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Date:Thursday, February 22, 2024
Time:6:00 p.m.
Location:Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting
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Pages
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
Commissioners Diaz, Gomez, Hodge, Holm, Lares-Urquidez, Olaoye, Pajanor,
Redondo, Vice-Chair Kean-Ayub, Chair Branch
3.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.
4.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.
4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes 4
Approval of the January 25, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action:
Commission approve minutes.
4.2 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Commission Participation at
South Bay Earth Day
South Bay Earth Day to take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 11 a.m.
to 3 p.m. at Chula Vista Bayfront Park.
Recommended Action:
Commission discuss and take action as appropriate.
4.3 Discussion and Possible Action on a Request to City Council for
Commission Business Cards
Recommended Action:
Commission discuss and take action as appropriate.
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4.4 Updates, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Ad-Hoc
Subcommittees
1. Kumeyaay Park Event Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
Members: Chair Branch, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner
Diaz
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2. Law Enforcement Review Board Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
Members: Chair Branch, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub and Commissioner
Diaz
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3. 2025 Events Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
Members: Commissioners Hodge, Olaoye, Redondo•
4. Pride Flag Raising Event Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
Members: Vice-Chair Kean-Ayub and Commissioner Diaz•
5. Juneteenth Flag Raising Event Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
Members: Chair Branch, Commissioners Lares-Urquidez and
Olaoye
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Recommended Action:
Commission discuss, make recommendations, and take action as
appropriate.
OTHER BUSINESS
5.STAFF COMMENTS
6.CHAIR'S COMMENTS
7.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
8.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on March 28, 2024 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
January 25, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Chair Branch, Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Gomez,
Commissioner Hodge, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner
Lares-Urquidez, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor,
Commissioner Redondo
Absent: Commissioner Holm
Also Present: Adrianna Hernandez, Karla Mendez
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission of the City of Chula Vista
was called to order at 6:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276
Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Secretary Mendez called the roll.
Commissioner Gomez joined the meeting at 6:08 pm.
Commissioner Pajanor joined the meeting at 6:11 pm.
Commissioner Diaz joined the meeting at 6:46 pm.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Commission approve consent.
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Moved by Vice Chair Kean-Ayub
Seconded by Commissioner Lares-Urquidez
Commission approve consent calendar.
Result:Carried
3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Commission approve minutes.
3.2 Written Communications
Commission approve request for excused absence.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments received.
5. ACTION ITEMS
5.1 Discussion Regarding the Kumeyaay Park of Chula Vista Event
Staff Liaison Adrianna Hernandez introduced the item and discussion
ensued.
5.2 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Human Relations
Commission Supported Events in Calendar Year 2024
Staff Liaison Adrianna Hernandez introduce the item.
Moved by Chair Branch
Seconded by Commissioner Redondo
Commission to support following events for 2024; South Bay Earth Day,
Pride flag raising, Juneteenth flag raising, and Indigenous People's Day
flag raising.
Yes (8): Chair Branch, Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Hodge, Vice
Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Lares-Urquidez, Commissioner Olaoye,
Commissioner Pajanor, and Commissioner Redondo
Result:Carried (8 to 0)
Moved by Chair Branch
Seconded by Commissioner Lares-Urquidez
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Commission to form subcommittee to discuss additional events supported
by the commission in 2025. The following members were assigned to the
subcommittee Commissioner Redondo, Commissioner Olaoye, and
Commissioner Hodge.
Yes (8): Chair Branch, Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Hodge, Vice
Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Lares-Urquidez, Commissioner Olaoye,
Commissioner Pajanor, and Commissioner Redondo
Result:Carried (8 to 0)
Moved by Chair Branch
Seconded by Commissioner Diaz
Commission to form subcommittee to discuss support and planning of
Pride Flag Raising event and Juneteenth Flag Raising event. The
following member were assigned to the Pride Flag Raising event
subcommittee Commissioner Diaz and Vice-Chair Kean-Ayub. The
following member were assigned to the Juneteenth Flag Raising event
Chair Branch, Commissioner Olaoye, and Commissioner Lares-Urquidez
Yes (8): Chair Branch, Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Hodge, Vice
Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Lares-Urquidez, Commissioner Olaoye,
Commissioner Pajanor, and Commissioner Redondo
Result:Carried (8 to 0)
5.3 Updates, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Ad-Hoc
Subcommittees
Staff Liaison Adrianna Hernandez introduce the item. Commission
discussed Kumeyaay Park upcoming event and the membership of the
CLERB Ad-Hoc Subcommittee Seat vacated by Commissioner Felix.
Moved by Chair Branch
Seconded by Vice Chair Kean-Ayub
Commission appoint Chair Branch and Commissioner Diaz to CLERB Ad -
Hoc Subcommittee.
Yes (8): Chair Branch, Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Hodge, Vice
Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Lares-Urquidez, Commissioner Olaoye,
Commissioner Pajanor, and Commissioner Redondo
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Result:Carried (8 to 0)
OTHER BUSINESS
6. STAFF COMMENTS
6.1 Welcoming City Update
Staff Liaison Adrianna Hernandez announced the City Council's decision
to pursue membership to Welcoming America instead of certification.
7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Upon request by Commissioner Diaz, there was consensus from Commission to
add an item to next meeting agenda regarding the purchase of business cards
for the commission.
Commissioner Hodge expressed gratitude to the fellow commissioners and staff.
Commissioner Lares-Urquidez expressed a request to create a dog park at
Harborside Park.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Karla Mendez Secretary
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Karla Mendez, Secretary
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