HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2021/05/11City of Chula Vista
Meeting Minutes - Final
5:00 PM Via Teleconference/Council Chambers
276 4th Avenue, Building A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING JOINTLY WITH THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
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, Housing Authority, and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 5:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in
City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
Mayor Casillas Salas announced, pursuant to AB 23, that she and each Councilmember would receive $50
for their attendance at that Housing Authority meeting, held simultaneously with the City Council meeting.
ROLL CALL:
Present:Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Deputy Mayor McCann,
Councilmember Padilla and Mayor Casillas Salas
Also Present: City Manager Kachadoorian, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk Bigelow, and Assistant City
Clerk Turner
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Casillas Salas led the Pledge of Allegiance and called for a moment of silence in honor of Joshua
and Gabriel Suro, who died in a house fire on May 6.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A.21-0134 COVID-19 UPDATE BY CITY OF CHULA VISTA EMERGENCY
SERVICES COORDINATOR MARLON KING
Emergency Services Coordinator King gave a presentation on the item and responded to questions from
the Council.
B.21-0148 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING MONDAY, MAY
10, 2021 AS WORLD LUPUS DAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Cardenas presented it to Gerardo
Becerra and Elizabeth Savage, representing Lupus Foundation of California.
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C.21-0149 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF
APRIL 17 THROUGH APRIL 24, 2021 AS ANNUAL NATIVE PLANT
EARTH WEEK IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Galvez presented it to Adrian Ramirez,
and Andrew Meyer, representing San Diego Audubon Society and Christina Santa Maria, Otay Valley
Regional Park Committee member.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 8)
1.21-0118 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-072 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM COMMUNITY
CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CCDC) IN THE
AMOUNT OF $450,000; AMENDING THE FY 2020/2021 CIP PROGRAM
BUDGET BY ESTABLISHING A NEW CIP PROJECT, GGV0260
“NORMAN PARK SENIOR CENTER IMPROVEMENTS”; AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
2.20-0342 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-073 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MASTER
COMMUNICATIONS SITE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CROWN
CASTLE TOWERS 06-2 FOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS
FACILITIES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
3.20-0561 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-074 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR PAVEMENT
CONDITIONS ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY AND APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC.
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
4.21-0102 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-075 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN EASEMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT
WITH TERRY ENTERPRISES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $131,000
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
5.21-0122 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-076 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AWARDING A DESIGN-BUILD AGREEMENT FOR THE
DESIGN AND PRECONSTRUCTION PHASE (PHASE 1) TO EC
CONSTRUCTORS INC. FOR THE RENOVATION OF FIRE STATION 1
(CIP NO. GGV0252)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
6.21-0123 A.RESOLUTION NO. 2021-077 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $1,000,000 FROM THE BOARD OF
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STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, ADDING ONE PEACE
OFFICER TO THE AUTHORIZED STAFFING LEVEL OF THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT, AND APPROPRIATING $48,556 TO THE FISCAL YEAR
2020-21 POLICE GRANTS SECTION OF THE STATE GRANTS FUND
FOR THE PROPOSITION 64 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY GRANT
PROGRAM (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
B.RESOLUTION NO. 2021-078 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AGREEMENT NUMBER BSCC 945-21
WITH THE BOARD OF STATE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS FOR THE
PROPOSITION 64 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM
C.RESOLUTION NO. 2021-079 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH SOUTH BAY
COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS FOR THE PROPOSITION 64 PUBLIC HEALTH AND
SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolutions.
7.21-0127 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-080 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $53,700 FROM THE CALIFORNIA
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND
APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE POLICE GRANTS SECTION
OF THE FEDERAL GRANTS FUND FOR THE COVERDELL FORENSIC
SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
8.21-0142 RESOLUTION 2021-081 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $203,143 FROM THE CALIFORNIA
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES, WAIVING THE
CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS, APPROVING THE
AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY SERVICES AND
APPROPRIATING $101,572 TO THE POLICE GRANTS SECTION OF
THE FEDERAL GRANTS FUND FOR THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
RESPONSE TEAM (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember
Galvez, to approve staff's recommendations on the above Consent Calendar
items, headings read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
ACTION:
Yes:Cardenas, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas5 -
No:0
Abstain:0
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
9.21-0152 PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED for May 11, 2021
Gonzalo Lopez, Chula Vista resident, requested the Council support legislation for free healthcare for all
residents.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.21-0119 PRESENTATION OF THE CITY MANAGER’S PROPOSED BUDGET
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-082 OF THE CITY COUNCIL/NO. 2021-001
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/NO.
2021-002 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S PROPOSED OPERATING AND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022
FOR EACH AGENCY AS THEIR PROPOSED BUDGETS,
RESPECTIVELY, AND SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF SAME
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 Manager Kachadoorian spoke regarding the item. Finance Director Bilby, Budget and Analysis
Manager Prendell, and Administrative Services Manager Beamon gave a presentation on the item.
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.
Council discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Deputy Mayor McCann, seconded by Councilmember
Padilla, to adopt Resolution No. 2021-082, heading read, text waived. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
ACTION:
Yes:Cardenas, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas5 -
No:0
Abstain:0
ACTION ITEMS
11.21-0020 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 CIP
BUDGET FOR DESIGN AND PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR
SEGMENT 3 OF THE LOMA VERDE RECREATION CENTER PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-083 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $600,000 FROM THE MEASURE P
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SPENDING PLAN TO CIP GGV0247 FOR DESIGN AND
PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR SEGMENT 3 OF THE LOMA
VERDE RECREATION CENTER PROJECT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Landscape Architect Ferman, and Christie Jewett, representing Jeff Katz Architecture and Jim Summers,
representing EC Constructors gave a presentation on the item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Cardenas, seconded by Councilmember
Galvez, to adopt Resolution No. 2021-083, heading read, text waived. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
ACTION:
Yes:Cardenas, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas5 -
No:0
Abstain:0
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
City Manager Kachadoorian announced that the San Diego Port Commission had unanimously approved
the ground lease with RIDA Development Corporation for the Gaylord project on the Bayfront and
consented to the management agreement between RIDA and Marriott.
MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor Casillas Salas announced the following events: National Police Week, Peace Officers Memorial
Day and a retirement celebration for Ricardo Pineda of Casa Don Diego restaurant. She announced that
she had been named a 2021 Latino Spirit Award honoree by CA Legislative Latino Caucus and thanked
Assembly Woman Gonzalez for her recommendation.
At the request of Mayor Casillas Salas there was consensus of the Council to add an item to a future
agenda to consider supporting free health care legislation.
12.21-0150 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING BOARDS &
COMMISSIONS:
-Robert Cromer, Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee (Chula Vista
Chamber of Commerce)
-Francisco Rivera, Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee (Chula Vista
Mid-Managers/Professional Association)
At the request of Mayor Casillas Salas Items 12 and 13 were considered together.
A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember
Padilla, to ratify the listed appointments in Items 12 and 13. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
ACTION:
Yes:Cardenas, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas5 -
No:0
Abstain:0
COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Councilmember Padilla congratulated Ricardo Pineda of Casa Don Diego restaurant on his retirement.
Councilmember Cardenas congratulated Ricardo Pineda of Casa Don Diego restaurant, and Mayor
Casillas Salas on receiving the Latino Spirit award.
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Deputy Mayor McCann spoke regarding the following events: PSAR shredding and electronic recycling
drive, drug take back event, Greg Cox Park ribbon -cutting, Fire Station 3 ribbon-cutting, and the Sun
Outdoor RV ribbon-cutting.
Councilmember Galvez thanked the CCDC for the grant for renovations for Norman Park Senior Center
and spoke regarding the following events: Fire Station 3 ribbon-cutting, Greg Cox Park ribbon -cutting, Sun
Outdoor RV ribbon-cutting, a book signing of Tales of a Tipsy Caregiver, SoCo Pow Wow, PSAR
shredding event, opening of a new Televisa studio, Ambiance Hair lounge ribbon -cutting, and roll call with
MTS security officers and fare inspectors. She also congratulated Ricardo Pineda of Casa Don Diego
restaurant on his retirement.
13.21-0143 COUNCILMEMBER PADILLA: RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF
PAUL BECOTTE TO THE MEASURE A CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT
COMMITTEE (AT-LARGE DISTRICT 3 REP.)
At the request of Mayor Casillas Salas, Items 12 and 13 were considered together.
A motion was made by Mayor Casillas Salas, seconded by Councilmember
Padilla, to ratify the listed appointments in items 12 and 13. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
ACTION:
Yes:Cardenas, Galvez, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas5 -
No:0
Abstain:0
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
CLOSED SESSION
14.21-0130 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9
(d)(1)
Name of case: Arturo Castanares v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego
Superior Court, Case Number
37-2021-00017713-CU-MC-CTL.
Item 14 was not discussed and was continued to a future date.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar L. Turner, Assistant City Clerk
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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