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, October 19, 2020, 5:30 – 7:45 PM Join online: https://eugene-or-gov.zoom.us/j/94797676360 Passcode: HRC-2021 Packet Contents Item Description Page 1 Draft Agenda 2 2 September 2020 minutes 4 3 Support request - WOVEN 6 4 HRC Budget 9 5 Bias Crimes YTD 10 6 HRC FY21 Report 11 7 HRC Roster 19 8 HRC FY22 Work Plan 20  City of Eugene Human Rights Commission Human Rights Commission Agenda for Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 5:30 – 7:30 PM Join online: https://eugene-or-gov.zoom.us/j/94797676360 Passcode: HRC-2021 Human Rights Commissioners: Amanda McCluskey (Chair), Daniel Borson (vice chair), Ibrahim Coulibaly, Heather Sielicki, Ibrahim Hamide, Briselda Ortega, Kirstin London, Kris Galago, Scott Lemons, Councilor Randy Groves. The HRC has 1 vacant position Human Rights and Neighborhood Involvement Staff: 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. 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 Communications on Homelessness – Kelly McIver Presentation 5:45 – 5:15 30 min 4 Eugene Police Liaison Updates 6:15 - 6:25 10 min 5 Support Request – WOVEN Film Festival Discuss/Vote 6:25 – 6:35 10 min 6 Updates from work groups and liaisons Updates 6:35 – 6:55 20 min 7 City Council updates Updates 6:55 – 7:05 10 min 8 HRNI Updates Updates 7:05 – 7:20 20 min The next scheduled meeting of the Human Rights Commission is on November 16, 2021 Upcoming holidays and celebrations: International Day of Peace – September 21 Simchat Torah – September 28-29 LGBT History Month - October Indigenous People’s Day – October 11 Mawlid – October 18-19 National Youth Homelessness Awareness month - November Native American Heritage Month - November Transgender Day of Remembrance - 11/20 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. The Human Rights Commission meets monthly on the third Tuesday Contact: Fabio Andrade, 541-682-5177 fandrade@eugene-or.gov 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. 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 21, 2021 - 5:30 p.m. PRESENT: Daniel Borson, Amanda McCluskey, Heather Sielicki, Scott Lemons, Ibrahim Coulibaly, Kris Galago, Joel Iboa, Briselda Ortega, Councilor Randy Groves, Fabio Andrade (staff) Absent: Ib Hamide Opening Chair McCluskey called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. Agenda Review – Approved with addition of 5 minutes for Joel Iboa comments. Minutes Review - May minutes approved unanimously. Commissioner Joel Iboa Joel talked about his excitement for what is ahead of the commission this fiscal year and of his participation as a commissioner in the past 5 years. Given his current commitments with Just Transition Oregon, commissioner Iboa resigned from the commission effective on this date. Work groups were asked to nominate members for consideration by City Council to fill Joel’s vacant seat. Eugene Police Liaison Updates Sergeant Vinje discussed the bias crimes reported to EPD up to September 20, 2021 and a comparison with the reports made in the same period of 2020. 24 cases have been reported so far compared to 46 for the same period in the past year. Sergeant Vinje presented details of two cases recorded since the last HRC meeting and answered questions presented by the commission including the type of recent incidents, location, and communities impacted. Commissioner Coulibaly offered comments on recommendations he submitted via the Ad Hoc Committee on Police Policy regarding office identification at the time of interaction with civilians. Commissioner McCluskey asked about victim support services. Commissioner Lemons asked about filing complaints against police officers regarding mistreatment of people living with a disability. HRC Fiscal Year 2020 Work Plan Commissioners review the draft prepared at the August HRC retreat and discussed each work plan item, assignment of work groups, Fiscal Year 2022 calendar, and assignment of HRC 101 W. 10th Avenue, Suite 119, Eugene, OR 97401 541.682.5177 |HRNI@ci.eugene.or.us | www.eugene-or.gov/HRC  City of Eugene Human Rights Commission liaisons to other boards and commissions. Approved by 9 votes. Councilor Groves abstained to vote on it at the City Council meeting. The proposed work plan to be reviewed by City Council on October 25 is attached. Resolution Supporting Eugene’s Green Ned Deal and Building Electrification The Democratic Party of Lane County asked the HRC to endorse their proposed resolution. Commissioners discussed implementation of the proposals contained in the resolution, including concerns about costs for poor residents. Nine commissioners voted to support the resolution, which was included in the meeting packet for September. Councilor Groves abstained to vote on it at the City Council meeting. Homelessness and Poverty Work Group The work group presented a report prepared by Heather Marek answering questions presented by City Council regarding adding housing status to the Human Rights Code. After discussion, the commission voted to submit the report to City Council. Councilor Groves abstained to vote on it at the City Council meeting. City Council updates Councilor Groves talked about some items City Council will be working on after their summer break. He mentioned sustainability items, safe sleep sites under preparation, NW Natural franchise, upcoming discussion with EWEB regarding electrification, reservoir rebuild projects via EWEB, among others. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm Recorded by Fabio Andrade A video recording of this meeting is kept by the Human Rights and Neighborhood Involvement Office 101 W. 10th Avenue, Suite 119, Eugene, OR 97401 541.682.5177 |HRNI@ci.eugene.or.us | www.eugene-or.gov/HRC ANDRADE Fabio From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 12:29 PM To: Human Rights and Neighborhood Involvement; ANDRADE Fabio Subject: Online Form Submittal: Human Rights Commission Request for Support [EXTERNAL ] 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 11/13/2021 Date Funding Required 11/1/2021 Please describe the Woven is a purpose driven organization. Woven provides event/activity for which you experiences and education centered around the process of are requesting support transformation. Through creative exploration, human and/or funding connection and community support, Woven empowers individuals to discover and actualize wholeness. Woven is launching a film festival this Fall and Winter. We will partner with three local organizations and provide a panel and discussion after each screening. The Trauma Healing Project, Trans*ponder, and Edelic will showcase three documentaries highlighting the harm, injustices, interdependence and the paths to healing that our communities go through and need to bring harmony to our collective species. Level of Support Requested Co-sponsorship: up to $200 for event with HRC involvement How much is the request 200 for? Name of Support and/or Funding Recipient 1 Organization (if applicable) Woven Applicant's First Name Aislynn Applicant's Last Name Blair Address (for mailing check) 85642 Svarverud rd City Eugene State Name Oregon ZIP 97405 Email Info@wovenhome.org Phone 5418687795 Extension Field not completed. Payment should go to: Organization Listed How does this request align These films will bring awareness to our biases and increase with the work of the Human our understanding of the impact and needs amongst our Rights Commission? What fragmented communities. With awareness and compassion we will these funds be used for can reduce prejudices and harm to marginalized people and specifically (if applicable). groups. If funded, the money will be used to provide scholarships to the film, and pay an interpreter if needed. Who are the other other community partners and what is their level of community partners and involvement? what is their level of involvement? Transponder, The Trauma Healing Project and Edelic will all provide a facilitator and panelist for the discussion. Panelists include: Erik Richardson -NAACP Elaine Walters- Trauma Healing Project Patricia Cortez More to be determined Is this event: Wheelchair Accessible?, Open for language interpretation if needed?, Open to the general public? I acknowledge that by I understand receiving funding to support this event that I am 2 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 Field not completed. representative Email of applicant's Field not completed. representative Electronic Signature Sign Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 3 Human Rights Commission Budget Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) DATE REQUESTING GROUP EVENT OR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT BALANCE July 1. 2021 $5,000.00 SPONSORSHIP $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 SUBTOTAL $0.00 $5,000.00 WORKPLAN EXPENSE SUBTOTAL $0.00 TOTALS $0.00 $5,000.00 011‐2535‐####‐612022  SPECIAL REPORT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (01/01/2021 to 10/10/2021) Arr Case # Occurence Date Charge Description Status Description Hate Description Count 2100707 1/12/2021 12:22:00 PM CRIMINAL TRESPASS 2 SUSPENDED/INACTIVE (NO MORE LEADS) ANTI-BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN 2 THEFT 3 - OTHER 2100806 1/15/2021 10:32:25 AM BIAS CRIME 2 - VANDALISM CLEARED BY ARREST ANTI-HISPANIC/LATINO 1 2101259 1/23/2021 11:39:32 AM CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 3 SUSPENDED/INACTIVE (NO MORE LEADS) ANTI-CATHOLIC 1 2101529 1/28/2021 6:00:00 AM BIAS CRIME 2 - VANDALISM OPEN ANTI-JEWISH 1 2102572 2/9/2021 12:00:00 PM CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2 SUSPENDED/INACTIVE (NO MORE LEADS) ANTI-BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN 1 2102692 2/19/2021 8:55:52 PM BIAS CRIME 1 - SIMPLE ASLT SUSPENDED/INACTIVE (NO MORE LEADS) ANTI-BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN 1 2103081 2/19/2021 5:00:00 PM CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2 - VANDALISM SUSPENDED/INACTIVE (NO MORE LEADS) ANTI-OTHER ETHNICITY/ANCESTORY 1 2104996 4/2/2021 10:27:37 AM INTIMIDATION 2 - THREAT CLEARED BY ARREST ANTI-BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN 2 2105067 4/3/2021 4:46:47 PM BIAS CRIME 2 - SIMPLE ASLT CLEARED BY ARREST ANTI-BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN 2 2106186 4/20/2021 8:00:00 PM CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2 SUSPENDED/INACTIVE (NO MORE LEADS) ANTI-BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN 1 2106639 5/1/2021 4:50:00 PM DISORDERLY CONDUCT CLEARED BY ARREST ANTI-BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN 1 2107097 5/10/2021 2:41:59 PM BIAS CRIME 1 - SIMPLE ASLT OPEN ANTI-MENTAL DISABILITY 1 2107236 5/14/2021 9:09:59 AM BIAS CRIME 2 - SIMPLE ASLT SUSPENDED/INACTIVE (NO MORE LEADS) ANTI-MULTI RACIAL GROUP 1 2107460 HARASSMENT (1AA) PHYSICAL CONT 5/18/2021 9:30:33 AM CLEARED BY ARREST ANTI-BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN 2 - SIMP ASLT 2108389 6/3/2021 9:02:59 PM ASSAULT 4 - MIS CLEARED BY ARREST ANTI-HISPANIC/LATINO 3 2108393 6/3/2021 9:57:09 AM CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 3 SUSPENDED/INACTIVE (NO MORE LEADS) ANTI-NON CONFORMING GENDER 1 2108629 6/8/2021 12:59:00 PM BIAS CRIME 2 - THREAT CLEARED BY ARREST ANTI-BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN 2 UNLF USE OF WEAPON - POSSESS ILLEGAL 2109061 1/1/2021 12:00:00 AM CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2 - VANDALISM SUSPENDED/INACTIVE (NO MORE LEADS) ANTI-BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN 1 2109373 6/21/2021 5:35:42 PM INTIMIDATION 2 - THREAT SUSPENDED/INACTIVE (NO MORE LEADS) ANTI-OTHER ETHNICITY/ANCESTORY 2 2110176 7/5/2021 11:30:56 PM ASSAULT 1 CLEARED BY ARREST ANTI-HOMOSEXUAL MALE 1 2110649 7/14/2021 6:59:11 AM ASSAULT SUSPENDED/INACTIVE (NO MORE LEADS) ANTI-BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN 1 2113566 8/31/2021 2:00:55 PM ASSAULT 2 CLEARED BY ARREST ANTI-BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN 1 2115622 10/4/2021 5:53:09 PM ASSAULT 2 CLEARED BY ARREST ANTI-BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN 1 2115906 10/8/2021 6:00:00 AM HARASSMENT - OBSCENE PHONE SUSPENDED/INACTIVE (NO MORE LEADS) ANTI-FEMALE 1 10/11/2021 8:03:05 AM Fiscal Year 2021 Work Plan Report This is a report on the Human Rights Commission (HRC) FY 2021 Work Plan. The HRC work plan was approved by City Council in October of 2020. Below are highlights from the past year followed by charts indicating the status of each of the actions included in the FY 21 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: • Virtual International Human Rights Day Celebration – Showing of ‘healing from Hate’ and panel discussion • Listening session for Asian community members and organizations on bias crimes and incidents • Virtual MLK Award Funding and other support was also provided for community events organized by community groups. The HRC supported 5 community events/initiatives with endorsement, sponsorship, and/or volunteer work: Sponsorship • HRC's Homelessness and Poverty Work Group - Unhoused Memorial Day • NAACP Freedom Fund Event • Archaeology Channel Film festival • DisOrient’s ‘Mu and the Vanishing World’ showing • HRC's advertisement campaign to increase awareness of bias crimes reporting 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 Center: 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 • With the state of emergency due to COVID-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. The WECU workgroup conducted an assessment of the impacts of COVID-19 in marginalized communities. 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 protections against intimidation and human rights abuses based on Housing status: This item was included in the FY 2021 work plan. Council has added housing status to the Code section on intimidation. On October 2020, Council asked the HRC to answer questions regarding unintended impacts of adding housing status to the human Rights Code. Analysis on these questions was concluded in September 2021. • Ad Hoc Committee on Police Policy (AHCPP): The HRC had several members attending the AHCPP meetings representing the commission and/or other groups they are affiliated with. Several recommendations discussed by the HRC were included in the AHCPP final report • 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 – 12/2020 Councilor Randy Groves: 1/2021 – present Rick Guerra: 7/2018– 5/2021 Serena Markstrom: 7/ 2018 – 3/2021 Bonnie Souza: 7/ 2015 – 6/2021 Kirstin London: 7/2019 – present Amanda McCluskey: 7/2019 – present Daniel Borson: 7/2019 – present Joel Iboa: 7/2016 – 9/2021 Ib Hamide: 7/2017 – present Ibrahim Coulibaly: 7/2017 – present Kris Galago: 4/2021 - present  END OF YEAR REPORT - HRC 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 Status 1.1 Invite different equity, civil rights and human rights Education, Outreach, and Public Ongoing group to present at meetings or special events on Engagement Work Group the needs of efforts being made throughout the city. 1.2 Determine how to recognize National Homeless Homelessness and Poverty Work Completed Persons' Memorial Day: 12-21-2020, and Group implement the plan. 1.3 Monitor and contribute to efforts and/or policies WeCU Work Group Ongoing that assist culturally marginalized communities in Homelessness and Poverty Work Eugene (BIPOC, LGBTQ, and religious minorities). Group 1.4 Promote and support human rights events and Education, Outreach, and Public Ongoing efforts in the community Engagement Work Group 1.5 Engage members of culturally marginalized WeCU Work Group Completed 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 Completed 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 Homelessness and Poverty Work Incomplete unhoused people Group 1.8 Raise awareness for outcomes of Human Rights Education, Outreach, and Public Ongoing Commission meetings and work. Engagement Work Group 1.9 Research and identify groups in the community, city Education, Outreach, and Public Ongoing and county that have overlapping goals with the Engagement Work Group HRC work plan and goals and provide this information to the HRC so that we can collaborate 1.10 Engage unhoused community and community Homelessness and Poverty Work Ongoing groups, to encourage the reporting of hate and bias Group incidents to the HRNI. Elicit feedback and document barriers to reporting. 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 Monitor and contribute to efforts and/or policies WeCU Work Group Ongoing that impact unhoused and economic marginalized Homelessness and Poverty Work communities in Eugene. Group Economic Opportunity committee 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 Identify barriers to housing affordability and Homelessness and Poverty Work Incomplete strategies for ending homelessness that center Group 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 Homelessness and Poverty Work Ongoing as a protected group in all relevant domestic legal Group 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 Status 3.1 Provide feedback and submit recommendations WeCU work group Ongoing regarding the City's communications strategy, Homelessness and Poverty Work including the City website, social media, etc., as it Group relates to marginalized communities. 3.2 Upon official request, supplement the work of the WeCU Work Group Complete Ad 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 Ongoing 5274, dated July 24, 2019 (A Resolution Condemning White Nationalism and Alt-Right Activities and Groups), conduct research and engage the Eugene community in 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 Economic Opportunity committee Not started success 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 Not started 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 Economic Opportunity committee Not started for minority-owned and underserved businesses and develop strategies to dramatically increase them. 3.7 Identify barriers to housing affordability and Economic Opportunity committee Not started preventing homelessness. 3.8 Identify strategies that result in the reduction of Homelessness and Poverty Work Incomplete disparities in homelessness and rent burden among Group people of color in Eugene.  Eugene Human Rights Commission 2021-2022 Roster POSITION 1 Expires: 6/30/24 POSITION 7 Expires: 6/30/22 Briselda Molina Ortega Appt: 6/2021 Amanda McCluskey Appt: 7/1/19 bortega.hrc@gmail.com Amccluskey.hrc@gmail.com Councilor: Evans Councilor: Syrett NA: Active bethel NA: River Road Citizens Community Organization POSITION 2 Expires: 6/30/23 POSITION 8 Expires: 6/30/24 Ibrahim Coulibaly Appt: 7/17 Kris Galago Appt: 3/2021 Icoulibaly.hrc@gmail.com Re-Appt: 6/2020 Kgalago.hrc@gmail.com Reappointed 6/2021 Councilor: Syrett Councilor: Syrett NA: River Road NA: Santa Clara Community Organization Community Organization POSITION 3 Expires: 6/30/23 POSITION 9 Expires: 6/30/22 Heather Sielicki Appt: 6/2020 VACANT after resignation of Re-Appt: 7/1/2019 hsielicki.hrc@gmail.com Joel Iboa on September 21, Councilor: Keating 2021 Councilor: Syrett NA: Southeast neighbors NA: Whiteaker Community Council POSITION 4 Expires: 6/30/23 POSITION 10 Expires: 6/30/24 Ibrahim Hamide Appt: 7/1/2017 Scott Lemons Appt: 6/2021 ibhamide@gmail.com Re-Appt: 6/2020 slemons.hrc@gmail.com Councilor: Syrett Councilor: Keating NA: Downtown NA: Southwest Hills Neighborhood Neighborhood Association Association POSITION 5 Expires: 6/30/22 POSITION 11 Appt: 1/2021 Daniel Borson Appt: 7/1/2019 Councilor Randy Groves dborson.hrc@gmail.com rgroves@eugene-or.gov Councilor: Keating NA: Southwest Hills Neighborhood Association POSITION 6 Expires: 6/30/2022 STAFF Kirstin London Appt: 7/1/2019 Fabio Andrade klondon.hrc@gmail.com (fandrade@eugene-or.gov) (541)682-5277 Councilor: Semple NA: Downtown Office of Human Rights & Neighborhood Involvement | 101 W. Neighborhood 10th Avenue, Suite 119, Eugene, OR 97401 541.682-5177 | www.eugene-or.gov/hrc | hrni@ci.eugene.or.us Association  Human Rights Commission FY 2022 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 and human rights groups to Advocacy Work Group present at meetings or special events on the needs or efforts being made throughout the city. 1.2 Determine how to recognize National Homeless Homelessness and Poverty Work Group Persons' Memorial Day: 12-21-2021 and implement the plan. 1.3 Monitor and contribute to efforts and/or policies that WeCU Work Group assist and/or impact culturally marginalized Homelessness and Poverty Work Group communities in Eugene. 1.4 Promote and support human rights events and efforts Advocacy Work Group in the community 1.5 Engage members of culturally marginalized WeCU Work Group communities (BIPOC, LGBTQ, religious minorities, and people with disabilities) with respect to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their communities and document themes, trends, and needs. This would be done through reaching out to community representatives and members, and the results compiled as updates and presented to the HRC. 1.6 Towards the advancement of a high-priority WeCU Work Group recommendation from the 2017 Marginalized Voices Report, and in light of the 2022 World Athletic Championships, resume the work of advocating for and moving forward with the creation of a Multicultural Center. 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 Advocacy Work Group Commission meetings and work. 1.9 Research and identify groups in the community, city Advocacy Work Group and county that have overlapping goals with the HRC 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 1.11 Engage culturally marginalized communities (BIPOC, WeCU Work Group LGBTQ, religious minorities, and people with disabilities) and community groups, in coordination with staff tasked with that function, to encourage the reporting of hate and/or bias crimes and/or incidents to the HRNI. Elicit feedback and document barriers to reporting. 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 Homelessness and Poverty Work Group impact unhoused and economic marginalized Economic Opportunities Work Group communities in Eugene. 2.2 Develop a strategy to increase engagement and Advocacy 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 Economic Opportunities Work Group for ending homelessness that center communities of Homelessness and Poverty Work Group color, are culturally specific and/or responsive, and result in the reduction of disparities in homelessness and rent burden among people of color and people with disabilities in Eugene. Identify and make recommendations to promote alternative home ownership strategies for members of marginalized communities. 2.4 Continue to advocate to recognize homeless people as Homelessness and Poverty Work Group a protected group in all relevant domestic legal frameworks and end 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.  Human Rights Commission Item Description Assigned to 3.1 On an as-needed basis, engage with members of WeCU Work Group culturally marginalized communities (BIPOC, LGBTQ, religious minorities, and people with disabilities) around police reform and efforts to reimagine public safety. 3.2 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) and in conjunction with existing City efforts, conduct research and engage the Eugene community in identifying place and major street names, etc., in Eugene that honor or glorify white supremacy. 3.3 Identify needs to support long-term economic success Economic Opportunities Work Group of populations who experience systemic economic disadvantages in business creation, access to traditional capital and wealth creation. 3.4 Evaluate current economic development incentives, Economic Opportunities Work Group grants, tax breaks, technical assistance, and other supports in terms of racial justice, and provide recommendations for modifications if appropriate. 3.5 Evaluate current public contracting opportunities for Economic Opportunities Work Group minority-owned and underserved businesses and develop strategies to dramatically increase them. 3.6 Research what other cities are doing regarding city- WeCU Work Group wide programs to address systemic inequity, identify what works and doesn’t work, and identify best practices. Keep track of current and proposed efforts within the City of Eugene to promote diversity, equity and inclusion. 2021-2022 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: Daniel Borson, Kris Galago Supporting Leads: Ib Hamide, Ibrahim Coulibaly, Scott lemons 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  Human Rights Commission 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, Scott Lemons Advocacy 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. Develop and implement strategies to promote education, outreach, and public engagement. Lead: Amanda McCluskey Supporting leads: Heather Sielicki, Daniel Borson, kris Galago, Ibrahim Coulibaly Economic Opportunities Work Group Objective: Research and recommend strategies to promote economic advancement of marginalized communities. Lead: Ibrahim Coulibaly, Supporting leads: Briselda Ortega, Heather Sielicki, Kirstin London  Human Rights Commission – FY22 Calendar September 2021 - HRC meeting on 9/21 • Blacks In Government (BIG) Annual • Labor Day – September 6 • Banquet • Rosh Hashanah September 6-8 • NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner • Yom Kippur – September 15 • Asian Celebration – (Dates varies) • Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15 March 2022 - HRC meeting on 3/15 • International Day of Peace – Sept 21 • Lent – March 2 – April 14 • Sukkot - September 21-28 • International Women’s Day – Mar. 8 • Simchat Torah – September 28-29 • Transgender Day of Visibility - • March 31 October 2021 - HRC meeting on 10/19 • LGBT History Month April 2022 - HRC meeting on 4/19 • Indigenous People’s Day – October 11 • Ramadan - April 1-30 • Mawlid – October 18-19 • Good Friday – April 15 • Halloween – October 31 • Passover – April 15-23 • Easter – April 17 November 2021 - HRC meeting on 11/16 • Earth Day – April 22 • National Youth Homelessness • Holocaust Remembrance Day - April 27 Awareness May 2022 - HRC meeting on 5/17 • month • Asian American and Pacific islander • Native American Heritage Month • Heritage Month • Transgender Day of Remembrance - • Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan ends) – May 2-3 • 11/20 • Memorial Day – May 30 • Thanksgiving – November 25 June 2022 - HRC meeting on 6/21 December 2021 • Pride Month No HRC meeting. • Juneteenth - June 19 International Human Rights Day celebration on December 10 July 2022 - No HRC meeting in July • Human Rights Week – December 6-12 • Independence Day - July 4 • Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day – • Eid al-Adha – July 9-10 • December 21 • Oregon 22 – July 15-24 • International Migrants Day - Dec 18 • American with Disabilities Act - July 26 • Christmas – December 25 • Kwanzaa – Dec 26-Jan 1 August 2022 HRC planning retreat – Date TBD January 2022 - HRC meeting 1/18 • Trafficking Awareness Month • New Year Day – January 1 • MLK Day – January 17 February 2022 - HRC meeting on 2/15 • Black History Month • Presidents’ Day – February 21 • Purim – February 16-17 FY 2022 - 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 Kirstin London Development Block agencies that support a variety of community needs for 6 months out of the year, when Back up: Scott Grant related to housing and other issues. During an annual they are working on funds Lemons competitive process, applicants vie for CDBG funding for distribution and specific projects. https://www.eugene- projects. Additional meetings and or.gov/281/CDBG-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: Daniel Borson 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: Amanda performance measures. Mccluskey 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 Ibrahim Coulibaly 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: Scott Lemons to achieve a safe community. Council Liaison City Councilor Liaison from HRC to City Council 1 year, appointed by Mayor Councilor Randy Groves Meet with City Mayor and City Manager meet with HRC Chairs and Equity 2 hours quarterly Chair, Vice Chair, and Manager and Mayor and Human Rights staff Council Liaison Civilian Review Board To increase transparency and public confidence in the Meets monthly, 2 Tuesday, 3 nd Amanda McCluskey police complaint process. We evaluate the work of the hours Back up: Daniel independent Police Auditor, from a civilian perspective, Borson about whether the complaint was handled fairly and with due diligence. Youth Advisory Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board is a new group of 15-20 TBD – As needed Briselda Molina Council high school age youth enrolled in grades 9-12 (or Back up: Kirstin equivalent) who commit to improving their community London and developing as leaders Housing Policy Board The Intergovernmental Housing Policy Board (HPB) Quarterly, 1.5-hour meeting, 1st Heather Sielicki reviews low-income housing issues and makes policy, Monday of the month unless it Back Up: Scott Lemons funding, and other recommendations regarding affordable falls on a holiday, then on housing to Eugene and Lane County governments. The following Friday 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  environmental, equity and economic impacts, benefits Back Up: Kirstin and trade-offs of our decisions. London Sustainability The Sustainability Commission works to create a healthy Monthly, Wednesday 5pm Scott Lemons commission community now and in the future by proposing Back up: Daniel Borson measurable solutions to pressing environmental, social and economic concerns to the City of Eugene, its partners and its people. https://www.eugene- or.gov/38/Sustainability-Commission