HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-11 MesA MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
MEASURE A CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
June 11, 2020 Via Teleconference
6:00 p.m.
Pursuant to the Governor of the State of California's Executive Order N-29-20, and in the interest
ofpublic health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, members of*the MEASURE A
CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE and staff participated in this meeting via
teleconference. All votes were taken by roll call.
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the .MEASURE A CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE of the City of
Chula Vista was called to order at 6:02 P.M. by teleconference.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners A.latorre, Anaya, Ficacci, Hobson, Roberts,
Tessitore, Volland, Vice Chair Stucky and Chair Martinez
ABSENT: Commissioner Escobedo and Commissioner Guillen
ALSO, PRESENT: Police Captain Collum, Fire Chief Geering, Deputy Fire Chief
Peter, Deputy Fire Chief Muns, Division Chief Scott, Director of
Finance Bilby, City Attorney Googins, Analysis Manager
Prendell, Administration Set vices Manager Alegre
CONSENT CALENDAR
Chair Martinez called for a tvvo-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit any final
electronic comments on items on the consent calendar. Secretary Claudia announced that no
electronic comments had been received and no comments had been received via email.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 14, 2020
ACTION Vice Chair Stucky moved to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner
Tessitore seconded the motion, and it carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 — Alatorre, Anaya, Ficacci, Hobson, Roberts, Tessitore, Volland,
Vice Chair Stucky and Chair Martinez
No: 0
Abstain: 0
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
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received and no comments had been received via email.
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2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CHULA VISTA MEASURE A CITIZEN OVERSIGHT
COMMITTEE FOR LOAN USE OF MEASURE A — FIRE COMPONENT FUNDS,
FOR STARTUP COSTS TO PROVIDE EXCLUSIVE EMERGENCY AMBULANCE
TRANSPORT SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, THE CITY OF
IMPERIAL BEACH AND THE BONITA SUNNYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT COMMENCING ON OR ABOUT APRIL 21, 2021
Fire Chief Geering provided a summary of the staff report. The Fire Department is seeking a
vote to accept proposal and endorse a recommendation to city council for a one-time loan of
Measure A fields for startup costs for .Fire Department Ambulance Based Transport. There are a
couple of phases of the startup costs the loan is specific to Phase II. The Phase II loan amount is
anticipated to be $4,881,710. Measure A startup funds will directly improve public safety service
delivery by bringing ambulance transport under one unified system. It's anticipated that the
system will provide a positive net revenue that will be reinvested towards the EMS system
currently being funded by the general fund, and for implementation of system improvements.
The loan will be repaid with interest further improving fund balances to be used for Fire
Department staffing enhancements.
Chair Martinez and called for a two -minute pause to allow members of the public to submit
electronic comments on the item. Secretaiy Bravo announced that one electronic comment had
been received and no comments had been received via email.
The following public comments were submitted electronically:
Lali Sanchez, City of Chula Vista, submitted comments in opposition of using Measure A Funds
to hire more police officers/firefighters.
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ACTION: Commissioner Anaya moved to approve proposed motion. Commissioner Stucky
seconded the motion, and it carried, by the following roll call vote:
Yes: 9 — Commissioner Anaya, Alatorre, Ficacci, Hobson, Roberts,
Tessitore, Volland, Vice Chair Stucky and Chair Martinez
No: 0
Abstain: 0
OTHER BUSINESS
3. STAFF COMMENTS
None
4. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Thanked Chief Geering, Deputy Chief Muns, committee members and staff.
5. COMMISSIONERS'/BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Anaya acknowledged and thanked our City Manager Gary Halbert for his
work with the city. Commissioner Tessitore thanked Public Safety for they do for the
city. Vice Chair Stucky congratulated Maria Kachadoorian for her appointment as City
Manager.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:16.P.M, Chair Martinez adjourned the meeting to the nest Regular Meeting on July 9, 2020
at 6:00 P.M,, in the Community Room, located at the Chula Vista Police Department, 315 Fourth
Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
Bravo, Secretary
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