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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday,February 26,2019 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 5:05 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmember Diaz, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann, Deputy Mayor
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 McCann led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Casillas Salas introduced scout Troop 5, sponsored by Corpus Christi Church, who was in
attendance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. 19-0063 OATHS OF OFFICE
Madeleine Corbeil, Commission on Aging
Michael McCabe, International Friendship Commission
DeVonte Roberts, Cultural Arts Commission
Taylor Ward, Cultural Arts Commission
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office to Commissioners Corbeil, McCabe, Roberts, and
Ward, and Councilmembers Galvez and Diaz presented the certificates of appointment.
B. 19-0036 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO THE CHULA VISTA
ANIMAL CARE FACILITY PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 2019 AS
SPAY/NEUTER AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Animal Care Facility Administrator Mills gave a presentation on the item. Deputy Mayor Padilla presented
the proclamation to members of the Animal Care Facility team.
C. 19-0067 PRESENTATION BY THE INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION
REGARDING THE ODAWARA PROGRAM AND NEWLY FORMED
SISTER CITY SUBCOMMITTEES
Cultural Arts Manager Tessitore and International Friendship Commission Vice Chair Akana gave a
presentation on the item. Alan Contreras, former Chula Vista ambassador, spoke regarding his experience
in the program.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 -4)
Item 4 was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Mayor Casillas Sa/as.
1. 19-0068 APPROVAL OF MINUTES of September 18, 20, and 25, 2018.
Recommended Action:Council approve the minutes.
2. 19-0071 ORDINANCE NO. 3452 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER
2.52 TO ADJUST THE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMIT FOR ANY
ELECTION HELD ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2020 (SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION)
Recommended Action:Council adopt the ordinance.
3. 19-0058 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31,
2018
Recommended Action:Council receive the report.
Item 4 was removed from the Consent Calendar.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Galvez, to approve staffs recommendations on the above Consent Calendar
items,headings read,text waived.The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
4. 18-0424 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-029 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS; REJECTING THE APPARENT LOW
BID; AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BIKE
LANE IMPROVEMENTS ON BROADWAY - PHASE 1 (STM0384) AND
CLASS 2 BIKE LANES ON BROADWAY (STM0392) PROJECT TO
TRI-GROUP CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT, INC., IN THE
AMOUNT OF $2,985,532.00; AND MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS
TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 CIP PROGRAM BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Director of Engineering Valle answered questions of the Council.
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ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember Diaz,
to adopt Resolution No. 2019-029, heading read, text waived. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals expressed concern regarding commercial marijuana activities:
-Terri Ann Hunt
-Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, and she also spoke on behalf of Joanna Ward, Chula Vista
resident
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding issues related to homelessness.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. 18-0577 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-030 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSNET
LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR
FISCAL YEARS 2018/19 THROUGH 2022/23
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.
Staff answered questions of the Council.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Diaz, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-030, heading read, text waived. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
ACTION ITEMS
6. 19-0070 PRESENTATION OF AN UPDATE REGARDING THE OTAY RIVER
RESTORATION PROJECT
Principal Planner Donaghe, Senior Planner Goddard, and Lindsay Teunis, consultant representing ICF,
gave a presentation on the item.
7. 19-0073 PRESENTATION ON THE STATUS OF THE FRIENDSHIP PARK DECK
PROJECT
Director of Community Services Lamb, Senior Recreation Manager Farmer, and City Librarian Whatley
gave a presentation on the item.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Halbert spoke regarding a recent meeting with wireless communications trade group, CTIA.
In response to comments made by a public speaker, he clarified that the City employed eight code
enforcement officers.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Casillas Salas reported on her attendance at the following events: Meeting with Lynn Twork, owner
of Kids on the Go; meeting with Mayor Kevin Faulkner regarding the possibility of forming a region-wide
JPA for Community Choice Energy,- visit to the Sweetwater Union High School District student art
competition display at the South Chula Vista library; unveiling of the police dispatch center relaxation
room; opening of a new office of the South County Economic Development Council; Chamber of
Commerce installation dinner, League of California Cities meeting; visit to Park View Little League field
where a new irrigation system had been installed by Youth Sports Council volunteers, in conjunction with
Measure P; Mayor's Cup Cyber Challenge, in which Castle Park Middle School was one of the finalists;
and a South Bay Mayor's and Manager's lunch.
COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember McCann reported on his attendance at the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce installation
event. He recognized outgoing Chamber President Dr. Escobedo and welcomed returning President Bill
Hall. He stated he also attended the Third Avenue Village Association (TAVA) annual meeting and an
Acadia Healthcare community meeting.
Deputy Mayor Padilla congratulated returning President Bill Hall and the new officers of the Chula Vista
Chamber. He spoke regarding his participation as a guest lecturer at Cal Western School of Law on land
use and the Bayfront project.
Councilmember Galvez reported on her attendance at the TAVA annual meeting and stated that Senior
Council Aide Moreno had attended the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce mixer at Seven Mile Casino. She
spoke regarding an annual robotics competition at Montgomery High School, as well as the library deck
and Otay River restoration projects.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
City Attorney Googins spoke regarding an upcoming community meeting regarding marijuana regulations
and enforcement. He announced the hiring of a city prosecutor.
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.
City Attorney Googins announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss Items 8A
and 9, and that Item 8B would be continued to a future date.
Mayor Casillas Sales recessed the meeting at 6:25 p.m. The Council reconvened in Closed Session at
6:30 p.m., with all members present.
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8. 19-0072 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9
(d)(1)
A. Name of case:
City of Chula Vista v. William F. Best, San Diego Superior Court, Case No.
37-2018-00024047-CU-El-CTL
B. Name of case:
City of Imperial Beach, City of Chula Vista et al. v. The International
Boundary & Water Commission, et al., United States District Court, Case
No. 18cv00457-JM-LL
Item 88 was not discussed and was continued to a future date.
ACTION: Item 8A: No reportable action.
9. 19-0074 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
One [1 ] Case. City of Chula Vista and Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency
Successor Agency v. Keely Bosler, in her official capacity as California
State Director of Finance; Tracy M. Sandoval, in her official capacity as
San Diego Auditor-Controller
ACTION: No reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Kerry igelow, Wd, City Clerk
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