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Home My WebLink About2021-04-08 ACOC Agenda Packet Date:Thursday, April 8, 2021 Time:6:00 p.m. Location:Virtual, Via Teleconference PLEASE NOTE THAT, PURSUANT TO THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA'S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20, AND IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY, MEMBERS OF THE MEASURE A CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AND STAFF MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXECUTIVE ORDER, THE PUBLIC MAY VIEW THE MEETING ONLINE AND NOT AT THE CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY ROOM AT 315 FOURTH AVENUE. HOW TO WATCH: Members of the public can access a link to the livestream at www.chulavistaca.gov/virtualmeetings. Members of the public who wish to join by telephone only, may call 1-408-418-9388 (United States Toll) and enter the access code: [187 836 5254]. HOW TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Visit the online eComment portal for this meeting at: www.chulavistaca.gov/virtualmeetings. The commenting period will be open shortly after the agenda is published for a particular meeting and will remain open through the meeting, as described below. All comments will be available to the public and the Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee using the eComment portal. Comments must be received prior to the time the Chair calls for the close of the commenting period. Comments received after such time will not be considered by the Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee. If you have difficulty or are unable to submit a comment, please contact Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee staff for assistance at ACOC@chulavistaca.gov. 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City staff will take all possible measures to ensure a publicly accessible experience. *** Pages 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL Committee Members Bruzee, Ficacci, Guillen, Hobson, Roberts, Strong, Volland, Vice Chair Anaya and Chair Stucky 3.CONSENT CALENDAR The Committee will enact the Consent Calendar staff recommendations by one motion, without discussion unless a Committee Member, a member of the public, or staff requests that an item be removed for discussion. If you wish to comment on one of these items, please submit comments electronically at: www.chulavistaca.gov/virtualmeetings. Staff Recommendation: Committee approve the recommended action on the below consent calendar items. 3.1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES of February 11, 2021 4 Staff Recommendation: Committee approve the minutes. 4.PUBLIC COMMENTS Persons may address the Committee on any subject matter within the Committee’s jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Committee from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Committee may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. If you wish to comment, please submit comments electronically at: www.chulavistaca.gov/virtualmeetings. 5.ACTION ITEMS The Item(s) listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by the Committee and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you wish to comment on one of these items, you may do so at www.chulavistaca.gov/virtualmeetings. 5.1.CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED MEASURE A TEN-YEAR SPENDING PLAN AND SPENDING PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 AND DETERMINATION OF THEIR COMPLIANCE WITH MEASURE A REQUIREMENTS 9 Staff Recommendation: Consider the proposed Ten Year and FY 2021/2022 Measure A Spending Plans, determine their compliance with Measure A requirements and recommend City Council approval and incorporation of the proposed FY 2021/2022 Measure A Spending Plan into the City's FY 2021/2022 budget. OTHER BUSINESS 6.STAFF COMMENTS 7.CHAIR'S COMMENTS 8.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS 4/8/2021 ACOC Page 2 of 10 9.ADJOURNMENT to the regular meeting on July 8, 2021 via teleconference in Chula Vista, California. Materials provided to the Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee related to any open-session item on this agenda are available for public review at https://chulavista.granicusideas.com/meetings or by contacting the Police Department at ACOC@chulavistaca.gov. 4/8/2021 ACOC Page 3 of 10 Page 1 | Measure A COC Agenda Minutes February 11, 2021 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MEASURE A CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA February 11, 2021 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 Special Meeting of the Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:11 p.m. by teleconference. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Ficacci, Hobson, Bruzee, Roberts, Tessitore, Vice Chair Anaya and Chair Stucky ABSENT: Commissioners Guillen, Volland and Strong ALSO, PRESENT: Police Chief Kennedy, Fire Chief Muns, Captain Collum, Captain Redmond, Director of Finance Bilby, City Attorney Googins, Police Admin Services Manage Alegre, City Manager Bacon, Budget and Analysis Manager Prendell, Deputy Fire Chief Scott, Senior Management Analyst Folker, Fiscal Management Analyst Vargas CONSENT CALENDAR Chair Stucky called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit any final electronic comments on items on the consent calendar. Secretary Bravo announced that no electronic comments had been received and no comments had been received via email. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of October 8, 2020 ACTION: Commissioner Hobson moved to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Roberts seconded the motion, and it carried by the following roll call vote: 4/8/2021 ACOC Page 4 of 10 Page 2 | Measure A COC Agenda Minutes February 11, 2021 Yes: 7 – Commissioners Ficacci, Hobson, Bruzee, Roberts, Tessitore, Vice Chair Anaya and Chair Stucky No: 0 Abstain: 0 2. INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSION MEMBER DUSTIN BRUZEE ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were none. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chair Stucky called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit any final electronic public comments. Secretary Bravo announced that no electronic comments had been received and no comments had been received via email. ACTION ITEMS 3. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE MEASURE A PUBLIC SAFETY EXPENDITURE PLAN TO ADD ONE OPERATIONS SUPPORT CAPTAIN AND THREE FIREFIGHTER/EMT POSITIONS TO FIRE STATION 9 IN FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021 AND AMEND THE EXPENDITURE BUDGET IN FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021 Fire Chief Muns gave a presentation on the item. The Fire Department is proposing to amend the Measure A Public Safety Expenditure Plan to add three (3) Firefighter/EMT positions and one Operations Support Captain. The Operations Support Captain position will be assigned the Deputy Chief of Operations with the intent to provide support to a wide range of activities, as well as provide effective and timely execution of such activities and support. Previously, Station 9 was not equipped to be able to house a 4th person on the engine. With the completion of new Station 9, estimated to be complete May 2021, the station will now be able to house the 4th person on the engine. This is consistent with and completes the 8th recommendation as presented to the COC on May 16th, 2019. This will complete the 4.0 staffing series on current stations to be able to reach the goal to meet emergency standards, and GMOC response times. 4/8/2021 ACOC Page 5 of 10 Page 3 | Measure A COC Agenda Minutes February 11, 2021 Chair Stucky called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit electronic comments on the items. Secretary Bravo announced that no electronic comments had been received and no comments had been received via email. ACTION: Vice Chair Anaya made a motion to approve the proposed amendment. Commissioner Tessitore seconded the motion, and it carried by the following roll call vote: Yes: 4 – Commissioners Ficacci, Hobson, Bruzee, Roberts, Tessitore, Vice Chair Anaya, and Chair Stucky No: 0 Abstain: 0 4. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE MEASURE A PUBLIC SAFETY EXPENDITURE PLAN TO ADD ONE POLICE LIEUTENANT, ONE POLICE SERGEANT, THREE PEACE OFFICERS AND DRONE CONTRACTUAL COSTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 TO SUPPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND DRONE OPERATIONS BASED ON PROJECTED INCREASE IN SALES TAX REVENUES Police Captain Collum gave a presentation on the item. The Police Department is proposing to amend the Measure A Public Safety Expenditure Plan to add the following positions beginning FY2021-22, in accordance with the Police Department ongoing operational needs. 2.0 Peace Officers intended to support daily operations of the Drone as First Responder (DFR) program. 1.0 Police Sergeant intended to supervise (DFR) operations. 1.0 Police Lieutenant, intended for the day-to-day management of strategic operations such as DFR, continuous improvement, special projects and other adjutant responsibilities. Contractual costs for the Pilot in Command (PIC), required to support daily operations of the DFR program. 1.0 Peace Officer intended to enhance the Police Department’s Community Relations initiatives. Chair Stucky called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit electronic comments on the items. Secretary Bravo announced that no electronic comments had been received and no comments had been received via email. ACTION: Vice Chair Anaya made a motion to approve the proposed amendment. Commissioner Hobson seconded the motion, and it carried by the following roll call vote: 4/8/2021 ACOC Page 6 of 10 Page 4 | Measure A COC Agenda Minutes February 11, 2021 Yes: 4 – Commissioners Ficacci, Hobson, Bruzee, Roberts, Tessitore, Vice Chair Anaya, and Chair Stucky No: 0 Abstain: 0 STAFF PRESENTATIONS The items in this section of the agenda will consist of presentation of City staff members. No action is expected to be taken by the Committee on these items. If you wish to comment on one of these items, please submit comments electronically at: http://www.chulavistaca.gov/virtualmeetings. 5. REPORT ON COMPLIANCE WITH THE MEASURE A PUBLIC SAFETY EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 (Finance Department) Director of Finance Bilby gave a presentation on the item. Each year the city is required to undergo a fiscal audit for all its financial statements and produce an annual financial report. Along with that report, the city required in accordance with Measure A and Measure P to do an independent compliance audit as is relates to the spending of the money within the transaction used taxes. The city did conduct the audit for the third year and the summary states that the city is in compliance with the intended use of the proceeds of the transaction used tax. OTHER BUSINESS 6. STAFF COMMENTS 7. CHAIR’S COMMENTS 8. COMMISSIONERS’/BOARD MEMBERS’ COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT 4/8/2021 ACOC Page 7 of 10 Page 5 | Measure A COC Agenda Minutes February 11, 2021 At 7:36 p.m. Chair Stucky adjourned the meeting to the next Regular Meeting on April 8th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at 315 4th Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ____________________________________ Claudia Bravo, Secretary 4/8/2021 ACOC Page 8 of 10 Intended Public Safety Spending Plan Est. One-half cent Sales Tax Revenues Phase I - Critical Needs Fiscal Year 2021 Police Department Spending Plan Beginning Police Department Funds Available 11,066,846$ Estimated 1/2 cent Sales Tax Revenues 10,010,000$ Estimated Funds Available - Police Department 21,076,846$ Proposed Expenditures Peace Officers 3,199,430$ Police Agents 1,526,940 Police Sergeants 983,887 Sworn - non-personnel costs 268,841 Civilian Background Investigator 111,214 Community Services Officer 189,133 Digital Forensics Technician II 247,232 Police Comm Systems Manager 180,318 Police Dispatcher 916,216 Sr Police Technology Specialist 176,791 Civilian Non-Personnel Costs 6,896 Computers and other equipment 250,000 Police Vehicles, Outfitting, Maint., Fuel, etc.220,000 Temporary Public Safety Training Facility - Reimbursement for Support Staff (IT, Fin, HR, City Attorney)375,375 Total Police Department Proposed Expenditures 8,652,272$ Ending Police Department Available Funds 12,424,574$ Phase I - Critical Needs Funding 4/8/2021 ACOC Page 9 of 10 Intended Public Safety Spending Plan Est. One-half cent Sales Tax Revenues Phase I - Critical Needs Fiscal Year 2021 Fire Department Spending Plan Beginning Fire Department Funds Available 7,397,346$ Estimated 1/2 cent Sales Tax Revenues 10,010,000$ FEMA SAFER Grant Reimbursement 219,641$ Estimated Funds Available for Fire Department Spending Plan 17,407,346$ Proposed Expenditures Deputy Chief*556,319$ Fire Captain 808,931 Firefighter**5,015,639 Firefighter/Paramedic 465,732 Academy Costs - PPE Maintenance 133,904 Computers and other equipment/furniture 30,883 Fire Vehicles, Outfitting, Maint., Fuel, etc.295,349 Reimbursement for Support Staff (IT, Fin, HR, City Attorney)375,375 Total Fire Department Proposed Expenditures 7,682,132$ Ending Fire Department Available Funds 9,725,214$ Combined Police and Fire Fiscal Year 2021 Beginning Available Funds 18,464,192$ Total Combined Revenues 20,239,641$ Total Combined Expenditures 16,334,404$ Ending Available Funds 22,369,430$ Total Phase I - Critical Needs Funding Phase I - Critical Needs Funding 4/8/2021 ACOC Page 10 of 10