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Home My WebLink About2023-01-26 HRC Agenda Packet Date:Thursday, January 26, 2023 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, 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 October 27, 2022. Recommended Action: Commission approve minutes. 3.2 Written Communications 8 Communication from Commissioner Pajanor requesting an excused absence from the January 26, 2023 Human Relations Commission meeting. Recommended Action: Commission approve request for excused absence. 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 of the City Community Engagement Specialist, Karla Mendez Recommended Action: Commission hear presentation and provide feedback as appropriate. 2023/01/26 HRC Agenda Page 2 of 8 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 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 2023/01/26 HRC Agenda Page 3 of 8 10.ADJOURNMENT to the regular meeting on February 23, 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 2023/01/26 HRC Agenda Page 4 of 8 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Meeting Minutes October 27, 2022, 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA Present: Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner Ratner, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Chair Branch Absent: Commissioner Baber, Commissioner Custodio-Tan, Commissioner Felix, Commissioner Godinez, Commissioner Medina Also Present: 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 6:17 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. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Vice Chair Kean-Ayub Seconded by Commissioner Olaoye Commission approve consent calendar. 2023/01/26 HRC Agenda Page 5 of 8 2 Yes (6): Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner Ratner, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Chair Branch Result:Carried (6 to 0) 3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes Commission approve minutes. 3.2 Written Communications Commission approve requests for excused absences. 4. PRESENTATIONS 4.1 Presentation by Senior Librarian Alyson Hamlin Regarding the Chula Vista Public Library’s “Library of Us” Program Principal Librarian and Cultural Arts Manager, Erwin Magbanua and Librarian Taylor Ytuarte presented on the program and responded to inquiries from Commissioners. 4.2 Presentation by Marketing and Communications Manager Anne Steinberger on Community Survey Responses Marketing and Communications Manager, Anne Steinberger presented the findings from the community survey and discussion ensued. Community Survey Ad-Hoc Subcommittee will analyze the responses further. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comment. 6. ACTION ITEMS 6.1 Updates, Discussion and Potential Action Regarding Ad-Hoc Subcommittees Chair Branch shared the final actions of the Technology and Privacy Advisory Task Force. Vice Chair Kean-Ayub shared an update on the Indigenous Peoples Day celebration as well as an update on the work of the Columbus Task Force. Moved by Commissioner Ratner Seconded by Vice Chair Kean-Ayub 2023/01/26 HRC Agenda Page 6 of 8 3 Disband the Indigenous Peoples Day Flag Raising Planning Ad -Hoc Subcommittee for having fulfilled its duties. Yes (6): Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner Ratner, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Chair Branch Result:Carried (6 to 0) OTHER BUSINESS 7. STAFF COMMENTS Secretary Hernandez provided several updates related to t he disposition of the Columbus Statue and the work of the Columbus Statue and Discovery Park Task Force, and the consolidation of several Boards and Commissions and other changes including adding of a youth member to the Human Relations Commission. Secretary Hernandez responded to questions from Commissioners. 8. CHAIR'S COMMENTS Chair Branch wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Kwanza, Hanukkah, Happy New Years and Happy Holidays! 9. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Lake shared she participated in Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) feedback session and it was a nice experience to hear from others. It was a welcoming space even in disagreement with others. It would be interesting to see the results of the comments from those sessions. Lake requested information about the charter amendments proposed in Measure K and requested further information. Commissioner Lake requested information regarding the City Attorney race and special election. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Adrianna Hernandez Secretary _________________________ Adrianna Hernandez, Secretary 2023/01/26 HRC Agenda Page 7 of 8 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) Appaswamy "Vino" Pajanor January 26, 2023 Human Relations Commission January 4, 2023 2023/01/26 HRC Agenda Page 8 of 8