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Summary of Minutes for October 7, 2009
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
Irene Martinez Harvey Salinas
Committee Members Absent:
Will Hinojosa (Excused) Dr. Candelario Huerta (Excused)
Staff Members Present:
Leon Bazar (Human Relations) Patsy Garcia (Human Relations)
Johnny Perales (Development Services) Jamie Pyle (Engineering)
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CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE
Thomas Dreyer
Rosa M. Valdez
Carlos Vargas (Excused)
Becky Perrin (Parks & Recreation)
Courtney Domel (Legal)
REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
MOTION Motion to excuse Will Hinojosa, Dr. Candelario Huerta, and Carlos Vargas for the October 7,
2009 meeting made by Harvey Salinas and seconded by Herman Lee Jones. Motion passed.
2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 09/02/09
MOTION Motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of 09/02/09 made by Harvey Salinas and
seconded by Irene Martinez.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES)
• Irene Martinez — Nueces County MHMR — Stated there are custodian job vacancies that
need to be filled as soon as possible. If anyone is interested or may know someone
interested in applying for employment may contact her at 886-6955.
• Stephen Draper — Mr. Draper is the new City of Corpus Christi Development Services
Department Building Official. Mr. Draper introduced himself and asked if anyone has any
questions or concerns to contact him at 826-3246.
[Jamie Pyle arrived at 3:35 p.m.]
• Eddie Ortega — Mr. Ortega is the new City of Corpus Christi Neighborhood Services
Department Director. Mr. Ortega introduced himself and asked if anyone has any
questions or concerns to contact him at 826-3234.
[Rosa Valdez arrived at 3:37 p.m.]
4. PRESENTATIONS
A. Human Relations Annual ADA/Non-Discrimination Presentation to City Council
Leon Bazar reported he went before the Council to present the Human Relations
Annual ADA/Non-Discrimination report. Mr. Bazar provided a brief overview of the
presentation to the Committee members. (A copy of the presentation is attached to the back of the minutes.)
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5. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
A. Committee Retreat — October 24th, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Central Library,
La Retama Room (Use Side Door)
Mr. Bazar stated he will contact each Committee member to confirm attendance. A
quorum is required in order to proceed with the retreat.
6. STAFF REPORTS/COMMENTS
A. Human Relations Department
1. Department Monthly Performance Report
Leon Bazar provided the Committee members with copies of the September 2009
Monthly Performance Report. (a copy of the report is attached to the back of the minutes.)Highlights Highlights included:
• Completed EEOC contract at 102% of target — perfected charges completed at
100%
• HUD Fair Housing closures at 66.6% within 100 days to -date — oldest aged case
closed in September
• ADA Technical Assistance — creative ADA parking solution for Bayfest;
established coordination effort with Texas Lottery Commission for ADA site
compliance
• Public Accommodation — reached resolution of citizen with visual impairment
and use of RTA bus services exclusion
• Outreach — Annual ADA/Non-Discrimination Update to council; participated in
Special Needs Evacuation Exercise
[Mr. Bazar skipped to Item #3.1
3. Texas Lottery Commission ADA Accessibility Compliance
Mr. Bazar reported when a store sells a winning ticket, before the store receives
their part of the money, the store will be subject to an ADA inspection. If the
Texas Lottery Commission finds the store is not ADA compliant, the store will
not receive their share of the money until the store is ADA compliant (parking
spots, accessible doors, etc.).
[Mr. Bazar continued with Item #2.]
2. Disability Employment Awareness Month Activities
Wanese Butler announced October is National Disability Employment Awareness
Month. On Tuesday, October 13th a proclamation will be read by the Mayor at the
City Council meeting. DARS is sponsoring the 1 St Annual Coastal Bend Walk 'n Rol
Celebration on Saturday, October 17, 2009 on Shoreline Blvd. Registration is from
7:00 a.m. — 7:45 a.m. and the Walk begins at 8:00 a.m. For more information call
361-878-3029. On Monday, October 26th is the Annual Employer Symposium.
B. Development Services Department
1. Introduction of Stephen Draper, Building Official
Johnny Perales reported the department's current project is to work closely with EOC
and gather information from the 211 database. The information obtained will be
shared with the Engineering Service and RTA.
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C. Engineering Services Department
1. ADA Master Plan Update
Jamie Pyle thanked the Committee, Leon Bazar and Lupe Rocha for helping make the
Master Plan a reality. Ms. Pyle reported the following: The Master Plan will...
• Be a planning tool that will help expedite projects
• Identify citywide areas of non-compliance
• Prioritize and develop a plan of execution for future projects
• Aid in obtaining funding through grants and other sources
• Show progress made
• Be a living document and will be updated every three years
• The Committee will be approached for input to ensure needs of the community
• Use the priorities which are dictated by the ADA Transition Plan (transportation
routes, buildings, places of public accommodation, schools, shopping centers and
residential neighborhoods)
• The plan status: negotiating with an Engineering Consulting Firm and expect to
have them under contract by November 2009 — a portion of the Master Plan will be
funded through a grant from the Community Development Block Grants
D. Parks and Recreation Department
1. National Inclusion and Recreation Institute
Becky Perrin reported she had a wonderful opportunity last month to attend a four
day National Institute on Recreation Inclusion. Ms. Perrin attended a session entitled
"Inclusion You" and was certified as an Inclusivity Assessor. Ms. Perrin also reported
she and Staci Talbert worked on a grant from the NRPA for fishing, sailing and
surfing workshop. A MobiMat will be purchased to provide wheelchair access in the
sand and other terrain. The department also has plans in the future to hire a
Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator.
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
• Parks and Recreation Presentation — New Concession Stand Project
9. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION Motion to adjourn made by Harvey Salinas and seconded by Lee Jones. Motion
passed. The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:43 p.m.
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