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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Human Relations Commission - 05/04/2006 City of Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission Chnsti Summary Minutes for May 4, 2006 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 5:10 PM. 2. ROLL CALL: Present Commissioners: Crystal Lyons, Robert Adler, Gilbert Fuentes, 0. K. Smith, Lucy Reta, Linda Fallwell-Stover, Albert Santoya Post Roll Call Arrivals: none Absent Commissioners: Errol Summerlin, Sam Watson, Dr. Elovitz, Thomas Lopez, Tony Bonilla Staff in Attendance: Leon Bazar, April Moffett Public: Joel Mumphord 3. EXCUSED ABSENCES: April Moffett informed the Chairperson that the Commissioners' absences for last month were approved at last month's meeting. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION: Lucy Reta moved to accept the minutes of March 1, 2006 as written with a second by Gilbert Fuentes. The motion passed. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS I INTRODUCTIONS I PRESENTATIONS: Introductions: The Chairperson recognized Joel Mumphord, NAACP President, in attendance. Presentation: Leon Bazar—North side Wastewater Treatment Plant(Map) Leon Bazar informed the Commission that Errol Summerlin requested for a presentation on the Wastewater Treatment Plant to be done before this Commission. Leon Bazar informed Commission members where the plant would be located, which would be 600 yards from the nearest residence. He further informed the Commission that there has not been anymore action taken on this plant since City Council approved and announced the plant's location. The Chairperson acknowledged Mr. Mumphord and welcomed his input regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Joel Mumphord informed the Commission that the City is waiting to move forward with the plans regarding placing the plant in the Hillcrest area of town. He also informed the Commission that the Wastewater Treatment plant would be built on industrial property. Robert Adler and 0. K. Smith voiced that they did not feel the Wastewater Treatment plant would affect the neighborhood. Mr. Mumphord stated that it would affect those citizens. He CCHRC 05/04/06 1 SCANNE, • Ci • Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission Summary Minutes for May 4, 2006 further informed the Commission that the Industrial Companies are not amending the amount of money being offered to property owners. The amount is less than what the lots are worth and not enough for the people in that area of town to purchase a home in another area of town. Mr. Mumphord mentioned that the majority of people in that area are elderly, their homes paid off, and they pay no taxes because their property value is less than $60,000.00. If these citizens move, they will not be able to pay for new land and a new house in full. They will also have to pay taxes because the property value of their new land will be over $60,000.00. Mr. Mumphord also informed the Commission that the citizens of the Hillcrest area are also hoping that the City does not allow"eminent domain"to take place. The Chairperson stated the Commission may ask Mr. Mumphord back to speak more on this topic. 6. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT: Crystal Lyons thanked the Youth Commissioners for an excellent Youth at Work Press Conference. She expressed that they did a wonderful job putting the conference together. She also mentioned a letter was received from Micheal Fetzer, EEOC Director. The Chair met with Mr. Fetzer and leaders of various civil rights groups. She stated that Mr. Fetzer would like to come back to Corpus Christi and meet with Civil Rights Groups again. 7. COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS: (Discussion with Possible Action) A. Housing Subcommittee—O. K. Smith 1. Fair Housing Brochure: none 2. Rental Dwellings: none B. Committee for Persons with Disabilities—Linda Fallwell-Stover Linda Fallwell-Stover requested Leon Bazar inform the Commission about the May 1st Committee for Persons with Disabilities meeting. Leon Bazar informed the Commission that there was a presentation from the Engineering Department regarding ADA issues and Danny Meredith with Christus Sphon Health presented "Corpus Christi Sail Away"to the Committee members. CC Sail AWAY is an Adaptive sailing program that will allow everyone a chance to sail, modeled after a program called "Shack A Leg." C. Education Subcommittee— Gilbert Fuentes Gilbert Fuentes stated that he had no report. However, he thanked the Youth Commissioners for their hard work. Albert Santoya stated that the press conference had a great turn out and he was glad to be apart of the entire event. 8. OLD BUSINESS: (Discussion with Possible Action): Emergency Preparedness Crystal Lyons informed the Commission that planning for a City emergency is going very well and she informed the Commission that this action is being done statewide. She also stated that she feels that everyone is doing a good job in preparing for an emergency. Ms. Lyons asked the Commissioners to contact her if they know of a group of senior citizens or persons with disabilities that need information on obtaining assistance to evacuate the city CCHRC 05/04/06 2 Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission Summary Minutes for May 4, 2006 during an emergency. 9. NEW BUSINESS: (Discussion with Possible Action): none 10.ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: Leon Bazar, Director of Human Relations • Leon voiced that he was very proud to work with the Youth Commissioners. • The Human Relations Department has had nine new EEOC cases and one or two new housing cases for this week. • The Human Relations Department did respond to TX DOT in reference to Mr. Black's complaints. • Leon Bazar noticed that many new businesses have called the Human Relations Department ADA compliance reviews. • The Human Relations Department has been trying to fill the Commission vacancy position for representation from the Apartment Association. • Leon Bazar has completed interviews for the Human Relation's Department's Compliance Officer vacancy. • June Martinez and Wanese Butler have just come back from EEOC training. 11.PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS 1 ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA: none 12.ADJOURNMENT: With nothing further, the Chairperson asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. The Commissioners moved and second in unison. The meeting adjourned at 5:50 P.M. (1//pg Chai erson Date CCHRC 05/04/06 3