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Home My WebLink About03-28-2019 HRC Agenda PacketC y o f C h u l a Vista Boards &C o m o n s Human Relations Commission March 28, 2019 Executive Conference Room 103A 6:00 p.m.City Hall, Building A 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL:Commissioners Branch,Felix,Godinez,Gutierrez,Gonzales,Kean-Ayub Lake, Medina,Zadah,Vice-Chair Gonzalez, Chair Martinez-Montes CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-2) The Commission will enact the Consent Calendar staff recommendations by one motion,without discussion,unless a Commissioner,a member of the public,or staff requests that an item be removed for discussion.Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be discussed immediately following the Consent Calendar. 2.CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Request from Commissioners Zadah and Vice-Chair Gonzalez requesting an excused absence from the February 28,2019 Human Relations Commission meeting. Staff recommendation:Commission excuses the absence. 3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2019 REGULAR MEETING Staff recommendation:Commission approves minutes. PUBLIC COMMENTS Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Board/Commission on any subject matter within the Board/Commission’s jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda.State law generally prohibits the Board/Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda,but,if appropriate,the Board/Commission may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff.Comments are limited to three minutes. ACTION ITEMS The Item(s)listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by the Board/Commission and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation.If you wish to speak on any item,please fill out a “Request to Speak”form and submit it to the Secretary prior to the meeti ng. Comments are limited to five minutes. 4.UPDATE ON WELCOMING CITY CERTIFICATION Staff recommendation:Commission discuss Welcoming City Audit Report and take such action(s)as it deems appropriate. 5.DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING NEXT STEPS,GOALS FOR COMMISSION, AND POTENTIAL EVENTS/ACTIVITES TO SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATE IN FOR 2019, SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL NIGHT OUT DAY,CHULA VISTA PRIDE DAY, WELCOMING AMERICA WEEK, HUMAN RIGHTS DAY; HOLDING COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS (ON TOPICS SUCH AS POLICING/CITIZEN COMPLAINTS AND HUMAN RELATIONS); CONDUCTING OUTREACH VIA SOCIAL MEDIA AND OTHER MEANS; ENHANCING LANGUAGE ACCESS; REVIEWING DISABILITY ACCESS; INCREASE INTERACTION WITH CITY COUNCIL; PARTICIPATE IN CITY EVENTS; AND COLLABORATE WITH OTHER COMMISSIONS (I.E. CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION AND HEALTHY CHULA VISTA) Staff recommendation:Commission take such action(s)as it deems appropriate.Commissioners encouraged to bring additional ideas for 2019 events/activities to support or participate in. Staff recommendation:Commission take action(s)as it deems appropriate. OTHER BUSINESS 8.CHAIR’S COMMENTS 9.COMMISSIONERS’COMMENTS 10.STAFF’S COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT to the meeting on Thursday,April 25,2019 at 6:00 p.m.,Executive Conference Room 103A,Building A, at City Hall 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. Materials provided to the Human Relation Commission related to any open-session item on this agenda are available for public review in Human Resources Department at City Hall,Building C,Human Resources Department 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista during normal business hours. In compliance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The City of Chula Vista requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend, and/or participate in a City meeting,activity,or service, contact the Human Resources Department (619) 691-5041 (California Relay Service is available for the hearing impaired by dialing 711) at least MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA February 28, 2019 6:00 p.m. The regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission of the City of Chula was called to orde r at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall Conference Room 103 located in Public Services North Bldg. C at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Branch, Felix, Godinez, Gonzales,Gutierrez, Kean-Ayub,Lake, Medina and Chair Martinez-Montes ABSENT: Commissioners Zadah and Vice-Chair Gonzalez OHERS PRESENT: Simon Silva and Anne Steinberger 1.INTORDUCTION OF NEW COMMISSIONER NADIA KEAN_AYUB CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-2) 2.CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR EXSCUSED Request from Commissioners Chair Martinez-Montes,Lake,Zadah requesting an excused absence from the January 24, 2019 special Human Relations Commission meeting. Staff recommendation:Commission excuses the absence. 3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING 01-15-2019 AND SPECIAL MEETING 01-24-2019 Staff recommendation:Commission approves minutes. ACTION: Commissioner Godinez moved to approve staff’s recommendation and offered Calendar Items 1 and 2, headings read, text waived. Commissioner Medina seconded the motion, and it carried by the following vote: YES:9-Branch, Felix, Godinez,Gutierrez, Gonzales, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Medina, Chair Martinez-Montes NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 PUBLIC COMMENTS Maggie Baker discusses pursuing efforts to monitor implementation of the Truth Act. ACTION ITEMS 4.UPDATE ON WELCOMING CITY CERTIFICATION PROCESS Staff recommendation:Commission take such action(s)as it deems appropriate. Action: There were none. 5.DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING UPDATE FROM WELCOMING CITY COMMUNICATIONS PLAN AD HOC COMMITTEE,INCLUDING SOLICITATION OF INPUT FROM COMMISSIONERS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC Staff recommendation:Ad hoc committee to present update on Communications Plan and facilitate discussion and secure input from Commissioners and members of the public. Commission take such action(s) as it deems appropriate. Action:Referred to the ad hoc committee to include additional language re: Immigration activities in the plan and invite residents to provide input into the plan. Commissioner Lake motioned to approve staff recommendation seconded by Medina and carried out by the following vote. YES-9 Lake, Medina, Branch, Felix, Godinez, Gutierrez, Gonzales, Kean, Ayub, Chair Martinez-Montes. No-0 Abstain-0 6.DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING NEXT STEPS AND GOALS FOR COMMISSION INCLUDING POTENTIAL EVENTS TO SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATE IN FOR 2019 Staff recommendation:Commission take such action(s)as it deems appropriate. Commissioners encouraged to bring ideas for 2019 events to support or participate in. Action:Commissioners recommended the following events be considered for participation by City and/or members: August -National Night Out Day September –Chula Vista Pride Day, Welcoming America Week December –Human Rights Day Commissioners recommended the following goals be considered •More interaction with City Council •Hold community workshops during the year on topics such as policing, human relations, and others •Conduct outreach via social media •Enhance Language access o Consider options for providing City Council Agendas in Spanish o Provide Spanish Speaker Slips at City Council meetings o Provide Spanish speaking ambassador at Council meetings •Provide information to public on how to make a complaint re: staff or police •Review Disability Access •Participate in City events •Collaborate with other Commissions -e.g., Healthy Chula Vista, Charter Review Commissioner Gonzales motioned to approve the staff’s recommendations and it was seconded by Commissioner Branch and carried out by the following vote: Yes 9-Felix, Godinez, Gutierrez, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Medina, and Chair Martinez-Montes No 0 Abstain 0 7.DISCUSSION AND ACTION BY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION TO CHANGE LOCATION FOR HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETINGS TO CHULA VISTA CITY HALL, BUILDING A, EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 103,INCLUDING APPROVAL OF ATTENDANT RESOLUTION TO IMPLEMENT ANY CHANGE IN LOCATION. Staff recommendation:Commission take action(s)as it deems appropriate. Commissioner Gonzalez motioned to approve the staff’s recommendations and it was seconded by Commissioner Branch and it was carried out by the following vote: Yes-8 Felix, Gutierrez, Gonzales, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Medina, Chair Martinez-Montes No-0 Abstain-0 OTHER BUSINESS 8. CHAIR COMMENTS Chair Martinez Montes discussed the possibility of having HRC volunteer at the Shelter for Asylum 9. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS Commissioner Gonzalez would like to discuss with the City Council about being in support of not arresting people for leaving food and water in desert areas for immigrants seeking asylum. 10. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT At 8:17 p.m. Chair Martinez-Montes adjourned the meeting to the meeting on Thursday,March 28, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., in Executive Conference Room 103A, Bldg.A, at City Hall 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. _______________________________________ Summer Haskins, Secretary to the Commission Ms. Anne Steinberger Marketing and Communications Manager City of Chula Vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 March 11, 2019 Dear Anne, As the lead auditor for your certification, I would like to take the time to congratulate you, your team, and your community on the impressive work and significant strides made in ensuring the City of Chula Vista a welcoming community for everyone. The attached Final Audit Report will review our findings, but I would personally like to note the strength of cross-sector partnerships throughout your work. It is clear your work is a community effort and is certainly made stronger and more sustainable as a result. Currently, you meet 37 of the 45, or 82% of the core criteria. You may still receive your certificate, however, you must first complete an Audit Action Plan and comply with at least 41 of the 45, or 90% of the core criteria. Additional information about the Audit Action Plan can be found in your Final Audit Report and also here: https://www.tfaforms.com/4663326 If you wish to appeal any of the decisions regarding your compliance with core or additional criteria in the Welcoming Standard, you may do so by completing an appeal form. Additional information about appeals is included in the Final Audit Report and also here: https://www.tfaforms.com/4663366 If you have any questions related to your Audit Report or next steps, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Meg Shoemaker Little Chief Program Officer CITY OF CHULA VISTA FINAL AUDIT REPORT March 2019 certifiedwelcoming.org 2 Table of Contents CANDIDATE INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3 AUDIT FINDINGS .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Framework Areas .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Strategies................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Core Criteria ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Scoring and Overall Performance on Additional Criteria ........................................................................................................................ 11 APPENDIX A– AUDIT ACTION PLAN ......................................................................................................................................................... 12 APPENDIX B– APPEAL PROCESS ............................................................................................................................................................ 13 APPENDIX C– CERTIFICATION WORKSHEET ......................................................................................................................................... 14 APPENDIX D– AUDIT DETAILS .................................................................................................................................................................. 41 APPENDIX E – LOCAL GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE, RESOURCES, AND PARTNERSHIPS ................................................................. 43 certifiedwelcoming.org 3 CERTIFICATION BODY Certified Welcoming, Welcoming America AUDIT # 0004-1 LOCAL GOVERNMENT Chula Vista, CA AUDIT DATE January 2019 REPORT DATE March 2019 REPORT DRAFTED BY Meg Shoemaker Little, Chief Program Officer and Lead Auditor REPORT APPROVED BY Vanja Pantic-Oflazoglu (Auditor), JJ Krehbiel (Auditor) CANDIDATE INFORMATION CERTIFICATION STATUS Candidate TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT City GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF CERTIFICATION Chula Vista, CA TYPE OF ASSESSMENT Initial Audit CONTACT PERSON Name: Anne Steinberger Email: asteinberger@chulavistaca.gov APPLICABLE STANDARD Welcoming Standard 1.0 OBJECTIVE Evaluation of local government’s compliance with the requirements in the Welcoming Standard. ASSESSMENT TEAM Auditors: Meg Shoemaker Little, Vanja Pantic-Oflazoglu, JJ Krehbiel Analysts: Melissa Bertolo, JJ Krehbiel certifiedwelcoming.org 4 AUDIT FINDINGS The following tables provide a brief overview of audit findings in each of the framework areas of the Welcoming Standard along with the four key strategies we apply to each of the framework areas. For additional information regarding the audit findings, please see Appendix C, Certification Worksheet, for both highlights and observations related to the criteria. Framework Areas GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP The commitment of Chula Vista’s local government to immigrant inclusion and welcome is notable. Across the government, those we interviewed spoke with passion about efforts within their department to welcome immigrant residents. The City Council’s actions to reestablish the Human Relation Commission (HRC) with a mandate to expand immigrant inclusion and welcome is of particular note; as is the HRC’s work to bring issues of importance to the immigrant community before the city council for consideration and potential action. Opportunities to deepen government leadership work include formalizing staff time dedicated to immigrant welcome and expanding efforts to engage the broader immigrant and refugee community, including Asian and Pacific Islander (API) and other populations. The HRC’s plans for robust community engagement to develop a comprehensive welcoming plan for Chula Vista are promising and we anticipate the city will meet planning criteria in the near future. EQUITABLE ACCESS Equitable Access is an area of strength for Chula Vista. The City benefits from a number of strong partners and innovative programs including the South Bay Community Services (SBCS) Promise Neighborhood program, the Family Resource Centers located at many schools, and the promotoras model used by a number of the local organizations. Coordination among legal service providers to the needs of asylum seekers in the area is of particular note. Language access is an area of growth for Chula Vista, although the City has made significant gains in recent years through a commitment to hiring multi-lingual staff. certifiedwelcoming.org 5 CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Civic Engagement is also an area of strength for the City. Here again Chula Vista benefits from strong partnerships with a number of strong community based organizations and programs including South Bay Community Services’ Resident Leadership Academy. The HRC’s commitment to expanding access to City Council and HRC meetings is also notable. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES Connected Communities is an area of growth for Chula Vista. A number of innovative projects are in the works, including the expansion of Neighbor Day to a citywide event and planning to host a Multicultural Fest through Chula Vista’s Cultural Arts Division. Currently, though, efforts to nurture connections between the immigrant community and longer-term residents are limited. EDUCATION Education is an area of significant strength for Chula Vista. Programs of Chula Vista Elementary School District, Sweetwater Union High School District, and Southwestern College to achieve strong educational outcomes for immigrant and refugee students are local highlights and models for other communities. Programs of particular note include collaboration with local organizations on the Family Resource Centers, the English Learner Parent Advisory Committees, and the SWC Dreamer Center. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Chula Vista’s economic development agencies have a strong commitment to supporting and engaging the diverse workforce, businesses, and entrepreneurs in the region. Economic Development is an area of strength for Chula Vista. SAFE COMMUNITIES The Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) is committed to immigrant inclusion and welcome. CVPD’s close partnership with community organizations including formal collaboration and feedback through the Community Advisory Committee is a highlight. CVPD’s collaboration with community organizations on homelessness prevention and intervention and CVPD’s program to respond and prevent domestic violence are of particular note. Chula Vista, and the greater region, also benefit from strong legal service groups that provide education to local residents on their rights and responsibilities under the law. Language access is an area of growth for departments covered under Safe Communities. certifiedwelcoming.org 6 Strategies RECEIVING COMMUNITIES ENGAGEMENT Receiving Communities engagement is an area of growth for Chula Vista. As mentioned in the Connected Communities section above, current efforts are limited and often focused in single neighborhoods. PARTNERSHIP Partnership is an area of strength for Chula Vista. The city works closely with a number of strong community partners and local institutions that are highlighted throughout this report. Increased engagement with organizations that reflect the local diversity of the immigrant community and receiving community is an area of growth. EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is both a strength and an area of growth for Chula Vista. The City has made significant strides in many areas. Examples include intentional efforts to diversify the City’s workforce and efforts of the HRC to make its meetings accessible and approachable to diverse immigrant communities. Engaging leaders from the diverse immigrant communities that live in the city, including the API and growing Muslim community, is an area of growth for Chula Vista welcoming efforts in all areas of the Welcoming Standard. GOAL SETTING, MONITORING, AND IMPACT Goal setting and monitoring is an area of growth for Chula Vista, although we anticipate that the HRC will consider this strategy when developing the City’s welcoming plan in the near future. certifiedwelcoming.org 7 COMPLIANCE The following tables provide an overview of your compliance with core and additional criteria in the Welcoming Standard. Detailed information on compliance can be found in the Certification Worksheet included as Appendix C. Core Criteria Category Total Criteria Complied Non-complied GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP 10 7 3 EQUITABLE ACCESS 10 7 3 CIVIC ENGAGEMENT 3 3 0 CONNECTED COMMUNITIES 7 5 2 EDUCATION 2 2 0 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 4 4 0 SAFE COMMUNITIES 9 9 0 OVERALL COMPLIANCE 45 37 8 certifiedwelcoming.org 8 List of Non-Compliant Core Criteria Category # Requirement/ Indicator Description Evidence of Non-Compliance GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP GL 4 Requirement A program is in place to manage a community-wide plan for immigrant inclusion. A community plan for immigrant inclusion has yet to be developed; although there is clear commitment for plan development from the HRC, government leaders, and the community at large. GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP GL 4.1 Indicator The program includes processes to regularly assess the needs and priorities of the local immigrant community in each of the categories of this standard and use that feedback to strengthen the plan. See GL 4 GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP GL 4.2 Indicator The program includes processes to engage cross-sector and diverse stakeholders in the maintenance and implementation of the plan, including stakeholders from the immigrant community and receiving community. See GL 4 EQUITABLE ACCESS EA 2 Requirement A program(s) is in place to ensure language access across government agencies with the goal of expanding equitable access to programs, services, and activities. Insufficient evidence was provided. While the City has actively sought to employ Spanish speakers especially in community facing positions, language access services for other language groups is inconsistent across agencies. certifiedwelcoming.org 9 EQUITABLE ACCESS EA 2.1 Indicator The program(s) assesses and addresses language needs for accessing important community information including safety services and emergency and alert systems. See EA 2 EQUITABLE ACCESS EA 2.2 Indicator The program(s) includes training for staff. See EA 2 CONNECTED COMMUNITIES CC 1 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to nurture connections between the immigrant community and receiving community. Although several nascent efforts are in the works (for example the expansion of Neighbor Day to a citywide event), current efforts to nurture connections between the immigrant community and receiving community are limited. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES CC 1.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) brings the immigrant community and receiving community together to work on issues of common interest. While evidence was shared of significant past projects, such as community engagement around the KaBOOM! playground or districting, insufficient evidence was provided of current and consistent programming to meet this requirement. certifiedwelcoming.org 10 Additional Criteria Category Total Criteria Complied Non-complied GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP 10 6 4 EQUITABLE ACCESS 14 10 4 CIVIC ENGAGEMENT 6 4 2 CONNECTED COMMUNITIES 3 0 3 EDUCATION 9 9 0 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 13 11 2 SAFE COMMUNITIES 3 1 2 OVERALL COMPLIANCE 58 41 17 List of Non-Compliant Additional Criteria Non-compliance additional criteria can be found in the Certification Worksheet in Appendix C. certifiedwelcoming.org 11 Scoring and Overall Performance on Additional Criteria Scoring All criteria— core and additional, requirements and indicators— have assigned points. The points system takes into account the impact of the criteria, the resources required to implement the criteria (in other words how accessible a criteria is to cities and counties regardless of budget, population, jurisdiction, and other factors), and whether the criteria is core or additional. Points for requirements range from 101 to 200 with all core requirements receiving 200 points. Indicator points range from 1 to 100 with