; no new election date set at that time.
- Adjournment — outcome: approved (motion seconded; voice vote).

All vote tallies were recorded as voice votes in the transcript; individual roll-call tallies were not specified in the meeting record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Iowa City Human Rights Commission Meeting of April 1, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the meeting commissioners approved corrected minutes from Feb. 25, agreed to defer elections because members were absent, and adjourned by motion.","taxTitle","Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa","taxId",4187,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6071025,"Human Rights Commission reviews grant recipient reports and readies FY25 application process",1098,1292000,2390000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3048288-2e935cf1c36f3e6af520e064d46401e4&start=1292&end=2390","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3048288-2e935cf1c36f3e6af520e064d46401e4/thumbnail_1292000.jpg","/articles/6071025/Iowa-City/Johnson-County/Iowa/Human-Rights-Commission-reviews-grant-recipient-reports-and-readies-FY25-application-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6071025-1e0b61e4edb5714ecba09455fd1164c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193473&Signature=lOQTLtiMfhG2D8ULMWpr4yi0JSdI3puJcX6Du7xn66RbhONJJ2oF2JC7u0ILfv-~TqJzj6yg8bSJIQnbfK~KP0XdIus~jqYuf0aRW5IpIUxbv4lLxtNxiiA8grs24t9H61ZPnXArFQO8xkWf2545k6GqbiVlHT7499sMHaPzD~5R3EqRqWgQoDFXcqmMzo3BgYhNCySYaPvt7aJuHouoYcxMCmylGxQgt3h~zY1K23sEW~uRFwDez3QCIVMsX2ZY3hLJLUkOCXqQl3iW1c-nW2it-9Rpcsdvy~x5cw5ONWHeLTT8tFkOfTqfMCNyy40cKwEVsussB4A~nCRMU-dBRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners reviewed reports from last year’s Human Rights Grant recipients and discussed the FY25 application and evaluation schedule, including an online portal and possible special meetings to complete evaluations.

The nut graf: Recipients reported expanded services and needs — notably language-access gaps — and asked for greater visibility on social media; staff briefed commissioners on using the Apply (SurveyMonkey) online application portal and on scheduling for evaluations ahead of a recommended city-council deadline.

Several commissioners summarized site visits and recipient priorities. Commissioner Mark described volunteer work with a local nonprofit and visits to the North Liberty Food Pantry; Dr. Lewis and other commissioners reported that recipients emphasized language access and culturally appropriate supplies. Commissioners said recipients asked that the commission highlight their services on social media to increase visibility.

Staff member Stephanie provided details about the FY25 application timeline and the online submission platform. \"November is the last opportunity somebody has to submit one for FY '25,\" Stephanie said in the meeting packet briefing; she also said several applications are in progress and that the portal (Apply, an offering from SurveyMonkey) includes a short instructional video. Stephanie said she would resend links and advised commissioners to check junk mail folders for messages from the Apply system.

Commissioners discussed evaluation logistics. Staff recommended each commissioner review applications individually in the portal, flag conflicts of interest, and then meet to discuss scores. Stephanie said the commission is technically expected to make a recommendation to the City Council by March 31, but acknowledged that timeline would not be met given the current schedule; commissioners set April 22 as their next regular meeting and said they may schedule a special meeting to complete evaluations if the number of applications requires it.

What happens next: staff will resend Apply links and a list of applicant organizations, commissioners will review and flag conflicts before the next meeting, and the commission will determine whether to hold a special evaluation meeting depending on the final application count.

Quotes are taken from the meeting transcript and reflect statements made under the agenda item for \"Human Rights grant updates.\"","Commissioners heard updates from last year’s grant recipients, flagged language-access and visibility needs, and received guidance from staff on the online FY25 application process and evaluation timeline.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6071030,"Iowa City Human Rights Commission schedules April 7 special meeting to consider statement on state civil-rights change; plans Know Your Rights event",490,458000,948000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3048288-2e935cf1c36f3e6af520e064d46401e4&start=458&end=948","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3048288-2e935cf1c36f3e6af520e064d46401e4/thumbnail_458000.jpg","/articles/6071030/Iowa-City/Johnson-County/Iowa/Iowa-City-Human-Rights-Commission-schedules-April-7-special-meeting-to-consider-statement-on-state-civil-rights-change-plans-Know-Your-Rights-event","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6071030-638f75bcc1d2c8bb3819e8e126a3dd28/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193473&Signature=YYkZQ9JSEZrSyDfMvuxZ2vsZkG8AT1HBrQMu26OexSxo4xN94aNdjeoQpZJZufPKtv6aAeB1Wst~IQkYTLpVOQbw7sBui3wBRGw-NniF8~Eqt7vUvEIkLF6uwTQciP~h7EYWnWJzIpmDdCcemnFHk9xathEU626~f63SO10dBSUe26vrZr4Jj9IO-laWCjmxvupvHvd7uY4alqz8sqVZESRrpLyB68yuplLcpxWCSnDVTvT~svlbLpdCGfiiQTRxeWTnnzOyhT1~I1XIPfYQNkT2oIukoM22MPzTwErqW6JbrkTP2eyO1-5MuaP3xlfxoIujVtyrFsLcu9xECNs1Wg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Iowa City Human Rights Commission voted by consensus to support a community-led \"Know Your Rights\" event and set a special virtual meeting for 10 a.m. Monday, April 7 to consider approving a statement about recent changes to the Iowa civil rights code.

The decision came after Commissioner Liz described meetings with community partners and asked for commission support to form a coalition to organize public education and workshops. \"My goal is not to lead it; my goal is to support the leaders,\" Liz said, asking whether the commission wanted to speak on behalf of the group.

The nut graf: Commissioners said the event would help residents understand rights and resources after the state legislature and governor enacted changes that commissioners said remove certain protections for an identity group. The special meeting will allow the commission to review a draft statement and vote on whether to adopt it as an official commission position.

Commissioners and staff discussed event scope and format. The Englert — a local venue discussed by commissioners — indicated it could host a citywide community event or a single-day workshop, and community partners suggested a mix of speaker-led sessions and coalition coordination. Commissioner Liz said community groups asked specifically for in-person speakers and informational workshops; staff member Stephanie noted logistics and asked for volunteers to help draft a budget and plan for city facilities.

Commissioners agreed to try a coalition approach so multiple local organizations would be represented. Several commissioners voiced support without a formal roll-call vote; the chair characterized the outcome as consensus. The meeting record shows commissioners asked that the commission not lead the event, but instead support community leaders and organizations taking the lead.

The commission also discussed timing and notice for the special meeting. Staff said 24 hours is the legal minimum for some postings but that more advance notice is preferred to allow public attendance. The meeting packet contained a draft statement prepared by a commissioner and staff indicated they would circulate it before the special meeting for review.

What happens next: staff will circulate the draft statement and logistics materials; the commission will convene virtually at 10 a.m. Monday, April 7 to consider adopting the statement. If the commission adopts the statement it will be public-facing; if not, commissioners indicated they would continue working with community partners on education and outreach.

Quotes in context are taken from the meeting transcript and reflect remarks made during the agenda item on \"Know Your Rights\" and the scheduling discussion.","Commissioners agreed to support a community-led \"Know Your Rights\" event and scheduled a special virtual meeting for 10 a.m. Monday, April 7 to consider a draft statement responding to recent changes to the Iowa civil rights code.","actionData","errors"]

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