City of Eugene Human Rights Commission

Office of Human Rights & Neighborhood Involvement | City of Eugene | 99 W 10th Ave | Eugene OR 97401 | (541) 682-5272 Meeting packet for Tuesday, June 18, 2019, 5:30 – 7:45 PM 99 W 10th Ave., Sloat Room, Eugene-OR Join online: https://eugene-or-gov.zoom.us/j/94797676360 Passcode: HRC-2021 Packet Contents Item Description Page 1 Draft Agenda 2 2 June 2020 minutes and summaries of special meeting and retreat 3 3 September 2020 minutes 12 4 AIS for HRC 2021 work plan 14 5 HRC 2021 work plan and report 16 6 Report on Police Commission meeting 33 7 Draft November agenda 34  City of Eugene Human Rights Commission Human Rights Commission Agenda for Tuesday, October 20, 2020, 5:30 – 7:30 PM Join online: https://eugene-or-gov.zoom.us/j/94797676360 Passcode: HRC-2021 Human Rights Commissioners: Joel Iboa (Chair), Amanda McCluskey (Vice Chair), Ibrahim Coulibaly, Heather Sielicki, Ibrahim Hamide, Serena Markstrom, Rick Guerra, Bonnie Souza, Kirstin London, Daniel Borson, Councilor Emily Semple Human Rights and Neighborhood Involvement Staff: Michael Kinnison, 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 - 5:35 5 min 2 Public Comment (Chair) 5:35 - 5:45 10 min 3 Eugene Police Liaison Updates 5:45 – 5:55 10 min 4 Annual Hate and Bias report Release Updates 5:55 – 6:15 20 min 5 EPD’s pepper ball policy Discussion 6:15 – 6:35 20 min 6 HRC Work Groups Updates 6:35 – 6:45 10 min 7 Liaisons to other boards and Commissions Updates 6:45 – 6:55 10 min 8 City Councilor report Updates 6:55 – 7:05 10 min 9 Human Rights and Neighborhood Involvement Updates 7:05 – 7:25 20 min 10 October HRC Meeting Agenda Discuss 7:25 – 7:30 5 min The next scheduled meeting of the Human Rights Commission is on November 17, 2020 The Eugene Human Rights Commission welcomes your interest in these agenda items. 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. 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 10 th Street Eugene, OR 97401 - Contact: Fabio Andrade, 541-682-5177 fandrade@eugene-or.gov  City of Eugene Human Rights Commission MINUTES Eugene Human Rights Commission - HRC Online meeting Eugene, Oregon June 17, 2020 - 5:30 p.m. PRESENT: Daniel Borson, Amanda McCluskey, Rick Guerra, Serena Markstrom, Ela Kubok, Councilor Emily Semple, Kirstin London, Joel Iboa, Ib Hamide, Bonnie Souza, Ibrahim Coulibaly Lorna Flormoe (staff), Fabio Andrade (staff). Absent: Opening Chair Iboa called the meeting to order at 5:32 PM Agenda Review – Not reviewed due to lack of quorum. Minutes Review – May minutes approved by seven votes. Joel Iboa, Kirsten London, Ib Hamide, and Bonnie Souza abstained. Public Comments Majeska Seese-Green – Glad that meeting is being recorded, asks for it to be made available to the public. Rachel Hammond – In Eugene for 15 years, getting used to how local government works. Excited that there is a Human Rights Commission. Asks people to participate, asks HRC to request a ban on tear gas and pepper bombs. Mentions connection between tear gas, protests, and spread of COVID-19. Supports demilitarization on police. Heather Sielicki – Spoke on homelessness services. Asks HRC to urge City Council to suspend encampments removal following CDC’s guidelines. Requests clarification on where shelter-in- place is available for unhoused people. Asks for a new call and dispatch system not involving police when the only offense is camping. Ralph McDonald – Seconds Rachel comments ban of crowd control and supports Heather on suspending illegal camping enforcement. Submitted a draft resolution to HRC and support stronger version submitted by WeCU. 99 W. 10th Avenue, Suite 116, Eugene, OR 97401 541.682.5177 |HRNI@ci.eugene.or.us | www.eugene-or.gov/HRC  City of Eugene Human Rights Commission Nadya Telsey – Concerned about White Nationalism. Frightened bout people pushing for a race war. Asks City Council to a strong statement and to know how such groups are being tracked. Supports allocating more money to CAHOOTS. Shaylin – Glad the HRC is doing this work. Supports ban on chemical weapons against protesters. Comments on problems with curfews with little notice and harassment of protesters by police. Michael Gannon – Wants to draw attention to demonstrations around the globe in support of Black Lives Matter (BLM). Encourages HRC to participate and support connections between local issues and larger movement in support of BLM. Also look into the relationship between the pandemic and human rights. Sean Shivers – Thanks everyone to participating at HRC and at Police Commission. Announces that applications to that commission are open and invites people to apply. Tyler Stewart – Surprised that the City has a Police Commission. Justice is not policing but about what brings life, mercy, lightness not force and death. Encourages policies that brings rightness and wholeness. Summary of Commissioners’ reflections on public comments Each commissioner present was given up to 5 minutes to reflect on the content of public comments and how the commission should act on the demands presented in the public comments’ session. [See recording for full comments] Ib Hamide – Expressed he believes that Black Lives Matter and that HRC must take actions to change injustices. Called for legislation supporting inclusion of all in the community. Bonnie Souza – Thanked the community for speaking out against police brutality and demanding police reform. Talked about WeCU and its work to support inclusion of marginalized communities and the threat of white nationalism. She spoke in support of draft resolution supporting BLM demands and police reform. Ended with recent incidents of violence against people of color. Daniel Borson – Appreciated public comments. Spoke of his concerns about White nationalism and current federal administration’s posture in support of such groups. Mentioned relationship between white supremacists and police forces. Concerned about militarized police forces and their coziness to White supremacist groups. Recognize that Eugene Police is progressive, but still he is not sure if police would protect people demanding social justice. Ela Kubok – Mentioned e-mails received and support to police reform including shifting services from police to other agencies. Recommended