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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2023/05/09 DocuSign Envelope ID: BC06EE7D-DOEO-4C6B-9B95-1 BDE00455D1 D City of Chula Vista Special Meetings of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority Meeting Jointly with the City Council Meeting Minutes May 9, 2023, 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA Present: Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, Mayor McCann Also Present: City Manager Kachadoorian; Jill Maland representing Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak LLP, Interim Acting City Attorney; City Clerk Bigelow; Assistant City Clerk Turner 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. 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council and special meetings of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and the Housing Authority of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. Mayor McCann announced, pursuant to AB 23, that he and each Councilmember would receive $50 for their attendance at that Housing Authority meeting, held simultaneously with the City Council meeting. 2. ROLL CALL City Clerk Bigelow called the roll. Deputy Mayor Preciado arrived at 5:25 p.m. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Councilmember Cardenas led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 4.1 Introduction by Chula Vista Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. Eduardo Reyes Announcing Speech Contest Winners Giving Their Speech on "What Does This World Need?" Superintendent Dr. Reyes introduced the speech contest winners. • 4th Grade, Dafne Romero Zuniga, Mueller Charter School • 5th Grade, Gerrald Jose, Arroyo Vista Charter School • 6th Grade, Dante Baca, Arroyo Vista Charter School • 8th Grade, Jesus Gonzalez, Discovery Charter School DocuSign Envelope ID: BC06EE7D-DOEO-4C6B-9B95-1 BDE00455D1 D 2023/05/09 Special Meetings of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority Minutes 4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation to Chula Vista Police Department Officer Jeff Laine Proclaiming Monday, May 15, 2023, as National Peace Officers Memorial Day in the City of Chula Vista Mayor McCann read the proclamation and Councilmember Cardenas presented it to Officer Laine. 4.3 Presentation by Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Marcy Weaver on Chula Vista Partnerships, Programs, and Services Chief Executive Officer Weaver gave a presentation on the item. 4.4 Presentation of a Proclamation to the Lupus Foundation of Southern California President Neda Gappy-Cortez Proclaiming May 2023 as Lupus Awareness Month in the City of Chula Vista Mayor McCann read the proclamation and Councilmember Chavez presented it to the Lupus Foundation of Southern California President Gappy-Cortez. 4.5 Presentation of a Proclamation to Reverend Shane Harris Proclaiming May 2023 as National Foster Care Month in the City of Chula Vista Mayor McCann read the proclamation and Councilmember Gonzalez presented it to Reverend Harris. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.4) Item 5.4 was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of a member of the public. ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Gonzalez Seconded by Councilmember Chavez To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.3. The headings were read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann Result: Carried (5 to 0) 5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes Approve the minutes dated: April 25, 2023 5.2 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. 5.3 Consideration of Request for Excused Absences Consider requests for excused absences as appropriate. No requests were received for this meeting. Page 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: BC06EE7D-DOEO-4C6B-9B95-1 BDE00455D1 D 2023/05/09 Special Meetings of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority Minutes ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 5.4 Housing Grant Funding: Approval of the Fiscal Year 2023/24 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plan and Appropriating Funds Mayor McCann stated he would abstain from voting on Item 5.4 due to a potential property- related conflict of interest and he left the dais during the discussion and voting on the item. Alan C, also representing John A., Anna R., Consuelo, Dwayne S., and Paul H, spoke regarding matters related to homelessness. Delia Dominguez Cervantes spoke regarding conflicts of interest. City Manager Kachadoorian and Management Analyst Barnard responded to questions from the City Council. ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Gonzalez Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas To adopt Resolution No. 2023-045, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, and Deputy Mayor Preciado Conflict (1): Mayor McCann, and Mayor McCann Result: Carried (4 to 0) RESOLUTION NO 2023-045 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA(1) APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT SPENDING PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM, AND THE EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT; (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL HUD DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH EACH SUBRECIPIENT; AND, (3) APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) Mayor McCann recessed the meeting at 6:02 p.m. The Council reconvened at 6:12 p.m., with all members present. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS The following members of the public expressed concern about rent increases at Oxford Terrace Apartments: • Valentino Hernandez, Chula Vista resident • Adriana Lara, Chula Vista resident Brandon Claypool, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding homelessness. John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding councilmembers. Alan C spoke regarding proposed taxes. Marianna Saponara, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern about traffic on Nacion Ave. The following members of the public spoke regarding JEDI community meetings: Page 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: BC06EE7D-DOEO-4C6B-9B95-1 BDE00455D1 D 2023/05/09 Special Meetings of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority Minutes • Gina Enriquez, Chula Vista resident • Delia Dominguez Cervantes, Chula Vista resident Melinda Jones, representing Mueller Charter School, spoke in support of increased lighting and signage for the crosswalk on J Street. Mayor McCann stated the matter would be referred to staff. Derek Abalos spoke regarding increased rents. The following members of the public spoke regarding labor negotiations and practices. • Jose Puga • Shane Harris Paul Henkin spoke regarding artificial intelligence. Consuelo spoke regarding governments. Aurora, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding City services. Laura D., Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding JEDI community meetings and human trafficking. Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, submitted written communications regarding JEDI community meetings. 7. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS 7.1 Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee Presentation: Annual Report Covering Reporting Period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee Chair David Stucky gave a verbal presentation on the item. Delia Dominguez Cervantes, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding potential conflicts of interest. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8.1 Regional Transportation Improvement Program: Amend the TransNet Local Street Improvement Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2022/23 through 2026/27 Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the time specified in the notice. Senior Civil Engineer Moneda responded to questions from the City Council. Mayor McCann opened the public hearing. John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of staff's recommendation. Alan C. spoke in opposition to staff's recommendation. Delia Dominguez Cervantes, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the item. There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing. City Clerk Bigelow announced that a revised resolution for Item 8.1 had been distributed to the Council and that action on the item would be with respect to the revised document. Page 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: BC06EE7D-DOEO-4C6B-9B95-1 BDE00455D1 D 2023/05/09 Special Meetings of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority Minutes Mayor McCann recessed the meeting at 7:24 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:32 p.m., with all members present, except Councilmember Chavez who arrived at 7:34 p.m. ACTION: Moved by Mayor McCann Seconded by Deputy Mayor Preciado To adopt Resolution No. 2023-046, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann Result: Carried (5 to 0) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-046 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSNET LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022/23 THROUGH 2026/27 9. ACTION ITEMS 9.1 Mobilehome Rent Control: Reduce the Administrative Fee for Mobilehome Rent Control Services to $10 for Fiscal Year 2023/24 Management Analyst Barnard gave a presentation on the item, he and Housing and Homeless Services Director Kurz responded to questions from the City Council. Paul Henkin submitted written communications in support of staffs recommendation. ACTION: Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado Seconded by Councilmember Chavez To adopt Resolution No. 2023-047, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann Result: Carried (5 to 0) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-047 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY'S MASTER FEE SCHEDULE AND SETTING THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR RENT CONTROL SERVICES AT $10 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24. 9.2 Annual Budget: Hear the Presentation of the City Manager's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24, Consider Acceptance of the Proposed Budget, and Set a Public Hearing for Final Consideration and Adoption Finance Director Schoen, Budget and Analysis Manager Prendell, and Administrative Services Manager Beamon gave a presentation on the item. City Manager Kachadoorian and Finance Director Schoen responded to questions from the City Council. Council discussion ensued. John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the item. Paul Henkin submitted written communications expressing a neutral position on the item. Page 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: BC06EE7D-DOEO-4C6B-9B95-1 BDE00455D1 D 2023/05/09 Special Meetings of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority Minutes ACTION: Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas To amend the City Manager's proposed budget to increase the personnel services category for the budgets of the Mayor and City Councilmembers by$5,000 each. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann Result: Carried (5 to 0) At the request of Councilmember Chavez, there was a consensus of the City Council to make a referral to the City Manager to evaluate and make recommendations regarding matters related to childcare. ACTION: Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas To adopt Resolution Nos. 2023-048, SA2023-001 and HA 2023-002, as amended by the previous motion to increase the personnel services category for the budgets of the Mayor and City Councilmembers by $5,000 each. The heading below was read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann Result: Carried (5 to 0) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 2023-048 /SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NO. 2023-001/ HOUSING AUTHORITY NO. 2023-002 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER'S PROPOSED OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 FOR EACH AGENCY AS THEIR PROPOSED BUDGETS, RESPECTIVELY, WITH AMENDMENTS AND SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF SAME 10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There were none. 11. MAYOR'S REPORTS At the request of Mayor McCann, there was a consensus of the City Council to make a referral to the City Manager to evaluate and provide recommendations regarding the installation of two additional pickleball courts at Mackenzie Creek Park. Mayor McCann spoke regarding his attendance at the following recent events: South County Economic Summit, the Taste of Eastlake, the Police Department 31st Annual awards ceremony, and recent Eagle Scout ceremonies. 12. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS At the request of Deputy Mayor Preciado, there was a consensus of the City Council to add an item to the May 23, 2023 City Council meeting agenda for a report from the Welcoming America Ad Hoc Subcommittee on findings and recommendations. Page 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: BC06EE7D-DOEO-4C6B-9B95-1 BDE00455D1 D 2023/05/09 Special Meetings of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority Minutes Councilmember Chavez thanked the community for their participation on the JEDI community meetings and spoke regarding upcoming community forums to address business licenses and permits. She also thanked staff for their hard work on the budget process. Councilmember Gonzalez thanked the community for their participation in the JEDI community meetings and public budget meetings. 