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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, June 20, 2017 5:00 PM Council Chambers
276 4th Avenue, Building A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING JOINTLY WITH THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council and special meetings of the Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment -Agency and the Housing Authority of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 5:03
p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmember Aguilar, Councilmember Diaz, Deputy Mayor McCann, Councilmember
Padilla and Mayor Casillas Salas
Also Present: City Manager Halbert, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk Norris, and Assistant City Cleric
Bigelow
Mayor Casillas Salas announced, pursuant to AB 23, that she and each Councilmember would receive
$50 for their attendance at that Housing Authority meeting, which was held simultaneously with the City
Council meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Deputy Mayor McCann led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Casillas Salas called for a moment of silence in memory of the seven Navy sailors who died
aboard the USS Fitzgerald on June 17, 2017: Dakota Kyle Rigsby, Shingo Alexander Douglass, Ngoc T
Truong Huynh, Noe Hernandez, Carlos Victor Ganzon Sibayan, Xavier Alec Martin, and Gary Leo Rehm
Jr.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. 17-0218 PRESENTATION BY SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
GENERAL MANAGER MAUREEN STAPLETON REGARDING WATER
ISSUES
Maureen Stapleton, representing the San Diego County Water Authority, gave a presentation on local
water issues.
Mayor Casillas Salas suggested that the issues be discussed before the Interagency Water Task Force.
Meena Westford, representing the Metropolitan Water District (MWD), commented on the presentation
and the MWD's service and operations.
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B. 17-0267 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO CITY CLERK DONNA
NORRIS IN RECOGNITION OF HER RETIREMENT AND 18 YEARS
OF DEDICATED SERVICE
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Padilla presented it to City Clerk Norris.
City Clerk Norris spoke regarding her career at the City.
Angela Ivey, representing the San Diego County City Clerks' Association, congratulated City Clerk
Norris on her retirement.
C. 17-0265 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO CHULA VISTA POLICE
DEPARTMENT SERGEANT KELLY HARRIS ON 28 YEARS OF
DEDICATED SERVICE
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor McCann presented it to Sergeant Harris.
D. 17-0264 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO LIVING COAST
DISCOVERY CENTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BEN VALLEJOS
RECOGNIZING THE CENTER FOR 30 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE
COMMUNITY
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Diaz presented it to Ben Vallejos and
Tina Matthias, representing the Living Coast Discovery Center.
E. 17-0274 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO CHRISTINA L.
WILLIAMS FOR 36 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH SAN DIEGO
COUNTY'S YMCA
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Padilla presented it to Tina Williams.
F. 17-0268 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO HIGH TECH HIGH
SCHOOL STUDENTS PROCLAIMING JUNE 2017 AS ASKING SAVES
KIDS MONTH IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor McCann presented it to High Tech High
School students Andre, Edgar, and Matthew.
Carol Landale, representing the Brady Campaign, thanked the Council for the proclamation and the
students gave a presentation on gun violence.
G. 17-0269 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO THE TREES AMIGOS
AND KIDS 4 OUR WORLD IN APPRECIATION OF THEIR
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CARE OF CHULA VISTA'S URBAN
FOREST
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Aguilar presented it to students
representing the Tree Amigos and Kids 4 Our World.
H. 17-0270 RECOGNITION OF SOPHIA EPLEY FOR HER OUTSTANDING
SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN OF CANCER PATIENTS
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Padilla presented it to Sophia Epley.
- Mayor Casillas Salas presented Miss Epley with a Chula Vista City of Champions medal.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 6)
1. 17-0275 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letters of resignation from the following:
A. John Bosselman, International Friendship Commission
B. Roderick Reinhart, Cultural Arts Commission
C. Mike Spethman, Charter Review Commission
Recommended Action: Council accept the resignations.
2. 17-0157 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-105 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDED AND
RESTATED OPERATING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
LIVING COAST DISCOVERY CENTER
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
3. 17-0234 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-106 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING (1) THE FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015
AND 2015/2016 AMENDMENTS TO THE HUD ANNUAL ACTION
PLANS . TO PROGRAM $698,898 OF HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP ACT FUNDS; (2) APPROPRIATING HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$698,898 TO TWO ELIGIBLE PROJECTS; (3) AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS
FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ELIGIBLE
PROJECTS WITH EACH SUB-RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR; AND, (4)
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN THE HUD FUNDS
(4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
4. 17-0235 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-107 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING THE GANN INITIATIVE
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018.
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
5. 17-0240 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-108 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND INTERCARE HOLDINGS INSURANCE
SERVICES, INC., TO SERVE AS A THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR
AND ADMINISTER THE CITY'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION
PROGRAM
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
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6. 17-0257 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-109 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
(LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING) TO THE CONTRACT
EXTENSION OF THE 2014-2017 MOU BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AND CHULA VISTA POLICE OFFICER'S
ASSOCIATION
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-110 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING EMPLOYER PAID
MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR TIER 1 EMPLOYEES IN
CLASSIFICATIONS REPRESENTED BY THE CHULA VISTA
POLICE OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION EFFECTIVE MAY 10, 2019
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-111 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CESSATION OF
PAYMENT, ON EMPLOYER SIDE, FOR OPTIONAL BENEFITS
BY TIER 1 EMPLOYEES IN CLASSIFICATIONS
REPRESENTED BY CHULA VISTA POLICE OFFICER'S
ASSOCIATION AS A RESULT OF TERMINATION OF
EMPLOYER PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SAID
EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE MAY 10, 2019
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolutions.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
ACTION: A motion was made by Deputy Mayor McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Padilla, to approve staffs recommendations on the above Consent Calendar
items, headings read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Josh Brock, representing Renovate America, provided information on Renovate America and the HERO
Program, related to financing for energy-efficient upgrades.
Sandy Sato, Chula Vista resident, expressed support for hiring additional police officers.
Carol Kim, representing the San Diego County Building & Construction Trades Council, spoke in support
of the letter of intent the Council approved regarding the Bayfront development.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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7. 17-0202 CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE ADOPTION OF THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR THE CITY AND THE OPERATING
BUDGETS FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR FISCAL YEAR
2017-18
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-112 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2018 EXCLUDING OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS: 1, 10,
20, EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1, COMMUNITY
FACILITY DISTRICT 07M, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS: STM393, TF404, TF407, PR326, PR327, AND THE
OTHER EXPENSES CATEGORY OF THE
NON -DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-113 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE OTHER EXPENSES CATEGORY OF THE
NON -DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND,
EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1 AND OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT 10 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2018
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-114 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR COMMUNITY FACILITY DISTRICT 07M FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-115 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 1 AND OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT 20 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2018
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E. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-116 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR CIP PROJECT STM393 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-117 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
BUDGETS FOR CIP PROJECTS TF404 AND TF407 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018
G. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-118 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
BUDGETS FOR CIP PROJECTS PR326 AND PR327 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018
H. The resolution originally presented as Item H was incorporated
into other portions of this item; therefore Item H has been
removed.
I. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-002 OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR
2017-18 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018
J. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-002 OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGETS FOR
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018
K. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-119 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION
SCHEDULE AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE
ADDITION OF VARIOUS POSITION TITLES AND CHANGES IN
SALARY AS REFLECTED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2017-18
OPERATING BUDGET
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L. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-120 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDED
COMPENSATION SUMMARY FOR ALL UNREPRESENTED
EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED OFFICIALS, INCLUDING
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY
NECESSARY CONTRACT AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENT
SAID AMENDED COMPENSATION SUMMARY, AND
RESOLUTION TO IMPLEMENT EQUAL COST SHARING BY
MAKING CONTRIBUTIONS WITHIN THE MEANING OF
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 20516.5(A) AND 20516(A)
FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS AND EXECUTIVE AND SENIOR
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
M. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-121 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2017-
2018 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JULY 7, 2017,
AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS,
TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5
N. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010
RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED
POSITIONS TO ADD CONSTITUENT SERVICES
REPRESENTATIVE (FIRST READING) (4/5THS VOTE
REQUIRED)
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.
City Attorney Googins described the following potential property -related conflicts of interest:
Councilmember Aguilar on Items 7D and 7G; Councilmember Diaz on Item 7E; Deputy Mayor McCann
on Items 7C, 7E, 7F, and 7G; Councilmember Padilla on Item 7C; and Mayor Casillas Sa/as on Items 7B
and 7E. He stated that Item 7H had been incorporated into other portions of the item and thus had been
withdrawn by staff.
Finance Director Bilby presented information on the item. Human Resources Director Chase announced
recommended actions regarding salaries, salary schedules, and compensation paid in the form of fringe
benefits, pursuant to SB1436.
Mayor Casillas Sa/as opened the public hearing.
Francisco Rivera, representing the Chula Vista Mid-Manager/Professional Association, spoke in support
of staffs recommendation and stated that the Association was interested in working with the City
regarding the long-term plan to address staffing shortfalls in public safety.
Bob Coleman, Chula Vista resident, made suggestions to reduce costs and increase revenues for the
City.
There being no other members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Casillas Salas closed the
public hearing.
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ACTION:
A motion was made by Deputy Mayor McCann, seconded
by Mayor
Casillas
Salas, that Council Resolution No. 2017-112 (Item 7A),
Housing
Authority
Resolution No. 2017-002 (Item 71), Successor Agency Resolution No.
2017-002,
Council Resolution Nos. 2017-119 through 2017-121 (Items 7K
through
7M), 'be
adopted and the above ordinance (Item 7N) be placed on first reading,
headings
read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes:
5 - Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No:
0
Abstain:
0
Mayor Casillas Salas left the dais at 6:56 p.m. during voting on Item 7B.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember
Padilla, that Resolution No. 2017-113 (Item
waived. The motion carried by -the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Aguilar, Diaz, McCann and Padilla
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - Casillas Salas
Mayor Casillas Salas returned to the dais at 6:57 p.m.
Aguilar, seconded by Councilmember
713) be adopted, heading read, text
Deputy Mayor McCann and Councilmember Padilla left the dais at 6:57 p.m. during voting on Item 7C.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember
Aguilar, that Resolution No. 2017-114 (Item 7C) be adopted, heading read, text
waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 3 - Aguilar, Diaz and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 2 - McCann and Padilla
Deputy Mayor McCann and Councilmember Padilla returned to the dais at 6:58 p.m.
Councilmember Aguilar left the dais at 6:58 p.m. during voting on Item 7D.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Deputy Mayor
McCann, that Resolution No. 2017-115 (Item 7D) be adopted, heading read, text
waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - Aguilar
Councilmember Aguilar returned to the dais at 6:59 p.m.
Mayor Casillas Salas stated that she, Deputy Mayor McCann, and Councilmember Diaz each had a
potential property -related conflict of interest on Item 7E. City Attorney Googins stated that the Fair
Political Practices Commission (FPPC) allows for a councilmember to be selected by random lot to
participate in voting on the item. Mayor Casillas Salas was selected by random lot by Assistant City
Clerk Bigelow to participate in voting on Item 7E.
Deputy Mayor McCann and Councilmember Diaz left the dais at 7:00 p.m. during voting on Item 7E.
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ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas
Padilla, that Resolution No. 2017-116 (Item
waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 3 - Aguilar, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 2 - Diaz and McCann
Councilmember Diaz returned to the dais at 7:01 p.m.
Salas, seconded by Councilmember
7E) be adopted, heading read, text
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember
Aguilar, that Resolution No. 2017-117 (Item 7F) be adopted, heading read, text
waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Aguilar, Diaz, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - McCann
Councilmember Aguilar left the dais at 7:02 p.m. during voting on Item 7G.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember Diaz,
that Resolution No. 2017-118 (Item 7G) be adopted, heading read, text waived.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 3 - Diaz, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 2 - Aguilar and McCann
Councilmember Aguilar and Deputy Mayor McCann returned to the dais at 7:03 p. m.
ACTION ITEMS
8. 17-0253 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY THE CORKY MCMILLIN
COMPANIES THAT THE CITY COUNCIL FORM A REIMBURSEMENT
DISTRICT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TOWN CENTER DRIVE
ACTION: A motion was made by Deputy Mayor McCann, seconded by Mayor Casillas
Salas, that Minutes Resolution No. 2017-122 be adopted, directing staff to work
with The Corky McMillin Companies to evaluate the merits of the formation of a
reimbursement district for the construction of Town Center Drive, and to present
a formal recommendation at the City Council meeting of July 25, 2017 regarding
whether the City Council should begin the proceedings for the formation of a
reimbursement district
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
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MAYOR'S REPORTS
9. 17-0162 CONSIDERATION OF RATIFICATION OF REAPPOINTMENTS TO
THE FOLLOWING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
A. REAPPOINTMENTS TO FIRST TERM
(initial term less than 2 years)
Mora De Murguia, Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Comm.
Miguel Duran, International Friendship Comm.
James Merino, Housing Advisory Comm.
Roman Partida-Lopez, Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Comm.
Bill Sears, Veterans Advisory Comm.
Mayra Swanson, Board of Library Trustees
B. REAPPOINTMENTS TO SECOND TERM
Monica Allen, Commission on Aging
Jose Doria, Board of Appeals and Advisors
Amy Epsten, Mobilehome Rent Review Commission
William Gersten, Civil Service Commission
Ronald Hidinger, Safety Commission
Jerry Munoz, Safety Commission
Tom O'Donnell, Charter Review Commission
Mario Orso, Historic Preservation Commission
Sergio Quero, Housing Advisory Commission
Kenneth Smith, Mobilehome Rent Review Commission
ACTION: A motion was made by Deputy Mayor McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Aguilar, that the above reappointments to first terms (Item 9A) be ratified. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
ACTION: A motion was made by Deputy Mayor McCann, seconded by Mayor Casillas
Salas, that the above reappointments to second terms (Item 96) be ratified. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
At the request of Mayor Casillas Salas, there was consensus of the Council to add an item to the
following meeting's agenda for Council consideration of the 2017 Legislative Program.
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Mayor Casillas Sales reported on her attendance at the following recent events: the SANDAG
Specialized Transportation workshop and an Army celebration at the Otay Recreation Center. She
thanked the sergeant of the recruiting office for the Army's donation of backpacks for students in Malawi.
Mayor Casillas Sales also attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Richard Reynolds Desalination
Facility expansion, a celebration in honor of City Clerk Norris's retirement, the Latino Caucus of the
California League of Cities, the annual Discover Otay Valley Regional Park Day, and a meeting with the
director of the California Strategic Growth Council regarding housing needs in California.
COU NCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember Padilla, Mayor Casillas Sales and Deputy Mayor McCann spoke regarding the Bayfront
Development and the approval of the related letter of intent with RIDA Chula Vista.
Deputy Mayor McCann spoke regarding the recent groundbreaking for the Richard Reynolds
Desalination Facility expansion and -an American Legion Post 434 ceremony for unserviceable flags. He
recognized fathers in honor of Father's Day and congratulated City Clerk Norris on her retirement. .
Councilmember Diaz spoke regarding the success of the PACE program in Chula Vista, and responded
to the student presentation on gun violence.
City Attorney Googins announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss the item
listed below.
Mayor Casillas Sales paid tribute to Carlos Victor Ganzon Sibayan, Chula Vista resident, who was one
of the sailors who died aboard the USS Fitzgerald on June 17, 2017, and stated the meeting would be
adjourned in his honor.
Mayor Casillas Sales recessed the meeting at 7:18 p.m. The Council reconvened in Closed Session at
7:21 p.m., with all members present.
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.
10. 17-0255 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9 (d)(1)
Names of cases:
(A) City of Chula Vista v. Lexington Insurance Co.:
(1) United States District Court, Case No. 16cv1105-BTM-BGS; and
(2) San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37 -2016 -45312 -CU -BC -CTL
(B) Chula Vista Animal Care Facility and Scripps Health v. Vernon
Coston, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37- 2015-
00037598 -CU -FR -CTL
ACTION: No reportable action.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 7:54 p.m., Mayor Casillas Salas adjourned the meeting in memory of Carlos Victor Ganzon Sibayan
to the Special City Council Meeting on June 22, 2017, at 5:00 p.m., in the Executive Conference room;
and thence to the Special City Council Meeting on June 27, 2017, at 5:00 p.m., in the Learning Resource
Center at Southwestern College.
Kerry K. Bi low, AssisYant City Clerk
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