City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
May 7, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Morineau, Mayor McCann
Also Present: City Manager Kachadoorian, City Attorney Verdugo, 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 5:00 p.m.
Mayor McCann announced, pursuant to AB 23, that he and all Councilmembers would receive $50 for th eir attendance at that Housing Authority meeting, held simultaneously with the City Council meeting.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Boy Scout Troop 895.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Oath of Office
Tiffany Hecklinski - Human Relations Commission
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office.
4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming May 2024 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Month in the City of Chula Vista
The proclamation was presented.
4.3 Presentation of the 2024 Sustainability Champion Awards Environmental Sustainability Manager Wisniewski and Environmental Services Manager Medrano presented the awards.
4.4 Presentation of a Proclamation to Sandy Sche ller for Holocaust Remembrance Week
The proclamation was presented.
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.5)
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding consent calendar items.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Gonzalez
To approve t he recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.5. The headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Morineau, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Approval of the minutes dated: April 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.
5.3 Mobilehome Space Rent Review: Amend Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter
9.50 “Mobilehome Space Rent Review” and Repeal Chapter 2.31 to Streamline Administration and Create a Hearing Officer
Adopt ordinance A) amending Chapter 9.50 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code entitled “Mobilehome Park Space Rent Review” to add section 9.50.025 “Mobilehome Rent Review Hearing Officer – Creation of Position – Authority,” amend section 9.50.030 “Administrative fe e” to update reporting requirements, amend section 9.50.070 “Initiation of space rent review” to update procedures, and update references accordingly (Second Reading and Adoption) and B) repealing section 2.31 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code “Mobilehome Rent Review Commission. (Second Reading and Adoption)
Item 5.3 headings:
A) ORDINANCE NO. 3567 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 9.50 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE “MOBILEHOME PARK SPACE RENT REVIEW” TO ADD SECTION 9.50.025 “MOBILEHOME RENT REVIEW HEARING OFFICER – CREATION OF POSITION – AUTHORITY”, AMEND SECTION 9.50.030 “ADMINISTRATIVE FEE”, AND AMENDING
VARIOUS SECTIONS TO STREAMLINE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE COLLECTION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
B) ORDINANCE NO. 3568 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REPEALING CHAPTER 2.31 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE “MOBILEHOME RENT REVIEW COMMISSION” (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5.4 Sponsorship Funds: Accept Sponsorship Funds from the Port of San Diego’s Tidelands Activation Program to Offset Coordination an d Logistical Costs for the South Bay Earth Day 2024 Event
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Adopt a resolution accepting $60,000 in sponsorship funds from the Port of San Diego for the South Bay Earth Day event.
Item 5.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-073 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF C HULA
VISTA ACCEPTING SPONSORSHIP FUNDS FROM THE PORT OF SAN
DIEGO’S TIDELANDS ACTIVATION PROGRAM TO OFFSET COORDINATION AND LOGISTICAL COSTS FOR SOUTH BAY EARTH DAY 2024
5.5 Equipment Lease Agreement and Appropriation: Approve an Equipment Lease Agreement with Lenovo Financial Services to Purchase Mobile Data Computers for the Police Department and Appropriate Funds for That Purpose
Adopt a resolution approving an equipment lease agreement with Lenovo Financial Services to fund the purchase of Mobile Data Computers from CDW+G LLC for the Police Department and appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required) Item 5.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-074 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN EQUIPMENT LEASE WITH LENOVO FINANCIAL
SERVICES FOR MOBILE DATA COMPUTERS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Felipe Martinez, representing South Bay Little League, spoke in support of park updates.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding public transparency.
Brandon Claypool spoke regarding homelessness and thanked the Police Department for their efforts.
Delia Dominguez Cervantes, Chula Vista resident, and Harold DeMoss Jr. spoke regarding various topics.
Jenne Fredrickson spoke regarding City sidewalks.
7. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS
7.1 Human Relations Commission: Feedback on Proposed Municipal Code Changes to Functions and Duties and Membership
Human Relations Commission Chair Branch gave a presentation on the item. She and Special Projects Manager Hernandez responded to questions from the City Council.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various topics related to the Commission.
The following members of the public spoke regarding inclusivity:
Delia Dominguez, Chula Vista resident
Robert Johnson
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At the request of Councilmember Preciado, there was a consensus of the City Council to refer the feedback from the Human Relations Commission and Councilmember Preciado’s initial input to the City Manager and City Attorney’s office for further review and to draft an ordinance for City Council’s consideration.
7.2 Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee Presentation: Annual Report Covering Reporting Period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee Chair Stucky provided the report.
The meeting was recessed at 7:20 p.m. and resumed at 7:32 p.m.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 Community Facilities District: Formation of Community Facilities District 16M (El Dorado Ridge) to Finance Maintenance and Monitoring of Open Space 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.
Facilities Finance Manager Elliot gave a presentation on the item.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the item.
Michael Grant, the applicant, was available to respond to questions.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
City Clerk Bigelow reported the public hearing results and stated that no majority protest existed.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2024-075, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Morineau, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 8.1A heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-075 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 16M (EL DORADO RIDGE) OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, COUNTY OF SAN
DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Gonzalez
To adopt Resolution No. 2024-076, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
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Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Morineau, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 8.1B heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-076 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION AND SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 16M (EL DORADO
RIDGE), THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, ST ATE OF
CALIFORNIA, A PROPOSITION REGARDING THE ANNUAL LEVY OF SPECIAL
TAXES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT TO PAY THE COSTS
OF CERTAIN PUBLIC SERVICES AND ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS
LIMIT THEREFOR
City Clerk Bigelow stated she agreed to holding the special election, canvassed the ballots returned, and announced that the proposition passed unanimously.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To adopt Resolution No. 2024-077, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Morineau, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 8.1C heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-077 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 16M (EL DORADO RIDGE) Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Morineau
To place the ordinance on first reading, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Morineau, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VIS TA,
CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 16M (EL DORADO RIDGE), AUTHORIZING THE
LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (FIRST READING)
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9. ACTION ITEMS
9.1 Annual Budget: Hear the Presentatio n of the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 -25, Consider Acceptance of the Proposed Budget, and Set a Public Hearing for Final Consideration and Adoption Finance Director Schoen, Budget and Analysis Manager Prendell, and Principal Management Analyst Block gave a presentation.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the item.
Concerned Employee and Resident submitted written comments expressing a neutral position on the item.
At the request of Councilmember Preciado, there was a consensus of a majority of the City Council to include funding for an additional potential charter amendment on the ballot.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2024-078, SA 2024-002, and HA 2024-002, as amended to include funding for and additional proposed ballot measure, the headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Morineau, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 9.1 heading:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 2024 -078/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NO. 2024 -002/ HOUSING AUTHORITY NO. 2024 -002 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S PROPOSED OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 -25 FOR EACH AGENCY AS THEIR
PROPOSED BUDGETS, RESPECTIVELY , AND SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE
FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF SAME
The meeting was recessed at 9:19 p.m. and resumed at 9:28 p.m.
9.2 Agreement Amendments: Approve a First Amendment to the Agreement with Circuit Transit Inc. and a First Amendment to the Agreement with CALSTART, Inc. for the Chula Vista Community Shuttle Pilot Project Item was not heard and was continued to a future meeting.
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
There were none.
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.
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12. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events, made community announcements, and provided an update regarding the Metropolitan Transit System budget.
13. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
Councilmember Chavez provided an update on the SANDAG Board of Directors and the SR-125.
13.1 Deputy Mayor Gonzalez: Consideration of the Formation of a City Council Subcommittee to Consider Potential Charter Amendments
Moved by Deputy Mayor Gonzalez
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To form a subcommittee of the City Council consisting of Deputy Mayor Gonzalez and Councilmember Preciado to consider potential Charter amendments and to present findings to the City Council within 60 days. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Morineau, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
14. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
15. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
16. CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and City Council Policy No. 346 -03, the City Attorney maintains official minutes and records of action taken during closed session.
City Attonrey Verdugo announced that the City Council would convene in closed session to discuss the items listed below.
Mayor McCann recessed the meeting at 9:50 p .m. The City Council convened in closed session at 10:03 p.m., with all members present.
16.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: Arturo Castanares v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2021-00017713-CU-MC-CTL
Action: No Reportable Action
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16.2 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: Khadijen Shams v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2023-00001954-CU-PO-CTL
Action: No Reportable Action
16.3 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: Estate of Oral Nunis, Sr., et al v. City of Chula Vista, et al., United States District Court, Case No. 21-cv-1627-AJB-DEB
Action: No Reportable Action
16.4 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: Maria Kachadoorian, Marco Verdugo, Courtney Chase, Tanya Tomlinson and Sarah Schoen Employee organization:
ACE, IAFF and POA
Action: No Reportable Action
17. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:22 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk