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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-02-24 HRC Minutes 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Meeting Minutes February 24, 2022, 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA Present: Commissioner Baber, Chair Branch, Commissioner Custodio- Tan, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Medina, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Ratner Absent: Commissioner Felix, Commissioner Godinez, Commissioner Martinez-Montes Also Present: City Attorney Googins, Secretary Adrianna Hernandez, Marketing and Communications Manager Anne Steinberger _____________________________________________________________________ 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. in Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. 2. ROLL CALL Secretary Hernandez called the roll. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS 4. ACTION ITEMS 4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes 2 Margaret Baker, Chula Vista resident, submitted an electronic comment requesting copies of the presentations provided to the Commission. Moved by Commissioner Baber Seconded by Commissioner Lake Commission approve Minutes. Yes (8): Commissioner Baber, Chair Branch, Commissioner Custodio- Tan, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Medina, Commissioner Olaoye, and Commissioner Ratner Result:Carried (8 to 0) 4.2 Presentation by City staff and Madaffer Enterprises on the Citywide Oversight and Privacy Policy Initiative Including Discussion on the Role of the HRC on the Technology and Privacy Advisory Task Force The City's Chief Sustainability Officer, Dennis Gakunga, delivered a presentation on the Citywide Oversight and Privacy Policy Initiative and a discussion ensued with Jim Madaffer and Jeremy Ogul from Madaffer Enterprises answering questions. Margaret Baker, Chula Vista resident, submitted an electronic comment on behalf of South Bay People Power urging the Commission to play a lead role in the policy development process. Kathy Cappos Hardy, Chula Vista resident, submitted an electronic comment in support of the Commission having a member on the Task Force and expressing concerns about civil liberties. Nicholas Paul, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition of this item. JoAnn Fields, Chula Vista resident, spoke on behalf of the Asian Pacific Islander Initiative in support of this item. Sophia Rodriguez, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding this item. Moved by Commissioner Medina Seconded by Commissioner Baber Commissioner Medina moved to: 1. Recommend the City Manager allow the HRC or an HRC Ad-Hoc support the City Manager and Madaffer Enterprises through the 3 selection process of the Technology and Privacy Advisory Task Force members; 2. Have an HRC member serve on the Technology and Privacy Advisory Task Force; 3. Include the HRC as a focus group to gauge public opinion; 4. Extend the application period beyond March 4th; 5. Recommend more community outreach regarding the Technology and Privacy Advisory Task Force and effort. Yes (8): Commissioner Baber, Chair Branch, Commissioner Custodio - Tan, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Medina, Commissioner Olaoye, and Commissioner Ratner Result:Carried (8 to 0) Moved by Chair Branch Seconded by Vice Chair Kean-Ayub Chair Branch moved to recommend Commissioner Custodio-Tan to serve as the HRC representative on the Technology and Privacy Advisory Task Force. Yes (8): Commissioner Baber, Chair Branch, Commissioner Custodio - Tan, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Medina, Commissioner Olaoye, and Commissioner Ratner Result:Carried (8 to 0) 4.3 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Human Relations Commission's Role with Respect to the Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Program Margaret Baker, Chula Vista resident, submitted an electronic comment in support of the HRC's involvement with the ALPR program. Sophia Rodriguez, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding this item. Moved by Chair Branch Seconded by Vice Chair Kean-Ayub Chair Branch made a motion to ask City Council to continue to receive ALPR reports until there is another body that received these reports. 4 Yes (7): Commissioner Baber, Chair Branch, Commissioner Custodio- Tan, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Medina, and Commissioner Ratner Result:Carried (7 to 0) 4.4 Discussion and Updates on Ad-Hoc Subcommittees City Attorney Glen Googins provided a brief description about the scope and limitations of Ad-Hoc Subcommittees and discussion ensued regarding each previously identified Ad-Hoc Subcommittee. Margaret Baker, Chula Vista resident, submitted an electronic comment regarding support for the HRC to continue monitoring the city's use of surveillance technology, data sharing, and policing issues. JoAnn Fields, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of the AAPI Ad-Hoc Sub-Committee. Moved by Chair Branch Seconded by Commissioner Ratner Chair Branch moved to: 1. Disband all Ad-Hoc Subcommittees, with the exception of the AAPI Ad-Hoc; 2. Reconstitute the Data Sharing Technologies/ALPR Ad -Hoc. Yes (7): Commissioner Baber, Chair Branch, Commissioner Custodio - Tan, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Medina, and Commissioner Ratner Result:Carried (7 to 0) Moved by Chair Branch Seconded by Commissioner Medina Chair Branch moved to assign the following to the Data Sharing Technologies/ALPR Ad-Hoc Subcommittee: 1. Chair Branch 2. Commissioner Medina 3. Commissioner Custodio-Tan 5 4. Commissioner Baber With a scope of work consisting of ongoing interaction with city staff regarding the City's Technology and Privacy Policy Initiative. Yes (7): Commissioner Baber, Chair Branch, Commissioner Custodio - Tan, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Medina, and Commissioner Ratner Result:Carried (7 to 0) OTHER BUSINESS 5. STAFF COMMENTS 6. CHAIR'S COMMENTS Chair Branch shared her thoughts and prayers for the people of Ukraine as well as Chula Vista residents with friends and family in Ukraine. 7. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Vice Chair Kean-Ayub brought to everyone's attention Governor Greg Abbot's policy against trans kids and how horrible it is to seek out parents for helping their children and would like to keep an eye on it in case of future public outreach needs. 8. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:54 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Adrianna Hernandez Secretary _________________________ Adrianna Hernandez, Secretary