that HRC focus more on anti-racist education in the upcoming year and better promotion of HRC’s work. 99 W. 10th Avenue, Suite 116, Eugene, OR 97401 541.682.5177 |HRNI@ci.eugene.or.us | www.eugene-or.gov/HRC  City of Eugene Human Rights Commission Amanda McCluskey – Appreciated public comments and e-mails received in support of their community. Concerned about the dismantling of homelessness camps and temporary shelters. Concerned about white nationalism activity in the community. Hopes the HRC can support changing current system. Ibrahim Coulibaly – Concerned about police arresting people who has nowhere else to go. Addressed long-standing oppression against people of color and use of force by police. Demanded HRC to act in support of needed changes. Shared a story of an incident in which a Black man was profiled by police and invited commissioners to support demands presented at current recent protests. Serena Markstrom – Talked about her disagreement with a portion of an e-mail [sent by HRNI] inviting HRC commissioners to support conversations between communities of color and police. She talked about her experiences with Eugene Police as being not always positive and asked for more accountability. Wants HRC to be more representative of the community Councilor Semple – Appreciates public comments and e-mails received. Feels inspired by energy around current movement for fairness in policing. Believes City Council should act with urgency on the issue. Asks people to keep sharing and reminding her of what needs to be done. Kirstin London – Appreciates participation and believes HRC needs to do more. There is much work to be done and believes HRC is up to the task. Joel Iboa – Acknowledges the difficult moment with the pandemic. Violence against Black people has impacted him. Is concerned about the fabric of US democracy. Is concerned with White supremacists on the streets. Appalled at use of chemical ammunitions against protesters and establishment of curfews in Eugene. Shared story about his appointment to the HRC. He was the only person of color at the final stage and he was not selected. A commissioner decided to resign so he could be appointed to the vacant position. Eugene Police Liaison Updates Lieutenant Harrison was not on the call. Chief Skinner addressed the commission. Chief Skinner spoke on support of his commitment to eh community and the need to overcommunicate. EPD is starting at a deficit position but wants to earn the trust of the community. He had a recent meeting with Black community members at St Marks’ Church. He is committed to police reform and the role EPD can play in the community. He questioned what it would look like if EPD would not need to respond to issues involving homelessness and mental health crises. Meaningful change requires time. Wants to have the right people in the conversation discussing the needed changes to the current system. Chief Skinner answered questions from commissioners providing clarification on how Eugene Police dealt with recent protests and counter protests. Draft resolutions on 'Black Lives Matter' protests The HRC discussed two draft resolutions presented to the commission by the WeCU workgroup and by Ralph McDonald. The resulting draft resolution is attached to this document. 99 W. 10th Avenue, Suite 116, Eugene, OR 97401 541.682.5177 |HRNI@ci.eugene.or.us | www.eugene-or.gov/HRC  City of Eugene Human Rights Commission Recommendations on homelessness Kirstin London presented the recommendations submitted by White Brid Clinic regarding support to homelessness people during this pandemic. A motion to forward the recommendations to the City of Eugene was presented by Ibrahim Coulibaly and seconded by Bonnie Souza. It was approved unanimously. Work Group and Liaison updates To be submitted in writing City Council Liaison Updates Councilor Semple mentioned the hiring of Sarah Medary as City Manager and provided clarification on closing of temporary camping at Fair Grounds by Lane County government. She proceeded to talk about the protests in downtown and in support of the draft resolution regarding protests demands. Special meeting The commission discussed scheduling a special session to listen to communities of color regarding the demands for social justice raised in recent protests following the killing of George Floyd. A committee was created to plan the special session including Joel Iboa, Ela Kubok, and Bonnie Souza. Retreat planning Joel Iboa, Amanda McCluskey, Kirstin London and Bonnie Souza formed a committee to plan the HRC retreat. Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm Recorded by Fabio Andrade A video 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  City of Eugene Human Rights Commission Draft Resolution in Support of Black Lives Matter Passed unanimously by the Eugene Human Rights Commission, June 16, 2020, with a recommendation to the Eugene City Council for their consideration and adoption WHEREAS, Minnesota resident Mr. George Floyd was murdered in the custody of police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, in an action of gross police misconduct; and WHEREAS, police officers across the United States, including in the City of Eugene, have displayed and used a militarized police force, including the use of urban assault vehicles, SWAT gear, teargas, and rubber bullets, which has the effect of intimidating and terrorizing the population; and WHEREAS, the United States of America, the State of Oregon, and the City of Eugene have a long and storied history of institutional racism, oppression, discrimination, and mistreatment of Black Americans, Native Americans, other Indigenous peoples relocated to the United States, and other persons of color, which includes the use of police force; and WHEREAS , thousands of citizens of the City of Eugene have expressed opposition to police misconduct against Black Americans, other persons of color, and against brutal police enforcement practices; and WHEREAS, police officers across the United States, including in the City of Eugene, have engaged in deliberate acts of force against peaceful demonstrators, protesters, and journalists during recent protests; and WHEREAS , the Eugene Police Department (EPD) has used tear gas