1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 5:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
Assistant City Clerk Turner called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Public Comments:
Deputy Mayor Cardenas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Casillas Salas announced a closed session item noticed on the separate special meeting agenda and stated the Council would convene at a later time to discuss the item.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Public Comments:
4.1 Presentation by Cesar Hernandez, Clean Mobility Options Program Manager, Regarding the New Chula Vista Community Shuttle Program Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Item 4.1 - Special Orders.pdf
Sustainability Manager Gakunga introduced the item, spoke briefly about the Community Shuttle Program, and answered questions of the Council.
Cesar Hernandez, representing Clean Mobility Options gave a presentation on the item.
4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming June 2022 as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month in the City of Chula Vista Public Comments:
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation, and Councilmember McCann presented it to Deborah Vick, Ms. Wheelchair California 2022, representing RareABILITY.
4.3 Presentation of a Proclamation to Edward H. Chew, III in Recognition of His Retirement and 31 Years of Service with the City of Chula Vista Public Comments:
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation, and Councilmember Padilla presented it to Edward Chew.
Information Technology Director Chew gave a presentation on the item.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.13)
Public Comments:
Mayor Casillas Salas announced that Items 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5 were removed from the consent calendar at the request of the public and that Item 5.9 would be continued to a later date .
Moved by
Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by
Councilmember McCann
To approve t
he recommended actions
appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.2, 5.6 through 5.8, and 5.10 through 5.13. The headings were read, text waived
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor Casillas Salas, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember McCann, and Deputy Mayor Cardenas Result, Carried (4 to 0)
5.1 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances Public Comments:
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 Consideration of Requests for Excused Absences
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Excused Absence Request.pdf
Approval of a request for an excused absence from Councilmember Galvez for that meeting.
5.6 Unclaimed Monies: Transfer Unclaimed Monies from Cash Bond Deposit Fund to General Fund Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Cash Bond Deposit Fund transfer - 22-0157.pdf
2. Resolution - PD Cash Bond.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Star News Affidavit of Publication.pdf Adopt a resolution transferring unclaimed monies in the amount of $21,022.81 from the Cash Bond Deposit Fund to the General Fund.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-140 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TRANSFERRING UNCLAIMED MONIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,022.81 FROM THE CASH BOND DEPOSIT FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND
5.7 Grant Award: Accept a Grant from California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Coverdell grant 2021 - 22-0162.pdf
2. Resolution Coverdell 2021.pdf
Adopt a resolution accepting $55,590 in grant funds from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and appropriating the funds to the Police Grants Section of the Federal Grants Fund for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-141 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $55,590 FROM THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE POLICE GRANTS SECTION OF THE FEDERAL GRANTS FUND
5.8 Agreement Extension: Accept an Agreement Extension with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Body-Worn Camera Program Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Body Worn Camera FY23 contract extension - 22-0173.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Axon quote Q-390973-44690.037CM.pdf
3. Resolution - Axon BWC contract extension.pdf
Adopt a resolution accepting an agreement extension with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Body-Worn Camera Program, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-143 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT EXTENSION WITH AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. FOR THE BODY WORN CAMERA PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME
5.10 Agreement Amendment: Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with Global Power to Increase the Maximum Contract Amount and Extend the Contract to June 30, 2023 for Emergency Generator Maintenance Services Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Approving First Amendment to the Global Power Agreement - 22-0180.pdf
2. Attachment 1 Original Global Power Signed Agreement .pdf
3. Attachment 2 Global Power Amendment to Original Agreement.pdf
4. Global Power Agreement First Amendment Resolution.pdf Adopt a resolution approving the first amendment to the agreement between the City and Global Power to increase the maximum contract amount to $375,000 and extend the agreement by one year.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-145 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR/SERVICE PROVIDER SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND GLOBAL POWER TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY GENERATOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE
5.11 Declaration of Surplus Land: Declare a City-Owned Parcel of Vacant, Undeveloped Property as Surplus Land Pursuant to the Surplus Land Act Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Declaration of Surplus Land - 22-0160.pdf
2. Attachment 1.pdf
3. Attachment 2.pdf
4. Resolution Surplus Land Declaration.pdf
5. Exhibit A.pdf
6. Exhibit B.pdf
Adopt a resolution declaring an approximately 7,200 square foot parcel of vacant, undeveloped property at the northern edge of the City-owed 54-acre west landfill site as vacant land under the Surplus Land Act.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-145 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECLARING APPROXIMATELY 7,200 SQUARE FEET OF UNDEVELOPED, VACANT PROPERTY AT THE NORTHERN EDGE OF THE CITY-OWNED WEST LANDFILL SITE AS VACANT LAND UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE 54220 ET. SEQ.)
5.12 Public Works Contract Award: Accept Bids and Award the Contract for the “Public Facility Improvement (CIP# GGV0254) and Faivre & Broadway Sidewalk Improvement (CIP# GGV0255)" Projects to Western Rim Constructors Group, Inc.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Award contract for GGV0254 and GGV0255 - 22-0186.pdf
2. Attachment 1 Error Acknowledgment.pdf
3. Attachment 2 Self Perform.pdf
4. Attachment 3 Disclosure Statement.pdf
5. Resolution - GGV0254 GGV0255 .pdf
Council adopt a resolution accepting bids and awarding the contract for the “Public Facility Improvement (CIP# GGV0254) and Faivre & Broadway Sidewalk Improvement (CIP# GGV0255)” projects to Western Rim Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $2,776,014.20.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-146 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS; WAIVING IMMATERIAL IRREGULARTIES; AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE “PUBLIC FACILITY IMPROVEMENT (CIP# GGV0254) AND FAIVRE & BROADWAY SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT (CIP# GGV0255)” PROJECTS TO WESTERN RIM CONSTRUCTORS, INC.
5.13 City Employment Benefits: Adopt Amendments to the Memoranda of Understanding with Collective Bargaining Groups Regarding Employee Benefits Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report MOU Amendments Regarding Addition of Juneteenth PEHP and Cash Out of Leaves - 22-0114.pdf
2. Resolution - MOU Amendments for ACE-MMPR-NIAF-POA-WCE 5-26-2022.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Letter of Understanding - ACE PEHP_Juneteenth_Cashout 5-31-2022.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - Letter of Understanding - MMPR PEHP_Juneteenth_Cashout 5-31-22.pdf
5. Attachment 3 - Letter of Understanding NSIAFF PEHP_Juneteenth_Cashout 5-31-2022.pdf
6. Attachment 4 - Letter of Understanding POA Juneteenth_Cashout 5-31-2022.pdf
7. Attachment 5 - Letter of Understanding - WCE PEHP_Juneteenth_Cashout 5-31-22.pdf Adopt a resolution approving amendments to memoranda of understanding (MOUs) regarding the addition of Juneteenth as a hard holiday, a Post Employment Health Plan, and the option to cash out vacation, compensatory time, and sick leave, if applicable for the following bargaining units: Association of Chula Vista Employees (“ACE”); Chula Vista Mid-Managers/Professional Association, SEIU Local 221 (“MM/PROF”); Non-Safety Local 2180, International Association of Fire Fighters, (“Non-Safety IAFF”); Chula Vista Peace Officers Association (“POA”); and the Western Council of Engineers (“WCE”).
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-147 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING THE ADDITION OF JUNETEENTH AS A HARD HOLIDAY, A POST EMPLOYMENT HEALTH PLAN AND THE OPTION TO CASH OUT VACATION COMPENSATORY TIME AND SICK LEAVE IF APPLICABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING BARGAINING UNITS: ASSOCIATION OF CHULA VISTA EMPLOYEES; CHULA VISTA MID MANAGERS/ PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION, SEIU LOCAL 221; NON-SAFETY, LOCAL 2180 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS; CHULA VISTA PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION; AND THE WESTERN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERS
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5.3 Senate Bill 1383: Amendments to Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapters 8.24 (Solid Waste) and 8.25 (Recycling, Organic Waste, and Edible Food Recovery) to Ensure Compliance with Senate Bill 1383 Mandates Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Amendments to Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 8.25 (Recycling) for Edible Food Rescue Requirements - 22-0124.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - SB1383 Regulations.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Final Amended CVMC 8.24_redline strikeout PDF version.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Final Amended CVMC 8.25_redline strikeout PDF version.pdf
5. Ordinance - Amendments to CMVC Ch 8.24 and 8.25.pdf
6. Items 5.3 and 7.1 De La Torre redacted.pdf
7. Item 5.3 Clay.pdf
8. Item 5.3 - Alan C.pdf
Alan C. spoke in opposition to the item.
Moved by
Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by
Councilmember McCann
To adopt Ordinance No.3523, heading read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote Yes (4)
Mayor Casillas Salas, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember McCann, and Deputy Mayor Cardenas Result, Carried (4 to 0)
ORDINANCE NO. 3523 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8.24 AND 8.25 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA’S SHORT-LIVED CLIMATE POLLUTION REGULATIONS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5.4 Gann Initiative: Establish Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2022/23 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report GANN Limit - 22-0172.pdf
2. Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - FY23 Gann Limit Calculation.pdf
Alan C. spoke in support of the item.
Moved by
Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by
Councilmember McCann
To adopt Resolution No. 2022-139, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor Casillas Salas, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember McCann, and Deputy Mayor Cardenas Result, Carried (4 to 0)
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-139 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING THE GANN INITIATIVE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23
5.5 The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (RMRA): Approve the Proposed List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2022/23 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Funded by SB1 - 22-0138.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Local Streets and Roads - Projected Revenues FY2022-23.pdf
3. Attachment 2 and Exhibit to Resolution - RMRA List of Projects FY23.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Maintenance of Effort.pdf
5. Resolution - SB1 RMRA Project List FY23.pdf
6. Item 5.5 - Alan C.pdf
Alan C. spoke in opposition to the item.
Moved by
Councilmember McCann
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Cardenas
To adopt Resolution No. 2022-140, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor Casillas Salas, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember McCann, and Deputy Mayor Cardenas Result, Carried (4 to 0)
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-140 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
5.9 Contract: Award of Janitorial Services Contract to Nova Commercial Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Janitorial Services Two Party Agreement Nova Commercial - 22-0171.pdf
2. Nova Commercial Contract Approval Resolution.pdf
3. Two Party Agreement - Janitorial_7_1_2022 (004).pdf
Item 5.9 was continued to a future date.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Item 6 - Public Comment - Alan C.pdf
2. Public Comments - Pale.pdf
Alan C. spoke regarding gas prices and road improvements.
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident, also speaking on behalf of Stan Pale, Mary Raso and Michael Raso, spoke regarding a residential landlord and tenant ordinance.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments:
7.1 Organic Waste Collection Service Rates: Approve New and Adjusted Rates for Organic Waste Collection Services to Cover the Costs of Compliance with the State's Organic Waste Reduction Regulations and Amend the City's Master Fee Schedule Accordingly Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Consideration of Protests Against an Adjustment on Collection Rates to comply with Organic Waste Regulations .pdf
2. Attachment A - Hidden Resources AnalysisRepublicServicesPlan.pdf
3. Attachment B - September 14, 2021 - Item 7.1.pdf
4. Attachment C – June 14, 2022 Public Hearing notice.pdf
5. Attachment D - SB1383 Regulations (3).pdf
6. Resolution(1).pdf
7. Exhibit A to Resoluion – June 14, 2022 Public Hearing notice.pdf
8. Exhibit B to Resolution - Maximum rates.pdf
9. Written Communications - Martinez.pdf
10. Items 5.3 and 7.1 De La Torre redacted(1).pdf
11. Item 7.1 - Public Hearing.pdf
12. Item 7.1 - Alan C.pdf
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.
Environmental Services Manager Medrano and Deputy City Attorney McDonnell along with Jill Larner and Haley Aumiller, representing Cal Recycle, gave a presentation on the item and answered questions of the Council.
Mayor Casillas Salas opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to staff's recommendation:
Adrienne Turner
Alan C.
Elizabeth Prado, Chula Vista resident, also speaking on behalf of Edilberto Samala and AJ Thomas, spoke in support of staff's recommendation.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item.
Zachary Scowden, representing Otay Farms Market
Tina Matthias, representing South Bay Sustainable Communities Assistant City Clerk Turner announced that one email in favor of the item had been received and that 140 protests had been received by the City Clerk, which did not constitute a majority vote.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Casillas Salas closed the public hearing.
Environmental Services Manager Medrano and Republic
Services staff spoke regarding rate calculations and responded to questions of the Council.
Council discussion ensued.
Moved by
Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Cardenas
To adopt Resolution No. 2022-148, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor Casillas Salas, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember McCann, and Deputy Mayor Cardenas Result, Carried (4 to 0)
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-148 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE RESULTS OF THE PUBLIC PROTESTS AND PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVING THE NEW AND ADJUSTED RATES FOR ORGANIC WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES TO COMPLY WITH STATE ORGANIC WASTE REGULATIONS WITH CORRESPONDING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
8. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Trash collection contract - CM Comments (b)(1).pdf
City Manager Kachadoorian provided a summary of settlement terms related to the recent waste collection interruption. Environmental Services Manager Medrano and Deputy City Attorney McDonnell gave an update on a Council referral to explore the feasibility of a request for proposal for waste collection services.
8.1 SR-125 Legislative Update
Public Comments:
Deputy City Manager Broughton gave an update on the item and responded to questions of the Council.
9. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
9.1 Ratification of Appointment of Appaswamy "Vino" Pajanor to the Human Relations Commission Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Mayor's Memo.pdf
2. Pajanor, Appaswamy Application.pdf
3. Pajanor, Appaswamy Resume.pdf
Moved by
Councilmember McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Padilla
To ratify the above appointment. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor Casillas Salas, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember McCann, and Deputy Mayor Cardenas Result, Carried (4 to 0)
10. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Public Comments:
Councilmember McCann expressed his gratitude for several new business openings to including First Bank, Shore Total, and Prime Steak House.
11. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
Public Comments:
City Attorney Googins gave an update on the Charter review project.
12. CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:
Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346-03, Official Minutes and records of action taken during Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney.
City Attorney Googins announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss the items listed below.
Alan C. spoke in opposition to items being heard in closed session.
Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 7:59 p.m. The Council convened in Closed Session at 8:06 p.m., with all members present.
12.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Public Comments:
Name of case: Vivian Agundez, et al. v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2020-00006468-CU-PO-CTL ACTION:
No Reportable Action
13. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk