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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday,May 7,2019 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 5:06 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
Deputy Mayor Padilla left the meeting at 8:54 p.m.
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 Diaz led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Casillas Salas called for a moment of silence to
honor of the victims of the Chabad shooting in Poway.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. 19-0168 SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF ELVENE ALCOS, DOUG GORHAM AND
FEASTER CHARTER SCHOOL FOR RECEIVING THE 2019 CHULA
VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT "WELLNESS CHAMPION
AWARD" IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Senior Project Coordinator Kurz introduced Dr. Frank Escobedo, representing the Chula Vista Elementary
School District, who presented the awards. Councilmember Diaz distributed certificates to Mr. A/cos and
Mr. Gorham.
B. 19-0169 SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF OLYMPIAN HIGH SCHOOL FOR ITS
PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL'S "EVERY 15
MINUTES" PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Senior Project Coordinator Kurz introduced California Highway Patrol Officer Sanchez who spoke
regarding the program.
C. 19-0250 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO "I LOVE A COP" AWARD
RECIPIENT SERGEANT FRANK GIAIME AND PROCLAIMING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2019 AS NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS
MEMORIAL DAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Padilla presented it to Sergeant Giaime.
Police Chief Kennedy spoke regarding Peace Officers Memorial Day.
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D. 19-0256 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING MAY 10, 2019
AS WORLD LUPUS AWARENESS DAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Councilmember Galvez read the proclamation and presented it to Gerardo Becerra, President of the Lupus
Foundation of Southern California.
E. 19-0257 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO PRINCIPAL CIVIL
ENGINEER FRANK RIVERA PROCLAIMING MAY 2019 AS NATIONAL
BIKE MONTH IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember McCann presented it to Principal Civil
Engineer Rivera.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 8)
Item 8 was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of staff.
Mayor Casillas Sa/as announced that the following Councilmembers would abstain from voting on the
items indicated due to potential property-related conflicts of interest: Councilmember McCann on Items 5D
and 5E;Deputy Mayor Padilla on Item 5F;and herself on Items 5C and 5D.
1. 19-0277 APPROVAL OF MINUTES of December 18, 2018.
Recommended Action:Council approve the minutes.
2. 19-0081 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-060 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MAINTENANCE AND
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AND THE SAN DIEGO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SYSTEM TO
PROVIDE MAINTENANCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SOUTH BAY
RAPID PROJECT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-061 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ADDITION OF 1.0 EQUIPMENT
OPERATOR AND 1.0 SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKER TO THE
AUTHORIZED STAFFING COUNT FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT TO BE FULLY OFFSET BY CONTRACT REVENUE AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolutions.
3. 19-0209 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-062 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING COUNCIL COMMITMENT AND
SUPPORT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLICATION FOR THE
2018 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE
FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT TO HIRE 12
FIREFIGHTERS
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
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4. 19-0215 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-063 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING REIMBURSEMENT
FUNDS FROM THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO FIRE-RESCUE
DEPARTMENT VIA THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AGENCY'S NATIONAL URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE SYSTEM AS A
RESULT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL WHO RESPONDED TO
HURRICANES HARVEY AND IRMA IN 2017, ALLOCATING A PORTION
OF SAID FUNDS FOR STAFF REIMBURSEMENTS AND ALLOCATING
THE REMAINDER OF SAID FUNDS INTO THE VEHICLE
REPLACEMENT FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
MUTUAL AID RESPONSE UTILITY VEHICLES (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
5. 19-0221 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-064 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 FOR
OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS 1 THROUGH 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24,
26, 31, EASTLAKE, AND BAY BOULEVARD OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF
1972
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-065 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT;
DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICTS 2 THROUGH 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20 (ZONES 1
THROUGH 6, 8, AND 9), 23, 24, 26, 31, 33, EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO 1 (ZONES A, B, D, AND E), AND BAY BOULEVARD
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-066 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT;
DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICTS 9, 10 AND TOWN CENTRE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-067 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT;
DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
20 (ZONE 7)
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F THE CITY COUNCIL F THE CITY
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2019 068 O C COU C O
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT;
DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
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F. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-069 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT;
DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO 1 (ZONE C)
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolutions.
6. 19-0246 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-070 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR ALL
CALRECYCLE GRANTS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA IS
ELIGIBLE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS AND IMPLEMENT PROJECTS
FUNDED BY CALRECYCLE GRANTS, FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5)
YEARS
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
7. 19-0255 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-071 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND DAVY
ARCHITECTURE, INC FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
ADMINISTRATION FOR A DECK IN FRIENDSHIP PARK
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-072 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 CIP
PROGRAM BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE CIVIC
CENTER LIBRARY OUTDOOR DECK ADDITION (CIP NO. GGV0244)
(4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolutions.
Item 8 was removed from the Consent Calendar.
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Approval of the Consent Calendar
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Diaz, to approve staffs recommendations on the above Consent Calendar items,
headings read,text waived.The motion carried by the following vote:
Items 1 through 4,5A,513,6,and 7:
Yes: 5- Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
ACTION: Item 5C:
Yes: 4- Diaz, Galvez, McCann and Padilla
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - Casillas Salas
ACTION: Item 51):
Yes: 3- Diaz, Galvez and Padilla
No: 0
Abstain: 2- McCann and Casillas Salas
ACTION: Item 5E:
Yes: 4- Diaz, Galvez, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - McCann
ACTION: Item 5F:
Yes: 4- Diaz, Galvez, McCann and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - Padilla
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
8. 19-0265 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-073 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS 2017-110 AND 2017-111,
WHICH OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE ENDED EMPLOYER PAID
MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS (EPMC) FOR CHULA VISTA POLICE
OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (CVPOA) REPRESENTED TIER 1
EMPLOYEES ON MAY 10, 2019; CONTINUING THE STATUS QUO
UNDER THE TERMS OF ARTICLE 2.18 OF THE 2014-2017
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (AS EXTENDED) BETWEEN
THE CITY AND CVPOA DURING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING
EPMC; AND TERMINATING EPMC EFFECTIVE JUNE 7, 2019, WITH A
CORRESPONDING CESSATION OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
20615 PAYMENTS BY CVPOA REPRESENTED TIER 1 EMPLOYEES
City Manager Halbert spoke regarding the item.
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ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-073, 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
Steven Pavka, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding issues related to immigration.
Becky Johnson expressed concern regarding use of e-cigarette products and spoke in support of product
testing.
Damien Rapp expressed Concern regarding issues related to cannabis.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. 18-0519 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-074 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE
BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 14M-2 (EASTERN
URBAN CENTER/MILLENIA) FORMING AND ESTABLISHING SUCH
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL
OF THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS
OF SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-075 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE
BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 14M-2 (EASTERN
URBAN CENTER/MILLENIA), DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A
SPECIAL ELECTION IN SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
C. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACTING AS THE
LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 14M-2
(EASTERN URBAN CENTER/MILLENIA), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF
A SPECIAL TAX IN SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES 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.
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.
City Clerk Bigelow reported that no written protests had been received by the City Clerk.
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ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Galvez, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-074(Item 9A), heading read, text waived.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
City Clerk Bigelow reported that propositions A and B had been approved unanimously.
ACTION: A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Padilla, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-075(Item 96), 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: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Galvez, to place the above ordinance (Item 9C) on first reading, heading read,
text waived.The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
10. 19-0121 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-076 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA RETAINING THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR RENT
CONTROL SERVICES AT $25 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 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.
Mayor Casillas Salas opened the public hearing.
Steven Pavka, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to staffs recommendation.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Casillas Salas closed the
public hearing.
At the request of Deputy Mayor Padilla, there was consensus of the Council to direct staff to evaluate
possible provisions to waive the administrative fee for rent control services in certain circumstances.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-076, heading read, text waived. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
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ACTION ITEMS
11. 19-0225 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-077 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT MADE
BY THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE CHULA VISTA FIRE DEPARTMENT
REGARDING SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE WHICH REQUIRES ANNUAL
INSPECTIONS OF SCHOOLS, APARTMENT HOUSES AND
HOTELS/MOTELS
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-078 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 15
(FIRE) OF THE CITY'S MASTER FEE SCHEDULE RELATING TO
STATE-MANDATED FIRE INSPECTIONS
Fire Division Chief Gipson gave a presentation and answered questions of the Council.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Galvez, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2019-077 and 2019-078, headings read, text
waived.The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
12. 19-0241 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-079 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND
CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO REFLECT CHANGES IN THE
COMPENSATION FOR THE FA DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
FA DIRECTOR OF SD LECC EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2019
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-080 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2018/19
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE MAY 10, 2019, AS
REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2,
SECTION 570.5 TO REFLECT SALARY INCREASES FOR FA DEPUTY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FA DIRECTOR OF SD LECC
Police Chief Kennedy provided information on the item and summarized the salaries and benefits of the
affected positions.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Diaz, seconded by Deputy Mayor Padilla,
to adopt Resolution Nos. 2019-079 and 2019-080, headings read, text waived. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
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13. 19-0242 DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING A PILOT
PROGRAM TO ALLOW OFF-LEASH DOG ACCESS WITHOUT
FENCED BOUNDARIES IN A PARK, OR PARKS, IN NORTHWEST
CHULA VISTA
Parks and Recreation Administrator Fanner gave a presentation and answered questions from Council.
City Attorney Googins and Deputy City Attorney Trujillo answered questions from Council.
Katie Wright, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of conducting a pilot program at Rohr Park.
Lisa Cohen, representing the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of a pilot program at
Memorial and Friendship Parks.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Galvez, seconded by Deputy Mayor
Padilla, to establish a pilot program to allow off-leash dog access at Memorial
Park.The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
14. 19-0243 DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPING A
DESIGNATED OFF-LEASH, FENCED DOG AREA AT ROHR PARK
Parks and Recreation Administrator Fanner gave a presentation.
Katy Wright, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of the program but expressed concern regarding the
proposed location in Rohr Park and submitted written communications to the Council.
