City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
January 7, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, 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.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Councilmember Preciado.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Oaths of Office:
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
The proclamation was presented.
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4.3 Presentation by Fire Chief Harry Muns Regarding the Christmas in October Program
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 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)
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 t o items on the consent calendar:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Alan C.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Fernandez
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 (5): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
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 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
Adopt a resolution A) appr oving 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. 2024-01-07 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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 REPLACEMEN T (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
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 T HE 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
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 Lo cal 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 Sch edule 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 2024-01-07 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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 Covena nts in Connection with the Seniors on Broadway Development
Item was not heard.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following members of the public spoke regarding various topics. John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Alan C.
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident, spoke in op position to the Tenant Protection Ordinance.
Admiral Rivera spoke regarding matters of public safety.
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any There were none.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
There were none.
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.
10. MAYOR’S REPORTS
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 Age s 18 to 23 for the Odawara Exchange Program
Alan C. spoke in support of the item.
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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): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
11. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
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
There were none.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
14. 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 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
Agency-designated representatives: Maria Kachadoorian, Courtney Chase, Marco Verdugo, Tanya Tomlinson, and Sarah Schoen
Employee organization: IAFF, MM/PR
Action: No Reportable Action
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15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk