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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday,June 18,2019 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 5:04 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
Turner
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Councilmember Diaz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. 19-0313 PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
RECIPIENTS
Human Resources Director Chase recognized recipients of quarterly recognition awards.
B. 19-0282 PRESENTATION BY DEL MAR FAIRGROUND MARKETING
CONSULTANT AMY LAUFENBERG REGARDING THE 2019 SAN
DIEGO COUNTY FAIR
Item B was not heard.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 8)
City Attorney Googins announced that a revised Attachment 1 for Item 4 had been distributed to the
Council and that action on the item would be with respect to the revised document.
Mayor Casillas Salas stated she would abstain from voting on Item 5 due to a potential property-related
conflict of interest.
Items 3 and 7 were removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of the public and Councilmember
Diaz, respectively.
1. 19-0336 APPROVAL OF MINUTES of January 22, 2019.
Recommended Action:Council approve the minutes.
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2. 19-0331 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-113 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH KARPEL SOLUTIONS
FOR SOFTWARE, SUBSCRIPTION, AND LICENSING SERVICES
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
Item 3 was removed from the Consent Calendar.
4. 19-0279 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-115 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING CONTINUATION OF THE ELECTRICITY
COMMODITY PURCHASES FROM SHELL ENERGY AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
IN CONJUNCTION WITH UPDATING THE PURCHASE RATES
(This item was continued from 5/21/2019.)
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
5. 19-0167 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-116 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS; AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR
THE "THIRD AVENUE STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
PHASE III (STL0406)" PROJECT TO TRI-GROUP CONSTRUCTION AND
DEVELOPMENT, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,127,680;
TRANSFERRING $110,000IN TRANSNET APPROPRIATIONS FROM
STM0398 TO STI-0406; AND APPROPRIATING $2,500,000 IN
TRANSNET SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM (SGIP) GRANT
FUNDS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
6. 19-0315 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-117 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA TRANSFERRING UNCLAIMED MONIES IN THE AMOUNT
OF $149 FROM THE CASH BOND DEPOSIT FUND TO THE GENERAL
FUND
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
Item 7 was removed from the Consent Calendar.
8. 19-0222 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-119 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 OPEN SPACE LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN BID GROUPS 1 ($844,584), 2 ($220,956),
3 ($474,288), 5 ($604,596), 6 ($1,219,728), 7 ($434,724), AND 10
($428,244) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $4,227,120
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B. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-120 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND BRIGHTVIEW
LANDSCAPE SERVICES FOR OPEN SPACE LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN BID GROUPS 4 ($593,530), 8 ($532,231),
AND 11 ($648,652) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,774,413
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-121 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND GEOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT & LANDSCAPING FOR OPEN
SPACE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN BID GROUP 9
(OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS 5, 6, 9, 10, AND 11) IN THE AMOUNT OF
$169,861
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolutions.
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:
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Yes: 5- Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
ACTION: Item 5
Yes: 4- Diaz, Galvez, McCann and Padilla
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - Casillas Salas
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
3. 19-0308 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-114 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE MASTER PLAN FOR A FENCED,
OFF-LEASH DOG PARK AT ROHR PARK
Pam Keel, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to staffs recommendation.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-114, 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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7. 19-0327 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-118 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDED PUBLIC SAFETY
EXPENDITURE PLAN
Fire Chief Geering responded to questions from the Council.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-118, 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
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding activities in District 2 and the lack of a
Council aide for the district.
Angelique Williams, Chula Vista resident, commended Officer Salazar and the Chula Vista Police
Department for the response to a recent incident.
Patricia Aguilar, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding Salt Creek Golf Course and
recommended City initiate a land use change and rezoning process for the golf course.
Pam Keel, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding the Bonita Glen development.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item 10 was taken out of order and heard following Public Comments. Item 9 was heard following Item 10.
10. 19-0293 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-122 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA CONSIDERING THE THIRD ADDENDUM (IS-17-0005)
TO FEIR 02-04; APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE OTAY RANCH
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO REFLECT LAND USE CHANGES
FOR APPROXIMATELY 36 ACRES WITHIN THE OTAY RANCH
FREEWAY COMMERCIAL PLANNING AREA 12 PLANNED
COMMUNITY, INCLUDING ASSOCIATED TEXT, MAPS AND TABLES
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-123 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE OTAY
RANCH FREEWAY COMMERCIAL SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA
(SPA) PLAN, DESIGN PLAN, AND ASSOCIATED REGULATORY
DOCUMENTS; AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE OTAY
RANCH FREEWAY COMMERCIAL NORTH MASTER PRECISE PLAN
C. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING
AMENDMENTS TO OTAY RANCH FREEWAY COMMERCIAL
SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLANNED COMMUNITY
DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTHERLY FC-2 PORTION
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D. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, VILLAGE II TOWN CENTER, LLC AND SUNRANCH
CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC FOR THE FREEWAY COMMERCIAL
NORTH PORTION OF OTAY RANCH PLANNING AREA 12 (FIRST
READING)
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-124 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY PURPOSE
FACILITY ACREAGE FOR OTAY RANCH VILLAGE TWO BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND OTAY PROJECT, L.P
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-125 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP CVT 19
-0001 FOR OTAY RANCH PLANNING AREA 12 FREEWAY
COMMERCIAL NORTH
G. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-126 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT DR17-
0037 TO CONSTRUCT A MIXED-USE PROJECT CONSISTING OF A
578-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX, 15,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL
USE, TWO INTEGRATED PARKING STRUCTURES ON TWO LOTS
CONSISTING OF 10.4 ACRES LOCATED IN THE OTAY RANCH
FREEWAY COMMERCIAL NORTH, NEIGHBORHOOD PA-12
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 provided information on the proceedings and recommended the Council disclose all
ex parte communications regarding the item. Councilmembers reported the following ex parte
communications:
- Mayor Casillas Salas stated she met with Nick Lee and Maria Miller of Baldwin & Sons to discuss the
project. She also received emails about the item, including messages from Kathleen Reed and an email in
opposition to the project from Benjamin Dejo.
- Councilmember McCann stated he had several conversations with Nick Lee and spoke with Kathleen
Reed. He stated he received multiple emails in favor and opposed to the project.
- Deputy Mayor Padilla and Councilmember Diaz stated they received emails in favor and opposed to the
project.
- Councilmember Galvez reported having met with Nick Lee and Maria Miller of Baldwin and Sons to
discuss the project, and she received a flash drive with the amendment to the project. She stated she
received written communications from the following: Richard Schulman of Hecht Solberg, representing
Silvergate, SRA, in response to Francis Offermann; YMCA and Monica Montano in support of the project;
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and Kathleen Reed Benjamin Deb, Theresa Acerro, Peter Wat , Francis Offermann and Doug Chermak
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in opposition to the project. She met and corresponded via email with Barney and Kathleen Reed, who
were opposed to the project. Councilmember Galvez stated she had conversations with Peter Watry and
Sharon Floyd.
Senior Planner Donn gave a presentation on the item.
Staff answered questions of the Council.
Mayor Casillas Salas opened the public hearing.
Nick Lee and Maria Miller, representing Baldwin and Sons, gave a presentation on the item.
Patricia Aguilar, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding pedestrians in the area of the project and in
support of continued consideration of pedestrian safety.
The following members of the public spoke in support of staffs recommendation on the item:
-Chris Redo, Chula Vista resident
-Sarah Cantu, Chula Vista small business owner
-Zaneta Encarnacion, Chula Vista resident
-Lisa Cohen, representing the Chamber of Commerce
-Carmen Richardson, Chula Vista resident
-Colin Parent, representing Circulate San Diego
-Rick Richardson, Chula Vista resident
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to staffs recommendation on the item:
-Douglas Chermak, representing Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility
-Joanne Springer, Chula Vista resident
-Kathleen Reed, Chula Vista resident
- Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, who also spoke on behalf of Joanna Ward
Pam Keel submitted written documentation in opposition to the project and was not present when called to
speak.
Richard Schulman, representing the applicant,provided a rebuttal argument.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Casillas Salas closed the
public hearing.
Principal Planner Power and Senior Planner Donn provided information in response to comments made by
speakers and staff responded to questions of the Council.
