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Leslie Stanbaugh was nominated to continue as chair; the commission moved and seconded the reappointment and approved it by voice vote. “All in favor, please indicate by saying aye,” the chair asked; members responded “Aye,” and the motion carried.

The commission then moved to reappoint Judah Garber as vice chair. That motion also passed by voice vote.

Actions recorded: both reappointments passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition. The commission held open nominations but received and acted on the incumbents’ nominations at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Ann Arbor Human Rights Commission 1/8/25","oneSentenceSummary","At its Jan. 8 meeting the commission unanimously reappointed Leslie Stanbaugh as chair and Judah Garber as vice chair for 2025 through voice votes.","taxTitle","Ann Arbor City, Washtenaw County, Michigan","taxId",5773,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6389457,"HRC seeks student research partners to study housing costs, food access, transportation and guaranteed income",657,2529000,3186000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2113316-567f79e4cd927f851735c670ca53d56a&start=2529&end=3186","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2113316-567f79e4cd927f851735c670ca53d56a/thumbnail_2529000.jpg","/articles/6389457/Ann-Arbor-City/Washtenaw-County/Michigan/HRC-seeks-student-research-partners-to-study-housing-costs-food-access-transportation-and-guaranteed-income","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6389457-eb9c2d82413033b9f69f5168b436cccc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771222410&Signature=OBtu6h-eU1pv1xWDPlyuznYv8YC-zyB--gxj5aqhcgbxs-FLKiSOfontUL3JT3RIOe4UDrad7-nKfuuPGpiu~N4sFWYldLOrSjvvQ80ye4leIUFHDXalwkSIOmoh3dDTYZ88n8XoOkUYjlRRRiiu5en18Zvm5pXGz77Z6mir203~1nFHTwVokZMAOVeQcMJAY~srZmN9elXc3rOiL9OKX9trxwD9qPACuw1AT1Cz2DUVXoc-jtOkCzmYrhwsXvnokw7M48rYGfc9VKGwsH8fB2zvGSsJj3b3E~7RLjpHh2mxiDJVOJEGaVq5X5YiMCWxG466WyZeap4M6NLcVASseQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Human Rights Commission outlined topics it would like social work students to research in upcoming Social Work 509 projects, including housing-stability pressures from rising property taxes, transportation access, food security and guaranteed-income pilots.

“Instead of just doing it in September, this year, we're gonna do it in September and January,” Chair Leslie Stanbaugh said, describing a plan to increase the frequency of student research projects that can support the commission's work.

Commissioners said potential student projects could include examining how added millages and property-tax increases affect residents on fixed incomes and moderate-income households, surveying transportation gaps that affect employment and medical access, and reviewing food-access networks. Councilmember Watson and commissioners also noted an ongoing guaranteed-income pilot run by Poverty Solutions, which provides participants about $528 a month as part of a two-year program; Watson said a preliminary report is available and that the pilot continues through 2026.

Commissioners said previous social work projects have produced useful research and a library of work the commission can draw on, but they also noted students sometimes propose their own projects. The commission asked members to suggest ideas and to coordinate with university professors running the January and September classes.

Why it matters: The commission views targeted student research as a low-cost way to gather local data to inform long-term policy ideas and outreach strategies.","The commission asked social work classes to research local issues including the effect of rising property taxes on residents with fixed incomes, transportation gaps, food access and ongoing guaranteed income pilot results from Poverty Solutions.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6389461,"HRC presses city on contractor outreach and non-discrimination compliance",919,1556000,2475000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2113316-567f79e4cd927f851735c670ca53d56a&start=1556&end=2475","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2113316-567f79e4cd927f851735c670ca53d56a/thumbnail_1556000.jpg","/articles/6389461/Ann-Arbor-City/Washtenaw-County/Michigan/HRC-presses-city-on-contractor-outreach-and-non-discrimination-compliance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6389461-2fad7167e3116792137db3107a748419/orig.mp4?Expires=1771222410&Signature=aeWKb8HD8hYSg5T9vC-Pthkv4bBsH3zcgELpB6OiGZ9Cid1pL4vP-am1Emkb-5frOyb6iq6WZT1shgtPZGqYRVnHVRfO6mNI02QzfTxkOWrdXNY-YaCT6b9wLQElIZTmYiXVDnK~AZgx9HbMDt-TAcZhOc3PVik6X4MYxQZjQEf6Y3XTEXeP-c~aT5J0FKJK2wYCwxBsa671ck8LGFyeEq6EYplhpQMU-n0YtsvaVH-S6eQ-Kn0JIzWGmPHZCImilHj6QYg9y2xv~UYgGFdDf-0a6QhEXb797-1V9zXSBsHfGFweiA2xk~ulai1X1s2UH79zuXphEIZcuMxZNtRaOA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners raised concerns at the Jan. 8 meeting about whether the city adequately verifies contractor compliance with the Non-Discrimination Ordinance and whether demographic data on vendors is collected.

“None of them had it posted,” Commissioner Pam said, describing a small sample of employer premises visited by commissioners where the required non-discrimination poster was not prominently displayed. Pam and others said the city’s contractor packet includes a declaration of compliance, but commission members said it is unclear which city office verifies poster display and other contract requirements after award.

Commissioners discussed a 2024 internal survey and a 2023 council resolution that sought more vendor demographic information. Watson noted there had been a questionnaire with 54 responses and that diversity data collection appears to focus on contracts above a monetary threshold; commission members said reporting applies to contracts over $25,000. Commissioners said they would follow up with the city purchasing staff and the Office of Organizational Equity to clarify how the city collects and reports contractor demographic data and how it enforces posting and local hiring expectations.

Why it matters: The commission said ensuring contractors display required posters and tracking vendor diversity are tools to ensure city-contracted work reflects city equity goals. Commissioners said they would seek clearer documentation of current city processes and a plan for verification going forward.","Commissioners reported gaps in verification that contractors display required non-discrimination information and questioned whether the city tracks demographics for contractors; they discussed following up with city purchasing and the Office of Organizational Equity.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6389466,"Human Rights Commission logs new complaints, considers guidance and outreach on \"right to sit\" claims",621,1154000,1775000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2113316-567f79e4cd927f851735c670ca53d56a&start=1154&end=1775","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2113316-567f79e4cd927f851735c670ca53d56a/thumbnail_1154000.jpg","/articles/6389466/Ann-Arbor-City/Washtenaw-County/Michigan/Human-Rights-Commission-logs-new-complaints-considers-guidance-and-outreach-on-right-to-sit-claims","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6389466-b572f21361521624ce5ead4572d83944/orig.mp4?Expires=1771222410&Signature=Ip7z-ILS9sp-tHUnYPYU-shbyXV3M32LM~c5LKZjMOWwTObTtiYftjHbP50DQi6H09e4BHW6SfUsNG1B0BMa4epLu9RNfN59ZteaZIEcntgxhukrK7zN6d2Hdaa-XARTUGvcSiNsFsX0lbJTu7kIXNuIFgPws~~qHxshHnh4aFSBoEBGcuPk1dQ~Brt~Q7IaXGth-VJJeZZ16KPDBmaE~mOOkJ7G3ezgZmncDjpnswZR6DI9531g4kctpSX5vhFhWNtnIuNutjUnNs6y5HjVXgq27~k44TMamXtXaoB~eiASK~MqYokZ2Gh8KLDNJ-reQitVlxRn79RsA5a3brWQGA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ann Arbor Human Rights Commission reported four new complaints since its last meeting and discussed how to handle a recently filed “right to sit” complaint and related outreach to local employers.

“ We had just 4 new ones,” Commissioner Judith said during the meeting, noting that two of those complaints were filed late last year and two were newly opened since the commission’s last meeting.

Commission members said they are researching legal precedents and outreach strategies. Commissioner Judith said she had found case law from California on a similar ordinance and that a lawyer had provided materials that will help the commission as the complaint develops. She recommended caution in contacting employers directly so complainants do not risk workplace retaliation; another commissioner suggested sending a general advisory letter about the law to employers so businesses receive guidance without knowing a complaint has been filed.

Members discussed who should receive outreach: large local employers, restaurants and host-based businesses, and contractors the city works with. Commissioners suggested working with city communications, the city’s Office of Organizational Equity, community business associations and Washington County equity staff to widen dissemination. Commissioners also asked staff to update the commission flyer and to coordinate an informational item for the city’s cable channel (CTN).

Why it matters: Commissioners said “right to sit” and other new responsibilities expand the commission’s outreach and education obligations and pose potential risks for complainants if employer contact is mishandled. The commission discussed using a general legal guidance letter and partnering with city and county communications staff to share information more broadly.

No formal enforcement action or vote on complaint investigation strategy was taken at the meeting; commissioners directed staff to continue outreach planning and to share relevant legal materials as the case develops.","At its Jan. 8 meeting the Human Rights Commission reported four new complaints, discussed a pending \"right to sit\" complaint and possible employer guidance, and considered outreach channels including flyers, CTN and county equity staff.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6389471,"Ann Arbor council bans rental \"junk fees,\" tightens snow-emergency rules, commission hears",195,906000,1101000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2113316-567f79e4cd927f851735c670ca53d56a&start=906&end=1101","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2113316-567f79e4cd927f851735c670ca53d56a/thumbnail_906000.jpg","/articles/6389471/Ann-Arbor-City/Washtenaw-County/Michigan/Ann-Arbor-council-bans-rental-junk-fees-tightens-snow-emergency-rules-commission-hears","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6389471-71658901f9ddca099753b4e39b826423/orig.mp4?Expires=1771222410&Signature=fBvKgFXcMoMzoJzXSpi0tSwnSe~MIavrIqjfcgKBCHRGMYtdgj9~hjAuCM2QBbUaSraMCtVrb7e95JEh9xrHfr2l~dQYF45pNsm-o4zjK6axIrm3O4X-aM96vmyPlIxIFLEz0uNtELj0O6awPNywVKAj4I0eNTD5VBsw2~TqbES-T5v5tnT5~CsSWb43Fjb9Zuoxo8HEmua2zKE7Z-t4O~GQvgn~xN25dWVLzPUgiLV~7RIdnubCrRxea0hgyKyD4EEwg0Yym~s0sPH2Ntc3y56HL~DIba7~AdX1AuNhWzjtXLQ3W1AbCKNR72-g~07dg0dkruJj7WEzJDYLrVvVbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilmember Chris Watson told the Ann Arbor Human Rights Commission at its Jan. 8 meeting that the City Council approved an ordinance banning large “wait-list” rental fees and revised the snow-emergency ordinance to allow the administrator more discretion during severe storms.

The council’s rental ordinance prohibits the common practice of charging large fees to hold a place on a waiting list, Watson said. “We are still allowing a $50 application fee but it has to be refundable if you don't get the unit,” Councilmember Chris Watson said, describing the change as intended to cover administrative costs while restoring applicants’ funds if they do not lease the unit.

Watson said the new rule responds to student and renter complaints that some landlords were charging $100 to $500 to hold an applicant’s place on a list. He said council members Regina Harrison, Cornell Bridal and others cosponsored the ordinance.

Watson also summarized changes to the city’s snow-emergency ordinance. He said the amendment was intended to make the ordinance usable in practice, giving the city administrator discretion to require cars be moved off streets in a serious snow situation so plows can safely clear roads. “It had only ever been used, I think, twice in Ann Arbor's history,” Watson said, adding the change includes a multi-year rollout and exemptions for some downtown areas.

Why it matters: Human Rights Commission members said the rental ordinance ties to the commission’s work because rental fees can affect people using housing vouchers, students and others who face barriers finding housing. Changes to snow-emergency rules may affect residents’ ability to access streets and services during severe weather.

The City Council report was presented to the commission as an informational update; the commission did not take formal action on the council ordinances during the meeting.","City Councilmember Chris Watson told the Human Rights Commission on Jan. 8 that the council has approved an ordinance banning large wait-list rental fees while retaining a refundable $50 application fee, and amended its snow-emergency ordinance to give the administrator discretion to clear streets in serious storms.","actionData","errors"]

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