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Summary of Minutes for October 2, 2008 NOV 2 02008
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE
Chairperson Ramiro Gamboa, called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m., establishing a
quorum.
A. ROLL CALL
Present Commissioners:
Ramiro Gamboa Errol Summerlin Abel Alonzo (CFPWD)
Robert Adler Marta Del Angel Edna Arredondo
Dr. Chon-Kyun Kim Margie Myers Richard Pulido
Lucy Reta Rene Saenz
Staci Alanis (Youth) Robert Bonner (Youth) Jacob Sendejar(Youth)
Staff 1 Legal:
Leon Bazar (HReI) Patsy Garcia (HReI) Yvette Aguilar (Legal)
Absent Commissioners:
Patricia Mattocks Pastor Derrick Reaves
MOTION B. REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
Motion to excuse Patricia Mattocks for the October 2, 2008 meeting made by
Robert Adler and seconded by Richard Pulido. Motion passed.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairperson Ramiro Gamboa called for Approval of Minutes. Motion to approve the
September 4, 2008 meeting minutes made by Edna Arredondo and seconded by
Richard Pulido. Motion passed.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES)
None
4. PRESENTATIONS
A. Good Faith Effort Plan Summary Review and Approval
MOTION Errol Summerlin provided a brief history of the Good Faith Effort Plan. Leon Bazar
presented a seven slide PowerPoint summary of the Good Faith Effort Plan. (A
copy of the presentation is attached to the minutes.) A motion to approve the Good
Faith Effort Plan as written was made by Richard Pulido and seconded by Errol
Summerlin. Motion passed.
[Abel Alonzo left at 5:37 p.m.]
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5. CHAIRPERSON't/EPORT
Chairperson Ramiro Gamboa reported he received a request from the Texas Coalition
to Abolish the Death Penalty-Corpus Christi Chapter. The organization is asking for the
Commission's support and endorsement. Mr. Gamboa requested the item be placed
on next month's agenda for discussion.
Mr. Gamboa stated he and Leon Bazar scheduled an appointment with Dr. Gloria
Scott on September 18, 2008 regarding the Race Relations Study. Dr. Scott did not
attend the meeting. Mr. Gamboa plans to follow-up with Mr. Bazar and Dr. Scott and
will re-schedule a meeting.
6. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Housing Subcommittee
Margie Myers provided the Commissioners with a copy of a New York Times
article"Fannie Mae Eases Credit to Aid Mortgage Lending." The article was
originally published back in September 30, 1999 by Steven A. Holmes. Ms.
Myers recommended everyone read the article. (A copy of the article is
attached to the minutes.) Ms. Myers also spoke on a few HUD cases from
various areas of the United States.
B. Committee for Persons with Disabilities (CFPWD)
Leon Bazar reported the CFPWD met on October 1st, 2008.
• There were several Public Comments addressing the evacuation for people
with special needs
• Development Services has implemented an ADA inspection checklist for
new construction
• Parks and Recreation provided an update on the summer 2008 Latchkey
Requests for Accommodations:
- The Latchkey Summer Camp was held at 5 elementary schools
- 1,937 youths participated in the 9 week program
- Latchkey staff members received 28 accommodation requests.
• Transition Subcommittee met on September 25, 2008 to review the
Transition Plan Short-Range Outlook Citywide Curb Ramps Priority list.
C. Education Subcommittee
Richard Pulido stated he met with a couple of the Youth Commissioners. Mr.
Pulido and the Youth Commissioners are scheduled to meet on Wednesday,
October 29th to discuss strategic plans for the year. A location for the meeting
will be determined prior to the meeting date.
D. DISPARITY SUBCOMMITTEE
1. Good Faith Effort Plan Summary Review and Approval
Please refer to item 4.A.
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7. HUMAN RELATIOAS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
1. Department Monthly Performance Report
Leon Bazar provided the Commission members with copies of the September 2008
Human Relations Monthly Performance Report and a Chart indicating the Basis of
Discrimination FY 10/01/08 highlighted the following:
• September 30fh was the end of the EEOC contract year
• Target for EEOC closures: 93 - Total for the year: 95
• Target for Intakes referred to EEOC: 90 —Total for the year: 94
• Channel 6 referenced two discrimination cases that were submitted through
the Human Relations Department— both cases are now in Federal Court
• The department began the new EEOC contract year with 95 open cases
2. Approval of Subpoena for Information and Records on Case:
CCHRC #36BA801911EEOC#36B200800191
Leon Bazar stated the Human Relations Department received the information
and records they requested; therefore, the approval of subpoena was not
necessary.
8. COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
• Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty
MOTION 9. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Margie Myers and seconded by Richard Pulido.
Motion passed. The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:57 p.m.
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