against demonstrators and protesters, which is known to be dangerous to public health, especially during a pulmonary disease pandemic, and which has caused injury to protesters and non-protesting bystanders; and WHEREAS , EPD has implemented and expanded curfews, sometimes with little notice, which disproportionately affect members of marginalized communities who work late hours, could not get to a safe place in time, and often depend on public transportation, which shuts down during a curfew; and WHEREAS, EPD has arrested and detained protesters for low-level crimes, increasing the risk of transmission of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, outside agitators and provocateurs across the United States, including in the City of Eugene, many of them affiliated with right-wing, white nationalist, or extreme-left groups, are known to have perpetrated crimes and violence against police, against protesters, and/or against public and private property; and WHEREAS, a 2006 report of the Federal Bureau of Investigation warned of the potential 99 W. 10th Avenue, Suite 116, Eugene, OR 97401 541.682.5177 |HRNI@ci.eugene.or.us | www.eugene-or.gov/HRC  City of Eugene Human Rights Commission consequences of white supremacist groups infiltrating local and state law enforcement agencies; and WHEREAS, police employee unions across the country, including in the City of Eugene, have wielded undue influence over police budgets and policies, have inhibited community-led police reforms, and have protected police officers who have been charged with misconduct; and WHEREAS, the protection of civil liberties under the U.S. Constitution, the Oregon Constitution, and the ordinances and policies of the City of Eugene, especially the right to peaceful assembly and protest, is essential to a well-functioning democracy; and WHEREAS, the EPD has recognized the need for reforms and has begun to reach out to marginalized communities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon, as follows: Section 1. The Eugene City Council expresses solidarity with and support for Black Lives Matter and for racial justice protesters in Eugene; and Section 2. The Eugene City Council further commits to policies that lead to immediate implementation of significant use of force reforms in the Eugene Police Department, including an immediate ban on the use of the following crowd control weapons against protesters: ● Chemical Irritants, ● KIPs (Kinetic Impact Projectiles), ● Water Cannons, ● Acoustic Weapons, ● Directed Energy Devices, ● Disorientation Devices Section 3. The Eugene City Council further strongly commits to a fundamental redesign of the role, structure, and funding of policing in Eugene, developed in conjunction with community partners, especially from communities historically targeted by the police. This redesign includes reallocating funds away from the Eugene Police Department and toward a community-centered health and safety model, in order to make public safety more effective, more accountable, and fully equitable for all members of our community. 99 W. 10th Avenue, Suite 116, Eugene, OR 97401 541.682.5177 |HRNI@ci.eugene.or.us | www.eugene-or.gov/HRC  City of Eugene Human Rights Commission Summary of Human Rights Commission listening session with organizations representing communities of color on July 08, 2020. Note: A video recording of the entire listening session is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CwVc3lPuDc Addresses and demands by representative of select organizations NAACP Needs to hear from young leaders and engage them in changing our institutions to eliminate race-based discrimination. BIPOC Liberation Collective Anecdote, why we stand by what we stand by. Unidentified driver almost hit unhoused people and people assisting them with the move. Police sat idly while waiting for City crews to start removing the camp. Police ignored people’s request to give more time for tents to be removed. Tickets were given for people who were not ready to move. This is criminalization of poverty. A bulldozer destroyed and removed unhoused people’s property. A female police officers tried to engage with organizer (who lives two blocks from camp) and questioned if organizer would like unhoused people to live in his backyard. Asks for defunding and abolishing police in favor of social services. Until then, exploitation of women and BIPOC people will continue. Demands: Intentional negligence of protection and safety of some communities. Council did not adopt public comments and decided to focus on Community Safety Initiative. Council decided not to fund prevention care services, harm reduction, mental health, and housing. Asks for CSI funds to be directed towards social services: Dusk to dawn, libraries, ambulance transportation, payroll tax implementation, day center, parking places, rest stop, youth inclusion. Until there is an effective way to show how police would use those funds to benefit community. UO BIPOC students – Not present Black Unity Systematic reform of criminal system and law enforcement. Dismantling EPD and building a new prevention and protective system to take its place. Due to high numbers of hate crimes, asks for state to codify hate crimes and to recognize KKK and its members as terrorists. Increase funding of community center and medical services. Establish a clinic to service minorities. Increase funding to CAHOOTS’ operating budget. Demilitarization of EPD with removal of tear gas, tanks, armored vehicle and impact weapons. Officers should not use more equipment than doctors and EMS workers. End racial bias. Requires all EPD officers to reapply for a license and require release of police records, including bias crimes. Increase ratio of provider and social workers 1/5000 residents, Decrease ratio of police to 1 officer per 1000 residents. Requires documentation when a COP pulls a gun. Wants Eugene to become a model for the US. 99 W. 10th Avenue, Suite 116, Eugene, OR 97401 541.682.5177 |HRNI@ci.eugene.or.us | www.eugene-or.gov/HRC  City of Eugene Human Rights Commission Legislation outlawing broken windows policies. Resources generated to be used for improving communities. Medical center designed and run by people of color. Create safe spaces in conjunction with neighborhood policing. Utilize social services instead of militarization. Link funding to decrease in offenses. More social services in poor neighborhoods. Engagement with white people in support fo changes. Hold politicians accountable to their promises. Blacks In Government - BIG Denounces institutional racism in Eugene. Asks for people of color and allies to occupy positions of power and implement changes. BIG is about equity, excellence and opportunity. The problem is not police training. The problem is hate and racism. Defunding police will not help. Instead, increase accountability and get rid of bad apples. Asks for all communities of color and white allies to unite in support of marginalized people. BLAC – Black-Led Action Coalition Asks for the abolishment of police and prisons as institution that perpetuates systemic racism. Goal is black liberation. Liberation cannot be negotiated with modern-day slave control institutions. Defund police and direct funds to de-escalation teams and school districts. Increase CAHOOTS fund to be equivalent to EPD’s in relation to calls served. Demilitarize EPD. Full equity review of Lane county school districts curriculum. Increase support services to students from marginalized communities. Do you feel confident representing everyone in the community? How do you represent those that are marginalized and brutalized? If you are an equitable force, how do you show up for the community? Public comments Andy Darnall – Reading statement from Black, Jewish no-man. Accuses EPD of harassment and intimidation. Accuses Christopher Drum of stalking and rape. Makes false accusation regarding Eliborio Rodriguez intent to sue the City of Eugene Police. Accuses HRC of not representing the community and its legitimacy. Letter ends with expletives. Jen Smith – Member of group supporting Tre Stewart. Tre livestreams protests with thousands of viewers. Petitions are signed by hundreds. Supports demands from BLAC, Black Unity, BIPOC Collective. Supports dismantling and defunding police. Has seen police violence against protesters since 1997. Asks for more support for unhoused people and safe place for them to stay until they get back into stable housing. Asks City to funds homelessness services. Rachel Hammick – New to Eugene, had a talk with Mayor Vinis, learned about Eugene’ government structure. Housing , Education and health care are run by county. Asks HRC to request transfer of social services from county to City. Asks council to rewrite charter to change how local government is run. Silver Mogart – Speaking on behalf of LULAC. Supports the BLM movement. Appreciates some steps in terms of police changes. Listen names and cases of police violence involving Latino people around the country. City’s task force to address racism. Asks that EPD, CRB, and HRC have members in the task force. Racism is real in Eugene. Asks HRC to press City on the creation of the task force to address issues BIPOC are facing. Maya Wagner – Moved from Israel to Eugene in 2006. Family members have been harassed by White supremacists. BIPOC people have stood up for her and now she wants to stand up for them. Asks for 99 W. 10th Avenue, Suite 116, Eugene, OR 97401 541.682.5177 |HRNI@ci.eugene.or.us | www.eugene-or.gov/HRC  City of Eugene Human Rights Commission more funding to CAHOOTS and other social services, Asks EPD to protect peaceful protesters. Asks for justice to Isiah Wagoner. Some businesses are welcoming to marginalized people. Asks for clinics in schools to be available to the community instead of SROs that are unfit for that job. Demand schools to teach history of oppression. Gracie Schatz – Started petition to defund EPD and reallocate 30% of funds to CAHOOTS. 12,000+ have signed. Learned about EPD officers who sexually assaulted women in the community. Learned the Police Auditor was fired due to being too anti-police. New auditor was hired for being friendlier to police. Officers are not accountable to failure to comply with policies. Officer who killed Eliborio Rodrigues was not found to failed to deescalate the situation. Defunding would make police angry and cause more distrust in the community. The answer is looking to what would prevent crime, listening to people of color, and provide more housing. Everyone is looking to Eugene and CAHOOTS. We can do more. What about a homelessness center with job training and other support services? Zondie Zinke – Receive letter from Mayor Vinis suggesting that she house people in her backyard. Since them, has add several people camping in their property. COE is charging 2,000/day in fines if they don’t remove tents from the planting street and front yard. Supports BIPOC call for police abolition. Mentions assault at Black, no-man on May31 at High Street and Eight Avenue. Travis Cannon, the driver, has not been charged. Don’t believe police would protect certain people. Police refused to take her statement. Two vehicular assaults against protesters so far. Police is not an ally. Abolition is the only way. Matthew Yook – Appreciation of the idea that BIPOC voices must be included in the conversation about community safety and health. Reflects on history of oppression. Speaks to Asians being targeted due to COVID-19. Asks for more accountability and representation at HRC, CRB, Police Commission. Comments on high expenses to police officers onboarding. Asks for more funding to social services. Please keep reaching out and know that people are watching. Inno – Black leadership team. Speaks about Isiah Wagoner case. Disputes that Travis Waleri called Police and turned himself in. That happens only after protesters found and stood by his apartment. Officers with automatic rifles questioned him and friends. They are white. How would that be if they were people of color? Chelsea Swift – Honors intersections in this work. Speaks of working with EUG Black, BIPOC Collective, and Black Unity recently. Asks people to join in critique and conversation and add to the solution. Commissioners remarks 99 W. 10th Avenue, Suite 116, Eugene, OR 97401 541.682.5177 |HRNI@ci.eugene.or.us | www.eugene-or.gov/HRC  City of Eugene Human Rights Commission Summary of Human Rights Commission planning retreat on August 15, 2020 Note: A video recording of this planning retreat is available here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW7SKwh_GECGWtH2iPeEaPA/videos Liaisons to boards and commissions The approved liaison assignments are available as an attachment to this document. Work group assignments WeCU – Leads: Bonnie Souza and DB. Supporting leads: Ibrahim Coulibaly, Ib Hamide H&P – Lead: Heather Sielicki. Supporting leads: Amanda McCluskey, and Kirstin London Advisory – Lead: Joel Iboa. Supporting leads: Amanda McCluskey, Ibrahim Coulibaly, Kirstin London, Daniel Borson Education - Lead: Amanda McCluskey, Heather Sielick, Rick Guerra, Ibrahim Coulibaly, Serena Markstrom (NEW)Economic opportunity – Lead: Joel Iboa. Supporting leads: Ibrahim Coulibaly, Daniel Borson, Heather Sielicki, Kirstin London Draft HRC work plan The HRC discussed 22 proposals with the respective assignments to work groups and HRC goals. A committee formed by Daniel Borson, Bonnie Souza, Amanda McCluskey and Heather Sielicki met to work with staff to revise the wording of the proposals and prepare the document the HRC will discuss and vote on at the September 15 meeting. Note: The committee met on 9/2/2020 and the revised version of the draft work plan, which is attached. 99 W. 10th Avenue, Suite 116, Eugene, OR 97401 541.682.5177 |HRNI@ci.eugene.or.us | www.eugene-or.gov/HRC  City of Eugene Human Rights Commission MINUTES Eugene Human Rights Commission - HRC Online meeting Eugene, Oregon September 15, 2020 - 5:30 p.m. PRESENT: Daniel Borson, Amanda McCluskey, heather Sielicki, Joel Iboa, Bonnie Souza, Ibrahim Coulibaly, Kaz Zaidi (staff), Mike Kinnison (staff), Fabio Andrade (staff). Absent: Serena Markstrom, Ib Hamide, Councilor Emily Semple, Rick Guerra, Kirstin London, Opening Chair Iboa called the meeting to order at 5:32 PM Agenda Review – Approved unanimously. Minutes Review – June minutes reviewed postponed due to lack of quorum. Public Comments No public comments were presented. Eugene Police Liaison Updates Lieutenant Harrison presented the most recent statistics on hate crimes. The data show a Year to date increase of about 25% in comparison to same period in 2019. Lt Harrison answered commissioners’ questions on the data and EPD’s work in responding to hate crime. A meeting between EPD liaisons and HRC/WeCU to be scheduled. HRC work plan HRC work Plan: Work plan and liaison assignments were reviewed and approved with minor edits. I will circulate final work plan docs by early next week. EPD’s Pepper Ball Policy Amanda McCluskey brought this item from the Police Commission, which is reviewing it. A temporary work group was created to review this policy and provide HRC with a recommendation. Amanda is a voting member in the Police Commission representing the HRC. Work Group and Liaison updates Homelessness and Poverty WG – Presented on priorities for 2020 including listening sessions with unhoused people. Reported on conversation with HRNI staff regarding adding homelessness as a protected class. HRC’s understanding is that it should be added wherever applicable and not just to the Human Rights Code. 99 W. 10th Avenue, Suite 116, Eugene, OR 97401 541.682.5177 |HRNI@ci.eugene.or.us | www.eugene-or.gov/HRC  City of Eugene Human Rights Commission HRNI Updates Michael Kinnison introduced himself as HRNI manager. Kaz Zaidi presented on community engagement processes around community safety. Fabio Andrade provided updates on hate and bias report release and upcoming trainings. Meeting adjourned at 7:25pm Recorded by Fabio Andrade A video 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 EUGENE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Work Session: Human Rights Commission FY 2021 Work Plan Meeting Date: October 26, 2020 Agenda Item Number: ___ 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 (HRC) enabling ordinance, adopted in December of 1990 (Eugene Code 2.280), requires that it develop a work plan for City Council review and approval and annually report on work plan progress. Attached is a report on the Fiscal Year 2020 Work Plan and the Proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Work Plan. BACKGROUND FY 2020 Work Plan Report Despite the COVID-19 pandemic that suspended most in-person activities in the first half of 2020, the HRC was very active during FY 2020 contributing many hours of volunteer time beyond business meetings. HRC members served 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 2020 Annual Report provides specifics on the HRC’s progress in achieving its work plan goals. FY 2021 Work Plan Details Commissioners arrived at the current plan items following a reflection and consensus-building exercise. The HRC held a full day planning session on August 15 and unanimously approved the proposed FY 2021 Work Plan during its regular meeting on September 15, 2020. The current plan maintains the goals of the FY 2020 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. 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 2021 Work Plan. COUNCIL OPTIONS 1. Approve the proposed FY 2021 Work Plan as presented 2. Approve the work plan with changes 3. Request changes to the work plan and direct staff to return at a later date for approval. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends approving the Human Rights Commission FY 2021 Work Plan as presented. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to approve the Human Rights Commission FY 2021 Work Plan. ATTACHMENTS A. Human Rights Commission FY 2020 Work Plan Report B. Human Rights Commission FY 2021 Work Plan FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Fabio Andrade Telephone: 541-682-5277 Staff E-Mail: fandrade@eugene-or.gov Fiscal Year 2020 Work Plan Report This is a report on the Human Rights Commission (HRC) FY 2020 Work Plan. The HRC work plan was approved by City Council in October of 2019. Below are highlights from the past year followed by charts indicating the status of each of the actions included in the FY 20 Work Plan. Highlighted Work Events To help raise awareness, foster respect, create community dialogue, and increase education on human rights issues the HRC hosted, assisted with organization, or had members participate in several events:  International Human Rights Day Celebration – Panel discussion  Homes for Good Resource Fair - Booth  2020 Eugene Asian Celebration - Booth  Black Lives Matter March - Observers  Listening session for BIPOC community members and organizations Funding and other support was also provided for community events organized by community groups. The HRC supported 8 community events/initiatives with endorsement, sponsorship, and/or volunteer work: Sponsorship  Transponder Gala  NAMI Dinner  Eugene Asian Celebration  Blacks in Gov't Fundraiser Dinner  White Bird Help Book  HIV Alliance Health Fair  DisOrient Film Festival  Centro Latino Americano - Oregon Workers Relief Fund 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 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 has a seat on the EHRB. This board was not active in the past year. • 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 collaborated with HRNI in the recruitment process for the Multicultural Liaison position, which was filled by Kaz Zaidi in March of 2020. The needs assessment for the Multicultural Center Proposal was started but has been paused since the declaration of state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Community • HRC held conversations with community members and Chief Skinner following the fatal incident involving Eugene Police and Eliborio Rodriguez.  • With the state of emergency due to COID-19, the commission expressed questions and concerns on behalf of the community to the City of Eugene staff and forwarded recommendations regarding needs of the unhoused community to staff and City Council. Recommendations to Policy Makers Correspondence on the following topics was submitted to local, state and national policy makers during FY 2020. City Council • Request to include Housing status as a protected class: This item was included in the FY 2020 work plan. • Decriminalization of homelessness: The HRC collaborated with Lane County Legal Aid staff in a report regarding de-criminalization of homelessness. That report and its recommendations were forwarded to City Council and staff for appreciation. • Changes in policing policies: The HRC listened to the community and submitted a list of recommended changes to make policing more inclusive of marginalized communities and to reduce violence in dealing with peaceful protests. • 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 Kirstin London: 7/2019 – present Amanda McCluskey: 7/2019 – present Daniel Borson: 7/2019 – present Joel Iboa: 7/2016 – present Ib Hamide: 7/2017 – present Ibrahim Coulibaly: 7/2017 – present Ela Kubok: 7/2017 – 6/2019  END OF YEAR REPORT - HRC 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 Status 1.1 Advocate with community organizations for the WeCU Work Group Ongoing 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 Ongoing website as it relates to marginalized communities. 1.3 Promote and support human rights events and Education, Outreach, and Public Ongoing efforts in the community Engagement Work Group 1.4 Expand human rights outreach to educational Education, Outreach, and Public Incomplete partners and community groups. Engagement Work Group 1.5 Raise awareness for outcomes of Human Rights Education, Outreach, and Public Ongoing 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 Status  2.1 Research policy actions that could strengthen WeCU Work Group The HRC submitted three sets of relationships between culturally and otherwise Homelessness and Poverty Work recommendations to City Council and marginalized community members and the Eugene Group staff Police Department. Submit recommendations via HRNI and Police Commission 2.2 Develop a strategy to increase engagement and Advisory Work Group Incomplete 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 Incomplete. Requested presented to Council/HRC meeting on a work plan item to be City Council liaison to the HRC 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. Item Description Assigned to Status 3.1 Request and assist with updating the Hate and Bias WeCU work group Incomplete Response Plan to include a rapid response protocol. (reworded) 3.2 Monitor and contribute to efforts and/or policies WeCU Work Group Ongoing that impact marginalized communities in Eugene. Homelessness and Poverty Work Group 3.3 Research and provide council with advice on Homelessness and Poverty Work Report and recommendation decriminalization of homelessness in city policies Group submitted to City Council and staff 3.4 Advocate for making housing status a protected Homelessness and Poverty Work Work session scheduled for October class Group 21, 2020  3.5 Review the budget, assess gaps and conduct Advisory Work Group Complete research 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  Human Rights Commission FY 2021 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 Invite different equity, civil rights and human rights Education, Outreach, and Public group to present at meetings or special events on the Engagement Work Group needs of efforts being made throughout the city. 1.2 Determine how to recognize National Homeless Homelessness and Poverty Work Group Persons' Memorial Day: 12-21-2020 and implement the plan. 1.3 Monitor and contribute to efforts and/or policies that WeCU Work Group assist culturally marginalized communities in Eugene Homelessness and Poverty Work Group (BIPOC, LGBTQ, and religious minorities). 1.4 Promote and support human rights events and efforts Education, Outreach, and Public in the community Engagement Work Group 1.5 Engage members of culturally marginalized WeCU Work Group communities (BIPOC, LGBTQ, and religious minorities) with regard to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their communities and document themes, trends, and needs. This would be done through on-line listening sessions, and the results compiled into a report to present to the HRC and City Council. 1.6 Review the status of the recommendations in HRC's WeCU Work Group 2017 Marginalized Voices Report, in light of the current state of political, economic, and societal circumstances locally, statewide and nationally. 1.7 Conduct one or more listening sessions for unhoused Homelessness and Poverty Work Group people 1.8 Raise awareness for outcomes of Human Rights Education, Outreach, and Public Commission meetings and work. Engagement Work Group 1.9 Research and identify groups in the community, city Education, Outreach, and Public and county that have overlapping goals with the HRC Engagement Work Group work plan and goals and provide this information to the HRC so that we can collaborate 1.10 Engage unhoused community and community groups, Homelessness and Poverty Work Group to encourage the reporting of hate and bias incidents to the HRNI. Elicit feedback and document barriers to reporting.  Human Rights Commission 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 Monitor and contribute to efforts and/or policies that WeCU Work Group impact unhoused and economic marginalized Homelessness and Poverty Work Group communities in Eugene. Economic Opportunity committee 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 Identify barriers to housing affordability and strategies Homelessness and Poverty Work Group for ending homelessness that center communities of color, are culturally specific and/or responsive, and result in the reduction of disparities in homelessness and rent burden among people of color in Eugene. Provide a list of identified homeownership strategies. 2.4 Continue to advocate to recognize homeless people as Homelessness and Poverty Work Group a protected group in all relevant domestic legal frameworks. Policies or measures that discriminate directly or indirectly against homeless people or criminalize, impose fines on or restrict homeless people or behavior associated with being homeless. 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. Item Description Assigned to 3.1 Provide feedback and submit recommendations WeCU work group regarding the City's communications strategy, including Homelessness and Poverty Work Group the City website, social media, etc., as it relates to marginalized communities. 3.2 Upon official request, supplement the work of the Ad WeCU Work Group Hoc Committee on Policing Reform by engaging members of culturally marginalized communities (BIPOC, LGBTQ, and religious minorities) around police reform and efforts to reimagine public safety. 3.3 In complement with Section 3. of Council Resolution WeCU Work Group 5274, dated July 24, 2019 (A Resolution Condemning White Nationalism and Alt-Right Activities and Groups), conduct research and engage the Eugene community in  Human Rights Commission identifying place names and monuments, etc., in Eugene that honor or glorify white supremacy. Prepare a report on the results for HRC and City Council, with recommendations for place names to be considered for renaming, and monuments, etc., to be considered for removal/replacement. 3.4 Identify needs to support long-term economic success Economic Opportunity committee of populations who experience systemic economic disadvantages in business creation, access to traditional capital and wealth creation. 3.5 Evaluate current economic development incentives, Economic Opportunity committee grants, tax breaks, technical assistance, and other supports in terms of racial justice, and provide recommendations for modifications if appropriate. 3.6 Evaluate current public contracting opportunities for Economic Opportunity committee minority-owned and underserved businesses and develop strategies to dramatically increase them. 3.7 Identify barriers to housing affordability and preventing Economic Opportunity committee homelessness. 3.8 Identify strategies that result in the reduction of Homelessness and Poverty Work Group disparities in homelessness and rent burden among people of color in Eugene. 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 and Daniel Borson 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: Heather Sielicki Supporting leads: Amanda McCluskey, Kirstin London  Human Rights Commission 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, Amanda McCluskey, Kirstin London, Daniel Borson Education, Outreach, and Public Engagement Work Group Objective: Develop and implement strategies to promote education, outreach and public engagement. Lead: Amanda McCluskey Supporting leads: Heather Sielicki, Rick Guerra, Ibrahim Coulibaly, Serena Markstrom Economic Opportunities Committee Objective: Research and recommend strategies to promote economic advancement of marginalized communities. Lead: Joel Iboa Supporting leads: Ibrahim Coulibaly, Daniel Borson, Heather Sielicki, Kirstin London  Eugene Human Rights Commission 2021 Roster Office of Human Rights & Neighborhood Involvement | 99 W. 10 th Avenue, Suite 117, Eugene, OR 97401 541.682-5177 | www.eugene-or.gov/hrc | hrni@ci.eugene.or.us Updated August 2, 2020 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: 6/30/23 POSITION 8 Expires: 6/30/21 Ibrahim Coulibaly Appt: 7/1/17 Serena Markstrom Appt: 7/1/18 Icoulibaly.hrc@gmail.com Reappointed 7/1/20 serenahrc@gmail.com Councilor: Syrett Councilor: Semple NA: Active Bethel NA: Jefferson Citizens Westside POSITION 3 Expires: 6/30/23 POSITION 9 Expires: 6/30/22 Heather Sielicki Appt: 7/1/20 Joel Iboa Re-Appt: 7/1/2019 hsielicki.hrc@gmail.com jiboa.hrc@gmail.com Councilor: Taylor Councilor: Syrett NA: Southeast NA: Whiteaker Neighbors Community Council POSITION 4 Expires: 6/30/23 POSITION 10 Expires: 6/30/21 Ibrahim Hamide Appt: 7/1/2017 Rick Guerra Appt: 7/1/18 ibhamide@gmail.com Reappointed 7/1/20 rick.guerra.hrc@gmail.com Councilor: Taylor Councilor: Taylor NA: Friendly Area NA: Southwest 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: Fabio Andrade (fandrade@eugene-or.gov) 541-682-5277 FY 2021 - 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 Rick Guerra Development Block agencies that support a variety of community needs for 6 months out of the year, when Grant related to housing and other issues. During an annual they are working on funds Back up: Amanda competitive process, applicants vie for CDBG funding for distribution and McCluskey specific projects. https://www.eugene-or.gov/281/CDBG- projects. Additional meetings and Program trainings as necessary. 