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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday,June 12,2018 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 Housing Authority of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 5:05 p.m.
in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmember Aguilar, Deputy Mayor Diaz, Councilmember McCann, Councilmember
Padilla and Mayor Casillas Salas
Also Present: City Manager Halbert, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk Bigelow, and Deputy City Clerk
Larrarte
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Councilmember Aguilar led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. 18-0252 SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF DIEGO COVARRUBIAS FOR HIS HEROIC
EFFORTS DURING A FIRE ON MAY 199 2018
Councilmember Aguilar presented a City of Champions Medal to Mr. Covarrubias. Chief Geering spoke
regarding Mr. Covarrubias' actions and presented him with a Chula Vista Fire Department hat. Fire
Battalion Chief Roberts announced a fundraiser for the family.
B. 18-0232 PRESENTATION BY CASTLE PARK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE
ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION, AND ENGINEERING SAN DIEGO
MENTOR PROGRAM
Councilmember Diaz introduced the Castle Park High School Students. Castle Park High School
Students Adrian Shivers, Kenya Solis, Jesus Gonzalez, Robert Miner, Samual Trapsi, Josue Ramirez,
and Aldo Chavira gave the presentation.
C. 18-0195 PRESENTATION ON THE CHULA VISTA CITY JAIL LIFE ENRICHMENT
PROGRAM
Lieutenant Redmond and Principal Recreation Manager Ellis gave a presentation on the item.
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D. 18-0254 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION COMMENDING DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS RICK HOPKINS UPON 12 YEARS OF DEDICATED
SERVICE
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Padilla presented,it to Director of Public
Works Hopkins.
E. 18-0253 SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF THE OLYMPIAN HIGH SCHOOL EAGLES
SOFTBALL TEAM AND THEIR COACH MIKE GROSS FOR THEIR CIF
DIVISION TWO CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE
Mayor Casillas Salas recognized the Olympian High School Eagles softball team and their Coach Mike
Gross. Councilmembers McCann and Padilla presented the team with medals.
F. 18-0256 SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF THE HIGH TECH HIGH SCHOOL BRUINS
SOFTBALL TEAM AND THEIR COACH ISAII GUERRERO FOR THEIR
DIVISION IV CIF TITLE
Mayor Casillas Salas recognized the High Tech High School Bruins softball team and their Coach Isaii
Guerrero. Councilmembers McCann and Padilla presented the team with medals.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 6)
1. 18-0240 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter from Councilmember McCann requesting an excused absence
from the February 13, 2018 council meeting.
B. Letter of resignation from Jeremy Culuko, Human Relations
Commission
Recommended Action:Council excuse the absence and accept the resignation.
2. 18-0233 APPROVAL OF MINUTES of February 27, and March 6 and 13, 2018
Recommended Action:Council approve the minutes.
3. 18-0206 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-094 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT OF $5,000 FROM
SWEETWATER - AUTHORITY TO FUND A RELAUNCH OF THE
NATURESCAPE PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
4. 18-0213 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 2.50.150 REGARDING SIGNERS OF WRITTEN
ARGUMENTS FOR OR AGAINST BALLOT MEASURES (FIRST
READING)
Recommended Action:Council place the ordinance on first reading.
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5. 18-0226 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-095 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACKNOWLEDGING GRANT REQUIREMENTS OF
SANDAG TO IMPLEMENT AN EIGHTEEN MONTH PROGRAM
FOCUSED ON ADDRESSING THREATS TO SENSITIVE PLANT
SPECIES FOUND WITHIN RICE CANYON OPEN SPACE PRESERVE
AREA, AND CONTINGENT UPON GRANT AWARD, ACCEPTING THE
GRANT FUNDS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
GRANT AGREEMENT WITH SANDAG, ESTABLISHING A NEW
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT "RICE CANYON SENSITIVE
PLANT SPECIES" (CTY0230), AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2018-19
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
6. 18-0242 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-096 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS
AND APPROVING A YOUTH COUNSELING SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY
SERVICES
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Deputy Mayor
Diaz, 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
Craig Fujitsiu, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the cannabis ordinance.
Steven Pavka, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding homelessness and school safety.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. 18-0246 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-097 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 2018-19 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 EXCLUDING OPEN SPACE
DISTRICTS: 1, 8, 9, 10, 20, EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1,
COMMUNITY FACILITY DISTRICT 07M, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS: STL0406, TRF0405, AND THE OTHER EXPENSES
CATEGORY OF THE NON-DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET IN THE
GENERALFUND
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-098 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 AND EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-099 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR
COMMUNITY FACILITY DISTRICT 07M FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
2019
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-100 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR OPEN
SPACE DISTRICT 20 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
2019
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-101 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS
FOR CIP PROJECTS STL0406 AND TRF0405 AND OPEN SPACE
DISTRICTS 9 AND 10 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
2019
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-005 OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
2019
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G. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-002 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
2018-19 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2019
H. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-102 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 2018-19 OPERATING BUDGET
I. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-103 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JULY 6, 2018, AS
REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2,
SECTION 570.5
J. 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 PUBLIC
WORKS SUPERINTENDENT (FIRST READING) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
K. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-104 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR OPEN
SPACE DISTRICT 8 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
2019
L. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-105 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR OPEN
SPACE DISTRICT 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
2019
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 announced that a revised staff report and revised resolutions for Item 7 had been
distributed to the Council to account for various conflicts of interest. He announced that the following
councilmembers would abstain from voting on the items indicated due to potential property-related
conflicts of interest: Councilmember Aguilar on Items 7D and 7K; Deputy Mayor McCann on Items 7C, 7D,
and 7L, Councilmember Padilla on Items 7B and 7C;and Mayor Casillas Sa/as on Item 7E.
Finance Director Bilby spoke regarding the item. Staff answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Casi/las Sa/as opened the public hearing.
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The following members of the public spoke in support of the funding included in the budget for a
feasibility study of community choice energy or other option to support clean energy:
-Kathy Cappos-Hardy, Chula Vista resident
-Carolyn Scofield, Chula Vista resident
-Raechel Kadoya, Chula Vista business owner
-Sebastian Sarria, representing the Climate Action Campaign
Patty Huffman, Chula Vista resident, submitted a request to speak but was not present when called.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Casillas Salas closed the
public hearing.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Mayor Casillas
Salas, to adopt Council Resolution Nos. 2018-097(Item 7A) and 2018-102 through
2018-103(Items 7H through 71), Housing Authority Resolution No. 2018-005(Item
7F), Successor Agency Resolution No. 2018-002(Item 7G), and place the above
ordinance (Item 7J) 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
Councilmember Padilla left the dais during voting on Items 78 and 7C.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-098(Item 713), heading read, text waived.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Aguilar, Diaz, McCann and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - Padilla
Councilmember McCann left the dais during voting on Items 7C and 7D.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Aguilar, seconded by Deputy Mayor Diaz,
to adopt Resolution No. 2018-099(Item 7C), 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
Councilmember Padilla returned to the dais. Councilmember Aguilar left the dais during voting on Item 7D.
ACTION: A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Diaz, seconded by Councilmember Padilla,
to adopt Resolution No. 2018-100(Item 71)), 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
Councilmembers Aguilar and McCann returned to the dais. Mayor Casillas Salas left the dais and Deputy
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Mayor Diaz led the voting on Item 7E.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Aguilar, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-101 (Item 7E), heading read, text 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. Councilmember Aguilar left the dais during voting on Item 7K
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Deputy Mayor
Diaz, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-104(Item 7K), 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. Councilmember McCann left the dais during voting on Item
7L.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember
Aguilar, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-105(Item 7L), 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 McCann returned to the dais.
ACTION ITEMS
8. 18-0176 A. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING
MARCH 31, 2018
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-106 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL
YEAR 2017-18 BUDGET TO ADJUST FOR VARIANCES AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Finance Director Bilby and Budget Manager Prendell gave the presentation.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, to accept the above report and adopt Resolution No. 2018-106, 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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CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Halbert spoke regarding the upcoming budget year.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Casillas Salas thanked the voters for approving Measure A.
9. 18-0230 CONSIDERATION OF RATIFICATION OF REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE
FOLLOWING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
A. REAPPOINTMENTS TO FIRST TERM
(initial term less than 2 years)
Bobby Erdmann, Commission on Aging
Sophia Gray, Cultural Arts Commission
Christianne Penunuri, Cultural Arts Commission
Jennifer Bustamante, Housing Advisory Commission
Patrick Macfarland, Housing Advisory Commission
Audrey Bordeaux, Human Relations Commission
Petrina Branch, Human Relations Commission
Ricardo Medina, Human Relations Commission
Edward Legaspi, Sustainability Commission
B. REAPPOINTMENTS TO SECOND TERM
Victor Esquer, Board of Ethics
Fernando Kish, Board of Ethics
Maryann Hernandez, Board of Library Trustees
Michael De La Rosa, Charter Review Commission
Karen Daniels, Cultural Arts Commission
Ana Melgoza, Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission
Lorena Quiroz, Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission
Marivic Lisama, Housing Advisory Commission
Nimpa Akana, International Friendship Commission
Sally Boucree, International Friendship Commission
Jorge Marroquin, Safety Commission
David Marshall, Safety Commission
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Padilla, to ratify the above reappointments to first terms (Item 9A). The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
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ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Aguilar, to ratify the above reappointments to second terms (Item 96). The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Mayor Casillas Salas spoke regarding the following recent events: Older Americans Month, a Flag Day
celebration, the annual Women of Valor celebration and she recognized Holocaust survivor Ruth Sax, and
the 92nd annual installation of the Rotary.
COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember McCann congratulated the students who recently promoted and graduated.
Deputy Mayor Diaz spoke regarding the recent Peace Run at Castle Park Middle School and read letters
from the students.
Councilmember Padilla thanked City Manager Halbert and staff for their work on the budget process. He
spoke regarding the California Coastal Commission's recent meeting in Chula Vista and recognized Senior
Council Aide Cruz for his coordination of the event. He congratulated the successful candidates of the
June election and thanked the public who supported Measure A.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
City Attorney Googins reported on the status of the "Tax Fairness, Transparency, and Accountability Act
of 2018,"and its potential impact on Measure A.
City Attorney Googins announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss Items 10,
11, and 13. He stated Item 12 would be continued to the meeting of June 19, 2018.
Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 7:05 p.m. The Council reconvened in closed session at
7:11 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. 18-0237 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9
(d)(1)
Name of case: City of Chula Vista v. Salvador Parra, et al., San Diego
Superior Court, Case No. 37-2017-32183-CU-MC-CTL
ACTION: Reportable action pending finalization of settlement agreement.
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11. 18-0241 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
One [1] Case. CalExpress
ACTION: No reportable action.
12. 18-0249 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2):
One [1] Case. Just Construction, Inc.
Item 12 was continued to the meeting of June 19, 2018.
13. 18-0255 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT
TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: 318 4th Ave, Chula Vista, CA.
Agency Negotiators: Rick Ryals and Eric Crockett
Negotiating Parties: City of Chula Vista and Heritage Group
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Acquisition
ACTION: No reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7.45 p.m., the meeting was adjourned to the Regular City Council Meeting on June 19, 2018, at 5:00
p.m., in the Council Chambers.
Kerry Bigelo MMC, City Clerk
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