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Home My WebLink About2025/07/22 Agenda I 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 .rr requirements. .., , 7((?12cLeiigned:C441' ..%••••• --wimide ."-"'" " CITY OF CHULA VISTA MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL_ 7 .'11Yeit-41/it" John McCann, Mayor Carolina Chavez,Councilmember- District 1 Maria V. Kachadoorian, 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, July 22, 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. 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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 July 22, 2025 City Council Agenda Page 2 of 10 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 Presentation by Del Mar Fairground Chief Communications Officer Tristan Hallman Regarding the 2050 Project, a Master Site Planning Initiative to Shape the Future of the Del Mar Fairgrounds 4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming July 22, 2025 as Alexa Lima Day in the City of Chula Vista 4.3 Presentation by Cultural Arts Manager Erwin Magbanua of the 2025 McCandliss Arts Award Recipients: Sofia Petroulias, Jeffrey Bettger, and Trevor Braaten 5.CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.9) 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. 5.1 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. 5.2 Consider Requests for Excused Absences RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider approving a request to excuse Councilmember Preciado from the July 8, 2025, City Council meeting. 5.3 Grant Award and Appropriation: Accept a Grant from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program and Appropriate Funds Report Number: 25-0179 Location: No specific geographic location Department: Police 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 accepting grant funds in the amount of $53,787 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and appropriating the funds to the supplies and services category of the Police Grant Section of the Federal Grants Fund. (4/5 Vote Required) City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 City Council Agenda Page 3 of 10 5.4 Grant Acceptance and Appropriation: Accept a Grant from the California Highway Patrol for a Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program and Appropriate Funds to the Police Grants Section of the State Grants Fund Report Number: 25-0187 Location: No specific geographic location Department: Police 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 accepting grant funds in the amount of $487,624.82 from the California Highway Patrol to be used for the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program and appropriating the funds to the Police Grants Section of the State Grants Fund. (4/5 Vote Required) 5.5 Mutual Aid Reimbursement: Update the Approval of Terms and Conditions for Fire Department Response Away From Their Official Duty Station and Assigned to an Emergency Incident Report Number: 25-0174 Location: No specific geographic location Department: Fire 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 updating and approving the terms and conditions for Fire Department response away from their official duty station and assigned to an emergency incident. 5.6 Affordable Housing: Extension of Existing City of Chula Vista Loan Terms and Restrictive Covenants for the Seniors on Broadway Development Report Number: 25-0164 Location: 845 Broadway Department: Housing and Homeless Services G.C. § 84308: 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. City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 City Council Agenda Page 4 of 10 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the extension of the existing loan and restrictive covenants for the Seniors on Broadway affordable housing development, initiating a new 55-year term, in connection with the planned rehabilitation of the property located at 845 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911. 5.7 Community Facilities District: Declare Intention to Form Community Facilities District No. 2024- 2 (Moss Street) Report Number: 25-0183 Location: 676 Moss Street Department: Development 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 resolutions A) approving the proposed boundaries of proposed Community Facilities District No. 2024-2 (Moss Street), declaring the intention of the City Council to authorize the formation of the proposed CFD No. 2024-2, levy a special tax, and set a time and place for the public hearing; and B) declaring necessity to incur bonded indebtedness. 5.8 Donation Acceptance: Accept a Revised Donation from the Hurley Revocable Family Trust and Appropriate Funds Therefor Report Number: 25-0182 Location: No specific geographic location Department: Animal 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 State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution accepting the revised donation funds in the amount of $121,607.88 from the Hurley Revocable Family Trust, and appropriating funds therefor. (4/5 Vote Required) City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 City Council Agenda Page 5 of 10 5.9 Speed Limit Establishment: Palomar Street Between Bay Boulevard to Walnut Avenue/Frontage Road and Bob Pletcher Way Between Millenia Avenue to Wolf Canyon Loop Report Number: 25-0169 Location: Palomar Street Between Bay Boulevard to Walnut Avenue/Frontage Road Bob Pletcher Way Between Millenia Avenue to Wolf Canyon Loop Department: Engineering G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No Environmental Notice: This Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15061(b)(3). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Place an ordinance on first reading establishing the speed limits at the following segments: (1) Palomar Street between Bay Boulevard and Walnut Avenue/Frontage Road at 30 miles per hour (mph), (2) Bob Pletcher Way between Millenia Avenue and Wolf Canyon Loop at 25 mph, and amending Schedule X of the Register maintained in the office of the City Engineer to reflect the established speed limits. (First Reading) 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.PUBLIC HEARINGS 7.1 Bond Approval: Approve the Issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the Renovation of the Seniors on Broadway Project and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto Report Number: 25-0163 Location: 845 Broadway Department: Housing and Homeless Services G.C. § 84308: No 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: Conduct the public hearing and adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of $12 million in tax-exempt bonds for an existing affordable project, Seniors on Broadway, located at 845 Broadway. City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 City Council Agenda Page 6 of 10 7.2 Open Space Maintenance Districts: Approve Levying the Assessments and Collectibles for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Report Number: 25-0133 Location: The Open Space Districts are located throughout the City, for specific District locations please see Attachment 3 Department: Finance 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. This item was continued from the July 8, 2025 meeting. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the public hearing and adopt a resolution levying the Assessments and Collectibles for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for Open Space District 1. 7.3 Municipal Code Update: Repeal and Adopt Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones, Special Vegetation Management Areas, Resilience Measures, and Defensible Space Program Report Number: 25-0168 Location: Areas within the City designated as Fire Hazard Severity Zones as defined by the Office of the State Fire Marshal and/or Special Designated Vegetation Management Areas as determined by the Chula Vista Fire Chief. Department: Fire 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. This item was continued from the July 8, 2025 meeting. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the public hearing and place the following ordinances on first reading: A) Amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 15.34 (Fire Zones) to adopt revised Fire Hazard Severity Zones as identified by the State Fire Marshal and pursuant to Government Code Section 51178, along with a Special Designated Vegetation Management Area and Wildfire Resilience Measures (First Reading); and B) Amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 8.32 (Weed Abatement) to adopt revised Defensible Space and Vegetation Management requirements for areas within the newly mapped Fire Hazard Severity Zones, and Citywide. (First Reading) City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 City Council Agenda Page 7 of 10 8.ACTION ITEMS 8.1 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. 8.2 Electric Micromobility Vehicles: Adopt an Electric Micromobility Vehicle Ordinance Report Number: 25-0173 Location: No specific geographic location Department: City Manager, City Attorney, Police, & Engineering 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: Place an ordinance on first reading adding Chapter 10.73 (Electric Micromobility Vehicles) and amending Chapters 10.08 (Definitions) and 5.67 (Shared Micro-Mobility Device Pilot Program) of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, addressing rules governing the use of electric micromobility vehicles within the City. (First Reading) 8.3 City Manager Appointment, Employment Agreement and Revised Compensation Schedule: Consider Appointing the City Manager and Approving the City Manager Employment Agreement and Revised Compensation Schedule Report Number: 25-0176 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) Appointing Tiffany Allen as City Manager effective October 3, 2025 and Approving the City Manager employment agreement; and B) Approving the revised Fiscal Year 2025-26 Compensation Schedule effective July 25, 2025, as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5. City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 City Council Agenda Page 8 of 10 8.4 University: Hear Report From Carrier Johnson on First Phase of University-Innovation District Development Report Number: 25-0177 Location: University-Innovation District Department: City Manager G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No Environmental Notice: The Project is adequately covered in a previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (“FEIR”) for the Chula Vista University & Innovation District (FEIR-14-01; SCH #2014121097; certified by City Council Resolution No. 2018-221 on November 13, 2018). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Hear report from Carrier Johnson + CULTURE on University Innovation District Phase One Feasibility Study. 9.PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED) There will be no continued Public Comment period if all speakers present at the first Public Comment period are heard. 10.CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS 11.MAYOR’S REPORTS 12.COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS 12.1 Councilmember Inzunza: Ratify an Appointment to the Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee Location: No specific geographic location G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No Environmental Notice: 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: Ratify the appointment of Jennifer Carbuccia to the Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee (District 3 Representative). 13.CITY CLERK'S REPORTS 14.CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 City Council Agenda Page 9 of 10 15.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) 15.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) A) Name of case: City of Chula Vista v. Slade Fischer, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 24CU006375C B) Name of case: Network Integration Company Partners, Inc v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 25CU034166C 16.ADJOURNMENT to the regular City Council meeting on August 5, 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 July 22, 2025 City Council Agenda Page 10 of 10