SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING JOINTLY WITH THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
**POST-MEETING AGENDA**

Meeting #:
Date:	Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA

Notice is hereby given that the Mayor of the City of Chula Vista has called and will convene a Special Meeting of the Housing Authority meeting jointly with the City Council on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Building A, Chula Vista, California.

 

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*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 opens the public hearing and 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.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

4.1

Presentation of a Proclamation Commending SBCS on its 50th Anniversary and Proclaiming October 12, 2021 as SBCS Day in the City of Chula Vista

4.2

Presentation by San Diego Food Bank Vice President of Operations Vanessa Ruiz Regarding Food Insecurity in Chula Vista

4.3

Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming October 14, 2021 as Children's Environmental Health Day in the City of Chula Vista

4.4

Police Department Update on Crime and Safety Trends

5.

CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.5)

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. 

5.1

Approval of Meeting Minutes

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Approve the revised minutes dated: April 20, 2021

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

Consideration of Requests for Excused Absences

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Consider requests for excused absences as appropriate.

5.4

Growth Management Oversight Commission: Status Update on the Comprehensive Review and Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2020/21

Report Number: 21-0164

Location: No specific geographic location

Department: Development Services

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:

  Receive the update.

5.5

Chula Vista Bayfront Resort Hotel and Convention Center Project: Amending the Agreement with RSG, Inc. for Financial Feasibility Study Services

Report Number: 21-0168

Location: Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan Area

Department: Development Services

Environmental Notice: This 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 first amendment to the agreement with RSG, Inc. to provide financial feasibility study services for the Chula Vista Bayfront resort hotel and convention center project.

6.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

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

6.1

Public Comments Received for 10/12/2021

Silvia Saldivar

I support stronger tenant protections for renters in Chula Vista. We need local tenant protections to make sure there is not unnecessary, unlawful evictions. There needs to be clear rules for both tenant and landlord.

7.

ACTION ITEMS

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

7.1

Affordable Housing Financial Approvals: Consideration of Final Approvals for Columba Apartments Including Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of its Tax-Exempt Multi-family Housing Revenue Notes and Bonds

Report Number: 21-0151

Location: Northwest Corner of Solstice Avenue and Optima Street Chula Vista, California 91915 (Assessor Parcel Number 643-060-61-00)

Department: Development Services

Environmental Notice: The project was adequately covered in the previously certified Final Second Tier Environmental Impact Report (EIR-07-01) - SCH No. 2007041074 for Otay Ranch Eastern Urban Center (EUC) Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan and Tentative Map. Due to the use of City HOME Investment Partnership Act Entitlement funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City completed the necessary reviews under the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). The City’s loan will be conditioned upon receiving an Authorization to Use Grant Funds from HUD.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Housing Authority adopt a resolution authorizing: (A) the execution and delivery of its tax-exempt multi-family housing revenue notes and its subordinate Chula Vista Housing Authority Multi-family Housing Revenue Bonds (Columba Apartments), collectively in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $52,100,000; and (B) the execution and delivery of its taxable multi-family housing revenue notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $26,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition and construction of the Columba Apartments multi-family rental housing project; approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of any and all documents necessary to execute and deliver the notes, complete the transaction and implement this resolution, and ratifying and approving any action therefore taken in connection with the notes.

7.2

Grant Award and Program Implementation: Accept Grants and Implement the Chula Vista Community Shuttle Pilot Project

Report Number: 21-0074

Location: No specific geographic location

Department: Economic Development

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 to: 1) accept grant funds in the amount of $997,833 and approve mobility project voucher agreement with the California Air Resources Board for the Community Shuttle Program; 2) accept grant funds in an amount not-to-exceed $1,000,000 and approve a grant agreement with Community Congregational Development Corporation for the Community Shuttle Program; 3) approve an agreement with Circuit Transit, Inc. to implement and provide services for the Community Shuttle Program; and 4) appropriate funds for these purposes (4/5 vote required).

8.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS

8.1

Former Fire Stations 5 and 9 demolition update and input on next steps.

9.

MAYOR’S REPORTS

10.

COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS

11.

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS

12.

CLOSED SESSION

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

12.1

Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6

Agency designated representatives: Maria Kachadoorian, Glen Googins, Courtney Chase, Kelley Bacon, Simon Silva, Sarah Schoen, and Tanya Tomlinson

Employee organizations: ACE, IAFF, MM/PR, NS-IAFF, POA, WCE and unrepresented employees

13.

ADJOURNMENT

to the regular City Council meeting on October 26, 2021 in the Council Chambers.