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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2019/10/15City of Chula Vista Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 15, 2019 5:00 PM Council Chambers 276 4th Avenue, Building A Chula Vista, CA 91910 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order during the meeting. The agenda items at this meeting were considered in the order presented. 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 and Deputy Mayor Padilla Excused: Mayor Casillas Salas 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 McCann led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY A. 19-0479 OATHS OF OFFICE Isidro Barragan, Board of Ethics Karla Chinn, Board of Ethics Stephanie Teel, Board of Ethics Carmen Torres, Board of Ethics Alex Welling, Board of Ethics City Clerk Bigelow administered the oaths of office to Commissioners Barragan, Chinn, Teel, Torres, and Welling, and Councilmember Diaz presented them with certificates of appointment. City of Chula Vista Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes October 15, 2019 B. 19-0424 PRESENTATION OF THE SOUTH COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL REGIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD TO DEPUTY CITY MANAGER KELLEY BACON BY SOUTH COUNTY EDC PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CINDY GOMPPER-GRAVES President and Chief Executive Officer of the South County Economic Development Council Gompper-Graves introduced Chairman Penner and Founding Member McCune to present the Regional Leadership Award, also known as, the Tony McCune Regional Leadership Award to Deputy City Manager Bacon. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 4) 1. 19-0489 APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 7 and 14, 2019. Recommended Action: Council approve the minutes. 2. 19-0430 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-195 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS, AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE "PARKSIDE SEWAGE PUMP STATION UPGRADE (SWR0293)" PROJECT TO BLUE PACIFIC ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,350,270; AND APPROPRIATING $170,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE SEWER FACILITY REPLACEMENT FUND TO CIP SWR0293 (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution. 3. 19-0180 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-196 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CALLING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020, FOR THE ELECTION OF TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, REPRESENTING DISTRICTS 3 AND 4; CONSOLIDATING THE ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE ELECTION; AND REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO PERFORM CERTAIN SERVICES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION B. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-197 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020 Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolutions. City of Chula Vista Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes October 15, 2019 4. 19-0474 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-198 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE ADDITION OF A POSITION TITLE AND AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT WITH A NET INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED STAFFING Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution. 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: 4 - Diaz, Galvez, McCann and Padilla No: 0 Abstain: 0 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were none. PUBLIC COMMENTS Dr. B, representing Friends of Norman Park Senior Center, spoke in support of free parking for employees at Norman Park Senior Center Kay Bodge, representing Friends of Norman Park Senior Center and on behalf of Lupe Valladolid, expressed concern regarding the parking in the area of Norman Park Senior Center and submitted written documentation. Lillie Hebert, representing Mass Resistance, spoke in support of displaying the Prisoners of War flag, and expressed concem regarding the Drag Queen Story Time program The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the Drag Queen Story Time program: - Andres Wong, representing Mass Resistance - Mary Mayer -Oakes - Tony Villafranca, San Diego resident - Julio Figueroa, Bonita resident - Eli Kornai, representing Mass Resistance - Tony Mendiola, San Diego resident - Gabriel Espinosa, representing Knights of Columbus John Serrano, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of street repairs in the area of Dennis Avenue. Reverend Billy Falling, Chula Vista resident, requested the adoption of a resolution proposed by Mass Resistance in opposition to City facilities hosting Drag Queen Story Time programs. William Steffy, submitted written documentation, and did not wish to speak. Kay Bodge, representing Friends of Norman Park Senior Center, requested City assistance in replacing the activity sign in front of the center. City of Chula Vista Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes October 15, 2019 Pat Bradley, Chula Vista resident, spoke in favor of Council supporting Norman Park Senior Center requests, and in opposition to the Drag Queen Story Time program. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. 18-0530 PUBLIC HEARING TO BAYFRONT PROJECT ASSOCIATED ACTIONS CONSIDER FORMATION OF THE CHULA VISTA SPECIAL TAX FINANCING DISTRICT AND A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT FOR THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT RESORT HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER AND RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A JOINT COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT FOR THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT SPECIAL TAX FINANCING DISTRICT C. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FORMING AND ESTABLISHING THE BAYFRONT PROJECT SPECIAL TAX FINANCING DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE BAYFRONT PROJECT SPECIAL TAX FINANCING DISTRICT TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SUCH DISTRICT D. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE BAYFRONT PROJECT SPECIAL TAX FINANCING DISTRICT, DEEMING IT NECESSARY TO INCUR A BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF SUCH DISTRICT E. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE BAYFRONT PROJECT SPECIAL TAX FINANCING DISTRICT, CALLING A SPECIAL MAIL BALLOT ELECTION AND SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SUCH DISTRICT SEPARATE PROPOSITIONS TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES THEREIN, TO AUTHORIZE SUCH DISTRICT TO INCUR A BONDED INDEBTEDNESS SECURED BY THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES THEREIN AND TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR SUCH DISTRICT City of Chula Vista Page 4 IM City Council Meeting Minutes October 15, 2019 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. Deputy Mayor Padilla opened the public hearing. ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember Diaz, to continue Item 5 to the meeting of November 5, 2019. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Diaz, Galvez, McCann and Padilla No: 0 Abstain: 0 6. 19-0370 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 3.50 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE (DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES TO PAY FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC FACILITIES) (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. Deputy Mayor Padilla opened the public hearing. ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember Galvez, to continue Item 6 to the meeting of November 5, 2019. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Diaz, Galvez, McCann and Padilla No: 0 Abstain: 0 CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Halbert spoke regarding Item 5 and the Port's request to continue the item. There was consensus of the Council to direct the City Manager and the City Attorney to research financing options including a potential ballot measure for an adjustment to the Transient Occupancy Tax in the Bayfront area. MAYOR'S REPORTS There were none. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Deputy Mayor Padilla announced the Coastal Commission meeting being held in Council Chambers over the next three days. Councilmember McCann reported on the success of the recent Police Officer Foundation fundraiser. Councilmember Galvez reported on her attendance at the Police Officers Foundation fundraiser. At the request of Councilmember Galvez, there was consensus of the Council to direct staff to study the parking at Norman Park Senior Center and make recommendations. City of Chula Vista Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes October 15, 2019 At the request of Councilmember Galvez, there was consensus of the Council to direct staff to draft an expedited plan for replacing the signage at Norman Parts Senior Center. At the request of Councilmember Galvez, there was consensus of the Council to direct staff to address the issue on the street, as brought up by public speaker John Serrano. Engineering and Capital Projects Director Valle gave an update and explanation regarding City streets that had been chip sealed. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:11 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Tyshar L. Turner, Assistant City Cleric Z� Kerry oigelow,uMMC, City Clerk City of Chula Vista Page 6 9 19