Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, August 06, 2024 at 5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA

 

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

 

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Gov. Code § 84308: Parties to any proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use pending before the City Council must disclose any campaign contribution over $250 (aggregated) within the preceding 12 months made by the party, their agent, and those required to be aggregated with their contributions under Gov. Code § 82015.5. The disclosure must include the amount contributed and the name(s) of the contributor(s). "G.C. § 84308: Yes" on this agenda indicates that the item is subject to these regulations.

 

                                                                 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

 

Complete Agenda Packet: The complete agenda packet, including staff reports, draft resolutions and ordinances, and other backup materials, is available at chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings or the City Clerk's Office.

 

Time Allotted for Speaking (subject to change by the presiding officer)
    - Consent Calendar (any or all items):             3 minutes
    - Agenda Items (not on Consent):                    3 minutes
    - General Public Comment (not on agenda):   3 minutes

Individuals who use a translator will be allotted twice the time.

 

General Public Comments: Twenty-one (21) minutes are scheduled near the beginning of the meeting. The first seven (7) speakers will be heard during the first Public Comment period. If there are additional speakers registered, they will be heard during the continued Public Comment period. If all registered speakers present at the time address the City Council during the first Public Comment period, there will be no continued Public Comment period.

 

Submitting Request to Speak: A request to speak must be submitted to the City Clerk before the close of the public comment period on an item or before the close of the general Public Comment period for non-agenda items. 

 

                                                         GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AGENDA

AGENDA SECTIONS

Consent Calendar items are routine items that are not expected to prompt discussion. All items are considered for approval at the same time with one vote. Before the vote, there is no separate discussion of these items unless the Mayor or a City Councilmember removes the item from the consent calendar. Items removed from the consent calendar are heard as action items.

Public Comment provides an opportunity to address the City Council on any matter not listed on the agenda that is within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Under the Brown Act, the City Council cannot take action on matters not listed on the agenda.

Public Hearings are held on matters specifically required by law.

Action Items are items expected to cause discussion and/or action by the City Council but do not legally require a public hearing.

Closed Session may only be attended by members of the City Council, support staff, legal counsel, and others as specified on the agenda. Closed session may be held only in very limited circumstances as authorized by law.

CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS:

Resolutions are formal expressions of opinion or intention of the City Council and are usually effective immediately.

Ordinances are laws adopted by the City Council. Ordinances usually amend, repeal, or supplement the Municipal Code; provide zoning specifications; or appropriate money for specific purposes. Most ordinances require two hearings and go into effect 30 days after the final approval.

Proclamations are issued by the City to honor significant achievements by community members, highlight an event, promote awareness of community issues, and recognize City employees.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE

4.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

4.1

Oaths of Office

Felix Sablan - Cultural Arts Commission

Eleuterio Buquiran - Sustainability Commission

Morgan Murphy - Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission

5.

CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.10)

Consent calendar items are considered together and acted upon by one motion. There is no separate discussion of these items unless the Mayor or a City Councilmember removes the item from the consent calendar. Items removed from the consent calendar will be heard as action items.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  City Council approve the recommended action on the below consent calendar items. 

5.1

Approve Meeting Minutes

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Approve the minutes dated: July 16, 2024

5.2

Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  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

Municipal Code Amendment: Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code Section on Unclassified Positions

Report Number: 24-0198

Location: No specific geographic location

Department: Human Resources & Police

G.C. § 84308: No

Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Adopt an ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.05.010 to add the unclassified position titles of FA Deputy Director of IV-LECC and FA Administrative Program Manager. (Second Reading and Adoption) (4/5 Vote Required)

5.4

Community Facilities District Formation: Adopt an Ordinance Relating to the Levy of a Special Tax within Community Facilities District 2024-1 (Citrus Bay)

Report Number: 24-0172

Location: 565 Broadway, Southeast corner of “H” Street and 5th Avenue, immediately adjacent to the Chula Vista Center mall (former Sears site)

Department: Development Services

G.C. § 84308: Yes

Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Adopt an ordinance relating to the levy of a special tax within Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Citrus Bay) (Second Reading and Adoption)

5.5

Grant Application: Authorize Submittal of a State of California Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Grant Application

Report Number: 24-0120

Location: No specific geographic location

Department: Housing and Homeless Services

G.C. § 84308: No

Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Adopt a resolution authorizing the 2023 annual application for funds of the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) grant from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all related documents for such.