all core indicators receiving 100 points. Certified Welcoming Score Your Certified Welcoming Score is generated by averaging the number of points you received for additional criteria. Points for core criteria are not included in this score as they are used to determine your certification. Your Certified Welcoming Score captures a useful snapshot of strengths and opportunities for improvement beyond meeting the core criteria. Scores set a baseline by which to define improvement during recertification. In the future, we anticipate communities will be able to use their scores to compare local welcoming efforts to national averages. For a detailed list of points assigned to each criteria, see Appendix A in the Standard Operating Procedure. Scores by Category Additional Criteria - Total Additional Criteria - Complied Points Achieved Total Possible Points Score Government Leadership 10 6 352 665 53 Equitable Access 14 10 974 1278 76 Civic Engagement 6 4 310 443 70 Connected Communities 3 0 0 140 0 Education 9 9 470 470 100 Economic Development 13 11 809 809 84 Safe Communities 3 1 324 324 25 Overall 58 41 2870 4129 70 certifiedwelcoming.org 12 APPENDIX A– AUDIT ACTION PLAN Chula Vista meets 37/45 of the core criteria of the Welcoming Standard, which means the City of Chula Vista must develop an Audit Action Plan and meet four additional criteria before receiving a certificate. To access the Audit Action Plan and instructions, please visit https://www.tfaforms.com/4663326. You are expected to implement and fulfill the requirements in the Audit Action Plan within 6 months. If additional time is needed, please contact Melissa Bertolo or Meg Shoemaker Little at certified@welcomingamerica.org. certifiedwelcoming.org 13 APPENDIX B– APPEAL PROCESS Instructions for Filing an Appeal: If you wish to appeal any decision made about your certification, you must complete the appeal form within 10 business days of receiving your Final Audit Report. The Appeal Form and instructions are available online at www.certifiedwelcoming.org or https://www.tfaforms.com/4663366. A decision regarding your appeal will be made within 20 business days of receiving the appeal. certifiedwelcoming.org 14 APPENDIX C– CERTIFICATION WORKSHEET Explanation of Highlights: During the audit process, our team identified particularly innovative or effective programs and strategies that set Chula Vista apart in its pursuit of the Welcoming Standard. Welcoming America would like to engage your team around the possibility to amplify, share, and learn more about these practices. Explanation of Observations: During the certification process, our team identified opportunities for growth and improvement, which are described in the observations column. When applying for recertification, your certification team will assess how observations for core criteria have been addressed. In order to become recertified, observations must sufficiently be improved. If you would like to discuss any of the observations, please contact your certification team at certified@welcomingamerica.org. Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations Government Leadership (GL) GL1 Requirement A policy is in place that designates a unit focused on immigrant inclusion work. Core  GL1.1 Indicator The unit is formalized, active, and has dedicated staff. Core  The commitment to inclusion from Courtney Chase and Anne Steinberger – who support the Human Relations Commission – is clear, but government staffing specific to welcoming and imm igrant inclusion is not currently formalized. We hope to see formally dedicated staff time to immigrant inclusion upon recertification. certifiedwelcoming.org 15 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations GL1.2 Indicator The unit’s governance includes multi-sector representation, and representatives reflect the diversity of the immigrant community and the receiving community. Additional  While significant thought was put into representation on the Human Relations Commission, we hope to see additional representation from immigrant communities outside the Latino population, including the Asian Pacific Islander (API) community, upon recertification. GL2 Requirement The unit advances immigrant inclusion through partnership and collaboration across community sectors and government agencies. Core  Initial partner engagement by the HRC has focused on Latino community based organizations. We hope to see additional partners that represent a wider swath of Chula Vista’s immigrant community engaged prior to recertification. GL2.1 Indicator The unit engages other jurisdictions on immigrant inclusion especially those jurisdictions that have impact on the policies and programs included in this standard. Core  The mandate of the Human Relations Commission to bring forward relevant regional, state, and federal policies to the Mayor and City Council in order to better engage the City on policy issues of particular importance to the local immigrant community is notable and a highlight. certifiedwelcoming.org 16 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations GL2.2 Indicator The unit supports local government agencies in setting goals for immigrant inclusion and monitoring progress toward those goals. Additional No evidence was provided to suggest compliance. GL3 Requirement A program(s) is in place to provide information on community services. Core  GL3.1 Indicator The program(s) provides information on government resources such as local government services and public benefits. Core  GL3.2 Indicator The program(s) provides information on English language learning opportunities. Core  certifiedwelcoming.org 17 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations GL3.3 Indicator The program(s) provides information on naturalization. Additional  GL3.4 Indicator The program(s) provides information on professional licensing and starting a business. Additional  GL4 Requirement A program is in place to manage a community-wide plan for immigrant inclusion. Core A community plan for immigrant inclusion is yet to be developed; although there is a clear commitment for plan development from the HRC, government leaders, and the community at large. GL4.1 Indicator The program includes processes to regularly assess the needs and priorities of the local immigrant community in each of the categories of this standard and use that feedback to strengthen the plan. Core See GL 4 certifiedwelcoming.org 18 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations GL4.2 Indicator The program includes processes to engage cross-sector and diverse stakeholders in the maintenance and implementation of the plan, including stakeholders from the immigrant community and receiving community. Core See GL 4 GL4.3 Indicator The program includes accountability and learning mechanisms to regularly assess the effectiveness of activities outlined in the plan. Additional See GL 4 GL5 Requirement A program(s) is in place to promote and strengthen the capacity of Community Based Organizations working on immigrant inclusion. Additional  GL6 Requirement A program(s) is in place to promote employing a local government workforce that reflects the diversity of the community. Additional  certifiedwelcoming.org 19 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations GL6.1 Indicator The program(s) identifies and addresses barriers to inclusive hiring and employee retention including barriers to accessing information on open positions. Additional  GL7 Requirement A program(s) is in place to advance local and minority, including immigrant, owned business sourcing and contracting. Additional All indicators must be met in order for the requirement to be considered met. See GL 7.1. GL7.1 Indicator The program(s) identifies and addresses barriers to sourcing and contracting. Additional Insufficient evidence was provided. Equitable Access (EA) EA1 Requirement No locally mandated government policies exist where the primary purpose of the policy is to exclude or disenfranchise immigrants. Core  certifiedwelcoming.org 20 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations EA1.1 Indicator No locally mandated government codes exist where the primary purpose of the code is to exclude or disenfranchise immigrants. Core  EA1.2 Indicator No locally mandated government policies exist where the primary purpose of the policy is to increase the rate of immigrant detention or deportation. Core  EA1.3 Indicator No government policies exist where the primary purpose of the policy is to exclude or disenfranchise immigrants based on other facets of their identity including gender, sexual orientation, race, ability, age, or religion. Core  EA1.4 Indicator A process(es) is in place to regularly audit and improve local policies and codes to strengthen immigrant inclusion. Additional  As part of the Certified Welcoming process, the Human Relations Commission took on reviewing current policies and codes. For this indicator to continue to be met, some process for regular review will need to be put in place. certifiedwelcoming.org 21 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations EA2 Requirement A program(s) is in place to ensure language access across government agencies with the goal of expanding equitable access to programs, services, and activities. Core Insufficient evidence was provided that such a program exists. While the City has actively sought to employ Spanish speakers especially in community facing positions, language access services for other language groups is inconsistent across agencies. EA2.1 Indicator The program(s) assesses and addresses language needs for accessing important community information including safety services and emergency and alert systems. Core Insufficient evidence was provided. See EA 2. EA2.2 Indicator The program(s) includes training for staff. Core Insufficient evidence was provided. See EA 2. certifiedwelcoming.org 22 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations EA3 Requirement A process(es) is in place to identify barriers to equitable access to programs and services, and develop partnership programs to address those barriers. Core  Many of Chula Vista’s programs have a strong and thoughtful orientation toward identifying barriers to access and then working to address those barriers. Of particular note is the use of the Promotoras model by several programs to build community trust and identify community needs. We hope to see processes and programs expanded to include identification of barriers for the larger immigrant community in Chula Vista, including API communities. EA3.1 Indicator Partnership programs to achieve equitable access provide services that are responsive to diverse cultural practices, languages, and literacy levels. Core  EA3.2 Indicator Partnership programs to achieve equitable access address fraudulent services and scams targeting the immigrant community. Core  certifiedwelcoming.org 23 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations EA4 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to achieve equitable access to health services for immigrants. Additional  EA4.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) provides information on health insurance options and promotes access to health insurance. Additional  EA4.2 Indicator The partnership program(s) promotes access to health services including treatment, testing, preventative health services, and mental health services. Additional  EA5 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to achieve equitable access to housing for immigrants. Additional  certifiedwelcoming.org 24 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations EA5.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) promotes non- discrimination in housing regulations and tenant protections. Additional  EA6 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to achieve equitable access to transportation for immigrants. Additional  EA6.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) promotes affordable transportation services and opportunities. Additional  EA7 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to achieve equitable access to justice for immigrants. Additional All indicators must be met in order for the requirement to be considered met. See EA7.2. EA7.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) promotes access to justice in local court proceedings including access to legal advice. Additional  The collaboration among legal service providers in the San Diego area, including streamlining intake and referral processes, is a highlight. certifiedwelcoming.org 25 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations EA7.2 Indicator The partnership program(s) promotes conflict resolution strategies such as mediation. Additional Insufficient evidence was provided. EA8 Requirement A comprehensive language access policy is in place that cuts across government agencies. Additional No evidence of a policy provided. EA8.1 Indicator The policy establishes a process(es) to identify essential government services and programs and prioritize language access to those services and programs. Additional No evidence of a policy provided. EA8.2 Indicator The policy includes training for staff on working with diverse populations. Additional No evidence of a policy provided. Civic Engagement (CE) CE1 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to develop immigrant knowledge of local government workings and advance immigrant civic engagement. Core  Chula Vista has a number of organizations working to build immigrant resident civic engagement. The curriculum of South Bay Community Services’ Resident Leadership Academy is of particular note. We hope to see expanded programming to engage and inform the broader immigrant and refugee population, including the Asian Pacific Islander (API) community, upon recertification. certifiedwelcoming.org 26 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations CE1.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) provides information on civic engagement opportunities along with general information on the responsibilities of local government. Core  See CE1 CE1.2 Indicator The partnership program(s) supports immigrant participation in democratic spaces (i.e. hearings, council meetings). Additional  The HRC’s thoughtful analysis of barriers to council and HRC meeting participation and follow up efforts to expand access to council meetings through meeting ambassadors and HRC meetings by moving the meeting location and time is a highlight. See CE 1 CE1.3 Indicator The partnership program(s) supports immigrant participation on commissions and boards, and advances immigrant civic leadership. Additional  See CE 1 CE2 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to support naturalization. Core  certifiedwelcoming.org 27 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations CE3 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to support eligible immigrants in voting. Additional Insufficient evidence was provided. CE3.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) works with relevant local government and state agencies to identify and address barriers to voting for eligible immigrants. Additional Insufficient evidence was provided. CE4 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to engage immigrants in community service activities. Additional  CE5 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to address the unauthorized practice of immigration law and related fraudulent services. Additional  certifiedwelcoming.org 28 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations Connected Communities (CC) CC1 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to nurture connections between the immigrant community and receiving community. Core Although several nascent efforts are in the works (for example the expansion of Neighbor Day to a citywide event), current efforts to nurture connections between the immigrant community and receiving community are limited. CC1.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) brings the immigrant community and receiving community together to work on issues of common interest. Core While evidence was shared of significant past projects, such as community engagement around the KaBOOM! playground or districting, insufficient evidence was provided of current and consistent programming to meet this criteria. CC1.2 Indicator The partnership program(s) promotes regular interaction and communication between leaders in the immigrant community and leaders in the receiving community. Core  We hope to see broader engagement of the immigrant (including API) and longer-term resident populations upon recertification. certifiedwelcoming.org 29 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations CC1.3 Indicator The partnership program(s) builds relationships between the receiving community and the immigrant community, and supports immigrants in building diverse personal networks. Additional Insufficient evidence was provided. CC1.4 Indicator The partnership program(s) includes activities specifically targeted at connecting immigrant and receiving community youth. Additional Insufficient evidence was provided. CC2 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to promote a welcoming culture through communications activities across diverse media and communications platforms. Core  CC2.1 Indicator The local government has a public proclamation or resolution declaring itself to be a welcoming community. Core  certifiedwelcoming.org 30 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations CC2.2 Indicator The local government does not make public statements discouraging immigration or immigrant inclusion. Core  CC2.3 Indicator The local government does not make public statements directly attacking any community on the basis of their religion, ethnicity, race, gender, orientation, or ability. Core  CC2.4 Indicator The partnership program(s) prioritizes messaging that communicates the community-wide benefit of immigrant inclusion and a welcoming culture for all residents. Additional Insufficient evidence was provided. certifiedwelcoming.org 31 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations Education (ED) ED1 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to work with the primary and secondary school system(s) to attain more equitable educational outcomes for immigrant students. Core  The efforts of both Sweetwater Union High School District and Chula Vista Elementary School District to support immigrant students both inside and outside the classroom in order to attain equitable educational outcomes are a highlight. Of particular note are the wrap around services provided at Family Resource Centers on school campuses in partnership with many of the nonprofit organizations in the city. ED1.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) advances immigrant parent engagement in schools and supports immigrant parents in navigating the education system (i.e. provides support with enrollment and information on local school options, resources available to students, and disciplinary procedures). Core  The use of English Learner Parent Advisory Committees to engage immigrant and refugee parents is a highlight. certifiedwelcoming.org 32 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations ED1.2 Indicator The partnership program(s) facilitates immigrant student access to extracurricular or enrichment activities. Additional  ED1.3 Indicator The partnership program(s) provides information on services such as counseling, financial assistance, and in-state tuition that increase immigrant student access to higher education. Additional  Southwestern College’s commitment and programming to support immigrant students is a highlight. Of particular note is the SWC Dreamer Center and its programming to expand access to higher education for immigrant students regardless of immigration status, as well as its efforts to build diverse allies for immigrant students. ED1.4 Indicator The partnership program(s) provides career readiness support for immigrant students. Additional  The partnership between the Chula Vista Public Library and Chula Vista Elementary School District to introduce all sixth graders to STEAM career paths is a highlight. ED1.5 Indicator The partnership program(s) addresses early learning and primary school readiness for immigrant children. Additional  certifiedwelcoming.org 33 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations ED1.6 Indicator The partnership program(s) includes training for educators and staff on teaching and supporting diverse student populations. Additional  ED2 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to advance educational and career opportunities for immigrant adults. Additional  ED2.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) facilitates access to professional development opportunities. Additional  ED2.2 Indicator The partnership program(s) supports immigrant access to higher education, technical degrees, certification programs and professional licensing. Additional  certifiedwelcoming.org 34 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations ED2.3 Indicator The partnership program(s) facilitates credentialing for immigrants. Additional  Economic Development (EC) EC1 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to support immigrant jobseekers. Core  EC1.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) provides information and employment counseling to jobseekers such as information on job search resources. Core  EC1.2 Indicator The partnership program(s) aims to prepare and place immigrants in jobs that pay a living wage and provide the potential for upward mobility. Additional  certifiedwelcoming.org 35 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations EC1.3 Indicator The partnership program(s) supports professional networking and mentorship opportunities. Additional  EC1.4 Indicator The partnership program(s) connects immigrants to work experience opportunities such as internships and apprenticeships. Additional  EC2 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to engage local employers, chambers of commerce, and other employer networks in immigrant inclusion work. Additional All indicators must be met in order for the requirement to be considered met. See EC 2.2. EC2.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) promotes workplace language learning opportunities. Additional  EC2.2 Indicator The partnership program(s) works with employers to improve workplace conditions and culture. Additional No evidence provided that such a program exists. certifiedwelcoming.org 36 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations EC2.3 Indicator The partnership program(s) promotes the recognition of foreign work experience. Additional  EC2.4 Indicator The partnership program(s) works with businesses to identify and address discriminatory practices in hiring and employment. Additional  EC3 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to advance immigrants in starting, building, and growing businesses. Core  EC3.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) provides information on enterprise development services. Core  certifiedwelcoming.org 37 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations EC3.2 Indicator The partnership program(s) includes a process to regularly assess, identify, and address barriers for immigrant entrepreneurs and immigrant business- owners (i.e. access to contracting, financing, networking, and technical assistance opportunities). Additional  EC4 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to identify economic development needs and opportunities for immigrants. Additional  EC4.1 Indicator A process(es) is in place to integrate the findings of the partnership program(s) and immigrant inclusion best practice into the local government’s formal economic development approach. Additional  certifiedwelcoming.org 38 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations EC5 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to strengthen immigrants' knowledge of the financial system and financial skills including avoiding predatory services and over- indebtedness. Additional  EC6 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to provide education on workers’ rights and workplace safety, improve access to legal advice on employment and workplace issues, and address predatory practices targeting immigrant workers. Additional  Safe Communities (SC) SC1 Requirement A program(s) exists to train public safety staff on working with diverse populations. Core  certifiedwelcoming.org 39 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations SC1.1 Indicator The program(s) includes training for staff operating emergency response systems under the jurisdiction of the local government. Core  SC1.2 Indicator The program(s) includes law enforcement staff under the jurisdiction of the local government. Core  SC1.3 Indicator The program(s) includes code enforcement staff under the jurisdiction of the local government. Core  SC1.4 Indicator The program(s) engages other jurisdictions whose public safety or emergency response systems impact local residents. Core  SC2 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to strengthen relationships and promote regular communication between law and code enforcement agencies and the immigrant community. Core  The Chula Vista Police Department’s (CVPD) close collaboration with local leaders and organizations through the Community Advisory Committee is a highlight as is CVPD’s partnership with SBCS on domestic violence response and prevention. certifiedwelcoming.org 40 Compliance Criteria Certification Assessment # Requirement/Indicator Type  Evidence of non- compliance Highlights Observations SC3 Requirement A partnership program(s) is in place to educate immigrants about their rights and responsibilities under the law. Core  We hope to see efforts expand to the larger immigrant and refugee community, including the API population. SC3.1 Indicator The partnership program(s) includes information on immigration law and enforcement. Core  SC3.2 Indicator The partnership program(s) includes information on relevant local codes. Core  SC4 Requirement A policy(ies) is in place to provide safety services in a way that builds trust and relationships between the immigrant community and relevant agencies. Additional No evidence was provided to suggest that such a policy exists. SC4.1 Indicator The policy addresses victim services. Additional  SC4.2 Indicator The policy covers code enforcement. Additional See SC4. certifiedwelcoming.org 41 APPENDIX D– AUDIT DETAILS Time Name(s) of Interviewee(s) Organization(s) Framework Area January 15, 2019 8:30 Anne Steinberger and Courtney Chase Pre-Meeting City of Chula Vista Opening Meeting 9:00-9:45 Department Heads and Program Leads City of Chula Vista Government Leadership 9:45-10:30 Paola Martinez and ACCE Members ACCE Equitable Access, Connected Communities, Safe Communities 10:45-11:30 Joy Whatley Kerry Bigelow Anne Steinberger City Librarian City Clerk Communications Manager Civic Engagement, Connected Communities, Education 11:45-12:30 Manuel Rubio Sweetwater Union HS District Education 12:30-2:00 LUNCH 2:00-2:45 Keith Malcolm Matthew Tessier Chula Vista Elementary School District Education 3:00-4:45 Dr. Kindred Murillo Guadalupe R. Corona, Ed. D., Director, Office of Student Equity Programs and Services Patti Larkin, Director of Financial Aid and Veterans Services Southwestern College - site visit Education, Civic Engagement, Connected Communities 5:30 HRC: Chair Paola Martinez-Montes, Vice-Chair Dalia Gonzalez, Commissioners Petrina Branch, William Felix, Robert Godinez, Bernard Gonzales, Sue Lake, Ricardo Medina Human Relations Council Government Leadership January 16, 2019 9:00-9:45 Margarita Holguin Chula Vista Collaborative Equitable Access, Connected Communities 10:00-10:45 David Trujillo - Advocacy Director Norma Chavez Peterson - Executive Director Edgar Hopida - Senior Communications Strategist ACLU Civic Engagement, Connected Communities, Equitable Access, Safe Communities 11:00-11:45 Cindy Gommper Graves Carla Holland Eric Crockett Executive Director, South County Economic Development Council Director, San Diego Small Business Development Center City of Chula Vista Economic Development Director Economic Development certifiedwelcoming.org 42 11:45-12:30 Housing/Code/Public Works City of Chula Vista 12:30-2:00 LUNCH 2:00-2:45 Mayor Mary Casillas Salas City of Chula Vista Government Leadership 3:00-3:45 South Bay Community Services - Site Visit Equitable Access, Safe Communities, Civic Engagement, Education 4:30-5:15 Capt Phil Collum Norma Cazares Chula Vista Police Department CVPD Community Advisory Committee Safe Communities, Civic Engagement January 17, 2019 9:00-9:45 Ana Melgoza Stacey Kurz Vice President, San Ysidro Health Center and Healthy Chula Vista Commission member City of Chula Vista Sr Project Coordinator Government Leadership, Equitable Access, Connected Communities 10:00-10:45 Tim Farmer Lynnette Tessitore Tracy Lamb Community Services Department: Parks and Recreation and Cultural Arts Connected Communities, Civic Engagement 11:00-11:45 South Bay People Power Non profit groups Connected Communities, Equitable Access, Civic Engagement 12:00-2:00 LUNCH 2:00-2:45 Anne Steinberger and Courtney Chase City of Chula Vista Closing Meeting certifiedwelcoming.org 43 APPENDIX E – LOCAL GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE, RESOURCES, AND PARTNERSHIPS The following background provided context for the Chula Vista audit. Demographic Information City of Chula Vista • Population Size: 270,471 • Racial & Ethnic Demographics: White (67.2%), Asian (15.2%), Black (4.7%), Other (6.7%), Multi-racial (5.3%), Native American/Hawaiian (<1%), Hispanic/Latino (58.6%) • Foreign-Born: 29.8% Language other than English spoken at home: 58.3% o Most Common Languages: Spanish (110,718 speakers), Tagalog (15,060 speakers), Korean (2,547 speakers) • Individuals below poverty level: 12.2% • Median household income: $66,956 City of Chula Vista Structure and Jurisdiction Government Structure The City of Chula Vista is a Charter City which operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The City Council, which is composed of four council members and the mayor, is the governing body of the City and possesses various legislative powers. The City Council appoints a City Manager to serve as the chief administrator and invests in him or her with the responsibility for carrying out the City Council's general policies. The City Council also appoints a City Clerk. Currently, all members of the City Council are elected from the city at-large and must be residents of the city at the time of their election or appointment. The term of each member of the City Council is four years and commences on the first Tuesday of December of the year of the election and continues until a successor qualifies. Members of the City Council certifiedwelcoming.org 44 and Mayor are limited to two terms of office. All powers of the City, except as otherwise provided in the Charter of the City of Chula Vista, are vested in the City Council. The current mayor, Mary Salas, is a Democrat who was re-elected in 2018. Government Responsibility (Areas of work overseen by the applying government) City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Human