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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Human Relations Commission - 07/05/2012Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission Summary of Minutes for July 5, 2012 MOTION iq MOTION 3. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Ramiro Gamboa called the meeting to order at 5:13 p.m. A. ROLL CALL Present Commissioners: Ramiro H. Gamboa Denise Villagran (Arrived 502) Abel Alonzo Edna Arredondo Kathleen Cooper Mickey Kramer Toni Davis Elias Valverde Margie Myers Justin Cortez Pastor Derrick Reaves Eleni Salazar Present Staff: Sylvia Wilson (Human Relations) Christina Aparicio (Human Relations) Elizabeth Hundley (Le (Arrived 5 15) Absent Commissioners: Carlos Aguinaga (Excused) Carlos Vargas (Excused) Grace Roberson (NOT SWORN IN YET, TILL AUGUST 2012) Robert Franklin (ABSENT DUE TO RESIGNATION) B. REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES Carlos Aguinaga and Carlos Vargas for 07105112 monthly meeting Motion- Derrick Reaves Second — Denise Villagran Passed APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 06/07/12 Motion — Abel Alonzo Second — Elias Valverde Passed PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES) None 4. PRESENTATIONS A. Overview of EEOC services - Charlene Kaplan, EEOC Compliance Officer, City of C.C. Human Relations Division Ms. Kaplan talked about the process and purpose of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 6. Chairpersons Report A. Discussion and Action on appointment of Chairperson Chairperson Gamboa announced the Mayor's request for the Commission to discuss and select a recommendation /reappointment for a chairperson. As there were no other MOTION nominees and Mr. Gamboa was willing to serve another term, Ms. Villagran called for motion to recommend Mr. Gamboa as Chairman for another year. Motion - Abel Alonzo Second - Kathleen Cooper Passed B. Update on Retreat - Meeting Notes Chairperson Gamboa mentioned that everyone has been given a copy of the 1St Annual Retreat meeting notes. Mr. Gamboa went into a brief description of how informational the retreat was and how nice it was to get to meet the other entities that attended. (A copy of the Meeting Notes is attached at the back of the minutes) Page 1 of 4 C. Discussion and Action on Human Relations Commission Goals Chairperson Gamboa mentioned that at the retreat, he and the commissioners who attended came up with the three goals mentioned in the meeting notes. Mr. Gamboa MOTION delegated Commissioners Elias Valverde and Edna Arredondo to ensure the Commission begins the goal in September 2012. Motion - Kathleen Cooper Second - Abel Alonzo Passed 7. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS A. Housing Subcommittee Margie Myers discussed the new laws pertaining to the home owners associations. B. Committee for Persons With Disabilities Chairperson Gamboa mentioned the Committee for Persons with Disabilities had not met and will meet on 07/11/12. C. Education Subcommittee No Report D. Disparity Subcommittee No Report. 8. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT A. Department Monthly Performance Report Review Mrs. Wilson provided the June 2012 Monthly Performance Report. Highlights of division activity provided. (A copy of the report is attached at the back of the minutes) 9. COMMISSIONERS REPORT Chairperson Gamboa mentioned that Robert Franklin has resigned from the Commission. 10. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA Presentations • City of Corpus Christi Human Resources Director - Introduction and Q &A Chairpersons Report • Recommendation of reappointment for Vice -Chair Denise Villagran ADJOURNMENT MOTION The meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m. Motion — Denise Villagran Second — Elias Valverde Passed Page 2 of 4 - Attachment 8. - CHAIRPERSONS REPORT B. Update on Retreat - Meeting Notes 2012 Retreat Agenda (Collectivewof kshop) City of Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission, City of Corpus Christi Committee for Persons with Disabilities,' and Regional Transportation Authority (RCAT) CommittemnAccessiblenmnsportatia Satundmy, June 23, 2012 8:00 w^n-1.30 p.m^ mA,maintenance Bldg, Training Room s*su Bear Lane, Corpus Christi, rx Present Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission: Ramiro Gamboa, Edna Arredondo, Kathleen Cooper, Justin Cortez, Eleni Salazar, Elias Valverde. Committee for Persons with Disabi Carlos Vargas, Thomas Dreyer, Harvey Salinas, Bertha Romero. ETA Committee on Accessible Transportation: Abel Alonzo, Donnie Contreras, Meeting Note� Breakfast provided byRCAT Acknowledgments by: Sylvia Wilson, City of Corpus Christi, Human Relations AdmmistratorScott Neeley, ETA CEO; John Valls, RTA Board Chairman; and Carlos Valdes, City of Corpus Christi, City Attorney. IRTA Accessibility Demonstration- Mike Pefanls and Carlos Vargas Mr. Pefanis discussed the ADA Accessibility challenges on a 40' RTA Fixed Route Bus as well as giving RTA Fleet information such as Security on buses, Bus ADA Compliance procedures, and bus routes, B-Line Para transit bus. CFPWD Committee Member Bertha Romero and Youth Commissioner Eleni Salazar volunteered to demonstrate and to personally experience what it is like for people with disabilities whom are wheelchair bound to ride the bus whether itme the mTAora-unm. Meeting Etiquette - Linda Failwell-Stover_ RTA,Dir..Of Customer Operations Ms. Fa||weU-Stower presented oo 1. "Duties of RCAT Members ' Duty olCare' 2. "Rules for Proper Meeting Etiquette' provided in every Commission and Committee binder- Break Out Session - The three entities separated into their own groups and discussed potentialgoals ccwmc-1. Increase youth Presentation m`mghschools by 28% 2. Communicate Awareness ofRespec Bullying Issues. 3, Build YouTube website to educate the community on; EEOC, Fair housing, A0A Compliance, and Places o* Public Accommodation. CFPWD - 1. Educate Outgoing Seniors from local ISD's - How to function outside the school, Available Community and school resources, transition to today's world from High School, Z. Job Fairs awareness - be more active in local Job Fairs and bring awareness to transportation issues. 3, Community outreach/participation Special Olympics, Walk & Roll Event, Miracle Baseball League, Driscoll Hospital - Telethon. RC4T- 1. Support Action Items by Attending meetings, participation in discussion and sharing information. 2. xrA�sAoA Coordinator/Designee and x4v nrcxcnta, teach wcATmem/imQ. s. Provide xCAr Community Awareness tm Potential customers, participating Senior Centers, Light House for the Blind, xD« advocates, convention visitors bureau Lunch Rrqyjo��ith an ADA Video: mv Country (Ihr,)- focuse om the movement that led to the passage of the ADA Americans with Disabilities ACT. Meeting Concluded @zaop.m. Page 3of4 8. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT A. Department Monthly Performance Report Review Jpr . ff^`snul�i4X � -ve � �r9SEn ns, s f �g3 .4�.Yn'W_, ni: A FG.z. 6�t`IiiY.z . VAn d;,.te. ?�M � nub ax. ¢Iw_ a °nuui r,.0 lea. Htt t'�:xuuix!_W 7 uJa� S?�Ga. �, w��✓..tre..'; P 3 c r ait[aa. ,a'enUtJ ryr s� �,a s tx r':i - -t Y yone.Fn I �r�m snt�� .s EI SL. .,F9 "s',V ar9 NvRA. Page 4 of 4 A. Imil _11101 M N ..... „ I® Jpr . ff^`snul�i4X � -ve � �r9SEn ns, s f �g3 .4�.Yn'W_, ni: A FG.z. 6�t`IiiY.z . VAn d;,.te. ?�M � nub ax. ¢Iw_ a °nuui r,.0 lea. 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