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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.

2026 Human Relations Commission Awards Flyer

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
Council Chambers
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910 

 

 

 

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