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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Meeting Minutes
July 27, 2021, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Deputy
Mayor McCann, Mayor Casillas Salas
Absent: Councilmember Padilla
Also Present: City Manager Kachadoorian, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk
Bigelow, Assistant City Clerk Turner
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
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order
at 5:03 p.m. via teleconference and in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall,
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Councilmember McCann led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
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4.1 Presentation by Chula Vista Redistricting Commission Chair Gloria
Hurtado Regarding the Launch of the First Round of Community
Workshops to Receive Public Input
Commission Chair Hurtado gave a presentation on the item.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.11)
Mayor Casillas Salas stated she would abstain from voting on Item 5.4 due to a
potential property-related conflict of interest and that Councilmember Galvez had
a conflict with an exception that did not require she abstain on Item 5.8.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To approve the recommended action appearing below Consent Calendar Items
5.1 through 5.3 and 5.5 through 5.11. The headings below were read, text waived.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember
McCann, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calendar Item 5.4.
The heading below was read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (3): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, and Councilmember
McCann
Abstain (1): Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
5.1 Written Communications
Memorandum from Deputy Mayor McCann Requesting an Excused
Absence from the June 15, 2021 City Council Meeting.
Excuse the absence.
5.2 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances
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Approve a motion to read only the title and waive the reading of the text of
all resolutions and ordinances at this meeting.
5.3 Solid Waste and Recycling: Amend the Chula Vista Municipal Code
Regarding the Definition of Organic Waste, Enforcement Procedure to
Prevent Disposal of Organic Waste, and Modification to the
Processing of Delinquent Collection Payments
Adopt an ordinance amending various sections of Chula Vista Municipal
Code Chapters 8.24 and 8.25 to update the definition of organic waste,
authorize the City Manager to develop an enforcement procedure to prevent
the landfill disposal of organic waste, and modify the processing of
delinquent waste collection payments
ORDINANCE NO. 3507 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS
8.24, “SOLID WASTE AND LITTER,” AND 8.25, “RECYCLING,” TO
UPDATE THE DEFINITION OF ORGANIC WASTE, AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO DEVELOP AN ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE TO
PREVENT THE LANDFILL DISPOSAL OF ORGANIC WASTE, AND
MODIFY THE PROCESSING OF DELINQUENT WASTE COLLECTION
PAYMENTS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5.4 Third Avenue Curb Cafes and Sidewalk Cafes: Approve a
Reimbursement Grant Program for Curb Cafes and Sidewalk Cafes on
Third Avenue and Streamline the City's Permit Processes for Certain
Encroachments Within the Public Right-of-Way
Kevin Rhodes submitted comments regarding the item.
Robert Casey submitted comments in opposition to staff's
recommendations.
Adopt an ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code chapter 12.28
"Encroachments," to streamline the City's permitting process for certain
encroachments within the public right-of-way and make certain updates
ORDINANCE NO. 3508 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 12.28 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO STREAMLINE THE CITY’S PERMIT PROCESSES
FOR CERTAIN ENCROACHMENTS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5.5 Bayfront Project Special Tax Financing District: Considering an
Ordinance Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax
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Acting as the legislative body of the Bayfront Project Special Tax Financing
District: Adopt an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 3481 and authorizing
the levy of a special tax in such district pursuant to an amended and restated
rate and method of apportionment.
ORDINANCE NO. 3509 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACTING AS THE
LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE BAYFRONT PROJECT SPECIAL TAX
FINANCING DISTRICT, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3481 AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN SUCH DISTRICT
PURSUANT TO AN AMENDED RATE AND METHOD OF
APPORTIONMENT THEREOF (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5.6 Program Participation: Authorize Submittal of an Oil Payment
Program Application to CalRecycle as the Regional Lead Participant
for the South Bay/East County Used Oil Program
Adopt a resolution approving the submittal of a regional Oil Payment
Program application to CalRecycle as the regional lead participant for the
South Bay/East County Used Oil Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-140 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN OIL PAYMENT
PROGRAM APPLICATION AS THE REGIONAL LEAD PARTICIPANT
5.7 On-Call Agreements for Geotechnical, Materials Testing, and Special
Inspection Consultant Services: Approve Agreements with Four
Geotechnical Consultants to Provide On-Call Services
Adopt a resolution approving agreements with the consultant firms of Atlas
Technical Consultants, Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental
Sciences Consultants, RMA Group Inc., and Wood Environment &
Infrastructure Solutions, Inc., to provide on-call geotechnical, materials
testing, and special inspection consultant services.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-141 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENTS
TO PROVIDE ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL, MATERIALS TESTING, AND
SPECIAL INSPECTION SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND (A)
ATLAS TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS, (B) NINYO & MOORE
GEOTECHNICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES CONSULTANTS,
(C) RMA GROUP INC., AND (D) WOOD ENVIRONMENT &
INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS, INC.
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5.8 Roadway Resurfacing Program: Approval of a Service Agreement with
the County of San Diego for the County’s Roadway Resurfacing
Program 2021-2022
Frank Rivera submitted comments in support of staff's recommendation on
behalf of Chula Vista residents Gloria Tavarez and Mrs. Espino.
Adopt a resolution approving a service agreement with the County of San
Diego for Roadway Resurfacing.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-142 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A SERVICE AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
FOR THE COUNTY’S ROADWAY RESURFACING PROGRAM 2021-2022
5.9 Sewer Maintenance Hole Inspection and Evaluation Contract: Award
of Contract to Redzone Robotics
Adopt a resolution awarding a contract to Redzone Robotics to provide
sewer maintenance hole inspection and evaluation services.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-143 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CONTRACT AWARD TO REDZONE
ROBOTICS TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE HOLE INSPECTION AND
EVALUATION SERVICES (SWR0287 AND SWR0315)
5.10 Speed Limit Adjustment: Moss Street
Place an ordinance on first reading decreasing the speed limit on Moss St.
between Broadway and Second Ave. from 35 mph to 30 mph and between
Second Ave. and the easterly cul-de-sac from 35 mph to 25 mph, and
amending schedule X of the register in the City Engineer’s office.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECREASING THE
SPEED LIMIT ON MOSS STREET BETWEEN BROADWAY AND
SECOND AVENUE FROM 35 MPH TO 30 MPH AND BETWEEN SECOND
AVENUE AND THE EASTERLY CUL-DE-SAC FROM 35 MPH TO 25 MPH,
AND AMENDING SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN
THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER TO REFLECT THE
ESTABLISHED SPEED LIMITS (FIRST READING)
5.11 Contract Award: Accepting Bid and Awarding Agreement to Penske
Ford for Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles
Adopt a resolution awarding an agreement to Penske Ford fo r 11 police
interceptor utility vehicles.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-144 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING AGREEMENT WITH
PENSKE FORD FOR POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY VEHICLES
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
7. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS
7.1 Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee Presentation: Annual
Report Covering Reporting Period of July 01, 2019 Through June 30,
2020 and an Update of Measure P Projects
Measure P Citizens' Oversight Committee Chair Garcias gave a
presentation on the item.
8. ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Presentation of Emergency Order 008-2021 Updating and
Consolidating, where Appropriate, the Status of All Emergency Orders
Issued by the Chula Vista Director of Emergency Services from April
2020 Through May 2021 as a Result of the Covid-19 Pandemic
Deputy City Attorney McClurg gave a presentation on the item and
Emergency Services Manager King provided an update on the status of
COVID-19.
Council discussion ensued.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
To ratify and approve Emergency Order 008 -2021 to update and
consolidate the status of all Emergency Orders issued by the Chula Vista
Director of Emergency Services from April 2020 through May 2021 as a
result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez,
Councilmember McCann, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
8.2 Contract Amendment: Waiving Competitive Bidding Requirements
and Amending an Agreement with SBCS Corporation to Increase
Funding and Update Scope to Comply with AB 832 for the
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Administration of the Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance
Program
Deputy Mayor McCann stated he would abstain from voting on Item 8.2 due
to a potential property-related conflict of interest and he left the dais during
discussion and voting on the item.
Sr. Management Analyst Dorado gave a presentation on the item and
responded to questions of the Council.
Council discussion ensued.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
To adopt Resolution No. 2021-145, heading was read, text waived: The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (3): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, and Mayor
Casillas Salas
Abstain (1): Councilmember McCann
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-145 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
PURSUANT TO CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
2.56.070(B)(3) AND APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
CONTRACTOR/SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT WITH SBCS
CORPORATION TO PROVIDE AN EMERGENCY RENTAL AND UTILITY
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDED BY STATE AND FEDERAL
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2021 ALLOCATIONS
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.
10. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor Casillas Salas spoke regarding additional funds available for rental
assistance and the Small Business Grants. Mayor Casillas Salas encouraged the
community to continue wearing masks. She reported on her attendance at the
following recent events: California Latino Caucus Scholarship Award reception;
Equity California Proud Together lunch; ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Airline
Support building at the San Diego airport; meetings with Senate President Pro Tem
Toni Atkins, and Assemblymember Akilah Weber, regarding the City's legislative
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priorities and pending legislation; and a tour of Otay Landfill and surrounding
areas.
10.1 Consideration of Appointment of a Voting Delegate and Alternates for
the 2021 League of California Cities Annual Conference to be Held in
Sacramento, September 22 - 24
Moved by Councilmember McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
To designate Mayor Casillas Salas as the voting delegate and
Councilmember Padilla as the alternate for the 2021 League of California
Cities Annual Conference to be held in Sacramento, September 22 -24. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez,
Councilmember McCann, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
10.2 Consideration of City Sponsorship of the 2021 Starlight Parade and
the Formation of an Ad-Hoc Subcommittee for the Event
Moved by Councilmember Galvez
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
To approve sponsorship of the 2021 Starlight Parade and designate Mayor
Casillas Salas and Councilmember Galvez to serve on an Ad-Hoc
Subcommittee for the event. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez,
Councilmember McCann, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
10.3 Ratification of Appointment of Mopelola Olaoye to the Human
Relations Commission
Moved by Councilmember Cardenas
Seconded by Councilmember Galvez
To ratify the above appointment. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez,
Councilmember McCann, and Mayor Casillas Salas
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Result, Carried (4 to 0)
11. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Councilmember Cardenas encouraged mask wearing, COVID-19 testing and
vaccinations. She reported that she recently participated on a panel hosted by
MANA San Diego discussing inequities for Latinas.
Deputy Mayor McCann recognized businesses for their endurance during the
pandemic and beyond and encouraged the community to shop locally. Deputy
Mayor McCann reported his attendance at the Third Avenue tree lighting. He
expressed gratitude for children being able to return to school.
Councilmember Galvez spoke regarding a tour of the IBWC Sewage Treatment
Plant, Chamber of Commerce installation event, and graffiti abatement project she
and Councilmember Cardenas would undertake. She also thanked Housing staff
for their assistance with residents on Smith Avenue.
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
13. 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.
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 6:29 p.m. The Council convened in
Closed Session at 6:32 p.m., with all members present.
13.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: Lucy Ludwig-Melendrez, et al. v. City of Chula Vista, San
Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2019-00034737-CU-CI-CTL.
Action: Pending Finalization of the Terms of Settlement
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Casillas Salas adjourned the meeting in memory of Frank Wada.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
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Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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