HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021.02.25 MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE
HEALTHY CHULA VISTA ADVISORY COMMISSION AND
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Via Teleconference
6:00 P.M.
Pursuant to the Governor ofthe State of California's Executive Order N-29-20, and in the interest
ofpublic health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, members ofthe Healthy Chula Vista
Advisory Commission and Human Relations Commission and staffpartiicipated in this meeting
via teleconference. All votes were taken by roll call.
CALL TO ORDER
A Special Joint Meeting of the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission and Human Relations
Commission ofthe City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by teleconference.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission:
Commissioners De Murguia, Melgoza, Murphy, Orozco-Valdivia,
Quiroz, and Chair Rodriquez
Human Relations Commission:
Commissioners Branch, Godinez, Gutierrez, Kean-Ayub, Lake,
Medina, Ratner, and Chair Martinez -Montes
ABSENT: Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission:
Commissioners Cruz, Hernandez -Nader, and Martinez
Human Relations Commission:
Commissioners Baber and Felix
ALSO PRESENT: Director of Human Resources Chase, Marketing and
Communications Manager Steinberger, Human Resources
Manager Tomlinson, Secretary Palermo, and Secretary Salvacion
ACTION ITEMS
1. PRESENTATION BY UC SAN DIEGO ON THE HEALTHIEST CITIES AND
COUNTIES CHALLENGE
Ms. Blanca Melendrez of UC San Diego provided an overview of a two-year project
funded by the American Public Health Association (APHA) to address food justice issues
in Chula Vista.
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The commissioners thanked Ms. Melendrez for her presentation.
Chair Rodriguez called for a two -minute pause to allow members of the public to submit any
final electronic public comments. Secretary Palermo announced that one electronic comment
had been received and no comments had been received via email.
The following public comments were submitted electronically:
Miranda Edwords, City of Chula Vista, submitted questions and comments in favor of the
Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge,
2. PRESENTATION BY SAN DIEGO COUNTY SUPERVISOR NORA VARGAS
The newly seated Supervisor of District 1 will provide an overview of her priorities for
her first year in office, including information on the recent press conference entitled
"Racism is a Public Health Crisis."
Supervisor Vargas gave an update on various issues impacting the South Bay including
the COVID vaccine.
The commissioners thanked Supervisor Vargas for her participation in the meeting and
expressed their interest to continue to work with her office.
Chair Rodriguez called for a two -minute pause to allow members of the public to submit any
final electronic public comments. Secretary Palermo announced that no electronic comments
had been received and no comments had been received via email.
3. PRESENTATION BY INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC STRATEGIES ON THE
PARTNERSHIP FOR SUCCESS PROJECT
Ms. Breny Aceitano of the Institute for Public Strategies provided an overview of a two-
year project funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
to address behavioral health and substance abuse disparities.
The commissioners thanked Ms. Aceituno for her presentation.
Chair Rodriguez called for a two -minute pause to allow members of the public to submit any
final electronic public comments. Secretary Palermo announced that one electronic comment
had been received and no comments had been received via email.
The following public comments were submitted electronically:
Samhita Ilango, City of Chula Vista, submitted questions and comments in favor of public
strategies on the Partnership for Success Project.
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OTHER BUSINESS
4. STAFF COMMENTS
Marketing and Communications Manager Steinberger mentioned that the city has a
program to assist families with rent and utility assistance.
5. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chau Martinez-Montez reminded staff that vaccinations will be available starting
Saturday for teachers, food service workers, and farm workers.
6. COMMISSIONERS'/BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Medina requested an item be placed on a future HRC item and provided
an update on the HRC ad hoc committee on License Plate Reader program.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:47 p.m., Chair Rodriguez adjourned the meeting to a Special joint Meeting of the Healthy
Chula Vista Advisory Commission on March 11, 2021 with the Commission on Aging at 4:00
p.m, via teleconference, and the next Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission on
March 25, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. via teleconference.
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Approved 8.12.21
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