1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
2. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Public Comments:
4. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 4.1 through 4.7)
Public Comments:
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one motion. Anyone may request an item be removed for separate consideration.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Council approve the recommended action on the below consent calendar items.
4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Draft Minutes - May 16 2023 Special Meeting.pdf
2. Draft Minutes - May 16 2023.pdf
3. Draft Minutes - May 23 2023.pdf
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the minutes dated: May 16, 2023, 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., and May 23, 2023.
4.2 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances Public Comments:
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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 Requests for Excused Absences
Public Comments:
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Consider requests for excused absences as appropriate.
4.4 Position Titles: Amend the Chula Vista Municipal Code to Add the Unclassified Position Titles of Building Official, Deputy Director City Clerk Services, and Code Enforcement Manager (Second Reading and Adoption) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Original Staff Report from May 23, Consideration of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets (1).pdf
2. Ordinance - Amend CV Muni Code Section 2.05.010 (revised 5.18.2023).pdf Report Number
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23-0139
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ocation
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No specific geographic location
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epartment
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Finance
Environmental Notice
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The activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt an ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.05.010 to add the Unclassified Position Titles of Building Official, Deputy Director City Clerk Services, and Code Enforcement Manager. (Second Reading and Adoption) (4/5 Vote Required)
4.5 Grant Award: Accept a Grant from the California Board of State and Community Corrections for the Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Program Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Officer Wellness Grant - 23-0127(1).pdf
2. Resolution - Officer Wellness Grant.pdf
Report Number
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23-0127
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ocation
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No specific geographic location
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epartment
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Police
Environmental Notice
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The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution accepting $163,585 of grant funds from the California Board of State and Community Corrections for the Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Program and amending the Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget for that purpose. (4/5
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ote
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equired)
4.6 Agreement: Approve an Agreement with SBCS Corporation for Youth Counseling Services Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report SBCS Youth Counseling Services Agreement - 23-0140.pdf
2. Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 1.pdf
Report Number
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23-0140
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ocation
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No specific geographic location
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epartment
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Police
Environmental Notice
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The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution waiving the consultant selection process and approving an agreement with SBCS Corporation for youth counseling services.
4.7 Investment Report: Quarter Ending March 31, 2023
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Investment Report Quarter Ending March 31, 2023 - 23-0146(1).pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Summary of Cash and Investments as of March 31, 2023.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Investment Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2023.pdf Report Number
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23-0146
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ocation
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No specific geographic location
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epartment
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Finance
Environmental Notice
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The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receipt of the investment report for the quarter ending on March 31, 2023.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Public Comments - Raso.pdf
Michele Nojd
Greetings Mayor and Council. Chula Vista has a history of not keeping it's word. From promised sidewalks for Montgomery when we voted to annex them into Chula Vista to the Ranch Del Rey area, who were supposed to get a library. The city needs to stop going through the motions of "getting public input" and spending money on that process, to then totally disregarding what they're told. It's a fallacy that Chula Vista voters just re-elect their representatives. District #4 is one example. The predecessor, Mike Diaz only served one term. A lesson for all. Listen to your constituents when they give their input or you may suffer the same fate. Thanks Michele Nojd
I'm against renovations to Eucalyptus Park. Since previous park renovations, i.e. Harborside Park, have led to their closure and the land being grabbed for other uses, we can't trust that the same thing won't happen to this park. We can't afford to lose another park on the west side. Thank you.
Robert Johnson
Hello, City officials. My name is ChatGPT, and I'm an AI language model developed by OpenAI to assist you with your queries.
I understand that you are interested in knowing how private labor negotiations could potentially violate the Brown Act.
First, it's essential to note that the Brown Act is California's open meeting law that requires local government agencies to conduct their meetings in public, allowing the public to participate and observe their decision-making processes. Section 54957.6 of the government code provides an exemption to this rule, permitting closed sessions for negotiations under certain circumstances.
However, the Brown Act has specific requirements for conducting closed sessions, including that discussions are limited to the topic under negotiation and that no final action is taken during the closed session.
If private labor negotiations violate the Brown Act, it would likely be because the closed-door discussions go beyond the scope of what the law allows. For example, if during a closed session, the City officials discuss other unrelated issues or make decisions instead of just negotiating labor issues, that could be considered a violation of the Brown Act.
Furthermore, the Brown Act also mandates that any final decisions or actions taken during a closed session must be disclosed within 24 hours, and minutes of that session must be public within a reasonable timeframe.
Robert Johnson
Dear City Officials,
I understand that the notion of becoming a welcoming city is a pressing matter. However, it is crucial to acknowledge the fact that the government's surveillance of our communication through hard lines poses a significant challenge to achieving this goal. Any effort to deny the government's monitoring or spying is merely an attempt to cover it up. Furthermore, sharing information with border patrol becomes redundant if federal agencies have access to all communication via Ericson, which oversees the emergency port necessary when dialing 911. As it stands, it is impossible to become a welcoming city while the government engages in extensive surveillance and monitoring of our communication.
I hope that this issue can be effectively addressed so that the city can progress towards its goal of becoming a more welcoming environment. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this subject, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Robert Johnson
The public may address the Council on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Council but not on the agenda.
6. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Public Comments:
The following item(s) have been brought forward by a City board, commission, or committee.