Council discussion ensued.
ACTION: A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Padilla, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2019-122 through 2019-126, and place the
ordinances (Items 10C and 10D) on first reading, 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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9. 19-0283 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-127 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA CONSIDERING A LAND USE AMENDMENT AND
REZONING INITIATION REQUEST (IR19-0026), AND PROVIDING INPUT
TO STAFF REGARDING PROCESSING A GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT AND REZONE FOR APPROXIMATELY 50-ACRES
LOCATED WEST OF 1-5 AND EAST AND SOUTH OF THE MAIN
OFFICE AND DISTRIBUTION BUILDINGS ON THE COLLINS
AEROSPACE/UNITED TECHNOLOGY COMPANY CAMPUS
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 Manager Halbert introduced the item and announced that a revised resolution had been distributed to
the Council.
Economic Development Director Crockett and Associate Planner Phelps gave a presentation on the item.
Mayor Casillas Salas opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public spoke in support of staffs recommendation of the item:
-Kyle Strong, representing Collins Aerospace and General Counsel for Rohr, Inc.
-Emil Wohl, representing Penwood Wohl Property Group
-Peter Watry, Chula Vista resident
-Patricia Aguilar, Chula Vista resident
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Casillas Salas closed the
public hearing.
Council discussion ensued.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Galvez, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-127, as revised, and to authorize the City
Attorney to make further revisions to the resolution to add reference to the
Regional Technology Park in the whereas clause and to make other minor
conforming changes necessary to bring the resolution into consistency with
Council's intentions. The heading was read, text waived. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Yes: 5- Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 8:10 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:15 p.m., with all
members present.
ACTION ITEMS
11. 19-0303 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-128 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A REQUEST BY THE CITY'S FRANCHISED
WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES PROVIDER, REPUBLIC SERVICES,
TO INCREASE SERVICE FEES FOR SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING
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Environmental Services Manager Medrano gave a presentation on the item.
Michael Simonsen, Richard Brunson, and Marek Crabbs, representing Republic Services, gave a
presentation on the item.
City and Republic Services staff answered questions of the Council.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember
Galvez, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-128, heading read, text waived. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
12. 19-0276 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-129 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 FOR
THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY;
CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
SERVE AS CO-COUNSEL TO SUCH AUTHORITY; AND APPOINTING A
COUNCILMEMBER TO ITS GOVERNING BOARD
City Manager Halbert spoke regarding the item.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-129, and to consent to the appointment of
the City Attorney as co-counsel and to appoint Deputy Mayor Padilla to serve on
the governing board of the Chula Vista Bayfront Facilities Financing Authority.
The heading was read,text waived.The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Casillas Sales reported having participated in a military care package drive at Live Home San
Diego. She expressed gratitude to Deputy Mayor Padilla for the invitation to Equality Awards gala. Mayor
Casillas Salas announced that the Council Chambers would undergo upgrades and that the following two
meetings would be held in the Civic Center Library Auditorium.
COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember McCann expressed gratitude to the Council for approving the dog park at Rohr Park. He
spoke regarding Flag Day and the proper disposal of flags, and extended Father's Day greetings.
Deputy Mayor Padilla extended Father's Day greetings.
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Councilmember Diaz expressed his regret for his inability to attend a recent meeting at the Port District.
Councilmember Galvez reported on the following events: Jazz on Third fundraiser that benefitted Love Thy
Neighbor, Dia De San Juan Salsa Festival, and end-of-year presentations by High Tech High School
intems. She thanked current and former Councilmembers and staff for their work on the Bayfront project.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Googins announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss the items
listed below.
Mayor Casillas Sa/as recessed the meeting at 8:52 p.m. The Council reconvened in Closed Session at
9:00 p.m., with all members present.
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.
13. 19-0322 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
Three [3] Cases.
ACTION: No reportable action.
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14. 19-0332 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9
(d)(1)
Name of case: City of Chula Vista v. Douglas E. Barnhart, Inc., et al., San
Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2016-00045312-CU-CD-CTL
ACTION: No reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
KerryBigelow MC, City Clerk
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar L. Turner, Deputy City Clerk
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