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 except Items 7.1 and 4.3 which were heard following the Pledge of Allegiance, respectively. 


1.

  

A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 5:06 p.m. via teleconference and in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.

2.

  

City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.

Councilmember McCann led the Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Casillas Salas called for a moment of silence to honor the citizens of Ukraine and to pay tribute to Councilmember Padilla's father, Don Wroe.

 

4.

  

Emergency Services Manager King gave a presentation on the item and responded to questions of the Council. 

Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Cardenas presented it to Emergency Services Manager King. 

John Joyner representing Mater Dei High School introduces the players and the Councilmembers present the Chula Vista Champion medals.

Mayor Casillas Salas announced that Item 5.5 was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request staff. 

  • Moved byMayor Casillas Salas
    Seconded byCouncilmember McCann

    To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.4 and 5.6 through 5.11 headings read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Yes (4)Mayor Casillas Salas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann, and Deputy Mayor Cardenas
    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.

  • Consider requests for excused absences as appropriate.

  • Approve a resolution (1) authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement and necessary amendments, as needed, for consultant services between the San Diego Housing Commission and the City of Chula Vista to administer a First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program; (2) authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute four one-year options to extend; (3) authorizing the Director of Development Services or designee to execute or amend any and all first-time homebuyer loan documents; and (4) appropriating available housing funds needed for the program implementation. 

    RESOLUTION NO. 2022-046 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT AND NECESSARY AMENDMENTS, AS NEEDED, FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES BETWEEN THE SAN DIEGO HOUSING COMMISSION AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO ADMINISTER A FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; (2) AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE FOUR ONE-YEAR OPTIONS TO EXTEND; (3) AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE OR AMEND ANY AND ALL FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER LOAN DOCUMENTS; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)


  • Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to extend the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement between the City and the Chula Vista Police Officer’s Association for another year.

    RESOLUTION NO. 2022-048 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO THE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CHULA VISTA POLICE OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION


  • Adopt a resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) regarding cooperative work to advance the development of Phase 1 of the Next Operating System (Next OS).

    RESOLUTION NO. 2022-050 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REGARDING COOPERATIVE WORK TO ADVANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF PHASE 1 OF THE NEXT OPERATING SYSTEM


  • Adopt a resolution authorizing an application for grant funds from the San Diego Association of Governments for a Trails Master Plan and, if selected for funding, authorizing actions necessary for implementation of the grant.

    RESOLUTION NO. 2022-051 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE CHULA VISTA TRAILS MASTER PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE(S) TO ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT IF SELECTED FOR SUCH FUNDING, EXECUTE ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GRANT


  • Adopt a resolution amending City Council Policy No. 220-01 Investment Policy and Guidelines; delegate investment activity authority to the Director of Finance/Treasurer; and receive the Investment Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2021.

    RESOLUTION NO. 2022-052 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF COUNCIL POLICY 220-01, THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA INVESTMENT POLICY AND GUIDELINES; AMENDING THE EXISTING POLICY; AND DELEGATING INVESTMENT ACTIVITY AUTHORITY TO THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/TREASURER


  • Adopt resolutions (A) amending the authorized position count in various departments; and (B) making various amendments to the Fiscal Year 2021/22 budget and appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required)

    RESOLUTION NO. 2022-053 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITH A NET INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED STAFFING

    RESOLUTION NO. 2022-054 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)


ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Principal Librarian Whatley gave a presentation on the item, she and Library Administrator Magbanua responded to questions of the Council.

  • Moved byMayor Casillas Salas
    Seconded byCouncilmember Galvez

    To adopt Resolution No. 2022-047, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

    RESOLUTION NO. 2022-047 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CREATE CHULA VISTA ARTS GRANT PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT


6.

  

John Acosta, Chula Vista resident spoke regarding the senior community and homelessness. 

7.

  

7.1

This item has attachments.  

Environmental Sustainability Manger Wisniewski spoke on theitem and Sustainability Commissioner Legapsi gave a presentation on the item.

The following members of the public spoke in support of the Commissions recommendation:

  • Faith Avila
  • Gina Woodard, Chula Vista resident
  • Eric Boyles
  • Rita Clement, Chula Vista resident
  • Roxanna Braganca
  • Zoe Rachow
  • Andrea Nocoechea
  • Carolyn Scofield, Chula Vista resident
  • Karinna Gonzalez, Chula Vista resident representing Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation 

The following members of the public submitted comments in support the Commissions recommendation:

  • Fabiola Lao, Chula Vista  resident
  • Claudia Alexa Castruita
  • Stephanie Liang
  • Karen Baeza
  • Jack Fan
  • Isaac Petzoldt
  • Michelle
  • Santiago Medina
  • Sophia Hirsch
  • Ivan Correia
  • Judith Schlebecker, San Diego resident
  • Ruth Arnett Jordan, Chula Vista resident
  • Karl Aldinger, representing Sierra Club San Diego
  • Jude Bee
  • Dr. Kay Henderson
  • Savanna Ramirez
  • Jannelle De Los Santos
  • Gina Woodard, Chula Vista resident

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

  • Nicole 
  • Daniela Price
  • Patricia Bessie
  • Antonio Mora
  • Enyssa Dominguez
  • Jamie Sanchez
  • Kaitlin Bertrand
  • Zachary Merghart
  • Madison Belle Garay
  • Jaume Arreola Blancafort
  • Bronson
  • Aaron Ponce
  • Rico Araujo
  • Jayden Walls
  • Sebastian Shaul
  • Rita Clement, Chula Vista resident
  • Matthew Vasilakis
  • Steven Gelb
  • Toshihiko Ishihara
  • Wendy Mihalic 
  • Larry West
  • Marco Clavel
  • Fernando Cavazos
  • Destiny A.
  • Brooke Rivera Llanes
  • Madison Knudson
  • Jaan De Leon 
  • Moved byMayor Casillas Salas
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Cardenas

    To adopt Resolution No. 2022-055, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

    RESOLUTION NO. 2022-055 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECLARING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY


8.

  

Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the time specified in the notice.

Mayor Casillas Salas opened the public hearing.

There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Casillas Salas closed the public hearing.

  • Moved byCouncilmember McCann
    Seconded byMayor Casillas Salas

    To adopt Resolution No. 2022-056, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

    RESOLUTION NO. 2022-056 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSNET LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2020/21 THROUGH 2024/25


9.

  

Finance Director Schoen and Budget Manager Prendell gave a presentation on the item.

  • Moved byMayor Casillas Salas
    Seconded byCouncilmember McCann

    To adopt Resolution No. 2022-057, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

    RESOLUTION NO. 2022-057 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 BUDGET TO ADJUST FOR VARIANCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)


Environmental Services Manger Medrano and Sustainability Specialist Robert Coleman gave a presentation on the item and responded to questions of the Council.

  • Moved byMayor Casillas Salas
    Seconded byCouncilmember Galvez

    To adopt Resolution No. 2022-058, heading was read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote: 

    RESOLUTION NO. 2022-058 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE 2022-2035 WASTE REDUCTION STRATEGIC PLAN, CHULA VISTA’S ROAD PLAN TO ZERO WASTE


Sr. Management Analyst Davis gave a presentation on the homeless bridge shelter project and responded to questions of the Council.

11.

  

Mayor Casillas Salas spoke regarding her attendance at the Annual Point-in-Time Count for people experiencing homelessness.

Mayor Casillas spoke regarding updates to the 2022 Legislative Program. 

  • Moved byCouncilmember Galvez
    Seconded byMayor Casillas Salas

    To adopt Resolution No. 2022-059, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Result, Carried

    RESOLUTION NO. 2022-059 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE 2022 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM


  • Moved byMayor Casillas Salas
    Seconded byCouncilmember McCann

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

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

12.

  

Councilmember Galvez expressed her appreciation to participants regarding clean-up efforts around the City and spoke regarding her attendance at the promotional ceremony of police staff.

Councilmember Cardenas spoke regarding her attendance at the ribbon cutting for the beautification of utility boxes down 4th Avenue. She extended her condolences to Councilmember Padilla.  She also spoke regarding a recent meeting with the Chicano Federation regarding a summer soccer camp in collaboration with the San Diego Loyals.

Councilmember McCann spoke regarding his attendance at the following recent events: the State of Bonita address by Nora Vargas; Chula Vista Golf Course Blood Drive; ribbon cutting for South Bay Lacrosse League and the promotional ceremony of police staff. He extended his condolences to Councilmember Padilla. 

13.

  

There are none.

14.

  

Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346-03, Official Minutes and records of action taken during Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney.

City Attorney Googins announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss the items listed below.

Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 7:27  p.m. The Council convened in Closed Session at 7:40 p.m., with all members present.

A) Name of case: City of Imperial Beach, et al. v. The International Boundary & Water Commission-United States Section, United States District Court, Case No. 18-cv-0457 JM JLB.

ACTION: No Reportable Action - Item was not discussed

B) Name of case:  City of Chula Vista v. Douglas Barnhart, Inc. et al.; Case No. 37-2016-00045312

ACTION: No Reportable Action

One [1] case.

Ongoing issues with Republic Services, Inc.

ACTION: No current Reportable Action - Pending Finalization of Settlement

15.

  

Mayor Casillas Salas adjourned the meeting in memory of John Ferrell.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk

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