1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
A regular meeting of the City Council 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
Public Comments:
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Public Comments:
Councilmember Cardenas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 4.1 through 4.6)
Public Comments:
Items 4.4 and 4.6 were removed from the consent calendar by staff and a member of the public, respectively.
Moved by
Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by
Councilmember Chavez
To approve t
he recommended actions
appearing below consent calendar Items 4.1 through 4.3 and Item 4.5. The headings were read, text waived
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, and Deputy Mayor Preciado Result, Carried (4 to 0)
4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Draft Minutes - January 17, 2023.pdf
Approve the minutes dated: January 17, 2023.
4.2 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.
4.3 Consideration of Request for Excused Absences
Public Comments:
Consider requests for excused absences as appropriate. No requests were received at that meeting.
4.5 Grant Amendment: Amend Agreements for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services San Diego Advancing Minority Health Literacy Program, Authorize the City Manager to Enter into Agreement with Schiaffino Group LLC, and Reallocate Grant Funds Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Health Literacy Grant Amendments - 23-0022.pdf
2. Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Second Amendment 2023-006 UCSD.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - First Amendment 2023-007 SDSU.pdf
5. Attachment 3 - Agreement 2023-005 Schiaffino Group LLC.docx.pdf Adopt a resolution: A) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment No. 2023-006 to original Agreement No. 2021-079 with The Regents of the University of California on behalf of its San Diego Campus (UCSD) and a First Amendment No. 2023-007 to original Agreement No. 2021-080 with the San Diego State University Research Foundation (SDSURF); B) Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement No. 2023-005 with Schiaffino Group LLC to provide expert health literacy consultation; and C) Reallocating funds for these purposes to implement the “San Diego Advancing Minority Health Literacy Program (SD-AMHLP).” Item 4.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-006 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA: (A) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SCHIAFFINO GROUP LLC TO PROVIDE EXPERT HEALTH LITERACY CONSULTATION; (B) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NO. 2021-079 WITH THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA ON BEHALF OF ITS SAN DIEGO CAMPUS AND A FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NO. 2021-080 WITH THE SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION; AND (C) REALLOCATING GRANT FUNDS FOR THESE PURPOSES TO IMPLEMENT THE “SAN DIEGO ADVANCING MINORITY HEALTH LITERACY PROGRAM (SD-AMHLP)”
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
4.4 Grant Acceptance and Appropriation: Accept a Grant through the County of San Diego Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant Program for the Chula Vista Homeless Bridge Shelter Capital Project, Approve an Associated Agreement, and Appropriate Funds Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report County of San Diego Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant Program - 23-0011.pdf
2. Resolution(2).pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant Agreement.pdf Concerned Citizen
What are the total funding costs for this project to date? Homeless Services Manager Davis thanked County representatives for their efforts.
Alan C. expressed concern regarding the Health and Human Services building and surrounding areas.
A concerned citizen submitted written communication expressing a neutral position on the item.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Preciado
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-005, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, and Deputy Mayor Preciado Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 4.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-005 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING: A) PARTICIPATION IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CAPITAL EMERGENCY HOUSING SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAM; B) APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO; AND C) APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
4.6 Purchase Award: Waive the Competitive Bid Process and Approve the Purchase of Ford Maverick XL Vehicles from Penske Ford La Mesa Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Vehicle purchase from Penske Ford La Mesa - 23-0014.pdf
2. Resolution(1).pdf
Alan C. spoke in opposition to staff's recommendation and expressed support for competitive bidding.
Assistant Police Chief Collum spoke regarding the item.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Preciado
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-007, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, and Deputy Mayor Preciado Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 4.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO 2023-007 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FORD MAVERICK VEHICLES FROM PENSKE FORD LA MESA
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Public Comments - Bennett .pdf
2. Item 5 - Public Comment - Curry.pdf
Robert Johnson
ELECTION SELECTION WE WANT AN ELECTION..
Alan C. spoke regarding increased pricing.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding recognition to veterans and Councilmembers interacting with their districts.
Mary D. spoke regarding the Brown Act and the vehicle mileage tax.
