City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
September 10, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, Mayor McCann
Absent: Councilmember Morineau
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 5:01 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.
Mayor McCann called for a moment of silence for fallen San Diego Police Officer Austin Machitar and officer Zach Martinez, who was injured in the same incident.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Oath of Office
Charles Sanfilippo - Planning Commission
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office, and Councilmember Chavez presented the certificate of appointment.
4.2 Chula Vista Bayfront Update by Port Commissioner Ann Moore Port Commissioner Moore gave a presentation on the item.
4.3 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming September 10, 2024 as San Diego County Teacher of the Year, Ms. Ekstein Day in the City of Chula Vista The proclamation was presented.
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4.4 Presentation of a Proclamation to Celebrate Scripps Health for 100 Years of Caring
The proclamation was presented.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.5)
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various topics related to the consent calendar.
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Gonzalez
To approve the 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 (4): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Approval of the minutes dated: August 13, 2024, August 20, 2024 4:00 PM, and August 20, 2024 4:15 PM.
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 Human Relations Commission: Adopt an Ordinance to Amend Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 2.36 “Human Relations Commission” Related to the Functions, Duties, and Membership of the Commission
Adopt an ordinance amending various sections in Chapter 2.36 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code “Human Relations Commission” to amend the functions and duties of the Co mmission and processes by which Commissioners are nominated and appointed. (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
ITEM 5.3 HEADING:
ORDINANCE NO. 3578 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 (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5.4 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
Adopt a resolution approving a consultant services agreement with T.Y . LIN International to perform Construction Management Services for Federal Project BRLS-5203(039): City projects Heritage Bridge Replacement (STM0386) and Main Street Widening (STM0388).
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ITEM 5.4 HEADING:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-179 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND TYLIN INTERNATIONAL TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT SERVICES RELATED TO THE HERITAGE BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT AND MAIN STREET WIDENING PROJECTS
5.5 Housing Funding: Amending Resolution No. 2024-119 to Restructure Loan Commitment to Project Located at 610 Paseo Del Rey
Adopt a resolution amending Resolution No. 2024 -119 to restructure an affordable housing loan commitment of $3,300,000 to Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation (“Wakeland”) to allow up to $500,000 in funds to also be used for pre - development purposes, in order to meet disbursement deadlines imposed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”). (4/5 Vote Required)
ITEM 5.5 HEADING:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-180 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -119 TO RESTRUCTURE A LOAN
COMMITMENT TO WAKELAND HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION, OR AN AFFILIATED ENTITY , FOR AN AFFORDABLE PROJECT TO BE LOCATED AT 610 PASEO DEL REY , TO ALLOW A PORTION OF FUNDS
TO BE USED FOR PRE -DEVELOPMENT COSTS, AND MAKING OTHER CHANGES RELATED THERETO (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding homelessness and the Tenant Protection Ordinance.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding contacting the City Council.
Juliette Montoya -Cesena, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding a recent break -in incident.
Ingrid Velasquez, Chula Vista, resident, spoke regarding traffic conditions.
Brandon Claypool spoke regarding matters related to homelessness.
The following members of the public sp oke regarding the California voter roll database and fair elections:
Ronald Romeo
Barbara Carnahan
Stephanie Payan
Ann Matchinske
Dakota Rambo spoke regarding the horse arena at Rohr Park.
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The following members of the public submitted written comments i n opposition to an ordinance restricting homeless encampments:
Khawla Masoud
Sebastian Martinez
Isabella Rios
Caroline Hallman
Aubriel D.
Robert Werner
Patricia
Alex Frezer
Celia Cruz-Elmassian, LCSW
Tiffany Avila
Nate Bartley
Isabella Martinez
Karen Clay
Rosa Vasquez
Resident submitted written comments expressing a neutral position related to a former City Councilmember.
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any There were none.
7.2 Unsheltered Policy: Consider an Ordinance to Restrict Campsites and Sitting, Lying, Sleeping, or Storage on Specified Public Property Item was not discussed and was continued to the September 17, 2024 City Council meeting.
7.3 Housing Update: Hear a Report on the Chula Vista Residential Tenant Protection Ordinance, Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 9.65 Mayor McCann stated he would abstain from discussion on the item due to a potential property -related conflict of interest, and he left the dais during the presentation and discussion.
The meeting was recessed at 6:26 p.m. and resumed at 6:35 p.m. with Councilmembers Chavez, and Preciado and Deputy Mayor Gonzalez present.
Director of Housing and Homelessness Services and Assistant City Attorney McClurg gave a presentation on the item.
John Acosta spoke regarding conflict of interests related to the item.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the Tenant Protection Ordinance:
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident
Aurora
Brad Wilson, Chula Vista resident
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The following members of the public spoke regarding amending elements of the Tenant Protection Ordinance:
Eric Sutton, Chula Vista resident, representing Southern California Rental Housing Association
George Ching, representing Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors Sam Calvano
Neville Rich submitted written comments in opposition to the Tenant Protection Ordinance.
At the request of Councilmember Preciado, there was a consensus of a majority of the City Council to direct staff to meet with industry representatives t o obtain feedback on the new concerns being raised, consider any adjustments that may be made to the ordinance to continue the balance between property owners, business owners, and tenants; and return to the City Council with a report in February 2025, including recommendations on the 30 - and 60-day minimum vacancy matter and whether HUD is the best way to assess the fair market rent.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
There were none.
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
9.1 Update 2024 Fire Risk Reduction Community List
Emergency Services Manager King presented the update.
10. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
10.1 Ratification of Appointment to the Following Commissions:
Board of Appeals and Advisors
- Frank Metayer
Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee
- Mayra Estrada
- Joel Monreal
Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee
- Christos Korgan
- Sassan Rahimzadeh
Parks and Recreation Commission
- Jessica Fawver
Sustainability Commission
- David Wu
Traffic Safety Commission
- Jorge Marroquin
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Veterans Advisory Commission
- Elmer Jimenez
- Ricardo Nava
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To ratify the above appointments. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
11. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
11.1 Councilmember Morineau, Ratification of Appointment to the Following Commissions:
Measure P Citizens' Oversight Committee
- David Clark
Parks and Recreation Commission
- Michelle Rodriguez
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To ratify the above appointments. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
12. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
There were none.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. in memory of Bud Chase.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk