City of Chula Vista
Regular Meeting of the City Council
Meeting Minutes
October 24, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, Mayor McCann
Also Present: City Manager Kachadoorian ; Jill Maland representing Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak LLP , Interim Acting City Attorney ; City Clerk Bigelow; Deputy Director of City Clerk Services Turner
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda.
Agenda items may be taken out of order during the meeting. The agenda items were considered in the order presented.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 5:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Councilmember Gonzalez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Oaths of Office:
Board of Library Trustees
- James Moffat
Human Relations Commission
- Sandra Hodge
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oaths of office.
4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation to Filipino American Military Officers Association Proclaiming October 24, 2023 Filipino American Vet erans Day in the City of Chula Vista
Mayor McCann read the proclamation and Councilmember Gonzalez presented it to the Association.
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4.3 Presentation of a Proclamation to PhilAmBid and UPI Proclaiming October 2023 as Filipino History Month in the City of Chula Vista Mayor McCann read the proclamation and he and Councilmembers presented it to JoAnn Fields.
4.4 Presentation by Chula Vista Elementary School District Superintendent Dr.
Eduardo Reyes and Veterans Elementary School Principal Erika Gregg Regarding the 2023 Veterans Parade
Dr. Eduardo Reyes, representing Chula Vista Elementary School District, and Principal Gregg, representing Veterans Elementary School gave a presentation.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.9)
Items 5.2, 5.4, 5.6, 5.7, and 5.9 were removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of members of the public.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Preciado
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1, 5.3,
5.5, 5.8. The headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approval of the minutes dated: October 17, 2023.
5.3 Consideration of Requests for Excused Absences
Consideration of requests for excused absences. No requests were received for this meeting.
5.5 Community Facilities Districts: Amend City Council Policy No. 505 -04, Statement of Goals and Policies Regarding Establishment of Community Facility Districts
Adopt a resolution to amend City Council Policy No. 505 -04, Statement of Goals and Policies Regarding Establishment of Community Facility Districts.
Item 5.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-171 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 505 -04,
STATEMENT OF GOALS AND POLICIES REGARDING ESTABLISHMENT OF
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS
5.8 Grant Award and Appropriation: Accept a Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership and Appropriate Funds 2023-10-24 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Adopt a resolution accepting $4,422.96 in grant funds and appropriating the funds to the Police Grants Section of the Federal Grants Fund for the Bulletpro of Vest Partnership Program (4/5 Vote Required).
Item 5.8 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-175 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR
THE BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
5.2 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances Alan C. spoke regarding agenda item descriptions.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To approve a moti on to read only the title and waive the reading of the text of all resolutions and ordinances at this meeting. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
5.4 Community Facilities Districts: Discontinue City Participation in the California Municipal Financing Authority’s Bond Opportunities for Land Development Program
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke and submitted written communication regarding the item.
Director of Development Services Black spoke regarding the item.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-170, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 5.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-170 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA DISCONTINUING PARTICIPATION IN THE BOND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT (“BOLD”) PROGRAM, TERMINATING AUTHORITY OF
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS
FROM PROPERTY OWNERS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE BOLD PROGR AM 2023-10-24 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2021 - 148 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING USE OF THE BOLD
PROGRAM, AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS RELATING THERETO
5.6 Emergency Operations: Adopt the City of Chula Vista Emergency Operations Plan and the 2023 Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan – City of Chula Vista Annex
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding evacuation plans.
Alan C. spoke regarding the item.
City Council discussion ensued.
Emergency Services Manager King responded to questions from the City Council.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Preciado
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2023-172 and 2023-173, the headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 5.6 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -172 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CHULA VISTA EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -173 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING THE 2023 SAN DIEGO COUNTY
MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AND THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ANNEX
5.7 Agreement: Approve a Research Use A greement with Icarus RT, Inc., and Approve the Installation of Solar Panels, Pool Heating Technology, and Electric Vehicle Chargers at Loma Verde Community Center Alan C. spoke regarding the item.
Christine Brady, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding recreation facility funding.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Preciado
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-174, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
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Item 5.7 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-174 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE RESEARCH USE AGREEMENT WITH ICARUS RT, INC. AND THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS, POOL HEATING
TECHNOLOGY , AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS AT THE LOMA VERDE
COMMUNITY CENTER
5.9 Memorandum of Understanding: Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Landify ECT Corporation Regarding Potential Development of Certain Park Improvements
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Alan C.
The following members of the public submitted written comments in support of the item:
Jeremy Ogul
Steve Brown
Kyle Alderman
Jim Madaffer
Robin Madaffer
Sequoia Kriss submitted written comments in support of the item.
Assistant City Manager Allen spoke regarding the item.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by Mayor McCann
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-176, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 5.9 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-176 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING
POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN PARK IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN
THE CITY AND LANDIFY ECT CORPORATION
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following members of the public spoke in support of lighting City Hall in blue and white in support of Israel:
Pastor Art Hodges, representing South Bay United Pentecostal Church 2023-10-24 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Martha Souza, Chula Vista resident
Lillie Herbert, Chula Vista resident
Lois Morera, Chula Vista resident
Julie Holm, Chula Vista resident
Delia Dominguez Cervantes, Chula Vista resident
Alan C.
Andres Wong, Chula Vista resident
Cheryl
Pastor Barney Preston, Chula Vista resident
Abby
Anna
Diana MJC, Bonita resident
Gina E.
Leticia L. and she spoke regarding Harborside Park
At the request of Councilmember Cardenas, there was a consensus of the City Council to light up City Hall in support of Israel.
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the tenant protection ordinance.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding campaign contributions.
JoAnn Fields spoke regarding dedicating an area in the City libraries to Filipino authors and distributed literature and bookmarks to the City Council.
At the request of Mayor McCann, as augmented by Deputy Mayor Preciado, there was a consensus of the City Council to create a Filipino book area in all Chula Vista library branches dedicated to Filipino authors.
Leticia submitted written comments regarding Harborside Park Mary Davis submitted written comments in support of lighting City Hall in blue and white in support of Israel.
Mayor McCann recessed the meeting at 6:55 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:09 p.m., with all members present.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Grant Award and Appropriation: Accept a Grant from the U.S. Dep artment of Justice for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and Appropriate Funds
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.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
Assistant Police Chief Collum and Administrative Services Manager Alegre spoke regarding the item.
Alan C. spoke regarding crime statistics.
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There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-177, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 7.1 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-177 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE 2023 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
8. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.
9. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann spoke regarding his attendance at the following recent events: the Beautify Chula Vista event, the Pilipino American Business Association celebration, the United Philipino International celebration, the Chula Vista Police Department promotional ceremony, Movies in the Moonlight, and San Diego Vision Walk.
10. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Councilmember Cardenas spoke regarding her attendance at the Beautify Chula Vista event.
Councilmember Chavez spoke regarding her attendance at the Mana San Diego Gala.
10.1 Update by City Council Subcommittees:
Mayor McCann and Councilmember Gonzalez gave an update from the subcommittee on campaign contributions.
At the request of Deputy Mayor Preciado , there was a consensus of the City Council to direct the City C lerk and the City Attorney to return to a future City Council meeting with an item recommending updates to the campaign contribution ordinance.
Mayor McCann and Councilmember Chavez gave an update from the subcommittee on economic development and binational affairs.
At the request of Councilmember Chavez , there was a consensus of the City Council to direct the City Manager to return to a future City Council meeting with an item regarding economic development and binational affairs.
Mayor McCann and Counci lmember Preciado gave an update from the subcommittee on Downtown Third Avenue concerns.
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John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the subcommittee updates.
City Council discussion ensued.
At the request of Deputy Mayor Preciado, there was a cons ensus of the City Council to add an item to a future City Council meeting to consider the creation of a subcommittee to explore a potential tourism district along the Broadway Corridor.
11. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
12. CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346 -03, Official Minutes and records of action taken during Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney.
Acting City Attorney Maland announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss the items listed below.
Councilmember Cardenas stated she would abstain from participation in Item 12.1 due to a potential financial conflict of interest.
Mayor McCann recessed the meeting at 7:53 p.m. The Council convened in Closed Session at 7:58 p.m.
12.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: CV Amalgamated LLC v City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case number 37-2020-33446-CU-MC-CTL
Action: No Reportable Action
12.2 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
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.
Action: No Reportable Action
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk