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Lisa Aguilar (Legal Advisor)
Barton Bailey (Homeless & Housing
Administrator)
Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission Summary of Minutes for February 6, 2020
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Laura Commons called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present Commissioners:
Present Staff: Absent Staff:
Absent Commissioners:
Marigold Boone, Maria Rodriguez, Nora Mireles, June Martinez, Dr. Roy Stock,
and Carlos Aguinaga A. Requests and Approvals for Excused Absences – Carlos Aguinaga and Nora Mireles (work
conflict)
Motion – A. Cruz Second – A. Bassett Motion Passed
3. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes 1.9.20
Motion – Leeton Second – A. Bassett Motion Passed
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES) NONE
5. PRESENTATIONS:
A. Arlene Medrano (Dockless Vehicles Program) – Ms. Medrano stated the City approved the
dockless vehicles in January 2020. January to June 2019, market approved, but wanted a full
calendar year to see the behavior, so they auto renewed for a year. Ms. Medrano spoke about the
pricing of the dockless vehicles. It costs $1 to rent, $0.32 an hour. A rider signs user agreement in
the app. The app recommends wearing a helmet and 1 rider per vehicle. Ms. Medrano also spoke
about right-of-way issues and license agreement. Education materials for the app was provided. Ms.
Medrano stated there are two current dockless vehicle operators: Blue Duck (started in October
2018) and Lime (started December 2018). Ms. Medrano stated there is an average of 372 rental
scooters used in a day by both operators.
MOTION
MOTION
Laura Commons Vacant
Richard Balli Angel Cruz
Dr. Bilaye Benibo Andrew Leeton
April Bassett Andrea Reyes
Jeremy Coleman Vacant
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6. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Housing Subcommittee – No Report. reports are attached to the Minutes.)
B. Committee for Persons with Disabilities – Mr. Balli reported on the ADA citation count
for the month of January 2020: 53; 2019 there was a total of 217 citations issued. Blocking the
architectural improvement (not allowing loading and unloading of a vehicle) results to an
approximate $500-750 fine.
C. Education Subcommittee – No report.
7. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
A. Performance Report – Barton Bailey reported on the January 2020 office work activity (see
attachment).
8. CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
A. Round Table Information – Lisa Aguilar stated in order to present a commission
resolution regarding EEOC, the commission would need to create, craft, and present to the
resolution for approval. Once approved by the commission, the Administrator will provide to
City Council. The Commissioners requested information and contents on the EEOC training
conducted by the City’s Learning Institute.
B. The Commission members spoke about the EEOC resolutions. Barton Bailey will draft
documentation, Angel Cruz requested a subcommittee (special session), and Dr. Benibo
requested for people to submit items electronically. Barton Bailey will start an e-mail
communication thread to begin subcommittee by email (Commons – chair of subcommittee,
Benibo, Bassett, and Cruz).
Motion – A. Cruz Second – J. Coleman Motion Passed
9. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA
• CCISD’s Pre-k program
• Corrections to present documentation
• Creation of sub-committee for EEOC Resolution
10. ADJOURNMENT
Motion – A. Leeton Second – R. Balli Motion Passed
Meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m.
MOTION
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