5.6

Grant Application: Authorize Submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development Local Housing Trust Fund Matching Grant Program

Report Number: 24-0218

Location: No Specific Geographic Location

Department: Housing and Homeless Services

G.C. § 84308: No

Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Adopt a resolution authorizing the application to the Local Housing Trust Fund Program and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents for such.

5.7

Mutual Aid Reimbursement: Update the Approval of Terms and Conditions for Fire Department Response Away From Their Official Duty Station and Assigned to an Emergency Incident

Report Number: 24-0216

Location: No specific geographic location

Department: Fire

G.C. § 84308: No

Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Adopt a resolution updating and approving the terms and conditions for Fire Department response away from their official duty station and assigned to an emergency incident.

5.8

Grant Acceptance and Appropriation: Accept a Grant from the California Highway Patrol for a Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program and Appropriate Funds

Report Number: 24-0211

Location: No specific geographic location

Department: Police

G.C. § 84308: No

Environmental Notice: The activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Adopt a resolution accepting $261,013 in grant funds from the California Highway Patrol and appropriating the funds to the Police Grants Section of the State Grants Fund for the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program. (4/5 Vote Required)

5.9

Grand Jury Report: Response to the 2023/2024 Grand Jury Report on Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol Programs (RSVP) at San Diego Law Enforcement Agencies

Report Number: 24-0212

Location: No specific geographic location

Department: Police

G.C. § 84308: No

Environmental Notice: The activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Adopt a resolution accepting the 2023/2024 Grand Jury Report on Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol Programs (RSVP) at San Diego Law Enforcement Agencies and authorizing the Chief of Police to respond on behalf of the City.

5.10

Bargaining Agreement: Approve an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with Local 2180, International Association of Fire Fighters Related to 24-Hour SQUAD Staffing

Report Number: 24-0221

Location: No specific geographic location

Department: Human Resources

G.C. § 84308: No

Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Adopt a resolution approving a Third 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.

6.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Twenty-one minutes are scheduled for the public to address the City Council for three minutes each on any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council that is not on the agenda. The remaining speakers, if any, will be heard during the continued Public Comment period.

7.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

7.1

Open Space Maintenance Districts: Approve Levying the Assessments and Collectibles for Fiscal Year 2024/25 for Open Space District 1

Continued from July 16, 2024

Report Number: 24-0118

Location: East of Paseo Ranchero - H Street & Telegraph Canyon

Department: Finance

G.C. § 84308: No

Environmental Notice: The activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Conduct the public hearing and adopt a resolution levying the Assessments and Collectibles for Fiscal Year 2024/25 for Open Space District 1.

8.

ACTION ITEMS

8.1

Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any

Consider items removed from the consent calendar by the Mayor or a City Councilmember, if any. If no items were removed from the consent calendar, this item will be withdrawn.

9.

PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)

There will be no continued Public Comment period if all speakers present at the first Public Comment period are heard.

10.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS

11.

MAYOR’S REPORTS

11.1

Consideration of Appointment of a Voting Delegate and Alternates for the 2024 League of California Cities Annual Conference to be Held in Long Beach, October 16 - 18

12.

COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS

13.

CITY CLERK'S REPORTS

13.1

Boards and Commissions: Hear a Presentation on the Existing Board and Commission Appointment Processes

Report Number: 24-0214

Location: No specific geographic location

Department: City Clerk

G.C. § 84308: No

Environmental Notice: The activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Hear the presentation and provide feedback to staff, as appropriate.

14.

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS

15.

CLOSED SESSION

Announcements of actions taken in closed session shall be made available by noon on the next business day following the City Council meeting at the City Attorney's office in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code 54957.7)

15.1

Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6

CV resident

Pay fair wages to Chula Vista employees. They are the lowest paid in the region. Also, why did the City pass a balanced budget without negotiating with all the bargaining groups. Lastly, City Council received their cost of living increases starting July 1 while others wait.

Agency designated representatives: Maria Kachadoorian, Marco Verdugo, Courtney Chase, Tanya Tomlinson, and Sarah Schoen

Employee organization: ACE

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

15.2

Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):

Name of case:  Gerald Lewis v City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2023-00006770-CU-PO-CTL

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

15.3

Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9 (d)(4))

Initiation of litigation: one case

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

16.

ADJOURNMENT

to the regular City Council meeting on August 13, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

 

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