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Date:Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Time:6:00 p.m.
Location:Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
Commissioners Baber, Felix, Godinez, Lake, Medina, Olaoye, Ratner, Vice-Chair
Kean-Ayub, Chair Branch
3.CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one
motion. Anyone may request an item be removed for separate consideration. If you
wish to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it
to the Secretary prior to the meeting.
Recommended Action:
Commission approve Consent Calendar.
3.1.Approval of Meeting Minutes 5
Approval of Minutes from April 28, 2022.
Recommended Action:
Commission approve minutes.
3.2.Written Communications 9
Communication from Commissioner Ratner requesting an excused absence
from the May 26, 2022 Human Relations Commission meeting.
Communication from Vice Chair Kean-Ayub requesting an excused absence
from the May 26, 2022 Human Relations Commission meeting.
Communication from Commissioner Baber requesting an excused absence
from the January 27, 2022 Human Relations Commission meeting.
Communication from Commissioner Lake requesting an excused absence
from the July 22, 2021 and December 06, 2021 Human Relations
Commission meetings.
Communication from Commissioner Felix requesting an excused absence
from the January 27, 2022 and February 24, 2022 Human Relations
Commission meetings.
Recommended Action:
Commission approve requests for excused absences.
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4.PRESENTATIONS
The following item(s) will be presentations given to the Commission. Action on
these item(s) is typically limited to the Commission receiving the presentation and
providing direction or feedback to staff, as appropriate. If you wish to speak on any
item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the Secretary prior
to the meeting.
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 speak on any
item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the Secretary prior
to the meeting.
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
speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the
Secretary prior to the meeting.
6.1.Discussion and Updates From Ad-Hoc Subcommittees
Ad-Hoc Subcommittee Members
Data Sharing Technologies/ALPR
Baber, Branch, Custodio-Tan, Medina
AAPI
Lake, Kean-Ayub
Community Survey
Kean-Ayub, Custodio-Tan, Lake, Olaoye
Recommended Action:
Commission discuss and make recommendations as appropriate.
6.2.Discussion and Action (including selection) to Appoint New Representative
to Technology and Privacy Advisory Task Force
Recommended Action:
Commission discuss and appoint a Human Relations Commission
representative to Technology and Privacy Advisory Task Force.
6.3.Discussion and Action (Including Selection) to appoint Representatives to
Columbus Statue and Discovery Park Task Force
Appointment to be made for the following positions: HRC representative and
Sons and Daughters of Italy representative (and City Council referral
pursuant to Chula Municipal Code section 2.23.105, as necessary)
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Recommended Action:
Commission discuss and appoint a HRC representative and a Sons and
Daughters of Italy representative to Columbus Statue and Discovery Park
Task Force.
6.4.Discussion and Possible Action to Establish a Work Plan and Future
Agenda Items
Recommended Action:
Commission discuss establishing a work plan and identify future agenda
items.
OTHER BUSINESS
7.STAFF COMMENTS
8.CHAIR'S COMMENTS
9.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
10.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on July 28, 2022 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.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
April 28, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Commissioner Baber, Commissioner Custodio-Tan,
Commissioner Felix, Commissioner Lake, Commissioner
Olaoye, Commissioner Ratner, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Chair
Branch
Absent: Commissioner Godinez, Commissioner Medina
Also Present: Adrianna Hernandez, Secretary, Simon Silva, Deputy City
Attorney, Anne Steinberger, Marketing and Communications
Manager
Commissioner Lake arrived at 6:02 p.m.
Commissioner Olaoye arrived at 6:12 p.m.
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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 6:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall,
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Secretary Hernandez called the roll.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Chair Branch
Seconded by Commissioner Baber
Approve the items on the Consent Calendar
Yes (7): Commissioner Baber, Commissioner Custodio-Tan, Commissioner Felix,
Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Ratner, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Chair Branch
Result:Carried (7 to 0)
3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approval of Minutes of March 24, 2022
3.2 Written Communications
Communication from Commissioner Godinez requesting an excused
absence from the March 24, 2022, Human Relations Commission
meeting.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1 Presentation by the Chula Vista City Clerk's Office Regarding Board
and Commission Meeting Accessibility
City Clerk Kerry Bigelow presented on meeting accessibility for Boards
and Commissions and discussion ensued.
Margaret Baker, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding outreach on
meeting accessibility options.
Commission hear presentation and provide feedback as appropriate.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
6. ACTION ITEMS
6.1 Presentation by Marketing and Communications Manager Anne
Steinberger on Possible Public Outreach Options Including a
Community Survey
Marketing and Communications Manager, Anne Steinberger presented on
options for community input and discussion ensued.
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Margaret Baker, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding this item offering
ideas for survey questions.
Moved by Commissioner Felix
Seconded by Commissioner Lake
Move forward with conducting a community survey and create an ad-hoc
subcommittee to draft a survey and strategies to promulgate it.
Yes (7): Commissioner Baber, Commissioner Custodio-Tan,
Commissioner Felix, Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Ratner, Vice
Chair Kean-Ayub, Chair Branch
Result:Carried (7 to 0)
Moved by Chair Branch
Seconded by Commissioner Baber
Assign Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Custodio-Tan,
Commissioner Lake and Commissioner Olaoye to the Community Survey
Ad-Hoc
Yes (8): Commissioner Baber, Commissioner Custodio-Tan,
Commissioner Felix, Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Olaoye,
Commissioner Ratner, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Chair Branch
Result:Carried (8 to 0)
6.2 Discussion and Updates From Ad-Hoc Subcommittees
Commissioner Custodio-Tan provided an update on the Technology and
Privacy Advisory Task Force.
Commissioner Lake provided an update regarding a plan to meet with
Vice Chair Kean-Ayub to discuss next steps regarding a resolution for the
AAPI community.
Margaret Baker, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding this item and the
Technology and Privacy Advisory Task Force.
6.3 Discussion of the City of Chula Vista's Code of Civil Discourse
Commissioner Custodio-Tan began discussion of the item regarding
revisiting Code of Conduct and discussion ensued.
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Consensus was reached to determine if the National Conflict Resolution
Center is invited back at the next meeting after the County of San Diego’s
Human Relations Commission votes on their policy to address member
misconduct.
OTHER BUSINESS
7. STAFF COMMENTS
8. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Branch wished everyone a Happy Mother's Day.
9. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Vice-Chair Kean-Ayub announced her absence at the May meeting of the
Commission, requested a presentation by the City's consultant on the Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion Plan, and inquired about the raising of the Pride flag in
June. Kean-Ayub also urged everyone to call Senator Weiner in support of SB
107.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Adrianna Hernandez Secretary
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Adrianna Hernandez, Secretary
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Request for Excused Absence Form – 6/19
REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE
City of Chula Vista Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Name: _________________________________________________ Date of Absence: _________________________________
Board/Commission/Committee: _________________________________________________________________________________
Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.25.110 (C) allows board/commission/committee members, by a
majority vote, to excuse a fellow board, commission, or committee member’s absence from a meeting for any
of the reasons listed below. A member who is absent from three consecutive, regular meetings will be
deemed to have vacated his or her membership, unless the member’s absence is excused by a
majority vote of the other members. An absence is only recorded as “excused” upon receipt of a member’s
request and majority vote of the board/commission/committee to excuse the absence. Accordingly, if you
have been absent from a regular meeting, please complete and submit this form to the chair or secretary.
Please indicate the reason for the absence:
1. Illness of the member, family member of the member, or personal friend of the member;
2. Business commitment of the member that interferes with the attendance of the member at a meeting;
3. Previously scheduled vacation of the member, notice of which was provided to the respective board
or commission in advance of the meeting;
4. Attendance of the member at a funeral, religious service or ceremony, wedding, or other similarly
significant event;
5. Unexpected, emergency situation that prohibits the member’s attendance; or
6. Other reason for which the member has given notice to the secretary of his or her unavailability at
least seven days in advance of the meeting.
OR
The absence was not for any of the above-listed reasons. I understand that the absence will be recorded
as unexcused.
I certify the reason for the absence indicated above is true and correct.
Member’s Signature: __________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________
If completed by secretary or staff to board/commission/committee:
Completed on member’s behalf by: _____________________________, per member’s Verbal Written request
on: _________________.
(date)
(secretary/liaison’s name)
Harriet Baber
Human Relations Commission
January 27, 2022
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H. E. Baber May 3, 2022
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