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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.27.2020 HRC Agenda and Attachements REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION August 27, 2020 VIA TELECONFERENCE 6:00 p.m. City Hall, Building A 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 PLEASE NOTE THAT, PURSUANT TO THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA'S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20, AND IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY, MEMBERS OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION AND STAFF MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXECUTIVE ORDER, THE PUBLIC MAY VIEW THE MEETING ONLINE AND NOT IN BUILDING A, EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 103. HOW TO WATCH: Members of the public can access a link to the livestream at www.chulavistaca.gov/boards. Members of the public who wish to join by telephone only, may call 1-408-418-9388 (United States Toll) and enter the access code: 146 862 4255. HOW TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Visit the online eComment portal for this meeting at: https://chulavista.granicusideas.com/meetings. 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City staff will take all possible measures to ensure a publicly accessible experience. *** City of Chula Vista Boards Commissions Ci Agenda Human Relations Commission CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Commissioners Felix, Godinez, Gonzalez, Gutierrez, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Medina, Ratner, Zadah, Vice-Chair Branch, Chair Martinez-Montes CONSENT CALENDAR (Item 1) 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JULY 23, 2020 REGULAR HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING 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. 2. PRESENTATION FROM STAFF ON THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 AND DISCUSSION REGARDING IMPACT TO THE COMMUNITY FROM COVID-19 • EOC Update • CARES Funding – Rental Assistance, Small Business Grants, etc. • Eviction Moratorium • Food Distribution • Census 2020 • Language Access • Economic Development 3. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL TAKE OFFICIAL ACTION TO RECOGNIZE ESSENTIAL WORKERS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC 4. PRESENTATION BY CITY CLERK KERRY BIGELOW REGARDING UPCOMING VOTE-BY- MAIL ELECTION 5. DISCUSSION REGARDING RECENT CIVIL UNREST THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY IN RESPONSE TO THE DEATH OF GEORGE FLOYD AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT’S CURRENT AND FUTURE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 6. DISCUSSION AND ACTION, INCLUDING UPDATES FROM, AND/OR FORMATION OF, AD HOC COMMITTEES, ON EVENTS/ACTIVITIES FOR HRC PARTICIPATION EVENT DATE/DETAILS AD HOC Know Your Rights - Police TBD Branch, Felix, Kean-Ayub South Bay Earth Day CANCELED Chula Vista Harbor Fest CANCELED Chula Vista Pride Day Est. September 19, 2020? National Night Out Tentative. October 6, 2020 Chula Vista Starlight Parade CANCELED Know Your Rights - Immigration TBD TBD OTHER BUSINESS 7. CHAIR’S COMMENTS 8. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS 9. STAFF COMMENTS • Welcoming City Quarterly Update • Qualified Electorate (City Council to consider for 2022) • Future Meeting Items (Meeting Requested): • Information on the naming of Discovery Elementary (1/20) • Land Acknowledgement (1/20) • Presentation from South Bay Community Services - Youth Services (1/20) • Welcoming City Quarterly Update -March, June, September, December • Add ex-officio seat to the Human Relations Commission for youth (1/20) ADJOURNMENT to the Regular Human Relations Commission on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., in Executive Conference Room 103A, located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Building A, 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. Page 1 | Human Relations Commission Minutes July 23, 2020 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA July 23, 2020 Via Teleconference 6:00 PM Pursuant to the Governor of the State of California's Executive Order N-29-20, and in the interest of public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Human Relations Commission and staff participated in this meeting via teleconference. All votes were taken by roll call. CALL TO ORDER A regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:07 pm in the Executive Conference Room 103A located at 276 4th Avenue, Chula Vista, California and by teleconference. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners: Branch, Felix, Godinez, Gutierrez (left at 8:19 pm) Kean-Ayub, Lake, Medina, Ratner (Left at 6:30 pm), Vice Chair Gonzalez, Chair Martinez-Montes ABSENT: Commissioner Zadah ALSO PRESENT: Courtney Chase, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management. Anne Steinberger, Communications Manager. Glen Googins, City Attorney. Kerry Bigelow, City Clerk. Summer Haskins, Human Resources Technician. 1. INTRODUCTION OF CHULA VISTA CITY MANAGER MARIA KACHADOORIAN. Action: Ms. Kachadoorian introduced herself to the Commission and is looking forward to working with the Commission in the future. CONSENT CALENDAR Chair Martinez-Montes called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit any final electronic comments on items on the consent calendar. Secretary Summer Haskins announced that zero electronic comments had been received and zero comments had been received via email. Page 2 | Human Relations Commission Minutes July 23, 2020 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of February 27, 2020. Staff recommendation: Commission approve the minutes with minor revisions presented by Commissioner Gutierrez 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Memorandum from Commissioner Godinez requesting an excused absence from the February 27, 2020 Human Relations Commission Meeting. Staff recommendation: approve the absence. ACTION: Commissioner Medina moved to approve staff’s recommendations and offered Consent Calendar Items 2 and 3. Commissioner Godinez seconded the motion, and it carried by the following roll call vote: Yes: 10 – Branch, Felix, Godinez, Gutierrez, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Medina, Ratner, Vice Chair Gonzalez, Chair Martinez-Montes No: 0 Abstain: 0 PUBLIC COMMENTS Martinez-Montes called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit any final electronic public comments. Secretary Summer Haskins announced that 3 electronic comments had been received and zero comments had been received via email. [The Municipal Code (Section 2.25.230(B)) requires that the minutes reflect the name and city of residence of persons addressing the board/commission, the title of the subject to which their remarks related, and whether they spoke