City of Chula Vista

Regular Meeting of the City Council

Meeting Minutes

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Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present:
  • Deputy Mayor Cardenas, 
  • Councilmember Galvez, 
  • Councilmember McCann, 
  • Councilmember Padilla, 
  • and Mayor Casillas Salas
Also Present:
  • City Manager Kachadoorian, 
  • City Attorney Googins, 
  • City Clerk Bigelow, 
  • and Assistant City Clerk Turner

The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order during the meeting.

The agenda items were considered in the order presented.


1.

  

A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 5:07 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.

2.

  

City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.

Councilmember Galvez led the Pledge of Allegiance.

4.

  
  • Jimmy Combs
  • Bryan Felber

City Clerk Bigelow administered the oaths of office and Councilmembers Padilla and McCann presented certificates to Commissioners Combs and Felber.

Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation, and Councilmember Cardenas presented it to Hilary Theakston, representing The Clearity Foundation.

Items 5.4 through 5.7 were removed from the consent calendar by a member of the public.

  • Moved byMayor Casillas Salas
    Seconded byCouncilmember McCann

    To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.3. The headings below were read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Yes (5)Mayor Casillas Salas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember McCann, and Deputy Mayor Cardenas
    Result, Carried (5 to 0)
  • Approve a motion to read only the title and waive the reading of the text of all resolutions and ordinances at this meeting.

  • Approve an excused absence request from Councilmember McCann for the September 20, 2022, Special City Council meeting.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR

5.4

This item has attachments.  

Alan C. spoke in opposition to staff's recommendation.

Adrian Kwiatkowski, representing San Diegans vs. Big Tobacco, spoke in support of staff's recommendation. 

The following members of the public submitted written communications in support of staff's recommendation:

  • Mary Pinto Badinar
  • Blanca Roldan
  • Manuel Andrade
  • Salvador Garcia
  • Dr. Phillip Gardiner representing the African Tobacco Control Leadership Council

The following members of the public submitted written communications in opposition to staff's recommendation:

  • Robert Johnson
  • Marlon Mansour

Christopher Hudgins submitted written communications expressing a neutral position on staff's recommendation.

  • Moved byCouncilmember Padilla
    Seconded byMayor Casillas Salas

    To adopt Ordinance No. 3525, heading read, text waived.  The motion carried by the following vote:

    Yes (5)Mayor Casillas Salas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember McCann, and Deputy Mayor Cardenas
    Result, Carried (5 to 0)

    Item 5.4 heading:

    ORDINANCE NO. 3525 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.56 (TOBACCO RETAILER) TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)


Alan C. spoke regarding the item.

  • Moved byCouncilmember Padilla
    Seconded byMayor Casillas Salas

    To adopt Resolution No. 2022-208, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Yes (5)Mayor Casillas Salas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember McCann, and Deputy Mayor Cardenas
    Result, Carried (5 to 0)

    Item 5.5 heading:

    RESOLUTION NO. 2022-208 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MODIFYING THE APPENDIX TO THE LOCAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE TO AMEND THE LIST OF OFFICIALS, CANDIDATES, AND DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES WHO ARE REQUIRED TO FILE PERIODIC STATEMENTS OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS AND THE DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES FOR SAID FILERS


Alan C. spoke regarding the item.

  • Moved byCouncilmember Padilla
    Seconded byMayor Casillas Salas

    To adopt Resolution No. 2022-209, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

    Yes (5)Mayor Casillas Salas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember McCann, and Deputy Mayor Cardenas
    Result, Carried (5 to 0)

    Item 5.6 Heading

    RESOLUTION NO. 2022-209 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION AGE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES GRANT TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT AN AGE-FRIENDLY BUSINESS DESIGNATION AND BUSINESS DISTRICT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)


Alan C. spoke regarding the item.

  • Moved byCouncilmember Padilla
    Seconded byMayor Casillas Salas

    To adopt Resolution No. 2022-210, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

    Yes (5)Mayor Casillas Salas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember McCann, and Deputy Mayor Cardenas
    Result, Carried (5 to 0)

    Item 5.7 heading:

    RESOLUTION NO. 2022-210 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR BRUSH CLEARANCE SERVICES  BETWEEN THE CITY AND KINGSBOROUGH ATLAS TREE SURGERY, INC.


Brandon Claypool, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding issues related to homelessness.

Alan C. spoke regarding traffic and the Bus-on-Shoulder pilot project.

Marozana Banaga spoke regarding short-term rentals. 

7.

  

7.1

This item has attachments.  

City Clerk Bigelow gave a presentation on the Item. She and outside legal counsel Alena Shamos, representing Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, responded to questions of the Council.

Alan C. spoke regarding Measure K.

The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:

  • John Moot, Chula Vista resident
  • Mary Cosio
  • Dan Smith

Xi Jinping submitted written communications in support of the item.

Alan C. submitted written communications in opposition to the item.

Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 6:35 p.m. The Council reconvened at 6:47 p.m., with all members present.

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.

 

  • Moved byDeputy Mayor Cardenas
    Seconded byCouncilmember Galvez

    To adopt Resolution No. 2022-211, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Yes (4)Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember McCann, and Deputy Mayor Cardenas
    Abstain (1)Mayor Casillas Salas
    Result, Carried (4 to 0)

    Item 7.2 heading:

    RESOLUTION NO. 2022-211 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE DOWNTOWN PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN REPORT DATED AUGUST 2022


Human Resources Director Chase announced that approval of the item would affect executive compensation.

  • Moved byCouncilmember Galvez
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Cardenas

    To adopt Resolution No. 2022-212, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Yes (5)Mayor Casillas Salas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember McCann, and Deputy Mayor Cardenas
    Result, Carried (5 to 0)

    Item 7.3 heading:

    RESOLUTION NO. 2022-212 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT TO EXTENT ITS TERM UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025, PROVIDE FOR TWO FIVE PERCENT ANNUAL SALARY INCREASES, AND PROVIDE STANDARD EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE BENEFITS


8.

  

There were none.

9.

  

Mayor Casillas Salas congratulated former Police Captain Eric Thunberg and spoke of his accomplishments.

Scott Wm. Davenport
William Gersten
Jose Torres, Jr.
Alexia Velissaropolos

  • Moved byCouncilmember McCann
    Seconded byMayor Casillas Salas

    To ratify the above appointments. The motion carried by the following vote:

     

    Yes (5)Mayor Casillas Salas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember McCann, and Deputy Mayor Cardenas
    Result, Carried (5 to 0)

10.

  

Councilmembers McCann, Padilla, and Galvez congratulated former police Captain Eric Thunberg.   

Councilmember Galvez spoke regarding additional opportunities in the Police Department. 

At Councilmember Padilla's request, there was a consensus of the Council to direct the City Attorney and City Manager to draft an ordinance for Council consideration to establish a standing, council-appointed commission on police and community partnership.

10.1

This item has attachments.  

At Councilmember Padilla's request, there was a consensus of the Council to support the 3rd Annual Southbay Rainbow Ride and Festival to be held at Otay Ranch Town Center on October 8, 2022.

Nadia Kean-Ayub spoke in support of the item.

The following members of the public submitted written comments in support of the item:

  • Vere Ledesma
  • Sara Galvan
  • Lauren Mata
  • Alex Crespo
  • Alexa Ovenshire
  • Valerie Belloso
  • Robert Castillo
  • Teresa Beck
  • Kaylee Looper
  • Madison Beck
  • Kathy Mayer

11.

  

City Attorney Googins congratulated former Captain Thunberg and spoke of his accomplishments.  He also expressed his appreciation to the Council and staff for their support of the family of Simon Silva.

12.

  

The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.

Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk

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