City of Eugene Human Rights Commission

City of Eugene Human Rights Commission Meeting packet for Tuesday, June 18, 2019, 5:30 – 7:45 PM 99 W 10th Ave., Sloat Room, Eugene-OR Packet Contents Draft Agenda Page 2 Draft Minutes from 05/2019 Page 3 Draft Minutes from 09/2019 Page 6 AIS to Council work session Page 8 Fiscal Year 2019 report Page 10 Fiscal Year 2020 Work Plan Page 17 Liaison appointments Page 19 HRC roster Page 22 HRC Calendar FY 2020 Page 23 HRC budget Page 24 Funding request - NAMI Page 25 Jewish Federation invite Page 29 Support message to Councilor Page 31 Semple HPWG updates Page 32 WeCU updates Page 34 Office of Human Rights & Neighborhood Involvement | City of Eugene | 99 W 10th Ave | Eugene OR 97401 | (541) 682-5272  2 City of Eugene Human Rights Commission Human Rights Commission Agenda for Tuesday, October 15, 2019, 5:30 – 7:30 PM 99 W 10th Ave., Sloat Room, Eugene-OR Human Rights Commissioners: Joel Iboa (Chair), Ibrahim Coulibaly (Vice Chair), Ela Kubok, Ibrahim Hamide, Serena Markstrom, Rick Guerra, Bonnie Souza, Amanda McCluskey, Daniel Borson, Kirstin London, Councilor Emily Semple Human Rights and Neighborhood Involvement Staff: Jennifer Lleras Van Der Haeghen, Fabio Andrade The mission of the Human Rights Commission is to promote implementation of universal human rights values and principles in all City of Eugene programs and throughout the wider community. To carry out this mission the commission shall affirm, encourage and initiate programs and services within the City of Eugene and in the wider community designed to place priority upon protecting, respecting, and fulfilling the full range of universal human rights as enumerated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. To support and promote human rights, the commission will: provide human rights education, be proactive in human rights efforts, address human rights violations, ensure active public participation, be transparent and open, be publicly accountable for human rights progress. Item Description Action Time Duration 1 Agenda/Minutes Review (Chair) Discuss/Vote 5:30 - 5:40 10 min 2 Public Comment (Chair) 5:40 - 5:50 10 min 3 City Councilor Report Updates 5:50 – 6:00 10 min 4 EPD Liaison – Lieutenant Marcus Pope Updates 6:00 – 6:10 10 min 5 Support Request – NAMI Discuss/Vote 6:10 – 6:15 5 min 6 International Human Rights Day Discuss/Vote 6:15 – 6:45 30 min 7 HRC Work Groups and Liaison Updates 6:45 – 7:05 20 min 8 Human Rights and Neighborhood Involvement Updates 7:05 – 7:15 10 min 9 October HRC Meeting Agenda Discuss 7:15 – 7:20 5 min The Human Rights Commission does not hold public meetings in July and August The next scheduled meeting of the Human Rights Commission is on November 19, 2019. The Eugene Human Rights Commission welcomes your interest in these agenda items. This meeting location is wheelchair accessible. For the hearing impaired, FM-assistive listening devices are available or an interpreter can be provided with 48 hours’ notice prior to the meeting. Spanish-language interpretation will also be provided with 48 hours’ notice. To arrange for these services, contact staff at (541) 682-5177. La Comisión de Derechos Humanos agradece su interés por participar en los asuntos de esta agenda. El local de la reunión tiene acceso para personas en silla de ruedas. Para las personas con dificultades auditivas ofrecemos sistemas FM para ayudarlo a escuchar, o intérpretes de lenguaje de señas. También ofrecemos intérpretes de español. Si necesita cualquiera de estos servicios por favor solicítelos con 48 horas de anticipación, llamando al (541) 682-5177. The Human Rights Commission meets monthly on the third Tuesday at the Sloat Room, Atrium Building, 99 W 10th Street Eugene, OR 97401 - Contact: Fabio Andrade, 541-682-5177 fandrade@eugene-or.gov  3 Human Rights Commission MINUTES Eugene Human Rights Commission - HRC Atrium, Sloat Room Eugene, Oregon June 18, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. PRESENT: Joel Iboa, Ibrahim Coulibaly, Rick Guerra, Julia Johnson, Serena Markstrom, Ela Kubok, Bonnie Souza, Aria Seligman, and Fabio Andrade - staff ABSENT: Emily Semple, Aimee Walsh, Ib Hamide Opening Chair Iboa called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM Agenda Review – Approved unanimously with the addition of a 10-minute presentation by the Civilian Review Board proposed by E. Kubok and seconded by J. Johnson. Minutes Review - Approved unanimously. Public Comment T AF Majeska Seese Green – Spoke in support of the HRC requesting City Council to hold a work session on declaring state of emergency on homelessness. Allison Cleveland – Oregon Anti Violence Project – Spoke about his experience with active shooter training and recommended training on de-escalation tactics for police officers using the Landeros shooting in January 2019 as an example. D Diana Zilovsky - Spoke in support of the HRC requesting City Council to hold a work session on R declaring state of emergency on homelessness using the experience of San Francisco an as example for what can be done in Eugene following such declaration. Paula Stout - Spoke in support of the HRC requesting City Council to hold a work session on declaring state of emergency on homelessness by Eugene and Lane County to support implementation of the TAC report. Paula also mentioned the movie showing Tony, which was sponsored by the HRC to raise awareness of homelessness. Pamela Krause – Spoke in support of the HRC requesting City Council to hold a work session on declaring state of emergency on homelessness. Requests for Support/Funding - Junction City State Hospital requested HRC to be present at their Gay Pride event for patients. No commissioner was immediately available to attend to event. 99 W. 10th Avenue, Suite 116, Eugene, OR 97401 541.682.5177 |HRNI@ci.eugene.or.us | www.eugene-or.gov/HRC  4 Human Rights Commission Updates – EPD liaison Captain Natt presented an overview of hate and bias cases for the first semester of 2019. He gave an update on the investigation regarding the swastikas in the Jefferson Westside and Whitaker neighborhoods in late May. Presentation – Beyond Toxics Lisa Arkin and Ana Molina presented on Beyond Toxics’ environmental justice work in West Eugene. Presentation slides are attached to this document. Presentation – Civilian Review Board Leia Pitcher presented on the conclusions reached by the Civilian review Board on the investigation of the Landeros shooting. Presentation slides are attached to this document Presentation – Downtown Initiatives Eric Brown and Joshua Berman presented on Free Programing Downtown- Cultural T Representation, Downtown Restrooms, Free Speech Plaza, Eugene Town Square Overview, and Town Square Inclusive Outreach. Presentation slides are attached to this document. WeCU Work Group AF B. Souza presented the updates included in the June meeting packet and asked the HRC to approve the draft public comments she prepared for the Budget Commission. Seconded by Rick Guerra, approved unanimously. Bonnie Souza also asked the HRC to approve draft job description prepared by WeCU for multicultural liaison position. Seconded by Ela Kubok, approved unanimously. Homelessness Work Group D S. Markstrom talked about the upcoming movie showing of Tony on July 17. Ela Kubok volunteered to R attend the event along Serena Markstrom. Police Commission J. Iboa reported on meeting with Deputy Chief Stacey Jepson and changes in leadership of the commission. HRNI Updates - Fabio Andrade Fabio Andrade presented an overview of projects and initiatives HRNI staff is working on including GARE 0 Government Alliance for Racial Equity trainings, Climate action plan panel, Hate ad Bias prevention training, II Community Safety Forum in Spanish, Riverfront Park and community story-telling outreach, Language Access Initiative, Multicultural Center Departmental Advisory Committee, and on the development of a new training curriculum for City of Eugene staff. Follow up: HRNI to invite HRC members to enroll in the train the trainer module for the Hate and Bias Prevention and Response training module. 99 W. 10th Avenue, Suite 116, Eugene, OR 97401 541.682.5177 |HRNI@ci.eugene.or.us | www.eugene-or.gov/HRC  5 Human Rights Commission HRC Retreat The HRC discussed organization of the HRC retreat and decided for a Doodle poll to identify best date to secure participation of current and new HRC members. Discussion and vote – Council work session on emergency declaration on homelessness The Homelessness Work Group is requesting that the HRC ask City Council to hold a work session on declaring state of emergency on homelessness. Supporting documents were included in the June meeting packet. Seconded by Ela Kubok, approved by 9 votes. Meeting adjourned at 8:05pm Recorded by Fabio Andrade An audio recording of this meeting is kept by the Human Rights and Neighborhood Involvement Office T AF DR 99 W. 10th Avenue, Suite 116, Eugene, OR 97401 541.682.5177 |HRNI@ci.eugene.or.us | www.eugene-or.gov/HRC  Human Rights Commission 6 MINUTES Eugene Human Rights Commission - HRC Atrium, Sloat Room Eugene, Oregon September 17, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. PRESENT: Ibrahim Coulibaly, Rick Guerra, Kirstin London, Serena Markstrom, Ela Kubok, Daniel Borson, Emily Semple, Amanda McCluskey, and Fabio Andrade - staff ABSENT: Bonnie Souza, Joel Iboa, Ib Hamide Opening Vice Chair Coulibaly called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM Agenda Review – Approved unanimously without changes. Minutes Review – June minutes review postponed to October due to lack of quorum. Public Comment Todd Boyle – Discussed the need for actions to help low-income people including unhoused people. Todd mentioned that 36,000 people are living below poverty level in Eugene. Asked the City to fix issues regarding accessory dwelling units, Recreational Vehicle parking, and subdivisions. Todd advocated for a shelter in Downtown and asked the HRC to inform and influence other city boards and commissions to act. Martha Bryson – Discussed the treatment dispensed by Eugene Police towards homeless people. Martha asked police officers about a recent operation on the area of a homeless camp on 11th Avenue in Downtown. Police officers informed her it was due to health concerns related to human feces and drug use. Martha claims to have video-recorded the area and no human feces were present. Martha claimed that four mentally-ill people participating in the campo were being harassed by police. Majeska Seese Green – Talked about changes to the HRC work plan to assign some actions for the homelessness work group (The commission accepted the recommendations). Requests for Support/Funding Trans*Ponder requested $385 in support of its Gala Oh-la-la event on October 11. The commission approved and selected Daniel Borson to represent the commission at the event. Updates – EPD liaison Lieutenant Marcus Pope introduced himself as the new Eugene Police liaison to the HRC and presented the most recent statistics on hate crimes. Lieutenant Pope and Sergeant Dave Burroughs talked about the liaison to marginalized communities, which was initiated by Eugene Police and HRNI in June of 2019. 99 W. 10th Avenue, Suite 116, Eugene, OR 97401 541.682.5177 |HRNI@ci.eugene.or.us | www.eugene-or.gov/HRC  Human Rights Commission 7 HRC Work Plan for FY 2020 The commission discussed the draft work plan and made changes to include new assignments to the Homeless and Poverty work group. A final draft to be submitted to City Council (attached) was recommended by commissioners Kubok and Semple and was approved unanimously. HRC liaison appointments for FY 2020 The commission reviewed liaison assignments. A final draft (attached) was recommended by commissioners Kubok and Guerra and was approved unanimously. Council Liaison Updates Councilor Semple talked about the Protection for Individuals Ordinance, which will have amendments to it voted by City Council on October 14. Councilor Semple talked briefly about the protests against 5G and about the process for selection of Town Square final design. Finally, Councilor Semple gave a report on her visits to the homeless camp on 11th Avenue. Councilor Semple talked about the burden imposed on neighbors and business owners in the area and expressed concern that the protest may be hurting the cause for more services to the unhoused population. HRNI Updates - Fabio Andrade Fabio Andrade and Jen Lleras Van Der Haeghen presented an overview of projects and initiatives HRNI staff is working on including GARE Government Alliance for Racial Equity trainings, Multicultural Center needs assessment, and on the development of a new training curriculum for City of Eugene staff. Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm Recorded by Fabio Andrade An audio recording of this meeting is kept by the Human Rights and Neighborhood Involvement Office 99 W. 10th Avenue, Suite 116, Eugene, OR 97401 541.682.5177 |HRNI@ci.eugene.or.us | www.eugene-or.gov/HRC  8 EUGENE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Work Session: Human Rights Commission Work Plan - Fiscal Year 2020 Meeting Date: October 14, 2019 Agenda Item Number: 2 Department: City Manager’s Office Staff Contact: Fabio Andrade www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5277 ISSUE STATEMENT The Human Rights Commission’s enabling ordinance, adopted in December of 1990 (Eugene Code 2.280), requires that it develop a work plan for City Council review and approval as well as report annually on work plan progress. Attached is a report on the Fiscal Year 2019 Work Plan and the Proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Work Plan. BACKGROUND FY 2019 Work Plan Report The HRC was very active during FY 2019, contributing hundreds of hours of volunteer time beyond business meetings serving the community by hosting and attending community events, providing input to council on human rights and social justice issues, and engaging in collaborative work with other boards and commissions, City staff, and community partners. The attached FY 2019 Annual Report provides specifics on the group’s achievements and commitments in achieving its work plan goals over the past year. FY 2020 Work Plan Details Commissioners arrived at the current plan items following a reflection and consensus-building exercise. The HRC held two four-hour planning sessions on August 12 and 14 and unanimously approved the FY2020 work plan during its regular meeting on September 17, 2019. The plan maintains the goals of the 2019 work plan and aligns them with the HRC’s three distinct roles (community education and engagement, liaison to other City boards and commissions, and advising City Council and staff on human rights issues). Goal 1 - Take a leadership role in fostering respect for social equity, civil rights, and human rights in the community by engaging in education, outreach, listening and collaboration. Goal 2 - Maintain strategic HRC liaisons and engage in cooperative endeavors with the community and with City of Eugene advisory groups that support civil and human rights and social equity. October 14, 2019, Work Session – Item 2  9 Goal 3 - Study and recommend actions on civil and human rights and social equity issue areas of concern to the community and City organization. The specific objectives and strategies identified to implement these goals are described in more detail in the attached Human Rights Commission FY 2020 Work Plan. The attached plan includes appointments of HRC liaisons to other boards and commissions and a calendar of events. PREVIOUS COUNCIL DIRECTION October 31, 2018, Work Session The HRC, in accordance with its bylaws as well as Eugene Code 2.280, report to council annually. The report on the HRC FY19 work plan, which is included in the attachments, is based on the work plan approved by City Council on October 31, 2018. COUNCIL OPTIONS The council could: 1. Approve the proposed FY2020 Work Plan as presented 2. Approve the work plan with changes 3. Request changes to the work plan before approval CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends approving the Human Rights Commission FY2020 Work Plan and its attachments as presented. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to approve the Human Rights Commission FY 2020 Work Plan. ATTACHMENTS A. Human Rights Commission FY 2019 Work Plan Report B. Human Rights Commission FY 2020 Work Plan (including liaison appointments and Calendar) C. Human Rights Commission work groups’ work plans (To arrive under separate cover) FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Fabio Andrade Telephone: 541-682-5277 Staff E-Mail: fandrade@eugene-or.gov October 14, 2019, Work Session – Item 2  Attachment A 10 Fiscal Year 2019 Work Plan Report This is a report on the Human Rights Commission (HRC) FY 2019 Work Plan. The HRC work plan was approved by City Council in October of 2018. Below are highlights from the past year followed by charts indicating the status of each of the actions included in the FY 19 work plan. Highlighted Work Events To help raise awareness, foster respect, create community dialogue, and increase education on human rights issues the Human Rights Commission (HRC) hosted, assisted with organization, or had members participate in several events: • International Human Rights Day Celebration • City of Eugene Police Chief Recruitment Process • Under the Bridge: HRC Homelessness Workgroup Film Showing & Discussion • Tony ‐ The Movie: HRC Homelessness Workgroup Film Showing & Discussion Funding and other support was also provided for community events organized by community groups. The HRC supported 12 community events with endorsement, sponsorship, and/or volunteer work: Sponsorship • Workshop CALC Raising Respectful Kids in a Diverse World • Blacks in Gov't Fundraiser Dinner • NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner • CALC/SURJ Film series: Understanding and Confronting White nationalism • DisOrient Film Festival • NAACP Memorial Day event at Washington Park • Network Charter School Network Charter School Gay Fourth resource fair  11 Key Partnerships The HRC has actively worked to increase communication and collaboration with other City Boards and Commissions, staff, and community groups over the past year to promote human rights and social equity. Boards and Commissions • Police Commission: The HRC has a permanent seat on the Police Commission and so shares one voting member. • Civilian Review Board (CRB): The HRC has a liaison assigned to and from the CRB to share information and highlight issues of mutual concern. • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): The HRC has one member on the CDBG Committee that focuses on housing and related issues. The HRC liaison participates in the annual competitive process where applicants seek funding for specific projects. • Equity and Human Rights Board (EHRB): The HRC participates on the City’s EHRB that focuses on leadership and organizational commitment to diversity and equity to ensure services are accessible, inclusive and equitably provided in a work environment that supports all employees. This year the EHRB’s work has continued on the development of the Equity and Human Rights Strategic Plan development and city-wide implementation process. • Moving Ahead Transportation Panel: The HRC monitors this collaboration between the Lane Transit District (LTD) and the City of Eugene for its dedication to accessibility. • Vision Zero Task Force: The HRC has a permanent member on the Task Force to provide input in achieving the goal set by City Council. • Housing Policy Board: The HRC is a recent a liaison to the Housing Policy Board, giving voice to community issues related to affordable housing. • Boards and Commission Recruitment: The HRC actively promoted participation in the board and commissions recruitment process and made recommendations on filling vacancies on the HRC. Department Collaborations • Multicultural Liaison and Multicultural Center: members of the HRC and its WeCU workgroup are collaborating with HRNI in conducting a needs assessment for the Multicultural Center Proposal and preparations for the hiring process for the Multicultural Liaison position, which was founded by City Council starting in the Fiscal Year 2020.  12 Community • HRC held conversations with community members and Chief Skinner following the fatal incident involving Eugene Police and local activist, Charlie Landeros, at the Cascades Middle School in January of 2019.The commission expressed questions and concerns on behalf of the community to the City of Eugene staff. Recommendations to Policy Makers Correspondence on the following topics was submitted to local, state and national policy makers during FY 2019. City Council • Resolution Condemning White Nationalism: The HRC voted to request that a resolution condemning white nationalism be considered by the City Council and supported naming local places after influential people of color in Eugene to provide more inclusive consideration when naming sites after people. • Recommendations to fill HRC vacancies: Supported recruitment of applicants to apply for HRC Vacancies, reviewed applications and recommended top candidates to Council to develop a diverse commission. Members Who Served We are deeply grateful to all the commissioners who served during this work plan and would like to recognize their service. Councilor Emily Semple: 1/2017 – present Rick Guerra: 7/2018– present Serena Markstrom: 7/ 2018 – present Bonnie Souza: 7/ 2015 – present Aria Seligmann: 7/2016 – 6/2019 Julia Johnson: 7/2016 – 6/2019 Aimee Walsh: 7/2016 – 4/2019 Joel Iboa: 7/2016 – present Ib Hamide: 7/2017 – present  13 Ibrahim Coulibaly: 7/2017 – present Ela Kubok: 7/2017 – present  14 Whole Eugene Community United (WeCU) HRC members Objective 1: Lead: B. Souza; Supporting Leads: I. Hamide, I. Identify and implement strategies to enhance inclusion of marginalized Coulibaly , S. Markstrom, J. Johnson communities into the larger Eugene community and to help deter or respond to hate, bias and discrimination, including systemic and individual racism, heterosexism, transphobia, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and ableism. Actions Status Action 1.1 Present Marginalized Voices report and recommendations to Mayor Complete and City Council in work session. Follow up on WeCU’s three asks Report was presented to City Council and regarding: 1) liaison position (primary ask); 2) rapid response policy; recommendations given to City Manager and 3) planning committee for multicultural center. Action 1.2 Input to Budget Committee regarding creation of Marginalized Complete Communities Liaison staff position. Position was funded for FY 20 Action 1.3 Organize 70th Anniversary celebration of International Human Rights Complete Day on Sunday, December 9, 2018. Action 1.4 Consult on cultural equity plans, competencies and diversity in City Cancelled Departmental Equity Strategic Plans (support and advocate for the internal plans that City staff are instructed to use to direct their policies for increased access and equity within the organization and in interactions with the public). Action 1.5 Monitor and contribute to efforts that assist marginalized Continuous work communities in Eugene.  15 Education, Outreach and Public Engagement HRC members Objective 2: Develop and implement strategies to promote education, outreach Leads: A. Walsh, E. Kubok, R. Guerra, I. Hamide, and public engagement. J. Johnson Actions Status Action Raise awareness for outcomes of Human Rights Commission meetings Continuous work 2.1 and work. Action Expand human rights outreach to educational partners and Continuous work 2.2 community groups. HRC members attended several community events in FY 2019 Action Promote and support human rights events and efforts in the Continuous work 2.3 community. HRC members sponsored and attended several community events in FY 2019. See list of events above. Advisory Work MHR members Objective 3: Maintain an introspective view of human rights issues in Eugene as Leads: J. Iboa, I. Coulibaly, E. Kubok they arise and develop advisory communication and recommendations to City Council to respond to and support human rights in Eugene. Actions Status Action Develop and maintain relationships with representatives of Continuous work 3.1 marginalized communities in Eugene.  16 Action Discuss issues surrounding human rights as they arise, and bring Continuous work 3.2 recommendations forth to City Council to address needs in HRC recommended and City Council approved a community. resolution condemning White nationalism. Action Continue to foster and build on relationship with Mayor and City Continuous work 3.3 Council to promote a safe and welcoming community. Housing and Homelessness HRC members Objective 4: Propose policy recommendations to the Eugene City Council on Leads: A. Seligmann / Serena Markstrom issues related to homelessness. Actions Status Action Monitor, advise and advocate for ways for the city to respond to Continuous work 4.1 homelessness. Action Monitor and advocate for civil and human rights of people who are Continuous work 4.2 homeless. Action Advocate for expansion of shelter and other housing options and Continuous work 4.3 access to resources and services city wide.  Attachment B 17 Human Rights Commission FY 2020 WORK PLAN Goal 1 (Community-oriented) Take a leadership role in fostering respect for social equity, civil rights, and human rights in the community by engaging in education, outreach, listening and collaboration. Item Description Assigned to 1.1 Advocate with community organizations for the WeCU Work Group inclusion of business, activist and religious community responses to hate and bias crimes and incidents. 1.2 Provide input to City in ongoing development of its WeCU Work Group website as it relates to marginalized communities. 1.3 Promote and support human rights events and efforts Education, Outreach, and Public in the community Engagement Work Group 1.4 Expand human rights outreach to educational partners Education, Outreach, and Public and community groups. Engagement Work Group 1.5 Raise awareness for outcomes of Human Rights Education, Outreach, and Public Commission meetings and work. Engagement Work Group Goal 2 (Liaison role) Maintain strategic HRC liaisons and engage in cooperative endeavors with the community and with City of Eugene advisory groups that support civil and human rights and social equity. Item Description Assigned to 2.1 Research policy actions that could strengthen WeCU Work Group relationships between culturally and otherwise Homelessness and Poverty Work Group marginalized community members and the Eugene Police Department. Submit recommendations via HRNI and Police Commission 2.2 Develop a strategy to increase engagement and Advisory Work Group communication with City Council. The strategy will include a plan to develop relationships with individual City Councilors. 2.3 Explore the opportunity to have a joint City Advisory Work Group Council/HRC meeting on a work plan item to be determined. Goal 3 (Advisory role) Study and recommend actions on civil and human rights and social equity issues in areas of concern to the community and City organization.  18 Human Rights Commission Item Description Assigned to 3.1 Request and assist with updating the Hate and Bias WeCU work group Response Plan to include a rapid response protocol. (reworded) 3.2 Monitor and contribute to efforts and/or policies that WeCU Work Group impact marginalized communities in Eugene. Homelessness and Poverty Work Group 3.3 Research and provide council with advice on Homelessness and Poverty Work Group decriminalization of homelessness in city policies 3.4 Advocate for making housing status a protected class Homelessness and Poverty Work Group 3.5 Review the budget, assess gaps and conduct research Advisory Work Group to provide advice on budget priorities. Homelessness and Poverty Work Group WeCU Work Group 2019-2020 HRC Work Groups WeCU (Whole Eugene Community United) Work Group Objective: Identify and implement strategies to enhance inclusion of marginalized communities into the larger Eugene community and to help deter or respond to hate, bias and discrimination, including systemic and individual racism, heterosexism, transphobia, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and ableism. Lead: Bonnie Souza; Supporting Leads: Ib Hamide, Ibrahim Coulibaly, Daniel Borson Homelessness and Poverty Work Group Objective: Monitor and report on laws and policies that have a disparate impact on people living unhoused; propose policy recommendations to the Eugene City Council on issues related to homelessness and poverty; and engage in advocacy efforts that combat the marginalization of people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Lead: Serena Markstrom Supporting leads: Amanda McCluskey, Kirstin London Advisory Work Group Objective: Maintain an introspective view of human rights issues in Eugene as they arise and develop advisory communication and recommendations to City Council to respond to and support human rights in Eugene. Lead: Joel Iboa Supporting leads: Ibrahim Coulibaly, Ela Kubok, Rick Guerra, Kirstin London Education, Outreach, and Public Engagement Work Group Objective: Develop and implement strategies to promote education, outreach and public engagement. Lead: Rick Guerra Supporting leads: Ela Kubok, Ib Hamide, Amanda McCluskey, Ibrahim Coulibaly  19 FY 2020 - LIAISONS FROM HRC TO OTHER BOARDS, COMMITTEES OR COMMISSIONS Name of Group Description Time Commitment Commissioner(s) Community Eugene receives federal funds which are awarded to 2-hour monthly meetings typically for 6 Rick Guerra Development agencies that support a variety of community needs months out of the year, when they are Back up: Block Grant related to housing and other issues. During an working on funds distribution and annual competitive process, applicants vie for CDBG projects. Additional meetings and funding for specific projects. https://www.eugene- trainings as necessary. 1-year term or.gov/281/CDBG-Program with possibility to serve 3 terms. Moving Ahead The Moving Ahead Transportation Panel is a Meetings as scheduled Ela Kubok Transportation collaboration of the City of Eugene and the Lane Ibrahim Coulibaly Panel Transit District (LTD) working with the community to prioritize corridors for near-term enhancements Back up: Daniel Borson that serve people using transit, biking, walking, and mobility devices. http://www.movingahead.org/ Vision Zero Task The Vision Zero Task Force will guide the Eugene Meets monthly Daniel Borson Force Vision Zero Action Plan. Members will work together to guide the development of the Plan's goals, policies, actions and performance measures. https://www.eugene-or.gov/3320/Community- Engagement Police Commission The Police Commission mission is to recommend to Meets monthly 2nd Thursday, 5:30 – Amanda the City Council, the City Manager, the Police 8:30 p. This has a term of 4 years or as McCluskey Department, and the people, the resources, long as a single commissioner term - (Voting) preferred policing alternatives, policies and citizens' typically 3 years. Back up: responsibilities needed to achieve a safe community. Council Liaison City Councilor Liaison from HRC to City Council 1 year, appointed by Mayor Councilor Semple  20 Meet with City Mayor and City Manager meet with HRC Chairs and 2 hours quarterly Chair and Vice Chair Manager and Equity and Human Rights staff Mayor Civilian Review To increase transparency and public confidence in Meets monthly, 2nd Tuesday, 3 hours Ela Kubok Board the police complaint process. We evaluate the Back up: Serena Markstrom work of the independent Police Auditor, from a civilian perspective, about whether the complaint was handled fairly and with due diligence. E&HR Board Help guide the work of the DESP 2-hour meetings every other month - Bonnie Souza daytime Back Up: Rick Guerra Housing Policy The Intergovernmental Housing Policy Board (HPB) 1.5-hour meeting, 1st Monday of the Serena Markstrom Board reviews low-income housing issues and makes month unless it falls on a holiday, then Back Up: Rick Guerra policy, funding, and other recommendations on following Friday regarding affordable housing to Eugene and Lane Back Up: Amanda County governments. The mission of the HPB is to McCluskey increase the availability of decent, affordable housing for low and very low-income families and individuals in Lane County. https://www.eugene-or.gov/838/Housing-Policy- Board MUPTE The MUPTE Review Panel: As needed Ela Kubok (voting) Reviews the project applications; applicant’s conformance with the Required Public Benefits; project’s conformance with approval requirements; and assists the City Manager in preparing an Annual Report. TBL The Triple Bottom Line, or TBL, is a framework the As needed Daniel Borson City of Eugene is using to reach its sustainability Back Up: Kirstin London goals. It’s designed to help us think about and  21 explore the environmental, equity and economic impacts, benefits and trade-offs of our decisions.  Eugene Human Rights Commission 2019 Roster 22 Office of Human Rights & Neighborhood Involvement | 99 W. 10th Avenue, Suite 117, Eugene, OR 97401 541.682-5177 | www.eugene-or.gov/hrc | hrni@ci.eugene.or.us Updated August 2, 2019 POSITION 1 Expires: 6/30/21 POSITION 7 Expires: 6/30/22 Bonnie Souza Appt: 7/1/15 Amanda McCluskey Appt: 7/1/19 bonnie.souza.hrc@gmail.com Re-Appt: 7/1/18 walsh.HRC@gmail.com Councilor: Syrett Councilor: Taylor NA: River Road NA: Southeast Community Neighbors Organization POSITION 2 Expires: 6/30/20 POSITION 8 Expires: 6/30/21 Ibrahim Coulibaly Appt: 7/1/17 Serena Markstrom Appt: 7/1/18 Icoulibaly.hrc@gmail.com serenahrc@gmail.com Councilor: Semple Councilor: Syrett NA: Jefferson NA: Active Bethel Westside Citizens POSITION 3 Expires: 6/30/20 POSITION 9 Expires: 6/30/22 Ela Kubok Appt: 7/1/17 Joel Iboa Re-Appt: 7/1/2019 ekubok.hrc@gmail.com jiboa.hrc@gmail.com Councilor: Syrett Councilor: Syrett NA: River Road NA: Whiteaker Community Community Council Organization POSITION 4 Expires: 6/30/20 POSITION 10 Expires: 6/30/21 Ibrahim Hamide Appt: 7/1/2017 Rick Guerra Appt: 7/1/18 ibhamide@gmail.com rick.guerra.hrc@gmail.com Councilor: Taylor Councilor: Taylor NA: Southwest NA: Friendly Area Neighbors POSITION 5 Expires: 6/30/22 POSITION 11 Appt: 1/2017 Daniel Borson Appt: 7/1/2019 Councilor Emily Semple dborson.hrc@gmail.com Emily.Semple@ci.eugene.or.us Councilor: Taylor NA: Southwest Hills Neighborhood Association POSITION 6 Expires: 6/30/2022 Kirstin London Appt: 7/1/2019 klondon.hrc@gmail.com Councilor: Semple NA: Downtown Neighborhood Association STAFF: • Note: Commission reduced to 11 positions on Fabio Andrade June 30, 2012. (fandrade@eugene-or.gov) 541-682-5277  23 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION | 2019-2020 CALENDAR 4 Independence Day JULY 2019 JANUARY 2020 3 Communities of Color No HRC meeting this month and Allies Network S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S event 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 20 M.L. King Day 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 21 HRC MEETING 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 11 Eid al-Adha AUGUST 2019 FEBRUARY 2020 7 Communities of Color 12 HRC RETREAT – PART 1 and Allies event S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S 14 HRC RETREAT – PART 1 17 Presidents’ Day 1 2 3 1 18 HRC MEETING 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 • Blacks In Government 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Annual Banquet 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 • NAACP Freedom Fund 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Dinner • Asian Celebration 2 Labor Day SEPTEMBER 2019 MARCH 2020 6 Communities of Color 6 First Friday and Allies Network S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S Communities of Color event 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 and Allies Network 9 Purim event 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 HRC MEETING 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 17 HRC MEETING 21 International Day of 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Peace 29 30 29 30 31 29 Rosh Hashanah (Through Oct 1) 4 Communities of Color OCTOBER 2019 APRIL 2020 3 Communities of Color and Allies Network and Allies event S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S event 8 Passover 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 8 Indigenous Peoples’ 10 Good Friday Day 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Easter Sunday 8 Yon Kippur 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 HRC MEETING 14 Columbus Day 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 Ramadan (Starts) 15 HRC MEETING 27 28 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 21 Simchat Torah 31 Halloween 1 Communities of Color NOVEMBER 2019 MAY 2020 1 Communities of Color and Allies Network and Allies event S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S event 19 HRC MEETING 1 2 1 2 24 Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan 10 Mawlid 11 Veterans Day 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ends) 19 HRC MEETING 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 25 Memorial’s Day 20 Transgender Day of 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Remembrance 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 28 30 28 Thanksgiving Day 31 6 Communities of Color DECEMBER 2019 JUNE 2020 21 HRC MEETING and Allies Network 21 HRC MEETING S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S event 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 International Human Rights Day 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 25 Christmas Day 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 No HRC meeting this month 29 30 31 28 29 30  24 Human Rights Commission Budget Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) DATE REQUESTING GROUP EVENT OR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT BALANCE July 1. 2019 $4,500.00 SPONSORSHIP 9/17/19 Transponder transponder Harvest Gala‐oh‐la‐la dinner $385.00 $4,115.00 $4,115.00 $4,115.00 $4,115.00 $4,115.00 $4,115.00 $4,115.00 SUBTOTAL $385.00 $4,115.00 WORKPLAN EXPENSE SUBTOTAL $0.00 TOTALS $385.00 $4,115.00  25 Human Rights Commission Request for Support Human Rights Commission Request for Funding The City of Eugene allocates funds each fiscal year to the Human Rights Commission (HRC) to use to support community events. Applications must be submitted complete with a full explanation of the funding request. All requests must be submitted 10 days prior to the HRC meeting (3rd Tuesdays) in advance of the event or project start date. Timely submission assures that requests are discussed and approved for funding. Having a representative at the HRC meeting to answer questions about the request is strongly encouraged. Please note that if funding is approved, the commission requires a follow-up report within 30 days of the event. Recipients may submit a written report or may attend the next commission meeting to present a brief verbal report. Photos are encouraged but not required. Failing to provide a report may result in denial for future funding. Date of Event 12/12/2019 Date Funding Required 11/15/2019 Please describe the event/activity for which you are requesting support NAMI Lane County (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is and/or funding hosting their Annual Holiday Dinner Fundraiser on Thursday, December 12th at the Valley River Inn in Eugene. This is one of two main fundraising events that we hold annually and is large contributor to our overall operating budget. We expect around 200 guests who will attend the dinner, participate in the silent auction, raffle, and dessert dash, and contribute donations to our organization through a direct ask at the end of the event. We also offer three community awards to individuals who have done outstanding work around mental health in our community throughout the year. The intention of this event is not only to raise funds for our organization, but to provide an opportunity for our members and clients to socialize and celebrate. As with all of our events, part of our intention is to raise awareness around mental health and decrease the stigma it carries by amplifying the voices of those living with mental health conditions and providing 1  26 information and support. We offer a Volunteer of the Year award, CIT award for a police officer who exhibits the knowledge to work with persons in crisis who may have a mental illness and has had a profound impact on the community at large, and the Uhlhorn award which is given to an individual who reflects the NAMI principles by treating everyone with respect. In addition, they continually work to provide support for those underserved by our social, political, and economic institutions. Nominations are currently ongoing for these awards. More about NAMI Lane County: We offer support groups, educational courses, volunteer opportunities, and public events for individuals and families living with mental health conditions. All programming and services are made available at no cost to the client and are confidential, peer-led, and evidence-based. We serve a diverse client base including many underserved populations such as individuals of color, houseless individuals, native Spanish speakers, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and veterans. We offer a variety of support groups and educational classes for both peers and their families. Additionally, we offer outreach presentations and community trainings that are focused on decreasing stigma and raising awareness around mental health. We have 3 Resource Centers throughout the community that allow individuals to receive one on one peer support, access resources and books about mental health, and learn about partner organizations in the community and receive referrals. We also offer free food in partnership with Food for Lane County on a weekly basis and a Clothing Closet which provides clothing, basic hygiene products, linens, and household supplies. We also offer volunteer opportunities and social events that are focused around skill-building and community development. All of our programming comes at no cost to the consumer and is peer-led, evidence-based, and grassroots. As with all our sponsors, supporters, and business donors we want to work with you so your business receives the recognition and exposure that alines with your mission and values. We will work with you so your business will be showcased at our event. 2  27 Level of Support Requested Support: up to $100 for event where HRC is not directly involved How much is the request $100 for? Name of Support and/or Funding Recipient Organization (if applicable) NAMI Lane County Applicant's First Name Jennifer Applicant's Last Name MacLean Address (for mailing check) 2411 Martin Luther King JR BLVD City Eugene State Name OR ZIP 97401 Email jennifermaclean@namilane.org Phone 5413437688 Extension Field not completed. Payment should go to: Organization Listed How does this request align The intention of this event is not only to raise funds for our with the work of the Human organization, but to provide an opportunity for our members Rights Commission? What and clients to socialize and celebrate. As with all of our events, will these funds be used for part of our intention is to raise awareness around mental health specifically (if applicable). and decrease the stigma it carries by amplifying the voices of those living with mental health conditions and providing information and support. We offer a Volunteer of the Year 3  28 award, CIT award for a police officer who exhibits the knowledge to work with persons in crisis who may have a mental illness and has had a profound impact on the community at large, and the Uhlhorn award which is given to an individual who reflects the NAMI principles by treating everyone with respect. In addition, they continually work to provide support for those underserved by our social, political, and economic institutions. Nominations are currently ongoing for these awards. Who are the other PeaceHealth $1,000 community partners and Pacific Source $1,500 what is their level of involvement? Is this event: Wheelchair Accessible?, Open for language interpretation if needed?, Accessible for hearing impaired?, Open to the general public? I acknowledge that by I understand receiving funding to support this event that I am responsible for providing a brief report back to the HRC within 30‐days of the event. Failure to provide this report either in writing or in person at a HRC meeting may result in denial for future funding. Electronic Signature By providing the information below and electronic signature, I certify that I have read and understood the submittal requirements outlined, and that I understand that omission of any listed item may cause delay in processing the application. I (We), the undersigned, acknowledge that the information supplied in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my (our) knowledge. I am the: Applicant Full Name of Applicant Jennifer MacLean representative Email of applicant's jennifermaclean@namilane.org representative Electronic Signature Sign Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 4  29 What We Do: Our Mission To support caring, inclusive and enduring Jewish Communities STRONGER TOGETHER Caring for Jews in Need: • The Jewish Family Services Program; serving individuals and families with support, advocacy and caring assistance. • Medical Equipment Lending Library • Helping Jews in Need Overseas The Federation Invites You Ensuring the Jewish Future: October 27th, 2019 • The PJ Library • Oregon Hillel and Youth Scholarships 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm • One Happy Camper Initiative Ford Alumni Center • Oral History Project 1720 E 13th Ave., Eugene Engaging and Mobilizing our Community: Keynote address • The Jewish Community Relations Council combats hate Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici and bias locally, in Oregon and nationally Honoring • Mitzvah Day Pastor Dan Bryant • Refugee Resettlement $80 per person $640 a table of 8 Includes dinner, wine, beverages To R.S.V.P. go to: www.jewishfedlc.org/celebration Jewish Federation of Lane County Please R.S.V.P. by October 18th PO Box 5924, Eugene, OR 97405 Pre-registration required 541-484-2541 40-years old or under? See special pricing on the RSVP card jewishfederationlc@gmail.com Sponsors Jewish Federation of Lane County is a non-profit organized Keynote Speaker Sponsor Mitzvah Sponsors Friend Sponsor under Sec. 501 (C) (3) of the U.S. Tax Code. Michael Lewis & Martha MacRitchie Rebecca & Peter Kovach Shlesinger deVilleneuve $30 of each $80 ticket purchased is considered a tax deductible donation. Vern Katz & Deb Dotters & Attorneys, P.C. Honoree Sponsor Patti & Tom Barkin Linda Garber www.facebook.com/JewishFLC Margot & Kenny Helphand Sharon Rudnick & Arden Olsen Wine Sponsor Kelly & Steve Menachemson Diana Learner & Carolyn Simms  30 Honoree : Pastor Dan Bryant Dan Bryant is a native Oregonian who has lived across the country and in Europe before coming to Eugene in 1991 as the Senior Minister of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Dan has been a long time supporter of the Jewish community and of Temple Beth Israel. He has spoken up during times of crisis most recently and memorably after the Tree of Life shooting. He has been an outspoken advocate on homelessness and other social issues for which he has received numerous awards. He also is the Executive Director for SquareOne Villages, a non-profit that provides transitional shelter and permanent housing for the homeless using villages of tiny housing. Currently he Program for Evening is Vice Chair of the Lane County Poverty and Homelessness Board. His wife, Judy, is in the process of retiring after 16 years at BRING Recycling. They have a daughter who is an assistant camera operator in L.A. and a son who is a high-energy physicist at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. • Welcome Kelly Menachemson Keynote Speaker: President, Jewish Federation Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici has represented the First • Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici Congressional District of Oregon since February of 2012. Suzanne worked her way through college in Eugene, first at Lane Community • Youth Leadership Awards College and then at the University of Oregon where she earned her Rob Stein, Chair Education Committee bachelor's degree and law degree. She has brought her commitment to consumer protection and access to justice to her work in Congress. Strengthening public education is one of Suzanne's top priorities and • A Special Message from Rabbi Yitzak one of the reasons she got involved in public service. She spent Husbands-Hankin, Rabbi Emeritius of hundreds of hours volunteering in public schools before serving in the Oregon State Legislature, where she passed legislation to reduce Temple Beth Israel duplicative testing. In Congress, she is a leader on the Education and Labor Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services. • Community Service Award Pastor Dan Bryant Suzanne is also honored to serve on the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, where she fights for comprehensive policies that mitigate the effects of climate change, strengthen the economy, and • Supporting Our Mission protect our planet for future generations. She is a member of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and co-chair of the House Oceans Caucus and Congressional Estuary Caucus. Suzanne and her husband Michael have two grown children. 31 Human Rights Commission Homelessness and Poverty Work Group Minutes of Meeting October 9, 2019 Atrium Building, Sloat Room, 2:05–3:40 PM. Present: HRC commissioners Serena Markstrom (lead), Amanda McCluskey and Kirstin London (supporting leads); members Majeska Seese-Green (notes), Michael Gannon, Anne Millhollen, Paula Stout, Laurie Hauber, Talitha Randall, Barb Prentice, Pamela Krause, Wayne Martin. 2019-2020 Work Plan (handouts) HRNI staff Fabio Andrade met with the group to go over handouts of the HRC work plan and the goals and action items for this work group (still draft until Council approval). Fabio left following this topic. (17 minutes) Introductions The new commissioners, Amanda and Kirstin, introduced themselves to the community members, followed by brief introductions of those members present. (19 minutes) Update on declaring state of emergency and meeting with Mayor Vinis Laurie shared an update and the situation was discussed. A motion was passed (7-4) that an email from Mayor Vinis and Laurie’s response will be forwarded to the work group, and the topic will be revisited at the next work group meeting. (27 minutes) Councilor Semple statement at September 17 HRC meeting and complaint to HRNI Recap and discussion of personal comments of Councilor Emily Semple (Council liaison to the HRC) regarding planting-strip camping near 11th and Lawrence, which raised concerns partly due to her referring to this camping as “terrorism” (on YouTube video of the meeting). Semple apologized during the Sept 23 Council meeting. It is unknown whether two protest-campers filed their announced complaint with HRNI about hate speech and demanding Semple’s resignation. The work group considered whether to make a recommendation to the HRC or other statement regarding the situation. A motion to accept Councilor Semple’s apology was discussed and ultimately passed unanimously. (24 minutes) Membership A membership list was compiled including names and e-mails of work group members. That information will be used by HRNI for communication on issues related to the HRC work plan. Next meeting The next work group meeting is November 13, 2:00 pm, Sloat Room. Two new agenda items were requested (Michael Gannon, re meth emergency resolution, and Wayne Martin, re relationship with new group House Everyone).  FY 2020 WORK PLAN Homelessness and Poverty Work Group Objective of the Homelessness and Poverty Work Group: Monitor and report on laws and policies that have a disparate impact on people living unhoused; propose policy recommendations to the Eugene City Council on issues related to homelessness and poverty; and engage in advocacy efforts that combat the marginalization of people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Lead: Serena Markstrom Supporting leads: Amanda McCluskey, Kirstin London HRC Goal 1 (Community-oriented) Take a leadership role in fostering respect for social equity, civil rights, and human rights in the community by engaging in education, outreach, listening and collaboration. No actions were assigned to the Homeless and Poverty Work Group under this goal. HRC Goal 2 (Liaison role) Maintain strategic HRC liaisons and engage in cooperative endeavors with the community and with City of Eugene advisory groups that support civil and human rights and social equity. Action 2.1 Research policy actions that could strengthen relationships between culturally and otherwise marginalized community members and the Eugene Police Department. Submit recommendations via HRNI and Police Commission HRC Goal 3 (Advisory role) Study and recommend actions on civil and human rights and social equity issues in areas of concern to the community and City organization. Action 3.2 Monitor and contribute to efforts and/or policies that impact marginalized communities in Eugene. Action 3.3 Research and provide council with advice on decriminalization of homelessness in city policies Action 3.4 Advocate for making housing status a protected class Action 3.5 Review the budget, assess gaps and conduct research to provide advice on budget priorities. Human Rights Commission Work Group Updates Date: October 10, 2019 Work Group: WeCU Prepared by: Bonnie Souza Date of last meeting: September 28, 2019 Summer of last meeting attached? Yes What were the main topics discussed in the last meeting? • Multicultural Liaison position • Multicultural Center advisory committee, status • Strengthening WeCU membership • EPD detectives representing marginalized communities • WeCU Work Plan Do you have a proposal for the HRC to consider or any issues you need the HRC’s feedback on during the next meeting? No WeCU Meeting Saturday, September 28, 2019 Washington Park Community Center Notetaker: Bonnie Attending: Andrew, Bonnie, Daniel, Ib H., Ibrahim Coulibaly, Sandra, Fabio Absent: Ana, Emz, Seda Call to order: 12:32 p.m. Liaison position City considering posting job description without full job description Equity language in the hiring process can exclude a lot of people of color, e.g., degrees, amount of community organizing experience Hiring process in City is decentralized; each dept has their own hiring process Discussion to centralize/standardize process Recruitment, hiring Multicultural Center Advisory Committee Survey is available, Fabio asking for feedback, it is live Should send out link to everyone on WeCU to get their feedback – Daniel will do this Then, once public, send out to our communities to get feedback If WeCU wants to see a MCC in Eugene, WeCU will need to follow it through; if not, it will not happen Daniel would like to schedule an LGBTQ-wide community meeting with EPD outreach detective Next WeCU meeting, October 26, detectives meet with us? Fabio to arrange Lt. Marcus Pope (Captain now), Sgt. Coordinating Burrows and 3 detectives Funding request $150 for food Work plan discussion regarding changes made by HRC; WeCU work plan will be finalized and shared with WeCU members, then forwarded to Fabio for inclusion with full HRC work plan, City Council will then vote to adopt HRC work plan Adjourn: 2:10 pm 1 Daniel took some notes during work plan discussion: MC Liaison, WeCU input, not on HRC work plan Multicultural Center • WeCU to maintain presence on the Advisory Committee • Involve WeCU and our communities EPD • Build relations between WeCU and EPD detectives • Outreach to our communities • Draft recommendations to HRC Rapid Response Plan • Provide input to protocol • Contribute ideas to engaging communities in response 2  Whole Eugene Community United (WeCU) A Work Group of the Eugene Human Rights Commission Work Plan, Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Objective: Identify and implement strategies to enhance inclusion of culturally marginalized communities into the larger Eugene community and to help deter or respond to hate, bias and discrimination, including systemic and individual racism, heterosexism, transphobia, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and ableism. Lead: Bonnie Souza; Supporting Leads: Ib Hamide, Ibrahim Coulibaly, Daniel Borson Action 1 Request and assist with updating the City’s Hate and Bias Response Plan to include a rapid response protocol. Action 2 Advocate with community organizations for the inclusion of business, activist and religious community responses to hate and bias crimes and incidents. Action 3 Research policy actions that could strengthen relationships between culturally marginalized community members and the Eugene Police Department. Submit recommendations via HRNI. Action 4 Provide input to City in ongoing development of its website as it relates to culturally marginalized communities. Action 5 Monitor and contribute to efforts and/or policies that assist culturally marginalized communities in Eugene. Action 6 Review the budget, assess gaps and conduct research to provide advice on budget priorities. (Assigned by HRC) Action 7 Follow up on prioritization and implementation of recommendations in the Human Rights Commission’s June 2017 “Marginalized Voices” report, including tasks related to the City’s hiring of a Multicultural Liaison, the need for a Multicultural Center in Eugene, and a protocol for City leadership’s rapid response to hate and bias incidents and crimes.