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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-02-22 HRC MinutesWie at CHULA VISTA REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Meeting Minutes February 22, 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 Holm, Commissioner Lares-Urquidez, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor Absent: Commissioner Redondo Also Present: Adrianna Hernandez, 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 6:04 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 Diaz joined the meeting at 6:13 pm. Commissioner Olaoye joined the meeting at 6:10 pm. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS Two e-comments submitted: - Robert Johnson - Margaret Baker Two emails received: - Robert Johnson - Robert Johnson One request to speak: - Robert Johnson ACTION ITEMS 4.1 4.2 4.3 Approval of Meeting Minutes Moved by Commissioner Pajanor Seconded by Commissioner Olaoye Commission approve minutes. Yes (7): Chair Branch, Commissioner Hodge, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Holm, Commissioner Lares-Urquidez, Commissioner Olaoye, and Commissioner Pajanor Result: Carried (7 to 0) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Commission Participation at South Bay Earth Day Staff Liaison Adrianna Hernandez and Secretary Karla Mendez introduced the item and discussion ensued. Discussion and Possible Action on a Request to City Council for Commission Business Cards Staff Liaison Adrianna Hernandez introduce the item. Commissioners discussed the request for Commission business cards. Moved by Chair Branch Seconded by Commissioner Hodge Commission to request business cards that are not personalized. 4.4 Yes (6): Chair Branch, Commissioner Hodge, Commissioner Holm, Commissioner Lares-Urquidez, Commissioner Olaoye, and Commissioner Pajanor Abstain (2): Commissioner Diaz, and Vice Chair Kean-Ayub Result: Carried (6 to 0) Updates, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Ad-Hoc Subcommittees Staff Liaison Adrianna Hernandez introduced the item. The Kumeyaay Park Event Ad-Hoc Subcommittee had nothing to report and the run of show for the event was discussed. The 2025 Ad-Hoc Subcommittee reported back to the commission with a list of events and discussion ensued with subsequent action. Moved by Commissioner Diaz Seconded by Commissioner Pajanor Commission requested that the 2025 Events Ad-Hoc Subcommittee create two lists of events. One list of possible events that the commission might endorse or promote. Second list would include events that the commission would be active participants such as planning the event, attending the event, and speaking at the event. Yes (8): Chair Branch, Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Hodge, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Holm, Commissioner Lares-Urquidez, Commissioner Olaoye, and Commissioner Pajanor Result: Carried (8 to 0) Moved by Commissioner Diaz Seconded by Commissioner Lares-Urquidez Refer item back to the 2025 Ad-Hoc Subcommittee to consider the creation of the observance of European Heritage Month as observed by the Department of Defense sub agencies and to be commemorated by city in name only, on the website, and/or raising the flag of the European Union. Yes (8): Chair Branch, Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Hodge, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Holm, Commissioner Lares-Urquidez, Commissioner Olaoye, and Commissioner Pajanor Result: Carried (8 to 0) OTHER BUSINESS STAFF COMMENTS Staff Liaison Adrianna Hernandez announced the referral made by Councilmember Preciado suggesting changes to the functions and duties of the Commission. Councilmember Preciado requested formal feedback from the Commission on his suggested changes. Item will be on the agenda for next Human Relations Commission meeting. CHAIR'S COMMENTS COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Karla Mendez Secretary Karla Mendez, Secretary