Item 8.3:
Human Relations Commission
Adrianna Hernandez, Special Projects & Legislative Manager Karla Mendez, Community Engagement Specialist
Background
2017
Human Relations
Commission Re-Established
February 2024
City Council Referral to
Human Relations
Commission on Proposed
Changes
May 2024
Commission presents
feedback to Council on
Proposed Changes
August 2024
Council Considers
Ordinance Implementing
Changes to
Functions/Duties and
Membership
Proposed Changes to CVMC Chapter 2.36
Expansion of the
duties and functions to
include an annual
recognition program of
community members
and recognition of
several months of
significance
Inclusion of groups
and nonprofits that
support the
unsheltered
community
Removal of reference
to the Chief’s
Community Advisory
Board
Removal of reference
to Welcoming City
Change of
membership
requirements and
nominating authority
for Commission
members
CVMC 2.36.040 Proposed Membership
11 Voting Members &
1 Youth Advisory Member
Three (3)
voting seats
nominated
by Mayor
Two (2)
voting seats
nominated
by District 1
Two (2)
voting seats
nominated
by District 2
Two (2)
voting seats
nominated
by District 3
Two (2)
voting seats
nominated
by District 4
Youth
Advisory
Member
nominated
by Mayor
Council Policy
• 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
Heritage/
History Months
• Chula Vista Immigrants Day*
• Fourth of July
• Indigenous Peoples Day
• Juneteenth
• Memorial Day*
• Pride
• Seniors Day*
• Veterans Day*
• Youth Day*
Significant Days of
Celebration
* New celebrations
A) Place an ordinance on first reading amending various sections in Chapter 2.36 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code “Human Relations Commission” to amend the functions and duties of the Commission and processes by which Commissioners are nominated and appointed (First Reading); and B) Adopt a resolution adopting a City Council policy entitled, “City Council Recognition of Special Observances” and amending the fiscal year 2024-25 budget to appropriate funds accordingly. (4/5 Vote Required) Recommended Action: