HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-13 MesA MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
MEASURE A CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
August 13, 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
of public 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 Cheda Vista
was called to order at 6: 03 p.m. by teleconference.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Alatorre (6:25 p.m.), Anaya, Roberts, Ficacci,
Tessitore, Volland, Vice Chair Stucky and Chair Martinez
ABSENT: Commissioners Hobson, Guillen, and Escobedo
ALSO, PRESENT: Police Captain Collum, Police Administrative Services Manager
Alegre, Director of Finance Bilby, City Attorney Googins, Fire
Chief Geering, Deputy City Manager Bacon
CONSENT CALENDAR
Chair Martinez called for a two -minute pause to allow members of the public to submit any final
electronic comments on items on the consent calendar. City Clerk Analyst Hernandez announced
that no electronic comments had been received and no comments had been received via email.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of June 11, 2020
ACTION: Commissioner Anaya moved to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner
Volland seconded the motion, and it carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes
No:
Absent:
7 — Anaya, Roberts, Ficacci, Tessitore, Volland
Vice Chair Stucky and Chair Martinez
0
1- Alatorre
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Martinez called for a ht'o-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit any final
electronic public comments. City Clerk Analyst Hernandez announced that no electronic
comments had been received and no comments had been received via email.
ACTION ITEMS
2. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE MEASURE A PUBLIC
SAFETY EXPENDITURE PLAN TO MOVE UP THE HIRING OF SIX PEACE
OFFICERS TO FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021 AS A RESULT OF COMMUNITY
ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES (COPS) GRANT FUNDING AND AMEND THE
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE BUDGET IN FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021.
Police Administrative Services Manager Alegre provided a staffing update which will impact the
Measure A tentative spending plan. The Police Department is proposing to amend the Measure A
Public Safety Plan to move up the hiring of six (6) Peace Officer positions, as a result of grant
funding received to hire new officers. On June 25, 2020, the Police Department was awarded
$750,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice. This grant allows the Police Department to hire
six additional sworn police officers, and funds $125,000 per officer over a 3 -year grant period.
The terms of the grant require recipients to contribute a local cash match. The Police Department
is proposing to use Measure A funds to meet the local match requirement. The grants fund will
allow the Police Department to hire six Peace Officers in FY21, instead of five officers in FY22
and one officer in FY23.
Chair Afartinez and called for a two -minute pause to allow members of the public to submit
electronic comments on the item. City Clerk Analyst Hernandez annottnced that no electronic
comments had been received and no comments had been received via email.
Commissioner Alaltorre has joined the teleconference 6:25 p.m.
ACTION: Vice Chair Stucky made the motion to approve staff recommendation and City
Council approval. Commissioner Anaya seconded the motion, and it carried by the
following roll call vote:
Yes: 8 — Roberts, Ficacci, Volland, Tessitore, Anaya, Alatorre,
Vice Chair Stucky and Chair Martinez
No: 0
Abstain: 0
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3. DISCUSSION REGARDING ANNUAL REPORT OF ACTIVITIES AND
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO FINALIZE AND SUBMIT
Commissioners discussed the Annual Report of Activities. City Attorney Googins recommended
changes to the Annual Report of Activities. Approval with the clarifications discussed by City
Attorney Googins.
ACTION: Commissioner Tessitore made the motion to approve the Annual Report with the
changes recommended by City Attorney Googins. Vice Chair Stucky seconded
the motion, and it carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: 8 — Roberts, Ficacci, Tessitore, Anaya, Alatorre, Volland
Vice Chair Stucky and Chair Martinez
No: 0
Abstain: 0
4. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR FOR FISCAL YEAR
2020/2021 TERM.
ACTION: Commissioner Anaya nominated Vice Chair Stucky be selected as Chair,
Commissioner Volland seconded the motion, and it carried by the following
roll call vote:
Yes: 8- Roberts, Ficacci, Volland, Tessitore, Anaya, Alatorre, Chair
Martinez and Vice Chair Stucky
No: 0
Abstain: 0
ACTION: Commissioner Volland nominated Commissioner Anaya be selected as Vice
Chair, Vice Chair Stucky seconded the motion, and it carried by the following
roll call vote:
Yes: 8- Roberts, Ficacci, Tessitore, Anaya, Alatorre, Volland
Vice Chair Stucky and Chair Martinez
No; 0
Abstain: 0
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STAFF PRESENTATIONS
5. PRESENTATION BY FIRE CHIEF GEERING REGARDING MEASURE A LOAN
FOR AMBULANCE TRANSPORT SERVICES.
Chief Geering provided an update regarding the Measure A loan for ambulance transport
services. Fire Department went to Council and brought forward the bank loan item and will be
acquiring a loan in the amount of $4,493,100 at I%. That amount will no longer be on the back
of Measure A. The loan amount needed from Measure A is $4,881,730.
Chair Martine:: and called for a two -minute pause to allotiv members of the public to submit
electronic comments on the item. City Clerk Analyst Hernandez announced that no electronic
comments had been received and no comments had been received via email.
OTHER BUSINESS
6. STAFF COMMENTS
There were none.
7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Thanked staff and commissioners.
S. COMMISSIONERS'BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Tessitore would like to be provided staff reports with more information.
Commissioner Anaya thanked Police Department and City Attorney's Office.
Vice Chair Stucky thanked Chair Martinez for another year of leadership
Commissioner Volland asked to get an update on the day of the meeting.
Capt. Collum will work on getting the details needed for the meetings.
Deputy City Manager Bacon has replaced Maria Kachadoorian as support on the
committee in the future.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:01 p.m., Chair Martinez adjourned the meeting to the next Regular Meeting on September
10, 2020 in the Community Room, located at the Chula Vista Police Department, 315 Fourth
Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
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