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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, February 18, 2020 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, except for Item A, which was heard following Item B.
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, Deputy Mayor Galvez, Councilmember McCann, Councilmember
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 Padilla led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. 20-0057 PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
RECIPIENTS
Performance & Organizational Development Manager Powell recognized recipients of quarterly employee
awards.
B. 20-0054 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION COMMENDING KARYN AND
KRYSTINA CERULLI FOR PERFORMING SUCCESSFUL
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Diaz presented it to Karyn and Krystina
Cerulli. Fire Chief Geering commended all who were involved in assisting Mr. Cerulli and reiterated the
importance of knowing first aid and CPR.
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C. 20-0039 PRESENTATION BY VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY PLANT
MANAGER DARIN GRAY, MANAGER OF COMMUNITY AND
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS BARBARA GOODRICH-WELK, AND
COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COORDINATOR ABBEY
SANDERSON OF A CHECK TO THE CHULA VISTA FIREFIGHTER'S
FOUNDATION
Dann Gray and Barbara Goodrich -Welk, representing Vulcan Materials, presented a $52,822 check to the
Chula Vista Firefighters Foundation.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 5)
1. 20-0071 APPROVAL OF MINUTES of August 6, 2019.
Recommended Action: Council approve the minutes.
2. 20-0044 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-024 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF COUNCIL POLICY
NO. 220-01, THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA INVESTMENT POLICY AND
GUIDELINES; AMENDING THE EXISTING POLICY; AND DELEGATING
INVESTMENT ACTIVITY AUTHORITY TO THE DIRECTOR OF
FINANCE/TREASURER
B. INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER
31, 2019
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution and receive the report.
3. 20-0027 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-025 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CHULA VISTA 4TH FEST 2020,
HARBORFEST 2020, AND THE 2020 STARLIGHT PARADE &
CHILDREN'S FAIRE AS CITY -SPONSORED EVENTS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2020
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-026 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CITY'S FILING OF AN
APPLICATION FOR A $15,000 COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT GRANT
FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND APPROVING A
RESOLUTION FOR THE GRANT APPLICATION REQUIRED BY THE
COUNTY; SHOULD THE CITY BE AWARDED GRANT FUNDING,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE
GRANT, AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS ACCORDINGLY (4/5
VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolutions.
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4. 20-0045 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-027 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING STAFF TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A
TRANSFORMATIVE CLIMATE COMMUNITIES PLANNING GRANT AND
TO IMPLEMENT PROJECTS FUNDED BY THE GRANT
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
5. 20-0046 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-028 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT OF $5,000 FROM
SWEETWATER AUTHORITY TO FUND THE NATURESCAPE
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 Deputy Mayor
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
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals spoke in opposition to the Drag Queen Story Time Program:
-Andres Wong, representing San Diego Mass Resistance
-Eli Kornai, representing San Diego Mass Resistance
-Art Hodges, representing South Bay Pentecostal Church, and he distributed written communications to
the Council
-Tony Villafranca, representing San Diego Mass Resistance
-Diane Chapman, El Cajon resident
-Lillie Hebert, Chula Vista resident
-Allyson Smith, El Cajon resident
-Joan Pernicano, San Diego resident
-Moira Malley, San Diego resident
-Estela Stachowitz, Chula Vista resident
-John Moore, San Diego resident
-Christine Pontecorvo, Chula Vista resident
Staff responded to statements of the public speakers and clarified how the event was conducted.
The following individuals spoke in support of the Drag Queen Story Time Program:
-Matthew Arnold, Chula Vista resident
-Andrea Beth Damsky, La Mesa resident
-Tom Lemmon
-Carol Kim
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-Sara Kent, Chula Vista resident
-Ryan Trabuco
-Luisa McCarthy, Bonita resident
-Ricardo Ochoa, Chula Vista resident
-Dom Nguyen, La Mesa resident
-Kate Bishop, Chula Vista resident
The following individuals submitted written documentation
Program, and did not wish to speak:
-Shella Lujan, Chula Vista resident
-Lois Morera, Chula Vista resident
-Martha Souza, Chula Vista resident
-Eduardo Rios, Chula Vista resident
-Tommy Zuniga, Chula Vista resident
-Trevor Averett
-Pat Bradley
in opposition to the Drag Queen Story Time
The following individuals spoke in support of adult vaping:
-Molly Sylvester
-Remon Mansour, Chula Vista resident
-Giselle Robila, Chula Vista resident
-James Mitchell, representing Communities for Safer Vaping
-Christine Pultre, Chula Vista resident, and she played an audio presentation regarding the safety of adults
vaping
Michael Hefner, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding homelessness.
Mayor Casillas Sa/as recessed the meeting at 6:57 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:04 p.m., with all
members present except Councilmember Padilla.
Councilmember Padilla returned to the dais at 7:10 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. 19-0525 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-029 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 16-1 (MILLENIA), MAKING
CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF
THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE RATE AND METHOD OF
APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAXES AUTHORIZED TO BE LEVIED
WITHIN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 2 OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 16-1 (MILLENIA) TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS
THEREOF
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B. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-030 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE
BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 16-1 (MILLENIA),
DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION IN
IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 2 THEREOF AND DETERMINING THAT THE
CHANGES TO THE RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF
SPECIAL TAXES AUTHORIZED TO BE LEVIED WITHIN
IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 2 ARE LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED
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.
Facilities Finance Manager Elliott announced that a correction had been made to Attachment 1 to Item
6A.
Todd Galameau, representing Millenia Co., was available for questions.
Mayor Salas opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak,
Mayor Salas closed the public hearing.
City Clerk Bigelow announced that no written protests were received.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Diaz, to adopt Resolution No. 2020-029, 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: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Padilla, to adopt Resolution No. 2020-030, heading read, text waived. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
City Clerk Bigelow announced Proposition A passed unanimously.
7. 20-0015 PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE
2018/2019 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND
EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER); AND SOLICITATION OF INPUT ON
FUNDING PRIORITIES FOR THE 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN
FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS ACT PROGRAM, AND EMERGENCY
SOLUTIONS GRANT
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.
Housing Manager Hines and Sr. Management Analyst Davis gave a presentation on the item and answered
questions of the Council.
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Peace Officer Pinedo spoke regarding the Homeless Outreach Team and its efforts.
Mayor Salas opened the public hearing.
Delfina Gonzalez, Chula Vista resident, submitted written documentation, and was not present to speak.
Jo Carr, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the need for homeless shelters in Chula Vista.
Mayor Salas closed the public hearing.
Council discussion ensued.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, to accept the report. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
8. 20-0005 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-031 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA CONSIDERING AN ADDENDUM (IS19-0002) TO
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR VILLAGE EIGHT
WEST (FEIR 10-03)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-032 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CHULA VISTA
GENERAL PLAN AND THE OTAY RANCH GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
PLAN TO REFLECT LAND USE CHANGES FOR APPROXIMATELY 300
ACRES WITHIN THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE EIGHT WEST PLANNED
COMMUNITY, INCLUDING ASSOCIATED TEXT, MAPS AND TABLES
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-033 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE EIGHT
WEST SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN (MPA19-0011),
INCLUDING THE PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT
REGULATIONS/DESIGN PLAN (FORM BASED CODE), TO REZONE A
PLANNED MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE FROM "TOWN CENTER" TO
"MEDIUM-HIGH RESIDENTIAL," TRANSFER 284 RESIDENTIAL UNITS
FROM VILLAGE EIGHT EAST TO VILLAGE EIGHT WEST,
REDISTRIBUTE RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND COMMERCIAL SQUARE
FOOTAGE AMONG VILLAGE EIGHT WEST PARCELS, REDUCE THE
SIZE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK, EXTEND AN INTERNAL
STREET TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF VILLAGE EIGHT WEST
TO CONNECT TO A PLANNED OFF-SITE STREET PROVIDING
ACCESS TO THE FUTURE CHULA VISTA GREENBELT TRAIL AND
OTAY RANCH SOUTH COMMUNITY PARK, RELOCATE AND
INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE ON-SITE WATER QUALITY/
HYDROMODIFICATION BASIN AND ADD AN OFF-SITE WATER
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QUALITY BASIN WITHIN THE DEVELOPMENT FOOTPRINT OF THE
OTAY RANCH SOUTH COMMUNITY PARK
D. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE
SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLANNED COMMUNITY
DISTRICT (FORM BASED CODE) REGULATIONS FOR OTAY RANCH
VILLAGE EIGHT WEST (FIRST READING)
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-034 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR
THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE EIGHT WEST PROJECT SUBJECT TO
THE CONDITIONS CONTAINED HEREIN
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-035 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE EIGHT
WEST MASTER PRECISE PLAN
G. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-036 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE EIGHT
EAST SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN AMENDMENT TO
REMOVE 284 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS
H. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-037 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A REVISED TENTATIVE MAP FOR
OTAY RANCH VILLAGE EIGHT EAST TO REMOVE 284 RESIDENTIAL
DWELLING UNITS (CHULA VISTA TRACT 13-03)
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.
Sr. Project Coordinator Kluth gave a presentation on the item and answered questions of the Council.
Mayor Casillas Salas opened the public hearing.
Curt Smith, representing HomeFed Village 8, spoke in support of staffs recommendation.
Mayor Casillas Salas closed the public hearing.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, to adopt Resolution No. 2020-031 (Item 8A), 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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ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, to adopt Resolutions Nos. 2020-032 through 2020-037 (Items 813 through
8C and 8E through 8H), and place the above ordinance (Item 813) 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
ACTION ITEMS
9. 20-0041 A. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2019
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-038 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL
YEAR 2019/2020 BUDGET TO ADJUST FOR VARIANCES AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-039 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT IN
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WITH NO NET INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED
STAFFING 'j
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-040 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020 CIP
PROGRAM BUDGET BY ESTABLISHING A NEW CIP PROJECT,
SWR0321 "RIDA BAYFRONT SEWER IMPROVEMENTS'; AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-041 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020 CIP
PROGRAM BUDGET BY ESTABLISHING A NEW CIP PROJECT,
GGV0250 "ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECTS CV EATC"; AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Budget Manager Prendell and Director of Finance/Treasurer Bilby presented the item and answered
questions of the Council.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Padilla, to accept the report and adopt Resolutions Nos. 2020-038 through
2020-041, 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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10. 20-0043 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-042 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE
BODY OF THE BAYFRONT PROJECT SPECIAL TAX FINANCING
DISTRICT, RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MAIL BALLOT
ELECTION HELD ON FEBRUARY 18, 2020 IN SUCH DISTRICT,
DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF, AND OTHER MATTERS AS
ARE PROVIDED BY LAW
B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACTING AS THE
LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE BAYFRONT PROJECT SPECIAL TAX
FINANCING DISTRICT, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN
SUCH DISTRICT (FIRST READING)
Warren Diven, representing Best Best & Krieger, provided information on the proceedings for the item.
City Clerk Bigelow announced that Propositions A, B, and C had passed unanimously and that Exhibit A
to Resolution A, which declared the results of the election, had been distributed to Council.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Padilla, to adopt Resolution No. 2020-042, 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: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Padilla, 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
11. 20-0068 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-043 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020 CITY
ATTORNEY BUDGET TO FUND THE POSITIONS OF PARALEGAL AND
INVESTIGATOR USING EXISTING CITY ATTORNEY BUDGET
RESOURCES
City Attorney Googins gave a presentation on the item.
Council discussion ensued.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Diaz, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, to adopt Resolution No. 2020-043, heading read, text waived. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 1 - Galvez
Abstain: 0
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
12. 20-0069 A. RATIFICATION
COMMISSIONS:
February 18, 2020
OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING
-Devon Boyd, Historic Preservation Commission
-Maria Carolina Hoyos, Housing Advisory Commission
-Genie Irish, Historic Preservation Commission
B. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE YOUTH ACTION
COUNCIL:
-Antonio Baeza
-Patricia Bessie
-Rebeca Castillo
-Annika Daglish
-Christopher Garcia
-Steven Hahn
-Celina Miranda
-Pranav Nambiar
-Arturo Osorio Jr.
-Meghan Palitz
-Milana Rodriguez
-Andrea Roji
-Rodrigo Tapia Guevara
-Hector Vidrio
-Alejandro Villalvazo
-Eliya Yoo
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Padilla, that appointments listed in Item 12A be ratified. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Diaz, that appointments listed in Item 12B be ratified. 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 Casillas Salas extended belated Valentine's Day greetings. She congratulated the Chula Vista
Charitable Foundation on its 10 -year reunion, and congratulated a caliper cover company in the City that
had grown from two employees to 35.
COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
13. 20-0058 COUNCILMEMBER Mc CANN:
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-044 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA SUPPORTING STATE SENATE BILL 723 (JONES),
WHICH SEEKS TO CLARIFY STATE LAW AS IT PERTAINS TO
INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PROHIBITED FROM POSSESSING A
FIREARM AND ASSOCIATED PUNISHMENTS
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Padilla, to adopt Resolution No. 2020-044, heading read, text waived. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Councilmember Galvez expressed concern regarding teen vaping.
City Manager Halbert stated the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission had an item scheduled for the
next meeting with a recommendation to prohibit flavored tobacco products as well as non -FDA -approved
vaping devices. There was consensus of the Council to discuss the issue when considering the Healthy
Chula Vista Advisory Commission item.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
City Attorney Googins announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss the items listed below.
Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 9:15 p.m. The Council reconvened in Closed Session at 9:25 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 Attomey.
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14. 20-0048 CONFERENCE WITH
LITIGATION PURSUANT
(d)(1)
LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING
TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9
A. Name of case: Maximinia Alvarado v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego
Superior Court,
Case No. 37 -2018 -00007565 -CU -PO -CTL.
B. Name of case: City of Chula Vista v. Monsanto Co., et al., United
States District Court, case number 18-cv-1942-WQH-AGS.
ACTION: A: Approval of contract with Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick, LLP
B: No reportable action.
15. 20-0066 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9d)(2) [or](3): One [1 ] Case. Notice of Potential Liability and Claim
for Damages and Performance, in Connection with Historical and Potential
Future Releases of Hazardous Materials within the San Diego Bay Wildlife
Refuge Site in Chula Vista and National City, as set forth in a Letter dated
January 31, 2020 from the Office of the Solicitor, United States
Department of Interior.
ACTION: No reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:56 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Sheree Kansas, Deputy City Clerk
Kerry K.UB gelow, MC, City Clerk
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