1-year term with possibility to serve 3 terms. Moving Ahead The Moving Ahead Transportation Panel is a collaboration Meetings as scheduled Ibrahim Coulibaly Transportation Panel of the City of Eugene and the Lane Transit District (LTD) working with the community to prioritize corridors for Back up: OPEN near-term enhancements that serve people using transit, biking, walking, and mobility devices. http://www.movingahead.org/ Vision Zero Task Force The Vision Zero Task Force will guide the Eugene Vision Meets monthly Heather Sielicki Zero Action Plan. Members will work together to guide the development of the Plan's goals, policies, actions and Back up: OPEN performance measures. https://www.eugene-or.gov/3320/Community- Engagement Police Commission The Police Commission mission is to recommend to the Meets monthly 2 Thursday, 5:30 – nd Amanda McCluskey City Council, the City Manager, the Police Department, 8:30 p. This has a term of 4 years (Voting) and the people, the resources, preferred policing or as long as a single commissioner alternatives, policies and citizens' responsibilities needed term - typically 3 years. Back up: Joel Iboa to achieve a safe community. Council Liaison City Councilor Liaison from HRC to City Council 1 year, appointed by Mayor Councilor Semple Meet with City Mayor and City Manager meet with HRC Chairs and Equity 2 hours quarterly Chair and Vice Chair Manager and Mayor and Human Rights staff Civilian Review Board To increase transparency and public confidence in the Meets monthly, 2 Tuesday, 3 nd Serena Markstrom police complaint process. We evaluate the work of the hours independent Police Auditor, from a civilian perspective, Back up: Heather about whether the complaint was handled fairly and with Sielicki due diligence. E&HR Board Help guide the work of the DESP 2-hour meetings every other Bonnie Souza month - daytime Back Up: Rick Guerra Housing Policy Board The Intergovernmental Housing Policy Board (HPB) 1.5-hour meeting, 1 Monday of st Rick Guerra reviews low-income housing issues and makes policy, the month unless it falls on a funding, and other recommendations regarding affordable holiday, then on following Friday Back Up: Amanda housing to Eugene and Lane County governments. The McCluskey mission of the HPB is to 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 Ibrahim Coulibaly Reviews the project applications; applicant’s conformance with the Required Public Benefits; project’s conformance Back up: Heather with approval requirements; and assists the City Manager Sielicki in preparing an Annual Report. TBL The Triple Bottom Line, or TBL, is a framework the City of As needed Daniel Borson Eugene is using to reach its sustainability goals. It’s designed to help us think about and explore the Back Up: Kirstin environmental, equity and economic impacts, benefits London and trade-offs of our decisions. Sustainability The Sustainability Commission works to create a healthy Monthly, Wednesday 5pm Daniel Borson commission community now and in the future by proposing measurable solutions to pressing environmental, social Back up: Kirstin and economic concerns to the City of Eugene, its partners London and its people.  Human Rights Commission – FY21 Calendar August 2020 February 2021 HRC planning retreat held on Saturday, August HRC meeting scheduled for February 16, 2021 15 Presidents’ Day – February 21 Eid al-Adha – Ends on August 3 Purim – February 25-26 Blacks In Government (BIG) Annual September 2020 Banquet - TBD NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner - TBD HRC regular meeting held on September 15, Asian Celebration - TBD 2020 Labor Day – September 3 March 2021 Rosh Hashanah September 18-20 International Day of Peace – September HRC meeting scheduled for March 16, 2021 21 Passover – March 27-April 3 Yom Kippur – September 27 April 2021 October 2020 HRC meeting scheduled for April 20, 2021 HRC meeting scheduled for October 20, 2020 Good Friday – April 2 Simchat Torah – October 10-11 Easter – April 4 Indigenous People’s Day – October 12 Ramadan - April 12 Mawlid – October 28-29 Halloween – October 31 May 2021 November 2020 HRC meeting scheduled for May 18, 2021 Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan ends) – May 11 HRC meeting scheduled for November 17, Memorial Day – May 31 2020 Thanksgiving – November 26 June 2021 December 2020 HRC meeting scheduled for June 15, 2021 No HRC meeting this month. International Human Rights Day celebration – TBD International Human Rights Day – December 10 Christmas – December 25 January 2021 HRC meeting scheduled for January 19, 2021 New Year Day – January 1 MLK Day – January 18 Police Commission October 8, 2020 – Report by Amanda McCluskey Guests: Senator James Manning Jr., Cindy Coleman Chief’s Report Utilizing parking program staff as first point of contact for working with campers to assist with outreach and help with accessing parking programs. Clarified was not condoning vigilantism in comments last time. Extent of help needed includes eyes and ears. Introduction to Internal Affairs Cindy Coleman provided an overview of the work of the Internal Affairs department. -Reviews complaints, all complaints are also referred to the Auditor’s office -Reviews incident reports -Internal Affairs investigations are administrative, not criminal -Closed cases may be reviewed by Civilian Review Board (employees only) Pepperball Policy -Reviewed recommendations to policy made by Police Commission -Pepperballs may be used to target specific agitator or as a tool for dispersing crowds -If use pepperballs, have to be able to articulate the justification for using force -Commission voted to approve the policy with changes. Commissioner McCluskey was the only opposing vote Senator James Manning Jr -Provided update about committees he serves on: Transparency for Law Enforcement Committee and Use of Force Reform -HB4301 passed, came from Joint Committee on Transparency in Policing and Use of Force Reform -Adds levels of oversight similar to what Eugene already has -Recommends the ban of use of the chokehold, Chief Skinner agreed to discontinue use -Discussed the recommendations made by this committee including a national database to track officers conduct as they move from department to department. To prevent officers with histories of misconduct from moving to other departments without this information being known. Auditors Annual report was recommended as a resource to the group