Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting

City of Chula Vista

Regular Human Relations Commission Meeting

MINUTES

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m .

Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA

Present:

Commissioner Diaz,

Vice Chair Hecklinski,

Commissioner Hodge,

Commissioner Holm,

Commissioner Huizar,

Commissioner Lares-Urquidez,

Commissioner Olaoye,

Commissioner Pajanor,

and Chair Branch

Absent:

Commissioner Redondo

Also Present:

Deputy City Attorney Gilmore,

Community Engagement Specialist Ibarra,

and Deputy City Clerk Zepeda

Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.

1.

CALL TO ORDER

Public Comments:

The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m.

2.

ROLL CALL

Public Comments:

Deputy City Clerk Zepeda called the roll.

Commissioners Diaz and Lares-Urquidez arrived at 6:07 p.m., Commissioner Huizar arrived at 6:08 p.m.

3.

CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3.1 through 3.2)

Public Comments:

Robert spoke in opposition to Item 3.2.

Moved by Commissioner Diaz

Seconded by Commissioner Lares-Urquidez

To approve   the recommended actions appearing below   cons ent   calen dar   Items 3.1 through 3.2 .  The motion was carried by the following vote:

Yes (9)

Commissioner Diaz, Vice Chair Hecklinski, Commissioner Hodge, Commissioner Holm, Commissioner Huizar, Commissioner Lares-Urquidez, Commissioner Olaoye, Commissioner Pajanor, and Chair Branch

POST-MEETING AGENDA** Meeting #: Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026 Time: 6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m . Location: Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA

Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting ______________________________________________________________________________

In-Person Public Comments: Join us for the Human Relations Commission meeting at the time and location specified on this agenda to make your comments. Each person will be allotted three minutes to address the Commission, unless otherwise adjusted by the presiding officer.

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1. CALL TO ORDER Public Comments: 2. ROLL CALL Public Comments: Commissioners Diaz, Gomez, Hodge, Holm, Huizar, Lares-Urquidez, Olaoye, Pajanor, Redondo, Vice Chair Hecklinski, and Chair Branch 3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3.1 through 3.2) Public Comments: Consent Calendar items are considered together and acted upon by one motion. There is no separate discussion of the items unless a commissioner or staff removes the item from the Consent Calendar. Recommended Action: Approve   the recommended actions appearing below   cons ent   calen dar   Items 3.1 through 3.2 . 3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes Attachments | Public Comments 1. Post-Meeting Minutes - HRCR_Jul23_2026 - English.pdf Recommended Action: Approve minutes dated: July 23, 2026 3.2 Consider Request for Excused Absence Attachments | Public Comments 1. Req.Exc.AbsHuizar.07.23.26.pdf Recommended Action: Consider excused absence for Commissioner Huizar from the July 23, 2026, meeting.  4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments: The public may address the Commission on any subject matter within the Commission’s jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda. The Commission may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter t o staff. 5. PRESENTATIONS Public Comments: The following item(s) will be presentations given to the Commission. Action on these items(s) is typically limited to Commission receiving the presentation and providing direction or feedback to staff, as appropriate.  5.1 Recognition of International Youth Day – Youth Leadership, Experiences, and Opportunities in the Community, Presentation by Dr. Nicole Kranzberg, Launch Virtual Academy Public Comments: Recommended Action: Hear the presentation. 5.2 Recognition of Senior Day – Elder Fraud Prevention and Abuse Awareness, Presentation by Community Service Officer Camilo Prado, Property Crimes Unit, Chula Vista Police Department Attachments | Public Comments 1. CVPD PCU SCAM PRESENTATION.pdf 2. PASS IT ON PACKET (ENGLISH).pdf 3. FRAUD HANDOUTS (ENGLISH).pdf 4. PASS IT ON PACKET (SPANISH).pdf Recommended Action: Hear the presentation. 6. ACTION ITEMS Public Comments: Action items are considered individually by the Commission and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation.  6.1 Consideration of Forming a Subcommittee to Support the September and October Events Public Comments: Recommended Action: Discuss and consider forming a subcommittee to support activities for Hispanic Heritage Month, Disability Awareness Month, Filipino American History Month, and Indigenous Peoples' Day. 6.2 Consideration of Forming a Subcommittee to Coordinate Participation in United Against Hate Week Public Comments: Recommended Action: Discuss and consider forming a subcommittee to coordinate the Human Relations Commission's participation in United Against Hate Week. 6.3 Human Relations Commission Awards Subcommittee Update and Discussion Public Comments: Recommended Action: Receive an update from the subcommittee and provide direction regarding its purpose, responsibilities, and award recipient selection process. 7. STAFF COMMENTS Public Comments: 8. CHAIR'S COMMENTS Public Comments: 9. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Public Comments: 10. ADJOURNMENT Public Comments: to the regular meeting on September 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

Materials provided to the Human Relations Commission related to any open-session item on this agenda are available for public review by contacting Human Relations Commission staff at [email protected]

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