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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Human Relations Commission - 08/07/2014 Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission Summary of Minutes for August 7, 2014 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Mumphord called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. A. ROLL CALL Present Commissioners: Joel Mumphord Carlos Aguinaga Lyndon Smiling Mickey Kramer Alice Aparicio-Bussey Saherish Surni David Ramos Toni Davis Hayden Sutherlan Present Staff: Patsy Garcia (Human Relations) Christina Aparicio (Human Relations) Absent Staff: Lisa Aguilar(Legal) Absent Commissioners: Edna Arredondo Rene Saenz Elias Valverde Merced Pena Eloy Rodriguez Sophie Susser Jaimee Contreras After roll call, new members were asked to introduce themselves. Youth Commissioner Saherish Surani stated she will be a sophomore at Carroll High School this year. Youth Commissioner Hayden Sutherland stated he will be a Senior at Miller High School this year and also mentioned how he is friends with Faith Meza a previous Youth Commissioner who persuaded him to apply for the position. Commissioner Lyndon Smiling stated he is a 20 year Navy Veteran, he moved to Corpus Christi 14 years ago and never left. Mr. Smiling currently works for Sikorsky Aircraft on the NAS Corpus Christi. 2. REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES Ms. Aparicio stated Commissioner Eloy Rodriguez had not requested excused absences MOTION for the 7/10/14 monthly meeting. Commissioners Edna Arredondo; Merced Pena and Rene Saenz did request excused absences for 8/7/14, all other absent commissioners for the month of 8/7/14 did not request an excuse. Motion — Mickey Kramer Second — Lyndon Smiling Motion Passed 3. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 7/10/14 MOTION Motion — Carlos Aguinaga Second —Toni Davis Motion Passed. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES) None. 5. PRESENTATIONS A. Rehabilitation Loan Program — Kelly Fry, Community Development Program Office Manager Ms. Fry Presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding various programs offered by the department such as: Minor Home Repair Grants, Rehabilitation Loan programs and Page 1 of 6 Demolition/Replacement Loans. Ms. Fry also discussed applicant income guidelines, operations and goals of the department. (A copy of the PowerPoint is provided at the end of the minutes) B. No Wrong Door—Aging and Disability Resource Center, by David Ramos Mr. Ramos requested the presentation be tabled for the next regular monthly meeting. Chairperson Mumphord approved request to be tabled for the 9/4/14 meeting. C. Operation Safe Return — Emily Perez, Senior Officer of CCPD Isaac Rodriguez, Senor Officer of CCPD provided a verbal Operation Safe Return presentation to Commissioners. Senor Officer Rodriguez extended the invitation to Commissioners to attend and host a Commissioners booth to promote the Human Relations Division/Commission. The event will be held on Saturday, 8/16/14 from 10:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. at Sunrise Mall. Vendors will provide minimal school supplies, free haircuts and safety awareness to the public. 6. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS A. Housing Subcommittee — Update No Report provided by Commissioner Alice Aparicio-Bussey. A. Committee for Persons with Disabilities Chairperson Ramos stated no report due to a quorum not met for the 8/6/14 meeting. B. Education Subcommittee — Operation Safe Return Chairperson Mumphord requested the names of the Commissioners on the Educational Subcommittee. Ms. Aparicio stated Subcommittee members were former Commissioner Kathleen Cooper; Vice-Chairperson Mickey Kramer; Commissioner Toni Davis; along with the three new Youth Commissioners Saherish Surani; Hayden Sutherland and Sophie Susser. Ms. Aparicio requested commitment from the Commissioners to see who would be attending the Operation Safe Return event. She also stated she would be attending the event with department brochures and giveaways. Chairperson Mumphord requested all Youth Commissioners, Mickey Kramer and Toni Davis attend the event. Commissioner Lyndon Smiling stated he would attend and assist at the event. C. Disparity Subcommittee — No Report D. 50th Anniversary Subcommittee — No Update 8. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Patsy Garcia stated the Human Relations Administrator was not present due to attending the EEOC Annual Conference. She then provided and discussed the July 2014 monthly performance report on behalf of Sylvia Wilson. Further discussions ensued regarding the Trash and Recycle Accommodation Services. Commissioners stated some concerns and requested Trash and Recycle Program Service Agenda line item be placed on the next month agenda. (A copy of the Performance report is attached at the end of the minutes) Page 2 of 6 9. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA • No Wrong Door—Aging and Disability Resource Center Presentation, by David Ramos • Human Relations Division — EEOC Presentation • Trash & Recycle Pick Up Accommodations Services (TARPS) 10.ADJOURNMENT MOTION Motion — Mickey Kramer Second —Toni Davis Motion Passed Meeting adjourned at 5:56 p.m. (Attachment on next page) Page 3 of 6 ,aiaai i Rob"USIn aria c ...........a ii ,ga rlr�w�rouirrlr JJ �^ Ac�ministerseveragfecCerallyfundedhoc�sinc� prograrars desigclexi to assist existing hrrmeow�crers& news homebuyers Rc n�n�st�r l + rnsfrn�c an l�arxueb�yerPragram HIM I lmpntve the fiwirpg condihons of do w&moderate income households pciafKnr�mruirtrousrr g rehabilitation progmars �ItssisfIaw&mroder einc2ime families wiith reality of I henr,�wrnership Contribute toward the revifolizatron&stabiGzafionof exisrng �� gh tmtofpRTt2fNriGKu`"w/ti0, 0'tNGl9n our .., ......1 .......1 u,Improve the outreach efforts of Housing and Community Development IIIIIIIII within Corpus Chrisfi % i aaaaa aaaaaa %% / %O Maximur i GrantAmount 10,(}(hJ #Vlaxim�am Loam Amount: $40,000 Pvlust at HUD income guide lines 62 years or older disabled Type sdf loans available are deferred loans and 0% li Lust be • and 3/a interest rate Loans HOD income hmitsapply Taxes cDnpropedy must be current gtleMostbe, y y After rehab value cannot exceed'$^f"34 flt7fb MOWN, ^/„�ii!%/Oti� � Cri Diu„,rroi�r. y III.............:../ / i e /e /, ts v IKnimum deferred loans and 0%&3%interest rate loans HUD income limits apply Horimwner musthave cleartille andcurrenttaxes �/ ",f rar t ktaab y6luiecd�r�sk sic d 4 tf A r n ^ �n in / VIII Total Rehabilitation projects for fiscal year:72 Total funds expended YTD,�$599„103 HOME-$5747'i CDR $4"fj547 !% 1 Total rehabilitation projects completed asofMay: 11 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% A ' i r / , ��J Assist homebuyerswrth closing costs&down rporation(CCBJDC) paymentwith a$5,000 deferred torgivable loan at 0%interest amortized over 5 years„for low to U Assist homebuyers with down payment assistance to moderate income limits reduce the purchase price This program is funned using Type funds,which New Constrcrction are local sales tax dollars �� Assrsthorrabu erswithc)bair c OS rvn RtlDmcamel�mitsapply .. � Assistance in the form of a$20,000 deferred payment assistance by providing a$20,000 interest amortized IN deferred forgivable loan at 0 forgivable loan at 0%interest amortizedl0 years �0 /• over 10 years and forgiven at$2,000 per year,for Sales price cannotexceed$151„905 low to moderate income limits SON, 1f� rM / a0000000ii b 1 / /00000 000 �rrrrrr � 1/iiii„ii iiii/i//i/i/�,iiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiii rrrrrr rr,/i//aia�aia/i/////i////////////////////////i/i iii//i/iii ✓i/iiiiii/i//�„iiiii/�i/eii�/aiai� IIIIII �IIIIII r r rrl re information contact; tC�1�y dry Housing Program Manager (361)&27 -3027 IMP 6. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT IIUIIIAN RELATIONS PERFUMNIANCE MEASURES MISSION AND SERVICE STRATEGY: With a goal of"Fostering Diccrsc and Equitable 1'rivironments With Respect and Professionalism",the Human Relations Division will conduct and enforce a positive program ofnon-discrimination in Employment,Fair Huusing,Public Accommodation,and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)within the City of 0 pus Chnsti. We will alsix make reports and recommendations to the City Council and others,toward the betterment of group and in ter-group relationship..&within the community, MAJOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: A. Non-Discrimination Program B.ADA Compliance I.Intake,Investigative,and McdiatiQn/Rcsolulion Services I.Address and monitor ADA compliance through accommodation requests and c itu,cn 2.Community Outreach,Education,and Awareness complaints:Community Education and Awareness;and Technict0i Administralive Assisiat 3.Technical and Adminismu ve Services 2.Coordination of implementation,monitoring,and updateof the Citywide ADA Transition Adopted 'Mar c"tnal Nth:EEOC-Oct fantnst I Actual 2912 2013- '12-July'13;Fit FY%Tb RFORAIANCEMEASUREOBJECTIV 02013 02014 My 2013 filay2014 June 2014 July 2014 Tarat Camrirt®rFVt-IVNorcoal A.SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE: Provide Investigative Service to include intake,investigation,mediation,conciliation,monitoring,and charge resolution in Employment(including ADA),Fair Housing,and Public Accommodation, Measures:Output 901.83 May 2014 EEOC Contract Yr October to loo to 84 due to September. Total and%of Goal_ June 2013,t National 64 8 7 8 68 82% 55 Aug.I budget cuts Intake Referrals to EEOC,Total and%of Goal.Referals:City 7510 70 Employee cases,Political June2013,to 70 39 8 5 2 59 84% Subdivisions entities,Age and 65 Aug2013 Equal Pay Discriminations. HUD Fair Housing Contract Year is 30(July- 30 0 2 3 0 19 63% July-June. June 2013) Measures ERectivenesss EEOC Charges Closed within 180 75ae 75aa 47 7 6 8 50 74% days as o,o of total closures YTD EEOC Referrals:Perfected Charges completed and sent to SAFO in 10 90% 90% 15 2 q 2 40 69% days or less(as°6 of} HUD Fair Housing Complaints closed within 100 days as`NR of 7090 7tl"M 0 6J 2 0 12 63.2° total B.SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE: Provide"Community Outreach,Education,and Awarenesss" Measures.Output Number of training sessions, community meetings,and 50 50 6 4 7 86 172 informational events, C.SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE: Provide ADA Accessibility,Accommodations,and Technical Assistance Request resolution Measures. Output ADA Citizens'Complaints(Access,) 700 100 1 1 0 16 16% Public Accommodation Inquiries Bequests 55 55 1 0 0 23 42% ew eyues 175ror7rccomm, rash/Recycle Pickups 20 30 5 7 10 75 250% Discontinue/Changes I Updates for Accom.Trash/Recycle Prgm 25 23 119 186 ADA Technical Assistance 50 50 10 15 4 1 81 161%a Plan ReviewslSite Visits 25 25 1 2 I 1 41 Key Highlights:refer t0 back or page. JULY 2014 EEOC 0 Closures,2 Charge Deferrals,4 New Charges taken;13 Complaints received HUDJFair Housing. 3 New Complaints. 3 0te reachlTraining:, 15 Housing TA: Job Vacancy In Recruitment; Other-Projects(3)FHAP Assessment,HUD Year-End Prolecl;HUD.Regional Fiscal Close-oul, ADA Site Visits-1 Location..15202 Windward Dr.. Element.Potential ramps at location,Status.Completed ADA Technical Assistance(4) TAS 402.,Accessible Routes-1 TAS 502,Parking Spaces-1 Other;Onsite and Monthly Tech. Information Human Relations Office represented the City at the 2nd Annual Women In Leadership Symposium,promoting divlrsily and inclusion In the workplace. Page 6 of 6