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Home My WebLink AboutPost-Meeting Agenda Package - HRCR_Mar27_2025 ; ; **POST-MEETING AGENDA** Date:Thursday, March 27, 2025 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.• Time Allotted for Speaking (subject to change by the presiding officer) - Agenda Items: 3 minutes - General Public Comment (not on agenda): 3 minutes Individuals who use a translator will be allotted twice the amount of time. 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, Huizar, Lares-Urquidez, Pajanor, Redondo, 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 the recommended action on the below consent calendar items. 3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes 6 Recommended Action: Approve minutes dated February 27, 2025 3.2 Written Communications 11 Recommended Action: Approve communication from Commissioner Redondo requesting an excused absence from the July 25, September 26 and October 24, 2024 Human Relations Commission meetings. 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. City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission March 27, 2025 Post Agenda Page 2 of 13 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• Human Relations Award Planning Subcommittee• Chair Branch, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioners Diaz, Huizar • Pride Celebration Planning Subcommittee• Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Diaz• Juneteenth Planning Subcommittee• Chair Branch, Commissioners Hecklinski, Olaoye• City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission March 27, 2025 Post Agenda Page 3 of 13 5.2 Review March to September Recognition Event Schedule Recommended Action: Commission to discuss recommended individuals and/or groups for recognition, including appropriate forms of acknowledgement. Recommended Action: 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 Recommended Action: Commission votes to bring ideas on how to celebrate International Youth Day and Senior Day Subcommittees. Recommended Action: Commissioners assigned to International Youth Day -Commissioner Hecklinski -Commissioner Gomez -Commissioner Hodge Recommended Action: Motion to table discussion and finish the August to December celebrations to next meeting. 5.3 Discussion Regarding Recognition of European Heritage Month Recommended Action: Commission discuss and provide feedback as appropriate. OTHER BUSINESS 6.STAFF COMMENTS 7.CHAIR'S COMMENTS 8.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission March 27, 2025 Post Agenda Page 4 of 13 9.ADJOURNMENT to the regular meeting on April 24, 2025 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 Sign up at www.chulavistaca.gov/residents/enotification to receive email notifications when agendas are published online. City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission March 27, 2025 Post Agenda Page 5 of 13 City of Chula Vista Regular Human Relations Commission Meeting MINUTES February 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 Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner Redondo, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Chair Branch Also Present: Adrianna Hernandez, Angel Ibarra Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda. _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:02 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 The motion was carried by the following vote: Moved by Commissioner Hecklinski Seconded by Vice Chair Kean-Ayub Commission approve consent calendar. Page 6 of 13 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission March 27, 2025 Post Agenda 2025-02-27 Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 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) 3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes Commission approve minutes. 3.2 Written Communications Commission approve request for excused absences. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Robert provided public comment regarding 5.1 and 5.2. 5. ACTION ITEMS 5.1 Discussion Regarding the 2025 Human Relations Commission Awards Program Chair Branch introduced the item and discussion ensued. Commission create subcommittee to plan and develop Human Relations Commission Awards program criteria and process. Moved by Commissioner Redondo Seconded by Commissioner Lares-Urquidez Commission discuss and possibly create a subcommittee to plan and develop program criteria and process. Yes (11): Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Hecklinski, Commissioner Hodge, Commissioner Huizar, Commissioner Holm, Commissioner Redondo, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, and Chair Branch Result: Carried (11 to 0) 5.2 Updates, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Ad-Hoc Subcommittees Chair Branch gave an update on the Ad-Hoc subcommittee on events and discussed ensued. Page 7 of 13 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission March 27, 2025 Post Agenda 2025-02-27 Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 Moved by Commissioner Diaz Seconded by Vice Chair Kean-Ayub Nominate to Mayor's office the following groups for a proclamation in honor of Women's History Month in March, Chula Vista Women's Club, MANA of San Diego, League of Women voters, Girl Scouts of Chula Vista and Heritage Scouting of Chula Vista Yes (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 No (1): Commissioner Redondo Result: Carried (10 to 1) Moved by Chair Branch Seconded by Commissioner Pajanor Ask the social media team to create women's history month social media campaign and highlight women of Chula Vista and women commissioners. Yes (10): Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Hecklinski, Commissioner Hodge, Commissioner Huizar, Julie Holm, Leticia Lares-Urquidez, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, and Chair Branch No (1): Commissioner Redondo Result: Carried (10 to 1) Moved by Commissioner Redondo Seconded by Commissioner Pajanor Create subcommittees on Memorial Day, Pride and Juneteenth celebrations Yes (11): Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Hecklinski, Commissioner Hodge, Commissioner Huizar, Commissioner Holm, Leticia Lares- Urquidez, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner Redondo, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, and Chair Branch Result: Carried (11 to 0) Page 8 of 13 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission March 27, 2025 Post Agenda 2025-02-27 Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 Moved by Commissioner Diaz Seconded by Commissioner Lares-Urquidez Appoint the following members to Ad-Hocs: Memorial Day Ad-Hoc: Commissioners Diaz, Commissioner Hecklinski, and Commissioner Huizar Pride Ad-Hoc: Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Diaz Juneteenth Ad-Hoc: Commissioners Hecklinski, Commissioner Olaoye, 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) OTHER BUSINESS 6. STAFF COMMENTS Angel Ibarra thanked the commissioners for their participation and warm welcome, highlighting the importance of active engagement in meetings, emails, and events to ensure the commission's success. Staff also emphasized the need for collaboration to address the community's challenges and to continue making a positive impact in Chula Vista. 7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS Chair Branch welcomed Mr. Ibarra as the new staff liaison, noting that she has already had the opportunity to collaborate with him on the Black Histor y Month flag-raising event. She expressed appreciation for his service and looks forward to working together. She also emphasized the importance of consistent attendance to ensure quorum, highlighting that with the number of events the commission is responsible for planning, missing a meeting due to lack of quorum can significantly delay progress. 8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Page 9 of 13 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission March 27, 2025 Post Agenda 2025-02-27 Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 Commissioner Lares-Urquidez requested discussion at a future meeting on the creation of a "Highlights" page on the Human Relations Commission webpage to showcase key commission activities and initiatives. Commissioner Diaz requested two items to be added to the next agenda including discussion on the UCSD Shiley Eye Center Mobile Clinic, which offers free optometry and oculus testing, as well as free eyeglasses and suggested adding European History Month through a proclamation or flag -raising. There was a consensus from the Commission to include this item on the next meeting’s agenda. Commissioner Olaoye expressed appreciation to Angel Ibarra for reaching out and taking the time to meet with each commissioner individually. Commissioner Pajanor proposed the idea of holding commission meetings within the community to enhance engagement and build stronger relationships with residents. Commissioner Redondo inquired about whether a survey about Human Relations would be distributed through the city. City staff Adrianna Relph explained that Human Relations Commission surveys have been sent out in the past. Commissioner Hodge thanked Angel Ibarra for his support and noted that he appears to be the full-time staff member dedicated to facilitating community relations. Requested a copy of his job description to better understand how commissioners can collaborate with him in strengthening community engagement. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Angel Ibarra, Staff Liaison/Commission Secretary _________________________ Angel Ibarra, Commission Secretary Page 10 of 13 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission March 27, 2025 Post 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) 2/25/2025 X Jeff Redondo September 26 2024 Human Relations Commission Page 11 of 13 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission March 27, 2025 Post 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) Jeff Redondo October 24 2024 Human Relations Commission X 02-25-2025 Page 12 of 13 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission March 27, 2025 Post 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) Jeff Redondo July 25, 2024 Human Relations Comission X 2-25-2025 Page 13 of 13 City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission March 27, 2025 Post Agenda