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Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission
Minutes
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HEALTHY CHULA VISTA ADVISORY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
August 13, 2020
VIA TELECONFERENCE
4:04 P.M.
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Cruz, de Murguia, Hemandez-Nader, Martinez, Murphy, Quiroz (late), Rodriquez
ABSENT: Vice Chair Partida-Lopez and Melgoza
PRESENTATION
1. INTRODUCTION OF CHULA VISTA CITY MANAGER MARIA KACHADOORIAN
City Manager Maria Kachadoorian introduced herselfand thanked the commissioners for
their service to the City of Chula Vista.
2. INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSION MEMBERS ELIZABETH MURPHY,
FREDA HERNANDEZ-NADER AND DR. ALLEN RODRIGUEZ
The commission welcomed their new members.
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Staff recommendation: Commission review Attachment I and approve the minutes.
Commissioner De Murguia moved to approve the minutes, Commissioner Quiroz
seconded the motion and it carried by the following vote:
Yes-6—Cruz, De Murguia, Hernandez -Nader, Martinez, Murphy, Quiroz
Absent —1- Rodriguez
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
ACTION ITEMS
a. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021
Staff recommendation: Commissioners nominate and elect the Chair and Vice Chair for
the period of July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021.
The Commission moved to table this item for a future meeting due to three members being
absent.
5. ANNUAL ACTIVITIES REPORT FOR FY19/20
Staff recommendation: Review Attachment 2 and accept the report.
Commissioner De Margin motioned to approve the approve the Annual Activities Report
for FY 19/20, Commissioner Cruz seconded the motion and it carried by the following
vote:
Yes — 6 - Cruz, De Murguia, Hernandez-Nader, Martinez, Murphy, Quiroz
Absent -I- Rodriguez
6. COVID-19 COUNTY UPDATE
Barbara Jimenez, Director of LiveWell HHSA Central & South Regions, will provide an
overview of the current state of COVID-19 in San Diego County.
Staff recommendation: Commission hear the presentation,
The Commission thanked Ms. Jimenez for the presentation.
7. COVID-19 CITY RESPONSE
Marlon King, City of Chula Vista Emergency Services Coordinator, will provide a
summary of the City's response to COVID-19.
Staff recommendation: Commission hear the presentation.
The Commission thanked Mr. Kingfor his presentation.
8. PRESENTATION OF CLIMATE ACTION PLAN EQUITY INDEX PROJECT
Cory Downs, City of Chula Vista Conservation Specialist, will provide an overview of a
project to develop indices related to health, environment, housing and other equity factors
that can affect how climate change impacts residents.
Staff recommendation: Commission hear the presentation and provide feedback.
The Commission suggested the following:
• underground powerlines on the west side of the city
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9. PRESENTATION OF CONNECTING OLDER ADULTS WITH TECHNOLOGY
(COAT)
Aaron Ruiz, City of Chula Vista Recreation Supervisor, and Stacey Kurz, Healthy & Age -
Friendly Chula Vista Initiative Coordinator, will provide a summary of current efforts to
bridge technology barriers for older adults and a proposed project to provide Internet and
technology devices to mobilehome residents within Chula Vista.
Staff recommendation: Commission hear the presentation and provide feedback and
direction to staff.
The Commission suggested the following:
• Working with the local Rotary Club
OTHER BUSINESS
10. STAFF COMMENTS
a. Healthy Cities and Counties Challenge
• Ms. Kurz mentioned that UCSD has applied for a two year grant to provide
fresh fruit and vegetables through North Gate Market to CAL Fresh recipients.
• Ms. Kurz also mentioned that the city has been contacted by UCSD to assist
in vaccine trials.
11. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
None
12. COMMISSIONERSVBOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS
None
ADJOURNMENT 6:15 p.m. to the special meeting on September 10, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. in
Chula Vista, California.
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Approved 8.12.21
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