Lisa Cohen, representing Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the program.
At the request of Councilmember McCann, there was consensus of the Council to direct staff to proceed
with the project and work with nearby residents to alleviate concerns regarding the dog park location.
City Manager Halbert stated that staff would proceed with the project design and the item would be
brought back to Council for further action.
15. 19-0266 FISCAL YEAR 2020 BUDGET DISCUSSION
City Manager Halbert, Assistant City Manager Kachadoorian, and Director of Finance Bilby gave a
presentation on the item and answered questions of the Council.
Council discussion ensued.
Councilmember Galvez spoke in support of staff recommending options to add five police officers and
one shift of 4-0 staffing in the Fire Department for the next fiscal year.
Councilmember Diaz spoke in support of Measure A funds being reported separately from the General
Fund and of staff recommending options to add five police officers in the next fiscal year.
Deputy Mayor Padilla spoke in support of the Council setting Police Department staffing standards and
staff presenting a long-term plan to meet the established standards of the Police and Fire Departments.
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Mayor Casillas Sa/as spoke regarding the importance of fulfilling the City's obligations related to Measure
A and of the comprehensive services that the City provides.
Councilmember Galvez spoke in support of the Council discussing options to reduce expenditures that did
not involve direct public services.
Staff responded to comments and questions of the Council.
Lynnette Tessitore, representing the Chula Vista Mid-Managers/Professional Association, spoke regarding
the work of employees throughout the City and in support of all labor groups being included in discussions
to address public safety staffing concerns.
Theresa Acerro, representing the Southwest Chula Vista Civic Association, spoke in support of the City
pursuing increases in revenue and considering contracting out services.
David Oyos, representing the Chula Vista Police Officers Association, spoke in support of a long-term
public safety staffing plan and stated that the Association did not support increased public safety staffing
at the expense of staff in other departments.
There was consensus of the Council to direct staff as follows:
-Provide Council with a report on public safety standards within 90 days,-
-Present
ays;-Present a three-year, budget-balancing plan in Fall 20191-
-Begin
019;-Begin early development of the Fiscal Year 2020-21 proposed budget;and
-Provide Council with information mid-year on the possibility of adding public safety staffing, in addition to
Measure A staffing.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Casillas Salas spoke regarding her attendance at the following events: opening of new exercise
equipment at Norman Park, Mid-Coast Trolley tour, reception for new Army recruits,19th annual Day of the
Child Community Fun Fair, Eagle Scout ceremony for Dominque Harmon, the San Diego County Law
Enforcement Memorial Foundation Officers ceremony, the Dining Out for Life lunch at 7 Mile Casino that
benefitted the new LGBT Center in Chula Vista, a book signing event with Chef Marcela Valladolid,
promotion ceremony for 15 Fire Department personnel, and a speaking engagement at Fredricka Manor.
Deputy Mayor Padilla left the meeting at 8:54 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember McCann spoke regarding his attendance at the following events: A Night to Remember
prom, Eastlake Educational Foundation event, presentation to Eastlake High School students regarding
the Millenia project, merit badge ceremony for Troop 853, Girl Scouts STEM Fair at Montevalle Park, and
a Chula Vista Fire Department promotion ceremony.
Councilmember Diaz stated he would host a district forum on the topics of the 2020 census and the City's
prosecution unit's focus on illegal marjuana operations.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
City Attorney Googins reported on his attendance at a presentation on fake news by Lorie Hearn of
inewsource.
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16. 19-0271 UPDATE ON FEDERAL LITIGATION CHALLENGING CALIFORNIA'S SB
54 IMMIGRATION POLICIES
City Attorney Googins provided an update on the item.
17. 19-0273 CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF JOINING AMICUS BRIEF IN
SUPPORT OF INJUNCTION PREVENTING DENIAL OF FEDERAL
FUNDS IF LOCAL AGENCIES CHOOSE TO LIMIT THEIR
PARTICIPATION IN IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT, IN CONNECTION
WITH CASES SAN FRANCISCO V. BARR (CASE NO. 18-17308) AND
STATE OF CA V. WHITAKER (CASE NO. 18-17311)
Mayor Casillas Salas announced that Councilmember McCann would abstain on the item due to a
potential conflict of interest related to his service in the Navy Reserve Force. He left the dais during
discussion and voting on the item.
City Attorney Googins spoke regarding the item.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember
Galvez,to join the amicus brief.The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 3- Diaz, Galvez and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - McCann
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City Attorney Googins announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss the items
listed below.
Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 9:15 p.m. The Council reconvened in Closed Session at
9:20 p.m., with all members present, except Deputy Mayor Padilla.
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.
18. 19-0274 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9
(d)(1)
Name of case: Christian Medina v. Marcela Ruvalcaba, et al., San Diego
Superior Court, Case No. 37-2019-00012567-CU-PA-CTL.
ACTION: No reportable action-pending finalization of settlement.
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19. 19-0278 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 9:50 p.m.
Prepared by: Sheree Kansas, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
Kerry igelow, QMC, City Clerk
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