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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Human Relations Commission - 12/10/2015 Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission Summary of Minutes for December 10, 2015 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Kramer called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. A. ROLL CALL Present Commissioners: Mickey Kramer Alice Aparicio-Bussey April Bassett Saherish Surani Nora G. Mireles Robert Bonilla Laura Commons Lyndon Smiling Melody Guerrero Dr. Roy Stock Carlos Aguinaga Present Staff: Sylvia Wilson (Human Relations) Ginger Davis (Human Relations) Absent Commissioners: Eloy Rodriguez Richard Balli Joel Mumphord Rene Saenz Elias Valverde Absent Staff: Lisa Aguilar(Legal) 2. REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES AND REVIEW OF ABSENCE DOCUMENT Joel Mumphord requested an excused absence due to work in DC. Rene Saenz emailed that he wouldn't be present due to a work meeting. Robert Bonilla stated he was absent last month due to high school curriculum. MOTION Motion — Lyndon Smiling Second —April Bassett Motion Passed 3. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 11/05/15 MOTION Motion — Lyndon Smiling Second — Dr. Roy Stock Motion Passed 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES) No Public Comments. 5. PRESENTATIONS A. CDBG Demolition/Rehab Program and the HOME Veterans Rehab Program — Kelly Fry, Program Manager, Housing and Community Development Ms. Fry discussed the CDBG Demolition/Rehab Program and the Home Veterans Rehab Program. She answered questions from the commissioners and provided a handout entitled "Housing and Community Development Appliance Replacement Grant Program". The handout discussed its purpose, program information, appliance standards, eligibility and requirements. Ms. Fry also provided another handout, "Housing Programs", outlining various housing programs available to assist very low and low/moderate income homeowners and homebuyers. (A copies of both handouts are attached.) 6. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS A. Housing Subcommittee —Alice Bussey gave an update and provided a handout Page 1 of 10 on housing trends for October 2015 in comparison with October 2014. The handout, Corpus Christi Housing Report, listed the median home price, number of active listings, single family homes sold, days on the market and months in inventory. (A copy of the handout is attached) B. Committee for Persons with Disabilities — No update C. Education Subcommittee — Melody Guerrero stated a College & Career Day is still planned for the second week in February 2016. Robert Bonilla stated that the date for the CIRCO event has not been determined as yet, but that he would follow up on it with the school counselor. D. Scholarship Program Subcommittee — No Update E. Bylaw Subcommittee — Mr. Kramer stated that the subcommittee meeting had to be postponed this month because Dr. Roy Stock attended the Domestic Violence Summit. 7. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Mrs. Wilson provided and discussed her November 2015 monthly performance report to the Commissioners. (A copy of the report is attached.) 8. CHAIRPERSONS REPORT — Announcement of new Human Relations Commissioner appointed by the Mayor— Laura Commons. Also, Nora Mireles reported on rental rates and occupancy numbers, as requested previously by Mr. Kramer. 9. Identify Items to be placed on next Agenda • Commissioner Bussey suggested a presentation be made by a Lender who could discuss rates and financing programs available. • Commissioner Stock suggested a presentation on domestic violence. • Commissioner Bassett suggested a presentation by Dr. Maureen Oliver on the subject of Bullying in the workplace. 