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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Human Relations Commission - 01/05/2005 t i City of Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission Corpus Summary.Minutes for January 5, 2005 =r = Christi ..i..•.• 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 5:22 PM. 2. ROLL CALL: Present Commissioners: Crystal Lyons, Toni Padilla for Linda Faliwell-Stover, Gilbert Fuentes, 0. K. Smith, Sam Watson, Dr. Stuart Elovitz, Thomas Lopez Post Roll Call Arrivals: Lucy Reta Absent Commissioners: Erroll Summerlin, Robert Adler, Dr. Baldwin, Jennifer Starr, Tony(JR) Bonilla, Albert Santoya Staff in Attendance: Leon Bazar,Wanese Butler, Joseph Harney,April Moffett 3. EXCUSED ABSENCES: Sam Watson: MOTION: Crystal Lyons moved to excuse Sam Watson's December 1, 2005 absence with a second by Dr. Elovitz. The motion passed. Gilbert Fuentes: MOTION: Crystal Lyons moved to excuse Gilbert Fuentes' December 1, 2005 absence with a second by Dr. Elovitz. The motion passed. 0. K. Smith: MOTION: Sam Watson moved to excuse 0. K. Smith's December 1, 2005 absence with a second by Dr. Elovitz. The motion passed. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION: Lucy Reta moved to accept the minutes of December 1, 2005 as written with a second by Dr. Elovitz. The motion passed. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS: Announcements: The Chairperson informed the Commission about the Martin Luther King, Jr. Banquet on January 20, 2006. Introductions: The Chairperson introduced Toni Padilla and informed the Commission that she serves as the Vice-Chairperson for the Committee for Persons with Disabilities. The Chairperson also informed the Commission that Linda Faliwell-Stover would not be at this meeting and Ms. Padilla was present to report on her behalf. Presentations: none CCHRC 01/5/06 1 SCANNED , Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission Summary Minutes for January 5, 2005 6. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT: Rosa Parks Bus Ride: The Chairperson reported that she attended the Rosa Parks Bus Ride event last month. She then encouraged anyone,who can to attend the Commemoration of Rosa Parks on first Saturday of December 2006. The sponsors of this event are hoping to have more community involvement this year. Education Subcommittee: The Chairperson informed the Commission that Dr. Ledbetter will be an Assistant Dean at a college in Oregon and therefore has resigned her position on this Commission. The Chairperson then asked the Commissioners to inquire among the people they know to see if any would be interested in serving on this Commission. The Chairperson informed the Commission that the City's Secretary's office will need a bio on file. She then asked Gilbert Fuentes to chair the Education Subcommittee. Mr. Fuentes accepted. Apartment Association Vacancy: The Chairperson asked Leon Bazar to comment on the Apartment Association vacancy. Leon Bazar then informed the Commission that he has been unsuccessful in contacting anyone at the Apartment Association and he has asked 0. K. Smith to intervene on behalf of the Commission and attempted to personally reach someone at the apartment association so that they can make the Commission aware of their plans to have someone from the association represented on this commission. Human Relations Director's Report: The Chairperson informed the Commission that Leon Bazar, Human Relations Director would be providing his report in the form of a written form to the Commissioners at every meeting. This will be done to ensure that the Commissioners will have a better understanding and view of the facts and issues regarding the cases that are being handled by the Human Relations Staff. The Commissioners all agreed with the Chairperson. The Chairperson also stated that the Commission would like to see how many cases have been closed each month and what the ethnicity percentages are. The Chairperson stated that the percentages should reflect the City's ethnicity percentages and she would like this observation to be done for one full year. Compliance Officer The Chairperson informed the Commission that there is a Compliance Officer vacancy in the Human Relations Department. 7. COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS: (Discussion with Possible Action) A. Housing Subcommittee—0. K. Smith 1. Fair Housing Brochure: 0. K. Smith presented a draft of the new Fair Housing Brochure to the Commission. Mr. Smith informed the Commission that the new Fair Housing Brochure is finished and 89,000 copies will be distributed to citizens in March. CCHRC 01/5/06 2 Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission Summary Minutes for January 5, 2005 2. Rental Dwellings: none B. Committee for Persons with Disabilities—Toni Padilla for Linda Faliwell-Stover Toni Padilla informed the Commission that the Committee for Persons with Disabilities met on Wednesday, January 4, 2006. The main focus of the meeting was the 2004 Bond Money. She also stated that a subcommittee of the Committee for Persons with Disabilities will be assisting the City's Engineering Department prioritize the engineering projects regarding to ADA issues. Ms. Padilla also informed the Commission that a subcommittee for city wide sports and performance venues was also formed so that policies and procedures can be review regarding ADA issues and concerns can be reviewed. C. Education Subcommittee— The Chairperson thanked Gilbert Fuentes for agreeing to chair this subcommittee. 8. OLD BUSINESS: (Discussion with Possible Action): Emergency Preparedness Independent Living Center Coastal Bend Center for Council for Independent Living "Go! Coastal" is the name of the project that will help educate and register"special needs." The Chairperson informed the Commission that there are approximately 9,500 households in Corpus Christi with no vehicles and that equates to over 20,000 people with no transportation. This subcommittee will be addressing that issue and the subcommittee will be offering training in the future. The Chairperson further informed the Commission that the Department of Home Land Security will also be addressing the issue of citizens with no transportation. 9. NEW BUSINESS: (Discussion with Possible Action): Commissioners Training: The Chairperson informed the Commissioners that they would have an opportunity to attend four different training sessions. The training sessions are regarding EEOC training, HUD training, ADA training and training on issuing subpoenas. The Chairperson stated that the Commissioners need to agree on a time and date to be available for training. After the Commissioners receive training Leon Bazar will give an overview of materials. There was discussion among the Commissioners regarding possible dates and times after which Leon Bazar stated that he would contact the Chairperson with a definite date and time. It was agreed that training would be held in the Human Relations Conference Room on the Friday following our regular scheduled meetings. Diversity Calendar: The Chairperson is asking for two or three people to work with the Human Relations staff on the diversity calendar so that the Commissioners will know, in advance, about the Mayoral Proclamations and other events of diversity. 10.ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: Leon Bazar, Director of Human Relations • Leon Bazar thanked Joseph Harney for all of the work that he has done while he has CCHRC 01/5/06 3 • (' Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission Summary Minutes for January 5, 2005 so that the Human Relation Commission and the Committee and the Human Relations Commission meetings. 11.PUBLIC COMMENTS I CONCERNS I ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA: ■ The Chairperson asked the Commissioners to check their e-mail for training information. 12.ADJOURNMENT: With nothing further, the Chairperson asked for a motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioners moved and second in unison. The meeting adjourned at 6:22 PM. rl / / I 11/ (77 -07 @hat, . CCHRC 01/5/06 5