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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-22 HRC Agenda Packet REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Date:Thursday, June 22, 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 Custodio-Tan, Felix, Godinez, Gomez, Lake, Lares-Urquidez, 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 March 23, 2023 Meeting Minutes. Recommended Action: Commission approve minutes. 3.2 Written Communications 9 Communication from Commissioner Ratner requesting an excused absence from the May 25, 2023 Human Relations Commission meeting. Communication from Commissioner Godinez requesting excused absences from the August 25, 2022 and October 27, 2022 Human Relations Commission meetings. Recommended Action: Commission approve request 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 and Discussion on JEDI Community Roundtable Outcomes 12 Recommended Action: Commission hear presentation and provide feedback as appropriate. 4.2 Introduction of Newly Appointed Commissioners Leticia Lares-Urquidez and Christian Gomez Recommended Action: Commission hear introductions and provide feedback as appropriate. City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda Page 2 of 29 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 Discussion and Possible Action on Community Input Received at South Bay Earth Day 22 Recommended Action: Commission discuss and take action as appropriate on feedback. 6.2 Discussion and Possible Action on the Annual Report of Activities for Fiscal Year 2022/23 23 Recommended Action: Commission discuss and take action as appropriate. 6.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Drafting of a Resolution for City Council Consideration Regarding Establishing a Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Board Recommended Action: Commission discuss, provide input and take action as appropriate to draft a resolution. 6.4 Updates, Discussion and Potential Action Regarding Ad-Hoc Subcommittee Ad-Hoc Subcommittee Members Community Survey Custodio-Tan, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Olaoye Recommended Action: Commission discuss, make recommendations as appropriate and possibly disband Ad-Hoc Subcommittee. OTHER BUSINESS 7.STAFF COMMENTS 7.1 Welcoming City Update 25 8.CHAIR'S COMMENTS City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda Page 3 of 29 9.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS 10.ADJOURNMENT to the regular meeting on July 27, 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 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda Page 4 of 29 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Meeting Minutes March 23, 2023, 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA Present: Commissioner Felix, Commissioner Godinez, Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner Ratner, Chair Branch Absent: Commissioner Custodio-Tan, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub Also Present: Staff Liaison Adrianna Hernandez, Marketing and Communications Manager Anne Steinberger, and Community Engagement Specialist Karla Mendez _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:03 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 No public comment. Moved by Commissioner Pajanor Seconded by Commissioner Olaoye Page 5 of 29 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 2 Commission approve consent calendar. Yes (7): Commissioner Felix, Commissioner Godinez, Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner Ratner, Chair Branch Result:Carried (7 to 0) 3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes Commission approve minutes. 3.2 Written Communications Commission approve request for excused absence. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comment. 5. ACTION ITEMS 5.1 Consideration of a Resolution to City Council Recommending Welcoming City Re-Certification Chair Branch introduced the draft resolution she worked on with Commissioner Godinez and Felix and discussion ensued. The following members of the public submitted written communications in support of the proposed resolution:  Carolyn Scofield  Margaret Baker  Kathy Hardy Moved by Commissioner Godinez Seconded by Commissioner Felix Commission approve resolution. Yes (7): Commissioner Felix, Commissioner Godinez, Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner Ratner, Chair Branch Result:Carried (7 to 0) Page 6 of 29 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 3 5.2 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Participation at South Bay Earth Day on April 15, 2023 Moved by Commissioner Felix Seconded by Commissioner Godinez Commission to participate with a booth at South Bay Earth Day on April 15, 2023. Yes (7): Commissioner Felix, Commissioner Godinez, Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner Ratner, Chair Branch Result:Carried (7 to 0) 5.3 Consideration of Cancellation of the April 27, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission Moved by Commissioner Lake Seconded by Commissioner Ratner Commission cancel April meeting to allow for greater participation at Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion community meetings. Yes (7): Commissioner Felix, Commissioner Godinez, Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner Ratner, Chair Branch Result:Carried (7 to 0) OTHER BUSINESS 6. STAFF COMMENTS Staff Liaison Hernandez shared the City Council establishment of a Ad-Hoc Subcommittee focused on matters related to the Welcoming City program and provided an update on the request for a formal statement from the Police Department regarding the Automated License Plate Reader program. 7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS Chair Branch acknowledged that on March 1st, the City Tenant Protection Ordinance went into effect creating some of the strongest protections for residents in the County of San Diego. 8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Page 7 of 29 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 4 Commissioner Lake shared the grouped community survey responses for the commissioners to review and be prepared to discuss further at the May meeting of the Commission. Commissioner Felix shared information about a Know Your Rights community meeting sponsored by La Raza Lawyers Association on April 15, from 8:30-1 pm, at Castle Park High School. Commissioner Godinez congratulated Chair Branch for her recognition on Fox 5 News and part of the Remarkable Women recognition series. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:36 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Adrianna Hernandez Secretary _________________________ Adrianna Hernandez, Secretary Page 8 of 29 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda Page 9 of 29 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda Page 10 of 29 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda Page 11 of 29 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 1 | P a g e Date: May 9, 2023 To: Maria Kachadoorian, City Manager Via: Eric Crockett, Deputy City Manager From: Miranda Evans, Economic Development Manager Re: Community Building Roundtable Summary, Impact and Outreach Summary Encl: A) Outreach List B) Roundtable Sticker Activity BACKGROUND The City of Chula Vista is engaged in a process of infusing a lens of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion into all city operations, both as an employer and as a provider of services to a diverse community. The foundational part of this work includes the assessment phase, a trio of assessments to evaluate the City’s readiness to engage in JEDI work. A Structural Assessment, Cultural Assessment and Community Impact Assessment are all being completed by Tribesy Consulting. It is critical to have quality dialogue with the community to complete the Community Impact Assessment, especially with individuals who may be marginalized or do not normally have a venue or opportunity for their voices and perspectives to be heard. To begin facilitating opportunities to hear from the community in an inclusive way, six community focus groups were held last October in various locations across the city and virtual sessions were provided as well. 141 RSVPs were received; despite reminder emails being sent prior to each of the events, approximately 70 people participated. Participants were asked to complete an anonymous background survey prior to the focus group to provide context for the consultant team. These focus groups provided an ideal opportunity for the consultant team to engage with attendees in meaningful dialogue about their experiences living in Chula Vista. Meals, activities for children, accessibility coordination and translation services were all announced as services available during the focus groups. In an effort to continue community engagement with an even broader reach, the consultant team recommended an additional round of outreach events for 2023 prior to finalizing the Community Impact Assessment. Staff worked to coordinate four roundtable events with the intent of larger dialogue opportunities with one event in each City Council district. The list of roundtable events held is summarized below: o Wednesday, April 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in District 1 at Montevalle Recreation Center, 840 Duncan Ranch Road (English with Spanish translation) Page 12 of 29 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 2 | P a g e o Thursday, April 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in District 2 at the Civic Center Library, 365 F St. (English with Spanish translation) o Saturday, April 29, from 9 to 11 a.m. in District 3 at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, 2800 Olympic Parkway (English with Spanish translation) o Saturday, April 29, from 12 to 2 p.m. in District 4 at South Chula Vista Library, 389 Orange Ave. (Spanish with English translation) Participants were encouraged to be Chula Vista residents, although some local stakeholders who were not residents did participate (e.g., County of San Diego Office of Equitable Communities, Living Coast Discovery Center). RSVPs were optional and 49 RSVPs were received. Approximately 80 people participated in all four roundtables. Snacks, translation services, accessibility accommodations and family-friendly activities were all provided as part of expanding access, comfort and convenience for participants. Video highlights of the first roundtable are available here. COMMUNITY IMPACT The success of the roundtables is best measured not by the quantity of attendees, but instead by the quality of dialogue and diversity represented among attendees. In the community roundtables, participants engaged in open dialogue around the following prompts: o What do you love about living in Chula Vista? o What could be improved about Chula Vista? o What does the City engaging in JEDI practices mean to you? What is IT? o What isms are prominent to you in the community? o Are there City services and programs you haven’t had access to or would like to see added? o What groups are marginalized or minoritized in Chula Vista? o If you were to create a new Chula Vista, a personal utopia, what are two things you would want to have? o What was the impact of engaging in this roundtable? Staff who attended the roundtables took notes of the participants’ comments to capture anonymous qualitative data that will be synthesized within the forthcoming Community Impact Assessment. Of positive note is the community’s overwhelming support for the City engaging in this work and their love of a safe and diverse city to call home. Residents of diverse backgrounds , long-time and new residents, disabled individuals and unhoused individuals attended. The majority of participants were part of the 30 years and older population with only four participants under 30 and 10 participants in the 30-49 age group, highlighting a stark gap in youth participation despite outreach to several youth groups in the community. Of the attendees who participated in the sticker activity (Attachment B), 16 indicated this was their first time participating in Chula Vista community meeting. When asked what was the impact of engaging in the roundtable, participants shared comments such as: o “Thank you for having a place for our voice to be heard.” o “It is good to be part of progress.” o “Thank you for valuing our experiences.” o “I have more information and understand now.” o “Tengo más información y entiendo ahora.” I have more information and understand now. Page 13 of 29 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 3 | P a g e o “Esta es la primera vez que siento que me han escuchado. Por fin hay alguien escuchándome.” This is the first time I feel I have been heard. There is finally somebody listening to me. OUTREACH STRATEGY AND COMMUNITY REACH The Office of Communications assisted in creating and implementing a comprehensive outreach strategy. The strategy focuses on using the City’s existing communication networks to directly share information but also relies on the multiplier effect from strategic community partners sharing the event with their networks. Honorable Mayor McCann and all City Councilmembers were briefed and invited to attend any of the four events. All City Board and Commission members (73 individuals) were sent an invitation to attend. The Human Relations Commission had their April meeting canceled to encourage their participation at the roundtables. Invitations were also sent out to individuals who participated in and provided an email address from the JEDI community focus groups held last October (95 individuals). - Post in the City’s newsletter, Community Connection o Reach: 26,749 sends with 9,874 opens (38.4%) o Clicks on JEDI article: 60 (link to read more and RSVP) - 3 posts on Facebook o Reach: 3,581 - 3 reels on Facebook o Reach: 975 - 3 posts on Instagram o Impressions: 3,567 - 3 reels on Instagram o Impressions: 2,383 - Announcement from the City Manager shared with all City staff – Approximately 1,300 - Event information posted on the City’s website under events, news and City calendar - Media advisory shared on April 12, 2023 o Sent to local media o Sent to City staff - 400 printed flyers distributed in English and Spanish o Distribution at all City facilities and buildings on City Hall Campus o Distribution at 20 points of interest around town (e.g., coffee shops, businesses, mobile home parks) o Distribution to City Councilmembers and their staff - Summary of Earned Media o April 14, 2023: Star News – Chula Vista hosts diversity and inclusion roundtable Page 14 of 29 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 4 | P a g e o April 21, 2023: Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center - City of Chula Vista Invites Residents To “JEDI” Roundtable Session At CVEATC o April 21, 2023: Star News - Residents invited to ‘JEDI’ Roundtable o April 24, 2023: San Diego Union Tribune - Chula Vista is shaping its equity plan. This is how residents can participate. o April 25, 2023: Voice of San Diego. Links to San Diego Union Tribune. o April 27, 2023: Fox 5 – Chula Vista hosts round table discussion on justice, equity, diversity & inclusion NEXT STEPS The information shared by participants in the roundtable is being synthesized and incorporated into the Community Impact Assessment. The Cultural Assessment and a corresponding Executive Summary is also being created and will be finalized by the end of May. The Structural Assessment is also underway and a request for documents was sent to all departments. Information will be gathered within the next two weeks and provided to the consultant team to review and analyze strengths and gaps. The JEDI Guidance Council held their orientation meeting on April 26th and will hold their first meeting on May 17th. The Council has agreed to start meeting twice a month to begin fostering team cohesion. The first area of focus will be to work together on defining JEDI and beginning to craft the City’s JEDI lens. After this draft is completed, there will be additional opportunities for community engagement, both within the organization and community, as an inclusive way to solicit input on the lens and path forward. Page 15 of 29 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 5 | P a g e Attachment A: Outreach List • 2-1-1 • Asian Business Association of San Diego • Boy Scouts of America Troop 816 • Branch Manager Bonita-Sunnyside Branch • Calvary Chula Vista • Catholic Charities • CDA (Child Development Associates) • Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce • Ch 12 XEWT • Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce • Chula Vista Community Collaborative • Chula Vista Community Foundation • Chula Vista Eagles 3142 • Chula Vista Elementary School District • Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center • Consulate General of Mexico • Cultural Arts Commission • Chula Vista Learning Community Charter School • Department of Homeless Solutions & Equitable Communities, County of San Diego, Health & Human Services Agency • Filipinos of the South Bay • Girl Scout Troop 5958 • Holocaust museum • La Voz • MAAC Project • MANA de San Diego • McAlister Institute • Meals on Wheels (Chula Vista) • Mexican American Business Association • MTS • Navy • Office of Assemblymember David Alvarez • Office of Congressman Juan Vargas • Office of Senator Steve Padilla • Office of Sup. Chair Vargas • Our Hometown • Port of San Diego • Promotoras • RareABILITY • Rotary Club of Chula Vista • San Diego Blood Bank (Chula