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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Human Relations Commission - 11/06/2014 Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission Summary of Minutes for November 6, 2014 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Mumphord called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. A. ROLL CALL Present Commissioners: Joel Mumphord Toni Davis Merced Pena David Ramos Lyndon Smiling Hayden Sutherland Edna Arredondo Rene Saenz Present Staff: Sylvia Wilson (Human Relations) Christina Aparicio (Human Relations) Buck Brice (Legal) Absent Commissioners: Mickey Kramer Eloy Rodriguez Saherish Surani Carlos Aguinaga Jaimee Contreras Sophie Susser 2. REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES Alice Aparicio-Bussey, Carlos Aguinaga, Jaimee Contreras and Saherish Surani for the MOTION 11/6/14 regular monthly meeting Motion — Toni Davis Second — Lyndon Smiling Motion Passed 3. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 10/2/14 MOTION Motion — David Ramos Second — Elias Valverde Motion Passed 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES) No Public Comments. 5. PRESENTATIONS A. Homeless Ordinance Proposed Changes — Susan Thorpe, Assistance City Manager & Denise Pace, CCPD City Hall Security Susan Thorpe, Assistant City Manager and Denise Pace, CCPD City Liaison Officer. Stated they along with others are currently working on Homeless Solutions and Tasks. Ms. Thorpe stated, the City does not currently have a homeless ordinance at this time. The Homeless Solutions and Task group are researching what does and doesn't work for other cities. The Plan is to eventually build a shelter structure where homeless individuals can have a place to go that will have a restroom, showers and lockers. Further discussion ensued. Result of the discussion, Committee member Lyndon Smiling requested Susan Thorpe and Denise Pace return in six (6) months to provide an update. Mrs. Thorpe, Officer Pace and Chairperson concurred on the request B. Announcement of Upcoming Public Events for Plan CC — the City's 20-year comprehensive plan, Annika Gunning, Senior Project Planner Ms. Gunning invited the Committee to spread the word and attend the Plan CC open house on 11/10/4-11/13/14 each date will be held at a different location. Ms. Gunning invited the Committee to attend the Downtown Area Planning Workshop on 11/18/14 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the American Bank Center, Selena Rotunda Room. Brief discussion ensued as Committee members had Page 1 of 5 comments and questions. (Handouts are attached at the end of the minutes) C. Solid Waste Services — Jaime Flores, Solid Waste Superintendent Mr. Flores provided verbal information on services Solid Waste Department provides to residents of Corpus Christi, that fall under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Trash and Recycle Accommodation Pickup Services (TARPS) is provided at no additional cost to those who qualify. Solid Waste will soon advertise the TARPS service in their departmental brochure. Mr. Flores stated Human Relations is in charge of coordinating the services with various City departments. Monthly Annual Audits are conducted by Human Relations. Brief discussion ensued as Committee members had comments and questions. D. Brush & Trash Pick-Up Services — Clarence Clark, Brush Collection Superintendent Mr. Flores stated Mr. Clark would not be attending, he also stated the Brush & Trash Pick-Up Services does not provide any accommodation. 6. DISCUSSION ON THE 2008 "VEAR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM" RESOLUTION Commissioner Rene Saenz stated in 2008 as a Commissioner at that time, he requested the City create a 4 year scholarship program; to assist young adults who were interested in continuing their education without falling into debt. Mr. Saenz stated that a subcommittee, who created the drafted a resolution. The resolution was reviewed by the Human Relations Commission, approved and signed by the then Chairperson (Ramiro Gamboa). The resolution was presented to City Council at the time and was accepted. Mr. Saenz then stated he shortly resigned after the program was set to be in place. He then stated it was his understanding that somehow the program just slipped through the cracks and nothing ever became of it. Further discussion ensued between Commissioners, Staff and Legal Advisor Buck Brice. (Copies of the draft resolution are attached at the end of the minutes) 7. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS A. Housing Subcommittee — Update No update. B. Committee for Persons with Disabilities Chairperson Ramos reported on the Committee for Persons with Disabilities 11/5/14 regular monthly meeting. C. Education Subcommittee — No Update D. Disparity Subcommittee — No Update E. 50th Anniversary Subcommittee — No Update 8. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Sylvia Wilson reported the October 2014 monthly performance report. Mrs. Wilson informed the Commission of the City's new fiscal changes from August-July now from October-September. (A copy of the Performance report is attached at the end of the minutes) Page 2 of 5 9. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA • Discussion/Action on the establishment of the 4year scholarship program • Solid Waste Services — Jaime Flores, Solid Waste Superintendent • Add members to 50th Anniversary Subcommittee 10.ADJOURNMENT MOTION Motion — Elias Valverde Second — Hayden Sutherland Motion Passed Meeting adjourned at 6:07p.m. - (Attachment on next page) Page 3 of 5 5. PRESENTATION B. Announcement of Upcoming Public Events for Plan CC — the City's 20-year comprehensive plan- by Annika Gunning, Senior Project Planner Plan CC Announcement From Annika Gunning,Senior Project Planner in Development Services Lqn1k1(1@SS1U-a11 SQM 0611.8 6-Woil Plan CC is the City's new 20-yeair,cltywide comprehensive plan.The purpose of the comprehensive Plan is to serve as a guide for decision-making about the city's physical development over time,The comprehensive plan is based on community input,analysis of existing conditions,markets,and future opportunities.n June, the City field a series of public workshops to identify a vision for the City in 203,5 and to create the plan's guiding principles. Now,the City invites you to learn more about Plan CC and to give input on three alternative growth scenarios by attending any of eight public open houses scheduled November 10"'through 13'1', 'The infornI gathered at these open houses will be used to further develop the comprehensive plan,The draft plan,,which vA also be made avMll for public review,will be completed in January/February 2015, Please join us in November to help shape Corpus Christi's future and help spread the word about these upcoming meetings] More information and opporl unil ties for public input can be found on the project website:Pllan;CC2035,comi, join us at a, Helpshape Plan CC open house Corpus Chdiff"Isfuture. on November 10 to 13. (It could make your holiday MONDAY,NWIsMOtg 10,4-?PM Unciale Recreation Center shopping a little more,fun 1] 3133 Swaintrw Street M7 rtr^6awM0 Janet F.Harte Public Library D Top ata for 20 mmutes atone ofeight opon houses 2629 Waldron Road um November.Fi nd out more abou t Plan CC,It he city's Yu, ,!I:,T� ,"op R.!i4qp.4drTS Publc Llbraky new comprehens;Ne P]on,an d tell Us which ofth ree 320Z", O,'zjt0miI growth scenarios you like hest.Share your feedback, and we'H enter yo wi ou in a drawing tn one ofthree P.,"rcia Public Mrary =lbi, k"I La Palmera mail gift cards(worth$300,$200cr$100)! WfV4aDAY�'NcVE'M'btR r2,'A-7P'M' Radilsason North Beath 3200 C.Surlsidia Boulevard Ben F.McDonald Public LlbYary 4044 Greenwood Drive 'THURSDAY,NOVEHOOR 13,44PH the back)and' Ovew W'14116�"m`S"s"shl'i, dent-ar, Join us or$ m m m Caimcrtvcx 11414 King Drive 11,12 or 131 Gar 5325 wua 'Prive ostr city,, I Our PtanI oluir Fulture, P1 III CC ",-f;R,J,A Share your thoughts on the future of dlowntown and Its surrounding areas 'fell Lisyour priorities for change Learn about opportunities to draw rnore residents w,iid visitors Tuiesdlay, us Discs the physical landscape including buddings and November 18th, public spaces lhat celebrate Corpus Chau tis assets 5:30-8:00 pm, DlrecUy shape the lulhoe of Corpus Christi's downtown, American Bank Center tourist district,and nearby neighborhoods Selena Rotunda Room 7'he DowntotunArecrPlanning Workshop is the premier event '5 IturingL)owntouns Week,Novewnberi8-PO.For more infor"tatiom ars theweeksevents,visit or Can tact Annika Gunning,361-826-3008,AnnikaG@cceexas,carn. Page 4 of 5 8. Human Relations Division — Performance Report t Intake,InvosugatNt,and 1.Address and monitor ADA compliance through accommodation sucluou;umd eigium 2 Community outreach,Education,and Awa"nessconiptagnus,Community Education and Awanmmu and TacWcaltAdministranve Assi� 3 Technical and Mminisuative ScmictN 2 Cuor4inatron of implufuuntalion,morthuring,and update ofc Citywide ADA Tnutsifil IA&pW Mt rrl'.,'."E,"""' octalver F'% 2014 3 12 1 A 10141sep 1014 1 I ' 1, �RFORr#IANCEr-IEASURCOILFECTIIQ l��cluaI 20�1 12014 A,SERYWELEVELOWECIIVE; Provide Investigative Service to include intake,investigation,mediation,conciliation,monitoring,and charge resolution in Employment(including ADA),Fair Housin, and Public Accommodation. Atedsupor.Output EEOC Contract Yr October to 'os3ku" September. Total and°f of Goal- 90 64 11 3 3 4% Intake Referrals to EEOC;Total and%of Goal.Referals.,CI ty Employee cases,Political 70 39 1 7 7 10% Subdivisions entities,Age and Equal Pay Discriminations. HUD Fair Housing Contract Year is 3011 W as:of July-June, rung 2014, 25 a 3 1 1 5 17% Wof goal), EEOC Charges Closed within 180 75% 73% 47 5 9 31% days as%of totall closures YTD 73 W1 EEOC Ref!nahPerfected Charges completed and seal to SAFO in 10 90IN Wi� 15 1 2 6 6 961% days or less(as oO HUD Fair Housing Complaints lased w 0 ithim 100 days as In of 70% 70% 1 1 1 3 tidal J fatal R.SERVICE LEY "Community OuIrvacb,Educalion,ami Awn ca"51" Aleasiorer.Wpm Number of training sessions, community meetings,and 50 60 6 13 6 6 12% informational CVcnt& LI IIII.,In C-c---WffiTffi-)T7crrslnrn at ma,.an echl kal Assislance Request rcmitifift Afeasurer. Outpui ADA Citizens'Complainis(Access.) 11 100 541... 0 11 1 2 1 2 1 2% Public Accommodation Inquirics/lImquess 55 50 5 1 7 7 13% Me-W71K.—M39T.T rMCOMM-Maw meyuj Pickl30 ups 50 5 3 11 11 37% Discominue/Changes/Updates for Accom.TrashJRccycic Prgm r19 1 23 1 3 3 1 ADA Technical Assistance 1 50 1 60 1 10 11 1 12 12 1': 24% 6 4 3 3 Plan Reviews/Site Visits 25 30 Key Highlights.refer to back of page. OCTOBER 2014 EEOQ Closures;:2 Oft-sites: ,28 Inculderd7echnical Assistance;13 projects; Outreach!Events,406 people served;and I Training intemal Attended. ADA,.Wellbinars,Parking Signs,Curb Ramips,Sidewalk Obstruction,,Referrals:Solid Waste,AOA,gov,Capital Programs TARPS-.7 Request,4 Start,2 ReInstaternents,1:Flagged Outreach:Molina Neighborhood Cir Halloween event;2 DIVIC events promoting October as National)DisaW14 Mlth; George Evans Halloween evenl,Bishop H,S.;and Walk-n-Roll meeting, end, Page 5 of 5