HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Human Relations Commission - 02/07/2013 Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission
Summary of Minutes for February 7, 2013
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Gamboa called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
A. ROLL CALL
Present Commissioners:
Ramiro Gamboa Toni Davis Jaimee Contreras
Abel Alonzo Mickey Kramer Corey Elizondo
Carlos Aguinaga Joel Mumphord Eleni Salazar
Edna Arredondo Pastor Derrick Reaves
Kathleen Cooper Elias Valverde
Present Staff:
Sylvia Wilson (Human Relations) Christina Aparicio (Human Relations)
Absent Commissioners:
Carlos Vargas Grace Roberson (Youth commissioner)
Chairperson introduced new Youth Commissioner Corey Elizondo and Commissioner
Jaimee Contreras.
2. REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
MOTION Grace Roberson for 217113 monthly meeting.
Motion — Kathleen Cooper Second — Edna Arredondo Pass
Ramiro Gamboa and Pastor Derrick Reaves for 01103113 monthly meeting
Motion- Abel Alonzo Second —Toni Davis Passed
3. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 01/03/13
MOTION Motion — Joel Mumphord Second — Elias Valverde Pass
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. Operation Proud Partnership — by Tracy Cantu, Neighborhood Services
Ms. Cantu stated the partnership first began in September 2012 and involves various
City departments to help assist the community. Ms. Cantu gave a PowerPoint
presentation to the Commissioners. This presentation followed by questions and brief
discussion by the some of the commissioners.
(A copy of the presentation is attached at the back of the minutes)
B. Disparity Study— Michael Barrera, Assistant Director, Finance Department
Mr. Barrera reviewed and discussed with the commissioners a PowerPoint presentation
handout on Minority/HUB Report by the Purchasing Division. This presentation was
followed by discussion, as Mr. Alonzo stated he was unsatisfied with Mr. Barrera's
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report and indicated the numbers given were poor. Mr. Alonzo then asked Mr. Barrera if
he was planning on giving another presentation to City Council. Mr. Barrera stated that
he had never given a Minority/HUB presentation to City Council before. Mr. Alonzo then
stated if the Commission doesn't have the authority to bring this information forward to
City Councils attention then he would take the data information given to him to City
Council himself as a concerned citizen under "Public Comment" during a future City
Council meeting. After further discussion between Mr. Barrera and some
Commissioners, Chairperson Gamboa stated he would look into how or if the
Commission would be able to assist by either creating a resolution or recommendation
to City Council. Mr. Gamboa then indicated to Mr. Alonzo he was more than welcomed
to present the information to City Council as citizen on his own and also stated that
doing so would be a problem.
MOTION 6. DISCUSSION / EDIT DRAFTED RESOLUTION TO PROMOTE CITY PARTICIPATION
WITH THE TEXAS DIVERSITY COUNCIL OF THE COASTAL BEND
After taking a few moments to read the draft resolutions distributed to the Commission prior
to the beginning of the meeting, Chairperson Gamboa asked if any Commissioners had
any edits or additions to make. With no Commissioners coming forward with any edits or
Mr. Gamboa requested a motion be made to give the two drafted resolutions to legal.
Motion —Abel Alonzo Second — Kathleen Cooper Pass
7. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT -
A. NAACP 43rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Banquet, January 25, 2013
Chairperson Gamboa thanked Commissioners and staff who volunteered as host and
hostess.
B. LULAC Leadership Banquet, February 21, 2013
Chairperson Gamboa stated the LULAC banquet will be recognizing numerous of
individuals as leaders throughout the community and announced the CCHRC Vice
chairperson Abel Alonzo is one of the individuals to be presented with the Advocacy
Award. Mr. Gamboa then offered to sponsor a table on behalf of the Commission for
any commissioners interested in attending the event.
8. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Housing Subcommittee — Update by Margie Myers
Ms. Myers stated because unemployment has climbed up to 7.9% interest rates
have reamed low and stated now is the time for individuals to buy if interested in
owning their own home. Ms. Myers then mentioned a home buying help program
called "My First Texas Home" which isn't a bond program and individuals interested
don't have to be a first time home buyer, also the first time home buyer is waved for
qualified veterans. Ms. Myers then stated HUD has come up with a new program for
the public private sector called "Rental Assistance Demonstrations" (RAD) which
has rewarded preserved and enhanced money to 278 units of affordable housing in
Austin, Fort Worth and McKinney.
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B. Committee for Persons With Disabilities - Update on 01/02/13 Meeting Update
by Donnie Contreras
CFPWD Committee member Donnie Contreras sitting in on behalf of Chairperson
Vargas to give a brief update on the 01/02/13 Committee Meeting.
C. Education Subcommittee — Update by Kathleen Cooper
Ms. Cooper stated she spoke with the assistant of Mr. Elliff's, CCISD
Superintendent regarding getting the Youth Commissioners in to the schools and is
expecting to get back into contact with her within a week or so. Ms. Cooper then
stated she contacted KEDT Public Broadcasting TV station and Channel 3 TV about
a public service announcement and interview with the Youth Commissioners and is
expecting to hear back from them as well. She also contacted Mr. Barrientez who is
media teacher with Miller High School and whom is excited about doing a video.
D. Disparity Subcommittee — Update by Mike Barrera was given under Item 5,
Presentations.
