Annotated agenda — Chula Vista City Council, October 17, 2023

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. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Public Comments:

4.1 Presentation by the San Diego County Registrar of Voters’ Office on the Newly Installed Permanent Ballot Drop Boxes Located Throughout the City Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Item 4.1 - ROV Ballot Drop Box Presentation-Chula Vista.pdf

4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation to Director of CAST Maria Zadorozny and Fire Chief Muns Commending the Community Adversity Support Team (CAST -- Previously Citizen's Adversity Support Team) on its 30th Anniversary in the City of Chula Vista Public Comments:

5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.9)
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.

5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Draft Minutes - September 26, 2023.pdf

2. Draft Minutes - October 3, 2023.pdf

3. Draft Minutes - October 5, 2023.pdf
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Approve the minutes dated: September 26, October 3, and 5, 2023.

5.3 Consideration of Requests for Excused Absences
Attachments
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Public Comments

1. 10.5.23-Requestfor ExcusedAbsence-CMCardenas.pdf
Councilmember Cardenas from the October 5, 2023 City Council workshop.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Consider requests for excused absences as appropriate.

5.6 Agreement: Approve a Facilities Use License Agreement for Exclusive Use of the Primary Equestrian Arena and Outbuildings at Rohr Park Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report - Facilities Use Agreement for Sunnyside Saddle Club - 23-0162.pdf

2. Resolution.Facilities Use License Agreement.Sunnyside Saddle Club.pdf

3. Attachment 1.Facilities Use License Agreement.Sunnyside Saddle Club.July 1, 2020 redacted.pdf

4. Attachment 2 - Facilities Use Agreement Sunnyside Saddle Club_FINAL.CLEAN.101223.pdf

5. Exhibit A - Premises.pdf
Judith Tieber
I strongly support the recommended action to enter into an exclusive lease agreement with Sunnyside Saddle Club. The club has a long and distinguished record for responsible use and maintenance of the arena and associated buildings. When horses are involved, rules matter. SSC has rules that go a long way to ensure safety of horse, rider and observers.

Report Number:
23-0162
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ocation:

Rohr Park, 4548 Sweetwater Road
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epartment:

Economic Development
Environmental Notice:

The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities).

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a resolution approving a Facilities Use License Agreement between the City and Sunnyside Saddle Club for Exclusive Use of the Primary Equestrian Arena and Outbuildings at Rohr Park.

5.9 Agreement: Approve Modifications to the Golf Course Facility Management Agreement with Touchstone Golf, LLC, for Management of the Chula Vista Golf Course Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report - Touchstone Golf Agreement Modifications - 23-0279.pdf

2. Resolution Approving Modified Golf Course Facility Management Agreement.pdf

3. Attachment 1.Modified Golf Course Facility Management Agreement with Touchstone Golf, LLC.pdf

4. Agreement_with_Touchstone_Golf.Golf_Cart_Responsibility.100923.CLEAN.docx.pdf Report Number
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23-0279
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ocation
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Chula Vista Golf Course, 4475 Bonita Road
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epartment
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Economic Development
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 approving a modified Golf Course Facility Management Agreement with Touchstone Golf, LLC, for professional management services for the Chula Vista Golf Course.

5.2 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.

5.4 Financial Report and Appropriation: Accept the Quarterly Financial Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2023, Appropriate Funds for that Purpose, and Amend a Council Policy Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report - Q4 FY 2023 Financial Report - 23-0261 - 23-0261.pdf

2. Resolution A - Q4 FY 2023 Financial Report with Appropriation.pdf

3. Resolution B - City Financial Reporting and Transfer Authority Policy update.pdf

4. Attachment 1 - FY2023 General Fund Transfers.pdf

5. Attachment 2 - FY2023 General Fund Budget Amendments.pdf

6. Exhibit 1 - Council Policy 220-02 Financial Reporting and Transfer Authority (updated version October 2023).pdf Report Number
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23-0261
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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 Sections 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Accept the quarterly financial report for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, and adopt resolutions A) Making various amendments to the fiscal year 2022-23 budget to adjust for variances and appropriating funds for that purpose (4/5 Vote Required)
, and B) Amending Council Policy 220-02 Financial Reporting and Transfer Authority with updated terminology.

5.5 City Election: Call an Election on March 5, 2024, to Conduct a Primary Election for City Councilmembers for Districts 3 and 4 and a Special Runoff Election for City Attorney, and Adopt Regulations for Candidate Statements Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report - Call March 5 2024 Election- 23-0217.pdf

2. Resolution A - Calling Election.pdf

3. Resolution B - Candidate Regulations.pdf
robert johnson
i never wanted a mail in ballot never requested it and have ask to be removed from a list from which i did not request to be on and every year the commit fraud by sending a mail ballot i never asked for. i will be keeping them for record of the fraud they are commiting. robert johnson
Mail-in ballots have the potential to be susceptible to fraud, although it is important to note that instances of fraud are rare. There are several ways in which fraudulent activities could potentially occur with mail-in ballots:

Duplicate voting: In some cases, individuals could attempt to exploit the system by voting both in-person and through a mail-in ballot. However, it is worth noting that most jurisdictions have safeguards in place to prevent this, such as verifying signatures on mail-in ballots and cross-checking voter rolls.

Ballot harvesting: Ballot harvesting refers to the collection and delivery of completed mail-in ballots by someone other than the voter themselves. While some argue that it makes voting more accessible, others raise concerns about the potential for fraud. If those collecting ballots have ulterior motives, they could manipulate or discard ballots, or even exert undue influence over voters.

Unauthorized mail-in ballot requests: Fraudulent activities could involve someone intentionally requesting mail-in ballots in another person's name without their knowledge or consent, thereby creating an opportunity for vote manipulation.

Interception and tampering: There is the possibility of mail-in ballots being lost, stolen, or tampered with during the delivery process. This risk exists with any form of mail, including mail-in ballots.

Report Number
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23-0217
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ocation
: No specific geographic location
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epartment
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City Clerk
Environmental Notice
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This 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 resolutions A) Calling an election on March 5, 2024, for the purposes of conducting a primary municipal election for two City Councilmembers, representing Districts 3 and 4, and a special runoff election for City Attorney, consolidating the election with the statewide election, and requesting the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors to permit the Registrar of Voters to perform certain services for the conduct of the election; and B) Adopting regulations for candidate statements of qualifications.

5.7 Grant Award and Agreement: Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds from the California Office of Traffic Safety for a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program and Approve an Agreement with Circulate San Diego to Administer the Program Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report OTS Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program - 23-0266.pdf

2. Resolution A.pdf

3. Resolution B.pdf

4. Attachment 1 OTS Grant Agreement PS24008.pdf

5. Attachment 2 WalkSanDiego Agreement.pdf

6. Written Communications - Curry.pdf

7. 5.7 Henkin.pdf

8. 5.7 Acosta.pdf

9. Item 5.7 - Curry Presentation.pdf
Report Number
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23-0266
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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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RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt resolutions A) Accepting $164,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety and appropriating $123,000 to the Police Grants Section of the Federal Grants Fund for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program (4/5 Vote Required)
; and B) Waiving the competitive formal bid requirement and approving an agreement with WalkSanDiego doing business as Circulate San Diego to administer the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program.

5.8 Expenditure Plan Amendment and Appropriation: Amend the Infrastructure, Facilities and Equipment Expenditure Plan and Appropriate Funds to the Traffic Signal Modifications CIP Project for a Change Order with HMS Construction and Associated Project Costs Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report Appropriation for CIP TRF0408 - 23-0274.pdf

2. Resolution.pdf

3. Attachment 1 TRF408 Location Map All.pdf
Report Number
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23-0274
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ocation
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Various Intersections Citywide
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epartment
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Engineering & Capital Projects
Environmental Notice
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The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and
Section 15302 Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction).

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a resolution 1) Amending the Infrastructure, Facilities, and Equipment Expenditure Plan and 2) Amending the Fiscal Year 2023/24 CIP program budget by appropriating $225,000 from the available balance of the Measure P Fund to the Traffic Signal Modifications (TRF0408) CIP Project for a claim resolution change order with HMS Construction, Inc. and associated project costs. (4/5 Vote Required)

5.10 Labor Relations: Consideration of Establishing a Healthcare Worker Minimum Wage Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report Healthcare Worker Minimum Wage - 23-0265.pdf

2. Ordinance .pdf
robert johnson
if you can just force people to pay more why is there no way for you to force everyone to pay more.. cause your actually breaking the way power works.. you dont care about any of us.. you make them come in and force you to make policy which u claim is law.. yet we didnt elect you to relegate people pay.s. you are not the rulers of chula vista. and i remove consent from all of your unconstitutional policy you took an oath and every time you break it.. we have it on record.. there is nothing you can do but be honest and pray god has forgiven you for what you have done.

Rady Children's Hospital
Rady Children’s Hospital urges the Chula Vista City Council to oppose item 7.2 and encourages councilmembers to instead support the statewide agreement on SB 525. While Rady Children’s is not physically in Chula Vista, we provide pediatric primary and specialty care services to the community.

The health care industry needs consistency, predictability and security to make the best financial decisions to maintain access to care and sustain jobs in our communities. Rady Children’s firmly supports paying our health care employees a fair living wage. In fact, in recognition of our staff’s heroic efforts during the pandemic, as well as the growing costs of living in San Diego County, in December 2020, we increased our wages to $20/hour for all of our staff across the organization. We were able to do this through a thoughtful process, balancing our fiscal viability and the needs of our employees.

Following a similar approach, SB 525 passed out of the California Legislature on September 14th and creates a $25/hour healthcare worker minimum wage through a step-wise approach. This historic agreement between SEIU California and the California Hospital Association is the best path forward. Unlike the ordinance under consideration today, SB 525 creates a sustainable pathway to raise healthcare worker minimum wage without jeopardizing access to care in Chula Vista.

Rady Children’s urges you to oppose this ordinance and encourage Governor Newsom to sign SB 525 into law.

Lindsey Wade
The Hospital Association of San Diego & Imperial Counties opposes item 7.2 and encourages councilmembers to instead support the statewide agreement.

On September 14, the California Legislature passed SB 525, creating a $25/hour healthcare worker minimum wage. This legislation was the result of a historic agreement between SEIU California, health care providers and the legislature. SEIU California and the California Hospital Association issued a joint media statement applauding passage of the legislation and urging Governor Newsom to sign it (link below).

SB 525 represents the best path forward for healthcare in the state of California. Unlike the draft ordinance under consideration today, SB 525 creates a sustainable pathway that will raise health care worker wages and protect access to care in Chula Vista.

On behalf of our hospital members across the region, we ask that you stand with healthcare providers in support of the statewide agreement.

Link to media statement: https://calhospital.org/california-hospital-association-seiu-california-applaud-legislature-for-passing-sb-525/ Report Number
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23-0265
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ocation
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No specific geographic location
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epartment
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City Manager
Environmental Notice
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This activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Place an ordinance on first reading adding Chapter 2.74 “Healthcare Worker Minimum Wage” to Title 2 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code. (First Reading)

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Joe Raso redacted.pdf
Leticia Lares
As a citizen of Chula Vista and a Harborside Community resident, I want to let you know that I am here to let the council members know I will continue in pursuit of TWO VOTES in favor of Harborside Park.

Again, I want to thank Mayor McCann for his continued support since May 2023 of the reopening of OUR Harborside Park and tonight as at every single council meeting, I am requesting TWO or more COUNCIL MEMBERS to reconsider their position of closing Harborside Park and express their opinion by voting in favor of its reopening. The neighbors of Harborside NEED a green, flat area as a park for our children and elderly to enjoy safely, especially when they walk; and for the wheelchaired children to enjoy it as well. PLEASE, REOPEN HARBORSIDE PARK. This is not just a want in our community, it is a NEED! For our families, for our elderly, for our children, and especially for the MANY exceptional children in my community.

Thank you.
robert johnson
YOU THINK YOU CAN LIMIT MY TIME. i will also be speaking tonight. enjoy the time you think you have as a dictator. your not going to like when rules are used against you.

David Marquez
As a citizen of the city of Chula Vista, I believe that both the homeless population and rising house costs are an issue that should be resolved. These people in the streets deserve a place to start over again and other citizens should also be able to find affordable housing without problems. I believe that the passing of the Housing and Homeless Services to be an adequate step towards that.

The public may address the Council on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Council but not on the agenda.

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments:

The following item(s) have been advertised as public hearing(s) as required by law.

7.1 HUD Entitlement Grants and Appropriation: Adopt a First Amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Fiscal Year 2023/24 Annual Action Plan and Appropriate Funds Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report - Housing Funding HUD Annual Action Plan First Amendment - 23-0245.pdf

2. Resolution(1).pdf

3. 7.1 Revised staff report.pdf

4. 7.1 Revised resolution.pdf

5. Item 7.1 - HUD Action Plan Amendment REV.pdf
Report Number
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23-0245
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ocation
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333 Oxford Street
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epartment
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Housing & Homeless Services
Environmental Notice
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The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities), Section 15302 Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction), and Section 15303
C
lass 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).

Pursuant to Title 24, Part 58.35(a)(3)(iii) of the Code of Federal Regulations and Housing and Urban Development
Environmental Guidelines,
the activity is Categorical
ly excluded under
National Environmental Policy Act.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a resolution approving the First Amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plan to (1) allocate HOME Investment Partnerships Program Funds to affordable housing production, (2) transfer HOME – American Rescue Plan funds for administration, (3) allocate Community Development Block Grant Funds for the renovation of facilities and infrastructure at Lauderbach Park, (4) authorize the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute documents consistent with the proposed activities, and (5) appropriate funds for that purpose. (4/5
V
ote
R
equired
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8. ACTION ITEMS
Public Comments:

The following item(s) will be considered individually and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. **ITEM 8.1 WILL BE HEARD AT A TIME CERTAIN OF 6:00 P.M.**

8.1 Grant Award & Agreements: Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds and Approve Grant Agreement, Increase Police Staffing and Approve Agreements with SANDAG for Theft Prevention Grant Program and Flock Group for Automated License Plate Recognition Cameras Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report BSCC Organized Retail Theft Grant Program - 23-0276.pdf

2. Staff Report BSCC Organized Retail Theft Grant Program - 23-0276 (redline).pdf

3. Item 81. Errata Sheet.pdf

4. Resolution A(1).pdf

5. Resolution B(1).pdf

6. Resolution C.pdf

7. Attachment 1 ORTP Grant Agreement.pdf

8. Attachment 2 SANDAG Agreement.pdf

9. Attachment 3 Flock Agreement.pdf

10. Attachment 4 STIR - ALPR.pdf

11. Attachment 4 STIR - ALPR(redline).pdf

12. Attachment 5 Draft Policy 460 ALPR.pdf

13. 8.1 Relaford.pdf

14. 8.1 Salvador.pdf

15. Item 8.1 - Grant Award and ALPR Expansion.pdf
Vinit Jensen
In support of the camera grant for curving auto theft crime.

Iliana Trujillo
Full support
Dameon

BOOOO CRIME
John A
We need these camaras to help the officers with all the crime that's happening in our city Anthony M
The police department is short handed and this would help them keep our community safe Francis X Riley
I oppose this waste of City funds needed for other ways to protect and serve the residents of Chula Vista!! Opposition to this measur! is Not failure to support the City of of Chula Vista police!. It is a call to supppot funds for commuity policing and human services not intrusive and costly technology.

Juan
These cameras only take data from vehicles in the public all it does is put a car in a location with a time. These cameras will be a tool that can revolutionize how investigations are conducted. These will help solve crimes from stolen vehicles to murder. These will not only make an investigation go from months to years of investigating with little to no progress to solving a crime in a week, a day and maybe even minutes. These are not an invasion of privacy, they are taking photos of vehicles in public. There are not enough police officers in the state to run “surveillance” based on the rhetoric being pushed by those opposed. It’s a tool to help police and serve the public.

Gary T
I fully support this. These tools are much needed!
Jordana P
I support this in the strongest possible terms. Please support our crime fighters and give them the tools to lock these cockroach criminals up. If you are opposed to this, you are part of the problem.

Mario P
I strongly support this. We MUST give our brave and honorable police all of the tools and resources to keep our community safe. Stop pandering to criminals as if they are victims. Stop the false narrative that anti-police, pro-criminal liberals push about privacy concerns. Nonsense! If you aren’t a criminal, you have nothing to fear from crime fighting tools.

Megan P
This is something that would benefit the community tremendously.

MGM
This is a very important initiative that needs passing
Natalia M
I support this as it is a tool to keep law abiding citizens safe Alma M
This is a well needed tool to keep us safe.

Allison S
these will be an important and helpful tool for our city Cleophus Bronson
Where's it take to help fix a problem. I'm 100% for it Mark M
I fully support this initiative...

Derrick R
Much needed in this area for crime, especially kidnappings. Would definitely make my family feel safer TONY Gutierrez
This would be a great addition to our city to help detour crime and help with public safety Matt Munts
We the people need to support the the police and stop crime from occurring. Why anyone would be opposed to a tool to stop the victimization of us is unfathomable. We need to stop giving criminals more rights than the people. Support tools to help, not tie police hands.

Chris M
I fully support these license plate readers. I have seen other cities with these, and they have been successful taking criminals off the streets! Brittany A
We need this. Crime, especially auto theft, has gotten out of hand. Protect our City Tony A
I am in full support of license plate readers. This will help our officers and ultimately make our city safer for our families Noelle R.

I fully support this.

Tiffany S
This is an excellent opportunity to objectively, efficiently and effectively fight crime. Please support the cameras Maria M
I SUPPORT license plate readers in our city to help the police fight crime. The officers need all the help they can get. This world is getting out of control. We need to help our police department keep our city and our families safe Tiffany S
This is an excellent opportunity to objectively, efficiently and effectively fight crime. Please support the cameras Alan A.
100% support
Henry M
The city of Chula Vista would greatly benefit in reducing crime from incorporating license plate readers. Other cities across the nation, including some within San Diego county, have already implemented these license plate readers. These cities have already benefited from doing so in reducing crime within their respective cities, making the community much safer.

Jeff Miller
Our safety is important. I support the police and camera readers to help lower crime.

Jerilynn Miller
With crime on the rise, I support plate readers. It's time we hold those committing crimes accountable and keep our hard working citizens safe

BERTHA MUNOZ
We 100% need to add this system to support our police officers that are understaffed! Look around at the other cities in San Diego county that took the opportunity to support the police and make the community a better place. If you are a law abiding citizen then this should not make you feel threatened or violated.

Christopher Kelley
ALPRs help law enforcement find abducted children quickly, armed and dangerous criminals safely, and provide officers with critical information that can be used quickly to develop responses that protect the public. Also, officers are less likely to stop other cars that match a description of wanted vehicle, thereby increasing public safety. I hope you approve.

Diana R
I strongly support these camera to help pur police officers ensure to be able to effectively do their job. With the rise in crime I feel like this is a no brainer.

Bret B
Make Chula Vista Safe Again! This tool will help our cops catch more criminals! Diana B
Vote to give our officers a tool that will help them keep Chula Vistan's safe!! Diana C E
Make our community safer
Jacqui B
This is much needed technology to help make me and my family safer! Chula Vista is not a safe haven for car thieves and criminals! Empower our police officers with the best technology available! John E
Full support
Anthony O'Connor
As someone who leads a firm dedicated to assisting property owners in challenging unjust property taxes across the county, I've seen firsthand the overreach of public entities and the potential for harm. Yet, when it comes to the proposed ALPR system for the City of Chula Vista, I stand in support. Embracing ALPR and city-wide camera systems is a logical step in the evolution of public safety. Every day, we're already observed by thousands of cameras – from the Ring doorbell systems at our neighbors' front doors to security cameras mounted on buildings. Often, law enforcement has to rely on the cooperation of property owners to obtain vital footage, which can delay investigations. ALPR and other enhanced city camera systems streamline this process, offering quicker access to crucial information. The technology naysayers fear is not new; it’s already embedded in our urban fabric, assisting police in real-time crime-solving. As we casually pass under the watchful gaze of countless cameras daily, it’s evident that these tools, when integrated more systematically, can elevate our collective security without introducing unfamiliar surveillance mechanisms.

Dustin B
Do not be the reason we lose an opportunity to make our police officers better at catching criminal and making Chula Vista safer! This is valuable technology which will make everyone safer and give our officers every tool they need to do so. Criminals shouldn’t be protected in the name of oversight! Install the ALPR cameras now! Melissa M
Support license plate readers in the city of Chula Vista Taylor M
As someone that works in Chula Vista, I support funding for license plate readers for the police department. It will help catch criminals and keep the crime rate lower in this wonderful city.

Archer
This is a no brainer
Brandon Martin
There are criminals committing crimes in our city using stolen cars, these cameras will help officers locate these criminals and apprehend them making Chula Vista safer.

Katie
Before reading this prproposal I had never heard of this. This is wonderful.

Dan P
This technology is needed to fight crime, keep the community safe, and help victims.

Henry M
We need this to fight crime in our city and help our police with their efforts.

Greg Borunda
I support making use of the grant funding which we were fortunate enough to obtain.

Crime continues to grow and criminals continue to become increasingly technologically advanced. It is a mistake to suggest the community would be well served by law enforcement who ignored the evolution of technology.

Not only will the implementation of the suggested technology help in reducing property crimes, but more importantly this same technology will help save precious minutes in cases when there is an endangered missing person.

In the terrifying circumstance of a child abduction, I would hope all can see the obvious advantage of having an additional 150 real time data points.

Lois Katherine Klepin
I oppose this proposal because Chula Vista needs to first establish a Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission to provide guardrails on how ALPR technology will be used. Not doing so is a disservice to our communities and violates the trust in our elected officials.

Ken S
Totally support this. The value of this tool far outweighs any negatives. You can't put a price on human life! These things can save and protect people.

Della Hathaway
I support the license plate readers to help prevent car theft and catalytic converter theft which happened to us. I support measures to keep our city safe. Thank you Dominick B.

I fully support. These are an essential tool. Just look at El Cajon and how well they are working there. Keep Chula Vista safe! Thank you! Meena K.

I oppose the expansion of ALPR use. I frequent Chula Vista to visit loved ones and stand in solidarity with community members that have been advocating against increased surveillance since 2020.

Paul M.

Dear Chula Vista City Council... Please know that I wholeheartedly support this Grant, because I believe that it will help reduce crime, by electronically creating a record of people and vehicles, that move through our streets.

Mary Searock
I love the idea of using technology to improve safety.

Brian
Seems like a great idea.

Shannon Marie Shay
This is so important for our city. It can help with auto theft, human trafficking, and other crimes. Every other city has, why would we be so ignorant not to use this to our ability! People have ring doorbells, security cameras, social media, why not one more source! Denisse Alvarez
I am pro our city needs this more than ever.

Joseph
With all the crime that is taking place and the national community outcry for solutions, having available technology that helps expedite the recovery of someone’s property and the identification of the perpetrators is absolutely a common sense approach to deter future crime.

Nicholas Paul
I am a resident of District 3 and am strongly opposed to the expansion of ALPR technology use in my neighborhood. The City of Chula Vista has failed to correct the mistakes of years past. City leadership has failed to meaningfully establish safeguards to surveillance technology use in our community yet is proposing to grow the ALPR program from 4 to 150 cameras city-wide. Based on city created ALPR site maps there will be several ALPR cameras within 1000 feet of my home. Regardless of the proposed 30 day retention policy, residents like me will be under a state of perpetual surveillance every time I leave my home. True community policing involves a consultation with impacted residents and a response that reflects that feedback. For years, residents have screamed that ALPR has no place in the neighborhood! Ya Basta! True community policing looks like neighborhood watch groups and true relationship building between police and residents. Surveillance tech like ALPR is a cheap/co-out to the real work that CVPD should be doing in our communities. Trust isnt built by signing contracts with Vigilant or Flock Group Inc.

MF
I have lived in Chula Vista since the late nineties. The city has grown so much and the Chula Vista Police Department needs the tools to combat crime. Crime is up all over the United States. Why are we debating this? I support this 150%!!! Inaam Ottersbach
I fully support this action. LPR's will allow police to investigate and identify criminals much quicker. It is important to identify all types of criminals, from retail theft getaways to murderers, in order to keep our city safe.

Kahl
This will be a great tool for law enforcement to help combat stolen vehicles in our city. Having the ability to locate and return victims stolen vehicles in a timely manner will improve customer service. Technology has played a major role in helping solve crimes and improve response times. This is another tool to help CVPD better serve the community.

Chris
I support the purchase of the Flock cameras
B.J.

This is a phenomenal piece of technology that will keep our community safe. I fully support this project.

Nancy Relaford
I strongly oppose this item. A decision to permanently expand CVPD’s already controversial ALPR program and introduce a problematic new surveillance-for-profit company (FLOCK) into the mix should NOT be made in secret, in haste, or driven just by “free” money. The new ALPR technology provided by Flock is not the same as the existing 4 mobile units using Vigilant/Motorola - Flock ALPR should be considered a new application requiring even more privacy protections and guardrails, and much more consideration before rushing into a binding decision. I question taking money from SANDAG for even more pervasive ALPR in Chula Vista, since SANDAG has been shown to take money from CBP for access to the ARJIS database which includes ALPR data. CVPD must assure the city that its ALPR data will not be sent to ARJIS, and that ALPR data will never be used for purposes of immigration enforcement or enforcement of other states’ criminalization of people seeking reproductive care and abortion care in California. This proposal MUST go through the Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission process, including more time for community input and Council consideration. CVPD’s cynical attempt to rush it through Council approval just in time to avoid oversight continues to violate the community’s sense of trust and safety. Chula Vista needs transparency, community consultation, meaningful oversight, and restoration of trust. Please vote NO on this proposal.

John Teevan
I fully SUPPORT the ALPR and License Plate cameras. These systems are absolutely necessary and should be implemented as a key tool to identify and mitigate crime, which is increasing in our area.

Jesus
These are great cameras that will help the make the city safer.

D. Shin
This will be a great tool for the City of Chula Vista.

Patricia Roberts
I support the purchase of the cameras. We need these as a community. We can not be one of the few cities of this size that do not have these. This is going to be a great tool for our officers.

Walter Roberts
This should have been installed when it first came out, property crime is on the rise and this can really help the criminals get caught! I have lived here in CV for years and we need to help our police.

S. Camacho
As a Chula Vista Resident I would love to see this in our community. This can help solve crime, prevent crime and deter crime in our neighborhoods! Please get these installed ASAP! Victor Galvez
Please accept this grant to keep our community safe and reduce crime.

Donte
We must utilize all of the technology we can to fight crime. People committing crimes have no restrictions. Having cameras does not violate privacy in the age of social media and cell phone cameras. If you are in the public, there is no expectation of privacy. Almost everyone in public is recorded daily. The city needs this critical tool! Mike
This will be a great tool to help prevent crime in the city.

Lucky
I oppose this proposal because Chula Vista needs to first establish a Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission to provide guardrails on how ALPR technology will be used. Not doing so is a disservice to our communities and violates the trust in our elected officials.

Manuel
I'm nervous taking my family out at night because of the robberies, violence, and crazy crime. I support getting the crime under control however we can. Make Chula Vista safe again! Matthew DeRosier
This technology will help the police department greatly and will be a huge asset to helping solve crimes in the City of Chula Vista.

Nadia Galash
Chula Vista policymakers have not properly consulted with community members on this controversial proposal; therefore, I oppose this measure.

Tatiana Burnett
People are getting their cars stolen and broken into! Our police need help catching these guys.

Louis M.

Police are overworked and understaffed. A free tool to help fight crime should be accepted with appropriate oversight.

Maria Elena Galleher
Please accept this grant
Michelle Macawili
This is necessary for CV. Residents have been asking the council for more tools to keep our city safe. Any council member who opposes this is not listening to their constituents.

Susie Murphy
Please accept this grant for the safety of our community.

Chris L
License plate information is public and easily available. Allowing police to record that information and use it to combat crime, for free, will benefit every non-criminal in Chula Vista.

Asma Abdi
I oppose this proposal because it is being done in haste without proper community consultation, review, and oversight measures in place. It concerns me that with ALPR technology being a controversial issue in Chula Vista, that no attempts have been made to ensure the community is informed about this proposal. daniela
I live in Chula Vista, and I’m concerned that ALPR cameras will be used to disproportionately target me. Therefore, I oppose this proposal.

Sergio
I strongly agree! Chula Vista Police need all the technology assistance available to them so they can do their jobs better, safer and combat the ongoing rise in crime! Jill M Galvez
Crimes committed against working families in our community should be prevented to the fullest extent possible. The safety and security of all Chula Vistans is the responsibility of our local elected officials and our city government. I fully support adding more resources to assist our Chula Vista Police Department in both the prevention of crimes and in solving crimes that have taken place, holding criminals accountable. I’m grateful to learn of this public safety grant, and trust our Police Department to use these new tools to target crimes against people and property in Chula Vista and our region. Organized crime is not welcome in our city.

Sam F.

As a retired US Navy Chief and Chula Vista resident, it was apart of my job and my Commanding Officers job to ensure my sailors had what they needed to complete the mission. LPR cameras will ensure the capabilities of the Chula Vista Police Officers and ensure they complete their mission of enhancing the quality of life in Chula Vista. Officers can't be everywhere all at once; this is a "no brainer". Mayor and Council need to approve this action today. Our communities safety depends on it.

Tyler Miller
I am in FULL SUPPORT of the ALPR and License Plate cameras. As Neighborhood Watch Captain for Rolling Hills Ranch & San Miguel Ranch i have been urging and encouraging these cameras for years. With the amount of crime that I witness every night, 7 days a week it is insane. Everyone thinks they can just get away with whatever they want and not face the consequences from their actions. Therefore, the FLOCK & ALPR camera system is absolutely necessary and there is no reason we should not consider them. Look at the statistics from La Mesa & El Cajon's exact same Flock Camera and ALPR System..... They have never been happier and have solved this many crimes. It is now our turn to show the world who Chula Vista is!! Benjamin Prado
I am opposed to the collection of Licenses via the use of this technology as it is being used and monetized by the private entities that collect this data, sharing it with other law enforcement entities such as Border Patrol and ICE contributing to the disproportionate enforcement against Mexican and other non white communities. The sharing of data with Immigration law enforcement goes against the spirit of the California Values Act. The deployment of this technology without a deeper study by the Privacy Advocacy board of the City of Chula Vista undermines any confidence in how this technology is used to track individuals movements which may violate individuals constitutional and privacy rights.

Homayra Yusufi
I strongly oppose this proposal because it is being done in haste without proper community consultation, transparency, and oversight measures in place. It concerns me that with ALPR technology being a controversial issue in Chula Vista, that no attempts have been made to ensure the community is informed about this proposal.

S. Ramirez
As a resident, I support any technology and efforts made by the PD that will enhance their jobs and help keep my family safe.

Matt
Strongly agree. Great opportunity to increase community trust while also deterring crime/theft.

Danine Mesker
I support the use of these cameras.

Nameeta Sahni, Psy.d.

The support the use of an ALPR program is a force multiplier in unprecedented times when law enforcement agencies are overtaxed, understaffed and plagued with trying to find ways to preserve response times despite staffing shortages. LPR technology is already being used within San Diego County with great success, and has shown the same positive communitY impact across our Nation.

CVPD, under Chief Kennedy’s leadership, has shown a successful pattern of appropriately rolling out and utilizing technology to the benefit of community safety and force multiplier gains when we look at the DFR program. Residents initially expressed similar concerns about the boundaries of how such technology would be used and how the Department would ensure that citizens did not feel that their privacy was adversely impacted. Now, DFR programs across the Nation, have shown to assist in response times to critical incidents, improvements in Officer and community safety and that agencies are able to use this technology judiciously and without abuse.

I have full confidence in Chief Kennedy and the CVPD’s ability to roll out an ALPR program with the same high standards, integrity and thoughtfulness toward the ultimate goal of improving community safety.

Kathy Tell
Item 8.1
I oppose this proposal because Chula Vista needs to first establish a Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission to provide guardrails on how ALPR technology will be used. Not doing so is a disservice to our communities and violates the trust in our elected officials.

LB
This tool is used to assist police in finding justice for those who have been victimized.

Erin Tsurumoto Grassi
Alliance San Diego opposes the acquisition of new ALPR cameras from Flock. Chula Vista is currently establishing its Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission to provide guardrails on how ALPR technology will be used. Moving forward with this proposal ahead of the commission does not allow for adequate community consultation, review and oversight on the proposal. Community consultation and buy in are important components of accountability and transparency. We urge the City to not move this proposal forward without moving it through the Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission first.

Kimberly C. Ports
I oppose this proposal because it has been hastily put forward without proper community consultation, review, and oversight measures in place. I am concerned that no attempts have been made to ensure the community is informed about this proposal.

David Roberts
Who would be against a tool that helps catch criminals? Have any of you watched the news lately? Seen the mass grab and dash thefts? Had your catalytic converter stolen? A yes vote is a vote in support of our local businesses and victims. A vote in opposition is supporting our criminals. Do not support criminals!!! TK
The use of cameras throughout the city should ultimately make the city safer for all of us and deter the degenerates from criminal activities.

Jorge Rodriguez
More cameras are the great for our community to solve crimes.

Raul Flores, Jr.

Surveillance systems have been shown to deter crime in areas where they are utilized. And, given our proximity to the international border, car thefts have always been a problem in our city. I have had a car stole before so anything done to reduce it is a win in my opinion.

Al Julian
I'm opposed to part C):

C) Approving an agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for 150 fixed Automated License Plate Recognition cameras.

Where is the "agreement", when does it end, how much does it cost annually, how does the City get out of this agreement should it want? These are only a few issues that are not made public. I, as a taxpayer. do not support added license place recognition cameras. There are already plenty and the City does not need to "baseline" this expense.

Tomas Valles
This is much needed. I support acquiring cameras to assist our law enforcement in handling car theft using this technology.

Adriana Jasso
I oppose the proposal to increase ALPR capacity in the City of Chula Vista. Elected Officials as well as the CVPD have fallen short in including ALL members of the community. There has yet to be proper consultation and accountability on the negative effects of hyper and invasive surveillance.

Thank you,
Adriana Jasso
American Friends Service Committee-San Diego
Marla Kingkade
I appreciate that City of Chula Vista and the Chula Vista Police Department are being proactive in keeping our city safe. I wholeheartedly support the cameras.

Bob C.

As Lizzo would say - "It's about damn time!"
Debbie Lechner
If this helps to keep car thefts down I’m all for it.

Mandy Lien
Increased surveillance with little to no oversight has been proven not to deter crime and cause more harm to marginalized communities. I oppose this and any mass surveillance.

Vern Sallee
As a 50-year resident of Chula Vista, I support the Chula Vista Police Department and its efforts to keep our community safe. The responsible use of police technology like ALPR systems can make a huge difference in the police department's ability to solve crime and keep our community safe. Everyone has seen the surge of retail theft, auto theft and violent crimes throughout California. The State specifically offered this technology grant to assist police departments in combating crime. The police department has policies in place and strong oversight to ensure this technology is used in accordance with the law and privacy rights of citizens. I strongly support the approval of the department's use of this technology.

Silvia s
I oppose this item, and urge my council member to do so also. We do not need more technology and surveillance. This targeted implementation of cameras does not represent what we truly need, and is an invasion of privacy forced on low income communities. As a life long resident of Chula Vista I urge you to vote no.

Monica Santos
I have been a resident of Chula Vista for more than 30 years. I want to continue to live in a community where I feel my privacy is being protected. I also want to create a community where people feel safe and are welcomed. Chula Vista needs to live out the values and represent the voices of its residents.

I oppose this proposal because Chula Vista needs to first establish a Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission to provide guardrails on how ALPR technology will be used. Not doing so is a disservice to our communities and violates the trust in our elected officials.

Audrey Verdone
The auto thefts in our community have been non-stop. We need some sort of deterrence for this criminals taking advantage of our community members. Better camera surveillance is the first step to solve these auto thefts that are not being solved at a reasonable level.

Vivian Marlene Dunbar
Lack of transparrncy ..where does this information go? It"s really an invasion of our privacy.

Mike Tardy
I support the use of license plate readers to be placed in Chula Vista. The added security and ability to locate Amber alert missing children or stolen vehicles is vital to the community. I believe this will help reduce crime and ask the council to vote yes to move forward.

David Bejarano
As a former law enforcement executive with over 35 years of experience, I strongly support the approval of this grant and use of the Flock LPR technology. This technology is one of the most effective crime-fighting tools being used by thousands of communities nationwide, including in San Diego County, and throughout the state. Thousands of crimes are solved every week with the use of this technology.

The cameras are not monitored in real-time, instead, investigators will access the network after serious crimes or incidents occur. The city's strict policies on the use of police technology and the system's safeguards on the access, storage of data, deletion of data, protects citizens privacy rights and transparency on the use of these cameras. Additionally, the cameras are installed in public places where there is no expectation of privacy. The system is a force multiplier and will enhance CVPD's efforts to ensure Chula Vista remains one of the safest cities in the nation.

Gaia Croston
I oppose this proposal because our communities are not made safer by ALPR technology, and this process is boxing out opportunities for community input. The City of Chula Vista has a chance to do right by people who live and work in Chula Vista - vote no on this proposal.

Sara Mondragon
I oppose this proposal because it is being done in haste without proper community consultation, review, and oversight measures in place. It concerns me that with ALPR technology being a controversial issue in Chula Vista, that no attempts have been made to ensure the community is informed about this proposal.

Sammi Gallardo
I am in support.

Anissa Pinedo-Gallardo
I support the implementation of these camera as this can be a step in the right direction to enhance the overall safety of our community.

Bertha Gutierrez
I oppose this proposal because Chula Vista needs to first establish a Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission to provide guardrails on how ALPR technology will be used. Not doing so is a disservice to our communities and violates the trust in our elected officials.

I also oppose this proposal because it is being done in haste without proper community consultation, review, and oversight measures in place. It concerns me that with ALPR technology being a controversial issue in Chula Vista, that no attempts have been made to ensure the community is informed about this proposal.

Patricia Mondragon
I oppose this proposal because it is being done in haste without proper community consultation, review, and oversight measures in place. Chula Vista needs to first establish a Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission to provide guardrails on how ALPR technology will be used. Not doing so is a disservice to our communities and violates the trust in our elected officials. It is concerning that with ALPR technology being a controversial issue in Chula Vista, that no attempts have been made to ensure the community is informed about this proposal and that it is being rushed before the PPTAC can weigh in.

Natalia von Hausen
I vehemently oppose to this effort to surveill our community more by the police force. This will only be used to target already vulnerable and at risk communities even more than they are. This sort of tech has been used in other part of the world which has only ended in targeting specific groups of people. OPPOSE.

Patricia Ruiz
I oppose the approval of this grant award/agreement without vetting by the still to be formed Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission. The consideration of the use of ALPR surveillance in our communities requires independent review and oversight and the Privacy Protection and Technology Commission must be established prior to the consideration/adoption of any technology. Additionally, the general public and especially our community members must be given sufficient time to review and comment appropriately and that has not happened yet.

Margaret Baker
South Bay People Power opposes the use of ALPR surveillance in our communities and demands that the City follow its own policies and ordinances calling for independent review and oversight of all its current and proposed surveillance technologies. The Privacy Protection and Technology Commission must be established PRIOR to consideration of any further technology, and the general public must be given time to review and comment on use policies and impact reports (the attached STIRs contain false info and are incomplete) for new technologies BEFORE seeking bids, funding, or signing contracts. The Privacy Ordinance was established to prevent yet another ill-planned, unjustified rush to grab “free” money and technology that the City has shown it does not manage properly (for ex, ALPR). It’s terrifying to witness this attempt to look “smart” with a one-sided proposal that is oblivious to the potential harms and encroachment on our civil liberties. DO NOT vote for grants that bring unwanted surveillance, drag nets, predictive policing, and other discriminatory “tools” and programs to our city that do NOT make us safer. Your vote tonight will impact trust in local government and police relations in Chula Vista for decades! Julie Nguyen
Increased surveillance has been proven time and time again to do nothing for safety or decreasing violence. In fact there is countless evidence that when surveillance is heightened, more cameras are specifically targeted at communities of color making them feel unsafe, treating them like they’ve done something wrong, and invading their privacy. In fact the privacy of everyone is at stake because increasing surveillance enables the government and private third party companies to monitor and track every movement of the public. I vehemently oppose.

Andrew Buitron
"Chula Vista’s City Council must adopt binding ordinances to establish a process to govern all current and future surveillance technologies and create and rely on a privacy advisory commission of technology and privacy experts and community members to review surveillance proposals and ensure time for broader community review in advance of decisions.

Chula Vista leaders have failed to demonstrate an ability or commitment to tackle the complexities of surveillance technologies and privacy protections. Current leaders must do better.

A “Welcoming City” has no place for ungoverned surveillance that threatens everyone’s privacy and harms its most vulnerable people."

credit: UT Opinion piece BY NORELL MARTINEZ, NANCY RELAFORD, MARGARET BAKER Gisela Hernandez
we don't need more surveillance in this area it is targeting this group of people Brianna Carignan
We do not need more surveillance in our cities. Enough of our data is sold every minute, I would like for this to not reinforce the idea that surveillance is normal. Especially among our youth. I STRONGLY oppose.

Kathy Hardy
Contrary to what others have stated, ALPR cameras don't make a community feel safer when trust is non-existent! A community works best when the stakeholders are not ignored by their City Council, Mayor, and Police Department. A community works best when those in charge follow through on their commitment to establish a privacy commission before ramming new invasive technologies down our throats. A community works best when everyone feels they are treated equitably and that their neighborhood isn’t chosen to be targeted for something they didn’t even know about. A sense of security, peace and belonging occur when we can have faith in our democratically chosen representatives to do their job with community input and transparency.

Francisco Pinedo
Chula Vista has a reputation for being a safe city due to the men and women of our PD and their ability to utilize modern tools to combat crime. These cameras would be another tool in the tool belt to help identify stolen cars and license plates linked to crimes. The cameras don't violate anyones privacy because they only read license plates, nothing else. Please help CV maintain it's reputation as a safe city by approving this proposal.

Sophia Rodriguez
Section C) "Approving an agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for 150 fixed Automated License Plate Recognition cameras" needs to be voted on separately since it is the acquisition of technology.

Also, 150 cameras is a very large number that needs to be independently considered.

Adelle Munoz
I support this. It will make my city safer.

Jayne Tabor
I think this would be an outstanding program for the police and the public to help get criminals off our streets! Julie Ruble
Surveillance doesn’t protect people; it’s used to target lower income communities and people of color. This money could be better used in proactive support of community safety, not authoritarian measures to surveil citizens. Don’t give your rights away.

Cameron
I am in support of these cameras. This will help keep my community safe! Adan Espinoza
This will protect our community from criminals. Police will be able to identify and apprehend criminals before they hurt innocent families.

Eric Wood
I strongly support the council’s approval and adoption of this action. CVPD’s access and funding of these vital tools are essential for the effective investigation of crimes including organized retail theft, vehicle theft, strong arm robbery and other serious crimes. There will be time to review how it’s used and make any changes deemed necessary. But we should certainly equip our officers and investigators to leverage ALPR.

Randi L
Strongly support the Flock Cameras. Please give our police officers more tools to keep our community safe! Crime is on the rise and this will be a great tool to help our officers combat the rise in crime.

Evan Linney
I am in strong support of the Flock camera system. These will be an incredible tool to help our police officers keep our community safe by catching criminals and holding them accountable.

Sara Kennedy
Why is this vote happening BEFORE the establishment of the Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission? I oppose this proposal because it is being done in haste without proper community consultation, review, and oversight measures in place. It concerns me that with ALPR technology being a controversial issue in Chula Vista, that no attempts have been made to ensure the community is informed about this proposal.

William Tabor
Please support this no brainer program. Hopefully our law-enforcement can use this program to do more than just preventing and responding to organized retail theft, motor vehicle or motor vehicle, accessory theft, or cargo theft as the ORT Grant Program reads. Our law-enforcement should be nble to use this program to help fight human trafficking as well. Why that was not already written in as part of the program is beyond common sense.

Alex Romero
I oppose this proposal because Chula Vista needs to first establish a Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission to provide guardrails on how ALPR technology will be used. Not doing so is a disservice to our communities and violates the trust in our elected officials. Chula Vista policymakers have not properly consulted with community members on this controversial proposal; therefore, I oppose this measure. Chula Vista has not yet regained the trust of law enforcement since it shared ALPR data with immigration authorities. They must work towards that before approving any additional ALPR cameras to surveil our communities.

Austin McNutt
Support FLOCK camera system. Would allow officers to focus on stopping crime as it’s happening.

Glenn I.

Our men and women with the Chula Vista Police Department need our community support with providing them with the tools and technology to investigate criminal activity and apprehend those who commit those crimes. Please approve this grant with the latest ALPR equipment.

Anonymous
This would be so helpful to us in LE!! It it’s very necessary and I hope this is given to us out there! Jayden Finch
We REALLY need these to help our law enforcement stop crime as it’s happening! Please!!! Carson
I support the cameras because I want my community to be safer. I heard the camera system has worked great in El Cajon and the police are able to track down stolen vehicles and find vehicles used in violent crimes rather than these criminals being gone with the wind! Angelica Ruiz
As a 20 year resident of Chula Vista's D4, I'm concerned about this proposal, especially because it will have a disproportionate impact in my community, with a greater percentage of the cameras placed in D4. The people in my neighborhood already distrust the police because they were sharing information with immigration authorities. Now they want to approve this without having an oversight body in place. City officials need to pace themselves. I'm sure there are better ways to use the money they received from this grant to build safe and trusting communities.

Justin
I believe that the addition of these cameras would greatly benefit the community. These cameras would allow law enforcement to locate suspects and stolen vehicles, greatly increasing the number of violent criminals taken off of the streets and contributing to overall safety of the community. I hope the committee will take these factors into account and vote in support of this invaluable tool.

Neiva Perdomo
Great idea
Pedro Rios
City officials should first establish the Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission before approving a surveillance technology with such an expansive reach across Chula Vista. They still haven't regained the trust of community members for sharing mobile ALPR data with immigration authorities, and the purpose of spending months developing a Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission was precisely to practice proper oversight. There is sense of accountability when decision-making processes seem to overstep authentic community consultation.

Eduardo Gonzalez
I am in full support of this. This will make our city safer, stolen cars will be returned to their respective owners, and it will assist with preventing thefts in the city.

Hayden Harris
As a resident of Chula Vista I strongly support the FLOCK camera system and I believe it will help make our city safer Jeremy Cabrera
Really needed!!!
Ryan Davies
I support cameras
Shane Coleman
I am of strong support of this action. I believe this will help lower crime and keep our community safe and allow our police more tools to keep us that way. This will not only help victims of auto theft exponentially to retrieve their stolen vehicles, but even higher level crimes such as vehicles involved in kidnappings, shootings, stabbing a, etc. it is important that they hear criminals are not in our city and police are able to apprehend them as quickly as possible. This tool allows them to do just that.

Alfonso Perdomo
I think these flock cameras would be amazing for our city. It would help officers catch criminals when they enter our city with plans to commit more crimes. I would feel safer walking the streets and driving around knowing that officers have this amazing tool to keep us safer. With technology being a huge part of Chula Vista, this camera system is a no brainer. I strongly support it.

Dell Miller
Please use this tool to help keep the community safe and solve crime. The City continues to grow, and once the Bayfront is completed, it will bring in higher traffic and population. Unfortunately, crime will grow as well. Help the police streamline solving cases.

Jeff Mielke
I support the purchase and use of LPRs across the city in order to help combat auto and catalytic converter thefts as well as other crimes.

Samson Leonard
Criminals use every tool at their disposal to prey on victims and illude authorities. Our guardians need to take advantage of technology to even the playing field! Tools like ALPR help police solve more crimes, catch more crooks, find more missing and abducted persons, and bring justice and closure to more victims. If privacy is a concern, rest at ease knowing ALPR does not collect personal identifiable information, only license plates we readily display in public every day. ALPRs are already present in many cities in our area and, in my opinion, implementation in Chula Vista is a no-brainer.

Mike Jones
I am in support of the fixed license plates readers. Auto theft is up 28.5% and catalytic converter & accessories thefts have increased by 42%. These license plate readers will help our police department catch these criminals and hopefully start to detour these criminals. Our police department is understaffed, and we need to provide them with the tools necessary to be successful. This will help make our city safer.

Michael
The fixed license plate readers will undoubtedly help police identify and catch criminals that victimize the public. As a person who has been a victim of vandalism and theft with no resolution, I 100% support reducing the shadows these criminals hide in.

As for the new officer spot to focus on auto theft, I again support that proposal. Why would we ever say no to adding police to better serve the public? Fred Rowbotham
This will be a great tool to keep the community safe.

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RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt resolutions: A) Accepting $3,037,986 in grant funds from the California Board of State and Community Corrections for the Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program, adding one Police Agent to the authorized staffing level of the Police Department, approving Agreement Number BSCC 1146-23 with the Board of State Community Corrections, and appropriating $1,133,788 to the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Police Grants Section of the State Grants Fund; B) Approving an agreement with San Diego Association of Governments for the Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program, and C) Approving an agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for 150 fixed Automated License Plate Recognition cameras. (4/5 Vote Required)

9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
Public Comments:

9.1 Report on Elite Athlete Training Center Naming Rights Approval Attachments
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1. Item 9.1 - City Manager's Report - CVEATC Spark Deal.pdf

10. MAYOR’S REPORTS
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10.1 Ratification of Appointments to the Following Commissions:

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1. Mayoral Memo.redacted.pdf

2. Applications Packet.pdf
Board of Library Trustees
- James Moffat
Human Relations Commission
- Sandra Hodge
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

To ratify the above appointments

11. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
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1. CM Comments Smart Meters.pdf

12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
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13. CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:

Announcements of actions taken in Closed Sessions shall be made available by noon on the next business day following the Council meeting at the City Attorney's office in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code 54957.7)

13.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):

Public Comments:

A) Name of case: City of Chula Vista v. Lexington Insurance Co., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2023-00005462-CU-BC-CTL B) Name of case: Michael Donohue v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2022-00021242-CU-PA-CTL RECOMMENDED ACTION:

13.2 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Public Comments:

Agency designated representatives: Maria Kachadoorian, Tiffany Allen, Courtney Chase, Tanya Tomlinson, Sarah Schoen, and Edward Prendell Employee organization: ACE, IAFF, NIAF, MM/PR, POA, WCE, and unrepresented employees.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

14. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
to the regular City Council meeting on October 24, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

Materials provided to the City Council related to an open session item on this agenda are available for public review, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at [email protected]
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Chula Vista City CouncilOctober 17, 2023

Chula Vista City Council
October 17, 2023