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City of Chula Vista
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, December 19,2017 5:00 PM Council Chambers
276 4th Avenue, Building A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 5:04 p.m. in the
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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
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Also Present: City Manager Halbert, Sr. Assistant City Attorney Miesfeld, City Clerk Bigelow, and Records
Manager Turner
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Councilmember Aguilar led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. 17-0550 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION COMMENDING BATTALION
CHIEF MIKE REEVES UPON 32 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Diaz presented it to Battalion Chief
Reeves.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 13)
Item 4 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration due to a potential
property-related conflict of interest. Item 9 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember
Diaz.
Sr. Assistant City Attorney Miesfeld announced that a revised Exhibit A for Item 13 had been distributed
to the Council and that action on the item would be with respect to the revised document.
1. 17-0387 RESOLUTION 2017-237 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $200,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE
BALANCE OF THE SEWER FACILITY REPLACEMENT FUND TO THE
MAX FIELD PUMP STATION RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (SW278)
FOR CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS WITH JUST CONSTRUCTION,
INC.; RATIFYING CITY STAFF'S ACTION ON APPROVING CHANGE
ORDERS FOR THE PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO EXPEND ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE PROJECT
(4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
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2. 17-0491 RESOLUTION 2017-238 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING COUNCIL POLICY NO. 841-01 (COMMUNITY
GARDENS POLICY), INCLUDING THE CONSIDERATION TO ALLOW
COMMUNITY GARDENS ON ALL CITY-OWNED LAND
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
3. 17-0492 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER
8.22 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXPAND SMOKING
PROHIBITIONS (FIRST READING)
Recommended Action: Council place the ordinance on first reading.
Item 4 was removed from the Consent Calendar.
5. 17-0511 RESOLUTION 2017-242 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF THE
IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION OF LOTS "F" AND "G" FOR
OPEN SPACE PURPOSES PER FINAL MAP NO. 15942, CHULA VISTA
TRACT NO. 09-03, OTAY RANCH MILLENIA (EASTERN URBAN
CENTER)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
6. 17-0494 RESOLUTION 2017-243 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CAFETERIA
BENEFITS PLAN FOR 2018
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
7. 17-0518 RESOLUTION 2017-244 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS
NETWORKING HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT FROM NIC
PARTNERS UTILIZING NASPO VALUEPOINT CONTRACT AR-233
(14-19) PA# 7-14-70-04; AND APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL '
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NIC PARTNERS UTILIZING
CALIFORNIA MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE (CMAS) CONTRACT #
3-10-70-2473L FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
8. 17-0522 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTION
2.04.020 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
TIME AND PLACE OF COUNCIL MEETINGS (FIRST READING)
Recommended Action: Council place the ordinance on first reading.
Item 9 was removed from the Consent Calendar.
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10. 17-0534 RESOLUTION 2017-246 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $33,000 IN UNANTICIPATED GRANT
REVENUE TO THE SUPPLIES AND SERVICES CATEGORY OF THE
ANIMAL CARE FACILITY'S "OTHER GRANT FUND" BUDGET (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
i 11. 17-0538 RESOLUTION 2017-247 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL AVIATION
AUTHORITY, A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SAN
DIEGO AND AGREEMENTS WITH INDUSTRY PARTNERS IN SUPPORT
OF THE REGIONAL APPLICATION, BY THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, TO
THE FEDERAL AVIATION AUTHORITY'S UNMANNED AERIAL
SYSTEMS INTEGRATION PILOT PROGRAM
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
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12. 17-0476 RESOLUTION 2017-248 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A 0.20 ACRE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1095 ALPINE AVENUE FOR PUBLIC
PURPOSES INCLUDING THE POTENTIAL CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW
r FIRE STATION TO REPLACE EXISTING STATION 9 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE
THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
13. 17-0402 RESOLUTION 2017-249 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY
OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 17-1 (WESTERN CHULA
VISTA DIF FINANCING PROGRAM), DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A
SPECIAL ELECTION IN THAT TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 17-1 (WESTERN CHULA VISTA
DIF FINANCING PROGRAM), ANNEXATION NO. 2017-01 (URBANA),
AND ADDING SUCH TERRITORY TO THE DISTRICT
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
ACTION: A motion was made by Deputy Mayor McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Aguilar, 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
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
4. 17-0506 REPORT REGARDING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES, THE
PARKLAND ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT FEE, AND TRUNK
SEWER CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
JUNE 30, 2017
A. RESOLUTION 2017-239 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA MAKING REQUISITE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66001(d) FOR DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT FEES COLLECTED AND REMAINING UNEXPENDED FOR
FIVE OR MORE YEARS (POGGI CANYON SEWER DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEE, OTAY RANCH VILLAGES 1, 2, 5, & 6 PEDESTRIAN
BRIDGE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE, AND OTAY RANCH VILLAGE
11 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE)
B. RESOLUTION 2017-240 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA MAKING REQUISITE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66001(d) FOR DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT FEES COLLECTED AND REMAINING UNEXPENDED FOR I
FIVE OR MORE YEARS (EASTERN TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE)
C. RESOLUTION 2017-241 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA -MAKING REQUISITE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66001(d) FOR DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT FEES COLLECTED AND REMAINING UNEXPENDED FOR
FIVE OR MORE YEARS (TELEGRAPH CANYON DRAINAGE
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE)
ACTION: A motion was made by Deputy Mayor McCann, seconded by Mayor Casillas
Salas, to adopt Resolution No. 2017-239(Item 4A), heading read, text waived. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
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No: 0
i Abstain: 0
Sr. Assistant City Attorney Miesfeld stated that Mayor Casillas Salas, Deputy Mayor McCann,
i Councilmembers Aguilar, and Padilla each had a potential property-related conflict of interest on Item 48
and that two Councilmembers would be selected by random lot to participate in voting on the item.
Deputy Mayor McCann and Councilmember Padilla were selected by random lot by Records Manager
Turner to participate in voting on Item 48.
Councilmember Aguilar and Mayor Casillas Salas left the dais during the voting on Item 48.
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ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Councilmember
Diaz, to adopt Resolution No. 2017-240(Item 46) heading read, text waived. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 3- Diaz, McCann and Padilla
No: 0
Abstain: 2- Aguilar and Casillas Salas
Mayor Casillas Salas, Deputy Mayor McCann, and Councilmember Aguilar each had a potential
property-related conflict of interest on Item 4C. Deputy Mayor McCann was selected by random lot by
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Records Manager Turner to participate in voting on Item 4C.
Councilmember Aguilar and Mayor Casillas Salas left the dais during the voting on Item 4C.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Councilmember
Diaz, to adopt Resolution No. 2017-241 (Item 4C) heading read, text waived. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 3- Diaz, McCann and Padilla
j No: 0
Abstain: 2- Aguilar and Casillas Salas
j 9. 17-0531 RESOLUTION 2017-245 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CITY-INITIATED TOW AND STORAGE
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RATE SCHEDULE AND THE TOW LICENSE FEE
ACTION: A motion was made by Deputy Mayor McCann, seconded by Mayor Salas, to
adopt Resolution No. 2017-245 heading read, text waived. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Yes: 4- Aguilar, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 1 - Diaz
Abstain: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Kathleen Lippitt, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to legalizing retail marijuana sales and
distributed written communication to the council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. 17-0510 PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE
2016/2017 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND
EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) AND SOLICITATION OF INPUT ON
FUNDING PRIORITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG), HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
(HOME), AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) FOR THE
2018/2019 PROGRAM YEAR
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.
Senior Management Analyst Davis gave a presentation on the item.
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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.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Deputy Mayor
McCann, to accept the year-end report, heading read, text waived. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
ACTION ITEMS
15. 17-0521 PRESENTATION OF CITY OF CHULA VISTA PUBLIC SAFETY
STAFFING STRATEGIES REPORT INCLUDING REVENUE OPTIONS
AND PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY RESULTS
Deputy Fire Chief Muns, Police Captain Reber, and Finance Director Bilby gave a presentation on the
item.
Marketing and Communications Manager Steinberger introduced Dr. Tim McLarney of True North
Research, who gave a presentation on the research and feasibility study.
Darrell Roberts, representing Chula Vista International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 2180,
thanked staff and the Public Safety Committee for their work on the study.
Lynnette Tessitore, representing Chula Vista Mid-Managers/Professionals, thanked staff for their work,
and spoke in support of developing long-term solutions that would not affect the general fund operations.
Manolo Guillen, Chula Vista resident and member of the Public Safety Advisory Committee, expressed
support for public safety.
Norma Cazares, Chula Vista resident, expressed support for public safety and a potential sales tax and
other funding measures.
Frank Rivera, representing Chula Vista Mid-Managers/Professionals, spoke in support of staff continuing
to work with the Public Safety Advisory Committee on strategies.
Laura Terry-Glimme, Chula Vista resident, thanked the first responders and spoke in support of public
safety funding.
David Oyos, representing Chula Vista Police Officers Association (POA), spoke in support of public
safety funding.
Mayor Casillas Salas spoke in support of staff investigating the feasibility of a potential tax measure
passing in the June election, and pursuing a tax measure, if feasible.