Vista) • San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce • San Ysidro Health • SANDAG • South Bay Community Services • Small Business Development Center • South County Economic Development Council • San Diego State University • Sesame Place • South Bay Sustainable Communities • South Bay YMCA • South Bay Youth Center • Southwestern College • Sweetwater Union High School District • St. Paul's • The House of Music • Third Avenue Village Association • City Union Leaders • Veteran Groups Page 16 of 29 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 6 | P a g e Attachment B: Roundtable Sticker Activity An optional sticker activity was available at each of the roundtables to be able to have a visual representation of who attended. The below fields were included on posters in English and Spanish. A summary of the data collected is available here. Page 17 of 29 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 7 | P a g e Roundtable 1 Page 18 of 29 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 8 | P a g e Roundtable 2 Page 19 of 29 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 9 | P a g e Roundtable 3 Page 20 of 29 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 10 | P a g e Roundtable 4 Page 21 of 29 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda South Bay Earth Day 4/15/2023 Human Relations Commission Booth Community Engagement Comments 1. Transportation to J.E.D.I. meeting. 2. More Community Festivals like Earth Day South Bay! 3. Library security cameras or guard 4. Bring a stadium 5. Figuring out ways to help the homeless pop. (Not just moving them elsewhere) 6. Potholes 7. Tie-Dye Charging $10 for shirt advertised as free with own shirt 8. You closed harborside but we see people in industrial- we don’t see it any better. 9. Indoor roller skate land 10. Nice new playgrounds in parks in West Chula Vista and Soccer Fields 11. Equality in city services- i.e., potholes and street repair. Parking and zoning officers. 12. When will Harborside Park reopen? Page 22 of 29 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda Page 1 of 2 Highlights of Activities During Fiscal Year 2022-23  The Human Relations Commission held seven meetings between July 2022 and June 2023.  Commission elected a Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2022/2023. Commissioner Petrina Branch as Chair and Commissioner Nadia Kean-Ayub as Vice-Chair.  The Commission created Ad-Hoc Subcommittees on the following matters: Indigenous Peoples Day, Community Survey, AAPI, and Data Sharing/ALPR. All these Ad-Hoc Subcommittees are project specific and will sunset upon completion of project.  The Commission in 2019, requested the City Council refer to the Charter Commission elimination of the requirement to being a qualified elector to serve on a board or commission. The charter amendment was approved as part of Measure K in November 2022.  The Commission received a presentation by the San Diego Workforce Partnership and Our Safe Place regarding employment barriers for the LGBTQ+ community in August 2022.  The Commission received a presentation by the Chula Vista Police Department Executive Captain Phil Collum Regarding Use of Force and Officer Training in August 2022.  The Commission received a presentation from the Chula Vista Library regarding the “Library of Us” program and several Commissioner participated as “books” for the event.  The Commission had a member represented on the City Manager Technology and Privacy Advisory Task Force. Chair Branch served on the Task Force which presented its recommendations to the City Manager in September 2022.  Commission developed and distributed a community survey to gather input and feedback from the community instead of attending various community events. Survey results were presented to the Commission in October 2022.  Two Commission members continued to serve on the Christopher Columbus Statue and Discovery Park Task Force. The members included Commissioner Ricardo Medina and Vice Chair Nadia Kean-Ayub. The Task Force presented their recommendations to City Council in November 2022.  Commission approved a resolution to City Council recommending Welcoming City Re- Certification in March 2023. FY 2022-23 Annual Activities Report Page 23 of 29 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda Page 2 of 2  The Commission participated in South Bay Earth Day in April 2023 and held a booth to engage, connect and solicit input from the community.  The Commission, together with City staff, organized and held an Indigenous Peoples Day Flag Raising Ceremony in October 2022 and a Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony in June 2023 at City Hall. Board/Commission Comments or Recommendations to Council No recommendations to City Council. Page 24 of 29 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 1 Adrianna Hernandez From:Margaret Baker Sent:Thursday, May 25, 2023 2:29 PM To:Adrianna Hernandez Subject:Fwd: eComments for Human Relations Commission meeting - Agenda Item 7.1 Attachments:Community Expectations for Chula Vista as a Certified Welcoming City.pdf WARNING - This email originated from outside the City of Chula Vista. Do not click any links and do not open attachments unless you can confirm the sender. PLEASE REPORT SUSPICIOUS EMAILS BY USING THE PHISHING ALERT BUTTON or to reportphishing@chulavistaca.gov Second try… The original version bounced because of an incorrect email address. Begin forwarded message: From: Margaret Baker Subject: eComments for Human Relations Commission meeting - Agenda Item 7.1 Date: May 25, 2023 at 2:18:29 PM PDT To: Adriana Hernandez <adhernandez@chulavista.ca.gov>, Chula Vista City Clerk <cityclerk@chulavistaca.gov> Dear City Staff, I am writing to submit an eComment for Item 7.1 for tonight’s Human Relations Commission meeting. For some reason, the function does not allow us to input any eComments for this important agenda item. More members (who cannot attend tonight) had hoped to share our views. Please include this email and the attachment for the Commissioners. Thank you. Dear Commissioners, South Bay People Power has supported your work and all efforts to make our community a Welcoming City since 2017. Most recently, we appreciate the Resolution you sent to City Council to urge them to complete the certification process with Welcoming America. We have attended focus groups and meetings regarding the JEDI initiative, and find that, while certainly the process will have value, it will not provide the trusted resources, best practices, and independent certification process of the national organization Welcoming America. Once again, we feel we need to outline our expectations as longtime community advocates for immigrant rights and well-being. Please see the attached overview of information and community expectations related to Welcoming City certification that we sent to our council members. Over the past two months, we reached out to George Zavala from Welcoming America, and want to be sure you have updated information about the organization's valuable resources and opportunities (including grants and trainings) and about the revised certification process and tiers for Welcoming Standard 2.0. We also met three times with council members and submitted comments in favor of certification. You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Page 25 of 29 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 2 We look forward to further discussion and work together to take full advantage of Welcoming America’s resources and to continue to aspire to realize our shared community values and goals. Best regards, Maggi Margaret A. Baker, DrPH South Bay People Power promotes social justice through nonpartisan civic engagement. Page 26 of 29 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda I. Certification as a Welcoming City is needed for Chula Vista to demonstrate its commitment to welcoming immigrants. City officials must be explicit in how Chula Vista supports its immigrant community members. When cities openly declare themselves to be in favor of policies that protect and welcome immigrants, it means that immigrants and their families feel safer to participate in City events. It means that immigrant families can reach out to City officials for support. To not seek out a Welcoming City certification effectively sends the wrong message to immigrant families - that they no longer are valued and institutional barriers should remain in place to put them at risk and shut them out of participating in the make-up of their city. Chula Vista must reconsider its decision-making processes and it should strive for accountability. II. The City’s “Statement” about already being Welcoming does not match reality. It fails to acknowledge the impetus for becoming a Welcoming City that came from local immigrant rights and other community advocates. Community activists played an essential role in becoming certified as a Welcoming City, and continue identifying and defining immigrant rights, legislation, priorities, policies, reflecting their shared view that Chula Vista’s status quo is not enough . a. Local advocates have actively pressured the City to protect immigrant rights by means of CPRAs, detailed analyses of public documents and reports, group letters and meetings with city officials, public comments and eComments, press conferences, letters to the editor, op eds and interviews covered by local media, educational meetings and community forums, Community Expectations for Chula Vista as a Certified Welcoming City 1. Rejoin Welcoming America Network1 now. a. Pay Membership Dues. b. Host an annual Welcoming Week event in September. c. Participate in Welcoming America learning opportunities such as conferences, webinars, and workshops, including this Certified Welcoming webinar series.2 d. Identify City’s points of contact to spearhead Welcoming programming. 2. Commit resources (staff, funding, process of community engagement) to achieve and maintain Certification as a Welcoming City3 at progressively higher designation beginning with 3-Star Welcoming City. a. Complete the annual State of Welcoming survey. b. Apply for Gateways for Growth Challenge and Certified Welcoming Scholarship. c. Request technical assistance for data assessment and development of a codified Welcoming Plan. 3. Strengthen Policies by enacting ordinances and independent oversight to protect privacy and other civil liberties, and ensure equity. a. Enact the two ordinances proposed to the City by over two dozen local organizations over a year ago to establish a process and policies to govern acquisition and use of all surveillance technology and to audit reports and recommend changes to ensure surveillance technology does not have a disparate impact on immigrants or inadvertently harm any members of the community. b. Establish an independent civilian Privacy Advisory Commission comprised of community members with expertise and demonstrated commitment to privacy rights to advise the City’s development and implementation of privacy ordinances, policies, procedures and acquisition and use of surveillance tech. 4. Implement Programs that proactively address immigrant community needs. 5. Identify connections and differences between Welcoming City and JEDI Initiatives. Page 27 of 29 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda formal presentations to City Council, Human Relations Commission, Privacy and Technology Policy Advisory Task Force, and other actions. b. Immigrant rights groups and advocates were instrumental in getting Chula Vista to commit, take steps with the Human Relations Commission, and certify as a Welcoming City. c. Community pressure was also successful in getting the City Council to adopt a series of resolutions and ordinances to protect civil liberties, immigrant rights and well-being, for example, opposing federal family separation practices, supporting the CA Values Act, a clean federal DREAM Act, and an amicus brief in support of CA vs Trump administration lawsuit. d. Community members continue to advocate for critical protections to govern acquisition and use of surveillance technology (most notably, ALPR), militarized equipment, and to limit collaboration with federal immigration agencies in programs such as Operation Stonegarden. This advocacy is ongoing. III. We expect Chula Vista to keep its commitments to achieve and maintain Certified Welcoming City status. In particular, the City should abide by the ordinance that created the Human Relations Commission (HRC), and its first stated duty: to assist the City with all required steps in the certification process. Codifying this role in an ordinance certainly led everyone involved to believe certification would be an ongoing duty. Never was the HRC told differently; in fact, Commissioners discussed the certification process at their Sept 22, 2022, HRC meeting . City staff present did not share the city manager’s plans not to recertify. In fact, the HRC Chair didn’t find out that the City had lost its certification status until February 14, 2023, from a KPBS news story. IV. Failure to recertify as a Welcoming City was seen as a shocking breach of trust by immigrants and community advocates. The insular process of decision-making behind closed doors does not reflect the much-touted Welcoming values and goals of transparency, accountability, community engagement. Also troubling was this finding from a Welcoming America investigation in 2021: had Welcoming America known in 2019 that CVPD was sharing ALPR data with federal immigration agencies, Chula Vista would not have been approved for certification. V. Sharing ALPR data with immigration enforcement agencies was another breach of trust and the privacy risks remain unresolved. The City did not meet its commitments to review its ALPR program one year after expanding it, nor to present Quarterly ALPR Reports in public forums. As stated in the November 2021 Welcoming America letter to the City, Chula Vista needs a “plan to rebuild this trust, developed with community members at large.” The ALPR program continues despite many unresolved issues. VI. The City’s weak surveillance policies and procedures contain loop holes and lack independent oversight, and thus do not ensure protections for all. Welcoming America also stated in its November 2021 letter that the City “is expected to have a process to ensure that the surveillance equipment it utilizes does not have a disparate impact on any members of its community.” Such a process is not in place and, we have grave concerns about the commitment of the City to support independent review and oversight of its surveillance technology. The Privacy and Technology Advisory Task Force was not allowed to present its recommendations to the City Council; instead, City staff presented a very limited set of statements with loopholes that do not ensure critical procedures and protections. Also, at more than one task force meeting, statements by City staff and contractors placed limits on the policy work of the task force. For example, “if there’s a recommendation that tries to tie our hands in terms of using drones, or… something like that, I’m going to say ‘No, this is going to restrict our ability to do our job.’” (City Manager, July 18, 2022, Privacy and Technology Advisory Task Force meeting) VII. Adoption of the JEDI initiative is not the solution. Its impetus did not come from the community. It has different goals and focuses on city services. The long timeframe for implementation and lack of independent oversight do not address the ongoing lack of trust. Page 28 of 29 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 1Welcoming America is a nationwide organization that provides a growing network, resources, a tested framework and criteria to support and empower cities and their diverse communities to become more accountable as welcoming places to live and thrive. 2The Certified Welcoming program is now accepting applications from local governments interested in certification under their revised certification process. A webinar series beginning on May 17, 2023 will explain the process and commitment it takes to become Certified Welcoming. 3Certification is a well-defined process based on the Welcoming Standard, impartial vetting by an outside professional team. Besides successfully completing the certification process, Welcoming Cities must submit annual reports and are subject to periodic independent oversight. Page 29 of 29 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda ; ; **POST-MEETING AGENDA** Date:Thursday, June 22, 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. 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Pages 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL Commissioners Custodio-Tan, Felix, Godinez, Gomez, Lake, Lares-Urquidez, 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 March 23, 2023 Meeting Minutes. Recommended Action: Commission approve minutes. 3.2 Written Communications 9 Communication from Commissioner Ratner requesting an excused absence from the May 25, 2023 Human Relations Commission meeting. Communication from Commissioner Godinez requesting excused absences from the August 25, 2022 and October 27, 2022 Human Relations Commission meetings. Recommended Action: Commission approve request 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 and Discussion on JEDI Community Roundtable Outcomes 12 Recommended Action: Commission hear presentation and provide feedback as appropriate. 4.2 Introduction of Newly Appointed Commissioners Leticia Lares-Urquidez and Christian Gomez Recommended Action: Commission hear introductions and provide feedback as appropriate. City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda Page 2 of 32 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 Discussion and Possible Action on Community Input Received at South Bay Earth Day 22 Recommended Action: Commission discuss and take action as appropriate on feedback. 6.2 Discussion and Possible Action on the Annual Report of Activities for Fiscal Year 2022/23 23 Recommended Action: Commission discuss and take action as appropriate. 6.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Drafting of a Resolution for City Council Consideration Regarding Establishing a Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Board Recommended Action: Commission discuss, provide input and take action as appropriate to draft a resolution. 6.4 Updates, Discussion and Potential Action Regarding Ad-Hoc Subcommittee 25 Ad-Hoc Subcommittee Members Community Survey Custodio-Tan, Kean-Ayub, Lake, Olaoye Recommended Action: Commission discuss, make recommendations as appropriate and possibly disband Ad-Hoc Subcommittee. OTHER BUSINESS 7.STAFF COMMENTS 7.1 Welcoming City Update 28 8.CHAIR'S COMMENTS City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda Page 3 of 32 9.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS 10.ADJOURNMENT to the regular meeting on July 27, 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 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda Page 4 of 32 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Meeting Minutes March 23, 2023, 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA Present: Commissioner Felix, Commissioner Godinez, Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner Ratner, Chair Branch Absent: Commissioner Custodio-Tan, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub Also Present: Staff Liaison Adrianna Hernandez, Marketing and Communications Manager Anne Steinberger, and Community Engagement Specialist Karla Mendez _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:03 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 No public comment. Moved by Commissioner Pajanor Seconded by Commissioner Olaoye Page 5 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 2 Commission approve consent calendar. Yes (7): Commissioner Felix, Commissioner Godinez, Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner Ratner, Chair Branch Result:Carried (7 to 0) 3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes Commission approve minutes. 3.2 Written Communications Commission approve request for excused absence. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comment. 5. ACTION ITEMS 5.1 Consideration of a Resolution to City Council Recommending Welcoming City Re-Certification Chair Branch introduced the draft resolution she worked on with Commissioner Godinez and Felix and discussion ensued. The following members of the public submitted written communications in support of the proposed resolution:  Carolyn Scofield  Margaret Baker  Kathy Hardy Moved by Commissioner Godinez Seconded by Commissioner Felix Commission approve resolution. Yes (7): Commissioner Felix, Commissioner Godinez, Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner Ratner, Chair Branch Result:Carried (7 to 0) Page 6 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 3 5.2 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Participation at South Bay Earth Day on April 15, 2023 Moved by Commissioner Felix Seconded by Commissioner Godinez Commission to participate with a booth at South Bay Earth Day on April 15, 2023. Yes (7): Commissioner Felix, Commissioner Godinez, Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner Ratner, Chair Branch Result:Carried (7 to 0) 5.3 Consideration of Cancellation of the April 27, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission Moved by Commissioner Lake Seconded by Commissioner Ratner Commission cancel April meeting to allow for greater participation at Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion community meetings. Yes (7): Commissioner Felix, Commissioner Godinez, Commissioner Lake, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner Ratner, Chair Branch Result:Carried (7 to 0) OTHER BUSINESS 6. STAFF COMMENTS Staff Liaison Hernandez shared the City Council establishment of a Ad-Hoc Subcommittee focused on matters related to the Welcoming City program and provided an update on the request for a formal statement from the Police Department regarding the Automated License Plate Reader program. 7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS Chair Branch acknowledged that on March 1st, the City Tenant Protection Ordinance went into effect creating some of the strongest protections for residents in the County of San Diego. 8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Page 7 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 4 Commissioner Lake shared the grouped community survey responses for the commissioners to review and be prepared to discuss further at the May meeting of the Commission. Commissioner Felix shared information about a Know Your Rights community meeting sponsored by La Raza Lawyers Association on April 15, from 8:30-1 pm, at Castle Park High School. Commissioner Godinez congratulated Chair Branch for her recognition on Fox 5 News and part of the Remarkable Women recognition series. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:36 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Adrianna Hernandez Secretary _________________________ Adrianna Hernandez, Secretary Page 8 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda Page 9 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda Page 10 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda Page 11 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 1 | P a g e Date: May 9, 2023 To: Maria Kachadoorian, City Manager Via: Eric Crockett, Deputy City Manager From: Miranda Evans, Economic Development Manager Re: Community Building Roundtable Summary, Impact and Outreach Summary Encl: A) Outreach List B) Roundtable Sticker Activity BACKGROUND The City of Chula Vista is engaged in a process of infusing a lens of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion into all city operations, both as an employer and as a provider of services to a diverse community. The foundational part of this work includes the assessment phase, a trio of assessments to evaluate the City’s readiness to engage in JEDI work. A Structural Assessment, Cultural Assessment and Community Impact Assessment are all being completed by Tribesy Consulting. It is critical to have quality dialogue with the community to complete the Community Impact Assessment, especially with individuals who may be marginalized or do not normally have a venue or opportunity for their voices and perspectives to be heard. To begin facilitating opportunities to hear from the community in an inclusive way, six community focus groups were held last October in various locations across the city and virtual sessions were provided as well. 141 RSVPs were received; despite reminder emails being sent prior to each of the events, approximately 70 people participated. Participants were asked to complete an anonymous background survey prior to the focus group to provide context for the consultant team. These focus groups provided an ideal opportunity for the consultant team to engage with attendees in meaningful dialogue about their experiences living in Chula Vista. Meals, activities for children, accessibility coordination and translation services were all announced as services available during the focus groups. In an effort to continue community engagement with an even broader reach, the consultant team recommended an additional round of outreach events for 2023 prior to finalizing the Community Impact Assessment. Staff worked to coordinate four roundtable events with the intent of larger dialogue opportunities with one event in each City Council district. The list of roundtable events held is summarized below: o Wednesday, April 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in District 1 at Montevalle Recreation Center, 840 Duncan Ranch Road (English with Spanish translation) Page 12 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 2 | P a g e o Thursday, April 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in District 2 at the Civic Center Library, 365 F St. (English with Spanish translation) o Saturday, April 29, from 9 to 11 a.m. in District 3 at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, 2800 Olympic Parkway (English with Spanish translation) o Saturday, April 29, from 12 to 2 p.m. in District 4 at South Chula Vista Library, 389 Orange Ave. (Spanish with English translation) Participants were encouraged to be Chula Vista residents, although some local stakeholders who were not residents did participate (e.g., County of San Diego Office of Equitable Communities, Living Coast Discovery Center). RSVPs were optional and 49 RSVPs were received. Approximately 80 people participated in all four roundtables. Snacks, translation services, accessibility accommodations and family-friendly activities were all provided as part of expanding access, comfort and convenience for participants. Video highlights of the first roundtable are available here. COMMUNITY IMPACT The success of the roundtables is best measured not by the quantity of attendees, but instead by the quality of dialogue and diversity represented among attendees. In the community roundtables, participants engaged in open dialogue around the following prompts: o What do you love about living in Chula Vista? o What could be improved about Chula Vista? o What does the City engaging in JEDI practices mean to you? What is IT? o What isms are prominent to you in the community? o Are there City services and programs you haven’t had access to or would like to see added? o What groups are marginalized or minoritized in Chula Vista? o If you were to create a new Chula Vista, a personal utopia, what are two things you would want to have? o What was the impact of engaging in this roundtable? Staff who attended the roundtables took notes of the participants’ comments to capture anonymous qualitative data that will be synthesized within the forthcoming Community Impact Assessment. Of positive note is the community’s overwhelming support for the City engaging in this work and their love of a safe and diverse city to call home. Residents of diverse backgrounds , long-time and new residents, disabled individuals and unhoused individuals attended. The majority of participants were part of the 30 years and older population with only four participants under 30 and 10 participants in the 30-49 age group, highlighting a stark gap in youth participation despite outreach to several youth groups in the community. Of the attendees who participated in the sticker activity (Attachment B), 16 indicated this was their first time participating in Chula Vista community meeting. When asked what was the impact of engaging in the roundtable, participants shared comments such as: o “Thank you for having a place for our voice to be heard.” o “It is good to be part of progress.” o “Thank you for valuing our experiences.” o “I have more information and understand now.” o “Tengo más información y entiendo ahora.” I have more information and understand now. Page 13 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 3 | P a g e o “Esta es la primera vez que siento que me han escuchado. Por fin hay alguien escuchándome.” This is the first time I feel I have been heard. There is finally somebody listening to me. OUTREACH STRATEGY AND COMMUNITY REACH The Office of Communications assisted in creating and implementing a comprehensive outreach strategy. The strategy focuses on using the City’s existing communication networks to directly share information but also relies on the multiplier effect from strategic community partners sharing the event with their networks. Honorable Mayor McCann and all City Councilmembers were briefed and invited to attend any of the four events. All City Board and Commission members (73 individuals) were sent an invitation to attend. The Human Relations Commission had their April meeting canceled to encourage their participation at the roundtables. Invitations were also sent out to individuals who participated in and provided an email address from the JEDI community focus groups held last October (95 individuals). - Post in the City’s newsletter, Community Connection o Reach: 26,749 sends with 9,874 opens (38.4%) o Clicks on JEDI article: 60 (link to read more and RSVP) - 3 posts on Facebook o Reach: 3,581 - 3 reels on Facebook o Reach: 975 - 3 posts on Instagram o Impressions: 3,567 - 3 reels on Instagram o Impressions: 2,383 - Announcement from the City Manager shared with all City staff – Approximately 1,300 - Event information posted on the City’s website under events, news and City calendar - Media advisory shared on April 12, 2023 o Sent to local media o Sent to City staff - 400 printed flyers distributed in English and Spanish o Distribution at all City facilities and buildings on City Hall Campus o Distribution at 20 points of interest around town (e.g., coffee shops, businesses, mobile home parks) o Distribution to City Councilmembers and their staff - Summary of Earned Media o April 14, 2023: Star News – Chula Vista hosts diversity and inclusion roundtable Page 14 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 4 | P a g e o April 21, 2023: Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center - City of Chula Vista Invites Residents To “JEDI” Roundtable Session At CVEATC o April 21, 2023: Star News - Residents invited to ‘JEDI’ Roundtable o April 24, 2023: San Diego Union Tribune - Chula Vista is shaping its equity plan. This is how residents can participate. o April 25, 2023: Voice of San Diego. Links to San Diego Union Tribune. o April 27, 2023: Fox 5 – Chula Vista hosts round table discussion on justice, equity, diversity & inclusion NEXT STEPS The information shared by participants in the roundtable is being synthesized and incorporated into the Community Impact Assessment. The Cultural Assessment and a corresponding Executive Summary is also being created and will be finalized by the end of May. The Structural Assessment is also underway and a request for documents was sent to all departments. Information will be gathered within the next two weeks and provided to the consultant team to review and analyze strengths and gaps. The JEDI Guidance Council held their orientation meeting on April 26th and will hold their first meeting on May 17th. The Council has agreed to start meeting twice a month to begin fostering team cohesion. The first area of focus will be to work together on defining JEDI and beginning to craft the City’s JEDI lens. After this draft is completed, there will be additional opportunities for community engagement, both within the organization and community, as an inclusive way to solicit input on the lens and path forward. Page 15 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 5 | P a g e Attachment A: Outreach List • 2-1-1 • Asian Business Association of San Diego • Boy Scouts of America Troop 816 • Branch Manager Bonita-Sunnyside Branch • Calvary Chula Vista • Catholic Charities • CDA (Child Development Associates) • Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce • Ch 12 XEWT • Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce • Chula Vista Community Collaborative • Chula Vista Community Foundation • Chula Vista Eagles 3142 • Chula Vista Elementary School District • Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center • Consulate General of Mexico • Cultural Arts Commission • Chula Vista Learning Community Charter School • Department of Homeless Solutions & Equitable Communities, County of San Diego, Health & Human Services Agency • Filipinos of the South Bay • Girl Scout Troop 5958 • Holocaust museum • La Voz • MAAC Project • MANA de San Diego • McAlister Institute • Meals on Wheels (Chula Vista) • Mexican American Business Association • MTS • Navy • Office of Assemblymember David Alvarez • Office of Congressman Juan Vargas • Office of Senator Steve Padilla • Office of Sup. Chair Vargas • Our Hometown • Port of San Diego • Promotoras • RareABILITY • Rotary Club of Chula Vista • San Diego Blood Bank (Chula Vista) • San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce • San Ysidro Health • SANDAG • South Bay Community Services • Small Business Development Center • South County Economic Development Council • San Diego State University • Sesame Place • South Bay Sustainable Communities • South Bay YMCA • South Bay Youth Center • Southwestern College • Sweetwater Union High School District • St. Paul's • The House of Music • Third Avenue Village Association • City Union Leaders • Veteran Groups Page 16 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 6 | P a g e Attachment B: Roundtable Sticker Activity An optional sticker activity was available at each of the roundtables to be able to have a visual representation of who attended. The below fields were included on posters in English and Spanish. A summary of the data collected is available here. Page 17 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 7 | P a g e Roundtable 1 Page 18 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 8 | P a g e Roundtable 2 Page 19 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 9 | P a g e Roundtable 3 Page 20 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 10 | P a g e Roundtable 4 Page 21 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda South Bay Earth Day 4/15/2023 Human Relations Commission Booth Community Engagement Comments 1. Transportation to J.E.D.I. meeting. 