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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Human Relations Commission - 12/06/2012Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission Summary of Minutes for December 6, 2012 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Ramiro Gamboa called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. A. ROLL CALL Present Commissioners: Ramiro Gamboa Carlos Aguinaga Edna Arredondo Kathleen Cooper Toni Davis Joel Mumphord Pastor Derrick Reaves Mickey Kramer Elias Valverde Eleni Salazar (Youth Commissioner) Grace Roberson Present Staff: Sylvia Wilson (Human Relations) Absent Commissioners: Abel Alonzo Margie Myers Christina Aparicio (Human Relations) Carlos Vargas Justin Cortez (Resigned) Chairperson Gamboa announced Youth Commissioner Justin Cortez has verbally resigned and is expecting a form letter of resignation. 2. REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES MOTION Grace Roberson for 1014112 monthly meeting. Motion- Kathleen Cooper Second —Toni Davis Passed 3. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 07/05/12 Motion — Pastor Derrick Reaves Second — Kathleen Cooper Passed 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES) The Public Comments was opened with no one coming forward the public comments were closed. 5. PRESENTATIONS a. Texas Diversity Council Presentation - by Angeles Valenciano, Vice - President and Laura Alvarado, Director Ms. Valenciano and Ms. Alvarado spoke about the history as well as the different aspects of the organization. (Attached at the end of the minutes is a copy of the PowerPoint presentation) 6. DISCUSSION /POSSIBLE ACTON ON COMMISSION VACANCY Chairperson Gamboa stated the Bio Review Subcommittee which consists of Commissioners Abel Alonzo, Kathleen Cooper and Toni Davis, with Chairperson of the subcommittee being Abel Alonzo. Due to Commissioner Alonzo being absent from this meeting Chairperson Gamboa request that Commission staff member Sylvia Wilson convene the subcommittee prior to the next regular meeting. Page 1 of 5 7. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT - NOTHING TO REPORT Mr. Gamboa discussed to the Commission the importance of attendance and absences for quorum purposes. 8. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS a. Housing Subcommittee — Nothing to Report b. Committee for Persons With Disabilities - Update on 1117112 & 1215112 Meeting CFPWD Chairperson Vargas was absent from this meeting. c. Education Subcommittee — Katy Cooper and Youth Commissioners Commissioner Cooper stated she has contacted different departments of the CCISD regarding who she needs to pair up with to get into the classrooms back. Commissioner Salazar stated she has been testing all week and she has spoke with Mr. Valdez and will meet with him after testing. Ms. Cooper stated Youth Commissioner Roberson is currently signing up actors and actresses from her theater arts class. Ms. Cooper explained to the audience the purpose of the Youth Commissioner Education Subcommittee. d. Disparity Subcommittee — Nothing to Report Chairperson Gamboa requests Mike Barrera give a disparity update either in January or February meeting. e. Goals Update — Update by Edna Arredondo Commissioner Arredondo stated she had nothing to report at this time till next meeting. 9. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT a. Department Monthly Performance Report Review Mrs. Wilson provided the November 2012 Monthly Performance Report. Highlights of division activity provided. (A copy of the report is attached at the back of the minutes) 10. DENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA • Discussion of Texas Diversity Council • Disparity Subcommittee - Update by Mike Barrera • Discussion and Action on recommendation and new appointment to replace Youth Commissioner Justin Cortez 8. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Gamboa at 5:39 p.m. Attachment (On the next page) Page 2 of 5 —Attachment 5. PRESENTATIONS a. Texas Diversity Council Presentation - by Angeles Valenciano, Vice- President and Laura Alvarado, Director Ethical leadership that promotes trust, mutual respect, and understanding Teamwork and alliances that cultivate Diversity and Inclusive work environments We are committed to diversity and the transformation of our workplace and community into environments where people are valued for their uniqueness and are secure in the knowledge that their efforts make a difference. 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HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Department Monthly Performance Report Review HUMAN RELATIONS FY2013 MISSION AND SERVICE STRATEGY' With a goal of "Fostering Diverse and E quitable Environments With R espect and Pm fcssionalism ", the human Relations Department will conduct and enf orce a positive pro €a of non - discrimination to Employ Fair Housing, Public Acco and Compliance with the America with Disabilit Act (ADA) within th e City of Corp Christi. We will also make reports a re to the City Council and others tow the betterment of grou and lnte r•group relationships within the community. _. g P _. MAJO PROGRAMS A ND SERVICES: A. Non- D iscrimination P ram _ 1. Inta ke, Inveshgatrve and Mediationl Servic 2 Com munity outreach Education and Awareness v 3. Technic and Administrative Services _ B. ADA Com pliance - — — _ 1. Address and mon ADA comp liance, and related issues, throu acco requests and citizen complaint Commun Education and Awarene and TechnicaLtAdmi Assista 2. Coordination of implementation, m onitoring,_ an update of the C ADA Transition Plan I PERFORMA MEASU OBJECTIVES Ac tual Aetual Adopted 2012-2013 PdorCaoo-aer Mth: EEOC- Oct'lt -July '12; Flt July 2012 Sept Oct Noy 2012 Contract or FY YTD "fatal Contract or FY YTD %of Goal 2010 -2011 2011 -2012 2012 2012 A. SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE: Provide Investigative Service to include intake investigation, mediation, concil monit oring, and cha rge resolution in Employment (including ADA 2, Fair Housin , and Public Accommodation. Measures: o utput a ..: EEOC Contract Yr 10/2011 to 911012 Closures Goal m 100; Aug 2012 changed to 81. EEOC Contract F1' 2013 is 1110 Charg".'fadal and "Y of Goal - 104 1.00 - 1012011, 81 - 8/2012 100 64 8/811 100 /a 3 6 9 9% Intake Referrals to EEOC Goal changed from 110 to 50 82012 Total and % of Goal - 101201.1 to 912012. EEOC ('Zract F4' 2013 is 75 Referral Intakcs. Total and J o Goat 98 110 - 10/2011; 50- 812012 75 1 39 71511 102°1 1 7 4 1 11 1 151 HUD Fair Housing Contract Yr 7/2012 to 612013 Complain Resolutions Goal of 30 42 u y • une 2012) u y . June 2013); 0 3 3 1 10 25% easrrres : rI MIlvenesss EEDC Charges Closed within 180 days as %oftotal closures YTD - 10/2011 to 912011 75% 75% 75% 47 8163/ 78% 3 5 8 89% EEGC Referrals Charge Write -Ups (Perfected Charges) completed and sent to SAFO in 10 days or less (as % of) 90% 1 90% 90 /0 15 7/25/ 49% 4 4 8 73% HUD Fair Housing Complaints closed within IOD days as %oftotal 70% 70% 70 °f 0 3 1 1 8 80l B. SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE/ Provide "Communitz Outreach, Education, and Awarcnesss" Measures: o utput .... .. .. .. ... .... .......... um er o training sessions, community meetings, an informational events - 8111 to 7/31 = 50 40 40 50 6 6 0 17 E4% C. SER VICE L EVEL OBJECTIVE/ Provide ADA Acce , Accommodations, and Technical Assistance Re uest resolution 37easrrres: o utput ADA Citizens' Com laints Accessibili loo 100 100 0 1 0 3 3 % Public Accommodation In uiries/Re aucsls 55 55 55 13 2 2 30 55 New/Requests for Accomm. Trash/Rec ale Pick/u s 20 20 20 3 3 5 18 90% Changes/ U dates for Accom. Trash/Rec cle Pr gm 1 6 6 stops, 49 Ann Recert. 62 ADA Technical Assistance 40 40 50 12 10 19 48 96% Plan Reviews /Site Visits 25 4 3 6 15 i Key Highlights: November 20 EEQC: 19 complaints rec 6 closures; 4 deferr 7 total new charges ta ken _._ - - — PPA: (3 clo 1 On -Site (JEM 2 Inquirie (J EM) _ ADA Techn Asst - Provid ADA Te ch Assistance to the Har L ights Christmas even Provided Ramps; 7 TA- TARPS 5 Sta rt, 6 Stop, and 49 AUDIT for conti nuance of servi for month of December. HU D: 1 Closure; 1 Intake; 5 com plaints rec eived & pending intakes; 2 O n- Sites; 36 Inquiries; FH Training: FH Dis ability Rights Page 5 of 5