Resources Information Technology Services Library Police Community Services Development Services Economic Development Engineering Finance Fire Public Works School District(s) Chula Vista Elementary School District: grades K-6, 28,500+ students, 46 campuses Sweetwater Unified High School District: grades 7-12, 41,000 students and 24,000 adult students, 32 campuses Law Enforcement and Emergency Services City Policies on Immigration Enforcement • Chula Vista Police Department’s policies prohibit inquiring about an individual’s immigration status, and does not engage in any form of enforcement of federal immigration laws • CVPD officer contacts and arrests may not be based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic or immigration status. certifiedwelcoming.org 45 • CVPD jail staff does not itself inquire regarding an arrestee’s immigration status, but may become aware of detainers, warrants, or other notifications by ICE that have been entered by ICE into law enforcement databases. • Jail staff does not proactively contact ICE Fire Department • Services include EMS and Public Education • Ambulance services contracted out to American Medical Response Jurisdictions/Governments Operating within City of Chula Vista • Chula Vista Elementary School District • Sweetwater Unified High School District • Otay Water Authority • Sweetwater Authority (water district) • San Diego County 1st Supervisorial District Industry and Employment Fortune 500 companies, if any: Qualcomm and Sempra Energy (both based in San Diego) Major industries: Headquarters/Admin, Health/Wellness/Sports, Tourism, Education/Innovation Centers, Advanced Manufacturing/Clean Tech, Information Technology 5 out of 5 score for job opportunities in the New American Economy Immigrant Inclusion Index • Persons in Poverty: 12.2% • Median household income: $66,956 • Unemployment Rate: 3.1% Key Agencies, Partnerships, and Relevant Jurisdictions Government Leadership Internal Agencies and Programs: certifiedwelcoming.org 46 • Human Relations Commission • Housing Department • Library • Office of Communications • Human Resources • Chula Vista Police Department Community Advisory Committee Equitable Access Internal Agencies and Programs: • Human Relations Commission • Chula Vista Public Library • Recreation Department • Chula Vista Housing Program • City Clerk • Mayor and Council • Administration • Healthy Chula Vista • Chula Vista Police Department • City Attorney Cross-sector Partners and Other Jurisdictions: • Southwestern College • San Diego County Office of Emergency Services • San Diego County District Attorney • South Bay Community Services • Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission • Metropolitan Transit System • San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) • Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) • Chula Vista Community Collaborative Civic Engagement Internal Agencies and Programs: • Human Relations Commission • City Clerk certifiedwelcoming.org 47 • Chula Vista Public Library • City Council • City Attorney Cross-sector Partners and Other Jurisdictions: • San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) • Port of San Diego • Chamber of Commerce • County Registrar of Voters • Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) Connected Communities Internal Agencies and Programs: • Human Relations Commission • Housing • Chula Vista Public Library • Healthy Chula Vista • Communications • Community Services Department Cross-sector Partners and Other Jurisdictions: • South Bay People Power • Chula Vista Elementary School District • Sweetwater Unified School District • Chula Vista Community Collaborative Education Internal Agencies and Programs: • Human Relations Commission • Chula Vista Public Library Library Cross-sector Partners and Other Jurisdictions • South Bay Community Services Promise Neighborhoods • Chula Vista Elementary School District • Sweetwater Unified School District • Southwestern College certifiedwelcoming.org 48 • South County Career Center Economic Development Internal Agencies and Programs: • Human Relations Commission • Economic Development Department • City Attorney Cross-sector Partners and Other Jurisdictions • Southwestern College • South County Career Center • South County Economic Development Council • Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce • South County Small Business Development Center • San Diego Workforce Partnership Safe Communities Internal Agencies and Programs: • Human Relations Commission • Chula Vista Police Department • Chula Vista Police Department Community Advisory Committee • Chula Vista Fire Department • Code Enforcement Division • Chula Vista Public Library • City Attorney • Community Services Department Cross-sector Partners and Other Jurisdictions • ACLU • South Bay Community Services State Context certifiedwelcoming.org 49 Local Authority Chula Vista is a chartered city. Relevant State Policy Immigration Enforcement: California prohibits state or local law enforcement agencies from the following action: • Detaining an individual on a hold request from the federal government unless there is a felony or a warrant; • Transferring undocumented immigrants into federal custody unless they've been convicted in the last 15 years of a crime that is one of the listed offenses on California's Trust Act or the individual is a registered sex offender; • Asking about a person's immigration status or sharing any information with federal immigration authorities that is not available to the general public. Employment Verification: California restricts the use of E-Verify in the state. Under its legislation, California has prohibited municipalities, counties, and other state government entities from passing mandatory E-Verify ordinances that apply to private employers. As a result, private employers in California are not required to use E- Verify, although they remain free to do so voluntarily. Drivers License: California law requires that every applicant for an original state ID card and/or driver license to show verification of birth date and proof of legal presence within the United States. This can be done via a number of identifying documents, such as a Social Security Card, and limits access to driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants. Education: California passed the DREAM Act, which explicitly permits current and prospective students who are undocumented immigrants to pay the same tuition that in-state legal residents enjoy at public universities. Related legislation will allow these same students who qualify for in-state tuition rates to apply for and receive financial aid benefits. Also, test sponsors of graduate exams must provide alternative means of proving identification. Housing: California does not prohibit the rental or provision of housing to undocumented immigrants. certifiedwelcoming.org 50 Memorandum TO:Human Relations Commission FROM:Anne Steinberger RE:Events,Activities and Goals (Item 6 on agenda) The Human Relations Commission discussed participating/engaging in the following events/activities: •August -National Night Out Day •September –Chula Vista Pride Day, Welcoming America Week •December –Human Rights Day The Human Relations Commission discussed the following goals for consideration: •More interaction with City Council •Hold community workshops during the year on topics such as policing, human relations, and others •Conduct outreach via social media •Enhance Language access o Consider options for providing City Council Agendas in Spanish o Provide Spanish Speaker Slips at City Council meetings o Provide Spanish speaking ambassador at Council meetings •Provide information to public on how to make a complaint re: staff or police •Review Disability Access •Participate in City events •Collaborate with other Commissions -e.g., Healthy Chula Vista, Charter Review