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Regular Meeting of the City Council
Meeting Minutes
December 20, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember
Preciado, Mayor McCann
Also Present: City Manager Kachadoorian, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk
Bigelow, City Clerk Analyst Hernandez
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda.
Agenda items may be taken out of order during the meeting.
The agenda items were considered in the order presented.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at
5:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista,
California.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Councilmember Preciado led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 4.1 through 4.7)
City Clerk Bigelow announced that Item 4.5 would be continued to a future date.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Cardenas
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 4.1
through 4.4 and Items 4.6 through 4.7. The headings were read, text waived. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado,
and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
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4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: December 13, 2022
4.2 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances
Approve a motion to read only the title and waive the reading of the text of all
resolutions and ordinances at this meeting.
4.3 Consideration of Request for Excused Absences
Consider requests for excused absences as appropriate. No requests were
received at that meeting.
4.4 Employee Compensation and Positions: Adopt an Ordinance Adding an
Unclassified Position Title (Second Reading)
Adopt an ordinance adding the Unclassified Position Title, Information Technology
Project Manager. (Second Reading and Adoption) (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 4.4 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3540 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 ADDING THE UNCLASSIFIED
POSITION TITLE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGER.
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
4.6 City Board, Commission, and Committee Terms: Accept the Local
Appointments List of Terms Expiring in 2023
Adopt a resolution accepting the 2023 Local Appointments List for board,
commission, and committee terms expiring in calendar year 2023.
Item 4.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-278 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING THE 2023 LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST FOR BOARD,
COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE TERMS EXPIRING IN CALENDAR YEAR
2023
4.7 Annual Report: Fiscal Year 2021/22 Development Impact Fees, the Parkland
Acquisition and Development Fee, Trunk Sewer Capital Reserve Funds, and
Five-Year Findings for Unexpended Development Impact Fees
Accept the Annual Development Impact Fees Report and adopt resolutions: A)
Poggi Canyon Sewer, Otay Ranch Villages 1, 2, 5 & 6 and Otay Ranch Village 11
Pedestrian Bridge Development Impact Fees collected and remaining unexpended
for five or more years; B) Eastern Transportation Development Impact Fees
collected and remaining unexpended for five or more years; and C) Telegraph
Canyon Drainage Development Impact Fees collected and remaining unexpended
for five or more years.
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Item 4.7 heading:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2022- 279 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA MAKING REQUISITE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 66001(d) FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FEES COLLECTED
AND REMAINING UNEXPENDED FOR FIVE OR MORE YEARS (POGGI
CANYON SEWER DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE; OTAY RANCH VILLAGES 1, 2,
5, & 6 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE; AND OTAY
RANCH VILLAGE 11 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE)
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-280 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA MAKING REQUISITE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 66001(d) FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FEES COLLECTED
AND REMAINING UNEXPENDED FOR FIVE OR MORE YEARS (EASTERN
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE)
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-281 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA MAKING REQUISITE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 66001(d) FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FEES COLLECTED
AND REMAINING UNEXPENDED FOR FIVE OR MORE YEARS (TELEGRAPH
CANYON DRAINAGE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE)
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
4.5 Housing Funding: Approve the Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
2022/23 Annual Action Plan First Amendment for the Federal Block Grant
Programs and Appropriate Funds
Item was continued to a future date.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident, distributed written communications and spoke
regarding the residential landlord tenant ordinance.
Tim Aufmuth, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding his experience on the Commission
on Aging.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding services for veterans.
6. ACTION ITEMS
6.1 Employee Compensation: Approve the Revised Compensation Schedules
that Reflect Elected Officials’ Salaries Pursuant to the City Charter and
Appropriate Funds
Human Resources Director Chase announced that approval of the item would
affect executive compensation and spoke briefly about the item.
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Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2022-282 through 2022-284, headings read, text waived.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember
Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 6.1 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-282 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2022/23
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 30, 2022, TO REFLECT
THE ADJUSTED SALARIES FOR MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBER AND CITY
ATTORNEY EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022, AND ITS INCLUSION IN THE REVISED
COMPENSATION SCHEDULES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022; AUGUST 12, 2022;
OCTOBER 21, 2022; NOVEMBER 18, 2022; DECEMBER 16, 2022, AS
REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION
570.5
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-283 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2022/23
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 13, 2023, AS REQUIRED
BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-284 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR
2022/23 BUDGET FOR APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED)
6.2 Massage Regulation: Consider Repealing Chula Vista Municipal Code
Chapter 5.36, Massage Parlors and Holistic Health Practitioners, and
Replacing it with Chapter 5.36, Massage Regulation
Police Captain Foxx gave a presentation on the item and responded to questions
of the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Cardenas
To place the above ordinance on first reading, heading read, text waived. The
motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember
Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
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Item 6.2 heading:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REPEALING CHAPTER 5.36,
MASSAGE PARLORS AND HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER BUSINESS,
AND REPLACING IT WITH CHAPTER 5.36, MASSAGE REGULATION (FIRST
READING)
6.3 Declare Vacancies for District 3 City Councilmember and City Attorney Seats,
Determine Whether to Fill District 3 Councilmember Vacancy by Appointment
or by Calling a Special Election, Call a Special Election for City Attorney
Vacancy, & Related Actions
City Clerk Bigelow gave a presentation on the item and responded to questions
from the Council. She announced that revised resolutions had been distributed to
the City Council and that action on the resolutions would be with respect to the
revised documents.
Alan C. spoke in opposition to an all-mail ballot election.
The following members of the public spoke in support of calling a special election
to fill the District 3 City Councilmember vacancy:
Cheryl Perez, Chula Vista resident
Daniel Rice, Chula Vista resident, and he also distributed written
communications.
Anna
Eli Komai spoke in support of calling a special election to fill the District 3 City
Councilmember vacancy, holding the election using the Vote Center model, and
holding the election in April 2023.
The following members of the public submitted written communications in support
of calling a special election to fill the District 3 City Councilmember vacancy:
Michael Gorski
Paula Whitsell
Delia Dominguez Cervantes
Council discussion ensued.
A majority of the Council spoke in support of filling the District 3 City
Councilmember vacancy by appointment and holding the special election using the
Vote Center model to fill the City Attorney vacancy on November 7, 2023.
City Clerk Analyst Hernandez spoke regarding the appointment process to fill the
District 3 City Councilmember vacancy and solicited feedback from the City
Council.
There was a consensus of the Council to require applicants to submit a completed
application, a two-page resume, and a one-page biography as part of the initial
application. The Council further directed that an economic disclosure form be
submitted by individuals who were invited to interview.
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Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Cardenas
To adopt Resolution No. 2022-285 heading read, text waived. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember
Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 6.3 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-285 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA DECLARING THE VACANCY OF THE OFFICE OF DISTRICT 3 CITY
COUNCILMEMBER AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO APPOINT A PERSON
TO FILL THE VACANT SEAT.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To adopt Resolution No. 2022-286, and call the special election to be held on
November 7, 2023, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember
Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-286 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA DECLARING THE VACANCY OF THE CITY ATTORNEY; CALLING A
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7,
2023, FOR THE ELECTION OF A CITY ATTORNEY TO FILL THE VACANCY
PURSUANT TO CHULA VISTA CHARTER SECTIONS 503(G) AND 303(C)(2);
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO
PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO CONDUCT THE ELECTION; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK OR HER DULY APPOINTED AUTHORIZED
AGENTS TO CARRY OUT THE NECESSARY PROCEDURES FOR THE
ELECTION.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To adopt Resolution No. 2022-287, heading read, text waived. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember
Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-287 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE
PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS TO THE ELECTORATE AT THE
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023.
Mayor McCann recessed the meeting at 7:16 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:29
p.m., with all members present.
7. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
City Manager Kachadoorian spoke regarding upcoming projects and the future of the
City.
8. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann thanked City staff for their great efforts and extended holiday greetings.
8.1 Appointment of Deputy Mayor
Mayor McCann thanked Councilmember Cardenas for serving as the Deputy
Mayor.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Cardenas
To appoint Councilmember Preciado as Deputy Mayor beginning in 2023. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember
Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
8.2 Appointment of City Councilmembers to San Diego Association of
Governments (SANDAG)
The following individuals spoke in support of Mayor McCann being selected as the
primary SANDAG representative:
Alan Curry
Daniel Rice
Anna
Eli Komai
Gretchen Newsom, representing IBEW 569, spoke in support of Councilmember
Cardenas or Chavez being selected as the primary SANDAG representative.
The following individuals submitted written communication in support of Mayor
McCann being selected as the primary SANDAG representative:
Delia Dominguez Cervantes
Michael Gorski
Paula Whitsell
David Stucky
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Mayor McCann expressed interest in serving as the primary representative for
SANDAG.
Mayor McCann moved to appoint himself as the primary SANDAG representative,
Councilmember Cardenas as the 1st Alternate on SANDAG, Councilmember
Chavez as the 2nd Alternate on SANDAG and the Bayshore Bikeway Committee
representative, and Councilmember Preciado as the Shoreline Preservation
Working Group representative. The motion failed due to lack of second.
Mayor McCann made an alternate motion to appoint Councilmember Cardenas as
the primary SANDAG representative, himself as the 1st Alternate on SANDAG;
Councilmember Chavez as the 2nd Alternate on SANDAG and the Bayshore
Bikeway Committee representative, and Councilmember Preciado as the Shoreline
Preservation Working Group representative. The motion failed due to lack of
second.
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To appoint Councilmember Cardenas as the primary SANDAG representative,
Councilmember Chavez as the 1st Alternate on SANDAG, and himself as the 2nd
Alternate on SANDAG. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (3): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, and Councilmember
Preciado
No (1): Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (3 to 1)
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To appoint Councilmember Cardenas as the SANDAG Bayshore Bikeway
Committee member. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember
Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To appoint Mayor McCann as the SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Working Group
member. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember
Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
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8.3 Solicit Input and Interest for Appointment of City Councilmembers to Outside
Agencies
Eli Komai spoke in opposition to the Council having representatives on the
International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI).
Council discussion ensued regarding Councilmembers’ interest in appointments to
outside agencies
9. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Councilmember Cardenas thanked the Council for her appointment as the primary
representative to SANDAG and extended holiday greetings.
Councilmember Chavez thanked the public for their participation in the meeting and
extended holiday greetings.
Councilmember Preciado spoke regarding the future of the City and extended holiday
greetings.
10. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
City Attorney Googins thanked staff, outside counsel, and the City Council for their work
on the elected official vacancy item on this agenda. He also announced an upcoming
AB1234 Ethics training.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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