HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Human Relations Commission - 07/09/2015 Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission
Summary of Minutes for July 9, 2015
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Joel Mumphord called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.
A. ROLL CALL
Present Commissioners:
Mickey Kramer Alice Aparicio-Bussey Elias Valverde Saherish Surani
Joel Mumphord Nora G. Mireles Rene Saenz Melody Guerrero
Carlos Aguinaga Lyndon Smiling April Bassett
Dr. Roy Stock Eloy Rodriguez Merced Pena
Present Staff:
Sylvia Wilson (Human Relations) Christina Aparicio (Human Relations)
Absent Commissioners:
Robert Bonilla
Absent Staff:
Lisa Aguilar(Legal)
Commissioner Joel Mumphord brought to Staffs attention, his name was not on the
agenda. Mrs. Wilson stated it was an oversight and will be corrected by next month's
meeting. No motion was needed.
2. REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
MOTION Robert Bonilla requested excused absences for the 7/9/15 regular monthly meeting.
Motion — Lyndon Smiling Second —Joel Mumphord Motion Passed
3. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 6/14/15
MOTION Motion —Joel Mumphord Second — Lyndon Smiling Motion Passed
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES)
No Public Comments.
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. Affordable Housing Developments & Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs (TDHCA) — Rudy Bentancourt, Community Development
Administrator, Housing/ Community Development
Provided and discussed a PowerPoint regarding; Housing and Community
Development Department — HOME Program Leverage with TDHCA Housing Tax
Credits. Brief comments and questions ensued.
(A copy of the presentation will be attached at the end of the minutes.)
B. VAWA Training — Sarah Deleon, CCPD Victim Case Manager.
Ms. Deleon provided and discussed a PowerPoint regarding: overview of Safe Homes,
Safe Communities: A Guide for Local Leaders on Domestic Violence and Fair
Housing. Brief comments and questions ensued.
(A copy of the presentation will be attached at the end of the minutes.)
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6. Discussion/Action on meeting time options
Due to time restraints this item was tabled for the next month meeting.
7. Discussion/Action to elect new Vice Chairperson
Commissioner Pena was nominated by Lyndon Smiling, Youth Commissioner Saherish
Surani was nominated by Joel Mumphord. Mr. Pena received 5 votes and Ms. Surani
received 7 votes. Youth Commissioner Saherish Surani was elected Vice Chairperson.
8. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Housing Subcommittee — Update
This item has been tabled due to technical difficulties.
B. Committee for Persons with Disabilities — 7/1/15 Meeting Update
No update due to No Quorum.
C. Education Subcommittee — Update
No update.
D. 50th Anniversary Subcommittee — Update
No Update.
E. Scholarship Program Subcommittee — Update
Subcommittee Chairperson Rene Saenz reported, property taxes are able to be
used to finance such scholarship programs. He also received some unclear
information pertaining to the city being able to provide money directly to the
students who apply for the scholarship. Mr. Saenz stated he currently has a
standing appointment with Assistant City Manager Margie Rose on 7/17/15 at
11:00 a.m. Mr. Saenz will provide an update at the next month meeting.
9. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Sylvia Wilson discussed her June 2015 Human Relations report.
(A copy of the report is attached at the end of the minutes.)
10.CHAIRPERSONS REPORT
No report was provided.
11. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA
• Discussion/Action to change meeting time options
• Presentation from Code Enforcement; General Information — Requested by
Mr. Mumphord
• Discussion/Action to dissolve 50th Anniversary Subcommittee
• Review of the Ordinance that established the Commission — Requested by
Mr. Aguinaga
12.ADJOURNMENT
MOTION Motion —Joel Mumphord Second — Rene Saenz Motion Passed
Meeting adjourned at 6:39.m.
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5. Presentation —A. Affordable Housing Development & Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)
@ lACD - VIOME Program
Housing and Community Development . Entitlement Program-Formula
Department-HOME Prograrn Leverage Based
with TDHCA Housing Tax Credits
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development of iffordible housing. Pre-Application and.Request for Proposal
• Maxiinize#of affordable units, to the.state'* Local Funding Support
housing supply,
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• HOME Funding Commitment
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Questions or Comments?
Want to come visit us?
Victim Assistance program
Corpus Christi Police Department
31d rloor-criminal Investigation Division
321 John Sartain
Corpus Cbristi,Texas 78401
Debra Garcia 886-2674
Laura Munoz 886-2851
Sarah De Leon 826-2952
Brenda Carlisle,LPIC 826-2951
Margarita Mo,ntminy 886-2670(Adinln.Assistant)
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9. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Human Relatlons Performance Report
MISSION AND SERVICE STRATEGY;
With a goal of"rostering Diverse and Equitable Environments With Rtspco and Prmfaasionalism"„the Human Relations Division will
conduct and enforce positive program of non-titumminauon in Lmployment,Pair Housing,Public Act`bmmodation,and compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act iADA)within the City of Corpus Christi. We will also maktn reports and recommendations
the City Council and others toward the betterment of group and intergroup relationships within the community.
MAJOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES:
A. Non-Discrimination Program B. ADA Compliance
I Intake,Investigative,and MediationlRcsolulion ScrvwV 1 I.Athimss and monitor ADA compliance through accommodation requests and citizen
2 Community Outreach,Education„and Awareness- complaints,Community Education and Awareness;and Technical/Administrative Assi
3 Technical and Administrative Services 7 Coordination of unplcmentation,monitoring,and update of the Citywide ADA Transit,
Adopted Oct Contract yr
Actun12tlt2-Actual 2013 2011-sept Ms at Contract April FY tTn L-
A.
ERFORh1ANCE h1EASURE OBJECTIVE. 02tl13 2014 2015 Start Date 2015 play 2015 Junc 2015 Toter �,"araaai
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.
ensures:Uutpul .. ....
EEOC Contract Yr October to 100 to 84 90 to 13 may
June 7013,to M14, 11.10 13 5 3 9 44 44%
September. Total and%of Coal- 55 Aug.I
Intake Referrals to EEOC;Total and"'6 75 to 70
of Goal.Referals:City Employee cases, June2013,to 70 70 12 4 8 6 39 56%
Political Subdivisions entities,Age and 65 Aug2013
Equal Pay Discriminations.
HUD Fair Housing Contract Year is 30 tJuly. 30(19 as of a
June 2003) lune 2014, 25 10 0 2 3 16 53/0
July-June. 6440 of goal)
Measures LI ectivcnesss ... .
EEOC Charges Closed within 180 days 75% 75% 75% 13 5 2 7 39 89%
as',.of total closures YTD
EEOC Referrals:Perfected Charges
completed and sent to SAFO in 10 days 901% 90°x;, 90% 11 2 7 6 34 87%
or less(as 90 of)
HUD Fair Housing Complaints closed 70% 70% 70^1� 10 0 0 0 11 68.8%
within 100 days as",o of total
B. SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE: Provide"Community Outreach,Education,and Awnrenesss"
Measures:Output
Number of training sessions,communis 50 51) 60 1 2 4 18 36%
meetings,and informational events,
C. SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE: ADA Access.,Accommodations,and Technical Assistance Request resolution
Measures. Output
ADA Citizens'Complaints(Access.) 100 100 50 4 1 1 9 18%
Public Accommodation Inquiries/Requests 55 55 50 0 9 0 12 24%
ewe cquests or ccomm Imshiliecycle )3 4 Ip 47 94%
Pickups 20 30 50
ADA Technical Assistance 50 50 60 9 4 4 45 75%
Plan Reviews/Site Visits 25 25 30 11 7 1 2 1 40
Key Highlights:refer to back of page.
JUNE 2015
ADA Tech.Assist.:Park&Recreation Checked Out-In Portable Ramps for Evacuation Drill
EEOC: 9 Closures;6 Charge Deferrals;13 New Charges Taken:19 Complaints received-0 TWC;2 successful mediations
HUD:1 Closure;12 cases being worked on;3 cases being finalized for closure;
TARPS:10 Start;2 Stopped;7 Inquiries;3 Complaints
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