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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday,September 25,2018 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 5:03 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
Kansas
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Councilmember Padilla led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. 18-0367 PRESENTATION BY METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SYSTEM (MTS)
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS ROB SCHUPP
REGARDING SYSTEM UPDATES AND DECLARING OCTOBER 2, 2018
RIDE FREE DAY ON MTS TRANSIT SYSTEM
MTS Director of Marketing and Communications Rob Schupp gave a presentation on the item. Mayor
Casillas Sa/as read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Diaz presented it Mr. Schupp.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 11)
Items 3, 5, and 8 were removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of a member of the public,
Councilmember McCann and Councilmember Aguilar, respectively.
City Attorney Googins announced minor revisions to Items 2 and 4 had been distributed to the Council
and that action on these items would be with respect to the revised documents. He also stated that Item 7
required 4/5 vote of the Council.
1. 18-0440 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter of resignation from Mark Valen, Wildlife Advisory Group
B. Memo from Councilmember Padilla requesting an excused absence
from the September 11, 2018 council meeting.
Recommended Action: Council accept the resignation and excuse the absence.
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2. 18-0283 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-194 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND AZTEC
LANDSCAPING, INC. FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN
BID GROUP 1, OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 20, ZONES 4, 5, AND 6 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $433,882, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
CONTRACT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS ACCORDINGLY (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-195 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND AZTEC
LANDSCAPING, INC. FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN
BID GROUP 2 OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS 1.4, 15, AND 24 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $132,571
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-196 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND TERRACARE
ASSOCIATES, LLC. FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN
BID GROUP 3 OPEN SPACE FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
13-M OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 2 (NEW DEVELOPMENT) IN THE
AMOUNT OF $120,671, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS ACCORDINGLY
(4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-197 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND TERRACARE
ASSOCIATES, LLC. FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN
BID GROUP 4 COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 8M OTAY RANCH
VILLAGE 6 MCMILLIN (VILLAGE 6 MC) AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT 8M OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 6 OTAY RANCH (VILLAGE 6 OR)
IN THE AMOUNT OF $418,975, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
ACCORDINGLY (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolutions.
Item 3 was removed from the Consent Calendar.
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4. 18-0409 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-199 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA DECLARING A SHELTER CRISIS, WITHIN THE
MEANING OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 8698, ET SEQ;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SEEK HOMELESS
EMERGENCY AID PROGRAM (HEAP) FUNDS TO ADDRESS SAID
SHELTER CRISIS AS PROVIDED FOR IN SB 850 AND THE 2018-19
BUDGET ACT; AND RELATED ACTIONS
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
Item 5 was removed from the Consent Calendar.
6. 18-0387 REPORT GIVING NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CODE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY TO RETURN TO COUNCIL TO
PRESENT THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS WITHIN 90 DAYS
Recommended Action: Council accept the report.
7. 18-0395 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-201 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FY 2019 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM BUDGET BY ESTABLISHING NEW CIP PROJECTS: "ROHR
PARK RESTROOMS (MEASURE P)," "FIRE STATION 2 FUELING TANK
REPLACEMENT (MEASURE P)," "MAX FIELD/LOMA VERDE
ACCESSIBILITY STUDY (MEASURE P)," AND "FIRE STATIONS
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT PH II (MEASURE P);" AMENDING THE
INFRASTRUCTURE, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT EXPENDITURE
PLAN TO INCLUDE SAID PROJECTS; AND AMENDING THE FY 2019
OPERATING AND CIP PROGRAM BUDGETS TO APPROPRIATE
FUNDS ACCORDINGLY (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
Item 8 was removed from the Consent Calendar.
9. 18-0432 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-203 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE BIDDING REQUIREMENT AND
APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE MEDICAL
DIRECTOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REGENTS OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR
MEDICAL DIRECTOR SERVICES SUPPORTING THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT'S ADVANCE LIFE SUPPORT PROGRAM
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
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10. 18-0419 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-204 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH COAST MEDICAL CLINIC TO PROVIDE
MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE CITY JAIL
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
11. 18-0420 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-205 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $62,815 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO
THE POLICE GRANTS SECTION OF THE FEDERAL GRANTS FUND
FOR THE URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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
3. 18-0443 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-198 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA WAIVING CITY COUNCIL POLICY 570-02 AND
APPROVING A SEWER SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR OTAY LAKES
COUNTY PARK
The following members of the public spoke in support of staffs recommendation:
-San Diego County Supervisor Greg Cox
-John Mendez, representing Boy Scouts of America, and he gave a presentation on the item
City Attorney Googins announced a revised resolution, staff report, and agreement had been distributed to
Council and that action on the item would be with respect to the revised documents.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-198, heading 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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5. 18-0350 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-200 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT
EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AND THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT
CREATING THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT FACILITIES FINANCING
AUTHORITY; APPOINTING THE MAYOR TO THE GOVERNING BOARD
OF THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT FACILITIES FINANCING
AUTHORITY; AND APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBER AGUILAR TO THE
GOVERNING BOARD OF THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT FACILITIES
FINANCING AUTHORITY
Staff responded to questions of the Council and Council discussion ensued.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Padilla, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-200, as amended, to appoint
Councilmember Aguilar for the remainder of her term to the Governing Board of
the Chula Vista Bayfront Facilities Financing Authority, and to remove reference
to the seat being filled by the Councilmember representing City Council District 2.
The heading was read,text waived.The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
8. 18-0442 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-202 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING HOUSEHOLD-RELATED PARKS (HRP)
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; AMENDING THE FY 2019 OPERATING
AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGETS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $629,450; ESTABLISHING A NEW CIP PROJECT, "CIVIC CENTER
LIBRARY OUTDOOR DECK ADDITION" (GGV0244); AND
APPROPRIATING THE HRP GRANT AWARD (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Director of Community Services Lamb responded to questions of Councilmember Aguilar regarding the
item.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Aguilar, seconded by Mayor Casillas
Salas, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-202, heading read, text waived. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Steven Pavka, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding gun control.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. 18-0376 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CONSOLIDATING THE
EASTERN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE,
WESTERN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE, AND
BAYFRONT DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE CHAPTERS OF THE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING AND REPLACING
CHAPTER 3.54 (TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE)
AND REPEALING CHAPTER 3.55 (WESTERN AND BAYFRONT
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES) (FIRST READING)
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.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Padilla, that the above ordinance be placed on first reading, 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
13. 18-0260 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-206 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE 2014 COMMUNITY AND MUNICIPAL
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INVENTORY REPORTS
Conservation Specialist Downs gave a presentation on the item.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Deputy Mayor Diaz,
to adopt Resolution No. 2018-206, heading read, text waived. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
14. 18-0325 PRESENTATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2020 - 2029 GENERAL FUND
LONG-TERM FINANCIAL PLAN
Director of Finance Bilby and Budget and Analysis Manager Prendell gave a presentation on the item.
At the request of Mayor Casillas Salas, there was consensus of Council to accept the report.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
15. 18-0423 REPORT REGARDING STATUS OF EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING
AGREEMENT (ENA) WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT KATHERINE
AND REQUEST FOR INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL ON CITY
MANAGER'S PENDING NINETY (90) DAY EXTENSION OF THE ENA
City Manager Halbert and Director of Economic Development Crockett provided information and answered
questions of the Council regarding the item.
Alan Hermiz, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of the City pursuing Califomia state institutions.
Deuel Woodward, Chula Vista resident, asked questions and spoke regarding University of Saint
Katherine's religious affiliation.
Dr. Frank Papatheofanis, President of University of Saint Katherine, responded to questions from
Councilmember Aguilar regarding students'eligibility for Cal Grants.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Casillas Salas announced that the Chula Vista Police Department had received $5.9 million due to
assistance provided to the FBI in an investigation of Rabobank.
16. 18-0448 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ANTHONY SCLAFANI, BOARD
OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Padilla, that the above appointment be ratified. 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 Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee interviews and
appointments, and expressed gratitude for the collaboration of Council. She announced that the City had
been named the 3rd best place for immigrants to live and thrive by the New American Economy Research
Fund.
COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember McCann spoke regarding Bonitafest.
Councilmember Padilla expressed gratitude to Mayor Casillas Salas for her leadership.
At the request of Councilmember Aguilar, there was consensus of Council to make a referral to staff to
provide the Council with options to fund necessary Police Department overtime for City events.
Mayor Casillas Salas announced Voter Registration Day.
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CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
City Attorney Googins announced that Item 17 would be continued to a future date.
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.
17. 18-0394 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
[1] Case
Item 17 was not discussed and was continued to a future date.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:18 p.m., the meeting was adjourned to the Regular City Council Meeting on October 2, 2018, at 5:00
p.m., in the Council Chambers.
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Kerry 6igelo , MMC, City Clerk
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