HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2024-3578ORDINANCE NO. 3578
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.36 RELATED
TO THE FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the Human Relations Commission is, among other things, tasked with the
development of a mutual understanding and respect among all such groups in the City and to help
eliminate prejudice discrimination; and
WHEREAS, following a City Council referral on proposed changes to the functions, duties,
and membership of the Human Relations Commission and subsequent input from the Commission,
on May 7, 2024, the City Council directed staff to return with implementing ordinance for various
changes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the functions, duties, and membership of
the Human Relations Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
Section I. Chapter 2.36 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is amended as follows:
Chapter 2.36
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
[Sections 2.36.010 and 2.36.020 remain unchanged.]
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 goodwill 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;
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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 Chula Vista residents who contribute to improved human relations among all
Chula Vistans on an annual basis. The Commission shall recommend Chula Vista residents
for this honor following a nomination and selection process set forth by resolution of the
Commission. Honorees will be recognized annually at a City Council meeting.
2. In partnership with the Office of the Mayor and City Council, recognize various months of
significance as set forth in Council Policy [number to be determined].
3. In partnership with the Office of the Mayor and City Council, host celebrations or
recognize significant days as set forth in Council Policy [number to be determined].
F. Promote the establishment of local community organizations in building and strengthening
relationships with community groups and nonprofits, including those that support the well-being
of the unhoused community in Chula Vista;
G. Work with relevant boards and commissions 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);
H. 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 11 Voting Members and one Youth
Advisory Member, to be appointed in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25
CVMC, and this chapter.
1. Three voting seats shall be nominated and appointed in accordance with the general
appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).
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2. The eight remaining voting seats shall be divided equally among the Council districts and
each Council district seat shall be appointed in accordance with the district-based
appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(C). Members must be residents of the
corresponding Council district and must maintain their district residency throughout their
tenure.
3. The Youth Advisory Member shall meet the qualifications specified in CVMC 2.25.030(E)
and shall be nominated and appointed in accordance with the general appointment process
specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).
B. The Members shall be: (1) representative of the diversity of the City; (2) specifically chosen
to reflect the interests and concern with the 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).
[Sections 2.36.050 and 2.36.060 remain unchanged]
Section II. Severability
If any portion of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any
reason held to be invalid, unenforceable, or unconstitutional, by a court of competent jurisdiction,
that portion shall be deemed severable, and such invalidity, unenforceability, or unconstitutionality
shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions of the Ordinance or its
application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council of the City of Chul a Vista
hereby declares that it would have adopted each section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this
Ordinance, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, sentences, clauses, or
phrases of the Ordinance be declared invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional.
Section III. Construction
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista intends this Ordinance to supplement, not to
duplicate or contradict, applicable state and federal law and this Ordinance shall be construed in
light of that intent.
Section IV. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the thirtieth day after its final passage.
Section V. Publication
The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause
the same to be published or posted according to law.
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Maria V. Kachadoorian Marco A. Verdugo
City Manager City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 10th day of September 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Chavez, Gonzalez, Preciado, and McCann
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Morineau
John McCann, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance No. 3578 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 13th day of August 2024,
and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 10th day
of September 2024 and was duly published in summary form in accordance with the requirements
of state law and the City Charter.
Dated Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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