Councilmember Diaz spoke in support of Mayor Casillas Salas's comments. He expressed support for
proactive policing and additional funding needed for the program, as well as for economic development.
Councilmember Padilla spoke in support of accepting the report, moving forward with a sales tax measure
in June, if feasible, and continuing to consider other funding options.
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Councilmember Aguilar spoke in support of Mayor Casillas Salas's comments and expressed concern
about a sales tax measure on the June ballot if there would also be a cannabis measure. She spoke in
support of looking at other options as well and considering the establishment of a community facilities
district(CFD).
Deputy Mayor McCann thanked the Public Safety Committee, staff, and public speakers. He spoke in
opposition to parcel taxes, but support of a long-term plan and keeping public safety a priority.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember Diaz,
to direct staff to provide the Council with additional information that would allow
the council to decide whether to include a half-cent sales tax measure on the
ballot, either in June or November, depending on the best probability for the
measure to pass; and to keep separate and apart discussion of other revenue
options.
' Yes: 5- Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
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16. 17-0539 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-018 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
I CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING
j AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT KATHERINE, A
PRIVATE NON-PROFIT UNIVERSITY, FOR A PROPOSED UNIVERSITY
DEVELOPMENT
This item was continued to the meeting of January 23, 2018.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Halbert congratulated the Housing team for receiving the High-Performing Team award from
HUD. He wished happy holidays to all.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
17. 17-0530 APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY MAYOR
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Deputy Mayor
McCann, to appoint Councilmember Diaz to serve as Deputy Mayor. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
18. 17-0527 APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCILMEMBERS TO OUTSIDE
AGENCIES:
Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation - Member
Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation -
Alternate
Interagency Water Task Force - Two (2) Members
International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives
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(ICLEI) - Environmental Lead
International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives
(ICLEI) -Alternate
League of California Cities, San Diego Division - Member
League of California Cities, San Diego Division -Alternate
Metropolitan Transit System Board of Directors (MTS) -
1 st Member (Mayor)
Metropolitan Transit System Board of Directors (MTS) -
2nd Member (City Council Member)
Metropolitan Transit System Board of Directors (MTS) -
Alternate
Metropolitan Wastewater Commission (Metro) - Member
Metropolitan Wastewater Commission (Metro) -Alternate
Otay Valley Regional Park (OVRP) Policy Committee -
Member
Otay Valley Regional Park (OVRP) Policy Committee -
Alternate
Otay Ranch Preserve Owner Manager (POM) Policy
Committee - Member
Otay Ranch Preserve Owner Manager (POM) Policy
Committee -Alternate
San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board
of Directors - Member
San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board
of Directors - 1 st Alternate
San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board
of Directors - 2nd Alternate
San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)
Bayshore Bikeway Committee
South County Economic Development Council (EDC) -
Member
South County Economic Development Council (EDC) -
Alternate
University Project Task Force with Southwestern College -
Two (2) Members
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember
Padilla, to re-appoint members to the same seats and maintain the 2017
assignments; except that Deputy Mayor Diaz would be appointed to the newly
created 2nd member seat on the MTS Board and Councilmember Aguilar would
be the alternate on the MTS Board.The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
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19. 17-0552 CONSIDERATION OF CITY ENDORSEMENT OF THE TEDX CHULA
VISTA EVENT SCHEDULED FOR MAY 19, 2018, WHICH WILL BE A
LOCALLY ORGANIZED PRESENTATION DESIGNED TO SHARE IDEAS
AND ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY CONVERSATION. THIS EVENT IS
BEING COORDINATED BY CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES IN COLLABORATION WITH
SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT, CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, AND OTHER LOCAL AND REGIONAL AGENCIES, AND IS
EXPECTED TO BRING LOCAL, REGIONAL, STATE, NATIONAL, AND
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
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i ACTION: A motion was made by Deputy Mayor McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Padilla, to approve the item, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by
the following vote:
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Yes: 5- Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
+ No: 0
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Abstain: 0
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Mayor Casillas Salas congratulated the Chula Vista Police Foundation for their successful turkey giveaway
event;and she wished happy holidays to all.
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COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
r Councilmembers expressed holiday greetings.
l CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
Sr.Assistant City Attorney Miesfeld announced that Closed Session Item 20 would not be heard.
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.
20. 17-0553 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
One (1) Case.
This item was not discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:42 p.m., Mayor Casillas Salas adjourned the meeting to the next regular City Council meeting on
January 9, 2018, at 5:00 p.m, in the Council Chambers.
Kerry K.4gelow, WC, City Clerk
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