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Home My WebLink About2024-03-28 HRC MinutesWie eee) Seti! CITY OF CHULA VISTA 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, Karia Mendez 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission of the City of Chula Vista _ was Called to order at 6:12 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. a Tg ~ 2. ROLL-CALL ne —_— Secretary Mendez called the roll. - i 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 3.1 3.2 Result:Carried (5 to 0) Approval of Meeting Minutes Written Communications PUBLIC COMMENTS No requests to speak or e-comments 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 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 maior 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 3 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 5.2 Result:Defeated (4 to 1) 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 STAFF COMMENTS Secretary Karla Mendez shared information regarding South Bay Earth Day. CHAIR'S COMMENTS | 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. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Karla Mendez Secretary Orn Ol Bdiianna Revnande2 fro Karla Mendez, Secretary