HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Human Relations Commission - 09/10/2015 Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission
Summary of Minutes for September 10, 2015
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Kramer called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m.
A. ROLL CALL
Present Commissioners:
Mickey Kramer Alice Aparicio-Bussey Elias Valverde
Saherish Surani Nora G. Mireles Robert Bonilla
Richard Balli Lyndon Smiling Melody Guerrero
Dr. Roy E. Stock Eloy Rodriguez
Present Staff:
Sylvia Wilson (Human Relations) Christina Aparicio (Human Relations) Lisa Aguilar(Legal)
Absent Commissioners:
Carlos Aguinaga April Bassett
Rene Saenz Joel Mumphord
2. REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES AND REVIEW OF ABSENCE DOCUMENT
MOTION Carlos Aguinaga, Rene Saenz, April Bassett and Joel Mumphord requested excused
absences for the 9/10/15 regular monthly meeting.
Motion — Lyndon Smiling Second — Dr. Roy Stock Motion Passed
3. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 8/6/15
MOTION Motion — Nora Mireles Second — Elias Valverde Motion Passed
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES)
No Public Comments.
5. PRESENTATIONS - None
6. DISCUSSION OF THE COMMISSION ORDINANCE
Chairperson Kramer tabled this item till the next regular monthly meeting, 10/1/15 due to
the absence of Commissioner Aguinaga, who had initially requested this to be placed on
the agenda.
Motion — Elias Valverde Second — Lyndon Smiling Motion Passed
7. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON MEETING TIME OPTIONS
Chairperson Kramer requested to leave the meeting time as is.
Motion — Lyndon Smiling Second — Dr. Roy Stock Motion Passed
8. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Housing Subcommittee — None
B. Committee for Persons with Disabilities — 8/26/15 Meeting Update
Mr. Balli introduced himself then provided the CFPWD report. He reported the
Committee just elected to fill vacancies of the Chair and Vice-Chairperson
Positions. The vacancy of the Secretary position will be filled at the next regular
monthly meeting on 10/7/15.
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C. Education Subcommittee — C.C.P.D. Operation Safe Return Update
Commissioner Dr. Stock reported over 1,500 people of the public attended the
event. Chairperson Kramer stated it was pleasant to hear the types of questions
various individuals were asking, also being able to provide answers to most of the
questions. Mr. Kramer then stated many individuals aren't aware of the Human
Relations Division and its services. Commissioners provided departmental
brochures and literature along with giveaway items. Commissioners who attended
the event were: Mickey Kramer, Dr. Roy Stock and Joel Mumphord. Staff who
attended were: Christina Aparicio.
Mrs. Wilson added The Operation Safe Return event was the first event for the
Youth Commissioners. She then provided a "Homework" assignment for the Youth
Commissioners. The assignment being for each of the three (3) Youth
Commissioners to speak with their school Councilors, to schedule a day or event
that the Educational Subcommittee and EEOC Staff can attend to provide the
Youth @ Work presentation to their student peers.
D. 50th Anniversary Subcommittee — Discussion/Action to dissolve.
Chairperson Kramer requested to dissolve the 50th Anniversary Subcommittee.
Motion — Elias Valverde Second — Dr. Roy Stock Motion Passed
E. Scholarship Program Subcommittee — Update
No update as Mr. Saenz was not present. Mrs. Wilson mentioned Mr. Saenz was
trying to schedule a meeting with Deputy City Manager, Margie Rose.
9. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Mrs. Wilson stated she had no Administrator's report to provide, however, she did
give verbal update regarding the Fair Housing HUD Conference held in
Washington, DC. Brief comments and questions ensued by Commissioners.
10.CHAIRPERSONS REPORT
Chairperson Kramer reported he attended an EEOC training in San Antonio. He stated
there were two training classes to choose from, he elected to attend the "How to deal with
People with Disabilities and How to accommodate them in the work place." He stated a
presentation was provided by the "Job Accommodation Network" (JAN). JAN is a
company that can assist Employers with accommodations. 58% of calls for
accommodation assistance form Employers are at no cost, 38% of calls are less than
$500 cost to Employers. JAN has a 75% success rate. Chairperson Kramer stated the
class he attended was very informational and thanked Mrs. Wilson and the Human
Relations Division for asking him to attend.
Chairperson Kramer briefly discussed an article regarding people who apply and are
approved for Government Assistant Housing. Some individuals/families begin to exceed
the income level that qualified them to get into Government Assistant Housing by either
getting another job, earning a raise or investments. Those individuals/Families aren't
asked to leave. There are no checks and balances once they are in the program. Brief
discussion ensued. Chairperson Kramer stated he found the article information disturbing
and would like to receive a presentation from a HUD Representative regarding the matter.
Brief comments ensued by Commissioners.
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Commissioner Bussey reminded Commissioners of the Reception honoring the City's
Bard, Commission and Committee Volunteer Members. The Reception is to be held on
Wednesday, 9/16/15 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Henry Garrett Ballroom, American Bank
Center, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. Commissioner Dr. Stock requested staff provide him with
directions.
11. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA
Chairperson Kramer requested to place all Tabled items on the next agenda.
• TABLED - Item 6 — Discussion of the Commission Ordinance
• Presentation from Housing Urban Development (HUD) — Requested by
Chairperson Kramer.
12.ADJOURNMENT
MOTION Motion — Lyndon Smiling Second — Dr. Stock Motion Passed
Meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m.
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