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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.22.2019 HRC Agenda Packet August 22, 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 PRESENTATION 1. PRESENTATION BY THE SAN DIEGO LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 2-3) 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 for excused absence from Commissioner Branch for the July 25, 2019 Human Relations Commission meeting. Staff recommendation: Commission excuses the absence. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JULY 25, 2019 REGULAR M EETING 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.  City of Chula Vista Boards & Commissions  Human Relations Commission    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.  4. DISCUSS FUTURE ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMISSION IN LIGHT OF MUNICIPAL CODE 2.36 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION, FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES Staff recommendation: Commission review municipal code and discuss future activities of the commission. 5. REQUEST TO CITY COUNCIL FOR A REFERRAL TO CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION ELIMINATING THE REQUIREMENT OF BEING A QUALIFIED ELECTOR TO SERVE ON A BOARD OR COMMISSION Staff recommendation: Commission review City Charter and make formal request for City Council for a referral to the Charter Commission. 6. DISCUSSION AND ACTION, INCLUDING UPDATES FROM, AND/OR FORMATION OF, AD HOC COMMITTEES, ON EVENTS/ACTIVITIES FOR HRC PARTICIPATION Staff recommendation: Commission discuss participation in community events. Events/activities for HRC support and participation include: EVENT DATE/DETAILS National Night Out August 6, 2019 – Report Out 2020 Participation? Chula Vista Harbor Fest August 17, 2019 – Report Out 2020 Participation? Welcoming America Week September 13-22, 2019 Chula Vista Pride Day September 14, 2019 Chula Vista Starlight Parade December 7, 2019 Know Your Rights-Immigration TBD Know Your Rights-Police TBD OTHER BUSINESS 7. CHAIR’S COMMENTS 8. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS 9. STAFF’S COMMENTS • Welcoming City Certification Update ADJOURNMENT to the meeting on Thursday, September 26, 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     MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA July 25, 2019 6:00 p.m. The regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission of the City of Chula was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall Conference Room 103 located in Public Services North Bldg. A at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Felix, Godinez, Gutierrez, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Medina, Zadah, Chair Martinez-Montes and Vice-Chair Gonzalez ABSENT: Commissioner Branch OHERS PRESENT: Courtney Chase PRESENTATION 1. PRESENTATION BY THE PRIDE CENTER AT SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY Action: There were none, presentation will move to the August meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 2-3) 2. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR EXSCUSED Request for excused absence from Commissioner Felix for the June 27, 2019 Human Relations Commission meeting. Staff recommendation: Commission excuses the absence. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JUNE 27, 2019 REGULAR MEETING Staff recommendation: Commission approves minutes. Action: Commissioner Gutierrez moved to approve minutes after adding presenters’ names staff’s recommendation and offered Calendar Items 1 and 2, headings read, text waived. Commissioner Godinez seconded the motion, and it carried by the following vote: YES: 9 - Felix, Godinez, Gutierrez, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Medina, Zadah, Medina, Vice Chair- Gonzalez and Chair Martinez-Montes NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 0   PUBLIC COMMENTS  Maggie Baker discussed there is a real fear in the city regarding ICE. Ms. Baker provided a handout for an Upcoming Know Your Rights Community Immigration Forum being held July 31, 2019 at the Otay Mesa Library. ACTION ITEMS 4. VOTE ON CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR FOR THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 Staff recommendation: Discussion and vote for chair and vice chair FY2020 Action: Commissioner Felix moved to approve current Chair and Vice-Chair remain the same. Commissioner Gutierrez seconded the motion, and it carried out by the following vote: YES: 9- Felix, Godinez, Gutierrez, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Medina, Zadah, Medina, Vice Chair- Gonzalez and Chair Martinez-Montes NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 5. DISCUSSION AND ACTION, INCLUDING UPDATES FROM, AND/OR FORMATION OF, AD HOC COMMITTEES, ON EVENTS/ACTIVITIES FOR HRC PARTICIPATION Staff recommendation: Discuss participation in community events. Events/activities for HRC support and participation include: EVENT DATE/DETAILS National Night Out August 6, 2019 – Participation confirmed. Determine booth staffing schedule. Chula Vista Harbor Fest August 17, 2019 – Participation confirmed. Determine booth staffing schedule. Welcoming America Week September 13-22, 2019 Chula Vista Pride Day September 14, 2019 Chula Vista Starlight Parade December 7, 2019 Know Your Rights-Immigration TBD Know Your Rights-Police TBD Action: Chair Martinez-Montes made a motion for the ad hoc committee for Know Your Rights - Immigration to create a date/time for the event. It was seconded by Commissioner Godinez and carried by the following vote:   YES: 9- Felix, Godinez, Gutierrez, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Medina, Zadah, Medina, Vice Chair- Gonzalez and Chair Martinez-Montes NO: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 OTHER BUSINESS 6. CHAIR COMMENTS There were none 7. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS Commissioners requested an update on Welcoming City, Anne will provide update when she returns. Commissioners thanked the community for coming. Vice-Chair thanked the Commission for voting her in as chair and she will not let them down. 8. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT At 7:17 p.m. Chair Martinez-Montes adjourned the meeting to the meeting on Thursday, August 22, 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   2.36.010 2.36.020 2.36.030 2.36.040 2.36.050 2.36.060 Chapter 2.36 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION* Sections: Creation. Purpose and intent. Functions and duties. Membership. Funding. Meeting frequency. *For statutory authority for cities to act on behalf of interracial, interethnic and interreligious peace, see Gov. Code § 50261, et seq. 2.36.010 Creation. There is created a Human Relations Commission. The provisions of Article VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC and this chapter shall govern this Commission. (Ord. 3405 § 1, 2017; Ord. 3211 § 10, 2011; Ord. 1857 § 1, 1979; Ord. 1120 § 1, 1968; prior code § 1.4.2). 2.36.020 Purpose and intent. A. It is the purpose and intent of the City Council to redefine and broaden the duties and functions of the Human Relations Commission as an advisory body, to make recommendations and offer advice to the Mayor, City Council and the City Manager on the rights of every inhabitant of the City of Chula Vista and in the improvement and effectiveness of the interrelationships between the various groups based on race, religion, color, ancestry, socioeconomic, age, sex (including gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy and breastfeeding), sexual orientation, place of birth, citizenship/immigration status, marital status, military service, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws of citizens forming the social body of the City and to advise the City on how it may best proceed in the realization of its stated goals to support a healthy community, strong and secure neighborhoods and a connected community as it seeks to promote ways in which the community welcomes and embraces its diversity and safeguards equal opportunity for everyone and to accomplish, among other things: 1. The development of a mutual understanding and respect among all such groups in the City and to help eliminate prejudice and discrimination; Ch. 2.36 Human Relations Commission | Chula Vista Municipal Code Page 1 of 4 The Chula Vista Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 3457, passed June 11, 2019. 2. The establishment and maintenance of contacts with groups in the community which are concerned with protection of civil liberties of all people, resolution of conflict, and interracial and intercultural understanding, and to report to the Mayor, City Council and City Manager regarding the activities of these groups; 3. The promotion of new and improved programs of services to all local citizens in cooperation with peer boards and commissions as well as the City Manager to increase intergroup relations and harmony; 4. The encouragement of citizen participation in local government by providing a forum for discussion as a means of resolving community relationship problems; 5. The protection and strengthening of the rights of all groups to ensure the enjoyment of their constitutional privileges and the elimination thereby of prejudice, discrimination or bigotry in this community; 6. The advancement of programs to assist senior citizens in the realization and satisfaction of their needs and other social concerns; 7. The encouragement of policies and programs to fully integrate persons with disabilities into the mainstream of community life in the City; 8. The encouragement of the Mayor, City Council, City Manager and all officers, agencies, boards, departments, and employees of the City of Chula Vista to take steps to enhance peace and good order, and provide equal opportunity for and good will toward all people; 9. Prepare a written report of its activities to the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager annually to include summaries of recommendation for development of policies, procedures and legislation deemed to be necessary. B. It is the intent of the City Council to create healthy, enlightened attitudes, policies and practices by establishing this Commission as an official body, not primarily as an enforcement or audit agency, but as a commission which will conduct careful surveys, advise intelligently, and use the tools of education and motivation to the realization of the objectives stated herein, which are the fulfillment of democracy’s promises and realization of constitutional guarantees. (Ord. 3405 § 1, 2017; Ord. 3211 § 10, 2011; Ord. 2543 § 1, 1993; Ord. 1909 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1857 § 1, 1979; Ord. 1120 § 1, 1968; prior code § 1.4.1). 