1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
The meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Public Comments:
Led by America's Gold Star Families.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Public Comments:
4.1 Oaths of Office
Public Comments:
Felix Sablan - Cultural Arts Commission
Eleuterio Buquiran - Sustainability Commission
Morgan Murphy - Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oaths of office.
4.2 Presentation by Republic Services Regarding the Vehicle Replacement and Electrification Program Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Item 4.2 Otay Landfill Sustainability Park Final.pdf
2. 4.2 - Republic Services.pdf
Municipal Manager Risa Baron, General Manager Rick Rojas, and Vice President of Municipal Sales Richard Coupland, representing Republic Services gave a presentation on the item.
4.3 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming National Purple Heart Day in the City of Chula Vista Public Comments:
The proclamation was presented.
4.4 Presentation of a Proclamation Commending Isabella Fuentes for Her Accomplishments in Little League Baseball Public Comments:
The proclamation was presented.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.6)
Public Comments:
Mayor McCann announced that Item 5.3 would be continued to a future meeting.
The following members of the public spoke regarding various topics related to the Consent Calendar John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Robert
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Preciado
To approve t
he recommended actions
appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1, 5.2 and 5.4 through 5.6. The headings were read, text waived
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The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, and Councilmember Morineau Result, Carried (5 to 0)
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Draft Minutes - August 6, 2024.pdf
Approval of the minutes dated: August 6, 2024.
5.2 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances Public Comments:
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 Agreement: Approve an Agreement with T.Y. Lin International to Provide Construction Management Services Related to the Heritage Bridge Replacement and Main Street Widening Projects Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - STM386 Award Contract CM - 24-0145.pdf
2. Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - Two-Party Agreement.pdf
Item was not heard and was continued to a future meeting.
5.4 Investment Report: Quarter Ending June 30, 2024
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Investment Report Quarter Ending June 30, 2024 - 24-0215.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Summary of Cash and Investments as of 06.30.2024.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Investment Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2024.pdf Receive the investment report for the quarter ending on June 30, 2024.
5.5 Grant Acceptance: Accept Grant Funding Through the USDA Forest Service for the Urban Forest Tree Inventory and Forest Management Plan Project, Approve Subaward Agreement with GreenLatinos, and Amend the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Accept USDA FS IRA Grant and Approve 2-Party Agreement - 24-0206.pdf
2. Resolution - USDA Grant Acceptance.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Chula Vista GreenLatinos USDA IRA UCF Grant Package for City Council.pdf Adopt a resolution: A) accepting $500,000 in Inflation Reduction Grant funding through the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry (USDA Forest Service); B) approving a Subaward Agreement with GreenLatinos; (C) designating the City’s agent; and D) amending the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget and appropriating funds therefor. (4/5 Vote Required)
ITEM 5.5 HEADING:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-169 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (A) ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOREST SERVICE URBAN & COMMUNITY FORESTRY (USDA FOREST SERVICE) FOR THE CHULA VISTA URBAN FOREST TREE INVENTORY AND FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN PROJECT; (B) APPROVING A SUBAWARD AGREEMENT WITH GREENLATINOS, AS A NATIONAL PASS-THROUGH PARTNER FOR THE USDA FOREST SERVICE; (C) AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, AND THE OPEN SPACE MANAGER THE POWER TO EXECUTE IN THE NAME OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ALL NECESSARY GRANT DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO APPLICATIONS, AGREEMENTS, AND AMENDMENTS TO SECURE THE GRANT FUNDS; AND (D) AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.6 Grant Award and Appropriation: Accept Grant Funds from California for All Animals via UC Davis and Appropriate the Funds Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - California for All Animals New Grant and Amendment Acceptance - 24-0220.pdf
2. Resolution(1).pdf
3. Written Communications - Acosta - Received 8_12.pdf
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, submitted written comments regarding the item.
Adopt a resolution accepting $50,700 in grant funds from California for All Animals via UC Davis to provide reclaim fee assistance, pet tags, and collars for every dog, and to increase marketing to raise awareness for City of Chula Vista Animal Services, amending the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget, and appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5
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ote
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equired)
ITEM 5.6 HEADING:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-170 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM CALIFORNIA FOR ALL ANIMALS VIA UC DAVIS, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Written Communications - Raso - Received 8_12_2024.pdf
2. Written Communications - Acosta - Received 8_12_2024.pdf
3. Written Communications - Robert - Received 8_13_2024.pdf Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident spoke in opposition to the Tenant Protection Ordinance.
The following members of the public spoke in support of increased wages for ACE employees:
Nicole Hobson, representing ACE
Raul Tellez
Esther Martinez
Jeanie Balderas
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various matters and submitted written comments related to housing and homelessness.
Jenne Fredrickson, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding matters related to housing and homelessness.
Delia Dominguez-Cervantes, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding crime in the area of Broadway and G Street.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments:
7.1 Bond Approval: Approve the Issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the Construction of the Citrus Villa Project and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - TEFRA - Citrus Villa Bond Issuance - 24-0219.pdf
2. Resolution - Citrus Villa (CMFA).pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Project Locator Map - Citrus Villa.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
5. 7.1 - Citrus Villa TEFRA.pdf
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.
Housing Manager Warwick gave a presentation on the item.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of the item.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
Moved by
Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by
Mayor McCann
To adopt Resolution No. 2024-171, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, and Councilmember Morineau Result, Carried (5 to 0)
ITEM 7.1 HEADING:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-171 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS FOR A QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL PROJECT LOCATED AT 178 THIRD AVENUE, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING OR REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPPING OF THE PROJECT, AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO
7.2 Bond Approval: Approve the Issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the Renovation of the Seniors on Broadway Project and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - TEFRA - Seniors on Broadway Bond Issuance - 24-0222.pdf
2. Resolution - Seniors on Broadway (CMFA).pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Project Locator Map - Seniors on Broadway.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - Notice of Public Hearing(1).pdf
5. 7.2 - Seniors on Broadway TEFRA.pdf
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.
Housing Manager Warwick gave a presentation on the item.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of the item.
Jenne Fredrickson, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the relocation process.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
Moved by
Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by
Mayor McCann
To adopt Resolution No. 2024-172, heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, and Councilmember Morineau Result, Carried (5 to 0)
ITEM 7.2 HEADING:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-172 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A PLAN OF FINANCE INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,000,000 TO FINANCE AND REFINANCE A QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROJECT KNOWN AS SENIORS ON BROADWAY, LOCATED AT 845 BROADWAY, FOR THE BENEFIT OF METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ANTI-POVERTY OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, INC. (MAAC), OR AN AFFILIATED ENTITY, AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO The meeting was recessed at 6:37 p.m. and resumed at 6:46 p.m.
8. ACTION ITEMS
Public Comments:
8.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any Public Comments:
There were none.
8.2 Municipal Bonds: Hear a Presentation from Stradling Yocca Carlson and Rauth, Bond and Disclosure Counsel, Regarding Federal Securities Law Matters Related to Disclosure Responsibilities Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Municipal Bonds Presentation Disclosure Responsibilities - 24-0097.pdf
2. 8.2 - Council Disclosure Training.pdf
Finance Director Schoen and Lawrence Chan, representing Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, gave a presentation.
8.3 Human Relations Commission: Amend Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 2.36 “Human Relations Commission” Related to the Functions, Duties, and Membership of the Commission, Adopt a Council Policy Designating Special Observances, and Appropriate Funds Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 2.36 Regarding Human Relations Commission - 24-0173.pdf
2. Ordinance - Amendments CVMC Chapter 2.36.pdf
3. Resolution - Council Policy.pdf
4. Attachment 1 - Redline Amendments to CVMC 2.36.pdf
5. Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to Resolution- Council Policy-City Council Recognition of Special Observances.pdf
6. Attachment 3 - HRC Memo on Proposed Amendments 4-25-2024.pdf
7. Attachment 4 - Human Relations Commission Meeting Minutes from May 23, 2024.pdf
8. Written Communications - Received 8_12 - Acosta.pdf
9. Item 8.3- Human Relations Commission.pdf
Special Projects Manager Hernandez and Community Engagement Specialist Mendez gave a presentation.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, submitted written comments and spoke in opposition to the item.
Moved by
Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by
Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2024-173 and place the ordinance on first reading, the headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, and Councilmember Morineau Result, Carried (5 to 0)
ITEM 8.3 HEADINGS:
A) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.36 RELATED TO THE FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (FIRST READING)
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-173 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A COUNCIL POLICY ENTITLED: CITY COUNCIL RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCES (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
Public Comments:
There were none.
10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
11. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
11.1 Boards and Commissions: Consider Annual Reappointments to City Boards and Commissions Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Boards and Commissions - Consideration of Annual Reappointments - 24-0196.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Board and Commission Rosters.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Training and Attendance Records.pdf
REAPPOINTMENTS TO FIRST TERMS (Initial term less than two years) Robert Colon-Torres (formerly Robert Maisonet), Board of Ethics Christine Brady, Cultural Arts Commission
Mary Johnson, Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission
Sandra Hodge, Human Relations Commission
Martin Calvo, Parks and Recreation Commission
Guy Chambers, Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission Hayley Salazar, Sustainability Commission
Jeanine Sharkey, Sustainability Commission
Tanya Williams, Veterans Advisory Commission
REAPPOINTMENTS TO SECOND TERMS
Larry Disharoon, Charter Review Commission
Freda Hernandez-Nader, Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission Norman Paddock, Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission Appaswamy “Vino” Pajanor, Human Relations Commission
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Preciado
To make the above reappointments. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, and Councilmember Morineau Result, Carried (5 to 0)
11.2 Consider Forming a City Council Subcommittee on Outdoor Dining Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Written Communications - Received 8_12_2024 - Acosta.pdf Resident
Clear overreach of the Development Services Department yet again. Working against their corrupt Gaylord Bayfront tourism push as parklets demonstrate the vibrancy of Third Avenue. Don’t understand City Manager Office’s agenda here as parklets are a demonstrated success.
CV Resident
The City should not remove existing, previously-permitted parklets, even if nearing end of existing deadline, if it is just going to end up allowed again. Waste of money. I use outdoor dining spaces more than indoor, there is already plenty of street parking and more importantly parking lots and a parking garage. If we are building more housing near this corridor, let's make it fit more people and be more pleasant for locals to walk to. Drivers can park once, just maybe not directly in front of the business (this is already often the case due to geometry). In general I support the subcommittee, with the caveat to extend existing permits.
CV Resident
The City needs to reconsider removing the existing parklets. Federal grant funds were used to pay for these improvements. If the City wants the businesses to remove the parklets, the general fund should reimburse the federal CoronaVirus relief funds that were used to pay for these improvements. If I recall, the parklet improvements was provided as a grant to the business owners. Since federal funds were used, the parklets should be ADA compliant as the businesses submitted plans to the City for review and approval.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the item:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Todd Voorhees, Chula Vista resident
Kevin Rhodes, Chula Vista resident
Dominic LiMandri
Timothy Parker, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the item.
The following members of the public submitted written comments expressing a neutral position on the item. :
CV Res
Resident
CV Res submitted written comments in support of the item.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Preciado
To form of a City Council subcommittee on outdoor dining consisting of Mayor McCann and Councilmember Preciado with the first meeting convening within 30 days and a report to be presented to the City Council within 120 days. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, and Councilmember Morineau Result, Carried (5 to 0)
12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Public Comments:
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
12.1 Councilmember Preciado
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Resolution - Support for the California Legislative Black Caucus's 2024 Reparations Priority Bill Package.pdf
2. Written Communications - Item 12.1 - Acosta - Received 8_12.pdf Councilmember Preciado gave an oral report on the item.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, submitted written comments and spoke in support of the item.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
Lillie Herbert
Delia Dominguez Cervantes
Martha Souza
Petrina Branch, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of the item.
Moved by
Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by
Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2024-174, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, and Councilmember Morineau No (1)
Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
ITEM 12.1 HEADING:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-174 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA SUPPORTING THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS’S 2024 REPARATIONS PRIORITY BILL PACKAGE
13. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
15. CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:
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.
Assistant City Attorney McClurg announced that the City Council would convene in closed session to discuss the items listed below.
Mayor McCann recessed the meeting at 8:38 p.m. The City Council convened in closed session at 8:49 p.m., with all members present.
15.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Written Communications - Item 15.1 - Acosta - Received 8_12.pdf John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke expressing a neutral position on the item.
A) ACLU v. Chula Vista Police Department, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2024-20320-CU-WM-CTL Action:
No Reportable Action
B) CV Amalgamated LLC dba Caligrown v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00033446-CU-MC-CTL and CV Amalgamated LLC dba Caligrown v. City of Chula Vista, et al., U.S. District Court, Southern District of California Case No. 3:24-cv-01348-RSH-DDL Action:
No Reportable Action
15.2 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Public Comments:
Agency designated representatives: Maria Kachadoorian, Megan McClurg, Courtney Chase, Tanya Tomlinson, and Sarah Schoen Employee organization: ACE, IAFF, MM/PR, WCE
Action:
No Reportable Action
16. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:43 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services