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 Scouts of America Troops 2099 and 1194.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Public Comments:
4.1 Oath of Office
Public Comments:
Board of Library Trustees
- Isabella Glinksy
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office.
4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation Welcoming and Commending the Members of the Shen Yun Production Public Comments:
The proclamation was presented.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.6)
Public Comments:
City Attorney Verdugo announced that a revised agreement for Item 5.4 had been distributed and that action on the item would be on the revised document.
Item 5.3 was removed from the consent calendar at the request of Deputy Mayor Chavez.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of Item 5.4.
Steve Stenberg, Chula Vista resident spoke in support of Item 5.5.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Fernandez
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, 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_1-7-2025.pdf
2. Draft City Council Workshop Minutes_1-9-2025.pdf
3. Draft City Council Meeting Minutes_1-14-2025.pdf
Approve the minutes dated: January 7, 9, and 14, 2025.
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.
5.4 Grant Award, Appropriation, and Agreement: Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds from Cal OES for the Law Enforcement Specialized Units Program, Waive the Competitive Bidding Process, and Approve an Agreement with SBCS for Domestic Violence Services Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Cal OES LESU grant 2025 - 25-0032.pdf
2. Resolution(1).pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Agreement.pdf
4. Item - 5.4 Revised Attachment 1 Agreement.pdf
Adopt a resolution accepting $203,130 in grant funds from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, waiving the competitive bidding process, approving an agreement with SBCS Corporation for domestic violence response and advocacy services, and appropriating funds to the Police Grants Section of the Federal Grants Fund for the Law Enforcement Specialized Units Program. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-013 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIZED UNITS PROGRAM, WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SBCS CORPORATION FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.5 Purchase Approval: Waive the Competitive Bidding Process and Approve the Purchase of AMKUS Rescue Systems Products from Diamondback Fire & Rescue Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Diamondback Purchase Agreement - 25-0042.pdf
2. Resolution(2).pdf
3. Attachment 1.pdf
Adopt a resolution waiving the competitive bidding requirements and approving the purchase of specified Fire & Rescue equipment, in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000, from Diamondback Fire & Rescue over a five-year period.
Item 5.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-014 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF AMKUS EQUIPMENT FROM DIAMONDBACK FIRE & RESCUE
5.6 Grant Award: Accept the Roy and Marian Holleman Foundation Grant to Replace Animal Housing, Appropriate Funds and Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Holleman Foundation Grant Acceptance - 25-0010.pdf
2. Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Holleman 2025 Approval Letter 509a.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - Holleman Budget 2025.pdf
Adopt a resolution accepting a grant award from the Roy and Marian Holleman Foundation in the amount of $38,000 to provide animal housing improvements at the Animal Care Facility and appropriate funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-015 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCPETING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE ROY AND MARIAN HOLLEMAN FOUNDATION, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
ACTION ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5.3 Agreement: Approve an Agreement with HR&A Advisors, Inc. to Develop an Economic Development Strategic Plan Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Agreement for an Economic Development Strategic Plan (HRA Advisors Inc.) - 25-0031.pdf
2. Resolution(4).pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Agreement with HRA Advisors Inc.pdf
Assistant City Manager Allen provided a brief overview of the item and responded to questions from the City Council.
Moved by
Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-012, heading 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 5.3 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-012 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A TWO-PARTY CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HR&A ADVISORS, INC. TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING SERVICES
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Written Communications - Curry - Received 1_24_25.pdf
2. Written Communications - Torres - Received 1_26_25.pdf
3. Written Communication - Acosta - Received 1_31_25.pdf
4. Written Communications - Acosta 2 - Received 2_03_25.pdf John Acosta, Chula Vista, spoke regarding various topics.
The following members of the public spoke in support of competitive wages for SEIU Local 221:
Jennifer Lima
Shannel Honore
Nancy Yamagata, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding the impact of the deportation of undocumented individuals on her students.
Alfredo Luna, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding a violation of his family's civil liberties.
Tatiana Landini, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding homeless encampments near Palomar.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments:
7.1 Housing Funds: HUD Block Grant Programs Funding Priorities for 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025/26 Annual Action Plan Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Housing Federal Block Grant Programs Funding Priorities for 2025 to 2029 - 25-0034.pdf
2. Item 7.1 - HUD 25-26 AAP Kick-Off Public Hearing.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.
Management Analyst Barnard gave a presentation on the item.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke expressing a neutral position on the item.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
8. ACTION ITEMS
Public Comments:
8.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any Public Comments:
For action on this item , refer to the section Action Items Removed from the Consent Calendar, above.
The meeting was recessed at 5:56 p.m. and resumed at 6:05 p.m.
8.2 Employee Compensation: Amend the Compensation Schedule for the FA Deputy Executive Director, FA IVDC-LECC Executive Director, FA Director of SD LECC, FA Finance Manager, FA Deputy Director of IV-LECC, and FA Deputy Director of LECC Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - HIDTA executive salaries - 25-0039.pdf
2. Resolution A - HIDTA salaries.pdf
3. Resolution B - HIDTA salaries.pdf
4. Attachment 1 - Letter from SDIV HIDTA Director 2025-01-01.pdf
5. Attachment 2 - FY2024-25 Compensation Schedule Eff 02-07-2025.pdf Acting Captain Scott Adkins gave a presentation on the item and announced that approval of the item would affect executive compensation.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Chavez
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2025-016 and 2025-017, 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 8.2 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-016 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO REFLECT CHANGES IN THE COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL AGENT DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FISCAL AGENT IVDC-LECC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FISCAL AGENT DIRECTOR OF SD LECC, FISCAL AGENT FINANCE MANAGER, FISCAL AGENT DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF IV-LECC, AND FISCAL AGENT DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF LECC, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025 B) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-017 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 7, 2025, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5 TO REFLECT SALARY INCREASES FOR FA DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FA IVDC-LECC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FA DIRECTOR OF SD LECC, FA FINANCE MANAGER, FA DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF IV-LECC AND FA DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF LECC
8.3 Measure A Expenditure Plan and Appropriation: Amend the Measure A Public Safety Expenditure Plan to Add One Police Captain, Six Peace Officers, Continue Hourly Community Services Officers, Overtime, Lockers and Vehicles, and Appropriate Funds Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Measure A PD PSEP Update - 25-0040.pdf
2. Resolution(3).pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Measure A Police Spending Plan rev 2025-01-06.pdf
4. Item 8.3 - 2025-02-04 Measure A City Council PD Update -Chief Kennedy.pdf Police Chief Roxana Kennedy gave a presentation on the item.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the item:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Scott Siebert
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-018, the heading was 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 8.3 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-018 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDED MEASURE A PUBLIC SAFETY EXPENDITURE PLAN TO ADD ONE POLICE CAPTAIN, SIX PEACE OFFICERS, CONTINUE HOURLY COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICERS, OVERTIME FUNDING, EQUIPMENT STORAGE LOCKERS, AND VEHICLES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
Public Comments:
There were none.
10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
10.1 Border 2 Fire Update/Summary
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. City Response Overview - Border 2 Fire verson 2.0.pdf Fire Chief Muns and Emergency Services Manager King gave an update on the Border 2 Fire.
11. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
11.1 Appointment of the South Bay MTS Executive Committee Representative Public Comments:
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Preciado
To appoint Councilmember Fernandez as the primary member and Mayor McCann as the alternate member of the South Bay MTS Executive Committee. 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)
12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Public Comments:
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
Deputy Mayor Chavez spoke regarding her attendance at the Metropolitan Transit Systems Board meeting.
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.
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 8:08p.m. The City Council convened in closed session at 8:17 p.m., with all members present.
15.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Public Comments:
Name of case: 1) Guadalupe Jose Venegas, et al. v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2023-00047590-CU-PA-CTL Action:
No Reportable Action
Name of case: 2) City of Chula Vista v. Slade Fischer, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 24CU006375C Action:
No Reportable Action
Name of case: 3) Lamar Scott Dowling v. Chula Vista Police Department, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 25CU003024C Action:
No Reportable Action
Name of case: 4) Lamar Scott Dowling v. Chula Vista Police Department, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 25CU001169C Action:
No Reportable Action
15.2 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Public Comments:
Steve Stenberg, Chula Vista resident, spoke expressing a neutral position on the item.
Agency-designated representatives: Maria Kachadoorian, Courtney Chase, Sarah Schoen, Tanya Tomlinson, and Marco Verdugo Employee organization: IAFF
Action:
No Reportable Action
16. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
Mayor McCann adjourned the meeting in memory of
James Vincent Pieri.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services