10.ADJOURNMENT MOTION Motion — Lyndon Smiling Second — Dr. Roy Stock Motion Passed Meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m. Page 2of10 F' w +1 ��N w. Imnwu �p Page 3 of 10 CL R,, A 61 erG CE :n 0 no 0 IL E 0 re o ac p Ev 3r > > Fr Lr 92. C6 z g 7 14 112 'SL E G4 L7 52 0 cr Eg 41 G OQ !7 C5 r-j rM Ft 37 a EL K Page 4 of 10 City of Corpus Christi "DRAFT 12-10-2015" H o u zffs'- ® d n g a n d C o m m u ty Development Appliance Replacement Pro rare Guidelines December 2015 Page 5 of 10 Housing and Community Development | Appliance Replacement Grant Program, | L Purpose: The Appliance Replacement Grant Program isdesigned toprovide applicants that are receiving o Demo Replacement Loan,or Veterans HOME Program Loan with appliances for their replacement home.For eligible applicants,they can receive aGEEnergy Star refrigerator,front load washer, front load dryer and electric mrgas range to replace their existing appliances intheir home. H. Program Information: This program will provide Energy Star rated appliances from GE,such emafront load washer,front load dryer,refrigerator,and gas mnge,or electric range in a newly constructed demo replacement eligible home for approved applicants.The grant for this program deferred forgivable,forgiven over a5year period. U|. Appliance Standards: Household size will be a factor in size and capacity for the Energy Star refngerators and washers. High efficiency appliances must adhere to the following standards:Clothes washers must beOEE Tier 2,or higher,a minimum Energy Factor of 2.0 or greater and a water factor 6.0 or less.Clothes dryers must beeminimum 7.Ocubic feet capacity tzshorten air dry time and maximize air flow. Refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers must be 7.75 cubic feet or larger and ADA compliant. For this program,GE Range tops will be the 30"Free-Standing Gas Range,or the G:E 30"Free- Standing Electric Range. |V. Eligibility: Prospective homebuyers shall meet the gross annual income limits, adjusted for family size as determined by HUD (see Attachment A). The Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) will determine the applicant's anticipated annual Qmaw income, Anticipated onuoo| Qmae income iaanestimation uffuture income apurchasing household expects to receive based upon their current and future monthly income annualized over a 12 month period. Some examples of future income are bonuses,pay raises,commissions,orover-time pay. The purchasing household size will be determined by the Housing and Community Development Department using HUD's definition of purchasing hounehoN. Purchasing household includes all persons who will be occupying the units as their permanent residence,A member of a household is considered to a permanent member of the household if they have been living as a member of the household for atleast six months ormore. The prospective applicants must be program eligible for either the Demo-Replacement Loon Program orthe Veterans HOME Program. The applicant cannot have ownership in any other real-estate property and! must reside in their current home for atleast one year prior toapplying for assistance; Must becurrent onproperty taxes; Must have afavorable credit report; 2 Page 8of1O Must beoresident ofthe City of Corpus Christi. K RQk� Prospective applicants interested in the Demolition and Replacement Loan Program or the Veterans HOME Program,should contact the Housing and Community Development Department directly at(3G1)826-3O10.nrinperson ai12O1 Leopard St.2nd Floor,Corpus Christi,TX78401to schedule anappointment with eLoan Processor,Applicants understand that the appliances are to remain in the home for a period of no less than 5 years,and will sign an agreement that they understand they will berecertified onanannual basis. To determine income and program eligibility,the following documents will be required: ° Current government issued|Dfor all household members * Copy ofsocial security card for all household members = Gmonths ofbank statements * Proof ofall household income for the past Gmonths 3 Page 7of1O ATTACHMENT Very Low Income 0%Interest