E. Goals Subcommittee — Update by Edna Arredondo
Ms. Arredondo stated she currently had nothing to report. Chairperson Gamboa
stated that he and subcommittee members, Edna Arredondo and Elias Valverde,
will meet to prepare for the 2nd Annual Retreat with the CCHRC, CFPWD, RTAC
along with other possible entities.
10. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
A. Department Monthly Performance Report Review
Mrs. Wilson provided the December 2012 Monthly Performance Report with highlights
of division activity provided. Ms. Arredondo asked how the TARPS audit was
conducted, Ms. Aparicio explained the process.
(A copy of the report is attached at the back of the minutes)
B. Texas Public Information Act Update Form if any changes to your contact
information.
Ms. Butler stated per City Secretary's office, should any commissioners have any
change in contact information please fill out a new form other than just the Human
Relations office email or verbal communication of any change.
(A copy of the report is attached at the back of the minutes)
11. DENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA
• Requested by Chairperson Ramiro Gamboa - Resolution
12.ADJOURNMENT
MOTION Motion — Mickey Kramer Second — Elias Valverde Pass
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5. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT
B. Disparity Study— Michael Barrera, Assistant Director, Finance Department
Minority/HUB Minority/HUB Report Presentation
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City Corpus Christi tl Statistics
Purchasing Di ision Discussion Points
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Statistics
Total Purchasing Awards and Procurement Discussion
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The Purchasin Division has not been able to
initiate a HUB/ BE outreach program due to
Total Purchasing awards and P- ongoing fiscal constraints.
Card expenditures
sa,o�,c.aro f Programs across departmental functions compete
for additional funding requests.
HUB liaison submitted as an additional funding
request for FY 2014.
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Minority/NUB/Small Business outreach venues-
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Enterprise Resource Planning
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allowing for local preference. Several awards have which includes a purchasing module.
been made under this new ordinance. Potential
spin-off for HUBS that are local. s Module allows for vendor on—line self
registration that may increase HUB
Result of change in Legislation at the State level participation due to ease of registration.
which allows City to consider economic impact of
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Similar Legislation for HUSs could provide for
increased opportunities for HUBS.
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6. DISCUSSION / EDIT DRAFT RESOLUTION TO PROMOTE CITY PARTICIPATION
WITH THE TEXAS DIVERSITY COUNCIL OF THE COASTAL BEND
RESOLUTION
At the regular meeting ol'the Corpus Christi I luman RelationsConimission on January 3,20B
the following resolution was proposed and approved by the Commission:
Resolved:The Corpus Christi Human Pelations Commission would like to request that the City
The cost is$2500 annually and it is a
(wo year commitment. Some of the activities that the City of Corpus Christi and the Human
Relations Commission will participate in are:the.OiversilyFirsi Awards Luncheon,Women in
Leadership Symposium and the Young Women's Leadership Symposiums.
WflEREAS the mission of the Corpuw Christi Human Relations Commission is to conduct and
enforce positive programs of non-discrimination throughout our city.
WHEMEAS Inve Texas Diversity Council supports the mission ofermancing appreciation for
and the understanding ofthe value of Diversity and inclusion;They are committed to diversity
and the nansfo i mati on of our work place and coinnutnity into eilvironnionts,where people are
valued for their uniqueness and are secure in the knowledge that their efloms,make it diffemnea.
Thin the Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission is in full support of the proposal to the
City of Corpus Christi,1'exas to join the"Texas Diversity Council-
Signed:
Ramiro H.Gamboa
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RESOLUTION
At the regular meeting of the Corpus Christi I Junian Relations Commission on January 3,2013,
the following resolution was proposed and approved by the Commission:
Kcsolvcd: flie Corpus Christi I luman Relations,Cornmission requests the City of Corpus Christi,
Texas join theTexas Diversity Council. The cost is$2504 annually with a two-year
commitment. Sonic of the activities that the City of Corpus Christi and the Human Relations
Commission will participate in are:the Diver.,4(ylirst Awards Luncheon,Wornen in Leadership
Symposium and the Young Women's I cadership Symposiums,
WHEREAS the mission of the Corpus Christi Hurnan Relations Corraiiission is to ckinduct and
enforce positive programs of non-discrimination throughout our city,
WHEREAS The Texas Diversity Council supports the mission oferthancing appreciation for
and the understanding of the value ot'Divorsity and inclusion,They am 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.
That the Corpus Christi I I arnan Relations Corm n ission is in fit I I support of the proposal to the
City of Corpus C tit i sl i,Tex as to join th c`texas Diversity Cot ind L
Signed:
Ramiro If,(;am boa
Ch.girpersort
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9. DEPARTMENT MONTHLY PERFORMANCE REPORT REVIEW
B. Texas Public Information Act Update Form
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TEXAS PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT
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PERSONAL INFORMATION RELEASE FORM
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Corpus Texas Government Cade Section 552.024
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The Texas Public Information Act allows members of the public to have access to your
home address, home telephone number, Personal cellular phone number,
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access to his Informatian.
If you want to keep members of the public from having amass to this information,
please check the appropriate box(es) below (as applicable), sign and date this form,
and then return the form to the director of Human Resoums. This completed form will
be Placed in your Official Personnel File,
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Home Address
Home`telephone Number
Personal Cellular Phone Dumber '
I understand that g I want to amend these choices, I must inform the i?iraccfcr of Human
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