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Summary of Minutes for November 7, 2013
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Gamboa called the meeting to order at 5:08 p.m.
A. ROLL CALL
Present Commissioners:
Kathleen Cooper Toni Davis Elias Valverde
David Ramos Mickey Kramer Jaimee Contreras
Carlos Aguinaga Joel Mumphord Faith Meza
Alice Aparicio-Bussey Pastor Derrick Reaves
Present Staff:
Sylvia Wilson (Human Relations) Christina Aparicio (Human Relations)
Absent Commissioners:
Ramiro H. Gamboa Edna Arredondo Almira Flores
Corey Elizondo Kyle James
2. REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
MOTION Absences for Edna Arredondo, Corey Elizondo and Kyle James for the 11/7/13 and Alice
Aparicio-Bussey and David Ramos for the 10/3/13 monthly meeting.
Motion — Pastor Derrick Reaves Second — Mickey Kramer Motion Pass
3. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 1013113
MOTION Ms. Aparicio requested to the minutes be amended to reflect the following information: Item
2: Request for Excused Absences of 9/5/1310/3/13.
Motion to accept the minutes as amended— Mikey Kramer Second— Corey Elizondo
Motion Passed.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES)
Public Comments was opened; no comments made.
5. PRESENTATIONS
No presentation.
6. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
a. 50th Anniversary Update
Vice-Chairperson Cooper stated Commissioner Contreras would discuss under Item 7
b. 2nd Annual Retreat Update
Mrs. Wilson stated the Committee for Persons with Disabilities (CFPWD) and the RTA
Committee on accessible Transportation (RCAT) agreed to attend. Mrs. Wilson the
stated the retreat would be form 9a.m. -12 noon, RTA agreed to sponsor the retreat,
about 50 individuals are expected to attend. Commissioner Kramer agreed to look into
a possible location to host the retreat.
7. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Housing Subcommittee— No Report
b. Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Committee Chairperson David Ramos gave a brief update regarding the 11/6/13
regular meeting such as; the recommendation to City Council to fill the vacancy left
by the resignation of Sabrina Ramirez, agreement to participate in the 2nd Annual
Retreat, Subcommittee Reports. Mrs. Cooper then stated she is still waiting to hear
back from the schools for further information.
c. Education Subcommittee— Update on School Presentations
Vice-Chairperson stated she emailed a few of the surrounding Independent School
Districts including CCISD regarding the Youth @ Work presentation that is to be
conducted by the Youth Commissioners. Mrs. Wilson interjected, stating the South
Texas Diversity Council has contacted her to provide the names and contact
information of local schools to see if any female middle school students would be
interested taking part of a women in leader mentoring program. Mrs. Wilson then
explained further information regarding the mentoring program and stated she
would update the Commission on further information.
d. Disparity Subcommittee— No Report
e. Goals Subcommittee— No Report
f. 50th Anniversary Subcommittee— Update
Commissioner Contreras stated the 50th Anniversary would occur between January
and March 2014. She then stated the subcommittee discussed items such as; a
logo that would represent the commission, flyers and a possible continental
breakfast. Mrs. Contreras also mentioned she and Mrs. Wilson met with Carlos
Lopez the owner of KTMV Studios for broadcasting of the logo. As for the date/time
of the event, that was still being discussed by subcommittee members.
8. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Mrs. Wilson provided and discussed her October 2013 Monthly Performance Report to
commissioners.
(A copy of the report is attached at the end of the minutes)
9. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA
No requests were made by Commissioners. Mrs. Wilson stated the Commission would be
provided with further information regarding the 2nd Annual Retreat and the 50th Anniversary
event. Vice-Chairperson stated they would also be provided an update by the Educational
Subcommittee.
10.ADJOURNMENT
MOTION Motion— Elias Valverde Second — Faith Meza Motion Pass
8. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
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PERFORMANCE.MEASURE OBJECTIVES 2013 FY21114 211122 Aug.2013 2013 Oct 2013
A. SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE:
Provide Investigative Service to include intake,investigation,mediation.conciliation.monitoring,and charge resolution in
Employment(including ADA).Fair Housing,and Public Accommodation.
Measures: Output
100%of 55;
100 to 84
EEOC Resolutions Contract Yr October to September June 2013; 8(100°°of
to 55 Aug.1 90 64 9 55) 5
mmu%of N;'
EEOC Intakes Dcfcred to San Antonio Field Office due to 75 to 70
nun jurisdiction,Age,or Political Subdivision entities. June2013;to 7(100°°of
70Aug2013 70 t9 5 70) 1(1
3U(July-
HUD Fair Housing Contract Yr July to June June 2013) 0 3 3 1
Measures :Effeetivenesss
EEOC Charges Closed within 180 days as•o of total 8 63
closures YTD-10/2011 to 9/2012 75% 41 g 78°° 3
EEOC Referrals Charge Write-Ups(Perfected Charges) 7 25.
completed and sent to SAFO in 10 days or less(as%of) 90% 15 3 49°,, 5
HUD Fair Housing Complaints closed
within 100 days as°°of'total 70% 0 3 3 0
B. SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE:
Provide"Community Outreach,Education,and Awarenesss"
Measures:output
Number of training sessions.community meetings,and
informational events 50 5 6 5
C. SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE;
Provide ADA Accessibility.Accommodations,and Technical Assistance Request resolution
Measures: Output —
ADA Citizens'Complaints(Accessibility) 100 2 0 2
Public Accommodation Inquiries/Requests 55 13 13 3
New,Requests for Accomm Trash Recycle Picklups 20 7 3 10
Changes Updates for Accom.Trash.Recycle Prgm t 1
ADA Technical Assistance 50 7 12 5
Plan Reviews/Site Visits 25 _ 2 4 9
Key Highlights:
August 2013:None
Sept 2013 none
October 2013:ADA Issues
2 Citizen Accessibility Complaints-Sidewalk/Street&Driveways;Homeowners Responsibility
5 ADA Tech Asst:-Assitive Listening Systems,Parking Space;Ramp,and 2 referals to CIBCIL
9 Plan Site Visits pertaining to Citizen Complaints on Accessibility
2 closed Citizen Access.Grievances