1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 5:07 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:
Deputy Mayor Preciado led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Public Comments:
4.1 Oaths of Office:
Public Comments:
Citizens' Oversight Committee - Measure A
- Patricia Alvarez
Cultural Arts Commission
- Christine Brady
Human Relations Commission
- David Diaz
- Julie Holm
Sustainability Commission
- Jeanine Sharkey
Veterans Advisory Commission
- Francia Castro
- Henry Martinez
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oaths of office and Councilmember Gonzalez presented the certificates of appointment.
4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming August 2023 as Purple Heart Month in the City of Chula Vista Public Comments:
Mayor McCann read the proclamation and Councilmember Cardenas presented it to the Purple Heart recipients.
4.3 Presentation of a Proclamation to San Diego All Star Clowns and Family Entertainers Proclaiming August 1 to August 7, 2023 National Clown Week in the City of Chula Vista Public Comments:
Mayor McCann read the proclamation and Councilmember Chavez presented it to the San Diego All-Star Clowns and family.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.12)
Public Comments:
Items 5.4, 5.9, 5.11, and 5.12 were removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of a member of the public and City staff.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Preciado
To approve t
he recommended actions
appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.3, 5.5 through 5.8, and 5.10. The headings were read, text waived
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The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Councilmember Gonzalez Result, Carried (5 to 0)
5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Draft Minutes - July 25, 2023.pdf
Approve the minutes dated: July 25, 2023
5.2 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.
5.3 Consideration of Requests for Excused Absences
Public Comments:
Consider requests for excused absences. No requests were received at that meeting.
5.5 Agreement: Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with Moffatt and Nichol to Provide Final Design for the Heritage Road Bridge Replacement Project (STM0386) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - STM386 Moffatt and Nichol Amendment 5 - 23-0202.pdf
2. Staff Report - STM386 Moffatt and Nichol Amendment 5 - 23-0202(1).pdf
3. Resolution(3).pdf
4. Attachment_1_-_Fifth_Amendment.pdf
5. Attachment 2 - Proposal.pdf
6. Attachment 3 - STM0386 Plan Title Sheet.pdf
Adopt the resolution approving the fifth amendment to the agreement with Moffatt and Nichol to increase the agreement amount by $298,454 and extend the agreement term until December 31, 2027 to provide final design plans, specifications, and estimates; advertise the construction contract; and provide construction design support for the Heritage Road Bridge Replacement Project (STM0386).
Item 5.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO 2023-112 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MOFFATT AND NICHOL TO PROVIDE FINAL DESIGN FOR THE HERITAGE ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (STM0386)
5.6 Grant Acceptance and Appropriation: Approve an Agreement and Accept a Grant from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - ABC grant FY24 APP - 23-0190.pdf
2. Resolution(6).pdf
3. State of California Department of General Services Agreement 23-APP09.pdf Adopt a resolution approving an agreement with the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, accepting $75,000 in grant funds and appropriating the funds to the Police Grants Section of the State Grants Fund for the Alcohol Policing Partnership Program. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO 2023-113 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.7 Agreement: Approve an Agreement with Systems Integrated for Software Control System onSITE Support and Task Order Services Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Approving Agreement with Systems Integrated - 23-0161.pdf
2. Staff Report - Approving Agreement with Systems Integrated - 23-0161(1).pdf
3. Resolution Systems Integrated Agreement.pdf
4. Attachment 1- Systems Integrated Software Control System Onsite Support and Task Order Services.pdf Adopt a resolution approving a five-year agreement with Systems Integrated for Software Control System Support Services for the annual maintenance of the onSITE SCADA system and task order services with a total not-to-exceed amount of $750,000 over the life of the agreement, which is five (5) years.
Item 5.7 heading:
RESOLUTION NO 2023-114 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SYSTEMS INTEGRATED SOFTWARE CONTROL SYSTEM ONSITE SUPPORT AND TASK ORDER SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SYSTEMS INTEGRATED
5.8 Agreement: Approve an Amendment to an Agreement with Kleinfelder Construction Inc. for On-Call CIP Construction Management Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Amendment to CSA - 23-0157.pdf
2. Resolution(1).pdf
3. Attachment 1- Agreement Kleinfelder.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - First amendment.doc.pdf
Adopt a resolution approving the first amendment to the consultant services agreement with Kleinfelder Construction Inc. for on-call CIP construction management to increase the maximum allowable payment for services performed through June 2024 to $4,000,000.
Item 5.8 heading:
RESOLUTION NO 2023-115 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND KLEINFELDER CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR ON-CALL CIP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES.
5.10 Agreement Amendment: Approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement with World Advancement of Technology for EMS and Rescue (W.A.T.E.R.) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - W.A.T.E.R Third Amendment - 23-0194.pdf
2. Resolution - WATER Amendment.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - WATER Third SLA Amendment.pdf
Adopt a resolution approving the third amendment to the agreement with World Advancement of Technology for EMS and Rescue (W.A.T.E.R.) to incorporate updates to support and maintenance and scheduled fee increases for a one-year period, one option to extend, and a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 for the two-year period.
Item 5.10 heading:
RESOLUTION NO 2023-117 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND WORLD ADVANCEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY FOR EMS AND RESCUE (W.A.T.E.R)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5.4 Agreement: Approve an Agreement with The Pun Group LLP to Provide Cannabis Excise Tax and Inventory Audit and Consulting Services Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Cannabis Excise Tax Auditing Services Agreement - 23-0184.pdf
2. Resolution(7).pdf
3. Attachment 1 RFP 23-09 for Cannabis Tax Auditing Services.pdf
4. Attachment 2 Agreement with The Pun Group, LLC.docx.pdf Alan C. spoke in opposition to the staff's recommendation.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the cannabis tax.
Assistant Finance Director Del Rio spoke regarding the item.
Moved by
Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-111, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Councilmember Gonzalez (5 to 0)
Item 5.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO 2023-111 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE PUN GROUP, LLC TO PROVIDE CANNABIS EXCISE TAX AND INVENTORY AUDIT AND CONSULTING SERVICES
5.9 Grand Jury Report: Accept the 2022/2023 San Diego County Grand Jury Report on Governance of San Diego Bay and its Tidal Lands and Regions and Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Response Letter Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Grand Jury Response - 23-0205.pdf
2. Resolution(5).pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Grand Jury Report.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - Grand Jury Response.pdf
Paul Henkin
There are alot of very good suggestions here. However, recommenddation 23-92: Institute ordinances or formal policies that require ratification of the Port Master Plans...,within each city' s boundaries. is counterproductive to the idea of a unified bay and tidelands agency. I think that ratification should be by every affected city, not individually.
City Manager Kachadoorian spoke on the item and responded to questions from the City Council.
Paul Henkin submitted written comments expressing a neutral position on the item.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-116, authorize the Mayor to work with the City Manager and the City Attorney to clarify, revise, and finalize the response letter based on any additional pertinent information received in advance of the filing deadline, and to provide a copy of the final response letter to the City Council. The heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Councilmember Gonzalez Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 5.9 heading:
RESOLUTION NO 2023-116 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE 2022/2023 SAN DIEGO COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT ON GOVERNANCE OF SAN DIEGO BAY AND ITS TIDAL LANDS AND REGIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE RESPONSE ON BEHALF OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
5.11 Project Agreement and Appropriation: Approve an Agreement with Caltrans to Develop the Project Report and Environmental Documents for a Capital Improvement Project at SR-125 and Main Street/Otay Valley Road (STM0409) and Appropriate Funds Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Caltrans Agreement for the SR125 Interchange Improvements at Main St and Otay Valley Rd - 23-0200.pdf
2. Resolution(8).pdf
3. Attachment 1 - PSR-PDS document dated November 2, 2022.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - Caltrans Cooperative Agreement (final).pdf
5. Attachment 3 - HomeFed Corporation Letters.pdf
Alan C. spoke in opposition to the staff's recommendation.
Delia Dominguez Cervantes, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding removing the toll on the SR-125.
Pedro Orso-Delgado spoke regarding the item.
City Council discussion ensued.
Engineering Director Valle spoke regarding the item.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-118, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Councilmember Gonzalez Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 5.11 heading:
RESOLUTION NO 2023-118 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO DEVELOP THE PROJECT REPORT AND ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS FOR CIP STM0409 (SR-125 AND MAIN STREET/OTAY VALLEY ROAD INTERCHANGES) AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE TRANSPORTATION DIFS FUND TO CIP STM0409 (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.12 Homeless Activities: Accept Additional Funds from the County Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant Program, Approve an Associated Amendment to the Agreement, Appropriate Funds, and Extend the Declaration of the Shelter Crisis Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Accepting and Appropriating Grant Funds and Extension of the Declaration of Shelter Crisis 23-0201.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - 2nd Agreement - County - CV.pdf
3. Resolution A - County Grant.pdf
4. Resolution B - Shelter Crisis Extension.pdf
5. Item 5.12 Curry.pdf
PAUL HENKIN
I think that establishing another bridge homeless housing village on south Main St. would be a great step forward in helping to solve the region's homeless crisis.
