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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Human Relations Commission - 07/05/1990 • • MINUTES OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMSSION MEETING JULY 5, 1990 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Elizabeth Anne Guthrie Jacquelyn Harrell Raymond Perez June Shultz Errol Summerlin Rosie Alaniz Elida Gonzalez Paul York Jimmie McCurn COMISS1ONERS ABSENT GUESTS Welder Brown Harry Miller Gracie Barrera The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 5 p.m. by Commissioner Raymond Perez, Chairperson. The roll call was taken and a quorum was present to conduct a legally constituted meeting. CHAIRPERSON'S COMMENTS Commissioner Raymond Perez welcomed Ms. Elizabeth Ann Guthrie. Commissioner Guthrie gave a biographical sketch of her background in employee related matters. Commissioner Perez expressed appreciation for the leadership of the Vice Chairperson Commissioner Errol Summerlin in his absence. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Mr. Summerlin asked to amend the minutes to read ' . . .Commissioner Summerlin asked the Commission if we were prepared to discuss the matter with Mr. Garza. . ." Commissioner Errol Summerlin also indicated that in the very last sentence of the minutes where it reads . ..Commissioner Paul York stated after the Commission has prepared they should talk to the City Council. . ." should be amended to reflect ". . .Commissioner Paul York suggested that after the Commission has reviewed the survey that Ms. Harrell has been asked to gather, then the Commission may talk to individual council members who might question why the Commission needs to travel. . ." [ HUMAN RELATIONS COMUIISSION MINUTES JULY 5, 1990 PAGE 2 Furthermore, Commissioner Errol Summerlin stated that on Page 3, paragraph 2 of the Minutes where it reads . .statisticals that showed. . ." should be amended to read . .. Commissioner Summerlin got a copy of a report issued by the Commission on higher education for the state of Texas. . ." Commissioner Elide Gonzalez stated she did not think the Minutes reflected trips in general. Commissioner Summerlin read from the Minutes where it clearly indicated that the Commission was going to establish a policy or suggest a policy on the issue. Commissioner Gonzalez restated that we approve the minutes of June 7, 1990 as corrected. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. PUBLIC INTRODUCTION AND REMARKS Commissioner Perez asked Mr. Harry Miller if he would like to make a statement to the Commission. Mr. Miller introduced himself and indicated his reason for being at the Commission meeting. 41111, HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Ms. Harrell went over the June 1990 monthly report that was distributed to Commissioners. Ms. Harrell pointed out teamwork by staff was exemplary during this month. The processing of cases and closures was 29 - higher than any other previous month. REPORTS FROM GOAL CAMOII'1TEFS Mr. Summerlin stated he did not receive a copy of the June statistical report. A copy was given to him for his review. No comments were made on the report. No reports on goals were given. OLD BUSINESS TRAVEL SURVEY Ms. Harrell indicated the survey information sent to her, clearly indicates that it is a normal part of the budget process to include travel for Commissioners. There was discussion on training. Commissioner Summerlin stated he does not ( HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES `, JULY 5, 1990 PAGE 3 view training as an avenue to avoid liability but as an opportunity to educate the Commissioners on how the Commission should operate. Ms. Harrell reported to the Commission she requested information on all the member organizations, but received only seven names. Commissioner Summerlin stated he does not think seven is statistically relevant. He suggested a one- page survey form with a self-addressed stamped envelop should be sent. Ms. Harrell indicated she could distribute the survey at the IAOHRA conference. Mr. Summerlin stated it was a good idea to distribute this request for information at the IAOHRA conference. EL PASO ORDINANCE The El Paso Ordinance which was distributed was discussed. Ms. Harrell gave a summary on the Ordinance. Ms. Harrell's recommendation to the Commission was that we not duplicate effort. An Ordinance such as that enacted in El Paso would not serve our needs. She reported she will review the American Disabilities Act and if any other changes are necessary, she will report back with recommendations. Mr. Summerlin moved we accept the Director's 41110 recommendation. It was seconded and passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Summerlin reported he received information on HUD equivalency. Commissioner Summerlin stated Dallas adopted a resolution that essentially asked the City Attorney to express to the Texas Municipal League the City's intent to pursue legislative authorization for local agency certification and to work out the problem. Commissioner Summerlin stated he feels equivalency of these HUD regulations are important for this Commission if we are going to pursue housing discrimination and try to enforce it. Mr. Summerlin suggested the Ordinance Review Committee be activated to pursue interaction with Texas Municipal League. TRAINING SESSION OR TOPIC None CLOSED SESSION None HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 5, 1990 PAGE 4 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6 p.m. APPROVED DATE