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Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
May 28, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember
Morineau, Councilmember Preciado, Mayor McCann
Also Present: City Manager Kachadoorian, City Attorney Verdugo, 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 5:00 p.m.
Councilmember Preciado joined the meeting at 5:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Led by Mayor McCann, followed by a moment of silence in honor of Memorial Day, paying
tribute to fallen heroes.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Presentation of a Proclamation to Gerardo Becerra Proclaiming May 2024 as
Lupus Awareness Month in the City of Chula Vista
The proclamation was presented.
4.2 Presentation by Emergency Services Manager Marlon King on the Genasys
PROTECT Emergency Notification and Information Tool
Emergency Services Manager King gave a presentation.
4.3 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of May 19 through May
25, 2024, as National Public Works Week in the City of Chula Vista
The proclamation was presented.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.8)
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John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various matters related to consent
calendar items.
Delia Dominguez-Cervantes, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding affordable housing
and public participation related to the City's decision-making process.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1
through 5.8 The headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following
vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Morineau,
Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 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 Housing Policy: Amend Chula Vista Municipal Code Title 19 and Chapter 17
to Assist in the Creation of Affordable Housing
Adopt ordinance A) amending various sections and adding sections to Chula Vista
Municipal Code Title 19 related to density bonuses, inclusionary housing, multi-
family and mixed-use objective design standards, residential for-sale affordable unit
requirements, and marketing, application, lottery, and waitlist requirements for
affordable rental housing projects (Second Reading and Adoption); and ordinance
B) amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 17.10 to exempt 100% affordable
projects from such fees. (Second Reading and Adoption)
Item 5.2 headings:
A) ORDINANCE NO. 3572 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE (CVMC) TITLE 19 (PLANNING AND ZONING) CHAPTER
19.90 (AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES), SECTION 19.58.460 (OBJECTIVE
DESIGN STANDARDS FOR QUALIFYING MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND
MIXED-USE PROJECTS); AND ADDING CHAPTER 19.91 (INCLUSIONARY
HOUSING), CHAPTER 19.93 (RESIDENTIAL FOR-SALE AFFORDABLE UNIT
REQUIREMENTS), AND CHAPTER 19.94 (MARKETING, APPLICATION,
LOTTERY, AND WAITLIST REQUIREMENTS FOR AFFORDABLE RENTAL
HOUSING PROJECTS) (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
B) ORDINANCE NO. 3573 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.10 (“PARKLANDS AND PUBLIC
FACILITIES”) TO EXEMPT AFFORDABLE UNITS FROM PARKLAND
ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT FEES (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION)
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5.3 Annual Budget: Amend the Chula Vista Municipal Code to Delete Certain
Unclassified Position Titles, as Related to the Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-
25 Budget
Adopt an ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.05.010 to
delete certain unclassified position titles that are specifically delineated in the City
Charter and to delete certain position titles that are no longer active. (Second
Reading and Adoption) (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.3 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3574 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 TO DELETE CERTAIN
UNCLASSIFIED POSITION TITLES THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY DELINEATED IN
CITY CHARTER SECTIONS 500(A), (B) AND (C) AND TO DELETE CERTAIN
POSITION TITLES THAT ARE NO LONGER ACTIVE (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.4 Agreement: Waive Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approve an
Agreement with Springbrook Holding Company, LLC to Provide an Upgrade to
Cloud Service of the Sewer Billing System
Adopt a resolution waiving the competitive bidding requirements and approving an
agreement with Springbrook Holding Company, LLC to provide an upgrade to cloud
service of the sewer billing system.
Item 5.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-104 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS AND APPROVING A
CLOUD SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND
SPRINGBROOK HOLDING COMPANY, LLC TO PROVIDE AN UPGRADE TO THE
SEWER BILLING SYSTEM
5.5 Public Arts Grant Award Recommendations: Accept the Performing and Visual
Arts Grant Review Panel’s Award Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2023-24
Adopt a resolution accepting the Performing and Visual Arts Grant Review Panel’s
award recommendations for Fiscal Year 2023-24 with a total monetary grant award
totaling $78,300.
Item 5.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-105 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS GRANT REVIEW
PANEL’S AWARD RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
5.6 Lease Agreement: Approve an Agreement Extending and Amending the Lease
of Space at the Otay Ranch Town Center for the Otay Ranch Branch Library
Hub
Adopt a resolution approving a lease agreement with GGP-Otay Ranch, L.P. for the
Otay Ranch Branch Library Hub.
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Item 5.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-106 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE EXTENSION AND THIRD AMENDMENT OF THE LEASE
OF ONE TENANT SPACE WITH GGP-OTAY RANCH, L.P. AT THE OTAY RANCH
TOWN CENTER FOR THE OTAY RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY HUB
5.7 Community Facilities District Annexation: Initiate Annexation of Otay Ranch
Village 8 East into CFD No. 97-2
Adopt resolutions A) Setting forth the boundaries of the proposed Annexation No. 13
into Community Facility District (“CFD”) No. 97-2, Improvement Area “C” and B)
Declaring the intention of the City Council to authorize the proposed Annexation No.
13 into Improvement Area “C” of CFD No. 97-2, levy a Special Tax, and set a time
and place for the public hearing.
Item 5.7 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-107 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING AN ANNEXATION MAP SHOWING TERRITORY PROPOSED
TO BE ANNEXED TO IMPROVEMENT AREA “C” OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT)
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-108 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ANNEXATION OF
TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT) AND IMPROVEMENT AREA “C” THERETO
5.8 Ratification of Appointment: City Manager’s Appointment of Deputy City
Manager/Director of Public Works – Matthew Little
Adopt a resolution ratifying the City Manager’s appointment of Matthew Little as
Deputy City Manager/Director of Public Works.
Item 5.8 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-109 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER’S APPOINTMENT OF MATTHEW LITTLE
AS DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dr. Gonzalo Quintero, representing Downtown Third Avenue Village Association, spoke in
support of continuing to allow parklets on Third Avenue.
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the tenant protection ordinance.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding transparency.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Sewer Service: Assess Delinquent Sewer Service Charges as Recorded Liens
Upon the Respective Parcels of Land and Place Delinquent Charges on the
Next Regular Property Tax Bill for Collection by the County Treasurer -Tax
Collector
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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.
Revenue Manager Vasquez gave a presentation on the item.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann
closed the public hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2024-110, the heading was read, text waived. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember
Morineau, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 7.1 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-110 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AS
RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND
PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR
PROPERTY TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION BY THE COUNTY TREASURER-TAX
COLLECTOR
7.2 Solid Waste Service: Assess Delinquent Solid Waste Service Charges as
Recorded Liens Upon Respective Parcels of Land and Place Delinquent
Charges on the Next Regular Property Tax Bill for Collection by the County
Treasurer-Tax Collector
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.
Revenue Manager Vasquez gave a presentation on the item.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the item.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann
closed the public hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2024-111, the heading was read, text waived. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember
Morineau, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
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Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 7.2 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-111 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES
AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND
PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR
PROPERTY TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION BY THE COUNTY TREASURER-TAX
COLLECTOR
7.3 Grant Application: Community Input for the FY2023 Preservation and
Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) Application
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.
Management Analysts Barnard and Rodriguez gave a presentation on the item.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition.
Concerned for Revitalization submitted written comments in opposition.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann
closed the public hearing.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To acknowledge receipt of community input for the PRICE application.
Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember
Morineau, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
The meeting was recessed at 6:31 p.m. and resumed at 6:40 p.m.
Councilmembers Chavez and Gonzalez rejoined the meeting at 6:41 p.m.
8. ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Reserve Policy: Consolidate Various Council Policies into a Citywide
Reserve Policy and Repeal Various City Council Policies Related to Reserves
Director of Finance Schoen, Assistant Director of Finance Del Rio and Eric
Scrivens, representing NHA Advisors, gave a presentation.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To adopt Resolution No. 2024-112, the heading was read, text waived. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember
Morineau, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
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Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 8.1 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-112 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA REPEALING CITY COUNCIL POLICY 220-04 SEWER SERVICE REVENUE
FUND RESERVE POLICY, 220-09 PENSION & OPEB RESERVE FUND, 220-10
MEASURE A RESERVE POLICY, AND 220-11 AMBULANCE TRANSPORT
SYSTEM ENTERPRISE FUND RESERVE POLICY, AMENDING CITY COUNCIL
POLICY 220-03 TO SERVE AS A CONSOLIDATED CITYWIDE RESERVE POLICY;
AND RENAMING CITY COUNCIL POLICY 220-03 TO CITYWIDE RESERVE
POLICY – FISCAL HEALTH PLAN
8.2 Agreement: Approve an Agreement with The Centre for Organization
Effectiveness to Complete a New Citywide Five-Year Strategic Plan
Deputy City Manager Chase accompanied by Sommer Kehrli and Kimberly Garrett,
representing the Centre for Organizational Effectiveness, gave a presentation
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Gonzalez
To adopt Resolution No. 2024-113, the heading was read, text waived. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember
Morineau, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 8.2 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-113 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTRE FOR ORGANIZATION
EFFECTIVENESS TO COMPLETE A NEW CITYWIDE FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC
PLAN
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
There were none.
10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
10.1 Legislative update: Assembly Bill 2783 San Diego Unified Port District
Project Manager Hernandez provided an update on Assembly Bill 2783.
At the request of Councilmember Chavez, there was a consensus of the City Council
to send a letter of support for Assembly Bill 2783.
11 . MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community
announcements.
12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
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Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community
announcements.
Councilmember Chavez provided a SANDAG board meeting update regarding the
elimination of the toll on SR-125.
13. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
There were none.
14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McCann called for a moment of silence in honor of Mona Covarrubias, to raise
awareness for Lupus.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 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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