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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Human Relations Commission - 05/06/2004 f.. ' l inCity of Corpus w..� Christi SUMMARY MINUTES REGULAR MEETING on May 6, 2004 CORPUS CHRISTI HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Mr. Hinojosa, Sr. 2. ROLL CALL (Discussion with Possible Action) Ms. Butler called the roll. • PRESENT ABSENT Oscar Hinojosa, Sr. Dr. Sylvester Peterson Ruth Silva Errol Summerlin Albert Santoya Theresa Holder Amy Rhoads-Granberry Marisa K. Dowling Linda Fallwell-Stover Dr. Stuart Elovitz Dr. Carol Ledbetter Betty Black Dr. Clifton Baldwin STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Wanese Butler Joseph Harney QUORUM: Yes 3. EXCUSED ABSENCES (Discussion with Possible Action) A. Dr. Ledbetter was out of town last month: MOTION: Dr. Elovitz made a motion, which was seconded in unison. The motion passed to excuse this absence. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Discussion with Possible Action): The Commission reviewed the minutes of May 6, 2004. MOTION: Ms. Black made a motion to accept the minutes,with a Second by Dr. Baldwin. The minutes were approved by vote as written. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS — None at this time. 6. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT— None at this time. 7. COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS: . (Discussion with Possible Action) A. Housing Committee - The chair, Ms. Black, reported that subcommittee was unable to meet this month. 1. Fair Housing Brochure — Ms. Black indicated that the Mr. Summerlin is working on modifications to the brochure. SCAN EDr • B. Committee for Persons with Disabilities—Mr. Hinojosa introduced Ms. Fallwell-Stover,the new chairperson for the Committee for Persons with Disabilities before her report: 1. Barbara Jordan Media Awards — Ms. Fallwell-Stover reported on the success of this recent awards ceremony and dinner,with approximately 250 attendees. She reminded the Commission that this event is a celebration media that had positive portrayals of people with disabilities. Ms. Fallwell-Stover added that the CFPWD was grateful that Corpus Christi was selected to host this year's annual event. 2. Education/Outreach/Awareness — She reported that the Committee is working on an accessible parking brochure. 3. New Initiatives a. Non-Discrimination Ordinance which includes the protection of people with disabilities. b. Very Special Arts training for ADA Title I and ADA Title II — During outreach to gather public input on the non-discrimination ordinance, the Committee found questions in the community and.a need for more information. The CFPWD is supportive. After her report, Commission members expressed a welcome to Ms. Fallwell-Stover. C. Education Sub-Committee—No report at this time. This chair position was vacant by Ms.Vera's resignedfrom the Commission. As Commission Chair, Mr. Hinojosa asked an existing Education Subcommittee member, Dr. Ledbetter, to chair this subcommittee. Dr. Ledbetter agreed. 8. OLD BUSINESS (Discussion with Possible Action) A. Thank You Letter for former Commissioner, Nancy Vera. The Commission reviewed a draft provided by the Human Relations Department. There was brief discussion for a slight change in wording. Ms. Butler would revise and have a clean original for signatures at the end of the agenda. 9. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion with Possible Action) A. Business Cards — Staff will have use of a new City color printer. New and replacement business cards would be provided to the Commissioners next month. 10.ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Ms. Butler reporting on behalf of Mr. Ramos due to his required attendance at the annual ADA Coordinators conference. A. Monthly Statistics — No overview report at this time due to computer problems and not being able to generate the printouts for review. Staff will provide with next month's meeting. B. Annual EEOC Conference - Ms. Butler informed the Commission that this year's conference will be on July 16, 2004, in which details would be forwarded to them to attend. The Human Relations Department traditionally covers the conference fee for Commissioners. She also invited any interested Commissioners to consider participating as moderators. More information will be later provided on the training segments, as confirmation of guest speakers is pending from EEOC. C. Employee Death — Ms. Butler informed the Commission that the department had learned the day before the funeral services,that Ms. Frances Barrera, retired Human Relatons receptionist, passed away due in San Antonio,Texas to illness. The department sent a floor the easel, and a few staff members were able to attend the local services. D. Staffing for Ordinance — Ms. Butler informed the Commission that the City was in the hiring process for the compliance officer and support staff for implementation of the new non- discrimination ordinance. 11.PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS/ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA A. Ms. Fallwell-Stover invited the Commissioners to the Accessibility Coalition of the Coastal Bend (ACCB)is holding a convention on May 8, 2004 at the Oveal Williams Sr. Center(10AM-4 PM) B. The Chair recognized Ms. M. A. De Los Santos in the audience. She greeted the Commission and indicated thatshe is with the Citizens United for a Better Corpus Christi. Ms. De Los Santos was also pleased to be in attendance to observe and commented the Commission on its good work during the meeting. 12.ADJOURNMENT — Motion to adjourn was made by Dr. Ledbetter, with a Seconded by Ms. Fallwell-Stover. The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:36 PM. MINUTES APPROVED ON: PRESIDING CHAIR: Date Oscar Hinojosa, Sr., Chairperson CC Human Relations Commission