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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2023/05/23 DocuSign Envelope ID:8960AEFE-3311-42C4-BDDD-9C48CBE6474A 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 23, 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 5:03 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. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor McCann led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 4.1 Oaths of Office: City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office and Councilmember Cardenas presented the certificate to the Commissioner. 4.2 Presentation by Del Mar Fairground Marketing Representative Regarding the 2023 San Diego County Fair Streetlight Banner Program Within the City of Chula Vista and the 2023 San Diego County Fair Season Page 1 DocuSign Envelope ID:8960AEFE-3311-42C4-BDDD-9C48CBE6474A 2023/05/23 - City Council, Successor Agency, Housing Authority Meeting Minutes Luis Valdivia, representing the Del Mar Fairgrounds, gave a presentation on the upcoming 2023 San Diego County Fair and the Streetlight Banner Program in the City of Chula Vista. 4.3 Presentation of a Proclamation to Chula Vista Asian Americans Proclaiming May 2023 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month in the City of Chula Vista Mayor McCann read the proclamation and he and Councilmember Chavez presented it to JoAnn Fields and other community members. 4.4 Presentation of a Proclamation to The Us for Warriors Foundation and Chula Vista Military and Veterans Proclaiming May 2023 as Military Spouse Appreciation Month in the City of Chula Vista Mayor McCann read the proclamation and Councilmember Gonzalez presented it to community members. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.6) Items 5.3 and 5.6 were removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of a member of the public. ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Gonzalez Seconded by Deputy Mayor Preciado To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.2 and 5.4 through 5.5. 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 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. 5.2 Consideration of Requests for Excused Absences Consider requests for excused absences as appropriate. No requests were received at that meeting. 5.4 Agreement: Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Chandler Asset Management, Inc. to Provide Non-Discretionary Investment Management Services Adopt a resolution approving an agreement with Chandler Asset Management, Inc. to provide non-discretionary investment management services to manage the City's investment portfolio. Item 5.4 heading: RESOLUTION NO 2023-059 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND CHANDLER ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC TO PROVIDE NON-DISCRETIONARY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES Page 2 DocuSign Envelope ID:8960AEFE-3311-42C4-BDDD-9C48CBE6474A 2023/05/23 - City Council, Successor Agency, Housing Authority Meeting Minutes 5.5 Academic Program Planning Agreement: Approve an Academic Program Planning Agreement with Southwestern Community College District Adopt a resolution approving an agreement with Southwestern Community College District for academic program planning for the University Innovation District. Item 5.5 heading: RESOLUTION NO 2023-060 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAM PLANNING FOR THE UNIVERSITY INNOVATION DISTRICT ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 5.3 Military Equipment Use Policy: Adopt an Ordinance Approving the Amended Military Equipment Policy and the Annual AB 481 Military Equipment Report (Second Reading and Adoption) Police Captain Peak and Lieutenant Adkins gave a presentation on the item. The following members of the public spoke in support of staff's recommendation: • Delia Dominguez Cervantes, Chula Vista resident, who also spoke on behalf of Cindy D. • Cheryl • Gina E. • Alan C. The following members of the public submitted written communication in support of staff's recommendation: • Kathleen Adams • Louis M. The following members of the public submitted written communication in opposition to staff's recommendation: • Norell Martinez • Yvonne • Kathy Hardy • Lois K. Klepin ACTION: Moved by Mayor McCann Seconded by Deputy Mayor Preciado To adopt Ordinance No. 3549, heading read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote: Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann Result: Carried (5 to 0) ORDINANCE NO 3549 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDED CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY, AUTHORIZING FUTURE AMENDMENTS TO THE POLICY BY RESOLUTION, AND MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING THE POLICY AND ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) Page 3 DocuSign Envelope ID:8960AEFE-3311-42C4-BDDD-9C48CBE6474A 2023/05/23 - City Council, Successor Agency, Housing Authority Meeting Minutes 5.6 Financial Report and Appropriation: Accept the Quarterly Financial Report for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2023, Appropriate Funds to Implement Required Budget Adjustments, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Certain Documents John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding Councilmember budgets. ACTION: Moved by Mayor McCann Seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez To adopt Resolution No. 2023-061, 