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**POST-MEETING AGENDA**
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 4
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 7
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
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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
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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 15
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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Program
Land Acknowledgement by Chairwoman Erica Pinto
Blessing by Jessie Pinto
Remarks by Mayor John McCann
Remarks by Councilmember Carolina Chavez, District 1
Remarks by Chairwoman Erica Pinto, Jamul Indian Village of California
Remarks by Vice Chair Nadia Kean-Ayub, Human Relations Commission
Bird Singing/Dancing by James Cuero and Paul Cuero
Park Name Monument Unveiling
Run of Show
1:00 – 1:01: Introduction to Land Acknowledgement- Mayor John McCann (1 min)
1:01 – 1:04: Land Acknowledgement by Chairwoman Erica Pinto (3 min)
1:04 – 1:06: Blessing by Jessie Pinto (2 min)
1:06 – 1:10: Welcome & Remarks by Mayor John McCann (4 min)
1:10 – 1:14: Remarks by Councilmember Chavez TBD (4 min)
1:14 – 1:18: Remarks by Chairperson Erica Pinto, Jamul Indian Village of California (4 min)
1:18 – 1:22: Remarks by HRC Vice Chair Kean-Ayub (4 min)
1:22 – 1:26: Performance (bird singing or dancing)- James Cuero and Paul Cuero (4 min)
1:26 – 1:30: Unveiling of new monument sign (4 min)
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Human Relations Commission Subcommittee Meeting
Monday, February 12, 2024 – 4:00 PM
Attendance
1. Commissioner Olaoye and Commissioner Hodge met at 4:00 PM via Zoom for an
approved Subcommittee Meeting to discuss events and activities that the Human
Relations Commission (HRC) might want to support for 2025.
2. Commissioner Redondo texted that a family emergency arose, and he would be
unable to join us. Commissioner Hodge will send out meeting notes.
Background
1. During the January 25th HRC monthly meeting, Commissioner Redondo made a
motion to have a sub-committee meet to discuss possible events and activities
for the HRC to support or pursue for the 2025 year. It was passed.
2. Commissioner Redondo, Commissioner Olaoye, and Commissioner Hodge
volunteered and were approved to serve on the sub-committee. At the end of
the meeting, they shared emails and phone numbers.
3. Commissioner Redondo suggested that an email be sent out to all the
commissioners by February 6th, soliciting their ideas for events and activities
they would like the HRC to support.
4. The three commissioners confirmed that each could meet via Zoom on Monday,
February 12th at 4:00 PM.
5. On Monday, February 4th, an email was sent to Adrianna Hernandez, Special
Projects & Legislative Manager, asking if it would be appropriate and in
compliance for her to email the other commissioners for their suggestions, after
which she would email them to us.
6. Early Tuesday morning, February 5th, she replied:
“Unfortunately that is not possible as it would be a Brown Act violation. A
majority of the members should not be communicating on commission business
outside of a public, noticed meeting.
“The subcommittee can meet but your conversations should be kept to the
members of the committee. The subcommittee can report out at our next
meeting and solicit input then.”
Meeting Notes
1. It appears that the City of Chula Vista currently hosts or collaborates with
partners for the following events:
a. Beautify Chula Vista - October
b. Bonita Fest - September
c. Christmas in October – Revitalize Homes
d. Chula Vista 4th Fest – July 4, 2024
e. Day of the Child – April 20, 2024 – Memorial Park
f. Earth Day – April 13, 2024
g. El Grito/Mexican Independence Day -
h. Harborfest – August 14, 2024
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i. Lemon Festival – August
j. Mariachi Festival
k. Movies in the Park
l. Multicultural Festival
m. Music in the Park
n. Neighbor Day
o. South Bay Pride Art & Music Festival - August
p. Taste of Third Avenue – March 21, 2024
q. Taste of Eastlake
r. Welcoming Week in September 13-22, 2024
Many of these events were listed on the 2023/02/23 HRC Agenda Page 37/68
Welcoming City-Connected Communities-Implementation Plan
2. What role do we want to play, if any, in any of these events?
3. The HRC Approved Events or Events Held in 2023
a. Kumeyaay Park Event, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
Formerly Discovery Park (Native American Heritage Month?)
b. Indigenous Peoples Day
c. LGBQT Flag Raising –
d. Junteenth Day – June 15, 2023 at 2:15 pm
e. Other?
4. Ideas for the Future
a. Africa-American Flag Raising Day
b. Veteran’s Flag Raising Day
c. I noticed this Calendar on the City’s Website:
https://allevents.in/chula%20vista/calendar
Maybe the City of Chula Vista allows organizations to post their events on
this calendar. If so, maybe we could encourage those organizations to submit
their cultural, community enhancing and building events.
5. Commissioner Olaoye volunteered to be our spokesperson at the upcoming
meeting and to lead the discussion.
6. The meeting adjourned around 4:21 PM.
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2.36.030 Functions and duties.
In cooperation with other relevant boards and commissions and the Chief’s Community Advisory Board, the
Human Relations Commission shall perform the following duties and functions:
A. Foster mutual understanding, respect and good will among all groups identified in CVMC 2.36.020(A);
B. The first duty of the Commission shall be to assist the City, by completing all required steps, to become a
Certified Welcoming City;
C. Enlist the cooperation of the various groups, fraternal and benevolent associations and other groups in Chula
Vista in programs and campaigns devoted to eliminating group prejudice, intolerance, bigotry and discrimination;
D. Study the problems in the event of civil unrest and examine the causes;
E. Study, review, analyze, and report to the Mayor, City Council and the City Manager the studies of state and
federal agencies, and legislative enactments of state and federal governments, including but not limited to the
several civil rights acts of the United States government and the state;
F. Work together with City, state and federal agencies in developing programs and events showing the
contributions of the various groups to the culture and traditions of the City, state and nation;
G. Promote the establishment of local community organizations in building and strengthening relationships with
community groups and nonprofits;
H. Work with relevant boards and commissions, including the Chief’s Community Advisory Board, as needed to
explore ways to improve municipal services and community relations within the scope of the Commission’s
purpose as stated in CVMC 2.36.020(A);
I. Advise the City Council and the City Manager of policies and programs of a formal and informal nature that
will aid in eliminating all types of discrimination based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age,
gender, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, place of birth, citizenship/immigration status, marital
status, or military service, and secure the furnishing of equal services to all residents and maintain the quality of
opportunity for employment and advancement in the City government.
The Commission shall be advisory in its function, and shall have no police or enforcement powers. It shall issue no
reports or recommendations except through the City Council and the City Manager. (Ord. 3405 § 1, 2017; Ord.
3211 § 10, 2011; Ord. 2543 § 2, 1993; Ord. 1909 § 2, 1980; Ord. 1857 § 1, 1979; Ord. 1120 § 1; prior code § 1.4.3).
Ch. 2.36 Human Relations Commission | Chula Vista Municipal Code Page 1 of 2
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The Chula Vista Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 3562, passed January 9, 2024.
Disclaimer: The City Clerk’s Office has the official version of the Chula Vista Municipal Code. Users should contact
the City Clerk’s office for ordinances passed subsequent to the ordinance cited above.
To be notified when additions, amendments, or revisions are made to the code, send your e-mail address to (be
sure to add "Chula Vista Municipal Code" in the subject line) CPC@codepublishing.com.
City Website: www.chulavistaca.gov
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2.36.030 Functions and duties.
In cooperation with other relevant boards and commissions the Human Relations Commission
shall perform the following duties and functions:
A. Foster mutual understanding, respect and good will among all groups identified in CVMC
2.36.020(A);
B. Enlist the cooperation of the various groups, fraternal and benevolent associations and other
groups in Chula Vista in programs and campaigns devoted to eliminating group prejudice,
intolerance, bigotry and discrimination.
C. Study the problems in the event of civil unrest and examine the causes;
D. Study, review, analyze, and report to the Mayor, City Council and the City Manager the
studies of state and federal agencies, and legislative enactments of state and federal governments,
including but not limited to the several civil rights acts of the United States government and the
state;
E. Work together with City, state and federal agencies in developing programs and events
showing the contributions of the various groups to the culture and traditions of the City, state and
nation; with support from the Office of the City Manager:
1. Recognize on annual basis City of Chula Vista residents who contribute to improved
human relations among all Chula Vistans. The commission shall recommend Chula
Vista residents for this honor following a nomination and selection process and
resolution by the commission. The honorees will be recognized at a regularly
scheduled meeting of the City Council in the month of September.
2. Sponsor in partnership with Office of the Mayor and City Council: Black History
Month, Women’s History Month, Asian/Pacific Islander Month, Jewish American
Month, Arab-American Month, Disability Awareness Month, Pride Month, Hispanic
Heritage Month, Filipino American Month, and Native American Month.
3. Sponsor in partnership with the Office of the Mayor and City Council significant days
of celebration through official ceremony to be held at City Hall Complex at six pm to
include- Memorial Day Celebration, Veterans Day Celebration, Pride Flag Raising
Day, Juneteenth Flag Raising, Kumeyaay Heritage Celebration on Indigenous
Peoples Day, Youth Day, and Seniors Day.
4. Cosponsor with the Office of the Mayor and City Council the annual 4th of July
Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Program
5. Acknowledge through the Human Relations Commission City Website Page
important dates of major faith traditions through a calendar. Include brief narratives
that inform Chula Vista residents about such traditions.
6. Sponsor Chula Vista Immigrants Day at City Hall Complex and highlight Welcoming
Chula Vista programs and services for all immigrant communities.
G. Promote the establishment of local community organizations in building and strengthening
relationships with community groups and nonprofits; In recognition of the growing community
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of unhoused Chula Vista residents promote understanding, cooperation and general support for
the well-being of this community.
H. Work with relevant boards and commissions, including the Office of the Police Chief as
needed to explore ways to improve municipal services and community relations within the scope
of the Commission’s purpose as stated in CVMC 2.36.020(A);
I. Advise the City Council and the City Manager of policies and programs of a formal and
informal nature that will aid in eliminating all types of discrimination based on race, religion,
color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, medical
condition, place of birth, citizenship/immigration status, marital status, or military service, and
secure the furnishing of equal services to all residents and maintain the quality of opportunity for
employment and advancement in the City government.
The Commission shall be advisory in its function, and shall have no police or enforcement
powers. It shall issue no reports or recommendations except through the City Council and the
City Manager. (Ord. 3405 § 1, 2017; Ord. 3211 § 10, 2011; Ord. 2543 § 2, 1993; Ord. 1909 § 2,
1980; Ord. 1857 § 1, 1979; Ord. 1120 § 1; prior code § 1.4.3).
2.36.040 Membership.
A. The Human Relations Commission shall consist of 15 Voting Members and one Youth
Advisory Member. Each City Council Member will nominate 3 members that reside in their
respective districts, and the Mayor will nominate 3 at-large Chula Vista residents the Youth
advisory member to be appointed by in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, Chapter
2.25 CVMC, and this chapter.
B. The Members shall be: (1) representative of the diversity of the City; (2) specifically chosen
to reflect the interests and concern with protection of civil liberties of all people which make up
the City’s residents; (3) committed to fostering better human relations in the City of Chula Vista;
and (4) associated with the business and/or civic activities of the City. (Ord. 3539 § 1(E), 2022;
Ord. 3405 § 1, 2017; Ord. 3211 § 10, 2011).
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