HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2024/02/13City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES
February 13, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor
Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, Mayor McCann
Also Present: City Manager Kachadoorian, Jill Maland representing Lounsbery
Ferguson Altona & Peak LLP, Interim Acting City Attorney, Deputy
Director of City Clerk Services Turner; Deputy Director of City Clerk
Services Malone
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order a 5:09 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Deputy Director of City Clerk Services Turner called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Led by Councilmember Cardenas.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Presentation by Environmental Services Manager Manuel Medrano on the
ProduceGood Program for Chula Vista Residents
Alexandra White, Mackenzie Anderson, and Jeri White, representing ProduceGood,
gave a presentation on the item.
4.2 Recognition of Chula Vista Elementary School District's Leonardo da Vinci
Health Sciences Charter School for being named Alliance for a Healthier
Generation's 2023 List of America's Healthiest Schools
Courtney Cox, representing Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter School gave
a presentation, and Deputy Mayor Gonzalez presented certificates of appreciation
to her and other school staff.
4.3 Presentation by the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities
of a Recognition Plaque to the City of Chula Vista for Completing the
Communities Cycle of Improvement
Joe Garbanzos, representing AARP, recognized the City for completing the
Communities Cycle of Improvement.
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4.4 Presentation of a Proclamation to Valerie Magana and Colette Putnam for their
Heroism on January 22, 2024, During the Flooding that occurred in the City of
Chula Vista
Mayor McCann read the proclamation and presented it to Valerie Magana and
Collette Putnam for their heroism on January 22, 2024.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.8)
Item 5.5 was removed from the consent calendar at the request of Councilmember
Preciado.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding items 5.3, 5.5, and 5.8.
Alan C spoke regarding items 5.5, 5.6, and 5.8.
Mayor McCann stated he would abstain from voting on item 5.4 due to a potential property-
related conflict of interest.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Gonzalez
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1
through 5.3 and 5.5 through 5.8. The headings were read, text waived. The motion was
carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez,
Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Approval of the minutes dated: January 22, and January 23, 2024.
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 Policy, General Plan, and Chula Vista Municipal Code Updates: Adopt an
Ordinance Updating the Municipal Code Relating to the Appeal Process and
Approving Changes to the Public Facilities Financing Plans
Adopt an Ordinance amending the following: Chula Vista Public Facilities Financing
Plan Guidelines; Chula Vista Municipal Code: Title 1 (General Provisions), Title 9
(Public Peace, Morals, and Welfare), Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic), Title 12 (Streets
and Sidewalks), Title 15 (Buildings and Construction), Title 17 (Environmental
Quality), Title 18 (Subdivisions), Title 19 (Planning and Zoning), Title 21 (Historic
Preservation). (Second Reading and Adoption)
Item 5.3 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3563 OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO
POLICY DOCUMENTS AND THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING
TO THE DISSOLUTION OF THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT
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COMMISSION AND APPEAL PROCEDURES FOR DISCRETIONARY PLANNING
APPLICATIONS, AND AMENDMENTS TO THE PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING
PLAN GUIDELINES. (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5.4 Agreement: Approve the First Amendment to the Two-Party Agreement with
KTUA for Design, Pre-Construction, and Construction Administration for
Eucalyptus Park Renovations
Mayor McCann stated he would abstain from voting on the due to a potential
property-related conflict of interest.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Gonzalez
To adopt Resolution No. 2024-020, the heading was read, text waived. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor
Gonzalez, and Councilmember Preciado
Abstain (1): Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 5.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-020 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE TWO-PARTY
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND KTUA FOR DESIGN, PRE-
CONSTRUCTION, AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR
EUCALYPTUS PARK RENOVATIONS
5.6 Measure A Expenditure Plan and Appropriation: Amend the Measure A Public
Safety Expenditure Plan to Fund Drone Program Costs and a Recruiting
Campaign for the Police Department and Appropriate Funds for That Purpose
Adopt a resolution approving the amended Measure A Public Safety Expenditure
Plan to fund drone program costs and a recruiting campaign for the Police
Department and amending the Fiscal Year 2023/24 expenditure budget for the
Measure A Sales Tax Fund to appropriate funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote
Required)
Item 5.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-022 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDED MEASURE A PUBLIC SAFETY
EXPENDITURE PLAN TO FUND DRONE PROGRAM COSTS AND A
RECRUITING CAMPAIGN FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.7 Policy and Investment Report: Amend City Council Policy No. 220-01, Delegate
Investment Activity Authority to the Director of Finance/Treasurer, and Accept
the Investment Report for Quarter Ending December 31, 2023
Adopt a resolution acknowledging receipt of City Council Policy No. 220-01
Investment Policy and Guidelines, amending the existing policy, delegating
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investment activity authority to the Director of Finance/Treasurer, and accepting the
investment report for the quarter ending on December 31, 2023.
Item 5.7 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-023 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF COUNCIL POLICY 220-01, INVESTMENT
POLICY AND GUIDELINES, AMENDING THE EXISTING POLICY, DELEGATING
INVESTMENT ACTIVITY AUTHORITY TO THE DIRECTOR OF
FINANCE/TREASURER, AND ACCEPTING THE INVESTMENT REPORT FOR
THE QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023
5.8 Agreement: Approve a Park Agreement for the Construction of a 0.5 Acre
Public Park Associated with the Chula Vista Center Residential Project, also
Known as the Citrus Bay Project, Located at the Former Sears Site at Chula
Vista Center
Paul Henkin submitted written comments in support of the item.
Adopt a resolution approving the Park Agreement for the construction of a public
park associated with the Citrus Bay Project located at the former Sears site at Chula
Vista Center.
Item 5.8 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-024 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A PARK AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND CWC
BROADWAY CV 256, LLC, TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT A 0.5-ACRE PUBLIC
PARK ASSOCIATED WITH THE CHULA VISTA CENTER RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
5.5 American Rescue Plan Act: Waive Competitive Bidding Requirements,
Authorize the Purchase, Installation, and Maintenance of Fencing on the East
Side of Industrial Boulevard in the Harborside/Palomar Area, and Appropriate
Funds for That Purpose
Housing and Homeless Services Director Kurz responded to questions from the City
Council.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Alan C.
Christine Brady, Chula Vista resident
John Fischer spoke in support of the item.
Paul Henkin submitted written comments in support of the item.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
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To adopt Resolution No. 2024-021, the heading was read, text waived. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor
Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 5.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-021 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.56.070(B)(3) AND AUTHORIZING
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
FENCE ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD IN THE
PALOMAR/HARBORSIDE AREA (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding candidates for the upcoming
election.
The following members of the public spoke regarding First Amendment rights:
Alan C.
Robert Johnson
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding tenant protections.
Carlos Rodriguez, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding a potential City partnership with
the Envision Broadway Revitalization Committee.
Sarah Ochoa, Chula Vista resident, expressed gratitude to the Mayor and City Council for
their involvement in matters related to human health at the border and recent flooding.
John Fischer spoke regarding fencing on Industrial Boulevard.
Leticia Lares spoke regarding various matters.
The meeting was recessed at 6:18 p.m. and resumed at 6:26 p.m.
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Annual Report: Accept the Audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
(ACFR) for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023 and Update on General Fund
Reserve Funds
Finance Director Schoen gave a presentation and responded to questions from the
City Council.
Alan C. spoke in opposition to the item.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2024-025, the heading was read, text waived. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
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Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor
Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 7.1 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-025 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING THE AUDITED ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL
REPORT (ACFR) FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2023
7.2 Agreement: Approve an Agreement for the Continuation and Expansion of the
Work for Hope Program with McAlister Institute for Treatment and Education,
Inc.
Mayor McCann announced that the item was pulled by a member of staff.
7.3 Employee Compensation and Positions: Approve Amended Classification
Plan and Compensation Schedule; Position Counts; Revised Compensation
Schedule; and Updated Conflict of Interest Code
Assistant Human Resources Director Tomlinson announced that approval of the item
would affect executive compensation.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
Alan C.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Gonzalez
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2024-026 through 2024-029, the headings were read, text
waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor
Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 7.3 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-026 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
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-027 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 COMPENSATION
SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 9, 2024, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5
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C) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-028 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
D) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-029 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
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 ADDING THE UNCLASSIFIED POSITION
TITLES OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION, DEPUTY
DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL SERVICES AND DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (FIRST READING) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
7.4 Legislative Platform: Approve an Amendment to the 2023-2024 Legislative
Platform
Special Projects Manager Hernandez gave a presentation.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
Alan C.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Paul Henkin submitted written comments in support of the item.
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Mayor McCann
To adopt Resolution No. 2024-030, as amended, to edit legislative priority No. 3 to
focus on improvements to all westside parks, the heading was read, text waived.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor
Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 7.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-030 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2023-2024 LEGISLATIVE
PLATFORM
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
There were no additional public speakers.
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.
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9.1 Council Referral: Response on SR 125 Toll Road Briefing Request
Andre Douzdijian, representing SANDAG gave a presentation and responded to
questions from the City Council.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
Alan C.
S. Hodge, Chula Vista resident
Paul Henkin submitted written comments in opposition to the item.
10. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann extended holiday greetings.
10.1 Appointment to the Sustainability Commission
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
To approve the above appointment of Abigail Costello to the Sustainability
Commission.
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor
Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
11 . COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Deputy Mayor Gonzalez and Councilmember Chavez provided updates from the recent
Metropolitan Transit Board meeting.
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community
announcements.
At the request of Councilmember Preciado, there was a consensus of the City Council to
direct staff to add an item regarding the Human Relations Commission's role, duties, and
procedures to a future City Council meeting.
At the request of Mayor McCann, there was a consensus of the City Council to direct staff
to add an item regarding City sponsorship for the Day of the Child to a future City Council
meeting.
12. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
There were none.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
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14. CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and City Council Policy No. 346-03, the City Attorney
maintains official minutes and records of action taken during closed session.
Acting City Attorney Maland announced that the City Council would not convene in closed
session to discuss the items listed below.
14.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Item was not heard. Closed Session was canceled.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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