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 5:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.

2.

  

City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.

Councilmember Padilla led the Pledge of Allegiance.

4.

  

4.1

  
  • Beatrice Zamora-Aguilar - Cultural Arts Commission
  • Daniel Zavala - Cultural Arts Commission
  • Arnold Luke - Safety Commission
  • William Sallee - Measure A Citizens Oversight Committee

City Clerk Bigelow administered the oaths of office and Councilmember Padilla presented certificates to Commissioners Zamora-Aguilar, Zavala, and Luke.

Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and presented it to Deputy City Manager Bacon. 

Executive Director Laura Humphreys and Director of Community Engagement Justin Lipford, representing the YMCA, gave a presentation on the item.

Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember McCann presented it to Principal Civil Engineer Rivera and the Bike Walk Chula Vista group.

Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation, and Councilmember Galvez presented it to Executive Director Laura Humphreys, representing the YMCA.

Councilmember McCann stated he would abstain from voting on Item 5.4 due to a potential property-related conflict of interest. 

  • Moved byCouncilmember Galvez
    Seconded byCouncilmember McCann

    To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.3 and 5.5 through 5.7. 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)
  • Moved byCouncilmember Galvez
    Seconded byCouncilmember McCann

    To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calendar Item 5.4. The heading below was read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

No requests were received at that meeting.

  • Consideration of Requests for Excused Absences

  • Adopt an ordinance to amend various sections in the Chula Vista Municipal Code related to allowing two-unit developments and urban lot splits, in accordance with Senate Bill 9.

    ORDINANCE NO. 3519 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 18.18 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS) AND 19.58 (USES); AND SECTIONS 5.68.050 (SHORT-TERM RENTALS – ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS), 19.22.020 (R-E – RESIDENTIAL ESTATE ZONE – PERMITTED USES) AND 19.24.020 (R-1 – SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONE – PERMITTED USES) TO IMPLEMENT SENATE BILL 9 (Second Reading and Adoption)


5.5

This item has attachments.  

Dell Miller submitted written communication in support of the item:

The following members of the public submitted written communications in opposition to the item:

  • Kathy Cappos Hardy
  • Elisa Hedrick
  • Margaret Baker
  • Z. Williams 
  • Dr. Norell Martinez
  • Adrian Jasso
  • Monica Hernandez
  • Pedro Rios, representing American Friends Service Committee's US Mexico Border Program
  • John Lindsay-Poland
  • Kristopher T. Hendricks
  • Sophia Rodriquez
  • Lynn DeHahn
  • Lily Irani
  • Nancy Relaford
  • Monica Santos
  • Elijah Martinez Jensen
  • Claudia
  • Frank Riley
  • Margaret Baker
  • Adopt an ordinance approving the Police Department's Military Equipment Policy.

    ORDINANCE NO. 3520 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY (Second Reading and Adoption)

     


  • Adopt a resolution approving an appropriation of $75,000 of Transportation Development Impact Fees Fund to Capital Improvement Project Retiming of Traffic Signals and Installation of Fiber Optic/Ethernet Communication System (TRF0404). 

    RESOLUTION NO. 2022-095 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $75,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND TO CIP TRF0404


City Manager Kachadoorian thanked newly appointed Deputy City Manager Allen for her work on the Bayfront Financing project and spoke of her accomplishments. 

  • Adopt a resolution approving the City Manager’s appointment of Tiffany Allen as Deputy City Manager.

    RESOLUTION NO. 2022-096 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CITY MANAGER’S APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY CITY MANAGER – TIFFANY ALLEN

     


6.

  

John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding Republic Services. 

Becky Rapp, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the mental health awareness crisis and marijuana use in youth. 

Carol Green, representing California State PTA, spoke regarding the vaping epidemic and in support of a City policy banning flavored Tobacco.

Dora Para, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the eviction process and affordable housing. 

Norell Martinez, spoke in opposition to the Police military equipment policy. 

7.

  

Senior Management Analyst Davis, Lieutenant Pinedo and Brad Steelman and Rosy Littlejohn. representing Citynet gave a presentation on the item and responded to questions of the Council.  

Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 6:29 p.m. The Council reconvened at 6:37 p.m., with all members present.

 

  • Moved byCouncilmember McCann
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Cardenas

    To adopt Resolution No. 2022-097, 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)

    RESOLUTION NO. 2022-097 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING A SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT WITH KINGDOM CAUSES DBA CITY NET TO PROVIDE HOMELESS BRIDGE SHELTER OPERATIONS


7.2

This item has attachments.  

City Attorney Googins stated  that Councilmember McCann would abstain from voting on Item 7.2 B and C due to a potential property-related conflict of interest. Councilmember McCann left the dais during the discussion and voting on that portion of the item.

Community Services Director Lamb, Park and Recreation Administrator Farmer and Assistant Public Works Director Aguilar gave a presentation on the item.

Council discussion ensued. 

Christine Brady spoke regarding the aesthetics of the Casa Casillas building at Eucalyptus Park.

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

  • Maria Jimena Montes de Oca
  • Shonna Dovel
  • Justin
  • Philip Mischler

At the request of Councilmember Cardenas, there was a consensus of the Council to add an item to a future agenda to consider officially naming the art center in Eucalyptus Park “Casa Casillas.”

  • Moved byCouncilmember Padilla
    Seconded byCouncilmember Galvez

    To adopt Resolution No. 2022-098, 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)

    A) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-098 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING A DEED RESTRICTION TO THE PATTY DAVIS PARK PROPERTY THAT IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF THE GRANT AWARD FOR THE STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, OFFICE OF LOCAL GRANTS AND SERVICES


  • Moved byCouncilmember Galvez
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Cardenas

    To adopt Resolution No. 2022-099  and 2022-100, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

    B) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-099 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING A DEED RESTRICTION FOR THE EUCALYPTUS PARK PROPERTY THAT IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF THE GRANT AWARD FOR THE STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE OF LOCAL GRANTS AND SERVICES

    C) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-100 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 CIP PROGRAM BUDGET BY ESTABLISHING NEW CIP PROJECTS, “EUCALYPTUS PARK (PRK0340)” AND “PATTY DAVIS PARK (PRK0341)”; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)


8.

  

City Manager Kachadoorian announced that items regarding waste services and tenant protections would be coming back to Council.

9.

  

Mayor Casillas Salas announced that she had been invited to speak at the University Club regarding the Bayfront project.

10.

  

Councilmember Cardenas spoke regarding her attendance at the Arbor Day tree-planting event. 

Councilmember Padilla expressed his encouragement and thanks to City staff for their work on several major City projects.

Councilmember McCann spoke regarding his attendance at the Citizens of Courage Awards and the Respect for Law Enforcement event at Optimus Club. He expressed thanks to staff for their efforts on the Bayfront project. 

Councilmember Galvez spoke regarding her attendance at the following recent events: Arbor Day tree-planting event; 30th Arbor Day Celebration; Chula Vista  Elementary PTA Founders event.  Councilmember Galvez expressed condolences for National City Firefighter Bobby Medina.

11.

  

City Attorney Googins announced that he would be presenting at the League of California Cities City Attorney Division Conference with an update on Counsel and Council,  a publication he recently contributed to. 

12.

  

There was none.

13.

  

The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.

Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk

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