The following members of the public spoke regarding homelessness:
Alan C.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Delia Dominguez Cervantes, Chula Vista resident
Orville Peckoo
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident
Paul Henkin submitted written comments in support of the staff's recomendation.
Director of Housing and Homelessness Kurz spoke regarding the item.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2023-119 and 2023-120,the headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Councilmember Gonzalez Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 5.12 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO 2023-119 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CAPITAL EMERGENCY HOUSING SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAM, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
B) RESOLUTION NO 2023-120 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA EXTENDING THE DECLARATION OF A SHELTER CRISIS WITHIN THE MEANING OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 8698 Mayor McCann recessed the meeting at 6:31 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 6:45 p.m., with all members present.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. PC Barajas.pdf
2. Public Comment_Raso.pdf
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the tenant protection ordinance and submitted written documentation.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding corruption.
Alan C. spoke regarding various matters.
Brandon Claypool, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding homelessness.
The following members of the public spoke in support of minimum wage for healthcare workers:
Joni Vargas
Celia Gomez
Leila Khader
Delia Dominguez Cervantes, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding homelessness.
Gina E. spoke regarding Harborside Park.
Laura spoke regarding the Human Relations Commission.
Christine Brady, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding arts and culture in the City.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments:
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 Bill for Collection by the County Treasurer-Tax Collector Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Delinquent Sewer Service Charges 23-0175.pdf
2. Resolution(2).pdf
3. Delinquent Sewer Service Charges - Public Hearing Notice_7.26.23.pdf
4. Item 7.1 Jones.pdf
5. 2023-08-08 Item 7.1 Presentation - Sewer Item Continued.pdf Paul Henkin
I think that liens against the property should only be considered as a last resort, and only after legal action and the opportunity for appeal and due process. I think that the Constitutional Due Process guarantees take precedence.
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.
Assistant Finance Director Del Rio and Revenue Manager Vasquez gave a presentation on the item and responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
City Council discussion ensued.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding charge calculation.
Delia Dominguez Cervantes spoke in opposition to the staff's recommendation.
Alan C. made suggestions for additional options for delinquent sewer service.
Paul Henkin submitted written comments in opposition to the staff's recommendation.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
City Council discussion ensued.
Moved by
Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by
Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-121, heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Councilmember Gonzalez Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 7.1 heading:
RESOLUTION NO 2023-121 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR PROPERTY TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION BY THE COUNTY TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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 Property Tax Bill for Collection by the County Treasurer-Tax Collector Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Delinquent Solid Waste Service Charges 23-0176.pdf
2. Resolution.pdf
3. Delinquent Solid Waste Collections Charges - Public Hearing Notice_7.26.23.pdf
4. 2023-08-08 Item 7.2 Presentation - Solid Waste Item Continued.pdf Paul Henkin
I think that liens against the property should only be considered as a last resort, and only after legal action and the opportunity for appeal and due process. I think that the Constitutional Due Process guarantees take precedence. How about instead making the owner haul his own trash? 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.
Assistant Finance Director Del Rio and Revenue Manager Vasquez gave a presentation on the item and responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
Alan C. spoke regarding additional fees associated with delinquent solid waste service.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the item.
Paul Henkin submitted written comments in opposition to the staff's recommendation.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
Council discussion ensued.
Moved by
Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by
Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-122, heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Councilmember Gonzalez Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 7.2 heading:
RESOLUTION NO 2023-122 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR PROPERTY TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION BY THE COUNTY TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
8. ACTION ITEMS
Public Comments:
8.1 Agreement: Approve an Agreement with Cityzen Solutions, Inc., Doing Business As PublicInput, for an Online Public Engagement Platform Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report PublicInput Agreement - 23-0204.pdf
2. Staff Report PublicInput Agreement - 23-0204(1).pdf
3. Resolution(4).pdf
4. Attachment 1- PublicInput Agreement with Exhibits.pdf
5. Attachment 2 - PublicInput Response to RFP P09-2023.pdf
6. 2023-08-08 Item 8.1 Presentation - Online Public Engagement Platform v2.pdf Assistant City Manager Allen gave a presentation on the item and responded to questions from the City Council.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding seniors accessing the platform.
Henry Martinez, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the ACT Chula Vista application.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Gonzalez
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-123, heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Councilmember Gonzalez Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 8.1 heading:
RESOLUTION NO 2023-123 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND CITYZEN SOLUTIONS, INC. DBA PUBLICINPUT
8.2 Labor Relations: Report on Implementation of Recommendations from the City Council Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on Labor Relations and Request for Direction Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Labor Relations Committee Referral - 23-0206.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Labor Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee Report.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Draft Ordinance.pdf
4. BIA PLA 8.2.23.pdf
5. Item 8.2 Written Communications Received 8_4.pdf
6. Item 8.2 Written Communications Received 8_7.pdf
7. Item 8.2 Mather Received 8_8.pdf
8. 2023-08-08 Item 8.2 Presentation - Labor Relations.pdf Daniel Johnson
I am small scale infill developer, who owns property in Chula Vista, currently entitled for 52 units. Developing housing, and in particular infill development, is extremely challenging in Chula Vista, in light of the fees ($~40,000/door) & time to obtain project approvals and develop a viable project. Any additional rules or regulations that you consider should respond to a clear and present problem or issue. It is not clear to me how or whether the proposed "transparency" and PLA regulations are responding to a pressing issue in Chula Vista? However, what is a pressing issue is HOUSING, and more particularly affordable housing. The proposed PLA and transparency regulations will make it even MORE difficult than it already is to develop housing in Chula Vista. If adopted, they will have a chilling and extremely detrimental effect on housing production as a direct result of regulations where there is no demonstrated issue or problem to be solved other than regulation to appease labor unions or to do what others are doing as "best practices." For example, we work hard to employ small contractors on our projects, and they often struggle to comply with rules. As envisioned, the labor compliance provisions are unwieldly and VERY likely to discourage General Contractors from using small contractors for fear of labor violations and the "two strikes" and you are out rule. In summary, these two regulations are "solutions" that are not necessary and in search of a problem.
Brenda Aguirre
PLAs provide standardized conditions, a reliable workforce, timely completion, labor peace, simplified management, workforce development, reduced worker misclassification, economic benefits, and improved worker safety. For this reason I support item 8.2. Please do the right thing and protect our workers! Thank you.
James Moffat
I live in District 2 and I 100 percent support the PLA for construction projects. This only supports working families get a fair wage, health benefits, and the ability to receive a pension. Our City Council should always support the community and its workers. Thank you! Ricardo Ochoa
As a resident of Chula Vista (District 2), I strongly support the staff recommendation to negotiate a programmatic Project Labor Agreement for all City construction projects above $1M, and for affordable housing projects receiving City funds.
Negotiating a PLA will allow the City to give Chula Vista residents priority for employment on these projects funded by their tax dollars, and will help ensure that local workers are earning a pension and family health benefits, while also protecting the City against cost overruns and work stoppages.
Don't believe the scare-mongering from out-of-town corporations. Adopting a PLA will help demonstrate that the City Council stands with local workers and with Labor.
Sara Ochoa
Thank you to the City Council leaders who have responsibly moved forward with consideration of a city-wide Project Labor Agreement for Chula Vista. Ensuring that city projects are built in such a way that uplifts our local labor force, focused on worker safety and quality, time-efficient building practices is important in our community. I support values that ensure those working on Chula Vista projects can sustain and support their families - my neighbors.
I support the City Council moving forward with negotiating a citywide PLA. Thank you.
Dustin Steiner
Associated General Contractors (AGC) San Diego represents over 900 union and non-union construction firms. On Contractor Transparency our main concern is timing. It is simply not practical to provide subcontractor data during permit issuance, when many subcontractors have not even been hired. Please consider amending language so that this information is collected prior to final inspection or final permit release and be a simple online process to mitigate additional delays and lower administrative costs for the City.
On Project Labor Agreements, we urge you to follow the Biden Administration's lead and incorporate a threshold of $35 Million, which will minimize disruption of the City's public works program. Blanket Project Labor Agreements have a history of increasing project costs, excluding qualified apprentices, and forcing workers to pay into union benefits that they will likely never receive. This PLA has also gone outside of collective bargaining. Last year AGC San Diego’s union-signatory contractors bargained with local union representatives to ratify six new Master Labor Agreements for San Diego County. By adopting this PLA, the City would be displacing those collectively bargained terms with unilateral PLA terms. A $35 million dollar threshold would allow the City to use PLAs to cover more complex projects while not discriminating against smaller open shop contractors and local workers who typically do the work on smaller contracts.
