HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-22 HRC Agenda
Date:Thursday, April 22, 2021
Time:6:00 p.m.
Location:Virtual, Via Teleconference
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 AT CITY HALL, BUILDING A, EXECUTIVE
CONFERENCE ROOM 103.
HOW TO WATCH: Members of the public can access a link to the livestream at
www.chulavistaca.gov/virtualmeetings. Members of the public who wish to join by telephone only,
may call 1-844-992-4726 (U.S. Toll Free) and enter the access code: [187 495 7509].
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All comments will be available to the public and the Human Relations Commission using the
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commenting period. Comments received after such time will not be considered by the Human
Relations Commission. If you have difficulty or are unable to submit a comment, please contact
Human Relations Commission staff at hrc@chulavistaca.gov.
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
Commissioner Baber, Felix, Godinez, Gutierrez, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Medina, Ratner, Vice-Chair
Branch, Chair Martinez-Montes
3.CONSENT CALENDAR
Staff Recommendation:
Commission approve the recommended action on the below consent calendar items.
3.1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES of October 22, 2020, January 28, 2021 and March 25, 2021
Staff Recommendation:
Commission approve the minutes.
3.2.WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Communications from Commissioners Bobby Godinez and Peggy Ratner requesting
excused absences from the April 22, 2021 Human Relations Commission meeting.
Staff Recommendation:
Commission excuse the absences.
4.PRESENTATIONS
The following item(s) will be presentations given by staff. Action on these item(s) is typically
limited to the Commission receiving the presentation and providing direction or feedback to
staff, as appropriate.
4.1.OVERVIEW OF CHULA VISTA SMART CITY PROGRAMS
Presenter: Chief Sustainability Officer Gakunga
Staff Recommendation:
Hear the presentation and provide input.
4.2.QUALITY OF LIFE INDICATORS FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Presenter: Growth Management Oversight Commission Staff Liaisons Facilities
Financing Manager Elliott and Associate Planner Vander Bie
Staff Recommendation:
Hear the presentation and provide input.
5.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons may address the Commission on any subject matter within the Commission’s
jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the
Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if
appropriate, the Commission may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to
staff. If you wish to comment, please submit comments electronically at:
www.chulavistaca.gov/virtualmeetings.
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6.ACTION ITEMS
The Item(s) listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by the
Commission and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you wish to comment on
one of these items, you may do so at www.chulavistaca.gov/virtualmeetings.
6.1.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AREAS OF FOCUS/WORK
PROGRAM FOR THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION FOR CALENDAR YEAR
2021
Staff Recommendation:
Commission discuss and take action as appropriate.
OTHER BUSINESS
7.STAFF COMMENTS
7.1.Columbus Statue
- Parks and Recreation Commission meeting May 20, 2021
- City Council of the City of Chula Vista meeting May 25, 2021
7.2.COVID-19 Updates
8.CHAIR'S COMMENTS
9.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
10.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on May 27, 2021 via teleconference in Chula Vista, California.
Materials provided to the Human Relations Commission related to any open-session item on
this agenda are available for public review at https://chulavista.granicusideas.com/meetings or
by contacting Human Relations Commission staff at hrc@chulavistaca.gov
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