1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Meeting Minutes
October 26, 2021, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Deputy Mayor McCann, Mayor Casillas Salas
Absent: Councilmember Padilla
Also Present: City Manager Kachadoorian, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk Bigelow, Assistant City Clerk Turner
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order during the meeting.
The agenda items for this meeting were considered in the order presented. _____________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 5:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Deputy Mayor McCann led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2 Mayor Casillas Salas announced that Item 7.1 would be pulled and re -noticed for a future date and that Item 8.2 was pulled by City staff for further analysis.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 COVID-19 Update by the City of Chula Vista Emergency Services Manager Marlon King
Emergency Services Manager King gave a presentation on the item.
4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation to Public Works Tree Trimmer Supervisor Mike Leake on 40 Years of Service to the City of Chula Vista
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Galvez presented it to Mike Leake.
4.3 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming October 25, 2021 as Larry Itliong Day in the City of Chula Vista
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and C ouncilmember Cardenas presented it to members of the Filipino American Educators Association, the Filipino Resource Center, and San Diego County AAPI Democratic Club members. Joanne Fields and Maria Fontimayor spoke regarding the item.
4.4 Presentation of International Friendship Commission's Video for the 40th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony with Chula Vista's Sister City Odawara
Nimpa Akana, International Friendship Commission Vice Chair gave a presentation on the item.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.10)
Moved by Councilmember McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calendar Items
5.1 through 5.10. The headings below were read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
3 5.1 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances Approve a motion to read only the title and waive the reading of the te xt of all resolutions and ordinances at this meeting.
5.2 Consideration of Requests for Excused Absences
Consider requests for excused absences.
No requests were received at this meeting.
5.3 City Budget: Various Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2020/21 Year- End Budget to Adjust for Variances and Appropriating Funds for that Purpose
Accept the Quarterly Financial Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2021; and adopt a resolution making various amendments to the Fiscal Year 2020/21 budget to adjust for va riances and appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5 vote required)
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-189 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL
YEAR 2020/21 BUDGET TO ADJUST FOR VARIANCES AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
5.4 Employee Compensation and Positions: Approve the Addition and Deletion of Various Position Titles and Amended Position Counts in Various Departments, a Revised Compensation Schedule, and Budget Amendments
Adopt resolutions (A) amending the Compensat ion Schedule and Classification Plan to reflect the addition and deletion of various position titles and amending the authorized position count in various departments; (B) approving the revised Fiscal Year 2021/22 Compensation Schedule effective November 5 , 2021, as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5; and (C) making various amendments to the Fiscal Year 2021/22 budget for appropriating funds therefor.
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -190 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND
CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE ADDITION AND DELETION
OF VARIOUS POSITION TITLES AND AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED
POSITION COUNT IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITH AN INCREASE
IN AUTHORIZED STAFFING
4 B) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -191 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2021 - 2022 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 5, 2021,
AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -192 OF THE CITY COU NCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL
YEAR 2021/22 BUDGET FOR APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
(4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.5 Grant Award: Accept Grant Agreement with California Office of Traffic Safety
Adopt a resolution accepting $455,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety and appropriating $352,536 to the Police Grants Section of the Federal Grants Fund for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. (4/5 vote required)
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-193 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE C ITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $455,000 FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY AND APPROPRIATING $352,536 TO THE
POLICE GRANTS SECTION OF THE FEDERAL GRANTS FUND FOR
THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.
5.6 Grant Acceptance and Appropriation: A ccept Funds from the San Diego Foundation Age Friendly Communities Municipal Grant to Implement a CV Senior Connect Informational Telephone Line for Seniors and Their Caregivers
Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds in the amount of $49,850 from the San Diego Foundation Age Friendly Communities Municipal Grant to implement goals in the Communication & Information and Health & Community sections of the Age -Friendly Action Plan, and appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5 vote required)
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-194 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE SAN DIEGO
FOUNDATION AGE FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES MUNICIPAL GRANT TO
IMPLEMENT GOALS IN THE COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION AND
HEALTH & COMMUNITY SECTIONS OF THE AGE -FRIENDLY ACTION PLAN, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
5 5.7 Auditing Services Agreement: Approve an Agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas (“HdL”) to Provide Sales and Use Tax Auditing Services
Adopt a resolution approving a sales and use tax audit services agreement with HdL for Fiscal Years 2021/22 and one option to extend for 2022/23.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-195 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING SALES AND USE TAX AND
TRANSACTIONS TAX AUDIT & INFORMATIONS SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND HIN DERLITER, DE LLAMAS
AND ASSOCIATES
5.8 Janitorial Services Contract: Award a Contract to Source Facility Solutions for Janitorial Services
Adopt a resolution awarding a contract for janitorial services to Source Facility Solutions in an amount not to excee d $1,250,000 for up to five years and approve a budget transfer of $165,000 from the Public Works Department’s Personnel Services expense category to the Supplies and Services expense category in the fiscal year 2021 -22 budget. (4/5 vote required)
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-196 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL
SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND SOURCE FACILITY SOLUTIONS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
5.9 Grant Acceptance, Appropriation & Agreement Approval: Accept Grant, Allocate Funds and Approve Agreement with T -Mobile USA to Continue to Provide WiFi Hotspot Service to Disadvantaged Families Adopt a resolution accepting Emergency Connectivity Funding in the amount of $480,000, allocating $144,000 from PEG funds, and authorizing the City Manager to renew an agreement with T -Mobile USA to continue providing WiFi hotspot service to disadvantaged families, and appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5 vote required) RESOLUTION NO. 2021-197 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE C ITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCCEPTING EMERGENCY CONNECTIVITY FUNDING
IN THE AMOUNT OF $480,000 AND ALLOCATING $144,000 IN PUBLIC
EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENT (PEG) FUNDS, FOR A TOTAL OF
$624,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RENEW THE
6 AGREEMENT WITH T-MOBILE USA TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE WIFI HOTSPOT SERVICE TO DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES.
5.10 Ratification of Appointment: City Manager’s Appointment of the Director of Animal Services – John Skeel
Adopt a resolution ratifying the City Manager’s appointment of John Skeel as the Director of Animal Services.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-198 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER’S APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL SERVICES – JOHN SKEEL
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
6.1 Public Comments Received for 10/26/2021
The following members of the public expressed concern regarding rent control and homelessness in the City:
Cathy Welsh, Chula Vista resident, spoke on behalf of Diana Arns, Maria Moreno, Salvador Cabrera, Cristina Lopez, Lydia Beanes, Maria Rodriguez, Esau Munoz, Sylvia Munoz and Salvador Salazar. Rosy Vasquez representing Community Through Hope.
Katie Leon
Isabelle Martinez
Richard Schubert
Sebastian Martinez representing Community Through Hope James McVeigh
Luis Castro
Gloria Flores
Maria Luisa Varga
Charles Canizales
Trisha Tolentino submitted written documentation regarding rent control but was not present when called.
Ignacio Alvarez, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding sewer service billing.
Bracken Heidenreich spoke in support of amendments to the Sunbow II development plan and provided additional suggestions for the project.
7 Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The Council reconvened at 6:40 p.m., with all members present.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Land Use Amendmen ts: Amendments to the Chula Vista General Plan, the Sunbow II General Development Plan, and the Sunbow II Sectional Planning Area Plan to Rezone an Existing Vacant Parcel from Industrial to Residential Use Resulting in 718 New Units Notice of the hearing w as given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the specified in the notice.
Mayor Casillas Salas announced that the item would be continued to a future date.
8. ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Workforce Housing Policy: Approve a “Workforce Housing Policy” to Enable the City to Consider Joint Power Authority Proposals to Provide Moderate Income Rental Projects
Acting Housing Manager Kurz, Deputy City Attorney Silva, and Development Services Director Allen gave a presentation on the item and responded to questions of the Council.
Council discussion ensued.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
Jon Penkower representing the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA)
Lauren Seaver representing Opportunity Housing Group
Derek Landry
John Stoecker representing California Municipal Financing Authority
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To adopt Resolution No. 2021-199, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez,
Councilmember McCann, and Mayor Casillas Salas
8 Result, Carried (4 to 0)
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-199 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A CITY COUNCIL POLICY ENTITLED
“WORKFORCE HOUSING POLICY TO SERVE MODERATE INCOME
RENTAL HOUSEHOLDS”
8.2 Housing Proposal: Consideration of Proposal to Convert the CasaLago Eastlake Rental Community into “Workforce Housing” via a Joint Powers Agency Agreement wi th CSCDA Community
Improvement Authority
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.
9.1 Fire Department Ambulance Transport System Update
Fire Chief Muns and Principal Management Analyst Folker gave a presentation on the item and responded to questions of the Council.
Council discussion ensued.
10. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor Casillas Salas spoke regarding rent control and resident hardship in the community.
11. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Councilmember Ga lvez spoke regarding her attendance at the following recent events: Mmm... Cakes ribbon -cutting; the 18th Annual Beautify Chula Vista Day; Bonita Optimists Meeting; San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Iluminada Gala; March and Ash Grand Opening; visit to Chula Vista High School's garden; meeting with Castle Park High School's Trojans Loving their Community (TLC) club; San Ysidro Health ribbon -cutting; 100-year exhibit for the Chula Vista Fire Department; the Mid -Coast Trolley Extension Tour and So uth Bay Community Services Change Their Lives Gala. She wished Chula Vista Arborist Mike Leake a Happy Retirement.
Councilmember McCann spoke regarding his attendance at the annual Beautify Chula Vista Day.
Councilmember Cardenas announced that a cool mur al would be coming to Castle Park soon.
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
9 12.1 Charter Project
City Attorney Googins spoke regarding the project.
13. CLOSED SESSION
There were no items heard in Closed Session.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk