CIW OF
CHULA VISTA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
May 23, 2024, 6: 00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Chair Branch, Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Gomez, Commissioner Hodge, Vice Chair Kean- Ayub, Commissioner Holm, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor,
Commissioner Redondo, Commissioner Hecklinski
Absent: Commissioner Lares- Urquidez
Also Present: Adrianna Hernandez, Karla Mendez
1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Secretary Mendez called the roll.
Commissioner Hodge joined the meeting at 6: 10 p.m.
Commissioner Redondo left the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Vice Chair Kean- Ayub
Seconded by Commissioner Olaoye
1 Commission approved consent calendar.
Yes ( 8): Chair Branch, Commissioner Diaz, Vice Chair Kean- Ayub, Commissioner Holm, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner Redondo, and Commissioner Hecklinski
Result: Carried ( 8 to 0)
3. 1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
3. 2 Written Communications
4. PRESENTATIONS
4. 1 Presentation by Deputy City Manager/ Public Works Director Matt Little: Keeping Chula Vista Safe, Clean and Well -Maintained, A Status Update on Measure P
Chair Branch introduced the item, and Deputy City Manager Matt Little presented on a status update on Measure P.
Discussion and questions ensued among commissioners and presenter.
Gina E provided public comment regarding item 4. 1.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following members of the public provided public comment:
Mary Davis
Gina E.
Robert Johnson
Martha Souza
Anna
6. ACTION ITEMS
6. 1 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Changes to the Functions and Duties of the Human Relations Commission
Staff Liaison Adrianna Hernandez introduced the item and discussion ensued.
The following member of the public provided public comment:
Robert Johnson
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Consensus was reached to summarize the discussion to reflect multiple positions for CVMC 2. 36. 030 Functions and Duties - Section E- 6.
Moved by Chair Branch
Seconded by Vice Chair Kean- Ayub
Support CVMC 2. 36. 030 Functions and Duties - Section E - 6 as written by Councilmember Preciado " Sponsor Chula Vista Immigrants Day at City Hall Complex and highlight Welcoming Chula Vista programs and services for all immigrant communities."
Yes ( 3): Chair Branch, Vice Chair Kean- Ayub, and Commissioner Pajanor No ( 5): Commissioner Hodge, Commissioner Holm, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Redondo, and Commissioner Hecklinski Abstain ( 1): Commissioner Diaz
Result: Defeated ( 3 to 5)
Moved by Commissioner Hodge
Seconded by Commissioner Holm
Do not support CVMC 2. 36. 030 Functions and Duties- Section E- 6 as proposed and instead eliminate the sentence " Sponsor Chula Vista Immigrants Day at Chula Vista Complex and highlight Welcoming Chula Vista programs and services for all immigrant communities. " Yes ( 3): Commissioner Hodge, Commissioner Holm, and Commissioner Olaoye
No ( 4): Chair Branch, Vice Chair Kean- Ayub, Commissioner Pajanor, and Commissioner Hecklinski
Abstain ( 1): Commissioner Diaz
Result: Defeated ( 3 to 4)
6. 2 Discussion and Possible Action on the Annual Report of Activities for Fiscal Year 2023/ 24
Moved by Commissioner Pajanor
Seconded by Commissioner Olaoye
Approve the Annual Report of Activities for Fiscal Year 2023/ 24 3 Yes ( 8): Chair Branch, Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Hodge, Vice Chair Kean- Ayub, Commissioner Holm, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, and Commissioner Hecklinski
Result: Carried ( 8 to 0)
6. 3 Updates, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Ad -Hoc Subcommittees
The following member of the public provided public comment:
Gina E
Vice Chair Kean- Ayub provided comments on the focus of the Law Enforcement Review Board Ad - Hoc Subcommittee.
Vice Chair Kean- Ayub provided comments on the details regarding the Pride Flag Raising event.
Chair Branch provided comments on the details regarding the Juneteenth Flag Raising Event.
OTHER BUSINESS
7. STAFF COMMENTS
Staff Liaison Adrianna Hernandez informed the Commission that the Human Relation Commission meeting in June has been cancelled.
8. CHAIR' S COMMENTS
Chair Branch reported back to the commission on the Presentation to City Council regarding the Human Relations Commission feedback on the changes to the duties and function of the commission.
9. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Redondo invited commissioners to sit at his table at the Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast.
Commissioner Hodge really enjoys being on the commission and working with everyone.
Commissioner Diaz apologized for two previous absences and stated the reason for absence.
Commissioner Hecklinski requested more information about the Ad - Hoc Subcommittees and how to be a part of the subcommittees. n
ommissioner Olaoye was glad to see time change for events. Asked if for July 4th the commission needed to be there.
Commissioner Gomez asked about the feedback from Mayor and Council regarding commission' s membership.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8: 11 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Karla Mendez Secretary
K rla Mendez, Secretary
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