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Home My WebLink About6. HRC Annual ReportHuman Relations Commission Annual Report Kimberly Porter, Chair City Council Presentation January 26, 2021 Agenda •Purpose of HRC •2020 Highlights •New Appointments •Goals for FY2021 •Q&A 2 Purpose of HRC •The Fort Worth Human Relations Commission (FWHRC), established in 1967, is made up of community members appointed by the Fort Worth City Council and works to promote improved community relations and to eliminate prejudice and discrimination. •Advise •Recommend •Promote 3 FY2020 Highlights •Fort Worth Pathways to Justice Forum •Partner with the ARC of DFW area •Transit Trends in Fort Worth and Tarrant County •Presentation from Sal Espino, Director of Government Relations with Trinity Metro •COVID-19 protocols •Briefing on the Diversity and Inclusion Department’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) •Charge Approvals •Issuance of four housing discrimination complaints •30th Anniversary of ADA 4 New Appointments 5 Rachael Capua Carmen Castro*David Colon Jim DeLong Felipe GutierrezStaussaErvin Kimberly Porter*Ravi Siripurapu Amanda Stallings Dante Williams Michael Wyss* * Re-appointed Commissioners FY2021 New & Continuing Goals •Increasing public awareness of the FWHRC and the services provided by the Diversity and Inclusion Department. •Leveraging HR commissioner networks as well as national and international civil and human rights agency networks to advise and recommend municipal best practices for diversity, inclusion, equity and access for all residents. •Advise and recommend legislative position and rationale for bills assigned to Diversity and Inclusion in alignment with established priorities as determined by City Council and CMO. 6 FY2021 Proposed Goal Re-evaluation of existing Race and Culture Recommendations, progress, and key performance indicators. 7 Participation by HRC Members 6 committees X 3 members each = 18 committee slots. 11 HRC members: 7 X 2 committees each = 14 committee slots. 4 X 1 committee each = 4 18 committee slots. HRC Questions to be Answered by Each Committee •How much progress have we made in completing the recommended actions and thereby implementing the recommended strategies? •If necessary, how should we accelerate our progress? •How effective have these strategies and actions been in reducing racial and cultural disparities? •If necessary, how should we adjust our strategies and actions to achieve better results? Potential challenges Responsible parties Resources needed •How should we update our five-year objectives? •How should we engage community leaders and other residents in meaningful discussions about these issues? Six Proposed Committees of Human Relations Commission to Review Progress on Race and Culture Initiative Committee HRC Members City Staff Subject Matter ExpertsChairMember Member Criminal Justice Carmen Castro Felipe Gutierrez Dante Williams Kim Neal Alex Del Carmen Tarleton State Economic Development Dante Williams Kimberly Porter Amanda Stallings Robert Sturns Stacy Marshall Southeast Fort Worth Inc. Education Rachel Capua David Colon Amanda Stallings Lawrence Thompson Kent Scribner Fort Worth ISD Health Ravi Siri Staussa Ervin Kimberly Porter Elmer DePaula Veerinder Taneja Tarrant County Public Health Housing Felipe Gutierrez David Colon Jim DeLong Amy Connolly Mary Margaret Lemons Fort Worth Housing Solutions Transportation Mike Wyss Carmen Castro Staussa Ervin Chad Edwards Chad Edwards Tarrant Transit Alliance Next Steps •February 1: HRC vote to review Race and Culture Initiative. •By mid-February: HRC appointed committees begin review on Race and Culture Initiative. Q&A Thank you