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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Human Relations Commission - 06/02/2011 Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission Summary of Minutes for June 2, 2011 RECEIVED 1. CALL TO ORDER JUL 12 2011 Chairperson Ramiro Gamboa called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. CITYSECRETARY'S OFFICE A. ROLL CALL Present Commissioners: Ramiro Gamboa Abel Alonzo Robert Adler Edna Arredondo Kathleen Cooper Toni Davis Margie Myers Elias Valverde Denise Villagran Jacob Sendejar (Youth) Present Staff: Sylvia Wilson(Human Relations) Patsy Garcia (Human Relations) Brian Narvaez (Legal) Absent Commissioners: Carlos Aguinaga Robert Franklin Pastor Derrick Reaves Lucy Reta (Excused) Zachary Zepeda (Youth) Janet Zuniga (Youth) MOTION B. REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES Motion to excuse Lucy Reta for the June 2, 2011 meeting made by Robert Adler and seconded by Toni Davis. Motion passed. MOTION 2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 04/07/11 Motion to approve the April 7, 2011 meeting minutes as written made by Margie Myers and seconded by Denise Villagran. Motion passed. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES) None 4. PRESENTATIONS None 5. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT A. Introduction of Sylvia Wilson, Interim Director of Human Relations Sylvia Wilson stated she has been in the Human Resources field for twenty-eight years. Mrs. Wilson has been employed by the City of Corpus Christi — Human Resources Department since May 2004. Mrs. Wilson was assigned / transferred to the Human Relations Department as Interim Director in mid May 2011. B. Introduction of Carlos Aguinaga Carlos Aguinaga was not present at the meeting. SCANNED t� Page 1 of 6 k/ C. Discussion, Nomination and Approval of Commission Vice-Chairperson MOTION Mr. Gamboa asked the Commissioners if there were any nominations for the Vice- Chairperson vacancy. Edna Arredondo nominated Denise Villagran as Vice- Chairperson. Motion to approve the nomination made by Elias Valverde and seconded by Robert Adler. Motion passed. D. Review and Approval of Recommended "DREAM Act" Resolution Mr. Gamboa stated a revised copy was provided to the Commissioners in their packets MOTION and asked if there were any questions or amendment requests. Motion to approve the DREAM Act Resolution as written made by Elias Valverde and seconded by Denise Valverde. The Resolution was passed by the following majority vote: Ramiro H. Gamboa yes Abel Alonzo yes Robert Adler yes Carlos Aguinaga absent Edna Arredondo yes Kathleen Cooper yes Toni Davis yes Robert Franklin absent Margie Myers yes Pastor Derrick Reaves absent Lucy Reta absent-excused Elias Valverde yes Denise Villagran yes Jacob Sendejar yes Zachary Zepeda absent Janet Zuniga absent E. Discussion and Recommendation of Upcoming Human Relations Commission Re-Appointments Mr. Gamboa stated he contacted and notified the Commissioners that they were eligible for re-appointment and reported the following: Ramiro Gamboa interested in re-appointment Kathleen Cooper interested in re-appointment Robert Franklin interested in re-appointment Pastor Derrick Reaves interested in re-appointment Jacob Sendejar (Youth) interested in re-appointment Zachary Zepeda (Youth) re-appointment not confirmed by Youth Commissioner Janet Zuniga (Youth) interested in re-appointment Motion to approve and forward the recommendations to the City Secretary's office for MOTION review and approval by the Mayor and City Council made by Jacob Sendejar and seconded by Elias Valverde. Motion passed. Page 2 of 6 6. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS A. Housing Subcommittee— No Report B. Committee for Persons With Disabilities — Meeting of 06/01/11 Abel Alonzo reported the following: • Corpus Christi Parking Control Supervisor, Marc Denson, reported that there was a recent House Bill that was approved by the House of Representatives in reference to ADA placards and the people who alter them or use them inappropriately. The law states that it is now going to be a felony and he wants to go out into the community and educate people about the new law and also make some presentations at the local colleges, universities and apartment complexes where they have some concerns about people who are inappropriately using ADA parking spots. Mr. Denson asked for the Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission's support to follow through on those actions. Mr. Alonzo acknowledged Leon Bazar for his initiative and leadership while he served on the Committee For Persons With Disabilities since this has been the second House Bill that has been passed through his leadership. • Ex-Committee Chairperson Crystal Lyons gave a presentation regarding ADA transportation and other issues. • The Committee plans to nominate Crystal Lyons for the Governor's Trophy Award and the Committee For Persons With Disabilities for the Martha Arbuckle Award of The Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities Employment Awards. The deadline for the nominations is June 30, 2011. MOTION Motion to return to Item #3 Public Comments made by Jacob Sendejar and seconded by Robert Adler. Motion passed. Samantha Sandate thanked the Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission for allowing her to give a presentation and for their support of the Dream Act Resolution. 