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Date:Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Location:Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND SPECIAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Mayor has called and will convene a special meeting
of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency meeting jointly with
the City Council at the time and location stated on this agenda
Watch live in English and Spanish: chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings or Cox Ch. 24 (English only).
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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.
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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 Special Recognition of the 2024-2025 Chula Vista Elementary School District Speech Contest
Winners
4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation Honoring the Chula Vista Art Guild
5.CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.7)
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: March 4, 2025
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.
5.3 Housing Report: Accept the Housing Element 2024 Annual Progress Report and Housing
Successor Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24
Report Number: 25-0048
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Housing and Homeless Services
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:
Accept the Housing Element 2024 Annual Progress Report and the Housing Successor Annual
Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
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5.4 Chula Vista Community Shuttle: Accept Grant Funds and Authorize the Execution of
Documents for the Chula Vista Community Shuttle Program for Enhanced Year 4 Services
Report Number: 24-0278
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Housing and Homeless Services
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. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
activity qualifies for an Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California
Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into agreements for
additional funds to provide support for the Chula Vista Community Shuttle program and
execute related agreements or documents, as follows: (1) Third Amendment with Clean
Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program accepting $300,000; and (2) Second Amendment No.
2024-208 to Agreement No. 2021-101 with Community Congregational Development
Corporation accepting $100,000.
5.5 Agreement: Approve an Agreement with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
for Olympic & Paralympic Training Site Facility Designation License, Use and Access for the
Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center
Report Number: 25-0077
Location: 2800 Olympic Pkwy
Department: City Manager
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes
Environmental Notice: The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing
Facilities).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving a Training Site Facility Designation License, Use and Access
Agreement with the United Olympic & Paralympic Committee for the Chula Vista Elite Athlete
Training Center.
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5.6 Employee Compensation and Bargaining Agreement: Memorandum of Understanding with the
Chula Vista Mid-Managers/Professional Association; Compensation Summary for
Unrepresented Employees; and Revised Compensation Schedule
Report Number: 25-0088
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) Approving a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of
Chula Vista and the Chula Vista Mid-Managers/Professional Association (“MM/PROF”), SEIU
Local 221, related to compensation and other terms and conditions of employment; B)
Approving the amended Compensation Summary for Unrepresented Employees; and C)
Approving the revised fiscal year 2024-25 Compensation Schedule effective March 7, 2025, as
required by California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5.
5.7 Donation Acceptance: Accept a Billboard Advertisement Donation by The Lamar Companies
and Authorize the Execution of a Billboard Donation Agreement
Report Number: 25-0067
Location: Albany and Main
Department: Animal Services
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 to accept the in-kind donation from The Lamar Companies (Lamar) for one
year of billboard space at Albany and Main to promote Chula Vista Animal Services.
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.
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.
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7.2 Affordable Housing: Approve up to $4.0 Million for an Affordable Housing Development to be
Located at 201 Third Ave
Report Number: 25-0047
Location: 201 Third Avenue
Department: Housing and Homeless Services
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes
Environmental Notice: This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15300.1 (Relation to Ministerial
Projects).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution awarding a loan of up to $4.0M to Community HousingWorks for the
development of affordable housing, from previously appropriated funds in the Housing
Successor Agency Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund, and authorizing the
Executive Director of the Housing Successor Agency to negotiate and execute a loan
agreement, regulatory agreement, and all associated loan documents, and to carry out all other
actions necessary for the development of the Project. (4/5 Vote Required)
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
9.1 Homeless Encampment Clean Up Update
10.MAYOR’S REPORTS
10.1 Ratification of Appointment to the Charter Review Commission
- Guillermo A. Castillo
11.COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
11.1 Councilmember Inzunza:
Ratification of Appointment to the Health Wellness and Aging Commission
- Juan Guerrero
12.CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
13.CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
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14.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular City Council meeting on March 25, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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