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Date:Thursday, April 25, 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 March 28, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action:
Commission approve minutes
4.2 Discussion and Consideration of Memorandum Regarding Proposed
Changes to the Functions, Duties and Membership of the Human Relations
Commission and Other Recommended Actions
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Continued discussion and consideration of memorandum of the feedback by
the Human Relations Commission regarding the proposed changes to the
function and duties and membership of the Human Relations Commission
as stated in sections 2.36.030 and 2.36.040 of the Chula Vista Municipal
Code.
Recommended Action:
Commission discuss, make recommendations, and take action as
appropriate.
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4.3 Updates, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Ad-Hoc
Subcommittees
1. Law Enforcement Review Board Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
Members: Chair Branch, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub and Commissioner
Diaz
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2. 2025 Events Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
Members: Commissioners Hodge, Olaoye, Redondo•
3. Pride Flag Raising Event Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
Members: Vice-Chair Kean-Ayub and Commissioner Diaz•
4. 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, an take action as appropriate
OTHER BUSINESS
5.STAFF COMMENTS
6.CHAIR'S COMMENTS
7.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
8.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on May 23, 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
March 28, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Chair Branch, Commissioner Gomez, Commissioner Hodge,
Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Holm, Commissioner
Olaoye
Absent: Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Lares-Urquidez,
Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner Redondo
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 6:12 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276
Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Secretary Mendez called the roll.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Commissioner Holm
Seconded by Commissioner Olaoye
Yes (5): Chair Branch, Commissioner Hodge, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub,
Commissioner Holm, and Commissioner Olaoye
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Result:Carried (5 to 0)
3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
3.2 Written Communications
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No requests to speak or e-comments
5. ACTION ITEMS
5.1 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Changes to the
Functions and Duties of the Human Relations Commission
Staff Liaison Adrianna Hernandez introduced the item, gave presentation,
and discussion ensued.
Robert Johnson provided public comment regarding item 5.1
E- comments were submitted by the following people regarding item 5.1
- Kathy Hardy
- Samuel Tsoi
- Alicia Riley
- Pedro Rios
- Benjamin Prado
- Erin Tsurumoto Grassi
- Margaret Baker
- Patricia Mondragon
Emails were submitted by the following people regarding item 5.1
- Kathy Tell
- Margaret Cargioli
- Margaret A. Baker
- Nancy Relaford
Consensus was reached to keep the following language "...and the Chief's
Community Advisory Board" in the function and duties of the Human
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Relations Commission, as stated in section 2.36.030 of the Chula Vista
Municipal Code.
Consensus was reached to summarize the discussion and multiple
positions for CVMC 2.36.030 Functions and Duties - Section B.
Consensus was reach in support of CVMC 2.36.030 Functions and Duties
- Section E-1 as written.
Consensus was reached in support of CVMC 2.36.030 Functions and
Duties- Section E-2 as written.
Consensus was reached in support of CVMC 2.36.030 Functions and
Duties- Section E-3 as written.
Consensus was reached in support of CVMC 2.36.030 Functions and
Duties- Section E-4 as written.
Consensus was reached to acknowledge major faith traditions through a
calendar on both Human Relations Commission and the Main City website
page in regard to CVMC 2.36.030 Functions and Duties- Section E-5.
Recess was taken at 7:55
Meeting was Resumed 8:01
Consensus was reached for the following language "Strengthen
relationships with community groups and nonprofits that support and
assist the growing unsheltered community in the City of Chula Vista." in
regard to CVMC 2.36.030 Functions and Duties - Section F.
Consensus was reached for the following language " … including and/or
the Office of the Police Chief" and reject the deletion of "Chief's
Community Advisory Board" in regard to CVMC 2.36.030 Functions and
Duties - Sections G.
Consensus to have the report summarize the following 4 commissioner in
favor and 1 opposed for the Mayor as the nominating authority in regard to
CVMC 2.36.040 - Membership.
Moved by Chair Branch
Seconded by Vice Chair Kean-Ayub
CVMC 2.36.030 Functions and Duties - Section B: Use language provided
by various member of the public as follows, "The ongoing duty of the
Commission shall be to assist the City in becoming a truly Welcoming City,
by identifying needs and measures to protect immigrant rights and
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increase well-being, using resources from networks like Welcoming
America."
Yes (2): Chair Branch, and Vice Chair Kean-Ayub
No (3): Commissioner Hodge, Commissioner Holm, and Commissioner
Olaoye
Result:Defeated (2 to 3)
Moved by Commissioner Holm
Seconded by Commissioner Hodge
CVMC 2.36.030 Functions and Duties - Section B: Use the suggested
language by Commissioner Holm as follows," The ongoing duty shall be to
continue to help the city fulfill its commitment to welcome all peoples."
Yes (2): Commissioner Hodge, and Commissioner Holm
No (3): Chair Branch, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, and Commissioner Olaoye
Result:Defeated (2 to 3)
Moved by Chair Branch
Seconded by Commissioner Olaoye
Commission to support keeping membership of the Human Relations
Commission to 11
Yes (5): Chair Branch, Commissioner Hodge, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub,
Commissioner Holm, and Commissioner Olaoye
Result:Carried (5 to 0)
Moved by Commissioner Olaoye
Seconded by Commissioner Hodge
Keep Mayor as the nominating authority to the Human Relations
Commission.
Yes (4): Commissioner Hodge, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner
Holm, and Commissioner Olaoye
No (1): Chair Branch
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Result:Defeated (4 to 1)
5.2 Updates, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Ad-Hoc
Subcommittees
Staff Liaison Adrianna Hernandez introduced the item.
E - comment was submitted by the following people regarding item 5.2
- Robert Johnson
Email was submitted by the following people regarding item 5.2
- Robert Johnson
Staff Liaison Adrianna Hernandez gave summary of the Kumeyaay Park
Event.
The 2025 Ad-Hoc Subcommittee reported back to the commission with a
revised list reflecting a list of possible event for the commission to endorse
or promote and a second list with events that the commission would be
active participants.
Moved by Chair Branch
Seconded by Vice Chair Kean-Ayub
Disband the Kumeyaay Park Event Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
Yes (5): Chair Branch, Commissioner Hodge, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub,
Commissioner Holm, and Commissioner Olaoye
Result:Carried (5 to 0)
Moved by Chair Branch
Seconded by Vice Chair Kean-Ayub
Commission to focus on items recommended by Councilmember Preciado
along with South Bay Earth Day.
Yes (5): Chair Branch, Commissioner Hodge, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub,
Commissioner Holm, and Commissioner Olaoye
Result:Carried (5 to 0)
OTHER BUSINESS
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6. STAFF COMMENTS
Secretary Karla Mendez shared information regarding South Bay Earth Day.
7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Hodge thanked City Staff and fellow commissioners for their work
and contributions to the Human Relations Commission.
Commissioner Gomez thanked fellow commissioners and expressed his
appreciation for the commission.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Karla Mendez Secretary
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Karla Mendez, Secretary
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Date: April 25, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Human Relations Commission
Re: Proposed Changes to Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 2.36
The Human Relations Commission considered proposed changes to the Chula Vista Municipal Code
(CVMC) Chapter 2.36 related to the Functions and Duties as well as Membership of the Commission as
referred by City Council on February 20, 2024.
The Commission and public’s input was considered at two regular meetings of the Commission: March
28 and April 25, 2024.
The Commission’s feedback and recommendations are summarized below.
Current CVMC
Section
Proposed Amendment HRC Feedback
2.36.030 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:
Consensus was reached to keep
the language as is and reject the
deletion of the “Chief’s
Community Advisory Board”.
2.36.030 (B) B. The first duty of the Commission shall be to
assist the City, by completing all required steps, to
become a Certified Welcoming City;
- Commission considered and
failed to pass two motions:
1. To replace the proposed
amendment with “B. The ongoing
duty of the Commission shall be to
assist the City in becoming a truly
Welcoming City, by identifying
needs and measures to protect
immigrant rights and increase
well-being, using resources from
networks like Welcoming
America.” (Vote was 3-2)
2. To replace the proposed
amendment with “B. The ongoing
duty shall be to continue to help
the city fulfill its commitment to
welcome all peoples." (Vote was 3-
2)
- Some Commissioners believed it
was important to keep the original
mission of the Commission alive in
some way, even if the City does
not pursue certification.
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- Some Commissioners believed
that failing to include all or
identifying specific groups would
result in divisive language of one
group vs. another.
- Some Commissioners expressed
the need to identify and support
marginalized specifically
immigrant members of the
community.
2.36.030 (F) EF. 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
Consensus was reached to support
these changes as proposed, with
the exception that
acknowledgement of major faith
traditions be recognized through a
calendar on both Human Relations
Commission and the main City
website page.
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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.
2.36.030 (G) FG. Promote the establishment of local community
organizations in building and strengthening
relationships with community groups and
nonprofits; In recognition of the growing community
of unhoused Chula Vista residents promote
understanding, cooperation, and general support for
the well-being of this community.
Consensus was reached to replace
the proposed amendment with,
“Strengthen relationships with
community groups and nonprofits
that support and assist the
growing unsheltered community
in the City of Chula Vista.”
2.36.030 (H) GH. Work with relevant boards and commissions,
including the Chief’s Community Advisory Board
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);
Consensus was reached to reject
deletion of Chief’s Community
Advisory Board and add “Office of
the Police Chief”.
2.36.040 (A) A. The Human Relations Commission shall consist
of 151 Voting Members and one Youth Advisory
Member. Each City Council Member will nominate
three members that reside in their respective
districts, and the Mayor will nominate three at-large
Chula Vista residents and the Youth Advisory
Member, to be appointed in accordance with Article
VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC, and this
chapter.
- Commission supports keeping
the membership to (11) members
due to quorum issues as is.
- Commission failed to pass a
motion that would have kept the
Mayor as the nominating
authority. Vote to keep the Mayor
as nominating authority was 4-1.
Attachments:
March 28, 2024, Human Relations Commission Meeting Minutes
April 25, 2024, Human Relations Commission Meeting Minutes (DRAFT)
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