Assistant City Manager Allen gave a presentation on the item.
Marshal Anderson, representing the San Diego Lodging Association, expressed a neutral position and provided recommendations on the item.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the item:
Sal Espinoza, representing CWA
Francisco Pena
Christopher Allen, representing SWMSRCC
Jorge Viramontes
Ricardo Sanchez
Jesse Garcia
Marco Alcantara
Matt Blake, Chula Vista resident
Will Hauck, Chula Vista resident
Alan C.
Doug Hicks, representing SWMSRCC
Ansermio Estrada, Chula Vista resident
Kelvin Barrios
Carol Kim, representing Building Trades
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
Nicholle Wright, representing HomeFed
Henry Martinez, Chula Vista resident
Hannah Gbeh, representing the Building Industry Association of San Diego, also spoke on behalf of Adrian Luna and Lori Holt Pheiler The following members of the public submitted written comments in support of the item:
Brenda Aguirre
James Moffat
Ricardo Ochoa
Sara Ochoa
The following members of the public submitted written comments in opposition to the item:
Daniel Johnson
Dustin Steiner
At the request of Deputy Mayor Preciado, there was a consensus of a majority of the City Council to direct staff to proceed with work on the matter related to traffic control workers' wage disparity and safety without waiting for County issues to be resolved.
Assistant City Manager Allen stated that the staff's goal was to return to the City Council meeting on September 12 with draft ordinances for the City Council’s consideration regarding minimum wage for traffic control workers, required contractor reporting, and project labor agreements for City-owned property and subsidized housing projects. A majority of the City Council supported the staff’s proposed action.
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
10. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
Mayor McCann spoke regarding his attendance at the following recent events: Boards and Commission reception, meeting with the National Association of Minority Contractors, Fire Fighter's Academy, Parks and Recreation Day at Memorial Park, the groundbreaking of the Chula Vista Elementary School District Transportation Center and Police Department's National Night Out. He thanked the Downtown Village Association and City Manager Kachadoorian for the purchase of tables and chairs for Third Avenue.
At the request of Mayor McCann, there was a consensus of the City Council to direct the City Manager to review local encampment ordinances and report on potential actions that could be implemented in Chula Vista to move homeless efforts forward.
11. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Public Comments:
Councilmember Chavez provided an MTS Board meeting update. She also spoke regarding her attendance at the following recent events: the Police Department's National Night Out, a visit to the 24-hour Aria Cleaners, and Parks and Recreation Day.
Councilmember Gonzalez thanked his staff for keeping him engaged in the community.
Deputy Mayor Preciado thanked the City Manager and her team for their high level of engagement and professionalism in the discussion and clarification of items. He commended Mayor McCann for his continued engagement in the operation of City Council meetings.
At the request of Deputy Mayor Preciado, there was a consensus of the City Council to add an item to the next meeting agenda to consider forming a sub-committee with himself and Mayor McCann, to work on challenges and concerns impacting Downtown Third Avenue.
At the request of Councilmember Cardenas, there was a consensus of a majority of the City Council to direct the City Manager to draft a letter on behalf of the City supporting AB399, County Water Authority Act.
At the request of Councilmember Cardenas, there was a consensus of the City Council to direct staff to research and return with a healthcare worker's minimum wage ordinance at a September City Council meeting.
11.1 Councilmember Chavez: Ratification of Appointment to the Following Commission:
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Appointment Memo .pdf
2. Application Packet .pdf
Heath Wellness and Aging Commission
- Pat Mallen
Moved by
Councilmember Chavez
Seconded by
Councilmember Cardenas
To ratify the appointment of Pat Mallen to the Health Wellness and Aging Commission.
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Councilmember Gonzalez Result, Carried (5 to 0)
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
13. CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:
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 the Council would not discuss Item 13.1 B but would convene in closed session to discuss Item 13.1 A.
Mayor McCann recessed the meeting at 10:12 p.m. The City Council convened in closed session at 10:25 p.m., with all members present.
13.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) Public Comments:
(A) Name of case: Jacqueline Limon v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2021-00045866-CU-PA-CTL.
ACTION: No Reportable Action. Pending finalization of settlement. (B) Name of Case: City of Chula Vista, et al. v. Joe Stephenshaw, as Director, et al.; California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District; Case No. C094237.
ACTION: Item was not discussed.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
The meeting was adjourned at 10:32 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk