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**POST-MEETING AGENDA**
Date:Thursday, April 10, 2025
Time:4:30 p.m.
Location:City Hall, Bldg. A, Executive Conference Room #103
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission Regular Meeting
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Accessibility: Individuals with disabilities are invited to request modifications or accommodations in
order to access and/or participate in a Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission meeting by
contacting the Housing and Homeless Services Department at HWAC@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 Contreras, Edwan, Guerrero, Hernandez-Nader, Johnson, Mallen,
Montano, Murphy, Orozco-Valdivia, and Vice Chair Murphy.
3.CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3.1 through 3.2)
The Commission will enact the Consent Calendar staff recommendations by one
motion, without discussion, unless a Commissioner, member of the public, or staff
requests that an item be removed for discussion. 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 approved the recommended action on the below consent calendar
items.
3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes 4
Recommended Action:
Approve the minutes dated March 13, 2025.
3.2 Consideration Request for Excused Absences 8
Communication from Commissioner Montano and Chair Murphy requesting
excused absence from the March 13, 2025 meeting.
Recommended Action:
Consider requests for excused absences as appropriate.
4.PUBLIC COMMENT
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.
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.
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5.1 Change of Frequency of Regular Meetings 10
Recommended Action:
Approve resolution changing frequency of regular meetings from the second
Thursday of each month to the second Thursday of every other month
(August, October, December, February, April, June).
5.2 FY 24/25 Interim Chair Election
Recommended Action:
Commission to consider Vice Chair Murphy as the Chair for the remainder
of FY 24/25.
Recommended Action:
Commission to consider Commissioner Guerrero as Vice Chair for the
remainder of FY 24/25.
5.3 Discuss and Identify: HWAC Goals and Objectives
Recommended Action: Commission to discuss previously identified focus
areas to set the goals and objectives for each area.
6.STAFF COMMENTS
7.CHAIR'S COMMENTS
8.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
9.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on May 8, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
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open-session item on this agenda are available for public review by contacting
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City of Chula Vista
Regular Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission Meeting
MINUTES
March 13, 2025, 4:30 p.m.
City Hall, Bldg. A, Executive Conference Room #103
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Commissioner Edwan, Commissioner Hernandez-Nader,
Commissioner Johnson, Commissioner Mallen
Absent: Commissioner Montano, Vice Chair Murphy, Chair Orozco-
Valdivia
Also Present: Abigail Edgar, Emily Tran, Housing Manager Kurz
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Mallen called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Secretary Edgar called the roll.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3.1 through 3.2)
Moved by Commissioner Hernandez-Nader
Seconded by Commissioner Johnson
Commission approved the recommended action on the below consent calendar
items.
Yes (4): Commissioner Edwan, Commissioner Hernandez-Nader, Commissioner
Johnson, and Commissioner Mallen
Result:Result, Carried (4 to 0)
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3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated June 13, 2024.
3.2 Consideration Request for Excused Absences
Consider requests for excused absences as appropriate. There were no
requests received.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Robert spoke regarding various topics.
Daniel Harrison spoke about options for hearing impaired individuals.
5. ACTION ITEMS
5.1 Amendment to Council Policy #840-04 on Public Vending Machines
in City Facilities
Alishia Zaldivar, Regional Director of Canteen, provided an overview of
Canteen's roles and responsibilities.
Daniel Harrison and Robert spoke on the item.
Moved by Commissioner Hernandez-Nader
Seconded by Commissioner Mallen
Review the proposed amendment to Council Policy #840 -04, allow for
public comment, and provide an advisory recommendation to Council.
Yes (4): Commissioner Edwan, Commissioner Hernandez-Nader,
Commissioner Johnson, and Commissioner Mallen
Result:Result, Carried (4 to 0)
5.2 Change of Frequency of Regular Meetings
Management Analyst Tran, and Housing and Homelessness Director Kurz,
provided an update on the frequency of meetings.
Robert spoke in opposition of the item.
There was a consensus of the Commission to discuss item at a future
meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Hernandez-Nader
Seconded by Commissioner Mallen
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To table the item until the next regular meeting.
Yes (4): Commissioner Edwan, Commissioner Hernandez-Nader,
Commissioner Johnson, and Commissioner Mallen
Result:Result, Carried (4 to 0)
5.3 FY 24/25 Interim Chair Election
Management Analyst Tran, provided an update on the upcoming chair
election.
Robert spoke on the item.
There was a consensus of the Commission to discuss item at a f uture
meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Mallen
Seconded by Commissioner Hernandez-Nader
To table the item until the next regular meeting.
Yes (4): Commissioner Edwan, Commissioner Hernandez-Nader,
Commissioner Johnson, and Commissioner Mallen
Result:Result, Carried (4 to 0)
6. STAFF COMMENTS
None.
7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Commissioner Mallen provided an overview of the commission's future goals.
8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioners Johnson and Hernandez-Edwan stated the importance of
commission meetings and the necessity to continue them regularly. The
commissioners shared ideas for future meetings.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:24 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Abigail Edgar, Secretary
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Abigail Edgar, Commission Secretary
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REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE
City of Chula Vista Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Name: Monica Montano Date of Absence: 3-13-2025
Board/Commission/Committee: Health, Wellness & Aging Commission
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: _Monica Montano
Date: 4-2-2025
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
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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)
FOR COMMISSIONER JOHNSON
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
HWAC
04/10/2025
Abigail Edgar
Mary Johnson
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01
RESOLUTION OF THE HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND AGING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CHANGING
THE FREQUENCY OF REGULAR MEETINGS
WHEREAS, Chula Vista Municipal Code 2.47.050 Health, Wellness, and Aging
Commission Resolution No. 2023-01 establishes the second Thursday of each month at 4:30
p.m. in Room C-103, located at City Hall (Building #A), 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista,
California 91910 as the day, time, and location for the Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission
to hold its regular meetings; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Code Section 2.25.200 provides for a change in meeting
frequency upon adoption by the board/commission of a written resolution, which adoption shall
be recorded in the minutes of the board/commission and a copy of which resolution shall be
forwarded to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission wishes to change its meeting
frequency to every other month to facilitate member attendance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Health, Wellness, and Aging
Commission of the City of Chula Vista, pursuant to Municipal Code § 2.25.200, does hereby
change the frequency of its regular meetings to the second Thursday of every other month
(August, October, December, February, April, June) at 4:30 p.m. in Room C-103, located at City
Hall (Building #A), 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California 91910.
Approved as to form by
Marco A. Verdugo, City Attorney
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Resolution No. [Resolution Number]
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[THIS PAGE IS ADDED AFTER THE RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED DO NOT ADD TO THE
AGENDA]
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the Health, Wellness, and Aging Commision
of the City of Chula Vista, California, this ___ day of _________, 202_, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: [Last names of commissioners in favor]
NAYS: Commissioners: [Commissioners opposed or “None”]
ABSENT: Commissioners: [Commissioners absent or “None”]
Elizabeth Murphy, Vice-Chair
ATTEST:
Abigail Edgar, Commission Secretary
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Abigail Edgar, Secretary of the Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission of the City of
Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2025-01 was duly
passed, approved, and adopted by the Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission at its regular
meeting held on the ____ day of ______ 202_.
Executed this ___ day of _______, 202_.
[Secretary’s Name], Commission Secretary
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