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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Human Relations Commission - 07/11/2013 - Special Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission Summary of Minutes for July 11, 2013 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Gamboa called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. A. ROLL CALL Present Commissioners: Ramiro Gamboa Almira Flores Elias Valverde Kathleen Cooper Toni Davis Jaimee Contreras Carlos Aguinaga Mickey Kramer Corey Elizondo Edna Arredondo Joel Mumphord Faith Meza Present Staff: Sylvia Wilson (Human Relations) Christina Aparicio (Human Relations) Absent Commissioners: Pastor Derrick Reaves Alice Aparicio-Bussey Kyle James 2. INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSIONERS MOTION Faith Meza is 18 years old will be a senior this coming school year at Roy Miller High School. Ms. Meza is involved in various school curricular programs. Almira Flores is a tech at Sphon Shoreline Hospital and a member of the Hispanic Network of Texas Organization. 3. REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES Pastor Derrick Reaves, Alice Aparicio-Bussey and Kyle James for 7/11/13 monthly meeting. Motion — Mickey Kramer Second — Corey Elizondo Motion Pass 4. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 616113 MOTION Motion — Mickey Kramer Second — Elias Valverde Motion Pass 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES) Public Comments was opened; no comments made. 6. PRESENTATIONS a. EEOC Training — Kathleen Cooper and Joel Mumphord, Corpus Christi Human Relations Commissioners Ms. Cooper and Mr. Mumphord gave a PowerPoint presentation update on information they gained from an EEOC Training they attended in San Antonio on behalf of the Human Relations Commission. The Duo interacted with Commissioners by asking questions and giving various scenarios to the commissioners regarding employment discrimination situations. (A copy of the PowerPoint is attached at the end of the minutes) Page 1 of 7 7. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT a. Texas Diversity Council 2013 Woman in Leadership Symposium Ms. Wilson stated since the City is a member of the Texas Diversity of South Texas Council, the City received a table to attend the event. Ms. Wilson then stated various City employees were going to attend the event, should anyone of those who were invited decide there aren't able to attend then female members off the Commission would be invited. Chairperson Gamboa stated various commissioners would gain great insight by attending such an event and suggested if there weren't enough seats available at the City's table for Commissioners to attend the event then he would come up with the monetary to purchase a table for Commissioners. Youth Commissioner Corey Elizondo stated he would be interested in attending the event even if it is for women only as he feels it would be beneficial for men to be educated on what the women are doing and to see how they are leaders in the various employment industries. Mr. Elizondo then stated how he felt the event may help him so further learn how to be supportive to future women becoming leaders. b. Replacement of Two Members (C. Vargas and A. Alonzo) on the 50th Anniversary Subcommittee Extensive discussion occurred by various Commissioners and Staff members. Discussion concluded in new Subcommittee members being: Toni Davis, Kathleen Cooper, Ramiro Gamboa, Mickey Kramer, Edna Arredondo, Faith Meza, Corey Elizondo, and Joel Mumphord. Chairperson Gamboa requested the 50th Anniversary Subcommittee meet on 7/25/13 at 4-5pm in the Human Relations Conference Room. 8. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS a. Housing Subcommittee — Nothing to Report b. Committee for Persons with Disabilities — Ms. Wilson stated there was nothing to Report other than the new vacancy on the committee as Chairperson Darren Bates has resigned. c. Education Subcommittee — Update by Kathleen Cooper Ms. Cooper reminded the Commission of the Operation Safe Return event that would be held at Sunrise Mall 7/13/13, between 10 a.m. - 3p.m. d. Disparity Subcommittee — Nothing to Report e. Goals Subcommittee — Update on 2nd Annual Retreat - Edna Arredondo Ms. Wilson stated there was nothing to report as she hadn't heard of any information from RTAC. Mr. Gamboa requested Ms. Wilson set an appointment for him and her to meet later in the week regarding the 25nd Annual Retreat. f. 50th Anniversary Subcommittee — Update Mr. Gamboa stated the subcommittee met and would like to do a proclamation on 10/08/13 and invite as many people as possible including previous chairpersons; a 1/2 (half) day symposium on Saturday, 10/05/13 at the Ben McDonald Library (former Greenwood library); caller times - news article; if possible for Commissioner Jaimee Contreras to set up an interview of Commissioners with the Domingo Show. Page 2 of 7 9. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Mrs. Wilson provided the June 2013 Monthly Performance Report with highlights of Division activity. Extensive discussion followed by Youth Commissioner Corey Elizondo regarding the ADA sidewalk request for Sunny Brook St. (a topic mentioned to the CCHRC during a CFPWD meeting update a few months prior) Mrs. Wilson mentioned the ADA curb cut/sidewalk request accepted by the Human Relations Division. Mrs. Wilson then suggested the CCHRC get with the CFPWD to do a resolution. Mr. Gamboa requested Mr. Elizondo get with Patsy Garcia, ADA Compliance Officer of the Human Relations Division so he may give a presentation expressing his concerns under Public Comments during the August meeting. (A copy of the Handout is attached at the end of the minutes) 10. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA • Requested by Chairperson Gamboa — 50th Anniversary Subcommittee Update • Requested by Chairperson Gamboa — Presentation — Resolution Request— Corey Elizondo 11.ADJOURNMENT MOTION Motion — Mickey Kramer Second — Corey Elizondo Motion Pass Attachments on next page. Page 3of7 6. PRESENTATIONS a. EEOC Training — Kathleen Cooper and Joel Mumphord, Corpus Christi Human Relations Commissioners EEOC Strategic Enforcement Plan o Eliminating systemic harriers in recruiting and hiring. L'arriers: Exclusionary practices and policies m n r r e ® Steering individuals into lobs based on protected category Restrictive application process Use of screening tools Nvith adverse impact s z _ya EEOC Strategic Enforcement-Plan EEOC Strategic Enforcement Plan Protecting Immigrant, migrant and other vulnerable a Address emerging issues workers - ADAA a Target. a Pregnancy Disparatepay o Enforcing Equal Pay Act job Segregation Preserving access to the legal system Harassment Human Trafficking a Combating harassment Discriminatory Language Policies 2012 EEC Charges Disability Claims Retaliation-37,836 charges which accounts for 38.1%Of m 26,379 disability based charges Filed in zniz, the charges filed in zotz o 26.5°!0 of charges received Race-33.79/0 Part of the increase might be due to the broadened a Sex Discrimination and Harassment- protections afforded by the ADAAA. Sex discrimination 30,356 charges filed,up 69/o 7,57,sexual harassment charges filed Total number of charges alleging any kind of harassment wereat,o88 Page 4of7 Veteran s-Ernployrnent Veterans-Disabilities * As of zou,there were 21,6 million veterans in the U.S. d Gulf War Veterans are more likely to report a service * 2.4 million veterans have served during the Gulf War II connected disability than other veterans(269/0 vs,14% period. r7l/o of these are women. for all veterans) *As of end of eon,Gulf War it veterans experiencing 6 Unemployment rates for all veterans-those with significant unern la ment rates(example;r$-2 disabilities and those without-about the same 8% g P Y � p 4 Year old male Gulf War It vet=29%vs,non-wet male same 0 Unemployment rates for Gulf War II veterans with and age-r7% without disabilities are about the same r2% 'Pty t-Traumatic Stress f�is+�rc e $t - Traumatic tr ss ais r r Bc P Traumatic Brain Injury Traumatic Brain Injury Approximately 5000 combat deaths Iraq and - Limited"Traumatic Brain Injury is not the result of Afghanistan overt trauma, and the soldier may not even be aware of 30,000 suicides each year-206 veterans the injury DOD lists approximately 32,000 casualties - Limited Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD exhibit (Iraq/Afghanistan) similar symptoms 2oo8 study-300,000 vets with PTSD and 320,00o vets with Traumatic Brain Injury * VA estimates approximately 400,000 vets have PTSD Vietnam=30/0, Iraq/Afghanistan=z0% � .. P'/ Past-Traurnatic Stress l)is ✓' r& =Post-Traumatic Streess bi's' r r & Traumatic Brain Injury Traumatic Brain Injury Possible Symptoms: o Possible Accommodations Short term memory loss • More written instructions Lack of concentration = More reminders •Trembling a Organizers • Irritability Allow to tape meetings Restlessness Reduce distractions Sensitivity to noise •Allow I-podWP3 Player • Ileightened sense of suspicion • Natural Light Break large assignments int0smaller ones Page 5of7 Social Media Employment Issues & Social Media 0 67%of all Internet users are using social networks, o Recru.i.tment/Cand'adate searches Facebook most popular among income,education, - Hiring urbanity,age,and gender • Risks to employers in using social media to screen Over 40 million photos are uploaded to Instagraan applicants every day Record keeping duty * Fastest growing segment for social media use-45-54 •Fair Credit Reporting Act year olds Other Issues * No waiver of Attorney Client privilege when a client uses her personal email on a company computer Don't clean up Facebook * Facebook at Work liossand Co-workers"friends" • Log-in and password Face{gook as a condition of employment �Q u e s#t ions? or hire • Don't pose as a friend to get on someone's Facebook • Negligent retention/supervision of harasser m Preservatt ion of'e-evidence on all devices that access social media Page 6 of 7 8. DEPARTMENT MONTHLY PERFORMANCE REPORT REVIEW a. Monthly Department Performance Report IILMAN RELATIONS FY2013 M155ION AND SERVICE STRATEGY With a oal oftwwrin Diverse and - - __ _-_- -..-- — g g_ Eymtabte Environments With Respect and Professaanalism',the Human Relations Department will __ conduct and enforce a positive program of non discrimination m Employment Fair Iloosing,Public Accommodation and Compliance - -- ,_,.. __._ ____)__.. —Yo --ip _ —_,,, p _ __.. - �__. --- with the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA within the Ci of Co us Christi. We will also make re orts and recnmmendarions to the City Council and others,toward the betterment of group and inter-group relationships within the commune€y. - _,., _._ - - - - MAJOR PRUGRAMS AND SERVICES � � �_._ —� � - _ A. Nan Diseriminatlon Program -_ _____ _€ _ -- - 1.Intake,Investigative,and Mediation/Resolution Services 2.Community Outreach,Edueatmir and Awareness 3.Technical and Administrative Services - II ADA Compliance _- - 1.Address and monitor ADA compliance and related issues,through accommodation requests and citizen complaints Community Education and Awareness and Technical/Administrative Assistance �A - -- -- - - _ 2.Coordination at implementation,monitoring,and update orthe Citywide ADA Transition Plan _ __-- r- --- - - -}-- � - .__ PERFORMANCE MEASURE OBJEC'T'IVES Actual Actual Adopted March April May June 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 prior Contract Contract,, 67th:EEOC- FY Y'TD Contrador FY Oet_'tl-July Total YTD%of Coal '12;Fill July 2012 2013 2013 2013 2013 A- SERVICE LEVELOIIJECTIVE: I --� Provide hlvestigauve Service to include intake,investigation mediation conciliation,monitoring,and charge resolution in _ ---- _..., _._... _ ,_ _ _ _ -- Em to ment(includin ADA),Fair Housin and Public Accommodation ensures: a put ;, EEOC Contract Yr 1012011 to 9/2012 Closures Goal=100; 100 Aug 2012 changed to 81. Eli Contract F 4 2013 is 100 dwngroded Chaggc%Total and%of Goal- 100-10/2011 to 84 June t04 81-812012 2013 64 4 2 5 3 37 44% Intake Referrals to EEOC Goal changed from 110 to 50 7$ 8/2012 Total and%of Goal-1012011 to 9/2012- EEOC dwngraded' Contract FY 2013 is 75 Referral Inlakes. Total and a/ 1 10-1012011, to 70 ofC.oal 98 50-8/2012 June2013 39 3 4 6 5 47 67% HUD Fair Housing Contract Yr 7/2012 to 6/2013 Complaint u y- une u y Resolutions Goal of 30 42 2012) June 2013) 0 1 4 2 6 31 103% - easures : ee tveriesss v., ", EEOC Charges Closed within 180 days as%of total closures Y"1'D-1012011 to 9/2012 75% 75% 75% 47 3 2 0 2 24 65% EEOC Referrals Charge Write-Ups(Perfected Charges) completed and sent to SAFO in 10 days or less(as%of) 90% 90% 900/9 15 2 4 6 5 37 79% HUD Fair Housing Complaints closed within 100 da s as%of total 70% 70% 70% 0 0 2 1 1 16 52% B, SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE: � --- Provide"ConvJ uni Outreach,Educatio and Amr nesss°' ensures: n1 itt '' „ b,,, ,,, p �, „i.��, Number of training sessions,community meetings,and informational events-8/1/to 7/31=50 40 40 SO 8 20 7 1 67 134% C. SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE: Provide ADA Accessibili ,Accommodations,and Technical Assistance Re nest resolution - easures: a pu ADA Citizens'Complaints(Accessibilit ) 100 100 100 1 1 5 1 15 15% Public Accommodation In uiries/Re nests 55 55 55 4 Y 4 1 54 98% New/Re uests for Accomm.Trash/Rec cle Pick/Li s 20 20 20 b 6 2 2 47 2350/, Chan es/U ates for Accom.Trash/Res cle Pr an 5 0 1 6 126 ADA Technical Assistance 40 40 50 12 lb 9 3 130 260% Plan Reviews/Site Visits 25 6 13 10 I 82 Key HtOfights: ___ -- _ -- Juno013: �- _ — - — EEOC 3 - - - - [ - - Fair Housing 6 closures - - --di i -- -_ .. __ - - - - .. -- -- - -r --- - PR. 2 Closures;1 intake tt ADA: 2 Techical Assistance -- i - _.._ -- - - fAR�5 2 Start 6 Stopped - i _ TAB 402 Accessible Routes-1 � __ 3 Eelerrals} — ' F#DA`Technical Assistance 6 Assistance 2 Elements/ TAS 502 Parking Spaces-1 - .. - - -a - Neferral,CMClf 2(rarnp and Disability Services and also to Sr.Comm Sery � - � Referral,CGRTA -l.in�;-1 � - - — -,----� � - _ _ _..., �. 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