REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
**POST AGENDA**

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, June 06, 2023 at 5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA

 

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SPEAKER TIME LIMITS: The time allotted for speakers may be adjusted by the Mayor. 

- Five minutes* for specific items listed on the agenda
- Three minutes* for items NOT on the agenda (called to speak during Public Comments)
- A group of individuals may select a spokesperson to speak on their behalf on an agenda item, waiving their option to speak individually on the same item. Generally, five minutes are allotted per person, up to a limit of 30 minutes, although the limits may be adjusted. Members of the group must be present.

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

                                                              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.  Councilmembers and staff may request items be removed and members of the public may submit a speaker slip if they wish to comment on an item. Items removed from the Consent Calendar are discussed after the vote on the remaining Consent Calendar items.

PUBLIC COMMENT provides the public with an opportunity to address the Council on any matter not listed on the agenda that is within the jurisdiction of the Council. In compliance with the Brown Act, the Council cannot take action on matters not listed on the agenda.

PUBLIC HEARINGS are held on matters specifically required by law. The Mayor asks for presentations from staff and from the proponent or applicant involved (if applicable) in the matter under discussion. Following questions from the Councilmembers, the Mayor opens the public hearing and asks for public comments. The hearing is closed, and the City Council may discuss and take action.

ACTION ITEMS are items that are expected to cause discussion and/or action by the Council but do not legally require a Public Hearing. Staff may make a presentation and Councilmembers may ask questions of staff and the involved parties before the Mayor invites the public to provide input.

CLOSED SESSION may only be attended by members of the Council, support staff, and/or legal counsel. The most common purpose of a Closed Session is to avoid revealing confidential information that may prejudice the legal or negotiating position of the City or compromise the privacy interests of employees. Closed sessions may be held only as specifically authorized by law.

Council Actions:
RESOLUTIONS are formal expressions of opinion or intention of the Council and are usually effective immediately.

ORDINANCES are laws adopted by the Council. Ordinances usually amend, repeal or supplement the Municipal Code; provide zoning specifications; or appropriate money for specific purposes. Most ordinances require two hearings: an introductory hearing, generally followed by a second hearing at the next regular meeting. Most ordinances 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.

CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 4.1 through 4.7)

All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one motion. Anyone may request an item be removed for separate consideration.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

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

4.1

Approval of Meeting Minutes

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Approve the minutes dated: May 16, 2023, 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., and May 23, 2023.

4.2

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.

4.3

Consideration of Requests for Excused Absences

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Consider requests for excused absences as appropriate.

4.4

Position Titles: Amend the Chula Vista Municipal Code to Add the Unclassified Position Titles of Building Official, Deputy Director City Clerk Services, and Code Enforcement Manager (Second Reading and Adoption)

Report Number: 23-0139

Location: No specific geographic location

Department: Finance

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 Building Official, Deputy Director City Clerk Services, and Code Enforcement Manager. (Second Reading and Adoption) (4/5 Vote Required)

4.5

Grant Award: Accept a Grant from the California Board of State and Community Corrections for the Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Program

Report Number: 23-0127

Location: No specific geographic location

Department: Police

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 $163,585 of grant funds from the California Board of State and Community Corrections for the Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Program and amending the Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required)

4.6

Agreement: Approve an Agreement with SBCS Corporation for Youth Counseling Services

Report Number: 23-0140

Location: No specific geographic location

Department: Police

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 waiving the consultant selection process and approving an agreement with SBCS Corporation for youth counseling services.

4.7

Investment Report: Quarter Ending March 31, 2023

Report Number: 23-0146

Location: No specific geographic location

Department: Finance

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:

  Receipt of the investment report for the quarter ending on March 31, 2023.

5.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Michele Nojd

Greetings Mayor and Council. Chula Vista has a history of not keeping it's word. From promised sidewalks for Montgomery when we voted to annex them into Chula Vista to the Ranch Del Rey area, who were supposed to get a library. The city needs to stop going through the motions of "getting public input" and spending money on that process, to then totally disregarding what they're told. It's a fallacy that Chula Vista voters just re-elect their representatives. District #4 is one example. The predecessor, Mike Diaz only served one term. A lesson for all. Listen to your constituents when they give their input or you may suffer the same fate. Thanks

Michele Nojd

I'm against renovations to Eucalyptus Park. Since previous park renovations, i.e. Harborside Park, have led to their closure and the land being grabbed for other uses, we can't trust that the same thing won't happen to this park. We can't afford to lose another park on the west side. Thank you.

Robert Johnson

Hello, City officials. My name is ChatGPT, and I'm an AI language model developed by OpenAI to assist you with your queries. I understand that you are interested in knowing how private labor negotiations could potentially violate the Brown Act. First, it's essential to note that the Brown Act is California's open meeting law that requires local government agencies to conduct their meetings in public, allowing the public to participate and observe their decision-making processes. Section 54957.6 of the government code provides an exemption to this rule, permitting closed sessions for negotiations under certain circumstances. However, the Brown Act has specific requirements for conducting closed sessions, including that discussions are limited to the topic under negotiation and that no final action is taken during the closed session. If private labor negotiations violate the Brown Act, it would likely be because the closed-door discussions go beyond the scope of what the law allows. For example, if during a closed session, the City officials discuss other unrelated issues or make decisions instead of just negotiating labor issues, that could be considered a violation of the Brown Act. Furthermore, the Brown Act also mandates that any final decisions or actions taken during a closed session must be disclosed within 24 hours, and minutes of that session must be public within a reasonable timeframe.

Robert Johnson

Dear City Officials, I understand that the notion of becoming a welcoming city is a pressing matter. However, it is crucial to acknowledge the fact that the government's surveillance of our communication through hard lines poses a significant challenge to achieving this goal. Any effort to deny the government's monitoring or spying is merely an attempt to cover it up. Furthermore, sharing information with border patrol becomes redundant if federal agencies have access to all communication via Ericson, which oversees the emergency port necessary when dialing 911. As it stands, it is impossible to become a welcoming city while the government engages in extensive surveillance and monitoring of our communication. I hope that this issue can be effectively addressed so that the city can progress towards its goal of becoming a more welcoming environment. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this subject, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Robert Johnson

The public may address the Council on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Council but not on the agenda. 

6.

BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS

The following item(s) have been brought forward by a City board, commission, or committee.

6.1

Charter Review Commission: Presentation by the Charter Review Commission to City Council Regarding the Ranked Choice Voting Concept

Kim Knox

The League of Women Voters of San Diego endorses the consideration of Ranked Choice Voting by the Chula Vista Charter Review Commission. There are multiple advantages to RCV, in addition to the winning candidate being likely to be accepted by voters on both sides of the political spectrum. For example, RCV helps ensure that elected candidates have broader support and represent a wider range of viewpoints, since they are inclined to appeal to a larger portion of the electorate. It also reduces the need for strategic voting tactics, (voting for the “lesser evil” of two candidates rather than one’s preferred choice which may be considered a wasted vote). RCV helps address the issue of vote splitting, where two or more similar candidates can divide the votes of a particular constituency, leading to the victory of a less popular candidate. And, RCV has resulted in increased voter engagement and more positive campaigning, helping to strengthen our democracy. LWV has promoted and educated the public about RCV in jurisdictions across the country. In California, the League helped to defeat a bill which would have prohibited the use of RCV in state and local elections. Ranked Choice Voting is one of LWV San Diego’s priorities this year; we believe it contributes to creating a more robust democracy for voters. We hope the council will pursue a charter amendment that would allow for ranked choice voting to be adopted by the city of Chula Vista.

Robert Johnson

Dear City Officials, I would like to express my concern regarding the adoption of Ranked Choice Voting system. While it may seem like an appealing option at first, I strongly believe that it is not the best choice for our city. First and foremost, Ranked Choice Voting can often be confusing and complicated for the voters. The system requires the voter to rank candidates in order of preference, which is not always clear or straightforward. As a result, it may lead to a higher rate of spoiled ballots, which diminishes the legitimacy of the electoral process. Moreover, Ranked Choice Voting is also known to potentially reduce diversity and representation in elections. This happens because the system can lead to the exclusion of some minority or independent candidates that are popular among their base, but may not be the most favored overall. As a result, the political system may become more polarized and less representative of diverse interests and perspectives. It is also worth noting that Ranked Choice Voting can lead to longer wait times and more costs related to vote counting and tabulation. This can put an unnecessary burden on already stretched resources during the election cycle. Therefore, on behalf of all concerned in our city, I strongly encourage you, the city officials, to consider other alternative options that better serve the needs of the community. PAPER BALLOTS LOCALs RUN NO COMPUTERS which can be hacked NO MASS MAIL IN BALLOT Thank you for your attent

Report Number: 23-0124

Location: No specific geographic location

Department: City Attorney

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 the Charter Review Commission.

7.

ACTION ITEMS

The following item(s) will be considered individually and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation.

7.1

Eucalyptus Park: Approve the Park Master Plan for Renovation of Eucalyptus Park and Reallocate American Rescue Plan Act Funds to Capital Improvement Project PRK0340 (Eucalyptus Park) for Related Construction Costs

Report Number: 23-0070

Location: 436 C Street

Department: Development Services

Environmental Notice: The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) State Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities), Section 15303 class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), and Section 15304 Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land).

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  To adopt Resolution No. 2023-074, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:

7.2

Easement: Order the Summary Vacation of a Portion of a Public Service Easement Within the Otay River Business Park Specific Plan

Report Number: 23-0145

Location: 2855 Faivre Street

Department: Development Services

Environmental Notice: The Project was adequately covered in a previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (“MND”) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (“MMRP”) (IS15-0005/MPA15-0022; SCH #2017111012; adopted by Ordinance No. 3421 on March 13, 2018) for the Otay River Business Park (“ORBP”) Specific Plan.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Adopt a resolution ordering the summary vacation of a portion of a public service easement reserved by the County of San Diego within Parcel 1 of Certificate of Compliance “ER484” of the Otay River Business Park Specific Plan.

8.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS

9.

MAYOR’S REPORTS

10.

COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS

10.1

Deputy Mayor Preciado:

Consideration of Potential Rescission of the City Council Action Taken to Appoint Jesse Navarro to the Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee

The City Council took action on May 16, 2023 to appoint Jesse Navarro to the Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee. At the City Council meeting on May 23, 2023, a consensus of the City Council directed staff to agendize potential rescission of that action at this meeting.

Location: No specific geographic location

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:

  Discuss potential rescission of the action taken on May 16, 2023 to appoint Jesse Navarro to the Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee and take action as appropriate.

10.2

Councilmember Gonzalez:

Consider the formation of an ad hoc subcommittee for the purposes of informing the City's strategic plan and budget process.

Location: No specific geographic location

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:

  Consider forming the ad hoc subcommittee and take action as appropriate.

11.

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS

12.

ADJOURNMENT

to a special City Council meeting on June 8, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers; and then to the regular City Council meeting on June 13, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

 

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