Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, May 14, 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

Presentation of a Proclamation to the Chula Vista Police Department in Recognition of National Peace Officers Memorial Day

4.2

Presentation of a Proclamation to the Public Works Department in Recognition of Arbor Day

4.3

Presentation of a Proclamation to Altrusa International of Chula Vista in Honor of 68 Years of Service

4.4

Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming May 14, 2024 as Altrusa Member Rosemarie Hudson Day in the City of Chula Vista

5.

CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.8)

Consent calendar items are considered together and acted upon by one motion. There is no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the City Council or staff removes the item from the Consent Calendar.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  City Council approve the recommended action on the below consent calendar items. 

5.1

Approve Meeting Minutes

CV Resident

The draft meeting minutes do not include the number of e-comments that were received for each of the agenda items or if any e-comments were received on any other items (closed session items or public comments). This is another example where there appears to be lack of transparency.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Approve the minutes dated: April 23, 2024 and May 7, 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

Community Facilities District: Authorization of Levy of Taxes in Community Facilities District 16M (El Dorado Ridge) to Finance Maintenance and Monitoring of Open Space

Report Number: 24-0144

Location: East of Brandywine, south of Sequoia Street and north of Main Street (APNs 644-010-61 and 644-010-62)

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 an ordinance relating to the levy of a special tax within Community Facilities District No. 16M (El Dorado Ridge). (Second Reading and Adoption)

5.4

Agreement Amendment: Approve a Fourth Amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the City and Metropolitan Wastewater Joint Powers Authority

Report Number: 24-0148

Location: No specific geographic location

Department: Engineering & Capital Projects

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:

  Approve a resolution amending sections 3.02 and 3.05 of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for Metro Wastewater Joint Powers Authority reflecting updates in designating officers and employees of the organization.

5.5

Contracts: Approve the Award of Open Space Landscape Maintenance Contracts to Aztec Landscaping, Inc. and Cielo Azul, Inc.

Report Number: 24-0080

Location: Citywide Open Space Districts (OSDs) and Community Facilities Districts (CFDs)

Department: Public Works

G.C. § 84308: No

Environmental Notice: The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15304 Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land).

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Adopt a resolution awarding Open Space Landscape Maintenance contracts to Aztec Landscaping Inc. and Cielo Azul, Inc.

5.6

Agreements: Approve Twenty-Two On-Call Development and Housing-Related Consultant Services Agreements

Report Number: 24-0099

Location: No specific geographic location

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 CEQA State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Adopt a resolution approving twenty-two (22) on-call consultant service agreements in the areas of Civil Engineering, Construction Cost Auditing, Housing & Homeless Services, Landscape Architecture Engineering, Planning, and Special District Formation & Financial Consulting for an initial term of three years and a not-to-exceed contract amount of $750,000, with options to extend for two additional one-year terms, with an increase to the not-to-exceed amount equal to $250,000 for each additional term, for an entire contract term of up to 5 years and not-to-exceed amount of $1,250,000. Of the 22 agreements, five consultant firms were selected for both the Housing and Development Services departments. Those five firms are Harris & Associates, Inc., HR&A Advisors, Inc., Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., Michael Baker International, Inc., and Willdan Financial Services. The remaining firms selected are Deneen Powell Atelier, Inc., DUDEK, Estrada Land Planning, Inc., Francisco and Associates, Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc., RECON Environmental, Inc., Rick Engineering Company, Ross Financial, RSG, Inc., Spurlock Landscape Architects, and Van Dyke Landscape Architects, Inc.

5.7

Investment Report: Quarter Ending March 31, 2024

Report Number: 24-0161

Location: No specific geographic location

Department: Finance

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:

  Receive the investment report for the quarter ending on March 31, 2024.

5.8

Agreement Amendments: Approve a First Amendment to the Agreement with Circuit Transit Inc. and a First Amendment to the Agreement with CALSTART, Inc. for the Chula Vista Community Shuttle Pilot Project

Report Number: 24-0069

Location: No specific geographic location

Department: Economic Development

G.C. § 84308: Yes

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.

This item was continued from the May 7, 2024 meeting.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary agreement amendments to enhance the Chula Vista Community Shuttle project.

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

SPA Plan Amendment: Approve Amendments to the Otay Ranch Village Eight East Sectional Planning Area Plan, Including Associated Regulatory Documents and Tentative Map

Chris Le

I urge the council to vote no on this item as written. The changes eliminate more than 8 acres of community park space. While the applicant proposes adding manufactured open space, this does not compensate for park space that families are more likely to use. The open space is located in a place that is convenient for the applicant and not in the best interest of future residents. This amendment reduces the number of detached homes, which are already difficult to find in this part of Chula Vista. Applicant proposes an elementary school site that would be utilized as a "high" residential land use if Chula Vista Elementary School District declines the space. CVESD has been delaying the addition of new schools citing a decreasing school-age population. This increases the likelihood that this site will be used for homes. The City should not allow more "high" residential land use and instead, designate it as a less dense residential area. While a traffic study was conducted for this project, it is my opinion that it did not give proper consideration to the additional density that is now being proposed. The study claims that impacts on Olympic Parkway, particularly during peak times near I-805, are unavoidable. However, some mitigation can be provided by requiring the applicant to expedite the extension of E. Main St from Village 8 West to Village 4, which would give residents in Village 8 East an alternative to Olympic Pkwy. Finally, the noise mitigation proposals are insufficient.

