City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES
January 16, 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: 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
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda. _____________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Councilmember Chavez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 OATHS OF OFFICE:
Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission
Marlano Batson
Adolfo Gonzales
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oaths of office, and Deputy Mayor Gonzalez presented the certificates of appointment.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.3)
Item 5.3 was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of members of the public.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 and
5.2. The headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
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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: January 9, 2024.
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.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5.3 Easement: Grant an Easement to the San Diego Unified Port District for Bicycle, Public Access, and Pedestrian Purposes to Facilitate the Development of the Sweetwater Bicycle Path and Pedestrian Promenade The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
Alan C.
Paul Henkin
Consuelo
Cindy D., Chula Vista resident
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding motorized bicycles and skateboards.
Paul Henkin submitted written comments in support of the item.
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Gonzalez
To adopt Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2024 - 001, 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 5.3 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -001 OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA GRANTING AN
EASEMENT TO THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT FOR THE
SWEETWATER BICYCLE PATH AND PEDESTRIAN PROMENADE
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the tenant protection ordinance.
Alan C., spoke regarding the toll on SR-125 and the TransNet tax. 2024-01-16 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
The following members of the public spoke regarding various matters related to government:
Consuelo
Paul Henkin
Leticia Lares, Chula Vista resident, thanked staff for the plan to reopen Harborside Park and spoke regarding matters related to homelessness.
The meeting was recessed at 10:38 p.m. and resumed at 10:45 p.m.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Planning Commission Appeal: Conditional Use Permit to Install a New 45 - Foot Freestanding Wireless Telecommunication Facility on a 2.09-acre Parcel Improved with an Existing Church
Notice of the hearing was gi ven in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the time specified in the notice.
Acting City Attorney Maland provided information on the proceedings and recommended Councilmembers disclose all ex parte c ommunications regarding the item. Councilmembers reported the following ex parte communications:
- Mayor McCann stated his staff spoke to a consultant from AT&T who invited questions; neither he nor his staff submitted questions. - Councilmember Preciado stated he met with two consultants representing AT&T and the development of the project.
- Deputy Mayor Gonzalez stated he received a call from Victor Avina, representing Falcon Strategies, who invited questions, and he listened to the Planning Commission hearing on the item.
- Councilmembers Cardenas and Chavez reported no ex parte communications.
Senior Planner Mallec gave a presentation on the item. Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
Harold Thomas and Victor Avina, representing Falcon Strategies, gave a presentation on behalf of the applicant, AT&T.
Mayor McCann announced that due to Item 8.1 being noticed as time certain for 6:00 p.m., Item 8.1 would be heard at that time. Acting City Attorney Maland stated that the public hearing would remain open and be continued until the conclusion of Item 8.1.
Item 7.1 continued at the conclusion of Item 8.1.
The appellant for the project, William Daley, spoke in opposition to staff's recommendation.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the staff's recommendation on the item:
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Alan C.
Consuelo
Paul Henkin
Joanne Fischer
Laura
Christine Brady, Chula Vista resident
Michael Daley, Chula Vista resident
Tanya, Chula Vista resident
The following members of the public submitted written comments in opposition to staff's recommendation:
Joanne Fischer
Paul Henkin
Harold Thomas and Victor Avina, representing Falcon Strategies, provided a rebuttal.
There being no further members of the public w ho wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Gonzalez
To adopt Resolution No. 2024-013, 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 7.1 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-013 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AFFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP22 -0052) TO INSTALL A NEW 45 -FOOT FREESTANDING WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY ON A 2.09 - ACRE SITE WITH AN EXISTING CHURCH LOCATED AT 430 SECOND AVENUE
8. ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Homelessness: Receive a Report on the Impact of Unhoused People in the Area of Industrial Boulevard
Director of Housing and Homelessness Kurz, Police Lieutenant Pinedo, and Homeless Services Manager Davis gave a presentation.
Summer Stephan, San Diego District Attorney, spoke a bout homelessness-related matters and solutions.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
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Alan C. and he spoke on behalf of Sandra Hodge, David Hodge, Paul H., and Lillie
Consuelo
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident
Christine Brady, Chula Vista resident
John Fischer
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Daniel Lopez, Chula Vista resident
Roberto Ramirez and he spoke on behalf of Silvia Medina Stephanie Rojas and she spoke on behalf of Blandina Hernandez Carolina Ramirez
Cindy D., Chula Vista resident
Jayden Kopenski
Joanne Fischer
Andres Wong
Leticia Lares, Chula Vista resident
Kwon Kim
Delfina Gonzalez, Chula Vista resident
The following members of the public submitted written comments suggesting recommendations related to homelessness:
Renee N.
Cindy D
There was a majority consensus of the City Council to relocate the fencing along Industrial Blvd., with Councilmember Preciado in opposition.
There was a majority consensus of the City Council to develop a lower barrier shelter, with Mayor McCann and Deputy Mayor Gonzalez in opposition.
There was a consensus of the City Council to increase staffing on the Homeless Outreach Team to include additional Park Rangers.
There was a majority consensus of the City Council to direct staff to ret urn with an analysis of the Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) policy related to parking and affordability, with deed restrictions and incentives to build ADUs, with Mayor McCann in opposition.
The meeting was recessed at 9:18 p.m. and resumed at 9:27 p.m.
8.2 Welcoming America: Receive a Presentation on Welcoming America’s Certified Welcoming Program and Provide Formal Direction to Staff Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
To participate at the lowest level of engagement and not pursue Welcoming City certification. The motion was carried by the following vote:
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Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There are none.
10. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
11. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Councilmember Chavez reported on the recent SANDAG board meeting.
Councilmember Preciado reported on upc oming Metro Wastewater subcommittee meetings.
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:09 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk