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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHRCS 1994 Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD ' J'j The regular scheduled December meeting of the Human Relations Board was called to order by Chairperson Marylou Mason at 7 :43 a.m. on Monday, December 5, 1994 in the Human Relations and Community Services Conference Room, 3rd Floor, City Hall Annex. CALL TO ORDER Present : Robert Egan, Sam Johnson, Marylou Mason, Dorothy Nichols , Joanne Pohl, Robert Ruffin and Ann Smiley Absent: John Beltran (excused) and Melvin Jones Staff : Yvonne C. Christopher and Carol Walton Police Liaison: Captain Don Dawson Guest: David Wiener and Linda Sanchez APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION Board Member Joanne Pohl moved that the agenda of December 5, 1994 be approved, supported by Board Member Sam Johnson. Motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes were approved after a quorum was obtained. MOTION Board Member Robert Ruffin moved that the minutes of November 17, 1994 be approved, supported by Board Member Sam Johnson. Motion passed. THE PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD ON ANY ISSUE The following individuals expressed their support for the proposed Civil Rights Ordinance: Edna Widdier, Jim Phillips , Gideon Marcel and Phil Dorland. DIRECTORS REPORT Yvonne discussed the changes to the Purchasing Ordinance, the Needs Assessment Survey, the Request for Proposals for youth services , and the Human Relations and Community Services Departments budget . MOTION Board Member Sam Johnson moved that the budget be voted on at the December 5, 1994 board meeting, supported by Board Member Joanne Pohl . Motion passed. Proceedings of the Human Relations Board December 5, 1994 Page 2 MOTION Board Member Robert Egan moved the budget for passage, supported by Board Member Nichols, motion passed. Yvonne informed the board members that she would provide them with a final budget package before submitting it to the Mayor. She stated that she will present the final budget package to the Human Relations Board at the January 26 , 1995 board meeting. Robert Egan inquired as to the costs that will be incumbered due to the relocation of the Human Relations and Community Services Department. Dave Wiener answered stating that the costs of the relocation of the Human Relations and Community Services Department will not be paid for by using the monies from the Department ' s budget . COMMUNICATIONS Letters of public comment that relate to the proposed Civil Rights ordinance Letter from Mr. Art Stine regarding the proposed Civil Rights ordinance Letter from Chief Jerome Boles of the Lansing Police Department regarding incidences of crimes related to sexual orientation Robert Egan requested a breakdown of letters from the public regarding their opposition or approval of the proposed Civil Right ordinance. REPORTS A. STAFF REPORTS (Due to board meeting schedule change, this meeting was held two weeks after November meeting. Typed reports from staff ( from November meeting) were presented to the board. a) Mr. Lopez - b) Mr. Hester - c) Mr. Gomoll - B. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS : a) Employment Proceedings of the Human Relations Board December 5, 1994 Page 3 1) No report b) Housing 1) No report c) Public Relations 1) Dorothy Nichols informed the board members that a tentative format has been completed for the Human Relations Dinner. She stated that the ten ( 10) tickets will be mailed to each board member and the cost of the tickets are $25 . 00 . d) Police Community Relations 1) No report e) Ad Hoc Committee 1) Ann Smiley expressed her appreciation to the board members and the staff who made the effort to meet and recommend changes to the Civil Rights ordinance. She stated that a report from the ad- hoc committee (which was submitted to the board members) addressed the changes to the Civil Rights ordinance along with a summary of the changes which listed the linguistics of the ordinance, a copy of the changes that were deleted and added, and an attachment of all reports included in addition for further information. Yvonne also informed the board of changes made by the Human Relations and Community Services staff and submitted replacement pages to add the new information and/or corrections . Ann stated that she sent a letter to Birney Misner, who sent a written comments , and she will send a letter of thanks to Art Stine and others for their input. She extended a special thanks to Kip Gomoll for his involvement . Yvonne acknowledged Dave Wiener and the two student interns involvement in helping make the changes to the Civil Rights ordinance. Proceedings of the Human Relations Board December 5, 1994 Page 4 MOTION Robert Egan moved that the information, regarding the changes to the Civil Rights ordinance, be submitted to City Council and the Mayor on Monday, December 5, 1994, supported by Board Member Robert Ruffin. Motion passed. Yvonne submitted a letter that was prepared for submission with the changes to the Civil Rights ordinance . This letter was signed by board members who were present at the December 5, 1994 board meeting. Robert Egan stated that the information regarding the changes to the Civil Rights ordinance be made available to the public upon request. PETITIONS None OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Robert Egan expressed his concern to the lack of attendance by certain member of the board. He asked that contact be made with the board member(s) who are not attending meetings on a regular basis to determine why they are not participating. Marylou agreed to make the contact . ADJOURNMENT MOTION Board Member Joanne Pohl moved that the meeting be adjourned, supported by Board Member Robert Ruffin. Motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 9 : 05 a .m. Respectfully submitted, Carol L. Walton, Senior Secretary NAME Guillermo Z . Lopez PERIOD OF December 11, 1994 to January 14, 1995 HUMAN RELATIONS SUMMARY REPORT FORM AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ACTIVITIES # of job reviews # of requisitions received _1 # of times technical assistance provided in-house staff # of times technical assistance provided to outside sources # of letters generated # of time met with City Departments (Personnel 1 CDBG # of times attended Mayor' s Hiring meetings MEETINGS/OTHER. . . December 13, 1994 - met with Personnel and Human Relations and Community staff to review hiring process . January 3 , 1995 - met with Dan Salinas regarding Firefighter process and referred him to the Lansing Police Department for the application information. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE ACTIVITIES # of projects reviewing: on-going 17 new 2 # of contractors 19 # of subcontractors 86 # of times technical assistance provided in-house staff _2 # of times technical assistance provided to outside sources _1 # of letters generated _1 # of times provided MBE/WBE/HBE information _4 # of Wage Decisions provided: ( list projects : Tennis Court; # of reviews "Notice to Bidders" inclusion of MBE/WBE/HBE _2 # of reviews "Tabulation of Bids" for MBE/WBE/HBE participation 2 # of pre-bid and/or preconstruction conferences ( list projects : CSO Twin 90 ' s Rehabilitation # of on-site reviews # of payrolls reviewed: Department Parks Public Service ; Others : EDC 202 # of times assisted contractors with paperwork 6 # of tax abatements reviewed: list companies : MEETINGS/OTHER. . . December 15, 1994 - Dan Danke - wage decision and contract completions December 22 , 1994 - Clark Construction Project review January 5, 1995 - met with John Green of the Purchasing Division to review baseball stadium bid documents . January 9 , 1995 - attended the Mayor' s baseball meeting HUMAN RELATIONS ACTIVITIES # of complaints; FORMAL INFORMAL SERVICE RAPID CHARGES # of times provided technical assistance to in-house sources _1 # of times provided technical assistance to outside sources _10 # of letters generated # assisted with employment referrals _1 # assisted with employment concerns _5 # assisted with housing concerns # assisted with police concerns (please list) Roland Mitchel ; David Gonzalez; Wardill Courent. # assisted with court concerns # assisted with social service concerns 3 # assisted with neighborhood concerns : (_please list) M. Spaulding # assisted with community concerns : (please list) Arnaldo Martinez # assisted with consumer concerns # assisted with interpretations/translations _2 # assisted with education/school concerns 8 # assisted with age concerns # assisted with immigration concerns # assisted with TDD # assisted with ADA concerns # assisted with # times met with Internal Affairs # times assisted Human Relations Board and/or subcommittees # of training workshops/seminars presented # of media appearances (print/radio/television) # of speaking presentations MEETINGS/OTHERS . . . January 3, 1995 - Team meeting January 4 , 1995 - attended meeting of the Equal Education Opportunity Committee to the Lansing School District January 9 , 1995 - attended monthly meeting of the Chican Advisory committee to the Lansing School District January 13, 1995 - attended the Human Relations and Community Services Department Martin Luther King, Jr. Commerative Program CONTACTS # Personal # Telehpone NAME R.L. Hester, Jr. PERIOD OF December 15, 1995 to January 15, 1995 HUMAN RELATIONS SUMMARY REPORT FORM AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ACTIVITIES # of job reviews 03 # of requisitions received 03 # of times technical assistance provided in-house staff 08 # of times technical assistance provided to outside sources 02 # of letters generated 03 # of time met with City Departments (Personnel 06 ) # of times attended Mayor ' s Hiring meetings MEETINGS/OTHER. . . Met with Eleanor Love, Planning Division re: Job review for Principal Planner 39 position. Met with Jim Kinnaird, Personnel Department re: Conducting job- review for Principal Planner 39 and Sr. Engineer 34 position(s) . Met with Jim Kinnaird and Yvonne Christopher re: Principal Planner 30 position. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE ACTIVITIES # of projects reviewing: on-going 10; new 02 # of contractors 12 # of subcontractors # of times technical assistance provided in-house staff 04 # of times technical assistance provided to outside sources 03 # of letters generated 05 # of times provided MBE/WBE/HBE information 02 # of Wage Decisions provided: (list projects : ) # of reviews "Notice to Bidders" inclusion of MBE/WBE/HBE 02 # of reviews "Tabulation of Bids" for MBE/WBE/HBE participation 01 # of pre-bid and/or preconstruction conferences (list projects # of on-site reviews # of payrolls reviewed: Department; Parks 22 ; Public Service 40; Others : # of times assisted contractors with paperwork 03 # of tax abatements reviewed: list companies : MEETINGS/OTHER. . . Met with Lenora Jadun, Public Service Director re: provided information concerning David-Bacon and Related Acts and prevailing wage rates as applied to City construction projects . Met with Larry Goodrich re: Wage decision for Goodrich & Associates Construction Co. Met with Samir Matta, P. S. re: pre-bid conference on Foster Avenue, CSO project. conducted pre-bid conference for Foster Ave. CSO project. HUMAN RELATIONS ACTIVITIES # of complaints; FORMAL INFORMAL SERVICE_03_ RAPID CHARGES # of times provided technical assistance to in-house sources 05 # of times provided technical assistance to outside sources 07 # of letters generated 06 # assisted with employment referrals 10 # assisted with employment concerns 05 # assisted with housing concerns 02 # assisted with police concerns (please list) # assisted with court concerns 01 # assisted with social service concerns # assisted with neighborhood concerns : (please list) # assisted with community concerns : (please list) # assisted with consumer concerns # assisted with interpretations/translations # assisted with education/school concerns 07 # assisted with age concerns # assisted with immigration concerns # assisted with TDD # assisted with ADA concerns # assisted with # times met with Internal Affairs 05 # times assisted Human Relations Board and/or subcommittees 03 # of training workshops/seminars presented # of media appearances (print/radio/television) 01 # of speaking presentations MEETINGS/OTHERS . . . CONTACTS # Personal 43 # Telehpone 264 NAME Kip Gomoll PERIOD OF December 14, 1995 to January 15, 1995 HUMAN RELATIONS SUMMARY REPORT FORM AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ACTIVITIES # of job reviews 14 # of requisitions received 7 # of times technical assistance provided in-house staff # of times technical assistance provided to outside sources # of letters generated 13 # of time met with City Departments (Personnel) # of times attended Mayor' s Hiring meetings # of selection process reviews 2 MEETINGS/OTHER. . . Developed tenative new goals for Police Two (2 ) meetings of joint committee for Police recruitment Prepared "Report Card" report on affirmative action CONTRACT COMPLIANCE ACTIVITIES # of projects reviewing: on-going; new # of contractors # of subcontractors # of times technical assistance provided in-house staff # of times technical assistance provided to outside sources # of letters generated # of times provided MBE/WBE/HBE information # of Wage Decisions provided: ( list projects : ) # of reviews "Notice to Bidders" inclusion of MBE/WBE/HBE 1 # of reviews "Tabulation of Bids" for MBE/WBE/HBE participation # of pre-bid and/or preconstruction conferences ( list projects : pre-bid Window Replacement - Fire Stations # of on-site reviews # of payrolls reviewed: Department; Parks ; Public Service; Others : # of times assisted contractors with paperwork 1 # of tax abatements reviewed: list companies : MEETINGS/OTHER. . . HUMAN RELATIONS ACTIVITIES # of complaints; FORMAL INFORMAL SERVICE RAPID CHARGES # of times provided technical assistance to in-house sources # of times provided technical assistance to outside sources # of letters generated # assisted with employment referrals # assisted with employment concerns 1 # assisted with housing concerns 1 # assisted with police concerns (please list) # assisted with court concerns # assisted with social service concerns # assisted with neighborhood concerns : (please list) Michael Spauldinq # assisted with community concerns : (please list) # assisted with consumer concerns # assisted with interpretations/translations # assisted with education/school concerns # assisted with age concerns # assisted with immigration concerns # assisted with TDD 1 # assisted with ADA concerns 1 # assisted with # times met with Internal Affairs # times assisted Human Relations Board and/or subcommittees # of training workshops/seminars presented # of media appearances (print/radio/television) # of speaking presentations MEETINGS/OTHERS . . . CONTACTS # Personal 4 # Telehpone 23 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD The regular scheduled November meeting of the Human Relations Board was called to order by Chairperson Marylou Mason at 7 : 38 a.m. on Thursday, November 17 , 1994 in the Human Relations and Community Services Conference Room, 3rd Floor, City Hall Annex. CALL TO ORDER Present: John Beltran, Robert Egan, Sam Johnson, Melvin Jones, Marylou Mason, Dorothy Nichols, Bob Ruffin, and Ann Smiley Absent : JoAnne Pohl Staff : Yvonne C. Christopher and Carol Walton Police Liaison: Captain Don Dawson APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION Board Member Ann Smiley moved that the agenda of November 17, 1994 be approved with corrections, supported by Board Member Robert Egan. Motion carried unanimous . APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes were approved after a quorum was obtained. MOTION Board Member Robert Egan moved that the minutes of October 27 , 1994 be approved, supported by Board Member Ann Smiley. Motion carried unanimous . THE PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD ON ANY ISSUE None DIRECTORS REPORT Yvonne stated that the Human Relations and Community Services Department staff as well as herself has been meeting with the Firefighter and Police Officer representatives and union officials regarding Affirmative Action. Ms . Christopher also stated that she has been attending the Human Relations Board Ad Hoc committee meetings, in regards to the Civil Rights ordinance 296, and 297 . In addition the Human Relations staff meets weekly with, Dave Wiener, and his two interns on the ordinance issues . Ms . Christopher stated that she has been attending the City of Lansing hiring meetings . She also attends the monthly labor members meeting. Ms . Christopher stated that she has been attending the Public Relations Proceedings of the Human Relations Board November 17 , 1994 Page 2 committee meetings with the Greater Lansing Committee for Cesar Chavez Avenue. Yvonne stated that she attended a thank you follow-up meeting at the Senior Citizens Housing complex. Yvonne announced the Toys for Tots campaign kickoff, and the staffs involvement with the door to door Needs Assessment Survey. Robert Egan expressed his concern in regards to the Letter from Mr. Stackable regarding a complaint against Mayor Hollister. Yvonne responded stating that the statement in the newspaper that Mr. Stackable was referring to was not a quote from the Mayor. Dave Wiener stated that he had discussed the matter with the Mayor and was ensured that the Mayor would make an effort to clarify his statement . Marylou stated that the Human Relations Board should send Mr. Stackable a letter acknowledging receipt of his complaint. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were received: Letter from Second Ward Councilmember Sandy Allen to Police Chief Jerome Boles RE: Robert Kowalk, applicant for Lansing Police Department. Note re: Letters of support and opposition, referred to Mayor Hollister, the Human Relations Advisory Board, and the Committee on General Services, pertaining to the Civil Rights Ordinance. Letter from Mr. Stackable regarding a complaint against Mayor Hollister. Letter commending Guillermo Lopez for his part in the Civil Rights Training Session/County of Bay. REPORTS A. STAFF REPORTS a) Mr. Lopez (copy attached) b) Mr. Hester (copy attached) Proceedings of the Human Relations Board November 17, 1994 Page 3 c) Mr. Gomoll (copy attached) B. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS : a) Employment 1) None b) Housing 1) None c) Public Relations 1) Dorothy Nichols stated that the Hugo Lundberg Award Dinner will be held on Thursday, February 9 , 1994 from 6 : 30 p.m. -9 : 00 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel . Ms . Nichols stated that the Radisson will provide the flowers . The Theme will be "Unity and Justice- The Only Way" . Ms . Nichols also suggested that Certificates of Appreciation be given, at the Award Dinner, to past Human Relations Board members, and that those past members be invited as guests to the Hugo Lundberg Award Dinner. d) Police Community Relations 1) Robert Egan discussed the new Zero Tolerance law regarding drinking and driving, for minors (under that age of 21) . Robert stated that this law would give the Police a tool to send a message to minors that drinking and driving is dangerous and illegal . He also stated that because there are no additional officers to enforce this law, enforcement will be very difficult. Robert stated that discussion pertaining to the proposed Civil Rights ordinance had also taken place. e) Ad Hoc Committee (Civil Rights Ordinances) 1) Ann Smiley reported that the committee has an accelerated schedule for the purpose of making recommendation to the City Council, in regards to the Civil Rights ordinance. She requested that the Human Relations Advisory Board hold their December board meeting on Monday, December 5, 1994 at 7 : 30 a.m. in order to get a vote from board members in regards to the recommendations put forth by the Ad Proceedings of the Human Relations Board November 17 , 1994 Page 4 Hoc Committee. Ann also reported that the committee received recommendation on the proposed ordinance from Art Stine of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights . MOTION Board Member Dorothy Nichols moved that the December board meeting be held on Monday, December 5, 1995, supported by Board Member Bob Ruffin. Motion carried unanimous . PETITIONS Determination: Barbara Mack -vs- City of Lansing OLD BUSINESS Yvonne Christopher suggested to the board the possibility of having a joint board meeting on Monday December 19, 1994 at 6 : 30 p.m. She also suggested discussing the possible name change for the Human Relations and Community Services Department at the joint board meeting. Marylou Mason suggested that the Human Relations Advisory Board and the Human Resources Advisory Board have a joint meeting dinner to include the celebration of the Christmas Holiday. The meeting will be held at Robert Egan' s residence. NEW BUSINESS Yvonne informed that board that she was invited to meet with the Coalition for Community Concerns on Saturday, November 19, 1994 , to discuss the Purchasing Ordinance and the Baseball Stadium. She informed the board that the Request for Quotes ( for Architects and Construction Managers) that was sent out, contained language that has never been included in a Request for Quotes before regarding goals for minorities, women business owners, and handicappers . ADJOURNMENT MOTION Board Member Robert Egan moved that the meeting be adjourned, supported by Board Member Sam Johnson. Motion carried unanimous . The meeting adjourned at 8 :40 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Proceedings of the Human Relations Board November 17 , 1994 Page 5 Carol L. Walton, Senior Secretary All _ .s� CITY OF LA LI Interoffice Communi at MVED �N Lansing City Council OCT 2 8 1994 HUMAN RELATIONS AND. COMMUNITY SERVICES - CITY OF LANSING TO: Chief Jerome Boles FROM: Second Ward Councilmember Sandy Allen (/ ,11"" DATE: October 26, 1994 SUBJECT: Applicant for Lansing Police Department A constituent of mine called today with regard to his son Robert Kowalk. Robert has applied for a position as an officer with the Lansing Police Department and apparently has been denied for reasons that are not clear. He appears to be-qualified having been with Police Explorers for five years, interned with the Ingham County Sheriffs Department while in the Criminal Justice Program at Michigan State University and attended Lansing Community College Police Academy. It seems that Robert's application was in the review process when he received a call saying he was disqualified because of absenteeism with his present job at Wa1Mart. Robert's father informs me that his son has a letter from WalMart indicating that these absences were pre-approved for service in the Reserves. Attempts by Robert, his father, and even his sister Sandra who works for the Lansing Housing Commission, to determine the reason for his disqualification and a request for a reevaluation of his application have been to no avail. Could you please look into this matter and, hopefully, provide some answers for this young man whose life-long ambition has been to become a Lansing Police Officer. The Kowalks would be happy to meet with you and myself if you feel this would be helpful. I think you should know that Mr. Kowalk is considering legal assistance in this matter. I look forward to your response with respect to this matter. Thank you for your assistance. cc: Human Relations Department Art Kowalk 5019 Devonshire Avenue Lansing, Ml 48910 R ERRED TO THE �o THE LETTERS IN SUPPORT, AS WELL AS THE LETTERS IN OPPOSITION, TO THE TWO CIVIL RIGHTS ORDINANCES WERE REFERRED TO THE MAYOR, THE HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY BOARD AND THE COMMITTEE ON GENERAL SERVICES ECEIVE ,% NOV 0 2 1994 I-IUMAN RELATIONS AND C©MFAUNITY SERVICES CITY OF LANSING LAW OFFICES or FREDERICK L. STACKABLE NOV4 199d GRAND SUILO1N0 1�"� HUMAN RELATIONS A` Soo NORTM ORANO AVCNUE COMMUNITY SERVICES I LANSINO. MICHIGAN 49933.117• CITYOFLA14SING ' AREA CODE S 17 407•0473 OR 176-WISE OR A47.177{ November 10 , 1994 The Human Relations Board 119 N. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933 RE: Code of Ordinances for the City of Lansing, being Sections 297 . 02 and 297 . 04. Dear Board: As you know, the Human Relations Board, under the Code of Ordinances of City of Lansing, Chapter 297, .has the mandated obligations, under sections 297. 02 (i) to " . . . . .advise any official. . .on. . .the occurrence of tensions, prejudice or discrimination that may come to_ its Hu attention. "Further, under section 297. 04 , the man Relations Board "shall receive and examine complaints of tensions. . .acts of prejudice against any person or group because of. . .race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry. . . " It is because of the burden placed upon the Human Relations Board by the Code of Ordinances for the City of Lansing that I report to it the following: . On the front page of section "B" of the Lansing State Journal for October 17, 1994 , it was reported that Mayor Hollister said the Klan' s efforts to breed racism and hate parallel efforst in Lansing to change the street name of Cesar Chavez Avenue to Grand. I consider this statement thoroughly prejudice and aimed at creating tensions and I do, therefore, bring it to your attention. I request that the Board, under section 297 . 04 , receive and examine this complaint. On its face it is an act . of prejudice against persons and/or groups because of their race, color, creed, nation origin or ancestory. I wish the Board to know that the day after the statement appeared in the press, I met the. Mayor., in his office and he agreed that the statement was highly prejudice against .. Y. J those persons or group that wanted the name of Grand Avenue restored. He also stated that he did NOT make the statement, and because he did not make the statement, he would ask the Lansing State Journal to print a retraction and that 'if it would not print a retraction, he, the Mayor, would write a letter to the Journal and ask that it be published. Since that time, I have checked with two (2) of his able assistants on two (2) occasions. The first time they knew nothing about the Mayor' s stated position to me and said they would check into it and get back with me. Since I failed to hear from them, I went to the Mayor' s office and again talked to both of them and neither one knew what the Mayor had done, if anything. Again they said they would find out and report back to me. They have not done so. I have attempted to make an appointment with the Mayor on two occasions, the last time requesting that if he could not meet with me, I would appreciate a telephone call. Since I have not had any response from the Mayor' s office, I am writing this Complaint. Since so much time has elapsed since the statement was attributed to the Mayor in the newspaper, and as .far as I know, he has done nothing to correct it, it stands as his statement, although he did not say it, he has adopted it . as his own. By his failure to act timely, he . has allowed the statement to become his own. There were 5,060 signatures on the Petitions to place the retoration of the name of Grand Avenue on the ballot at our next regular election. The signers and circulators of the petitions are not trying to breed racism or hate as the Ku Klux Klan is trying to do. They just want their city streets to remain the same. Please report back to me your findings. Sincer , � r Frederick L. Stackable cc: copy of the front page of section "B" of the Lansing State Journal for October 17, 1994 is attached for your easy review. 2 n a11U tents at Qv_ '.savior AWS011 Ufu111Chance Lyon Candidates f Mate Across Mid-Michigan 2B ler2p School collect �, Snow boxes or House and Senate corn- DataBank 2B >ol inaterals for school collects • � '� they've collected ment on issues leading to Business & Stocks 1(r'10 Sian kids. Page 4B _„ -:�. for Russia. election day. Page 3B Weather 613 B" TAT LO. CA & S Monday, October 17, 1994 k*. vl l spo t4archers 11" ghts unity..,. tanned to offset "I don't plan on being dp.Vntown . activities,which will last from Oct This time, Hollister said, there Chavez Avenue,formerly Grand y P when they are here,"salt L.Lnsing 21-23 in the north side of Lansing.. will be only 50 police officers on Avenue,was changed In S_ptem itol visit Saturday resident Cheryl VanDeKerkhove. While Mlchlgaa State University hand,and no fence will be erected. her by order of the City Council �e Ku Klux Klan They can talk to themselyes." freshman Jason Coulter said he "l.expect the group tube even King Boulevard shared its name Leaders from the,_Unity Coall- would:liketo protest the Klan,he smaller.this year,"he said of the with L.dgsn Street until the council tion and Lansing Mayor David Hol- doesn't want to give the group any .Klgn'S'rally and the counter- dropped the Logan Street design- y Anthony Spangter lister urged the crowd not-to pro- - attention--- demonstrators. for earlier this year. Lining State Journal test the Klan next Saturday. "I am definitely not going to be "There are people who-would One of the speakers on the Capin "We don't want to add attention at their rally," he said. like to divide our community.WE- tol steps;the Rev.Melanie Morrl- -e than 200 people walked to the Klan;that's why we are hav- In April,more than 800 people can't let these ugly kind of things son,said the candlelight vigil"is a andles and flashlights down lag this-event a week before the protesteda group of 27 Klan memt divide our community." reminder that many of Lansing ;an Avenue to the Capitol Klan comes to Lanslpa.', d_the, bers��II yeld a rally on the Cape; Uoilisfeasaid the7oan's.kfforts residents are still in the dark,"be- Sunday evening_inamarch Rev.Roger Pohl,pastor of�lgiim tolsteps'rhe Klan was surrounded t"rftdMCISmand'hate-parallel cause people still face violence lty. Congregational Church, 125 S. by a fence and more than 500 pot efforts 1fL-I-Ahs[r%rM change the and racism. event, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Ave., where the lice officers,Including 200 Lansing street names of Cesar ChavtSz Ave- "We have to not only fight rac- Ichlgan Unity Coalition,was march began. officers. nue and-,Martin father ag Jr. ism when an event like a Klan ral- ed as a unity rally to offset Pohl and Hollister suggested The rally cost Lansing about Bouleva[d back to Grad and ly happens,but we need to fight It 1 Klux Klan's Oct 22 visit people attend Lansing's Oid Town $46,000 for security. Logan every day,"said Morrison, House s harvest time race turns to schools C . •; : By Grog J.Borowski l.ansins State Journal Calling public education the de fining issue in the 68th District state House race,Democrat Lingg Brewer has launched a television ad campaign his opponent says distorts her views. Brewer began ruanlag'the ad lest week,trying to tle Republican Linda Ploeg to an issue that has dominated the governor's race- publle Nioney for private S&OLls. •fit e:Charter schoolsl -;': -131DOewLcr considers them.pr991lte 0l that will drain 61'6661 • `=`f c monq ftlH4 the ptibllc scda ,- s Zlietna - _ ��: 'c�.au' -'tflEc tl[n1 ttaLey-Creatt-wlll THOMAS L: HICKNER. Bay' County Executive jf,. Brian M. Redmond �q Human Resources Director 1212 Washington Avenue Bay City, Michigan 48708-5746 (517) 895-4098 FAX (517). 895-4014 October 31, 1994 Mr. John J. Castillo District Executive Michigan Department 'of Civil Rights. Community Services Bureau 333 S. Capitol Avenue,_ 2nd Floor Lansing, MI 48913 RE::. Civil Rights .Training Sessions/County of Bay Dear,Mr.. Castillo: Thank you very much for the important trainin 9--you and your:team recently -provided to the County of.