HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-24 HRC MinutesPage 1 | Human Relations Commission Minutes September 24, 2020
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
September 24, 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 6:03 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room 103A located at 276 4th Avenue, Chula Vista,
California and by teleconference.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners: Felix, Godinez, Gutierrez, Kean-Ayub, Lake,
Medina, Ratner, Vice Chair Branch
ABSENT: Commissioner Gonzalez and Chair Martinez Montes
ALSO PRESENT: Courtney Chase, Director of Human Resources/Risk Management.
Anne Steinberger, Communications Manager. Glen Googins, City
Attorney. Summer Haskins, Human Resources Technician.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Chair Branch 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.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of August 27, 2020.
2. REQUEST FOR AN EXCUSED ABSENCE FROM COMMISSIONER GODINEZ
FOR THE AUGUST 27, 2020 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING
Staff recommendation: Commission approve the consent calendar.
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ACTION: Commissioner Gutierrez moved to approve staff’s recommendations and
offered Consent Calendar Item 1 and 2. Commissioner Lake seconded the
motion, and it carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: 8 – Branch, Felix, Gutierrez, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Godinez, Ratner,
Medina
No: 0
Abstain: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Vice Chair Branch called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit any
final electronic public comments. Secretary Summer Haskins announced that zero electronic
comments had been received and zero comments had been received via email.
ACTION ITEMS
3. 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
Vice Chair Branch 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.
Communications Manager Anne Steinberger gave the presentation.
ACTION: There was no action taken.
4. DISCUSSION REGARDING CIVIL UNREST ISSUES AND INPUT ON POLICIES
AND ACTIONS BEING CONSIDERED BY THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AND/OR THE CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Vice- Chair Branch 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.
Commission would like to attend an upcoming Police Department Community
Advisory Committee.
Action: There was no action taken.
5. RESOLUTION OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA ADD AN EX-
OFFICIO SEAT TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION FOR YOUTH.
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Vice Chair Branch 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: Commissioner Gutierrez moved to approve having a youth ex officio seat
with a member of the Youth Action Council for the Human Relations
Commission. Commissioner Ratner seconded the motion, and it carried by
the following roll call vote:
Yes: 8 – Branch, Felix, Gutierrez, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Godinez, Ratner,
Medina
No: 0
Abstain: 0
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 CANCELED
National Night Out CANCELED
Chula Vista Starlight Parade CANCELED
Know Your Rights -
Immigration
TBD TBD
Vice Chair Branch 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.
The Commission discussed holding a public forum on the topic of Know Your Rights-
Police. Commissioners will meet with City staff to collaborate and set up a virtual public
forum.
Action: There was no action taken.
OTHER BUSINESS
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7. CHAIR’S COMMENTS
There were none
8. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS
Commissioner Medina mentioned that at the September 17, 2020, Parks and Recreation
Commission meeting, the Columbus statue was discussed.
Commissioner Kean-Ayub would like to know if there was a way to meet with the
Parks and Recreation Commission and discuss all the work that the Commission has
done regarding the statue.
Staff will discuss with the HRC Chair about requesting a meeting with the Chair of the
Parks and Recreation Commission to provide an update on HRC actions regarding
Columbus statue.
9. STAFF COMMENTS
Ms. Chase informed the Commission that there are two current vacancies for the
Human Relations Commission and that we are actively trying to fill.
• 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
ADJOURNMENT at 7:21 p.m. to the Regular Human Relations Commission on Thursday, October 22,
2020 at 6:00 p.m., in Executive Conference Room 103A, located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Building A, Chula
Vista, California
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Summer Haskins Secretary