Loans, Minimum Deferred Loans&Grants for Demolition Replacement FAMILY SIZE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 .ANNUAL INCOME 19,500 1 22,300 25,100 27,850 30,100 32,350 34,550 36,800 Revised 3/09/2015*Income limits are established by HUD and are subject to change without notice Low and Moderate Income 3%Interest Loans for Demolition Replacement FAMILY SIZE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ANNUAL INCOME 31,200 35,650 40,100 44,550 48,150 51,700 55,250 58,850 Revised 3/09/2015°Income limits are established by HUD and are subject to change without notice 4 Page 8 of 10 Chr`iisfi Corpus Housin g Report octotieam Median h�ome tA A' . A -. Up 1/0 ' ty4 10 1/0 Up 3 1 Up 6 21 1.425 In 0,t r 20 16 306 in Odu , t2015 Da�y's on marketMonths, of inventory 41N911i 13,days Ions than Octiber 2014 Compated to 4.0 in[Whoa 2014 V�'i�wpw R pa�^� at r:ayer ev pGr A Nu rr zma wv,^Irl Corpus Christi RflvI. "�rrr. Mrrrlil �IIW?4t 1,4,, 'ulrmdmcwJw rwY:,al Association of REALTORS 40P'TENAS RfA[TORS- Page 9 of 10 Human Relations Monthly Performance Report MISSIONAND SERV1(".T.STRVFE(!Y, Wiffi a teal of"Fostering Dkcrse anti Equitable Environinenis With Respect and I'lhol'"Si()ljtflijin",the I Italian Rehnions Division av ill conauct awa eloorce tj p()s Et I ,program of non,discrinunation un Hlip I 0Y I I I ell I,t all-i ioufang,I,utiiie ikeconnno a at tell,a no conipwince with the Americans nkith Disabilities Act(ADA)vaitldn the 01yolTurpus Christi, tile City Council and others,tc"kard the beitcrnicin ofgroup and oner-gioup rclanorishqis%whin the conimunay. MAJOR PROCRAINIS AND SERVICES: ,1L Non-Discrimination Program 11, ADA Compliance I.Intake,Investigative,and'wIediafion,,Rcsollaion Set-%ices 1.Address md monnor ADA complittfice through accorilmodation requests awl coizvn 2,Community Outreach,Hucalion,mid Aenare I,ess Comphirns;Community Educ;vion and Awareness,and Technica[!A It in inistnak c Assist 1. 1'echnical and Adminimrative Services 2 Coordination ofouplementalion,monitoring,and update ol'the Cky% idc ADA-1 ransitim Adolned Oct C(intrador Actual 2013 2014-!Sept Adopted OctA at Contrac Oct Contract N 11) Contraor FY PERFORMANCE MEASURL OBJECTIVE 21114 1 2015 1'15-Sclit'16 I Start Date 1 2015, 1 Nov.2015 1 Ton4l I VI IM"offwil A. SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVEt Provide Investigative Service to include intake,investigation,mediation,conciliation,monitoring,and charge I-eS011.1tiOu in Employment(including ADA), Fair I lousing,and Public Accorylynodation. Measures: Output ')I)to 83 May 100;July, EEOC Contract Yr October to 1.014, Downward 75 0 3 1 4 5'Vo September. Total and IV4 of Goal- Inod)fivakuijl to 63 70; Intake Referrals to EtOC;Tolal and'!,'o Do%imard ol'Goal. Rel rats: City I mployee cases, 70 modification 55 0 5 4 9 16%) 'Political Subdivisions entities,Age and to 56 July 11,"qual Pay Discriminations. 20 15 HUD Fail-Housing Contract 10(M as of ear is June 2014, 25 20 3 2 1 6 30'Vo July-Julie. 64 1.ofigoal) Afeasures ElfcctivencssS E10C Charges Closed within 180 days 1 75", 75"/, 2 1 3 75'Vo as `,,of total closures Y FD EEOC Referrak Perfected Charges completed and sent to S AFO in 10 days 90111111 90`0 l 2 3 5 5 6 IV4 or less(as';a of) HUD Fair Housing Complaints closed 7W�� 7]7'6,;1 0 0 1 0 within 100 days as of total I I I I I I I B. SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE: Provide"Cornmuniq Outreach,Education,and A%varenesss" Ifeasures.- Output Numbercif training sessions, community meetings,and infortriational 50 60 50 3 1 4 8'Yo events. C. SERVICE LKYEL 0A1ECTIVE: ADA Access,,Accommodations,and'11'echuical Assistance Request resolution Measures: Output ADA Citizens'Complaints(Access.) 100 50 5 2 7 14% Public AcconimodatioTi Inquiries/Requests 55 50 3 0 3 6% R7777quesistair Accomni, I rashiRocycle Pick/UPS 141 50 4 2 6 12% ADA I echnical Assistance 50 60 is 4 22 3711/6 Plan Reviews/Site Visits 25 3 9 0 6 15 Page 10 of 10