-Bay. The participants returned to their. .workplace more enlightened .and knowledgeable because of your interactive seminar on civil rights awareness. There were a total of 189 employees who received training during the four sessions in September. The overall evaluations.avera ed "' excellent" on the evaluation form completed b the g good to close of each session. I commend You and your Y e Participants at the staff for the success of these sessions. Thank you again for the excellent services the department has provided the County. Sincerely, rian M. Redmond, Director Bay County Human--Resources BMR/jz cc: Mike Maher 63�op�z# Tom Hic tner RECEIVED Abel Torres Jan Ziemann NOV 03 1994 HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES CITY OF LANSING NAME Guillermo Z.Lopez PERIOD OF 10-15 to 11-15 1994 HUMAN RELATIONS SUMMARY REPORT FORM AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ACTIVITIES # of job reviews # of requisitions received # of times technical assistance provided in-house staff # of times technical assistance provided to outside sources # of letters generated # of time met with City Departments (Personnel 1 Police # of times attended Mayor ' s Hiring meetings MEETINGS/OTHER. . . Spoke to Jim Kinnaird, Personnel Services Department, regarding the status of an individual department referred for City employment. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE ACTIVITIES # of projects reviewing: on-going 20 ; new 1 # of contractors 21 # of subcontractors123 # of times technical assistance provided in-house staff 15 # of times technical assistance provided to outside sources # of letters generated 5 # of times provided MBE/WBE/HBE information 3 # of Wage Decisions provided: ( list projects : Instal 1 ati on & Removal of Drain Pipes-N. Capitol Ramp• Westside Interceptor Rehab ) # of reviews "Notice to Bidders" inclusion of MBE/WBE/HBE 4 # of reviews "Tabulation of Bids" for MBE/WBE/HBE participation 2 # of pre-bid and/or preconstruction conferences ( list projects : - # of on-site reviews 1 # of payrolls reviewed: Department Parks 4 Public Service 28 ; Others : EDC 133 # of times assisted contractors with paperwork 14 # of tax abatements reviewed: list companies : MEETINGS/OTHER. . . Closed out tree planting project. Contacted numerous individuals including Tony Benavides, Councilperson, regarding Twin Oaks project (for sneior citizens housing) Agreement for local participation. Attended Mayor' s Laison Council meeting. Met with Union representative regarding prevailing wages. Along with Director and staff met with Purchasing and Public Service Department representatives to discuss language (Affirmative Action, MBE, WBE, and HBE) , for Request for Qualifications. HUMAN RELATIONS ACTIVITIES # of complaints; FORMAL INFORMAL SERVICE RAPID CHARGES 2 # of times provided technical assistance to .in-house sources # of times provided technical assistance to outside sources 3 # of letters generated 3 # assisted with employment referrals 7 # assisted with employment concerns 12 # assisted with housing concerns 5 # assisted with police concerns (please list) Mr. Mitchell Roland # assisted with court concerns 5 # assisted with social service concerns # assisted with neighborhood concerns : (please list) Cindy Rehkpafs -v- Moore• Patricia Dexter• Borrow -v- Sprout; Cottom # assisted with community concerns : (please list) Chavez Committee; "Give a Kid a Coat Ql06, and State Journal Media Review # assisted with consumer concerns 1 # assisted with interpretations/translations # assisted with education/school concerns 13 # assisted with age concerns # assisted with immigration concerns # assisted with TDD # assisted with ADA concerns # assisted with Ql 06 information - 12• referrals - # times met with Internal Affairs # times assisted Human Relations Board and/or subcommittees # of training workshops/seminars presented # of media appearances (print/radio/television) # of speaking presentations MEETINGS/OTHERS . . . Followed up with MDCR complaint of Chaundra Walton. Spoke to Marie Rust of Mediation Project regarding their desire to mediate between Q106 and the Hispanic Community. Called various municipalities to request information on their ordinances which give protection based on sexual orientation. Participated in the Unity Coalition Vigil March. Participated in numerous meetings to review the proposed Civil Rights Ordinance. Met with the "Greater Lansing Community for Chavez Avenue "committee, and as staff to that committee prepared summary of meeting and mailed notices for CONTACTS (continued on next page) # Personal # Telehpone Guillermo Z. Lopez Staff Report continuation upcoming meeting. Met with Richard D. Letts, Co-chair, of the Chavez Committee. Along with other staff, conducted new Lansing Police Department officers orientations. Attended several community meetings to include the Chicano Advisory Committee to the Lansing School District, Ad-Hoc Community Committee, RAZA Voter Registration Network, Capitol Area Hispanic Community Representatives, etc. Participated in regularly scheduled staff meetings. NAME R.L. Hester, Jr. PERIOD OF 10-15 to 11-15 1994 HUMAN RELATIONS SUMMARY REPORT FORM AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ACTIVITIES # of job reviews # of requisitions received # of times technical assistance provided in-house staff 4 # of times technical assistance provided to outside sources 3 # of letters generated # of time met with City Departments (Personnel Police # of times attended Mayor' s Hiring meetings MEETINGS/OTHER. . . Assisted with conducting orientation of new Lansing Police Department officers. Met with Fawn Jones re: Hiring proceudres to fill a position in her agency. Met with John McComb re: Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity as it involves United Way. Met with Red Cross Cultural Diversity Center. Met with Close Up Advisory Council re: Minority students participation. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE ACTIVITIES # of projects reviewing: on-going 8 new 2 # of contractors 10 # of subcontractors ? # of times technical assistance provided in-house staff 3 # of times technical assistance provided to outside sources 4 # of letters generated 2 # of times provided MBE/WBE/HBE information # of Wage Decisions provided: ( list projects : # of reviews "Notice to Bidders" inclusion of MBE/WBE/HBE ) 4— # of reviews "Tabulation of Bids" for MBE/WBE/HBE participation Z # of pre-bid and/or preconstruction conferences ( list projects : # of on-site reviews # of payrolls reviewed: Department Parks 15 Public Service 5 ; Others : # of times assisted contractors with paperwork 4 # of tax abatements reviewed: list companies : MEETINGS/OTHER. . . Conducted pre-construction conference for Potter Park erosion control project Prime, Qualtiy Landscape, Inc. Conducted pre-construction conference for N. Capitol Ramp Repair - Prime, Harry S. Peterson. Receipt of November 10, 1994 letter to Human Relations Board from Fred Stackable alleging Discrimination. Receipt of "Dismissal Notification" letter from EEOC- Barbara J. Mack HUMAN RELATIONS ACTIVITIES # of complaints ; FORMAL 4 INFORMAL 2 SERVICE 2 RAPID CHARGES 6 # of times provided technical assistance to in-house sources 7 # of times provided technical assistance to outside sources 4 # of letters generated # assisted with employment referrals # assisted with employment concerns 3 # assisted with housing concerns # assisted with police concerns (please list) # as.sisted with court concerns -- # assisted with social service concerns # assisted with neighborhood concerns : (please list) # assisted with community concerns : (please list) # assisted with consumer concerns # assisted with interpretations/translations # assisted with education/school concerns 2 # assisted with age concerns # assisted with immigration concerns # assisted with TDD # assisted with ADA concerns # assisted with # times met with Internal Affairs # times assisted Human Relations Board and/or subcommittees # of training workshops/seminars presented 1 NAHRW Conference Knoxville, TN # of media appearances (print/radio/television) # of speaking presentations MEETINGS/OTHERS . . . Met with Cliff Ansley re: Employment Assistance. Bernie Missner re! harassing phone call from "gays". Met with Sonja Dabney, LPD, re: sexual harassment. Met with David Wiener and Human Relations and Community Services staff, and the Ad Hoc Committee members re: Proposed Civil Rights ordinance. Attended Sigma Phi Beta Youth conference at Black Child & Family Institute. Met with Angel Aguilar re: media information as it.relates to Human Relations. Met with Doris S Schoening, Sonja Dabney, Dan Purri, and Internal Affairs, LPD re: Sonja Dabney's alleged sexual harassment situation. (Situation was mediated and conciliated) . Met with Lansing School District Personnel re: Minority students participation. CONTACTS # Personal 28 # Telehpone 64 NAME Kip Gomol 1 PERIOD OF 10-15 to 11 -15 1994 HUMAN RELATIONS SUMMARY REPORT FORM AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ACTIVITIES # of job reviews 16 # of requisitions received _ 6 # of times technical assistance provided in-house staff 10 # of times technical assistance provided to outside sources # of letters generated # of time met with City Departments (Personnel g Police 3 # of times attended Mayor' s Hiring meetings 1 MEETINGS/OTHER. . . Updated records - (monthly report of employees for September) . Attended meetings concerning City union affirmative action cooperation (F.O.P. , I.A.F.F.) . CONTRACT COMPLIANCE ACTIVITIES # of projects reviewing: on-going new # of contractors # of subcontractors # of times technical assistance provided in-house staff # of times technical assistance provided to outside sources # of letters generated # of times provided MBE/WBE/HBE information # of Wage Decisions provided: ( list projects : # of reviews "Notice to Bidders" inclusion of MBE/WBE/HBE 2 ) # of reviews "Tabulation of Bids" for MBE/WBE/HBE participation 3 # of pre-bid and/or preconstruction conferences ( list projects : Removal and Installation of North Capitol Ramp # of on-site reviews # of payrolls reviewed: Department Parks Public Service ; Others : # of times assisted contractors with paperwork # of tax abatements reviewed: list companies : MEETINGS/OTHER. . . HUMAN RELATIONS ACTIVITIES # of complaints ; FORMAL INFORMAL SERVICE 3 RAPID CHARGES # of times provided technical assistance to in-house sources # of times provided technical assistance to outside sources # of letters generated # assisted with employment referrals # assisted with employment concerns 3 # assisted with housing concerns 2 # assisted with police concerns (please list) Ralph Doebler # assisted with court concerns # assisted with social service concerns # assisted with neighborhood concerns : (please list) # assisted with community concerns :, (please list) # assisted with consumer concerns # assisted with interpretations/translations # assisted with education/school concerns # assisted with age concerns # assisted with immigration concerns # assisted with TDD # assisted with ADA concerns 4 # assisted with # times met with Internal Affairs 2 # times assisted Human Relations Board and/or subcommittees 2 # of training workshops/seminars presented # of media appearances (print/radio/television) # of speaking presentations MEETINGS/OTHERS . . . Met with new Police Officers for training (2) . Attended four (4) meetings regarding Civil Rights ordinance revisions. Attended Council Public hearing on Civil Rights ordinance. Assisted in development of language for proposed ordinance. CONTACTS # Personal 5 # Telehpone 79 of �ti CITY of LANSING INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION ._ MEMO TO: Marilyn Slade, City Clerk FROM: Yvonne C. Christopher, Director Human Relations and Community Services DATE: December 05, 1994 SUBJECT: Approved minutes of November 17 , 1994 Human Relations Advisory Board Attached are the approved "PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY BOARD" for the meeting held November 17 , 1994 . These minutes were approved unanimously by a quorum of the Human Relations Advisory Board at its regularly scheduled meeting of December 5, 1994 . Please keep these minutes on file. Thank you. YCC:cw attachment: ,,Q j ,` y 4 - HUMAN RELATIONS & VVG COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT = = 119 N.Washington Square �[ 3rd Floor,City Hall Annex Lansing,Michigan 48933 r (517)483-4477 (517)483-4479(TDD/Voice) P L E A S E P O S T NOT=C E S ! I 1 PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED, 4TH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH, NOVEMBER 24 , 1994 , MEETING OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY BOARD, HAS BEEN SCHEDULED TO BE HELD ON THE 3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH, NOVEMBER 17 , 1994 ONLY. THIS CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE DUE TO THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY BEING ON THE 4TH THRUSDAY OF THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER. i y_;lit "Equal Opportunity Employer" PROCEEDINGS OF THE {' ' `n U`d 2,3 ;li 1 u' c CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD LAN!SIIt'0 Ci7Y CLERK The regular scheduled October meeting of the Human Relations Board was called to order by Chairperson Marylou Mason at 7 : 37 a.m. on Thursday, October 27 , 1994 in the Human Relations and Community Services Conference Room, 3rd Floor, City Hall Annex. CALL TO ORDER Present: Robert Egan, Sam Johnson, Melvin Jones, Dorothy Nichols , JoAnne Pohl, Marylou Mason, Bob Ruffin, and Ann Smiley Absent : John Beltran Staff : Director, Yvonne C. Christopher, and Carol Walton Police Liaison: Captain Don Dawson Guests : Mayor Hollister, Dave Wiener, and Linda Sanchez APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION Board Member Ann Smiley moved that the agenda of October 27, 1994 be approved, supported by Board Member Egan. Motion carried unanimous . APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes were approved after a quorum was obtained. MOTION Board Member Nichols moved that the minutes of September 22 , 1994 be approved, supported by Board Member Johnson. Motion carried unanimous . THE PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD ON ANY ISSUE NONE DIRECTORS REPORT Yvonne Christopher discussed her background to include her education. She handed out information and discussed, the Mid- Michigan Unity Coalition the Candlelight March held on October 16 , 1994 as well as well as future plans involving study circles . The Greater Lansing Community for Chavez Avenue (Chairpersons Richard D. Letts, Ted deLeon, Tony Benavides, and Herb Yaminishi) was established to maintain the street change from Grand Avenue to Caesar Chavez Avenue . She stated that she is a member of the Baseball Committee. Her input centers around future contracts, ADA requirements/Handicapper Accessibility. Ms . Christopher discussed the meetings held to Proceedings of the Human Relations Board October 27 , 1994 Page 2 discuss Affirmative Action with the Fraternal Order of Police, and the International Association of Fire Fighters unions . She provided information regarding the Ordinances . She discussed her presentation to City Council regarding the proposed Ordinance 296 and 297 . Ms . Christopher stated that she has and will continue to meet with Council persons in an effort to hear their suggestions and concerns . She attended the city award ceremonies for the Firefighters and Police Officers . Yvonne discussed the Human Relations and Community Services staff weekly team meetings, individual supervision meeting, and her open door policy. She was invited to President McPherson home at M.S.U. , to attend an event, held on behalf of several African American leaders in the community, at which a new Vice-President, Lee Jones , was named. Yvonne discussed the community concern that the residents of the Cedar Senior Citizen Apartments complex have expressed. The Senior Citizens have experienced vandalism, and theft . Ms . Christopher attended the United Nations Flag Raising, and observed the Klu Klux Klan rally. COMMUNICATIONS Memo from Melvin S . McWilliams, Chief Assistant City Attorney RE : Analysis of Proposed Civil Rights Ordinance Notice of public hearing amending Chapter 296 , Sections 296 . 01 and 296 . 99 - Civil Rights Ordinance Notice of public hearing amending Chapter 297 , Sections 297 . 02 , and 297 . 06 - Sexual Orientation Memo from Wilson, Lawler & Lett, Attorneys and Counselor at Law RE : Proposed Sexual Orientation Ordinances (Police Department) Revised list of board members and vacancies REPORTS A. STAFF REPORTS a) Mr. Lopez ( report attached) b) Mr. Hester (report attached) c) Mr. Gomoll (report attached) B. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS : Proceedings of the Human Relations Board October 27, 1994 Page 3 a) Employment 1 ) Ann Smiley stated that Kip Gomoll shared with the committee his reporting forms for Affirmative Action as it relates to employment with the City. She stated that the committee also talked at great length about the new ordinances for the city but, felt that an Ad Hoc committee should make any decisions regarding this issue. Ms . Mason appointed members to serve on an Ad Hoc committee to review the proposed ordinances . The Ad Hoc committee members will be Robert Egan, Bob Ruffin, Ann Smiley, and JoAnne Pohl . After the committee reviews the Ordinances and pertinent information they will discuss their findings with the Human Relations Board. The board will then make recommendations to City Council . Dave Wiener stated that interns would assist the city in gathering information regarding fair housing, public accommodation, and employment. The interns will gather information regarding the process that various other communities used to pass ordinances that are similar to the City of Lansing proposed Ordinance. He also suggested that public hearings be held to educate the public about the ordinance language. b) Housing 1) No report c) Public Relations 1 ) Dorothy Nichols stated that the Hugo Lundberg Award Dinner will be held the 2nd Thursday of February, 1995 . She will look into the possibility of reserving the Radisson Hotel to hold this function. She also suggested that the theme for the dinner be, "UNITY IS THE ONLY WAY. " d) Police Community Relations 1) No report Proceedings of the Human Relations Board October 27 , 1994 Page 4 PETITIONS Included in the staff reports OLD BUSINESS NONE NEW BUSINESS MOTION Board Member Robert Egan moved that the Human Relations Board meeting be changed to Thursday, November 17, 1994 at 7 : 30 a.m. as the fourth Thursday, November 24, 1994 is a holiday. Supported by Board Member Ruffin. Motion carried unanimous . Captain Dawson encouraged of the board, employees, and the general public that are being intimidated, threatened, or harmed because of their stance on the pending ordinance, to please contact the Lansing Police Department immediately. Mayor Hollister recognized the importance of the work of the Human Relations Board in terms of the Ordinances, and the Caesar Chavez Avenue issue . He discussed the militia ' s appearance at the United Nations Day celebration. Ms . Christopher thanked the Mayor, David Wiener, and Linda Sanchez for their attendance, participation and ongoing support. ADJOURNMENT MOTION Board Member Bob Ruffin moved that the meeting be adjourned, supported by Board Member Sam Johnson. Motion carried unanimous . The meeting adjourned at 8 :40 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Carol L. Walton, Senior Secretary - of CITY of LANSING INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION .•rj�``'INN a ttt� TO: Yvonne C . Christopher, Director Human Relations and Community Services FROM: Guillermo Z . Lopez DATE: October 21 , 1994 SUBJECT: Monthly staff report This is a summary report of some of the activities undertaken during the month of september 1994 . CONTRACT COMPLIANCE • Provided technical assistance to individuals four times . • Provided wage decisions for the following construction projects : • Turner/Dodge House Renovation project • WWTP Biosolids stabilization project • Conducted pre-bid/pre-construction conferences for the following projects : • 1994 Curb, Gutter, and Sewer project • Playground Equipment - Attwood park • Playground Equipment - Comstock park • Assisted contractors with Labor Standards issues six times • Other: Reviewed application and certificate for payment for August 1994 - Lansing Center Expansion project. Contacted DOL - Detroit office to request current wage decisions HUMAN RELATIONS • Provided technical assistance on five occasions • Assisted individuals with employment referrals on five occasions • Assisted individuals with Police concerns on five occasions : Bell, A. Aguilar, O. Hughes, M. Hammid, and Loa Beck • Assisted three individuals with court concerns • Assisted one individual with Social Service Concerns • Assisted eight neighborhood concerns : Ms . deGroat, Succ -vs- Finney, S . Rihkops, J. Delfine; Ms . Sprout, Sorrow -vs- Turnquist, Rayos -vs- Gallimore, and L. Beck. • Assisted one individual with Educational concerns • Assisted one individual with immigration concerns 0 Received five inquiries on the Q106 issue . Guillermo Z . Lopez Monthly Staff Report October 21, 1994 Page 2 0 Met Ms . Diana River of Michigan State University MAP Library regarding access to its series . • Mediated Turnquist -vs- Sorrow N. Complaint • Met with Linda Sanchez of the Mayors office twice on the Q106 issue . • Assisted the Michigan Department of Civil Rights Department in Training Seminars for County of Bay Employees . • Assisted Code Compliance Manager, with site visit of substandard home. • Participated in Diversity Training for Bay City residents . • Participated in the Caesar Chavez naming concerns • Co-hosted Hispanic Media summit CITY of LANSIN G . INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION ,• ��h�'� 3•.1 '.r.:.: fi'rt'1'ftlbl TO: Yvonne C . Christopher, Director Human Relations and Community Services FROM: R.L. Hester, Jr. , Equal Opportunity Specialist DATE: October 21, 1994 SUBJECT: September and October 1994 Staff Report This report covers the period of' September 22 , 1994 - October 18, 1994 . COMMUNICATIONS • "Notice of Disposition" from Michigan Department of Civil Rights for Karen LaLone -vs- City of Lansing - 911 Center #132586 EM16K, Disposition - "Without a Finding"/ (Received) . • Documentation and information for "Notice of Charge of Discrimination" filed by Pedro J. Alicea -vs- City of Lansing (EEOC Charge #230941813 ) / (Sent) . • Subpoena to appear at Michigan Department of Civil Rights ' Hearing, Kay Benge -vs- City of Lansing - 911 Center/ (Received) • City of Lansing Civil Rights/EEOC complaints for EPA Pre-award compliance review report for WWTP construction grants - McNamee, Porter & Seeley, Inc . / (Sent) . • Notification of National Black Police Officer Association Mid- West Region Fall Education and Training Conference to be held in Lansing November 3, 4 , and 5th, 1994/ (Received) . • Copy of the City' s Workforce Utilization Report; a copy of Basic Steps (to develop effective equal opportunity program) ; and, a copy of "Recruitment Sources" list to Lansing Neighborhood Council/ (Requested & Sent) . • Human Relations and Community Services Department' s brochure - Request from Spartan Child Development Center, East Lansing/Sent. PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS • Civil Rights Complaint #132586 - EM16K Karen LaLone -vs- City of Lansing 911 Communications Center - Dismissed - "Without a Finding" . • Civil Rights Complaint #132467 - EM07 Elex Peoples -vs- City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department - Pending • Civil Rights Complaint #137174 - EM16 Cleophus Boyd, Jr. -vs- City of Lansing - Mayor ' s Office - Pending R.L. Hester, Jr. Monthly Staff Report October 21 , 1994 Page 2 • Civil Rights complaint #139873 - EM13/EEOC. #G41813 Pedro J. Alicea -vs- City of Lansing - Public Service/O&M - Pending • Rapid Charge Neighborhood Complaints : Contacts - 13 • Informal Complaints - Nine ( 9 ) /Seven ( 7 ) - Resolved; Two (2 ) Pending MEETINGS AND OTHER HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES ACTIVITIES: • Meetings - Twenty (20 ) • Reviews of Purchasing Vendor' s List - Five ( 5) • Reviews of Purchasing Bid Tabulation - 0 • Technical Assistance - eighteen ( 18 ) • Employment Assistance - seven ( 7 ) • Payrolls Reviewed - Fifty ( 50) _ CITY of LANSIN � * - � * INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION �• ��.u... W� � � , •. •.P P Ili ii Human Relations 6 Community Services Department t➢r 'A 3rd Floor, City Hall Annex 517/ 483-4477 TDD/voice DATE: October 20, 1994 - TO: Yvonne C. Christopher, Director of Human Relations & Community Services l/ FROM: Kip ` Gomoll Dqual Opportunity Specialist SUBJECT: -----Staff-Report- (September-15,-1994-to-October-15,-1994)--------- Listed below are some of the major highlights and activities I performed during the period of September 15, 1994. to October 15, 1994 . Updated full-time employee report (see attached August 31, 1994 report) Reviewed twenty-one (21 ) job recommendations . Reviewed seven ( 7 ) selection procedures . Reviewed three ( 3 ) vendor lists and two (2) bid tabulations . Attended pre-bid meeting for Alternate Disinfectant System B/94/083 . Attended one session UAW contract negotiations . Attended three meetings relative to establishing affirmative action commmittees with various bargaining units . Provided technical assistance on City employment statistics . Two (2 ) service complaints regarding Police Officers . Assisted three individuals with referral service needs . { �� ! CITY of LANSING INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION MEMO TO: Marilyn Slade, City Clerk FROM: Yvonne C . Christopher, Director Human Relations and Community Services DATE : November 23, 1994 SUBJECT: Approved minutes of October 27 , 1994 Human Relations Advisory Board Attached are the approved "PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY BOARD" for the meeting held October 27, 1994 . These minutes were approved unanimously by a quorum of the Human Relations Advisory Board at its regularly scheduled meeting of November 17 , 1994 Please keep these minutes on file. Thank you . YCC:cw attachment: PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD 31 The regular scheduled September meeting of the Hum �hfi`e�l�a ` din�i�i Board was called to order by Chair Marylou Mason at 7 : 38 a.m. on Thursday, September 22 , 1994 in the Human Relations and Community Services Conference Room, 3rd Floor, City Hall Annex. CALL TO ORDER Present : John Beltran, Robert Egan, Sam Johnson, Marylou Mason, JoAnne Pohl , Jacqueline Porter-Bradford, Bob Ruffin, Ann Smiley Absent : Melvin Jones , Dorothy Nichols Staff : Interim Director Theophilis Harvey, Kip Gomoll, R.L. Hester, Guillermo Lopez, Charles Steinberg, Melanie Winnicker, Carol Walton Police Liaison: Chief Jerome Boles APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION Board Member Egan moved that the agenda of September 22, 1994 be approved, supported by Board Member Johnson. Motion carried unanimous . APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes were approved after a quorum was obtained. MOTION Board Member Egan moved that the minutes of August 25, 1994 be approved, supported by Board Member Smiley. Motion carried unanimous . THE PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD ON ANY ISSUE None DIRECTORS REPORT Mr. Harvey discussed the staff workload. He stated that he had a meeting with City administration regarding on-sight childcare for city employees . He also stated that he attended an informational meeting with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights at Michigan State University. He also stated the he participated in a hiring meeting with Kip Gomoll, and a Leadership Lansing Design Team meeting, (a team being designed to help members of the Community be leaders for city boards) . Mr. Harvey mentioned some of the names of individuals who are members of the Lansing Leadership Design to include: Rev. Proceedings of the Human Relations Board September 22 , 1994 Page 2 Columbus Clayton, Jennifer Grau, Dr. Marylee Davis, Deb DeLeon, Chris Fedewa, and Mayor Hollister. COMMUNICATIONS MDCR Complaint - Pedro J. Alicea -vs- City of Lansing Based on Race EEOC #G41813 MDCR #139873-EM13 MDCR Complaint - Francesca Knot -vs- City of Lansing MDCR #135623-EM16 - withdrawn MDCR Complaint - Phyllis Jones -vs- City of Lansing MDCR #136225-EM13 - withdrawn MDCR Complaint - Barbara Mack -vs- City of Lansing An agreement was negotiated with Ms . Mack which she did not choose to sign because of the "not being permitted to sue" clause that was written into the agreement. REPORTS A. STAFF REPORTS a) Mr. Lopez stated that most of his workload for the month was being focused towards construction projects and payrolls . He also stated that he did receive some neighborhood complaints and, he had work with some individuals in regards to employment. b) Mr. Hester (Report attached) c) Mr. Gomoll stated that he has been involved with Affirmative Action doing job reviews . He also stated that he participated in one of the negotiating session with the U.A.W. addressing the issue of Affirmative Action and how it can be incorporated into the union contract and how it may conflict with the contracts seniority provisions . It was suggested by Board Members Smiley and Egan that the department find a way to utilize other resources within the community to handle some of the department ' s complaints that involve social work type of problems . Board Chair Mason asked that staff reports be written in advance and mailed with copies of the minutes to allow board members time to review them before the board meetings . Proceedings of the Human Relations Board September 22 , 1994 Page 3 B. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS : a) Employment (Female/Minority Employment report attached) 1) Mr. Gomoll discussed a draft letter that was to be sent to the Mayor and City Council supporting the administration' s efforts to deal positively with the issues of employee residency and Affirmative Action in its negotiations with the various bargaining units . b) Housing 1) Board Member Pohl directed her attention to the minutes handed out to the board members at the August 25, 1995 board meeting. She asked that board discuss any recommendations in revising the Fair Housing ordinance . Board Member Egan stated the new language regarding the Fair Housing ordinance was presented to the City Attorney, and various Councilmembers and changes had taken place as a result of the legal review by the City Attorney' s office. He stated that the Equal Rights Task Force received a copy of the new language. He suggested that the language be delivered to the council using the format of the Housing sub-committee to see if the recommendation changes and return it to the committee of the whole . c) Public Relations 1) Board Chair Mason reported on behalf of the Public Relations chairperson, Dottie Nichols . She stated the Ms . Nichols looked into the costs for holding the dinner at the Lansing Center and concluded that having it there would be too expensive . She stated that the board should consider having next year ' s Hugo Lundberg Award Dinner at the Radisson Hotel . She also stated that applicants for the Human Relations Award should not be recruited for this year because a selection has been made of an individual who is qualified. d) Police Community Relations Proceedings of the Human Relations Board September 22 , 1994 Page 4 1) No report PETITIONS None OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Board Member Jacqueline Bradford-Porter announced her resignation. Board Chair Mason stated that the Human Relations Advisory Board should have a policy which involves some type of follow- up of Board members who resign. ADJOURNMENT MOTION Board Member Egan moved that the meeting be adjourned, supported by Board Member Smiley. Motion carried unanimous . The meeting adjourned at 8 : 52 a .m. Respectfully submitted, Carol L. Walton, Senior Secretary HUMAN RELATIONS & V rV y C� COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 119 N.Washington Square * t 3rd Floor,City Hall Annex Lansing,Michigan 48933 (517)483-4477 a� (517)483-4479(7DD/Voice) DATE: September 22 , 1994 TO: Human Relations Advisory Board FROM: k R. L . Hester, Jr . ' Equal Opportunity Specialist SUBJECT: August and September 1994 Staff Report Board Meeting of September 22 , 1994 This report covers the period of August 26 - September 21 , 1994 . COMMUNICATIONS Negotiated Settlement Agreement for EEOC for Barbara J . Mark VS . City of Lansing 911 Communication Center . • Request and Notification to participate as a moderator in 47th Annual NAHRW Conference (National Association of Human Rights Workers in Knoxville, Tennessee. Notification to attend NAHRW Board of Director ' s meeting October 26, 1994 - Knoxville, Tennessee. • Request to participate in Conflict Resolution Forum - Peace Education Center, "Emotions Provoked by the Klan" . • Request and Notification to participate in Lansing School District Mentoring Program - Everett High School . "Order" to appear personally to testify before Michigan Department of Civil Rights , September 22 , 1994 and September 23 , 1994 concerning Kay M. Benge vs . City of. Lansing 911 Communication Center. Copy of MDCR Complaint - Pedro J . Alicea vs . City of Lansing employment discrimination based on race, EEOC #G41813 ; MDCR #139873-EM13 . PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS Civil Rights Complaint #132586-EM16 Karen LaLone vs . City of Lansing 911 Communication center - Pending Civil Rights complaint #132467-EM07 Elex People vs . City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department - Pending Civil Rights Complaint #137174-EM16 Cleophus Boyd, Jr . vs . City of Lansing - Mayor 's Office - Pending Civil Rights Complaint Pedro J . Alicea vs . City of Lansing (employment discrimination based on race) EEOC #G41813 ; MDCR #139873-EM13 "Equal Qpportunity Employer" August/September Staff Report of R. L . Hester, Jr. 2 Board Meeting of September 22 , 1994 Rapid Charge Neighborhood Complaints : Contacts - Eleven (11) Informal Complaints : Five (5) pending MEETINGS AND OTHER HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES ACTIVITIES: Meetings - twenty-six ( 26) • Reviews of Purchasing Vendor's List - five (5) Reviews of Purchasing Bid Tabulations - two (2 ) • Technical Assistance - ten (10) Employment Assistance - nine ( 9) Payrolls Reviewed - forty-six ( 46) Preconstruction conferences - two ( 2 ) FEMALE/MINORITY Erv,- -OYMENT BY DEPARTMENT (J'U-f 31, 1994) ASIAN/ AMERICAN PACIFIC DEPARTMENT TOTAL FEMALES BLACK HISPANIC INDIAN ISLANDER CITY CLERK 6 5 0 2 0 1 83.33% 0.00% 33.33% 0.00% 16.67% CITY COUNCIL/ 5 3 0 1 0 0 INTERNAL AUDIT 60.00% 0.00% 20.00% 0.00% 0.00% FINANCE 50 33 7 4 0 2 66.00% 14.00% 8.00% 0.00% 4.00% FIRE 232 17 18 10 1 0 7.33% 7.76% 4.31% 0.43% 0.00% HUMAN RELATIONS & 7 2 4 1 0 0 COMMUNITY SERVICES 28.57% 57.14% 14.29% 0.00% 0.00% LAW ` 11 6 2 0 0 0 54.55% 18.18% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% MAYOR'S IMMEDIATE 6 4 3 1 0 0 STAFF 66.67% 50.00% 16.67% 0.00% 0.00% MAYOR'S EXTENDED 34 12 2 1 0 1 STAFF 35.29% 5.88% 2.94% 0.00% 2.94% COMPUTER & COMM SVCS 15 8 1 0 0 1 53.331 6.671 0.00% 0.00% 6.67% FLEET MAINTENANCE 14 1 1 1 0 0 7.14% 7.14% 7.14% 0.00% 0.00% BUDGET 3 1 0 0 0 0 33.331 0.00% 0.005k 0.00% 0.00% LABOR RELATIONS 2 2 0 0 0 0 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% PARKS & RECREATION 117 35 10 5 2 0 29.91% 8.55% 4.27% 1.71% 0.00% PERSONNEL SERVICES 8 6 0 0 0 0 75.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% PLANNING & NEIGHBORHOOD 49 18 6 3 0 0 DEVELOPMENT 36.73% 12.24% 6.12% 0.00% 0.00% POLICE 334 83 21 20 3 1 24.85% 6.29% 5.99% 0.90% 0.30% PUBLIC SERVICE 246 32 30 7 1 1 13.01%1 12.20%1 2.85%1 0.41� TOTAL 1105 256 103 55 7 6 23.17% 9.32% 4.98% 0.63% 0.54% MONTH FISCAL YEAR New Hires: 3 (1HM;1WF;1WM) 3 (1HM;1WF;1WM) Terminations: 7 (lAPIM;IBF;5WM) 7 (l.APIM;IBF;5WM) 14-Sep-94 PRELIMINARY REPORT 2 COMPILED BY HUMAN RELATIONS & COMM. SVCS DEPT. (KIP) CITY of LANsING INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION 4 ♦9 � ...e 9 II II II rl ll� •�__'_.. - mp III<Ir �CuiGp T 1 MEMO TO: Marilyn Slade, City Clerk FROM: Yvonne C. Christop I - D' ector Human Relations and Community Services DATE : October 28, 1994 SUBJECT: Approved minutes of September 22 , 1994 Human Relations Advisory Board Attached are the approved "PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY BOARD" for the meeting held September 22 , 1994 . These minutes were approved unanimously by a quorum of the Human Relations Advisory Board at its regularly scheduled meeting of October 27 , 1994 . Please keep these minutes on file. Thank you. YCC:cw attachment: 09-22-94A11 : 5' RCVD p� Lqa CITY of LANSING INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION nnn MEMO TO: Marilyn Slade, City Clerk FROM: Theophilis Harvey, Interim Director Human Relations and Community Services DATE : September 22 , 1994 SUBJECT: Approved minutes of August 25, 1994 Human Relations Advisory Board Attached are the approved "PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY BOARD" for the meeting held August 25, 1994 . These minutes were approved unanimously by a quorum of the Human Relations Advisory Board at its regularly scheduled meeting of September 22 , 1994 . Please keep these minutes on file. Thank you. TH:cw attachment: PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD The regular scheduled August meeting of the Human Relations Board was called to order by Chair Marylou Mason on Thursday, August 25, 1994 at 7 : 40 a.m. in the Human Relations and Community Services Conference Room, third floor, City Hall Annex. CALL TO ORDER Present: Beltran, Egan, Johnson, Mason, Nichols , Pohl , Ruffin Absent: Jones, Porter-Bradford, Smiley Staff : Interim Director, Theophilis Harvey, Gomoll, Hester, Lopez , Winnicker, Walton Police Liaison: Chief Jerome Boles APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION Board Member Pohl moved that the agenda of August 25, 1994 be approved, supported by Board Member Egan. Motion carried unanimous . APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes were approved after a quorum was obtained. MOTION Board Member Pohl moved that the minutes of June 23, and July 28, 1994 be approved, supported by Board Member Egan. Motion carried unanimous . THE PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD ON ANY ISSUE Mr. Ted DeLeon, Michigan Jobs Commission, addressed, to the board, his concerns regarding the selection process for the Human Relations and Community Services Director position. Mr. DeLeon also recommended that a waiver be requested for the position to ensure that protected groups are represented in the final selection to the Mayor or to acknowledge certain requirements that the Personnel department would determines, the artificial barriers to indicate that some provisions be made in individual contracts to "beef them up" . Mr. Gomoll stated that in regards to concerns about qualifications for any department head, the charter lays out that the City Council shall adopt those qualifications . In April of 1994 the qualifications for the Human Relations and Community Services Director was adopted by ordinance and the charter does provide for the waiver of qualifications, but this is up to the Mayor to request if the individual that the Proceedings of the Human Relations Board August 25, 1994 Page 2 Mayor chooses to appoint does not have any of the qualifications that the ordinance requires . DIRECTORS REPORT Mr. Harvey discussed the staffs continuous "Planning for Quality" meetings with Dr. Griffore and Phenice and distributed a draft report of the meeting which outlines the vision and mission statement and some of the other activities of the department . Mr. Harvey asked that board members read the Planning for Quality packets and submit any information that they would like to see added or any adjustments to him. Mr. Harvey also stating that the department continues to meet with the Doctors to develop a new Needs Statement for the department. Mr. Harvey discussed the City' s Public Relations Campaign that includes a theme song, "We ' re Making It Happen" as well as two videos that have been aired on television and radio stations since, Monday, August 29 , 1994 , and a new city logo. Mr. Harvey stated that a group is starting to meet to look at child care needs and assessments as it relates to city hall employees . Mr. Harvey stated that he was asked, by Mr. Louis Briones, a Teacher of the Summer Youth Employment program, Hill Vocational/Technical school, to speak to the youth who are involved in the program. COMMUNICATIONS EEOC Complaint - Pedro J. Alicea -vs- City of Lansing Based on Race Charge #230941813 - currently being handled by the Michigan Department of Civil Rights . REPORTS A. STAFF REPORTS a) Mr. Lopez stated that he did job reviews in the absence of Kip Gomoll . Mr. Lopez stated that he has three projects for contract compliance, to include the Lansing Center, and two Sewer projects which are coming to a close. Mr. Lopez stated that he is continuing the review of payrolls . Mr. Lopez stated that he is working with staff to review the complaint process . Mr. Lopez stated that he attended the meeting of the Community Housing Resource Board, and the General Services Proceedings of the Human Relations Board August 25, 1994 Page 3 Committee to discuss the Q106 issue . Mr. Lopez stated that he receives complaints that are being generated by the City Attorney' s office, and the Police department. b) Mr. Hester (report attached) c) Mr. Gomoll discussed the negotiation with Administration and the Fire Union to establish an affirmative action committee. Mr. Gomoll stated that he has gathered information from fire personnel in regards to ethnic and racial make-up, and sexual harassment policies of the city. Mr. Gomoll also stated that the Fire Department is looking at a training program which will allow untrained individuals to be trained as firefighters and upon graduation, become firefighters . Mr. Gomoll stated that he continues to do job reviews to include the hiring of Police Officers . B. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS : a) Employment 1) Report attached. MOTION Board Member Egan moved that a letter be sent to the Mayor and City Council supporting the administration's efforts to deal positively with the issues of employee residency and affirmative action in its negotiations with the various bargaining units and that the Board encourages continued efforts in these areas . Supported by Board Member Pohl . Motion carried unanimous . b) Housing 1) Report attached. Board Member Pohl suggested that the Board have more discussion at the next board meeting regarding the additions defined in the housing sub-committee report. 2 ) Board Member Egan stated that he would like to the other sub-committees to take review the additional language and return to the board with their recommendations . c) Public Relations 1) Board Member Nichols stated that there was no report but, did remind the board of the Human Proceedings of the Human Relations Board August 25, 1994 Page 4 Relations dinner to be held on the 2nd Thursday of February, 1995 . d) Police Community Relations 1 ) No report . Chief Boles stated that the Police Department currently is approaching thirty ( 30 ) vacancies, a lot of which are not funded in their current budget . Chief Boles stated that they have had, for approximately six ( 6 ) years, a training program in which they enroll individuals, who are not trained, into the police academy and then made Police Officers upon graduation. Chief Boles stated that the Police Departments goal is to have fifty (50% ) of affirmative hires for the year. PETITIONS None OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS None ADJOURNMENT MOTION Board Member Johnson moved that the meeting be adjourned, supported by Board Member Egan. Motion carried unanimous . The meeting adjourned at 8 : 46 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Carol L. Walton, Senior Secretary pF �qti HUMAN RELATIONS & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 119 N.Washington Square * z * 3rd Floor,City Hall Annex Lansing,Michigan 48933 (517)483-4477 a� (517)483-4479(TDD/Voice) TO: Human Relations Advisory Board FROM: R. L. Hester, Jr. Equal Opportunity Specialist DATE: August 25 , 1994 SUBJECT: July 1994 Staff Report - Board Meeting of August 26, 1994 This report covers the period - July 22 , 1994 to August 25 , 1994 . COMMUNICATIONS: IBEW Local 665 - George Wilson - Prevailing Wage Rates to be paid on Misc . Pavement Marking Project for City of Lansing . Vernon Shadd, MHDA - Request for WBE/MBE Vendor' s List for City of Lansing Copy of Proposal for MBE/WBE Participation in City Funded Construction Projects . Affirmative Action Documentation and Materials requested from City of Ann Arbor Human Relations Office. Request to be added to Vendor's Listing for Bids from Bedes Contracting. Executive Board Member Informational Packet - National Association of Human Rights Workers (NAHRW) . Notice of Right to Sue from Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for #132586-EM16 Karen LaLone vs . City of Lansing 911 Communications Center. Notice of Project Update/Progress Meeting - WWTP (Waste Water Treatment Plant . Letter from Elise Harvey, Peace Education Center - Request participation in Workshop/Forum. PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS Civil Rights Complaint #132586-EM16 Karen LaLone vs . City of Lansing 911 Communications Center - Pending. Civil Rights Complaint #132467-EM07 Elex People vs . City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department - Pending. Civil Rights C.omplaints #137174-EM16 Cleophus Boyd, Jr. vs ., City of Lansing - Mayor's Office - Pending. Rapid Charge Neighborhood Complaint: Number of contacts : Twelve (12) Informal Complaints : Three (3) - Resolved "Equal Opportunity Employer" June 1994 Staff Report of R.L. Hester, Jr. 2 Board Meeting of July 28 , 1994 MEETINGS AND OTHER HUMAN RELATIONS & COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES: Meetings - Thirty one (31) Reviews of Purchasing Vendor 's List - Four (4) Reviews of Purchasing Bid Tabulations - Two (2) Technical Assistance - Thirteen (13) Employment Assistance - Eight (8) Payrolls Reviewed - Forty (40) CITY OF LANSING FULL TIME REGULAR EMPLOYEES FEMALE/MINORITY EMPLOYMENT BY DEPARTMENT (JUNE 30, 1994 ) ASIAN/ AMERICAN PACIFIC DEPARTMENT TOTAL FEMALES BLACK HISPANIC INDIAN ISLANDER CITY CLERK 6 5 0 2 0 1 83.33% 0.00% 33.33% 0.00% 16.67% CITY COUNCIL/ 5 3 0 1 p 0 INTERNAL AUDIT 60.00% 0.00% 20.00% 0.00% 0.00% FINANCE 50 33 7 4 0 2 66.00% 14.00% 8.00% 0.00% 4.00 FIRE 232 17 18 10 1 0 7.33% 7.76% 4.31% 0.43% 0.00% HUMAN RELATIONS & 7 2 4 1 0 0 COMMUNITY SERVICES 28.57% 57.14% 14.29% 0.00% 0.00% LAW 11 6 2 0 0 0 54.55% 18.18% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% MAYOR'S IMMEDIATE 6 4 3 1 0 0 STAFF 66.67% 50.00% 16.67% 0.00% 0.00% MAYOR'S EXTENDED 34 12 2 1 0 1 STAFF 35.29% 5.88% 2.94% 0.00% 2.94% COMPUTER 4 COMM SVCS 15 8 1 0 0 1 53.33 6.67% 0.00 0.00% 6.67% FLEET MAINTENANCE 14 1 1 1 0 0 7.14 7.14 7.14% 0.00% 0.00% BUDGET 3 1 0 0 0 p 33.33 0.00 0.00 0.00% 0.00% LABOR RELATIONS 2 2 0 0 0 0 100.00% 0.00 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% PARKS & RECREATION 117 35 10 5 2 0 29.91% 8.55% 4.27% 1.71% 0.00% PERSONNEL SERVICES 8 6 0 0 0 0 75.00% 0.00$ 0.00% 0.00% 0.00� PLANNING & NEIGHBORHOOD 48 18 6 3 0 0 DEVELOPMENT 37.50% 12.50% 6.25% 0.00% 0.00% POLICE 335 82 22 19 3 2 24.48% 6.57% 5.67% 0.90% 0.60% PUBLIC SERVICE 246 32 30 7 1 1 13.01� 12.20% 0.41% 1105 255 104 54 7 7 23.08% 9.41% 4.89% 0.63% 0.63% MONTH FISCAL YEAR New Hires: 9 (lAPIM;aWF;awM 80 (3APIM;8BF;9BM;2HF;IHM;21WF;36WM)� Terminations: z (1wF;1wM) 49 (lAPIM;2BF;7BM;1HF;7WF;31WM) 18-Jul-94 PRELIMINARY REPORT COMPILED BY HUMAN RELATIONS & COW. SVCS DEPT. (KIP) REPORT OF THE EMPLOYMENT SUBCOMMITTEE Date: August. 17 , 1994 Time: 8 : 00 a.m. Place: Tommie ' s Restaurant Present: Members : Anne Smiley, Chairperson Staff: Kip Gomoll Guests : Sharon Bommarito, Director of Personnel Services The City' s Personnel Director Ms . Bommarito provided the sub- committee with information regarding several issues of interest. Topics discussed included the status of the selection process for the Human Relations and Community Services Director and residency requirements for City employees . The selection process for the Director has been proceeding and the interview committee submitted three ( 3) names to the Mayor for his consideration. As for the issue of residency, the Personnel Director indicated that both the issue of employee residency and affirmative action have been broached by the administration in its discussions and negotiations with various bargaining unit representatives . Recognizing that the question of residency is a labor relations issue, the administration will continue to address it during contract negotiations . Based on the information provided by the Personnel Services Director, the employment sub-committee recommends that the Human Relations Advisory Board send a letter to the Mayor and City Council supporting the administration' s efforts to deal positively with the issues of employee residency and affirmative action in its negotiations with the various bargaining units and that the Board encourages continued efforts in these areas . HOUSING SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, August 4, 1994 8-9 : 15 a.m. Present: Bob Ruffin, Bob Egan, JoAnne Pohl, Melanie Winnicker, Jacqueline Bradford, Guillermo Lopez Guest: Linda Henderson, Rose Norwood Absent: Rev. Melvin Jones The group reviewed the Fair Housing Ordinance and the recommended additions for the following groups : student status, sexual orientation, heights and weight, and veteran status . Linda Henderson, Attorney, representing the Equal Rights Task Force commented on their proposed draft of including the above groups in the Fair Housing Ordinance. Rose Norwood raised the issue of including "Legal Source of Income" in the document as East Lansing has done . Guillermo Lopez agreed to follow up with East Lansing ' s City Attorney regarding the history of this inclusion and will report back at the next meeting. Guillermo Lopez also agreed to contact local veterans groups to obtain more information on veterans as a group at risk in terms of housing discrimination. Robert Egan agreed to check on the existence of the Mayor ' s Landlord Advisory Board. If there is such a group, we feel it is important to consult with them on the ordinance and seek their support . The consensus of the entire group in attendance today was to pursue the additions to the Fair Housing Ordinance and come to an agreement on a formal recommendation that will go to the Human Relations Board. Next Meeting: Tuesday, August 23, 1994, 8 :00 a.m. Human Relations and Community Services Conference Room HOUSING SUB COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, August 23, 1994 8 :00-9 :00 a.m. Present: Joanne Pohl, Guillermo Lopez, Melanie Winnicker, Bob Egan Absent: Bob Ruffin, Jacqueline Bradford, Rev. Melvin Jones The Committee reviewed the recommendation additions to the Fair Housing Ordinance that had been raised at the August 4th meeting and came up with the following recommendations to be brought to the Board Thursday August 25, 1994 . 1 . Based on discussions with East Lansing' s City Attorney, and others, it was decided not to recommend adding "Legal" source of income but to leave the original "Source of Income" as is in the current document. 2 . Based on discussions with the American Legion and Veteran' s Trust Fund, the committee recommends not to add veteran status to the Fair Housing Ordinance. 3 . Add "Height" and "Weight" so we are in compliance with the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act. 4 . All "Sexual Orientation" to be consistent with other major cities in Michigan (Detroit, Flint, Saginaw, Grand Rapids, East Lansing, and Ann Arbor) as well as with Mayor Hollister' s Executive Order. 5 . Add Student Status . With the above changes definition of terms need to be added to the Fair Housing Ordinance. The Committee recommended using the definitions for sexual orientation and student status as follow: "Sexual orientation" shall be defined as meaning being or regarded as being a heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, transgender person. "Student status" shall be defined as referring to a person enrolled in an educational institution recognized by the State of Michigan, in pursuit of a recognized degree. In addition, under "Immediate family" the committee recommends that it be defined as : "Immediate family" means spouse, domestic partner, (spouse/partner) parent, child or sibling. Finally, the committee recommends that there continue to be two separate ordinances : 1 . Fair Housing Ordinance, 2 . Richard D. Letts Human Relations Ordinance. ®� L�� CITY of LANSING _ INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION ;.ad 7 11,11, r MEMO TO: Marilyn Slade, City Clerk FROM: Theophilis Harvey, Interim Director Human Relations and Community Serv� �> DATE : August 25, 1994 (_.. SUBJECT: Approved minutes of June 23, 1994 and July 28, 1994 Human Relations Advisory Board Attached are the approved "PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY BOARD" for the meeting held June 23, 1994 and July 28, 1994 . These minutes were approved unanimously by a quorum of the Human Relations Advisory Board at its regularly scheduled meeting of August 25, 1994 . Please keep these minutes on file . Thank you. TH:cw attachment : 0("_2 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD The regular scheduled July meeting of the Human Relations Board was called to order by Co-Chair Robert Egan, Thursday, July 28 , 1994 at 7 : 40 a .m. in the Human Relations and Community Services Conference Room, City Hall Annex. CALL TO ORDER Present : Egan, Johnson, Jones, Pohl, Smiley Absent: Mason, Nichols, Bradford-Porter, Ruffin, Truscott Staff : Interim Director, Theophilis Harvey, Hester, Lopez, Steinberg, Winnicker, Walton Police Liaison: Chief Jerome Boles AMENDMENTS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes were not approved due to lack of a quorum. THE PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD ON ANY ISSUE Mr. Ed Eckhart, Coalition for Community Concerns presented a video tape to the Board regarding the Lima, Ohio Study Circles discussed at last months board meeting by Mr. Luther Flanagan. Mr. Eckhart also distributed copies of a suggested support letter (copy of letter attached) . Mr. Jim Phillips , Lansing Equal Rights Task Force, introduced a proposed first rough draft, re-write, of the City of Lansing Civil Rights Ordinances . The draft was created to include height, weight, student status , and sexual orientation language. DIRECTORS REPORT Mr. Guillermo Lopez was assigned to give the report in Interim Director, Theophilis Harvey' s absence. Mr. Guillermo stated that the report for the Planning for Quality sessions, that the staff was involved in, is basically complete. Mr. Harvey will send a copy of the report to both board chairperson' s and let them discuss how they will get together and meet. Mr. Lopez stated that a City has put a bid request out for a Proceedings of the Human Relations Board July 28 , 1994 Page 2 Market Feasibility Consultant for the City Market. COMMUNICATIONS None REPORTS A. STAFF REPORTS a) Mr. Lopez Discussed the report regarding the involvement of the Human Relations and Community Services Department with the Q106 issue, put together at the request of the General Services Committee for the City Council to include a draft of a resolution (copy attached) . Approved by consensus , a letter will be drafted and sent to the Mayor and City Council regarding the draft resolution of the Q016 issue . Mr. Lopez stated that he has some Michigan Department of Civil Right complaints pending. b) Mr. Hester (Report Attached) c) Mr. Gomoll (No report) B. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS : a) Employment 1) No Report b) Housing 1) Report Attached. Next meeting will be held on Thursday, August 4 , 1994 at 8 : 00 a.m. in the Human Relations and Community Services Department. c) Public Relations 1) No Report d) Police Community Relations 1) No Report Proceedings of the Human Relations Board July 28, 1994 Page 3 PETITIONS None OLD BUSINESS Chief Boles discussed the Klu Klux Klan' s emergency appeal to the court, which would allow them to rally on July 23rd, the appeal did not happen. He also stated that many officer' s reported for duty, most were released early. Two groups did show for a rally to include NWROC, and the Active Transformation group, it was peaceful . Interview are on-going for the Director of Human Relations and Community Services Department, twenty-two ( 22 ) individuals were interviewed, seven ( 7 ) candidates for chosen for a second interview. NEW BUSINESS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9 : 17 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Carol L. Walton, Senior Secretary (SUGGESTED) SUPPORT LETTER (Letterhead of Organization) July 17, 1994 Coalition of Community Concerns c/o Edward E Eckart 450 West Street Lansing, MI 48915-1102 Dear Coalition, We appreciate the information about "Dialog on Racism" provided by Luther J. Flanagan and Edward E. Eckart. It was very helpful to see and hear how the City of Lima, Ohio developed their discussion circles, "Can't We All Just Get Along?", and how it can work in our community. You have the full support of(my office) (our organization) as you continue to plan and prepare for dialog circles in the Lansing area. Please call as you need our further involvement. (Senior person of the agency/organization) TITLE TWELVE - CIVIL RIGHTS S� 1 •l % CHAPTER 296 . NON-DISCRIMINATION. CHAPTER 297 . HUMAN RELATIONS . 1 n �\ n CHAPTER 296 NON-DISCRIMINATION 296 . 01 Findings of fact ; 296 . 05 Burden of Proof . establishment of 296 . 06 Conflicts . rights and authority. 296 . 07 Remedies . 296 . 02 Definitions . 296 . 08 Expiration. 296 . 03 Civil Rights defined. 296 . 09 Penalty 296 . 04 Enforcement . CROSS REFERENCES xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx 296 . 01 FINDINGS OF FACT; ESTABLISHMENT OF RIGHTS; AUTHORITY. It is hereby determined to be contrary to the public policy of the City of Lansing for any person to deny any other person the enjoyment of his/her civil rights or for any person to descriminate against any other person in the exercise of his/her civil rights or to harass any person because of religion, race, color, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, student status, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, political orientation, handicap, the use of adaptive devises, or an individual ' s or group ' s income being derived in whole or in part from alimony, child support or public assistance funds, and that the above described classifications are hereby protected as civil rights established by this chapter which is enacted pursuant to the police powers granted to the City by State and Federal law. 296 . 02 DEFINTIONS GENERALLY. As used in this chapter, unless a different meaning appears clearly from the context : (a) "Discriminate" or "discrimination" shall be defined as including: making a decision, offering to make a decision, refraining from making a decision or treating individuals or groups, or the friends or associates of such individuals or groups, differently, in the areas of housing, employment and public accomodations, as defined hereafter, based in whole or in part on religion, race, color, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, student status, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, political orientation, handicap, the use of adaptive devises, or an individual ' s or group ' s income being derived in whole or in part from alimony, child support or public assistance funds . (b) "Age" shall be defined as meaning chronological age except as otherwise provided by law. (c) "Handicap" shall be defined as meaning a determinable physical or mental characteristic of an individual or a history of the characteristic of an individual or a history of the characteristic which may result from disease, injury, congenital condition of birth, or functional disorder, which characteristic : (i) is unrelated to the indivival ' s ability to perform the specific duties of a particular job or position, or is unrelated to the indivival ' s qualifications for employment �or promotion; (ii) . is unrelated to the individual ' s ability to utilize and ( benefit from a place of pullic accomodation: 1 (iii); is unrelated to the individual ' s ability to acquire, rent, or maintain property. � (d) "Marital status" shall be defined as meaning being single, divorced, widowed, separated or married, and the conditions associated therewith, including pregnancy and parenthood. (e) "National origin" shall be defined as including the national origin of an ancestor, and shall include persons who are not naturalized citizens . (f) "Sex" shall be defined as including, but is not limited to, pregnancy, chldbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or chldrbirth. Discrimination because of sex inluces sexual harassment which means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal and/or physical conduct or communication of sexual nature when: (i) Submission to such conduct or communication is made a term or condition either explicitly or implicitly to obtain employment, public accomodations or public services, education or housing; (ii) Submission to or rejection of such conduct or communication by an individual is used as a factor in decisions affecting such individual ' s employment , public accomodations or public services, education or housing; (iii) Such conduct or communcation has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual ' s employment, public accomodations or public services, education, or housing, or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive employment, public accomdations, public service, J educational or housing environment . (g) "Sexual orientation" shall be defined as meaning being or regarded as being a heterosexual, homosexual , bisexual , transgender person. (h) "Student status" shall be defined as refering to a person enrolled in an educational institution recognized by the State of Michigan, in pursuit of a recognized degree . (i) "To harass" shall be defined as meaning to have physical conduct or communication which refers to an individual protected under the ordinance, when such conduct or communication demeans or dehumanizes and has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an indivival ' s employment, public accomodations or public services, education, or housing, or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive employment , public accomodations, public services, educational or housing environment . 296 . 03 CIVIL RIGHTS DEFINED. (1) HOUSING. (a) Definitions . As used in this chapter, unless a different menaing appears clearly frm the context : (i) "Entity" includes an association, partnership or corporation and the officers and members thereof . (ii) "Financial institution" means any entity regularly engaged in the business of lending money or guaranteeing loans on real property or any interest therein. (iii) "Housing accomodation" includes improved or unimproved real property, or a part thereof, which is used or occupied, or is intended, arranged or designed to be used or occupied, as the home or residence of one or more persons . (iv) "Immediate family" means a spouse, domestic partner, parent , child or -sibling. (v) "Owner" includes the lessee, lessor, sublessee, sublessor, assignee, assignor, managing agent or other person having the right of ownership or possession or the right to sell, rent, transfer or lease any housing accomodation or any interest or part thereof . (vi) "Real estate broker" or "salesperson" means a person, whether licensed or not, who, for or with the expectation of receiving a consideration, lists, sells, purchases, exchanges, rents or leases real property or an interest therein; negotiates or attempts to negotiate any of such activities ; holds himself or herself out as engaging in such activities; negotiates or attempts to negotiate a loan secured or to be secured by a mortgage or other encumbrance upon real property or an interest therein; or is engaged in the business of listing real property or an interest therein in publications . "Real estate broker" or salesperson" also means a person employed by or acting on behalf of a real estate broker or salesperson. (vii) "Real estate transaction" means the sale, exchange, rental , lease, transfer, assignment or sublease of real property or an interest therein concerning housing accomodations . (viii) "Real property" includes a structure, a building, a mobile home, real estate, land, a mobile home park, a trailer park, a tenement, a leasehold or an interst in a real estate cooperative or condominium. (Ord. 711 . Passed 3-10-86 . ) (b) Discrimination Prohibited. Subject to 296 . 03 (1) (c) , no person engaging in a real estate transaction concerning housing accommodations, and no real estate broker or salesperson, shall, wholly or partly for reasons of religion, race, color, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, student status, ancestery, national origin, sexual orientation, political orientation, handicap, the use of adaptive devices, or the fact that the income of aperson, or of a person residing with taht person, is derived in whole or in part from alimony, child support, or public assistance funds : (i) Refuse to engage in a real estate transaction with a person; (ii) Refuse to receive from a person or transmit to a preson a bona fide offer to engage in a real estate transaction; (iii) Refuse to negoitate for a real estate transaction with a person; (iv) Represent to a person that real property or an interest therein is not available for inspection, sale, rental or lease when in fact it is so available, or knowingly fail to bring a property listing to a person' s attention, or refuse to permit a person to inspect real property; (v) Print, circulate, post, mail or otherwise cause to be published a statement, advertisement, notice or sign, or use a form application for a real estate transaction, or make a record of inquiry in connnection with a prospective real estate transaction, which indicates, directly or indirectly, an intent to make a preference, limitation, specification or discrimination with respect thereto; (vi) Offer, solicit, accept, use or retain a listing of real property or an interest therein with the understanding that a person may be distriminated against in a real estate transaction or in the furnishing of facilities or services in connection therewith; (vii) Discriminate against a person in the terms, conditions or privileges of a real estate transaction or in the furnishing of facilities or services in connnection therewith; or (viii) Deny a person access to or membership or participation in multiple listing services, real estate brokers organizations or other real estate services . (Ord. 711 . Passed 3-10-86 . ) ? (c) Exemptions; Interpretation. (1) This chapter shall not : (i) Apply to the rental of a room or rooms to three or fewer persons in a single dwelling or two-family unit, the remainder of which dwelling is occupied by either the owner or a member of his or her immediate. family or a lessee of the entire dwelling unit or a member of his or her immediate family; (ii) Subject to paragraph (c) (2) (ii) hereof, require an owner to offer property or an interest in property to the public at large before selling or renting it; (iii) Subject to paragraph (c) (2) (ii) hereof, prohibit owners from giving preference to prospective tenants or buyers for any reason other than religion, race, sex, age, height, weight, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, political orientation, marital status, student status, handicap, the use of adaptive devices, or the fact that the income of a person, or of a person residing with that person, is derived in whole or in part from alimony, child support or public assistance funds; (iv) Prohibit a religious organization or institution from restricting any of its facilities of housing or accomodation, which are operated as a direct part of religious activities, to persons of the denomination involved; (v) Prohibit an educational institution from limiting the use of its facilities to those affiliated with such institution; or (vi) Prohibit the obtaining of information relative to the marital status of an individual when such information is necessary for the preparation of a deed or other instrument of conveyance. (2 ) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be: (i) Interpreted as repealing the existing powers of the Human Relations board to work, through conciliation and education, to eliminate such discrimination in the sale and rental of real property or on other transactions related to the subject matter of this chapter; or (ii) Construed to prohibit any affirmative action plans and programs instituted by any level of government or a private person or group; or (iii) With respect to the age provision only, this chapter shall not apply to the sale, rental or lease of housing accomodations meetting the requirements of Federal , State or local housing programs for senior citizens or otherwise intended, advertised, designed or operated for the purpose of providing housing accommodations to persons fifty years or older. (iv) With respect to the source of income provision only, nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to preclude the making of a good faith business determination involving a person' s ability to meet the financial burden involved in the sale, lease, rental, sublease, assignment or transfer of housing accomodations . A determination by a person to accept or not to accept rental payments in advance and/or arrearages shall not constitute a violation of this chapter. (Ord. 7ss . Passed 3-10-86 . ) (d) Discrimination By Financial Or Insurance Institutions . (1) Subject to Section 296 . 03 (1) (c) , a person to whom application is made for financial assistance or financing in connection with a real estate transaction or in connection with the insurance, construction, rehabilitation, repair, maintenance or improvement of real property, or an interest therein, which is utilized for housing accomodations, or a representative or such person shall not : (i) Discriminate against the applicant because of religion, race, color, national origin, age, height, weight, sex, marital status, student status, ancestry, sexual orientation, political orientation, handicap, the use of adaptive devices, or the fact that the income of the applicant or a person resideing with the applicant is derived in whole or in part from alimony, child support or public assistance funds; or (ii) Use a form of application for insurance or financial assistance or financing, or make or keep a record or inquiry in connection with an application for finacial assitance or financing, which indicates, directly or indirectly, a preference limitation, specification or discrimination based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, height, weight, sex, maritla status, student status, ancestry, sexual orientation, political orientation, handicap, use of adaptive devices, or the fact that income of the applicant or a person residing with the applicant is derived in whole or in part from alimony, child support or public assistance funds . (2 ) Paragraph (1) (ii) hereof shall not apply to a form of application for financial assistance presecribed for the use of a lender regulated as a mortgagee under the National Housing Act, as amended, being 12 U. S .C . 1701 to 1750 (g) , as amended, or by a regulatory board or officer acting under the statutory authority of the State or the United States . (Ord. 711 . Passed 3-10-86 . ) (e) Representation Of A Change In Composition Of An Area. No person shall represent, for the purpose of promoting or inducing a real estate transaction from which such person may benefit financially, that a change has occurred or will or may occur in the composition of a block, neighborhood or area with respect to religion, race, color, national origin, age, height, weight, sex, marital status, student status, ancestry, sexual orientation, political orientation, use of adaptive devices, or source of income when derived in whole or in part from alimony, child support or public assistance funds, or the owners or occupants in the block, neighborhood or area in which the real property is located, or represent that such change will or may result in the lowering of property values, an increase in criminal or antisocial behavior of the area, or a decline in the quality of schools or other public facilities in the block, neighborhood or area in which such real property is located. (Ord. 711 . Passed 3-10-86 . ) (2) EMPLOYMENT. (a) As used in this section: (i) "Employer" means a person who has one (1) or more employees and includes any agent of that person. (ii) "Employment agency" means a person regularly undertaking with or without compensation to procure, refer, recruit, or place an employee for an employer, or to procure, refer, recruit , or place for an employer or person the opportunity to work for an employer and includes any agent of that person. (iii) "Labor organization" includes an organization of any kind, an agency or employee representation committee, group, association, or plan in which employees participate and which exists for the purpose, in whole or in part , of dealing with employees concerning grievances, labor disputes , wages, rate of pay, hours or other terms or conditions of employment . (b) It is unlawful for an employer to : (i) Limit, segregate, classify, fail or refuse to hire, to recruit, to discharge, or otherwise discriminate against an individual with respect to employment, compensation, or a term, condition, or privilege of employment , including a benefit plan or system, because of religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, height , weight , handicap, sex, marital status, student status, sexual orientation, political orientation, use of adaptive devices, or source of income when derived in whole or in part from alimony, child support or public assistance funds . Fail or refuse to hire, recruit, or promote an individual on the basis of physical or mental examinations that are not directly related to the requirements of the specific job. Discharge or take other discrimnatory action against an individual on the basis of physical of mental examinations that are not directly related to the requirements of the specific job. (iv) Fail or refuse to hire, recruit, or promote an individual when adaptive devices or aids may be utilized therey enabling that individual to perform the specific requirements of the job. (v) Discharge or take other discriminatory action against an individual when adaptive devices or aids may be utilzed thereby enabling that individual to perform specific requirements of the job. (vi) Discriminate against a person with respect to hire, tenure, terms; conditions or privileges of employment because of an arrest, detention or disposition of a violation of a misdemeanor, felony, or local ordinance substantially corresponding to state law, when a conviction did not result, other than employment by a law enforcement agency. This prohibition shall not apply to persons who have been convicted of a crime constituting a sexual offense, which shall include criminal sexual conduct in any degree, or a child abusive commercial activity, or child cruelty or child torture, or any act of violence against a child, or attempts to commit such offenses and who are employed or seeking employment with a licensed child care center or child caring institution, or who are employed or seeking employment with a licensed foster care facility or a facility contracted with/by the community Mental Health Board, or to persons who are employed or seeking employment with any business licensed by the City if the person will be in direct contact alone with a child or children. This section shall not apply to information relative to a felony charge before a charge is dismissed in cases where the charges involve a child victim or a mentally ill victim or a developmentally disabled victim and said charges are still pending. (vii) Make, keep or use an oral inquiry, form of application, or record that elicits or attempts to elicit information concerning the religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, height, weight, sex, marital status, student status, handicap, sexual orientation, political orientation, use of adaptive devices or aids, or source of income when derived, in whole or in part, from alimony, child support or public assistance funds, except where applicable under federal and state law, or local ordinance. (c) An employer, labor organization, or employment agency shall not print, circulate, post, mail or otherwise cause to be published a statement, advertisement, notice, or sign relating to employment by the employer, or relating to membership in or a classification or referral for employment by the labor organization, or relating to a classification or referral for employment by the employment agency, which indicates a preference, limitation, specification, or discrimination, based on religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, height, handicap, sex, marital status, student status, sexual orientation, political orientation, use by an individual of adaptive devices or aids, or source of income when derived, in whole or in part, from alimony, child support or public assistance funds . (d) This section shall not apply to the employment of an individual by his/her parent, spouse, domestic partner or child. (e) A person subject to this section may apply to the Human Relations Board for an exemption on the basis that a protected class herein described is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the business or enterprise . Upon sufficient showing, the Board may grant an exemption to this section. (f) A contract to which the city, a political subdivision, or an agency thereof is a party shall contain a covenant by the contractor and his/her subcontractors not to discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms and conditions, or privileges of employment, including a benefit plan or system or a matter directly or indirectly related to employment , because of religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, height, weight , sex, marital status, student status, handicap, sexual orientation, political orientation, use by an individual of adaptive devices or aids , or source of income, in whole or in part , from alimony, child support or public assistance funds . Breach of this covenant may be regarded as a material breach of contract . (g) This section is also applicable to : labor organizations, employment agencies, apprenticeship and job training programs . In addition, a labor organization shall not discriminate in its membership practices nor fail to fairly represent its membership in a grievance process because of religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, height, weight, sex, marital status, student status, handicap, sexual orientation, political orientation, use by an individual of adaptive devices or aids, or source of income, in whole or in part, from alimony, child support or public assistance funds . (3) PUBLIC ACCOMODATION. (a) As used in this section: (i) "Place of public accomodation" means a business, or an educational, refreshment, entertainment, recreation, health or transportation facility, or institution or any kind, whether licensed or not, whose goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or acommodations are extended, offered, sold, or otherwise made available to the public . (ii) "Public service" means a public facility, department, agency, board, or commission, owned, operated, or managed by or on behalf of the state, a political subdivision, or an agency thereof, or a non-profit organization, or a tax exempt private agency established to provide service to the public . (b) Public accommodations or services; prohibited practices . Except where permitted by law, a person shall not : (i) Deny an individual the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations of a place of public accommodation or public service because of religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, height, weight, sex, handicap, marital status, student status, sexual orientation, political orientation, use by an individual of adaptive devices or aids, or source of income, in whole or in part , from alimony, child support or public assistance funds . Print, calculate, post, mail, or otherwise cause to be published a statement, advertisement, notice, or sign which indicates that the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services , facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations of a place of public accommodation or public service will be refused, withheld from. or denied an individual because of religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, height, weight, sex, handicap, marital status, student status, sexual orientation, political orientation, use by an individual or adaptive devices or aids, or source of income, in whole or in part, from alimony, child support or public assistance funds . (c) Exemptions under this section: This section shall not apply to a private club or other establishment not in fact open to the public, except to the extent that the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations of the private club or establishment are made available to the customers or patrons of another establishment that is a place of public accommodation, or if it is licensed, chartered, or certified by the state or any of its political subdivisions . 296 . 04 . ENFORCEMENT. (a) All complaints of housing, employment and public accomodation discrimination received by City departments shall be forwarded to the Human Relations Department for review and investigation. Complaints shall be in writing or, if oral, shall be reduced to writing and shall contain such information and be in such form as the Department requires . The Department shall : (1) Receive, investigate, make recommendations, initiate and attempt to conciliate any complaints of housing, employment and public accommodation discrimination because of religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, height, weight, sex, handicap, marital status, student status, sexual orientation, political orientation, the use by an individual of adaptive devices or aids, or source of income, in whole or in part, from alimony child support or public assistance funds; (2 ) Ensure that no excessive burdens are placed on complaints which might discourage filing of complaints regarding housing discrimination; (3 ) Commence and complete complaint processing in a timely manner; and (4) Promulate and publish rules and guidelines for the processing, investigation and resolution of complaints . (5 ) Specifically create by this ordinance a civil cause of action against violators by victims of discrimination. ( ?) (b) No person shall coerce, threaten or retaliate against any individual or organization for making a complaint or assisting in an investigation regarding a violation or alleged violation of this chapter or require, request , conspire with, assist or coerce another person to retaliate against any individual or organization for making a complaint or assisting in any investigation pursuant to this chapter. (c) No person shall conspire with, assist, coerce or request another person to discriminate in any manner prohibited by this chapter. (d) No person shall provide false or substantially misleading information to any authorized person investigating a complaint regarding a violation of this chapter, or sign a complaint for a violation of this chapter based upon false or substantially misleading information. (Ord. 711 . Passed 3-10-86 . ) 296 . 05 BURDEN OF PROOF. Any person or persons seeking to qualify under exemptions to the non-discrimination terms and requirements herein shall have the burden of proof establishing such exemption. 296 . 06 CONFLICTS . Nothing contai ed in this chapter shall be deemed to supercede, compete iwiht or conflict with any law of the State or the United States relating to discrimination because of religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, height, weight, sex, handicap, marital status, student status, sexual orientation, political orientation, use of adaptive devices or aids by an individual, or source of income, in whole or in part, from alimony, child support or public assistance funds . (Ord. 711 . Passed 3-10-86 . ) 296 . 07 REMEDIES SUMULATIVE; COOPERATION OF CITY WITH STATE CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the rights of access by an individual to remeides before the State Civil Rights Commission or before any State court on an individual basis, or to prohibit cooperation between trhe City and the State Civil Rights Commission. 296 . 08 EXPIRATION. This chapter shall expire ten years from the date of its adoption unless readopted by Council . 296 . 09 PENALTY. (EDITOR' S NOTE: See Section 202 . 99 for general Code penalty if no specific penalty is provided. ) CRAFT DRAFT RESOLUTION CONCERNING SLURS BY Q106 WHEREAS, the 5th of May (Cinco de Mayo) has become a symbol of the human spirit, commemorating the heroic triumph of an outnumbered Mexican army over an elite French Force in the Battle of Pueblo in 1862 ; and WHEREAS, a local radio station, WJXQ Q106 , broadcast an announcement, ostensibly a parody of radio "give-away" games , proposing that listeners could "win" people as merchandise for use as indentured servants; and WHEREAS, this "parody" described these servants as obligated to do any menial tasks required but also to be potentially contaminated with vermin and disease; and WHEREAS, the people so designated are specifically "Mexicans; " and WHEREAS, citizens of Mexican decent have contributed greatly to the richness and quality of life in the Lansing Community, in the areas of education, business, government and the arts; and WHEREAS, this broadcast has created an outrage not only locally, but state and nationwide as exemplified by the intervention of the City of Lansing, Human Relations and Community Services Department Michigan Department of Civil Rights and the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council commends the efforts of the Human Relations and Community Services Department to find an amicable resolution to this issue; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Lansing City Council calls upon the management of Q106 radio and sponsors to move towards reparation with the Mexican and Hispanic community of Lansing by acknowledging and supporting ethnic and cultural diversity, and calls upon Q106, their sponsors, and advertisers to be responsible to all the citizens of our community, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be sent to the management of Q106 radio and the Federal Communications Commission. HUMAN RELATIONS & L� VVG C� COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 119 N.Washington Square * 3rd Floor,City Hall Annex Lansing,Michigan 48933 �s' r (517)483-4477 MCI� (517)483-4479(TDD/Voice) TO: Mayor David C. Hollister FROM: Human Relations Advisory Board DATE: July 29 , 1994 SUBJECT: Resolution RE: Q106 The Human Relations Advisory Board, approved by consensus due to the absence of a quorum at the July meeting, supports the enclosed resolution, for placment on the City Council Agenda, concerning slurs by Q106 . This resolution conveys a message that the City of Lansing will not tolerate this irresponsible demeanor in the media. We strongly urge Lansing City Council to consider and support this resolution as presented by the Human Relations Advisory Board on July 28, 1994 . Respectfully, Marylou Mason, Chairperson Human Relations Advisory Board Robert Egan, Vice-Chairperson Human Relations Advisory Board MM/RE/cw enclosure: cc: Human Relations Advisory Board Members Theophilis Harvey, Interim Director Hum. Rel . & Comm. Serv. "Equal Opportunity Employer" H UMAN RELATIONS & V VVG COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 119 N.Washington Square * — 3rd Floor,City Hall Annex Lansing,Michigan 48933 (517)483-4477 (517)483-4479(TDD/Voice) TO: Councilmember Howard Jones FROM: Marylou Mason, Chairperson Human Relations Advisory Board DATE: July 29 , 1994 SUBJECT: Resolution RE: Q106 Attached is a resolution, supported and approved by concesus of the Human Relations Advisory Board due to the absence of a quorum at the July meeting, concerning slurs by Q106 . The Board is asking that this item be brought to the attention of the general services committee on August 3, 1994 . Thank you, Marylou Mason, Chairperson Human Relations Advisory Board MM:cw attachment : "Equal Opportunity Employer" OF Lq�► HUMAN RELATIONS & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 119 N.Washington Square * * 3rd Floor,City Hall Annex Lansing,Michigan 48933 ��f7�� (517)483-4477 4 (517)483-4479(TDD/Voice) TO: Human Relations Advisory Board FROM: R.L. Hester, Jr qual Opportunity Specialist DATE; July 27, 1994 SUBJECT: June 1994 Staff Report - Board Meeting July 28, 1994 This report covers the period - June 23, 1994 to July 21, 1994 COMMUNICATIONS : • Tax Abatement Annual Report - Workforce Utilization Report from Lansing Sanitary Supply Company. a Final Report of Planning for Quality Report - Staff Retreats 0 Request to attend Sowell 2001 Coalition Meeting - KKK rally information 0 Mid-Michigan Unity Coalition minutes of July 20, 1994 a Response letter to MDCR re: Conciliation Proposal - #132467- EM07 Elex Peoples -vs- City of Lansing Parks & Recreation. 0 Return of Copy of Proposal from A.R.A. Consultant - Administrative Guidelines for Minority and Women Business Enterprises Under City contracts . • Tax Abatement compliance information from Lansing Sanitary Supply, Inc. PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS: • Civil Rights, complaint #132586 - EM16 Karen LaLone -vs- City of Lansing 911 Communication Center - pending 0 Civil Rights complaint #132467 - EM07 Elex Peoples -vs- City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department - pending • Civil rights Complaint #137174 - EM16 Cleophus Boyd, Jr. -vs- City of Lansing - Mayor' s Office - pending 0 Rapid Charge Neighborhood Complaint: Number of contracts - fifteen ( 15) • Informal complaints : Three (3) - 1 pending; 2 resolved MEETINGS AND OTHER HUMAN RELATIONS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ACTIVITIES : • Meetings - thirty six ( 36) • Reviews of Purchasing' s vendor lists - two (2) • Reviews of Purchasing' s bid tabulations - one ( 1) • Technical assistance - eleven ( 11) • Employment Assistance - seven ( 7) • Payrolls reviewed - twenty (20) "Equal Opportunity Employer" Housing Sub Committee Meeting Thursday, July 7 , 1994 8-9 a.m. Present: Joanne Pohl, Chairperson, Guillermo Lopez, Melanie Winnicker Absent: Jackie Bradford, Rev. Melvin Jones, Bob Ruffin 1 . Fair Housing Ordinance was reviewed. The ordinance appears quite comprehensive with the exception of sexual orientation. In light of Mayor Hollister' s Executive Order, regarding "Sexual Orientation, " it is recommended that this be included in a revised version of the Fair Housing Ordinance. Since so few sub-committee members were present a letter will go out to them asking for feedback on the ordinance in general and specifically on the inclusion of "Sexual Orientation. " A recommendation will then be brought to the Board in September. 2 . More discussions on records regarding housing complaints . Since the Department gets so few calls , other plans were discussed. Guillermo Lopez reports that the department is working on a complaint procedure. The main sources of complaints are the Housing Resource Center and Legal Aid. If these are the major sources, then perhaps their contract should include the reporting of Lansing complaints . Thus the Housing sub-committee recommends that the department review and identify the critical data needed, based on Fair Housing Ordinance, bring that to the Board meeting in September for Board approval , and then request the Housing Resource Center and Legal Aid include this information in their quarterly reports . The Department would also collect the same data from calls made directly to them. 3 . Further discussion on testing and Fair Housing: Lack of funding for testing identified as an issue as well as where the leadership of the city stands on Fair Housing and testing; and if this is a priority, funding needs to be in place. Next Meeting: Thursday August 4 , 1994 8 : 00 a.m. in the Human Relations and Community Services Department Conference Room. More Than Ourselves deepest issues says sociologist Rob- ert Bellah of the University of California, Berkeley. "That the president of anything, especially of a'small country, would think Ideas: Havel's declaration of interdependence of such things is amazing." His re key concern, "self-transcendence," is repeat- ed throughout his text. "He is saying that we need to grasp the truth that the uni- BY KENNETH L. WOODWARD is mirrored in us" and the"Gaia hypothe- verse does not revolve around ourselves," OST FOURTH OF JULY SPEECHES ARE sis," which postulates that the Earth is a says Steven Tipton, professor of religion exercises in nostalgia and national "mega-organism" on which all of us de- and sociology at Emory University in At- pride.And so,when Czech President pend.Taken together,these perceptions re- lanta. "He has a vision,but vision alone is Vaclav Havel was awarded the _Liberty mind us that"we are not here alone nor for not enough." Medal in Philadelphia last week,there was ourselves alone,but that we are an integral What Bellah,Tipton and other American every reason to believe that he,as the leader part of higher, mysterious entities against social thinkers find lacking in Havel's of a formerly communist nation,would cele- whom it is not advisable to blaspheme." speech is an emphasis on institutions that brate the signature American can ground his vision. "It's too values of freedom,equality and spiritual," says Amitai Etzioni, individual rights.But the Havel founder of the Communitarian who showed up on the 218th an- Network. "Values do not fly niversary of the Declaration of about on wings.They need to be Independence was more the embodied. That's what church cosmopolitan European intel- is about, what secular institu- lectual and artist,less the Czech — a! lions like marriage are about." politician and president. And Framework of meaning: But what he delivered was a Decla- Havel,it is clear,is a politician ration of Interdependence.The with a difference:as Czech chief liberal democratic principles of of state he has tried to nurture a America's Founding Fathers,he framework ofineaning and mor- observed,were rooted in 18th- al values in which others can century religious ideas that now develop specific policies. As a are obsolete.Only a new spiritu- thinker, he wants to nudge the al vision—cosmic in its dimen- -�.! leaders of the incipient global � I sions and global in scope—he community to do the same."We asserted,can rescue civilization. . t enjoy all the achievements of For Havel,the end of the cen- modern civilization ... ," he tury is an age of transition. t writes,"yet we do not know ex- Western culture has entered ] actly what to do with ourselves." a "postmodern" phase where Inevitably, Havel's thoughts "everything is possible and al- INW remind us that statesmen once --'_� most nothing is certain." He 4 walked where only theolo- sees "a single interconnected °�r> gians now—occasionally—dare civilization" emerging, but one -" __"- to tread. "The Declaration of that touches only "the surface Independence," he observed, of our lives." Below that sur- "states that the Creator gave face, like shifting geological man the right to liberty.It seems plates, he discerns a counter- man can realize that liberty only vailing reassertion of local cul- ifhe does not forget the One who tures and a clinging among the endowed him with it."But who people "to the ancient certain- or what that"One"may be,Hn- ties of their tribe."In this vola- vel purposely leaves undefined. tile climate, Havel warns, it is There is room in his vision for not enough to create new inter- FRANCFS JLr= the Buddhist as well as the national political organizations,or to insist Havel's-speech was excerpted on the op- Christian,the secular scientist or the envi- that"the basis of a new world order must be ed page of The New York Times,the estab- ronmentalist as well as the ardent Muslim or universal respect for human rights." Such lishment bulletin board,thereby becoming Jew."Havel sees with great clarity that we imperatives are-meaningless,he argues,un- grist for the chattering class. But what did need to recover the premodern understand- less grounded in an environment that re- it mean? In part, it was a bold assertion ing of the link between the soul and the spects a sacred dimension: "the miracle of that the 18th-century philosophy of individ- cosmos or whole,"says University of Chica- -Being, the miracle of the universe and the ual rights—and the abstract deist divinity go theologian David Tracy.'And he is right miracle of our own existence." from which it derived—has failed to noun to say that science is suggesting the need to Havel finds the rudiments for such a vi- ish a sense of human solidarity and social recover that connection." To theists, the sion in postmodern science as well as in responsibility. He wants a shared global "One"is Someone who creates and cares. ancient religions.He cites two fashionable vision that enables diverse peoples,multi- For Havel,it is enough that we acknowledge ideas: the notion that human beings "are cultural societies and competing religions our interdependence in a world that is mys- mysteriously connected to the universe... to transcend their particularities. "Havel terious and yet our home. i just as the entire evolution of the universe is trying to find ways of dealing with the With BRUCE SHENITZ in New York[ 66 NEWSWEEK JULY 18, 1994 E4 -'- �,,A O : 41 RCVD PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD The regular scheduled July meeting of the Human Relations Board was called to order by Chair Marylou Mason, Thursday, June 23, 1994 at 7 : 35 a.m. in the Human Relations and Community Services Conference Room, City Hall Annex. ATTENDANCE Present : Dunnings , Jr. , Egan, Johnson, Mason, Pohl, Bradford, Ruffin, Smiley Absent: Jones, Nichols , Truscott Staff : Theophilis Harvey, Interim Director, Gomoll, Lopez, Hester, Winnicker, Steinberg, Walton Police Liaison: Chief Jerome Boles REPORTS of BOARDMEMBERS Board Chairperson Mason and Board member Egan discussed and distributed copies of proposed changes in the format of the Human Relations Advisory Board Agenda. MOTION: Board Chairperson Mason made a motion to approve the format change of the Human Relations Advisory Board Agenda. Motion carried unanimous . Yeas : Dunnings , Egan, Johnson, Pohl , Bradford, Ruffin, Smiley. Nays : 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes were approved after a quorum was obtained. MOTION Board Member Dunnings moved that the minutes of May 12 , 1994 be approved, supported by Board Member Egan. Motion carried. PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS BOARD Mr. Luther Flanagan, participant for the Coalition for Community Concerns , on behalf of the Organization Mr. Flanagan attended a seminar at Ohio University, subject : Study Circles , theme : "Can ' t We All Just Get Along. " The seminars purpose was to talk about a way to work with, solve, and improve human, race, and community relationships . Mr. Flanagan stated that a letter will be written and sent to Connecticut, and with this letter he would like to attach letters of endorsement from the Mayor ' s office, and the Human Relations Advisory Board. Proceedings of the Human Relations Board June 23, 1994 Page 2 MOTION: Board member Egan moved that a letter be drafted from the Human Relations Advisory Board and directed to Mr. Luther Flanagan in support of the Study Circles , supported by Board member Smiley. Motion carried. DIRECTOR' S REPORT Mr. Harvey announced the resignation of Mr. Michael C . Murphy, the former Interim Director of Human Relations and Community Services department, and his acceptance of the position after Mayor Hollister asked him if he would accept the position of Interim Director for approximately thirty ( 30 ) days . Mr. Harvey distributed two ( 2 ) communications : 1 . Director of Human Relations and Community Services job posting. 