2. More Community Festivals like Earth Day South Bay! 3. Library security cameras or guard 4. Bring a stadium 5. Figuring out ways to help the homeless pop. (Not just moving them elsewhere) 6. Potholes 7. Tie-Dye Charging $10 for shirt advertised as free with own shirt 8. You closed harborside but we see people in industrial- we don’t see it any better. 9. Indoor roller skate land 10. Nice new playgrounds in parks in West Chula Vista and Soccer Fields 11. Equality in city services- i.e., potholes and street repair. Parking and zoning officers. 12. When will Harborside Park reopen? Page 22 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda Page 1 of 2 Highlights of Activities During Fiscal Year 2022-23  The Human Relations Commission held seven meetings between July 2022 and June 2023.  Commission elected a Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2022/2023. Commissioner Petrina Branch as Chair and Commissioner Nadia Kean-Ayub as Vice-Chair.  The Commission created Ad-Hoc Subcommittees on the following matters: Indigenous Peoples Day, Community Survey, AAPI, and Data Sharing/ALPR. All these Ad-Hoc Subcommittees are project specific and will sunset upon completion of project.  The Commission in 2019, requested the City Council refer to the Charter Commission elimination of the requirement to being a qualified elector to serve on a board or commission. The charter amendment was approved as part of Measure K in November 2022.  The Commission received a presentation by the San Diego Workforce Partnership and Our Safe Place regarding employment barriers for the LGBTQ+ community in August 2022.  The Commission received a presentation by the Chula Vista Police Department Executive Captain Phil Collum Regarding Use of Force and Officer Training in August 2022.  The Commission received a presentation from the Chula Vista Library regarding the “Library of Us” program and several Commissioner participated as “books” for the event.  The Commission had a member represented on the City Manager Technology and Privacy Advisory Task Force. Chair Branch served on the Task Force which presented its recommendations to the City Manager in September 2022.  Commission developed and distributed a community survey to gather input and feedback from the community instead of attending various community events. Survey results were presented to the Commission in October 2022.  Two Commission members continued to serve on the Christopher Columbus Statue and Discovery Park Task Force. The members included Commissioner Ricardo Medina and Vice Chair Nadia Kean-Ayub. The Task Force presented their recommendations to City Council in November 2022.  Commission approved a resolution to City Council recommending Welcoming City Re- Certification in March 2023. FY 2022-23 Annual Activities Report Page 23 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda Page 2 of 2  The Commission participated in South Bay Earth Day in April 2023 and held a booth to engage, connect and solicit input from the community.  The Commission, together with City staff, organized and held an Indigenous Peoples Day Flag Raising Ceremony in October 2022 and a Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony in June 2023 at City Hall. Board/Commission Comments or Recommendations to Council No recommendations to City Council. Page 24 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda Human Relations commission Community Survey Concerns -2023 Housing ● Affordability ● Home ownership ● Rent Control ● Gentrification ● Low income housing ratio requirements from developers ● 1st time home buyer opportunities Homelessness ● HOT team impact (development) ● Education on Homeless reasons ● Transparency and accountability regarding Homelessness allocated funds City Development ● Over development ● Gentrification ● More public Transit options ● Less dense housing ● More community based centers ● District 4 reinvestment ● Remodel libraries, specifically one on Orange ave ● Fix streets on West Side ● Develop green spaces, expand with sport structures, on West Side ● Increase Teen Centers to engage youth ● Expand Health Care options in the city ● Expand mental health care options in the city ● Poor Traffic planning ● Develop sidewalks in areas that are lacking Page 25 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda ● Affordable recreation options Safety ● Drug activity ● Concern over Homeless based structures ● Develop parking options for Downtown Chula Vista ● Enforce/ clean up current residential hotels on West Side ● Gang Activity ● Graffiti and Vandalism ● Low Police presence ● Police visibility in high risk areas ● Lack of traffic enforcement for Bicyclists and around schools ● Lack of enforcement for speeding ● Train police in de escalation and preventative actions versus reactive ● Clean and safe parks Business ● Bridge Business communities with community outreach ● Attract a diversity of businesses in order to create more high income jobs ● Retain recent graduates with suitable job options ● Concern over lack of quality businesses and food options ● Support and maintain small locally owned businesses so that they thrive ● Open a University City Outreach ● More diversity on city Commissions ● More diversity on naming spaces ● More Cultural events ● Give youth more opportunities on city commissions ● Leadership In City staff reflective of the community ● Include East Chula Vista in community outreach/ meetings ● Disparity of City services (east vs west) Page 26 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda NEXT STEPS Page 27 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 1 Adrianna Hernandez From:Margaret Baker Sent:Thursday, May 25, 2023 2:29 PM To:Adrianna Hernandez Subject:Fwd: eComments for Human Relations Commission meeting - Agenda Item 7.1 Attachments:Community Expectations for Chula Vista as a Certified Welcoming City.pdf WARNING - This email originated from outside the City of Chula Vista. Do not click any links and do not open attachments unless you can confirm the sender. PLEASE REPORT SUSPICIOUS EMAILS BY USING THE PHISHING ALERT BUTTON or to reportphishing@chulavistaca.gov Second try… The original version bounced because of an incorrect email address. Begin forwarded message: From: Margaret Baker Subject: eComments for Human Relations Commission meeting - Agenda Item 7.1 Date: May 25, 2023 at 2:18:29 PM PDT To: Adriana Hernandez <adhernandez@chulavista.ca.gov>, Chula Vista City Clerk <cityclerk@chulavistaca.gov> Dear City Staff, I am writing to submit an eComment for Item 7.1 for tonight’s Human Relations Commission meeting. For some reason, the function does not allow us to input any eComments for this important agenda item. More members (who cannot attend tonight) had hoped to share our views. Please include this email and the attachment for the Commissioners. Thank you. Dear Commissioners, South Bay People Power has supported your work and all efforts to make our community a Welcoming City since 2017. Most recently, we appreciate the Resolution you sent to City Council to urge them to complete the certification process with Welcoming America. We have attended focus groups and meetings regarding the JEDI initiative, and find that, while certainly the process will have value, it will not provide the trusted resources, best practices, and independent certification process of the national organization Welcoming America. Once again, we feel we need to outline our expectations as longtime community advocates for immigrant rights and well-being. Please see the attached overview of information and community expectations related to Welcoming City certification that we sent to our council members. Over the past two months, we reached out to George Zavala from Welcoming America, and want to be sure you have updated information about the organization's valuable resources and opportunities (including grants and trainings) and about the revised certification process and tiers for Welcoming Standard 2.0. We also met three times with council members and submitted comments in favor of certification. You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Page 28 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 2 We look forward to further discussion and work together to take full advantage of Welcoming America’s resources and to continue to aspire to realize our shared community values and goals. Best regards, Maggi Margaret A. Baker, DrPH South Bay People Power promotes social justice through nonpartisan civic engagement. Page 29 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda I. Certification as a Welcoming City is needed for Chula Vista to demonstrate its commitment to welcoming immigrants. City officials must be explicit in how Chula Vista supports its immigrant community members. When cities openly declare themselves to be in favor of policies that protect and welcome immigrants, it means that immigrants and their families feel safer to participate in City events. It means that immigrant families can reach out to City officials for support. To not seek out a Welcoming City certification effectively sends the wrong message to immigrant families - that they no longer are valued and institutional barriers should remain in place to put them at risk and shut them out of participating in the make-up of their city. Chula Vista must reconsider its decision-making processes and it should strive for accountability. II. The City’s “Statement” about already being Welcoming does not match reality. It fails to acknowledge the impetus for becoming a Welcoming City that came from local immigrant rights and other community advocates. Community activists played an essential role in becoming certified as a Welcoming City, and continue identifying and defining immigrant rights, legislation, priorities, policies, reflecting their shared view that Chula Vista’s status quo is not enough . a. Local advocates have actively pressured the City to protect immigrant rights by means of CPRAs, detailed analyses of public documents and reports, group letters and meetings with city officials, public comments and eComments, press conferences, letters to the editor, op eds and interviews covered by local media, educational meetings and community forums, Community Expectations for Chula Vista as a Certified Welcoming City 1. Rejoin Welcoming America Network1 now. a. Pay Membership Dues. b. Host an annual Welcoming Week event in September. c. Participate in Welcoming America learning opportunities such as conferences, webinars, and workshops, including this Certified Welcoming webinar series.2 d. Identify City’s points of contact to spearhead Welcoming programming. 2. Commit resources (staff, funding, process of community engagement) to achieve and maintain Certification as a Welcoming City3 at progressively higher designation beginning with 3-Star Welcoming City. a. Complete the annual State of Welcoming survey. b. Apply for Gateways for Growth Challenge and Certified Welcoming Scholarship. c. Request technical assistance for data assessment and development of a codified Welcoming Plan. 3. Strengthen Policies by enacting ordinances and independent oversight to protect privacy and other civil liberties, and ensure equity. a. Enact the two ordinances proposed to the City by over two dozen local organizations over a year ago to establish a process and policies to govern acquisition and use of all surveillance technology and to audit reports and recommend changes to ensure surveillance technology does not have a disparate impact on immigrants or inadvertently harm any members of the community. b. Establish an independent civilian Privacy Advisory Commission comprised of community members with expertise and demonstrated commitment to privacy rights to advise the City’s development and implementation of privacy ordinances, policies, procedures and acquisition and use of surveillance tech. 4. Implement Programs that proactively address immigrant community needs. 5. Identify connections and differences between Welcoming City and JEDI Initiatives. Page 30 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda formal presentations to City Council, Human Relations Commission, Privacy and Technology Policy Advisory Task Force, and other actions. b. Immigrant rights groups and advocates were instrumental in getting Chula Vista to commit, take steps with the Human Relations Commission, and certify as a Welcoming City. c. Community pressure was also successful in getting the City Council to adopt a series of resolutions and ordinances to protect civil liberties, immigrant rights and well-being, for example, opposing federal family separation practices, supporting the CA Values Act, a clean federal DREAM Act, and an amicus brief in support of CA vs Trump administration lawsuit. d. Community members continue to advocate for critical protections to govern acquisition and use of surveillance technology (most notably, ALPR), militarized equipment, and to limit collaboration with federal immigration agencies in programs such as Operation Stonegarden. This advocacy is ongoing. III. We expect Chula Vista to keep its commitments to achieve and maintain Certified Welcoming City status. In particular, the City should abide by the ordinance that created the Human Relations Commission (HRC), and its first stated duty: to assist the City with all required steps in the certification process. Codifying this role in an ordinance certainly led everyone involved to believe certification would be an ongoing duty. Never was the HRC told differently; in fact, Commissioners discussed the certification process at their Sept 22, 2022, HRC meeting . City staff present did not share the city manager’s plans not to recertify. In fact, the HRC Chair didn’t find out that the City had lost its certification status until February 14, 2023, from a KPBS news story. IV. Failure to recertify as a Welcoming City was seen as a shocking breach of trust by immigrants and community advocates. The insular process of decision-making behind closed doors does not reflect the much-touted Welcoming values and goals of transparency, accountability, community engagement. Also troubling was this finding from a Welcoming America investigation in 2021: had Welcoming America known in 2019 that CVPD was sharing ALPR data with federal immigration agencies, Chula Vista would not have been approved for certification. V. Sharing ALPR data with immigration enforcement agencies was another breach of trust and the privacy risks remain unresolved. The City did not meet its commitments to review its ALPR program one year after expanding it, nor to present Quarterly ALPR Reports in public forums. As stated in the November 2021 Welcoming America letter to the City, Chula Vista needs a “plan to rebuild this trust, developed with community members at large.” The ALPR program continues despite many unresolved issues. VI. The City’s weak surveillance policies and procedures contain loop holes and lack independent oversight, and thus do not ensure protections for all. Welcoming America also stated in its November 2021 letter that the City “is expected to have a process to ensure that the surveillance equipment it utilizes does not have a disparate impact on any members of its community.” Such a process is not in place and, we have grave concerns about the commitment of the City to support independent review and oversight of its surveillance technology. The Privacy and Technology Advisory Task Force was not allowed to present its recommendations to the City Council; instead, City staff presented a very limited set of statements with loopholes that do not ensure critical procedures and protections. Also, at more than one task force meeting, statements by City staff and contractors placed limits on the policy work of the task force. For example, “if there’s a recommendation that tries to tie our hands in terms of using drones, or… something like that, I’m going to say ‘No, this is going to restrict our ability to do our job.’” (City Manager, July 18, 2022, Privacy and Technology Advisory Task Force meeting) VII. Adoption of the JEDI initiative is not the solution. Its impetus did not come from the community. It has different goals and focuses on city services. The long timeframe for implementation and lack of independent oversight do not address the ongoing lack of trust. Page 31 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda 1Welcoming America is a nationwide organization that provides a growing network, resources, a tested framework and criteria to support and empower cities and their diverse communities to become more accountable as welcoming places to live and thrive. 2The Certified Welcoming program is now accepting applications from local governments interested in certification under their revised certification process. A webinar series beginning on May 17, 2023 will explain the process and commitment it takes to become Certified Welcoming. 3Certification is a well-defined process based on the Welcoming Standard, impartial vetting by an outside professional team. Besides successfully completing the certification process, Welcoming Cities must submit annual reports and are subject to periodic independent oversight. Page 32 of 32 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission June 22, 2023 Agenda