City of Chula Vista

Regular Meeting of the City Council

Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, December 06, 2022 at 5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA

Present:

• Deputy Mayor Cardenas, 
• Councilmember Galvez, 
• Councilmember McCann, 
• and Mayor Casillas Salas

Absent:

• Councilmember Padilla

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.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

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

2.

ROLL CALL

Assistant City Clerk Turner called the roll.

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE

Councilmember Galvez led the Pledge of Allegiance.

4.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

4.1

Presentation of a Proclamation to Senior Maintenance Worker Luis Castillo in Recognition of His Retirement and 25 Years of Service with the City of Chula Vista

Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Cardenas presented it to Sr. Maintenance Worker Castillo.

4.2

Presentation of a Proclamation to Assistant City Attorney Michael J. Shirey in Recognition of His Retirement and 17 Years of Service with the City of Chula Vista

City Attorney Googins read the proclamation and presented it to Assistant City Attorney Shirey.

4.3

Presentation of a Proclamation to Deputy City Attorney Carol Trujillo in Recognition of Her Retirement and 13 Years of Service with the City of Chula Vista

City Attorney Googins read the proclamation and  presented it to Deputy City Attorney Trujillo.

4.4

Presentation on the 2022 Beautify Chula Vista Event by Senior Recycling Specialist Victor Sanchez

Senior Recycling Specialist Sanchez and Tina Matthias representing, South Bay Sustainable Communities, gave a presentation on the 2022 Beautify Chula Vista event.

4.5

Presentation by Sue Peerson, FAICP, Faculty Member at UC San Diego Regarding the UC San Diego Broadway Streetscape Study

Development Services Director Black introduced the item and UC San Diego Faculty Member Peerson gave a presentation on the Broadway Streetscape Study.

4.6

Presentation by the Department of Housing and Homeless Services on Final Outcomes of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program Administered by SBCS Corporation and Available Housing Assistance Programs

Housing and Homeless Services Director Kurz and Geri Schroeder, representing SBCS, gave a presentation on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.  

5.

CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.15)

Item 5.8 was removed from the consent calendar at the request of a member of the public.

City Attorney Googins stated that Councilmember McCann would abstain from voting on Item 5.9 due to a potential property-related conflict of interest.  

• Moved by Councilmember Galvez
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Cardenas

  To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.7 and 5.10 through 5.15. The headings were 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)
• Moved by Councilmember Galvez
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Cardenas

  To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Item 5.9. The heading was read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:

  Yes (3)	Mayor Casillas Salas, Councilmember Galvez, and Deputy Mayor Cardenas
  Abstain (1)	Councilmember McCann

  Result, Carried (3 to 0)

5.1

Approval of Meeting Minutes

• Approve the minutes dated: July 26, 2022 through October 4, 2022.

5.2

Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances

• 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

Consideration of Request for Excused Absences

• Consideration of requests for excused absences. No requests were received for this meeting.

  
  

5.4

Building and Fire Codes: Adopt Various 2022 California Building and Fire Code Ordinances (Second Reading)

• Adopt ordinances amending Chula Vista Municipal Code chapters 15.06 (Administrative Provisions for the Technical Building Codes), 15.08 (Building Code), 15.09 (Residential Code), 15.10 (Referenced Standards Code), 15.12 (Green Building Standards), 15.14 (Existing Building Code), 15.16 (Mechanical Code), 15.24 (Electrical Code and Regulations), 15.26 (Energy Code), 15.28 (Plumbing Code), and 15.36 (Fire Code). (Second Readings and Adoptions)

  Item 5.4 headings:

  A) ORDINANCE NO. 3528 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.06 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR THE TECHNICAL BUILDING CODES (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)

  B) ORDINANCE NO. 3529 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, BUILDING CODE, ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2022 EDITION AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)

  C) ORDINANCE NO. 3530 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.09 TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, RESIDENTIAL CODE, ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2022 EDITION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)

  D) ORDINANCE NO. 3531 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.10 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, 2022 EDITION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)

  E) ORDINANCE NO. 3532 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.12 TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS, ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2022 EDITION, AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)

  F) ORDINANCE NO. 3533 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.14 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, EXISTING BUILDING CODE, ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2022 EDITION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)

  G) ORDINANCE NO. 3534 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, MECHANICAL CODE, ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2022 EDITION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)

  H) ORDINANCE NO. 3535 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.24 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, ELECTRICAL CODE AND REGULATIONS, ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2022 EDITION AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)

  I) ORDINANCE NO.3536 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.26 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, ENERGY CODE, ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2022 EDITION AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)

  J) ORDINANCE NO. 3537 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.28 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, PLUMBING CODE, ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2022 EDITION, AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)

  K) ORDINANCE NO. 3538 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REPEALING EXISTING CHAPTER 15.36 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 15.36 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE BASED UPON THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)

  
  

5.5

Boards and Commissions: Adopt an Ordinance Approving Changes to the Structure and Scope of Various City Boards and Commissions and Amend the Municipal Code Accordingly (Second Reading)

Ana Perez

More changes being made by an outgoing Council instead of having the new Council weigh in.

Ana Perez submitted written communications in opposition to staff's recommendation.

• Adopt an ordinance approving revisions to General Rules for City boards and commissions, and the structure and scope of various City boards and commissions, as well as corresponding changes throughout the Municipal Code. (Second Reading and Adoption)

  Item 5.5 heading:

  ORDINANCE NO. 3539 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE GENERAL RULES FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AND REVISE CHAPTERS GOVERNING INDIVIDUAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO AMEND CERTAIN ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND MEMBERSHIP AND CONSOLIDATE AND REPEAL CERTAIN BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)

  
  

5.6

Consultant Agreements: Approve Agreements with Three Consultant Firms for Permit Processing, Building Plan Check, and Building Inspection Services

• Adopt a resolution approving three-year agreements, with the option of three one-year extensions, for a total period of six years, with Interwest Consulting Group, Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., and True North Compliance Services, Inc. for permit processing, building plan check, and building inspection services.

  Item 5.6 heading:

  RESOLUTION NO. 2022-256 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, AND TRUE NORTH COMPLIANCE SERVICES TO PROVIDE BUILDING PERMIT PROCESSING, BUILDING PLAN CHECK, AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES

   

  
  

5.7

Investment Report: Quarter Ending September 30, 2022

• Accept the investment report for the quarter ending on September 30, 2022.

5.9

Deed Restriction: Approve a Deed Restriction on Park Property as Required as a Condition of a Grant Award

• Adopt a resolution authorizing a deed restriction for the Rancho Del Rey Park property as required as a condition of the Per Capita Grant award through Proposition 68.

  Item 5.9 heading:

  RESOLUTION NO. 2022-258 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING A DEED RESTRICTION TO THE RANCHO DEL REY PARK PROPERTY AS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF THE GRANT AWARD

  
  

5.10

Agreement: Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Sweetwater Union High School District for the School Resource Officer Program 

• Adopt a resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sweetwater Union High School District for the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program.

  Item 5.10 heading:

  RESOLUTION NO. 2022-259 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM

  
  

5.11

Employee Benefits: Adopt the 2023 Cafeteria Benefits Plan Reflecting Health Insurance and Voluntary Insurance Benefits for Eligible City Employees 

• Adopt a resolution adopting the City of Chula Vista Cafeteria Benefits Plan for 2023, including a description of available benefits, participation rules, election procedures, manner of contributions, the maximum amount of contributions, the plan year, and the plan’s provisions for complying with flexible spending arrangements (FSAs).

  Item 5.11 heading:

  RESOLUTION NO. 2022-260 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CAFETERIA BENEFITS PLAN FOR 2023

  
  

5.12

Emergency Repairs: Final Report of Expenditures for the Emergency Storm Drain Repairs at 855 Energy Way

• Receive the report.

5.13

Council Policy: Approve Amended Council Policy No. 111-02 on Presentations to Council

• Adopt a resolution approving amendments to City Council Policy No. 111-02 on presentations to Council.

  Item 5.13 heading:

  RESOLUTION NO. 2022-261 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO COUNCIL POLICY NUMBER 111-02 ON PRESENTATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL

  
  

5.14

Fee Update: Amend City-Initiated Tow License Fee and City-Initiated Tow and Storage Rate Schedule

• Adopt resolution A) amending the City-Initiated Tow License Fee; and B) amending the City-Initiated Tow and Storage Rate Schedule.

  Item 5.14 headings:

  A) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-262 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CITY-INITIATED TOW LICENSE FEE

  B) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-263 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CITY-INITIATED TOW AND STORAGE RATE SCHEDULE

  
  

5.15

Project Amendment and Agreement: Amend the Capital Improvement Program Project for the SR-125 Interchange Improvements at Main Street and Otay Valley Road and Approve an Agreement with Caltrans to Initiate the Project Report/ Environmental Document Phase

• Adopt a resolution amending the project description for Capital Improvement Program Project for interchange improvements at SR-125 and (future) Main Street and (future) Otay Valley Road (STM0409) and approve a cooperative agreement with Caltrans to begin work on the environmental phase.

  Item 5.15 heading:

  RESOLUTION NO. 2022-264 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT FOR INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS AT SR-125 AND MAIN STREET AND OTAY VALLEY ROAD (STM0409) AND APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO BEGIN WORK ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL PHASE

  
  

ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR

5.8

Appropriation: Amend the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Capital Improvement Program Budget and American Rescue Plan Act Spending Plan to Appropriate Funds to Fire Station #1 and Rehabilitation to Former YMCA Building Projects and Rename the Project "Casa Casillas"

Concerned Citizen

When South Bay Community Services approached the City Council to develop this site as affordable housing (and using the ground floor for a community purpose) they were told no because there was a land use restriction that the building needed to be used for park uses. How is using this building as an Art Center an eligible park use? How is this use consistent with the existing land use restrictions?

The following members of the public spoke in support of staff's recommendation: 

• Beatrice Fernandez
• Michele Rose Salas

The following members of the public spoke in opposition to staff's recommendation: 

• Steve Stenberg
• Mandy Lien
• Daniel Ness

A concerned citizen submitted comments with a neutral position on staff's recommendation.

Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 6:36 p.m. The Council reconvened at 6:54 p.m., with all members present.

• Moved by Councilmember Galvez
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Cardenas

  To adopt a Resolution No. 2022-257, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

  Yes (4)

  Mayor Casillas Salas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann, and Deputy Mayor Cardenas

  Result, Carried (4 to 0)

  Item 5.8 heading:

  RESOLUTION NO. 2022-257 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET; AMENDING THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT SPENDING PLAN; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS ACCORDINGLY. (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)

  
  

6.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident, distributed written communications and spoke regarding the residential landlord tenant ordinance.

Brandon Claypool, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding homelessness.

Sagy Amit, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding establishment of an off-leash dog park at Hilltop Park

At the request of Mayor Casillas Salas, there was a consensus of the Council to direct staff to explore the possibility of an off-leash dog park at Hilltop Park.

7.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

7.1

Community Facilities District Formation: Consider Authorizing the California Municipal Financing Authority to Form CFD No. 2022-27 (Sunbow) Through the Bond Opportunities for Land Development Program, and Related Actions

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 by Councilmember McCann
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Cardenas

  To adopt a Resolution No. 2022-265, 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)

  Item 7.1 heading:

  A) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-265 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING FORMATION OF THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-27 (CITY OF CHULA VISTA – SUNBOW) THROUGH THE BOND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT (BOLD) PROGRAM PURSUANT TO THE MELLO-ROOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES ACT OF 1982, AS AMENDED, APPROVING A JOINT COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS

  
  
• Moved by Councilmember McCann
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Cardenas

  To adopt a Resolution No. 2022-266, 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. 2022-266 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN ACQUISITION/FINANCING AGREEMENT RELATING TO CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-27 (CITY OF CHULA VISTA – SUNBOW) AND AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS

  
  

8.

ACTION ITEMS

8.1

Employee Compensation and Positions: Approve an Amended Classification Plan and Compensation Schedules; Position Counts in Departments; Amended Municipal Code Section on Unclassified Positions; Updated Conflict of Interest Code; and Budget Amendments

Human Resources Director Chase announced that approval of the item would affect executive compensation and spoke briefly about the item.

• Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
  Seconded by Councilmember McCann

  To adopt Resolution Nos. 2022-267 through 2022-272 and place the ordinance on first reading, heading was 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)

  Item 8.1 headings:

  A) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-267 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE ADDITION AND DELETION OF VARIOUS POSITION TITLES AND AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS

  B) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-268 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 16, 2022, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5

  C) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-269 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 30, 2022, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5

  D) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-270 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 13, 2023, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5

  E) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-271 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 DESIGNATED FILERS, AND ASSOCIATED DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES

  F) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-272 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)

  E) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 ADDING THE UNCLASSIFIED POSITION TITLE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGER (FIRST READING) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)

  
  

8.2

University-Innovation District: Approve Purchase/Sale and Project Development Agreements and Appropriate Funds for the Cinematic Arts Academic Center & Library Development for San Diego State University's Television, Film and New Media Production Studios

Deputy City Manager Crockett and Special Projects Manager Evans gave a presentation on the item.

Todd Galarneau spoke in support of the project.

• Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
  Seconded by Councilmember McCann

  To adopt a Resolution Nos. 2022-273 through 2022-275, 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)

  Item 8.2 heading:

  A) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-273 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND LMC-MILLENIA INVESTMENT COMPANY, L.P. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CINEMATIC ARTS ACADEMIC CENTER AND LIBRARY

  B) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-274 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND LMC-MILLENIA INVESTMENT COMPANY, L.P. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CINEMATIC ARTS ACADEMIC CENTER AND LIBRARY BUILDING

  C) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-275 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET, APPROPRIATING $96.4 MILLION FOR PROJECT (GGV0267); AND AUTHORIZING INTERFUND LOANS NOT TO EXCEED $39.1 MILLION FROM THE TRUNK SEWER CAPITAL RESERVE FUND TO THE PUBLIC FACILITY DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND, THE DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND, AND THE DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS – PUBLIC BENEFIT FUND; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS ACCORDINGLY (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)

  
  

8.3

Agreement: Approve an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with HomeFed, LLC to Negotiate a Master Developer Agreement for the University-Innovation District

Special Projects Manager Evans and Deputy City Attorney McDonnell gave a presentation on the item.

• Moved by Councilmember McCann
  Seconded by Mayor Casillas Salas

  To adopt a Resolution No. 2022-276, 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)

  Item 8.3 heading:

  RESOLUTION NO. 2022-276 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND HOMEFED, LLC FOR THE UNIVERSITY-INNOVATION DISTRICT PROJECT

  
  

9.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS

There were none.

9.1

Update on Harborside Park

John Zarem

I’m Chair of Chula Vista Parks and Rec Commission, also Chair of OVRP Citizens Advisory Committee. Regarding Harborside park, the park needs to be reopened. We've held 2 re-imagining sessions, I attended both and spent 4 hours talking to the residents. They want their park back BUT with security and without the homeless issues. This park has been neglected for a long time. When I first became a Commissioner in 2017 the head of Public Works gave me a tour. At Harborside he explained the issues- drugs, crime, prostitution, homeless, vandalism, the county health building, etc. So this has been going on for a long time but it became a crisis because it was on the TV stations, park gets closed, city searches for a solution. What I don't understand why this issue was assigned to the housing division for resolution instead of Parks and Recreation or Public Works. In the first re-imagining session and accompanying survey, a featured proposal was to turn the park into affordable housing. And the survey was designed it so that option will receive at least 25% of the vote. None of the people who live there want that, I talked to them. Why is affordable housing even an option for a park? These surveys weren't balanced and seemed like they had a pre-selected outcome. Instead of relying on the surveys, talk to the local residents, as I have done. Talk to the taxpayers who are paying for this park. They want the park reopened now. But with appropriate security. Thank you.

Director of Housing and Homeless Services Kurz and Homeless Services Manager Davis gave an update on the status of Harborside Park.

John Zarem, submitted written communication in opposition to the item.

10.

MAYOR’S REPORTS

Mayor Casillas Salas reflected on her time in office and extended thanks to family, friends, and staff.

11.

COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS

Councilmember Galvez extended her condolences to Mayor Casillas Salas and family.  She also reflected on her time in office and extended thanks to family, friends, and staff.

Deputy Mayor Cardenas extended her condolences to Mayor Casillas Salas and family. She offered remarks and thanked Mayor Casillas Salas and Councilmember Galvez for their dedicated service to the City.

Councilmember McCann offered remarks and thanked Mayor Casillas Salas and Councilmember Galvez for their dedicated service to the City.

12.

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS

City Attorney Googins offered remarks and thanked Mayor Casillas Salas for her dedicated service to the City.

13.

CLOSED SESSION

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 9:01p.m. The Council convened in Closed Session at 9:12 p.m., with all members present.

13.1

Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)

• A) Name of Case: Patricia Ortiz v City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior  Court, Case No. 37-2020-00040498-CU-PO-CTL

  ACTION: Pending finalization of settlement

  B) Name of Case: Jaqueline Limon v City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2021-00045866-CU-PA-CTL

  ACTION: No Reportable Action

  
  

14.

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Casillas Salas paid tribute to her mother, Paula Silva Casillas, and the meeting was adjourned in her honor.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:35  p.m.

Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk