HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-02-09 HRC MINUTESMeeting Minutes
' Wednesday, February 9, 2005, 5:30 P.M.
Chula Vista Police Department, Community Room
1. Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 1750 hours by Vice Chairman Anne Cordon with
the following commissioners present: Edna Concepcion, Perny Cosca-Reese and
Michael Palomo.
Staffpresent. Capt. Wedge was out of town at training.
2. Declaration of Excused/Unexcused Absences
Commissioner Jemison is excused due to work commitments, Commissioner Celaya
is unexcused.
3. Approval of Minutes
M/S/C to approve January 12, 2005 meeting minutes with corrected spelling on
Botterman Award Recipient Beverly Roush's last name.
4. Public Remarks
None.
Acknowledgment of Guests
None.
S. Old Business
A. Literary Contest
Commissioner Cordon advised she is sending the press release to the Star News.
Commissioner Cosca-Reese requested flyer graphics be removed before
distribution to seniors to make it easier for them to open and read the file. It
was agreed to accommodate her request and to retain the original flyer as well.
Commissioner Palomo suggested creating a master contact list for future
mailings, which would include civic groups, senior groups, schools and other local
organizations.
B. Bottenman Award 2004
Commissioner Cosca-Reese inquired as to when Beverly Roush would be notified
of her selection as the 2005 recipient. Current protocol states the selection must
be routed to the City Clerk's office for Council approval. Chairman Jemison will
be asked to send a letter to Ms. Roush once the selection as been approved.
C. Mission Statement
Commissioner Cordon handed out the current version, which was further revised
by the commissioners present. She will present the new statement for further
discussion at the March 9, 2005 meeting.
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6. New Business
Commissioner Palomo offered a moment of silence in honor of the late Joyce
Sculark, former HRC secretary and friend.
7. Other Business
A. Written Correspondence
None
B. Commissioners' Comments
Commissioner Palomo asked about the feasibility of having 2004 crime statistics
given to the Commission, as has been done in the past. Secretary Endaya will
confer with Capt. Wedge regarding presentation of this information to the
Commission.
C. Administrative Staff Comments
Secretary Endaya reported Commissioner Martha Doiron with the Commission on
Aging requested a copy of the 11/10/04 meeting minutes, which Endaya emailed
to her. Commissioners Doiron and Palma attended our 11/10/04 meeting to
discuss the issue of representation of disabled adults. The HRC will await further
communication from the Aging on Commission; no action is needed at this time.
Endaya advised Chairman Jemison has mailed letters to other Human Relations
Commissions in the County and City, inviting them to attend our April 13''
meeting.
8. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 1840 hrs, until the next scheduled meeting on March
9, 2005 at 5:30 p.m.
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