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REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
January 27, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Commissioner Custodio-Tan, Commissioner Godinez,
Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Medina, Commissioner
Olaoye, Commissioner Ratner, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Chair
Branch
Absent: Commissioner Baber, Commissioner Felix, Commissioner
Martinez-Montes
Also Present: Secretary Adrianna Hernandez, Marketing and Communications
Manager Anne Steinberger, City Attorney Googins, Captain Eric
Thunberg
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission of the City of Chula Vista
was called to order at 6:04 p.m. in Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276
Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Secretary Hernandez called the roll.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Moved by Vice Chair Kean-Ayub
Seconded by Commissioner Godinez
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Yes (8): Commissioner Custodio-Tan, Commissioner Godinez,
Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Medina, Commissioner Olaoye,
Commissioner Ratner, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Chair Branch
Result:Carried (8 to 0)
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1 Quarterly Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Program Update
Captain Thunberg provided the quarterly report for the Automated License
Plate Reader Program (ALPR).
Pedro Rios, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to ALPR Program
specifics.
Rudy Ramirez, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding concerns with ALPR
program.
Norell Martinez, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition of this item and
regarding concerns with ALPR program and investment in policing
technology.
Nancy Relaford spoke in opposition of this item and regarding concerns
with ALPR program and the city's technology privacy policy effort.
No action.
4.2 Update on Outreach and Housing Efforts for Unsheltered in Chula
Vista
Item continued to March meeting of the Human Relations Commission
due to staff illness.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Margaret Baker, Chula Vista resident, submitted an electronic comment and
Chair Branch read it aloud regarding community engagement concerns.
Rudy Ramirez, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding suggestions for the
Commission to communicate its work.
Nancy Relaford, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding civic participation and
meeting accessibility.
Chair Branch requested to add on a future meeting agenda the issue of access
to meetings, current technologies, and future plans for meeting accessibility.
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6. ACTION ITEMS
6.1 Discussion and Updates From Ad-Hoc Subcommittees
City Attorney discussed lawful forms of Ad-Hoc Subcommittees and
suggested broader discussion at next meeting about subcommittees to
refine objectives and duration.
Margaret Baker, Chula Vista resident, erroneously submitted an electronic
comment under this item meant for Item 7.1.
Nancy Relaford, Chula Vista resident, spoke in favor of public safety
subcommittees and thanked ALPR Ad-Hoc for their letter to City Manager.
Norell Martinez, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding housing issues and
resource allocations.
OTHER BUSINESS
7. STAFF COMMENTS
Secretary Hernandez updated Commission on Library's efforts to promote Black
authors during Black History Month and City Employee Spotlight.
Additionally, after discussing the Bonita Vista High School incident where the
school was tagged with the Police Department, they explained having sent out a
Media Advisory requesting information or tips. Unfortunately, due the absence of
cameras, there are no suspects to date. Anyone with information is encouraged
to contact the Chula Vista Police Department.
7.1 Letter from City Manager, Maria V. Kachadoorian in Response to
Commission's Letter Regarding the Automated License Plate Reader
Program (ALPR)
Margaret Baker, Chula Vista resident, submitted an electronic comment,
which Chair Branch read aloud, regarding technology privacy policy effort.
Norell Martinez, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding concerns with City
Manager letter and consultants advising on city's technology privacy policy
effort.
Rudy Ramirez, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding privacy concerns on
data collected by City.
Commission discussion ensued and Chair Branch requested update on
status of Police Advisory Commission, update on status of the Technology
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and Privacy Task Force, and a report from the Chief of Police, or
designee, at the April or May meeting of the Commission.
Agendize discussion regarding technology and privacy policy community
task force, recommendation of an HRC member on the police advisory
commission, and role of the Commission with respect to the ALPR
program.
Moved by Vice Chair Kean-Ayub
Seconded by Candice Custodio-Tan
Yes (8): Commissioner Custodio-Tan, Commissioner Godinez,
Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Medina, Commissioner Olaoye,
Commissioner Ratner, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Chair Branch
Result:Carried (8 to 0)
8. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Branch encouraged everyone to donate blood in this time of great need.
9. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Ratner encouraged everyone to donate blood at Terra Nova -
Blood Bank site.
Commissioner Medina asked regarding Commission members' email
accessibility and considering if office hours are possible to gauge more feedback
from community.
Commissioner Godinez thanked all public speakers.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Adrianna Hernandez Secretary
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Adrianna Hernandez, Secretary