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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
October 22, 2020 Via Teleconference
6:00 p.m.
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 6:00 p.m. in Building A, located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California and by
teleconference.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Felix, Gutierrez, Kean-Ayub, Lake,
Medina, Ratner (arrived at 6:07 p.m.), Godinez (arrived at
6:12 p.m.), Vice-Chair Branch, and Chair Martinez-
Montes
ABSENT: Commissioner Baber
ALSO PRESENT: Director of Human Resources Chase, Marketing and
Communications Manager Steinberger, City Attorney Googins,
Western Regional Manager of Welcoming America Zavala, and
Human Resources Technician Haskins
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 Haskins announced
that no electronic comments had been received and no comments had been received via email.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 REGULAR
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING
2. REQUEST FOR AN EXCUSED ABSENCE FROM CHAIR MARTINEZ-
MONTES FOR THE SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 HUMAN RELATIONS
COMMISSION MEETING.
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ACTION: Chair Martinez-Montes moved to approve staff’s recommendations and
offered Consent Calendar Items 1 and 2. Commissioner Branch seconded
the motion, and it carried, by the following roll call vote:
Yes: 7 – Commissioners Felix, Gutierrez, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Medina,
Vice-Chair Branch, and Chair Martinez-Montes
No: 0
Abstain: 0
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Martinez-Montes called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit
any final electronic public comments. Secretary Haskins announced that no electronic comments
had been received and no comments had been received via email.
ACTION ITEMS
3. PRESENTATION FROM WELCOMING AMERICA ABOUT WELCOMING
AMERICA ACTIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY AND DISUCSSION
ABOUT FUTURE COMMISISON ACTIONS IN SUPPORT OF
WELCOMING AMERICA
Western Regional Manager of Welcoming America Zavala gave a presentation on the item.
Chair Martinez-Montes and called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to
submit electronic comments on the item. Secretary Haskins announced that 0 electronic
comments had been received and 0 comments had been received via email.
No action.
4. 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 COVID-19
Marketing and Communications Manager Steinberger gave a presentation on the item.
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Chair Martinez-Montes and called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to
submit electronic comments on the item. Secretary Haskins announced that 0 electronic
comments had been received and 0 comments had been received via email.
No action.
5. DISCUSSION ON AREAS OF FOCUS FOR THE HUMAN RELATIONS
COMMISION FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021
Chair Martinez-Montes and called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to
submit electronic comments on the item. Secretary Haskins announced that 0 electronic
comments had been received and 0 comments had been received via email.
ACTION: Commissioner Godinez moved to create an informal committee to discuss
creating an event to celebrate immigrants and add a youth to the
commission. Commissioner Lake, Godinez, Kean-Ayub, and Medina
agreed to be a part of the informal committee. Commissioner Lake
seconded the motion, and it carried, by the following roll call vote:
Yes: 9 – Commissioners Felix, Gutierrez, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Medina,
Ratner, Godinez, Vice-Chair Branch, and Chair Martinez-Montes
No: 0
6. DISCUSSION AND ACTION, INCLUDING UPDATES FROM,
AND/OR FORMATION OF, AD HOC COMMITTEES, ON
EVENTS/ACTIVITIES FOR HRC PARTICIPATION
Chair Martinez-Montes and called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to
submit electronic comments on the item. Secretary Haskins announced that no electronic
comments had been received and no comments had been received via email.
No action.
OTHER BUSINESSS
7. STAFF COMMENTS
• Director of Human Resources Chase stated that she was working on a
presentation with South Bay Community Services about youth services
and a quarterly Welcoming City update. She mentioned that HHSA is
having a free flu shot clinic in Chula Vista on Saturday, October 24
from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. She also thanked the commission for their
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time and commitment to each meeting.
• Marketing and Communications Manager Steinberger stated that the
Districting Commission has been selected and wished the Human
Relations Commission happy holidays and a happy New Year.
• City Attorney Googins stated that it was his privilege to provide
support to the Human Relations Commission.
8. CHAIR’S COMMENTS
• Chair Montes stated that this year was a challenging year and she is
impressed to serve with this commission. She wishes everyone on the
commission a happy New Year.
9. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS
• Commissioner Medina expressed his gratitude for the Human
Relations Commission and staff for their hard work and
encouraged staff and the police department to reach out to him
regarding race relations and conversations.
• Commissioner Felix thanked City staff and City leaders for
their hard work and letting the commission to continue to meet.
• Commissioner Branch encouraged everyone to vote whether in
person or by mail and wished the commission happy holidays
and a happy new year.
• Commissioner Godinez thanked the staff and City leaders for
their great work and wished the commission a great next two
months.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:55 p.m., Chair Martinez-Montes adjourned the meeting to the next Regular Meeting on
January 28, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. via teleconference.
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Janelle Palermo, Secretary
Approved 4/22/2021