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Human Relations Commission
June 27, 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, 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.
1. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE
Request for excused absence from Commissioner Chair Martinez-Montes, May 23, 2019 Human
Relations Commission meeting.
Staff recommendation: Commission excuses the absence.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MAY 23, 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 (3) 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 meeting.
Comments are limited to five (5) minutes.
3. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND INPUT TO STAFF REGARDING CITY
DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL EQUITY/INCLUSION PLAN, INCLUDING OUTREACH
AND INPUT EFFORTS
Staff recommendation: Commission hear presentation from staff and consultant and provide input
on plan implementation
4. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
REGARDING IMMIGRANT ISSUES INCLUDING POTENTIAL DEPORTATION OF
IMMIGRANTS AND IMMIGRANTS BEING SENT TO CHULA VISTA BY CUSTOMS
AND BORDER PROTECTION
Staff recommendation: Commission discuss and consider potential action. This item will include
a presentation by Esmeralda Flores, Immigration Rights and Bi-National Affairs Advocate from
the ACLU, on border issues.
5. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING PROPOSED “KNOW YOUR RIGHTS”
EVENT(S)
Staff recommendation: Commission hear presentations from Ad Hoc Subcommittee and ACLU
representative, and provide direction.
6. DISCUSSION AND ACTION, INCLUDING POTENTIAL FORMATION OF AD HOC
COMMITTEES, ON PROPOSED EVENTS/ACTIVITIES FOR HRC PARTICIPATION.
Staff recommendation: Discuss and provide input for next steps on planning proposed
participation in one or more of the following events. Events/activities for HRC support and
participation may include:
San Diego Pride Parade and Festival July 13-14, 2019
National Night Out August 6, 2019
Chula Vista Harbor Fest August 17, 2019
Welcoming America Week September 13-22, 2019
Chula Vista Pride Day September 14, 2019
Chula Vista Starlight Parade December 7, 2019
Other possible pending events: City Wide Unity Event; Know Your Rights Workshop(s)
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
The items listed in this section of the agenda will consist of presentations by City staff members. No
action is expected to be taken by the Human Relations Commission om these items. If any member of
the public wishes to speak on any item, please fill out a “Request to Speak” form and submit it to the
Secretary prior to the meeting. Comments are limited to five (5) minutes.
7. PRESENTATION ON NAVIGATING HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION WEBPAGE
Staff recommendation: Anne Steinberger to present on item. Commissioners to hear presentation.
OTHER BUSINESS
8. CHAIR’S COMMENTS
9. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS
10. STAFF’S COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT to the meeting on Thursday, July 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.
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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