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Summary of Minutes for August 6, 2009
1. CALL TO ORDER SEP 1 0 2009
Chairperson Ramiro Gamboa called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.
CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE
A. ROLL CALL
Present Commissioners:
Ramiro Gamboa Abel Alonzo Robert Adler
Edna Arredondo Dalia Brem Toni Davis
Robert Garza Eric Holguin Patricia Mattocks
Margie Myers Pastor Derrick Reaves Lucy Reta
Jacob Sendejar(Youth)
Present Staff:
Leon Bazar(Human Relations) Patsy Garcia (Human Relations) Deborah Brown (Legal)
Absent Commissioners:
Mariah Howard (Youth)(Excused) Dr. Chon-Kyun Kim Robert Bonner (Youth)
Absent Staff:
None
B. REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
MOTION Motion to excuse Mariah Howard for the August 6, 2009 meeting made by Margie Myers
and seconded by Robert Adler. Motion passed.
2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 07/02109
MOTION Motion to approve the July 2, 2009 meeting minutes made by Robert Garza and seconded by
Patricia Mattocks. Motion passed.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES)
Mr. Gamboa asked if there were any Public Comments. There were none.
4. PRESENTATIONS
A. City-County Health Department— Annette Rodriguez, Acting Director
Ms. Rodriguez provided an overview of services offered by the City-County Health
District. The department receives funding from the City and County and also receives
grants from the State. The department has approximately a ten million dollar budget.
Ms. Rodriguez provided valuable information on the following services:
Support Services Division: Administration, County Animal Control, Environmental &
Consumer Health, Health Education, Vector Control and Vital Statistics
Community Health Division: Breast & Cervical Cancer Services, Family Planning,
Immunizations Clinic, Prenatal Maternal Health Services, Sexually Transmitted
Diseases & HIV and Tuberculosis Clinic
Health Promotions: Communicable Diseases, Laboratory Services and Women Infant &
Children (WIC).
Ms. Rodriguez stated she would provide Committee members with copies of the 2006-
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2007 Biennial ,00rt. The report provides detailed inf 'nation on the services provided
by the City-Col,r ly Health District. (A copy of the report is attached to the back of the minutes.)
[Jacob Sendejar arrived at 5:08 p.m.]
[Deborah Brown arrived at 5:10 p.m.]
B. Census 2010 Summary— Evangelina Chapa, Partnership Specialist
Ms. Chapa spoke regarding the United States 2010 Census and trying to get the word
out to the community. The goal of the 2010 Census is to gather an accurate count of
everyone residing in the United States. Ms. Chapa indicated the Census provides
adequate representation in the House of Representatives, legislative re-districting in the
community and funding. A mass media event (in various languages) will occur in
January. Census forms will be mailed in February/March. For more information on the
2010 Census: www.census.gov/2010census. For more information on 2010 Census
employment opportunities visit: www.census.gov/2010censusiobs or call 1-866-861-2010.
5. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
A. Board Member Attendance
Chairperson Ramiro Gamboa asked new Commissioners to introduce themselves. New
members present at the meeting: Toni Davis, Eric Holguin and Dalia Brem. Leon Bazar
stated new Youth Commission Mariah Howard was not at the meeting due to being out
of town with family.
[Pastor Reaves left at 6:00 p.m.]
Mr. Gamboa reminded Commissioners anyone having three unexcused absences will
be removed from serving on the Commission.
Mr. Gamboa stated election of the Commission Vice-Chairman will be held during the
September meeting. Interested Commissioners may contact Mr. Gamboa or Mr. Bazar
for more information.
Mr. Gamboa thanked everyone on behalf L.U.L.A.C. who supported and/or attended
the L.U.L.A.C. Banquet and Feria De Las Flores. This year the organization raised
$38,000 for scholarships.
[Mr. Gamboa continued the meeting with Item # 6.E.]
6. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
E. Health Disparity Subcommittee — Summary of 07/07/09 Meeting
Patricia Mattocks reported on the Human Relations Commission Missions Statement,
Service Strategy, Health Disparities Subcommittee Purpose, Process, Timeline and
End Product. (A copy of the report is attached to the back of the minutes.)
[Edna Arredondo left at 6:09 p.m.]
[Abel Alonzo left at 6:09 p.m.]
Mr. Gamboa asked if anyone is interested in serving on the Health Disparity, to please
contact Leon Bazar.
[Mr. Gamboa skipped the following Subcommittee Reports: 6.A., 6.B., 6.C., and 6.D. and
continued with Item # 7.]
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7. HUMAN RELATI' 3 ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
A. Department Monthly Performance Report Review
Leon Bazar provided the Commissioners with copies of the July 2009 Monthly
Performance Report. (A copy of the report is attached to the back of the minutes.) Mr. Bazar reviewed the
monthly statistics and also reported the department incurred a net budget
deduction of 29.8%. The American G.I. Forum 61st National Convention was held
in Corpus Christi. Mr. Bazar attended the convention and represented the Mayor
and City Manager and read a proclamation and handed out three keys to the City.
8. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA
• None
MOTION 9. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Robert Garza and seconded by Toni Davis. Motion
passed. The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
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