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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Human Relations Commission - 05/03/2012Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission Summary of Minutes for May 3, 2012 MOTION 2 MOTION 3. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Ramiro Gamboa called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. A. ROLL CALL Present Commissioners: Ramiro H. Gamboa Kathleen Cooper Pastor Derrick Reaves Abel Alonzo Toni Davis Lucy Reta Carlos Aguinaga Robert Franklin Brianna Mendiola (Youth) Edna Arredondo Margie Myers Present Staff: Wanese Butler (Human Relations) Christina Aparicio (Human Relations) Elizabeth Hundley (Legal) Absent Commissioners: DeniseVillagran (Excused) Carlos Vargas (Excused) Elias Valverde (Excused) Janet Zuniga (Youth) B. REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES Denise Villagran 05103112 Motion- Derrick Reaves Second — Lucy Reta Passed Carlos Vargas 05103112 Motion- Kathleen Cooper Second — Edna Arredondo Passed Elias Valverde 05103112 Motion- Kathleen Cooper Second — Edna Arredondo Passed APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 04/05/12 Motion — Derrick Reaves Second — Robert Franklin Passed PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES) 1. Abel Alonzo, chairman of the RTA Committee on Accessible Transportation (RCAT) informed the Commission of a vacancy on the RTA Board of Directors. Mr. Alonzo is requesting to be placed on the CCHRC 06/07/12 agenda for discuss of the House Bill 1621 and to vote on getting the Bill amended. Mr. Alonzo is requesting that the Board of Directors selects a disabled disadvantage rider. 4. PRESENTATIONS A. Fire Chief Rocha — His innovation on evacuations and disasters Chief Rocha gave insight as to how the Fire Department is planning to handle evacuation issues. B. Marshal Burns /RTA Mobilitv Coordinator — Route Services Page 1 of 5 6. Chairpersons Report A. Subcommittee recommendations on re- appointments and new appointments Wanese announced that the subcommittee of Commissioners Villagran, Alonzo, and Cooper did meet and do the recommendations for one (1) commission seat: Mary MOTION Wambach, Stephanie Cloutet, Joel Mumphord. Ms. Butler then mentioned the youth commission seats are pending. The Subcommittee will resume for the youth commissioners at a later date. Chairperson Gamboa asked for a Motion to approve the three (3) recommendations for a new appointment. Motion — Davis Second — Alonzo Passed. B. Annual Retreat Ms. Butler mentioned the retreat will consist of three entities; CCHRC, CFPWD, RCAT. Ms. Butler also mentioned that the RTA has offered to sponsor the retreat. 7. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS A. Housing Subcommittee Margie Meyers mentioned that she had attended the Veteran's Land Board education seminar which had plenty of information regarding loans to be used for land, houses, education and more. Ms. Meyers gave the Commission a website www.texasveterans.com for more detailed information. B. Committee for Persons With Disabilities Ms. Butler stated that Carlos Vargas Chairperson of CFPWD was out due to a business trip. Ms. Butler gave a brief update on the 05/03/12 Committee meeting. C. Education Subcommittee Kathleen Cooper mentioned the Education Subcommittee has been invited to attend the Career Fair being held at F. H. Moody High School on May 23, 2012. Ms. Cooper along with Youth Commissioner Brianna Mendiola and EEOC Compliance Officer Charlene Kaplan of Human Relations Division will attend and do an EEOC PowerPoint Presentation. D. Disparity Subcommittee — No Report 8. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT A. Department Monthly Performance Report Review Ms. Butler provided the April 2012 Monthly Performance Report. Highlights of division activity provided. Also, Ms. Butler discussed the April Fair Housing Outreach trainings. 9. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA Presentations • Abel Alonzo — Support of House Bill 1621, Representative of Transportation of disadvantaged individuals. ADJOURNMENT MOTION The meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m. Motion — Reaves Second — Unisom Passed Page 2 of 5 Attachment 4. PRESENTATIONS B. Marshal Burns /RTA Mobility Coordinator — Route Services CORPUS CHRISTI REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BENEFITS TO THE WHAT CAN THE @ DO FOR ME? Provide public transportation that is ieliah,le, affoidaLde and environmentally friendly. Coverage Areas: Coastal e; nd area Fixed routes, along major corridors, serve many workplaces. Advance Vour career by furthering your education. The PTA travels to both Del Mar CaHlpuses and Texas A&M Univer it4'`orpu Christi. BUS AMENITIES BENEFITS OF TRAVELING ON THE According to the American Public Transportation Association, public transportation saves the U.S. the equivalent of 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline annually. An individual can achieve an average annual savings of more than $9,900 by taking public transportation instead of driving and by living with one less car. Public transportation provides access to job opportunities for millions of Americans, as well as a transportation option to get to work, go to school, visit friends, or go to a doctor's office. Eg UI8r Fares Adult Single Fare: $0.75 pe ride with a 2h-, hand$., if e 'Juestedi ;v Reduced Fare: $0S5 Reduced Fare Off -Peak: $0.90 C= Xj}ress Service Fares !Park and Ride/E /Rural Services) cv Adult Single Fare: $1S5 ;v Reduced Fare: $0.25 a #94PoitAansasShuttle:$0?5 Harbor Ferry Fares ;v Round Trip Pass: $100 .v Reduced Fare : $9.50 rsenio, citlzene. IndMduals wren Disa1 >aines. Medicare Card Holders and Students age 6+, all with valid ID, The B-LD. photo card is available FREE for older adults (60 years of older), individuals with a disability and Medicare riders who wish to purchase a discounted monthly pass for fixed routes. The B-LD. photo cards are available at the RTA Custome Service Centel at 9806 S. Alameda, Monday — Friday, 8:00 am — 5:00 pm. For more information, call (369) 883- 2287. a Replacement cards are $100. Page 3 of 5 If you have a student I.D. you are qualified for a reduced fare. A student LD. photo card is $100, voth proof of current enrollment in school. A$3.00 fee is charged for the replacementof any student I.D. card. Students who attend Texas A &M Corpus Christi (TAMUCC) or Del Mar ride free voth a valid college student �LD. CON TACT INFORMATION FOR RTA Cr rsto icier Ser vwe Center. 1 r -1l onrdr ",�pna � "h>> A diu in istrci tioir 1 L:m ',ipua 'fui,thi, TS Si 31H,,, [I Ica,,RjdeLin t I) 'iS ;Ou 1i()(TTE f'ROFICIE C1 & TRAVEL TR. U I\(; SERVICES c Travel training teaches groups and individuals with disabilities, who possess basic travel skills, how to utilize the bus system efficiently to fulfill daily tasks to increase independence. Travel Training can be provided to riders in An individual setting - Group Setting - Administered in a peer mentor program Travel Trainers can be a good asset to any agency or organization and RTA can train your staff to provide travel training to your customers. LINE RESOURCES Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority �q Find mane facts about Public Transportation ��_orq Amencan Public Transportation Association ;wv.�cta_ corn Page 4 of 5 7. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT A. Department Monthly Performance Report Review th agoal 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 betterment of group and inter -group relationships within the community. Nan - Discrimination Program 1. Intake, Investigative, and Mediation/Resolution Services 2. Community Outreach, Education, and Awareness 1 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 Technical/Admirdstradve Assistance. 2. Coordination of implementation, monitoring, and update of the Citywide ADA Transition Plan PERFORMANCE MEASURE OBJECTIVES Actual Actual Adopted Jan F6 Mar April Aeg -Qer 301 1 - l' —pV 1 1 per Cortrmia,FY Caotrad or FY 2009 -2010 2010 -2011 2011 -2012 utr 2012 ZOI2 2D12 2012 YI'p -,.I YTU %of Goal A. SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE: Provide Investigative Service to include intake, investigation, mediation, conciliation, monitoring, and cbarge resolution in Em to eat (including ADA Fair Housin and Public Accommodation. easures: U utput _ E ontract r 10 011 to 912012 Closures Goal = 100 Closures, Total and % too- of Goal 108(103 %) 104 (as of 1012011) 13 9 9 4 10 45 45% TO ta1 Intake Goal is 110 (Referred to EEOC) - To and %of Goal - 10/2011 to 912012 110(100 %) 99 110 15 2 3 4 3 27 25% Fair Homing Contract Yr 712011 to 6/2012 Comp aint esolutions Goal of 40 45 42 40 11 0 3 7 3 24 60% emures ; E ecbvenesss EOC Charge Write -Ups (Perfected Charges) completed IM nd sent to SAFO in 8 days or less (as % of) 90% 90% 90% 4 1 2/3 66% I/4 25% 1/3 333 10 37% EOC Charges Closed within 180 days as % of total closures YTD - I0120I I to 9 12012 55% 75% 75% 9 7 519 56% 414 IOD% 7110' 71.1/% 32 71% HUD Fair Housing Complaints closed - - - withinlDOdaysas %oftotal 70% 70% 7 0 213(67%) 61786% 313 1100% 18 75% B. SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE: I ovide"Communi Outreach Educatw andAwarenesss" e¢rures; U utput - - umber of training sessions, community meetings, and informational events - Slit to 7/31 –49 48 40 40 15 2 6 10 13 46 94% C. SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE: Provide ADA Accessibifi Accommodations and Tee cal Assistance Request resolution yes.* - - ADA Citizens' Complaints (Accessibility) 115 100 100 42 6 1 1 0 50 50% Public Accommodation In uiries/Re uests 75 55 55 48 13 12 4 8 85 155% Accomm. Trash/Recycle Pick/ups 0 20 20 58 9 5 1 2 75 375% ABA Technical Assistance 48 40 40 59 9 9 13 14 I04 260% P1. Raviews/Site Visits 10 9 6 1 1 27 Key Highlights: APRIL: Fair Housing Month Promotion Page 5 of 5