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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday,December 10,2019 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 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 5:07 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
Deputy Mayor Padilla arrived at 5:17 p.m.
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. 19-0553 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO ALICIA HERNANDEZ IN
RECOGNITION OF HER RETIREMENT AND 28 YEARS OF DEDICATED
SERVICE WITH THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember McCann presented it to Ms. Hernandez.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 11)
Items 3, 4, 5, and 9, were removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of members of the public.
1. 19-0566 ORDINANCE NO. 3475 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
CHAPTER 15.28 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING
THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2019 EDITION (SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION WITH TECHNICAL CORRECTION)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the ordinance.
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2. 19-0563 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-235 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -
SENATE BILL 2 PLANNING GRANTS PROGRAM TO DEVELOP AN
ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM IN THE OTAY RIVER VALLEY
WHICH WILL PROVIDE STORMWATER POLLUTANT CONTROL
AND/OR HYDROMODIFICATION MANAGEMENT COMPLIANCE
OPTIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE 2013 MUNICIPAL SEPARATE
STORM SEWER SYSTEM PERMIT, AND CONTINGENT UPON GRANT
AWARD, ACCEPTING THE GRANT FUNDS, ENTERING INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH ICF INTERNATIONAL FOR CONSULTING
SERVICES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED)
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
Items 3, 4, and 5 were removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of a member of the public.
6. 19-0556 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-238 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE 2020 LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
FOR BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE TERMS EXPIRING IN
CALENDAR YEAR 2020
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
7. 19-0557 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-239 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND DAVY
ARCHITECTURE, INC. FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
ADMINISTRATION FOR THE DECK IN FRIENDSHIP PARK
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
8. 19-0558 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-240 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND MID
MANAGERS PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION COVERING THE PERIOD
OF DECEMBER 18, 2018 TO JUNE 30, 2020 REGARDING ADDITION
OF A POST-EMPLOYMENT HEALTH PLAN (PEHP)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-241 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A POST-EMPLOYMENT HEALTH PLAN
FOR ELIGIBLE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolutions.
Item 9 was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of a member of the public.
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10. 19-0560 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-244 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CAFETERIA
BENEFITS PLAN FOR 2020
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-245 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARSH &
MCLENNAN AGENCY, LLC. (PREVIOUSLY BARNEY & BARNEY, LLC.)
TO PROVIDE BROKER SERVICES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES BENEFITS
PROGRAM
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolutions.
11. 19-0565 JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2019-246 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, ALONG WITH OTHER STATE AND LOCAL
STAKEHOLDERS, RECOMMENDING PROJECT ALTERNATIVES AND
FEDERAL ACTIONS TO ELIMINATE DETRIMENTAL
TRANSBOUNDARY FLOWS OF WASTES IN THE TIJUANA RIVER
VALLEY
Recommended Action:Council adopt the resolution.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Diaz, 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
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
3. 19-0499 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-236 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUPPORTING CITY OF
CHULA VISTA IMPLEMENTATION OF SENATE BILL (SB) 743
BETWEEN THE CITY AND FEHR & PEERS AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the item.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Diaz, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-236, 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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4. 19-0516 ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES, THE
PARKLAND ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT FEE, AND TRUNK
SEWER CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2019
Delfina Gonzalez, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the difference in impact fees for the east side
and the west side of the City.
Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the item and asked questions regarding
fees.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Diaz, seconded by Deputy Mayor Padilla,
to receive the report, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 5- Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
5. 19-0519 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-237 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AND LAKEVIEW I, LLC, LAKEVIEW II, LLC, AND MOLLER OTAY LAKES
INVESTMENT, LLC
Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the item.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Galvez, seconded by Councilmember
Diaz, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-237, heading read, text waived. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
9. 19-0559 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-242 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND
CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE ADDITION AND DELETION
OF VARIOUS POSITION TITLES AND AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED
POSITION COUNTS IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITH NO NET
INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED STAFFING
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-243 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2019-
2020 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 20,
2019, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE
2, SECTION 570.5
C. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 TO ADD THE
UNCLASSIFIED POSITION OF SMART TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (FIRST
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READING) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the item.
Human Resources Director Chase answered questions from the Council and responded to the public
speaker.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Diaz, seconded by Councilmember
Galvez, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2019-242 and 2019-243, and place the ordinance
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
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the next fiscal budget.
Lillie Hebert, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding City-flown flags, and in opposition to the Drag Queen
Story Time Program.
Kay Bodge and Toni Rowden, representing Friends of Norman Park Senior Center, spoke regarding
parking issues, the need to replace signage in front of the facility, and requested a full-time recreation
supervisor.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to the Drag Queen Story Time Program:
-Laura Douglas, Chula Vista resident
-Art Hodges, and he spoke on behalf of the following:
-Matt Hardy, San Diego resident
-Eli Kornai, San Diego resident
-William Steffy, Chula Vista resident
-Tom Tuning
-Noel Tuning
-Trevor D.Averett, Chula Vista resident
-Shella Lujan, Chula Vista resident
-Pat Bradley, Chula Vista resident
-Lorena Ambriz, Chula Vista resident
The following individuals submitted written documentation in opposition to the Drag Queen Story Time
Program, and did not wish to speak:
-Lois Morera, Chula Vista resident
-Amado Huizar, Chula Vista resident
-Robin Thielsen
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
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MAYOR'S REPORTS
12. 19-0573 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF JAMES SCOFIELD TO THE
CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Deputy Mayor
Padilla, that the above appointment be ratified. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 5- Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Mayor Casillas Sa/as announced Governor Gavin Newsom joined Baja California Norte Governor Jaime
Bonilla Valdez and Baja California Sur Governor Carlos Mendoza Davis in reestablishing the Commission
of the Californias.
Mayor Casillas Sa/as stated she had attended the First Friday Breakfast, and congratulated
Councilmembers Diaz and Galvez on the success of the Starlight parade. She congratulated Novo Brazil
on its upcoming grand opening in Otay Ranch, and expressed holiday greetings.
COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember McCann spoke of the Veterans Home Foundation holiday event and expressed gratitude
to the staff. He attended the League of California Cities event and expressed holiday greetings.
Councilmember McCann offered condolences on the tragedy that occurred at the Pensacola, Florida Naval
Air Station.
Deputy Mayor Padilla spoke regarding a community coffee he would host, and he expressed holiday
greetings.
Councilmember Diaz thanked staff for their work on the Starlight parade and he expressed holiday
greetings.
At the request of Councilmember Diaz, there was consensus of the Council to direct staff to provide a
recommendation on forming a public safety committee or subcommittee.
Councilmember Diaz spoke in support of developing a policy to consider controversial events prior to the
events occurring.
Council discussion ensued.
At the request of Councilmember McCann, there was consensus of the Council to direct staff to draft a
policy for Council consideration regarding disclosure and transparency for community events.
Councilmember Galvez expressed gratitude to staff, volunteers, and sponsors for the Starlight parade.
She spoke regarding a Holocaust exhibit at the Civic Center Library and expressed holiday greetings.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
City Attorney Googins stated the Chula Vista Charitable Foundation would be holding an upcoming event
at Novo Brazil.
He announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss the item listed below.
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Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 7:13 p.m. The Council reconvened in Closed Session at
7:18 p.m., with all members present.
CLOSED SESSION
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. 19-0572 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(d)(1)
Case Name: Kenny Heinz v. City of Chula Vista, Worker's Compensation
Appeals Board, Case No. ADJ11110674
ACTION: No reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
Minutes prepared by:Sheree Kansas,Deputy City Clerk
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Kerryo Bigelo , MMC, City Clerk
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