2 . Executive Order Prohibiting Discrimination because of Sexual Orientation or Gender preference, from the office of the Mayor. Board member Smiley inquired as to where the process for Hiring a permanent Director for the Human Relations and Community Services department stands . Sharon Bommarito, Director, Personnel Services Department stated that the Mayor would follow the same process he has for the appointment of all the other City Directors . Ms . Bommarito also stated that the position will be posted and advertised until June 30, 1994 , the applicants will be screened and interviewed by a panel of five ( 5 ) members , the interviews will begin July 12 , 1994 . Ms . Bommarito also stated that the panel will consist of technical experts , affirmative action officer, representatives of the community, the Mayor' s liaison to the Human Relations and Community Services Department, Linda Sanchez, and herself . Sharon Bommarito stated that the Mayor asked her to request the Human Relations Advisory Board ' s assistance in identifying issues that need to be addressed in the interview and assistance in soliciting interview questions . Ms . Bommarito asked that boardmembers submit suggested interview questions by July 1 , 1994 . Ms . Bommarito stated that the Mayor would like to fill the Human Relations and Community Services Director vacancy within thirty ( 30 ) days . COMMUNICATIONS Civil Rights Complaint 23A947543 MDCR #138602-EM16 , Rebecca McNulty -vs- City of Lansing complaint based on National Origin and Retaliation. Proceedings of the Human Relations Board June 23, 1994 Page 3 REPORTS A. Staff Reports : 1 . Mr. Gomoll stated that he has been assigned the affirmative action, and hiring processes for the City. Mr. Gomoll stated that the City still has positions open that they are still trying to recruit for and, informed the board of the positions . Mr. Gomoll also stated that he had received several American with Disabilities Act complaints , one involving an individual having problems with CATA, and another involving an individual having problems renting a car with hand controls , the problem in both cases was resolved in favor of the handicapped individuals . Two other cases involved a handicapped individual who encountered problems at the Lansing Center, with his wheelchair. The problem in this case was the nap of the carpeting. Mr. Gomoll stated that he would contact handicapper affairs to get their opinion on the situation. Mr. Gomoll stated that the Lansing Center is in compliance. The other case involved a gentlemen whose wife is handicapped, in this case, the problem is parking in their neighborhood. Mr. Gomoll stated that because of parking only being available on one side of the street, he will meet with transportation and the neighbors to help resolve this problem. 2 . Mr. Hester (report attached) 3 . Mr. Lopez (report attached) Board Chair Mason stated that a television broadcast station, Tele Mundo, phoned Mr. Lopez in regards to the Q106 situation. Board Chair Mason stated that the radio station wanted to interview various individuals then broadcast their segment all over the world and they will go off the air for one minute in protest of Q106 . Linda Sanchez stated that she would look into getting a vehicle for the Equal Opportunity Specialists to use for going out into the field to following up on complaints . Board Chair Mason thanked Board member Dunnings, Jr . , (who is resigning from the Board) , for his services to the board and extended her appreciation. Board member Egan stated that Board Chair Mason, on June 12 , 1994 , received from Great Lake College in Saginaw, an honorary Doctor of Letters degree . Proceedings of the Human Relations Board June 23, 1994 Page 4 B. Subcommittee Reports : a) Employment (Report attached) 1) The next meeting will be held, Wednesday, July 13, 1994 at Tommies Restaurant, 8 : 00 a .m. Board Member Smiley stated that she would like to support the Chief of Police on the residency requirements , stating that if union issues are not going to be addressed the issue needs to start someplace and not just by sending recommendations to the administration. Chief Boles stated that the Police and Fire are working collectively with the administration and the unions to create incentives of some type for employees to move back into the City of Lansing. Board member Egan asked if the administration has made any decisions on this issue or are they looking at a long term resolution. Sharon Bommarito stated that she has been r 994st to to go to General Services committee on July 6 , discuss residency. Ms . Bommarito also stated that the City Attorney is reviewing whether or not the administration can ask for or award extra points towards applicants who are residents , and adding this to the hiring process . She stated that the problem with this though is that after the six ( 6 ) month probation, the residency requirement cannot be enforced because of the union(s) . b) Housing (Report attached) Next meeting will be held July 7 , 1994 , 3rd Floor, City Hall Annex, to discuss updating the Fair Housing Ordinance . C) Public Relations (No report) d) Police Community Relations (No report) Mr . Hester stated that discussion took place, at the meeting held in June at Consumer ' s Power, regarding the bike trail that will be on Consumer ' s Power property. Mr. Hester stated that some of the resident ' s were concerned with some of the crime that was perceived in Proceedings of the Human Relations Board June 23, 1994 Page 5 the area . Mr. Hester stated that after discussion with the Lansing Police Department, the perceptions were unfounded. PETITIONS 1) EEOC complaint - Lester Hall -vs- City of Lansing - closed 2 ) Michigan Department of Civil rights letter, Lester Hall -vs- City of Lansing - re-open case. OLD BUSINESS Unity Coalition - Board member Smiley stated that it would behove the Human Relations Board to maintain a leadership role with the Unity Coalition as well as support the Human Relations and Community Services staff in terms of what they can or cannot do in terms of time commitments . Mr. Hester stated that a request has been made for the Unity Coalition to be involved with the upcoming Klan rally that has been planned to take place in Howell , Michigan. Mr. Hester stated the Michigan Department of Civil Rights is already involved. Board member Smiley stated that she did not see the Klan rally planned for Howell as a staff issue, she sees it as a Community issue, and felt that the City needs to take some of the active involvement so that the Human Relations and Community Services staff is not responsible, and asked what the Board could do to support this issue . Board member Egan stated that he would still like to see Human Relations and Community Services staff attending the Unity Coalition meetings , but not providing services directly. Board member Smiley stated that Board Chair Mason had . a conversation with Mildred Richardson, Chair, Human Resources Board, regarding a joint committee meeting. Board member Smiley stated that the two board Chair' s agreed not to hold a joint meeting until a permanent Director has been hired. Board member Smiley stated the County Commissioner' s passed a Resolution in response to the Q106 issue (copy attached) . NEW BUSINESS Board member Smiley stated that she would draft a letter, for all Board members approval , to former Interim Director, Proceedings of the Human Relations Board June 23 , 1994 Page 6 Michael C . Murphy, acknowledging his work. Board Member Smiley also stated her concern for the Article in the Tuesday, June 21 , 1994 issue of the Lansing State Journal , which talked about a meeting with City official ' s regarding the Klu Klux Klan strategies , the Unity Coalition nor the Advisory Board were apprised of the article and were unable to give their input . Mr. Hester stated that a meeting will be taking place on Tuesday, June 28 , 1994 in Howell at 3 : 00 p.m. , which will encompass the 2001 committee . Board Member Egan inquired about the Executive Order that the mayor distributed on May 18, 1994 , asking what is the Human Relations Departments involvement as it pertains to the Order. Mr. Hester responded that staff has asked where the enforcement lies, and if it rests ' s with Human Relations and Community Services , then it would be included in the Departments contractual presentation. Board Member Ruffin inquired as to who would be in charge of investigating a complaint related to the May 18 executive order if it came about to determine whether or not there is reason for such charge . Sharon Bommarito stated that Human Relations and Community Services is responsible for investigation. Mr. Harvey stated that all complaints will be handled through the Human Relations and Community Services Department accordingly. . Mr. Harvey also stated that the Human Services contracts have been changed to include the May 18 Executive Order. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9 : 17 a .m. Respectfully submitted, Carol L. Walton, Senior Secretary ®� L.4 HUMAN RELATIONS & V VVG COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 119 N.Washington Square 3rd Floor,City Hall Annex Lansing,Michigan 48933 (517)483-4477 4 (517)483-4479(TDD/Voice) TO: Human Relations Advisory Board �n FROM: R.L. Hester, Jr.n,1WCqual Opportunity Specialist DATE: June 21, 1994 SUBJECT: May 1994 Staff Report - Board Meeting June 23 , 1994 This report covers the period - May 09 , 1994 to June 21 , 1994 . COMMUNICATIONS : - Mid Michigan Unity Coalition minutes of June 13 , 1994 meeting. - Notification and fliers of PCR Committee meeting - June 8, 1994 at Consumers Power Company. - Tax Abatement documentation on Hager-Fox Heating & Air submitted to EDC . - Hefty Hammers Company - to be included on Purchasing ' s vendor ' s list for bid. - Ballard Builders - to be included on Purchasing' s vendor' s list for bid. - Notification of rescheduling conciliation conference - MDCR #132467-EM07 Elex People -vs- City of Lansing Parks & Recreation. - Notice of Determination for U. S . EEOC District Office Detroit- Pedro Hernandez complaint - complaint not substantiated. - Receipt for Human Relations Hugo B. Lundberg Awards Dinner ' s funds received by Human Relations Advisory Board' s Chair. - Notification and request to attend Community Service Agencies Breakfast at MSU Kellogg Center. - Copy of Proposal from A. R.A. Consultant - Administrative Guidelines for Minority and Women Business Enterprise Under City Contracts . PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS : Civil Rights, Complaint #132586 - EM16 Karen LaLone -vs- City of Lansing 911 Communication Center - Pending. Civil Rights Complaint #132467 - EM07 Elex People -vs- City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department - Pending. Civil Rights Complaint #137174 - EM16 Cleophus Boyd, Jr. -vs- City of Lansing - Mayor ' s Office - Pending. Rapid Charge Neighborhood Complaints : number of contacts fourteen ( 14 ) . Informal complaints : two ( 2 ) pending . ?; 11 Equal Opportunity Employer" R.L. Hester May 1994 Staff Report Page 2 MEETING AND OTHER HUMAN AND COMMUNITY SERVICES ACTIVITIES - Meetings - Fifty-one ( 51) - Reviews of Purchasing vendor ' s lists - seven ( 7 ) - Reviews of Purchasing bid tabulations - one ( 1 ) - Technical Assistance - nine ( 9 ) - Employment Assistance - eight ( 8 ) - Payrolls reviewed - ten ( 10) RLH:cw Lq� HUMAN RELATIONS & VVG COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 119 N.Washington Square * Y 3rd Floor,City Hall Annex Lansing,Michigan 48933 �C Ric, w� (517)483-4477 Ric, (517)483-4479(TDD/Voice) TO: Human Relations Advisory Board FROM: Guillermo Z . Lopez, Equal Opportunity Specialist y DATE : June 22 , 1994 SUBJECT: Summary Report for May 94 COMPLAINTS Received this month: Muhamid Abdul-Hamid -vs- Lansing Police Department allegation - Differential treatment based on race Status - investigation on going. Kathlin Mayer -vs- Regency Townhouses Allegation - Differential treatment based on ethnicity. Status - on hold pending contact by complainant . Jackie Agueros -vs- Pam Castilla, neighborhood complaint referred by LPD Status ; resolved . Jill Prices -vs- Martha Glenn Neighborhood complaint referred by LPD Status ; pending. Complaints carried forward: Rebecca McNulty -vs- Jackie Lilly Status ; investigation on-going. - MDCR Complaint #136225 - EM13 Phyllis Jones -vs- City of Lansing Status ; investigation and response pending. ?; "Equal Opportunity Employer" Guillermo Z . Lopez May 1994 Report Page 2 HUMAN RELATIONS Service reports : Employment concerns - 8 Police concerns - 3 Court concerns - 1 Social Services concerns 1 Neighborhood concerns - 2 Consumer concerns - 2 Education/School concerns - 2 Referrals - 3 Meeting/Other: 5/5/94 : Met with Director to Discuss Q106 Mexican Give-a-way Promotion. 5/6/94 : Met with Mayor & Staff regarding Q106 program. 5/9/94 : 1st Community Meeting Concerning Q106 . 5/16/94 : 2nd Community Meeting Concerning Q106 . 5/17/94 : Along with Kip Gomoll met with Mr. Carl Varedian of the HUD Detroit office . 5/20/94 : Ad Hoc Community Committee Meeting scheduled at Cristo Rey Church with representatives of Q106 - Q106 reps did not show. 5/24/94 : Meeting of the Ad Hoc Community Committee with Representative of Q106 Cristo Rey Church. 5/27/94 : Meeting of the Ad Hoc Community Committee concerning response of Q106 . CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: Technical Assistance - 2 MBE/WBE information - 2 Wage decisions provided - 2 Assistance to contractor - 3 Wage Complaints - 2 GZL: cw REPORT OF THE EMPLOYMENT SUBCOMMITTEE Date: June 8, 1994 Time: 8 : 00 a.m. Place : Tommie ' s Restaurant 4200 S . Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Present: Members : Anne Smiley, Chair, Sam Johnson Staff : Kip Gomoll Staff provided the subcommittee with a copy of the April 30, 1994 report of full-time employees and indicated that the May report should be available for the full Board meeting. Staff also reviewed some of the recent promotions and selections of employees by City departments . It was noted that despite efforts to hire affirmatively, in a number of instances candidates had turned down employment offers by the City. The reason for the declining of the offer was salary differential . In one instance a position had been offered to an African American male and a White female prior to a White male accepting the position. The City continues, however, to make positive efforts to recruit and select protected group members for employment . The subcommittee discussed the issue of employee residency which had recently been a topic of concern at the City Council meeting. Staff reviewed the Human Relations Advisory Board' s involvement with this issue. May 14, 1992--The Employment subcommittee recommends that the Human Relations Board require City construction contracts to include a minimum goal of work hours to be performed by City residents . This recommendation was sent back for further information. September 10 , 1992--The Human Relations Board adopted the Employment subcommittee recommendation that " . . . the City establish a goal of 25% of all work being performed on City bid construction projects be performed by City residents . " This recommendation was forwarded to then Mayor McKane on October 6 , 1992 . March 11, 1993--The Human Relations Board requested that the above recommendation be forwarded to Mayor Crawford for his consideration. This was done. September 1993--Based on questions raised by the Human Relations Board regarding how City employee residency compared with the Board' s recommendation on City bid construction projects , the Human Relations & Community Services was requested to provide information on City employee residency. This report was prepared and submitted to the Employment subcommittee on November 10, 1993 and subsequently reviewed by the whole Board at its November 18, 1994 meeting. The Board Employment subcommittee report June 8, 1994 Page 2 adopted a recommendation that the "all newly hired City employees be required to be residents of the City. " This recommendation was to be forwarded to Mayor Hollister upon his taking office . The residency report and recommendation were submitted to the Mayor and City Council . The administration has undertaken investigation of this issue and its relationship with the City' s collective bargaining agreements . Given the involvement of the Human Relations Board with this issue the Employment subcommittee adopted the following recommendation. The Human Relations Advisory Board Employment Subcommittee recommends that the Human Relations Advisory Board submit the reaffirmation of its position on employee residency to the Mayor and City Council . The Human Relations Advisory Board believes that the benefits of City employment, either as direct employees of the City or as employees of construction contractors working on City funded projects , should benefit the citizens of our City. It is the belief of the Human Relations Board that requiring residency has a beneficial effect on a number of City programs including affirmative action. Therefore, the Human Relations Advisory Board reaffirms its recommendation that newly hired employees be required to be residents of the City during their tenure of employment. Further, it is recommended that City residents be given preference in selection process . We also reaffirm our recommendation that City construction contracts require contractors to ensure that a minimum amount of work hours are performed by City residents . Housing Sub Committee Meeting Tuesday, June 7 , 1994 8AM-9AM Present: Jackie Bradford, Melanie Winnicker (Staff) , Guillermo Lopez (Staff) , Joanne Pohl (Chair) . Unable to Attend: Rev. Melvin Jones, Bob Ruffin Melanie Winnicker reviewed housing issues and current funding resources for housing needs in Lansing. The Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) was circulated to members present. It was helpful to have this broad view of current housing needs, grants and projects. Guillermo Lopez reported on housing complaints from 1993 from his discussions with Rose Norwood from the Housing Resource Center. Seventy housing complaints were made in the past year; from October, 1993 through December 1993 , SEVEN complaints were made in Lansing. There are no details on these seven complaints nor any knowledge how they were resolved. The committee discussed the need to develop a tracking system including follow up. Guillermo Lopez and Melanie Winnicker agreed to follow up on this. J. Grau from the Neighborhood Council was invited to this meeting but was unable to attend due to family illness. She will be invited to our next meeting to discuss neighborhood organizations ' concerns that we might address. It was also agreed that we would review the Fair-Housing Ordinance. Members are encouraged to read it before the next meeting and come prepared to discuss it and any changes that may be needed. Rose Norwood has asked to meet with our Sub Committee and will be doing so in the future. NEXT MEETING: July 7, 1994, 8AM, AT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICE. ,vN � 5 1994 H���PNIr SEAVIGES G Of- 1N Resolution No: _ Agenda Item: June 14, 1994 Date Received: ingbam couutp Inoarb of Commi5gionto r, y RESOLUTION RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DISMAY AT THE SPIRIT AND CONTENT OF THE BROADCAST ON WJXQ FM PROMOTING THE CINCO DE MAYO CONTEST Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee WHEREAS, the broadcast promoting the Cinco de Mayo Contest went beyond the bounds of decency and was counterproductive to the goal of a harmonious community ; and WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners abhors the spirit and content of the material contained in the broadcast; and WHEREAS, under our system of government, the only effective control over the content of media broadcasts arises from the exercise of proper judgment by media owners and management, with the role of public officials largely limited to expressing the publics' concerns; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners forward to the Federal Communication Commission a formal letter of complaint and requests their attention to this matter, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the owners and managers of this station be asked to formally apologize for the broadcast and make a clear public statement explaining the series of events which permitted the broadcast to occur identifying the person or persons responsible and specifying any disciplinary actions taken; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners invites the management of the radio station to appear before the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee to discuss the steps which the station has taken to prevent future events of this nature . ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL Yeas : Jackson, Goulet, Czarnecki, Stid, Grebner Nays : Gallagher Ar r.t None Approved 6/7/94 pF L'�► CITY of LANSING * * INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION ��CAIGP� � I ....• :- 196. 9�9. MEMO TO: Marilyn Slade, City Clerk FROM: Theophilis Harvey, Interim Director Human Relations and Community Services � DATE: June 23, 1994 SUBJECT: Approved minutes of May 12, 1994 Human Relations Advisory Board Attached are the approved "PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY BOARD" for the meeting held May 12, 1994 . These minutes were approved unanimously by a quorum of the Human Relations Advisory Board at its regularly scheduled meeting of June 23, 1994 . Please keep these minutes on file. Thank you. TH:cw attachment: PROCEEDINGS OF THE 06 94AOS' : ?7 RCVD CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD The regular scheduled May meeting of the Human Relations Board was called to order by Chair Marylou Mason, Thursday, May 12 , 1994 at 7 : 37 a.m. in the Human Relations and Community Services Conference Room, 3rd Floor, City Hall Annex. ATTENDANCE Present : Dunnings , Jr. , Egan, Johnson, Mason, Nichols , Pohl, Bradford-Porter, Ruffin, Truscott Absent: Jones , Smiley (excused) Staff : Michael C . Murphy, Director, Gomoll, Hester, Lopez, Harvey, Norris , Steinberg, Walton Police Liaison: Captain Don Dawson APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes were approved after a quorum was obtained. MOTION Board Member Dunnings moved that the minutes of April 14, 1994 be approved, supported by Board Member Egan. Motion carried unanimous . COMMUNICATIONS No communications PETITIONS 1) Civil Rights Complaint - Received complaint, Cleophus Boyd, Jr. -vs- City of Lansing EEOC #23A946703R MDCR# 137174 EM 16 Reason: race. This complaint will be handled by the City of Lansing Law Department . Pending Civil Rights Complaints (report attached) REPORTS 1) Director & Staff Reports a) Mr. Murphy-Interim Director (report attached) Mr. Murphy discussed the selling of the annex building, as well as the move of the Human Relations and Community Services department to the 4th floor of the City Hall Building. Proceedings of the Human Relations Board May 12 , 1994 Page 2 Mr. Murphy stated that the City Council will have it ' s budget wrap-up, Saturday, May 14 , at Cristo Rey Community Center. b) Mr. Lopez (report attached) c) Mr. Hester (report attached) d) Mr. Gomoll reported on the City' s monthly full-time report (report attached) . Mr. Gomoll stated that his focus was reviewing jobs of the City for promotions, new hires , and vacated city positions . Mr. Gomoll stated that the Personnel Services department now has a jobs hotline, (517 ) 483-4490 . Also, the Parks and Recreation Department is currently taking applications for part-time summer employment . Ms . Winnicker stated that she had copies of the Fair Housing Grant from the Housing Resource Center and would provide copies to the members of the Human Relations Advisory Board Housing Committee. Mr. Steinberg stated an evaluation was being made on agency performance to be used as the basis for going out and meeting with agencies to negotiate performance levels and contract language for the new fiscal year. Board Member Egan expressed his concern for the low attendance level at the Tuesday, May 3rd meeting for the Unity Coalition, and that maybe the energy for the coalition was diminishing. Mr. Murphy stated that the reason for low attendance was due to fact that the meeting was a sub-committee meeting. 2 ) Subcommittee Reports : a) Employment - (report attached) Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 8, 1994 at 7 : 30 a.m. Tommie ' s Restaurant . b) Housing - (report attached) Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 19 , 1994 at 7 : 30 a.m. in the Human Relations and Community Services Conference Room. Proceedings of the Human Relations Board May 12 , 1994 Page 3 c) Public Relations Board Member Nichols discussed the Human Relations Annual Picnic . Mayor Hollister stated the a Picnic will be held for all city employees on Wednesday, August 17 , 1994 to include all city boards . It was agreed that the Human Relations Advisory Board would celebrate their 1994 annual picnic with all city employees , and city boards , on Wednesday, August 17 , 1994 at Frances Park. Board Member Nichols stated that a new brochure needed to be developed for the Human Relations and Community Services department . Mr. Murphy stated that the Human Relations and Community Services department is still going through the process of developing a vision, mission, etc . stating that a brochure could be developed after the department has been firmly established, and has moved to its new location. d) Police Community Relations Mr. Hester stated that a sub-committee meeting was held to discuss plans for meeting in the community Captain Dawson stated that a community meeting was scheduled to take place on Wednesday, June 8, 1994 at 7 : 00 p.m. with North Lansing area residents . Captain Dawson also stated that Police recruiting efforts will be taking place the Cristo Rey Fiesta. Captain Dawson discussed the curfew for youth between the ages of 13-16 . Stating that the curfew was initiated to try to get parents to take responsibility for keeping their children at home and inside at night . The curfew hours are: youth ages 12 and under 10 : 00 p.m - 6 : 00 a .m. , youth ages 13 to 16 12 : 00 midnight - 6 : 00 a.m. , 17 and older, no restrictions on their movement. Captain Dawson stated that curfew violators will be taking home to their parents , or preferably kept downtown at the Police station until parents are notified. Proceedings of the Human Relations Board May 12 , 1994 ,Page 4 Board Member Pohl inquired as to the number of applicants who completed applications for the Summer of Safety program. Mr. Murphy stated that approximately one-hundred and thirty ( 130 ) applicants responded. Board Member Dunnings, Jr. inquired as to the criteria that was set for the Summer of Safety program applicants . Mr. Murphy stated that city youth, Michigan State University, Lansing Community College, gender, and race were being considered. Mayor Hollister stated that Tri-county Man-power approved a program to recruit inner-city high school minorities for positions in the summer of 1995 for Police and Fire programs with the assurance of a job at the end of the process . PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS BOARD None Present OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Mr. Murphy acknowledged Board Member Ann Smiley' s appointment to the Ingham County Board of Commissioners . Also, Andrew Jackson' s was appointed Interim Fire Chief . Mr. Murphy discussed the Q106 Promotion for Cinco De Mayo Contest . Stating that meetings were held by both Hispanic Leaders and the Hispanic Community. Board Chair Mason stated that the General Manager stated that the Q106 Promotion for Cinco De Mayo was done, but not meant to offend anyone. Board Chair Mason also stated that a meeting would take place to strategize some of the things that were going to be asked of Q106 , i .e . scholarships, education programs, etc. Board Chair Mason also stated that an Attorney that was present at the meeting, who had researched this situation, stating that with Freedom of Speech, it would be difficult for the Hispanic Community to file a complaint . The Proceedings of the Human Relations Board May 12 , 1994 Page 5 Attorney will continue his research. Mr. Lopez stated that some of the youth in the Lansing School District expressed in writing their views as they pertain to the Q106 Promotion for Cinco de Mayo. Board Member Egan stated that a Resolution was passed by the Downtown Mall Advisory Board, not allowing Q106 to play in Washington Square this year. Board Member Egan also stated that a letter be drafted to the Mayor from the Human Relations Advisory Board to support this resolution. Board Member Truscott stated that the letter should be put on hold until the outcome of the meeting with Mr. Dennis Mockler was established. Board Member Truscott based this decision on the fact that Mr. Dennis Mockler, of Q106 , does a lot of private fund raising involving the coats for kids program, as well as distributing blankets, and clothing within the community. Board Member Egan made a request to change the Human Relations Advisory Board meeting from the second Thursday of the month to either the first or fourth Thursday of the month. It was stated that because the Human Resources Advisory Board meets on the first Thursday of the month, the fourth Thursday would be preferred. This is pending until all board members agree unanimously. ADJOURNMENT MOTION Board Member Nichols moved that the meeting be adjourned, supported by Board Member Truscott. Motion carried unanimous . The meeting adjourned at 9 : 10 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Carol Walton, Senior Secretary Page No. 1 05/11/94 PENDING CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS FILED AGAINST THE CITY APRIL 1994 MDCR DATE COMPLAINANT BASIS OF TYPE OF STATUS OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED COMPLAINT COMPLAINT COMPLAINT NUMBER ** STAFF: 137174EM16 04/14/94 BOYD CLEOPHUS RACE EMPLOYMENT ,23A946703R JR ** STAFF: GZL 132587EM16 05/20/93 MACK, BARBARA J ADA EMPLOYMENT 07/16/93--WRITTEN RESPONSE ,230931465 SUBMITTED TO EEOC . 08/19/93--ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SUBMITTED TO EEOC. 121445EM16 09/19/91 PETERSON JOHN RACE EMPLOYMENT ,23A917932R 135623EM16 01/18/94 KNOT FRANCESCA RACE, NAT OR EMPLOYMENT ,23A945826R ESPERANZA 136225EM13 02/16/94 PHYLLIS JONES RACE EMPLOYMENT WRITTEN RESPONSE IS BEING PREPARED. ,23A946171R ** STAFF: KIP 119283EM10 04/17/91 LETTS KAREN HANDICAP EMPLOYMENT 05/16/91--WRITTEN RESPONSE SENT TO MDCR. 02/02/93--FACT FINDING RESOLUTION CONFERENCE HELD WITH MDCR (SHERRI BOOKER) . 08/18/93--NOTICE OF DISPOSITION RECEIVED FROM MDCR INDICATING INSUFFICIENT GROUNDS ON WHICH TO ISSUE A CHARGE . COPY SENT TO Page No. 2 05/11/94 PENDING CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS FILED AGAINST THE CITY APRIL 1994 MDCR DATE COMPLAINANT BASIS OF TYPE OF STATUS OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED COMPLAINT COMPLAINT COMPLAINT NUMBER PERSONNEL AND CITY ATTORNEY. 11/17/93--TELEPHONE CALL FROM ROBERT ROSS MDCR. COMPLAINANT IS APPEALING DECISION OF MDCR TO CLOSE COMPLAINT. WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO FOLLOW. NO ACTION NEEDED AT THIS TIME. 01/21/94--LETTER FROM MDCR THAT CLAIMANT FILED A REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION. 128258EM07 11/17/92 PARRISH RACE & AGE EMPLOYMENT 12/23/92--WRITTEN RESPONSE SENT TO ,23A935361Q ANTOINETTE MDCR 02/23/93--FACT FINDING RESOLUTION CONFERENCE HELD WITH MDCR (SHERRI BOOKER) 03/11/93--LETTER FROM CIVIL RIGHTS REQUESTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 03/22/93--ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED TO CIVIL RIGHTS AS REQUESTED ON 03/11/93 05/05/93--DISPOSITION RECEIVED FROM MDCR: DISMISSED BECAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT GROUNDS ON WHICH TO ISSUE A CHARGE . 08/00/93--RECEIVED NOTICE THAT MDCR Page No. 3 05/11/94 PENDING CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS FILED AGAINST THE CITY APRIL 1994 MDCR DATE COMPLAINANT BASIS OF TYPE OF STATUS OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED COMPLAINT COMPLAINT COMPLAINT NUMBER WAS REVIEWING CASE AT THE REQUEST OF THE COMPLAINANT ** STAFF: LPD 123307EM06 01/17/92 MICHELLE CHACON SEX,HEIGHT, EMPLOYMENT O1/04/94--Memo from Chief Boles ,23A925708 stating that this complaint is still pending. 137415-LE66 04/25/94 LENNY KASOGA RACE, NAT OR LAW ENFORCE COMPLAINT RECEIVED BY LPD WHICH WILL HANDLE THE RESPONSE ** STAFF: RLH 123307EMOC O1/27/92 CHACON, SEX/NAT OR/O EMPLOYMENT COMPLAINT IS BEING HANDLED BY LPD ,23A925708 MICHELLE E. 132586EM16 05/20/93 LALONE, KAREN ADA EMPLOYMENT 07/16/93--WRITTEN RESPONSE ,230931464 SUBMITTED TO EEOC. 08/19/93--ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SUBMITTED TO EEOC . 134766EM09 11/23/93 PEDRO HERNANDEZ AGE, N.O. ,HA EMPLOYMENT COMPLAINT RECEIVED NOVEMBER 23 , ,23A945341Q 1993 ALLEGING THAT HE WAS NOT SELECTED BECAUSE OF WEIGHT-LIFTING RESTRICTIONS AND THAT APPLICATION ASKED IF THE APPLICANT HAD ANY PHYSICAL DISABILITIES . RESPONSE SENT TO MDCR Page No. 4 05/11/94 PENDING CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS FILED AGAINST THE CITY APRIL 1994 MDCR DATE COMPLAINANT BASIS OF TYPE OF STATUS OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED COMPLAINT COMPLAINT COMPLAINT NUMBER 132467EM07 07/08/93 ELEX PEOPLE RACE EMPLOYMENT 07/28/93--RESPONSE SENT TO MDCR ,23A937716 pF Lq�{► HUMAN RELATIONS & VVG COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 119 N.Washington Square 3rd Floor,City Hall Annex Lansing,Michigan 48933 n (517)483-4477 (517)483-4479(TDD/Voice) TO: Human Relations Advisory Board FROM: Michael C. Murphy, Interim Director Human Relations and Community Services DATE: May 11 , 1994 SUBJECT: Department Report for March and April 1994 The past two (2 ) months have been extremely busy for the Human Relations and Community Services department. We have been included in several important community concerns including the organizing of the Mid-Michigan Unity Coalition which was in response to the Klu Klux Klan rally. Additionally, we have continued to handled and process complaints and petitions , attend meetings , etc. Our work load is at maximum capacity. The City' s budget should be completed within the next several weeks . We anticipate operating at current year funding level . Finally, we are in the process of negotiating for space in City Hall . The Mayor has indicated that the City Hall Annex Building will be sold in the near future. We are looking at space on the 4th floor in City Hall . Our request is for the entire floor. Listed below are highlights and activities of our department during the past few months . This reporting is inclusive of the Human Relations and Community Services Equal Opportunity Specialists . • Staff meetings are held every Monday at 8 : 00 a.m. to provide informational updates and review issues and concerns . • Attended weekly department head meeting with the Mayor. 0 Facilitated and served as coordinator for the Mid-Michigan unity Coalition in response to the Klu Klux Klan rally. • Participated in the Holocaust Memorial with Rabbi Morton Hoffman at Sharey Zedek. • Met with leaders of the Native American Community. 0 Participated in media interviews , radio talk shows, and TV on various subjects . • Attended Coalition for Community Concern meeting • United Way "Shared Vision" meeting. • Attended City Council budget hearing at Cristo Rey Community Center 0 Attended several organization events on behalf of the Mayor. OF 11 Equal Opportunity Employer" HUMAN RELATIONS & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 119 N.Washington Square * ff ij 91 3rd Floor,City I fall Annex Lansing,Michigan 48933 ^1 ['l - (517)483-4477 ,n 1D (517)483-4479(TDD/Voice) Hay 12 , 1994 To : Human Relations Advisory Board From: Guillermo Z . Lopez , Equal Opportunity Specialist Sub : April , 1994 Staff Report This is a summary report of the activities I was involved in during the month of April, 1994 : HUMAN RELATIONS : - Received employee complaint against the Finance Department alleging harassment based on race by another department employee . - Landlord/ Tenant dispute - Referred to other city department . - Immigration concern - individual needed assistance with deportation hearing process . - Community Concern - along with other department staff , participated in the planning of the Unity Coalition Vigil of April 22 , 1994 on the Capitol Steps . - Received complaint from individual alleging employment discrimination by the Parks Department based on age . Investigation ongoing. - Received complaint from individual objecting to City Attorney' s office handling of his case . After review, referred back to City Attorney for act!-otj , - Met with Human Relations Advisory Board, Housing Subcommittee . - At their invitation, made pre>3s:%ation on the City of Lansing Fair .Housing Ordinance , to the Landlords of Mid- Michigan . - Attended meeting of the Michigan Hispanic Youth Network at Cristo Rey Community Center . "Equal Opporlunily Employer" CONTRACT COMPLIANCE : - Met with union representatives from the Electrical and Bricklayer locals . Their interest was to review our assignment of prevailing wage requirements for City construction projects . They were also interested in our enforcement of the prevailing wage requirements by contractors . - Assigned Wage requirements to construction projects within the Parks and Recreation Department . - Conducted pre-construction conference for the 1994 Tree Planting project by the Parks and Recreation Department . - Continue to monitor at least ten construction projects for compliance with Federal Labor Standards requirements . In addition to the above , continue to handle day to day situations in a all areas of concern to our community. pF Lq�{► HUMAN RELATIONS & �VG COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT _ - 119 N.Washington Square �[ * 3rd Floor,City Hall Annex Lansing,Michigan 48933 (517)483-4477 ��CWIGp (517)483-4479(TDD/Voice) TO: Human Relations Advisory Board FROM: R.L. Hester41-1 qual Opportunity Specialist DATE: May 9 , 1994 SUBJECT: April 1994 Staff Report Board Meeting May 12 , 1994 This report covers the period of Aprl 14 , 1994 to May 9 , 1994 . COMMUNICATIONS : • Mid Michigan Unity Coalition Calendar of events • Michigan Department of Civil Rights - Ku Klux Klan information • Letters to Everett High School and Lansing School District re : Mediation and conciliation of complaint referred from them. • Letter to Emil Winnicker, Development re: Assistance rendered in neighborhood complaint . • Notification of PCR Sub Committee meeting - Network Center April 28, 1994 - 5 : 30 p.m. • Civil Rights Complaint #137174 - EM16 Cleophus Boyd, Jr. -vs- City of Lansing - Mayor' s Office (received April 25, 1994 ) • Public Service Announcement of "thanks" for Unity Coalition sent to media . PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS • Civil Rights complaint #132586 - EM16 Karen LaLone -vs- City of Lansing 911 Communication Center - Pending • Civil Rights Complaint #132467 - EM07 Elex Peoples -vs- City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department - Pending • Civil Rights Complaint #137174 - EM16 Cleophus Boyd, Jr. -vs- City of Lansing - Mayor' s Office - Pending • Rapid Charge Neighborhood Complaints : Number of contacts thirteen ( 13) • Informal Complaints : two (2) resolved MEETINGS AND OTHER HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES ACTIVITIES : • Meeting - twenty-five ( 25) • Pre-bid/Pre-construction conferences - three ( 3 ) "Equal Opportunity Employer" R.L. Hester April 1994 Staff report Page 2 • Payrolls reviewed - twelve ( 12 ) • Technical Assistance - eight ( 8) • Employment Assistance - fourteen ( 14 ) • Tax Abatement Reviews - one ( 1 ) RLH:cw CITY OF LANSING FULL TIME REGULAR EMPLOYEES FEMALE/MINORITY EMPLOYMENT BY DEPARTMENT (MARCH 31, 1994 ) ASIAN/ AMERICAN PACIFIC DEPARTMENT TOTAL FEMALES BLACK HISPANIC INDIAN ISLANDER CITY CLERK 6 5 0 2 0 1 83.33% 0.00`k 33.33% 0.00% 16.67% CITY COUNCIL/ 5 3 0 1 0 0 INTERNAL AUDIT 60.00% 0.00% 20.00% 0.00% 0.00% FINANCE 51 34 8 4 0 1 66.67% 15.69% 7.84% 0.00% 1.96% FIRE 235 17 19 10 1 0 7.23% 8.09% 4.26% 0.43% 0.00% HUMAN RELATIONS & 7 2 4 1 0 0 COMMUNITY SERVICES 28.57% 57.14% 14.29% 0.00% 0.00% LAW 11 6 2 0 0 0 54.55% 18.18% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% MAYOR'S IMMEDIATE 5 3 2 1 0 0 STAFF 60.00% 40.00% 20.00% 0.00% 0.00% MAYOR'S EXTENDED 35 12 2 1 0 1 STAFF 34.29% 5.71% 2.86% 0.00% 2.86% COMPUTER & COMM SVCS 15 B 1 0 0 1 53.33% 6.67% 0.00% 0.00% 6.67% FLEET MAINTENANCE 15 1 1 1 0 0 6.67% 6.67% 6.67% 0.00% 0.00% BUDGET 3 1 0 0 0 0 33.33% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% LABOR RELATIONS 2 2 0 0 0 0 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% PARKS & RECREATION 113 33 9 4 2 0 29.20% 7.96% 3.54% 1.77% 0.00% PERSONNEL SERVICES 8 6 0 0 0 0 75.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% PLANNING & NEIGHBORHO 44 15 5 3 0 0 DEVELOPMENT 34.09%1 11.36% 6.82% 0.00% 0.00% POLICE 337 80 22 19 3 3 23.74% 6.53% 5.64% 0.89% 0.89% PUBLIC SERVICE 246 32 29 8 1 1 13.01% 11.79%1 3.25$ 0.41% 0.41% TOTAL 1103 248 102 54 7 7 22.48% 9.25% 4.90% 0.63% 0.63% MONTH FISCAL YEAR New Hires: 3 (1BF;1WF;1WM) 64 (2APIM;7BF;BBM;2HF;1HM;13WF;31WM) Terminations: 1 (1WM) 35 (2BF;6BM;1HF;5WF;21WM) 11-May-94 COMPILED BY HUMAN RELATIONS & COMM. SVCS DEPT. (KIP) REPORT OF THE EMPLOYMENT SUBCOMMITTEE Date : May 5, 1994 Time : 7 : 30 a .m. Place : Tommie ' s Restaurant 4200 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Present: Members : Anne Smiley, Chair, Sam Johnson, Rev. Melvin Jones Staff : Kip Gomoll Since this was the first meeting of the employment subcommittee since the appointment of two new members, staff reviewed some of the issues the employment subcommittee has addressed previously. Items mentioned were ( 1) tax abatement criteria, (2 ) residency requirement on City construction projects, and ( 3 ) residency of City employees . Committee members discussed the status of some of these issues with staff . The issue of residency of City employees is being reviewed by the City Council and is also being addressed by the Administration in its meetings with bargaining unit representatives . The concern with City residents on City construction projects is being addressed by the administration and a meeting was held involving the Human Relations & Community Services Department (Mr. Hester) , Purchasing, a Council staff and Budget office representative to discuss incorporation of language in the City' s contracts . Some discussion was held regarding residency of City employees and the legality of the issue, grandfathering in present employees, and whether or not the City itself has a diversity in housing stock which would allow individuals to want to live in the City. In the area of City employment, staff provided the Committee with a copy of the last monthly report of full-time employees (March 31, 1994 ) . Staff also provided the Committee with information concerning summer jobs with the Parks & Recreation Department . The Committee agreed to continue meeting on the Wednesday prior to the Human Relations Advisory Board meeting at 7 : 30 a.m. at Tommie' s Restaurant. Therefore, the next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 8, 1994 . Housing Sub Committee Meeting Thursday, April 21, 1994 11AM-12Noon Present: Bob Ruffin, Bob Egan, Joanne Pohl, Chair, Guillermo Lopez, Staff . Unable to attend: Rev. Melvin Jones and Jackie Bradford We spent the hour reviewing our purpose and setting goals for the year ahead. First of all we viewed the seven minute video on Fair Housing done by Community Housing Resource Board (CHRB) . IT was suggested that this video be useed on Cable TV. G. Lopez was asked to review housing complaints filed in the past year and told us that only ONE formal complaint had been filed. The likely explanation for this is that either individuals do not know who to call or are consumed by the need for housing and are not likely to file a complaint. G. Lopez agreed to seek information from other housing groups such as the Housing Resource Center in terms of how many complaints they receive around fair housing issues . The committee then reviewed and discussed issues with which we might be concerned. They included: 1 . Fair housing enforcement 2 . Mediating housing disputes (Housing Resource Center also does this ) ; 3 . Educating the public; 4 . Assisting the indigent (again others may be doing this also) ; 5 . Testing fair housing in Lansing. After much discussion it was decided that in the next few months this subcommitte would: 1 . Review the Fair Housing Ordinance; 2 . Seek information on fair housing issues and concerns from existing neighborhood groups along with community police beginning with the director of the Lansing Neighborhood Council director, Jennifer Grau; 3 . Explore ways to educate the community on fair housing and the role of the Department of Human Relations; 4 . Decide if there is a need to be testing fair housing in Lansing; 5 . Develop a plan for a Fair Housing Program next April that will be broad based, educate the community and include the neighborhood organizations . NEXT MEETING: THURSDAY, MAY 19TH, 7 : 30 AT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICE. HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY MEETING May 9 , 1994 AGENDA 1 . Welcome and Introduction 2 . Purpose of Meeting To inform the community of the type of offensive programming of Q106 radio, and to plan strategy to combat such racist, demeaning and stereotypical programming. . . . 3 . Discussion 4 . Assignments : • Contact the sponsors of the program • Contact the Federal Communications Commission • Letters to the station objecting to such programming (copies to Human Relations and Community Services) , individual and organizational • Contact legislators • Others HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY MEETING Monday, May 9 , 1994 Present: Thirty-three ( 33 ) concerned community members PURPOSE OF MEETING To inform the community of the type of offensive programming of Q106 radio, and to plan strategy to combat such racism, insensitivity, and stereotypes . Ted DeLeon and Paulo Gordillo stated that what Q106 had done was shocking especially in light of the community coming together and showing support of diversity in our community. Chuck Steinberg stated his concern that ratings do not increase and that Q106 radio not receive free publicity Art Salas asked if the programming was approved by management . Manual Delgado expressed his support in an effort to contact sponsors . Formulating strategy to make this a community effort. Maria Garcia recommended targeting the Federal Communicaton Commisssion licensing. Several members supported a strategy of: • Targeting the Federal Communications Commissions license • Contacting and sending people to meet with sponsors • Meeting with station managers Kevin Schumacher, Attorney stated that Freedom of Speech is a very powerful issue. Code of federal regulations - rules as written exclude foreigners which include Mexicans . Due to short amount of time, Mr. Schumacher was unable to research other strategies , but will continue to do so. Mrs . Gordillo suggested making parents aware and having them call . She also asked about what the Mayor is doing. Linda Sanchez responded that the Mayor: 1 . called the Station Manager 2 . has requested that the Department of Human Relations and Community Services use resources to form strategy Kevin Schumacher stated that the Federal Communications Commission provides opportunities for free air time to respond. A.M. time reaches students . No opportunity to turn off when it is piped in (Meijers) . Fred Villarreal stated that a request should be made from Q106 for support in terms of a scholarship, sponsoring educational programs . John Pollard stated that minorities respresent 40-49% of Lansing. Mr. Pollard also stated that respect for, and clout of community be used to hurt the "pocket book" of Q016 . Ted DeLeon requested that: 1 . an apology be given 2 . that the community demand it not happen again. 3 . that the community use this opportunity to request free air time Ricardo Briones stated that consumers of programming are teenagers and the community need to contact students, and parents . Dr. Nino Rodriquez stated that timing is essential . The community needs to take immediate action. Dr. Rodriquez suggested making a flyer to hand out. Mr. Hester suggested contacting the City of Holt, where the station is located, as well as cities that are reached by the station. It was stated that the Board of Commissioners would be concerned after support of Grape Boycott. Other suggested contacting the religious community to request support . Maria Enriquez applauded Mayor Hollister and his staff in supporting this effort. Chuck Steinberg stated that an analysis needs to be done of the key issues . Use of State and National Networks, i .e. , LaPrensa Newspaper- Statewide and other states was suggested. Other suggestions were reimbursement of costs, and educational programming. Transcription of PROMOTION FOR CINCO DE MAYO CONTEST BY WJXQ - Q106 FM "The Breakfast Club" - Tim Barron, Host Some are giving away trips to Mexico City but, we are bringing Mexico to you, that ' s right, we ' re giving away Mexicans, real live Mexicans . Ay Carramba. We ' ll be smuggling illegal aliens across the border in the wheel-well of a station van then we ' ll give one to you . Imagine, your own personal Mexican, they' ll wash your car, clean your house, pick your crops, anything you want because if they don' t, you ' ll have them deported. Adios Amigos . Be the fifth caller when you hear this sound, (mooing cow, sound effect) , and win a Mexican. Members of this station and their families are not eligible to own Mexicans bathing and delousing of Mexican' s is winners responsibility. Station assumes no liability for infectious diseases carried by Mexicans . Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in your own home everyday, with your very own Mexican. Keep listening to win. The breakfast club. Dennis Mockler, General Manager Mark Stevens, Manager WJXQ Q106 2495 N. Cedar St. Holt, Michigan 48842 Telephone: (517) 699-0111 08-01 -94F02 :59 RC-VD CITY of LA NSING ... �, INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION =_ _ r MEMO TO: Marilyn Slade, City Clerk FROM: Theophilis Harvey, Interim Director Human Relations and Community Services DATE : July 29 , 1994 SUBJECT: Minutes of June 23, 1994 Human Relations Advisory Board The "PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY BOARD" for the meeting held June 23 , 1994 . These minutes were not approved due to lack of a quorum of the Human Relations Advisory Board at its regularly scheduled meeting of July 28, 1994 . TH:cw HUMAN RELATIONb & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 119 N.Washington Square — _ 3rd Floor,City Hall Annex Lansing,Michigan 48933 (517)483-4477 4a (517)483-4479(TDD/Voice) June 3 , 1994 TO: Human Relations Advisory Board Members Please be advised that beginning June 23 , 1994 the Human Relations Advisory Board will be meeting on the fourth Thursday of each month . This decision was made solely at the discretion and verbal approval of all the Human Relations Advisory Board members . Our next meeting will be held on June 23 , 1994 at 7 : 30 a.m. in the third floor conference room, City Hall Annex. Also , please find enclosed a revised Human Relations Board 1994 meeting schedule . If you have any questions , please feel free to give me a call . Sincerely, Marylou Mason, Chairperson Human Relations Advisory Board MM: cw enclosure : cc : Michael C . Michael, Interim Director Human Relations & Community Services Department Jerome Boles , Chief of Police Don Dawson, Police Liaison Marilyn Slade, City Clerk "Equal Opportunity Employer" of M i CITY of LANSING�` INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION MEMO TO: Marilyn Slade, City Clerk FROM: Mid ael C. Murpcj)I erim Director Human Relations and Community Service DATE : May 12 , 1994 SUBJECT: Approved minutes of April 14 , 1994 Human Relations Advisory Board Attached are the approved "PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY BOARD" for the meeting held April 14, 1994 . These minutes were approved unanimously by a quorum of the Human Relations Advisory Board at its regularly scheduled meeting of May 12 , 1994 . Please keep these minutes on file. Thank you. MCM:cw attachment: PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD The regular scheduled April meeting of the Human Relations Board was called to order by Chair Marylou Mason, Thursday, April 14 , 1994 at 7 : 35 a.m. in the Human Relations and Community Services Conference Room, City Hall Annex. Introduction followed with welcoming Board Member Bob Ruffin. ATTENDANCE Present: Dunnings , Johnson, Jones, Mason, Nichols , Pohl Bradford-Porter, Ruffin, Smiley, Truscott Absent: Egan Staff: Michael C. Murphy, Director, Gomoll, Hester, Lopez, Harvey, Winnicker, Steinberg Police Liaison: Chief Jerome Boles Present: Mayor Hollister APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes were approved after a quorum was obtained. MOTION Board Member Dunnings moved that the minutes of March 10, 1994 be approved, supported by Board Member Pohl . Motion carried unanimous . COMMUNICATIONS Memo from Parks and Recreation Department regarding the Graffiti on the Riverwalk. PETITIONS 1 ) Complaint based on age for a Forestry Supervisor position in the Parks and Recreation Department - complaint dismissed due to insufficient grounds to continue their process . 2 ) Complaint regarding Michelle Chacon has been withdrawn by complainant. 3) Notice of disposition regarding Pedro Hernandez - complaint dismissed due to insufficient evidence . 4 ) Complaint regarding Elex Peoples -vs- City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department disposition is that of a mediation meeting taking place on Wednesday, May 18 , 1994 at the Civil Rights office on Kalamazoo Street. Proceedings of the Human Relations Board April 14 , 1994 Page 2 5) Complaint regarding Karen LaLone -vs- City of Lansing 911 Center is still pending. 6 ) Complaint regarding Phyllis E. Jones, based on race, an additional thirty ( 30) days was requesting in order to respond to this complaint . 7 ) Complaint regarding Lester Hall, dismissed. REPORTS 1) Director & Staff Reports a) Mr. Murphy-Interim Director Mr. Murphy stated that the City Council held its public hearing regarding the Ordinance amendment establishing the department of Human Relations and Community Services, the Ordinance amendment repealing Chapter(s ) 232, 234, 240, 242 , and 244 , and Ordinance amendment qualifications for the Director of Human Relations and Community Services Department. Mr. Murphy stated that the General Services committee voted to send amendments back to Council for a vote on Monday, April 18 , 1994 , and with this motion, a recommendation that all amendments be effective immediately will be given. Mr. Murphy discussed the Fair Housing Program that was held on Friday, April 8, 1994 , hosted by Robert Egan. Mr. Murphy stated that the Mayor presented a Resolution, and the City Council President presented a tribute, Ruth Featherstone was the keynote speaker followed by two ( 2 ) other speakers, one from the Michigan Department of Civil Rights and another from Habitat for Humanity. Mr. Murphy stated that staff members Melanie, and Guillermo brought together housing agencies involving fair housing. Mr. Murphy also stated that the Housing Resource Center had a proposal into HUD which would incorporate a fair housing center to make the citizens of Lansing more aware of fair housing. Mr. Murphy discussed the Human Relations and Community Services staff retreats . Mr. Murphy quoted the "Vision Statement" that was developed as part of the staff retreat which states that, "The department will always inspire a shared community vision in the interest of promoting diversity, fostering an environment of dignity, and improving the quality of life for all citizens . " Mr. Proceedings of the Human Relations Board April 14 , 1994 Page 3 Murphy stated the departments mission which is, "To provide essential human services to meet citizen needs , promote and uphold principles of equal rights and sustain diversity within the community. This mission will be carried out in a non-judgmental manner with a commit to open communication, high quality, cooperation, sensitivity, fairness , accountability, and respect . " Mr. Murphy discussed the "Summer Safety" program which will offer thirty ( 30) position for the summer, giving youth an opportunity to work with the Community Policing Officers . He also discussed the Ameri-corp proposal, year round youth positions . b) Mr. Lopez No report c) Mr. Hester No report d) Mr. Gomoll (report attached) Mayor Hollister spoke about his concern for fair housing and the desire to work with the Human Relations Advisory Board. Mayor Hollister spoke about his concern for the lack of participation on Fair Housing Day stating that if the program does not progress that maybe it should not be held next year. Staff and members of the housing committee stated that a meeting would follow the board meeting. Board Member Dunnings questioned the merging of the Human Relations Advisory Board and the Human Resources Board in order to accomplish the office goals and objectives . Mayor Hollister stated he was open for board members recommendations on the matter. Board members agreed to discuss and send recommendations to the Mayor. 2 ) Subcommittee Reports : a) Employment 1) No report Proceedings of the Human Relations Board April 14 , 1994 Page 4 Personnel Services Director, Sharon Bommarito discussed the City' s hiring freeze which will continue throughout the budget process, not to include critical needs positions . b) Housing - Boardmember Bob Ruffin was added to the Housing Committee . 