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Summary of Minutes for October 6, 2016
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Kramer called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
A. ROLL CALL
Present Commissioners:
Richard Balli Melody Guerrero (Edu) Dr. Roy Stock
April Bassett Mickey Kramer (Edu)(schlp)
Dr. Bilaye Benibo (Edu) Nora Mireles
Linda Cantu Rene Saenz (Edu)(schlp)
Laura Commons Lyndon Smiling
Present Staff:
Sylvia Wilson (Human Relations) Ginger Davis (Human Relations)
Absent Commissioners:
Carlos Aguinaga (schlp) Maria Rodriguez Saherish Surani (Edu)(schlp)
Zoya Surani (Edu)
Absent Staff:
Lisa Aguilar(Legal)
2. REQUESTS AND APPROVALS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
Carlos Aguinaga and Saherish Surani requested an excused absence for September's
meeting. Dr. Roy Stock stated he would be unable to attend the meeting in November.
MOTION Motion — Lyndon Smiling Second — Dr. Bilaye Benibo Motion Passed
3. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 08.04.16
MOTION Motion — Lyndon Smiling Second — Dr. Bilaye Benibo Motion Passed
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES) - None
5. PRESENTATIONS:
A. CCPD — Officer Javier Cantu and Betsy Pimentel presented a Certificate of
Appreciation to the Commission for supporting Operation Safe Return 2016. (A copy
is attached to the Minutes.)
B. Larry Running Turtle Salazar, South Texas Alliance of Indigenous People —Mr.
Salazar and Liz Jensen gave a presentation on Texas Indians, especially in the local
area. They discussed the Annual March to Bless Sacred Grounds on January 14,
2017 and the proposed Ishka Monument to be located on Ennis Joslin Road at the
Hans and Pat Suter Park. There was a discussion on a possible proclamation from
the City Council declaring November as Native American month and how the
Commission could assist in making the community more aware of their heritage. (A
copy of the presentation is attached to the Minutes.)
C. Update on Citizen's Alliance for Fairness and Progress —April Bassett stated
she had no update at this time.
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6. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Housing Subcommittee — Laura Commons reported that it's still a seller's market
at this time but sales are apparently down due to the presidential election. Nora
Mireles reported on the rental dwelling market and provided a handout for the
commissioners. (A copy of the report is attached to the Minutes.)
B. Committee for Persons with Disabilities—Mr. Richard Balli gave an update from
the October 5th Meeting of the Committee For Persons With Disabilities.
C. Education Subcommittee — Melody Guerrero reported that the youth
commissioners plan to meet and finalize the Youth at Work power point
presentation. Mrs. Sylvia Wilson suggested that perhaps some of the other
commissioners could assist. Dr. Bilaye Benibo offered to join the subcommittee.
D. Scholarship Program Subcommittee —The resolution regarding the 4 year
scholarship program was presented by Rene Saenz for consideration, its
purpose being to ask the City of Corpus Christi to set up an ad hoc committee to
research the project. A motion was made to adopt the Resolution as presented
by Mr. Saenz and forward to City Council for consideration.
MOTION Motion — Rene Saenz Second — Lyndon Smiling Motion Passed
E. Bylaw Subcommittee — Mr. Kramer had reviewed the draft of the Bylaws and
stated the Commission would discuss them at November's meeting. Mrs. Wilson
agreed to email them to the commissioners for review prior to the next meeting.
7. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT — Sylvia Wilson provided a
report on the statistics for September, 2016. (A copy of the report is attached to the
Minutes.)
8. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Mr. Kramer attended a Town Hall Meeting hosted by
Todd Hunter on Tuesday, October 4th dealing with domestic violence and human
trafficking. He suggested the possibility of having a future presentation on the
subject. He again thanked those who helped with Operation Safe Return and those
who were able to attend the City's reception for board members on September 22nd.
9. Identify Items to be placed on next Agenda
• Trash & Recycle Pickup Service
• Update from April Bassett on CAB Meetings
10.ADJOURNMENT
MOTION Motion — Laura Commons Second — Nora Mireles Motion Passed
Meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.
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RESOLUTION OFTHE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
RE:4YEAR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Whereas,according tothe US.Census Bureau,the city ofCorpus Christi had a
population nf231,999inl98O,257.453inI99Q,277,454inZ000,and 3OS'2z5inZO10,and
Whereas,according to the U.S.Census Bureau,in 2010 20.7%of Corpus Christi's
residents age 25 years and over had no High School diploma or equivalent,and 79.5%of this
same age group had noBachelor's Degree,and
Whereas,according tuthe 2V1nU.S.Census Bureau,8.2%ofAng|ws']O3%ofHispanics,
z8.90ofAfrican Amehcans, zg.8%ofNadveAmehcans,and3l.]%ofaUwmmenresidingin
Corpus Christi donot have aHigh School Diploma orequivalent,and
Whereas,according tothe 2D10UICensus Bureau,57.9%ofAng|os'88.3%nf
Hispanics,85.3%of African Americans,75.9%of Native Americans,and 80.0%of aII women
residing inCorpus Christi donot have aBachelor's Degree,and
Whereas,articles written by Rene Cantu and Dorothy Gattis and published by the Texas
Labor Market Review projected that Texas'fastest growing industries from 2000-2010 will
require a skilled workforce and a demand for individuals to move towards higher education to
meet industry demands,and
Whereas,increased economic development is dependent upon an educated worl(force
and potential employers and business enterprises have expressed concern with the lack of a
well-balanced educated worl(force necessary to do business in the Corpus Christi area,and
Whereas,there is a nexus between the lack of education and individual opportunity for
all races and genders,and prejudice and intolerance in all groups and their relations with one
another,and
Whereas,the Human Relations Commission of the City of Corpus Christi is charged with
making recommendations to the Mayor and the City Council for the betterment of the
community,
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aEnRESOLVED that the Human Relations Commission ofthe City ofCorpus[hhsti
recommends that the City ofCorpus Christi invest inits own future byestablishing anad hoc
committee that would include a broad spectrum of stakeholders,including government
officials,community and industry leaders,women, minorities and small businesses,
representatives ofsecondary and higher education, comm}ssiuner(s)ofthe Corpus Christi
Human Relations Commission,and student bodies to explore the development of a Scholarship
Program sponsored bythe City ofCorpus Christi. The program would bedesigned toenhance
higher education opportunities for all local citizens at local colleges,universities,and technical
training schools with the goal of retaining that educated workforce within our community, Rey
program components may include quid pro quo,funding,internships,management,and
monitoring.
Approved this 6th day of October, 2015.
Mickey Kramer,Chairperson
Human Relations Commission
City ofCorpus Christi Texas
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Human Rel'ati'ons Monthly Performance Report
MISSION AND SERVICI-,Y1`Izh1 ECV
With n l,tt,d ttf'1 oswring fSlccis and F'I'd i'le I nvirrmn"nN With Req—t and fru l`esion.nlism",the Holum,1'$clanr.nre Division will
cannuct.1111 emoree a poslnvc prtpnurt m nomo scam naorm ur u.mpurynrunt,1,ur 11i sing,runuc Aceunon.nom,Bunn Cgmr>tuancc
with the Americans sunt.Disabilities Ao(ADA)avithin the(uy of Corpus l.'hrimi, We rc It also make re lmnw and reccnnnuemfations to
the(:'ity Council anal nlhery,tolvald 1110 betterment o(hroup and inter"groull rch:nionhilxs withill the earinmunity,
MAJOR IglIOGRANIS AND SIF:RVI CES:
A.kiln-Disc Hui lata tion Program R.A1711 C:ompliauucc
L Int.kc,I-estigamc,and Nfedirhi'in/Resolmi 15creic`.es L ADA-alpha—,throng),n-onvnodation rcque,t,and o,ifi-
2.Commrrn it),Cltawa&,IAu ation,and Aaaarencss cmnplahnm,Cornuluruty F'.dnc.tiran arid Awamn ,;.and Tduucal/Adnuniumfi e Assistanec.
3.Tcchl&ol and Administrotivc'a—iccs �2,Coordination or impicnueruatioo,monhma,g„and update,I ih0 Chyrvidc ADA I.nsidon Plar
Adnpted0er. Adopted 2.1
Actual 21'113 T1114-ScgrtII"ASt)1'tE 0B ILCrfVI'.,; 2014 1015 Se.lrr'ta Jurtc 2016 July 2016 Aug 2016 Seim 2016 nv-ru�,ttreonl
A.SERVICE:LEVEL r1RJI:e71 i VI':
P'rovitic Investigative Service to include intake,investigation,mediation,annciliation,monitoring,and charge resolution in
Ernploynicni(including ADA),fair I lousing,and Public Accommodation,
Nth 111 ri.3 Mar Ina;luly' 75 to G9;
Cl'OC Contract Yr October to 14 nwaul to 46 as 2 4 7 2 47 1114°/,
Septeinbcr. Total and'le of Goal_ nurlitlusrian tra or7lllt6
63
Intake Referrals to LC(OC;,Total atd'%a 70;
of Goal Relclals:City Employee cases, 1 55;0 nodifitcr
cailas of N 5 7 9 73 107%,
political Subdivisions entities,Age and to 16.luly 7/116
Equal Pay Discrinnittations, 2.01.5
70('19 us tat
HUD PIT Contract Year is July-June. .rune 2fH4, 3.5 15 (1 O 0 2 2 13'Vo
64%of'goal)
Afea,sures;Luactivenuswn
I EEC Charges Closed within 180 days pity 7,1h n
as',of total closures Y"T"D 3 7 11 38 8'.I'!it
Y
EEOC Referrals:Purfected Charges
completed and sent to SAl Fin 10 days 90% 401% 5 5 6 8 56 77%
or(c" as
°n olJ
HUD Fair Housing Complaints closed 7094, 701N } O CI 0 t) 0
within 100 days as,%ol'toual
11.SERVICE LEN';L OBJECTIVE: Provide"Community Outreach,Education,and Asvarencsss"
bfeasnres:Output
Number of training,sessions,community 5f,1 60 50 5 4 1 5 33 66o/,,
meetings,and informational events.
Ci. 5h:ITV C('.'1Z
LEVET OBJEC"I'IVE: ADA.Access.,Accommodations,and'1'echnlcal.Assistance.Request resolution
o eloaoran; utgtut
.ADA.Citizens'Complain",(Access.) 100 50. 4 3 3 -.. 2 27 54'%u.
Public Accommodanon
Inquirues(Rucluesus tis 50
(1 0 I 0 8 16%
New/Requests For Acconina, 3 6 3 14 59 118%
Trush/Recycle Pick/ups 30 50
ADA Technical Assistance 50 60 1 1 l I 60 100'%
Plan Reviews/Situ Visits 25 30 0 1 2 2 30
Key Highlights:refer to hack of page for possible continuation.
SEPTEMBER 2016
EEOC: 0 Closures;8 Charge Deferrals;11 New Charges Formated;.24 complaints received(1 TWC);2016 CY Closures 45;2016 CY Deferrals
73; Successful completion of 2018 Contract
HUD:2 Case(s)Closed;5 Case(s)'Worked on;3 HEMIS Data Entry;3 Draft LOD;1 Conciliation;1 Initial Nofices;3 Telephonic/E-maiifln Person,
Interviews;3 HUD Potential Complaints;1 FH/HUD Inquiry Case Closed In HEMS;1 FH Inquiry Complaint approved by HUD,in HEMS;22
TelephorticAn Person Inquiries;3 Staff Meeting(s);4 FH Meeting(s);2 FH Outreach;1 HUD Conference call
TARPS:26 New Service Inquiries,26 New Service Requests Mailed,2 Service'Request Re-Certifications Mailed,1 Service Request Verification
Malted,14 Start Service E.Mails Sent,5 Discontinue Service E-mails sent,10 Missed Pickup Work.Orders
ADA,Techn Assistance for city building used as polling places"
ADA Grievance:Assisting citizen complaint pertaining to city wide ADA parking spaces.
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