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Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission Summary of Minutes for September 5, 2019
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Laura Commons called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present Commissioners:
Richard Balli Jeremy Coleman
April Bassett Laura Commons
Dr. Bilaye Benibo Angel Cruz
Marigold Boone Andrew Leeton
Linda Cantu Andrea Reyes
Present Staff: Sylvia Wilson (Human Relations)
Ginger Davis (Human Relations)
Lisa Aguilar (Legal)
Absent Commissioners:
Carlos Aguinaga Maria Rodriguez
June Martinez Dr. Roy Stock
Nora Mireles
A. Requests and Approvals for Excused Absences – Carlos Aguinaga, Nora Mireles and
Dr. Roy Stock were unable to attend the September meeting due to illness or work
conflicts. Their requests for excused absences were approved.
Motion – Dr. Bilaye Benibo Second – April Bassett Motion Passed
3. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes 8.1.19
Motion – Dr. Bilaye Benibo Second – April Bassett Motion Passed
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES)
Pastor Adam Carrington of Brooks AME Worship Center expressed concern over the
changes in the Human Relations office relative to employment discrimination complaints
and asked what other entities will be in place to protect employees.
Lamont Taylor with the Citizens Alliance for Fairness and Progress stated his concern
for citizens who would have to go to San Antonio for their employment discrimination
complaints since there it would take 45-180 days for them to be seen by an investigator.
Bennel Jackson expressed her concern over the elimination of an office in Corpus Christi
to process employment discrimination complaints.
MOTION
MOTION
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5. PRESENTATIONS:
A. Peter Zanoni, City Manager
Mr. Zanoni explained why the proposed budget for the City included the elimination
of three of the six staff positions in the Human Relations Office. He stated that the
investigations of employment discrimination for non-City employees would shift to
state and federal agencies. Mr. Zanoni stated that with its limited resources the City
should not be addressing Federal and State laws but give attention to the homeless
population and affordable housing issues. Mr. Zanoni answered questions from the
commissioners and Mr. Balli asked him to give a presentation at a future meeting of
the Committee for Persons With Disabilities.
6. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Housing Subcommittee – Linda Cantu reported on the Nueces County and
Corpus Christi housing reports for July 2019. (Copies of the reports are attached
to the Minutes.)
B. Committee for Persons with Disabilities – Mr. Balli commented on the year to
date statistics from the ADA Citation Report provided by CCPD Parking Control
and the upcoming C.A.S.T. and Walk ‘n Roll events.
C. Education Subcommittee – No report.
7. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
A. Performance Report – Sylvia Wilson reported on the statistics from the August
2019 Performance Report and answered questions from the commissioners. (A
copy of the report is attached to the Minutes.)
8. CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
A. Round Table Information – Angel Cruz introduced himself to the
commissioners and provided some background information.
9. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA
• Gary Allsup, Corpus Christi Housing Authority, Section 8 Housing
• Tracy O. Figueroa, Attorney, Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid
10. ADJOURNMENT
Motion – April Bassett Second – Dr. Bilaye Benibo Motion Passed
Meeting adjourned at 6:04 p.m.
MOTION
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