Mayor Casillas Salas stated that she would abstain from participating in Item 7.2 due to a potential property-related conflict of interest. She left the dais during the discussion and voting on the item.
Transportation Engineer Barker gave a presentation on the item and responded to questions of the Council.
Christine Brady, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to staff's recommendation No. 2.
Deputy City Manager Allen requested Council feedback.
Councilmember Galvez made the following suggestions: more community outreach on recommendation No. 2, to shift the parking enforcement time from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM to 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM; to bring back an item in the near future regarding recommendation No. 4, to update wayfinding signage; and that the City considers valet parking options in the downtown area.
Dominic LiMandri, representing the Downtown Chula Vista Association, stated that the Association did not have concerns with recommendations 1, 9, and 11, but had not had time to consider the other recommendations.