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City of Chula Vista
Regular Meeting of the City Council
Meeting Minutes
September 12, 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; Deputy
Director City Clerk Turner; Deputy Director City Clerk 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
5:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista,
California.
2. ROLL CALL
Deputy Director of City Clerk Services Turner called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Deputy Mayor Preciado led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Oaths of office:
Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission
- Pat Mallen
Planning Commission
- Rodrigo Leal
Deputy Director of City Clerk Services Turner administered the oath of office to
Commissioners Mallen and Leal and presented them with certificates of
appointment.
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5.CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.14)
Items 5.1, 5.4, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.10, 5.11, and 5.12 were removed from the Consent
Calendar at the request of members of the public.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Preciado
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.2
through 5.3, 5.5, 5.9, and 5.13 through 5.14. The headings were 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)
5.2 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances
Approval of 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 Requests for Excused Absences
A) Approval of an excused absence request from Deputy Mayor Preciado for the
August 8, 2023 Special City Council meeting.
B) Approval of an excused absence request from Mayor McCann for the August 28,
2023 Special City Council meeting.
5.5 Contract Award and Appropriation: Award a Public Works Contract to
Jennette Company, Inc. for the Agua Vista Pump Station Upgrades
(SWR0286) Project and Appropriate Funds for that Purpose
Adopt a resolution awarding a public works contract to Jennette Company Inc. for
the Agua Vista Pump Station Upgrades (SWR0286) project in the amount of
$929,789; and appropriating funds to cover the projected costs of the construction
phase of the project. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-126 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
INC., AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.9 Grant Acceptance and Appropriation: Accept a Grant from the California
Science Improvement Program and Appropriate Funds
Adopt a resoluti
Office of Emergency Services and appropriating the funds to the Police Grants
Section of the Federal Grants Fund for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science
Improvement Program. (4/5 Vote Required)
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Item 5.9 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-130 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE COVERDELL FORENSIC
SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.13
Manager Courtney Chase
Deputy City Manager.
Item 5.13 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-134 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
MANAGER COURTNEY CHASE
5.14 Investment Report: Quarter Ending June 30, 2023
Receipt of the investment report for the quarter ending on June 30, 2023.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Preciado
To approve the minutes dated: August 8, 2023 (Special Meeting), August 8, 2023
(Regular Meeting), and August 28, 2023. the heading was 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)
5.4 Grant Award and Appropriation: Accept a Grant from Public Risk Innovation,
Solutions, and Management for Animal Care Services, and Amend the Fiscal
Year 2023/24 Budget by Appropriating Funds For that Purpose
Alan C. spoke in opposition to euthanizing animals at the shelter.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-125, the heading was 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)
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Item 5.4 header:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-125 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM PUBLIC RISK INNOVATION, SOLUTIONS,
AND MANAGEMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED)
5.6 Apparatus/Vehicle Purchases: Approve the Purchase of One Pierce Enforcer
Urban Search & Rescue and Three Unruh Type 6 Squad Apparatus, and
Appropriate Funds for the Urban Search & Rescue Apparatus and Other
Various Non-Safety Vehicles
John Acosta spoke in opposition to the lead time to receive the vehicles.
Fire Chief Muns and Deputy Chief Manroe spoke regarding the lead time for
vehicle production.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Preciado
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-127, the heading was 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)
Item 5.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-127 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE URBAN SEARCH & RESCUE
AND THREE SQUAD FIRE APPARATUS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.7 Agreement: Approve an Agreement with The Regents of the University of
California for Medical Director Services
John Acosta requested additional information about the item.
Fire Chief Muns spoke regarding the item.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-128, the heading was 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)
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Item 5.7 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-128 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
5.8 Agreement: Approve an Agreement with Focus Psychological Services, Inc.
to Provide Psychological Services to the Fire and Police Departments
Alan C. requested additional information about the item.
Police Captain Peak spoke regarding the item.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Preciado
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-129, the heading was 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)
Item 5.8 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-129 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH FOCUS PSYCHOLOGICAL
SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES TO THE FIRE
AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS
5.10 Agreement Amendment and Fund Reallocation: Reallocate HOME Investment
Partnership Program Funds and Amend the Agreement with SBCS
Corporation for the 2022-2023 Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program
CV Constituent submitted written comments expressing a neutral position on the
item.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Preciado
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-131, the heading was 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)
Item 5.10 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-131 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA REALLOCATING U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FISCAL
YEAR 2014-15 FUNDS TO A TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL
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ASSOCIATED GRANT DOCUMENTS AND A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH SBCS CORPORATION (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.11 Grant Application: Approve th
Grant Application with the County of San Diego for the City-Sponsored 2023
Starlight Parade
John Acosta spoke regarding the item.
Communications Manager Clock spoke regarding the item.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-132, the heading was 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)
Item 5.11 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-132 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT GRANT FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
FOR THE CITY-SPONSORED 2023 STARLIGHT PARADE, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND RELATED
GRANT DOCUMENTS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED)
5.12 Agreements: Amendments to Legal Services Agreements with Best, Best,
and Krieger, LLP to Provide On-Call and Public Records Act Legal Services
John Acosta spoke regarding legal services.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-133, the heading was 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)
Item 5.12 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-133 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS
FOR ON-CALL AND PUBLIC RECORDS ACT LEGAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE
CITY AND BEST, BEST, AND KRIEGER, LLP
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6.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Leticia submitted written comments in support of Harborside Park.
Joseph Raso spoke in opposition to the tenant protection ordinance.
The following individuals spoke in support of opening Harborside Park:
Alan C
Lillie Hebert
Delia Dominguez Cervantes
Gina E
Diana MJE
Sandy H
Laura
Leticia
The following individuals spoke in support of a single-use plastic reduction ordinance:
Kate Van Warmer
Elizabeth Hernandez
David Rojas
Aviva Devore
Marvin Canton
Aaliyah Victoria
Abigail Costello
Joel Bergara
Sebastian Shaul
Janis Jones, representing Rise Above Plastics
At the request of Deputy Mayor Preciado, there was a consensus of the City Council to
make a referral to the City Manager to arrange a meeting with Sustainability staff to
provide an update on the City's efforts related to a single-use plastic reduction
ordinance.
The following individuals spoke regarding Community Through Hope:
Rosy Vasquez, representing Community Through Hope
Harold De Moss
Karen Wabenherst requested maintenance of a hillside in the area of H Street and First
Avenue.
The following individuals spoke regarding homelessness:
Brandon Claypool
Jonathan Gonzales
Christine Brady spoke regarding running for District 4 and Harborside Park.
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John Acosta spoke regarding various matters.
Maria Isabel J. Elias spoke regarding maintenance needs and taxes.
Mayor McCann recessed the meeting at 7:00 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 7:12
p.m., with all members present.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Planning Commission Appeal: Certification of Mitigated Negative Declaration
(IS21-0006) and Approval of a Design Review for a 178,156-Square-Foot
Industrial Building for Office and Warehouse Uses on a Vacant 9.72-Acre Site
Located at 517 Shinohara Lane
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.
Mayor McCann and Acting City Attorney Maland spoke regarding the item
proceedings.
City Councilmembers reported the following ex parte communications:
Councilmember Cardenas reported no ex parte communications.
Deputy Mayor Preciado stated he visited the project site and did not have
communications with any parties.
Mayor McCann reported no ex parte communications.
Councilmember Chavez reported no ex parte communications.
Councilmember Gonzalez stated he heard the Planning Commission's
deliberation on the item and had not had communications with any
parties.
Director of Development Services Black and Planning Manager Philips gave a
presentation on the item.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
Mary Lanier of McKenna Lanier Group, representing the project applicant, ViaWest
Group and On Point spoke regarding the project.
No representatives from the Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance, the
appellant, were present.
The following individuals spoke in favor of the project:
Ralph Velador, representing Liuna Local 89
Kelvin Barrios, representing Liuna Local 89
Tucker Hohenstein
Alan C spoke in opposition to the project.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor
McCann closed the public hearing.
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Moved byMayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-135, the heading was 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)
Item 7.1 A heading:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-135 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA DENYING THE APPEAL FILED BY THE GOLDEN STATE
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE FOR THE SHINOHARA BUSINESS
CENTER PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A 178,156-SQUARE FOOT
OFFICE/WAREHOUSE BUILDING ON A VACANT 9.72-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT
517 SHINOHARA LANE
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-136, the heading 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)
Item 7.1 B heading:
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-136 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
OF THE FINAL MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION WITH MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM (IS21-0006; SCH NO. 2022080431)
FOR THE SHINOHARA BUSINESS CENTER PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND APPROVING THE DESIGN REVIEW
PERMIT (DR21-0032) FOR A 178,156-SQUARE FOOT OFFICE/WAREHOUSE
BUILDING ON A 9.72-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 517 SHINOHARA LANE
8. ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Dog Park: Provide Direction to Staff on the Establishment of an Off-Leash
Fenced Dog Park Within the Boundaries of Hilltop Park
Community Services Director Lamb spoke regarding the item.
Robert Johnson submitted written comments in opposition to the item.
John Acosta spoke in support of the item and suggested an alternate location and
a divider for the large and small dogs.
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The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
Art Serrano
Charles Logan
Sagy Amit
Alan C
Parick Blain submitted written communications in opposition to the item but was
not present when called upon to speak.
Karla Arajo spoke in support of the item.
City Council discussion ensued.
At the request of Deputy Mayor Preciado, there was a consensus of the City
Council to bring back an item designating an off-leash, unfenced area in the park.
8.2 Labor Relations: Consideration of Ordinances Relating to Contractor
Transparency, Project Labor Agreements, and Traffic Control Worker
Minimum Wages; a Resolution Adopting a Project Labor Agreement Policy;
and Discussion of Healthcare Worker Minimum Wages
Mayor McCann requested to bifurcate the item to allow discussion for Item 8.2 (E)
before taking action on Item 8.2 (A-D) due to a potential conflict for Councilmember
Chavez.
Councilmember Chavez stated she would abstain from voting on Item 8.2 (E) due
to a potential financial conflict of interest, and she left the dais during the
discussion of the item.
Assistant City Manager Allen gave a presentation on the healthcare workers'
minimum wage ordinance and responded to questions from the City Council.
The following members of the public spoke in support of a healthcare workers'
minimum wage ordinance:
Kelvin Barrios
Jehoan Espinoza
Jose Lopez, M.D.
Leila Khader, who also spoke on behalf of Rafael Lopez Gomez,
Jacqueline Logsdon, and Shelbi Agustus
Lorenzo Rodriguez
Lorena Mendoza
Victoria Barron
Kelly Solarak
Michelle Esparza
Eunice Antonio
Joni Vargas
Bridgette Browning
Bryan Reyes
Christopher Novea
Khaleel Jett
Elisabeth Kusiak
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Alex Scordato
Alexis Salazar
Steve Sandoval
Michelle Krug
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to a healthcare workers'
minimum wage ordinance:
Alan C.
Debbie Espe, who also spoke on behalf of Nancy Greengold,
representing Sharp Chula Vista
Jim O'Callahan
Shea Benton
Ricardo Roman
Pauline Lucatero
Fran Butler-Cohen
Kevin O'Neil
John Acosta
Marcy Weaver
Donna Baker
Michelle Guzman
Jeffrey Espinoza
Gabriella Malagon-Maldonado
Dr. Gayle Howard
Tom Gammiere
Clara Evans
Kevin Mattson, representing San Ysidro Health
Lindsey Wade
Dimitrios Alexiou
Patricia Olvares de los Lobas, who also spoke on behalf of Chris Howard
Dr. Smith, who also spoke on behalf of Scott Evans
Mayor McCann recessed the meeting at 10:17 p.m. The City Council reconvened
at 10:31 p.m., with all members present except Councilmember Chavez.
The following members of the public submitted written comments in support of a
healthcare minimum wage:
T. Kal Lomu
Stephanie Flores
The following members of the public submitted written comments in opposition to
minimum wage.
Dr. Chris Gordon
Amber Ter-Vrugt
Monica Montano
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City Council discussion ensued.
At the request of Councilmember Cardenas, there was a consensus of a majority
of the City Council to return to the September 19, 2023, City Council meeting with
an
Councilmember Chavez returned to the meeting.
Assistant City Manager Allen gave a presentation on the remainder of the item and
responded to questions from the City Council.
The following members of the public submitted written comments in opposition to
the staff's recommendation:
Dustin Steiner
Tom Finch
Delia Dominguez Cervantes
The following members of the public submitted written comments in support of the
staff's recommendation:
Stephanie Gonzalez
Stephanie Flores
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the staff's
recommendation:
Hannah Gbeh
Christopher Allen
The following members of the public spoke in support of the staff's
recommendation:
Cori Schumacher
Jeremy Abrams
Michael Inzunza
Kelvin Barrios
Leila Khader
Jesse Garcia
Ansermio Estrada
Hale Richardson, representing HomeFed
Nick Lee, representing Baldwin & Sons
Michelle Krug
Alexander Molina
Brigette Browning
Kevin O'Neil expressed a neutral position on the item.
The following members of the public submitted a request to speak on the item but
were not present when called upon to speak:
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Alan C.
Delia Dominquez Cervantes
Daniel Neighbors
Sal Espinoza
John Acosta
Victoria Barron
Kelley Solarak
Michelle Esparza
Maria B Mercado
Mayra Rendon
Ericka Rodreguez
Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-137 and place the project labor agreement
ordinance (Item 8.2 A) on first reading, the headings were read, text waived. The
motion was 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)
Item 8.2 A-B headings:
A) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 2.59
AND ADDING CHAPTER 2.
PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS CONSTRUCTED
ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS
RECEIVING SIGNIFICANT CITY SUBSIDY (FIRST READING)
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-137 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A POLICY RELATING TO PROJECT LABOR
AGREEMENTS FOR CITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
To place the construction contractor and subcontractor reporting ordinance (Item
8.2 C) on first reading, the headings were 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)
Item 8.2 C heading:
C) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING CHAPTER 2.72,
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TITLE 2 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ENHANCE LOCAL
COMPLIANCE WITH LABOR STANDARDS (FIRST READING)
At the request of Deputy Mayor Preciado, there was consensus of the City Council
to return to the September 19, 2023 City Council meeting with the requested
amendments for Item 8.2 D regarding traffic control minimum wage.
8.3 Employee Compensation and Positions: Approve Amended Classification
Plan and Compensation Schedule; Position Counts in Departments; Revised
Ordinance; Revised Compensation Schedule; and Updated Conflict of
Interest Code
Human Resources Manager Tomlinson spoke regarding the item and announced
that approval of the item would affect executive compensation.
LL submitted written comments requesting additional information on the item.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2023-138 through 2023-141 and place the ordinance
(Item 8.3 E) on first reading, the headings were 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)
Item 8.3 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-138 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND COMPENSATION
SCHEDULE TO (1) REFLECT THE ADDITION AND DELETION OF POSITION
TITLES AND (2) SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR CERTAIN CLASSIFICATIONS
AND AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT IN VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-139 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 22, 2023, AS
REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION
570.5
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-140 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA MODIFYING THE APPENDIX TO THE LOCAL CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CODE TO AMEND THE LIST OF DESIGNATED FILERS, AND
ASSOCIATED DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
D) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-141 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR
2023/24 BUDGET FOR APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED)
E) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 ADDING THE UNCLASSIFIED POSITION
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TITLE OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES AND DELETING
THE UNCLASSIFIED POSITION TITLES OF CITY LIBRARIAN AND PARKS AND
RECREATION ADMINISTRATOR (FIRST READING) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
9.
There were none.
10.
There were none.
11.
11.1 Councilmember Gonzalez:
Response to ad-hoc subcommittee's memo and recommendations on the Budget
and Strategic Plan.
Councilmember Gonzalez spoke regarding the item.
11.2 Deputy Mayor Preciado:
Consideration of forming the ad-hoc subcommittee for the purpose of addressing
Downtown Third Avenue concerns.
Deputy Director of City Clerk Services Turner announced that a revised
memorandum for Item No. 11.2 had been distributed to the City Council and that
action on the item would be with respect to the revised document.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
To form an ad-hoc subcommittee consisting of Mayor McCann and Deputy Mayor
Preciado for the purpose of addressing Downtown Third Avenue concerns. 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)
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
13. CLOSED SESSION
Acting City Attorney Maland announced that the Council would not convene in closed
session to discuss the items listed below.
13.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1):
A) Name of case: American Medical Response West v. CA Dept of Healthcare
Services, Sacramento Superior Court, Case No. 34-2021-80003757-CU-WM-GDS.
Action: No Reportable Action - item was not discussed.
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B) Name of case: Hanna Wells v City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior
Court, Case No. 37-2023-00036274-CU-CR-CTL.
Action: No Reportable Action - item was not discussed.
C) Name of case: Estate of Oral W. Nunis, Sr., by and through Roxie Nunis, et al.
v. City of Chula Vista, et al., United States District Court, Case No. 21-cv-1627-
AJB-DEB.
Action: No Reportable Action - item was not discussed.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1:01 AM, on September 13, 2023.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services
_________________________
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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