in support of or opposition to the matter. Members of the public cannot be required to provide their name or city of residence; however, if they elect to do so, it should be reflected in the minutes. Sample formats for recording public comments are listed below.] The following public comments were submitted electronically: ACTION ITEMS 4. DISCUSSION AND VOTE FOR CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 Chair Martinez-Montes called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit electronic comments on the item. Secretary Summer Haskins announced that zero electronic comments had been received and zero comments had been received via email. Page 3 | Human Relations Commission Minutes July 23, 2020 ACTION: Commissioner Godinez moved to nominate Paola Martinez Montes to continue her duties as Chair of the Human Relations Commission for FY 2021. Commissioner Gutierrez seconded the motion. It carried by the following roll call vote: Yes: 9 – Branch, Felix, Godinez, Gutierrez, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Medina, Vice Chair Gonzalez, Chair Martinez-Montes No: 0 Abstain: 0 Commissioner Ratner left meeting at 6:30 pm and did not participate in the vote. ACTION: Commissioner Medina moved to nominate Petrina Branch to serve as Vice Chair of the Human Relations Commission for FY 2021. Commissioner Martinez Montes seconded the motion. It carried by the following roll call vote: Yes: 9 – Branch, Felix, Godinez, Gutierrez, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Medina, Vice Chair Gonzalez, Chair Martinez-Montes No: 0 Abstain: 0 Commissioner Ratner left meeting at 6:30 pm and did not participate in the vote. 5. DISCUSSION REGARDING RECENT CIVIL UNREST THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT’S CURRENT AND FUTURE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING USE OF FORCE AND OFFICER TRAINING Chair Martinez-Montes called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit electronic comments on the item. Secretary Summer Haskins announced that zero electronic comments had been received and zero comments had been received via email Action: There was none. Chief of Police Roxanne Kennedy gave a presentation on actions CVPD is taking to address and respond to civil unrest, protests, and community concerns. Chief Kennedy appreciates the good relationship CVPD has with residents and is listening to input and feedback. Commission would like to agendize for next meeting for additional discussion. 6. PRESENTATION FROM STAFF ON THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA IN RESPONSE TO COVID19 AND DISCUSSION REGARDING IMPACT TO THE COMMUNITY FROM COVID19. Page 4 | Human Relations Commission Minutes July 23, 2020 Chair Martinez-Montes called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit electronic comments on the item. Secretary Summer Haskins announced that zero electronic comments had been received and zero comments had been received via email Action: There was none. Marlon King gave a brief presentation on the actions the City is taking in response to COVID to protect the residents of Chula Vista as well as the employees. Information was also provided by staff on Economic Development, Rental Assistance, and Community Services activities. 7. UPDATE ON STATUES OF HRC RESOLUTION REQUESTING (1) REMOVAL OF THE STATUE OF CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS (LOCATED AT DISCOVERY PARK); (2) THAT SAID STATUE BE REPLACED WITH A STATUE THAT REFLECTS CHULA VISTA’S DIVERSITY, INCLUDING ITS INDIGENOUS PEOPLE; (3) THAT DISCOVERY PARK BE RENAMED; AND (4) THAT COLUMBUS DAY BE RENAMED INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY AND CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE FURTHER ACTION REGARDING SAME Chair Martinez-Montes called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit electronic comments on the item. Secretary Summer Haskins announced that two electronic comments had been received and zero comments had been received via email Maggie Baker of Chula Vista submitted comments in favor of Agenda Item 7. Pablo Quilantan of Chula Vista submitted comments in opposition of Agenda Item 7. Action: There was none. Commission would like to bring it back for the next meeting to discuss further with more information on the resolution. 8. DISCUSSION AND ACTION, INCLUDING UPDATES FROM, AND/OR FORMATION OF, AD HOC COMMITTEES, ON EVENTS/ACTIVITIES FOR HRC PARTICIPATION EVENT DATE/DETAILS AD HOC Know Your Rights - Police TBD Branch, Felix, Kean- Ayub South Bay Earth Day CANCELED Chula Vista Harbor Fest CANCELED Chula Vista Pride Day Est. September 19, 2020? National Night Out Tentative. October 6, 2020 Chula Vista Starlight Parade CANCELED Know Your Rights - Immigration TBD TBD Page 5 | Human Relations Commission Minutes July 23, 2020 Chair Martinez-Montes called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit electronic comments on the item. Secretary Summer Haskins announced that one electronic comment had been received and zero comments had been received via email Maggie Baker of Chula Vista submitted comments in favor of Agenda Item 8 Action: There was none. Commission discussed holding a public forum on the topic of Know Your Rights-Police event. Will discuss at next meeting. OTHER BUSINESS 9. CHAIR’S COMMENTS Chair Martinez Montes discussed the qualified electorate for people to serve on Boards and Commissions regardless of voter’s status. The City budget this year is significantly impacted and because of the cost, no ballot measures will be included on the November 2020 ballot. The City Council had a positive discussion on considering changes to requirements for Board/Commission members. The City Council will consider measures to include on the ballot in the 2022 election. 10. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS Commissioner Branch wanted to thank the Commissioners for voting her in as Vice Chair and she is looking forward to working with the Commission in the future. 11. STAFF COMMENTS a. Welcoming City Quarterly Update Anne Steinberger gave an update on the progress of the Welcoming City Certification. An extension has been granted to complete the Language Access Plan. b. Qualified Electorate c. Future Meeting Items (Meeting Requested): i. Information on the naming of Discovery Elementary (1/20) ii. Land Acknowledgement (1/20) iii. Presentation from South Bay Community Services - Youth Services (1/20) iv. Welcoming City Quarterly Update - March, June, September, December ADJOURNMENT Chair Martinez Montes adjourned the meeting at 9:19 pm to the Regular Human Relations Commission on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., in Executive Conference Room 103A, located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Building A, Chula Vista, California. ____________________________________ Summer Haskins Secretary