HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Human Relations Commission - 04/05/2012Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission
Summary of Minutes for April 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 H. Gamboa
Denise Villagran
Carlos Vargas
Abel Alonzo
Present Staff:
Sylvia Wilson (Human Relations)
Kathleen Cooper Lucy Reta
Toni Davis Brianna Mendiola (Youth)
Robert Franklin Janet Zuniga (Youth)
Margie Myers
Christina Aparicio (Human Relations) Trisha Dang (Legal)
Absent Commissioners:
Carlos Aguinaga (Excused) Edna Arredondo (Excused)
Pastor Derrick Reaves (Excused) Elias Valverde
B. REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
MOTION Motion to excuse Carlos Aguinaga; Edna Arredondo, and Pastor Derrick Reaves, for the
April 5, 2012 meeting. Motion made by Commissioner Alonzo and seconded by
Commissioner Cooper. Motion passed.
2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 03/01/12
MOTION Motion to approve the March 4, 2011 meeting minutes made by Commissioner Franklin and
seconded by Commissioner Cooper. Motion Passed
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES)
.Marshal Burns introduced himself as the RTA Mobility Coordinator. Mr. Burns mentioned
that he would be interested in doing a presentation at the next Commission meeting
regarding how his job helps people with disabilities in cross training and in travel training.
4. PRESENTATIONS
A. CCPD Chief of Police - Floyd Simpson
Chief Simpson gave a brief discussion and insight on the history of his career along with
his vision for the Corpus Christi Police Department.
B. Violence Against Women's Act (VAWA)
Wanese Taylor Butler, Human Relation Division, Ms. Butler mentioned the VAWA is
being incorporated into the Fair Housing training that our department provided for
various entities. Ms. Butler continued in discussion of the PowerPoint Presentation she
provided.
(A copy of the power point is attached at the back of the minutes)
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5. Chairpersons Report
A. Subcommittee Recommendation for Vacant Position
• Annual Retreat Update
Chairperson Gamboa asked Ms. Wilson for the information regarding the update on
the Annual Retreat. Ms. Wilson stated that the Annual Retreat is still ongoing however
no further information has been obtained.
• Re- appointments and new appointments
Ms. Wilson mentioned the subcommittee hasn't meet to gather the recommendations
needed to give to City Council to finalize all appointments. The re- appointments are
Commissioners Edna Arredondo, Toni Davis, and Lucy Reta. The new appointments
would be to replace the three youth commissioners Brianna Mendiola, Janet Zuniga
and Jacob Sendejar.
• Update on Human Trafficking Summit
Chairperson Gamboa mentioned that some of the Commissioners were able to attend
the Summit. Mr. Gamboa and Commissioner Davis agreed stated that the Summit was
very informative and has now them aware that Human Trafficking can take place
anywhere and can be disguised in many situations.
MOTION 6. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Housing Subcommittee
Margie Meyers discussed employment, job gross, and home start statuses in a
national percentage. Ms. Meyers included the percentages given along with more
information could be found at www.recenter.tau.edu
B. Committee for Persons With Disabilities
CFPWD Chairperson Carlos Vargas gave a brief update on the 04/03/12 Committee
meeting, including presentations and upcoming events.
Ms. Wilson mentioned the CFPWD requested the CCHRC be a part of the letter that will be
presented to City Council. The letter will pertain to Mc Ardle Rd. and Rodfield Rd. to Ennis
Joslin Rd. asking for the Council's support to put in adding sidewalks.
C. Education Subcommittee
No Report
D. Disparity Subcommittee
No Report.
7. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
A. Department Monthly Performance Report Review
Sylvia Wilson provide the March 2012 Monthly Performance Report. Highlights of
division activity provided
(A copy of the report is attached at the back of the minutes)
B. April Fair Housing Month Activities
Ms. Wilson informed the Commission that the Human Relations office is promoting April
as Fair Housing Month therefore is trying to do a proclamation to recognize April as the
official Fair Housing Month. Ms. Wilson also mentioned Wanese the Fair Housing
Outreach Coordinator will be promoting Fair Housing in the month of April to various
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community sites. Also, the Human Relations office is also getting a contract together with
a local radio station /TV station to do public service announcements pertaining to Fair
Housing.