1 ) Mr. Lopez stated that a tentative meeting had been scheduled for Thursday, April 21, 1994 at 7 : 30 a.m. Mr. Lopez also stated that he will be making a presentation on the Landlords of Mid-Michigan regarding Housing. However, the committee met right after the board meeting to set up other dates for meetings . c) Public Relations 1) Boardmember Nichols extended her thanks for the help with the Human Relations Dinner. d) Police Community Relations - Robert Egan was named Chairperson 1) Mr. Hester stated that information was discussed based on the events of the KKK rally at the Capitol, as well as, the candle-light vigil . Mr. Hester stated that the Police Community Relations is planning to have at least two (2 ) meeting in the community for the remainder of the year. PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS BOARD None Present OLD BUSINESS No report NEW BUSINESS Police Chief Jerome reported on the Mid-Michigan Unity Coalition and the involvement of the Coalition at the KKK rally held on April 23, 1994 . MOTION Board Member Dunnings moved that the board resolution regarding the Mid-Michigan Unity Coalition and the K.K.K. be approved as amended supported by Boardmember Jones . Proceedings of the Human Relations Board April 14, 1994 Page 5 Motion carried unanimous . ADJOURNMENT MOTION Board Member Truscott moved that the meeting be adjourned, supported by Board Member Johnson. Motion carried unanimous . The meeting adjourned at 9 : 10 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Carol Walton, Senior Secretary RC4/C 4 O -'W CITY of LANSING INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION MEMO TO: Marilyn $ladlp ity Clerk : N` , n erim Director Human Relations andFROM: MicIke\4 Community Services, DATE : April 14, 1994 SUBJECT: Approved minutes of March 10, 1994 Human Relations Advisory Board Attached are the approved "PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY BOARD" for the meeting held March 10, 1994 . These minutes were approved unanimously by a quorum of the Human Relations Advisory Board at its regularly scheduled meeting of April 14 , 1994 . Please keep these minutes on file. Thank you. MCM:cw attachment : A PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD The regular scheduled March meeting of the Human Relations Board was called to order by Chair Marylou Mason, Thursday, March 10, 1994 at 7 : 35 a.m. in the Human Relations and Community Services Conference Room, City Hall Annex. ATTENDANCE Present: Dunnings , Jr. , Egan, Johnson, Jones , Mason, Pohl, Bradford, Smiley Absent: Nichols, Truscott Staff : Director Michael C . Murphy, Gomoll, Hester, Lopez, Harvey, Norris , Steinberg Police Liaison: Absent APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes were approved after a quorum was obtained. MOTION Board Member Dunnings, Jr. moved that the minutes of January 20, and February 20, 1994 be approved, supported by Board Member Johnson. Motion carried unanimous . COMMUNICATIONS Letter of Thanks from the Hugo Lundberg Award Recipient, David L. Kimball PETITIONS A. Civil Rights complaint - Received complaint, Phyllis E . Jones -vs- City of Lansing EEOC# 23A946171R MDCR# 136225 EM 13 Reason: race REPORTS 1) Director & Staff Reports a) Mr. Murphy-Interim Director (report attached) Mr. Murphy stated that the Mayor was looking at a residency requirement for City of Lansing employees as well as a Purchasing process for local vendors . Mr. Murphy discussed four (4 ) ordinances one, stating the elimination of five (5) departments , Administrative Services, Emergency Service, Human Relations, Human Resources, and Labor Proceedings of the Human Relations Board March 10, 1994 Page 2 Relations, the second stating that the new name of our department, Human Relations and Community Services , and the third which provided a job description for the Human Relations and Community Services Director, and the fourth ordinance allowing executive reorganization, these ordinances were approved by the general services committee (copy attached) . MOTION Board Member Egan moved that a committee be formed to review the Ordinance and bring the information back to the April 14, 1994 board meeting. Board Member Jones second the motion. Motion carried unanimous . Mr. Murphy discussed the "staff" retreat . Mr. Murphy stated that the General Services Committee of the City Council requested verbally that the Human Relations and Community Services department be involved in the Ramstar Corporation, and the North Lansing Community Association. b) Mr. Lopez (report attached) Board Member Dunnings asked that Mr. Lopez check on all contracts that are Federally funded, and if so to find out whether they are or are not in compliance with regards to minority employment. c) Mr. Hester (report attached) d) Mr. Gomoll (report attached) 2 ) Subcommittee Reports : a) Employment 1) No report b) Housing 1 ) Fair Housing is the week of April 4 , 1994 . The Fair Housing Observance program will be on April 8, 1994 , 12 : 00 noon - 1 : 00 p.m. , loth floor, City Council Chambers . Ruth Featherstone, Director of Equal Opportunity Division H.U.D. , Detroit office, will be the keynote speaker. Mr. George Ledden, Director Habitat for Humanity, and Mr. Maxie Carson, Case Supervisor for Fair Housing, will also attend the program and make comments . The City Hall lobby has been reserved for the week of April Proceedings of the Human Relations Board March 10, 1994 Page 3 4, 1994 for Fair Housing Agency Displays . There will also be a display in the City Hall Annex window. c) Public Relations 1) Mr. Hester stated that the media was informed of the Hugo Lundberg award recipient. Mr. Hester also distributed a copy of, and discussed, the Human Relations Dinner Financial Report. d) Police Community Relations 1) Mr. Hester, stated that, as liaison to the Police Community Relations Board for the Human Relations and Community Services Department, he attended the Police Community Relations Board meeting for the month of March. Mr. Hester stated that there was long and arguous discussion in regards to the North end, Turner/Grand River situation, the Peking Restaurant. Mr. Hester also stated that within that context there was discussion of the Police Community Officers program. PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS BOARD None Present OLD BUSINESS Board Member Egan stated that he and Board Chairperson Mason met with Mayor Hollister to discuss the letter that was written by Mr. Gomoll, Mr. Hester, and Mr. Lopez, as well as other issues concerning the Human Relations and Community Services department. NEW BUSINESS No report ADJOURNMENT MOTION Board Member Dunnings moved that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimous . The meeting adjourned at 9 : 15 a.m. Respectfully submitted, 03-10-94A10 : 112 City of Lansing Human Relations & Community Services Department HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY BOARD -------------------------- DATE OF MEETING: THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1994 TIME OF MEETING: 7 : 30 A.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY HALL - ANNEX 119 N WASHINGTON SQUARE 3RD FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM ---------------- A G E N D A I . CALL TO ORDER II . ATTENDANCE III . APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. January 20, 1994 B. February 20, 1994 IV. COMMUNICATIONS 1 . Letter of Thanks from the Hugo Lundberg Award Recipient, David L. Kimball V. PETITIONS A. Civil Rights complaint - Received complaint, Phyllis E. Jones -vs- City of Lansing EEOC# 23A946171R MDCR# 136225 EM13 Reason: race VI . REPORTS A. DIRECTOR' S REPORT B. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS 1 . Employment 2 . Housing 3 . Public Relations 4 . Police Community Relations VII . THE PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD ON ANY ISSUE VIII . OLD BUSINESS IX. NEW BUSINESS X. ADJOURNMENT **************************** City Hall is Barrier Free.- For special accommodations, please contact the Human Relations & Community F 1` CITY of LANSING INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION r 0 29 MEMO TO: Marilyn Slade, City Clerk FROM: Mic a C . Murphterim Director Human Relations and Community Servic DATE: March 15, 1994 SUBJECT: Approved minutes of January 20, and February 20, 1994 Human Relations Advisory Board Attached are the approved "PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY BOARD" for the meeting held January 20, and February 20, 1994 . These minutes were approved unanimously by a quorum of the Human Relations Advisory Board at its regularly scheduled meeting of March 10, 1994 . Please keep these minutes on file. Thank you. MCM:cw attachment: 03-18-94V : 2 RCVD PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD February 10, 1994 The regular scheduled February meeting of the Human Relations Board was called to order by Chair Marylou Mason, Thursday, February 10, 1994 at 7 : 50 a .m. in the Human Relations and Community Services Conference Room, City Hall Annex. ATTENDANCE Present: Johnson, Mason, Truscott Absent : Dunnings, Egan, Jones, Nichols, Pohl, Bradford Staff : Director Michael C. Murphy, Gomoll, Lopez, Hester, Harvey, Steinberg, Norris, Walton Police Liaison: Absent APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes were not approved, a quorum was not obtained. COMMUNICATIONS Resignation of Board Member Stephen Hicks PETITIONS 1) Civil Rights complaint - Received complaint Esperanza Knot -vs- City of Lansing EEOC # 23A945826R MDCR #135623 EM 16 Reason: race, national origin REPORTS 1) Director & Staff Reports a) Mr. Murphy-Director (report attached) Mr. Murphy stated that Mayor Hollister initiated the first of several public hearings on the City' s Budget. Mr. Murphy presented an outlined summary of the Human Relations and Community Services Departmental Budget (copy attached) . Mr. Murphy stated that a joint board meeting would be necessary so that both the Human Relations Advisory Board and the Human Resources Advisory Board could concur with and sign off on the budget. Proceedings of the Human Relations Board February 10, 1994 Page 2 Mr. Murphy stated that a meeting will be held with Michigan State University' s Dr. Lillian Phenice and Mr. Harry Crowstat to discuss and help to develop a Needs Assessment . Mr. Murphy stated that the Human Relations and Community Services Department is going to have a RFP system which involves taking a certain number of the departments dollars and making the department more competitive. Mr. Murphy stated that Mrs . Linda Sanchez will be the Mayor' s Liaison for the Human Relations and Community Services Department. Mr. Murphy stated that the Human Relations and Community Services will work closely with the Personnel Services Department in relation to the City' s Affirmative Action hiring procedure, and a new hiring procedure has been drafted. c) Mr. Lopez (report attached) d) Mr. Hester (report attached) e) Mr. Gomoll (report attached) 2 ) Subcommittee Reports : a) Employment 1) No report (Chairperson Steve Hicks resigned) b) Housing 1) No report (Chairperson Jacqueline Bradford resigned) . Mr. Lopez stated that April 8, 1994 is the targeted date for the Lansing Fair Housing program, and at this time there is no chosen Speaker. c) Public Relations 1) Boardmember Truscott gave a report of the February 17 , 1994 Human Relations Dinner. Proceedings of the Human Relations Board February 10, 1994 Page 3 d) Police Community Relations 1) No report (Chairperson Mike Bryanton resigned) . PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS BOARD None Present OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Chairperson Marylou Mason stated that she received a copy of a letter that was sent to the Mayor and the City Council by Mr. Lopez, Mr. Gomoll, and Mr. Hester. Chairperson Marylou Mason also stated that both Boardmember Egan and herself contacted the Mayor' s office to set up a meeting in reference to the letter. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8 : 55 a.m. Respectfully submitted, dF CITY of LANSING INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION CWIGP '� - c Human Relations i Community Services Department Michael C. Murphy, Interim Director 3rd Floor, City Hall Annex 517/ 453-4477 TDD/voice -------------------------------------------------- DATE: February 3, 1994 TO: Human Relations Advisory Board FROM: Kip Gomoll,/ Equal Opportunity Specialist SUBJECT: Status of Petitions (complaints) Attached is a listing of open petitions (complaints) filed against the City and being handled by the Human Relations & Community Services Department. One new petition was received by the Department during the month of January 1994 . This complaint is listed below: MDCR COMPLAINT # 135623EM16 Francesca Knot -vs- City of Lansing, age, employment. Two complaints were closed during the time period December 29, 1993 to February 2, 1994 . MDCR COMPLAINT # 12239BLE63 Michael Singleton -vs- City of Lansing. Dismissed 12/29/93 . MDCR COMPLAINT # 130337EM13; EEOC # 23A936549Q Lester Hall -vs- City of Lansing. Dismissed 02/02/94 . Page No. 1 02/03/94 PENDING CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS FILED AGAINST THE CITY FEBRUARY 2, 1994 MDCR DATE COMPLAINANT BASIS OF TYPE OF STATUS OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED COMPLAINT COMPLAINT COMPLAINT NUMBER ** STAFF: KIP 119283EMIO 04/17/91 LETTS KAREN HANDICAP EMPLOYMENT 05/16/91--WRITTEN RESPONSE SENT TO MDCR. 02/02/93--FACT FINDING RESOLUTION CONFERENCE HELD WITH MDCR (SHERRI BOOKER) . 08/18/93--NOTICE OF DISPOSITION RECEIVED FROM MDCR INDICATING INSUBBICIENT GROUNDS ON WHICH TO ISSUE A CHARGE. COPY SENT TO PERSONNEL AND CITY ATTORNEY. 11/17/93--TELEPHONE CALL FROM ROBERT ROSS MDCR. COMPLAINANT IS APPEALING DECISION OF MDCR TO CLOSE COMPLAINT. WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO FOLLOW. NO ACTION NEEDED AT THIS TIME . 01/21/94--LETTER FROM MDCR THAT CLAIMANT FILED A REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION. ** STAFF: GZL 121445EM16 09/19/91 PETERSON JOHN RACE EMPLOYMENT , 23A917932R ** STAFF: LPD 123307EM06 01/17/92 MICHELLE CHACON SEX,HEIGHT, EMPLOYMENT 01/04/94--Memo from Chief Boles Page No. 2 02/03/94 PENDING CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS FILED AGAINST THE CITY FEBRUARY 2, 1994 MDCR DATE COMPLAINANT BASIS OF TYPE OF STATUS OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED COMPLAINT COMPLAINT COMPLAINT NUMBER , 23A925708 stating that this complaint is still pending. ** STAFF: RLH 123307EMOC O1/27/92 CHACON, SEX/NAT OR/O EMPLOYMENT COMPLAINT IS BEING HANDLED BY LPD , 23A925708 MICHELLE E. ** STAFF: KIP 128258EM07 11/17/92 PARRISH RACE & AGE EMPLOYMENT 12/23/92--WRITTEN RESPONSE SENT TO , 23A935361Q ANTOINETTE MDCR 02/23/93--FACT FINDING RESOLUTION CONFERENCE HELD WITH MDCR (SHERRI BOOKER) 03/11/93--LETTER FROM CIVIL RIGHTS REQUESTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 03/22/93--ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED TO CIVIL RIGHTS AS REQUESTED ON 03/11/93 05/05/93--DISPOSITION RECEIVED FROM MDCR: DISMISSED BECAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT GROUNDS ON WHICH TO ISSUE A CHARGE . 08/00/93--RECEIVED NOTICE THAT MDCR WAS REVIEWING CASE AT THE REQUEST OF THE COMPLAINANT Page No. 3 02/03/94 PENDING CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS FILED AGAINST THE CITY FEBRUARY 2, 1994 MDCR DATE COMPLAINANT BASIS OF TYPE OF STATUS OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED COMPLAINT COMPLAINT COMPLAINT NUMBER ** STAFF: RLH 132586EM16 05/20/93 LALONE, KAREN ADA EMPLOYMENT 07/16/93--WRITTEN RESPONSE , 230931464 SUBMITTED TO EEOC. 08/19/93--ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SUBMITTED TO EEOC. ** STAFF: GZL 132587EM16 05/20/93 MACK, BARBARA J ADA EMPLOYMENT 07/16/93--WRITTEN RESPONSE , 230931465 SUBMITTED TO EEOC. 08/19/93--ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SUBMITTED TO EEOC. ** STAFF: RLH 132467EM07 07/08/93 ELEX PEOPLE RACE EMPLOYMENT 07/28/93--RESPONSE SENT TO MDCR , 23A937716 134766EM09 11/23/93 PEDRO HERNANDEZ AGE, N.O. ,HA EMPLOYMENT COMPLAINT RECEIVED NOVEMBER 23, ,23A945341Q 1993 ALLEGING THAT HE WAS NOT SELECTED BECAUSE OF WEIGHT-LIFTING RESTRICTIONS AND THAT APPLICATION ASKED IF THE APPLICANT HAD ANY PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. RESPONSE SENT TO MDCR ** STAFF: KIP 135092EM13 12/13/93 LESTER HALL AGE EMPLOYMENT 01/24/94--ReFr)onse sent to MDCR. Page No. 4 02/03/94 PENDING CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS FILED AGAINST THE CITY FEBRUARY 2, 1994 MDCR DATE COMPLAINANT BASIS OF TYPE OF STATUS OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED COMPLAINT COMPLAINT COMPLAINT NUMBER , 23A945549M ** STAFF: GZL 135623EM16 01/18/94 KNOT FRANCESCA RACE, NAT OR EMPLOYMENT , 23A945826R ESPERANZA CITY OF LANSING FULL TIME REGULAR EMPLOYEES FEMALE/MINORITY EMPLOYMENT BY DEPARTMENT (DECEMBER 31, 1993) ASIAN/ AMERICAN PACIFIC DEPARTMENT TOTAL FEMALES BLACK HISPANIC INDIAN ISLANDER CITY CLERK 6 5 0 2 0 1 83.33% 0.00% 33.33% 0.00% 16.67% CITY COUNCIL/ 5 3 0 1 0 0 INTERNAL AUDIT 60.00% 0.00% 20.00% 0.00% 0.00% FINANCE 51 33 7 4 0 1 64.71% 13.73% 7.84% 0.00% 1.962 FIRE 237 17 _ 19 10 1 0 7.17% 8.02% 4.22% 0.42% 0.00% HUMAN RELATIONS & 7 2 4 1 0 0 COMMUNITY SERVICES 28.57% 57.14% 14.29% 0.00% 0.00% LAW 11 6 2 0 0 0 54.55% 18. 18% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% MAYOR'S IMMEDIATE 2 0 1 0 0 0 STAFF 0.00% 50.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% MAYOR'S EXTENDED 35 12 2 1 0 1 STAFF 34.29% 5.71% 2.86% 0.00% 2.86% COMPUTER & COMM SVCS 15 8 1 0 0 1 53.33 6.67% 0.00% 0.00% 6.67% FLEET MAINTENANCE 14 1 1 1 0 0 7.14% 7.14% 7.14% 0.00% 0.00% BUDGET 3 1 0 0 0 0 33.33% 0.00 0.00 0.00% 0.008 LABOR RELATIONS 2 2 0 0 0 0 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% PARKS & RECREATION 112 31 9 4 2 0 27.68% 8.04% 3.57% 1.79% 0.00% PERSONNEL SERVICES 8 6 1 0 0 0 75.00% 12.50% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% PLANNING & NEIGHBORHO 41 14 4 2 0 0 DEVELOPMENT 34.15% 9.76% 4.88% 0.00% 0.00% POLICE 340 82 22 19 3 2 24.12% 6.47% 5.59% 0.88% 0.59% PUBLIC SERVICE 244 31 28 8 1 1 12.70%1 11.48%1 3.28%1 0.41%1 0.41% TOTAL 1099 242 99 52 7 6 22.02% 9.01% 4.73% 0.64% 0.55% MONTH FISCAL YEAR New Hires: 1 (1WF) 46 (IAPIM;4BF;5BM;1HM;10WF;25WM) Terminations: 4 (1BM;1HF;1WF;1WM) 19 (1BF;4BM;1HF;3WF;IOWM) 01-Feb-94 COMPILED BY HUMAN RELATIONS & COMM. SVCS DEPT. (KIP) F O HUMAN RELATIONS & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT ` 119 N.Washington Square �c 3rd Floor,City Hall Annex - �' A� Lansing,Michigan 48933 (517)483-4477 C�p6 (517)483-4479(TDD/Voice) TO: Human Relatirro�nss Advisor Board FROM: Michael C�Mur"p13y,�D for Human Relations and Community Services DATE: January 31, 1994 SUBJECT: Director ' s Report and Staff Report for January 1994 Listed below are highlights and activities of the Human Relations and Community Services Director during the month of January. • Staff meetings are held every Monday to provide informational updates and review issues and concerns . • Attended weekly department head meetings with the Mayor. • Attended the City of Lansing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance program. • Staff met with Mayor Hollister at an informal gathering in his office . • Attended "Shared Vision" kickoff . • Attended several meetings on various departmental issues including budget, Head Start, and Youthbuild. • Met with Congressman Bob Carr about departmental and city matters in Washington, D.C. Attended (partial ) Fair Housing Summit while in Washington, D.C. MCM:cw "Equal Opportunity Employer" (. �� ♦'t HUMAN RELATIONS & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 119 N.Washington Square �[ 3rd Floor,City Hall Annex Lansing,Michigan 48933 (517)483-44T7 (517)483-4479(TDD/Voice) TO: Human Relations Advisory Board FROM: R.L. Hester, ual Opportunity Specialist DATE: February 1, 1994 SUBJECT: January 1994 Staff Report for Human Relations Advisory Board Meeting February 10, 1994 This report covers only the period January 7, 1994 to January 31, 1994 . COMMUNICATIONS : • Civil Rights complaint #132467 EM07 Elex Peoples -vs- City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department, letter of "Settlement Options" status sent. • Harley Hotel Sales staff - Human Relations Advisory Board' s Dinner February 17 , 1994 at Harley Hotel 3600 Dunckel Road. • Fourth Annual Conference - Understanding Cultural Diversity in Our Community-Planning Committee notification. • National Fair Housing Summit-Concept Papers from NAHRW & HUD. • Greater Lansing Urban League-"The State of Blacks In Michigan" report. PETITIONS/COMPLAINTS : • Civil Rights complaint #134766 EM09 Pedro Hernandez -vs- City of Lansing (pending) . • Civil Rights complaint #132586 EM16 Karen Lalone -vs- City of Lansing, 911 Communications Center (pending) . • Civil Rights complaint #132467 EM07 Elex Peoples -vs- City of Lansing, Parks and Recreation Department (pending) • Rapid Charge Neighborhood complaints - Contract Number 10 • Informal Complaints - 02 (resolved) MEETING AND OTHER HUMAN RELATIONS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ACTIVITIES: • Meetings - 25 • Pre-bid/pre-construction conferences - 2 • Purchasing Department Reviews MBE/WBE Participation - 2 • Payrolls Reviewed - 33 ?; . "Equal Opportunity Employer" January 1994 Staff Report for Human Relations Advisory Board Meeting, February 10, 1994 February 1, 1994 Page 2 • Technical Assistance - 6 • Employment Assistance - 11 • Assisting in the Human Relations Advisory Board' s Dinner RLH:cw HUMAN RELATIONS & v rV` 6i COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 119 N.Washington Square * * 3rd Floor,City Hall Annex Lansing,Michigan 48933 (517)483-4477 (517)483-4479(TDD/Voice) TO: Human Relations Advisory Board FROM: Guillermo Lopez, Equal Opportunity Specialis - DATE: February 3, 1994 SUBJECT: January 1994 Staff Report Following is a summary of meetings and activities for the month. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Spoke to Mr. Roberto Pena, a Civil Engineer with the Michigan Department of Transportation, he agreed to provide our department with recruitment sources . CONTRACT COMPLIANCE • Continue to monitor at least thirteen ( 13) construction projects, including the Lansing Center Expansion project, for compliance with Federal Labor Standards as required by city ordinance. • Provided technical assistance to two (2 ) outside sources . • Reviewed three ( 3) "notice to bidders" for inclusion of MBE/WBE and HBE contractors . • Reviewed three (3) "Tabulation of Bids" to identify participation of MBE/WBE or HBE vendors . • Assisted three ( 3) contractors with information on compliance with paperwork. • Responded to concerns from labor unions relevant to job classification used at the Lansing Center Expansion project. HUMAN RELATIONS ACTIVITIES • Assisted seven ( 7 ) individuals with Employment referrals . • Eight ( 8) individuals called or came in with employment concerns . • Assisted two (2 ) individuals with a police or court concerns . • Assisted two (2) individuals with consumer concerns . • Assisted six ( 6 ) individuals with education or school concerns . • Assisted one ( 1 ) individual with Immigration concerns . "Equal Opportunity Employer" January 1994 -- Staff Report Page 2 MEETINGS/SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS • Attended the monthly meeting of the Chicano Advisory Committee to the Lansing School Board of Education. - • Spoke to the 7th and 8th grade classes at Pattengill Middle School . - _== • Attended school safety and discipline code task force - meetings-. - - • Attended Human Relations Advisory Board meeting. • Along with Melanie Norris, brought together a group of agency representatives to -review a Notification of Funding availability from HUD for Fair Housing Initiatives . (see attached report) . GZL:cw attachment: F r Oil. CITY of LANSING INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION '';��• '� m ...• ••' 4,rl Come Human Relations i Community services Department Michael C. Murphy, Interim Director 3rd Floor, City Hall Annex 517/ 483-4477 TDD/voice DATE: February 3, 1994 TO: Human Relations Advisory Board V.it' FROM: Kip Gomoll, Equal Opportunity Specialist SUBJECT: Staff Report (January 1994) Listed below are some of the major highlights and activities I performed during the month of January 1994 . Prepared employment data for Parks Department grant application. Provided Fire Department with race/sex data of employees to present to Fire Board. Job review Senior Recreation Program Leader 30, Parks Department. Provided a complaint status report to the City' s external auditor. Assisted with M.L, King Jr program. Responded to Civil Rights complaint of Lester Hall . Investigated neighborhood complaint on Pine Street accompanied by Hester. Updated affirmative action records (see December 1993 report) . Provided technical assistance for various purposes ADA, Population information, employee concerns, City' s affirmative action plan. Reviewed three vendor notification lists for MBE/WBE/HBE vendors . SUMMARY OF FAIR HOUSING MEETING ON JANUARY 26, 1994 NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY FOR: FAIR HOUSING INITIATIVE PROGRAMS FUNDING AVAILABLE: $10. 6 million DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 22 , 1994 Meeting called to order on January 26, 1994, at 10: 30 a.m. , attendance by: Chris Stuchell, Lansing Housing Commission Bob Ruffin, President, UPIU 7182 Glenn Freeman, Greater Lansing AFL-CIO Patricia Hepp, Refugee Services Denise Garrison, Community Mental Health Board Rose Norwood, Housing Resources Center Dennis Bernick, PK Housing & Management Landlords of Mid Michigan Jean Golden, Center of Handicapper Affairs Sylvia Holguin, Cristo Rey Community Center Jon W. Coleman, Tri-County Regional Planning Christine Vardie, Tri-County Regional Planning Guillermo Lopez, Human Relations & Community Services Melanie Norris, Human Relations & Community Services Purpose of this meeting was to inform the group and review the funding availability for Fair Housing Initiatives by HUD and to look at possible coalitions_ and partnership building within the group or any others we may have missed. We discussed existing services and needs, then opened. for discussion of concepts, partnerships_ and interests. It was decided that this grant should be approached under the Education and Outreach Initiative category due to our eligibility, in which HUD will fund three types of projects: national ( $400, 000) ; Fair Housing Month ( $200,000) ; and regional, local or community-based programs ( $600,000) . The program will need to 'be staged, not making a Fair Housing Center the main focus at this time, however, using the data and information acquired through the Education and Outreach programs to reinforce the need to expand and develop "testing" programs, and the need for a Fair Housing Center. The Housing Resource Center intended to submit an application for this grant prior to our invitation to this meeting and in realizing the qualifications necessary to apply for this grant, it was agreed that the group support the efforts of Housing Resource Center and offered any type of assistance and/or support letters needed to make this the best possible application. A meeting was scheduled for February 1, 1994, at 10 : 00 a.m. with Rose Norwood, Housing Resource Center, Guillermo Lopez, HR&CS., and myself in our office to go over strategy, making an outline of needs, and develop a sample letter of support, also review a previously submitted grant by Housing Resource Center that was denied. The meeting was well received by the group attending and the City was commended for it' s efforts and ihterest in this matter. Submitted by: i ' Melanie Norris Contract Manager 1-31-94 cc: G. Lopez Summary of Human Relations & Community Services For the Year Beginning July 1, 1994 I . Overview. This meeting is intended as an opportunity for you to give advice to the Mayor on three separate pieces of the City General Fund budget which are administered by the Human Relations and Community Service Department. A. The Human Relations and Community Services operating budget. This includes staff and supply costs to support the City' s affirmative action, equal opportunity, wage/hour, minority and women vendor, disability problems, and resolve of community tension activities . It also supports staff to assess human service needs and write and monitor contracts to address those needs . $460,233 was budgeted for these activities in the current year. $718,057 is requested for the coming year. B. The Human Service Agencies Budget The City designates 1% of its General Fund budget, plus $75, 000 for grant match, plus 19 . 5% of the money it receives from Continental Cablevision for allowing a city wide franchise for cable service, to assist agencies in providing human services in the community. About $920, 000 is designated for next year. C. The Community Supported Agency Budget This is money that the City provides for a variety of reasons . It includes "scholarships" for City recreation programs and subsidy of bulk trash stickers for low income persons . It funds the Convention and Visitor' s Bureau, Rail Council, Safety Council and Convention and Exhibition Authority for economic development. It provides after school programs for youth through support of agencies . It also includes designation of 42% of cable television revenue for support of Arts and Cultural Groups . About $1,025, 000 is requested for next year. Here is a summary of the proposals included in the Department ' s requested budget: I . Change the way we determine what human services are needed in the community and which agencies are selected for funding. A. "Needs Assessment"'. We currently send a survey to about 3.00 agencies and individuals to help us evaluate what services are needed. This year, only about 30 responded. The Department is asking for $15, 000 to hire a consultant and possibly do door to door surveying of needs . B. "Requests for Proposals" . Once it is decided what services people think are needed, the Department has historically negotiated a contract with an agency to provide those services . Instead, the Department wants to use a portion of the 1% of the City budget which is designated for human service to solicit competitive proposals to provide requested services for youth. It is hoped that this will lead to innovative ideas, more efficient use of money, and allow agencies which may not have received money in the past to have an opportunity to receive funding. C. Education, Training, & Conferences . The Department has $1,500 for these activities this year. It is requesting $10, 800 for next year. This would allow the Department to participate in national seminars, and see innovative programs that other communities have started to address human service needs . It would also help the Department train staff in critical areas like conflict resolution and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Finally, it would help the Department be aware of new grant sources of funding. II . New employees A. Administrative Assistant. The Department is requestipg that a job be created to help the Department do day to day administrative tasks, serve as an intake person for persons with human relation concerns and problems, and support the Human Relations and Human Resources Board. B. Human Relations Coordinator. The Department is requesting that a job be created to supervise the regulation of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, wage and hour law, provisions for persons with disabilities, and resolve of complaints and community tensions . This position would also help the Department improve the City' s oversight of its bus'iness with minority and women vendors . C. Youth Services Coordinator. The Department is requesting that a job be created to coordinate youth services between the school district, agencies serving youth, the Parks & Recreation Department, etc. The person would also serve as an advocate for youth and be the liaison to the Police/Community Relations Board. Total request funding for new positions, with fringe benefits, is $146 ,848 . III . Agency Funding Changes . A. Volunteers of America. City funding for the Volunteers of America daytime program for homeless people would be eliminated. Funding for this program was taken from Department "discretionary" funding and prior year appropriations in the current year. The Department will help VOA apply for McKinney Act funds to continue this program. ($65, 000) B. Capital Area Substance Abuse Commission. The City had been funding a position to help write grants for the Commission. Now the City will either write these grants itself, or contract for writing them as opportunities arise. ($74, 000) Money saved will be used for funding the "Request for Proposals" process to improve youth services . HUMAN RELATIONS & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENTAL OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY Fiscal 1993 Fiscal 1994 Fiscal 1995 Original Actual Original Adjusted Base Request NET CHANGE PERCENT NEW Budget Net Budget Expense Budget Net Budget as submitted FROM ADJ. FY94 CHANGE PROGRAMS Personnel 561, 200 $487,900 $475,749 $317,850 $345,407 $366,729 $21, 322 6.17% 103,415 Equipment 0 0 0 8,208 $8,208 6, 837 Other 18, 800 18,625 11,736 12, 600 12,600 15,250 $2,650 21.03% 25, 800 Debt Service 0 0 0 0 0 Subtotal $580,000 $506,525 $487,485 $330,450 $358,007 $390,187 $32, 180 8.9% $136,052 Fringe Benefits* 271, 864 180,006 176,401 129,783 129,001 149,625 $20,624 15.98% 42, 193 Total $851, 864 $686,531 $663,886 $460,233 $487,008 $539,812 $52, 804 10.8% $178, 245 Encumbrances Forward $1,257 $1, 257 Reappropriations $0 Transfers In (Out) $26, 300 Original FY 93 FY 93 Original FY 94 DEPARTMENT NET CHANGE PERCENT NEW Budget Net Budget Expended Budget Net Budget REQUEST FROM ADJ. FY94 CHANGE PROGRAMS Human Resources 370,000 $296,200 $281,738 Human Relations 210,000 210,325 205,747 Hum.Rel./Community Services $330,450 358,007 390,187 $32, 180 10.80 $136,052 Subtotal $580,0 00 $506,525 $487,485 $330,450 $358,007 $390, 187 $32, 180 10.8� $136,052 HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGENCIES BUDGET REQUEST SUMMARY Original FY 93 FY 93 Original ADJ.FY 94 DEPARTMENT NET CHANGE PERCENT NEW HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES Budget _Net Budget Expended Budget Net Budget REQUEST FROM ADJ. FY94 CHANGE _PROGRAMS Community Mental Health 292,475 $318,748 $311,676 $365, 842 $347,842 $350, 142 $2, 300 .06% Health and Child Care 246,000 246,000 241,440 331, 158 335, 158 323, 658 Emergency Services 307,000 322,785 306,285 155,000 245, 500 173,000 (11, 500) (7 .41) % Discretionary 57, 525 132, 396 (79,478 (316.9 % $87, 615 59,425 $55,837 $65,315 9,478 16.97% Total 903,000 1,019,929 947,016 911,425 984,337 912, 115 ($72,_222) (7.41)% Encumbrances Forward F$49, 923 9 $2,700 Reappropriations $70,212 Transfers In (Out) 7 Original FY 93 FY 93 Original ADJ.FY 94 DEPARTMENT NET CHANGE PERCENT NEW Budget Net Budget Expended Budget Net Budget REQUEST FROM ADJ. FY94 CHANGE PROGRAMS [Safety OMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGENCIES _ onvention Bureau 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,000 $18,000 Council 14, 175 14, 175 14, 175 14, 175 14,175 14, 175 Chamber of Commerce 23,063 23,063 23,063 23,000 23,000 23,000 Cristo Rey Recreation 91000 91000 9,000 91000 91000 9,000 Tri-County Aging 35, 539 39,488 39,4BB 39,488 39,488 39,488 Rail Council 2,430 2,430 2,430 2,430 3,250 3, 250 Tri-County Planning 41,500 41,500 39,536 38,800 38,800 38, 800 YWCA 9,000 91000 9,000 9,000 9,000 Exhibition Authority 607,500 9,000 607,500 607, 500 650,000 650,000 650,000 Arts Council 123,400 123,400 123,400 128,000 128,000 129,480 Boys & Girls Club 91000 91000 91000 91000 91000 91000 Diversion Program 29,426 32,695 32, 675 32, 695 32, 695 32,695 Low Income Refuse 45,000 55,000 54,795 45,000 45,000 Recreation Scholarships p 45,000 5,200 1, 398 5,000 5,000 5,000 Total $967,033 $989,451 $983,460 $1,023, 588 $1,024,408 $1,024,408 Encumbrances Forward Reappropriations Transfers In (Out) 22,418 $820 HUMAN RELATIONS & COMMUNITY MUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT - 119 N.Washington Square * �r 3rd Floor,City Hall Annex Lansing,Michigan 48933 (517)483-4477 4M is (517)483-4479(TDD/Voice) NOTICE PLEASE NOTE THAT THE HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY BOARD WILL MEET ON FEBRUARY 10, 1994 , 3RD FLOOR, CITY HALL ANNEX. 191,Equal Opportunity Employer" 03'-16-94AG9 : 29 RCVD PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD _. January 20,- 1994 The regular scheduled January meeting of the Human Relations Board was called to order by Chair Marylou Mason, Thursday, January 20, 1994 at 7 :45 a.m. in the Human Relations and Community Services Conference Room, City Hall Annex. ATTENDANCE Present: Dunnings, . Egan, Johnson,, Mason, Nichols,. Pohl ` Absent: Jones, Hicks, Bradford, - Truscott = =- Staff : Director, Michael C. Murphy, Gomoll, Lopez, Steinberg, Norris, Walton Police Liaison: Don Dawson APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes were approved after a quorum was obtained. MOTION Board Member Dunnings, Jr. moved that the minutes of December 9, 1993 be approved, supported by Board Member Nichols . Motion carried unanimous . COMMUNICATIONS Resignation of Board Member Michael Bryanton Resignation of .Board Member Jacqueline Bradford as Chairperson of the Housing Subcommittee. PETITIONS 1) Civil Rights compliant - Received complaint, Francesca Esperanza Knot -vs-. City of Lansing EEOC# 23A945826R MDCR# 135623 - EM16 Reason: race, national origin--, 2) Status of December 1993 petitions (report attached) Chairperson Mason and Board members extended their congratulations to Mr. Murphy on his recent appointment as Director of the Human Relations and Community Services Department as stated in the Lansing State Journal . REPORTS 1) Director & Staff Reports CITY of LAN'--! NG INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION •. 1411■ - Hunan Relations i Community services Department Michael C. Murphy, Interim Manager 3rd Floor, City Hall Annex 517/ 483-4477 TDD/voice DATE: January 5, 1994 TO: Human Relations Advisory Board FROM: Kip Gomoll,Equal opportunity Specialist SUBJECT: Status of Petitions (complaints) Attached is a listing of open petitions (complaints ) filed against the City and being handled by the Human Relations & Community Services Department. One new petition was received by the Department during the month of December 1993 . This complaint is listed below MDCR COMPLAINT # 135092EM13 Lester Hall -vs- City of Lansing, age, employment. One complaint was closed during the month of December 1993 . MDCR COMPLAINT # 128362-EM16 David Springstead -vs- City of Lansing. Conciliation agreement signed 12/22/93 . Page No. 1 01/05/94 CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS FILED AGAINST THE CITY MDCR DATE COMPLAINANT BASIS OF TYPE OF STATUS OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED COMPLAINT COMPLAINT COMPLAINT NUMBER ** STAFF : GZL 130337-EM13 03/18/93 HALL LESTER AGE EMPLOYMENT 11/17/93--FACT FINDING/RESOLUTION , 23A936549Q CONFERENCE HELD WITH MDCR. 132587-EM16 05/20/93 MACK, BARBARA J ADA EMPLOYMENT 07/16/93--WRITTEN RESPONSE , 230931465 SUBMITTED TO EEOC. 08/19/93--ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SUBMITTED TO EEOC. 121445EM16 09/19/91 PETERSON JOHN RACE EMPLOYMENT , 23A917932R ** STAFF : KIP 128258-EM07 11/17/92 PARRISH RACE & AGE EMPLOYMENT 12/23/92--WRITTEN RESPONSE SENT TO , 23A935361Q ANTOINETTE MDCR 02/23/93--FACT FINDING RESOLUTION CONFERENCE HELD WITH MDCR ( SHERRI BOOKER) 03/11/93--LETTER FROM CIVIL RIGHTS REQUESTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 03/22/93--ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED TO CIVIL RIGHTS AS REQUESTED ON 03/11/93 05/05/93--DISPOSITION RECEIVED FROM MDCR: DISMISSED BECAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT GROUNDS ON WHICH TO ISSUE A CHARGE . 08/00/93--RECEIVED NOTICE THAT MDCR Page No . 2 01/05/94 CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS FILED AGAINST THE CITY MDCR DATE COMPLAINANT BASIS OF TYPE OF STATUS OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED COMPLAINT COMPLAINT COMPLAINT NUMBER WAS REVIEWING CASE AT THE REQUEST OF THE COMPLAINANT 04/15/93 US DEPT OF DISABILITY VOTING COMPLAINANT: U. S . DEPT. OF JUSTICE JUSTICE, CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION RESPONDENT: JIM BLAIR, CITY CLERK & ELECTION COMMISSION ON APRIL 15, 1993, CITY CLERK MARILYN SLADE PROVIDED OUR OFFICE WITH ADA COMPLAINT. SHE WILL RESPONDE TO DEPT. OF JUSTICE AND COPY US. CITY CLERK SUBMITTED RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT. COPY ON FILE . 135092EM13 12/13/93 LESTER HALL AGE EMPLOYMENT , 23A945549M ** STAFF: RLH 123307-EMOC 01/27/92 CHACON, SEX/NAT OR/O EMPLOYMENT COMPLAINT IS BEING HANDLED BY LPD , 23A925708 MICHELLE E . 132586-EM16 05/20/93 LALONE, KAREN ADA EMPLOYMENT SUBMITTED TOITTEN EEOC ,RESPONSE , 230931464 08/19/93--ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SUBMITTED TO EEOC. 134766EM09 11/23/93 PEDRO HERNANDEZ AGE, N.O. ,HA EMPLOYMENT COMPLAINT RECEIVEDG THAT NOVEMBER23 , , 23A945341Q HE WAS NOT SELECTED BECAUSE OF WEIGHTLIFTING RESTRICTIONS AND THAT APPLICATION ASKED IF THE APPLICANT HAD ANY PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, Page No. 3 01/05/94 CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS FILED AGAINST THE CITE' MDCR DATE COMPLAINANT BASIS OF TYPE OF STATUS OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED COMPLAINT COMPLAINT COMPLAINT NUMBER 132467EM07 07/08/93 ELEX PEOPLE RACE EMPLOYMENT 07/28/93--RESPONSE SENT TO MDCR , 23A937716 CITY of LANSING (, * INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION TO: Human Relations Advisory Board FROM: Michael C. Murphy, Direc x�hluman Relations and Community Services - (/ DATE: January 7, 1994 SUBJECT: Director' Report and Staff Report for December 1993 List low are Relations and e Community.highlights Director during the thevities of Human mon December. g f Director's Highlights and Activities • Staff meetings are held every Monday morning to provide informational updates and review issues and concerns • Attended weekly department heads meeting with the Mayor • Attended the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission meeting • Met with Mayor-Elect Hollister on youth issues Toured the Ingham County Youth Home with Mayor-Elect Hollister, Chris Fedewa, Judge George Economy, and the Lansing State Journal • Met with officials at the United Way • Attended a reception for Dr. Asa Hillard of Georgia State University • Met with Hollister's Transition Team on Human Relations • Met with the M.S.U. Partnership for Economic Development group • Attended numerous meetings MCM:cw O x" ••441 Cf iT Y of LANSING ■p, �7--t INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION ;; "•- Haan Relations E. Comw=lty sarvicM Dapartsant Mica i c. Murpny, inuria wanager 3rd Floor, City Hall ADD= 517/ 483-4477 mD/voioa DATE: January 5, 1994 TO: Human Relations Advisory Board FROM: Rip Gomoll, Equal opportunity Specialist SUBJECT: Staff Report (December 1993) Listed below are some of the major highlights and activities I performed during the month of December 1993 . Prepared monthly employment repots for the months of October and November (attached) . Met with the Director and Dave Weiner reference Principal Traffic Engineer position and affirmative action (see attached letter) . Reviewed Custodial Worker job selection. Assisted with preparation of the budget. Attended pre-construction meeting for Fenner Arboretum Renovation project. Closed complaint of David Springstead. Reviewed vendor list for W.W.T.P. Miscellaneous Improvements bid. Met with City employee concerned with selection process . Spoke with several individuals concerning various concerns i .e housing, employment, neiahborhood concerns . Investigated ADA concern regarding the need to paint edge of steps in front of City Hall yellow . CITY OF LANSING FU:.L TIME REGULAR EMPLOYEES FEMALE/MINORITY EMPLOYMENT BY DEPARTMENT (NOVEMBER 30, 1Q93 ) ASIAN/ AMERICAN PACIFIC DEPARTMENT TOTAL' FEMALES BLACK HISPAT41C INDIAN ISLANDER CITY CLERK 6 5 I 0 I 2 I 0 I 1 B3.33b, O.ODb 33.33b O.00% 16.67% CITY COUNCIL/ 5 I 3 O I 1 I 0 0 INTERNAL AUDIT 60.00 0.03%1 20.010% 0.00b 0.00$ FINANCE 52 I 63.96b1 13.46b1 7.69b1 O.00t 1.92b FIRE 237 17 I 19 I 10 I 1 0 7.17b S.02b 4.22b 0.42% 0.00% HUt2AN RELATIONS & I 7 2 I 4 1 1 0 0 COMMUNITY SERVICES 28.571. 57.14b, 14.29% O.00% 0.00% LAW I 11 6 I 2 I 0 I D 0 54.55b 16.1Bb 0.0D%, O:00% 0.00% MAYOR'S IMMEDIATE 2 0 I 1 0 I 0 I 0 STAFF 0.00% 50.o04 0.00b, O.OD% 0.00% MAYOR'S EXTENDED 35 12 2 1 0 1 STAFF 34.29% 5.71% 2.86% 0.00% 2.86% CCMPUTER L COMM SVCS 15 8 1 0 0 1 53.33t 6.67 0.DDI 0.001 6.67♦ FLEET MAINTENANCE 14 1 1� 1 0 0 7.14 7.14 7.14% 0.001, 0.00% BUDGET 3 1 0 0 0 0 33.33b G.ODI. 0.00, D.00% 0.DO%, LABOR RELATIONS 2 I 2 I O I O i 0 0 100.OD% 0.00b, 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% PARKS & RECREATION 112 I 31 I 10 I 4 I 2 0 27.68% 6.53b• 3.578 1.79% 0.00% PERSONNEL SERVICESJ p I 75.DOb 0 ! 0 O.00b. I . I PLANNING & NEIGHBORHO i 41 I 14 I 4 � 3 i O I 0 31 i c,F• 9.76V .32% C.00$: v IPOLICE j 340 EZ i Z2 19 - -3 I 2 I 24. 12b• E.47%- _.59%! C.88% C.59V (PUBLIC SERVICE 246 32 I 28 I B I 1 1 13.01$ 11.38$ 3.25b, 0.41$ C.41b TOTAL 1102 243 100 53 7 6 22.05% 9.07% 4.61% 0. 64% 0.54% F'.C1:T'rl F=S^Jw yEAF New Hires: 6 (113F;2BM;3wm) 45 (u.Plr.;4BF;5BM;1FN;9wF;25MY.) Terminations: 2 (2WM) 15 (1'F;3BM;2wF;9") 03-Jan-94 CJ!r-'IiT_=' py FUV,N FELX71-oNf L CD!S:. S.VCS DEPT. (T,:P) CITY. OF LANSING FULL T IAIE REGULAR EMPLOYEES FEAIALElA11NORITY EMPLOYMENT BY DEPARTMENT (OCTOBER 31 , 1993) AS I AN/.. _- AMERICAN - PACIFIC DEPARTMENT TOTAL FEMALES BLACK HISPANIC INDIAN ISLANDER CLERK I . .2 CITY 83.33�I 00O I D.D0O% 16.617% 0 CITY COUNCIL/ 5 3 I 0 I 1 1 0 0 INTERNAL AUDIT-1 60.00� 0.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.0 FINANCE 50 31 5 4 0 1 62.00% 10.00� 8.00% 0.00% 2.00� FIRE 237 17 19 I 4.10 22�I 0.41 U 1 7.17! B.02$ 2% 0.00% HUMAN RELATIONS & 7 2 4 1 0 0 COMMU14ITY SERVICES 28.57%. 57.14$I 14.29% 0.00% 0.00% LAW 11 6 2 I 0 0 0 54.551 18.18$ 0.00J 0.00% 0.00% MAYOR'S IMMEDIATE I 3 1 2 I 0 I 0 0 STAFF 33.33% 66.67$ 0.00$ O.D0 0.004- MAYOR'S EXTENDED 35 12 2 1 0 1 STAFF 34.29% 5.71% 2.86% 0.00% 2.66% COrLDUTER i COMM SVC.S 15 8 1 0 0 1 53.331 6.67 0.00 0.00% 6.67R. p 0 FLEET MAINTENANCE 14 I I 1 7.141 7.14 7.10. 0.00% 0.00% D p 0 BUDGET 3 11 0 3 ' 0.00 C.ODI 0.001. C.ODI. 3.33 LABOR RELATIONS 2 0 0 0 D 100.00u 0.col 0.001 O.ODI C.001 PARRS & RECREATION 112 31 10 I 4 I 2 0 27.68$I 8.93$ 3.57%, 1.79$I 0.C, PERSON14EL SERVICES I 7 I 5 I 1 1 0 0 0 71.43$, 14.294, C.00$I C.00�I C.00�; 0 ?:..ANi:I12G b 17EIGHBOP.HO 4-- i 14 4 3 0 I DEVELOPMENTI I 34.15% 9.76%! 7.32% O.OD%. 0.00%I POICE - 341 - E2 i 2� 1 i 3 2 L 24.05�: 6.16%� 5.57V C.88$I 0.59� PUBLIC SERVICE I 243 I 33 I 27 I 8 1 1 13.588 11.114; 3.29%1 0.41� TOTAL 1D96 242 97 53 7 6 22.04% 8.83% 4.63% 0.64% 0.55% MONTH FISCAL YEAR New Hires • 6 (1BF;1BY.;dWM) 39 (1J PIY.;3HF;3B!:1Hr;4 F;22tiR') Terminations : 4 (2BP.;2wM) 13 (1BF;3Br.;2WF;7M'M) 29-Dec-93 C.Xv=-,' By HUMAN R.ILA-TIONS 6 =r . SVCS DEP:• (T-T AhSiNG ~ ' CITY of L ' :• . k + ItvT> P.O~F1�,� CO 'J ' C _ M1.! hi..AT17h t �Y�•* .. •. •. M. ern trlatlons t comity servicxw oao.ro..nt HScF el C. wurphy. Diracwt Drd F100[, city -11 An+.nx 4$3-4477 mo/.roioe as -cs�:^^aaacca�^�:ac ccc:aas+ _ - DATE: Lecember 16, 1993 TO: Dave Weiner Irvt 1_4 FROM: Hike Murphy, Hum Relatione 4 Community Service- Director Kip Gomoll ` cpA1)Opportunity specialist SUBJECT: items for affirmative action. consideration ---^^a^- ^^^^^ Pursuant to our discussion of December 15 , 1993 , the following items are being submitted for consideration as procedures that may enhance the present affirmative action efforts of the City. --The creation of a recruiter position the cost of which would be shared by the various departments . The purpose of this position would be to actively seek, out applicants for those positions in City employment where underutilization has been identified. --Provide the Human Relations & Community Services Department o with the opportunity to review referral lists prior departments being givers the list ef - applicants . The HR�S Department would then sign off or recommend that additional focused recruiting of protected group members be underta};en . --Job postinas and selections processes should reflect the actual duties for the position and position level . Overstating qualifications tends to eliminate some otherwise qualified applicants . support for a f f;rmative Z^tlOn --The h,a,,ror should 1d state his s�etement and equal oppertuni-}N by issuing a policv . HUMAN RELATIONS & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 119 N 1Nashrn7on Square * 3rd Floor.Cdv Hal;Annex ar.. 48933 Lansing.Michi -Q (517)483-a477 �dCNIGP1�► (517)483 4479(TOD/Voice) TO: Human Relations Advisory Board FROM: Guillermo Z . Lopez, Equal Opportunity Specialist DATE: January 5, 1994 SUBJECT: December 1993 Staff Report The following is a list of the activities for the month: • Attended Youthbuild Committee meetings . • Attended the 1993 Migrant farmworker conference. • Conducted Pre-Bid Construction conference for the Lansing Center Phase II Expansion Project. • At the request of Lansing Police Department officers - accompanied them and spoke to three (3) homeless individuals in "Tent City. " • Continued to monitor construction sites for compliance with Federal Labor Standards . • Assisted seven (7 ) individuals with employment concerns . • Assisted two (2 ) individuals with employment referrals . • Assisted three ( 3) individuals with Housing concerns . • Assisted two (2 ) individuals with neighborhood concerns , • Responded to one Michigan Department of Civil Rights request for additional information on an ongoing case . (Lester Hall ) . • Provided technical assistance to four (4 ) construction contractors . • Assisted two (2 ) construction contractors with compliance issues . • Besides the above stated we continue to handle day to day tasks including but not limited to citizen information, attending meetings , etc. GZL:cw "Equal Opportunity Employer" CITE' of LANSING INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION'• rh TO: Michael C. Murphy, pirector Human Relations and Community _. Services �� 1 FROM: R.L. Hester/----Xqual OpportunitySpecialist P t DATE: January 7, 1994 SUBJECT: December 1993 Staff Report for Human Relations Board Meeting January 13, 1994 This report covers only the period of December 9, 1993 to January 6, 1994 . Communications : • Civil Rights complaint #132467 EM07 Elex Peoples -vs- City of Lansing, Parks and Recreation Department, Notification of Resolution Hearing. • Notification of Winter Board Meeting of the National Association of Human Rights Workers . Contact with Program participants - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Memorial Program for the City of Lansing. Petitions/Complaints : • Civil Rights Complaint #134766 EM09 Pedro Hernandez -vs- City of Lansing (Pending) • Civil Rights Complaint #k132586 EM16 Karen Lalone -vs- City of Lansing, 911 Communication Center (Pending) • Rapid Charge Neighborhood Complaints - Contact Number 7 • Informal Complaints - 1 (pending) Meetings and Other Human Relations and Activities : Community Services • Meetings - 19 • Purchasing Department Reviews (MBE/WBE Participation) - 2 • Pre-bid/Pre-construction conferences - 1 ® Payrolls Reviewed - 18 Development of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. City Holiday Memorial Program - Date of Event, January 14, 1994 Noon to 1 : 00 p.m. , City Council Chambers . • Technical Assistance- provided 04 • Employment Assistance 05 RLH:cw REPORT OF THE EMPLOYMENT SUBCOMMITTEE Date: January 12, 1994 Time: 8 : 00 a.m. Place: Tommie ' s Restaurant 4200 S . Logan/Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Present: Members : Steve Hicks Chair Staff: Kip Gomoll Staff provided committee members with a copy of the monthly City Employment Statistics for October and November 1993 . Inquiry was made as to the status of meeting with various recruitment resources (i .e. Christo Rey) to discuss the City' s .efforts in recruiting protected group members for employment. This issue was discussed in May 1993 (see Employment subcommittee report of May 28, 1993) and arrangements were to be made for meetings . The subcommittee identified two issues that they felt should be presented to the Mayor as concerns for his first year. These two concerns are the City make every attempt and effort to fully implement and achieve the affirmative action goals by hiring protected group members for those positions in which underutilization has been identified; and the City investigate ways in which youth employment programs can be initiated and implemented either as employees of the City or through agencies funded through the City. An example would be' to develop a work program in which youth would be utilized to do snow removal and yard maintenance for seniors who otherwise cannot do their own yard maintenance. This could possibly be accomplished using snow removal funds and/or neighborhood development funds which help neighborhoods from becoming blighted. The committee chair inquired as to the status of the resolution on City residency passed by the Board in the December meeting. The next meeting of the Employment subcommittee is scheduled for 8; 00 a.m. February 9 , 1994 . OF CITY of LANSING L INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION jj Human Relations i community services Department _ Michael C. Murphy, Interim Director 3rd Floor, City Hall Annex 517/ 483-4477 TDD/voice ---------------- ------------------------------------ --------------- DATE: February 3, 1994 TO: Human Relations Advisory Board FROM: ._ Kip Gomoll�, Equal Opportunity Specialist SUBJECT: Status of Petitions (complaints)- _. Attached is a listing of open petitions (complaints) filed against the City and being handled by the Human Relations & Community Services Department. One new petition was received by the Department during the month of January 1994 . This complaint is listed below: MDCR COMPLAINT # 135623EM16 Francesca Knot -vs- City of Lansing, age, employment. Two complaints were closed during the time period December 29, 1993 to February 2, 1994 . MDCR COMPLAINT # 122398LE63 Michael Singleton -vs- City of Lansing. Dismissed - 12/29/93. MDCR COMPLAINT # 130337EM13; EEOC # 23A936549Q ____ Lester Hall vs- City of Lansing. Dismissed . 02/02/94 . Page No. 1 02/03/94 PENDING CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS FILED AGAINST THE CITY FEBRUARY 2, 1994 MDCR DATE COMPLAINANT BASIS OF TYPE ' OF STATUS OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED COMPLAINT COMPLAINT COMPLAINT NUMBER ** STAFF: KIP 119283EM10. 04/17/91 LETTS KAREN HANDICAP EMPLOYMENT 05/16/91-=WRITTEN RESPONSE SENT TO MDCR. 02/02/93--FACT FINDING RESOLUTION CONFERENCE HELD WITH MDCR (SHERRI BOOKER) . , 08/18/93--NOTICE OF DISPOSITION RECEIVED FROM MDCR INDICATING INSUBBICIENT GROUNDS ON WHICH TO ISSUE A CHARGE. COPY SENT TO PERSONNEL AND CITY ATTORNEY. 11/17/93--TELEPHONE CALL FROM ROBERT ROSS MDCR. COMPLAINANT IS APPEALING DECISION OF MDCR TO CLOSE COMPLAINT. WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO FOLLOW. NO ACTION NEEDED AT THIS TIME. O1/21/94--LETTER FROM MDCR THAT CLAIMANT FILED A REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION. ** STAFF: GZL 121445EM16 09/19/91 PETERSON JOHN RACE EMPLOYMENT , 23A917932R ** STAFF: LPD 123307EM06 01/17/92 MICHELLE CHACON SEX,HEIGHT, EMPLOYMENT O1/04/94--Memo from Chief Boles Page No. 2 02/03/94 PENDING CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS FILED AGAINST THE CITY FEBRUARY 2 , 1994 . MDCR DATE COMPLAINANT BASIS OF TYPE OF STATUS OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED COMPLAINT COMPLAINT COMPLAINT NUMBER ,23A925708 ; stating that this complaint is still pending. ** STAFF: RLH 123307EMOC 01/27/92 CHACON, SEX/NAT OR/O EMPLOYMENT COMPLAINT IS BEING HANDLED BY LPD , 23A925708 MICHELLE E. ** STAFF: KIP 128258EM07 11/17/92 PARRISH RACE & AGE EMPLOYMENT 12/23/92--WRITTEN RESPONSE SENT TO , 23A935361Q ANTOINETTE MDCR 02/23/93--FACT FINDING RESOLUTION CONFERENCE HELD WITH MDCR (SHERRI BOOKER) 03/11/93--LETTER FROM CIVIL RIGHTS REQUESTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 03/22/93--ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED TO CIVIL RIGHTS AS REQUESTED ON 03/11/93 05/05/93--DISPOSITION RECEIVED FROM MDCR: DISMISSED BECAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT GROUNDS ON WHICH TO ISSUE A CHARGE . 08/00/93--RECEIVED NOTICE THAT MDCR WAS REVIEWING CASE AT THE REQUEST OF THE COMPLAINANT Page No. 3 02/03/94 PENDING CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS FILED AGAINST THE CITY FEBRUARY 2, 1994 MDCR DATE COMPLAINANT BASIS OF TYPE OF STATUS OF COMPLAINT-' RECEIVED COMPLAINT COMPLAINT COMPLAINT NUMBER ** STAFF: RLH 132586EM16 ; 05/20/93 LALONE, KAREN ADA EMPLOYMENT 07/16/93--WRITTEN RESPONSE ,230931464 SUBMITTED TO EEOC. 08/19/93--ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SUBMITTED TO EEOC. ** STAFF: GZL 132587EM16 05/20/93 MACK, BARBARA J ADA EMPLOYMENT 07/16/93--WRITTEN RESPONSE ,230931465 SUBMITTED TO EEOC. 08/19/93--ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SUBMITTED TO EEOC. ** STAFF: RLH 132467EM07`.71.` 07/08/93 ELEX PEOPLE RACE EMPLOYMENT 07/28/93--RESPONSE SENT TO MDCR ,23A937716 " 134766EM091 11/23/93 PEDRO HERNANDEZ AGE, N.O. ,HA EMPLOYMENT COMPLAINT RECEIVED NOVEMBER 23, ,23A945341Q 1993 ALLEGING THAT HE WAS NOT SELECTED BECAUSE OF WEIGHT-LIFTING RESTRICTIONS AND THAT APPLICATION ASKED IF THE APPLICANT HAD ANY PHYSICAL DISABILITIES . RESPONSE SENT TO MDCR ** STAFF: KIP 135092EM13 12/13/93 LESTER HALL AGE EMPLOYMENT 01/24/94--Response sent to MDCR. Page No. 4 02/03/94 PENDING CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS FILED AGAINST THE CITY FEBRUARY 2 , 1994 MDCR DATE COMPLAINANT BASIS OF TYPE OF STATUS OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED COMPLAINT COMPLAINT COMPLAINT NUMBER , 23A945549M ** STAFF: GZL 135623EM16 01/18/94 KNOT FRANCESCA RACE, NAT OR EMPLOYMENT , 23A945826R ESPERANZA CITY OF LANSING FULL TIME REGULAR EMPLOYEES FEMALE/MINORITY EMPLOYMENT BY DEPARTMENT (DECEMBER 31, 1993) ASIAN/. - 'AMERICAN PACIFIC _. DEPARTMENT TOTAL - FEMALES BLACK HISPANIC INDIAN ISLANDER CITY CLERK 6 5 0 2 0 1 83.33% 0.00% 33.33% 0.00% 16.67% CITY COUNCIL/ 5 3 0 1 0 0 INTERNAL AUDIT 60.00% 0.00% 20.00% 0.00% 0.00% FINANCE 51 33 7 4 0 1 64.71% 13.73% 7.84% 0.00% 1.96% FIRE 237 17 19 10 1 0 7.17% 8.02% 4.22% 0.42% 0.00% HUMAN RELATIONS & 7 2 4 1 0 0 COMMUNITY SERVICES 28.57% 57.14% 14.29% 0.00% 0.00% LAW 11 6 2 0 0 0 54.55% 18.18% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% MAYOR'S IMMEDIATE 2 0 1 0 0 0 STAFF 0.00% 50.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% MAYOR'S EXTENDED 35 12 2 1 0 1 STAFF 34.29% 5.71% 2.86% 0.00% 2.86% COMPUTER & COMM SVCS 15 B 1 0 0 1 53.33sb 6.67% 0.00% 0.00% 6.67% FLEET MAINTENANCE 14 1 1 1 0 0 7.14 7.14 7.14% 0.00% 0.00% BUDGET 3 1 0 0 0 0 33.33 0.00 0.00 0.00% 0.00% LABOR RELATIONS 2 2 0 0 0 0 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% PARKS & RECREATION 112 31 9 4 2 0 27.68% 8.04% 3.57% 1.79% 0.00% PERSONNEL SERVICES 8 6 1 0 0 0 75.00% 12.50% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% PLANNING & NEIGHBORHO 41 14 4 2 0 0 DEVELOPMENT 1 34.15% 9.76% 4.88% 0.00% 0.00% POLICE 340 82 22 19 3 2 24.12% 6.47% 5.59% 0.88%1 0.59$ 'PTTF3T,IC SERVICE 244 31 28 8 1 1 12.70% 11.48% 3.28% 0.41$ 0.41% TOTS 1099 242 99 52 7 6 22.02% 9.01% 4.73% 0.64% 0.55% MONTH FISCAL YEAR New Hires: 1 (1WF) 46 (lAPIM;4BF;5BM;1HM;10WF;25WM) Terminations: 4 (1BM;1HF;1WF;1WM) 19 (1BF;4BM;1HF;3WF;10WM) 01-Feb-94 COMPILED BY HUMAN RELATIONS & COMM. SVCS DEPT. (KIP) d HUMAN RELATIONS & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 119 N.Washington Square * 3rd Floor,City Hall Annex Lansing,Michigan 48933 OG�� (517)483-4477 (517)483-4479(TDD/Voice) TO: Human Relations Advisor Board 1 t' FROM: Michael C . Mur"pHy, D for Human Relations and Community Services DATE: January 31, 1994 - SUBJECT: Director's Report and Staff Report for January 1994 Listed below are highlights and activities of the Human Relations and Community Services Director during the month of January. • Staff meetings are held every Monday to provide informational updates and review issues and concerns . • Attended weekly department head meetings with the Mayor. • Attended the City of Lansing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance program. • Staff met with Mayor Hollister at an informal gathering in his office. • Attended "Shared Vision" kickoff. • Attended several meetings on various departmental issues including budget, Head Start, and Youthbuild. 0 Met with Congressman Bob Carr about departmental and city matters in Washington, D.C. • Attended (partial) Fair Housing Summit while in Washington, D.C. MCM: cw "Equal Opportunity Employer" CITY of LANSING * * INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION ;;;.■��ri;N � mry I.••/�r�1�aj��11j '^f,{6�� ,,�, .i a'a�■f ram_ Human Relations i Community Services Department Michael C. Murphy, Interim Director 3rd Floor, city Hall Annex 517/ 483-4477 TDD/voice DATE: February 3, 1994 TO: Human Relations Advisory Board FROM: 4`� Kip Gomoll� Equal Opportunity Specialist SUBJECT: Staff Report (January 1994) Listed below are some of the major highlights and activities I performed during the month of January 1994 . Prepared employment data for Parks Department grant application. Provided Fire Department with race/sex data of employees to present to Fire Board. Job review Senior Recreation Program Leader 30, Parks Department. Provided a complaint status report to the City' s external auditor. Assisted with M.L. King Jr program. Responded to Civil Rights complaint of Lester Hall . Investigated neighborhood complaint on Pine Street accompanied by Hester. y Updated affirmative action records (see December 1993 report) . Provided technical assistance for various purposes ADA, Population information, employee concerns, City' s affirmative action plan. Reviewed three vendor notification lists for MBE/WBE/HBE vendors . COMMUNITY RELATIONS & MMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 119 N.Washington Square * 3rd Floor,City Hail Annex - - Lansing,Michigan 48933 (517)483-4477 (517)483-4479(TDD/Voice) TO: Human Relations Advisory Board FROM: R.L. Hester, ual Opportunity Specialist DATE: February 1, 1994 SUBJECT: January 1994 Staff Report for Human Relations Advisory Board Meeting February 10, 1994 This report covers only the period January 7 , 1994 to January 31, 1994 . COMMUNICATIONS : • Civil Rights complaint #132467 EM07 Elex Peoples -vs- City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department, letter of "Settlement Options" status sent. • Harley Hotel Sales staff - Human Relations Advisory Board' s Dinner February 17, 1994 at Harley Hotel 3600 Dunckel Road. • Fourth Annual Conference - Understanding Cultural Diversity in Our Community-Planning Committee notification. • National Fair Housing Summit-Concept Papers from NAHRW & HUD. • Greater Lansing Urban League-"The State of Blacks In Michigan" report. PETITIONS/COMPLAINTS: • Civil Rights complaint #134766 EM09 Pedro Hernandez -vs- City of Lansing (pending) . 0 Civil Rights complaint #132586 EM16 Karen Lalone -vs- City of Lansing, 911 Communications Center (pending) . • Civil Rights complaint #132467 EM07 Elex Peoples -vs- City of Lansing, Parks and Recreation Department (pending) 0 Rapid Charge Neighborhood complaints - Contract Number 10 • Informal Complaints - 02 (resolved) MEETING AND OTHER HUMAN RELATIONS & COMMUNITY SERVICES ACTIVITIES: • Meetings - 25 • Pre-bid/pre-construction conferences - 2 • Purchasing Department Reviews MBE/WBE Participation - 2 • Payrolls Reviewed - 33 16 "Equal Opportunity Employer" January 1994 Staff Report for Human Relations Advisory Board Meeting, February 10, 1994 February 1, - 1994 - Page 2 • Technical Assistance - 6 • Employment Assistance - 11 • Assisting in the Human Relations Advisory Board' s Dinner RLH:cw of L HUMAN RELATIONS & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 119 N.Washington Square * �f' 3rd Floor,City Hall Annex - Lansing,Michigan 48933 (517)483-4477 (517)483-4479(TDD/Voice) TO: Human Relations Advisory Board FROM: Guillermo Lopez, Equal Opportunity Specialis � - DATE: February 3, 1994 r- SUBJECT: January 1994 Staff Report Following is a summary of meetings and activities for the month. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Spoke to Mr. Roberto Pena, a Civil Engineer with the Michigan Department of Transportation, he agreed to provide our department with recruitment sources . CONTRACT COMPLIANCE • Continue to monitor at least thirteen ( 13) construction projects , including the Lansing Center Expansion project, for compliance with Federal Labor Standards as required by city ordinance. • Provided technical assistance to two (2 ) outside sources . • Reviewed three ( 3) "notice to bidders" for inclusion of MBE/WBE and HBE contractors . • Reviewed three ( 3) "Tabulation of Bids" to identify participation of MBE/WBE or HBE vendors . • Assisted three (3) contractors with information on compliance with paperwork. • Responded to concerns from labor unions relevant to job classification used at the Lansing Center Expansion project. HUMAN RELATIONS ACTIVITIES • Assisted seven (7 ) individuals with Employment referrals . • Eight ( 8 ) individuals called or came in with employment concerns . • Assisted two ( 2 ) individuals with a police or court concerns . • Assisted two (2 ) individuals with consumer concerns . • Assisted six ( 6 ) individuals with education or school concerns . • Assisted one ( 1) individual with Immigration concerns . "Equal Opportunity Employer" January 1994 Staff Report Page 2 ._ MEETINGS/SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS • Attended the monthly meeting of the Chicano Advisory Committee to the Lansing School Board of Education. • Spoke to the 7th and 8th grade classes at Pattengill Middle School . _--_ • Attended school safety and discipline code task force meetings . • Attended Human Relations Advisory Board meeting. • Along with Melanie Norris, brought together a group of agency representatives to review a Notification of Funding availability from HUD for Fair Housing Initiatives . (see attached report) . GZL:cw attachment: �� •_ � � CITY of LANSING * INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION ■ Y�w�� n..i■ n fill" rnm Human Relations & Community Services Department ' Michael C. Murphy, Interim Director 3rd Floor, City Hall Annex 517/ 483-4477 TDD/voice DATE: February 3, 1994 TO: Human Relations Advisory Board FROM: Kip Gomoll�, )Equal Opportunity pportunity Specialist SUBJECT: -----Staff-Report- (January 1994)----------- Listed below are some of the major highlights and activities I performed during the month of January 1994 . Prepared employment data for Parks Department grant application. Provided Fire Department with race/sex data of employees to present to Fire Board. Job review Senior Recreation Program Leader 30, Parks Department. Provided a complaint status report to the City's external auditor. Assisted with M.L. King Jr program. Responded to Civil Rights complaint of Lester Hall . Investigated neighborhood complaint on Pine Street accompanied by Hester. Updated affirmative action records (see December 1993 report) . Provided technical assistance for various purposes ADA, Population information, employee concerns, City' s affirmative action plan. Reviewed three vendor notification lists for MBE/WBE/HBE vendors . HUMAN RELATIONS & v VVG COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 119 N.Washington Square * 3rd Floor,City Hall Annex Lansing,Michigan 48933 (517)483-4477 (517)483-4479(TDD/Voice) NOTICE PLEASE NOTE THAT THE REGULARY SCHEDULED JANUARY 13, 1994 MEETING OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY BOARD HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1994 . "Equal Opportunity Employer"