6.1 Charter Review Commission: Presentation by the Charter Review Commission to City Council Regarding the Ranked Choice Voting Concept Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Charter Review Commission Presentation to Council on Ranked Choice Voting Concept - 23-0124.pdf
2. CRC Letter to Council re Ranked Choice Voting 2023.pdf Kim Knox
The League of Women Voters of San Diego endorses the consideration of Ranked Choice Voting by the Chula Vista Charter Review Commission. There are multiple advantages to RCV, in addition to the winning candidate being likely to be accepted by voters on both sides of the political spectrum. For example, RCV helps ensure that elected candidates have broader support and represent a wider range of viewpoints, since they are inclined to appeal to a larger portion of the electorate. It also reduces the need for strategic voting tactics, (voting for the “lesser evil” of two candidates rather than one’s preferred choice which may be considered a wasted vote). RCV helps address the issue of vote splitting, where two or more similar candidates can divide the votes of a particular constituency, leading to the victory of a less popular candidate. And, RCV has resulted in increased voter engagement and more positive campaigning, helping to strengthen our democracy. LWV has promoted and educated the public about RCV in jurisdictions across the country. In California, the League helped to defeat a bill which would have prohibited the use of RCV in state and local elections.
Ranked Choice Voting is one of LWV San Diego’s priorities this year; we believe it contributes to creating a more robust democracy for voters. We hope the council will pursue a charter amendment that would allow for ranked choice voting to be adopted by the city of Chula Vista.
Robert Johnson
Dear City Officials,
I would like to express my concern regarding the adoption of Ranked Choice Voting system. While it may seem like an appealing option at first, I strongly believe that it is not the best choice for our city.
First and foremost, Ranked Choice Voting can often be confusing and complicated for the voters. The system requires the voter to rank candidates in order of preference, which is not always clear or straightforward. As a result, it may lead to a higher rate of spoiled ballots, which diminishes the legitimacy of the electoral process.
Moreover, Ranked Choice Voting is also known to potentially reduce diversity and representation in elections. This happens because the system can lead to the exclusion of some minority or independent candidates that are popular among their base, but may not be the most favored overall. As a result, the political system may become more polarized and less representative of diverse interests and perspectives.
It is also worth noting that Ranked Choice Voting can lead to longer wait times and more costs related to vote counting and tabulation. This can put an unnecessary burden on already stretched resources during the election cycle.
Therefore, on behalf of all concerned in our city, I strongly encourage you, the city officials, to consider other alternative options that better serve the needs of the community.
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Report Number
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23-0124
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ocation
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No specific geographic location
D
epartment
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City Attorney
Environmental Notice
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The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Hear the presentation and provide feedback to the Charter Review Commission.
7. ACTION ITEMS
Public Comments:
The following item(s) will be considered individually and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation.
7.1 Eucalyptus Park: Approve the Park Master Plan for Renovation of Eucalyptus Park and Reallocate American Rescue Plan Act Funds to Capital Improvement Project PRK0340 (Eucalyptus Park) for Related Construction Costs Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Eucalyptus Park Master Plan - 23-0070 (002).revised.pdf
2. Resolution - Eucalyptus Park.revised.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Project Location Map.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - Eucalyptus Park Master Plan.pdf
5. Item 7.1.pdf
Report Number
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23-0070
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ocation
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436 C Street
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epartment
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Development Services
Environmental Notice
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The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) State Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities), Section 15303 class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), and Section 15304 Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-074, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
7.2 Easement: Order the Summary Vacation of a Portion of a Public Service Easement Within the Otay River Business Park Specific Plan Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Summary Vacation of a Public Service Easement in the Otay River Business Park Specific Plan - 23-0145.pdf
2. Resolution(1).pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Easement Vacation Exhibit.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - Reserve Easement Resolution Vac. 80-39, dated May 13, 1981.pdf
5. Attachment 3 - SDGE Quitclaim Easement, dated January 23, 2020.pdf
6. Item 7.2.pdf
Report Number
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23-0145
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ocation
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2855 Faivre Street
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epartment
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Development Services
Environmental Notice
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The Project was adequately covered in a previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (“MND”) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (“MMRP”) (IS15-0005/MPA15-0022; SCH #2017111012; adopted by Ordinance No. 3421 on March 13, 2018) for the Otay River Business Park (“ORBP”) Specific Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution ordering the summary vacation of a portion of a public service easement reserved by the County of San Diego within Parcel 1 of Certificate of Compliance “ER484” of the Otay River Business Park Specific Plan.
8. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
9. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
10. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Public Comments:
10.1 Deputy Mayor Preciado:
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Mayoral Nomination Memo.pdf
2. Boards and Commissions Applications Packet.pdf
Consideration of Potential Rescission of the City Council Action Taken to Appoint Jesse Navarro to the Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee The City Council took action on May 16, 2023 to appoint Jesse Navarro to the Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee. At the City Council meeting on May 23, 2023, a consensus of the City Council directed staff to agendize potential rescission of that action at this meeting.
Location:
No specific geographic location
Environmental Notice:
The activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Discuss potential rescission of the action taken on May 16, 2023 to appoint Jesse Navarro to the Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee and take action as appropriate.
10.2 Councilmember Gonzalez:
Public Comments:
Consider the formation of an ad hoc subcommittee for the purposes of informing the City's strategic plan and budget process.
Location:
No specific geographic location
Environmental Notice:
The activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Consider forming the ad hoc subcommittee and take action as appropriate.
11. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
Public Comments:
12. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
to a special City Council meeting on June 8, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers; and then to the regular City Council meeting on June 13, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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