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(4111W Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday,November 5,2019 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 5:05 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 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 McCann led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. 19-0509 PRESENTATION BY GIRL SCOUT TROOP 6034 REGARDING
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA AT GLEN ABBEY MEMORIAL PARK
AND MORTUARY
Members of Girl Scout Troop 6034 gave a presentation on the item.
B. 19-0501 PRESENTATION OF THE 17TH ANNUAL BEAUTIFY CHULA VISTA DAY
AND RECOGNITION OF THE PARKS DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT, THE SUSTAINABILITY TEAM, I LOVE A
CLEAN SAN DIEGO, AND THE LIVING COAST DISCOVERY CENTER
Director of Public Works Quilantan, Living Coast Discovery Center Volunteer & Program Manager and
Sustainability Commissioner Matthias, and Recycling Specialist Manuel-Sanchez gave a presentation on
the item.
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CONSENT CALENDAR(Items 1 - 3)
1. 19-0511 ORDINANCE NO. 3464 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) (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
Recommended Action:Council adopt the ordinance.
2. 19-0472 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-205 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
GRANT FROM CALRECYCLE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
3. 19-0497 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-206 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF NINE UTILITY
TRUCKS FROM COURTESY CHEVROLET
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 Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following members of the public spoke regarding traffic concerns due to Bonita Soapy Joes Car
Wash:
-Mr. Shinn, Chula Vista resident
-Larry Williams, San Diego County resident
-Carolyn Monteverde, San Diego County resident
-Patti Gonzalez, Chula Vista resident
The following members of the public submitted written documentation regarding traffic concerns due to
Bonita Soapy Joes Car Wash but were not present when called to speak:
-Mark Ramsey, Chula Vista resident
-Gloria Ramsey, Chula Vista resident
The following members of the public spoke in support of the Drag Queen Story Time program:
-Patti Bowman, Bonita resident
-Caryn Hoffman, Chula Vista resident
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-Liz Murphy, Chula Vista resident, and she spoke on behalf of Tricia Murphy and Mandy Senehen
-Angela Peterson, Chula Vista resident
-Kathy Mayer, Chula Vista resident
-Miriam Soto, Chula Vista resident
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the Drag Queen Story Time program:
-Tony Mendiola, San Diego resident
-Gabriela Delgado, San Diego resident
-Tony Villafranca, and he spoke on behalf of Bill Steffy, Chula Vista resident
-Andres Wong, representing Mass Resistance
-Lillie Hebert, Chula Vista resident
-Greg Martinez, Chula Vista resident, and he spoke on behalf of Eli Komai, San Diego resident
-Carla Guido, Chula Vista resident
The following members of the public submitted written documentation in opposition to the Drag Queen
Story Time program, and were not present to speak:
-Matt Hard
-Shella Lujan, Chula Vista resident
-Robin Thielsen, Chula Vista resident
-Cecelia T Pena, Chula Vista resident
-Noelle Tuning
-Thomas Tuning
Becky Rapp spoke regarding illegal marijuana activities and submitted written documentation.
Mark Bastedo, Chula Vista resident, submitted written communications and spoke regarding police
recruitment and training.
Alejandra Marquez, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding flooding in her driveway due to cracked
drainage.
Charles Jeter, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding a sidewalk vending policy.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. 18-0530 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER FORMATION OF THE CHULA VISTA
BAYFRONT PROJECT SPECIAL TAX FINANCING DISTRICT AND
ASSOCIATED ACTIONS
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
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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
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.
City Manager Halbert and Assistant Director of Development Services Allen spoke regarding the item.
There were no members of the public who wished to speak.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Diaz, to continue the public hearing to November 19, 2019. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Yes: 4- Diaz, Galvez, McCann and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Galvez, to direct staff to place an amended resolution regarding incurring
bonded indebtedness on the agenda of November 12, 2019. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Diaz, Galvez, McCann and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
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ACTION ITEMS
5. 19-0481 A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 19.58.022 (ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS) AND 19.58.023 (JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING
UNITS) TO REMOVE THE OWNER OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENT
(FIRST READING)
B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA IMPLEMENTING THE
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE RELATED PROVISIONS OF SENATE
BILL 13 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS) (FIRST READING)
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-207 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING COUNCIL POLICY 478-01
(PARTICIPATION BY PRIVATE DEVELOPERS IN THE FINANCING
AND/OR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS) AND CHAPTER 16
(DEVELOPMENT AND IN-LIEU FEES) OF THE CITY'S MASTER FEE
SCHEDULE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND
JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
(Ordinance A was continued from 10/1/2019.)
Assistant Director of Development Services Allen gave a presentation on the item.
Council discussion ensued.
The following members of the public spoke in support of staffs recommendation:
-Rebeca Palla Rube spoke on behalf of Robert Calloway, representing Pacific Southwest Association of
Realtors, who was not present
-Robert Cromer, representing Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors
-Pat Russiano, representing Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors
-Tracy Morgan Hollingworth, representing Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors
The following members of the public expressed concern regarding the proposed requirements:
-Fred Coles, Chula Vista resident
-Ramiro Gonzalez, Chula Vista resident
Maria Wilson submitted written documentation in support of staffs recommendation and did not wish to
speak.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Galvez, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, to 1) place Ordinance A on first reading, as amended to include that the
removal of the owner occupancy requirement would go into effect only upon the
effective date of SB 13 and would remain in effect only to the extent required by
SB 13; 2) place Ordinance B on first reading; and 3) adopt Resolution No.
2019-207. The headings were read, text waived. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 4- Diaz, Galvez, McCann and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
6. 19-0508 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENTS OF THE FOLLOWING:
- Bryan Ehm, Board of Appeals and Advisors
- Lee Kohse, Cultural Arts 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 Sa/as reported on the following events: An assembly at Innovation High School, the
California Foundation reception on the Environment & the Economy, the YMCA Youth Government Panel,
the annual City of Chula Vista employee Halloween costume contest, and she congratulated Vulcan on
sponsoring the third annual Quarry Crusher Run benefiting the Fire Fighters Foundation.
COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember McCann spoke regarding the following events: Veterans Day, a Veterans Day celebration
at Memorial Bowl, the Veterans Elementary School parade, the Vulcan Quarry Crusher Run, and the
Veterans Walk at the Veterans Home.
At the request of Councilmember McCann, there was consensus of the Council to direct staff to make a
recommendation to Council regarding extending the lease for the American Legion at Eucalyptus Park.
Councilmember Diaz spoke regarding the Pumpkin Smash event and the Starlight Parade. He announced
that the Animal Care Facility was requesting donations of towels and laundry detergent.
Councilmember Galvez reported on the West Side/Best Side graffiti abatement project and her
attendance at a Third Avenue Village Association meeting.
In response to questions from Councilmember Galvez, City Manager Halbert stated he would provide an
update at the next Council meeting regarding food truck vendor regulation enforcement and a conditional
use permit for the Soapy Joe Car Wash.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
City Attorney Googins reported on his attendance at the YMCA Youth in Government program.
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 7:42 p.m. The Council reconvened in Closed Session at
7:48 p.m., with all members present except Deputy Mayor Padilla.
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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.
7. 19-0510 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: Gary Halbert, Glen Googins, Kelley
Bacon, Maria Kachadoorian, Courtney Chase, David Bilby and Simon
Silva
Employee organization: International Association of Fire Fighters Local
2180 (IAFF)
ACTION: No reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Sheree Kansas, Deputy City Clerk
Kerry K. igelow, C, City Clerk
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