Report Number: 24-0101

Location: Generally, south of the eastern extension of Main Street, east of Otay Ranch Village Eight West, west of State Route 125, and north of the Otay River Valley (APN: 644-070-21) (“Project Site”)

Department: Development Services

G.C. § 84308: Yes

Environmental Notice: The Project is adequately covered in the Final Environmental Impact Report (“FEIR”) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Otay Ranch University Villages (FEIR 13-01; SCH #2013071077; adopted by City Council Resolution No. 2014-232 on December 2, 2014), only minor technical changes or additions to FEIR 13-01 are necessary, and that none of the conditions described in Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines calling for the preparation of a subsequent document exist; therefore, the Director of Development Services has called for the preparation of a Third Addendum to FEIR 13-01 for consideration.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Conduct a public hearing and take the following actions:

  1. Adopt a resolution approving:

      

     1. Third Addendum to FEIR 13-01 (IS22-0003) and amendments to the Chula Vista General Plan (GPA22-0002), the Otay Ranch General Development Plan (GDP22-0002), and the Otay Ranch Village Eight East Sectional Planning Area Plan (SPA22-0006) (including the related new Planned Community District Regulations) to reflect the proposed changes to zoning within Otay Ranch Village Eight East (ZC22-0003) and to other regulatory documents in accordance with the required findings and subject to the conditions contained therein; and

         

     2. A Tentative Subdivision Map incorporating the proposed changes to the Otay Ranch Village Eight East Sectional Planning Area (TM22-0005) in accordance with the required findings and subject to the conditions contained therein; and

         

     3. A Community Purpose Facilities Agreement; and

         

  2. Place an ordinance on first reading approving modifications to the Otay Ranch Village Eight East Planned Community District Regulations in accordance with the required findings and subject to the conditions contained therein (First Reading); and

      

  3. Place an ordinance on first reading approving a change in zoning from single-family residential to multi-family residential (First Reading)

8.

ACTION ITEMS

8.1

Unsheltered Policy: Adding Chapter 5.14 “Service Providers” to the Chula Vista Municipal Code to Establish a Permitting Process for Service Providers, and Amending Chapter 4 of the City’s Master Fee Schedule to Add Service Providers Fees

Juan R

You already have a way to address bad actors through your Permit to Operate for Motels and calls for service. Why are you not using Chapter 5.39 instead? I am opposed to the adoption of an ordinance that requires organizations trying to serve the homeless with outreach and services to pay to play in Chula Vista by requiring any organization helping homeless to register and pay a fee. I am opposed to an ordinance that equates those who are homeless to being criminals and not worthy of assistance. It's the responsibility of these motels who are profiting off of government money to be responsible not providers It’s hard enough to do this work and serve those that others would rather throw away. Your efforts only add to cost, bureaucracy, and time to serving the homeless. You are receiving State, County and Federal dollars not just your own local tax dollars to address these issues so why doesn’t Chula Vista recognize that homelessness is a regional issue and sometimes when you take dollars from others you have to play with others.

Concerned Resident

I just read the e-comment that was posted by SBCS. SBCS receives millions of the dollars in public funding. How are they opposed to such an ordinance? They should be a good partner and support the City in its efforts to regulate agencies who are not sending their best to chula vista motels.

Kathryn Lembo

SBCS is adamantly opposed to the Proposed Municipal Code Amendment Regulating Hotel/Motel Voucher Placements. It is shocking to see the City of Chula Vista treat service providers in a manner with complete disregard to how we successfully care for our most vulnerable. The action of one or two entities in conducting hotel voucher work, should not result in those service providers providing quality work and oversight, being penalized with additional reporting proposed by these unfunded mandates. This is difficult work and the City is only going to make it much more so. Quite frankly your Amendment and proposed permitting process disparages the reputation of organizations such as SBCS. Given the history of the City of Chula Vista and its partnership with SBCS I am surprised and saddened by the tactic the City is taking.

Report Number: 24-0121

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 (“CEQA”) State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  A) Place an ordinance on first reading adding Chapter 5.14 “Service Providers” to the Chula Vista Municipal Code requiring an operational permit for service providers conducting outreach and/or placing unsheltered person(s) in Chula Vista (First Reading); and B) Adopt a resolution amending Chapter 4 and Chapter 6 of the City’s Master Fee Schedule to adopt fees related to the Service Provider permit and update fees related to permits for hotels/motels.

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

11.1

Ratification of Appointment of Martha Souza to the Human Relations Commission

12.

COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS

13.

CITY CLERK'S REPORTS

14.

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS

15.

ADJOURNMENT

to the regular City Council meeting on May 21, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

 

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