C. Department Update - Identify new CFPWD Committee member Donnie Contreras
Ms. Wilson announced that Donnie Contreras was the new Committee member selected
by City Council.
8. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA
Presentations
• Fire Chief Rocha - Innovation on evacuations and disasters
• Marshal Burns /RTA Mobility Coordinator - Mobility Route Services
Chairpersons Repot
• Human Relations Exploration
• Discussion of the city's Human Relations Commission
9. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION Motion to Adjourn the meeting made by Commissioner Villagran and seconded by
Commissioner Reta. Motion Passed. The meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
Attachment
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1h a goal of "Fostering Diverse and Equitable Environments With Respect and Professionalism", the Human Relations Department will
duct and enforce a positive program of non-discrimination in Employment, Fair Housing, Public Accommodation, and Compliance
h the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) within the City of Corpus Christi. We will also make reports and recommendations to
City Council and others , toward the bouct of group and inicr•group relationships within the community.
Non•Discrimination Program
1. Intake, Invesligarive, and Mediation/Resolution Services
2. Community Outreach, Education, and Awareness
3. Technical and Administrative Services
ADA Compliance
1. Address and monitor ADA compliance, and related issues, through accommodation requests and citizen complaints;
Community Education and Awareness; and Tedmical/Adminisintlive Assistance.
2. Coordination of implementation, monitoring and update of the Citywide ADA Transition Plan
PERFORMANCE MEASURE OBJECTIVES
Actual
Actual
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Employmeril (including ADA)- Fair Housing. and Public Accommodation I
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Key Highlights:
MARCH:
EEOC: 23 complaints recd; 13 Charges taken; 4 Closures
Fair Housing: Promoting April as Fair Housing Month, conduct community meetings at Sr Cts, radio and TV spots
Accomm. Trash/Recycfe Program: 358 open cases
ADA Walk Thru of Completed Water Street Project from Peoples to IH37 inspecting curbouts/ramps.
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Introduction to
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Corpus Christ[ Human Relations Commission
Aprit 5, 2012
VAWA 2005
■ Continued lifesaving programs and further
commitment to safety and security of
victims and their families.
■ Created the Sexual Assault Services
Program, the 1S Federal funding stream to
direct services for victims.
■ Provides housing resources to prevent
homelessness of victims and ensure
access to the criminal justice system
without hindering current /future housing.
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VAWA
Types of Violence Against Women
■ Sexual Assault
• Dating Violence
• Stalking
• Domestic Violence
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Violence Against Women Act
■ VAWA was passed by Congress in 1994.
■ Federal Enforcement Agency is the U.S.
Department of Justice's Office on Violence
Against Women (OVW).
■ Congress did reauthorizations with VAWA
2000 and VAWA 2005, furthering services
assistance, and protection of victims.
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VAWA 2005 . Continued
• Provides assistance and intervention for
children, young adults, and at -risk families.
• Improves response to American Indian and
Alaska Native women, research funding,
and established a tribal registry to track
offenders and protection orders.
• Provides training of health care providers,
• Created National Resource Center on
Workplace Responses for employee- victims.
• Protects immigration status for non- citizen
survivors as battered spouses and children.
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Sexual Assault
Defined as any type of sexual contact or
behavior that occurs by force or without
consent of the recipient of the unwanted
sexual activity, such as: forced sexual
intercourse, forcible sodomy, child
molestation, incest, fondling, and
attempted rape. It includes sexual acts
against people who are unable to
consent either due to age or lack of
capacity.
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Dating Violence
Defined as violence committed by a person
who is or has been in a social relationship of
a romantic or intimate nature with the
victim; and where the existence of such a
relationship shall be determined based on a
consideration of the following factors:
• Length of the relationship
• Type of relationship
• Frequency of Interaction between the
persons Involved in the relationship
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Domestic Violence
Defined as a pattern of abusive behavior used
by an intimate partner to gain or maintain
power and control over the other intimate
partner,
Domestic violence can be physical, sexual,
emotional, economic, or psychological actions
or threats of actions that influence another
person. This includes any behaviors that
intimidate, manipulate, humiliate, isolate,
frighten, terrorize, coerce, threaten, blame,
hurt, injure, or wound someone.
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What rtiot that fanCiltg!
• Yes, domestic violence can happen to anyone.
• Domestic violence affects people of all
socioeconomic backgrounds and education
levels.
w It occurs in both opposite -sex and same -sex
relationships.
■ It can happen to intimate partners who are
married, living together, or dating.
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Stalking
Defined as a pattern of repeated
and unwanted attention,
harassment, contact, or any other
course of conduct directed at a
specific person that would cause a
reasonable person to feel fear.
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CoMmIng on "Domestic Mence"
Domestic violence not only affects those who
are abused, but also has a substantial effect on
family members, friends, co- workers, other
witnesses, and the community at large.
Children, who grow up witnessing domestic
violence, are among those seriously affected by
this crime. Frequent exposure to violence in the
home not only predisposes children to
numerous social and physical problems, but
also teaches them that violence is a normal
way of life. Therefore, increasing their risk of
becoming society's next generation of victims
and abusers.
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VAWA proTfl`ot9orls1 i i Mdeters
homelessness for victims in not being penalized
for acts of violence the victims have endured.
For example:
• Eviction
• Lass of utilities
• Unfavorable changes in terms /conditions
• Unfavorable references
• Denial in housing transfer, rental, purchase
• Penalized for calling police to premises
• Penalized for offender's damageslexpenses
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Tenant's Right To Summon Police
Landlord and Owners may not:
> prohibitor limit a tenant's right to summon police or other emergency
assistance to response to family violence.
> impose any penalties, monetary or otherwise, on a tenant wha
summons such assistance.
Any written provision in the lease that claims to modify these rights and
duties of the tenant and landlordfowner Is void.
If a tandiord /owner violates the rights under this law, the victim would be
entitled to sue thelr landlord /owner In court for one month's rent, actual
damages, court costs, attorney's fees, and Injunctive relief. Tenant has
two years from a violation within which to file a lawsuit for damages.
A landlord /owner should also not evict or threaten to evict a tenant or
Fail to renew a lease because the tenant has been a victim of crime,
including the crime cf domestic violence.
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Texas U.N.E. Program
■ V.I.N.E, = Victim Information and Notification
Everyday.
it Texas VINE is a statewide telephone service that
provides information and notifications to crime victims
about their offenders in the county jail.
• It is a FREE and ANONYMOUS service.
• Once a victim registers, then he/she will receive
notices of any changes in an offender's status; such
as: court dates, impending release, or even the event
of an escape.
• Victims may register on -line, or by contacting their
local Police /Sherrill department for assistance on this
process.
• Texas VINE service is sponsored by the Office of the
Attorney General, Office of the Governor, and local
county officials.
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Resources For More Information
is Corpus Christi Police Dept. — Family Violence Unit
(3651) 886- 2670 www.cctexas.com
• Texas V.I.N.E. Program www,vinelfrii
• Texas RioGrande Legal Aid 1 -888. 988 -9996 or
1- 866 -988 -9996 National Domestic Violence Hotline
1- 800 - 799- SAFE(7233) 1- 800-787 -3224 (TTY)
• Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
1- 800.656 -HOPE (4673)
• National Sexual Vlofence Resource Center (NSVRC)
1 -877- 739 -3895
■ National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
1- 866- 331 -9474
1- 866 -331 -8453 (TTY)
■ National Center for Victims of Crime, Stalking
Resource Center 1-800-394-2255
1- 800- 211-7996(TTY)
Establish VAWA Ri hts
What can and should victims o?
• Contact law enforcement to file charges
• Discuss protective order options
• File for crime victim compensation
• Register as a victim for offender /case
status (In Texas: V.I,N.E. program)
• Maintain VAWA - related documentation
• Utilize services and assistance through
family violence /crime victim agencies
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Now does it work?
• Texas VINE monitors the custody status of
offenders In county jaiis.
• The system obtains data through an interface with
detention facilities throughout the Texas
• This data Is stored in the National Communications
Center in Louisville, KY.
• Transfers of data occur every 15 minutes, 24
hours a day. The telephone number is:
1- 877 - 894 -8463,
• This information is available in English or Spanish
24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A live operator is
also available 24 hours a day to assist callers.
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