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Home My WebLink About2021-05-27 HRC Agenda Packet - Regular C UST .. Q 6 k •Y . . V �aim" p � ,: a II V V B V I „.., N ¢ Human Relations Commission REEGLTLAR MEETING OF'THE HtTMAiN RELA►TION8 COMMISSION N Date: May 27, 2021 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Virtual, Via Teleconference PLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA'S 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. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXECUTIVE ORDER, 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 live stream at www.chula vistaca.gov/virtualmeetin-g. 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: [187 283 9188]. HOW TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Visit the online eComment portal for this meeting at: www.chulavistaca.gov/virtualmeetings. The commenting period will be open when the agenda is published and will remain open through the meeting, as described below. 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 Human Relations Commission staff at hrc__chulavistaca._goov. 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. If we have technical difficulties, we will resolve them as quickly as possible. City staff will take all possible measures to ensure a publicly accessible experience. *** Pages 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners Felix, Godinez, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Medina, Ratner, Vice-Chair Branch, Chair Martinez-Montes 3. CONSENT CALENDAR 3.1. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF April 22, 2021 4 Staff Recommendation: 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. CITY OF CHULA VISTA HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Presenter: Housing Manager Leilani Hines Staff Recommendation: Commission hear the presentation. 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.Chula vistaca.go v/virtualmeetings. 6.1. FORMALIZE AREAS OF INTEREST FOR 2021/2022 AND BUILD WORKPLAN Staff Recommendation: Commission discuss and take action as appropriate. 6.2. COMMISSION DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON WAYS TO SUPPORT THE AAPI COMMUNITY Staff Recommendation: Commission discuss and take action as appropriate. 5/27/2021 HRC Agenda Page 2 of 8 6.3. DISCUSS POLICE QUARTERLY REPORTING TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION INCLUDING AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER PROGRAM Staff Recommendation: Commission discuss and take action as appropriate. OTHER BUSINESS 7. STAFF COMMENTS 8. CHAIR'S COMMENTS 9. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS 10. ADJOURNMENT to the regular meeting on June 24, 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 5/27/2021 HRC Agenda Page 3 of 8 '4�0 CITY OF CHUAVISTA REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Meeting Minutes April 22, 2021, 6:00 p.m. Virtual, Via Teleconference Present: Chair Martinez-Montes, Vice Chair Branch, Commissioner Baber, Commissioner Felix, Commissioner Gutierrez, Commissioner Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Medina Absent: Commissioner Godinez, Commissioner Ratner Also Present: Human Resources Director Chase, Human Resources Manager Tomlinson, Secretary Palermo, Secretary Ladron de Guevara, Deputy City Attorney Silva Others Present Chief Sustainability Officer Gakunga, Facilities Financing Manager Elliott, Associate Planner VanderBie 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 6:01 p.m. via teleconference. 2. ROLL CALL 1 5/27/2021 HRC Agenda Page 4 of 8 Secretary Ladron de Guevara called the roll. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Vice Chair Branch Seconded by Commissioner Gutierrez To approve the recommended actions on the below consent calendar items. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes (8): Chair Martinez-Montes, Vice Chair Branch, Commissioner Baber, Commissioner Felix, Commissioner Gutierrez, Commissioner Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Lake, and Commissioner Medina Carried (8 to 0) 3.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES of October 22, 2020, January 28, 2021 and March 25, 2021 3.2 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 4. PRESENTATIONS Item 4.2 was taken out of order and presented prior to Item 4.1 4.1 OVERVIEW OF CHULA VISTA SMART CITY PROGRAMS Chief Sustainability Officer Gakunga presented an overview of the Smart City Programs within the City. 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 1 electronic comment had been received and 0 comments had been received via email. • Margaret Baker, Chula Vista resident, submitted an electronic comment voicing concerns about the lack of independent, community- led oversight & privacy policy protections regarding surveillance technology. No Action 4.2 QUALITY OF LIFE INDICATORS FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Facilities Financing Manager Elliott presented an overview of the history of the Growth Management Oversight Committee and a review of quality of life indicators. 2 5/27/2021 HRC Agenda Page 5 of 8 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 I electronic comment had been received and 0 comments had been received via email. • Margaret Baker submitted a comment asking how much money (if any) is received from US DHS. No Action 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. 6. ACTION ITEMS 6.1 CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AREAS OF FOCUS/WORK PROGRAM FOR THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021 Commission discussed and added items to the list of future agenda items to include: • Information on the naming of Discovery Elementary • Land acknowledgement • Presentation from South Bay Community Services on Youth Services • Quarterly update on Welcoming City • Qualified electorate • Housing policies • Supporting AAPI community • Anti-hate stance and ways to engage • Update on Know Your Rights • If stopped by police; DA's office, ACLU or other similar groups invite to discuss • Improving communication and public engagement • Revisiting the calendar of events for the commission to participate in • Continuing the engagement with the immigrant community 3 5/27/2021 HRC Agenda Page 6 of 8 • South Bay Pride • Capacity to review the ALPR quarterly 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 comments had been received and 1 comment had been received via email. • Kathy Hardy submitted an electronic comment in support of this Item. • Margaret Baker submitted both an electronic comment and an e-mail in support of this item. OTHER BUSINESS 7. STAFF COMMENTS 7.1 Columbus Statue Deputy City Attorney Silva stated that the City Attorney's office is looking into if there are any deed restrictions or contractual obligations when the park was taken over and ensured compliance with the Visual Artists Rights Act. He also discussed that the item related to the statue includes three other actions involved in the resolution that the Commission made. 7.2 COVID-19 Updates Director of Human Resources/Risk Management Chase presented on this item. There was a discussion around the lowered COVID-19 positive tests in the City. ICU capacity numbers are looking good as well. South Orange Library Testing Site is demobilizing. City is in discussions with a company that is interested in doing rapid tests. San Diego county is in the orange tier, however, Chula Vista is still in the red tier. City Fire Department has partnered with Sharp and has delivered 8,000+ vaccinations in the community. 8. CHAIR'S COMMENTS Chair Martinez-Montes wanted to share her gratitude to everyone for their continued work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. She also wanted to thank the members of the public that continue to engage via electronic comments and e-mail and wanted to reassure that their voices are being heard. 9. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS 4 5/27/2021 HRC Agenda Page 7 of 8 Commissioner Felix wanted to thank everyone for their work through the COVID- 19 pandemic. He also wanted to thank Commissioner Medina for his continued work with the ALPR. Commissioner Kean-Ayub wanted to thank everyone for their continued work and wished everyone a Happy Earth Day. She shared how wonderful it was learning how the Parks & Recreation department delivered food to seniors and invited everyone to a support rally for Carlsbad City Councilmember Cori Schumacher to support of the LGBTQ+ community. She also invited all to support and attend South Bay Pride 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:49 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Felipe Ladron de Guevara Secretary Felipe Ladron de Guevara, Secretary 5 5/27/2021 HRC Agenda Page 8 of 8