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EUGENE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Work Session: Annual Meeting with the Human Rights Commission Meeting Date: July 26, 2004 Agenda Item Number: B Department: City Manager's Office Staff Contact: Greg Rikhoff www. cl. eugene, or. us Contact Telephone Number: 682-5177 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY This work session is the annual review of the Human Rights Commission, its work plan, and the work plans of its standing committees. The commission will provide a brief update on its accomplishments during FY03-04 and will highlight key work items for FY05. The commission also plans to identify several emerging issues for discussion at the meeting. The City Council will be asked to review and approve the work plan. BACKGROUND Council Action History The City Council and the Human Rights Commission (HRC) hold an annual meeting to review the work of the commission and discuss human rights issues in the community. The last meeting was held on September 22, 2003. At that time, the City Council approved a 10-month work plan. The commissioners are asking the council to consider the approval of a FY05 work plan that will carry the commission through the remainder of the current fiscal year. Council Goal The Human Rights Commission is directed by the City Council and its goals of creating a safe community where people feel secure and respected and of enhancing a local government that works openly and respectfully with and for the community. Policy Issues There are no policy issues to consider at this time in reviewing the annual report. Financial and/or Resource Considerations There are no financial considerations in the review of this work plan. However, the hours contributed by volunteers offer a sizeable resource to the City. Other Background Information The following are some of the highlights from the work of the Human Rights Commission in fiscal year 2004 and items to be continued by the Human Rights Commission members and the many community volunteers. L:\CMO\2004 Council Agendas\M040726\S040726B.doc The commission is presenting a report on its work from September 2003 through June 30, 2004, and a proposed 12-month work plan for council consideration and action. In addition to any items the City Council wishes to discuss, the commission plans to address the following topics: Responding to Hate During fiscal year 2004, several major incidents of bias occurred. Commission members and staff collaborated with local advocates, providing aid to those targeted and working to support the community. The collaboration and aid will continue to be a primary focus of the Human Rights Program. · Hate Group - RelatedArrests In March 2004, two separate altercations occurred at the Samurai Duck and the WOW Hall, at which people allegedly associated with white supremacy groups were arrested. The commission was kept apprised of the incidents and staff and commissioners worked with people involved in these incidents. · Hate Leafleting In February 2004, during showings of the movie "The Passion of The Christ" at Cinema World in Eugene and Gateway Mall's Movies 12 in Springfield, cars in the parking lots were leafleted with anti-Semitic fliers attributed to the Volksfront and Aryan Nations hate groups. Leafleting also took place near Civic Stadium and Temple Beth Israel. In a separate incident in June, hate flyers were distributed in neighborhoods in at least three separate areas of Eugene. Flyers referenced the hate groups National Alliance and Aryan Nations, among others. Staff and commissioners worked together to deliver a message on TV news and through a letter to the editor in The Register-Guard that it is everyone's responsibility to speak out against hate. Responding to Emerging Issues The commission is committed to addressing emerging issues as demonstrated below: · The CLEAR Act The commission recommended that the City Council, through the Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Committee, take action to oppose Federal House Bill 2671 entitled "Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2003," otherwise known as the CLEAR Act. The IGR Committee did so in January 2004. · Housing Standard; The commission endorsed a proposal regarding housing standards brought forth by Eugene Citizens for Housing Standards. The City Council held a work session about the subject in May. · Downtown Ordinance Commissioners expressed concerns regarding the potential for selective enforcement and inconsistency of the law applying to some geographical locations of the city and not others. Commission leadership drafted a letter to the City Council to outline their concerns. L:\CMO\2004 Council Agendas\M040726\S040726B.doc · Food for Lane County DiningRoom Human Rights Program members and staff met with Food for Lane County representatives and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) staff regarding their decision to open a facility serving meals to seniors 65 and older and children and accompanying adults, thus providing no meals to single adults. In March 2004, Food for Lane County changed its policy and is now providing meals to single adults two nights per week and to seniors and children with accompanying adults the other two nights of operation. While commissioners are pleased that adults have access on certain days, there is concern that this "separate but equal" decision is still discriminatory, and no one has access to the program all nights. Youth Issues During an examination of critical, local human rights issues at its FY 2004 work retreat, the commission identified youth issues as a top priority. In its work plan, the commission agreed to form a work group to address youth issues. Using the "Study Circles" dialogue model, the group is in the process of making final preparations to hold the dialogue session in late July 2004. Gender Identity Work Group In its FY04 work plan, the commission formed a gender identity issues work group to focus on community education, self-education, networking and local legal protection. Accomplishments of the work group include: · Establishment of a team of education facilitators consisting of transgender persons and allies · Implementation of educational presentations to PFLAG, Faith in Action, National Association of Social Workers, Human Rights Support System, and Central Services Diversity Committee The work group intends to continue to provide education to the community as well as network with schools, businesses, and city programs and the media. The commission will then request permission from City Council to work on code language to add protections based on gender identity to the human anti-discrimination ordinance. Human Rights staff is continuing to hold discussions with staff regarding the inclusion of gender identity in City employee policies. Working Cooperatively with Eugene Police Department Human Rights Commission members and staff continue to work with the Eugene Police Department (EPD) to aid the department in its efforts to work with the community. · In April 2004 the commission co-sponsored a "Meet the Chief" event put on by the American Civil Liberties Union. The event was held at the Eugene Public Library and was attended by approximately 70 people. · Members of the Human Rights and Police commissions and interested community members formed task groups on a number of topics during the reporting period, including: Social Security Number Task Group Task group members studied practices of other police departments and developed a draft policy to recommend for adoption. The draft policy was adopted and took effect July 1, 2004. The group also recommended the acceptance by EPD personnel of the Matricula Consular (Mexican ID card) as a valid form of identification. L:\CMO\2004 Council Agendas\M040726\S040726B.doc Racial Profiling Task Team After the release of the Racial Profiling Data Collection Project report, the task team, led by Ret. Police Chief Jim Hill, met to develop next steps. In Spring 2004, the team divided into four sub- groups to focus on various topics illuminated by the report. Commissioners and staff continue to serve on the team throughout the process. Strategies to Improve Interactions Between Pofice and Community Members Commissioners, EPD officers and command staff met to discuss and prioritize methods for improving relations between police officers and community members. Timing The approval of the Human Rights Program work plan is an annual activity tied to the fiscal year. The joint meeting and approval of the FY05 was delayed this year due to a number of issues including the City Council schedule. OPTIONS The council has the option to amend and/or approve the Human Rights Commission Goals and Work Plan for FY 2005. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends City Council approval of the Human Rights Commission Goals and Work Plan for FY 2005. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to approve the Human Rights Commission Goals and Work Plan for FY 2005. ATTACHMENTS A. The Human Rights Commission FY 2003 and 2004 Report and FY 2005 Work Plan. FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Greg Rikhoff Telephone: 682-5177 Staff E-Mail: greg. s. rikhoff~ci, eugene, or. us L:\CMO\2004 Council Agendas\M040726\S040726B.doc EUGEN HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT September 2003 - June 2004 WORK PLAN FY 2005: July 2004 - June 2005 Submitted to Eugene City Council July 26, 2004 City of Eugene City Manager's Office Human Rights Program TABLE OF CONTENTS CHARGE AND PROGRAM MISSION 3 ACTVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Gender Identity Work Group 13 FY 2004 REPORT INTRODUCTION 4 Youth Issues Work Group 14 Responding to Hate 14 COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP AND MISSION Encouraging Community Awareness 15 Commission Membership 5 Responding to Emerging Issues 16 Agenda Committee 6 Working Cooperatively with the Eugene Accessibility Committee 7 Police Department 17 Education and Outreach Committee 8 Addressing Commission Capacity 18 Advocate Response Team 9 Improving Accessibility 19 Human Rights Support System 10 Human Rights Support System 21 Case Data 22 COMMISSION LIAISONS Supporting Diversity 25 Liaison Assignments 11 FY 2005 GOALS AND WORK PLAN Human Rights Commission Activities 27 Accessibility Committee Activities 33 Advocate Response Team/Human Rights Support System Activities 36 Education and Outreach Committee Activities 39 CHARGE OF THE COMMISSION City of Eugene Municipal Code Section 2.265 (1) The commission shall cooperate with the city officials (5) The commission shall affirm, encourage and initiate to ensure that the city continues to be a leader in extendingprograms and services designed to effectuate the spirit and equality of opportunity to its citizens, including but not intent of federal, state and municipal legislation prohibiting limited to: discrimination and to improve human relations within the (a) Employment opportunities in city government; city. In these efforts, the commission may enlist the support (b) Training for city jobs; of community groups and public agencies. (c) Equality of services provided; (d) Equality of all before the law; and HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM MISSION (e) Equal treatment to all from holders of city licenses, contracts and privileges. The City of Eugene values the dignity and worth of all human beings. We are committed to: (2) The commission shall cooperate with the State · Ensuring that human rights are a central part of every Bureau of Labor and Industries and other governmental city program agencies in receiving, referring and investigating specific · Respecting and reflecting cultural and individual acts of discrimination against individuals in the community, diversity · Fostering mutual understandings (3) The commission shall endeavor to ascertain the · Promoting inclusiveness, justice and equity status of civil and human rights in the community. The Our mission is to work so that everyone has the opportunity commission may investigate research and hold hearings to to share in the full benefits and responsibilities of living in effectuate this provision. Eugene. (4) The commission shall make periodic recommendations to the mayor and council concerning the status and treatment of persons in the commission's area of concern. EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 3 EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM FY 2004 REPORT INTRODUCTION The Eugene Human Rights Commission (HRC) and four The Agenda Committee is composed of the commission's standing committees of the commission were established by elected officers. The other committees are comprised of a Ordinance 19732 in 1990. The Ordinance was updated in mixture of commissioners and community members. Each 2002. commissioner is a member of at least one of the standing committees, is an advocate with the Human Rights Support The HRC coordinates program efforts and has oversight System, and/or serves as the commission's representative responsibility for the standing committees of the to another community group. commission. There are 2.5 FTE staff in the City Manager's Office The HRC has 15 members, 14 appointed by the City dedicated to assist the commission, its standing Council and one member of the City Council. The four committees, and to do additional human rights work as standing committees are the Agenda Committee, the assigned. The staff consists of Program Manager Greg Education and Outreach Committee, the Accessibility Rikhoff, Program Specialist Francisca Leyva Johnson, and Committee, and the Advocate Response Team. Administrative Aide Karen Hyatt. The Human Rights Commission last reported to the City Council September 2003. This report highlights the work of the commission from September 2003 through June 2004 and the goals and work plan of the commission for fiscal year 2005. EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 4 EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP SEPTEMBER 2002 - OCTOBER 2003 Sheila Coats Andrea Ortiz James Dean, Chair Sidney Moore, Jr. Steven Deutsch Sara Rich Norma Dominguez Dwight Souers David Kelly Surendra Subramani Mary Martinez-Wenzl Neil Van Steenbergen Marcy Middleton Mo Young, Vice Chair NOVEMBER 2003 - JUNE 2004 Sheila Coats Sidney Moore, Jr. Norma Dominguez Sara Rich, Chair David Kelly Dwight Souers Mary Martinez-Wenzl Surendra Subramani Hugh Massengill Megan Thompson Marcy Middleton Carmen Urbina Andrea Ortiz Neil Van Steenbergen Mo Young, Vice Chair EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 5 AGENDA COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 2003 - JUNE 2004 Sara Rich HRC Chair Mo Young HRC Vice-Chair Mary Martinez-Wenzl/Sheila Coats Education and Outreach Chair Dwight Souers Accessibility Chair RJ Bell, James Dean, Advocate Response Team Andrea Ortiz, Megan Thompson, Neil Van Steenbergen Mission The committee: · is responsible for the preparation of the agenda and for planning the meetings of the commission; · provides membership services by orienting new members of the commission and committees, assists all program members and the commission concerning recruitment, training, attendance and responsibilities, and provides a link among the commission and its committees; · prepares recommendations on commission bylaws and other administrative matters; and · speaks for the commission on human rights issues as required. EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 6 ACCESSIBILITY COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 2003 - JUNE 2004 Commissioners Community Members Sheila Coats (until Dec. 2003) Bonnie Berman Norma Dominguez (beginning Jan. 2004) Ellen Bombaro Hugh Massengill Mike Cetto Marcy Middleton Tom Keating Sidney Moore, Jr. Jeanne-Marie Moore Dwight Souers, Chair Mission The committee: · monitors and reports on issues and events of concern to persons who may be denied, restricted, or limited in access to public services and resources, public or private accommodations, facilities, or services; · hears and, as appropriate, acts on community questions and complaints regarding accessibility; · raises public awareness of accessibility issues; and · improves accessibility throughout Eugene. EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 7 EDUCATION AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 2003 - JUNE 2004 Commissioners Community Members Sheila Coats, Chair Ann Brown Mary Martinez-Wenzl Christina Greening Surendra Subramani, Vice-Chair Azra Khalidi Carmen Urbina Amber Murray Mo Young Martin Summers Mission The committee: · plans, conducts and co-sponsors educational programs and events that raise awareness of human rights issues and recognize the contributions of vulnerable communities; · provides protected class members and other vulnerable communities with access to city programs and services; and · encourages the city's outreach efforts in employment and community member involvement. EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 8 ADVOCATE RESPONSE TEAM (ART) NOVEMBER 2003 - JUNE 2004 Commissioners Community, Members Andrea Ortiz James Dean Megan Thompson RJ Bell Neil Van Steenbergen Alexis Reed Norma Dominguez (through Dec. 2003) Mission The committee: · coordinates the Human Rights Support System to aid in the resolution of incidents of discrimination and harassment; · coordinates recruitment and training of volunteer advocates; · facilitates policies and procedures for management of individual cases; · assigns and monitors work of volunteer advocates; · prepares agendas and facilitates meetings, and · analyzes and reports trends to staff and the commission. EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 9 HUMAN RIGHTS SUPPORT SYSTEM (HRSS) NOVEMBER 2003 - JUNE 2004 ADVOCATES RJ Bell Azra Khalidi Gail Parr Blanca Berguin Holly LeMasurier Alexis Reed Bonnie Berman Hugh Massengill Rosemary Rifino Ellen Bombaro Devin McGeehan Andy Rodrigues Judy Castro Sarah Madsen Laura Stockford James Dean Rosalia Marquez Peggy Thomas Norma Dominguez Jeremiah Megowan Megan Thompson Martha Fish Melissa Mona Neil Van Steenbergen Gloria Huffman Barbara Nicholls Kathy Jenness Andrea Ortiz Mission The committee: · empowers individuals who have experienced discrimination and/or harassment; · helps create meaningful resolution to the problems caused by discrimination and/or harassment; · provides a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for discussion of complaints; and · educates individuals and the local community regarding those issues. EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 10 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND CITY STAFF FY 2004 LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS Assignment Liaison 4J School District Equity Committee Norma Dominguez, Mary Martinez-Wenzl, Surendra Subramani Bethel School District Oversight Committee Andrea ©rtiz, Dwight Souers Citizen Involvement Committee (disbanded 2004) James Dean, Sara Rich Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee James Dean, Dwight Souers Community Response Team Operations James Dean, Sara Rich, Francisca Leyva-Johnson Lane County Domestic Violence Council Amber Murray, Megan Thompson Lane County Human Rights Advisory Committee Sheila Coats, Andrea Ortiz, Marcy Middleton Police Commission Andrea Ortiz Network for Immigrant Justice/CAUSA Mary Martinez Wenzl, James Dean, Steven Deutsch, Francisca Leyva-Johnson, Carmen Urbina From Eugene City Council David Kelly From Human Resource and Risk Services Helen Towle EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 1 1 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND CITY STAFF FY 2004 LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS, continued Assignment Liaison From Police Department Lt. Carolyn McDermed, Lt. Kel Williams Sgt. Jennifer Bills, Cindy Coleman From Lane County Human Rights Advisory Committee Char Mauch, Devin McGeehan, Leslie Scott To Lane County Human Rights Advisory Committee Sheila Coats, Marcy Middleton, Andrea Ortiz Back To Back, Community Alliance of Lane County (CALC) Mary Martinez-Wenzl, Mo Young, Surendra Subramani Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Sheila Coats, Ann Brown Transgender (PFLAG) Disability Services Advisory Council (DSAC) Ellen Bombaro, Mike Cetto Senior Services Advisory Council (SSAC) Dwight Souers Mind Freedom-Support Coalition Hugh Massengill Day of Remembrance Committee Sheila Coats, James Dean, Steven Deutsch, Norma Dominguez, Francisca Leyva-Johnson Lane Independent Living Alliance (LILA) James Dean, Ellen Bombaro Lane Transit District Accessibility Advisory Committee James Dean, Ellen Bombaro, Mike Cetto, Kathy Jenness, Hugh Massengill, Dwight Souers EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 12 HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM FY 2004 ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS GENDER IDENTITY WORK GROUP In its FY04 work plan, the commission committed itself to form a · Implementation of education presentations to PFLAG, gender identity issues work group to focus on community Faith in Action, National Association of Social Workers, education, self-education, networking and local legal protection. Human Rights Support System, Central Services Diversity In November 2003, the Gender Identity Work Group was initiated. Committee · Contact with superintendents and diversity coordinators of Soon after its inception, the work group formed separate task Eugene 4J and Bethel school districts groups. The Education Task Group develops and delivers presentations on transgender issues and the Networking Task The work group intends to continue to provide education to the Group focuses on media and outreach issues, community as well as network with schools, businesses, and city programs. Potential projects include discussions with the Eugene Accomplishments of the work group include: Chamber of Commerce and local businesses, education through · Development of a media packet and plan presentations and media stories, and diversity trainings to City · Establishment of a team of education facilitators employees. The commission will then request permission from consisting of transgender persons and allies City Council to work on code language to add protections based · Creation of presentation packet on gender identity to the human anti-discrimination ordinance. Human Rights Program staff is continuing to hold discussions with staff regarding the inclusion of gender identity in City employee policies. Gender Identity Work Group Members: Paul Bishop, Jerilyn Blackburn, Ann Brown, Sheila Coats, James Dean, Rosemary Gray, Harmony Heartsen, Toby Hill-Meyer, Joe Humphreys, Karen Hyatt, David Kelly, ^zra Khalidi, Holly LeMasurier, Jonathon Livingston, Marion Malcolm, Susan Matthews, Devin McGeehan, Harriet Merrick, Marcy Middleton, Gretchen Miller, Sid Moore, Carla Newbre, Maceo Persson, Laura Phillips, Joan Pierson, Sara Rich, Greg Rikhoff, Elise Self, Austin Shaw-Phillips, Todd Simmons, Dom Vetri, Mo Young EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 13 YOUTH ISSUES WORK GROUP During an examination of critical local human rights issues at its contacting Centro LatinoAmericano, Womenspace, and other FY 2004 work retreat, the commission identified youth issues as a agencies. Participants were solicited through school districts, top priority. In its work plan, the commission agreed to form a Committed Partners for Youth, and the 20Below section of The work group to address youth issues. Led by Commissioner Mo Register-Guard. Using the "Study Circles" dialogue model, the Young, the group decided to recruit peer facilitators and hold a group is in the process of making final preparations to hold the dialogue on youth issues. Facilitators were recruited by dialogue session in late July 2004. Youth Issues Work Group: Sheila Coats, David Kelly, Sid Moore, Andrea Ortiz, Mo Young RESPONDING TO HATE During the last year, several major incidents of bias occurred. Program staff received the statewide FBI Director's Award for Commission members and staff collaborated with local advocates Community Service. to provide aid to those targeted and worked to support the community. Hate Leafleting In February 2004, during showings of the movie "The Passion of Hate Group - Related Arrests The Christ" at Cinema World in Eugene and Gateway Mall's In March 2004, two separate altercations occurred at Samurai Movies 12 in Springfield, cars in the parking lots were leafleted Duck and the WOW Hall, at which people allegedly associated with anti-Semitic fliers attributed to the Volksfront and Aryan with white supremacy groups were arrested. The commission Nations hate groups. Leafleting also took place near Civic was kept apprised of the incidents and staff and commissioners Stadium and Temple Beth Israel. A separate distribution of hate worked with people involved in these incidents, flyers was distributed in neighborhoods in at least three separate areas of Eugene in June. Flyers referenced the hate groups The program continues to receive reports about issues and National Alliance and Aryan Nations, among others. Staff and incidents targeted against local community members in the commissioners worked together to deliver the message on TV aftermath of September 11, 2001, and in the wake of the current news and through a letter to the editor in The Register-Guard that war in Iraq. In recognition of its work to support community it's everyone's responsibility to speak out against hate. members during these international events, Human Rights EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 14 ENCOURAGING COMMUNITY AWARENESS The commission is mandated to reach out and to educate the The commission contributed $150 each to the following events community on issues of human rights. Tasks include working and projects: with community groups, participating in City diversity trainings, · Day of Remembrance honoring Japanese Americans promoting community forums, and facilitating diversity awareness interned during World War II at a wide range of community events. · 2004 MLK Celebration · 2004Asian Celebration The commission and committees organize and/or participate in · Community Alliance of Lane County "What a Family Looks many events on an annual basis. These include the organization Like" photo exhibit of Barrier Awareness Day in May and International Human Rights · NAACP ACT-SO scholarship Day in December. The program also provided information tables · "WeAre Bethel" Celebration at the Eugene Celebration, the Asian Celebration, and the "We · Juneteenth Celebration Are Bethel" Celebration and will be present at PRIDE Day in · Peace and Dignity Indigenous Runners Journey August. · Pride Day The commission recognized the following people and The commission also made a $35 contribution toward a domestic organizations for their commitment to human rights in the past fiscal year: violence prevention newspaper ad. International Human Rights Day, December 2003 The commission endorsed the ACLU co-sponsored "Meet the City Staff Recognition Award 2003: Chief" event in April. The commission also endorsed events and Melissa Pearson, Human Resource and Risk Services projects involving Food for Lane County, the Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride, and a community puppet theater. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, January 2004 MLK Jr., Leadership Award: Henry Luvert Program staff worked with City Manager Dennis Taylor in setting up separate city manager round tables. These included a session Barrier Awareness Day May 2004 with leaders of communities of color, the gay, lesbian, bisexual 2004 Barrier Awareness Award: and transgender community, and disability community members Individual- James Dean and advocates. Organization- Emerald Park, River Road Park and Recreation District EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 15 RESPONDING TO EMERGING ISSUES The commission is committed to addressing emerging issues, geographical locations of the city and not others. Commission leadership drafted a letter to the City Council to outline concerns. The CLEAR Act Food for Lane County Dining Room The commission recommended that the City Council, through the Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Committee, take action to Human Rights Program members expressed their concern in the oppose Federal House Bill 2671 entitled "Clear Law Enforcement fall of 2003 when Food for Lane County's Dining Room Program, for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2003," otherwise known as the a service partially funded with City Community Development CLEAR Act. The IGR Committee did so in January 2004. Block Grant funds, made the decision to serve only seniors 65 and older and children and their accompanying adults, thus Housing Standards providing no meals to single adults. The change in policy was influenced by neighbor complaints. Members of the commission The commission endorsed a proposal regarding housing were concerned that a specific population was being standards brought forth by Eugene Citizens for Housing discriminated against based on age. Staff and program members Standards. The City Council held a work session about the met with Food for Lane County representatives and CDBG staff. subject in May. In March 2004, Food for Lane County changed the policy and is now providing meals to single adults two nights a week and Downtown Ordinance seniors 65 and over and children with accompanying adults the other two nights of operation. Food for Lane County staff made The commission received a presentation from representatives presentations to the Agenda Committee and the commission from the Eugene Police Department and Downtown Eugene Inc. about current practices at the site. While commissioners are regarding Downtown Ordinance revisions. Commissioners pleased that adults have access on certain days, there is concern expressed concerns regarding the potential of selective that this "separate but equal" decision is still discriminatory, and enforcement and inconsistency of the law applying to some no one has access to the program all nights. EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 16 WORKING COOPERATIVELY WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Human Rights Commission members and staff continue to work Racial Profiling Task Team: After the release of the Racial with the Eugene Police Department (EPD) to aid the department Profiling Data Collection Project report, the task team, led by Ret. in its efforts to work with the community. Police Chief Jim Hill, met to develop next steps. In Spring 2004, the team divided into four sub-groups to focus on various topics The Human Rights Commission held a joint meeting with the illuminated by the report. Commissioners and staff continue to Police Commission in April 2004. Topics of the meeting included serve on the team throughout the process. a report from the Police Auditor, a report from the Internal Affairs Racial Profiling Task Force Members: Norma Dominguez, staff, and a discussion of the upcoming examination of the EPD Francisca Leyva-Johnson, Marcy Middleton, Carmen Urbina complaint process ordered by Police Chief Bob Lehner of the Police Commission. Strategies to Improve Interactions Between Police and Community Members: Commissioners, EPD officers and In April 2004 the commission co-sponsored a "Meet the Chief" command staff met to discuss and prioritize methods for event put on by the American Civil Liberties Union. The event improving relations between police officers and community was held at the Eugene Public Library and was attended by members. Task group suggestions were grouped into categories approximately 70 people, focusing on 1) the complaint process, 2) workload/resource issues, 3) international/external communications, and 4) relations Members of the human rights and police commissions and with the public. The group continues to meet regularly. interested community members formed task groups on a number Interaction Between Police and Community Members Task Group of topics during the reporting period, including: Members: Andrea ©rtiz, Sara Rich, Greg Rikhoff, Neil Van Steenbergen Social Security Number Task Group: Task group members studied practices of other police departments and developed a EPD Commendation/Complaint Form Review Group: Human draft policy to recommend for adoption. The draft policy was Rights commissioners and staff were asked for their feedback on adopted and took effect July 1, 2004. The group also whether EPD Internal Affairs staff should ask for gender, age, recommended the acceptance by EPD personnel of the Matricula race, and ethnicity data on forms used to collect complaints. Consular (Mexican ID card) as a valid form of identification. Feedback indicated that the data was important but it needed to Social Security Number Task Group Members: Francisca Leyva- be collected separately and not linked with the specific Johnson, Mary Martinez-Wenzl, Andrea ©rtiz complaints. EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 17 ADDRESSING COMMISSION CAPACITY Process and Work Plan Retreats Intern and Volunteer Support The commission held its annual Process Retreat in April 2004. Facilitated by former commissioner Alexis Reed, the In the fall of 2003, Misa Nagaoka, a student at the University of commissioners used this session to get to know each other better Oregon, interned with the Human Rights Program. To supplement and discuss their personal values and interests outside of the her education and interest in working for a private sector human official meeting setting, rights organization, Misa attended many program, City and community meetings and assisted with program office work. The FY 2005 Work Plan was developed by committee members Graduate intern Carla Newbre worked with the Human Rights and commissioners over a period of regular and specially- Program from February to June 2004. As part of her Masters in scheduled meetings in April, May and June of 2004. Social Work program at Portland State University, Carla completed her internship requirement by providing support to the Budget Committee Gender Identity Work Group. Carla facilitated meetings, completed research, facilitated a focus group for transgender This committee gathered information on financial needs from work group participants and provided general office support. program committees and developed a detailed budget. The Human Rights Commission is grateful for the continued support A number of commissioners and program members provided assistance to the office by volunteering to help with mailings, of the City Council that allows outreach and support of many community activities and events. The $5,100 allocated to the meeting set-up, tabling equipment movement and other tasks. commission each year by the City Council is used for: · funding accessibility and education at community events The Human Rights Program is indebted to volunteer James Dean · providing training for HRSS advocates for his tireless dedication to the program. During FY 2004, James · promoting the program via brochures Dean spent more than 40 hours each week providing such essential tasks as office, phone and meeting support, Human · recognizing the human rights efforts of community Rights Support System case intake and assignment, members tabling/booth organization and staffing, and more. James Dean's actions allowed the program to provide a level of service that Budget Committee: Norma Dominguez, Francisca Leyva-Johnson, Sara Rich, Dwight Souers, Surendra Subramani otherwise could not have been offered. EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 18 IMPROVING ACCESSIBILITY The committee advised City staff regarding ADA Transition Plan locations was implemented by the Human Rights Program in Six, which facilitated the renovation and construction of February and March 2004. Traffic engineers used this accessible features to City structures, and the addition of curb information to determine that an accessible pedestrian signal cuts to sidewalks throughout the City. could be put in using existing funds at 26th Avenue and Hilyard Street. The device was installed on July 13. When funding The Accessibility Committee received presentations from Public becomes available, devices will likely be installed at 1 lthAvenue Works Parks and Open Space staff and provided feedback and Willamette Streets. regarding site plans for Skinner Butte Riverplay Project and Candlelight Neighborhood Park. The Accessibility Committee expressed interest in creating a program similar to a Portland model through which volunteers Advocacy efforts implemented by Human Rights Program monitor accessible parking spaces and administer parking tickets members and staff and other allies paid off when the General when cars without proper accessible parking documenationt use Services Administration agreed to include an accessible ramp in those spaces. It was learned that the Eugene Police the design of the new Federal Courthouse to be built in Eugene. Department's Senior Patrol Program was also exploring the Commissioners and advocates were invited to groundbreaking implementation of this program. While members were pleased ceremonies in April 2004. that this type of program is being implemented by EPD volunteers, some Accessibility Program members expressed In 2003, a community member with visual impairment frustration that in order to serve as volunteers in the program, approached the Accessibility Committee and requested the they would have to meet age requirements and possess a driver's installation of an accessible signal at the pedestrian crossing at license. 26th Avenue and Hilyard Street. Public Works traffic engineers requested help from the community to determine the most In April 2004, City Manager Dennis Taylor met with a cross appropriate locations to implement a small number of pilot section of disability community advocates to learn about current signals. A group of community members, Senior and Disabled successes and areas where improvement is needed. More than Services staff, Specialized Recreation staff, Public Works 25 people shared their expertise and concerns during a two-hour Transportation staff and Human Rights staff worked to formulate session at the Hilyard Community Center. next steps. A community survey regarding the most appropriate EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 19 IMPROVING ACCESSIBILITY, continued leadership and staff met with EWEB staff in February 2004 to discuss the issue. EWEB staff indicated this was a decision best Members of the Eugene Astronomical Society and the Friendly left to the EWEB Board of Directors. As of yet, the Board has not Area Neighbors requested, through public comment at an taken up the issue. Accessibility Committee meeting, wheelchair access to the EWEB-owned College Hill Reservoir. Proponents argued that Eugene Public Library staff conferred with Accessibility the public is invited to use the reservoir surface by way of signs Committee members regarding the purchase of adaptive and stairs and during Eugene Astronomical Society events, technology equipment to best serve the needs of all members of participants using wheelchairs must be carried up the stairs. This the community. prompts dignity and safety concerns. Accessibility Committee EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 20 HUMAN RIGHTS SUPPORT SYSTEM (HRSS) The Human Rights Support System, now in its 10th year, Paso a Paso Court Interpreters: Martha Fish, Francisca Leyva- continues to provide advocacy and empowerment to people who Johnson, Rosalia Marquez have experienced discrimination and harassment. During the reporting period, volunteer advocates responded to more than 42 Several HRSS advocates are being trained to work with survivors cases, representing an estimated 4200 hours of support, of domestic violence and their lawyers through Legal Aid, Sexual Assault Support Services and the Domestic Violence Council. In November 2003, 15 community members received a These volunteers serve as advocates who can support survivors comprehensive, one-day Human Rights Support System and relieve legal counsel of some non-legal responsibilities when advocate training, they are offering pro bono support. Seven advocates and one staff member completed domestic violence awareness training in This program continues to address the needs of people requiring April. language assistance at Municipal Court. Paso a Paso, or "Step by Step", occurs every second and fourth Monday of the month. HRSS Domestic Violence Survivor Advocates: Judy Castro, More than 85 cases were handled by specially-trained volunteers James Dean, Francisca Leyva-Johnson, Sarah Madsen, Melissa and staff during the reporting period. Mona, Barbara Nicholls, Andy Rodrigues, Neil Van Steenbergen TRAININGS Human Rights Support System advocates participated in the following trainings during the reporting period: · New Advocate Recruitment and Training, November 2003 · Immigrant Justice Issues, November2003 · Transgender Issues, February 2004 · ADA in the Work Place, March 2004 · Domestic Violence Advocacy, May 2004 · Meet the Police Chief, May 2004 · Cross Cultural Communication, June 2004 EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 21 HUMAN RIGHTS SUPPORT SYSTEM SYSTEM CASE DATA 1995- 2004 CASES PROCESSED BY H RSS 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 i 2002 2003 2004 TOTALS-95-04 YEARLY TOTAL 32 60 167 128 126 81 113 121 79 23 930 WHERE INCIDENTS OCCURRED IN CASES TYPE OF INCIDENT 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 TOTAl % JAN - DEC 03 thru JUNE 30,2004 EMPLOYMENT 9 14 36 20 15 8 21 17 12 152 14.67 HOUSING 5 11 11 12 12 7 10 12 12 3 95 9.17 BUSINESS OPEN TO PUBLIC 9 7 22 10 17 10 18 14 8 0 115 11.10 EUGENE POLICE1 3 17 30 52 36 32 3i 36 29 11 277 26,74 CITY OF EUGENE (NON EPD) 1 5 10 6 17 2 5 8 3 0 57 5.50 GOVERNMENT AGENCY (NOT CE)2 6 10 24 7 14 7 17 16 3 2 106 10.23 PUBLIC SCHOOLS (+UO) 1 1 5 7 1 1 3 0 9 3 31 2,99 SERVICE PROVIDER3 4 8 9 2 4 8 9 12 6 2 64 6.18 INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS 2 15 26 20 10 7 10 10 1 2 103 9.94 OTHER 4 6 11 3 8 4 4 0 36 3,47 TOTALS 40 88 173 142 137 85 132 129 87 23 1036 1. Eugene Police complaints are those made by community members about their own contacts with Eugene Police Officers, another person's interactions they have witnessed, or about calls to the Police Department, or about administrative or policy matters. 2. Government agency (not Eugene) complaints to non-Eugene governmental agencies, such as Springfield Police, Lane County offices (includes Sheriff, Jail), Oregon state Police, Dept. of Motor Vehicles. Services to Children and Families, Judicial System. 3. Service provider covers all types of service agencies (mental and medical health, shelters, counseling services). 4. Other includes complaints about conspiracies, social structure, general media bias, also inquiries and requests. EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 22 City of Eugene Count of Requests by 'Related To' from Jan 01 1995 To Jun 30 2004 Related To Count Business open to public 80 City of Eugene office 41 Employment 94 Eugene Police 230 Housing 65 Interpersonal conflict 65 Law enforcement-not Eugene 10 NOT DISCRIMINATION 4 Other 34 Other government agency 60 School 19 Service provider 40 Total: 742 Business open to public 2.5690.39% 10.78% City of Eugene office Employment 8.09% 5.53% Eugene Police Housing 4.58% Interpersonal conflict 12.67% Law enforcement-not Eugene NOT DISCRIMINATION Other 8.76% Other government agency School ~ Service provider 8.76% ~, .~/ 31.00% EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 23 I I REPORTED BIAS IN HUMAN RIGHTS SUPPORT SYSTEM CASES January- June !995-2004 I TYPE OF BIAS REPORTED 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 TOTAL Race/Color/Ft~ni~i~at~~e ~ 12 - 22 ...... -40 39 --27 24 ......... 38 ----- 42 25 6 275 Religion ......... ~ ..... 2 0 7 .... 3 2 1 6 _ 0 __ 1 1- 23 Gender Jl 7 7 10 6 7 0 li 2 2 0 42; ........ ~ ......... ~ 11 9 10 1 9 6 4 1 -6~' Sexual Orientation Age ..... 4 ..... 3 4 5 4 0 1 3 0 1 25 Disability .... 9 20 45 19 33 7 17 29 _ 20 6 .... 205 Maritial or Familial Status 2 1 i 11 1 6 1 2 0 2 0 26 Economic Status (source or level of income~ 0 7 8 4 _ __2 __ 7 5 5 0 1 40 Association/Other 5 12 52 65, 51 44 57 40 10 16 352 (Includes pollitical beliefs,appearance, occupation, unclear or not defined bases) / City of Eugene Count of Requests by Subject from Jan 01 1995 To Jun 30 2004 soqrce ing~ me- ~ sexual onen ~ -n , ~tJl ion- race coig~' ore, ri~ ~ ' ~ ' ' polJIl~al anltta ~/: ~ omer or unc ~ar occupa ion- ~ not discrlmma on-~ national origin or./aOg~ ~so ~ Subject man~a/su - familial statUSeconom[c(with. . c~sarS~ l~'· or m na re( )ra- assocla on- appearance . a e-.~ UnknoWn- ~ 0 5'0 1~)0 1~0 2~0 EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 24 BARRIER AWARENESS DAY 2004 gO0~ ArQ SIHIDIt:I NVlNnH qVNOIlVNt:I31NI PEOPLE ARE OUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET SONIJ.331N NOISSIININO0 SUPPORTING DIVERSITY IN THE COMMUNTIY An important, ongoing activity of the commission is supporting the work and activities of human rights-oriented community organizations and individuals and their accomplishments. The commission provided financial support, staffed information tables and/or presented/accepted HRC awards at annual community cultural events, including the following: Asian Celebration, February 2004 Eugene Celebration, September 2003 Day of Remembrance, February 2004 Silent Witness/Domestic Violence Awareness Month, October 2003 Barrier Awareness Day, May 2004 YWCA Race against Racism, May 2004 2004 Barrier Awareness Award presented to: Individual - James Dean PFLAG Dinner and Auction, October 2003 Organization - Emerald Park, River Road Park and Recreation District NAACP Awards Dinner, November 2003 Centro LatinoAmericano Noche Cultural, May 2004 Community Alliance for Lane County, November 2003 Trans 101 training Peace and Dignity Journey Indigenous Runners, June 2004 International Human Rights Day, December 2003 We are Bethel Celebration, June 2004 City Staff Recognition Award 2003 Melissa Pearson, Human Resource and Risk Services Juneteenth Barbeque, June 2004 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, January 2004 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender PRIDE Day MLK Jr., Leadership Award 2003 - Henry Luvert (No event held in FY04; HRC will participate in August 1,2004, event) In several cases, the Human Rights Program shared booth space with City Diversity Committee staff, Lane County Human Rights Advisory Committee staff and volunteers, Community Alliance of Lane County, and the Fair Housing Council. EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 25 In addition, the Human Rights Program commissioners and/or staff provided assistance to and/or collaborated with a number of other community organizations and events, including: ACT-SO General Services Administration Pan Asian Community Alliance Adelante Si Gay, Lesbian Straight Education Network Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians, Gays, Alpha Kappa Alpha Service Sorority (Juneteenth HO. NEY. (Honoring Our Own Ethnic Youth) Bisexual and Transgendered Persons Family BBQ) Interagency Diversity and Equity Coalition (PFLAG) American Civil Liberties Union Islamic Cultural Center Rites of Passage ASUO LGBTQ Alliance It's Time, Oregon (Transgender advocacy) Springfield Alliance for Equity and Respect Basic Rights Oregon (BRO) Lane Community College (SAFER) Bethel School District Lane County Domestic Violence Council Salem Human Rights and Relations Commission Bureau of Labor and Industries Lane County Fair Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) CAUSA Lane County Human Rights Advisory Self Help for Hard of Hearing (Shhh) Centro LatinoAmericano Committee Sobrivientes de los Amigos Committed Partners for Youth Lane County Human Services Commission Springfield School District Community Alliance of Lane County (CALC) Lane County Legal Aid MindFreedom - Support Coalition International Community Mediation Services Lane County Sheriff's Office St. Vincent DePaul Direction Service Lane Independent Living Alliance (LILA) Temple Beth Israel Disability Services Advisory Council (DSAC) and Looking Glass Two Rivers Interfaith Ministries (TRIM) Senior Services Advisory Council (SSAC) Mobility International USA Ulhorn House Domestic Violence Council NAACP, Eugene-Springfield Branch United Way Day of Caring Eugene City Club Presentation on Community Network for Immigrant Justice (NIJ) United Way Fund Distribution Panels Kitchen Dining Room Northwest Coalition for Human Dignity University of Oregon Eugene School District 4J Oregon Coalition against Hate Whitaker Public Safety Station Neighborhood Fair Housing Council Oregon Commission for the Blind Advisory Board Faith in Action Oregon Commission on Hispanic Affairs Womenspace First Christian Church Oregon Diversity Institute First Congregational Church Oregon State Legislature Food for Lane County Oregon Uniting EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 26 CITY OF EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION FY 2005 WORK PLAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND AGENDA COMMITTEE GOAE1 BUILD COMMUNITY WITHIN THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION THAT ENCOURAGES ACCOMPLISHING ITS COMMUNITY WORK WITH INTEGRITY. OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY WHO WHEN 1.1 Educate selves, a. Attend formal educational presentations, events and forums on various All Ongoing topics. b. Present written or verbal reports on activities and issues. Request Chairs and committees Ongoing agenda time if decision or advice is needed at other times. c. Ensure opportunities for internal dialogue; raise sensitivity and Agenda Committee with Process Retreat, understanding of different cultures; build capacity to nurture and model member cooperation and teachable among commissioners; promote awareness of group dynamics. (Process participation moments Retreat) d. Hold focus topic brainstorm sessions at commission meetings. Topics Agenda Committee At or before HRC may include: meetings · status of mental health services and advocacy · homelessness - public resources and services (public shelter) · domestic violence · seniors and elders · profiling in places of business · immigration issues · youth issues · city commitment to human rights · ageism · programs of the commission EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 27 1.2 Actively recruit new a. Contact groups and community leaders as appropriate. All commissioners Late Summer, Fall members for 2004 commission and b. Initiate focused recruitment within vulnerable communities. Chair June 2005 committees. c. Assist in recruitment of community members for other City boards and Chair June 2005 commissions. Sara Rich, Dwight Souers, d. Initiate subgroup on leadership. Sheila Coats July 2004 1.3 Support each Attend subcommittee meetings and events. All members As needed subcommittee's goals and work activities and provide advice as necessary. 1.4 Develop FY2006 Hold Work Plan Retreat. All program members Spring 2005 work plan. 1.5 Develop and Liaison with organizations including Domestic Violence Council, mental health Assigned commissioners as Ongoing continue liaison organizations, school districts, CALC, and CAUSA and other immigration noted in Annual Report relationships with efforts. intergovernmental and human service partners. EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 28 GOAE2ISSuEsBUILD COoFM SOClALM U N ITY JUSTIcE.WITHIN CITY GOVERN M ENT THAT HOLDS CITY ORGAN IZATIO N ACCOUNTABLE ON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY WHO WHEN 2.1 Address City government issues of a. Invite elected and managerial leadership to all HRC program Agenda Committee As appropriate diversity, bias and bigotry, events. b. Hold quarterly meetings with individual executive managers. HRC/Agenda As needed c. Hold annual meeting with diversity chairs and executive managers and on affirmative action plan. HRC/Agenda Date to be announced 2.2 Respond to City and human services Testify at City of Eugene budget committee meetings as Committee Chairs, As needed budget concerns that involve human appropriate, program members rights issues. 2.3 Establish personal contact with City Continue individual liaison meetings with human rights Agenda Committee, all Ongoing Councilors by setting up informal commissioners and city councilors, commissioners individual meetings. 2.4 Receive periodic updates on a. Ask executive managers to report on use. Carmen Urbina, Helen Periodically acceptance of Matricula Consular as Towle valid form of identification for City b. Initiate effort to ensure that all official IDs for foreign nationals are services, accepted as valid form of identification. EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 29 GOAE3 WORK WITH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PROMOTE EQUITABLE, RESPECTFUL TREATMENT BY THE POLICE OF ALL PEOPLE IN EUGENE, PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY WHO WHEN 3.1 Support and help develop the most effective training tools for the Work with EPD Liaison, training staff, All commissioners as Ongoing Police Department to use regarding issues such as domestic violence, Police Commission. requested by staff mental health, homelessness, immigrants, and youth. 3.2 Continue to monitor Racial Profiling Project. Work with EPD Liaison. Agenda Committee through EPD Liaison Ongoing and task force members 3.3 Continue to monitor Internal Affairs process via reports from Internal Work with EPD Internal Affairs staff. All commissioners, ART At least Affairs and ART. annually 3.4 Monitor implementation of Police Auditor program by receiving and Work with City Manager and Police All commissioners reviewing reports and advising auditor and department on issues. Chief. Annually 3.5 Participate in Police Commission and provide input on the Exchange information through Police Commission Ongoing commission's efforts to develop community policing policies, monthly reports and other liaison opportunities. 3.6 Participate in Police Commission examination of EPD complaint Attend meetings, provide public All commissioners Ongoing process, comment. GOAE4I RESPOND TO DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND INCIDENTS OF INEQUITY. OBJECTIVE ACTIVI~ WHO WHEN HOW 4.1 React to emerging issues as necessary. React as needed. Agenda Committee, As necessary Become commissioners in collaboration involved as with City, community leadership appropriate EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 30 GOAE5 RIGHTsENCOURAGEIssUEs.AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND COLLABORATION ON CRITICAL HUMAN OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY WHO WHEN 5.1 Initiate and sponsor, and attend community Support and attend events, develop commission events as All commissioners meetings and events, necessary. As appropriate 5.2 Find opportunities to encourage, support, Select recipients and present leadership awards at events All commissioners, As appropriate and acknowledge City staff and community such as Eugene Celebration, International Human Rights committees activists who are promoting human rights. Day, MLK and Barrier Awareness Day. 5.3 Educate community about Human Rights Review and update brochure distribution sites and distribute All commissioners Ongoing Commission and its programs, such as the brochures. Human Rights Support System. 5.4 Initiate, support, and participate in events to Support formation of Education and Outreach event sub- All Commissioners, July - promote awareness of the Universal Declaration committee. Education and December 2004 of Human Rights. a. Recognize community elders and youth leaders at event. Outreach Committee 5.5 Continue Gender Identity Work Group. a. Continue community-wide education and networking with Sheila Coats, lead; Focus on community education, self-education, individuals and organizations. (faith groups, businesses, David Kelly, Sid Ongoing networking, and local legal protection, schools, etc.) Moore, Surendra Subramani, b. Continue to research legal protections in other Gender Identity Work jurisdictions. Group members and community c. Continue to work with City organization on gender identity education and inclusion in personnel policies and services. d. After making good faith effort to accomplish 5.5 a and b, ask City Council for permission to pursue local legal protection. 5.6 Form work group to address youth issues. Research options for addressing youth issues. Engage Sid Moore, Christina Summer/Fall young people in Eugene on prioritizing issues and concerns. Greening (E&O), co- 2004 chairs; Sheila Coats, David Kelly, Andrea Ortiz, Sid Moore EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 31 5.7 Examine issues regarding homeless Explore opportunities for collaboration with community Carmen Urbina, lead; Ongoing community members and explore options for partners, collect and study existing local issue research, Sara Rich, Hugh community coalition regarding issues, complete further research as appropriate. Massengill, Sheila Coats 5.8 Examine mental health issues. Support work plan activities in Education and Outreach All commissioners, Ongoing Committee (5.4), Accessibility Committee (5.2) and other Carmen Urbina (E&O activities as appropriate. 5.4), Hugh Massengill (ACC 5.2) 5.9 Address issues regarding immigration and Hold forum on homeland security and other immigration Carmen Urbina Fall 2004 citizenship, issues. EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 32 CITY OF EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION FY 2005 WORK PLAN ACCESSIBILITY COMMITTEE GOAE1 BUILD CO M M UNITY WITHIN THE H U MAN RIG HTS COM MISSION THAT ENCOURAGES ACCOMPLISHING ITS COMMUNITY WORK WITH INTEGRITY. OBJECTIYE ACTI¥1TY WHO WHEN 1.1 Develop and implement ADA overview training for Facilitate training at Accessibility Committee Sid Moore, lead; January 2005 commission and committee members, meeting or other program meeting, chair, staff 1.2 Implement training on transit issues at committee Facilitate training, workshop or forum. Committee and Terry February 2005 meeting or separate meeting. Parker, LTD ISSUES OF SOCIAL JUSTICE. OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY WHO WHEN 2.1 Participate in commission's Monitor and advocate for physical, linguistic, and cultural access to all All committee As appropriate meetings with executive managers City departments and services, members and Diversity Advisory Council to review programs, educate staff, and ensure access to all City departments and services. 2.2 Advocate for needed funding and a. Make recommendations and collaborate with liaison to advocate for Dwight Souers 2004-05 CDBG work to ensure that City fully complies use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and (liaison to CDBG), all meetings with or exceeds ADA standards. Capital Improvement Project (ClP) funds for improving accessibility, at public hearings Start Fall 2004 b. Work with Planning and Development staff to develop collaboration Staff, committee November 2004, efforts on accessibility of related planning projects, members, PDD staff and as needed c. Monitor and make recommendations about access at new City Staff, committee Committee parks by inviting staff to committee meetings for updates, members, POS staff meetings EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 33 GOAE3 WORK WITH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PROMOTE EQUITABLE, RESPECTFUL TREATMENT BY THE POLICE OF ALL PEOPLE IN EUGENE, PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY WHO WHEN 3.1 Support and help develop the most effective Offer to meet with EPD personnel and community Sid Moore, Jeanne- September 2004 tools for the Police Department to use in members working on disability awareness issues about Marie Moore responding to issues relating to people with possible solutions. disabilities. 3.2 Monitor progress of EPD Senior Patrol Invite EPD staff, volunteers to committee meeting. Chair, staff, Ellen December 2004 accessible parking ticket program. Bombaro GOAE4I RESPOND TO DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND INCIDENTS Of INEQUITY OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY WHO WHEN 4.1 Hear and respond to accessibility concerns identified by a. Respond to public comments at each All committee At meetings as individual community members or groups, committee meeting members needed EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 34 GOAE5 RIGHTsENCOURAGEIssUEs.AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND COLLABORATION ON CRITICAL HUMAN OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY WHO WHEN 5.1 Continue to liaison with other committees and a. Provide liaison to Lane Council of Governments (LCOG) Ellen Bombaro Ongoing organizations working on disability issues. Disability Services Advisory Council (DS,AC). b. Provide liaison to Lane Transit District (LTD) Special Hugh Massengill Transportation Advisory Council. 5.2 Explore, develop projects to address a. Continue to research and make recommendations on ,All committee Ongoing identified concerns. Projects could include: accessible pedestrian signals, members b. Identify and address accessibility needs for people with Tom Keating, Marcy Ongoing cognitive and emotional disabilities. Middleton Hugh Massengill 5.3 Encourage ,AD,A compliance through public Plan (at least six months in advance), publicize and host an Chair, staff, Start planning recognition at Barrier,Awareness Day event, event for Barrier,Awareness Day 2005. committee members Jan.; event May 7 5.4 Promote access to public buildings, events, Participate in public input processes relating to accessibility All committee As needed programs and services, in other jurisdictions and organizations; e.g., UO, LTD, members, Jeanne- PeaceHealth. Marie Moore, Hugh Massengill 5.5 Encourage communication and opportunities Coordinate initial community roundtable discussion for Chair, staff, Jeanne- October 2004 for dialogue across disability communities, community members with disabilities and allies. Marie Moore, Tom Keating, Marcy M. EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 35 CITY OF EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION FY 2005 WORK PLAN ADVOCATE RESPONSE TEAM (ART)/HUMAN RIGHTS SUPPORT SYSTEM (HRSS) COMMUNITY WORK WITH INTEGRITY OBJECTIVE ACTIVI~ WHO WHEN 1.1 Plan and participate in training as a. Recruit advocates representative of community with ART As needed needed for new and continuing particular emphasis on youth as needed. Allies advocates, b. Collaborate with allies in trainings. All Advocates c. Update, maintain resource guide for advocates. 