HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-27 HRC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
June 27, 2019 6:00 p.m.
The regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission of the City of Chula was called to order
at 6:01 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, Godinez, Gutierrez, Kean-A yub, Lake, Medina,
Vice-Chair Gonzalez, Chair Martinez-Montes
ABSENT: Commissioners Felix, Zadah
OHERS: Courtney Chase, Glen Googins, Anne Steinberger, Dennis Gakunga, Melanie Nutter,
Esmeralda, Flores.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-2)
1. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE
Request from Commissioner Martinez-Montes requesting an excused absence for the
May 23, 2019 Human Relations Commission Meeting.
Staff recommendation: Commission excuse the absence.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR May 23, 2019 REGULAR MEETING
Staff recommendation: Commission approve the minutes.
ACTION: Commissioner Godinez moved to approve Staff’s recommendations and offered
Consent Items 1 and 2 (headings read, and text waived). Commissioner Gutierrez
seconded the motion and it carried by the following vote:
YES: 8- Branch, Godinez, Gutierrez, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Medina, Vice-Chair Gonzalez and Chair Martinez Montes NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tina Medina: Concerts/market in the park, wanted to invite HRC to the events.
ACTION ITEMS
3. PRESENTATION DISCUSSION AND INPUT TO STAFF REGARDING CITY
DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL EQUITY/INCLSION PLAN, INCLUDING OUTREACH AND
INPUT EFFORTS.
Staff recommendation: Commission hear presentation from staff and consultant and provide input on plan implementation. Action: Presenters Dennis Gakunga and Melanie Nutter presented to the Commissioners and provided input for the Digital Equity/Inclusion Plan. The HRC
Chair will be interviewed as part of the input process and staff will follow up with invites for up to three HRC members to the upcoming workshop.
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 hear presentation, discuss and consider potential action. Action: Esmeralda Flores, Immigration Rights and Bi-National Affairs advocate from the ACLU Meet with local schools and law enforcement to make sure that they are aware know your rights.
5. DISCUSSION AMD DIRECTIONS REAGARDING PROPOSED ‘KNOW YOUR RIGHTS’
EVENT (S)
Staff recommendation: Commission discuss and consider potential action. Action: 7/23 Truth Act Forum. City webpage possible report card. Chair Martinez Montes made a motion to approve Ad-Hoc Committee for Know your rights immigration and know your rights police, it was seconded by Kean-Ayub and carried out by the following vote. The Ad-Hoc committee for Know Your Rights Immigration will be Commissioners Kean-Ayub, Lake, and Medina. The Ad-Hoc committee for Know Your Rights PD Event will be Commissioners Branch, Kean-Ayub, and Felix. YES: 8- Branch, Godinez, Gutierrez, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Medina, Vice-Chair Gonzalez and Chair Martinez Montes NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 6. DISCUSS 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 Commission consensus to not participate in the San Diego Pride festival National Night Out August 6, 2019 Action: Commission voted to participate in the National Night Out event at Chula Vista Police Department Headquarters, Commissioner Branch made a motion to approve it was seconded by Chair Martinez Montes and carried out by the following vote: YES: 8- Branch, Godinez, Gutierrez, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Medina, Vice-Chair Gonzalez and Chair Martinez Montes NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 Chula Vista Harbor Fest August 17, 2019 Action: Commission voted to participate in Chula Vista Harbor Fest, Commissioner Branch made a motion to approve it was seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez and carried by the following vote: YES: 8- Branch, Godinez, Gutierrez, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Medina, Vice-Chair Gonzalez and Chair Martinez Montes NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
Welcoming America Week September 13-22, 2019 Action: Commission would like to participate along with Culture and Community together and incorporate Know Your Rights into the event. Chula Vista Pride Day September 14, 2019 Action: Commission voted to participate in Chula Vista Pride Day with the raising of the Pride Flag over City Hall. Additionally, Commissioners are interested in staffing a booth at the Pride Festival if there is no cost. An ad hoc committee including Dalia Gonzalez and Nadia Kean-Ayub was established. Commissioner Gonzalez made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Commissioner by Kean-Ayub and carried out by the following vote: YES: 8- Branch, Godinez, Gutierrez, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Medina, Vice-Chair Gonzalez and Chair Martinez Montes NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 Chula Vista Starlight Parade December 7, 2019 Action: Commission voted to participate in the Chula Vista Starlight Parade. The Commission also created ad hoc committee for the event that includes Commissioners Branch, Gonzalez, Gutierrez, and Martinez Montes. Commissioner Gutierrez made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez and carried out by the following vote: YES: 8- Branch, Godinez, Gutierrez, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Medina, Vice-Chair Gonzalez and Chair Martinez Montes NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 City Wide Unity Event; Know Your Rights Workshop (update from ad hoc subcommittee regarding planning for Know Your Rights events) STAFF PRESENTATIONS 7. PRESENTATION ON NAVIGATING HRC WEBPAGE Staff recommendation: Anne Steinberger updated Commissioners on information found on HRC web page. OTHER BUSINESS 8. CHAIR COMMENTS Thank everyone for the work that they do, and make sure that they continue the work that they do. 9. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS Commissioner Branch would like to know about City’s recognition of Juneteenth. 10. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT At 8:17 p.m. Chair Martinez-Montes adjourned the meeting to the meeting on Thursday, July 25, 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