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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Human Relations Commission - 12/05/2013 Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission Summary of Minutes for December 5, 2013 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Gamboa called the meeting to order at 5:11 p.m. A. ROLL CALL Present Commissioners: Ramiro Gamboa Edna Arredondo Elias Valverde Jaimee Contreras David Ramos Mickey Kramer Faith Meza Carlos Aguinaga Joel Mumphord Kyle James Present Staff: Sylvia Wilson (Human Relations) Christina Aparicio (Human Relations) Rosemary Stuart (Legal) Absent Commissioners: Kathleen Cooper (Excused) Alice Aparicio-Bussey Toni Davis (Excused) Almira Flores (Excused) Pastor Derrick Reaves (Excused) Corey Elizondo (Excused) 2. REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES Excused absences requested by Kathleen Cooper, Corey Elizondo, Almira Flores, Pastor MOTION Derrick Reaves, and Toni Davis for the 12/5/13 Motion — Joel Mumphord Second — Edna Arredondo Motion Pass 3. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 11/7/13 MOTION Motion — Mickey Kramer Second — Faith Meza Motion Pass 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES) Public Comments was opened; no comments made. 5. PRESENTATIONS A. EEOC Case Update by Charlene Kaplan, Human Relations Compliance Officer Mrs. Kaplan gave brief verbal case update information regarding number of complainants, formal charges, differed cases and number of case closures for the month of November. Mrs. Kaplan discussed the Special Operating Procedures of formalizing a charge she then mentioned the Department currently has a difficult case that may require the assistance of the Commission at a later date to request a subpoena. Questions and comments ensued by numerous Commissioners. 6. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT a. 50th Anniversary Update Mrs. Wilson stated there was no current update as she has been preoccupied with putting together the 2nd Annual Retreat. b. 2nd Annual Retreat Update Mrs. Wilson stated the she is aiming to have the event on 1/18/14, Saturday morning. She then mentioned she is currently working out the logistics between the City and RTA Mr. Gamboa then announced his resignation as the Chairperson and Commissioner of the Human Relations Commission. Mr. Gamboa stated this would the last meeting he would be attending. 7. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS a. Housing Subcommittee — No Report b. Committee for Persons with Disabilities Committee Chairperson David Ramos gave a brief update regarding the 12/4/13 regular meeting; announcement of Richard Balli a new Committee member, Presentations, Subcommittee Reports. Brief discussion ensued regarding ADA compliance for the Home Owner Association process, Mrs. Wilson stated as the topic was not placed on the agenda it was unable to be discussed. Commissioners agreed to place the request for further information on item 9, identify items to be placed on next agenda. c. Education Subcommittee — Update on School Presentations Nothing was reported as Mrs. Cooper was not present. Brief discussion ensued between commissioners and staff. d. Disparity Subcommittee — No Report e. Goals Subcommittee— No Report f. 50th Anniversary Subcommittee — Update Mrs. Wilson stated there was no recent information to report. 8. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Mrs. Wilson provided and discussed her November 2013 Monthly Performance Report to commissioners. Questions and comments ensued by numerous Commissioners. (A copy of the report is attached at the end of the minutes) 9. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA • Requested by Joel Mumphord - Presentation — ADA Compliance on Home Owner Association • Requested by Joel Mumphord - Discussion regarding EEOC's possible request for subpoena 10.ADJOURNMENT MOTION Motion — Elias Valverde Second — Mickey Kramer Motion Pass (Attachments on next page) 8. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT lit'y1AN RELATIONS MISSION AN I)SERVICE STR.A lE(;Y, With a goal of"Fostering Diverse and Equitable Environments With Respect and Professionalism",the Human Relations Department will conduct and enforce a positive program of nondiscrimination in Employment,Fair Housing.Public Accommodation,and Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)within the City of Corpus Christi We will also make reports and recommendations to the City Council and others,toward the betterment of group and inter-group relationships within the community. MAJOR PROGR.111S AND SERVICES: A. Non-Discrimination Program I'Intake,Investigative,and Mediation:Resolution Services 2 Community Outreach,Education.and Awareness 3 Technical and Administrative Services B. ADA Compliance 1 Address and monitor ADA compliance,and related issues,through accommodation requests and citizen complaints, Cortununity Education and Awareness;and Technical.Administrative Assistance 2 Coordination of implementation,monitoring,andto of the Citywide ADA Transition Plan Prior Co2-ntract Adopted Adopted Oct'rFeoC July- Ort 2012- 2013- uContract or ;Fir Jay Sept FY YTD Coatrart or FY ;RFOR,MANCE MEASURE OBJECTIV 02013 02014 2013 Aug.2013 2013 (kt 2013 Nov 2013 Total YTD%of coal 1. SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE: Provide Investigative Sen ice to include intake,investigation,mediation,conciliation,monitoring.and charge resolution in Employment(including ADA),Fair Housing.and Public Accommodation. Veavuec: Output 100 to 84 t;IA OC Contract Yr October to June 2013; 5) u' 1,'' . III 1 I°iL ticptcnther Total and%of Goal- to 55 nn,!. I 'stare t(elerrals to taasc, total and °'o of(ioal.Referals would be Cit 75 to 70 Employee cases.Political mne2ol3; 7, 1 ,,"- to 65 70 3 I.1 17" Subdivisions entities,Age and Aug2013 Equal Pay Discriminations. I IUD Fair Housing Contract Year is 30(July- 30 u 3 I x 2"iL July-June. June 2013) Measures Etlecttvtinesss 1IOC'Charges Closed within 18,1 0 days as%of total closures YTD j 1111 i 1.00 Referrals:Perfected Charge, completed and sent to SAFO in In 1- - - 5J'%, days or less(as%01) 111)1)Fair Housing Complaints closed within 100 days as Vo of 11 1 '.till 11.88 total II. SERVICE LEVEL OBJE(I'VE: Provide"Community Outreach,Fducalinu.asd vN a n•ne..." treasures:Output - Number of training sessions. community meetings,and 4 211 411 informational events (, SERVICE I.E1 EL Oli1F.('TIVI.: roside Al). Accessibility,Accommotd,ts u,,;un I crh,uc,1 Ys.,stance Request resol tun -treasures: Output - ' ADA Citizens'Cotnplau io I..\r;snih,hh) 100 1011 7 i, _ 0 0) 9% Public Accommodation hiyuiriesReyucsts 55 SS 2 it 1 s 33% New'Requests for Acconun Trash Recycle Pict 20 30 7 I I I 31 103% VeN I 0 2 Discontinue/Changes/Updates for Accom.Trash/Recycle Prgnt i' ,,,gra AI)A Technical Assistance50 50 1.7 ' 2), 52i%, Plan Reviews/Sitc Visits , 25 I 25 i I 211 Key Highlights: November 2013 HUD:1 Closure.5 Pending Conciliations.5 Intakes.1 Outreach Event. 1 Special Project-Grant Staff Shortage Con ADA: EEOC' 5 Closures:3 Deferrals;8 new Charges taken.22 intake complaints received TARPS•1 Start.0 Stop.10 Request ADA Technical Assistance TAS 502 Parking Spaces-4 TAS 1005 Fishing Piers and Platforms-1.Onsite to Packery Channel