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Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission
Summary of Minutes for July 11, 2019
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Laura Commons called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present Commissioners:
Carlos Aguinaga Jeremy Coleman
Richard Balli Laura Commons
April Bassett Andrew Leeton
Marigold Boone Maria Rodriguez
Linda Cantu
Present Staff:
Sylvia Wilson (Human Relations)
Juan Ramirez (Human Relations)
Absent Commissioners:
Rachel Benavides Nora Mireles
Dr. Bilaye Benibo Andrea Reyes
Angel Cruz Dr. Roy Stock
June Martinez
Absent Staff:
Lisa Aguilar (Legal) Ginger Davis (Human Relations)
A. Requests and Approvals for Excused Absences - Rachel Benavides, Dr. Bilaye
Benibo, Angel Cruz, Nora Mireles, Andrea Reyes and Dr. Roy Stock were unable to
attend the July meeting and asked to be excused. The requests were approved.
Motion – April Bassett Second – Andrew Leeton Motion Passed
B. Chairperson Commons stated that she had been reappointed for a one-year term.
C. The reappointments of Dr. Bilaye Benibo, Linda Cantu and Dr. Roy Stock and the
reinstatement of Maria Rodriguez were acknowledged by Chairperson Commons.
3. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes 6.6.19
Motion – Linda Cantu Second – Jeremy Coleman Motion Passed
MOTION
MOTION
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4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES) – None
5. PRESENTATIONS:
A. City’s Emergency Plan During Hurricane Season – Billy Delgado, Emergency
Management Coordinator
Mr. Delgado provided an overview of the City’s evacuation plan to assist the citizens
needing to leave the city in the event of a hurricane. He emphasized the importance
of preparedness and good communication within the community. Sylvia Wilson
stated that every city department has a trained ADA liaison to assist with
accessibility issues. Improvements to the plan were discussed and Mr. Delgado
answered questions from the commissioners. Document bags were passed out.
B. Update on Citizens Alliance for Fairness and Progress – April Bassett
Ms. Bassett stated that a meeting is scheduled for July 18th and she will provide an
update next month.
6. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Housing Subcommittee – Linda Cantu reported on the Nueces County and
Corpus Christi housing reports for June 2019. Nora Mireles was unable to attend
the meeting however, she sent her multi-family report for June 2019. (Copies of
the handouts are attached to the Minutes.)
B. Committee for Persons with Disabilities – Mr. Balli reported on the ADA citation
count for June 2019, his presentation to the Governor’s Committee for Persons
With Disabilities on June 12th, and the upcoming Operation Safe Return event on
July 27th.
C. Education Subcommittee – April Bassett agreed to chair the subcommittee and
Sylvia Wilson explained some of the duties of the chairperson. Mrs. Commons
stated that Dr. Benibo and Rachel Benavides had also offered to help on the
subcommittee, however she mentioned that Ms. Benavides might not be able to
remain on the Commission due a conflict on Thursdays.
7. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
A. Performance Report – Sylvia Wilson reported on the statistics from the June
2019 Performance Report and congratulated Mr. Balli on his presentation at the
Governor’s Committee for Persons With Disabilities. She mentioned that
volunteers were needed for the Operation Safe Return event on July 27, 2019
and the CAST event on September 21st, 2019.
B. Mrs. Wilson provided clarification on the difference between a service animal and
an emotional support animal. She also answered questions from Mr. Aguinaga
related to the adoption process and familial status and Mr. Coleman’s question
pertaining to a homeowner association’s responsibility to provide modifications
for an ADA request.
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3. CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
A. Round Table Information – Mrs. Commons commented on the Governor’s
Committee for Persons With Disabilities meeting on June 12th and the upcoming
CAST event on September 21st.
4. Identify Items to be placed on next Agenda
• Dr. Fred McGhee & Larry Running Turtle, Cayo del Oso Site National
Register nomination
5. ADJOURNMENT
Motion – Linda Cantu Second – Richard Balli Motion Passed
Meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m.
MOTION
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