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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday,July 9,2019 5:00 PM Chula Vista Public Library
Civic Center Branch
365 F Street
Chula Vista,CA 91910
Room: Library Auditorium
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 5:00 p.m. in the
Library Auditorium located in the Chula Vista Public Library, Civic Center Branch, 358F Street, Chula
Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmember Diaz, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann and Mayor
Casillas Salas
Excused: Deputy Mayor Padilla
Also Present: City Manager Halbert, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk Bigelow, and Assistant 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. 19-0340 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO JEANI JAMES IN
RECOGNITION OF HER RETIREMENT AND 34 YEARS OF SERVICE
WITH THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember McCann presented it to Jeani James.
B. 19-0328 PRESENTATION OF AN UPDATE ON THE LIVING COAST DISCOVERY
CENTER BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BEN VALLEJOS
Ben Vallejos, Living Coast Discovery Center Executive Director, gave a presentation on the item.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 5)
Mayor Casillas Salas stated that Councilmember McCann would abstain from voting on Item 5B due to a
potential property-related conflict of interest.
1. 19-0351 APPROVAL OF MINUTES of February 5 and 7, 2019.
Recommended Action:Council approve the minutes.
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2. 19-0231 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-130 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 CIP
BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $400,000 FROM UNANTICIPATED
REVENUE FROM LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY TO THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE CVEATC PEDESTRIAN
BRIDGE REPAIR PROJECT (GGV0241) AND APPROPRIATING $40,000
FROM THE CHULA VISTA ELITE ATHLETE TRAINING CENTER FUND
TO GGV0241 (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-131 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
EXISTING CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
INCREASING THE ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT TO $750,000
FOR THE TERM ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2019
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolutions.
3. 19-0321 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-132 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH MCFARLANE PROMOTIONS, INC. TO PROVIDE
EVENT PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE 2019 AND 2020 SOUTHBAY
EARTH DAY, HARBORFEST, AND THE STARLIGHT PARADE &
CHILDREN'S FAIRE
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
4. 19-0262 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-133 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA RESCINDING CITY COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN ON
APRIL 9 AND 16, 2019 REGARDING AN ORDINANCE ADDING
CHAPTERS 3.60 AND 3.61 TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS GENERALLY AND
THE BAYFRONT PROJECT SPECIAL TAX FINANCING DISTRICT
B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING CHAPTERS
3.60 AND 3.61 TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS GENERALLY AND THE
BAYFRONT PROJECT SPECIAL TAX FINANCING DISTRICT (FIRST
READING)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution and place the ordinance on
first reading.
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5. 19-0260 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-134 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES TO BE COLLECTED TO
PAY THE COSTS OF FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICTS 97-1, 97-2, 97-3, 98-1, 98-2, 98-3, 99-1, 99-2,
2000-1, 2001-1, 2001-2, 07-I, 08-I, 08-M, 09-M, 11-M, 12-I, 12-M, 13-I, 13
-M, 14-M, 14-M2, 16-I, 17-I, 18-M AND 19-M WITHIN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND DESIGNATING THE DIRECTOR OF
FINANCE/TREASURER TO FILE A LIST OF TAXES TO BE LEVIED ON
EACH PARCEL WITH THE COUNTY AUDITOR EACH YEAR
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-135 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES TO BE COLLECTED TO
PAY THE COSTS OF FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICTS 06-1 AND 07-M, WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AND DESIGNATING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/TREASURER
TO FILE A LIST OF TAXES TO BE LEVIED ON EACH PARCEL WITH
THE COUNTY AUDITOR EACH YEAR
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolutions.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
r. Diaz, to approve staffs recommendations on the above Consent Calendar items,
headings read,text waived.The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Diaz, Galvez, McCann and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
ACTION: Item 513
Yes: 3- Diaz, Galvez and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - McCann
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jose Viesca, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of public transit use and distributed written
communications.
The following members of the public spoke in support of Council acceptance of the feasibility study on
Community Choice Energy.,
-Carolyn Scofield, Chula Vista resident
-Gina Woodard, Chula Vista resident
-Rita Clement, Chula Vista resident
-Jim Scofield, Chula Vista resident
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-Larry Emerson National City resident and he also spoke regarding a Caltrans electric vehicle project
Grace Rapp spoke regarding emotional and mental health concerns related to vaping and marijuana use.
Andrea Murphy, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding activities in the park area of Colorado
&K Streets and spoke in support of additional lighting and police patrol in the area.
Becky Rapp expressed concern regarding commercial marijuana activities.
Scott Waddle, Chula Vista resident, representing the Youth Sports Council, spoke regarding a sprinkler
replacement project at Montevalle Park.
ACTION ITEMS
6. 19-0304 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
DELORENZO INTERNATIONAL INC. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
SCOPE OF WORK FOR A CITYWIDE SMART IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Item 6 was not heard and was continued.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Halbert stated a memo was distributed to Council regarding the Parkland Acquisition and
Development (PAD) fees for western Chula Vista, and that he anticipated bringing an item regarding
accessory dwelling units to Council the following month.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
7. 19-0334 Consideration of appointment of a voting delegate and alternates for the
2019 League of California Cities Annual Conference, to be held in Long
Beach, October 16- 18.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Diaz, to appoint Councilmember McCann as the voting delegate and
Councilmember Diaz as the alternate for the 2019 League of California Cities
Annual Conference.The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Diaz, Galvez, McCann and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
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8. 19-0354 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENTS OF THE FOLLOWING:
JoEllen Baugh, Sustainability Commission
Christos Korgen, Sustainability Commission
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Galvez, to ratify the above appointments. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 4- Diaz, Galvez, McCann and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Mayor Casillas Salas reported on her attendance at the following events: Community Health Group
presentation, MTS Elevate San Diego 2020 community forum, Chula Vista Rotary installation, South
County Economic Development Council annual meeting, and a Sustainability Commission meeting.
COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember Galvez thanked staff for the preparation necessary to hold the meeting at the library. She
commented on the success of the 4th Fest.
Councilmember Diaz spoke in support SB438, prohibiting government agencies from contracting out 911
services to private organizations. Mayor Casillas Salas stated a letter of support would be submitted.
Councilmember McCann reported on the following recent events: South County Economic Development
(Iiiaw Council annual meeting, the opening of Eastlake Modern Dentistry, and the 4th Fest. He recognized the
Police Department and volunteers for their work on the 4th Fest and spoke regarding the coastal permit
for the Bayfront project.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
City Attorney Googins provided an update on the neighborhood protection unit.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
Kerry igelow, 112MC, City Clerk
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar L. Turner,Assistant City Clerk
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