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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2018/05/01 City of Chula Vista Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday,May 1,2018 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 5:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: Present: Deputy Mayor Diaz, Councilmember McCann, Councilmember Padilla and Mayor Casillas Salas Absent: Councilmember Aguilar Councilmember McCann arrived at 5:03 p.m. Also Present: Assistant City Manager Kachadoorian, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk Bigelow, and Deputy City Clerk Kansas PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Councilmember Padilla led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY A. 18-0138 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING MAY 1, 2018 AS SANDY CHAVEZ DAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Padilla presented it to Ms. Chavez. The following members of the public spoke regarding Sandy Chavez'retirement: -Dr. B, Chula Vista resident, representing Norman Park Senior Center -Margaret Thomas, Chula Vista resident -Shirley Dorscher, Chula Vista resident -Kay Bodge, National City resident B. 18-0124 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO PARKS & RECREATION ADMINISTRATOR TIM FARMER, PROCLAIMING MAY 19, 2018 AS KIDS TO PARKS DAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Diaz presented it to Recreation Administrator Farmer. C. 18-0187 . PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING MAY 12, 2018 AS NEIGHBOR DAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember McCann presented it to the Resident Leadership Academy graduates. City of Chula Vista Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final May 1,2018 D. 18-0188 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK - "THE POWER OF PUBLIC WORKS" IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Mayor Casillas Sa/as read the proclamation and Councilmember Padilla presented it to Director of Public Works Hopkins and members of the Public Works Department. E. 18-0151 SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF THE WINNERS OF THE "MY FUTURE COMMUNITY" DRAWING CONTEST FOR THE AGE-FRIENDLY ACTION PLAN: ABIGAIL PEREZ, KARA SANTOS, NATHAN SEVILLA, FRANCES SOTO, MARIAN NABO, JANESSA RINCON, AUBREE ANTOINE, AND COLTEN STURGESS Sr. Project Coordinator Kurz announced the recipients of the "My Future Community Drawing" contest awards. Deputy Mayor Diaz, Councilmember McCann and Councilmember Padilla presented the awardees with certificates. F. 18-0183 PRESENTATION REGARDING "LAW DAY" BY DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY CARLOS VARELA, CHIEF OF THE SOUTH BAY DIVISION, AND CITY ATTORNEY GLEN GOOGINS, AND PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING MAY 1, 2018 AS "LAW DAY" IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA City Attorney Googins and South Bay District Attorney Carlos Varela gave a presentation regarding Law Day. Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Diaz presented it to City Attorney Googins and Mr. Varela. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 -4) Mayor Casillas Sa/as stated Item 2 was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Deputy I Mayor Diaz and Item 3 was removed at the request of a member from the public. 1. 18-0184 APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the Special City Council Workshop on December 12, 2017. Recommended Action:Council approve the minutes. Items 2 and 3 were removed from the Consent Calendar. 4. 18-0119 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-066 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING MULTIPLE DONATIONS, SPONSORSHIPS AND GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,280 FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RECREATION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018 RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET TO REFLECT THE APPROPRIATION OF THESE FUNDS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution. City of Chula Vista Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final May 1,2018 Approval of the Consent Calendar ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Mayor Casillas Salas, to approve staffs recommendations on the above Consent Calendar items, headings read,text waived.The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4- Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas No: 0 Abstain: 0 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 2. 18-0182 ORDINANCE NO. 3425 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.26 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE OUTDOOR LIGHTING EFFICIENCY FOR SPECIFIC COMMERCIAL OUTDOOR LIGHTING APPLICATIONS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) Conservation Specialist Downs responded to questions and comments of Council. ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Mayor Casillas Salas, to adopt Ordinance No. 3425, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 3- McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas No: 1 - Diaz Abstain: 0 3. 18-0098 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-065 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REPEALING COUNCIL POLICIES 840-01 "REGULATION AND PROHIBITION OF SMOKING IN CERTAIN AREAS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA USED BY OR OPEN TO THE PUBLIC," 840-02 "SMOKING IN NON-PUBLIC AREAS OF CITY BUILDINGS," AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE CONTROL DIRECTIVE Steven Pavka, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding the effects of smoking. ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Deputy Mayor Diaz, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-065, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4- Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas No: 0 Abstain: 0 City of Chula Vista Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final May 1,2018 PUBLIC COMMENTS Steven Pavka, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of outlawing military-style weapons. Grace Johnson spoke in opposition to legalizing commercial marijuana activities. Damien Johnson spoke in opposition to legalizing commercial marijuana activities. Carol Green, Chula Vista resident,provided suggested changes to the adopted marijuana ordinance. Laura Wilkenson, Coronado resident, spoke in support of legalizing marijuana activity. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. 18-0068 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-067 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RETAINING THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR RENT CONTROL SERVICES AT $25 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 IN CHAPTER 18 (MOBILEHOMES) OF THE CITY'S MASTER FEE SCHEDULE 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 Project Coordinator Kurz gave a presentation on the item. Mayor Casillas Salas opened the public hearing. Steven Pavka, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to staffs recommendation. Mayor Casillas Salas closed the public hearing. Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Padilla spoke regarding the benefits of the rent review service. Mayor Casillas Salas re-opened the public hearing. Steven Pavka, Chula Vista resident, spoke again in opposition to the item. Virginia Johnson, Coronado resident, spoke in support of the item. There being no other members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Casillas Salas closed the public hearing. ACTION: A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Diaz, seconded by Councilmember Padilla, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-067, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4- Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas No: 0 Abstain: 0 City of Chula Vista Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final May 1,2018 6. 18-0185 A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT; ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS; ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM AND CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR-17- 001; SCH NO. 2016041080) FOR THE OTAY RANCH PORTION OF VILLAGE FOUR SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN, GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT AND TENTATIVE MAP PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE OTAY RANCH GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO REFLECT LAND USE AND POLICY CHANGES FOR APPROXIMATELY 166 ACRES WITHIN THE OTAY RANCH PLANNED COMMUNITY, INCLUDING ASSOCIATED TEXT, MAPS AND TABLES C. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A NEW PORTION OF VILLAGE FOUR SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN, AND ASSOCIATED REGULATORY DOCUMENTS D. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING TENTATIVE MAP CVT-15-03 (PCS15-03) FOR THE PORTION OF VILLAGE FOUR PROJECT, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS CONTAINED HEREIN E. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR OTAY RANCH PORTION OF VILLAGE FOUR (FIRST READING) (This item has been continued to the May 15, 2018 City Council Meeting.) ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Councilmember McCann, to continue the item to May 15, 2018. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4- Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas No: 0 Abstain: 0 Mayor Casillas Salas opened the public hearing and continued it to May 15, 2018. City of Chula Vista Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final May 1,2018 CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS Assistant City Manager Kachadoorian announced that the City and NV5 had received the 2018 EPIC award from the California Association of Public Information Officers for the "This is Chula"campaign. Marketing and Communications Manager Steinberger spoke regarding phase 2 of the "This is Chula" campaign. MAYOR'S REPORTS At the request of Mayor Casillas Salas, there was consensus of the Council to add an item to a future meeting agenda to consider opposition off-shore drilling. Mayor Casillas Salas reported her attendance at the following recent events: Opening of Montecito Park, annual Growth Management Oversight Commission workshop, Rotary Club presentation, Coffee with the Mayor that she and Councilmember Padilla attended, Day of the Child, and the Library Foundation's Bon Appetit fundraiser. She also announced the upcoming Mayor's State of the City Address and Coffee with the Mayor event. Mayor Casillas Salas congratulated the Chula Vista Football Club for winning the California South Adult State Men's Championship. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Councilmember McCann reported his participation in the following events: Police Department promotion ceremony,Arbor Day event, and a Night to Remember Prom. Deputy Mayor Diaz announced an upcoming Coffee with a Cop event. Councilmember Padilla commented on the Coffee with the Mayor/Councilman event he attended, and announced he would be hosting a coffee event on the topic of public safety. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS City Attorney Googins stated he had attended the Library Foundation event. Mayor Casillas Salas paid tribute to David Schmitz and announced the meeting would be adjourned in his memory. ADJOURNMENT At 6:53 p.m., Mayor Casillas Salas adjourned the meeting in memory of David Schmitz to the Mayor's State of the City Address on May 8, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. 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