City Attorney Googins spoke regarding Brown Act rules and an upcoming Ethics training.
Deputy Mayor Preciado spoke in response to public comments made.
Joann Fields, representing Asian Pacific Islander Initiative (API), spoke regarding crime in the area and the upcoming San Diego API Community Town Hall.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to a mileage tax:
Linda I.
Cherry Inchaurregui
Adan Cordoza
Delia Dominguez-Cervantes, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the City Council appointment process.
Anna spoke in opposition to the appointment process.
Steve Stenberg spoke in support of non-partisan consideration of applicants.
Robert Johnson submitted written communication in support of a special election.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments:
6.1 Annual Report: Federal Block Grant Programs Funding Priorities for Fiscal Year 2023/24 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Federal Block Grant Programs Funding Priorities for Fiscal Year 2023-24 - 23-0005.pdf
2. Public Hearing Notice .pdf
3. Item 6.1 - Federal Block Grant Programs.pdf
Robert Johnson
ANY ESG IS GOING TO HURT US WITH APPLING THEIR GENERAL RULES>.. just wait this will all come to bit u in the ***. just imo.. ESG is the problem. EVIRORMENTAL tax.. WAKE UP./.. TAXING US TO DEATH.
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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.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
Management Analyst Barnard gave a presentation on the item.
Robert Johnson submitted written communications in opposition to staff's recommendation.
There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Cardenas
To accept the report. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, and Deputy Mayor Preciado Result, Carried (4 to 0)
7. ACTION ITEMS
Public Comments:
7.1 Employee Compensation: Amend the Compensation Schedule and Classification Plan for the FA Director of SD LECC, FA Deputy Executive Director, FA IVDC-LECC Executive Director, and FA Finance Manager Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - HIDTA 2023 salary update - 23-0030.pdf
2. Resolution A - HIDTA salaries.pdf
3. Resolution B - HIDTA salaries.pdf
4. Attachment 1 - Letter from Director SDIV HIDTA.pdf
5. Attachment 2 - FY 22-23 Compensation Schedule Effective 01-27-2023 (01-24-2023 Meeting).pdf Police Administrative Services Manager Alegre spoke regarding the item.
Alan C. spoke in opposition to staff's recommendation.
Moved by
Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by
Mayor McCann
To adopt a Resolution Nos. 2023-008 and 2023-009, headings read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, and Deputy Mayor Preciado Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 7.1 heading:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-008 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO REFLECT CHANGES IN THE COMPENSATION FOR FA DIRECTOR OF SD LECC, FA DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FA IVDC-LECC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FA FINANCE MANAGER EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023 B) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-009 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 27, 2023, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5 TO REFLECT SALARY INCREASES FOR FA DIRECTOR OF SD LECC, FA DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FA IVDC-LECC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FA FINANCE MANAGER Mayor McCann recessed the meeting at 6:13 p.m. The Council reconvened at 6:24 p.m., with all members present.
7.2 District 3 City Councilmember Vacancy: Determine Interview Questions, Interview Finalists, Make the Appointment to Fill the Vacancy For the Remaining Term, and Administer the Oath of Office to the Newly Appointed Councilmember Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - D3 Interviews and Appointment - 23-0037.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Staff Report - District 3 Councilmember Nominations and Process.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Finalists Application Packet.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - Finalists Packet - FINAL.pdf
5. Attachment 3 - District 3 Vacancy - Interview and Appointment Details.pdf
6. Written Communications - Fowler.pdf
7. Written Communications - Korgan.pdf
8. Item 7.2 - D3 Interview and Appointment.pdf
9. Perez.pdf
10. Jones Williams.pdf
11. Clark.pdf
12. Item 7.2- Additional Information.pdf
TN
Comment in regards to interview dialogue - Chula Vista needs more small businesses than restaurants similar to Tres Cantrinas that are alternatives to the chain restaurants. That they provide good dining experiences. I think that is important to the community.
Gail Perez
I am writing to confirm that Devonna Almagro was indeed a student at the University of San Diego. In addition, she was a key student leader in the Ethnic Studies Student Movement that successfully organized to get a much needed Ethnic Studies major passed. I am holding in my hands an important essay she co-authored that documented these historic changes. Our University owes her a lot. Best wishes, Dr. Perez Sara Kent Ochoa
Good evening, Mayor and City Council -
I appreciate the long legacy of Senator Steve Padilla and you have a huge responsibility to fill the vacancy of his Council term tonight.
Senator Padilla has had a groundbreaking legacy in many areas, but these include LGBTQ+ inclusion, climate leadership, and equity advocacy on a policy level. He has specifically drawn baseless conservative attacks over the years.
Tonight you have the opportunity to ensure that an appointment is made to complete his final term on Chula Vista City Council by a Democrat who shares our values.
Republicans are pulling together to try to bully you into a special election - the only way they might build a further pulpit for their exclusionary and hateful rhetoric and policies.
I call upon the three Democrats on this Council to reject this effort, and come together to appoint one of the many highly qualified Democrats who have applied to fill this vacancy.
Many of those applying are committed public servants who would serve well as your colleague over the next nearly two years, and will save the public a divisive partisan election.
I ask you to come together tonight, reject conservative power grab efforts to divide you, and uplift the majority of voters in Chula Vista who have elected you to serve.
Thank you.
Crystal Irving
Dear Mayor McCann & Members of the City Council,
I write this letter regarding the appointment process for Council District 3. As you know SEIU Local 221 is proud to represent over 14,000 members in the region, including the Mid Managers/Professional Association (MM/PR) that proudly work for the City of Chula Vista.
As a member led organization, SEIU 221 often endorses candidates for office, either for elections or for appointments such as Council District 3. In this case, our union did not have time to properly screen and interview candidates given the short time period for this process.
We believe the council should weigh the qualifications, experience and values of all candidates and choose the applicant that will dedicate themselves to supporting working families, particularly city employees and all residents of Chula Vista.
With that background, we do want to share with you that applicant Sophia Rodriguez is a member in good standing of SEIU 221 as a county employee. She has been an active member of the union where she has worked for strong contracts for her co-workers and has served on the Member Political Organizing committee, which engages fellow union members in our democratic process.
Thank you for your thoughtful engagement in this process.
Sincerely,
Crystal Irving
Mayor McCann explained the appointment process.
City Clerk Bigelow and City Attorney Googins spoke regarding the initial application screening process.
Alan C. spoke regarding the appointment process.
The following members of the public spoke in support of Nimpa Akana:
Judy Gallardo, Chula Vista resident
Ken Muraoka, Chula Vista resident
Michael Gorski, Chula Vista resident
Alex
Galicia
Melanie Jimenez, Chula Vista resident
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to Councilmembers appointing friends and in opposition to appointing Sophia Rodriguez.
Mary D. spoke in opposition to filling the vacancy by appointment and in support of Nimpa Akana if an appointment was made Delia Dominguez-Cervantes, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to filling the vacancy by appointment.
Adrianna Clayborne, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to filling the vacancy by appointment and in support of Tanya Williams.
The following members of the public spoke in support of Tanya Williams:
Ryan Jones
Lizette Benitez, Chula Vista resident
Vanessa Williams
Hollye Wilde
Maria Morett, Chula Vista resident
Dasha Baker, Chula Vista resident
The following members of the public spoke in support of David Diaz:
Veronica Ferguson, Chula Vista resident
Henrietta Paramo, Chula Vista resident
Ray Da Silva, Chula Vista resident
Cida Diehl
Rebecca Lee
Michael Inzunza, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of appointing someone who would serve with integrity.
Ellis California Jones, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding diversity on the City Council and in support of filling the vacancy by special election.
Kelvin Barrios, representing Laborers Local 89, spoke in support to Devonna Almagro.
Jesse Navarro, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of appointing the most qualified and honest candidate.
Barbara Todd spoke in support of filling the vacancy by special election and, if filled by appointment, she expressed support for Nimpa Akana and Tanya Williams.
Lillie spoke in support of filling the vacancy by special election and, if filled by appointment, she expressed support for Nimpa Akana and Tanya Williams.
Gail Perez submitted written communications in support of Devonna Almagro.
Sara Kent Ochao submitted comments in support of appointing a democrat.
TN submitted comments regarding small business restaurants.
Crystal Irving, representing SEIU Local 221, submitted written communications in support of Sophia Rodriguez.
Mayor McCann recessed the meeting at 7:46 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:54 p.m., with all members present.
City Council discussed and determined the interview questions that would be asked of each candidate.
The City Council conducted interviews of the ten finalists:
Tanya Williams, David Diaz, Griselda Delgado, Sophia Rodriguez, Alonso Gonzalez, Nimpa Akana, Gian Ghio, Victor Lopez, Daniel Rice (Vazquez), and Devonna Almagro.
City Councilmembers each had an opportunity to make a motion and request a second in the pre-determined seniority order of Mayor McCann, Deputy Mayor Preciado, Councilmember Cardenas, and Councilmember Chavez. The four initial nominations were held without action until each City Councilmember had the opportunity to nominate one finalist. Following the initial four nominations, the City Council voted upon the nominations as follows:
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Preciado
To appoint Nimpa Akana to fill the District 3 City Councilmember vacancy for the remaining term. The motion failed by the following vote:
Yes (1)
Mayor McCann
No (3)
Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, and Deputy Mayor Preciado Result, Defeated (1 to 3)
Moved by
Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by
Mayor McCann
To appoint Griselda Delgado to fill the District 3 City Councilmember vacancy for the remaining term. The motion failed by the following vote:
Yes (1)
Deputy Mayor Preciado
No (3)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Cardenas, and Councilmember Chavez Result, Defeated (1 to 3)
Moved by
Councilmember Cardenas
Seconded by
Councilmember Chavez
To appoint Devonna Almagro to fill the District 3 City Councilmember vacancy for the remaining term. The motion failed by the following vote:
Yes (2)
Councilmember Cardenas, and Councilmember Chavez
No (2)
Mayor McCann, and Deputy Mayor Preciado
Result, Defeated (2 to 2)
Moved by
Councilmember Chavez
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Preciado
To appoint Devonna Almagro to fill the District 3 City Councilmember vacancy for the remaining term. The motion failed by the following vote:
Yes (2)
Councilmember Cardenas, and Councilmember Chavez
No (2)
Mayor McCann, and Deputy Mayor Preciado
Result, Defeated (2 to 2)
Mayor McCann moved to appoint Tanya Williams. The motion failed for a lack of a second.
Deputy Mayor Preciado moved to appoint Griselda Delgado. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Moved by
Councilmember Cardenas
Seconded by
Councilmember Chavez
To appoint Devonna Almagro to fill the District 3 City Councilmember vacancy for the remaining term. The motion failed by the following vote:
Yes (2)
Councilmember Cardenas, and Councilmember Chavez
No (2)
Mayor McCann, and Deputy Mayor Preciado
Result, Defeated (2 to 2)
Moved by
Councilmember Chavez
Seconded by
Councilmember Cardenas
To appoint Devonna Almagro to fill the District 3 City Councilmember vacancy for the remaining term. The motion failed by the following vote:
Yes (2)
Councilmember Cardenas, and Councilmember Chavez
No (2)
Mayor McCann, and Deputy Mayor Preciado
Result, Defeated (2 to 2)
Mayor McCann moved to appoint Nimpa Akana. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Moved by
Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by
Mayor McCann
To continue the item to a special meeting on January 31, 2023 at 5 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, and Deputy Mayor Preciado Result, Carried (4 to 0)
8. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
9. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
10. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
11. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
12. CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:
City Attorney Googins stated that the Closed Session items would be continued to a future meeting.
12.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Public Comments:
A) Name of case: CV Amalgamated LLC v City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case number 37-2020-33446-CU-MC-CTL Item not discussed
B) Name of case: UL Chula Two LLC v City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case number 37-2020-41554-CU-MC-CTL Item not discussed
C) Name of case: Chula Vista Cannabis Village Inc. v City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case number 37-2020-41802-CU-MC-CTL Item not discussed
13. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
The meeting was adjourned January 25, 2023 at 12:59 a.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk