City of Chula Vista
Regular Meeting of the City Council
Meeting Minutes
June 6, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, Mayor McCann
Also Present: City Manager Kachadoorian : Jill Maland representing Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak LLP , Interim Acting City Attorney : 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.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 5:06 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 Deputy Mayor Preciado led the Pledge of Allegiance and Mayor McCann called for a moment of silence in remembrance of D-Day.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 4.1 through 4.7)
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 4.1 through 4.7. The headings were read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
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4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
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 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
Consider requests fo r excused absences as appropriate. No requests were received at that meeting.
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) 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)
ORDINANCE NO. 3550 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 ADDING 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
Adopt a resolution accepting $163,585 of grant fund s 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 Vote Required)
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-072 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIT Y OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
4.6 Agreement: Approve an Agreement with SBCS Corporation for Youth Counseling Services
Adopt a resolution waiving the consultant selection process and approving an agreement with SBCS Corporation for youth counseling services.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-073 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA WAIVING THE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND APPROVING
AN AGREEMENT WITH SBCS CORPORATION FOR YOUTH COUNSELING
SERVICES
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4.7 Investment Report: Quarter Ending March 31, 2023
Accept the investment report for the quarter ending on March 31, 2023.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ruben Padilla spoke regarding park space in Calexico.
Mary Davis, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the Welcoming City program.
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the tenant protection ordinance.
Lillie Hebert, Chula Vita resident, expres sed concern regarding an incident at Chula Vista Elementary School District.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident spoke regarding Councilmembers.
Delia Dominguez- Cervantes, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding City matters.
Mariana Saponara, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding D -Day and traffic on Nacion Avenue.
Christine Brady, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding arts and culture.
Becky Rapp spoke regarding matters related to cannabis.
At the request of Mayor McCann there was a consensus of the City Council to direct the City Manager to add an item to a future City Council agenda to consider supporting AB 1207 - Cannabis Candy Child Safety Act.
Robert Johnson submitted written communications regarding the Brown Act and the Welcoming City program.
Michele Nojd submitted written communication regarding the process of obtaining public input.
6. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS
6.1 Charter Review Commission: Presentation by the Charter Review Commission to City Council Regarding the Ranked Choice Voting Concept Charter Review Commission Vice Chair Buddingh spoke regarding the item.
City Council discussion ensued.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident spoke regarding elections.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to ranked choice voting:
Delia Dominguez-Cervantes, Chula Vista resident
Mary Davis
Kim Knox submitted written communications in support of ranked choice voting.
Robert Johnson submitted written communications in opposition to ranked choice voting.
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7. ACTION ITEMS
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
Mayor McCann stated he would abstain from voting on It em 7.1 due to a potential property-related conflict of interest. He left the dais during the discussion and voting on the item.
Landscape Architect McDonnell gave a presentation on the item. She and Director of Development Services Black responded to questions of the City Council.
Steve Stenberg, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding funding for the park.
Michele Nojd submitted written communication in opposition to staff's recommendation.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-074, the heading was read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado
Abstain (1): Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-074 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (1) APPROVING THE PARK MASTER PLAN FOR THE RENOVATION OF EUCALYPTUS PARK; (2) APPROVING A TENTH AMENDMENT TO THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT SPENDING PLAN; AND (3) REALLOCATING
FUNDS AND AMENDING THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT BUDGET
THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
7.2 Easement: Order the Summary Vacation of a Portion of a Public Service Easement Within the Otay River Business Park Specific Plan Associate Engineer Phillips gave a presentation on the item.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-075, the heading was read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-075 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA 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 OTAY RIVER
BUSINESS PARK
8. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.
9. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann spoke regarding the Norman Park Senior Center upgrades and his attendance at the opening of In & Out Burger on Main Street and recent graduation ceremonies in the City.
10. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Deputy Mayor Preciado spoke regarding the City's Arts Master Plan, homelessness and recent visits to Harborside and Hilltop Parks.
Councilmember Chavez spoke regarding her attendance at the following recent events:
graduations ceremonies in the City, the Chula Vista Fleet Reserve's memorial service honoring the fallen, and the National Latina Foundation mixer. She congratulated Assistant Police Cap tain Collum for being chose n as a Pride honoree for the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus and Assemblymember Alvarez for the unanimous passage of AB 837 through the California Assembly.
Councilmember Cardenas spoke in support of arts and culture in the C ity and extended Pride Month greetings.
10.1 Deputy Mayor Preciado:
Consideration of Potential Rescission of the City Council Action Taken to Appoint Jesse Navarro to the Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee Deputy Mayor Preciado spoke regarding the item.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
Mary Davis
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Robert Garcia, Chula Vista resident
Delia Dominguez-Cervantes, Chula Vista resident
David Ardilla, San Diego resident
Jesse Navarro, Chula Vista resident
Alvaro La Rue
Joel Garcia
Marcy Weaver, representing the Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding the Chamber's nominations for the seat.
City Council discussion ensued.
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
To rescind the action taken on May 16, 2023 to appoint Jesse Navarro to the Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee.
Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, and Deputy Mayor Preciado
No (1): Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
10.2 Councilmember Gonzalez:
Consider the formation of an ad hoc subcommittee for the purpose of informing the City's strategic plan and budget process.
Councilmember Gonzalez spoke regarding the item.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the budget.
Moved by Councilmember Gonzalez
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Preciado
To form an ad hoc subcommittee consisting of Deputy Mayor Preciado and Councilmember Gonzalez for a period of 90 days for the purpose of informing the City's strategic plan and budget process.
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
11. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk