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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Date:September 14, 2021, 5:00 p.m.
Location:Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AGENDA
Agenda Sections:
CONSENT CALENDAR items are routine items that are not expected to prompt discussion. All items are
considered for approval at the same time with one vote. Councilmembers and staff may request items be
removed and members of the public may submit a speaker slip if they wish to comment on an item. Items
removed from the Consent Calendar are discussed after the vote on the remaining Consent Calendar items.
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take action on matters not listed on the agenda.
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asks for presentations from staff and from the proponent or applicant involved (if applicable) in the matter
under discussion. Following questions from the Councilmembers, the Mayor opens the public hearing and
asks for public comments. The hearing is closed, and the City Council may discuss and take action.
ACTION ITEMS are items that are expected to cause discussion and/or action by the Council but do not
legally require a Public Hearing. Staff may make a presentation and Councilmembers may ask questions of
staff and the involved parties before the Mayor invites the public to provide input.
CLOSED SESSION may only be attended by members of the Council, support staff, and/or legal counsel. The
most common purpose of a Closed Session is to avoid revealing confidential information that may prejudice
the legal or negotiating position of the City or compromise the privacy interests of employees. Closed
sessions may be held only as specifically authorized by law.
Council Actions:
RESOLUTIONS are formal expressions of opinion or intention of the Council and are usually effective
immediately.
ORDINANCES are laws adopted by the Council. Ordinances usually amend, repeal or supplement the
Municipal Code; provide zoning specifications; or appropriate money for specific purposes. Most ordinances
require two hearings: an introductory hearing, generally followed by a second hearing at the next regular
meeting. Most ordinances go into effect 30 days after the final approval.
PROCLAMATIONS are issued by the City to honor significant achievements by community members,
highlight an event, promote awareness of community issues, and recognize City employees.
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
4.SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1.Presentation of a Proclamation to Interim President Ricardo Campos Proclaiming Sunday,
September 19, 2021 as San Diego Loyal Day in the City of Chula Vista
5.CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.6)
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one motion. Anyone
may request an item be removed for separate consideration.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Council approve the recommended action on the below consent calendar items.
5.1.Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve a motion to read only the title and waive the reading of the text of all resolutions and
ordinances at this meeting.
5.2.Consideration of Requests for Excused Absences
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Consider requests for excused absences as appropriate.
5.3.Agreement Award: Approve Agreement to Provide a Compost Program and Educational
Services
Report Number: 21-0144
Location: 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Bay Blvd in northwestern Chula Vista
Department: Economic Development
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the
California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines
Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
activity qualifies for an Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California
Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving an agreement with the Living Coast Discovery Center to provide
compost program site maintenance and educational services.
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5.4.Grant Agreement and Appropriation: Approve Agreement with Urban Corps of San Diego
County for Grants and appropriate $111,480 for Brush Clearance in the City’s Wildland-Urban
Interface
Report Number: 21-0148
Location: Canyons in Open Space Districts
Department: Public Works
Environmental Notice: The project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing
Facilities) and Section 15304 Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving an agreement with Urban Corps of San Diego County for grants
obtained by the Urban Corps from the California Fire Safe Council for $83,055 and from the
California State Coastal Conservancy for $315,809 for brush clearance in the City’s wildland-
urban interface, and appropriating funds for that purpose (4/5 vote required).
5.5.Animal Regulations: Amending Title 6 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code to Allow the Keeping
of One Miniature Pig Per Dwelling Unit
Report Number: 21-0154
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: City Manager & Animal Care
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the
California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines
Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
activity qualifies for an Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California
Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Place an ordinance on first reading amending Title 6, Animals, of the Chula Vista Municipal
Code to restore subsection 6.04.060.C, allowing the keeping of one miniature pig per dwelling
unit (First Reading).
5.6.Ratification of Appointment: City Manager’s Appointment of the Director of Finance – Sarah
Schoen
Report Number: 21-0159
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Human Resources
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the
California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines
Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution ratifying the City Manager’s appointment of Sarah Schoen as the Director of
Finance.
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6.PUBLIC COMMENTS
The public may address the Council on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Council but not on the
agenda.
6.1.Public Comments Received for 9/14/2021
7.ACTION ITEMS
The following item(s) will be considered individually and are expected to elicit discussion and
deliberation.
7.1.Waste Collection Rate Adjustment: Approving a Rate Adjustment for Waste Collection in
Order to Cover the Costs of Compliance with Organic Waste Reduction Regulations (SB 1383)
Report Number: 21-0145
Location: Citywide
Department: Economic Development
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the
California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines
Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving Republic Service’s request for a rate adjustment for combined
collection of food waste and other organic waste and directing staff to conduct the proceedings
necessary prior to the implementation of the adjustment.
7.2.Employee Compensation and Bargaining Agreement: Approve a Memorandum of
Understanding with Association of Chula Vista Employees (“ACE”); an Amended
Compensation Summary for Unrepresented Employees; and a Revised Compensation
Schedule for Certain Groups
Report Number: 21-0155
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Human Resources
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the
California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines
Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt resolutions: A) Approving a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of
Chula Vista and the Association of Chula Vista Employees (“ACE”), related to compensation
and other terms and conditions of employment; B) Approving the amended Compensation
Summary for Unrepresented Employees; and C) Approving the revised Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Compensation Schedule effective September 10, 2021, as required by California Code of
Regulations., Title 2, Section 570.5.
8.CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
9.MAYOR’S REPORTS
9.1.Ratification of Appointment of James Clark to the International Friendship Commission
10.COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
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10.1.Councilmember Padilla: Consideration of a Resolution in Support of House of
Representatives Bill 842, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution in support of House of Representatives Bill 842, the Protecting the Right to
Organize Act of 2021.
11.CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
12.CLOSED SESSION
Announcements of actions taken in Closed Sessions shall be made available by noon on the next
business day following the Council meeting at the City Attorney's office in accordance with the Ralph
M. Brown Act (Government Code 54957.7)
12.1.Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(d)(1)
A) Name of case: Arturo Castanares v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case
No. 37-2021-00017713-CU-MC-CTL.
B) Name of Case: In Re National Prescription Opiate Litigation; United States District Court,
Southern District of Ohio; Case No. 17-md-2804
13.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular City Council meeting on September 28, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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