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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Human Relations Commission - 01/05/2012Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission Summary of Minutes for January 5, 2012 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Ramiro Gamboa called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. A. ROLL CALL Present Commissioners: Ramiro Gamboa Toni Davis Margie Myers Elias Valverde Edna Arredondo Lucy Reta Carlos Aguinaga Vacant Seat Kathleen Cooper Denise Villagran Abel Alonzo Present Staff: Sylvia Wilson (Human Relations) Christina Aparicio (Human Relations) Lisa Aguilar (Legal) Absent Commissioners: Robert Franklin (Excused) Janet Zuniga (Youth) (Excused) Pastor Derrick Reaves Brianna Mendiola (Excused) (Youth) Jacob Sendejar (Youth) Absent Staff: B. REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES MOTION Motion to excuse Janet Zuniga, and Robert Franklin for the January 5, 2012 meeting made by Commissioner Valverde and seconded by Commissioner Reta. Motion passed. 2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 08/04/11 MOTION Motion to approve the December 1, 2011 meeting minutes with revisions made by Commissioner Reta and seconded by Commissioner Valverde. Motion passed. Revision: On page 2, Item 5.A., corrected to reflect Commissioner Cooper instead of Commissioner Adler as a member of the Vacancy Subcommittee. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES) None 4. PRESENTATIONS None 6. Chairpersons Report A. Subcommittee Recommendation for Vacant Position Chairperson Gamboa stated the Subcommittee met and recommended Abel Alonzo to fill the position vacated by Commissioner Adler. The Commission approved the recommendation. 7. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Page 1 of 3 A. Housing Subcommittee — No Report B. Committee for Persons With Disabilities • Sylvia Wilson mentioned the CFPWD met and had no presentations, and provided a brief overview of the meeting. • Mr. Alonzo mentioned that the February 1, 2012 CFPWD meeting will be his last as his term expires February 1, 2012. He informed the Commission that he has been appointed Chairman of the RTA Committee for Accessible Transportation (RCAT). C. Education Subcommittee — No Report D. Disparity Subcommittee — No Report 8. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT A. Department Monthly Performance Report Review Sylvia Wilson provided the December 2012 Monthly Performance Report. Highlights of division activitv provided. B. Department Update Ms. Wilson introduced Christina Aparicio as the new Management Aide for the Human Relations Division. C. Reminder of Meeting Time Frame • Ms. Wilson commented on adherence to the commission's 5 to 6 meeting time frame due to other events scheduled on the Council Chambers calendar. • Chairperson Gamboa reminded the Commission of attendance requirements. He stated excused absences are fine however; three consecutive unexcused absences may necessitate action. 9. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA None 10. ADJOURNMENT MOTION Motion to adjourn the Commissioner Villagran. Attachment meeting made by Commissioner Myers and seconded by Motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 5:2 p.m. Page 2 of 3 HUMAN RELATIONS MISSION AND SERVICE STRATEGY; With a goal of "Fostering Div and Equitable Environments With Respect and Professional ", t he Human Relations Department will conduct and enforce a positive program of non - discrimina in Employment, Fair Housing, P Accommodation, and Compliance with the Americans with Dis abilities Act (ADA) within the City of Corpus Christi. We will also make repo and recommendations to the City Council and others, toward the betterment ofgroup and i nter group relat within the community MAJOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: A. Non - Discrimination Program 1. Intake, Investigativ and Mod iation/Resolution Services 2. Community Outreach, E ducation, and Awar eness 3. Technical and Adm inistrative Services B. ADA Compliance compliance, and related issues, through accomm odation re 1. Address and monit ADA requests and citizen complaints; p g _ — �_. - -- -- ------ - - - - -- plaints_ . . Community Education and Awareness; an Technic /Administrativ A ssist anc e, j 2. Coordination of implem entation, monitoring, and update of the Citywid A DA Transition Plan PERFORMANCE MEASUR OBJECTI Adopt October Prr Month io November Prior December Current Mth YTD _ 2011 _ 2011 -2012 A. SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE: Provide Investigat Service to include intake, investigation, mediation, conciliation,_m_o_nitoi in g, and charge resolution in Employment (including ADA), Fair Housing, and Public Accommodation. I easteres: O utput EEOC Contract Yr Closures Goal of 100 - 100 Total and % of Goat - 10/2011 to 9/2012 (as of 10/2011) 5 4 4 13 (13 %) Fotal Intake Goal (Referred to - Total and % of Goal - 10 11 to 9/30 110 5 7 3 15(13.7%) HUD Fair Housing Complaint Resolution - Total - 7/2011 to 6/2012 40 0 3 3 11 (28 %) ** Measures : Ett ectivenesss EEOC Charge Write -Ups (Perfected Charges) compteted and sent to SAFO in 8 days or less (as % of) 90% 315 7 0 of 3 4115 (26.7 %) EEOC Charges Closed within 180 days as o of tots closures YTD - 10 /1 to 9/30 75% 2/5 4 4/4 9/ 13 (69.2 %) HUD Fair Housing Complaints closed within 100 days as % of total 70% 0 3 1 7 1 t 1 (64%) B. SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE: Provide "Community Outreach, Education, and Awarenesss" Measures: O utpu t Number of training sessions, community meetings, an informational events - 8 /t/ to 7131 = 49 40 3 1 0 15 C. SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE: Provide ADA Accessibility, Accommodations, and Technical Assistance Request resolution Measures: O utput ADA Citizens' Complaints (Accessibility) l00 5 2 4, closed t 44 Public Accommodation In uiries /Re nests 55 0 14 2, closed 2 62 ADA Trash Service Assistance 20 3 8 43 * 66 ADA Technical Assistance 40 12 3 3 62 Plan Reviews /Site Visits 1 t 0 11 Key Highlights: December 2011 EEOC compliants received for the month 22, YTD 69 - these area combina of no charges, cancelled appointments or no call /no sho Fair Housing, currently 16 open cases Trash /Recycle Service Assistance. Completed Audit of 134 cases initiated by Solid Waste to ensure compliance with program. Of those, 43 are considered new per program guidelines, 56 were discontinued for not meeting program i guidelines, 35 are continuing service or going through the recertification process Page 3 of 3