City of Chula Vista
Regular Meetings of the City Council and Housing Authority Meeting Minutes
March 15, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann, Councilmember Padilla, Mayor Casillas Salas
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 were considered in the order presented. _____________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council and a special meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 5:09 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 Councilmember Padilla led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Casillas Salas announced, pursuant to AB 23, that she and each Councilmember would receive $50 for their attendance at that Housing Authority meeting, held simultaneously with the City Council meeting.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Oath of Office
Monica Montano - Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission City Clerk Bigelow administ ered the oath of office and Councilmember Cardenas presented the certificate to Commissioner Montano.
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.7)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cardenas
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.7. The headings were read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
5.1 Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: July 27, and August 10, 2021.
5.2 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances 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 Consideration of Request for Excused Absences
No requests were received at that meeting.
5.4 Medical Transport Supply: Approving an Increase in the Annual Supply Ordering Threshold for the Ambulance Transport System to $ 1,000,000 Annually, not to Exceed $5,000,000 for the Term of the Contract Adopt a resolution approving an increase in the annual medical supply purchasing threshold to $1,000,000, not to exceed $5,000,000 for the term of the contract.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-060 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO PROCESS
PURCHASE ORDERS WITH LIFE ASSIST AND BOUND TREE MEDICAL FOR
MEDICAL TRANSPORT SUPPLIES
5.5 Housing Reports: Acceptance of the Housing Element 2021 Annu al Progress Report & Housing Successor Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Accept the report.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT 2021 ANNUAL PROGRESS
REPORT & HOUSING SUCCESSOR ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021
5.6 Housing Service Agreement: Waiver of Bidding Requirement and Approval of an Agreement With Compliance Services, LLC for Affordable Housing Monitoring Software, Including Authorization for Up to Four Additional One - Year Options to Extend
City Council and Housing Authority adopt a resoluti on (A) waiving the competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code Section
2.56.070(b)(3); (B) approving an Agreement with Compliance Services, LLC for 2022/03/15 Minutes – City Council and Housing Authority Meeting Minutes
affordable housing monitoring software; and (C) authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement, including authorizing the City Manager or designee to also execute up to four additional one -year options to extend, for a total contract period of five years.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -061 OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND NO. 2022 -001 OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA: (1) WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE FORMAL BID REQUIREMENTS; (2) APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES, LLC FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING MONITORING SOFTWARE; AND (3) AUTHORI ZING THE CITY MANAGER/HOUSING AUTHORITY
DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE INITIAL AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER/HOUSING AUTHORITY DIRECTOR TO
EXECUTE FOUR ONE-YEAR OPTIONS TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT
5.7 Housing Service Agreement: Approval of an Agreement with RSG, Inc. for Affordable Housing Monitoring and Reporting Services, Including Authorization for Up to Four Additional One-Year Options to Extend City Council and Housing Authority adopt a resolution approving an agreement with RSG, Inc. (“R SG”) for affordable housing monitoring and reporting services and authorizing the City Manager/Housing Authority Director (for the Successor Housing Entity pursuant to Government Code section 34176(a)), or their designees, to enter into an initial agreemen t with RSG for affordable housing monitoring and reporting services with four additional one -year options to extend, for a total contract period of up to five years.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -062 OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND NO. 2022 -002 OF
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF T HE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT WITH RSG FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING MONITORING AND
REPORTING SERVICES (INCLUDING FOUR ONE-YEAR OPTIONS TO EXTEND
SAID AGREEMENT) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER/HOUSING
AUTHORITY DIRECTOR OR THEIR DESIGNEES TO EXE CUTE SAID
AGREEMENT AND EXTENSIONS
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to tenant protections and regulations:
Frank Powell
George Ching, representing Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors Peter Carlseen
Peter Codallos
Rich Dascoli, representing Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors Earl Jentz
Janet Miller
Brad Wilson
Eric Sutton
Mike Shenkman
Jose Lopez, representing ACCE San Diego
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JerriLynn Fives
Angel Meneses
Anna Gonzalez
Eduardo Saldivar
Silvia Saldivar, representing ACCE San Diego
Javier Rodriguez
The following members of the public submitted written communications regarding tenant protections and regulations, but did not wish to speak. Karen Jentz
Robert Cromer
Gloria Canizales
Gloria Flores, expressed concerns regarding a rental issue.
Luis Castro expressed concerns regarding no -fault evictions and distributed written communications to the Council.
The following members of the public submitted written communications in opposition to tenant protection and regulations:
Cindi M Silady
Lauren DuBois
Pat Russiano
Linda A Corcoran
Rebecca Pollack Rude
Chris C
Bella
Virginia Gibbs
Peter Carlseen
Peter Codallos
Dolores Sexton
Dave
M.D. Horner
Delia Dominguez Cervantes
Debbie Giometti
Christopher Sexton
Valarie Swanson
Alma G Porras
Richard Hagen
Adam Manly
Jessica Mushovic
Diane Hemry
Victor Kolesnichenko
George Ching
Theresa Guemes
Richard DAscoli
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Michael Ford
Matt Ruane
Ward Fitzpatrick
Tony Pauker
The following members of the public submitted written communications in support of tenant protections and regulations:
Gabriel Guzman
Silvia Saldivar
Margaret Baker
Kathy Cappos Hardy
The following members of the public submitted written communications registering a neutral position on tenant protections and regulations:
Michelle Peters
Anya
Kevin O'Neill
Thomas J. Corcoran
Mitch Thompson
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Community Facilities District (CFD) Annexations: Initiate Annexation of Ot ay Ranch Village 3 Neighborhood R-20 into CFD 97-2 and CFD 18M Moved by Councilmember McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Galvez
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2022-063 through 2022-066, headings read, text waived.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas Result, Carried (5 to 0)
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -063 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING AN ANNEXATION MAP SHOWING TERRITORY PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO IMPROVEMENT AREA “C” OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT) B) RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -064 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO AUTHORIZE THE
ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97- 2 (PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT) AND IMPROVEMENT AREA “C”
THERETO
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -065 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 18M (OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 3)
D) RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -066 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO AUTHORIZE THE
ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 18M (OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 3)
7.2 Workforce Housing: Consideration of Proposals to Convert “The Residences at Escaya” and “CasaLago Eastlake” Rental Communities into Moderate Income Rental Opportunities
Mayor Casillas Salas announced the item had been continued to a later date at the request of staff.
8. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.
9. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor Casillas Salas expressed gratitude to City staff in all departments for their hard work on current projects.
10. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Councilmember Galvez expressed gratitude to City staff in all departments for their hard work on current projects and extended birthday greetings to Catalina Juarez for her 100th birthday.
Councilmember Padilla expressed gratitude to his colleagues for extending condolences on the passing of his father. He also offered condolences to the family of Francine Antionette Maigue and spoke of her accomplishments.
Councilmember McCann honored wome n in leadership in light of Women's History Month and expressed gratitude for the support of veterans. He also spoke about his attendance at the following recent events: Chula Vista Veterans Home Foundation visit; Southwestern College, State of the Colleg e; Coffee with a Cop; and Meals on Wheels delivery. Councilmember McCann expressed holiday greetings to all and birthday greetings to Mayor Casillas Salas.
11. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
12. CLOSED SESSION
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.
Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 6:21 p.m. The Council convened in Closed Session at 6:33 p.m., with all members present.
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12.1 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: Maria K achadoorian, Glen Googins, Courtney Chase, Kelley Bacon, Simon Silva, Sarah Schoen, Tanya Tomlinson, Ed Prendell and Steve Berliner
Employee organizations: IAFF
ACTION: No Reportable Action
12.2 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation P ursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
A) Name of case: City of Imperial Beach, et al. v. The international Boundary & Water Commission-United States Section, United States District Court, Case No. 18-cv-0457 JM JLB
ACTION: Pending Finalization of Settlement
B) Name of case: Junar Fernandez v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2021-00004391-CU-PA-CTL.
ACTION: No Reportable Action
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Casillas Salas adjourned the meeting in memory of Francine Antoinette Maigue.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk