City of Chula Vista
Regular Meeting of the City Council
Meeting Minutes
July 12, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann, Mayor Casillas Salas
Excused: Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Padilla
Also Present: City Manager Kachadoorian, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk Bigelow, Assistant City Clerk Turner
Others Present Deputy City Manager Kelly Broughton
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 of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 5:11 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 Galvez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Casillas Salas thanked Senator Ben Hueso for his support in removing t he tolls on SB1169.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Presentation by City County Personnel Association of San Diego of the 2022 Kevin Powell Award for Excellence in Human Resources
Dolores Gascon and Jessica Perpetua, representing the San Diego City Count y Personnel Association, gave a presentation on the item and presented the award to Human Resources Director Chase.
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4.2 Presentation by Chief Executive Officer Susan Guinn of the San Diego Regional Policy and Innovation Center
Item 4.2 was continued to the July 19, 2022 meeting.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.14)
Mayor Casillas Salas announced that the following items would be continued to the meeting of July 19, 2022, due to a lack of quorum: Items 4.2, 5.5, 5.7, 5.9D, the proposed ordinance on 5.9, and 5.12. She also announced that Item 5.13 would be bifurcated; Council would act on the action plan portion of the item, and the appropriation of funds would be continued to the meeting of July 19, 2022.
Mayor Casillas Salas announced that a revised resolution for Item 5.13 had been distributed to Council and that action would be with respect to the revised document.
Human Resources Director Chase spoke regarding Item 5.9 and announced that Resolution A had been updated to account for the lack of quorum.
City Clerk Bigelow announced that a request for an excused absence memorandum for Item 5.3 was received from Deputy Mayor Cardenas for that night's meeting and had been distributed to the Council.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.4; 5.6; 5.8 through 5.14. The headings were read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (3): Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann, and Mayor Casillas Salas Result, Carried (3 to 0)
5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: November 9, 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
Approve an excused absence for Councilmember Cardenas for this City Council meeting.
5.4 City Election: Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election Held on June 7, 2022, Declaring the Results; Calling and Giving Notice of a Special Municipal Election to be Held November 8, 2022; and Adopting Regulations About the Election
Adopt resolutions A) Reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on June 7, 2022, declaring the results thereof, and other related matters; 2022/07/12 Minutes – City Council Regular Meeting
B) Calling a Special Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, to conduct a runoff election to elect a Mayor, two members of the City Council, representing Districts 1 and 2, and a City Attorney; consolidating the election with the statewide election; and requesting the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors to permit the Registrar of Voters to perform certain services for the conduct of the election; and
C) Adopting regulations for candidates for elective office related to candidate statements to vot ers at the Special Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
Item 5.4 headings
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -149 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THIS CITY ON JUNE 7, 2022, DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF,
AND OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -150 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA CALLING A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A
RUNOFF ELECTION TO ELECT A MAYOR, TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, REPRESENTING DISTRICTS 1 AND 2, AND A CITY ATTORNEY; CONSOLIDATING THE ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE ELECTION; AND
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO
PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO PERFORM CERTAIN SERVICES
FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -151 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE
OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS TO THE ELECTORATE
AT THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022
5.6 Agreement: Approve a Professional Services Agreement with STC Traffic, Inc. to Perform Traffic Signal Retiming Services
Adopt a resolution approving a professional services agreement with STC Traffic, Inc. to perform Traffic Signal Retiming Services for Federal Project HSIPL 5203(052).
Item 5.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-152 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND STC TRAFFIC, INC. TO PROVIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL RETIMING
SERVICES
5.8 Purchase Agreement: Approve Purchase with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Eighty Body-Worn Cameras and Associated Equipment and Services Adopt a resolution approving a purchase agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for eighty body -worn cameras and associated equipment and services, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
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Item 5.8 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-153 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A PURCHASE AG REEMENT WITH AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. FOR EIGHTY BODY -WORN CAMERAS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
AND SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME
5.9 Employee Compensation, Positions and Bargaining Agreement: Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with IAFF Local 2180; Approve the Addition of Position Titles, Amended Position Counts, a Revised Compensation Schedule, and Related Budget Amendments
Adopt resolutions: (A) Approving a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Chula Vista an d Local 2180, International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL -CIO (“IAFF”), related to compensation and other terms and conditions of employment;
(B) Amending the Compensation Schedule and Classification Plan to reflect the addition of various position tit les and amending the authorized position count in various departments;
(C) Approving the revised Fiscal Year 2022 -23 Compensation Schedule effective July 1, 2022, as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5;
(D) Making variou s amendments to the Fiscal Year 2022 -23 budget for appropriating funds for that purpose; and
Place an ordinance on first reading amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Section
2.05.010 to add the unclassified positions title of Bayfront Development Project Manager. (First reading) (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.9 heading:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -154 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (“MOU’) BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND LOCAL 2180, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTE RS, AFL -CIO (“IAFF”) RELATED TO COMPENSATION AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT; AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER, AS SET FORTH HEREIN, TO EXECUTE THE
AFOREMENTIONED MOU AND ANY ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS WHICH MAY
BE NECESSARY OR REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT SAID MOU
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -155 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND
CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE ADDITION OF VARIOUS POSITION
TITLES AND AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT IN VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -156 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2022 -2023 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5
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[Item 5.9 D and the proposed ordinance were continued to July 19, 2022.]
5.10 Contract: Award of Janitorial Services Contract to Nova Commercial Adopt a resolution awarding a contract for janitorial services to Nova Commercial in an amount not to exceed $2,250,000 for up to five years.
Item 5.10 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-157 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES BETWEEN
THE CITY AND NOVA COMMERCIAL
5.11 Agreement Amendment: Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with Madaffer Enterprises, Inc. to Provide Six Focus Groups to the City Manager's Technology and Innovation Task Force
Adopt a resolution approving the first amendment to the agreement between the City and Madaffer Enterprises to provide six focus groups a s part of the City Manager’s Technology and Innovation Task Force.
Item 5.11 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-158 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTANT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND MADAFFE R ENTERPRISES, INC., TO PROVIDE FOR SIX FOCUS GROUPS
5.13 Department of Housing and Urban Development Grant Funding: Approval of the 2022/23 Annual Action Plan
Adopt a resolution: (1) approving the 2022/23 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) annual spending plan for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and the Emergency Solutions Grant (the “Action Plan”); (2) authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute subrecipient agreements and all HUD documents related to the grants; and (3) appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required) Item 5.13 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-159 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (1) APPROVING THE 2022/23 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN D EVELOPMENT SPENDING PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS
PROGRAM, AND THE EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT; AND (2)
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL HUD
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH EACH
SUBRECIPIENT
5.14 Task Force Vacancy: Declare the Sons and Daughters of Italy Representative Seat on the Christoper Columbus Statue and Discovery Park Task Force Vacant Due to the Seated Member No Longer Being Qualified for the Seat, as Required by the Municipal Code
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Council declare the following seat vacant: Sons and Daughters of Italy Representative on the Christopher Columbus Statue and Discovery Park Task Force, currently filled by Grace Sardina.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
5.5 Agreement: Approve Agreement with The San Diego Foundation to Administer Grants to Small Businesses and Nonprofits in the City of Chula Vista
Item 5.5 was continued to the July 19, 2022 meeting.
5.7 Community Facilities Districts: Approve the Levy of Special T axes and Collectibles for Fiscal Year 2022/23
Item 5.7 was continued to the July 19, 2022 meeting.
5.12 Grant Award and Appropriation: Accept a Grant from the California Board of State and Community Corrections for California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program and Appropriate Funds
Item 5.12 was continued to the July 19, 2022 meeting.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding tenant protection and distributed written communications.
7. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS
7.1 Presentation by the Charter Review Commission and the City Attorney's Office of a Comprehensive Charter Update Proposal for Possible Placement on the November 2022 Ballot
Charter Review Commission Chair Scofield, City Attorney Googins and City Cle rk Bigelow gave a presentation on the item. City Attorney Googins and Deputy City Attorney McClurg responded to questions of the Council.
Carolyn Scofield, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of Charter revisions to allow residents to serve on boards and commissions.
Councilmember McCann spoke in favor of the following updates to the Charter:
allowing ranked-choice voting in elections, adding a requirement for residency 30 - days prior to running for election, and requiring one to be a qualified elector for decision-making bodies but not for advisory only bodies.
Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 7:11 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:23 p.m., with all members present.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 Open Space Maintenance Districts: Approve Levying the Assessments and Collectibles for Fiscal Year 2022/23
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Mayor Casillas Salas opened the public h earing and announced that Item 8.1 would be continued to the July 19, 2022 meeting.
9. ACTION ITEMS
9.1 Loma Verde Recreation Center: Authorize Construction of Segment 3 of the Loma Verde Recreation Center (CIP No. GGV0247) and the City Engineer to Approve Necessary Change Orders for the Project
Principal Landscape Architect Ferman and Park and Recreation Administrator Farmer gave a presentation on the item.
Moved by Councilmember McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Galvez
To adopt a Resolution No. 2022 -160, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes (3): Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
Item 9.1 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-160 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIT Y OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION OF SEGMENT 3 OF THE LOMA
VERDE RECREATION CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
EXECUTE CHANGE ORDERS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT (CIP NO. GGV0247)
10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
Deputy City Manager Brought on announced the groundbreaking for the City's new homeless shelter.
11. MAYOR’S REPORTS
11.1 Ratification of Human Relations Commission Nomination Nadia Kean -Ayub, to Represent the HRC on the Columbus Task Force
Moved by Councilmember McCann
Seconded by Mayor Casillas Salas
To ratify the above appointment. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (3): Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Councilmember McCann extended Father's Day greetings and spoke about his attendance at the Fourth Fest.
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13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
14. 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 7:38 p.m. Th e Council convened in Closed Session at 7:47 p.m., with all members present.
14.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)
1. Name of case: City of Imperial Beach, et al. v. The Internationa l Boundary & Water Commission-United States Section , United States District Court, Case No. 18-cv-0457 JM JLB; and
ACTION: No Reportable Action
2. Name of case: Ofelia Christman v City of Chula Vista, et al ., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2018-00034310-CU-PO-CTL
ACTION: Pending Finalization of Settlement
14.2 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
John Moot submitted written communications in support of the item.
ACTION: Item not discussed.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk