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**POST-MEETING AGENDA**
Date:Thursday, February 27, 2025
Time:6:00 p.m.
Location:Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting
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following ways:
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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.
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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.
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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, Huizar, 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 October 24, 2024 Minutes
Recommended Action:
Commission approve minutes.
3.2 Written Communications 8
Communication from Vice Chair Kean-Ayub requesting excused absences
from the July 25, 2024 and September 26, 2024 meetings.
Recommended Action:
Commission approve request for excused absences.
4.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.
5.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.
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5.1 Discussion Regarding the 2025 Human Relations Commission Awards
Program
Recommended Action:
Commission discuss and possibly create a subcommittee to plan and
develop program criteria and process.
5.2 Updates, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Ad-Hoc
Subcommittees
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1. 2025 Events Ad-Hoc
Members: Chair Branch, Commissioners Hecklinski, Hodge and
Lares-Urquidez
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Recommended Action:
Commission discuss, make recommendations, and take action as
appropriate.
OTHER BUSINESS
6.STAFF COMMENTS
7.CHAIR'S COMMENTS
8.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
9.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on March 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
October 24, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Hecklinski, Commissioner
Hodge, Commissioner Holm, Commissioner Lares-Urquidez,
Commissioner Olaoye, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Chair Branch
Absent: Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner Redondo
Also Present: Secretary Karla Mendez
Others Present Anne Steinberger
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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 6:00 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 Vice Chair Kean-Ayub
Seconded by Commissioner Diaz
Approval of consent calendar
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Yes (8): Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Hecklinski, Commissioner Hodge,
Commissioner Holm, Commissioner Lares-Urquidez, Commissioner Olaoye,
Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Chair Branch
Result:Carried (8 to 0)
3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Commission approve minutes.
3.2 Written Communications
Commission approve excused absence.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1 Presentation on City of Chula Vista Commission Roles, Duties, and
Procedures
Chair Branch introduced the item, Assistant City Attorney Megan McClurg
and City Clerk Kerry Bigelow presented on the roles, duties and
procedures of the Human Relation Commission.
Questions ensued among commissioners and presenters.
Chair Branch called a recess at 7:17 p.m., meeting was reconvened at
7:24 p.m.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No requests to speak or e-comments
6. ACTION ITEMS
6.1 Selection of Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Chair Branch introduced the item and discussion ensued.
No public requests to speak, emails, or e-comments.
Moved by Chair Branch
Seconded by Commissioner Olaoye
Appoint Commissioner Kean-Ayub as the Vice-Chair for the Fiscal Year
2024-2025.
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Yes (6): Commissioner Hecklinski, Commissioner Hodge, Commissioner
Holm, Commissioner Olaoye, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Chair Branch
No (1): Commissioner Lares-Urquidez
Abstain (1): Commissioner Diaz
Result:Carried (6 to 1)
6.2 Updates, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Ad-Hoc
Subcommittees
Chair Branch introduced item on the Ad-Hoc Subcommittee focused on
the commission participating in Native American History month events.
Secretary Mendez provided information and details on the Native
American History month events.
Moved by Commissioner Hecklinski
Seconded by Commissioner Olaoye
Create an Ad-Hoc Subcommittee that will focus on the activities and
celebrations during the first four months of the year.
Yes (8): Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Hecklinski, Commissioner
Hodge, Commissioner Holm, Commissioner Lares-Urquidez,
Commissioner Olaoye, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Chair Branch
Result:Carried (8 to 0)
Approve the following commissioners to the Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
focusing on activities and celebrations during the first four month of the
year: Chair Branch, Commissioners Lares-Urquidez, Hecklinski, and
Hodge
Moved by Chair Branch
Seconded by Commissioner Diaz
Yes (8): Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Hecklinski, Commissioner
Hodge, Commissioner Holm, Commissioner Lares-Urquidez,
Commissioner Olaoye, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Chair Branch
Result:Carried (8 to 0)
OTHER BUSINESS
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7. STAFF COMMENTS
Secretary Karla Mendez reminded the Human Relations Commission that
meetings go dark November and December due to the holidays.
8. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Branched wished everyone happy holidays. She also commented on the
commission having more responsibilities and duties in the upcom ing year and
that they would need to start working on how to support these holidays and
celebrations.
9. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Vice-Chair Kean-Ayub asked for a discussion at the next commission meeting on
the possibility of the commission participating in the Day of the Child event
hosted by the Chula Vista Community Collaborative.
Commissioner Hodge had comments relating to next year's activities in relation
to the updated duties and functions of the commission.
Commissioner Holm had comments relating to next year's activities in relation to
the updated duties and functions of the commission.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Karla Mendez
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Karla Mendez, Secretary
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Human Relations Commission Program Calendar 2025 DRAFT
January- June 2025- Review and Discuss at HRC Commission Meeting 2/27/25
Month Focus Activity Community Partners
February Black History Month -Social Media
-Event/Flag Rasing
(Discussed with Subcommittee 2/13)
-CV Library
-Camila Tupel
-MLK Choir
-Guest Pastor
-SWC Board Chair
-Black business owner
-Teacher
-Dr. Doug Luffborough
March Women’s History Month -Social Media
-Proclamation
April Arab American Month -Social Media
-Proclamation
May Asian/Pacific Islander Month -Social Media
-Proclamation
May Jewish American History Month -Social Media
-Proclamation
May 26 Memorial Day -Social Media
-Event
June Pride -Social Media
-Proclamation
-Flag Raising
-Event
Cultural Arts Commission
June 19 Juneteenth -Social Media
-Flag Raising
-Event
July- December 2025- Review and Discuss at HRC Commission Meeting 3/27/25
July 4 4th of July -Event
August 12 International Youth Day -Social Media
-Flag Raising
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-Event
August 21 Senior Day -Social Media
-Flag Raising
-Event
Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission
September 15- October
15
Hispanic Heritage Month -Social Media
-Proclamation
-Flag Raising
-Event
September HRC Awards Program -Event
October Disability Awareness Month -Social Media
-Proclamation
October Filipino American Month -Social Media
-Proclamation
October (Second
Monday in October)
Indigenous People’s Day -Social Media
-Proclamation
November Native American History Month -Social Media
November Kumeyaay Heritage Celebration -Social Media
-Flag Rasing
-Event
Parks and Recreation Commission
November 11 Veteran's Day -Social Media
-Flag Rasing
-Event
Veterans Advisory Commission
December
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