HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2024/03/26City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES
March 26, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: 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; City Clerk
Bigelow; Deputy Director of City Clerk Services Turner
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Led by Councilmember Chavez
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Oaths of Office for Board of Ethics
Board of Ethics
- Robert Maisonet
- Bobby Ray Salas
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oaths of office, and Councilmember Gonzalez
presented the certificates of appointment.
4.2 Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Castle Park High School Coach
Victor Vargas and the CIF Division 5 Champion Boys Soccer Team
Mayor McCann read the certificate of recognition, and he and the City
Councilmembers presented it to Coach Victor Vargas and the CIF Division 5
Champion Boys Soccer Team.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.5)
Alan C. spoke regarding items 5.1 through 5.4.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding Items 5.1 and 5.2.
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Item 5.5 was removed from the consent calendar at the request of Deputy Mayor
Gonzalez.
Acting City Attorney Maland announced that a revised resolution for Item 5.2 had been
distributed and that action on the item would be on the revised document.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1
through 5.4. The headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following
vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado,
and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
5.1 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.
5.2 Employee Benefits: Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Marsh &
McClennan Agency, LLC. to Provide Employee Benefits Insurance Broker
Services
Adopt a resolution approving the consultant services agreement with Marsh &
McClennan Agency, LLC.
Item 5.2 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-048 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INSURANCE BROKER SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY
AND MARSH & MCLENNAN AGENCY, LLC.
5.3 Agreement and Appropriation: Approve a Third Amendment to the Legal
Services Agreement with Gatzke, Dillon & Ballance, LLP to Provide On-Call
Legal Services for the Development Services Department and Appropriate
Funds for that Purpose
Adopt a resolution approving the third amendment to the Legal Services Agreement
with Gatzke, Dillon & Balance, LLP for on-call legal services to assist the
Development Services Department for an additional $250,000 and amending the
fiscal year 2023-24 Development Services Fund budget for that purpose. (4/5 Vote
Required)
Item 5.3 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-049 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE LEGAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL LEGAL SERVICES TO ASSIST THE
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND GATZKE
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DILLON & BALLANCE LLP, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.4 Agreement: Authorize the Use of a Cooperative Agreement Between
Sourcewell and Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville, Inc. for the Purchase of
Motor Vehicle Fuel, and Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Mansfield
Adopt a resolution approving the City’s use of the cooperative purchasing agreement
between Sourcewell and Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville, Inc. (Mansfield) for
the purchase of motor vehicle f uel, on an as-needed basis, with a term starting on
April 24, 2024 and ending on or before February 10, 2028, in a maximum amount of
$7 million; and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate, execute, and finalize an
agreement with Mansfield.
Item 5.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-050 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE COOPERATIVE CONTRACT BETWEEN
SOURCEWELL AND MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY OF GAINESVILLE, INC. FOR
THE PURCHASE OF MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL, AND APPROVING ENTERING
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MANSFIELD
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5.5 University-Innovation District: Appropriate Funds for Development of a
University-Innovation District Phase One Feasibility Study
City Manager Kachadoorian gave an overview of the item and responded to
questions from the City Council.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
Alan C.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2024-051, the heading was read, text waived. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember
Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 5.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-051 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A UNIVERSITY-
INNOVATION DISTRICT PHASE ONE FEASIBILITY STUDY (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED)
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Alan C. spoke regarding various topics.
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the Tenant Protection
Ordinance.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding cannabis permitting and various other
topics.
Carol Leromnimon, representing LAFCO, spoke regarding a recent decision to add the
Port of San Diego to the LAFCO registry as an independent Special District.
John Fischer, Chula Vista resident, thanked staff for their efforts related to securing
funding for fencing along Industrial Blvd.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the condition of soccer fields at City
parks:
Hector Diaz
Benito Delgado
Ryan Marquez
Vince Ortiz
Sharmane Estolanno, Chula Vista resident, expressed interest in the District 4 vacancy.
Robert Johnson submitted written comments.
The meeting was recessed at 5:58 p.m. and resumed at 6:04 p.m.
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Ratification of Temporary Appointment: City Manager’s Appointment of the
Interim Director of Parks and Recreation - CalPERS Retiree Lisa Rudloff
Deputy City Manager Chase spoke regarding the item.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the item.
Robert Johnson submitted written comments in opposition to the item.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Gonzalez
To adopt Resolution No. 2024-052, the heading was read, text waived. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember
Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 7.1 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-052 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA CERTIFYING THE NECESSITY OF TEMPORARILY APPOINTING
CALPERS RETIREE LISA RUDLOFF, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTIONS 7522.56 AND 21221(h)
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
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There were none.
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.
10. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community
announcements.
11 . COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community
announcements.
At the request of Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, there was a consensus of the City Council to
direct City Clerk staff to review the process for requesting to speak and its impact on the
order of speakers.
At the request of Councilmember Chavez, there was a consensus of the City Council t o
add a discussion regarding AB 2783 relating to transparency and accountability in Port
governance to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
Councilmember Chavez gave a SANDAG report concerning the toll road.
12. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
12.1 City Council Vacancy: Determine a Date and Time to Conduct the Interviews
of Applicants for Potential Appointment to the Vacant District 4 Council Seat,
and Take Possible Action Regarding Interview Procedures
City Clerk Bigelow gave a presentation.
Alan C. spoke in support of the D4 appointee representing the needs of the District
4 community.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to applicant Nicolas Segura
Jr.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the District 4 seat remaining
vacant and, if appointed, that the individual represent the needs of the D4
community:
Delia Dominguez Cervantes, Chula Vista resident
Cheryl P., Chula Vista resident
There was a consensus of the City Council to hold a special City Council meeting on
April 4, 2024, at 4 p.m. to interview all eight qualified candidates and determine the
interview questions; to set the interview time at 10 minutes to include a three-minute
introduction, one question from each City Councilmember and a one-minute closing;
and to approve the appointment procedure as follows: Each City Councilmember
would have an opportunity to make a motion and request a second in the pre-
determined seniority order of Mayor McCann, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez,
Councilmember Chavez, and Councilmember Preciado. The four initial nominations
would be held without action until each City Councilmember had the opportunity to
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nominate one finalist. Following the initial four nominations, the City Council would
vote upon nominations. The process would be repeated if necessary, and the first
affirmative vote of three Councilmembers would result in an appointment being
made.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
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 convene in closed
session to discuss the items listed below.
Mayor McCann recessed the meeting at 6:54 p.m. The City Council convened in closed
session at 7:04 p.m., with all members present.
14.1 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6
Alan C. spoke in opposition to closed-session discussions.
Agency designated representatives: Maria Kachadoorian, Jill Maland, Courtney
Chase, and Tanya Tomlinson
Employee organization: EXEC and SM
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: Estate of Oral Nunis, Sr., et al v. City of Chula Vista, et al., United
States District Court, Case No. 21-cv-1627-AJB-DEB.
Action: Item not discussed.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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