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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Committee For Persons With Disabilities - 04/07/2010Committee For Persons With Disabiliti Summary of Minutes for April 7, 2010 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Abel Alonzo called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. A. ROLL CALL Committee Members Present: Abel Alonzo Herman Lee Jones Darren Bates Dr. Candelario Huerta Harvey Salinas Carlos Vargas Committee Members Absent: Bertha Romero Staff Members Present: Leon Bazar (Human Relations) Patsy Garcia (Human Relations) Steven Draper (Development Services) Jamie Pyle (Engineering) Staff Members Absent: None B. REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES None MAY 13 2m CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE Thomas Dreyer Irene Martinez Stacie Talbert (Parks & Recreation) Deborah Brown (Legal) 2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 02/03/10 MOTION Motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of 03/03/10 made by Dr. Candelario Huerta and seconded by Thomas Dreyer. Motion passed. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES) Judy Telge with the Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living thanked Leon Bazar, Wanese Butler and Abel Alonzo for allowing the use of the City Hall 6th floor Conference Room. The room was used for the Special Needs Support Team Presentation Meeting. [Carlos Vargas arrived at 3:33 p.m.] Abel Alonzo welcomed new Committee member Darren Bates and asked him to introduce himself to the Committee. [Deborah Brown arrived at 3:34 p.m.] [Harvey Salinas arrived at 3:35 p.m.] 4. PRESENTATIONS A. Glenoak Riding Stables Accessibility Programs Charlene Thomas, Owner and Founder provided an informative PowerPoint presentation regarding the Equine Sharing Program Inc. (A copy of the presentation is attached to the back of the minutes.) The Equine Sharing Program's Mission is to provide funding for children and adults with physical, mental, emotional and learning disabilities to obtain equine assisted therapy and rehabilitation. Ms. Thomas began the presentation with the following prayer: • May today there be peace within. SCANNED Page 1 of 4 • May we always hold high in our memories the ones that have gone before us and are now resting in peace. • May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. • May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. • May you use the gifts you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you. • May you be content with yourself just the way you are. • For you know that you are exactly the way God intended you to be. • Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, ride, praise and love. • It is there for each and everyone of us. • Remember the will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you. Ms. Thomas handed out business cards/brochures. (A copy of the brochure is attached to the back of the minutes.) [Stacie Talbert arrived at 3:58 p.m B. RTA Board Appointment Recommendation Resolution Review Mr. Bazar read the Resolution of the Human Relations Commission for the City of Corpus Christi — Re: The Appointment of an Individual to the RTA Board who is both "Transportation Disadvantaged" and a Dependent Rider. (A copy of the resolution is attached to the back of the minutes.) The letter will be forwarded, reviewed and approved by the Human Relations Commission. The letter will then be forwarded to Assistant City Manager Margie Rose and City Manager and finally be placed on the City Council's Agenda. 5. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT A. Appointment of Officer Nominations Committee Mr. Alonzo appointed the following individuals for the Nominations Committee: Irene Martinez, Chairperson • Darren Bates, Member • Dr. Huerta, Member B. Committee Retreat, May 15th, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. After much discussion, the Committee agreed to re -schedule the Committee Retreat for May 22nd, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location to be announced. 6. STAFF REPORTS/COMMENTS A. Human Relations Department 1. Department Monthly Performance Report Leon Bazar provided the Committee members with copies of the March 2010 Monthly Performance Report. (A copy of the report is attached to the back of the minutes.) Highlights included: • EEOC — 52.9% of case closures • Intake Goal (Deferred to EEOC) — 33.6% • Housing Resolutions - 85% of case closures • EEOC charge write-ups — 95% • EEOC charge closure age average is 178.25 days — lowest ever — moving toward target c 180 days — was previously in 300+ day range • EEOC issues for Closures involved Race (White), Religion, Disability and Discharge Page 2 of 4 • HUD Fair Housing Closures involved Disability and Race (White) • One EEOC closure for $13,000 • ADA Trash Service Assistance — 2 [Harvey Salinas left at 4:23 p.m.] [Irene Martinez left at 4:26 p.m.] 2. Budget Preparation Update Leon Bazar reported on the Budget Process Update. Highlights included: • The department submitted forecast budget for this year • The department submitted four projected budgets (100%, 90%, 80% and 70%) with various percentages of reductions • City looking into a 4 day 10 hour work schedule • Budget process extends through July [Steven Draper arrived at 4:30 p.m.] Mr. Bazar announced the 2nd Annual City Wide Health Fair. The health fair is free to the public and will be held Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. at the Del Mar College West Campus — 4101 Old Brownsville Road. The event is hosted by the NAACP. The Human Relations Department will have a table and will provide informative brochures, etc. (A copy of the flyer is attached to the back of the minutes.) B. Development Services Department 1. CCISD Projects Update Stephen Draper reported the department is seeing a lot of activity especially with commercial projects. Mr. Draper thanked Wanese Butler and Leon Bazar for their assistance with a potential client regarding ADA accessibility. C. Engineering Services Department 1. Bond 2004 and 2008 Update Jamie Pyle reported the following: Bond 2004 (Voted by the citizens in November 2004) • 102 projects have been completed • 9 projects are currently under construction • 4 projects are still in the design process or are designed/waiting for funding approval Bond 2008 (Voted by the citizens in November 2008) • 59 projects • 24 projects are under design • 11 projects are under construction • 1 project has been completed • 1 project has already gone through the bidding process D. Parks and Recreation Department 1. Bayfront Park Overview Staci Talbert announced the opening of the new Bayfront Development Phase 1 is almost partially complete and will be opened during the Buccaneer Days Festival. Page 3 of 4 The Weed and Seed program operating in Flour Bluff is offering the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (V.I.T.A.) program. People who need assistance with filing their income tax may get assistance. Last year the program helped return over a million dollars back to the City in tax returns. More information regarding the program can be found on the Parks and Recreation website — www.ccparkandrec.com. Jamie Pyle thanked Thomas Dreyer, Lee Jones and Abel Alonzo for attending the ADA Master Plan Kickoff Meeting. 7. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS A. ADA Title I/Employment Comprehensive Subcommittee — No Report B. Engineering Subcommittee — No Report 8. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA • Nomination Election of Officers • Discussion of Letter of Support — Glenoak Riding Stables • TRAN Partnership 10. ADJOURNMENT MOTION Motion to adjourn made by Carlos Vargas and seconded by Lee Jones. Motion passed. The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:50 p.m. Page 4 of 4