HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Human Relations Commission - 01/02/2014 Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission
Summary of Minutes for January 2, 2014
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chairperson Cooper called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.
A. ROLL CALL
Present Commissioners:
Kathleen Cooper Toni Davis Almira Flores Faith Meza
David Ramos Mickey Kramer Elias Valverde Kyle James
Alice Aparicio-Bussey Joel Mumphord Jaimee Contreras
Present Staff:
Sylvia Wilson (Human Relations) Christina Aparicio (Human Relations) Rosemary Stuart (Legal)
Absent Commissioners:
Carlos Aguinaga (Excused) Edna Arredondo (Excused) Pastor Derrick Reaves (Excused)
Corey Elizondo
2. REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
Carlos Aguinaga, Edna Arredondo and Pastor Derrick Reaves for the 01/02/14 meeting.
MOTION Motion - Mickey Kramer Second - Joel Mumphord Motion Pass
3. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 12/05/13
MOTION Motion - Joel Mumphord Second -Almira Flores Motion Pass
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES)
Public Comments was opened; no comments made.
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. ADA Compliance for Home Owner Association - Wanese Butler, Fair
Housing Compliance Officer
Mrs. Butler provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Commission regarding the
Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act which isn't unique for
only the Home Owner Association.
(A copy of the PowerPoint presentation is attached at the end of the minutes)
6. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
A. 2nd Annual Retreat Update
Mrs. Wilson stated the Retreat is scheduled for January 18, 2014 at the Ben McDonald
Library (Greenwood Library) from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. held for the Corpus Christi
Human Relations Commission (CCHRC), Committee For Person With Disabilities
(CFPWD) and the RTA Committee on Accessible Transportation (RCAT).
7. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Housing Subcommittee - No Report
B. Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Committee Chairperson David Ramos stated he had nothing to report as the CFPWD
meet on 1/8/14.
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C. Education Subcommittee — Update
Vice-Chairperson Cooper stated before the holidays she sent out emails to various
principals and school districts, but hasn't heard anything back which may be due to the
holidays. She then stated she would look into it.
D. Disparity Subcommittee — No Report
E. Goals Subcommittee — No Report
F. 50th Anniversary Subcommittee - Update
Mrs. Wilson stated no report due to staffing issues and the holidays. She then
mentioned 2014 makes it 50 years since the Civil Act right has been signed into law
and how it would be nice to do a dual celebration to tie both events together.
8. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Mrs. Wilson provided and discussed her December 2013 Monthly Performance Report to
Commissioners. Questions and comments ensued by numerous Commissioners.
Commissioner Kramer asked if Mr. Gamboa was assisting with the 50th Anniversary since
he was no longer on the Commission. Mrs. Wilson stated she would speak with Mr.
Gamboa to see if he would be interested in assisting.
(A copy of the Human Relations report is attached at the end of the minutes)
9. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA
No Commissioners requested any items to be placed on the next agenda. Mrs. Wilson
stated should any event or topic arise that they may feel it should be brought to the
commission then Commissioners may send an email with their request to Ms. Aparicio
and/or her shelf.
Commissioner Mumphord requested if there were any organizations for males such as the
South Texas Leadership for Women. Mrs. Wilson stated she isn't aware of anything form
the South Texas Diversity Council. Brief discussion ensued. Result of discussion ended
with MR. Mumphord requesting if possible for the male Commissioners to host such an
event for young high school males. Mrs. Wilson welcomed the idea. Further brief
discussion ensued.
10.ADJOURNMENT
MOTION Motion — Mickey Kramer Second — Kyle James Motion Pass
- (Attachments on next page)
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5. PRESENTATIONS
A. ADA Compliance for Home Owner Association - Wanese Butler, Fair
Housing Compliance Officer
Homeowner
Association Accessibility
Requirements and guidance:
*Americans with Disability Act(ADA)
,Fair Housing Act
@Section, 504 Rehabilitative Act
(public housings)
e Local,State and Federal Laws
Homeowner Association
Think Accessibility, ..... Accessibility per the ADA
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...ThinAll Disabilities V-21 (2)" cc,
Under Title Ill of the ADA,physical
areas,services,and programs open
-Not all disabilities are obvious, to the general public are to be
accessible,such as:
-Some residents become disabled aftermove-in. -ISI anage mentJLeasing Office
-Persons with,disabifities,are everyday people,..living #Customer Parking
their everyday lives. ,Rentals for the Public
-Ensure accessibility to the residential services 6 *Open House Events 4 K/
features,benefits and enjoyment alfare4available for
all types of disabilities.
Homeowner Association ConiYnued-
Accessibility per the FHA
Under Fair Housing laws, an HOA has Under Fair Housing laws, an HOA has
accessibility requirements if there are at accessibility requirements if there are
Least four units, in. at least four units,also in:
* Design and construction of new
buildirlys built for 1 st occupancy after
March 3,1991; & Existing units based on individual
* Properties that were occupied after that resident's disability and need for a
date; reasonable modification;
* Those where the last building permit or - Policies/procedures due to an individual
renewals of a building permit was issued
after June 15,1990; applicant or resident's disability and
continue need for a reasonable accommodation.
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ENCovered Types,of Dwellings rAccessible and Usable PubliclCommon'Use Areas
Apartment buildings, Covered multi-family dwellings are required to have
Assisted living projects, cquitabic,accessible,usable publictcommon areas.
Condominiums,
Vacation or other fime share units, Pubficicommon use areasare to be"readily
accessible to and usable by"persons with
Public housing authorities, disabilities.
Transitional housing,
HOPE VI projects,projects funded with HOME orother Areas cover parts of the housing outside
federaf funds,and individual unfits,such as the office,lobby,
SROs(single room occupancy units)designed for more communit&ecreati,on rooms,laundry
than oyernightstays,dormitory rooms,homeless areas,mailroom,or mailbox stations,etc.
shelters used as a residence,cooperatives,hospices,
and more.
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