Date: April 25, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Human Relations Commission
Re: Proposed Changes to Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 2. 36 The Human Relations Commission considered proposed changes to the Chula Vista Municipal Code CVMC) Chapter 2. 36 related to the Functions and Duties as well as Membership of the Commission as referred by City Council on February 20, 2024.
The Commission and public’ s input was considered at two regular meetings of the Commission: March 28 and April 25, 2024.
The Commission’ s feedback and recommendations are summarized below.
Current CVMC
Section
Proposed Amendment HRC Feedback
2. 36. 030 In cooperation with other relevant boards and commissions and the Chief’ s Community Advisory
Board, the Human Relations Commission shall
perform the following duties and functions:
Consensus was reached to keep
the language as is and reject the
deletion of the “ Chief’ s
Community Advisory Board”.
2. 36. 030 ( B) B. The first duty of the Commission shall be to assist the City, by completing all required steps, to
become a Certified Welcoming City;
Commission considered and
failed to pass two motions:
1. To replace the proposed
amendment with “ B. The ongoing
duty of the Commission shall be to
assist the City in becoming a truly
Welcoming City, by identifying
needs and measures to protect
immigrant rights and increase
well- being, using resources from
networks like Welcoming
America.” ( Vote was 3- 2)
2. To replace the proposed
amendment with “ B. The ongoing
duty shall be to continue to help
the city fulfill its commitment to
welcome all peoples." ( Vote was 3-
2)
Some Commissioners believed it
was important to keep the original
mission of the Commission alive in
some way, even if the City does
not pursue certification.
Some Commissioners believed
that failing to include all or
identifying specific groups would
result in divisive language of one
group vs. another.
Some Commissioners expressed
the need to identify and support
marginalized people specifically
immigrant members of the
community.
2. 36. 030 ( F) EF. Work together with City, state and federal agencies in developing programs and events
showing the contributions of the various groups to
the culture and traditions of the City, state and
nation, with support from the Office of the City
Manager:
1. Recognize on annual basis City of Chula Vista
residents who contribute to improved human
relations among all Chula Vistans. The
commission shall recommend Chula Vista
residents for this honor following a nomination
and selection process and resolution by the
commission. The honorees will be recognized at a
regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council in
the month of September.
2. Sponsor in partnership with Office of the
Mayor and City Council: Black History Month,
Women’ s History Month, Asian/ Pacific Islander
Month, Jewish American Month, Arab- American
Month, Disability Awareness Month, Pride
Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Filipino
American Month, and Native American Month.
3. Sponsor in partnership with the Office of the
Mayor and City Council significant daysof
celebration through official ceremony to be held
at City Hall Complex at six pm to include-
Memorial Day Celebration, Veterans Day
Celebration, Pride Flag Raising Day, Juneteenth
Flag Raising, Kumeyaay Heritage Celebration on
Indigenous Peoples Day, Youth Day, and Seniors
Day.
4. Cosponsor with the Office of the Mayor and
City Council the annual 4th of July Independence
Day Celebration and Fireworks Program
Consensus was reached to support
these changes as proposed, with
the exception that
acknowledgement of major faith
traditions be recognized through a
calendar on both Human Relations
Commission and the main City
website page.
5. Acknowledge through the Human Relations
Commission City Website Page important dates
of major faith traditions through a calendar.
Include brief narratives that inform Chula Vista
residents about such traditions.
2. 36. 030 ( G) FG. Promote the establishment of local community organizations in building and strengthening
relationships with community groups and
nonprofits; In recognition of the growing community
of unhoused Chula Vista residents promote
understanding, cooperation, and general support for
the well- being of this community.
Consensus was reached to replace
the proposed amendment with,
Strengthen relationships with
community groups and nonprofits
that support and assist the
growing unsheltered community
in the City of Chula Vista.”
2. 36. 030 ( H) GH. Work with relevant boards and commissions, including the Chief’ s Community Advisory Board
Office of the Police Chief, as needed to explore ways
to improve municipal services and community
relations within the scope of the Commission’ s
purpose as stated in CVMC 2. 36. 020( A);
Consensus was reached to reject
deletion of Chief’s Community
Advisory Board and add “ Office of
the Police Chief”.
2. 36. 040 ( A) A. The Human Relations Commission shall consist of 151 Voting Members and one Youth Advisory
Member. Each City Council Member will nominate
three members that reside in their respective
districts, and the Mayor will nominate three at- large
Chula Vista residents and the Youth Advisory
Member, to be appointed in accordance with Article
VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2. 25 CVMC, and this
chapter.
Commission supports keeping
the membership to ( 11) members
due to quorum issues as is.
Commission failed to pass a
motion that would have kept the
Mayor as the nominating
authority. Vote to keep the Mayor
as nominating authority was4- 1.
Attachments:
March 28, 2024, Human Relations Commission Meeting Minutes April 25, 2024, Human Relations Commission Meeting Minutes ( DRAFT) Wie
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
March 28, 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
Olaoye
Absent: =. Commissioner Diaz, Commissioner Lares-Urquidez, Commissioner Pajanor, Commissioner Redondo
Also Present: |. Adrianna Hernandez, Karia Mendez
1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission of the City of Chula Vista was Called to order at 6:12 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
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2. ROLL-CALL ne —_—
Secretary Mendez called the roll. -
i CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Commissioner Holm
Seconded by Commissioner Olaoye
Yes (5): Chair Branch, Commissioner Hodge, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Holm, and Commissioner Olaoye
3.1 3.2
Result: Carried ( 5 to 0)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Written Communications
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No requests to speak or e- comments
ACTION ITEMS
5.1 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Changes to the Functions and Duties of the Human Relations Commission
Staff Liaison Adrianna Hernandez introduced the item, gave presentation, and discussion ensued.
Robert Johnson provided public comment regarding item 5.1 E- comments were submitted by the following people regarding item 5.1 Kathy Hardy
Samuel Tsoi
Alicia Riley
Pedro Rios
Benjamin Prado
Erin Tsurumoto Grassi
Margaret Baker
Patricia Mondragon
Emails were submitted by the following people regarding item 5.1 Kathy Tell
Margaret Cargioli
Margaret A. Baker
Nancy Relaford
Consensus was reached to keep the following language "... and the Chief's Community Advisory Board" in the function and duties of the Human Relations Commission, as stated in section 2. 36.030 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code.
Consensus was reached to summarize the discussion and multiple positions for CVMC 2.36.030 Functions and Duties - Section B.
Consensus was reach in support of CVMC 2.36.030 Functions and Duties Section E-1 as written.
Consensus was reached in support of CVMC 2.36.030 Functions and Duties- Section E-2 as written.
Consensus was reached in support of CVMC 2.36.030 Functions and Duties- Section E-3 as written.
Consensus was reached in support of CVMC 2.36.030 Functions and Duties- Section E-4 as written.
Consensus was reached to acknowledge maior faith traditions through a calendar on both Human Relations Commission and the Main City website page in regard to CVMC 2.36.030 Functions and Duties- Section E-5.
Recess was taken at 7:55
Meetingwas Resumed8:01
Consensus was reached for the following language " Strengthen relationships with community groups and nonprofits that support and assist the growing unsheltered community in the City of Chula Vista." in regard to CVMC 2.36.030 Functions and Duties - Section F.
Consensus was reached for the following language " ... including and/or the Office of the Police Chief" and reject the deletion of " Chief's Community Advisory Board" in regard to CVMC 2.36.030 Functions and Duties - Sections G.
Consensus to have the report summarize the following 4 commissioner in favor and 1 opposed for the Mayor as the nominating authority in regard to CVMC 2.36.040 - Membership.
Moved by Chair Branch
Seconded by Vice Chair Kean-Ayub
CVMC 2.36.030 Functions and Duties - Section B: Use language provided by various member of the public as follows, " The ongoing duty of the Commission shall be to assist the City in becoming a truly Welcoming City, by identifying needs and measures to protect immigrant rights and 3 increase well-being, using resources from networks like Welcoming America."
Yes (2): Chair Branch, and Vice Chair Kean-Ayub
No (3): Commissioner Hodge, Commissioner Holm, and Commissioner Olaoye
Result: Defeated ( 2 to 3)
Moved by Commissioner Holm
Seconded by Commissioner Hodge
CVMC 2.36.030 Functions and Duties - Section B: Use the suggested language by Commissioner Holm as follows," The ongoing duty shall be to continue to help the city fulfill its commitment to welcome all peoples." Yes (2): Commissioner Hodge, and Commissioner Holm
No (3): Chair Branch, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, and Commissioner Olaoye Result: Defeated ( 2 to 3)
Moved by Chair Branch
Seconded by Commissioner Olaoye
Commission to support keeping membership of the Human Relations Commission to 11
Yes (5): Chair Branch, Commissioner Hodge, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Holm, and Commissioner Olaoye |
Result: Carried ( 5 to 0)
Moved by Commissioner Olaoye
Seconded by Commissioner Hodge
Keep Mayor as the nominating authority to the Human Relations Commission.
Yes (4): Commissioner Hodge, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Holm, and Commissioner Olaoye
No (1): Chair Branch
5.2 Result: Defeated ( 4 to 1)
Updates, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Ad-Hoc Subcommittees
Staff LiaisonAdrianna Hernandez introduced the item.
E - comment was submitted by the following people regarding item 5.2 Robert Johnson
Email was submitted by the following people regarding item 5.2 Robert Johnson
Staff Liaison Adrianna Hernandez gave summary of the Kumeyaay Park Event.
The 2025 Ad-Hoc Subcommittee reported back to the commission with a revised list reflecting a list of possible event for the commission to endorse or promote and a second list with events that the commission would be active participants.
Moved by Chair Branch
Seconded by Vice Chair Kean-Ayub
Disband the Kumeyaay Park Event Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
Yes ( 5): Chair Branch, Commissioner Hodge, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Holm, and Commissioner Olaoye
Result: Carried ( 5 to 0)
Moved by Chair Branch
Seconded by Vice Chair Kean-Ayub
Commission to focus on items recommended by Councilmember Preciado along with South Bay Earth Day.
Yes (5): Chair Branch, Commissioner Hodge, Vice Chair Kean-Ayub, Commissioner Holm, and Commissioner Olaoye
Result: Carried ( 5 to 0)
OTHER BUSINESS
STAFF COMMENTS
Secretary Karla Mendez shared information regarding South Bay Earth Day.
CHAIR'S COMMENTS |
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Hodge thanked City Staff and fellow commissioners for their work and contributions to the Human Relations Commission. .
Commissioner Gomez thanked fellow commissioners and expressed his appreciation for the commission.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Karla Mendez Secretary
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Karla Mendez, Secretary
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
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.
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.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
4 Minutes prepared by: Adrianna Hernandez, Secretary
Adrianna Hernandez, Secretary