1.2 Develop response skills and better Attend monthly meetings and in-service training/role playing All Advocates Monthly understanding in specific areas such as sessions. working with Police-related complaints, legal responsibility, and confidentiality. 1.3 Strengthen HRSS volunteer Create and support volunteer opportunities in addition to ART Begin Fall 2004, retention, advocacy, such as office support and program promotion. Staff ongoing Volunteers GOAL2 BUILD COMMUNITY WITHIN CITY GOVERNMENT THAT HOLDS CITY ORGANIZATION ACCOUNTABLE ON ISSUES OF SOCIAL JUSTICE. OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY WHO WHEN 2.1 Report regularly to HRC on activities. Develop, provide written report. Rotate among ART Quarterly members 2.2 Prepare, present report and trend analysis Develop, provide written ART members 1) Annually at to HRC and staff, reports, presentations. Police/HRC Joint Mtg 2) Annual IA Presentation 3) City Council/HRC Joint Mtg 2.3 Meet with HRC and department managers. Attend annual HRC meeting. All Advocates invited to At annual HRC meeting as scheduled attend EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 36 GOAE3 WORK WITH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PROMOTE EQUITABLE, RESPECTFUL TREATMENT BY THE POLICE OF ALL PEOPLE IN EUGENE, PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY WHO WHEN 3.1 Work with EPD to provide consistent HRSS Notify IA when complaint is made. Staff Upon formal intake involvement and support during pre-formal ART allegations stages of complaints involving police. Advocates 3.2 Provide third party presence for individual Provide facilitation and/or mediation as each Staff As requested community members' complaints, case is received. ART Advocates 3.3 Identify and inform HR staff of complaint trends Support/participate in EPD trainings. Staff As needed that indicate need for specific in-service training for ART police. Advocates gOAb4I RESPOND TO DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND INCIDENTS OF INEQUITY. OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY WHO WHEN 4.1 Provide trained advocates and timely Provide as each case is received. Staff Within 72 hours of contact responses to individuals lodging discrimination or ART harassment complaints. 4.2 Review complaints annually or as needed to Written reports presented at: ART Annually determine trends. 1. Advocate trainings 2. Police Commission/HRC joint meeting 3. Internal Affairs annual presentation 4. City Council/HRC joint meeting 4.3 Develop process to inform non-business hour 1. After-hour phone message ART Winter 2004/2005 callers how to file their complaints. 2. Web site Staff 3. Message provided in Spanish EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 37 ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND COLLABORATION ON CRITICAL HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES. OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY WHO WHEN 5.1 Continue to develop and implement a. Provide advocates as needed: ART, 1. As Needed methods of providing assistance to vulnerable 1) Municipal Court Advocates, communities. 2) Paso a Paso Special trainers, 2.2nd and 4th 3) Domestic Violence Staff Mondays of the 4) Police cases month for Paso a b. Recruit Spanish speakers as advocates/interpreters. Paso c. Work with EPD to ensure community members know service is available. 5.2 Develop a public relations/publicity plan a. Revise and reprint brochures (in English/Spanish). ART As needed for HRSS. b. Develop flyers for posting at community advocacy Staff centers. 5.3 Network/communicate with advocacy and Make presentations to community groups, schools, Marketing Sub- Ongoing education organizations on ongoing basis to service providers, legal organizations, media and staff committee: Andy encourage people to bring HRC information tables at community events. Rodrigues, Megan discrimination/harassment complaints to Thompson, Sarah Human Rights Office. Madsen, Devin McGeehan, Judy Castro, Neil Van Steenbergen, Jeremiah Megowan 5.4 Invite interested parties to training Training sessions ART As opportunity sessions. Advocates arises Staff 5.5 Continue referring and supporting Intake/Contact Staff As needed complaints that belong to other jurisdictions. ART EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 38 CITY OF EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION FY 2005 WORK PLAN EDUCATION AND OUTREACH GOAEt BUILD COMMUNITY WITHIN THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION THAT ENCOURAGES ACCOMPLISHING ITS COMMUNITY WORK WITH INTEGRITY. OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY WHO WHEN 1.1 Become better informed about available resources and Network, attend local forum education opportunities, Committee and Ongoing take advantage of opportunities for self-education, and take advantage of internal education. Staff 1.2 Participate in training on how to work effectively with Form Media Subcommittee. Azra Khalidi, Martin November 2004 media. Summers, Ann Brown GOAE2ISSuEsBUILD COoFM SOClALM U N ITY JUSTIcE.WITHIN CITY GOVERN M ENT THAT HOLDS CITY ORGAN IZATIO N ACCOUNTABLE ON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY WHO WHEN 2.1 Explore opportunities to establish liaison relationship Request consideration of creating a liaison Designated Summer or Fall with city employee diversity committees, opportunity, committee 2004 member/ Sheila Coats, ^zra Khalidi EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 39 GOAL3 WORK WITH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PROMOTE EQUITABLE, RESPECTFUL TREATMENT BY THE POLICE OF ALL PEOPLE IN EUGENE, PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY WHO WHEN 3.1-Support and participate in development of a. Diversity and HRC training - continue contact with EPD Azra Khalidi, Shelia Ongoing additional work shops with police and Diversity Committee, Police Training. Coats, Amber Murray community. b. Collaborate with City employee diversity committees Summer or Fall on workshops. 2004 3.2 Explore ways of providing information on a. Meet with EPD Chief and identify needs. HRC/E&O Chair HRC, E&O 2004 Human Rights issues to Police Dept. b. Continue inviting Police Dept. staffto 12/10 event, Dec. 10 Sub- Fall 2004 naming them "Home Town Heroes," attend Police events Committee such as promotion ceremonies and Citizens' Police Academy graduations. 3.3. Explore opportunities to meet with EPD Request permission to attend diversity committee Azra Khalidi Summer or Fall Diversity Committee meetings and explore benefits to both 2004 E & O and EPD. EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 40 GOAE5 RIGHTsENCOURAGEIssUEs.AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND COLLABORATION ON CRITICAL HUMAN OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY WHO WHEN 5.1 Provide human rights information at major community-wide Staff information tables at events. All - HRC Program - As needed public events (i.e. Asian Celebration, Fiesta Latina, Pride Day, Access, E&O, ART, Eugene Celebration, International Human Rights Day). HRSS members 5.2 Initiate support for and participate in a community-wide Organize 2004 event; plan for the Sheila Coats, Surendra May 2004 - begin celebration of the anniversary of United Nations Universal larger event. Subramani, Azra Khalidi, planning 2004 Declaration of Human Rights on December 10. Christina Greening, event Martin Summers, Carmen Urbina, Ann Brown 5.3 Participate in education awareness campaigns, activities to a. Continue to work with local anti- Committee and Staff, Ongoing provide information about bias activity, bigotry groups. Collaborate on public CALC's Back to Back, events condemning hate activities and CAUSA, City Club, in community anti-hate work. PFLAG b. Obtain and provide education on the Committee and Staff, Ongoing rights of targeted populations. CALC's Back to Back, CAUSA, City Club, PFLAG 5.4 Educate community on human rights topics through Plan and/or cooperate with community Carmen Urbina, Azra Quarterly community forums, allies and attend forums on at least two Khalidi, Surendra topics, including: Subramani, Christina · Homelessness/Mental Health Greening, Sheila Coats Issues · Emerging Issues EUGENE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM REPORT AND WORK PLAN PAGE 41