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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, November 13, 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 5:06 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 Cleric Bigelow, and Deputy City Clerk
Larrarte
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Deputy Mayor Diaz led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Casillas Salas called for a moment of silence to
honor the victims of the shooting in Thousand Oaks and the Califomia wildfires.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. 18-0479 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION COMMENDING
CHRISTOPHER L. LAWRENCE AS THE 2018 CHULA VISTA VETERAN
OF THE YEAR
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember McCann presented it to Mr. Lawrence.
B. 18-0500 PRESENTATION BY DR. EMERALD RANDOLPH REGARDING THE
2018 CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER PROGRAM
Dr. Emerald Randolph gave a presentation on the item.
C. 18-0532 PRESENTATION OF THE 16TH ANNUAL BEAUTIFY CHULA VISTA DAY
AND RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, PARKS
DIVISION, SUSTAINABILITY TEAM, I LOVE A CLEAN SAN DIEGO, AND
THE LIVING COAST DISCOVERY CENTER
Recycling Specialist Sanchez gave a presentation on the item.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (items 1 - 7)
Items 3, 6, and 7 were removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of a member of the public,
Deputy Mayor Diaz, and Councilmember Padilla, respectively.
1. 18-0504 ORDINANCE NO. 3444 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.63 - "MEASURE A"
CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO ADD ONE DESIGNATED
MEMBER FROM THE CHULA VISTA MIDDLE
MANAGEMENT/PROFESSIONAL (MM/PROF) EMPLOYEE GROUP
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the ordinance.
2. 18-0485 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-217 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN SDG&E POWER YOUR DRIVE SITE
HOST PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT TO EXPAND SDG&E'S POWER
YOUR DRIVE PROGRAM TO A MUNICIPAL FACILITY LOCATED AT 610
BAY BLVD
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
Item 3 was removed from the Consent Calendar.
4. 18-0487 RESOLUTION 2018-219 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR
SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS
THROUGH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR
SENIOR TRAVEL TRAINING, COMMITTING THE NECESSARY LOCAL
MATCH FOR THE PROJECT(S), AND STATING THE ASSURANCE OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT
AND COMPLETE THE PROJECT
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
5. 18-0493 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-220 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AND GDCI PROCTOR VALLEY, L.P.
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
Items 6 and 7 were removed from the Consent Calendar.
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Approval of the Consent Calendar
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, 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: 5- Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
3. 18-0451 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-218 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CLEAN-UP VERSION OF THE 2018
PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Patricia Belden, Bonita resident, spoke in support of making Rohr Park a legacy park.
Landscape Architect Caro spoke regarding the designation of a legacy park.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-218, heading read, text waived. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
6. 18-0506 FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT
Director of Finance Bilby responded to questions from Council regarding the item.
ACTION: A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Diaz, seconded by Mayor Casillas Salas, to
accept the 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
7. 18-0513 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTIONS
OF CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.19 (FIRST READING)
City Manager Halbert and Deputy City Attorney McClurg responded to questions from the Council regarding
the item.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, to place the above ordinance 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
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Timothy Smith, Chula Vista resident spoke in support of increasing funding to abate graffiti.
Item 8 was taken out of order and was heard following Item 10.
BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS
9. 18-0466 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-224 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CODE OF CIVIL DISCOURSE FOR THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA BASED ON THE MODEL DEVELOPED BY THE
NATIONAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION CENTER
City Attorney Googins, Chris Holbert, representing the National Conflict Resolution Center, and Human
Relations Commissioner Lake, spoke regarding the item.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Aguilar, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-224, heading read, text waived. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
10. 18-0489 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-225 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA OPPOSING DISCRIMINATORY POLICIES THAT LIMIT
IMMIGRATION ACCESS FROM SPECIFIED COUNTRIES
Councilmember McCann left the dais at 6:14 p.m. City Attorney Googins stated that Councilmember
McCann would abstain from voting on the item due to a potential conflict of interest related to his service
in the Navy Reserve Force.
Director of Human Resources Chase introduced Human Relations Commissioner Zadah who spoke
regarding the item.
The following Chula Vista residents spoke in support of staffs recommendation.-
-Jim
ecommendation:-Jim Scofield
-Kathy Cappos Hardy
-Jake Babauta, Bonita resident
The following members of the public submitted written documentation in support of staffs
recommendation:
-Carolyn Scofield, Chula Vista resident
-Becky Thimm, Chula Vista resident
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember
Padilla, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-225, heading read, text waived. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 3- Aguilar, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 1 - Diaz
Abstain: 1 - McCann
Councilmember McCann returned to the dais.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. 18-0488 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-221 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT (FEIR-14-001/SCH 2014121097); MAKING CERTAIN
FINDINGS OF FACT; ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS; AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE OTAY RANCH
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND ADOPTION OF THE
UNIVERSITY INNOVATION DISTRICT SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA
PLAN INCLUDING PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
(CHAPTER 3 - DEVELOPMENT CODE) PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-222 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 353 ACRES WITHIN THE
OTAY RANCH PLANNED COMMUNITY, INCLUDING ASSOCIATED
TEXT, MAPS AND TABLES
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-223 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A NEW UNIVERSITY INNOVATION
DISTRICT SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN, AND ASSOCIATED
REGULATORY DOCUMENTS
D. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE
SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLANNED COMMUNITY
DISTRICT REGULATIONS (CHAPTER 3 - DEVELOPMENT CODE) FOR
THE UNIVERSITY INNOVATION DISTRICT (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.
Principal Planners Donaghe and Power gave a presentation on the item.
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 Aguilar, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-221 (Item 8A), 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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ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2018-222(Item 86) and 2018-223(Item 8C), and
place the above ordinance (Item 813) 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
Items 9 and 10 were taken out of order and heard before Item 8.
ACTION ITEMS
11. 18-0494 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A
COMMUNICATIONS OUTREACH PROGRAM TO INFORM RESIDENTS
ABOUT SCHEDULE, PROGRESS, AND MILESTONES ON MEASURE
P, AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS (RFP P02-18/19) TO NV5,
INC.; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $172,520 IN PUBLIC,
EDUCATIONAL, AND GOVERNMENTAL (PEG) AND/OR OTHER
GENERAL FUNDS FOR THE INITIAL TERM FROM NOVEMBER 13,
2018 TO JUNE 30, 2021; AND, AUTHORIZING UP TO TWO, ONE-YEAR
EXTENSIONS FOR A MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $272,520
(4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Item 11 was not heard and was continued to a future date.
Items 12 and 13 were taken out of order and heard after item 14.
14. 18-0510 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-228 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN OPTION TO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT KATHERINE
Economic Development Director Crockett spoke regarding the item.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Aguilar, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-228, 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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12. 18-0505 A. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-226 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL
YEAR 2018/19 BUDGET TO ADJUST FOR VARIANCES AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS; AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM BUDGETS FOR THE PAVEMENT MINOR REHABILITATION
CIP PROJECT (STL0433), THE CIP TRAFFIC PROJECT (TRF0354),
THE CIP STREET MAJOR CIP PROJECT (STM0396), AND THE 610
BAY BLVD BUILDING REPAIR (GGV0238) THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED)
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-227 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR THE
CITY CLERK
City Cleric Bigelow left the dais during discussion and voting on the item.
Finance Director Bilby and Budget and Analysis Manager Prendell gave a presentation on the item.
Human Resources Director Chase announced that approval of the item would affect executive
compensation. City Attorney Googins announced that City Cleric Bigelow left the dais to avoid any
appearance of impropriety as the item related to her salary.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, to accept the report and adopt Resolution Nos. 2018-226 and 2018-227,
headings read,text waived.The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
13. 18-0508 A. DELIBERATION AND NOMINATIONS OF APPLICANTS TO BE
INTERVIEWED TO FILL THE CURRENT VACANCY ON THE PLANNING
COMMISSION (AT-LARGE SEAT)
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICANTS: Angelica Carrillo, Rodney
Caudillo, Michael De La Rosa, Alonso Gonzalez, Delfina Gonzalez,
Gregory Hall, Victor Ibarra, Marivic Lisama, Jorge Patrick Macfarland,
Joseph Quinlivan, Jerome Torres, Jim Trotter, Monika Tuncbilek, Isabel
Tutiven Ubilla
B. DELIBERATION AND NOMINATIONS OF APPLICANTS TO BE
INTERVIEWED TO FILL THE CURRENT VACANCY ON THE MEASURE
P CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (DISTRICT 1 SEAT)
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MEASURE P CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE APPLICANTS: Javier
Angulo, Becky Cortez, Jennifer Ficacci, Jesus Gonzalez, Alan Hermiz,
Leonardo Hernandez, Hector Martinez, Greg Martinez, Joshua Summers,
and Librado Villalobos
C. SELECTION OF DATE AND TIME OF OPEN MEETING OR
MEETINGS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO CONDUCT INTERVIEWS OF
THE FOLLOWING:
1. APPLICANTS RECEIVING TWO OR MORE NOMINATIONS FOR THE
VACANCY ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION; AND
2. APPLICANTS RECEIVING TWO OR MORE NOMINATIONS FOR THE
VACANCY ON THE MEASURE P CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Mayor Casillas Salas stated that there were no members of the public who requested to speak regarding
the item. City Clerk Bigelow announced that the nomination forms were available for public review and
retained on file in the City Clerk's office.
City Clerk Bigelow provided information regarding Item 13A. Deputy City Clerk Larrarte distributed the
nomination forms for the Planning Commission to the Council.
Councilmembers completed their nomination forms and submitted them to City Clerk Bigelow.
City Clerk Bigelow announced that the following individuals had received two or more nominations and
would be invited to interview for the Planning Commission vacancy: Michael De La Rosa, Delfina
Gonzalez, Gregory Hall, Jorge Patrick Macfarland, Jim Trotter, and Monika Tuncbilek.
City Clerk Bigelow provided information regarding Item 13B. Deputy City Cleric Larrarte distributed the
nomination forms for the Measure P Citizens'Oversight Committee to the Council.
Councilmembers completed their nomination forms and submitted them to City Clerk Bigelow.
City Clerk Bigelow announced that the following individuals had received two or more nominations and
would be invited to interview for the Measure P Citizens' Oversight Committee vacancy: Becky Cortez,
Jennifer Ficacci, Hector Martinez, and Greg Martinez.
There was consensus of the Council to set the date for the interviews for November 28, 2018, at 3:00 p.m.
Item 14 was heard out of order following Item 11.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
15. 18-0533 RESPONSE TO COUNCIL REFERRAL REGARDING PUBLIC SAFETY
STAFFING AT SPECIAL EVENTS
City Manager Halbert stated that staff recommended budgeting for public safety costs at City-sponsored
special events from the General Fund and that an item would be brought forward at a future meeting for
Council consideration and possible action.
City Manager Halbert provided information regarding cannabis regulations in the City and stated a website
had been established with additional information. He announced an upcoming public workshop on the
topic and the anticipated application timeframe for those seeking permits for cannabis activities.
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MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Casillas Salas spoke regarding the Citywide election and congratulated candidates. She announced
that the City had received the Circulate San Diego Complete Street Award for the F Street Promenade and
Connectivity Award for the South Bay Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). She spoke regarding the following recent
events: Ribbons and Shovels, reception for SDSU President Adela de la Torre, Interagency Water Task
Force meeting, Quarry Crusher Run, MAAC fundraiser, Mayors Learning Exchange forum, and Veteran's
Day ceremony at Memorial Park. Mayor Casillas Salas extended Thanksgiving greetings to the
community.
COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
At the request of Councilmember Aguilar, there was consensus of the Council to make a referral to staff
to provide information regarding the impacts of the realignment of the United Technology Aerospace
Systems.
Councilmember Padilla extended congratulations to Mayor Casillas Salas, Councilmember McCann, and
City Attorney Googins on their reelections.
Deputy Mayor Diaz spoke regarding the realignment of the United Technology Aerospace Systems.
Councilmember McCann paid tribute to veterans and extended Thanksgiving greetings to the community.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
City Attomey Googins thanked the Council and community for their support for his reelection.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Googins announced that closed session Item 16 would not be discussed at that time.
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.
16. 18-0521 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
One [1 ] Case.
Item 16 was not discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:02 p.m., the meeting was adjourned to the Regular City Council Meeting on November 27, 2019, at
5:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
Ke4*. Bigel w, MMC, City Clerk
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