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City ofIA Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission
Corpus Corpus
Minutes for July7, 2005
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM
2. ROLL CALL:
Present Commissioners:
Crystal Lyons, Errol Summerlin, Robert Adler, Dr. Clifton Baldwin, Dr. Stuart Elovitz, M.D.,
Gilbert Fuentes, Dr. Carol Ledbetter, Leah Patterson, Lucy Reta, 0. K. Smith, Jennifer Starr,
Sam Watson, Linda Fallwell-Stover, Tony (JR) Bonilla, Thomas Lopez, Albert Santoya
Post Roll Call Arrivals: none
Absent Commissioners: none
Staff in Attendance:
Mr. Leon Bazar, Ms. Wanese Butler, Mr. Joseph Harney, Ms. April Moffett
3. EXCUSED ABSENCES:
• Dr. Ledbetter
Robert Adler moved to excuse Dr. Ledbetter's absence with a second by Mr. Watson. The
motion passed.
• Leah Patterson
Errol Summerlin moved to excuse Leah Patterson's absence with a second by Mr.
Watson. The motion passed.
• Ms. Starr
Errol Summerlin moved to excuse Jennifer Starr's absence with a second by Mr. Watson.
The motion passed.
• . Mr. Santoya
Dr. Elovitz moved to excuse Albert Santoya's absence with a second by Errol Summerlin.
The motion passed.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION: The minutes for May 2005 were read and approved as written.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS/ PRESENTATIONS: none
6. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT:
Crystal Lyons introduced herself and gave background on herself. She handed out a
questionnaire to all Commissioners for input. She commented on the Human Relations Staffs
promotion of Cultural Diversity and expressed that she would like to see the Commission be
involved. She would like to also see the Youth Commissioners educating other youth.
7. COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS: (Discussion with Possible Action)
A. Housing Subcommittee—0. K. Smith
1. Fair Housing Brochure—0. K. Smith
Mr. Smith spoke on the Fair Housing Brochure. Ms. er n information
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and addressed pet deposit and service animals. She gave a handout to the
Commissioners and commented that it is legal for landlords to ask for verification of
a disability. The landlord is not to request a deposit for a service animal. This
would be an accommodation. It was made clear that the details of the disabilities
do not have to be disclosed. There was some discussion and amendments to the
housing brochure from the commission members. Mr. Bazar stated that the intent
of the Fair Housing Brochure is education.
MOTION:
Dr. Ledbetter motioned to accept the brochure as amended and Seconded by Mr.
Watson. The motion passed.
Mr. Bazar will inquire about utility bills sending out the brochures in city.
2. Rental Dwellings—Leah Patterson: none
B. Committee for Persons with Disabilities—Linda Fallwetl-Stover
Ms. Fallwell-Stover informed the Commission on the current events related to the
Committee for Persons with Disabilities. She also informed the Commission that Aaron
McCullough will be in town to conduct training on inclusion. She also stated that the
Committee received an update from the Human Resources staff related to Title I ADA, and
that the Committee has been working with the Engineering Department regarding curb
ramp projects.
C. Education Subcommittee—Dr. Carl Ledbetter
Dr. Ledbetter stated that Education Subcommittee did not meet this month.
The Chairperson stated that the opportunity for anyone to join the sub-committees is
welcomed. The chairperson recommended that the sub-committees have a set day every
month to meet.
8. OLD BUSINESS: (Discussion with Possible Action): none
9. NEW BUSINESS: (Discussion with Possible Action): Election of Vice-Chairperson
The Chairperson opened the floor for nominations of the position of Vice-Chairperson.
Dr. Elovitz nominated Mr. Erroll Summerlin as the Vice-person. There were no further
nominations. Mr. Summerlin accepted the nomination and was named Vice-Chair.
[5:55 PM Mr. Harney left]
10.ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
• Mr. Bazar reported that the Human Relations Department has resolved 79 cases in the
month of June. Nineteen of those cases were EEOC cases and twenty were Housing
cases. There has been 47 ADA grievances from one citizen. The Human Relations
Department is in the processes of resolving those grievances.
• There will be July Collaborateeventsin the.city later this month in celebration of ADA and
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Disabilities Awareness
• Mr. Bazar attended the EEOC Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The San Antonio office will
be a field office. The Dallas office will now be the district office.
• There will be a revision in the payments for the EEOC cases
11.PUBLIC COMMENTS/-CONCERNS/ ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA:
Dr. Elovitz commented that he was please that Ms. Lyons is the new Chairperson for this
Commission.
12.ADJOURNMENT:
With nothing further, the Chairperson motioned for the meeting to adjourn in unison, the
meeting adjourned at 6:10 PM.
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