City of Chula Vista

Regular Meeting of the City Council

Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, August 09, 2022 at 5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA

Present:

• Deputy Mayor Cardenas, 
• Councilmember Galvez, 
• Councilmember McCann, 
• Councilmember Padilla, 
• and Mayor Casillas Salas

Also Present:

• City Manager Kachadoorian, 
• City Attorney Googins, 
• City Clerk Bigelow, 
• and City Clerk Analyst Hernandez

The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order during the meeting.

The agenda items were considered in the order presented.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 5:06 p.m. via teleconference and in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.

2.

ROLL CALL

City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.

City Clerk Bigelow announced that Deputy Mayor Cardenas was participating via teleconference and videoconference from the following location: 155 Walnut Dr., Chula Vista, CA 91911; and that all votes would be taken by roll call. 

Deputy Mayor Cardenas stated she complied with all requirements of the Brown Act, including posting the agenda and ensuring public access to the location. She stated no members of the public were participating from her location.

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE

Councilmember McCann led the Pledge of Allegiance.

4.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

4.1

Oath of Office

City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office to Commissioner Pajanor, and Councilmember Padilla presented him with a certificate of appointment.

 

4.2

Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming August 9, 2022 as Emo Brown Foundation Day in the City of Chula Vista

Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Galvez presented it to Steve Garcia on behalf of the Emo Brown Foundation. 

4.3

Presentation by Emergency Operations Manager Marlon King Regarding the Monkeypox Local Health Emergency

Emergency Operations Manager King gave a presentation on the Monkeypox Local Health Emergency.

5.

CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.9)

City Attorney Googins announced that Mayor Casillas Salas had potential property-related conflicts of interest on Item 5.8, but that the item qualified for an exception, which did not prohibit her from voting.

• Item 5.7 was continued to a future City Council meeting. Item 5.8 was removed from the consent calendar at the request of Councilmember Galvez.

  Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
  Seconded by Councilmember McCann

  To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.6 and 5.9. The headings below were read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:

  Yes (5)

  Mayor Casillas Salas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember McCann, and Deputy Mayor Cardenas

  Result, Carried (5 to 0)

5.1

Approval of Meeting Minutes

• Approve the minutes dated: December 7, 2021(Special), December 7, 2021 (Regular), and December 14, 2021.

5.2

Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances

• 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

Consideration of Request for Excused Absences

• Consider requests for excused absences as appropriate. No requests were received at that meeting. 

5.4

Contract Award and Appropriation: Award a Public Works Contract to Eagle Paving Company Inc. for the “RMRA Major Pavement Rehabilitation Fiscal Year 2020/21 (STM0401)” Project and Appropriate Funds for that Purpose

• Adopt a resolution awarding a public works contract to Eagle Paving Company Inc. for the “RMRA Major Pavement Rehabilitation Fiscal Year 2020/21 (STM0401)” project in the amount of $4,646,000 and appropriating funds to cover the projected costs of the construction phase of the project.

  RESOLUTION NO. 2022-181 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE “RMRA MAJOR PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FISCAL YEAR 2020/21 (STM0401)” PROJECT TO EAGLE PAVING COMPANY INC., AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 Vote Required)

  
  

5.5

Agreement Amendment: Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with Kleinfelder Construction Services, Inc. for On-Call CIP Construction Management Consulting Services to Increase the Maximum Compensation Amount During the Third Option Term

• Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Kleinfelder Construction Services, Inc. for On-Call CIP Construction Management Consulting Services to increase the maximum compensation during the third option term from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000.

  RESOLUTION NO. 2022-182 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE NOTICE OF EXERCISE OF OPTION TO EXTEND AGREEMENT FOR OPTION NO. 3 FOR THE CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND KLEINFELDER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

  
  

5.6

Ambulance Maintenance: Waive the Competitive Bid Process and Approve the Use of BIT Pros Inc. as an Authorized Repair Shop for City Ambulances

• Approve a resolution waiving the competitive bid process and approving the use of BIT Pros Inc. as an authorized repair shop for City ambulances through June 30, 2027.

  RESOLUTION NO. 2022-183 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA  WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS AND APPROVING THE USE OF BIT PROS INC. AS AN AUTHORIZED REPAIR SHOP FOR CITY AMBULANCES THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027

  
  

5.9

Agreement Amendment: Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with Granicus for Short-Term Rental Consulting Services

• Adopt a resolution approving the first amendment to an agreement with Granicus for short-term rental consulting services for an additional two years resulting in a 5-year term and not-to-exceed amount of $130,000.

  RESOLUTION NO. 2022-185 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND GRANICUS FOR SHORT-TERM RENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES

  
  

ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR

5.7

Agreement: Waive Competitive Bid Requirements and Approve an Agreement with Hyder & Company for Property Management Services

Item 5.7 was continued to a future meeting. 

5.8

Agreement and Appropriations: Approve an Agreement with Ace Parking for Parking Management and Enforcement in the Downtown Parking District and Maintenance Services for the Towne Center Parking Structure and Appropriate Funds For That Purpose

Director of Finance Schoen and Revenue Manager Alomar responded to questions of the Council.

• Moved by Councilmember Galvez
  Seconded by Mayor Casillas Salas

  To adopt Resolution No. 2022-184, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:

  Yes (5)

  Mayor Casillas Salas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember McCann, and Deputy Mayor Cardenas

  Result, Carried (5 to 0)

  RESOLUTION NO. 2022-184 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND ACE PARKING FOR PARKING MANAGEMENT AND ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE DOWNTOWN PARKING DISTRICT AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE TOWNE CENTER PARKING STRUCTURE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 Vote Required)

  
  

6.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Kim Ball spoke regarding a complaint she filed with the Police department and various other topics. 

7.

ACTION ITEMS

7.1

Employee Compensation and Positions: Approve Amended Classification Plan; Position Counts in Departments; Amended City Manager Employment Agreement; Salary Adjustments for Certain Positions; Revised Compensation Schedule; and Budget Amendments

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

• Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
  Seconded by Councilmember McCann

  To adopt Resolution Nos. 2022-186 through 2022-189, headings read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:

  Yes (5)

  Mayor Casillas Salas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember McCann, and Deputy Mayor Cardenas

  Result, Carried (5 to 0)

  A) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-186 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE ADDITION AND DELETION OF VARIOUS POSITION TITLES AND AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS 

  B) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-187 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. 2022-188 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE AUGUST 12, 2022, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5

  D) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-189 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 BUDGET FOR APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)

  
  

7.2

Proposed Charter Update: Consider Final Approval of a Comprehensive Charter Update Measure for Placement on the November 2022 Ballot

Deputy City Attorney McClurg gave a presentation on the item. Charter Review Commission Chair Scofield made comments on behalf of the Commission. 

• Moved by Councilmember Padilla
  Seconded by Councilmember McCann

  To adopt Resolution No. 2022-190, as amended to revise Charter Section 303(A)(5) to read "is removed from office by judicial procedure or other state law proceeding." The heading was read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:

  Yes (5)

  Mayor Casillas Salas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember McCann, and Deputy Mayor Cardenas

  Result, Carried (5 to 0)

  RESOLUTION NO. 2022-190 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA 1) AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-150 CALLING A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022; 2) ORDERING SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY A MEASURE TO COMPREHENSIVELY AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA; 3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL’S DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT BALLOT ARGUMENTS IN FAVOR OF THE MEASURE; 4) DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE CITY CLERK, AS APPROPRIATE, TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MEASURE; AND 5) APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)

  
  

8.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS

8.1

Discussion Regarding the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP)

Deputy Fire Chief Smith and Police Lieutenant Giaime gave a presentation regarding the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP). Dave King representing San Diego HIDTA gave an introduction. Public Health Analyst Sandi Tut representing CDC Foundation gave a presentation.

Code Enforcement Manager El-Khazen and Fire Division Chief Gipson gave an update on the commercial property at 4014 Bonita Road.

At the request of Councilmember Galvez, there was consensus of the Council to direct staff to draft a property maintenance ordinance for consideration.

9.

MAYOR’S REPORTS

9.1

Consideration of Appointment of a Voting Delegate and Alternates for the 2022 League of California Cities Annual Conference to be Held in Long Beach, September 7 - 9

• Moved by Councilmember Padilla
  Seconded by Councilmember McCann

  To appoint Mayor Casillas Salas as the Voting Delegate at the 2022 League of California Cities Annual Conference. The motion carried by the following vote:

  Yes (5)

  Mayor Casillas Salas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember McCann, and Deputy Mayor Cardenas

  (5 to 0)

9.2

Ratification of Appointment of Salvatore Denaro to the Christopher Columbus Statue and Discovery Park Task Force

• Moved by Councilmember Padilla
  Seconded by Mayor Casillas Salas

  To ratify the above appointment of Salvatore Denaro to the Christopher Columbus Statue and Discovery Park Task Force. The motion carried by the following vote:

  Yes (5)

  Mayor Casillas Salas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember McCann, and Deputy Mayor Cardenas

  Result, Carried (5 to 0)

9.3

Boards and Commissions: Consideration of Annual Reappointments

A. REAPPOINTMENTS TO FIRST TERMS (Initial term less than two years)

• Tim Aufmuth, Commission on Aging
• Kate Bishop, Cultural Arts Commission
• Daniel Zavala, Cultural Arts Commission

B. REAPPOINTMENTS TO SECOND TERMS

• David Luli, Board of Appeals and Advisors
• Anthony Sclafani, Board of Appeals and Advisors
• Carmen Torres, Board of Ethics
• Roselle Ellison, Board of Library Trustees
• Jasmine Rubel, Board of Library Trustees
• Rachel McDonald-Hernandez, Charter Review Commission
• James Scofield, Charter Review Commission
• Sophia Gray, Cultural Arts Commission
• Lee Kohse, Cultural Arts Commission
• Taylor Ward, Cultural Arts Commission
• Petrina Branch, Human Relations Commission
• Nadia Kean-Ayub, Human Relations Commission
• Ricardo Medina, Human Relations Commission
• Curtis Moore, International Friendship Commission
• Manolo Guillen, Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee
• David Stucky, Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee
• John Volland, Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee
• Paula Whitsell, Mobilehome Rent Review Commission
• Nicole Enriquez, Parks and Recreation Commission
• Jon Milburn, Planning Commission
• Pedro Orso-Delgado, Safety Commission

• Moved by Councilmember Galvez
  Seconded by Mayor Casillas Salas

  To reappoint the individuals listed above to their first term. The motion carried by the following vote:

  Yes (5)

  Mayor Casillas Salas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember McCann, and Deputy Mayor Cardenas

  Result, Carried (5 to 0)
• Moved by Councilmember McCann
  Seconded by Councilmember Padilla

  To reappoint the individuals listed above to their second term. The motion carried by the following vote:

  Yes (5)

  Mayor Casillas Salas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember McCann, and Deputy Mayor Cardenas

  Result, Carried (5 to 0)

10.

COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS

Deputy Mayor Cardenas thanked staff for their work on the Charter revisions. 

Councilmember McCann spoke regarding his attendance at the following recent events: the Chula Vista police officer swearing-in ceremony; the second annual Filipino American Festival; Art for Warriors event at Otay Ranch Mall; the Bayfront groundbreaking event and the Farm to Bay fundraiser. 

Councilmember Padilla congratulated the Filipino community, and spoke regarding the recent passing of President of the Republic of the Philippines, Fidel V. Ramos.

Councilmember Galvez spoke regarding  her attendance at the following events: National Night Out; Farm to Bay fundraiser; Meadow Park grand opening; the Chula Vista Charitable Foundation grant awards event; and the public servant's appreciation lunch event at the Funeraria De Angel. She congratulated CCDC for reaching the $6 million mark in grants. 

Mayor Casillas Salas spoke regarding a Holocaust exhibit fundraiser and stated the Holocaust exhibit would be followed by a Filipino exhibit. 

11.

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS

There were none.

12.

CLOSED SESSION

Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346-03, Official Minutes and records of action taken during Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney.

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

Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 7:03 p.m. The Council convened in Closed Session at 7:22 p.m., with all members present.

12.1

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

• Name of Case:  Rosa Winkler v City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2020-00023719-CU-PA-CTL

  Action: No reportable action.

  
  

12.2

Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957

• Title: City Manager

  Action: Pending finalization of contract.

  
  

13.

ADJOURNMENT

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

Minutes prepared by: Cristina Hernandez, City Clerk Analyst