COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL RECOGNITION OF
SPECIAL OBSERVANCES –
Celebration of Heritage/History Months
and Observances
POLICY
NUMBER EFFECTIVE
DATE
PAGE
TBD July 16, 2024 1 OF 2
ADOPTED BY: (Resolution No.) DATED:
AMENDED BY: Resolution No. (date of resolution)
BACKGROUND
The City of Chula Vista celebrates the rich diversity of residents and the contributions of various groups to the culture and traditions of the City, state and nation. These celebrations often are centered around heritage months as opportunities to celebrate achievements and traditions to help support an understanding of our own cultures and identities, as well as others.
The Human Relations Commission is, among other things, tasked with working in partnership with the City Council office, to recognize various months of significance and host celebrations of significant days as set forth by this policy.
PURPOSE
To establish a policy of the Heritage/History Months to be recognized and significant days to be celebrated by the Human Relations Commission in partnership with the City Council.
POLICY
The Human Relations Commission shall work with the Office of the Mayor and City Council to recognize the following Heritage/History Months:
Arab-American Month
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Month Black History Month
Disability Awareness Month
Filipino American Month
Hispanic Heritage Month
Jewish American Month
Native American Month
Pride Month
Women’s History Month
The Commission shall, in partnership with the Office of the Mayor and City Council, host or participate in celebrations of the following significant days:
Chula Vista Immigrants Day
Fourth of July
COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL RECOGNITION OF
SPECIAL OBSERVANCES –
Celebration of Heritage/History Months
and Observances
POLICY
NUMBER EFFECTIVE
DATE
PAGE
TBD July 16, 2024 2 OF 2
ADOPTED BY: (Resolution No.) DATED:
AMENDED BY: Resolution No. (date of resolution)
Indigenous Peoples Day
Juneteenth
Memorial Day
Pride
Seniors Day
Veterans Day
Youth Day