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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Oscar Hinojosa, Sr. without a
quorum.
2. ROLL CALL — No quorum at roll call
A. Present Commissioners: Oscar Hinojosa, Sr.
Dr. Sylvester Peterson.
Robert Adler
Dr..Clifton Baldwin
Dr. Carol Ledbetter
Leah Patterson
Errol Summerlin
Post Roll Call Arrivals
Lucy Reta
Albert Santoya
B. Absent Commissioners Blacker u -
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Marissa Dowling
Adriana Zepeda
C. Staff in attendance: Wanese Butler — Human Relations Department
Joseph Harney— City Attorney's Office
3. EXCUSED ABSENCES (Discussion with Possible Action)— None at this time, but
were addressed later in the meeting when a quorum established.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Discussion with Possible Action) - None at this time,
but these were approved later in the meeting when a quorum established.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS
None at this time.
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6. CHAIR'S REPORT - None at this time.
7. COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS: (Discussion with Possible Action)
A. Housing Subcommittee
1. Fair Housing Brochure - Ms. Black was unable to attend this meeting; No
report at this time.
2. Report on Rental Dwellings - Ms. Patterson had previously provided a large
report on recital dwellings. At this time, Ms. Patterson clarified for the
agenda that these rental dwelling reports would be provided to the
Commission on twice per year.
B. Committee For Persons with Disabilities - Ms. Fallwell-Stover was unable to
attend this meeting; No report at this time.
C. Education Subcommittee— No report at this time. Upon the Chair's inquiry to
Mr. Santoya, he mentioned that the committee would mostly likely regroup
regarding any plans.
8. OLD BUSINESS (Discussion with Possible Action)
A. Absences - Dr. Peterson requested consideration by the Commission to excuse
his absences, due to emergency family health issues that he had to attend to.
B. Meeting Reminders - Dr. Peterson thanked Staff for the reminder calls.
9. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion with Possible Action) — None at this time.
10. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Ms. Butler provided an overview of the department status. Referring to a recent
report on affordable housing and new buildings that he had received, Dr.
Peterson wondered if there is any correlation between this and the complaints
received in the Human Relations Department. Ms. Butlerresponded that not
knowing one way or the other about the report, the complaints received in
Human Relations are based on discrimination, not specifically on affordability
unless a person feels that they were mistreated in the process of seeking
housing whether by a realtor or lender as an example. Dr. Peterson also
commended Mr. Summerlin and his staff on the help they give to people and
would he like to see the agency expand its services. He responded with
appreciation to Dr. Peterson's remarks and also shared comments on support
to help raise funds. Ms. Summerlin indicated that approximately 60 percent of
the agency's budget is supported by Federal dollars, with other funding coming
from approximately 40 resources in various amounts through State/Local
monies, foundations and grants. He also clarified that the agency does not
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receive any United Way, City of Corpus Christi or CDBG dollars.
[Mr. Santoya arrived, followed by Ms. Reta, thus establishing a quorum.]
Regarding enforcement of fair housing, Mr. Summerlin also commented on
hopes of using prosecutorial mechanism of the City to help accomplish
enforcement and civil procedures against violators/landlords.
With a quorum, the Commission returned to Items 3 and 4 on the agenda.
Item 3 - "Excused Absences": The Commission approved Motions to excuse the
absences for Commissioners Ledbetter, Summerlin and Peterson.
Item 4 — "Approval of Minutes": Following a review of the minutes by the
quorum, Dr. Peterson made a Motion to approve the minutes, with a Second by
Ms. Patterson. The Motion. passed by Commission vote
11 . PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS/ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA —
None at this time.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn by Mr. Adler, with a Second by Ms. Reta. The Motion passed.
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2005 Meeting Calendar
First Thursday of the Month
Corpus Christi Human Relation
As of January 13, 2005
The Commission is scheduled to meet the first Thursday of the
month in the City Council Chambers at 1201 Leopard— City Hall.
February 3, 2005
March 3, 2005
April 7, 2005
May 5, 2005
June 2, 2005
July 7, 2005
August 4, 2005
September 1, 2005
October 6, 2005
November 3, 2005
December 1, 2005