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Home My WebLink About2024-07-25 HRC Agenda Packet Date:Thursday, July 25, 2024 Time:6:00 p.m. Location:Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting Public Comments: Public comments may be submitted to the Human Relations Commission in the following ways: In-Person comments during the meeting. Join us for the Human Relations Commission meeting at the time and location specified on this agenda to make your comments. Each person will be allotted three (3) minutes to address the Commission. • Submit an eComment. Visit www.chulavistaca.gov/boardmeetings, locate this meeting, and click on the comment bubble icon. Click on the item you wish to comment on, and then click on "Leave Comment." • Email comments. Submit comments via email to HRC@chulavistaca.gov.• The commenting period will close at noon on the day of the meeting. All comments will be made available to the Board and the public. ACCESSIBILITY: Individuals with disabilities are invited to request reasonable modifications or accommodations in order to access and/or participate in a Human Relations Commission meeting by contacting the Human Relations Commission at HRC@chulavistaca.gov (California Relay Service is available for the hearing impaired by dialing 711) at least forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting. Pages 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL Commissioners Diaz, Gomez, Hecklinski, Hodge, Holm, Lares-Urquidez, Olaoye, Pajanor, Redondo, Vice-Chair Kean-Ayub, Chair Branch 3.CONSENT CALENDAR All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one motion. Anyone may request an item be removed for separate consideration. 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. Recommended Action: Commission approve consent calendar 3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes 4 Approval of the May 23, 2024 Meeting Minutes Recommended Action: Commission approve minutes. 3.2 Written Communications 9 Communication from Commissioner Olaoye requesting an excused absence from the July 25, 2024 Human Relations Commission meeting. Recommended Action: Commission approve request for excused absence. 4.PRESENTATIONS The following item(s) will be presentations given to the Commission. Action on these item(s) is typically limited to the Commission receiving the presentation and providing direction or feedback to staff, as appropriate. 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 Brown Act and Meeting Procedure Basics Presenter: Megan McClurg, Assistant City Attorney Recommended Action: Hear the presentation. 5.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. City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission July 25, 2024 Agenda Page 2 of 9 6.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. 6.1 Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Recommended Action: Nominate and Elect Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 6.2 Updates, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Ad-Hoc Subcommittees Law Enforcement Review Board Ad-Hoc Subcommittee Members: Chair Branch, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub and Commissioner Diaz • 2025 Events Ad-Hoc Subcommittee Members: Commissioner Hodge, Olaoye, Redondo• Pride Flag Raising Event Ad-Hoc Subcommittee Members: Vice Chair Kean-Ayub and Commissioner Diaz• Juneteenth Flag Raising Event Ad-Hoc Subcommittee Members: Chair Branch, Commissioner Lares-Urquidez and Olaoye• Recommended Action: Commission discuss, make recommendations, and take action as appropriate. OTHER BUSINESS 7.STAFF COMMENTS 8.CHAIR'S COMMENTS 9.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS 10.ADJOURNMENT to the regular meeting on August 22, 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 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission July 25, 2024 Agenda Page 3 of 9 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Meeting Minutes May 23, 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 Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner Redondo, Commissioner Hecklinski Absent: Commissioner Lares-Urquidez 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 Hodge joined the meeting at 6:10 p.m. Commissioner Redondo left the meeting at 7:35 p.m. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Vice Chair Kean-Ayub Seconded by Commissioner Olaoye Page 4 of 9 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission July 25, 2024 Agenda 2 Commission approved consent calendar. Yes (8): Chair Branch, Commissioner Diaz, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Holm, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner Redondo, and Commissioner Hecklinski Result: Carried (8 to 0) 3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes 3.2 Written Communications 4. PRESENTATIONS 4.1 Presentation by Deputy City Manager/Public Works Director Matt Little: Keeping Chula Vista Safe, Clean and Well-Maintained, A Status Update on Measure P Chair Branch introduced the item, and Deputy City Manager Matt Little presented on a status update on Measure P. Discussion and questions ensued among commissioners and presenter. Gina E provided public comment regarding item 4.1. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS The following members of the public provided public comment: Mary Davis Gina E. Robert Johnson Martha Souza Anna 6. ACTION ITEMS 6.1 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Changes to the Functions and Duties of the Human Relations Commission Staff Liaison Adrianna Hernandez introduced the item and discussion ensued. The following member of the public provided public comment: Robert Johnson Page 5 of 9 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission July 25, 2024 Agenda 3 Consensus was reached to summarize the discussion to reflect multiple positions for CVMC 2.36.030 Functions and Duties - Section E-6. Moved by Chair Branch Seconded by Vice Chair Kean-Ayub Support CVMC 2.36.030 Functions and Duties - Section E - 6 as written by Councilmember Preciado " Sponsor Chula Vista Immigrants Day at City Hall Complex and highlight Welcoming Chula Vista programs and services for all immigrant communities." Yes (3): Chair Branch, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, and Commissioner Pajanor No (5): Commissioner Hodge, Commissioner Holm, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Redondo, and Commissioner Hecklinski Abstain (1): Commissioner Diaz Result: Defeated (3 to 5) Moved by Commissioner Hodge Seconded by Commissioner Holm Do not support CVMC 2.36.030 Functions and Duties- Section E-6 as proposed and instead eliminate the sentence " Sponsor Chula Vista Immigrants Day at Chula Vista Complex and highlight Welcoming Chula Vista programs and services for all immigrant communities. " Yes (3): Commissioner Hodge, Commissioner Holm, and Commissioner Olaoye No (4): Chair Branch, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Pajanor, and Commissioner Hecklinski Abstain (1): Commissioner Diaz Result: Defeated (3 to 4) 6.2 Discussion and Possible Action on the Annual Report of Activities for Fiscal Year 2023/24 Moved by Commissioner Pajanor Seconded by Commissioner Olaoye Approve the Annual Report of Activities for Fiscal Year 2023/24 Page 6 of 9 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission July 25, 2024 Agenda 4 Yes (8): Chair Branch, Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Hodge, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Holm, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, and Commissioner Hecklinski Result: Carried (8 to 0) 6.3 Updates, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Ad-Hoc Subcommittees The following member of the public provided public comment: Gina E Vice Chair Kean-Ayub provided comments on the focus of the Law Enforcement Review Board Ad-Hoc Subcommittee. Vice Chair Kean-Ayub provided comments on the details regarding the Pride Flag Raising event. Chair Branch provided comments on the details regarding the Juneteenth Flag Raising Event. OTHER BUSINESS 7. STAFF COMMENTS Staff Liaison Adrianna Hernandez informed the Commission that the Human Relation Commission meeting in June has been cancelled. 8. CHAIR'S COMMENTS Chair Branch reported back to the commission on the Presentation to City Council regarding the Human Relations Commission feedback on the changes to the duties and function of the commission. 9. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Redondo invited commissioners to sit at his table at the Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast. Commissioner Hodge really enjoys being on the commission and working with everyone. Commissioner Diaz apologized for two previous absences and stated the reason for absence. Commissioner Hecklinski requested more information about the Ad-Hoc Subcommittees and how to be a part of the subcommittees . Page 7 of 9 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission July 25, 2024 Agenda 5 Commissioner Olaoye was glad to see time change for events. Asked if for July 4th the commission needed to be there. Commissioner Gomez asked about the feedback from Mayor and Council regarding commission’s membership. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Karla Mendez Secretary _________________________ Karla Mendez, Secretary Page 8 of 9 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission July 25, 2024 Agenda Request for Excused Absence Form – 6/19 REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE City of Chula Vista Boards, Commissions, and Committees Name: _________________________________________________ Date of Absence: _________________________________ Board/Commission/Committee: _________________________________________________________________________________ Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.25.110 (C) allows board/commission/committee members, by a majority vote, to excuse a fellow board, commission, or committee member’s absence from a meeting for any of the reasons listed below. A member who is absent from three consecutive, regular meetings will be deemed to have vacated his or her membership, unless the member’s absence is excused by a majority vote of the other members. An absence is only recorded as “excused” upon receipt of a member’s request and majority vote of the board/commission/committee to excuse the absence. Accordingly, if you have been absent from a regular meeting, please complete and submit this form to the chair or secretary. Please indicate the reason for the absence:  1. Illness of the member, family member of the member, or personal friend of the member;  2. Business commitment of the member that interferes with the attendance of the member at a meeting;  3. Previously scheduled vacation of the member, notice of which was provided to the respective board or commission in advance of the meeting;  4. Attendance of the member at a funeral, religious service or ceremony, wedding, or other similarly significant event;  5. Unexpected, emergency situation that prohibits the member’s attendance; or  6. Other reason for which the member has given notice to the secretary of his or her unavailability at least seven days in advance of the meeting. OR  The absence was not for any of the above-listed reasons. I understand that the absence will be recorded as unexcused. I certify the reason for the absence indicated above is true and correct. Member’s Signature: ____________________ Date: _____________________________ If completed by secretary or staff to board/commission/committee: Completed on member’s behalf by: _____________________________, per member’s  Verbal  Written request on: _________________. (date) (secretary/liaison’s name) Page 9 of 9 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission July 25, 2024 Agenda