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Date:Thursday, October 27, 2022
Time:6:00 p.m.
Location:Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Welcome to your Human Relations Commission Meeting
Public Comments: Public comments may be submitted to the Human Relations Commission in the
following ways:
In-Person comments during the meeting. Join us for the Human Relations Commission
meeting at the time and location specified on this agenda to make your comments. Please
visit www.chulavistaca.gov/boardmeetings for current mask requirements and other safety
protocols.
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Submit an eComment. Visit www.chulavistaca.gov/boardmeetings, locate this meeting, and
click on the comment bubble icon. Click on the item you wish to comment on, and then click
on "Leave Comment." The commenting period will close one hour before the meeting. All
comments will be made available to the Commission and the public.
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Mail or email comments. Submit comments via email to HRC@chulavistaca.gov or by mail to
Human Relations Commission, 276 Fourth Ave, Chula Vista, CA. Please send comments
early; written comments received within one hour of the meeting may not be distributed until
the following day.
•
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 Relations Commission at HRC@chulavistaca.gov (California Relay Service is
available for the hearing impaired by dialing 711) at least forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting.
Pages
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
Commissioners Baber, Custodio-Tan, Felix, Godinez, Lake, Medina, Olaoye,
Pajanor, 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 or submit an electronic comment per the
instructions on page one of this agenda.
Recommended Action:
Commission approve consent calendar.
3.1.Approval of Meeting Minutes 5
Approval of minutes from September 22, 2022.
Recommended Action:
Commission approve minutes.
3.2.Written Communications 9
Communications from Commissioner Felix and Commissioner Medina
requesting an excused absence from the September 22, 2022 Human
Relations Commission meeting.
Recommended Action:
Commission approve requests for excused absences.
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 or submit an electronic comment per the instructions on page one of
this agenda.
4.1.Presentation by Senior Librarian Alyson Hamlin Regarding the Chula Vista
Public Library’s “Library of Us” Program
4.2.Presentation by Marketing and Communications Manager Anne Steinberger
on Community Survey Responses
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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 or submit an electronic comment per the instructions on page one of
this agenda.
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 or submit an electronic comment per the instructions
on page one of this agenda.
6.1.Updates, Discussion and Potential Action Regarding Ad-Hoc
Subcommittees
Ad-Hoc Subcommittee Members
Data Sharing Technologies/ALPR
Baber, Branch, Custodio-Tan, Medina
Indigenous Peoples Day Flag Raising
Planning
Godinez, Kean-Ayub, Medina, Olaoye
Community Survey
Custodio-Tan, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Olaoye
Recommended Action:
Commission discuss, make recommendations as appropriate and possibly
disband certain Ad-Hoc Subcommittees.
OTHER BUSINESS
7.STAFF COMMENTS
8.CHAIR'S COMMENTS
9.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
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10.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on January 26, 2023 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
September 22, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Commissioner Baber, Commissioner Godinez, Commissioner
Lake, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor,
Commissioner Ratner, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Chair Branch
Absent: Commissioner Custodio-Tan, Commissioner Felix,
Commissioner Medina
Also Present: Secretary Adrianna Hernandez, Marketing and Communications
Manager Anne Steinberger
Commissioner Olaoye arrived at 6:09 p.m.
__________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission of the City of Chula Vista
was called to order at 6:08 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall,
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Secretary Hernandez called the roll.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comment.
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4. ACTION ITEMS
4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Moved by Vice Chair Kean-Ayub
Seconded by Commissioner Baber
Approve minutes.
Yes (7): Commissioner Baber, Commissioner Godinez, Commissioner
Lake, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Ratner, Vice Chair Kean -
Ayub, Chair Branch
Abstain (1): Commissioner Pajanor
Result:Carried (7 to 0)
4.2 Discussion of the Annual Report of Activities and Authorize the
Chair to Work With Staff to Finalize and Submit
Margaret Baker submitted an electronic comment stating a neutral
position.
Chair Branch introduced the topic, requested feedback from
Commissioners and discussion ensued.
Moved by Vice Chair Kean-Ayub
Seconded by Commissioner Olaoye
Authorize the Chair to work with Staff to finalize report including specific
ALPR presentation dates and submit the report.
Yes (8): Commissioner Baber, Commissioner Godinez, Commissioner
Lake, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner
Ratner, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Chair Branch
Result:Carried (8 to 0)
4.3 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Indigenous Peoples Day
Celebration
Secretary Hernandez introduced the item and discussion ensued.
Moved by Commissioner Ratner
Seconded by Commissioner Pajanor
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Establish an Ad-Hoc Subcommittee composed of Commissioners Medina,
Olaoye, Godinez and Vice Chair Kean-Ayub to work with Staff on planning
efforts for Indigenous Peoples Day.
Yes (8): Commissioner Baber, Commissioner Godinez, Commissioner
Lake, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner
Ratner, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Chair Branch
Result:Carried (8 to 0)
4.4 Discussion and Updates From Ad-Hoc Subcommittees
Chair Branch provided an update for the Technology and Privacy Advisory
Task Force work and discussion ensued.
Margaret Baker submitted an electronic comment stating a neutral
position.
Moved by Commissioner Olaoye
Seconded by Commissioner Godinez
Disband and end the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Ad-Hoc
Subcommittee.
Yes (8): Commissioner Baber, Commissioner Godinez, Commissioner
Lake, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner
Ratner, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Chair Branch
Result:Carried (8 to 0)
OTHER BUSINESS
5. STAFF COMMENTS
Marketing and Communications Manager Anne Steinberger shared information
regarding Harborside Park and shared an update on community outreach efforts.
5.1 Update on Community Survey
Marketing and Communications Manager Anne Steinberger informed the
Commissioner about the publishing of the community survey and
explained that through the website, it can be translated. Responses were
also given to questions from the Commissioners regarding survey
accessibility for those without computer access.
6. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
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No comments.
7. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Pajanor requested an orientation to better understand the work
and goals of the Commission.
Commissioner Baber inquired regarding the City's discretion to decide the future
uses of the land at Harborside Park.
Commissioner Godinez provided Commissioner Pajanor with information
regarding the early work of the Commission regarding Welcoming City
certification.
Vice Chair Kean-Ayub inquired regarding the consultant chosen to lead the City's
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and staff responded that the firm chosen was
Tribesy.
Vice Chair Kean-Ayub also invited Commissioners to the Rainbow Ride caravan
on October 8 across South Bay to remind LGBTQ families that they matter. The
caravan will start at the Chula Vista mall at 10 a.m. with a small festival at Otay
Ranch Town Center from noon to 4 p.m.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Adrianna Hernandez Secretary
_________________________
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 hae acated his or her membershipǡ nless the memberǯs 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)
ȋsecretary/liaison’s nameȌ
Ricardo Medina September 22, 2023
Human Relations Commission
X
10/22/2022
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**POST-MEETING AGENDA**
Date:Thursday, October 27, 2022
Time:6:00 p.m.
Location:Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Welcome to your Human Relations Commission Meeting
Public Comments: Public comments may be submitted to the Human Relations Commission in the
following ways:
In-Person comments during the meeting. Join us for the Human Relations Commission
meeting at the time and location specified on this agenda to make your comments. Please
visit www.chulavistaca.gov/boardmeetings for current mask requirements and other safety
protocols.
•
Submit an eComment. Visit www.chulavistaca.gov/boardmeetings, locate this meeting, and
click on the comment bubble icon. Click on the item you wish to comment on, and then click
on "Leave Comment." The commenting period will close one hour before the meeting. All
comments will be made available to the Commission and the public.
•
Mail or email comments. Submit comments via email to HRC@chulavistaca.gov or by mail to
Human Relations Commission, 276 Fourth Ave, Chula Vista, CA. Please send comments
early; written comments received within one hour of the meeting may not be distributed until
the following day.
•
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 Relations Commission at HRC@chulavistaca.gov (California Relay Service is
available for the hearing impaired by dialing 711) at least forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting.
Pages
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
Commissioners Baber, Custodio-Tan, Felix, Godinez, Lake, Medina, Olaoye,
Pajanor, 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 or submit an electronic comment per the
instructions on page one of this agenda.
Recommended Action:
Commission approve consent calendar.
3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes 5
Approval of minutes from September 22, 2022.
Recommended Action:
Commission approve minutes.
3.2 Written Communications 9
Communications from Commissioner Felix and Commissioner Medina
requesting an excused absence from the September 22, 2022 Human
Relations Commission meeting.
Recommended Action:
Commission approve requests for excused absences.
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 or submit an electronic comment per the instructions on page one of
this agenda.
4.1 Presentation by Senior Librarian Alyson Hamlin Regarding the Chula Vista
Public Library’s “Library of Us” Program
4.2 Presentation by Marketing and Communications Manager Anne Steinberger
on Community Survey Responses
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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 or submit an electronic comment per the instructions on page one of
this agenda.
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 or submit an electronic comment per the instructions
on page one of this agenda.
6.1 Updates, Discussion and Potential Action Regarding Ad-Hoc
Subcommittees
Ad-Hoc Subcommittee Members
Data Sharing Technologies/ALPR
Baber, Branch, Custodio-Tan, Medina
Indigenous Peoples Day Flag Raising
Planning
Godinez, Kean-Ayub, Medina, Olaoye
Community Survey
Custodio-Tan, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Olaoye
Recommended Action:
Disband the Indigenous Peoples Day Flag Raising Planning Ad-Hoc
Subcommittee for having fulfilled its duties.
OTHER BUSINESS
7.STAFF COMMENTS
8.CHAIR'S COMMENTS
9.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
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10.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on January 26, 2023 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
September 22, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Commissioner Baber, Commissioner Godinez, Commissioner
Lake, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor,
Commissioner Ratner, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Chair Branch
Absent: Commissioner Custodio-Tan, Commissioner Felix,
Commissioner Medina
Also Present: Secretary Adrianna Hernandez, Marketing and Communications
Manager Anne Steinberger
Commissioner Olaoye arrived at 6:09 p.m.
__________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission of the City of Chula Vista
was called to order at 6:08 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall,
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Secretary Hernandez called the roll.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comment.
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4. ACTION ITEMS
4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Moved by Vice Chair Kean-Ayub
Seconded by Commissioner Baber
Approve minutes.
Yes (7): Commissioner Baber, Commissioner Godinez, Commissioner
Lake, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Ratner, Vice Chair Kean -
Ayub, Chair Branch
Abstain (1): Commissioner Pajanor
Result:Carried (7 to 0)
4.2 Discussion of the Annual Report of Activities and Authorize the
Chair to Work With Staff to Finalize and Submit
Margaret Baker submitted an electronic comment stating a neutral
position.
Chair Branch introduced the topic, requested feedback from
Commissioners and discussion ensued.
Moved by Vice Chair Kean-Ayub
Seconded by Commissioner Olaoye
Authorize the Chair to work with Staff to finalize report including specific
ALPR presentation dates and submit the report.
Yes (8): Commissioner Baber, Commissioner Godinez, Commissioner
Lake, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner
Ratner, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Chair Branch
Result:Carried (8 to 0)
4.3 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Indigenous Peoples Day
Celebration
Secretary Hernandez introduced the item and discussion ensued.
Moved by Commissioner Ratner
Seconded by Commissioner Pajanor
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Establish an Ad-Hoc Subcommittee composed of Commissioners Medina,
Olaoye, Godinez and Vice Chair Kean-Ayub to work with Staff on planning
efforts for Indigenous Peoples Day.
Yes (8): Commissioner Baber, Commissioner Godinez, Commissioner
Lake, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner
Ratner, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Chair Branch
Result:Carried (8 to 0)
4.4 Discussion and Updates From Ad-Hoc Subcommittees
Chair Branch provided an update for the Technology and Privacy Advisory
Task Force work and discussion ensued.
Margaret Baker submitted an electronic comment stating a neutral
position.
Moved by Commissioner Olaoye
Seconded by Commissioner Godinez
Disband and end the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Ad-Hoc
Subcommittee.
Yes (8): Commissioner Baber, Commissioner Godinez, Commissioner
Lake, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner
Ratner, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Chair Branch
Result:Carried (8 to 0)
OTHER BUSINESS
5. STAFF COMMENTS
Marketing and Communications Manager Anne Steinberger shared information
regarding Harborside Park and shared an update on community outreach efforts.
5.1 Update on Community Survey
Marketing and Communications Manager Anne Steinberger informed the
Commissioner about the publishing of the community survey and
explained that through the website, it can be translated. Responses were
also given to questions from the Commissioners regarding survey
accessibility for those without computer access.
6. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
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No comments.
7. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Pajanor requested an orientation to better understand the work
and goals of the Commission.
Commissioner Baber inquired regarding the City's discretion to decide the future
uses of the land at Harborside Park.
Commissioner Godinez provided Commissioner Pajanor with information
regarding the early work of the Commission regarding Welcoming City
certification.
Vice Chair Kean-Ayub inquired regarding the consultant chosen to lead the City's
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and staff responded that the firm chosen was
Tribesy.
Vice Chair Kean-Ayub also invited Commissioners to the Rainbow Ride caravan
on October 8 across South Bay to remind LGBTQ families that they matter. The
caravan will start at the Chula Vista mall at 10 a.m. with a small festival at Otay
Ranch Town Center from noon to 4 p.m.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Adrianna Hernandez Secretary
_________________________
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 hae acated his or her membershipǡ nless the memberǯs 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)
ȋsecretary/liaison’s nameȌ
Ricardo Medina September 22, 2023
Human Relations Commission
X
10/22/2022
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Human
Relations
Commission
Community Survey
Results
October 27, 2022
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Community
Survey
Community Survey available
Oct 3 –20
Promoted on City website, City newsletter
and social media @thinkchulavista
57 responses received
Signage and surveys at City Hall
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Question 1
What would you like the
Commission to focus on?
57 responses received
See attachment
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Question 2:
Attendance
at Meetings
54%
9%
12%
2%2%
21%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
What is a barrier for you to attend meetings?
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Question 3
What do you believe is the most pressing issue facing Chula Vista?
57 responses received
See attachment
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Question 4
What would an ideal Chula Vista look like to you?
52 responses received
See attachment
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Question 5:
Information
about City
Matters
30%
22%
29%
13%
6%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
Community
Connection
Social Media News media Next Door Other
How do you get your information about City matters?
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Question 6:
What is your
ZIP code?
2%
36%
23%
9%
13%
14%
4%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
91902 91910 91911 91913 91914 91915 Other
What is your Zip Code?
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Recommendation
Ad-Hoc Subcommittee use
responses and other input to
outline a draft Work Plan for
presentation in January 2023
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Human Relations Commission
2022 Community Survey
Question 1: The Human Relations Commission provides input to the Chula Vista City Council on how
best to promote ways in which the community welcomes and embraces its diversity and safeguards
equal opportunities for everyone. What would you like to see the Commission focus on?
1. Housing Affordability
2. Not wasting money and putting more attention to the residents of Chula Vista.
3. Safety. Increase police department budget, staffing and pay.
4. Crime, Homelessness
5. Improve residential streets west of the 805.
6. Safety - not enough police and what little police we do have aren’t being allowed to use the
tools they have to keep us safe. The drones, license plate readers and technology should be
utilized to the fullest extent. I feel safer knowing those resources are available and being
utilized.
7. Getting more diversity in commissions.
8. Have more representation in our street names of Latina/o or Hispanic outstanding citizens or
members of our community.
9. Getting homeless out of our area. Returning parks to their original beauty
10. Affordable housing in Chula Vista
11. Focus on (and celebrate) what our citizens and other residents have in common rather than on
our differences (race, ethnicity, age, language, sexuality, gender identity, ability, etc.).
12. Homelessness and equal opportunity for unsheltered persons
13. How to limit growth in a city that is already saturated with thousands of new residents. I know
we are the 2nd largest city in the SD County but we should not pursue being the biggest and
instead we should focus on quality of life for our residents. Traffic and safety is a big issue. New
schools and new businesses and restaurants should be the focus and not more housing.
14. Racial and economic equity within the city.
15. Homeless issues is a problem. Positive acknowledgement for our police & fire departments with
the ways they reach out to our community!
16. Identifying and rejecting criminals and illegal persons from all countries; not just Hispanics.
17. Clean, safe parks. clean, safe hotels
18. Activities and meetings that include both west AND east Chula Vista
19. There are not enough high paying jobs in CV so most residents have to leave CV for work. Create
equal opportunities for all residents to live AND work in CV.
20. Not sure about this one
21. Keeping our community affordable for all. Young and old
22. When I go to a new doctor, I do not care about any factors that might check the box. I car about
the training and to what school that doctor graduated from. HR should do the same when it
comes to hiring a person. Look at education, experience ,training and past performance.
23. Disbanding
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Human Relations Commission Survey October 2022
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24. Shelter for those living on the streets.
25. Have more cultural events.
26. I would like to see passion on the commission for pressing the city to build multi and single-
family homes that our new Americans can afford to BUY, not rent. If we want inclusion, we
need economically strong diverse communities. Homeownership can provide this.
27. Neighborhood and urban development equity.
28. Transparent and inclusive civic engagement, diverse City workforce particularly at the leadership
level
29. Homelessness. More Funding to Social Services. Funding to Libraries and the Arts. Trauma
Inform Care. More Cultural Events
30. Homeless, housing, drug traffic, police visibility
31. N/a
32. Community relations and diversity among City workers.
33. They should connect with the County Human Relations Commission and City of San Diego to
explore a regional approach
34. Encuentros culturales públicos de las distintas comunidades que hacemos vida en la ciudad
35. Descrimination against whites and straight men.
36. I would like them to focus on City planning and public transportation.
37. TV / Facebook and Nextdoor are the best way to get the word out, also the good old fashion
SIGNS
38. Separation of church and state.
39. Having all parks be safe for our children. Having tennis courts, basketball courts additionally
available to children in all areas of Chula vista not just Eastlake.
40. Investigate ways to connect the diversity of Broadway businesses with those on Third Avenue.
Between the two areas there is something for everyone.
41. TACKLE HOMELESSNESS
Here are some ideas … we’ve created a think tank to tackle homelessness in Chula Vista on next
door platform.. will be happy to share the final results with you all here if you like. Here is a
draft plan we came up with so far:
1) Take existing HOT program currently implemented (Homeless Outreach Team) where 1
officer and a social worker goes and meets with a homeless person, interviews them and
determines what services they may be in need of, then over time gets them that help or shelter.
(Great program and start by the way!)
2) Open a Social Case File for each homeless person to keep track in a database and somehow
track them either by fingerprint, take a picture of them, and or DNA sample in order to begin
serious work at helping them get the help they need and track them like a medical doctor begins
to keep track and records all symptoms and visits at a doctors office.
3) Social Workers analyze each case at the office and begin intelligently sorting through which
person needs which services and what resources are available for them.
4) Regular weekly or monthly visit with homeless person with or without officer depending on
each case. If can’t find homeless person then database of that case is shared among different
cities who may eventually track the homeless person and continue to keep the social worker
case file open and tracked for all to better serve and help each person no matter where they are
homeless.
5) once identified and determine what services best serves the person than implementation
begins.
6) once on-site help begins ie rehab for drug related, mental recovery, shelter only, etc then
they have x number of days to be a part of program to recovery.
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7) once recovery plan is in place … exit plan will be to transition person to permanent housing
but with written legal agreement that person shall pay back all or s portion of the cost of
permanent housing with work and services to be completed in the form of a job giving to them
by the city or agency.
8) Jobs can be created for the person to be able to pay portion of their housing and cost of living
while balance of cost can be subsidized by state and/or Federal welfare funds etc…
9) jobs can be simple but necessary jobs anyone can do like picking up garbage in their
neighborhood, cleaning up the streets, washing down streets, painting graffiti, serving in any
other capacity to help the city be clean, safer, and more enjoyable for everyone etc…
10) after so many years of housing and working for the city or agencies … person has right to
move on and be free to be more productive part of society freeing up the space for the next
social worker homeless person case!
42. The homeless , clean up streets all the vacant building keep clean.
43. Race relations in the community and with City of Chula Vista.
44. Ways to get more community members to get involved with city instead of just complaining
online about it.
45. There are many opportunities in the city, I do not believe we lack any. Thank you.
46. Ensuring housing access and rent control, to make sure local populations, especially those of
color, are not pushed out by the gentrification of neighborhoods.
47. I believe the city should focusing on providing safe affordable housing for low-income residents.
Additionally, with the closure of Harborside Park, our homeless population has nowhere safe to
go. I believe the city, with its growing financial surplus, should take the time to show that they
are willing to step up and assist the homeless community. We should lead the county in our
moral duty to take care of ALL of our citizens, not just those with the deepest pockets.
48. Stop creating commissions, put the money towards needed programs. Stop planning and
analyzing and start doing!
49. The Homeless population. Infrastructure especially the City Streets, potholes, widening streets.
Cleaning up Chula Vista
50. Homelessness.
Housing opportunities for those on the streets. Advocates in public locations to refer this group
to services, bathing locations, and mental health needs. South-West Chula Vista community is
run-down and not to par as East Chula Vista. Parks are run-down and dirty and not inviting for
families with the homeless community saturating its use. South Library's building is run-down
inside. Floors cracking, carpet and furniture dirty, visual interior landscaping areas are untended
with overgrowth. The outside needs to be power washed and clean. The demographic for this
area of Chula Vista is medium/lower income and primarily Hispanic but we deserve clean parks
for our families and a library where we can bring our children. Although the CV-SW District #4 is
the smallest in geographical size we are equal in population to the much larger districts. Our
City Council person, Andrea Cardenas has been the least visible representative in some years.
She should engage with our community and see what the needs are and how best to address
them.
51. Dream Act & DACA
52. n/a
53. Investing in youth. Teen Centers that engage youth in expressing their interests and concerns.
Tiny tot programs, more swimming pools, more skate/ basketball parks, computer labs,
photography labs, art and media labs, volunteer projects, planting food forests throughout the
city like secret gardens. Satellite meeting areas in all the districts so people can participate in
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civic meetings. Invite youth to learn about and participate in our local government- give them a
voice at Council.
54. I would like to see the Commission focus on changing the stigma residents have against
homeless folks. Educating the public to understand homelessness is essential to fixing the
homeless issue. If more people understand it and support efforts to actually help the homeless
get off the streets, it will have a significant impact on our city.
55. I really feel Chula Vista is very welcoming to diversity. I’m retired from our local school district
and our population is one of the most diverse in the nation.
56. HOMELESSNESS PROBLEM! See below for our community think tank on tackling homeless plan
for ideas and recommendations we organized on Next Door with neighbors from our Chula Vista
communities!!
- Crime in East Chula Vista and building a Sub station on that side!
1) Take existing HOT program currently implemented (Homeless Outreach Team) where 1
officer and a social worker goes and meets with a homeless person, interviews them and
determines what services they may be in need of, then over time gets them that help or shelter.
(Great program and start by the way!)
2) Open a Social Case File for each homeless person to keep track in a database and somehow
track them either by fingerprint, take a picture of them, and or DNA sample in order to begin
serious work at helping them get the help they need and track them like a medical doctor begins
to keep track and records all symptoms and visits at a doctors office.
3) Social Workers analyze each case at the office and begin intelligently sorting through which
person needs which services and what resources are available for them.
4) Regular weekly or monthly visit with homeless person with or without officer depending on
each case. If can’t find homeless person then database of that case is shared among different
cities who may eventually track the homeless person and continue to keep the social worker
case file open and tracked for all to better serve and help each person no matter where they are
homeless.
5) once identified and determine what services best serves the person than implementation
begins.
6) once on-site help begins i.e., rehab for drug related, mental recovery, shelter only, etc then
they have x number of days to be a part of program to recovery.
7) once recovery plan is in place … exit plan will be to transition person to permanent housing
but with written legal agreement that person shall pay back all or s portion of the cost of
permanent housing with work and services to be completed in the form of a job giving to them
by the city or agency.
8) Jobs can be created for the person to be able to pay portion of their housing and cost of living
while balance of cost can be subsidized by state and/or Federal welfare funds etc…
9) jobs can be simple but necessary jobs anyone can do like picking up garbage in their
neighborhood, cleaning up the streets, washing down streets, painting graffiti, serving in any
other capacity to help the city be clean, safer, and more enjoyable for everyone etc…
10) after so many years of housing and working for the city or agencies … person has right to
move on and be free to be more productive part of society freeing up the space for the next
social worker homeless person case!
Like if you think this is good idea … or rewrite it , add your own ideas and repost this to make it
even better for all !! Thank you!
David Sounds like our original plan above at least # 1-4 that you outlined no one objects too or
at least is the best laid out … what most are discussing and providing additional feedback, ideas
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and proposals etc to are the options that we could provide … below are the outlines of the
potential options that a social worker or the city could provide depending on each individual
case open:
1) Mental facility for rehab then job placement
2) substance and addiction rehab then job placement
3) shelter , job training , job placement
4) off site out of city placement into homeless shelters
5) One way ticket to Slab City plus voucher from city for food once get there
6) one way bus back to city who send them originally (if can be determine) by homeless person
choice with voucher for food in that city
7) jail for those who don’t agree to any option who are violet and danger to society to be rehab
and afterwards job training then job placement after release
8) do nothing continue to allow to live In city in tents in card board with food card froM city and
tracking by social worker until city or homeless are ready for one of the options.
9) placement into private shelters / churches facility for faith based help, job training then job
placement
These are the options that the HOT team can provide as options to the homeless after their
assessment of each individual on what is the best course of action to take and provide for every
homeless person.
57. I love all the updating that is occurring on 3rd Ave in the west side of Chula Vista. Its downtown
area is so rich in history which is now being rediscovered. The east side or Eastlake in particular
is made up of a lot of "new history". Most of our stories are of cow fields, one lane roads and
the old Olympic Training Center. I would love to see a rediscovery of the East. Our mall is such a
great place to shop but we can't seem to keep stores open. I believe the mall can become an
area that can compliment the upcoming growth along the bay also.
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54%
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What is a barrier for you to attend meetings?
Question 2: What is a major barrier for you to attend and participate in public meetings like the
HRC?
Other
• Failure of other attendees to observe adequate COVID precautions
• Age - hearing, etc. Economic stability
• Location (only west) and parking and time of meetings
• Don't know when they are
• I know better
• Waste of time.
• My schedule varies on driving location
• Visible communication when you meet.
• Communication/wasn't aware this existed
• Even though I have a Chula Vista address, I actually live in Bonita, but I would like to serve on Chula
Vista commissions as it is the neighborhood that affects me the most.
• Work
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Question 3: What do you believe is the most pressing issue facing Chula Vista? (open ended)
1. Affordable housing.
2. Homeless encampments, high tax rate and affordable housing.
3. Crime and not enough police. The police are great but there are not enough of them. Hire more, pay
them more, and show them appreciation.
4. Crime and Homelessness
5. Homeless
6. Safety and not enough police, not enough resources.
2. Homeless
3. Overcrowding
7. The budget
8. Affordable housing and true rent control that limits how much rent can be charged based on square
footage and average income taxes n the community.
9. Homelessness
10. Affordable housing and inflation
11. Lack of adequate traffic rule enforcement for vehicles and bicyclists.
12. Homelessness
13. Traffic on major roads. Traffic around schools. Not enough quality businesses such as restaurants,
quality food restaurants and more grocery stores.
14. Disparity in city services
15. Money allocated for Homeless issues that is NOT helping resolve the problem. I see grant money,
money contributions, and money from the government being offered to help resolve the homeless
problem, yet I am seeing more & more homeless on our streets. Is the money filling someone's
pocket and not going where is should be going?
16. Economic balance and sustainability.
17. Gang and narcotic activity throughout the city
18. A failure to include east Chula Vista in programs and meetings and facilities
19. CV does not attract any large corporations or companies thus there is a lack of high paying jobs in
CV. Residents have to commute up and down the 5, 805, and 125 every morning/evening to their
jobs outside CV.
20. Increase homeless presence
21. Rent - business and home
22. Protected class... It seems that some group of people have more right than others. At the end tax
payers allow the city to operate. Residents want a safe city. I moved from city of San Diego in 2008
because the city was not safe for my kids. There are neighbors paying over $35,000 a year in
property taxes and all deserve a safe city.
23. Illegal immigration.
24. Housing, road maintenance
25. This question is not clear. Issue in general or regarding diversity? In general traffic. Regarding
diversity it would be nice to see more events that encourage community participation. The city
shows its support for diversity through Facebook posts but that’s really all I have seen.
26. Elected leaders in Chula Vista do not let the City Manager manage. They create policies and
programs that are haphazard and disconnected. If there is a problem, instead of managing the
problem, the city creates an ordinance. Many times there are no resources to enforce what the
council adopts. The Council and Mayor should let their professional staff run the city and they
should focus on governing. Our lack of leadership resulted in "This is Chula" and a trash debacle
that was the laughingstock of the county.
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27. Chula Vista is very good at embracing cultural and ethnic diversity. The issue that Chula Vista faces is
the lack of improved urban development on the west side. Much of the focus and funding is
consistently applied to the eastern side of the city to accommodate and attract new residents. From
improved housing, greenspace, and schools, attention is paid to the eastern side while the western
slowly deteriorates. The experience creates a divisional mindset within the city by residents. Equity
and inclusion is key to help address such division, especially for residents that may experience
financial disparities in the southwestern portion of Chula Vista.
28. City leadership from the executive and senior manager level is dominated with homogeneous white
leaders all appointed because of like mindedness and mirroring. Those employees of color have
been passed up for positions of leadership and left feeling devalued. Leadership that is reflective of
the community they serve is needed to better identify and connect. Decisions on policies and
programs will be more reflective of the values and understanding of the needs of the community.
This is particularly important in the City Managers Office and in more service oriented departments
such as Recreation, Communications, Housing, Human Resources, and Public Safety.
29. The cost of rent, utilities and food and better paying jobs.
30. Homelessness and drugs
31. Overdevelopment
32. divide between West & East Chula Vista. In-equities between different parts of the City. Poor areas
need the same access to services, schools that are available in East Chula Vista.
33. Housing, Unsheltered community, economic development
34. Las drogas e indigencia. También el exceso de velocidad. Y la poca limpieza de la av. Broadway
35. Voting election integrity. Konnech has shown that the ccp have had access to servers within the
election system time to over haul it.
36. Traffic and transportation. I believe, the divide between East and West only exacerbates any
exclusion the HRC is trying to remove. It does not help than there isn’t enough public transport
connecting the two. Perhaps streetcars, if getting a trolley line would be too costly.
37. Homelessness and if we don't do something soon we will end up like Downtown San Diego
38. Authoritarian right wing nut jobs.
39. Drugs. Homelessness
40. Obviously the homelessness effects everyone. We are not a unique community. While new ideas
and strategies are tried, how bout we stop blaming and all work together. Use our energy towards
workable solutions.
41. Crime. Homelessness. Quality of life. Affordable housing. Supporting small businesses
42. I am new to the city, here I notice the driving traffic, i SEEN LOTS OF HOMELESS
43. Economy, disparity between quality of life for West Chula Vista and east Chula Vista. More needs to
be done to ensure that as the City grows, it takes care of its lower socioeconomic families on the
West side of the City. Chula Vista has become more unaffordable to live.
44. Homelessness
45. Large amount of homeless
46. Housing and homelessness crisis.
47. Gentrification. The arrival of wealthy investment groups and landlords with nothing better to do has
been disastrous for the low-income residents of our city. Everywhere I look I see "luxury"
apartments popping up left and right. We are slowly pushing people out of the city with the lack of
any affordable housing.
48. Safety and lack of Police personnel. Our per capita ratio is one of the lowest. As this city keeps
expended, we need to allocate funds for more officers either through Mello Roose or special
assessments.
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49. The Homeless population. Infrastructure, City streets need paving, trees are over grown, graffiti,
widening streets. Cleaning up Chula Vista
50. Homelessness. Cleanliness. Commerce and restaurants created to meet the demands and needs of
the community. Traffic bottlenecks in several areas that address congestion, whether it be a
concert, school/college activity or easy accessibility throughout the city to commute to work.
51. Homeless in parks.
52. Not enough staffing
53. The long run of the effects of Covid on society in general, people are feeling anxious about health,
wages, housing, feeling food insecurities. The local community has grief from the loss of lives from
being essential low paid workers during the height of the outbreak. Gentrification and the Short-
Term Rental explosion in the normally affordable areas of CV are causing a wave of a housing crisis
that has yet to be felt. Current political climate is combative, not solution based, very immature and
causing people to disengage and feel like nothing is going to change
54. Homelessness and safety.
55. I believe our most pressing issue is lack of decent paying jobs, and the infrastructure to support our
growing population. The Sears property is a perfect example, it is my understanding more
apartments are going to be built on this property. We need to expand the healthcare availability for
the residents not just of Chula Vista, but all of the South Bay communities. The city should be talking
with Scripps about expanding the hospital on to the Sears property. This would mean good paying
jobs for doctors, nurses, and support staff and South Bay residents wouldn’t have to drive to San
Diego or La Jolla for decent healthcare. My family has personally been transported via ambulance to
a hospital out of Chula Vista several times because there are no beds available in any Chula Vista
hospital. At the very least the Sears property should become a major retailer, similar to a Super
Target. The current mayor and city council have added more apartments, but no more grocery
stores, hospital beds or jobs. If we want people to be able to live in the community they work in,
then we need decent jobs.
56. CRIME KEEP IT DOWN! And enforce our laws
57. One particular observation is a low police presence. The east side has grown so much that I believe
investing in a sub-station would be a great asset to the community.
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Question 4: What would an ideal Chula Vista look like to you?
1. I can afford to live here, I can find work here, and I feel safe from criminals, the police, and CBP.
2. An ideal Chula Vista would like more affordable housing for families. I'm not talking about Condos or
Apartments for rent. I mean real single home family houses that give them actual land to own.
3. Free of homeless and criminals.
4. Less tents and drugs on the streets. Less cars stolen / broken into.
5. More high end department store
6. Less traffic congestion, less dense housing. More infrastructure to support the current
overcrowding. A second police station on the east side that is full staffed. Minimal homeless people.
We need to stop enabling the homeless population. With the bay front revitalization coming the
homeless will take over unless they are driven out while it is still manageable. We need to stop
making it easy for them to remain and push them out or into doing community service work in
exchange the amenities we are currently giving them for free.
7. A forward thinking city that sees the future of its citizens by promoting education, truly affordable
housing based on data of not more than 1/3 of the average monthly income of the citizens living in
the community. Realize the importance of a livable wage as a right and a safeguard for safety and
prosperity. If a city has to spend about half of their budget on just the police force and still have
crime and racist policies in tact after all these years. No wonder citizens have no pride in living in
Chula Vista or see a future for threat children other than far away from here.
8. Beautiful parks, excellent schools, engaged community members who take pride in their city. Safe.
Secure. Master planned as it was supposed to be.
9. Affordable for everybody no matter your income
10. A full library and police station in the east half of the city.
2. Fewer bars and "craft beer" and cannabis businesses.
11. A place without homelessness. A place where our children could attend a four-year university (like a
UC or CSU) in Chula Vista. A place where once our children graduated, they could find suitable work
in our city. A balanced community that was planned to provide such an atmosphere, instead of one
that only looks at short term fixes like rezoning industrial land to create more residential sprawl.
12. One with limited growth. It seems that our city mayor and former mayors are hungry for more
property taxes and have been pushing for building more and more houses and apartments all while
hiding behind the motto, "Affordable Housing" but if people really want affordable houses, Arizona
and Texas and I'm sure New Mexico have house half the price of San Diego County. Let the market
dictate where people buy a home and let not government influence home prices
13. Strong and welcoming community
14. Chula VIsta is great already. Actually, I don't think we need a Human Relations Commission.
15. Facilitate new business, industrial and residential growth, without destroying the small town feel to
"Old Chula Vista". Insist that renewal projects have retained that western feel.
16. Clean, safe parks for children to play at without worry of narcotic exposure, gang activity or violence
17. Better transportation options for both sides of the city - using smaller buses and vans to cover more
areas
18. I would like to see us as a city that has good jobs within CV so our residents don't have to commute
up and down the 5, 805, and 125 every morning and evening. The City needs to do a better job of
attracting corporations and companies to CV which in turn bring higher paying jobs.
19. Clean. More accessible
20. Cool. A place that other people in the city will come visit.
21. Low crime and good jobs in town.
22. well maintained roads, fewer homeless on the streets, low crime rate, jobs for residents
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23. A safe community with diverse restaurants, and businesses.
24. Bring in a University, develop the bayfront, and take the lead in developing first-time home buyer
opportunities. Chula Vista is building plenty of rental units for $3k to $4k/month. Be a leader in
building small condos so new buyers can stay in Chula Vista. If we want to diversify the city, we can't
create housing that traps owners into paying rent for the rest of their lives. The working poor and
middle class can build wealth if they can own a small property. Chula Vista and California forgot
about this as we create more burdens and expenses on new development. Read this, please.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/25/upshot/starter-home-prices.html
25. The entire city would have improved housing and schools, and there would be an abundance of
greenspace. Furthermore, there would be more grocers and restaurants that offer healthier food
options to help combat food insecurity and health disparities. Grocers would be situated in closer
proximity to aid residents that must rely on public transportation when running errands.
Furthermore, main roads (L St., H St., Orange Ave., etc) would not be as congested going to or
coming from the eastern side of the city. Lastly, more cultural events and possibly art exhibits would
be presented to celebrate the diverse ethnic communities in our city.
26. To be able to find a reflection of myself (e.g. my values, culture) in the policies, programs, services,
facilities and fabric of the community I live in. Authentic connectedness with those that serve me
and in the community
27. I am a place that welcomes and honors diversity and is scantily informed, using the best current
methods to serve its citizens—creating a police force that uses preventative actions instead of
reactivating tactics—a place where as a family, we can go to an event on the weekend.
28. Affordable housing and police visibility around the homeless and drug traffic
29. Plenty of open space along the bayfront & in the Otay Lakes area. Demand more on-site parking of
developers. The amount of on-street parking we have is very dangerous to drivers and pedestrians.
30. No homeless, more police, more fire personnel. Affordable housing, more libraries and dog parks.
31. Limpia,con viviendas accesibles, parques seguros,más áreas verdes y el control de indigentes.
32. Voter ID legal imagination no forced medical Healthcare and leave our kids alone
33. My ideal Chula Vista would include mor walkable, community centers. The Sears building remains
abandoned and it’d be nice to convert to a community center, if possible. I’d also like to see the
gaps between East and West be developed into walkable neighborhoods, similar to East Palomar
between La Media and Heritage rd. We have enough Suburbs. I understand it’s difficult to convert
previously built areas but that shouldn’t stop us from developing new ones with that in mind. I
believe walkable neighborhoods, alone, carry a lot of inclusion and sense of community.
34. STOP the building for a start. And enough with the parks, what we need are more FREE Gym's and
Swimming Pools for locals who are not able to pay Gym Fees, so that ALL Chula Vista people can
work out and go for a swim without wondering how to pay for it. Yes, there are many Community
Pools BUT can only be used by Residents, with is a small fraction of the CV population. At the
moment if a person just wants to go for a swim there is only one place in the whole of Chula Vista
and THEN you have to make an appointment to go have a swim? Wrong
35. Looks fine the way it is. You've done a good job.
36. All inclusive for our seniors, disabled adults and children, sidewalks in all of Chula Vista. Acceptable
access to tennis courts, basketball courts in ALL areas of Chula Vista
37. Ideal is a stretch, cleaner Broadway and Main Street. Destigmatize 805 divide. West side and East
side events more inclusive, welcoming and advertised.
38. Continue in its direction with John MCCann as Mayor and what he represents and has done for
District 1 for all of Chula Vista as much as possible
39. The homeless have access to food, showers.
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40. Cleaned up on both sides of I5, I805 and more affordable housing with schools that are great in all
areas of the City.
41. Affordable housing with better flow of traffic.
42. If there were other after school opportunities that catered to interests of kids of this generation (ie.
Many of them enjoy social media, but most after school activities cater towards sports and whatnot,
so rather than having after school activities, they may be finding things to do that garner interest in
social media such as graffiti)
43. Clean streets and neighborhoods, and plenty of resources for those seeking assistance for
homelessness or drug abuse.
44. Chula Vista is a city rich with culture and the blooming buds of prosperity. In order to further the
growth and life of our city, we need to lift up those that are lower, not raise the ceiling for those
that are richer. Coming together as a community and caring for our brothers and sisters that are less
fortunate, creating better and better public transportation options, providing affordable housing
solutions, and creating more community hubs like the Otay Ranch Town Center are key in
integrating all of our city into a beautiful, thriving, interconnected community.
45. Clean, less homelessness, less kids causing trouble, places for kids to go so they can stay out of
trouble.
46. Safe and Clean. Great smooth streets no potholes
47. If you were dropped anywhere in the City you would see the same beautiful park, clean streets,
families walking their dogs and enjoying the day with their families. Commercial building and
commerce areas would be clean, easily accessibly and available. Diverse restaurants throughout the
City. Community events that engage our diverse population.
48. More green space/open space in South West Chula Vista. More international/cultural events
throughout the city.
49. A community that respects its natural resources such as open spaces for the community to enjoy
without competing with large venture capitalist creating more concrete spaces (the bay front) and
charging the citizens for parking to support local businesses.
50. A major healthcare facility built on the Sears property. The bay front to become a place where
families can celebrate weddings, and our high school students can have their proms. Decent
restaurants on Third Ave, that are more than just breweries. Address the homeless problem. More
decent grocery stores, especially on the west side.
51. SOLVE THE HOMELESSNESS PROBLEM … New Substation police dept in East Chula Vista …everything
else can stay the same :-)
52. As a resident, I feel we already live in a beautiful community. The biggest growth has already
occurred and now we need to focus on fine tuning what we have. Our resident population has
grown exponentially so safety is a big issue.
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Community Connection Social Media News media Next Door Other
How do you get your information about City matters?
Question 5: How do you get your information about City matters? (select all that apply)
Other
1. Participation in civic organizations.
2. Multiple news sources
3. Print media and email info
4. all of the above
5. GET Involved Eastlake on Facebook
6. other residents/business owners
7. Jill Galvez send out an excellent monthly newsletter.
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Question 6: What is your ZIP code?
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What is your Zip Code?
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