City of Chula Vista
Regular Meeting of the City Council
Meeting Minutes
July 25, 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 5:04 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 Cardenas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Presentation and Update on the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan by Port Commissioner Ann Moore
Port Commissioner Moore gave a presentation on the item and responded to questions from the City Council.
4.2 Presentation by Conservation Specialist Robert Coleman on the City's Inaugural Zero Waste Academy
Conservation Specialist Coleman gave a presentation on the item and responded to questions from the City Council.
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4.3 Presentation of a Proclamation to the Odyssey of the Mind Competition State Champions and World Finalists: 5th/6th Grade Gold Dragons, 8th Grade Green Dragons, and 6th Grade Purple Dragons and Commending Discovery Charter School Coaches
Mayor McCann read the proclamation and Councilmember Chavez presented it to Coach Amy Markham and the students.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.10)
Items 5.5 and 5.9 were removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Deputy Mayor Preciado and members of the public, respectively.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5. 1 through 5.4, 5.6 through 5.8 and 5.10. The headings were 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)
5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: September 20, 2022, March 2, 2023, May 4, 2023, and July 11, 2023.
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 Requests for Excused Absences
Consider requests for excused absences as appropriate. No requests were received at that meeting.
5.4 Animal Regulations: Amending Animal Regulations Related to Stray Holding Periods and Harboring Strays (Second Reading and Adoption) Robert Johnson submitted written comments expressing a neutral position on the item.
Adopt an ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Sec tions 6.12.042 and
6.24.140 to reduce the minimum holding period for stray cats and dogs from four business days to three days and to remove the prohibition against harboring a lost or stray dog. (Second Reading and Adoption)
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Item 5.4 heading:
ORDINANCE NO 3552 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTIONS IN TITLE 6 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO STRAY
HOLDING PERIODS AND HARBORING STRAYS (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION)
5.6 Agreement: Approve an Agreement with Winbourne Consulting Inc. to Provide Project Management Services for the Police Department's Records Management System
Adopt a resolution approving an agreement with Winbourne Consulting Inc. to provide project management services for the Police Department’s Records Management System.
Item 5.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO 2023 -101 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH WINBOURNE CONSULTING INC.
TO PROVIDE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR RECORDS
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
5.7 Grant Award: Accept a Grant from Michelson Philanthropies Through the California Animal Welfare Funders Collaborative to Provide Animal Care Services, and Appropriate Funds
Adopt a resolution accepting a grant award from Michelson Philanthropies through the California Animal Welfare Funders Collaborative in the amount of $10,000 to provide preventative surrender services at the Animal Care Facility and appropriate funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.7 heading:
RESOLUTION NO 2023 -102 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM MICHELSON PHILANTHROPIES
THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA ANIMAL WELFARE FUNDERS COLLABORATIVE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.8 Grant Award and Agreements: Accept a Grant and Approve an Agreement with the California B oard of State and Community Corrections, Approve Agreements with SBCS Corporation and SANDAG for the Public Health and Safety Grant Program, and Appropriate Funds
Adopt resolutions:
A) Accepting $2,708,250 in grant funds from the California Board of State and Community Corrections for the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program and appropriating $622,877 to the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Police Grants Section of the State Grants Fund; (4/5 Vote Required)
B) Approving Agreement Number BSCC 945 -22 with the Board of State Community Corrections for the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program; and
C) Approving agreements with SBCS Corporation and SANDAG for the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program.
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Item 5.8 heading:
A) RESOLU TION NO. 2023 -103 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR ( 4/5
VOTE REQUIRED)
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -104 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AGREEMENT NUMBER BSCC 945 -22 WITH THE BOARD OF STATE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS FOR THE PROPOSITION 64
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -105 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH SBCS CORPORATION AND SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE PROPOSITION 64
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM
5.10 Measure A: Amend the Measure A Public Safety Expenditure Plan to Reclassify Two Police Agent Positions to Two Police Sergeant Positions a nd Restore Language for Multi -Purpose Store Front and Public Safety Training Center
Robert Johnson submitted written comments expressing a neutral position on the item.
Adopt a resolution approving the amended Measure A Public Safety Expenditure Plan to reclassify two Police Agent positions to two Police Sergeant positions and restore language for a Multi -Purpose Store Front and Public Safety Training Center.
Item 5.10 heading:
RESOLUTION NO 2023 -107 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDED MEASURE A PUBLIC SAFETY
EXPENDITURE PLAN TO RECLASSIFY TWO POLICE AGENTS TO TWO
POLICE SERGEANTS AND RESTORE ORIGINAL LANGUAGE FOR MULTI -
PURPOSE STORE FRONT AND PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING CENTER
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5.5 Privacy and Technology: Adopt an Ordinance to Add Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 2.65, Establishing a Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission (Second Reading and Adoption)
The following members of the public submitted written comments in opposition to staff's recommendation:
Margaret Baker
Norell Martinez
Nancy Relaford
Kathy Hardy
Jeanne Brown
Brenda Aguirre
Patricia Mondragon
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Pedro Rios
Francis X. Riley
The following members of the public submitted written comments in support of staff's recommendation:
Paul Henkin
Kathy Hardy
The following members of the public submitted written comments expressing a neutral position:
Frank Riley
Jeanne Brown, representing Criminal Justice Committee, LWVSD Patricia Mondragon
Margaret Baker
Iam Serulo
Brenda Aguirre
Mary Davis
Pati Ruiz
Robert Johnson
Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez
To adopt Ordinance No. 3553, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, and Deputy Mayor Preciado
No (1): Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
Item 5.5 heading:
ORDINANCE NO 3553 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.65, “PRIVACY PROTEC TION AND
TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY COMMISSION” (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION)
5.9 Grant Award: Accept a Grant from the Department of California Highway Patrol for the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program, and Appropriate Funds John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding matters related to commercial cannabis businesses.
Delia Dominguez Cervantes, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding matters related to cannabis.
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Robert Johnson submitted written comments expressing a neutral position on the item.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-106, 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)
Item 5.9 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-106 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED)
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Daniel Teague spoke regarding wildfire hazards.
The following members of the public spoke regarding matters related to homelessness:
Christine Brady
Brandon Claypool
Joseph Raso spoke regarding the tenant protection ordinance.
Robert Johnson spoke regarding security matters and submitted written communications.
John Acosta spoke regarding City matters.
Freddie Bermudez spoke regarding sports regulations in City parks.
Delia Dominguez Cervantes spoke regarding a mileage tax.
Camilo Marquez submitted a request to speak but was not present when called.
Robert Johnson submitted written comments regarding security matters.
Mayor McCann recessed the meeting at 6:45 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 7:01 p.m., with all members present, excep t Councilmember Chavez who joined the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Sewer Service: Assess Delinquent Sewer Service Charges as Recorded Liens Upon the Respective Parcels of Land and Place Delinquent Charges on the Next Regular Property Tax Bil l for Collection by the County Treasurer -Tax Collector
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
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Emilie Stone spoke in opposition to staff's recommendation.
The following members of the public submitted written comments in opposition to the item:
Cheryl
Delia Dominguez Cervantes
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
Mayor McCann announced that the public hearing would be continued to the meeting on August 8, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
Assistant Director of Finance Del Rio responded to questions from the City Council.
7.2 Solid Waste Service: Assess Delinquent Solid Waste Service Charges as Recorded Liens Upon the Respective Parcels of Land and Place Delinquent Charges on the Next Regular Proper ty Tax Bill for Collection by the County Treasurer-Tax Collector
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
Mayor McCann announced that the public hearing would be continued to the meeting on August 8, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
Assistant Director of Finance Del Rio responded to questions from the City Council.
8. ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Property Acquisition: Authorizing the Purchase and Rehabilitation of the Palomar Motel for Conversion into Permanent Supportive Housing City Manager Kachadoorian, Director of Housing and Homeless Services Kurz, and Management Analyst Rodriguez gave a presentation on the item.
Director of Housing and Homeless Services Kurz announced that a revise d resolution for the item had been distributed to the City Council, and that action on the item would be with respect to the revised document.
Christine Brady, speaking on behalf of Emily Kosko, Karina Morelos, Rosa Vasquez, and Katie Leon, suggested changes to the proposed project.
The following members of the public spoke regarding matters related to homelessness:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
John Reyes
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The following members of the public submitted written comments expressing a neutral position on the item:
Maria Sanchez
Paul Henkin
Director of Housing and Homeless Services Kurz responded to questions from the City Council.
Moved by Councilmember Cardenas
Seconded by Mayor McCann
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2023-108 and 2023-109, the headings were 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)
Item 8.1 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -108 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO
NEGOTIATE PURCHASE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, DEDICATE REMAINING EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE 2 FUNDS, AND EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE AND REHABILITATE THE PALOMAR MOTEL LOCATED AT 1160 WALNUT AVENUE FOR CONVERSION INTO
PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -109 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE
HOMEKEY PROGRAM
8.2 American Rescue Spending Plan: Amend the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Spending Plan
Finance Director Schoen gave a presentation on the item.
John Acosta spoke regarding COVID funding.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Preciado
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-110, 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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Item 8.2 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-110 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 BUDGET, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 CIP PROGRAM BUDGET BY ESTABLISHING A NEW CIP PROJECT, GGV0270 “PALOMAR MOTEL”; AND AMENDING THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT SPENDIN G PLAN; AND APPROPRIATING $13 MILLION FOR ACQUISITION AND RENOVATION OF PALOMAR MOTEL (GGV0270) (4/5
VOTE REQUIRED)
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
9.1 Fire Station 1 Renovation Update
Fire Chief Muns spoke regarding a recent deployment and Development Project Manager Peterson gave an update on the Fire Station 1 renovation.
9.2 Harborside Park Referral Update
City Manager Kachadoorian gave an update on the Harborside Park referral.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of reopening Harborside Park.
Robert Johnson submitted written comments expressing a neutral position on the item.
10. MAYOR’S REPORTS
10.1 Boards and Commissions: Consideration of Annual Reappointments A. REAPPOINTMENTS TO FIRST TERMS (Initial term less than two years)
o Jose Torres, Board of Ethics
o Alexia Velissaropoulos, Board of Ethics
o William Salle, Citizens' Oversight Committee - Measure A o Lourdes Nunez-Silva, Civil Service Commission
o Ken Muraoka, Cultural Arts Commission
o Christian Gomez, Human Relations Commission
o Rodney Caudillo, Traffic Safety Commission
B. REAPPOINTMENTS TO SECOND TERMS
o Bryan Ehm, Board of Appeals and Advisors
o Isidro Barragan, Board of Ethics
o Elizabeth Murphy, Health Wellness and Aging Commission o Brenda Aguirre, Mobilehome Rent Review Commission
o Michael De La Rosa, Planning Commission
o Jerome Torres, Planning Commission
o Brianna Conser, Parks and Recreation Commission
o Ashleigh Padilla, Parks and Recreation Commission
o Adriana Guevara Gluyas, Sustainability Commission
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Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To make the above reappointments. 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)
10.2 Ratification of Appointment to the Following Commissions:
Citizens' Oversight Committee - Measure A
- Patricia Alvarez
Cultural Arts Commission
- Christine Brady
Human Relations Commission
- David Diaz
- Jeffrey Redondo
- Julie Holm
Sustainability Commission
- Jeanine Sharkey
Veterans Advisory Commission
- Francia Castro
- Henry Martinez
Robert Johnson submitted written comments regarding audio for boards and commissions.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Preciado
To ratify the above appointments. 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)
10.3 Consideration of Appointment of a Voting Delegate and Alternates for the 2023 League of California Cities Annual Conference to be Held in Sacramento, September 20 - 22
John Acosta spoke in opposition to appointing Councilmember Cardenas as the alternate.
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Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
To appoint Mayor McCann as the Voting Delegate and Councilmember Cardenas as the Alternate for the 2023 League of California Cities annual conference.
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Mayor McCann spoke regarding Comic -Con; ribbon -cutting ceremonies for Lauderbach Park, Chula Vista Wate r Sports, and Urbane Cafe; Brews for Barks fundraiser for the Animal Care Facility; and the Animal Care Facility's 100th anniversary. He wished the Bonita Valley Girls Softball team luck as they play for the Western National title.
11. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Councilmember Chavez spoke regarding the San Diego Pride Parade, Brews for Barks event, Animal Care Facility and the adoptable pets, and the 3rd annual Filipino American Friendship Festival. She announced the ability to check the status of permits on the Development Services Department's website.
Deputy Mayor Preciado spoke in support of the Human Relations Commission pursuing activities and programming to highlight diversity.
Councilmember Cardenas spoke regarding available pets at the Animal Care Fa cility and provided an update on SANDAG.
11.1 Councilmember Gonzalez: Ratification of Appointment to the Following Commission:
Moved by Councilmember Gonzalez
Seconded by Mayor McCann
Health Wellness and Aging Commission
- Joyce Perischilli
To ratify the above appointment of Joyce Perischilli to the Health Wellness and Aging Commission.
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
11.2 Deputy Mayor Preciado & Councilmember Gonzalez: Written Communications
Robert Johnson submitted written comments expressing a neutral position on the item.
At the request of Councilmember Gonzalez and Deputy Mayor Preciado, there was a consensus of the City Counc il to add an action item to the September 12 City 2023-07-25 City Council Regular Minutes
Council agenda for the City Manager to respond to the subcommittee's memorandum with recommendations on the budget and strategic plan.
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
13. 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.
Acting City Attorney Maland announced that Item 13.1 would not be heard and would be continued to the August 8, 2023 City Council meeting.
13.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: Jacqueline Limon v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2021-00045866-CU-PA-CTL.
Item was not discussed.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk