1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 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 Councilmember Preciado.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Public Comments:
4.1 Oaths of Office:
Public Comments:
Board of Library Trustees
- Rita Beyer
Cultural Arts Commission
- Thelma Rufolo
Human Relations Commission
- Amado Huizar
Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee
- Daniel Schreck
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oaths of office.
4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming Art Therapy Awareness Day in the City of Chula Vista Public Comments:
The proclamation was presented.
4.3 Presentation by Fire Chief Harry Muns Regarding the Christmas in October Program Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Christmas In October City Council Presentation.pdf
Fire Chief Muns, Firefighter Schepe, Peace Officer Pace; and Stephen Erickson, representing Collins Aerospace, gave a presentation on the item.
4.4 2024 Starlight Parade: Video Presentation and Awards for Winning Entries Public Comments:
Mayor McCann gave a presentation on the item and presented the awards.
The meeting was recessed at 5:42 p.m. and resumed at 5:56 p.m.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.6)
Public Comments:
Mayor McCann announced that Item 5.6 would be continued to a future meeting.
City Attorney Verdugo announced that a revised Resolution A and staff report for Item 5.5 had been distributed and that action on the item would be on the revised documents.
The following members of the public spoke regarding various topic related to items on the consent calendar:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Alan C.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Fernandez
To approve t
he recommended actions
appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.5. The headings were read, text waived
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The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Fernandez Result, Carried (5 to 0)
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Draft City Council Special Meeting Minutes - 12-10-2024 4 PM.pdf
2. Draft City Council Special Meeting Minutes - 12-10-2024 5_30 PM.pdf
3. Draft City Council Special Meeting Minutes - 12-12-2024 .pdf Approve the minutes dated December 10, 2024, 4 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. and December 12, 2024.
5.2 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances Public Comments:
Approve a motion to read only the title and waive the reading of the text of all resolutions and ordinances at this meeting.
5.3 Reimbursement Agreements: Approve Reimbursement Agreements with Otay Water District for Water Line Facility Installation and San Diego Gas and Electric for Gas Facility Construction for the Heritage Road Bridge Replacement (STM0386) Project Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - STM386 Utility Agreements OWD and SDGE - 24-0292.pdf
2. Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - 2024.09.19 - OWD Reimbursement Agreement_signed.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - 2024.10.14 - SDGE Reimbursement Agreement _signed.pdf
5. Written Communications - Johnson - Received 1_7_25.pdf Adopt a resolution A) approving a reimbursement agreement between the City of Chula Vista and Otay Water District to construct Water Line Improvements and B) approving a reimbursement agreement between the City of Chula Vista and San Diego Gas & Electric to construct gas pipeline supports.
Item 5.3 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-001 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND OTAY WATER DISTRICT FOR INSTALLATION OF WATER LINE FACILITIES FOR THE HERITAGE ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT (STM0386) PROJECT; AND APPROVING A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF GAS FACILITIES FOR THE HERITAGE ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT (STM0386) PROJECT
5.4 Agreement Extension: Approve an Amendment to Extend the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement Between the City and the Chula Vista Police Officer’s Association Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report ADR Agreement Extension - 25-0015.pdf
2. Resolution - ADR Agreement Extension.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - ADR Agreement Dated 12-7-2020.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - ADR Side Letter Fourth Amendment.pdf
5. Written Communications - Johnson - Received 1_7_25(1).pdf Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to extend the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement between the City of Chula Vista and the Chula Vista Police Officer’s Association for an additional year.
Item 5.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-002 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO THE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CHULA VISTA POLICE OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION
5.5 Employee Compensation and Positions: Approve Amended Classification Plan and Position Counts; Adopt Amendment to the Contract with IAFF; Revised Compensation Summary for Unrepresented Employees and Compensation Schedule; and Budget Amendments Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Classification Plan, Authorized Positions, Unrep Comp Summary and Amendment to IAFF MOU - 25-0016.pdf
2. Staff Report 25-0016 Revised Current Year Fiscal Impact Chart.pdf
3. 2. Resolution A - Amend Classification Plan and Authorized Position Count (Correction).pdf
4. Resolution A - Amend Classification Plan and Authorized Position Count.pdf
5. Resolution B - Approve Fifth Amendment to IAFF MOU.pdf
6. Resolution C - Approve Unrepresented Compensation Summary.pdf
7. Resolution D - Approve Revised FY 24-25 Compensation Schedule Effective 1-10-2025.pdf
8. Resolution E - Budget Amendments (12.30.2024) final.pdf
9. Attachment 1 - IAFF Side Letter 5th Amendment (Education Pay).pdf
10. Attachment 2 - Unrepresented Compensation Summary FY25-27 (Revised 1-7-2025).pdf
11. Attachment 3 - FY2024-25 Compensation Schedule Eff 01-10-2025.pdf Adopt resolutions: A) Amending the Classification Plan and authorized position count in various departments; B) Approving a fifth amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Chula Vista and Local 2180 International Association of Fire Fighters (“Local 2180”) amending Article 2.14 (I) Educational Incentive Pay; C) approving the revised Compensation Summary for Unrepresented Employees; D) approving the revised Fiscal Year 2024-25 Compensation Schedule effective January 10, 2025, as required by California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5; and (E) amending the fiscal year 2024-25 budget to appropriate funds, accordingly. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.5 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-003 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS B) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-004 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (“MOU”) BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND LOCAL 2180, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS (“LOCAL 2180”) COVERING THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2022, TO DECEMBER 31, 2024 C) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-005 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDED COMPENSATION SUMMARY FOR ALL UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED OFFICIALS, INCLUDING AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY CONTRACT AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE AMENDED COMPENSATION SUMMARY D) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-006 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 10, 2025, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5 E) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-007 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.6 Affordable Housing: Extend the Term of an Existing City of Chula Vista Loan and Restrictive Covenants in Connection with the Seniors on Broadway Development Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Seniors on Broadway Loan Extension - 25-0008.pdf
2. Resolution - Seniors on Broadway Loan Extension.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Project Locator Map - Seniors on Broadway.pdf Item was not heard.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Written Communications - Raso - Received 1_3_25.pdf
2. Written Communications - Acosta - Received 1_3_25.pdf
3. Written Communications - Acosta - Received 1_3_25 (2).pdf
4. Written Communications - Acosta - Received 1_6_25.pdf
5. Written Communications - Curry - Received 1_6_25.pdf
6. Written Communications - Acosta - Received 1_7_25.pdf
7. Written Communications - Johnson - Received 1_7_25(2).pdf The following members of the public spoke regarding various topics.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Alan C.
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the Tenant Protection Ordinance.
Admiral Rivera spoke regarding matters of public safety.
7. ACTION ITEMS
Public Comments:
7.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any Public Comments:
There were none.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
Public Comments:
There were none.
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
10. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
10.1 Consider Making a Referral to the City Manager to Open the Application Process in January for Applicants Ages 18 to 23 for the Odawara Exchange Program Public Comments:
Alan C. spoke in support of the item.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Preciado
To make a referral to the City manager to open the application process in January for applicants ages 18-23 for the Odawara Exchange Program. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Fernandez Result, Carried (5 to 0)
11. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Public Comments:
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
At the request of Councilmember Inzunza, there was a consensus of the City Council to make a referral to the City Manager in light of Assembly Bill 2234 to provide options for City Council consideration regarding a program related to electric bike use by children under 12 years of age and create a bicycle safety program in conjunction with the Sweetwater High School District.
At the request of Councilmember Preciado, there was a consensus of the City Council to add an item to the January 14 agenda regarding the establishment of a City Council subcommittee on economic development matters in western Chula Vista.
12. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
14. 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.
City Attorney Verdugo announced that the City Council would convene in closed session to discuss the items listed below.
Mayor McCann recessed the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The City Council convened in closed session at 6:47 p.m., with all members present.
14.1 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Public Comments:
Agency-designated representatives: Maria Kachadoorian, Courtney Chase, Marco Verdugo, Tanya Tomlinson, and Sarah Schoen Employee organization: IAFF, MM/PR
Action:
No Reportable Action
15. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services