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 Sylvia Wilson provided the Commissioners with copies of the May 2011 Monthly Performance Report. Highlights were shared with the Commissioners. Mrs. Wilson also reported she attended a required EEOC Training Conference in Chicago, IL. June Martinez also attended the National Fair Housing Training Academy in Washington, DC. Mrs. Martinez attended the Accessibility for Investigators and Conciliation for Investigators training. Mrs. Martinez explained a Letter of Determination with a cause finding that was mailed out with an invitation for a Conciliation Meeting to take place. If the conciliation efforts are refused, the Commission may have to issue a formal charge of discrimination to be filed in District Court. If necessary, that may warrant a need to request a special Commission meeting later in the month to review and make a determination. Page 3 of 6 HUMAN RF:LAI It imS Month: MAN II MISSION AND SERVICE STRATEGY; With a goal of"Fostering Diverse and Equitable Environments With Resect and Professionalism",the Human Relations Department will conduct and enforce ositive program of non-discrimination in Employment,oyment,Fair Housing,Public Accommodation,and Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)within the City of Corpus Christi. We will also make reports and recommendations to the City Council and others toward the betterment of grow.and inter-$rou relationships within the communitf. MAJOR eR9GRAMS AND SERVICES:A. Non-Discrimination Program I.Intake,Investigative,and Mediation/Resolution 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 complaints; Conuirunity Education and Awareness;and Technical/Aduministrative Assistance. j 2 ('oonhnation of implementation,monitoring,and update of the Citywide ADA Transition Plan r PERFORMANCE MEASURE OBJECTIVES Actual Adopted Mar April May YTD 1 2009-2010 2010-2011 Prior Month Prior Month Curr.Month 2010-2011 A. SERVICE.LF:VELOBJECTIVF,: Provide Investigative Service to include intake,investigation,mediation,conciliation,monitoring,and charge resolution in Employment(including ADA),Fair!lousing,and Public Acconunodatioyr. Measures: Output SLE(X:Contract Yr Closures Boal - Total and%of Goal-I O/I to 9/30 108(103%) 100' - • 40(40%) total Intake Goal(Referred to EEOC) - fotaland%ofGoal- 10/1 to 9/30 110(100%) .i• I,` 51(52%) I IUD Fair Housing Complaint Resolution - fotal -7/1/to6/30 .s Measures:Ettectivenesss t.EOC Charge Write-Ups(Perfected Charges)completed and sent to SAFO in 8 days or less(as%of) 90% 9U"r" I WIS(88 8%) 4t8(00%) 1 34143(79.1'%) EEOC Charges Closed within 180 days as%01 total closures YTI)-10/1 to 9/30 55% 75% 4/7(57.1%) 2/4(50%) 2 20/36(55.5%) THUD Fair Housing Complaints closed within 100 days as%oftotal - 70% I/1(100%) I/1(100) 3/3(100%) 26/35(74%) B. SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE: i Pnrvxlc"('onumunity Outreach,Education,and Awarenesss" Measures:Output '!umber of training sessions,community meetings,and inforniational events-8/1/to 7/31 48 40 u C. SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE: I Provide ADA Accessibility,Accommodations,and Technical Assistance Request resnluti ii Measures: Output ADA Citizens'Complaints(Accessibility) I i-; 100 4 s I 33 Public Accommodation Requests 55 8 3 22 ADA Trash Service Assistance 20 I 1 7 49 ADA Technical Assistance ;;., 40 7 4 I 79 Plan Reviews/Site Visits 6 4 I 21 KR Highlights: xtend contract received Si I/1 1,for I Y 10/2010-9/201 1,stipulates —_ Maw - -- - — --- _._. -L • eq 100-Resolutions,98-intakes,and 1 EEOC training conference. } 1.June Shultz Martinez recently attended 2 National Fair Housing Training Academy courses:Asscessibility for Investigators and Conciliation for Investigators. 2.Letters of Determination with Cause Findings with an invitation fur a conciliation meeting were mailed this week. If conciliation efforts refused,CCHRC may ha to to issue formal charge of discrimination to be tiled in District Court. Otis may warrant need to request a special HRC meeting to review and make determination. 3. 3 other HUD cases may involve consultations with Legal to request District Court Orders of Enforcement pertaining to 3 suponeoas that had been approved the HRC. B. Commissioners Contact Information Update Sylvia Wilson asked for verification of Commission member's contact information. Each Commissioner received a memo with their current contact information. Commissioners were asked to verify their information and return the memo to Patsy Garcia. Mrs. Garcia stated she received most of the Commissioners contact information and only Carlos Aguinaga, Robert Franklin and Zachary Zepeda have not provided their information. Page 4 of 6 • C. IAOHRA Annual Conference, Austin, TX, August 27, 2011 — August 31, 2011 Sylvia Wilson reported on the International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies (IAOHRA) Conference. Although the Commission has not been a member of IAOHRA for the past two to three years due to budget constraints, the Commission was invited to attend since the conference will be taking place in Austin, TX. Any Commissioners interested in attending may do so at their own expense. From: "Judy Cortez" <Judy.Cortez@co.travis.tx.us> To: <SylviaW@cctexas.com> Date: 5/23/2011 10:59 PM Subject: Interest in inviting your office to participate in IAHORA conference held in Austin this year Hello Ms. Wilson, I chair of the City of Austin Human Rights Commission. We have been awarded a bid to host the 2011 International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies (IAOHRA)conference here in our great city of Austin. I do not know if your office has been contacted yet but I wanted to personally extend an invitation to you and your office to participate in helping us"show off'the great state of Texas to our national partners. As you may know, IAOHRA is the oldest professional membership organization (62 years in existence) for state and local government civil and human rights law enforcement agencies in the nation. We also have human relation partners in Canada and Mexico. The conference will take place August 27-August 31, 2011 at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol, Austin, Texas. This year's conference theme is-ill-lying the Legacy.Honoring the Past."Our theme will challenge conference delegates to focus on the many challenges that lie ahead for civil and human rights issues still affecting communities and businesses. We will also have a memorable reception at the LBJ Presidential Library situated on the UT campus grounds. This year we will continue our look at issues of shifting demographics, organized labor, immigration, bias crime, employment discrimination case law, and prevention strategies. As you are aware the conference brings together civil and human rights enforcement agencies and professionals from all over the country to engage in education and training in managing conflicts, equal opportunity in housing and employment, leadership development, and the concerns of corporate America as its grapples with an ever changing diverse workplace. In attendance will be human relations leaders and mediation organizations from across the country and around the world. Additionally, I have submitted an award request to our national conference chair in recognition of a home raised Texan, champion civil rights and a Corpus Christi legacy, the late Dr. Hector P. Garcia, in hopes that the many contributions this great gentleman and humanitarian has made stay alive. Dr. Garcia was also served as the first Mexican-American to serve on the United States Commission on Civil Rights during the Johnson administration. So, I graciously invite you to become a part of this conference either through you and your staff attendance and or a letter from your office supporting our conference this year. Detailed information concerning the conference can be found on the International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies web page at: www.iaohra.org. I hope you will support and participate in this conference. If so, please let me know. On behalf of the IAOHRA Conference Planning Committee, thank you in advance Sincerely, Judy Cortez, Chair Human Rights Conmiission of Austin, Texas Page 5 of 6 • Diiits ST i IAOHRA 2011 ANNUAL CONFERENCE AUSTIN .TEXAS '• '_� • LIVING THE LEGACY . . . HONORI _ HE PAST 4164. r4 • • SHERATON HOTEL 701 EAST 11TH STREET I AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 PHONE: (512) 478-1111 CONTACT US I TOLL FREE: 1-800-325-3535 er INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF OFFICIAL HUMAN RIGHTS AGENCIES WEB: WWW.IAOHRA.ORG EMAIL: IAOHRA@SSO.ORG D. Budget Update Sylvia Wilson reported there was no update. The budget process will continue to take place in June and July. Mrs. Wilson stated that she wanted to make the Commissioners aware of upcoming public budget meetings that were scheduled for Wednesday, June 15th and Thursday, June 16th at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 8. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA • Marc Denson — Corpus Christi Police Department Police Control 9. ADJOURNMENT MOTION Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Robert Adler and seconded by Elias Valverde. Motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 5:29 p.m. Page 6 of 6