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Role and Function
Pursuant to the City of Chula Vista Charter § 600 and Municipal Code Chapter 2.36, the Human Relations Commission serves as an advisory body to make recommendations and offer advice to the Mayor, City Council and the City Manager on the rights of every inhabitant of the City of Chula Vista and in the improvement and effectiveness of the interrelationships between the various groups based on race, religion, color, ancestry, socioeconomic, age, sex (including gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy and breastfeeding), sexual orientation, place of birth, citizenship/immigration status, marital status, military service, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws of citizens forming the social body of the City and to advise the City on how it may best proceed in the realization of its stated goal to support healthy community, strong and secure neighborhoods and a connected community as it seeks to promote ways in which the community gets along and safeguards equal opportunity for everyone.
Human Relations Commission Awards – Nominations Now Open!
Do you know an individual, youth, business, or organization making a positive impact in the Chula Vista community?
The City of Chula Vista Human Relations Commission is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Human Relations Commission Awards. Help us recognize those who are fostering inclusion, respect, and stronger community connections.
Nominate someone today! Submit your nomination application.
Nominations close September 15, 2026.
To learn more about the past awardees, visit the Human Relations Commission Award Recipients Page.
The Commission is composed of Twelve members appointed to staggered four-year terms. As listed below, all terms expire on June 30th of the year. Click here to APPLY for the Commission.
Commission Members
| Member | District | Preferred Pronouns |
Appointment Criteria | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacant - (Petrina Branch*) (Chair) | 1 | District 1 Resident | 2030 | |
| Sandra Hodge | 2 | She/Her/Hers | District 2 Resident | 2028 |
| David Diaz | 3 | He/Him/His | District 3 Resident | 2027 |
| Jeffry Redondo | 2 | He/Him/His | At-Large | 2027 |
| Vino Pajanor | 1 | He/Him/His | At-Large | 2028 |
| Leticia Lares-Urquidez | 4 | Mrs. | District 4 Resident | 2030 |
| Vacant | District 1 Resident | 2030 | ||
| Julie Holm |
4 | She/Her/Hers | District 4 Resident | 2027 |
| Tiffany Hecklinski (Vice Chair) |
2 | She/Her/Hers | District 2 Resident | 2029 |
| Mopelola Olaoye |
3 | She/Her/Hers | District 3 Resident | 2029 |
| Amado Huizar | 2 | Rev. | At-Large | 2028 |
| Christian Gomez |
2 | He/Him/His | Youth Advisory | 2027 |
* Holdover status/second term expired
Regular Meetings
| Date: | Fourth Thursday of each month |
| Time: | 6:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
City Hall, Building A |
