1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
April 25, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Chair Branch, Commissioner Gomez, Commissioner Hodge, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Holm, Commissioner
Lares-Urquidez, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor
Absent: Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Redondo
Also Present: Staff Liaison Adrianna Hernandez
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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 6:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Secretary Hernandez called the roll.
Chair Branch provided comments about the passing of Assistant Chief Phil Collum.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Robert Johnson provided public comment regarding noticing of meetings and other items.
4. ACTION ITEMS
4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
2 Moved by Commissioner Lares-Urquidez
Seconded by Commissioner Holm
Commission approve minutes.
Yes (7): Chair Branch, Commissioner Hodge, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Holm, Commissioner Lares-Urquidez, Commissioner Olaoye, and Commissioner Pajanor
Result:Carried (7 to 0)
4.2 Discussion and Consideration of Memorandum Regarding Proposed Changes to the Functions, Duties and Membership of the Human Relations Commission and Other Recommended Actions
Staff Liaison Hernandez introduced the item and discussion ensued.
Robert Johnson provided public comment regarding discrepancies in commission names and other items.
Moved by Vice Chair Kean-Ayub
Seconded by Commissioner Olaoye
Approve the draft memo as written with one minor change to 2.36.030 (B) under HRC Feedback to include the word "people" after the word "marginalized".
Yes (7): Chair Branch, Commissioner Hodge, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Holm, Commissioner Lares-Urquidez, Commissioner Olaoye, and Commissioner Pajanor
Result:Carried (7 to 0)
Moved by Vice Chair Kean-Ayub
Seconded by Commissioner Pajanor
Chair Branch to present the Commission's feedback at the May 7, 2024 City Council meeting.
Yes (7): Chair Branch, Commissioner Hodge, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Holm, Commissioner Lares-Urquidez, Commissioner Olaoye, and Commissioner Pajanor
Result:Carried (7 to 0)
3 4.3 Updates, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Ad-Hoc Subcommittees
No update on the Law Enforcement Review Board Ad-Hoc Subcommittee.
Commissioners Hodge and Olaoye shared they will continue working on a list of events based on the proposal from City Council.
Staff Liaison Hernandez shared the flag raising ceremony for Pride can be hosted on June 7th at 10 a.m. A planning meeting will be scheduled promptly.
Chair Branch shared on update on the Juneteenth celebration which will take place on June 17th at 11 a.m. Planning is currently under way.
Commission discuss, make recommendations, an take action as appropriate
OTHER BUSINESS
5. STAFF COMMENTS
Staff Liaison Hernandez shared that the June meeting of the Commission may be cancelled due to staff conflicts.
6. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Branch shared she attended South Bay Earth Day and had a great experience.
7. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Hodge shared she had a delightful experience at South Bay Earth Day and the music was incredible. She shared the Port of San Diego is hosting a multi-cultural day on the Chula Vista Bayfront on June 29, 2024.
Commissioner Pajanor would like to discuss at a future meeting the possibility of hosting Commission meetings at community centers and the like to have more community presence.
Commissioner Lares-Urquidez expressed her appreciation to the Mayor and City Council for her appointment to the Commission as she celebrates one year of service.
Chair Branch reminded Commission members on the importance of confirming their attendance to meetings when receiving emails from City staff. This helps inform whether we will have enough members to quorum.
4 8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Adrianna Hernandez, Secretary
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Adrianna Hernandez, Secretary