City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES
January 9, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, Mayor McCann
Also Present: Assistant City Manager Allen; Jill Maland representing Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak LLP , Interim Acting City Attorney; City Clerk Bigelow; Deputy Director of City Clerk Services Turner
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda. _____________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Deputy Mayor Gonzalez
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Oaths of Office:
Board of Ethics
- Leslie Hurst
Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission
- Guy Chambers
- Robert Godinez
- Susan Lake
- Pati Ruiz
- Devon Williams
- Eric Wood
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oaths of office, and Councilmember Chavez presented the certificates of appointment.
2024-01-09 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.12)
Items 5.3, 5.6, 5.8 5.9, 5.10, and 5.12 were removed from the consent calendar at the request of a member of the public.
Mayor McCann stated he would abstain from voting on Item 5.5 due to a potential property-related conflict of interest.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Gonzalez
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1, 5.2,
5.4, 5.7, and 5.11. The headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Approval of the minutes dated: December 12, 2023.
5.2 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances Approval of a motion to read only the title and waive the reading of the text of all resolutions and ordinances at this meeting.
5.4 Employee Compensation and Positions: Adopt an Ordinance Adding the Unclassified Position Title of Animal Care Facility Administrator Adopt an ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.05.010 adding the unclassified position of Animal Care Facility Administrator (Second Reading and Adoption) (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.4 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3562 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 ADDING THE UNCLASSIFIED
POSITION TITLE OF ANIMAL CARE FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.5 Agreement: Approve an Agreement with Raymond James & Associates, Inc. to Provide Underwriter Services
Mayor McCann stated he would abstain from voting on the item due to a potential property-related conflict of interest.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Gonzalez
To adopt Resolution No. 2024 -001 heading read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
2024-01-09 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, and Councilmember Preciado
Abstain (1): Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 5.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-001 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR UNDERWRITER SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY AND RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
5.7 Ambulance Transport Services: Approve Continued Participation in the Public Provider Ground Emergency Medical Transport Intergovernmental Transfer
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the PP -GEMT-IGT certification form to participate in the Public Provider Intergovernmental Transfer Program for Ground Emergency Medical Transportation Services and amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.7 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-003 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE PUBLIC PROVIDER GROUND
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION INTERGOVERNMENTAL
TRANSFER PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS ACCORDINGLY ( 4/5
VOTE REQUIRED)
5.11 Grant Award and Appropriation: Accept the Roy and Marian Holleman Foundation Grant to Renew Animal Care Resources and Appropriate Funds Adopt a resolution accepting $33,200 in grant funds from the Roy and Marian Holleman Foundation to provide animal care improvements at the Animal Care Facility and provide community resources aimed to prevent surrender and appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required) Item 5.11 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-008 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE ROY AND MARIAN HOLLEMAN
FOUNDATION FOR SHELTER RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5.3 Public Participation: Adopt an Ordinance to Amend the Chula Vista Municipal Code to Revise and Implement Regulations for the Orderly Conduct of Public Meetings
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
Alan C.
Andres Wong
Gina E.
2024-01-09 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Lillie
Joanne Fischer
Cindy D.
Leticia Lares
Sandra Hodge
Carolina Ramirez
Delia Dominguez Cervantes
John Acosta
Delfina Gonzalez
Robert Johnson
Eli Komai
Robert Johnson submitted written comments.
The meeting was recessed at 5:39 p.m. and resumed at 6:04 PM.
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Gonzalez
To adopt Ordinance No. 3561, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, and Councilmember Preciado
No (1): Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
Item 5.3 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3561 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 2.04 (CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS) OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING COMMUNICATION WITH COUNCIL AND
DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT DURING COUNCIL MEETINGS (SECOND READING
AND ADOPTION)
5.6 Agreement: Approve an Agreement with Spicer Consulting Group, LLC to Provide Special Tax Consultant and Other Administration Services John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the item.
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Gonzalez
To adopt Resolution No. 2024-002, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
2024-01-09 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Item 5.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-002 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL TAX CONSULTANT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND SPICER CONSULTING GROUP , LLC.
5.8 Agreement: Approve an Agreement with Soundskilz Inc. to Provide Event Planning Coordination Services for City Events
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
Alan C.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2024-004, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 5.8 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-004 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SOUNDSKILZ, INC.
5.9 Purchase Agreement: Approve the Purchase of Police Vehicles from Sedano Ford and Bob Stall Chevrolet
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the item.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2024 -005 and 2024 -006, the headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 5.9 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -005 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF UP
TO TWENTY-FIVE FORD INTERCEPTOR UTILITY HYBRID VEHICLES FROM
SEDANO FORD
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -006 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 2024-01-09 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
TEN CHEVROLET BLAZER 9C1 POLICE PACKAGE VEHICLES FROM BOB
STALL CHEVROLET
5.10 Ratification of Appointment: City Manager’s Appointment of the Director of Human Resources/Risk Management – Tanya Tomlinson
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Mayor McCann
To adopt Resolution No. 2024-007, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 5.10 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-007 OF THE CI TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER’S APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES/ RISK MANAGEMENT – TANYA TOMLINSON
5.12 Appointment: Approving the Appointment of the Assistant City Manager to Serve in the City Manager’s Place During Temporary Absences or Disability Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2024-009, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 5.12 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-009 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TO SERVE IN THE CITY MANAGER’S PLACE DURING TEMPORARY
ABSENCES OR DISABILITY
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alan C. spoke regarding TransNet tax.
Daniel Teague, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding weed abatement.
At the request of Councilmember Preciado, there was a consensus of the City Council to make a referral to the City Manager for a report on weed abatement matters.
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding tenant protections.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding councilmember actions.
2024-01-09 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
The following members of the public spoke regarding matters related to homelessness:
Joanne Fischer, Chula Vista resident
Brandon Claypool
Leticia Lares, Chula Vista resident
Carolina Ramirez
Roberto Ramirez, Chula Vista resident
Sonia Gutierrez, Chula Vista resident
Maria Sanchez, Chula Vista resident
Damian Hernandez, Chula Vista resident
Julian Cornwall, Chula Vista resident
Delfina Gonzalez, Chula Vista resident
Russ Hall, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the Chula Vista Community Youth Center located at 465 L Street.
Gina E., Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various matters.
Delia Dominguez Cervantes spoke regarding SANDAG updates.
Robert Johnson spoke regarding city meetings.
Felix Manzano, Chula Vista resident, submitted written comments.
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Harborside Park: Amend the Fiscal Year 2023 -24 Capital Improvement Program Budget, Allocate Measure P Funds, and Waive Fees Deputy City Manager Chase gave a presentation.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the item:
Alan C.
Martin Calvo, Parks and Recreation Commission Chair, and he responded to questions from the City Council
Gina E.
Cindy D.
Leticia Lares, Chula Vista resident
Sandra Hodges, Chula Vista resident
Carolina Ramirez
The following members of the public spoke expressing a neutral position on the item:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Cheryl
Roberto Ramirez, Chula Vista resident
Delia Dominguez Cervantes, Chula Vista resident
Lillie spoke in opposition to a recreation center on the site. 2024-01-09 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
At the reques t of Councilmember Preciado, there was a consensus of the City Council to add an item early on the following City Council agenda for a report by the City Manager on the status of the impact of unhoused people on Industrial Boulevard, with participation by the Police Chief, members of the Homeless Outreach Team, and the Department of Housing and Homeless Services.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
To adopt Resolution No. 2024-010, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 7.1 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-010 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA 1) AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 -24 CIP PROGRAM BUDGET BY ESTABLISHING A NEW CIP PROJECT, PRK0344 “HARBORSIDE PARK RENOVATIONS” AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR; AND 2)
AMENDING THE MEA SURE P INFRASTRUCTURE, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT EXPENDITURE PLAN TO ALLOCATE APPROXIMATELY $1.25 MILLION IN UNALLOCATED REVENUE (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
The meeting was recessed at 9:03 p.m. and resumed at 9:19 p.m.
7.2 Welcoming America: Receive a Presentatio n on Welcoming America’s Certified Welcoming Program and Provide Formal Direction to Staff Deputy City Manager Chase gave a presentation.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Gina E., Chula Vista resident
Delia Dominguez Cervantes, Chula Vista resident
Lillie
Cindy D.
Alan C.
Robert Johnson submitted written comments.
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To continue the item to the January 16, 2024, City Council meeting.
Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, and Councilmember Preciado
No (1): Mayor McCann
2024-01-09 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
7.3 Contract Amendment: Approve an Amendment to the Contract with the Board of Administration and CalPERS for Local 2180 International Association of Fire Fighters Classic Members to Make an Additional Contribution Pursuant to Government Code Section 20516
Robert Johnson submitted written comments.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To adopt Ordinance No. 3560, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 7.3 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3560 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO PROVIDE A MANDATO RY
EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION FOR ALL CLASSIC LOCAL SAFETY MEMBERS OF THE 2180 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS OF ONE PERCENT OF SALARY EFFECTIVE JANUARY 12, 2024 (SECOND READING
AND ADOPTION)
7.4 Employee Compensation: Approve the Revised Compensation Schedule that Reflect Elected Officials’ Salaries Pursuant to the City Charter Human Resources Director Tomlinson announced that approval of the item would affect executive compensation.
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Gonzalez
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2024-011 and 2024-012, the headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 7.4 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -011 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 12, 2024, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5 2024-01-09 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -012 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 - 24 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
8. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.
9. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
9.1 Appointment to the Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission for the Initial Ex Officio Seat
Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission
- Marlano Batson
Robert Johnson submitted written comments.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To appoint Marlano Batson to the Ex Officio seat on the Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission as the City Mana ger’s nomination. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
10. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Councilmembers re ported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
Councilmember Chavez gave a SANDAG update regarding SR-125.
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 City Council would convene in closed session to discuss the items listed below.
Mayor McCann rec essed the meeting at 10:05 p.m. The Council convened in Closed Session at 10:10 p.m., with all members present.
12.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d(1)
2024-01-09 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
A) Name of case: Estate of Bradley Munroe, by its successors in interest Marci Munroe and Lee Munroe, et al, v. City of Chula Vista, et al.; United States District Court, Southern District; Case No. 23-cv-2253-RBM-SBC.
Action: No Reportable Action
B) Name of Case: Arturo Castanares v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2021-17713-CU-MC-CTL
Action: No Reportable Action
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services
_________________________
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk