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Home My WebLink About2025/01/07 AgendaI declare under penalty of perjury that i am employed by the City of Chula Vista in the office of the City Clerk and that I posted the document according to Brown Act requirements. Dated: 12 2S Signed: C_ Of CHuLA Of John McCann, Mayor Carolina Chavez, Councilmember— District 1 Maria V. Kaehadoorian, City Manager Jose Preciado, Councilmember — District 2 Marco A. Verdugo, City Attorney Michael lnzunza, Councilmember — District 3 Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk Cesar T. Fernandez, Councilmember — District 4 Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 5:00 p.m. Location: Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Watch live in English and Spanish: chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings or Cox Ch. 24 (English only). Free Spanish interpretation is available on -site. In -Person Public Comments: Submit a request to speak to City Clerk staff before the close of the public comment period on an item or before the close of the general Public Comment period for non -agenda items. Electronic Public Comments: At chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings, locate the meeting and click the comment bubble icon. Select the item and click "Leave Comment." You may also email cityclerk(a-)chulavistaca.gov. eComments, emails, and other written comments must be received by noon for a regular meeting. Watch Live or Recorded (English and Spanish): Visit chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings. Click "ES" at the bottom to switch to Spanish. Closed captioning is available in both languages. Accessibility: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at cityclerk .chulavistaca.gov or (619) 691- 5041. Providing at least 48 hours' notice will help ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made. Gov. Code § 84308 Regulations: To promote transparency and fairness in the governmental decision -making process, there are rules to prevent public officials from being unfairly influenced by contributors to their campaigns. The type of activity these laws were enacted to limit is often referred to as "pay -to -play," and is governed in California by Government Code section 84308. Parties to any proceedings involving a "license, permit, or other entitlement for use," as that term is defined in the Political Reform Act, pending before the City Council must disclose any campaign contribution over $500 (aggregated) within the preceding 12 months made by the party, their agent, and those required to be aggregated with their contributions under Gov. Code § 82015.5. The disclosure must include the amount contributed and the name(s) of the contributor(s). "G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes" on this agenda indicates that the item is subject to these regulations. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Complete Agenda Packet: The agenda packet, including staff reports, draft resolutions and ordinances, and other backup materials, is available at chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings or the City Clerk's Office. Time Allotted for Speaking (subject to change by the presiding officer) - Consent Calendar (any or all items): 3 minutes - Agenda Items (not on Consent): 3 minutes - General Public Comment (not on agenda): 3 minutes Individuals who use a translator will be allotted twice the time. General Public Comments: Twenty-one (21) minutes are scheduled near the beginning of the meeting. The first seven (7) speakers will be heard during the first Public Comment period. If additional speakers are registered, they will be heard during the continued Public Comment period. If all registered speakers present at the time address the City Council during the first Public Comment period, there will be no continued period. Submitting Request to Speak: A request to speak must be submitted to the City Clerk before the close of the public comment period on an item or before the close of the general Public Comments for non-agenda items. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AGENDA AGENDA SECTIONS Consent Calendar items are routine items that are not expected to prompt discussion. All items are considered for approval at the same time with one vote. Before the vote, there is no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the City Council or staff removes the item from the Consent Calendar. Public Comment provides an opportunity to address the City Council on any matter not listed on the agenda that is within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Under the Brown Act, the City Council cannot take action on matters not listed on the agenda. Public Hearings are held on matters specifically required by law. Action Items are items expected to cause discussion and/or action by the City Council but do not legally require a public hearing. Closed Session may only be attended by members of the City Council, support staff, legal counsel, and others specified on the agenda. Closed session may be held in very limited circumstances as authorized by law. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS Resolutions are formal expressions of opinion or intention of the City Council and are usually effective immediately. Ordinances are laws adopted by the City Council. Ordinances usually amend, repeal, or supplement the Municipal Code; provide zoning specifications; or appropriate money for specific purposes. Most ordinances require two hearings and go into effect 30 days after the final approval. Proclamations are issued by the City to honor significant achievements by community members, highlight an event, promote awareness of community issues, and recognize City employees. City of Chula Vista - City Council January 7, 2025 Agenda Page 2 of 6 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL 3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE 4.SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 4.1 Oaths of Office: Board of Library Trustees - Rita Beyers - Isabella Glinsky Cultural Arts Commission - Thelma Rufolo Human Relations Commission - Amado Huizar Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee - Daniel Schreck 4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming Art Therapy Awareness Day in the City of Chula Vista 4.3 Presentation by Fire Chief Harry Muns Regarding the Christmas in October Program 4.4 2024 Starlight Parade: Video Presentation and Awards for Winning Entries 5.CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.6) Consent calendar items are considered together and acted upon by one motion. There is no separate discussion of these items unless the Mayor or a City Councilmember removes the item from the consent calendar. Items removed from the consent calendar will be heard as action items. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the recommended action on the below consent calendar items. 5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the minutes dated: December 10, 2024, 4 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. and December 12, 2024 5.2 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a motion to read only the title and waive the reading of the text of all resolutions and ordinances at this meeting. City of Chula Vista - City Council January 7, 2025 Agenda Page 3 of 6 5.3 Reimbursement Agreements: Approve Reimbursement Agreements with Otay Water District for Water Line Facility Installation and San Diego Gas and Electric for Gas Facility Construction for the Heritage Road Bridge Replacement (STM0386) Project Report Number: 24-0292 Location: Heritage Road and Main Street between Entertainment Circle North and Nirvana Avenue Department: Engineering G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes Environmental Notice: The Project was adequately covered in the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) IS-17-001 (SCH No. 2017021078) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), and any addenda for the Heritage Road Bridge Replacement Project. Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has determined that the Project is exempt pursuant to 23 USC 327. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution A) approving a reimbursement agreement between the City of Chula Vista and Otay Water District to construct Water Line Improvements and B) approving a reimbursement agreement between the City of Chula Vista and San Diego Gas & Electric to construct gas pipeline supports. 5.4 Agreement Extension: Approve an Amendment to Extend the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement Between the City and the Chula Vista Police Officer’s Association Report Number: 25-0015 Location: No specific geographic location Department: Human Resources G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to extend the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement between the City of Chula Vista and the Chula Vista Police Officer’s Association for an additional year. City of Chula Vista - City Council January 7, 2025 Agenda Page 4 of 6 5.5 Employee Compensation and Positions: Approve Amended Classification Plan and Position Counts; Adopt Amendment to the Contract with IAFF; Revised Compensation Summary for Unrepresented Employees and Compensation Schedule; and Budget Amendments Report Number: 25-0016 Location: No specific geographic location Department: Human Resources G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolutions: A) Amending the Classification Plan and authorized position count in various departments; B) Approving a fifth amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Chula Vista and Local 2180 International Association of Fire Fighters (“Local 2180”) amending Article 2.14 (I) Educational Incentive Pay; C) approving the revised Compensation Summary for Unrepresented Employees; D) approving the revised Fiscal Year 2024-25 Compensation Schedule effective January 10, 2025, as required by California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5; and (E) amending the fiscal year 2024-25 budget to appropriate funds, accordingly. (4/5 Vote Required) 5.6 Affordable Housing: Extend the Term of an Existing City of Chula Vista Loan and Restrictive Covenants in Connection with the Seniors on Broadway Development Report Number: 25-0008 Location: 845 Broadway Department: Housing and Homeless Services G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the extension of an existing loan and restrictive covenants for the Seniors on Broadway affordable housing development, beginning a new 55-year term, in connection with a planned rehabilitation of the project. 6.PUBLIC COMMENTS Twenty-one minutes are scheduled for the public to address the City Council for three minutes each on any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council that is not on the agenda. The remaining speakers, if any, will be heard during the continued Public Comment period. City of Chula Vista - City Council January 7, 2025 Agenda Page 5 of 6 7.ACTION ITEMS 7.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any Consider items removed from the consent calendar by the Mayor or a City Councilmember, if any. If no items were removed from the consent calendar, this item will be withdrawn. 8.PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED) There will be no continued Public Comment period if all speakers present at the first Public Comment period are heard. 9.CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS 10.MAYOR’S REPORTS 10.1 Consider Making a Referral to the City Manager to Open the Application Process in January for Applicants Ages 18 to 23 for the Odawara Exchange Program G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(C)(3) no environmental review is required. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider making the referral. 11.COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS 12.CITY CLERK'S REPORTS 13.CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS 14.CLOSED SESSION Announcements of actions taken in closed session shall be made available by noon on the next business day following the City Council meeting at the City Attorney's office in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code 54957.7) 14.1 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency-designated representatives: Maria Kachadoorian, Courtney Chase, Marco Verdugo, Tanya Tomlinson, and Sarah Schoen Employee organization: IAFF, MM/PR 15.ADJOURNMENT to a special City Council workshop on January 9, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., and then the regular City Council meeting on January 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Materials provided to the City Council related to an open session item on this agenda are available for public review, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at cityclerk@chulavistaca.gov or (619) 691-5041. Sign up at www.chulavistaca.gov to receive email notifications when City Council agendas are published online. City of Chula Vista - City Council January 7, 2025 Agenda Page 6 of 6