2.36.030 Functions and duties. In cooperation with other relevant boards and commissions and the Chief’s Community Advisory Board, the Human Relations Commission shall perform the following duties and functions: A. Foster mutual understanding, respect and good will among all groups identified in CVMC 2.36.020(A); B. The first duty of the Commission shall be to assist the City, by completing all required steps, to become a Certified Welcoming City; Ch. 2.36 Human Relations Commission | Chula Vista Municipal Code Page 2 of 4 The Chula Vista Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 3457, passed June 11, 2019. C. Enlist the cooperation of the various groups, fraternal and benevolent associations and other groups in Chula Vista in programs and campaigns devoted to eliminating group prejudice, intolerance, bigotry and discrimination; D. Study the problems in the event of civil unrest and examine the causes; E. Study, review, analyze, and report to the Mayor, City Council and the City Manager the studies of state and federal agencies, and legislative enactments of state and federal governments, including but not limited to the several civil rights acts of the United States government and the state; F. Work together with City, state and federal agencies in developing programs and events showing the contributions of the various groups to the culture and traditions of the City, state and nation; G. Promote the establishment of local community organizations in building and strengthening relationships with community groups and nonprofits; H. Work with relevant boards and commissions, including the Chief’s Community Advisory Board, as needed to explore ways to improve municipal services and community relations within the scope of the Commission’s purpose as stated in CVMC 2.36.020(A); I. Advise the City Council and the City Manager of policies and programs of a formal and informal nature that will aid in eliminating all types of discrimination based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, place of birth, citizenship/immigration status, marital status, or military service, and secure the furnishing of equal services to all residents and maintain the quality of opportunity for employment and advancement in the City government. The Commission shall be advisory in its function, and shall have no police or enforcement powers. It shall issue no reports or recommendations except through the City Council and the City Manager. (Ord. 3405 § 1, 2017; Ord. 3211 § 10, 2011; Ord. 2543 § 2, 1993; Ord. 1909 § 2, 1980; Ord. 1857 § 1, 1979; Ord. 1120 § 1, 1968; prior code § 1.4.3). 2.36.040 Membership. A. The Human Relations Commission shall consist of 11 members, to be appointed in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC, and this chapter. B. The members shall be: (1) representative of the diversity of the City; (2) specifically chosen to reflect the interests and concern with protection of civil liberties of all people which make up the City’s residents; (3) committed to fostering better human relations in the City of Chula Vista; and (4) associated with the business and/ or civic activities of the City. (Ord. 3405 § 1, 2017; Ord. 3211 § 10, 2011). Ch. 2.36 Human Relations Commission | Chula Vista Municipal Code Page 3 of 4 The Chula Vista Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 3457, passed June 11, 2019. The Chula Vista Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 3457, passed June 11, 2019. Disclaimer: The City Clerk’s Office has the official version of the Chula Vista Municipal Code. Users should contact the City Clerk’s Office for ordinances passed subsequent to the ordinance cited above. City Website: www.chulavistaca.gov Code Publishing Company 2.36.050 Funding. In the event that private funds or funds from other governmental agencies are made available for special projects, surveys, educational programs or general program support, the City Manager is authorized, upon recommendation of the Commission and approval of the Council, to enter into appropriate contracts for the utilization of such funds in furtherance of the purposes and intent of, and the duties and functions of, the Commission. (Ord. 3405 § 1, 2017; Ord. 3211 § 10, 2011; Ord. 1857 § 1, 1979; Ord. 1120 § 1, 1968; prior code § 1.4.4). 2.36.060 Meeting frequency. The Commission’s meeting schedule shall include at least one regular meeting per month, at the day, time, and location established by written resolution of the Commission. (Ord. 3435 § 1, 2018). Ch. 2.36 Human Relations Commission | Chula Vista Municipal Code Page 4 of 4 The Chula Vista Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 3457, passed June 11, 2019. HRC National Night Out Input  CVPD/Autism  Displaced population treatment  Get homeless off the streets  Potholes in neighborhoods  Promote animal care. Spay/neuter micro-chip, help animal owners be more responsible.  Promote NextDoor App  Trauma curriculum when tragedies happen like mass shootings HRC Harbor Fest Input  2nd Ave south of H St. sidewalk ends and then starts again on the west side. Bad in the rain  5 south freeway transition to 15 south is not visible  Bad landlords  Census 2020  Change the name of the commission to something that sounds less like Human Resources  Community garden/ Chula Vista marina  County public adult only pool  Crack down on “slum landlords” on “D” St. 400 block  Graffiti in Chula Vista  Help low income families with housing and payments  Improve west side  Replicate the workout facility at normal parks in underserved areas  Republic to raise monthly fee. Republic has mixed trash and recyclables and wants to raise their prices. They need to be held accountable.  Rose Arbor and K in Chula Vista city trees drop branches on mobile homes  Speed bumps 1100 block of vista highway  Speed diversion 246 E. Quantard St.  Tai chi classes  Tamarack and Olive Ave 91911 no disabled ramps  The East/West divide social injustice  Tree Planting 500 block of 5th Avenue  We need shade structure at bus stop on Anita St.  Why is the waiting list for section 8 so long?