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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday,October 22,2019 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.
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 Assistant City Clerk
Turner
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Councilmember Galvez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. 19-0485 PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
RECIPIENTS
Human Resources Director Chase gave a presentation on the item.
B. 19-0488 SPECIAL RECOGNITION BY SENATOR BEN HUESO OF THE CITY'S
HOMELESS OUTREACH TEAM
Jessica Hayes, representing Senator Ben Hueso, gave a presentation on the item.
C. 19-0486 PRESENTATION AND UPDATE ON THE AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT
PLAN BY SAN DIEGO COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
BOARD MEMBER MARK WEST, AND BRENDAN REED, DIRECTOR
OF PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
Item C was continued to a future meeting.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 5)
Item 2 was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of a member of the public.
1. 19-0491 APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 21, 2019.
Recommended Action:Council approve the minutes.
Item 2 was removed from the Consent Calendar.
3. 19-0467 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-200 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION
FOR THE CALRECYCLE RUBBERIZED PAVEMENT GRANT
PROGRAM AND RELATED AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THREE YEARS
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
4. 19-0483 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-201 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION
FOR THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESPONSE TEAM PROGRAM TO
THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (CAL OES),
AND AGREEING TO CAL OES RULES AND REGULATIONS,
INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR MATCHING FUNDS AND
SUPPLANTING OF FUNDS
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
5. 19-0484 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-202 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE
OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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: 5- Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
2. 19-0437 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-199 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF TWO GRANTS
FROM THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A CENSUS 2020
OUTREACH PROGRAM; ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT/CHULA VISTA
COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE FOR CONSULTING SERVICES; AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
JoAnne Fields, representing the Asian Pacific Islander Initiative, spoke in support of staff's
recommendation.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Deputy Mayor
Padilla, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-199, 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 members of the public spoke in support of the Drag Queen Story Time program and the
LGBTQ community:
-Kathy Mayer, Chula Vista resident, who also spoke on behalf of Mandy Senehen
-Patti Boman, Bonita resident
-Sister Ida
-Diana McGawley, Chula Vista resident
-Lynn DeHahn, Chula Vista resident
-Mishelle Banaga, Chula Vista resident
-Jae Red Rose, Chula Vista resident
-Angela Peterson
-Elizabeth Senehen, who also spoke on behalf of Mary Fisher
The following members of the public submitted written documentation in support of the Drag Queen Story
Time program but declined or were not present to speak.
-Dennis Nicely, San Diego resident
-Nadia Kean Ayub, Chula Vista resident
-Stephanie York, representing TransFamily Support Services
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the Drag Queen Story Time program:
-Tony Mendiola, San Diego resident
-Lorena Ambriz, Chula Vista resident
-Tony Villafranca, representing San Diego Mass Resistance, who also spoke on behalf of Lily Hebert,
Mary Oakes, Eli Komai, and Mike McCabe
-Matthew Hardy, San Diego resident
Pastor Art Hodges, representing Interfaith Leaders, spoke regarding the Step Up to Pray Program and
spoke in support of the Council adopting a policy regarding certain City programs.
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The following members of the public submitted written documentation in opposition to the Drag Queen
Story Time program, but declined or were not present to speak:
-Blanca Second, Chula Vista resident
-Noel Tuning
-Robin Thielsen, Chula Vista resident
-Gerardo Landingin, San Diego resident
-Tommy Zuniga, Chula Vista resident
Randy Epstein, Chula Vista resident, submitted written documentation and spoke regarding 5G and small
cells.
JoAnne Fields, representing the Asian Pacific Islander Initiative, submitted written documentation and
spoke regarding the Chula Fest event.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. 19-0473 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-203 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A 2019 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FROM THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE
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.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Deputy Mayor
Padilla, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-203, heading read, text waived. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
7. 19-0487 RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO
ACQUIRE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OR INTEREST IN REAL
PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN FOR THE E STREET EXTENSION
AND THE BIKE/PEDESTRIAN TRAIL, FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE
CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT PROJECT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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 announced Item 7 would be continued to a future meeting.
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8. 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.
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.
ACTION: A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Padilla, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, to place the ordinance 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
ACTION ITEMS
9. 19-0498 PRESENTATION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PUBLIC SAFETY
STAFFING REPORT
Items 9 and 10 were presented together.
Assistant City Manager Kachadoorian introduced the items.
Police and Fire staff gave a presentation on the Public Safety Staffing Report and responded to questions
of the Council.
Deputy Mayor Padilla spoke in support of staff identifying potential funding sources as part of the long
range public safety staffing analysis.
Councilmember Diaz spoke in support of staffing in the Neighborhood Protection Unit.
Mayor Casillas Salas requested more information regarding how civilian staff was being deployed
strategically.
Finance Director Bilby gave a presentation on the Balanced Budget Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-2023. He
and City Manager Halbert responded to questions from the Council.
Mayor Casillas Salas requested an update from staff on the progress of the Measure P infrastructure
projects that were identified for repair.
Deputy Mayor Padilla requested a budget baseline scenario that included additional average personnel
costs and specificity regarding how the City could balance the budget based on those scenarios with as
little reliance on general fund reserve revenue. He also requested the City Manager and City Attorney to
return to Council with a solution on how the City would bill against potential Measure Q revenues. Deputy
Mayor Padilla stated that achieving both the secondary squad and 4-0 staffing objectives were very
important priorities to him.
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Mayor Casillas Salas stated squads should be prioritized and she requested additional analysis regarding
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the cost, benefit, and efficiency of operations of implementing 4-0 staffing before squads.
Councilmember McCann spoke in support of the second squad and to keep on track for the 4-0 staffing.
He also stated his support for the Neighborhood Protection Unit.
Councilmember Diaz spoke in support of the implementation of a second squad to reduce response times
and recommended prioritizing 4-0 staffing.
David Oyos, representing the Chula Vista Police Officers Association, spoke in support of the staffing
plan presented by Police personnel and provided information regarding Police operations.
ACTION: Council hear the report and provide direction.
10. 19-0465 FISCAL YEARS 2021 - 2023 BALANCED BUDGET PLAN
PRESENTATION
Item 10 was presented and discussed concurrently with Item 9, above.
11. 19-0468 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-204 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE WELCOMING CITY IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN THAT SUPPORTS THE CITY'S APPLICATION FOR WELCOMING
CITY CERTIFICATION FROM WELCOMING AMERICA
Marketing and Communications Manager Steinberger gave a presentation and responded to questions
from the Council.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Deputy Mayor Padilla,
to adopt Resolution No. 2019-204, heading read, text waived. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 1 - Diaz
Abstain: 0
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Halbert gave a brief overview of the addition of Sesame Place at Aquatica.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
12. 19-0478 CONSIDERATION OF CITY ENDORSEMENT OF THE EXHIBIT,
PROJECT RUTH: REMEMBER US THE HOLOCAUST, AND
FUNDRAISING EVENT ON JANUARY 12, 2020 AT THE CIVIC CENTER
LIBRARY
Sandy Scheller, Chula Vista resident, spoke in favor of the item.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Deputy Mayor
Padilla, to endorse the Project Ruth: Remember Us The Holocaust Exhibit, and
fundraising event.The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
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Mayor Casil/as Salas reported on the following events: the Chula Vista Police Department drone press
release, the Chula Vista Bayfront Facilities Financing Authority meeting, the 25th Annual Senior Volunteer
Patrol dinner, the Beautify Chula Vista event, the Hawking Steam Academy tour, the grand opening of the
911 Communication Center, and a tour of the Police Department Headquarters, and the First Friday
Breakfast.
COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember McCann spoke on the following events: the 25th Annual Senior Volunteer Patrol dinner,
Beautify Chula Vista, the 911 Communication Center grand opening, and the opening of Hawking School.
At the request of Councilmember McCann, there was a consensus of the Council to direct staff to
research options regarding vaping advertisement toward children.
Deputy Mayor Padilla spoke regarding the Coastal Commission Meeting at City Hall and extended
gratitude to Chula Vista Police Officers Xavier Castro and Sergio Martinez.
Councilmember Diaz spoke regarding his visit to the Donovan Correctional Facility and serving ministry to
the inmates. He stated he looked forward to visiting the new 911 Communication Center.
Councilmember Galvez spoke regarding the following events: visit to the EI Primero Hotel, the deployment
of scooters in the City, the 25th Annual Senior Volunteer Patrol dinner, Beautify Chula Vista, and the
opening of SeaWorld Sesame Place. She spoke in support of staff monitoring accidents and issues
related to scooters licensed in Chula Vista.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
City Attorney Googins expressed appreciation for the Council's support for the Neighborhood Protection
Unit. He reported on the following events: the League of Cities Conference, Project Ruth and his recent
visit to the Anne Frank House, and the opening of Sesame Place at Aquatica.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 p.m.
Minutes prepared by.Leah Larrarte, Deputy City Clerk
Kerry K.Igelow, M6b, City Clerk
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