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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 5:00 PM Via Teleconference
276 4th Avenue, Building A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Pursuant to the Governor of the State of California's Executive Order N-29-20, and in the interest of public
health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the City Council and staff participated in
this meeting via teleconference. Members of the public participated remotely and were not present in
Council Chambers. All votes were taken by roll call and public comments were submitted electronically or
otherwise in writing.
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 5:07 p.m. via
teleconference and 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 Galvez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. 20-0190 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO CHIEF OF POLICE
ROXANA KENNEDY PROCLAIMING FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 AS
NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY IN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and City Manager Halbert presented it to Police Chief
Kennedy.
B. 20-0183 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
WORKS IRACSEMA QUILANTAN AND DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
AND CAPITAL PROJECTS WILLIAM VALLE, PROCLAIMING THE
WEEK OF MAY 17 THROUGH MAY 23, 2020 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC
WORKS WEEK IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
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Mayor Casillas Sa/as read the proclamation. Public Works Director Quilantan spoke regarding the item
and presented a video.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 7)
Councilmember McCann stated he would abstain from voting on Item 7 due to a potential business-related
conflict of interest.
Maximilliano Ramirez, Chula Vista resident, submitted comments in support of staffs recommendation on
Item 7.
1. 20-0155 APPROVAL OF MINUTES of October 15, 2019.
Recommended Action: Council approve the minutes.
2. 20-0193 ORDINANCE NO. 3488 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REQUIRING
ALL BUSINESSES OPERATING WITHIN THE CITY TO PREPARE AND
POST CITY -APPROVED SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SANITATION
PROTOCOLS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the ordinance.
3. 20-0194 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-094 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING EMERGENCY ORDER
002-C-2020 (EFFECTIVE MAY 8, 2020) OF THE CHULA VISTA
DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES ESTABLISHING TERMS FOR
A LIMITED OPENING OF CITY PARKS AND TRAILS AND UPDATING
FACE COVERING REQUIREMENTS TO CONFORM WITH
COUNTY -WIDE STANDARDS
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
4. 20-0018 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-095 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A NEW 3.2 -ACRE BIKE SKILLS PARK
FACILITY IN THE OTAY VALLEY REGIONAL PARK, RECREATION
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Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
5. 20-0051 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-096 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2020/21 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
6. 20-0140 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-097 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE
MEDICAL DIRECTOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REGENTS OF
THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
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7. 20-0152 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-098 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA (1) APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL
YEAR 2019/20 HUD ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO RE -PROGRAM
$1,036,425 OF HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT FUNDS; (2)
APPROPRIATING HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT FUNDS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,036,425 TO A TENANT -BASED RENTAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19; (3)
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND SOUTH
BAY COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF A TENANT -BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM; AND (4) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
ANY AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN THE
HUD FUNDS (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
Padilla, to approve staffs recommendations on the above Consent Calendar
items, headings read, text waived. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
Items 1 through 6:
Yes: 5 - Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
ACTION: Item 7:
Yes: 4 - Diaz, Galvez, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - McCann
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
8. 20-0195 PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED for May 12, 2020
Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, submitted comments expressing concern regarding illegal cannabis
activities.
Peggy Walker, Chula Vista resident, submitted comments in opposition to legalizing commercial
cannabis activities.
Jose Cabalo, Chula Vista resident, submitted comments expressing concerns regarding problems in the
City.
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The following Chula Vista residents submitted comments opposing contact tracing:
- Stacy Domer
- Heavenly Daniel
- Naomi Kehs
- Alicia Ornelas
- Priscilla Pasimio
- Judy Gunnon
- Mariah Ahmad
ACTION ITEMS
9. 19-0503 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-099 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE 2020 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PLAN
Principal Civil Engineer Rivera and Monique Chen and Andrew Prescott, consultants, representing Chen
Ryan, gave a presentation on the item.
Randy Torres -Van Vleck, representing Bike Walk Chula Vista, submitted comments in support of staffs
recommendation.
Matthew Lowery, Chula Vista resident, submitted comments in appreciation of staffs work and
recommended additional connectivity between west Chula Vista and the Bayfront.
Councilmember Diaz inquired about the public safety response times, Principal Civil Engineer Rivera
responded.
Deputy Mayor Galvez questioned the J Street corridor lighting and street signal changes for bike lanes,
Principal Civil Engineer Rivera and consultant Prescott responded.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember
McCann, to adopt Resolution No. 2020-099, heading read, text waived. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: 5 - Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
10. 20-0166 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-100 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING DONATIONS FROM THE LUCKY DUCK
FOUNDATION AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO FURTHER
SUPPORT THE CITY'S RESPONSE EFFORTS TO THE COVID-19
EMERGENCY
Mayor Casillas Salas announced that Items 10 and 11 would be heard concurrently. A revised resolution
for Item 10 was distributed to the Council and action on the item was with respect to the revised
document.
Housing Manager Hines, Police Chief Kennedy, Homeless Outreach Team Captain Sergeant Pinedo, and
Sr. Management Analyst Davis presented the item.
Council discussion ensued. Sr. Management Analyst Davis responded to questions of the Council.
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The following Chula Vista residents submitted comments in support of the establishment of a shelter for
homeless persons:
- Thomas Cavell
- Daniel Green
- Maximilliano Ramirez
The following individuals submitted comments in opposition to the relocation of a bridge shelter:
- Karin Cabalo, Chula Vista resident
- Arturo R., Chula Vista resident
- Tyler Silva, Chula Vista resident
- Pamela Sherman -Keel
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Diaz, seconded by Deputy Mayor Galvez,
to adopt Resolution No. 2020-100, heading read, text waived. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
Yes: 5 - Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
11. 20-0158 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING REQUIRED PLAN DOCUMENTS TO
ALLOCATE AVAILABLE FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO RESPOND TO THE
COVID-19 EMERGENCY
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-101 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA: (1) APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO REQUIRED
PLANNING DOCUMENTS TO ALLOCATE AVAILABLE FUNDING FROM
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
UNDER THE CARES ACT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS ACT, AND
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT FUNDS TO PREVENT, PREPARE
AND RESPOND TO THE IMPACTS OF COVID-19; (2) AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL HUD
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE GRANTS; (3) AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 CIP PROGRAM BUDGET BY ESTABLISHING
NEW CIP PROJECTS, GGV0254 "PUBLIC FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS"
AND GGV0255 "FAIVRE & BROADWAY SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT"; AND (4) APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED)
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Diaz, seconded by Deputy Mayor Galvez,
to adopt Resolution No. 2020-101, heading read, text waived. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
Yes: 5 - Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
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12. 20-0139 CONSIDERATION BY THE CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL OF VARIOUS
ACTIONS APPROVING AND IMPLEMENTING A PROGRAM FOR THE
CHULA VISTA FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE EXCLUSIVE
EMERGENCY AMBULANCE TRANSPORT SERVICES WITHIN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, THE CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH AND THE
BONITA SUNNYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT COMMENCING ON
OR ABOUT APRIL 21, 2021
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-102 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A PROGRAM FOR THE CHULA VISTA
FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE EXCLUSIVE EMERGENCY
AMBULANCE TRANSPORT SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, THE CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH AND THE BONITA SUNNYSIDE
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT COMMENCING ON OR ABOUT APRIL 21,
2021, APPROVING TERMS FOR A THREE PARTY AGREEMENT
IMPLEMENTING SAME, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH AGREEMENT IN A FINAL FORM
APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-103 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH
REPUBLICEVS FOR 13 AMBULANCES THRU SOUTHWEST
AMBULANCE SALES PER HGAC CONTRACT AM10-18
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-104 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH
STRYKER MEDICAL FOR GURNEY SYSTEMS PER SAWIK
CONTRACT 2019-05
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-105 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE
AGREEMENT WITH ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION FOR CARDIAC
MONITORS AND AUTOPULSE SYSTEMS
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-106 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE
AGREEMENT WITH MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS PER CITY OF CHULA
VISTA RESOLUTION 2011-131 VIA THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO'S
MOTOROLA CONTRACT 553982
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-107 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; APPROVING EMPLOYMENT
BENEFITS FOR NEWLY CREATED POSITIONS; AND AMENDING THE 1j
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AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT IN THE FIRE AND HUMAN
RESOURCES DEPARTMENTS WITH AN INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED
STAFFING
G. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-108 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2019/20
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE MAY 22, 2020, JANUARY 1,
2021, AND DECEMBER 31, 2021, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570
Fire Chief Geering and Deputy Fire Chief Chris Scott gave a presentation on the item. Chief Geering
announced that a revised resolution for Item 12F had been distributed to the Council. Action taken on the
item was with respect to the revised document.
The following submitted written comments in opposition to the proposed program:
- Alan Brill
- Pablo Quilantan, Chula Vista resident
- Richard Roy, Chula Vista resident
- Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident
The following Chula Vista residents submitted written comments in support of the proposed program.-
-
rogram.- Maximilliano Ramirez
- Jim and Carolyn Scofield
Council discussion ensued. Fire Chief Geering and Human Resources Director Chase answered
questions of the Council.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Diaz, seconded by Councilmember
Padilla, to adopt Resolution Nos. 2020-102 through 2020-108, headings read, text
waived. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: 5 - Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas
No: 0
Abstain: 0
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Halbert expressed gratitude to Director of Information Technology Chew and the IT
Department for the improvement in sound quality of the meeting. He gave an update on the COVID-19
cases from data received by Scripps and Sharp Hospitals in Chula Vista.
MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Casillas Salas made reference to the importance of continuing to take the proper precautions in
social distancing.
COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Deputy Mayor Galvez expressed her deep sorrow to learn of the passing of MTS CEO Paul Jablonski.
Councilmember Diaz spoke regarding social distancing and staying safe.
Councilmembers McCann and Padilla recognized mothers in honor of Mothers Day and asked all to stay
safe.
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CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Googins announced that Items 13 and 14 were continued to a future meeting.
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. 20-0145 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9d)(2) [or](3):
[1] Case re Notice of Potential Liability, Request for Information, Request
for Payment, and Request for Performance of Work Associated with
Releases and Threatened Releases of Hazardous Substances at the San
Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge Site in Chula Vista and National City,
California.
Item 13 was not heard and was trailed to a future meeting.
14. 20-0165 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(d)(1)
City of Chula Vista v. Monsanto Company, et al., United States District
Court, Case No. 18-CV-01942-WQH-AGS
Item 14 was not heard and was trailed to a future meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Sheree Kansas, Deputy City Clerk
Kerry K. igelow, FWC, City Clerk
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