Human Relations Commission

AGENDA Human Relations Commission Meeting November 2, 2021 6:30 PM DeKalb Police Department 700 W Lincoln Hwy nd 2 Floor Training Room DeKalb, Illinois 60115 A. Roll Call B. Approval of Agenda – Additions/Deletions C. Approval of Minutes – October 5, 2021 D. Public Participation E. Old Business 1. Landlord-Tenant Review a. Towing Restrictions b. 1-Hour Notification for Landlord Visits 2. Police-Community Relations: Citizen Police Review Board (Further Considerations) F. New Business G. Adjournment  Minutes City of DeKalb Human Relations Commission October 5, 2021 The Human Relations Committee (HRC) held a regular meeting on October 5, 2021 in the Second Floor Training Room at the DeKalb Police Department. A. Roll Call The meeting was called to order at 6:33 pm. The following members of the HRC were present: Joe Gastiger (Chair), JJ Wett, Nadine Franklin, Norden Gilbert, and Lisa King. Other City officials/staff present: • Joshua Boldt, Assistant to the City Manager and Staff Liaison to the HRC B. Approval of Agenda – Additions/Deletions Joe Gastiger recognized multiple guests were present to comment on Item E2 Police-Community Relations: Citizen Police Review Board (Further Consideration). Joe Gastiger asked for a motion to amend and approve the Agenda with Item E2 preceding Item E1. A motion to approve the amended Agenda was made by Norden Gilbert and Seconded by Nadine Franklin. The October 5, 2021 Agenda was approved by 5-0 vote. C. Approval of Minutes – September 7, 2021 Regular Meeting Joe Gastiger asked for a motion to approve the HRC minutes recorded on September 7, 2021. Norden Gilbert commented he wished to modify the minutes to replace a statement using the word inferred with reached a consensus in support of. A motion to approve the minutes was made by JJ Wett and Seconded by Nadine Franklin. The September 7, 2021 Minutes were approved by 5-0 vote. D. Public Participation – Androw Tillotson spoke regarding Item E2. Tillotson stated he was in support of allowing anonymous complaints to be considered by the Citizens Police Review Board (CPRB). Tillotson stated there must be a repair in the community trust of police and the CPRB having a voting power in the discipline decision of officers will help build the community’s trust in Police. Tillotson and HRC Member, JJ Wett, suggested any member of the CPRB should be able to receive a citizen complaint for consideration. Conversation ensued on the prospective CPRB marketing process if approved by City Council. Malena Graddy stated she is excited about the CPRB. Graddy added that the final details of the CPRB and nitpicking she has observed regarding the proposal should be taken as an encouraging sign for the community, since it does seem to indicate a keen interest in going forward. Eric Garcia spoke regarding the CPRB’s future educational and promotional challenges. Garcia advised he still had concerns about how complaints will be filed but when the CPRB starts, the City should consider creating brochures, business cars, internet postings, announcements, and other media-related promotional material. E. Old Business 2. Police-Community Relations: Civilian Review Board Discussion Joe Gastiger referenced the Uniform Peace Officers’ Disciplinary Act (50 ILCS 725) and suggested the Act appears to not require a sworn affidavit to file a complaint against a police officer and wished to make sure the City Attorney is aware of this Act. Conversation ensued with public guests regarding the CPRB ordinance proposal. Joe Gastiger provided material by the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement as an educational reference for the Commission to study and provide recommendation. 1. Landlord-Tenant Review The HRC reviewed proposed Chapter 10 Language. The HRC reviewed the one (1) hour minimum landlord access based on reasonable notice. The HRC advised they would prefer the language to reflect 12 or 24 hour notice. The HRC also reviewed a prohibition on towing for the non-payment or late payment of a tenant’s rent. Joe Gastiger asked for a motion to include said towing prohibition language into the Chapter 10 Draft for the City Attorney to review. This motion was made by Lisa King and Seconded by JJ Wett. The motion was approved by 5-0 vote. Conversation ensued on the remaining draft alterations to the Chapter 10 ordinance. Staff Liaison Joshua Boldt stated he will send the draft to the City Attorney and the HRC would be able to consider a final document at the next HRC meeting. F. New Business - NONE G. Adjournment Joe Gastiger asked for a motion to adjourn at 7:57 pm. A motion was made by JJ Wett and seconded Lisa King. The motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. The next HRC meeting will be on November 2, 2021. Joshua Boldt, Assist. City Manager & HRC Liaison Minutes approved by the Human Relations Commission on ____________________ .