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CITY OF
CHUTA VISTA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MEASURE A CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
October 14, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
Chula Vista Police Department, Community Room
315 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista
Present: Committee Member Becotte, Committee Member Bruzee,
Committee Member Cromer, Committee Member Ficacci,
Committee Member Hobson, Committee Member Rivera,
Committee Member Roberts, Committee Member Strong,
Committee Member Volland, Chair Stucky
Absent: Committee Member Guillen, Vice Chair Anaya
Also Present: Administrative Services Manager Alegre, Budget and Analysis
Manager Prendeli, City Attorney Googins, Fire Chief Muns,
Police Captain Collum, Deputy City Attorney Carnahan,
Secretary Bravo
Others Present Crime Lab Manager Shen, Director of Finance Schoen
1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee of the City of
Chula Vista was called to order at 6:04 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Secretary Bravo called the roll.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1 NEIGHBORHOOD PROTECTION UNIT PROGESS UPDATE (DEPUTY
CITY ATTORNEY CARNAHAN)
The mission of the Neighborhood Protection Unit is to enhance the quality
of life within the community by responding to the community demands for
safety and security. The first area of focus has been criminal enforcement,
which provides support for Chula Vista Police Department involving
violations of the Chula Vista Municipal Code. Second is Gun Violence
Restraining Orders, and finally Community Engagement.
4.2 FY 2020-21 MEASURE A FINANCIAL UPDATE (BUDGET MANAGER
ED PRENDELL)
Budget overview provided by department, budget category and division for
the Police Department and Fire Department
5. ACTION ITEMS
5.1 FY 2019-20 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MEASURE A COC
Moved by Committee Member Volland
Seconded by Committee Member Hobson
Review report, provide comment and recommend presentation to City
Council
Result: Carried
5.2 CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE MEASURE
A PUBLIC SAFETY EXPENDITURE PLAN
Consideration of the proposed amendments to the Measure A Public
Safety Expenditure Plan to add one Police Captain, one Equipment
Mechanic, one Forensics Specialist, three Property & Evidence
Specialists, one Property & Evidence Supervisor and three Senior Police
Records Specialists in fiscal year 2021/2022 based on anticipated sales
tax revenue. Because additional staffing is needed to meet the operational
need of the Police & Fire Departments, staff is requesting to fund the
following positions listed above.
Moved by Committee Member Ficacci
Seconded by Committee Member Becotte
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Committee consider proposed amendments, provide comments, and
recommend for City Council approval
Result: Carried
OTHER BUSINESS
6. STAFF COMMENTS
Capt. Collum was proud to announce for the first time in 20 years the Police
Department has met their priority 2 call metrics for response times.
Budget and Analysis Manager Prendell discussed the City Manager
recommended to record a reserve policy to the COC, to ensure the necessary
financial safeguards in place in the event of a recession period, that the funding
is protected.
7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Stucky discussed the success the Police Department and Fire Department
have had in utilizing the Measure A COC funds. Also, to thank the Measure A
COC Committee for all their bard work.
8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Becotte requested, as a new committee member, to have a tour of
the Police Department and Fire Department.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Claudia Bravo, Secretary
Claudia Bravo, Secretary
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