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 2023-061 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA 1) MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 BUDGET TO ADJUST FOR VARIANCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND 2) APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE PUBLIC PROVIDER GROUND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFER PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CERTAIN PROJECT DOCUMENTS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Lillie Hebert thanked the City for flying the POW flag. The following members of the public spoke in support of reopening Harborside Parka • Delia Dominguez Cervantes Javier • Cheryl • Monica Crespo Gina E. • Leticia D. • Rachel Morineau • Leticia Lares • Jaasiel • Pedro Moreno Derek Avalos spoke regarding the bridge shelter. John Acosta spoke regarding councilmembers. Marianna Saponara spoke regarding traffic. Steve Stenberg spoke regarding public safety pay. The following members of the public spoke in support of increased transit worker compensation: • Jaime Vasquez Chris Moreno • Miguel Ramirez • Steve Flores Page 4 DocuSign Envelope ID:8960AEFE-3311-42C4-BDDD-9C48CBE6474A 2023/05/23 - City Council, Successor Agency, Housing Authority Meeting Minutes Alan C. spoke regarding issues related to homelessness and mileage tax. Aurora expressed concern regarding housing. Mayor McCann recessed the meeting at 6:52 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 7:01 p.m., with all members present. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7.1 Annual Budget: Consideration of Adopting the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets and Revised Fiscal Year 2023/24 Compensation Schedule 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. Finance Director Schoen spoke regarding the item and announced that approval of the item would affect executive compensation. Interim Acting City Attorney Maland announced a correction to the staff report that had been distributed to the City Council. Mayor McCann and Acting City Attorney Maland announced that the following City Councilmembers would abstain from voting on the items indicated due to potential property- related conflicts of interest: Councilmember Gonzalez on Item 7.1 B; Deputy Mayor Preciado on Item 7.1 D, and Mayor McCann on Item 7.1 C. The City Councilmembers left the dais during voting on the items on which they had conflicts. Mayor McCann opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing. At the request of Deputy Mayor Preciado, there was a consensus of the City Council to direct the City Manager to conduct a salary study for the council aide positions. ACTION: Moved by Mayor McCann Seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez To adopt Resolution No. 2023-062 (Item 7.1A), 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) A) RESOLUTION NO 2023-062 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 EXCLUDING OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS: 01, 11, 20 ZONE 7; COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS: 13-M OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 2, 97- 2 OTAY RANCH PRESERVE, 07-M EASTLAKE WOODS; AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STM0407 Page 5 DocuSign Envelope ID:8960AEFE-3311-42C4-BDDD-9C48CBE6474A 2023/05/23 - City Council, Successor Agency, Housing Authority Meeting Minutes ACTION: Moved by Mayor McCann Seconded by Deputy Mayor Preciado To adopt Resolution No. 2023-063 (Item 7.1 B), heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann Abstain (1): Councilmember Gonzalez Result: Carried (4 to 0) B) RESOLUTION NO 2023-063 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT #13- M OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 2 AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 97-2 OTAY RANCH PRESERVE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Cardenas Seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez To adopt Resolution No. 2023-064 (Item 7.1 C), heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, and Deputy Mayor Preciado Abstain (1): Mayor McCann Result: Carried (4 to 0) C) RESOLUTION NO 2023-064 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGETS FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT #1, OPEN SPACE DISTRICT #20 ZONE 7, COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 07-M EASTLAKE WOODS & VISTA, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR CIP PROJECT STM0407 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 ACTION: Moved by Mayor McCann Seconded by Councilmember Chavez To adopt Resolution No. 2023-065 (Item 7.1 D), heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, and Mayor McCann Abstain (1): Deputy Mayor Preciado Result: Carried (4 to 0) D. RESOLUTION NO 2023-065 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT#11 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 Page 6 DocuSign Envelope ID:8960AEFE-3311-42C4-BDDD-9C48CBE6474A 2023/05/23 - City Council, Successor Agency, Housing Authority Meeting Minutes ACTION: Moved by Mayor McCann Seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez To adopt Housing Authority Resolution No. HA 2023-003 (Item 7.1 E), Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2023-002 (Item 7.1 F), City Council Resolution Nos. 2023-066 through 2023-069 (Items 7.1 G through 7.1 J), and place the below ordinance (Item 7.1 K)on first reading. 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) E) RESOLUTION NO 2023-003 OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 F) RESOLUTION NO 2023-002 OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGETS FOR THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 G) RESOLUTION NO 2023-066 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE ADDITION OF VARIOUS POSITION TITLES AND CHANGES IN SALARY AS REFLECTED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 OPERATING BUDGET H) RESOLUTION NO 2023-067 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDED COMPENSATION SUMMARY FOR ALL UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED OFFICIALS, INCLUDING AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY CONTRACT AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENT SAID AMENDED COMPENSATION SUMMARY 1) RESOLUTION NO 2023-068 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 16, 2023, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5 J) RESOLUTION NO 2023-069 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JULY 14, 2023, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5 K) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 ADDING THE UNCLASSIFIED POSITION TITLES OF BUILDING OFFICIAL, DEPUTY DIRECTOR CITY CLERK SERVICES, AND CODE ENFORCEMENT MANAGER (FIRST READING) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) 8. ACTION ITEMS 8.1 Animal Shelter Services: Approve an Agreement with the City of Imperial Beach to Provide Animal Care and Control Services Director of Animal Services Skeet spoke regarding the item. Alan C. spoke regarding the item. Page 7 DocuSign Envelope ID:8960AEFE-3311-42C4-BDDD-9C48CBE6474A 2023/05/23 - City Council, Successor Agency, Housing Authority Meeting Minutes ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Cardenas Seconded by Deputy Mayor Preciado To adopt Resolution No. 2023-070, 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. 2023-070 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH TO PROVIDE ANIMAL CARE AND ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES 8.2 Reimbursement Agreement and Appropriation: Approve a Reimbursement Agreement with Millenia 2022, LLC for a Portion of the Cost of Construction of the Eastlake Parkway Pedestrian Bridge and Various Traffic Signals and Appropriate Funds Facilities Finance Manager Elliot gave a presentation on the item. ACTION: Moved by Mayor McCann Seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez To adopt Resolution No. 2023-071, 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. 2023-071 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MILLENIA, 2022, LLC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND TRAFFIC SIGNALS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) 9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Kachadoorian shared the City's rainbow-colored logo which would be used during June in celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. 10. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor McCann reported on the following recent events: a housing forum, 5K run/walk for Danny Hernandez, Chula Vista Veteran's Home anniversary, and visit to the Remembering the Holocaust exhibit. 11. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Councilmember Cardenas thanked City staff for efforts to celebrate Pride Month. Deputy Mayor Preciado spoke regarding communications with residents. At the request of Deputy Mayor Preciado, there was a consensus of a majority of the City Council to add an item a future agenda to consider rescinding the vote taken at the City Council meeting on May 16, 2023 to appoint Jesse Navarro to the Measure A Citizens'Oversight Committee. Page 8 DocuSign Envelope ID:8960AEFE-3311-42C4-BDDD-9C48CBE6474A 2023/05/23 - City Council, Successor Agency, Housing Authority Meeting Minutes Councilmember Chavez reported on her participation on the MTS Public Safety Security Committee. At the request of Councilmember Gonzalez, there was a consensus of the City Council to add an item to a future agenda to consider the formation of an ad hoc subcommittee for the purpose of informing the City's strategic plan and budget process. 11.1 Councilmember Cardenas and Deputy Mayor Preciado: Report on findings and recommendations from the Welcoming America Ad Hoc Subcommittee. Deputy Mayor Preciado spoke regarding the ad hoc subcommittee's work on the Welcoming America matter. The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item: • Delia Cervantes • Gina E. • Alan C. John Acosta submitted written communication in opposition to the item and was not present to speak. The following members of the public submitted written communication in support of the item: • Margaret Baker • Nancy Relaford • Carolyn Scofield • Kathy Hardy • Lois Katherine Klepin ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Cardenas Seconded by Deputy Mayor Preciado To direct the City Manager to pursue Welcoming City recertification as soon as possible and to examine and provide recommendations to clarify the roles of the Human Relations Commission and proposed Privacy and Technology Advisory Commission with respect to their related areas of concern. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, and Deputy Mayor Preciado No (1): Mayor McCann Result: Carried (4 to 1) 12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS There were none. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk DocuSigned by: E,,307 IFAF34?F_. Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk Page 9