HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-01-25 HRC MinutesMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
REVISED
January 25, 2018 5:30 p.m.
The special meeting of the Human Relations Commission of the City of Chula was called to order at 5:30
p.m. in Conference Room B111-B112. Located on the Public Services North Bldg. C at 276 Fourth
Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Bordeaux, Branch, Felix, Godinez, Gonzales, Gonzalez, Lake,
Medina, Co-Chair Culuko, and Chair Martinez-Montes
ABSENT: Commissioner Zahad
OTHERS: Secretary Jay Agan, City Clerk Kerry Bigelow, Director of Human Resources Courtney
Chase, Deputy City Attorney Simon Silva, and Marketing & Communication Manager
Anne Steinberger
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Chula Vista resident Kathy Capis commended the Commissioners for being a part of the
Human Relations Commission and is happy that the Commission is taking the proper steps to
become a Welcoming City.
• Margaret Baker of South Bay People Power, welcomed the Commissioners. She encouraged
the Commission promote the positive community values to fight bigotry and protect to civil
liberties of all members of the community.
• Brenda Arnold, member of South Bay Power and ACLU, supported Margaret and Kathy’s
comments.
ACTION ITEMS
1. INTRODUCTIONS
Staff recommendation: None.
ACTION: There were none.
2. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018
Staff recommendation: Commissioners nominated and elected the Chair and Co-Chair for
period January 25, 2018- June 30, 2018.
Staff recommendation: Commissioners nominate and elect the Chair and Co-
Chair for period January 25, 2018- June 30, 2018.
ACTION: Commissioner Bordeaux nominated Culuko for Chair. Commissioner Felix
seconded the nomination. Commissioner Godinez nominated Martinez-Montes
for Chair. Commissioner Gonzalez seconds the nomination. Commissioners
determined that the runner-up will be Co-Chair and it was carried by the
following vote:
Culuko: 3- Bordeaux, Culuko, Felix,
Martinez-Montes: 7- Branch, Godinez, Gonzales, Gonzalez, Lake,
Martinez- Montes, Medina
3. INITIAL CLASSIFICATION OR APPOINTEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHULA
VISTA CHARTER SECTION 602(B), THE MEMBERS MUST CLASSIFY
THEMSELVES BY LOT TO DETERMINE WHEN EACH MEMBER’S TERM
SHALL EXPIRE.
Staff recommendation: Commissioners determined term expiration dates for each
member by lot, in accordance with Charter section 602(B).
City of Chula Vista Boards & Commissions
ACTION: Term expirations was carried by the following hat draw:
July 1, 2018: Bordeaux, Branch, Media
July 1, 2019: Godinez, Gonzales, Lake
July 1, 2020: Culuko, Felix, Martinez-Paola
July 1, 2021: Gonzalez, Zadah
4. CONSIDERATION OF SETTING A DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION FOR
REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Staff recommendation: Commission set the date, time, and location for regular
meetings of the Commission.
ACTION: Co-Chair Culuko moved to approve second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
located in Conference Room B111-B112 in the Public Service Building C at 276
Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista. Commissioner Branch seconded the motion, and it
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 10- Bordeaux, Branch, Felix, Godinez, Gonzales, Gonzalez, Lake,
Medina, Co-Chair Culuko, Chair Martinez-Montes
No: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
5. BROWN ACT AND PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
City Staff will provide an overview of the Brown Act and meeting procedures for boards
and commissions.
Staff recommendation: None.
ACTION: There were none.
6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE FUNCTIONS AND
DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.36.030, INCLUDING THE COMMISSION’S DUTY
TO ASSIST THE CITY BY COMPLETING THE REQUIRED STEPS TO BECOME A
CERTIFIED WELCOMING CITY
Staff recommendation: Commission consider the required steps to assist the City
in becoming a Certified Welcoming City and determine the next steps, as it deems
appropriate.
ACTION: To be continued at February 8, 2018 meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
7. STAFF COMMENTS
• Director of Human Resources Courtney Chase shared the Proclamation, A National Day
of Racial Healing, that the Commission received on January 16, 2018 by City Council.
• Director of Human Resources Courtney Chase encouraged that the Commissioners if
they know of any organizations or individuals who wants to be included in the agenda
distribution, to have the person to contact Staff.
8. COMMISSIONERS’ BOARD/MEMBERS’ COMMENTS
• Commissioner Branch wanted clarification regarding to the Ethics training.
• Co-Chair Culuko gave thanks to the public and for their input.
• Commissioner Gonzales gave gratitude to the Staff, Commissioners and the public.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:05 p.m. Director of Human Resources adjourned the meeting to the regular on February 8,
2018 at 6:00 p.m., om Conference Room B111-B112, Public Services Building North Bldg. C at
City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
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Jay Agan, Secretary to the Commission