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RECORD OF ACTION TAKEN AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ON MAY 25, 2021
The following is the action taken by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista on Agenda Item 7.1:
AGENDA ITEM 7.1
Human Relations Commission Presentation to City Council Making Recommendations Regarding the
Christopher Columbus Statue and Taking Certain Actions to Reflect Chula Vista's Diversity
Report Number: 21-0061
Location: Discovery Park, 700 Buena Vista Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Department: Human Resources
Environmental Notice: The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities), Section 15302 Class 2
(Replacement or Reconstruction), and Section 15061(b)(3).
Recommended Action:
The Human Relations Commission recommends that City Council direct staff to remove the statue of
Christopher Columbus at Discovery Park and over a period of time replace the statue with a work of art or
other statue that reflects Chula Vista’s diversity, including its Indigenous People; rename Discovery Park; and
rename Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day in the City of Chula Vista. A task force made up of community
members should assist in identifying new artwork and a new name for the park to recommend to City Council.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember Galvez, to direct staff
to permanently remove the Columbus statue from Discovery park; designate October 12 as
Indigenous Peoples Day in the City of Chula Vista; and make a referral to the Human Relations
Commission to bring back a recommendation for Council consideration within two months on the
formation and duties of a task force, which would include designated members of the Human
Relations Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Cultural Arts Commission, Kumeyaay
community and Sons and Daughters of Italy, and be tasked with making recommendations
regarding the disposition of the statue, renaming Discovery park, and related actions.. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 – Cardenas, Galvez, Padilla, and Casillas Salas
No: 1 – McCann
Abstain: 0
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC
City Clerk