Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA

 

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

 

Watch live in English and Spanish: chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings or Cox Ch. 24 (English only).

Free Spanish interpretation is available on-site.

 

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In-Person Public Comments: Submit a request to speak to City Clerk staff 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.

 

Electronic Public Comments: At chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings, locate the meeting and click the comment bubble icon. Select the item and click "Leave Comment." You may also email . eComments, emails, and other written comments must be received by noon for a regular City Council meeting.

 

Watch Live or Recorded (English and Spanish): Visit chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings. Click "ES" at the bottom to switch to Spanish. Closed captioning is available in both languages.

 

Accessibility: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at or [phone]. Providing at least 48 hours' notice will help ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made.

 

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

 

Complete Agenda Packet: The complete agenda packet, including staff reports, draft resolutions and ordinances, and other backup materials, is available at chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings or the City Clerk's Office.

 

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

Oaths of Office

Cultural Arts Commission
- Sanja Jing
- Giancarlo Ruiz

Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission
- Gerardo Contreras 

Parks and Recreation Commission
- Johnnie Welborne III

Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission
- Richard Pulido

5.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Resident

I stand with the mother of Elizabeth Marie Torres that the city has not done enough to help our community members with addiction. I will forever blame the entire city structure for allowing my family member to die on the streets of Chula Vista. I will never forget, I will never let it go, and I will never stop holding you all accountable.

The public may address the City Council for three minutes each on any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council that is not on the agenda. 

6.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS

7.

MAYOR’S REPORTS

8.

COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS

9.

CITY CLERK'S REPORTS

10.

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS

11.

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)

11.1

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

Name of case:

A)  Arturo Castanares v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2021-00017713-CU-MC-CTL, and

B)  City of Chula Vista v. Slade Fischer, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 24CU006375C

11.2

Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6

City designated representatives: Councilmember Jose Preciado, Mayor John McCann, and Marco Verdugo

Employee organization/Unrepresented Employee:  City Clerk

11.3

Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6

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

Employee organization: IAFF, MM/PR, WCE

12.

ADJOURNMENT

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

 

Materials provided to the City Council related to an open session item on this agenda are available for public review, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at
or [phone].

 

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