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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Human Relations Commission - 03/06/2014 Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission Summary of Minutes for March 6, 2014 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Cooper called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. A. ROLL CALL Present Commissioners: Kathleen Cooper Alice Aparicio-Bussey Eloy Rodriguez Corey Elizondo David Ramos Mickey Kramer Merced Pena Faith Meza Edna Arredondo Joel Mumphord Pastor Derrick Reaves Present Staff: Sylvia Wilson (Human Relations) Christina Aparicio (Human Relations) Absent Commissioners: Elias Valverde (Excused) Jaimee Contreras (Excused) Carlos Aguinaga Toni Davis Kyle James Absent Staff: Rosemary Stuart (Legal) 2. REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES Excused absences requested by Elias Valverde and Jaimee Contreras for the 3/6/14 MOTION meeting. Motion — Pastor Derrick Reaves Second — Mickey Kramer Motion Pass 3. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 2/6/14 MOTION Chairperson Cooper requested the minutes be amended to reflect the following; Item 1, Chairperson Galea to Vice Chairperson Cooper. Motion as amended — Mickey Kramer Second — Pastor Derrick Reaves Motion Pass 4. NEW CHAIRPERSON APPOINTMENT Mrs. Wilson stated the City Council acknowledged and nominated two new appointees to the Commission to fill vacancies left by Almira Flores and Ramiro Gamboa. Mrs. Wilson Introduced Mr. Merced Pena and Mr. Eloy Rodriguez. Mrs. Wilson then stated since Mr. Gamboa was chairperson when he resigned the Mayor nominated Kathleen Cooper to be the acting Chairperson to finish out Mr. Gamboa's term in June 2014. Mrs. Wilson then stated in June 2014 she would ask Mrs. Cooper if she would be interested in continuing as Chairperson and if declined by Mrs. Cooper then the Mayor would appoint someone else. Brief discussion ensued. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES) The Public Comments was opened with no one coming forward the public comments were closed. 6. PRESENTATIONS a. SERO — Youth Development Program — Nancy Bonilla Mrs. Wilson stated Ms. Bonilla was unable to attend however she did request that Mrs. Wilson convey the purpose of why Ms. Bonilla wanted to address the Pagel of 4 commission. Mrs. Wilson stated every year the SERCO host an event targeted for the local youth regarding life lessons. Mrs. Wilson announced the event to be held in April 2014 from 10:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m.; no specific date was given. Mrs. Wilson then stated she had asked Ms. Bonilla if the Youth Commissioners could be placed on the event agenda since the targeted group would be from 16-21 years of age. Mrs. Wilson then stated Ms. Bonilla agreed to put the Youth Commissioners on the agenda for the noon time slot form 12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m. for a 40 minute presentation. Mrs. Wilson then asked Youth Commissioner Corey Elizondo to inform the Commissioners what exactly the event entailed since he attended the event the year before. Mr. Elizondo briefly discussed his experience with the event and stated he would be excited to attend again this year. Brief discussion followed. 7. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT a. Introduction of New Commissioners; Eloy Rodriguez and Merced Pena Chairperson Cooper invited the new commissioners to introduce themselves to the Commission. Commissioner Eloy Rodriguez stated he is originally from Sinton, TX and moved to Corpus Christi a few years back and is currently a cryogenic technician at Valero. Commissioner Merced Pena stated he is a native of Corpus Christi, he also mentioned he was a retired civil service employee, veteran, member of the Hispanic Chambers, and has volunteered with other nonprofit entities. Mr. Pena also stated that he sees himself as a leader. b. Discussion/Action on nominations and appointment of new Vice-Chairperson Chairperson Cooper asked if any Commissioners would like to step up to the Vice- Chairperson position with no one coming forward she asked for nominations. Youth Commissioners Corey Elizondo and Faith Meza both nominated Commissioner Mickey Kramer. Commissioner Joel Mumphord also nominated Mickey Kramer for the Vice- Chairperson position. Chairperson Cooper asked Mr. Kramer if he would accept the position he was nominated for. Commissioner Kramer stated he would accept the nominated position as Vice-Chairperson. Mrs. Cooper took a vote for Mr. Kramer to be Vice-Chairperson; with the vote being unanimous Mrs. Coopers welcomed Mr. Kramer as the Vice-Chairperson of the Commission. 8. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS a. Housing Subcommittee — Update Commissioner Bussey stated she currently had nothing to report. b. Committee for Persons with Disabilities — 3/5/14 Meeting Update Committee Chairperson David Ramos gave a brief update regarding the 3/5/14 regular meeting; Presentations and Departmental Reports. c. Education Subcommittee — Update Youth Commissioner Faith Meza stated she contacted her school principal and her Community In Schools (CIS) Councilor as well as teachers who teach the workforce program class. Faith stated Youth Commissioners are welcomed to give the Youth @ Work presentation to a couple groups of students on Monday, March 31, 2014. Brief discussion ensued. Youth Commissioner Corey Elizondo stated he spoke with his school principal who stated whenever the Commission is would be a good time. Page 2 of 4 Corey informed his principal that the Commission would plan a date after spring break. Brief discussion ensued. d. Disparity Subcommittee — No Report e. Goals Subcommittee — Discussion/Action to Remove Mrs. Wilson stated since Mr. Gamboa is now resigned he is currently trying to work something out with other citizens of our community to gather sponsorships as he would still like to see the Human Relations Commission hold a banquet. 8. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Mrs. Wilson provided and discussed her February 2014. Monthly Performance Report to commissioners. Mrs. Wilson mentioned since the Human Relations Division reports to the Legal Department; she announced the City has a new Interim City Attorney, Barney Knight. She stated the Human Relations office is taking a more active role with the South Texas Diversity Council, and hosted the first meeting the week of 3/17/2014and gave an update on that meeting. Mrs. Wilson then provided upcoming events the department will be taking part in throughout 2014. Commissioner Kramer provided information regarding an event he attended and asked Mrs. Wilson a question regarding geographical discrimination. Brief discussion, comments and questions ensued. (A copy of the report is attached at the end of the minutes) 9. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA Youth Commissioner Corey Elizondo asked for a description of the type of events the Commission and department plan on participating in. Mrs. Wilson named a few events that are expected to occur throughout the year. Mr. Elizondo suggested a bar b-q type of get together with the entities of the events the commission and department plan on taking part in. So, that all the entities can share their information with one another. Mrs. Wilson stated it would be up to the Commission if come up with the event, the department would be their support. Commissioner Pena asked questions regarding the City hosting a health fair. Mrs. Wilson stated the City no longer host the health fair events. Mrs. Wilson stated if any Commissioner gains knowledge of an event occurring in the community they are welcomed to bring forth the information by requesting it be placed on the agenda to be discussed at the next meeting. Brief discussion ensued. Mrs. Wilson reminded the Commissioners the Human Relations budget is low on funds; however, it may still be possible for the department to purchase a booth for an event if necessary. Commissioner Merced Pena asked since the Human Relations budget is low on funds if it would be ok to obtain more funds in order to penetrate other areas. Mrs. Wilson explained to Mr. Pena the topic has already been discussed in the past with the former City Attorney and one of the Assistant City Managers. Brief discussion ensued. No request to place any times on the next agenda were made during this item. 10.ADJOURNMENT MOTION Motion — Mickey Kramer Second — Corey Elizondo Motion Pass - (Attachment on next page) Page 3 of 4 8. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT HUMAN RELATIONS PERFORMANCE MEASURES MIMIONANWIMM 52RATk WON a pal of"Fasocring Divase and Equitable Environments Willi RcsWl and Elie^human Rcla6ons Divism will conduct and criftima a posilive Program in troiploom era,Fair Housing,Public Acconninadaflon,and compliance with the Amenciins wain DisoMMICS AO(ADAlunlun the City We will also Blake mponsond to the City Council and others.toward the bownroant ori roup and unrcr-groupirclaflonahipw withfir,the community, %I AJOR PRQGRAM&AhE�V & A.Non-DIstrimination Frogmen 0. ADA Compliance 1,Trooke,Invrsfiguirva,and Senievs L Addrcssmind vwonnor ADA comphanceffirmigh occommorlaimongrilocvs iindcp4icn 2.Cmmuntly Oul—ch,Edmalion,and A-axcni:55 cwmplainis,Copornuinily Education and Auarcn mr , Ansi; 3.Technical and Adminhiorafive Sciwficcs 2.Coordination ofirmlilcmenanion,moan wring,and update af1he Ckywide AC EA Trurnali Adoptedtvtac carvinet Actual 201 21013. jE.1EyOjCOct 3:'F I I Fli,1,4aCrarrrtt7 02014 JOEY ZOO Dee 2013 Jan 201 Unit 0onn""FV Ei'm OrGain 1160JEUNIANCE MEASURE OBJECFIN' 03013 1 41Feb A,5ERVICFtXVhI.jffljK9MVXj Provide fowstiga6w Service to include irl inviNfigation,mediation,conciliation,monitoring,and charge resolution in Employmcnt(including ADA).. -air Housing.and Public Accommodation. �Ilevxure;r oulpat EEOC Contract Yr Gicto'her to TOO to N4 June 2013,to 64 8 4 7 30 33% September- Total and%of Coal- 55 Aug I Intake Refirtirrals to EEOC;Total and%of Goal.Rcferad.5:City 75tis Irl �Employet:casem,Political JURC2013,In 70 39 2 9 7 31 44% Subdivisions entities,Age and 65 Au&20 13 Equal Pay Discriminations. HUD Fair Housing Contract Year is 30 Iluly 30 0 2 3 2 15 50% July-June. June 2013) �EEOCCharges Closed wilhin 180 75% 47 5 3 5 20 67% days as%of total closures YTD EEOC Deferrals;Perfected Charges Completed and sent to SAFO in 10 90% 90% Is 0 8 5 20 65% days or less(as%of HUD Fair Housing Complaints closed wi I It in 100 days as"^a of 7111; 7M. 0 0 1 2 10 66.7% total ................ I M., H.SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE: Prov de"Community Outreach,Education,Dad Awarenevni" Areawrei. Output Number oftraming sessions, �cammunity meetings,and 50 50 46 92% irmirfi infbonal events SERVICE hEVELQ JECEIVE Provide ADA Accessibility,A ceamonedo lions,ord'I'vchalcM Asslitanct Requem resolution ifeasurej� , Output 'j ADA Citizens'Complain is(Accestj too J00 0 2 1 12 12%, ec flublic Accommilanion InquirieVRequitsis 55 55 l 0 o 19 35% �777 20 30 to 4 1 46 153% DiscontinucJChanges/Updates for Accam.Trash/Recycle Prgm 1 7 0 10 ADA Technical Assistance 50 50 4 7 3 40 80% Plan ReviewslSite Visits 25 7 2 34 Key Highlights- FEBRUARY 2014-refer to back page Page 4 of 4