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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