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 of City Clerk Services Turner 

Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.


1.

  

The meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m.

Councilmember Preciado joined the meeting at 5:22 p.m.

2.

  

City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.

Led by Councilmember Morineau.

Councilmember Morineau stated she would abstain from voting on Item 5.10 due to a potential property-related conflict of interest.  

John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various topics related to items on the consent calendar

Jenne Fredrickson, Chula Vista resident, spoke expressing a neutral position on Item 5.3.

  • Moved byMayor McCann
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Gonzalez

    To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1, 5.2, and 5.4 through 5.9. The headings were read, text waivedThe 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 byDeputy Mayor Gonzalez

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

    Yes (4)Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Deputy Mayor Gonzalez, and Councilmember Morineau
    No (1)Mayor McCann
    Result, Carried (4 to 1)
  • Moved byMayor McCann
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Gonzalez

    To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calendar Item 5.10. The heading was read, text waivedThe 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)
  • Approval of a motion to read only the title and waive the reading of the text of all resolutions and ordinances at this meeting.


5.3

This item has attachments.  
  • Adopt the following Ordinances:
     
    A) Modifying the Otay Ranch Freeway Commercial Planned Community District Regulations for the Southerly Portion (FC-1) of the Otay Ranch Freeway Commercial SPA in accordance with the required findings and subject to the conditions contained therein (Second Reading and Adoption); 
     
    B) Changing zoning from commercial to mixed-use residential (Second Reading and Adoption); and
     
    C) Approving a Development Agreement allowing for the Project to be constructed in phases, the Community Purpose Facility obligation, Parkland obligation, and a Public Benefit Contribution. (Second Reading and Adoption)

     

    Item 5.3 headings:

    A) ORDINANCE NO. 3583 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE OTAY RANCH FREEWAY COMMERCIAL PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR THE SOUTHERLY (FC-1) PORTION OF THE OTAY RANCH FREEWAY COMMERCIAL SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)

    B) ORDINANCE NO. 3584 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE (ZC22-0001) FOR THE OTAY RANCH FREEWAY COMMERCIAL SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)

    C) ORDINANCE NO. 3585 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES-OTAY RANCH L.P. FOR THE FREEWAY COMMERCIAL SOUTH PORTION (FC-1) OF THE OTAY RANCH FREEWAY COMMERCIAL SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)


  • Adopt a resolution accepting the 2025 Local Appointments List for board, commission, and committee terms expiring in calendar year 2025.

    Item 5.5 heading:

    RESOLUTION NO. 2024-221 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE 2025 LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST FOR BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE TERMS EXPIRING IN CALENDAR YEAR 2025


  • Adopt a resolution approving an agreement between the City of Chula Vista and City of National City to provide animal sheltering services for up to 5 years, beginning July 1, 2024.

    Item 5.6 heading:

    RESOLUTION NO. 2024-222 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE NATIONAL CITY ANIMAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND CITY OF NATIONAL CITY


  • Adopt resolutions: A) Amending the City-Initiated Tow License Fee and B) City-Initiated Tow and Storage Rate Schedule.

    Item 5.7 headings:

    A) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-223 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CITY-INITIATED TOW LICENSE FEE

    B) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-224 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CITY-INITIATED TOW AND STORAGE RATE SCHEDULE


  • Adopt a resolution accepting $113,225 in grant funds from the California Department of Justice, appropriating said funds to the Police Grants Section of the State Grants Fund for the Tobacco Grant Program and authorizing the City Manager and Chief of Police to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Justice. (4/5 Vote Required)

    Item 5.8 heading:

    RESOLUTION NO. 2024-225 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)


  • Adopt a resolution approving amendments to the Legal Services Agreements with Best Best & Krieger, LLP for on-call and Public Records Act legal services for not-to-exceed amounts of $400,000 and $300,000, respectively.

    Item 5.9 heading:

    RESOLUTION NO. 2024-226 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON-CALL AND PUBLIC RECORDS ACT LEGAL SERVICES BETWEEN CITY AND BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP


  • Adopt a resolution accepting $93,500 in grant funds from the California Community Foundation for elementary- aged children learn- to- swim programs with Chula Vista Elementary School District schools and appropriating funds for that purpose (4/5 Vote Required).

    Item 5.10 heading:

    RESOLUTION NO. 2024-227 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE OPERATION SPLASH ELEMENTARY LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)


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

Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the Tenant Protection Ordinance. 

7.

  

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.

Principal Planner Corley gave a presentation on the item.

Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.

Allen Kashani, representing TriPointe Homes, gave a presentation on the item.

John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the item.

Jenne Fredrickson, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the impacts of homelessness in the area.

There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.

  • Moved byMayor McCann
    Seconded byCouncilmember Preciado

    To adopt Resolution No. 2024-228, 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 7.1 A headings:

    RESOLUTION NO. 2024-228 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT, ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, AND CERTIFYING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT EIR22-0001 FOR THE NAKANO PROJECT; APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CHULA VISTA GENERAL PLAN FOR THE NAKANO PROJECT (MPA21-0016); ADOPTING THE  NAKANO SPECIFIC PLAN (MPA21-0017); APPROVING A TENTATIVE MAP  FOR THE NAKANO PROJECT (PCS21-0001); APPROVING A PROPERTY TAX EXCHANGE AGREEMENT AND ANNEXATION AGREEMENT FOR THE NAKANO PROJECT; AND SUPPORTING  THE PROPOSED REORGANIZATION OF THE NAKANO PROJECT SITE FROM THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA’S JURISDICTION INTO THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATED THERETO


  • Moved byMayor McCann
    Seconded byCouncilmember Preciado

    To place the below ordinance on first reading, 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 7.1 B

    ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CHANGING THE ZONING FOR THE NAKANO PROPERTY(FIRST READING)


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.

Principal Management Analyst Gonzalez gave a presentation on the item.

Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.

John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the item.

Jacki Stubbs submitted written comments in opposition to the item.

There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.

  • Moved byMayor McCann
    Seconded byCouncilmember Chavez

    To adopt Resolution Nos. 2024-229 and 2024-230,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 7.2 headings:

    A) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-229 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND AMENDING THE PLHA PLAN FOR THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM

    B) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-230 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)

    The meeting was recessed at 6:48 p.m. and resumed at 7:00 p.m.


8.

  

There were none.

Human Resources Director Tomlinson gave a presentation on the item.

  • Moved byMayor McCann
    Seconded byCouncilmember Morineau

    To adopt Resolution Nos. 2024-231 and 2024-232,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 8.2 headings:

    A) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-231 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CAFETERIA BENEFITS PLAN FOR 2025

    B) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-232 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE 2022-2024 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND LOCAL 2180, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, AMENDING MEDICAL BENEFITS PLANS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025


Finance Director Schoen and Budget and Analysis Manager Prendell gave a presentation on the item.

Jenne Fredrickson, spoke regarding the budget process.

  • Moved byMayor McCann
    Seconded byCouncilmember Chavez

    To adopt Resolution No. 2024-233, 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 8.3 heading:

    RESOLUTION NO. 2024-233 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET TO ADJUST FOR VARIANCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)


City Clerk Bigelow announced that this item involved her employment contract and to avoid the appearance of impropriety she would leave the dais during discussion and voting on the item.

Director of Human Resources Tanya Tomlinson gave a presentation of the item and announced that approval of the item would affect executive compensation.

Jenne Fredrickson spoke in support of the City Clerk contract amendment.

  • Moved byMayor McCann
    Seconded byCouncilmember Preciado

    To adopt Resolution No. 2024-234 through 2024-237 and place the ordinance on first reading, the headings were read, text waived. The motion 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 8.4 headings:

    A) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-234 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND COMPENSATION SCHEDULE TO REFLECT (1) THE ADDITION AND DELETION OF POSITION TITLES AND (2) SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS; AND AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS

    B) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-235 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDED CITY CLERK EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND KERRY BIGELOW

    C) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-236 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 13, 2024, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5

    D) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-237 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

    ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 TO ADD THE UNCLASSIFIED POSITION TITLES OF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER AND SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR (FIRST READING) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)


9.

  

There were none.

10.

  

There were none.

11.

  

Mayor McCann provided farewell remarks to the outgoing Councilmembers.

Councilmembers Preciado and Chavez provided farewell remarks to the outgoing Councilmembers

Councilmember Chavez provided an Economic Development Ad Hoc Subcommittee report.

At the request of Councilmembers Chavez and Gonzalez, there was a consensus of the City Council to make a referral to the City Manager to return with the recommendations contained in the memo as a discussion item at a future City Council workshop. The City Manager responded that she would return to the City Council with the timing for the workshop.

The following members of the public provided farewell marks to Councilmember Morineau:

  • Michelle Rodriguez and children
  • Jenne Fredrickson
  • Regina Moreno

Deputy Mayor Gonzalez and Councilmember Morineau reflected on their time in office. 

13.

  

There were none.

14.

  

There were none.

15.

  

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.

Assistant City Attorney McClurg announced that the City Council would convene in closed session to discuss the items listed below.

Mayor McCann recessed the meeting at 8:04 p.m. The City Council convened in closed session at  8:17 p.m., with all members present.

  • Name of case: 1)  Arturo Castanares v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2021-00017713-CU-MC-CTL

    Action: No Reportable Action


  • Agency designated representatives: Maria Kachadoorian, Courtney Chase, Megan McClurg, Tanya Tomlinson and Sarah Schoen
    Employee organization: IAFF, MM/PR, WCE

    Action: No Reportable Action


16.

  

The meeting was adjourned at 9:51 p.m.

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

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