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 Deputy Mayor Chavez.
Mayor McCann called for a moment of silence to express support for those impacted by the recent Los Angeles wildfires.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Public Comments:
4.1 Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing Izayah Ringfield for his Visionary and Effective Leadership and Commitment to the Improvement of the Community Public Comments:
The proclamation was presented.
4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing Ella Grace Aldridge for her Array of Achievements, Leadership, and Contributions to the Community Public Comments:
The proclamation was presented.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.4)
Public Comments:
Allegedly Audra spoke in opposition to Items 5.3 and 5.4.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Chavez
To approve t
he recommended actions
appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.4. 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 Meeting Minutes - December 17, 2024.pdf Approve the minutes dated: December 17, 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 Grant Award and Appropriation: Accept a Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and Appropriate Funds Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - FY24 Justice Assistance Grant - 24-0283.pdf
2. Resolution(1).pdf
3. Attachment 1 - JAG 2024 Application.pdf
Adopt a resolution accepting $63,372 grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, appropriating funds and amending the fiscal year 2024-25 operating budget. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.3 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-008 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE 2024 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.4 Contract Award: Award of Fleet Electrification Consulting Contract to ICF Consulting, LLC Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Award of Fleet Electrification Consulting to ICF Consulting, LLC - 24-0306.pdf
2. Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - (DRAFT) Consultant Services Agreement with ICF Consulting, LLC.pdf Adopt a resolution awarding a contract for Fleet Electrification Consulting Services to ICF Consulting, LLC in an amount not to exceed $127,700 for up to three years.
Item 5.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-009 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR FLEET ELECTRIFICATION CONSULTING SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND ICF CONSULTING, LLC
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Written Communications - Raso - Received 1_10_25.pdf
2. Written Communicatiions - Curry - Received 1_10_25.pdf
3. Written Communications - Acosta - Received 1_13_25.pdf
4. Written Communications - Acosta2 - Received 1_13_25.pdf Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the Tenant Protection Ordinance.
The following members of the public spoke regarding various topics:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Allegedly Audra
Consuelo
Admiral Rivera, Chula Vista resident
7. ACTION ITEMS
Public Comments:
7.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any Public Comments:
There were none.
7.2 Grant Award, Appropriation, and Authorization: Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds from the U.S. Department of Energy, Add a Conservation Specialist II, Waive the Competitive Process, and Authorize City Manager to Execute Agreements to Implement the Grant Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - US Department of Energy Grant - 25-0006.pdf
2. Resolution A.pdf
3. Resolution B.pdf
4. 7.2 Dept of Energy grant presentation updated.pdf
Environmental Sustainability Manager Wisniewski and Public Works Assistant Director Aguilar gave a presentation on the item.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Allegedly Audra
Consuelo
Jenne Fredrickson
Admiral Rivera spoke regarding various topics.
Moved by
Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by
Councilmember Fernandez
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2025-010 and 2025-011, the headings were read, text waived. 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)
Item 7.2 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-010 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $10,000,000 IN “INFLATION REDUCTION ACT OF 2022 (IRA): ASSISTANCE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE LATEST AND ZERO BUILDING ENERGY CODES” GRANT FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY; ADDING 1.0 FTE CONSERVATION SPECIALIST II TO THE PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-011 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH NORESCO AND MILE3 WEB DEVELOPMENT TO IMPLEMENT THE “FOUNDATION AND FRAMEWORK FOR EQUITABLE BUILDING PERFORMANCE PROGRAM”
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.
11. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Public Comments:
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
11.1 Councilmember Preciado:
Public Comments
Jill Martinez
Can we talk about Gaylord Resort being completely overblown? Room rates are $600 per night when the average rate in Chula Vista is under $200. I would never recommend a family or friend to stay there.
Jill Martinez submitted written comments in support of the item.
Moved by
Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by
Councilmember Fernandez
To form a City Council subcommittee on Economic Development in Western Chula Vista, Districts 2 and 4, consisting of Councilmember Preciado and Councilmember Fernandez with work anticipated to conclude by May 2025.
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Fernandez Result, Carried (5 to 0)
12. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services