HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-02-11 MesA Minutes 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
ofpublic health and safety during the COVID-19pandemic, members of the Measure A Citizens'
Oversight Committee and staffparticipated 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:
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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 far 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 41h
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 8" recommendation as presented to the COC on May 16`", 2019. This will
complete the 4.0 staffing series on cur-rent stations to be able to reach the goal to meet emergency
standards, and GMOC response times.
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Chair Stucky called for a trivo-minute pause to alloit., 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 alloh• 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:
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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. Ifyou wish to comment on one
of* these items, please submit comments electronically at:
http:lli,t-wit-.chiilavistaca.p,,ov,lvirttialmeettL7gA.
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
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At 7:36 p.m. Chair Stucky adjourned the meeting to the next Regular Meeting on April 8"', 2021
at 6:00 p.m. at 315 4"'Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
Claudii a2vo, Secretary
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