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Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission
Summary of Minutes for June 6, 2019
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Laura Commons called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present Commissioners:
Carlos Aguinaga Laura Commons
Richard Balli Andrew Leeton
April Bassett June Martinez
Dr. Bilaye Benibo Nora Mireles
Marigold Boone Dr. Roy Stock
Jeremy Coleman
Present Staff:
Ginger Davis (Human Relations)
Absent Commissioners:
Rachel Benavides Linda Cantu
Andrea Reyes
Absent Staff:
Lisa Aguilar (Legal) Sylvia Wilson (Human Relations)
A. Requests and Approvals for Excused Absences - Rachel Benavides, Linda Cantu
and Andrea Reyes had conflicts and were unable to attend the June meeting. They
asked to be excused and the requests were approved.
Motion – April Bassett Second – Dr. Bilaye Benibo Motion Passed
B. Introduction of new Youth Commissioners: Marigold Boone and Andrew Leeton
3. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes 4.4.19
Motion – Dr. Bilaye Benibo Second – Nora Mireles Motion Passed
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES) – None
3. PRESENTATIONS:
A. Equal Opportunities in Employment & Housing, Charlene Kaplan & Stephanie
Garcia, Human Relations Compliance Officers
Mrs. Kaplan and Mrs. Garcia presented information pertaining to the services
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available through the Human Relations Division in the areas of fair housing,
equal employment opportunities, public accommodations and ADA technical
assistance. A copy of the presentation was handed out and questions from
the members were answered. (A copy of the presentation is attached to the
Minutes.)
B. Update on Citizens Alliance for Fairness and Progress – April Bassett
Ms. Bassett stated that the relocation program has officially come to an end, but the
sustainability issues are being considered by various groups.
4. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Housing Subcommittee – Nora Mireles reported on the May 2019 rental
dwellings market and provided a handout. Mr. Balli asked Ms. Mireles if she
could make a presentation on affordable housing to the Committee for Persons
With Disabilities at the July meeting. (Copies of the handouts are attached to the
Minutes.)
B. Committee for Persons with Disabilities – Mr. Balli reported on the ADA citation
count for May 2019, his upcoming presentation to the Governor’s Committee for
Persons With Disabilities on June 12th, the upcoming Evacuation Drill on June 21st
and the C.A.S.T. event scheduled for September 21st.
C. Education Subcommittee – Laura Commons suggested that the selection of a
Chairperson for the subcommittee be placed on the July Agenda.
5. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – No performance report
A. Mrs. Davis confirmed for the Minutes that Dr. Benibo wished to seek
reappointment to the Commission.
B. The Commissioners were reminded that the July meeting would be held on July
11th.
6. CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT - Mrs. Commons did not have a report.
A. Round Table Information – Mrs. Commons encouraged supporting Mr. Balli for
his presentation to the Governor’s Committee for Persons With Disabilities on
June 12th.
7. Identify Items to be placed on next Agenda
• Selection of Chair for Education Subcommittee
• Additional information on service animal guidelines
8. ADJOURNMENT
Motion – Nora Mireles Second – Dr. Roy Stock Motion Passed
Meeting adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
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