City of Chula Vista

Regular Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission Meeting

MINUTES

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 4:30 P.m. - 6:30 P.m.

City Hall, Bldg. A, Executive Conference Room #103

276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA

Present:

• Commissioner Edwan, 
• Commissioner Hernandez-Nader, 
• Commissioner Johnson, 
• and Commissioner Mallen 

Absent:

• Commissioner Montano, 
• Vice Chair Murphy, 
• and Chair Orozco-Valdivia 

Also Present:

• Abigail Edgar, 
• Emily Tran, 
• and Housing Manager Kurz 

Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Commissioner Mallen called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m.

2.

ROLL CALL

Secretary Edgar called the roll. 

3.

CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3.1 through 3.2)

• Moved by Commissioner Hernandez-Nader
  Seconded by Commissioner Johnson

  Commission approved the recommended action on the below consent calendar items.

  Yes (4)

  Commissioner Hernandez-Nader, Commissioner Johnson, Commissioner Mallen, and Commissioner Edwan

  Result:Result, Carried (4 to 0)

3.1

Approval of Meeting Minutes

• Approve the minutes dated June 13, 2024.

3.2

Consideration Request for Excused Absences

• Consider requests for excused absences as appropriate. There were no requests received.

4.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Robert spoke regarding various topics.

Daniel Harrison spoke about options for hearing impaired individuals.

5.

ACTION ITEMS

5.1

Amendment to Council Policy #840-04 on Public Vending Machines in City Facilities

Alishia Zaldivar, Regional Director of Canteen, provided an overview of Canteen's roles and responsibilities.

Daniel Harrison and Robert spoke on the item.

• Moved by Commissioner Hernandez-Nader
  Seconded by Commissioner Mallen

  Review the proposed amendment to Council Policy #840-04, allow for public comment, and provide an advisory recommendation to Council.

  Yes (4)

  Commissioner Hernandez-Nader, Commissioner Johnson, Commissioner Mallen, and Commissioner Edwan

  Result:Result, Carried (4 to 0)

5.2

Change of Frequency of Regular Meetings

Management Analyst Tran, and Housing and Homelessness Director Kurz, provided an update on the frequency of meetings.

Robert spoke in opposition of the item.

There was a consensus of the Commission to discuss item at a future meeting.

• Moved by Commissioner Hernandez-Nader
  Seconded by Commissioner Mallen

  To table the item until the next regular meeting.

  Yes (4)

  Commissioner Hernandez-Nader, Commissioner Johnson, Commissioner Mallen, and Commissioner Edwan

  Result:Result, Carried (4 to 0)

5.3

FY 24/25 Interim Chair Election

Management Analyst Tran, provided an update on the upcoming chair election.

Robert spoke on the item.

There was a consensus of the Commission to discuss item at a future meeting.

• Moved by Commissioner Mallen
  Seconded by Commissioner Hernandez-Nader

  To table the item until the next regular meeting.

  Yes (4)

  Commissioner Hernandez-Nader, Commissioner Johnson, Commissioner Mallen, and Commissioner Edwan

  Result:Result, Carried (4 to 0)

6.

STAFF COMMENTS

None.

7.

CHAIR'S COMMENTS

Commissioner Mallen provided an overview of the commission's future goals.

8.

COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS

Commissioners Johnson and Hernandez-Edwan stated the importance of commission meetings and the necessity to continue them regularly. The commissioners shared ideas for future meetings.

9.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 5:24 p.m.

Minutes prepared by: Abigail Edgar, Secretary