Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, October 01, 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

 

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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 a member of the City Council or staff removes the item from the Consent Calendar.

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

Oath of Office

Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee
- Mayra Estrada

4.2

Presentation by Veterans Elementary School Regarding the 17th Annual Honor Our Veterans Parade

5.

CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.7)

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:

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

5.1

Approve Meeting Minutes

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

5.2

Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

5.3

Consider Requests for Excused Absences

Councilmember Morineau from the September 10, 2024 City Council meeting.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

5.4

Unsheltered Policy: Adopt an Ordinance to Restrict Campsites and Sitting, Lying, Sleeping, or Storage on Specified Public Property

Sebastian Martinez

A ban on the unhoused in cruel but more importantly does not address the unhoused crisis in Chula Vista. All it does is exasperate it and make it more difficult for service providers to connect with the unhoused in need. The majority of this ban is simply reaffirming failed policy Chula Vista already does. Additionally it no way addresses the leading cause of the unhoused in Chula Vista which is Jon loss.

Report Number: 24-0066

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 an ordinance as amended to increase references to buffers from 500 feet to 1,000 feet surrounding public and private schools, City parks, emergency/transitional housing facilities, and major transit stops. (Second Reading and Adoption)

5.5

Conflict of Interest Code: Modify the List of Officials, Candidates, and Designated Employees Required to File Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700) and Their Disclosure Categories, and Amend the Conflict of Interest Code Under CVMC 2.02

Report Number: 24-0227

Location: No Specific Geographical Location

Department: City Clerk & City Attorney

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 the following resolution and place the ordinance on first reading:

  A) Resolution modifying the appendix to the Conflict of Interest Code, which lists the officials, candidates, and designated employees who are required to file periodic Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700) and their disclosure categories, and

  B) Ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 2.02 relating to the Conflict of Interest Code (First Reading)

5.6

Agreements: Approve Amendments to Various Legal Services Agreements to Provide On-Call and Other Legal Services

Report Number: 24-0258

Location: No specific geographical location

Department: City Attorney

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 a resolution approving the amendments to the Legal Services Agreements with: 1) McDougal, Boehmer, Foley, Lyon, & Mitchell for a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000; and 2) Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak for a not-to-exceed amount of $360,000.

5.7

Grant Award and Appropriation: Accept Grant Funds from the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program and Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget to Appropriate Funds Therefor

Report Number: 2024-0254

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 approving a grant agreement between the City and California Office of Traffic Safety, accepting $645,000 in grant funds for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program, and appropriating $486,478 to the Police Grants Section of the Federal Grants Fund. (4/5 Vote Required)

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

Proposed Vacation: Approve the Vacation of a Portion of Unnamed Street/Alley of Rosebank Subdivision, Adjacent to 130 First Avenue

Report Number: 24-0224

Location: 130 First Avenue

Department: Development Services

G.C. § 84308: Yes

Environmental Notice: The Project qualifies for a Class 5 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) State Guidelines.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Conduct the public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the vacation of a portion of unnamed street/alley of Rosebank Subdivision, adjacent to 130 First Avenue.

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.

8.2

Measure G: Consider Taking a Position on Initiative Measure G, "Fund San Diego County Transportation, Infrastructure, and Safety Projects Through a Half-Cent Sales Tax"

Anna

STOP G! SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY! STOP SANDBAGGING YOUR OWN COMMUNITY.

Paula Whitsell

The citizens of Chula Vista cannot afford another tax. The financial burden is overwhelming. To to add another tax through Measure G increases the weight of taxes on our day-to-day cost of living. Enough is enough! NO to Measure G!

Gina E.

Do NOT give any money to Sandag. You need to support your constituents, NOT Sandag.

Mary Davis

This item is a political litmus test to see if you prioritize your constituents over your political party. The region is among the most expensive in the nation, and CV residents face a toll burden from SANDAG that other county residents do not. Do NOT support an additional tax burden on Chula Vista residents. NO on this Resolution, and NO on Measure G!

Delia Dominguez Cervantes

You do NOT represent our community if you support this Measure G, which would burden us w/more taxing. To quote REFORM CALIFORNIA: "Measure G is a massive county-wide tax increase that will cost you hundreds per year and increase your total sales tax burden to 8-10% on your purchases! Politicians say Measure G will fund “roads” — but SANDAG’s own budget and fiscal forecast proves these claims to be false. In fact, Measure G does NOT require politicians to spend the new sales tax on roads! Worse, Measure G bans fair and open bidding on contracts awarded with these tax funds through project labor agreements (PLAs) which discriminate against small, minority-owned, veteran-owned, non-union companies. That’s why Measure G is being bankrolled by special interests who will get these contracts. A NO vote blocks these backroom deals and shields you from a costly and unnecessary tax hike."

Alan C

NO TO SANDAG Measure G. The ballot will lie claim for roads when funding will be used to CONVERT 4 LANES 805 INTO MANAGED LANE TOLL ROAD! "Solo drivers will also be able to pay a per trip fee to use the lanes. This Managed Lanes technique has been successfully used in the region, providing additional funds for transit service. This fully-completed project, estimated to cost $2.6 billion, will create a 27-mile Managed Lanes facility in the median of Interstate 805 (i-805) between State Route 905 (SR 905) and Interstate 5 (I-5). INTERSTATE 805 MANAGED LANES Four Managed Lanes (ML) " https://www.keepsandiegomoving.com/Documents/I805-Corridor/I-805-newsroom-FactSheetML-Jan06.pdf

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:

  Discuss the matter and consider taking a position on Measure G.

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

12.

COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS

12.1

Deputy Mayor Gonzalez:

Consider Forming a City Council Subcommittee on Economic Development

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:

  Consider forming the subcommittee.

13.

CITY CLERK'S REPORTS

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

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

Employee organization/Unrepresented Employee(s): IAFF, MM/PR, MMUC, MMCF, PRUC, PRCF, WCE, CITY MANAGER, EXEC

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

16.

ADJOURNMENT

to the regular City Council meeting on October 8, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

 

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