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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Human Relations Commission - 03/03/2011 Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission Summary of Minutes for March 3, 2011 RECEIVED 1. CALL TO ORDER APR Chairperson Ramiro Gamboa called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. 1 2011 A. ROLL CALL CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE Present Commissioners: Ramiro Gamboa Abel Alonzo Robert Adler Edna Arredondo Kathleen Cooper Toni Davis Margie Myers Lucy Reta Elias Valverde Jacob Sendejar Janet Zuniga Present Staff: Leon Bazar(Human Relations) Patsy Garcia (Human Relations) Brian Narvaez (Legal) Absent Commissioners: Pastor Derrick Reaves (Excused) Denise Villagran (Excused) Robert Garza Robert Franklin Zachary Zepeda B. REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES MOTION Motion to excuse Pastor Derrick Reaves and Denise Villagran for the March 3, 2011 meeting made by Elias Valverde and seconded by Edna Arredondo. Motion passed. 2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 02/10111 MOTION Motion to approve the February 10, 2011 meeting minutes as written made by Lucy Reta and seconded by Toni Davis. Motion passed. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES) None 4. PRESENTATIONS A. The Dream Act— Samantha Sandate Samantha Santa presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding The Dream Act. The presentation was as follows: The bream Act SCANNED Page 1 of 10 1'i 7 'OiP .. �.;\ . 1, �A , In L . • �ip • Na t• 1 it 4114 J nt to be bream Act What is it? Who qualifies? ogi Restrictions of Who Can A _ { Have proof of having arrived in th U.S. before age 16 High school degree, GED or ai.i. +:rFterl to a institution of higher educatuin I. Lived in the U.S. 5 years consecutively Be between the ages 12 - 30 Good moral character )' 1 Criminal Background chec,, - Medical Examination Q6 gical Reason - ‘41% * {ney s already spent * •ain Drain *, Improbable to "send them bac * xas -- "Browner Poorer Dumber" Baby Boomers *'. . -state tuition and financial aid 12110 Texas Po •ulation Growth ' e y Ethnic Groups / r0r/1, Whole {I•ri Olh•r 1980 1090 2000 2010 2020 2010 7080 Page 3 of 10 Ar Moral Reasons * re "Americans" * , ave "American Dreams" • t takes one bad apple at amnesty • earing Families Apart * .r Lopez Human Relations Commissioners Please... r :ne torsripporting the passage ed nar.trbent of the DREAM Act on behalf of lir- City ol Corpus Cht Mr and the Corpus 12/1,10 Page 4 of 10 Leon Bazar stated the next step for the Commission is to prepare a draft Resolution for review at the next CCHRC meeting and take a vote. Mr. Gamboa asked if there were any volunteers to assist in preparing the draft Resolution. Commissioners Elias Valverde, Toni Davis and Lucy Reta volunteered to assist in preparing the Resolution. Once the Commission passes the Resolution, it will then be forwarded to the City Manager to present to the City Council to endorse and send forward to where it would be appropriate. [Kathleen Cooper arrived at 5:15 p.m.] B. "Youth at Work" — CCHRC Youth Commissioners Youth Commissioners Janet Zuniga and Jacob Sendejar presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding "Youth at Work". The presentation was as follows: ,f; 'i standing Disci•n'mation and ' j ! ;'',' • l ,, ►lur Rights In the Work/ilac r rl I \ iI I 11 I ''.'"outF Worlc .a Mr s , , Corpur Chrhti Human Relation,Commission Youth i, +i" 1 t I Comrdutoner. i • Sly p lane)Iunlpa t I 1 1 i q What is Youth@Work? • Designed to teach youth about some of their rights and responsibilities as an employee. • Explanation the types of job discrimination that young workers may encounter and to suggest strategies they can use to help prevent such discrimination. • Part of the Initiative of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the local Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission is to provide education and outreach efforts to promote equal employment opportunity for America's next generation of workers. Page 5 of 10 •EEOC is responsible for protecting you against employment discrimination because of your race, color,religion,sex(including pregnancy),national origin,disability,or age(age 40 or older). These are protected basis. "Noes of discrimination include: VW •Unfair treatment—because any or a I combination of the protected basis •Harassment—by managers,co-workers,or Okodolosaket others in your workplace To"discriminate" i because of any or a combination of the against someone means : protected basis to treat that person •Denial of a workplace change differently or less I (accommodation)—a need because favorably, of your religious beliefs or disability •Retaliation—because you complained about job discrimination,or assisted with a job discrimination investigation or lawsuit t l lit I ' • ' i� • 1 ' y ', t I lit Ii 101111 1111111111111d11111111i 1 , ..y.lUtiSrlvl 'i--- ,_,j .:.1 ,..'.0 •-vu t �wor ( to file a lob dludminotIon comploInt,It I,Impatient to have the following Intormollon Filing a Complaint with EEOC • Know Time Limits—normally 180 days to report discrimination to EEOC but can be up to 300 days it'complaint is also covered by state or local non-discrimination law • Complaint is called a"Charge of Discrimination" • All laws enforced by EEOC,except for the Equal Pay Act, require you file a Charge of Discrimination with EEOC before you can file a job discrimination lawsuit against your employer Page 6 of 10 A discrimination complaint can be filed by mail or in person at the nearest EEOC office.You can find the closest office by calling 1-800-669-4000,or by going to the EEOC's field office list at *NOTE Individuals who need assistance to tile a complaint(e.g.,sibm language interpreter,print materials in an accessible fonnat)should inform the EEOC field office so appropriate agreements can be made, There are four important tion to remember: 1. The name,address,and telephone number of the person who is being treated unfairly 2. The name,address,telephone number of the employer you arc filing the complaint against 3. A brief description of the event or events that you believe are unfair or harassing 4. The dates these events occurred ., rspiill;III(kuhlnil Milli It siil !I 1110 fir a ,n'en'el o eC 1,1, t IIinu:rnItthuir i wl,t'MITIcs`to ( :�cc�C 11 1 ,II Ib Y.I 1 r I i I crrcncet'rf u) 'q TI c c I no p vi W ' g't�,' •I if a r'In c(J(1l,i It Ii, 7 I's• SC,se' aI( I '6- '1 o I f)i • i ii j! to II.3-O suetie N 1, WI I, Ij r l � I It n Cor I 1 u $ o1 I I!j 20 .c)1) , •( it s i I' 1 i t I� I. c k s 111 l i i 1 I i ii _ i 1 I I , ij imitii' ing Complaint C.C. Human Relation d need to NI out Emplornem In Take Oun ionoke,pubo,Accommodation Woke Quatlomenet and/oe Citizen tb,ay Qrl•+oni•Form You Have a Right To. . . • Work free of discrimination • Work free of harassment • Complain about job discrimination without punishment • Request workplace changes for your religion or disability • Keep your medical Information private •Laws apply to applicants,employees,and former employees,regardless of their citizenship or work authorization status full-time,part-time,seasonal,and temporary employees are protected if they work for a covered employer(at least 15 employees)most unions and employment agencies also are covered. Page 7 of 10 • Austin Foam Plastics Pays$600,000 To Settle EEOC Harassment Suit -Austin Foam Plastics was charged with violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by subjecting African American c employees hostile work environment.Employees routinely experienced insults,offensive racial jokes and unwelcomed sexual comments/unsolicited physical contact from female # manager They will pay$600,000 to settle a racial harassment,sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S.EEOC is • EEOC Obtains$122,500 from Houston Construction Company for Religious and National Origin Discrimination -Pace Services,I.P.discriminated against Mohammad Kaleemuddin because of his Islamic faith and Indian descent, and against 13 other employees because of their black or Hispanic race.The construction company will pay 5122,500 and provide additional remedial relief to resolve discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S.EEOC. 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LULAC Council No. 1 Leadership Banquet — February 17, 2011 Mr. Gamboa reported the Outstanding Community Leaders Banquet was very successful. The following people were honored at this year's banquet: Sheriff Jim Kaelin, Dr. Mark R. Bielefeld, District Judge Jose Longoria, Mr. Mike Scott- H&S Contractors, Mrs. Elva Estrada-Del Mar Board of Regents, Mr. Steve Arnold- Corpus Christi Caller Times, Dr. Dolores Guerrero-Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Youth Commissioner Janet Zuniga attended the event and stated it was a great experience for her. 6. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS A. Housing Subcommittee — Planning Committee Meeting, March 7, 2011, 4:00 p.m. Margie Myers stated the April Fair Housing Event will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2011 Page 8 of 10 at Del Mar College. A Planning Committee Meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m,, Monday March 7th in the Human Relations Department. A report will be provided at next month's meeting. B. Committee for Persons With Disabilities — Meeting of 03102/11 Abel Alonzo reported the following: • South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind presentation by Committee member Alana Manrow • A presentation by Green-N-Go Cabs is scheduled for next month's meeting C. Education Subcommittee — No Report D. Disparity Subcommittee — No Report E. Health Disparity Subcommittee — No Report 7. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT A. Department Monthly Performance Report Review Leon Bazar provided the Commissioners with copies of the February 2011 Monthly Performance Report. Highlights were shared with the Commissioners. HUMAN RF.1,ATIONS Math: Feb.2011 MISSION AND SERVICE STRATEGY; Wit h a goal of"Fostering Diverge and Equitable Environments With Respect V and Professionalism...the Human Relations Department will conduct and enforce a positive program of non-discrimination in Employment,Fair Housing Public Accotnntedati n.and Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)within the City of Copus Christi. We will also make mode and recommendations to the City Council and others.toward the betterment of group and Mer-group relationships within the comma-thy. MAJORPROtJIOA\lS,',SD SERVICES: A.Non-Dlscrimtnadnn Ptoomain - 1.Intake.Investigative.and Mediaiom/Resolutim Services 2 Community Outreach Education,and Awareness 3.Technical and Administrative Services B. ADA Compliance I.Address and monitor ADA compliance,and related issues,through accommodation requests and citizen comglairts; Cmmnmity Education and Awareness;and Technical/Administrative Assiatance. 22.Coordi nation of implementation,monitoring,and update of the Citywide ADA Transition Plan PERFORMANCE MEASURE OBJECTIVES Actual Adopted Jan FebYTD 2009-2010 2010-2011 Prior Month !Current Mouth 2010 2011 a,SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE: Provide Investigaative Service to include intake,investigation.mediation,conciliation,monitoring,and charge resolution in Employment(including AI):\),Fair Hoisting,and Public Acconmmodmniont ttearurn:Output • E EO(.'res:Contract 1 r Closures Goal- Total and%of Goal-10:1 to 9/30 I 103(103%) tilt R 29(27.9%). total Intake(ice l(Referred to EEOC)- HUD Fair of Goal-10/1 to 9/30 110(100%) 98 4 5 25(25.5%) -IUD Fav Housing Ci.enplaitt Resolution- Total -71/to 6/30 45 42 2 3 :44,53.3%) • Measures:htlecnvenessst • t • EEOC Charge Write-Ups(Perfected Charges)completed .•:`: . and sett to SAFO in 8 days or less(as%of) 90% 90% 4/41(100%) 5/5(100%) 18/25(73%) EEOC Charges Closed within 180 days as%of total closures1^TYTD-10/1 to 9/30 55% 75% .4/7(57.1%) 4/8(50%) 11/22(63.6%) HUD Fav Housing Complants closed hrilhun 100 days as%of total 7O/o 2'2(1009i) 2/3(66.6%1 18/27(66.6%) B. SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE: J t Provide"Community Outreach Education,and Awareness" Measures:Output :::::::::::, :; Number of training sessions.conunumly meetings.anal indbm .n atial events-8/l/to 7;31 48 40 •.,3.. •5• 31 C. SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE: I Provide ADA Accessibility,Acconntodations.and Technical Assistance Request resolution Measures: Gupta ADACitizera'Cmtplaints(Accessibility) ••.115 28 . .` 100 •• 3 •I• .•. •.•. Public Accommodation Requests 75 55 _ 12 ADA Trash Service Assistance 0 20 - SO ' ADA Teclatical Assistance 18 40 Ir, 9 71 Plan Reviews/Site Visits 5 3 14 Key Highlights: I "EEOC-charge average age is 163.2 days-lowest ever!Average age was in excess of 287 days in January 2005-EEOC require:240 days avg. "EEOC-closed 3 oldest cases for a 306 day closure average/without these three,the avers:.closure age is 101.4 d :-better than the _ EEOC average of 180 days - "'EEOC-one no fault settlement of 53.500-discrimination alleged denial of eniploymeri based on Heti nal algin fiddle Eastern-Israeli) - "Fa r Housing-one conciliation on alleged discrimination based of husband and wife's disabilities `ADA Trash assistance added 7 new clients-1 1.5%increase to-date Page 9 of 10 B. CDBG Housing Outreach Update — Walter Bryant Walter Bryant reported he will be presenting a PowerPoint presentation to the senior citizens at the Oveal Senior Center on Tuesday, March 8th at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Bryant has been contacting several community churches to schedule presentations to educate the community regarding Fair Housing. Leon Bazar is scheduled to conduct annual training at the Housing Association on June 16th. Mr. Bazar will also be conducting annual training regarding Harassment and Diversity in the workplace at the Corpus Christi Housing Authority next week. Mr. Bazar provided a handout with information on the Festival of India & Health Fair. }-es ttvat of India & J-ieaWth fair (promoting health education and cultrnal awareness for the benefit of the community) Come Join Vs 'With Friends & Family For a Fun Filled Day SOUTHes' 4 �' S TEXAS ��4 C. ~� HINDU _:: '' .;. SOCIETY senna Bghts :Hen1N1 Booths fin Rearming (SV TEMPLE) :Meditation& Breathing Sessions Indian Clothing Sate Detrclolls Indian food WHEN Hearth Fair SATURDAY MARCH 5TH, 2011 Seek_Idi u e_from Our>herralists in 10:00AM TO 3:00 PM Behavior al 'Health 'Hear( Diseases dual care.hted lie lung Drccases WHEN; +rental sl-r renin}1 Pediatrics SV TEMPLE Diabetes Sleet+'Disorders. 10401 MCKINZIE LANE Lye Danrdtrs It omen's hlealth CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78410 Alia :Many_store 361-241-0550 Avail-the benefits of (Emir 10ONI-37NAND FOLLOW FEEDER RD. free ENG .�tsk the Doctor'Booth ee Y;li)ord'Pr e.Nsiire lalrrd'Panel-Testing To MCKINZIE LN) i ree Body Mass hide (Overnight fasting Required) FREE ADMISSION& PARKING VEGETARIAN LUNCH PLATE -SIU EACH (SERVED I I:IMI AM TO 1:30 Pj`� LUNCH TICKETS MAILABLE AT EVENT Tf(\A G N / LOCATION Mr. Bazar invited everyone to the Grand Opening of the Miracle Field on the corner of Airport Rd. and Horne Rd. at 10:00 a.m. 8. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA • The Dream Act Draft Resolution • Legal Aide Replacement 9. ADJOURNMENT MOTION Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Edna Arredondo and seconded by Toni Davis. Motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 5:57 p.m. Page 10 of 10