HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Human Relations Commission - 10/05/1995 MINUTES
OF THE
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
OCTOBER 5, 1995
Commissioners Present Commissioners Absent
Rev. Willie Davila Rabbi Paul Joseph
Dr. Kate Haltom Ms. Corina Garcia
Dr. Tito Guerrero Mr. Clyde E. Bourke
Mr. Errol Summerlin Mr. Gary Goltzman
Mr. Terry Mills Ms. Jimmie McCum
Staff Present
Attorney Dr. Helen R. Gurley
Ms. Johanna Barnett Adell Lucas
The regular monthly meeting was held October 5, 1995 5:00 p.m. in City Council Staff Conference
fly Room.
The minutes from the Commissioner's meeting on September 9, 1995 were approved as written.
The Commissioners discussed the following items:
ANNUAL CALENDAR
The Commissioners discussed future sites, times and how the meetings would proceed over the next
year. It was agreed that the meetings at City Hall would begin at 5:00 p.m, and Community meetings
would begin at 6:30 p.m.with a business meeting will be held prior to the public hearing. Dr. Gurley
informed the Commissioners that the flyers and news notice would be sent our prior to each meeting.
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION DISCUSSION
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HOUSING ORDINANCE
Commissioner Earl Summerlin reported on the meeting with Mr. Bill Hale. Executive Director of
Texas Commission on Human Rights and Commissioners Workshop on Housing Ordinance.
Substantially equivalency-Fair Housing
He stated that: Bill Hale, Executive Director of the Texas Commission on Human Rights, met with
the Commissioners on October 5, 1995 at 1:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss a
model ordinance which has been tentatively approved by Department of Housing and Urban
Development to become substantially equivalency. It was noted that Fort Worth and Dallas, Texas
Ordinance has already been approved for substantially equivalency using this model. Mr. Summerlin
further stated, since the Commission has the Mayor and City Manager's support for changing the
Housing Ordinance the Commission should move quickly and send the Ordinance to the Council for
their review and approval.
Rev. Davila said the Human Relations Commission had already approved to adopt the Model
Ordinance except for a few changes. He(Davila)further said that the City Manager did not have any
problems with the Commissioners becoming autonomous, but he(Garza)has concerns when it comes
to the Commissioners telling him who he should hire. He(Davila) also further stated that the City
Manager says he wants to hire the person whose going to report to him directly. There will be a
workshop later to discuss the language of the ordinance.
TRAINING
Conflict Management/Mediation Training
Dates for the training of the Commissioners on conflict management/mediation training were
discussed. The Commissioners will notify the office on the best dates for them to participate in the
20 hours meditation's session. Each session will be on Saturdays.
CITY COUNCIL/HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION RELATIONS
On December 7, 1995 at the regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission Mayor Mary
Rhodes will be the quest.
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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION DISCUSSION
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ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Dr. Gurley discussed the Department's monthly report for the closing year of the 1995 contract with
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The Human Relations Department has completed 102
EEOC cases for 1995. These cases were completed toward the 1995 EEOC Contract.
Dr. Gurley gave information on the cost for distributing the newsletter. The newsletter will go to
community organizations,churches, city departments, City Council and it will be published quarterly.
MEETING SPACE
Dr. Gurley reported on the various meeting spaces available to the Commission. She stated in some
instances the meeting date might need to be changed to accommodate a larger meeting space at City
Hall such as first, third or fourth Wednesday. The 6th Floor conference, Committee Room Training
`, Room, and open space in the cafeteria are spaces being considered.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Rev. Willie Davila Date