HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-07-14 HRC MINUTESMeeting Minutes
Wednesday, July 14, 2004, 5:30 P.M.
Chula Vista Police Department, Community Room
1. Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 1725 hours by Chair Anthony Jemison with the
following commissioners present: Sam Avalos, Edna Concepcion, Anne Cordon,
Perny Cosca-Reese, Anthony Jemison. Members absent: Michael Palomo (Excused),
Juan Celaya (Unexcused).
Staff present: Wendy Endaya and Captain Miranda
2. Declaration of Excused/Unexcused Absences
Commissioner Palomo is excused for today's meeting; Commissioner Celaya is
unexcused.
3. _Approval of Minutes
It was MSC (Cordon/Avalos) that May 12, 2004 minutes be accepted and stand
approved as received. It was MSC (Cordon/Avalos) that June 9, 2004 minutes be
amended to correctly state the date of Perny Cosca-Reese's installation as July 13,
2004 and not July 13, 2204.
• Public Remarks
None
Old Business
A. Essay Contest
Commissioner Cordon initiated dialogue on the essay content and ways to secure
more entries. Commissioner Jemison suggested changing the title from "Essay
Contest" to "Literary Contest" to increase participation and this was adopted.
Commissioner Cosca-Reese offered to assist with the advertising and public
relations aspects of the contest, which the committee accepted. Ideas for
advertising included inviting teachers to attend an HRC meeting and creation of a
one-page flyer.
1. Future Programming
Tabled to August 11, 2004 meeting due to Commissioner Palomo's absence.
B. Botterman Award
Capt. Miranda pointed out need -to update address and submission contact info on
website nomination forms. Commissioner Cordon offered to write up a press
release, with nomination deadline set at 09/19/04. Suggestion was made to
improve advertising for the award, as well as make nomination forms more
readily available.
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• C. New Members' Orientation Package
Commissioner Cordon asked HRC members to email a short bio to her for
inclusion in the packet.
New Business
A. Civic Award
Former HRC Secretary Joyce Sculark was nominated and selected. A plaque will
be ordered for her and forwarded to her new address in Texas.
B. Culture Arts Commission
Contact was made with the Cultural Arts Commission, no response received.
Other Business
A. Written Correspondence
None
B. Commissioners' Comments
Commissioner Cordon suggested local youth participate in the HRC as part of
community service. Commissioner Jemison requested a copy of the Youth
Commission Roster for potential invitees; secretary Endaya will forward it to him.
C. Administrative Staff Comments
Capt. Miranda advised Chair Jemison of his need to draft a letter to the Council
• Subcommittee to address the absences of Commissioner Juan Celaya, as outlined
in the Commissioners Handbook.
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8. Adiournment
The meeting was adjourned at 1910 hours, until the next scheduled meeting on
August 11, 2004 at 5:30 p.m.
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Antho J is ny Endaya
HRC Chairman rC Secretary
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