Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, April 09, 2024 at 5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
**REVISED 4/5/2024**

 

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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

Special Recognition of the 2023-2024 Chula Vista Elementary School District Speech Contest Winners

4.2

Presentation of a Proclamation to Syara Platero for Her Outstanding Accomplishments and Contributions to Our Community, and Proclaiming April 9, 2024 as Syara Platero Day in the City of Chula Vista

4.3

Presentation of a Proclamation to Police Dispatcher and 2023 Dispatcher of the Year Issac Jeitler Proclaiming the Week of April 14 through April 20 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Appreciation Week in the City of Chula Vista

4.4

Presentation of a Proclamation to the City's Records and Information Management (RIM) Team Proclaiming the Month of April as RIM Month in the City of Chula Vista

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 the items unless a Councilmember, staff, or the public requests an item be removed for separate consideration.

• 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: February 26, 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

Agreement: Approve a Second Amendment to the Agreement with San Diego Metropolitan Transit System for Administration of Taxicab and Other For-Hire Regulations

Report Number: 24-0083

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. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the activity qualifies for an Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Adopt a resolution approving the second amendment to the agreement with San Diego Metropolitan Transit System for Administration of Taxicab and Other For-Hire Regulations.

5.4

Grant Award and Appropriations: Accept Grant Funds From the California Fire Foundation and the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation

Report Number: 24-0100

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 resolutions A) Accepting the California Fire Foundation grant of $27,800 and appropriating funds for that purpose (4/5 vote required), and B) Accepting the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation grant of $293,000 and appropriating funds for that purpose (4/5 vote required).

5.5

Agreement: Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Fehr & Peers to Provide Professional Services Related to Transportation Development Impact Fee Program Updates and Appropriate Funds for that Purpose

Report Number: 24-0063

Location: No specific geographic location

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 a resolution waiving the competitive bidding process pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.56.070B.3, approving the Agreement, and appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required)

5.6

Waiver of Development Impact Fees: Approve a Waiver of Parkland Acquisition and Development Fees for a 57-Unit, 100 Percent Affordable Senior Housing Project Located at 178 Third Avenue

Robert Johnson

if you wave a fee just remember we should all get FEEs wavied another lawsuit waiting. cause you want to treat people different.

Report Number: 24-0076

Location: 178 Third Avenue

Departments: Development Services & Housing and Homeless 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 a resolution to waive Parkland Acquisition Fees and Development Fees, totaling $625,414 for a proposed 57-unit, 100 percent affordable senior housing project at 178 Third Avenue.

5.7

Agreement: Approve an Agreement for the Continuation of the Work for Hope Program with McAlister Institute for Treatment and Education, Inc.

Report Number: 24-0114

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. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the activity qualifies for an Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Adopt a resolution pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.56.070(B)(4) single/sole source, approving an agreement with McAlister Institute for the continuation and expansion of the Work for Hope program.

6.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Robert Johnson

11:01 COMMENTS ABOUT TO CLOSE YET I CAN STILL COMMENT ON A MEETING BEFOR THIS ONE AFTER THIS CLOSES. AUDIT

Robert Johnson

comments open till noon yet 1 pm for the other meeting. if this isnt fixxed we should sue each and everyone of you. SCUMBAGS.

Robert Johnson

noon DEFINE TIME. 1200 or 2400 or 12 pm or 12 am./ such lax terms define the different way you have ecomment structured, which was beyond the scope of work. let alone you had a member get charged and pled guilty yet she was a casting vote on thing that the city attorney was willing to ignore the constitution to make policy reenforced with the color of law CVPD on beck and call to intimidate such first amendment issues. CVPD is law enforcement not policy enforcement. we also dont work for the city or the people WE ARE YOUR BOSS. understand had you work for me alone you would all be fired.

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

Housing Grant Funding: Receive Recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plan

Report Number: 24-0049

Location: Third Avenue from West/South Orange Ave. to Anita St., East/South Anita St. to Zenith Street. All other projects are not location specific.

Department: Housing and Homeless Services Department

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 and Title 24 of the Federal Code of Regulations; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) and Federal Guidelines Part 58.34(a)(2) & (3) no environmental review is required. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the activity qualifies for an Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of CEQA and Part 58.34 (a)(2) & (3) of the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”).

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Conduct the public hearing and receive community input on the Fiscal Year 2024/25 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plan recommendations for Federal Grant funding, including the Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and the Home Investment Partnerships Act programs.

7.2

Otay Ranch Freeway Commercial Sectional Planning Area: Amend the Plan’s Planned Community District Regulations to Streamline Modifications to Approved Permits and Allow Medical Offices within the Commercial Mixed-Use Zone

Report Number: 24-0088

Location: Generally, north of Birch Road, east of State Route 125 (“SR-125”), south of Olympic Parkway, and west of Eastlake Parkway

Department: Development Services

G.C. § 84308: Yes

Environmental Notice: The Project is adequately covered in the previously adopted Final Environmental Impact Report for the Otay Ranch Freeway Commercial Sectional Planning Area (“SPA”) Plan (FEIR 02-04; SCH #1989010154; certified by City Council Resolution No. 2003-131 on April 1, 2003).

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Conduct a public hearing and place an ordinance on first reading approving amendments to the Planned Community District Regulations contained within the Otay Ranch Freeway Commercial SPA Plan. (First Reading)

7.3

Annual Military Equipment Report: Accept the Annual AB 481 Military Equipment Report and Review and Renew Ordinance No. 3549

Robert Johnson

the police had a meeting not advertised on city cal till day of event. no one but me and one othere was there that show city staff isnt doing their job yet all of you didnt show either.. the video shows who cares and most of you PRETEND to care i go to the meetings i dont see any of you who claim to care.. YOUR A JOKE WE WILL CALL ALL OF YOU OUT. I HAVE THE VIDEO REMEMBER. AUDIT EVERYTHING.

Report Number: 24-0090

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:

  Conduct the public hearing and adopt a resolution accepting the annual report and renewing Ordinance No. 3549, the Chula Vista Police Department Military Equipment Use Policy.

8.

ACTION ITEMS

8.1

State Legislation: Hear a Report on Assembly Bill 2783: San Diego Unified Port District and Provide Direction to Staff on City Position

Report Number: 24-0116

Location: San Diego Unified Port District Tidelands Located in the City of Chula Vista

Department: City Manager

G.C. § 84308: No

Environmental Notice: This 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:

  Council hear the report and provide direction to staff on City position on Assembly Bill 2783: San Diego Unified Port District. Possible positions include support, support if amended, oppose, oppose unless amended, or no position.

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’ COMMENTS

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 Legal Counsel Regarding Exiting Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)

A) Name of case: Estate of Oral Nunis, Sr., et al v. City of Chula Vista, et al, United States District Court, Case No. 21-cv-1627-AJB-DEB

B) Name of case: Hanna Wells v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2023-00036274-CU-CR-CTL

C) Name of case: CV Amalgamated LLC v City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case number 37-2020-33446-CU-MC-CTL

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

15.2

Conference with Legal Counsel -- Anticipated Litigation -- Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) 

One (1) Case re: Notice of Potential Liability, Request for Information, Request for Payment, and Request for Performance of Work Associated with Releases and Threatened Releases of Hazardous Substances at the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge Site in Chula Vista and National City, California

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

15.3

Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6

Robert Johnson

WHILE YOU ALL GET PAID WITH OUR MONEY REMEMBER THE HIGHEST PAID PERSON IN CHULA VISTA IS Maria Kachadoorian City Manager Chula Vista, 2021 $442,874.93 HOW MUCH MONEY IS ENOUGH i MAKE NOTHING. YALL ARE THE SCUM OF THE EARTH STEALING MONEY.

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

Employee organization: EXEC, SM and POA

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

16.

ADJOURNMENT

to the regular City Council meeting on April 23, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

 

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