HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Human Relations Commission - 10/07/1993 MINUTES
OF THE
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 7, 1993
Commissioners Present Commissioners Absent
Rev. Willie Davila, Chair Jimmie McCurn
Rabbi Paul Joseph Clyde E. Bourke
Grandis Lenken
Sandra Huhn Staff Present
Terry Mills Jacquelyn Harrell
Kate Haltom Adell Lucas
Rosalie Beaty Rosie Alaniz
Bruce Spears
The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by the Chair,
Rev. Willie Davila. The roll call was taken and a quorum was present to
conduct a legally constituted meeting.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
It was moved and second the Minutes of September 2, 1993 be approved as read.
CHAIRPERSON'S OD M ENTS
Chairman apologized for his delay due to his absence from the City on family
matters were somewhat delayed.
Commissioner Davila introduced Pedro Esquivel, District Director, Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission, San Antonio, Texas as guest speaker.
Mr. Esquivel spoke briefly about the Human Relations Commission worksharing
agreement and contract with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Also Mr.
Esquivel explained safe guard of files and how the Human Relations Commission
must maintains records and policies and procedures in order to keep contract
with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Mr. Esquivel stated the structure of the Human Relations Commission is an
autonomous, independent body that should report directly to the head. The
Human Relations Commission is controlled by Commissioners who are appointed by
the Mayor.
Mr. Esquivel also answered a questions after his presentation. When asked if
any funds are available for training Commissioners. Mr. Esquivel replied in
the negative however, he said there is funds for training staff. The San
Antonio District Office and Washington can and do provide training.
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Jacquelyn Harrell reported the Workshop on Racism has been rescheduled for
November 13 & 14, 1993. The workshop will be held at Regional Transit
Authority Conference Roan frau 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Jacquelyn Harrell talked briefly on the information on intergroup relations
Complaints and how other Local Carunissions handle such complaints.
OLD BUSINESS
Committee Appointments & Committee Responsibilities
The Chairman of the Human Relations Commission appointed the following
Committees:
Ordinance Committee: Sandra Garcia Huhn, Chair and Willie Davila
Purpose: To review Ordinances 20838 and 20839. Update and recotanend changes
as needed.
Complaint Comnnittee: Grandis Lenken, Chair, Sandra Garcia Huhn, and Willie
Davila
Purpose: Tb serve as a clearing house for complaints on intergroup relations
-- decisions on which to present to the full Commission are made. This is not
including charges of discrimination based on employment, housing or public
accommodations.
Fair Housing Committee: Jimmie MOCurn, Chair and Terry Mills
Purpose: To assess and implement programs on community needs related to fair
housing.
Speakers Bureau: Rosalie Beaty, Chair and Paul Joseph
Purpose: Tb schedule Commissioners and to appear as spokepersons on behalf of
the Commission at organizations, civic groups, schools and colleges to spread
the word on goals and objectives for the community. No training seminars will
be provided - that is a staff responsibility.
Public Relations Committee: Paul Joseph, Chair, Jimmie McGurn Clyde Bourke,
and Kate Halton.
Purpose: Tb enhance the image of the Human Relations Commission, publicize
the goals, work and efforts of the Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission
to enhance the Community. Tb sponsor and promote public hearings.
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Environmental Committee: Willie Davila, Chair and Clyde Bourke
Purpose: To promote and plan programs to inform the public of hazards and
remedies related to issues which affect the environment, i.e., water, waste
disposal, health issues, air pollution, energy issues.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (limited 2 minutes)
Ron Hudson made public comments.
PUBLIC HEARING
Fair Housing Assessment
Fela Leal, Kelley Elizondo and Nelda Pena from Community Development
Department presented a Draft of the Fair Housing Assessment. Draft copies of
the Fair Housing Assessment were given to Commissioners.
Ms. Leal stated of primary importance to their Department and City of Corpus
Christi "we are committed to furthering Fair housing by promoting and
maintaining a non-discriminatory environment in the open housing market".
A copy of the presentation is available upon request.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Chair Date