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Date:Thursday, April 24, 2025
Time:6:00 p.m.
Location:Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting
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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.
3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes 4
Approval of March 27, 2025 Minutes
3.2 Written Communications 9
Communication from Commissioners Redondo and Hodge requesting an
excused absence from the April 24, 2025 Human Relations Commission
meeting.
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 Updates and Discussion from Ad-Hoc Subcommittees
Commission will hear from and provide any feedback to the following
subcommittees:
Memorial Day Planning Subcommittee•
Commissioners Hecklinski, Huizar, Diaz•
Human Relations Award Planning Subcommittee•
Chair Branch, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioners Diaz,
Huizar
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Pride Celebration Planning Subcommittee•
Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Diaz•
Juneteenth Planning Subcommittee•
Chair Branch, Commissioners Hecklinski, Olaoye•
5.2 Review August to November Recognition Event Schedule
Commission to discuss recommended individuals and/or groups for
recognition, including appropriate forms of acknowledgement.
5.3 Discussion Regarding Recognition of European Heritage Month
Commission discuss and provide feedback as appropriate.
OTHER BUSINESS
6.STAFF COMMENTS
7.CHAIR'S COMMENTS
8.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
9.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on __________ at 6:00 p.m.
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City of Chula Vista
Regular Human Relations Commission Meeting
MINUTES
March 27, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Hecklinski, Commissioner
Hodge, Commissioner Huizar, Commissioner Holm,
Commissioner Lares-Urquidez, Commissioner Pajanor,
Commissioner Redondo, Chair Branch
Also Present: Commissioner Gomez, Commission Secretary Ibarra
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
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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 6:09 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276
Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Secretary Ibarra called the roll.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
We had one request to speak. Robert spoke on the importance of posting
meeting times and locations correctly.
Moved by Commissioner Redondo
Seconded by Commissioner Pajanor
Commission approve the recommended action on the below consent calendar
items.
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2025-02-05 Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
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Ye s (10): Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Hecklinski, Commissioner Hodge,
Commissioner Huizar, Commissioner Holm, Commissioner Lares-Urquidez,
Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, and Chair
Branch
Abstain (1): Commissioner Redondo
Result: Carried (10 to 0)
3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve minutes dated February 27, 2025
3.2 Written Communications
Approve communication from Commissioner Redondo requesting an
excused absence from the July 25, September 26 and October 24, 2 024
Human Relations Commission meetings.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
One request to speak and no e comments. Robert spoke about the importance of
hosting events and presentations that can unify the community.
5. ACTION ITEMS
5.1 Updates and Discussion from Ad-Hoc Subcommittees
Staff liaison Ibarra gave updates on each of the subcommittees and the
commission provided feedback.
We had one request to speak. Robert encouraged the commission to
report on how we are collaborating with other commissions. he was glad
that we gave reports on specific events and how they bring the community
together.
5.2 Review March to September Recognition Event Schedule
Staff liaison Ibarra was asked by the chair to give an update on the
communications team and their role in supporting the work of the
commission. The new communications manager will be invited to a future
commission meeting to discuss how we can collaborate in
commemorating special events. We then discussed updates on Women's
History Month, which included a proclamation on the April 15th council
meeting. MANA de San Diego, Chula Vista Women's Club, and the Girl
Scouts. Staff liaison Ibarra also informed the commission that the mayor
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will issue proclamation to the San Diego County Arab American Anti -
Discrimination Committee on April 1st council meeting. The commission
discussed ideas for Asian Pacific Islander and Jewish American History
Month.
Moved by Commissioner Lares-Urquidez
Seconded by Commissioner Redondo
Commission to discuss recommended individuals and/or groups for
recognition, including appropriate forms of acknowledgement.
Result: Carried
Moved by Chair Branch
Seconded by Commissioner Hecklinski
Assign commissioners to subcommittees:
Asian Pacific Islander Month
-Commissioner Hodge
-Commissioner Lares-Urquidez
-Chair Branch
Jewish American History Month.
-Commissioner Hodge
-Commissioner Huizar
-Chair Branch
Yes (11): Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Hecklinski, Commissioner
Hodge, Commissioner Huizar, Commissioner Holm, Commissioner Lares-
Urquidez, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner
Redondo, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, and Chair Branch
Result: Carried (11 to 0)
Moved by Chair Branch
Seconded by Commissioner Hecklinski
Commission votes to bring ideas on how to celebrate International Youth
Day and Senior Day Subcommittees.
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Yes (11): Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Hecklinski, Commissioner
Hodge, Commissioner Huizar, Commissioner Holm, Commissioner Lares-
Urquidez, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner
Redondo, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, and Chair Branch
Result: Carried (11 to 0)
Moved by Chair Branch
Seconded by Commissioner Hodge
Commissioners assigned to International Youth Day
-Commissioner Hecklinski
-Commissioner Gomez
-Commissioner Hodge
Yes (11): Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Hecklinski, Commissioner
Hodge, Commissioner Huizar, Commissioner Holm, Commissioner Lares-
Urquidez, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner
Redondo, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, and Chair Branch
Result: Carried (11 to 0)
Moved by Commissioner Redondo
Seconded by Commissioner Lares-Urquidez
Motion to table discussion and finish the August to December celebrations
to next meeting.
Yes (11): Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Hecklinski, Commissioner
Hodge, Commissioner Huizar, Commissioner Holm, Commissioner Lares-
Urquidez, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner
Redondo, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, and Chair Branch
Result: Carried (11 to 0)
5.3 Discussion Regarding Recognition of European Heritage Month
We had one request to speak. Robert spoke in favor of creating European
History Month and encouraged the commission to keep looking for
opportunities to bring more unity to the community.
Item was tabled until next meeting.
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Moved by Commissioner Redondo
Seconded by Commissioner Hecklinski
Commission discuss and provide feedback as appropriate.
Result: Carried Unanimously
OTHER BUSINESS
6. STAFF COMMENTS
Staff thanked commissioners for their participation and subcommittee work,
shared updates on upcoming events and proclamations, and encouraged
continued engagement. Staff encouraged commissioners to stay responsive to
emails and rain actively involved as the commission prepares for a busy season.
7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair thanked everyone for participation in subcommittees and encouraged
commission to respond to requests for attendance. Also encouraged everyone to
come and work through events calendar.
8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Hodge- Thanked Mr. Ibarra for his work getting the
subcommittees going. With time, we can do community orientated work.
Reminded us that she will not be in attendance next month due to traveling to her
son's doctoral graduation ceremony.
Commissioner Gomez- Spoke in support of European History Month.
Commissioner Redondo- reminded commission about special election.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Angel Ibarra Secretary
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Angel Ibarra, Commission Secretary
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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)
Jeff Redondo April 24, 2025
Human Relations Committee
X
4/2/2025
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