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Date:June 24, 2021
Time:6:00 p.m.
Location:Virtual, Via Teleconference
UNDER 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. 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: [146 092 0222].
HOW TO SUBMIT ECOMMENTS: Visit www.chulavistaca.gov/virtualmeetings. Click on the
eComment link and select the item you wish to comment on. Then, click on the orange “Leave
comment” icon. The commenting period remains open throughout the meeting. All comments will be
available to the public and the Human Relations Commission using the eComment portal. Comments
must be received prior to the time the Chair calls for the close of the 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 Commission staff at
hrc@chulavistaca.gov.
ACCESSIBILITY: Individuals with disabilities are invited to request reasonable modifications or
accommodations in order to access and/or participate in a Human Relations Commission meeting by
contacting the Human Resources Department at humanresources@chulavistaca.gov (California
Relay Service is available for the hearing impaired by dialing 711) at least forty-eight hours in
advance of the meeting.
***The City of Chula Vista is relying on commercial technology to live stream and accept public
comments. City staff will take all possible measures to ensure a publicly accessible experience. ***
Pages
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
Commissioners Baber, Felix, Godinez, Gutierrez, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Medina,
Ratner, Vice-Chair Branch, Chair Martinez-Montes
3.CONSENT CALENDAR
3.1.APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 27, 2021 AND
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 27, 2021
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Recommended Action:
Approve the minutes.
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.KNOW YOUR RIGHTS - INTERACTION WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT
Recommended Action:
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.
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.DISCUSSION REGARDING FY20 AND FY21 ANNUAL REPORTS OF
ACTIVITIES AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO WORK WITH STAFF TO
FINALIZE AND SUBMIT
Recommended Action:
Discuss activities and authorize the Chair to work with staff to finalize and
submit.
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6.2.COMMISSION DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION FOR MEMBERS
OF THE CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS STATUE AND DISCOVERY PARK
TASK FORCE
Recommended Action:
Discussion and action by HRC to make recommendations to appoint the
following to the ad hoc committee:
Two (2) members from the HRC•
One (1) scholar/historian familiar with relevant history•
One (1) "at large" member of the Community•
OTHER BUSINESS
7.STAFF COMMENTS
7.1.Welcoming City Quarterly Update
8.CHAIR'S COMMENTS
9.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
10.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on July 22, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Materials provided to the Human Relations Commission related to any open-
session item on this agenda are available for public review by contacting Human
Relations Commission staff at hrc@chulavistaca.gov
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
May 27, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
Virtual, Via Teleconference
Present: Chair Martinez-Montes, Vice Chair Branch, Commissioner
Baber, Commissioner Felix, Commissioner Godinez,
Commissioner Gutierrez, Commissioner Kean-Ayub,
Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Medina, Commissioner
Ratner
Also Present: City Attorney Googins, Human Resources Director Chase,
Human Resources Manager Tomlinson, Felipe Ladron de
Guevara, Secretary
Others Present Housing Manager Leilani Hines
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.
_____________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission of the City of Chula Vista
was called to order at 6:06 p.m. via teleconference.
2. ROLL CALL
Secretary Ladron de Guevara called the roll.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
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3.1 APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF April 22, 2021
Moved by Commissioner Kean-Ayub
Seconded by Vice Chair Branch
To approve the recommended action on the consent calendar. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes (10): Chair Martinez-Montes, Vice Chair Branch, Commissioner
Baber, Commissioner Felix, Commissioner Godinez, Commissioner
Gutierrez, Commissioner Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Lake, Commissioner
Medina, and Commissioner Ratner
Carried (10 to 0)
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1 CITY OF CHULA VISTA HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Housing Manager Leilani Hines presented an overview of the City of
Chula Vista Housing Assistance Program.
Chair Martinez-Montes called for a two-minute pause to allow members of
the public to submit electronic comments on the item. Secretary Ladron de
Guevara announced that 0 electronic comments had been received and 0
comments had been received via email.
No Action
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Margaret Baker, Chula Vista resident, submitted an electronic comment
regarding the success of the Christopher Columbus resolution passed through
City Council.
6. ACTION ITEMS
6.1 FORMALIZE AREAS OF INTEREST FOR 2021/2022 AND BUILD
WORKPLAN
Commission formalized the assigning of commissioners to items on the
2021/2022 workplan.
Chair Martinez-Montes called for a two-minute pause to allow members of
the public to submit any final electronic public comments. Secretary
Ladron de Guevara announced that 0 electronic comments had been
received and 0 comments had been received via email.
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6.2 COMMISSION DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON WAYS TO
SUPPORT THE AAPI COMMUNITY
Commission discussed ways to engage with the AAPI community and
AAPI lead organizations for their input on future recommendations.
Chair Martinez-Montes called for a two-minute pause to allow members
of the public to submit any final electronic public comments.
Secretary Ladron de Guevara announced that 1 electronic comment had
been received and 0 comments had been received via email.
Margaret Baker, Chula Vista resident, submitted an electronic comment in
support of this item.
6.3 DISCUSS POLICE QUARTERLY REPORTING TO THE HUMAN
RELATIONS COMMISSION INCLUDING AUTOMATED LICENSE
PLATE READER PROGRAM
Commission discussed involving outside groups to present at future
meetings to inform and educate on policing technologies and their impact.
Chair Martinez-Montes called for a two-minute pause to allow members
of the public to submit any final electronic public comments.
Secretary Ladron de Guevara announced that 2 electronic comment had
been received and 1 comment had been received via email.
• Margaret Baker, Chula Vista resident, submitted an electronic
comment and an e-mail in support of this item.
• Commissioner Medina submitted a test electronic comment.
OTHER BUSINESS
7. STAFF COMMENTS
None
8. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Martinez-Montes thanked the public for submitting comments during this
meeting and also thanked Commissioner Medina for his continued work on the
removal of the Christopher Columbus statue.
9. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioners Branch and Godinez thanked Commissioner Medina for his work
on the removal of the Christopher Columbus statue.
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10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p.m. to the next Special Meeting on May 27,
2021 via teleconference.
Minutes prepared by: Felipe Ladron de Guevara Secretary
_________________________
Felipe Ladron de Guevara, Secretary
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
May 27, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
Teleconference, Immediately following the 6:00 p.m. regular meeting
Present: Chair Martinez-Montes, Vice Chair Branch, Commissioner
Baber, Commissioner Felix, Commissioner Godinez,
Commissioner Gutierrez, Commissioner Kean-Ayub,
Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Medina, Commissioner
Ratner
Also Present: City Attorney Googins, Human Resources Director Chase,
Human Resources Manager Tomlinson, Felipe Ladron de
Guevara, Secretary
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.
_____________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the Human Relations Commission of the City of Chula Vista
was called to order at 8:37 p.m. via teleconference.
2. ROLL CALL
Secretary Ladron de Guevara called the roll.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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There were none.
4. ACTION ITEMS
4.1 COMMISSION DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING TERMS TO
RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ESTABLISHING A TASK
FORCE THAT WOULD ADVISE THE COUNCIL REGARDING THE
DISPOSITION AND REPLACEMENT OF THE COLUMBUS STATUE AT
DISCOVERY PARK, AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS
Commissioner Godinez moved to adopt the recommendations provided by
Commissioner Medina, seconded by Chair Martinez-Montes, to have the
task force:
• Terms for disposition of the existing Columbus Statue
• Proposal(s) for replacement of the existing Columbus Statue with a
marker/art piece at the statue site and language for site marker/art
piece.
• Proposal(s) for renaming of Discovery Park
• Proposal(s) for framework for receiving and/or installing of public
memory, monuments and gifts.
• Proposal(s) for framework for naming parks and/or other City facilities.
The Human Relations Commission will select members for the task force
that will include individuals from the following groups:
• 2 members from the Human Relations Commission
• 2 members from the Parks and Recreation Commission
• 2 members from the Cultural and Arts Commission
• 2 tribal leaders from the Kumeyaay community
• 1 Member from Sons & Daughters of Italy
• 1 Public Memory & Monument Scholar
• 1 Community member
Moved by Commissioner Godinez
Seconded by Chair Martinez-Montes
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Yes (9): Chair Martinez-Montes, Vice Chair Branch, Commissioner Felix,
Commissioner Godinez, Commissioner Gutierrez, Commissioner Kean-
Ayub, Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Medina, and Commissioner
Ratner
Carried (9 to 0)
OTHER BUSINESS
5. STAFF COMMENTS
None
6. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
None
7. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
None
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m. to the regular meeting on June 24, 2021
at 6:00pm
Minutes prepared by: Felipe Ladron de Guevara Secretary
_________________________
Felipe Ladron de Guevara, Secretary
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Written Communications/Public Comments - Baker
From: Margaret Baker
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 5:58 PM
To: Human Relations Commission <hrc@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: eComment for tonight's HRC meeting
Warning:
External
I have tried multiple times to submit the following eComment for tonight’s meeting under
Email
“Public Comment”:
During the pandemic, members of the community have struggled to get comments submitted, ‘heard’
and recorded accurately in the minutes of some of our City meetings, in particular with regard to the
surveillance issue. The virtual systems of participation can potentially provide important access for the
community well after the pandemic restrictions have ended. We have come up with a couple of
proposals that we’d like you to consider for the HRC
IMPROVING PUBLIC COMMENT PROCESS AT HRC MEETINGS: We have had questions about public
comments not being accessible to Commissioners /Councilmembers as well as to the general public
during actual meetings. While there are a number of other barriers to public participation in City
meetings, here are two suggested changes that we feel would help: 1) to read the (very few)
eComments and emails that are received from the public out loud during the HRC meetings; and 2) to
attach the public comments to the minutes, so that they are easily accessible to members of the public.
Currently the minutes merely state the names and whether the community members who submit
comments ’support’ or ‘oppose’ or are ’neutral’ on the agenda item (which are not worded as actions so
the wording can be misleading, and the public comments/positions can be misconstrued) which defeats
the purpose of having public comments and discourages community participation. We feel the HRC
should take steps to encourage and open up the meetings to improve civic engagement.
Please see the attached error message that I continue to get each time I attempt to submit my
eComment.
Please share with the Commissioners.
Thank you.
Margaret A. Baker, DrPH
South Bay People Power promotes social justice through nonpartisan
civic engagement.
Written Communications/Public Comments - Baker