City of Chula Vista

Regular City Council Meeting

MINUTES

Meeting #:
Date:
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Location:
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present:
  • Councilmember Chavez, 
  • Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, 
  • Councilmember Morineau, 
  • Councilmember Preciado, 
  • and Mayor McCann 
Also Present:
  • City Manager Kachadoorian, 
  • City Attorney Verdugo, 
  • City Clerk Bigelow, 
  • and Deputy Director, City Clerk Services Malone 

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

  

Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee
- Mayra Estrada
- Joel Monreal

Measure  P Citizens’ Oversight Committee
- Christos Korgan

City Clerk Bigelow administered the oaths of office.

4.2
Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming October 8, 2024, Reserve Police Captain J. Bowman Day in the City of Chula Vista Commending Him on 53 Years of Dedicated Service

  

The proclamation was presented.

4.3
Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming October 6, Through October 12, 2024, as Code Enforcement Appreciation Week in the City of Chula Vista

  

The proclamation was presented.

5.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.7)

  

Councilmember Morineau stated she would abstain from voting on Item 5.3 due to a potential source of income and common law-related conflict of interest.

The following members of the public spoke regarding items on the consent calendar:

  • Alan C.
  • John Acosta, Chula Vista resident

Robert submitted written comments regarding items on the consent calendar.

  • Moved byMayor McCann
    Seconded byCouncilmember Preciado

    To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1, 5.2 and 5.4 through 5.7. The headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:

    Yes (5)Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, and Councilmember Morineau
    Result, Carried (5 to 0)
  • Moved byMayor McCann
    Seconded byCouncilmember Preciado

    To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calendar Item 5.3. The heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:

    Yes (4)Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, and Deputy Mayor Gonzalez
    Abstain (1)Councilmember Morineau
    Result, Carried (4 to 0)

5.1
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.


5.2
Conflict of Interest Code: Adopt an Ordinance to Amend the Conflict of Interest Code Under CVMC 2.02

This item has attachments.  

  • Adopt an ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 2.02 relating to the Conflict of Interest Code. (Second Reading and Adoption)

    Item 5.2 heading:

    ORDINANCE NO. 3580 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.02 RELATING TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)


5.3
American Rescue Plan Act: Approve an Agreement with SBCS Corporation for the Domestic Violence Program and Appropriate Funds

This item has attachments.  

  • Item 5.3 heading:

    RESOLUTION NO. 2024-191 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (1) APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SBCS CORPORATION FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES; AND 2) AUTHORIZING AND APPROPRIATING INTEREST EARNED ON AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)


5.4
CIP Creation and Transfer of Funds: Establish “Hilltop Park Slope Stabilization (DRN0221),” Amend the American Rescue Plan Act Spending Plan and Transfer ARPA Funds and Drainage DIF Funds from Telegraph Canyon Channel Project (DRN0208) to DRN0221

This item has attachments.  

  • Adopt a resolution amending the FY 2024-25 CIP Program by establishing a new CIP project, “Hilltop Park Slope Stabilization” (DRN0221), amending the American Rescue Plan Act Spending Plan by Transferring $1,862,275 in ARPA Funds from Telegraph Canyon Channel Project (DRN0208) to DRN0221, and Transferring $1,137,725 in Drainage DIF Funds from DRN0208 to DRN0221. (4/5 Vote Required)

    Item 5.4 heading:

    RESOLUTION NO. 2024-192 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 CIP PROGRAM BUDGET BY ESTABLISHING A NEW CIP PROJECT, “HILLTOP PARK SLOPE STABILIZATION” (DRN0221), AMENDING THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT SPENDING PLAN BY TRANSFERRING ARPA FUNDS FROM TELEGRAPH CANYON CHANNEL PROJECT  (DRN0208) TO DRN0221, AND TRANSFERRING DRAINAGE DIF FUNDS FROM DRN0208 TO DRN0221 (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)


5.5
Agreement: Approve an Agreement with Logicalis for Network Design and Build

This item has attachments.  

  • Adopt a resolution approving an agreement with Logicalis for network design and build to enhance performance and scalability, fortify our cybersecurity posture, and position the City for future growth and innovation.

    Item 5.5

    RESOLUTION NO. 2024-193 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CONTRACTOR/SERVICE PROVIDER SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND LOGICALIS, INC. TO PROVIDE NETWORK DESIGN & BUILD FOR PROJECT GGV0274


5.6
Grant Award and Agreement: Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds from the California Office of Traffic Safety for a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program and Approve an Agreement with Circulate San Diego to Administer the Program

This item has attachments.  

  • Adopt resolutions A) Approving a grant agreement between the City and California Office of Traffic Safety, accepting $174,500 grant funds for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program and appropriating $130,875 to the Police Grants Section of the Federal Grants Fund (4/5 Vote Required); and B) Waiving the competitive formal bid requirement and approving an agreement with WalkSanDiego doing business as Circulate San Diego to administer the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program.

    Item 5.6 headings:

    A) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-194 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY, ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)

    B) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-195 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE FORMAL BID REQUIREMENT AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH WALKSANDIEGO DOING BUSINESS AS CIRCULATE SAN DIEGO TO ADMINISTER THE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM


5.7
Agreement: Approve a Legal Service Agreement with Christensen & Spath, LLC to Provide Housing-Related Legal Services

This item has attachments.  

  • Adopt a resolution approving a Legal Services Agreement with Christensen & Spath, LLC for housing-related legal services.

    Item 5.7 heading:

    RESOLUTION NO. 2024-196 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR HOUSING-RELATED LEGAL SERVICES BETWEEN CITY AND CHRISTENSEN & SPATH, LLP


6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS

This item has attachments.  

Alan C. spoke regarding tolls on the SR-125.

John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various topics. 

The following members of the public spoke regarding the horse arena at Rohr Park:

  • Lions Pistol
  • Mickey

Cheryl spoke regarding spoke regarding political signs in the City.

The following members of the public spoke regarding matters related to homelessness. 

  • Silvia Irigoyen-Adame
  • Mario

Jenne Fredrickson spoke regarding cannabis taxes. 

Robert submitted written comments. 

7.
PUBLIC HEARINGS

  

7.1
HUD Entitlement Grants: Adopt a First Amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Action Plan, Amend Fiscal Year 2024-25 CIP Budget, Appropriate Funds, and Adopt 2025-2029 Citizen Participation Plan

This item has attachments.  

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.

Councilmember Morineau stated she would abstain from voting on the item due to a potential source of income and common law-related  conflict of interest and she left the dais during the discussion and voting on the item.

Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.

The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:

  • John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
  • Alan C.

Robert submitted written comments

Alexis Grant submitted written comments 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.

  • Moved byCouncilmember Preciado
    Seconded byMayor McCann

    To adopt Resolution Nos. 2024-197 and 2024-198, headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:

    Yes (4)Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, and Deputy Mayor Gonzalez
    Abstain (1)Councilmember Morineau
    Result, Carried (4 to 0)

    Item 7.1 headings:

    A) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-197 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE 2024-25 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)

    B) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-198 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 2025-2029 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA


8.
ACTION ITEMS

  

8.1
Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any

  

There were none.

8.2
CIP Contract: Accept Bids and Award a Contract to Flatiron West, Inc for the Heritage Road Bridge Replacement (STM0386) & Main Street Widening Projects (STM0388)

This item has attachments.  

Acting City Engineer/Assistant Director of Engineering Flores gave a presentation.

Alan C. spoke expressing a neutral position on the item.

Robert submitted written comments in opposition to the item.

  • Moved byDeputy Mayor Gonzalez
    Seconded byMayor McCann

    To adopt Resolution No. 2024-199, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:

    Yes (5)Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, and Councilmember Morineau
    Result, Carried (5 to 0)

    Item 8.2 heading:

    RESOLUTION NO. 2024-199 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND FLATIRON WEST, INC. FOR THE “HERITAGE ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT (STM0386) AND MAIN STREET WIDENING (STM0388)” PROJECTS  


8.3
Employee Compensation: Amended Compensation Schedule to Reflect Salary Adjustments for City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Chief of Police; Amended City Manager Employment Agreement; Revised Fiscal Year 2024-25 Compensation Schedule

This item has attachments.  

City Manager Kachadoorian stated she would recuse herself from the dais during the discussion on the item as it affected her compensation.

Deputy City Manager Chase announced that approval of the item would affect executive compensation.

The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:

  • Alan C. 
  • John Acosta, Chula Vista resident

Robert submitted written comments

Name submitted written comments in opposition to the item.

  • Moved byCouncilmember Preciado
    Seconded byCouncilmember Chavez

    To adopt Resolution Nos. 2024-200 through 2024-202, the headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:

    Yes (5)Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, and Councilmember Morineau
    Result, Carried (5 to 0)

    Item 8.3 headings:

    A) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-200 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE TO REFLECT SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR CITY MANAGER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, AND CHIEF OF POLICE POSITIONS

    B) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-201 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CITY MANAGER AND AMENDING THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

    C) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-202 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 18, 2024, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5


8.4
Designated Representative: Select a Designated Representative for Purposes of Closed Session Discussion Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Regarding City Clerk Compensation

  

City Clerk Bigelow stated she would recuse herself from the dais during the discussion on the item as it related to her compensation.

  • Moved byMayor McCann
    Seconded byCouncilmember Preciado

    To select Mayor McCann and Councilmember Preciado as the designated representatives for purposes of conducting a closed session discussion pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6 regarding the City Clerk’s compensation.

    Yes (5)Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, and Councilmember Morineau
    Result, Carried (5 to 0)

9.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)

  

There were none.

10.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS

  

City Manager Kachadoorian provided an update related to cannabis sales. 

11.
MAYOR’S REPORTS

  

11.1
Ratification of Appointment to the following Commissions:

This item has attachments.  

Cultural Arts Commission
- Sanja Jing
- Giancarlo Ruiz

Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission
- Gerardo Contreras 

Parks and Recreation Commission
- Johnnie Welborne III

Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission
- Richard Pulido

Alan C. spoke regarding the duties of the Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission.

John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding transparency related to housing. 

  • Moved byMayor McCann
    Seconded byCouncilmember Chavez

    To ratify the appointments. The motion was carried by the following vote.

    Yes (5)Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, and Councilmember Morineau
    Result, Carried (5 to 0)

12.
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS

  

There were none.

13.
CITY CLERK'S REPORTS

  

City Clerk Bigelow provided information related to the upcoming election.

Robert submitted written comments. 

14.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS

  

There were none.

15.
ADJOURNMENT

  

The meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m.

Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services

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