12.1 Councilmember Cardenas: Report on findings and recommendations from the Labor Relations Ad-Hoc Subcommittee 1. City-Wide Project Labor Agreement 2. Labor Transparency Ordinance 3. Issues Regarding Livable Wages Councilmember Cardenas gave a report on the item and distributed a memorandum from the subcommittee. John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding transparency. The following members of the public spoke in support of the item: • Matt Blake, representing Local 619 • Victor Diaz, representing Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters • Javier Santizo, and he spoke on behalf of Carlos Sanchez • Sal Espinoza, representing Communications Workers of America, Local 9509 • David Zepeda, representing the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local 1399 • Neill Duggan, representing the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local 1399 • Antonio Sanchez • Matthew Leyba-Gonzalez, representing San Diego Buildings and Construction Trades Council • Carol Kim, representing San Diego Building and Construction Trades Council • Christopher Estrada • Diego Espinosa • Sean Ellis, representing the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union • Kelvin Barrios, representing Laborers International Union, Local 89 The following members of the public submitted written communications in support of the item but were not present when called. • Caesar Zepeda • Oscar Montano • Johnny Reyna Beau Coleman submitted written communications in support of the item but did not wish to speak. Page 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: BC06EE7D-DOEO-4C6B-9B95-1 BDE00455D1 D 2023/05/09 Special Meetings of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority Minutes The following members of the public submitted written communications in support of the item: • Patrick Davidson • Nephi Hancock The following members of the public submitted written communications in opposition to the item: • Abdur-Rahim Hameed • Dustin Steiner ACTION: Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas To make a referral to the City Manager for consideration, implementation, and negotiation and a report back to the Council in 90 days on the following recommendations from the subcommittee: 1. Draft a municipal code amendment to address safety conditions and enhancements impacting traffic control workers. 2. Develop a labor transparency ordinance to be consistent with similar policies across the County of San Diego, and identify City needs for ordinance enforcement. 3. Formally engage in the process of developing a citywide Project Labor Agreement (PLA) with input from the San Diego Building and Construction Trades Council. Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann Result: Carried (5 to 0) 13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS There were none. 14. CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346-03, Official Minutes and records of action taken during Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney. Acting City Attorney Maland announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss the items listed below. Mayor McCann recessed the meeting at 10:21 p.m. The City Council convened in Closed Session at 10:30 p.m., with all members present. Page 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: BC06EE7D-DOEO-4C6B-9B95-1 BDE00455D1 D 2023/05/09 Special Meetings of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority Minutes 14.1 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 The following members of the public spoke in support of the item prior to the City Council convening in closed session: • Javier Araiza, representing Local 2180 • David Acosta, representing Local 2180 • David Albright, representing Local 2180 • Nate Fairman, representing IBEW Local Union 465 • Chris Lopez, representing UFCW Local 135 • Brandon Ihde, representing Coronado Firefighters Association • Maribel McKenze, representing UFCW Local 135 • Juan Perez, representing IA TSE Local 122 Stagehands Union • Dwayne Garrett, representing Teamsters Local 542 • Kate Bishop • Adan Pelayo • Bernadette Butkiewicz • David Oyos, representing Chula Vista Police Officers Association • Darrell Roberts, representing IAFF Local 2180 • Mike Lopez, representing California Professional Firefighters • Frank Lima, representing International Association of Firefighters • Kelvin Barrios, representing Laborers International Union, Local 89 • Sean Ellis, representing the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union • Carol Kim, representing San Diego Building and Construction Trades Council • Matthew Leyba-Gonzalez, representing San Diego Buildings and Construction Trades Council Beau Coleman submitted written communications in support of the item but did not wish to speak. The following members of the public submitted written communications in support of the item: • Dan Castillo • Brenda Lorena Aguirre • Stephan Gilman • Cesar Fernandez • Chris Canseco • Manny D. • Nadia Kean-Ayub • Chris Colombo • Michaellnzunza • Brandon G. • Lance Buford • Andy W. • Kris Keehl • Matthew C. Gamache • Nathaniel Diaz • Brian Phan • Andrew Dorosan • Ellen Kappes Page 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: BC06EE7D-DOEO-4C6B-9B95-1 BDE00455D1 D 2023/05/09 Special Meetings of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority Minutes • Royce Copeman • Brian Rice • Tom Lennon • Leticia Munguia The following members of the public submitted written communications in opposition to the item: • John Guzman • R. Diaz • Magdalena • Concerned Citizen • Jon • Franco • Mike • Anthony Gonzalez • John Thompson • Manuel Martinez • A • Jesus Gonzalez • Mike Ramirez • Aloysius Gonzaga • Robert Contreras • Christina Munoz • Gary White • Jorge Jimenez • Yvonne • Mr. Garber Agency designated representatives: Maria Kachadoorian, Tiffany Allen, Courtney Chase, Tanya Tomlinson, Sarah Schoen, Edward Prendell, and Steven Berliner Employee organization: ACE, IAFF, MM/PR, POA, WCE and unrepresented employees. Action: No Reportable Action 14.2 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: City of Chula Vista, et al. v. Joe Stephenshaw, as Director, et al.; Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District (Sacramento); Case No. C094237 Action: No Reportable Action 14.3 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: Arturo Castanares v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2021-00017713-CU-MC-CTL (Arturo Castanares v. Superior Court of the State of California; Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One; Case No. Pending) Action: No Reportable Action Page 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: BC06EE7D-DOEO-4C6B-9B95-1 BDE00455D1 D 2023/05/09 Special Meetings of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority Minutes 15. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned May 10, 2023 at 1:09 a.m. Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk DocuSigned by: 3074D1 04EAF342E... Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk Page 11