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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING JOINTLY WITH THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Meeting Minutes
August 24, 2021, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Deputy
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Padilla, Mayor Casillas Salas
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 and a special meeting of the Housing
Authority 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.
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.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
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Councilmember Padilla led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 COVID-19 Update by the City of Chula Vista Emergency Services
Manager Marlon King
Emergency Services Manager King gave a presentation on the item and
responded to questions of the Council.
4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation Commending Miss Kalea Pitel as
Miss Chula Vista 2020
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Galvez
presented it to Miss Pitel.
4.3 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming Thursday, September 9,
2021 as San Diego Gives Day in the City of Chula Vista
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember
Cardenas presented it to Candy Cuevas and Adrianna O'Donnell,
representing San Diego Gives.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.12)
Councilmember McCann stated he would abstain from voting on Item # 5.5 due
to a potential property-related conflict of interest.
City Attorney Googins announced that a revised resolution for Item # 5.8 had
been distributed to the Council, and that action on the item would be with respect
to the revised document.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calendar Items
5.1 through 5.4 and 5.6 through 5.12. The headings below were read, text
waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember
McCann, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
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To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calendar Item 5.5.
The heading below was read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember
Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Abstain (1): Councilmember McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
5.1 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances
Approve a motion to read only the title and waive the reading of the text of
all resolutions and ordinances at this meeting.
5.2 Electronic Claim Filing: Amend Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter
1.34 to Allow Claims to be Filed Electronically in Accordance with SB
1473 (Local Government Omnibus Act of 2020)
Adopt an ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code chapter 1.34 to
allow claims to be filed electronically and updating the delegate for rejecting,
approving, compromising or settling claims to the City Manager or her
designee.
ORDINANCE NO. 3511 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHULA VISA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER
1.34, “CLAIMS REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES,” TO ALLOW FOR
ELECTRONIC CLAIMS FILINGS AND CHANGE THE DELEGATE FOR
CLAIMS HANDLING FROM RISK MANAGER TO CITY MANAGER OR
HER DESIGNEE (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5.3 Contract Amendment: Increase the 2020 Redistricting Commission
Consultants Contracts for Outreach and Demographer Due to the
Extended Timeline-Related U.S. Census Delays Caused by COVID-19
Adopt a resolution increasing the contract amount for National
Demographics Corporation from $72,250 to $86,000 and Southwest
Strategies from $50,000 to $86,750.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-158 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSULTANT
SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR REDISTRICTING DEMOGRAPHIC
CONSULTANT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND NATIONAL
DEMOGRAPHICS CORPORATION AND FOR REDISTRICTING
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OUTREACH CONSULTANT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND
SOUTHWEST STRATEGIES, LLC
5.4 Grant Acceptance & Appropriation: Accept Grants to be Used for
Costs Associated with Parks & Recreation Facilities and Programs
Adopt a resolution accepting grants from multiple sources in the amount of
$13,000 to be used for costs associated with parks and recreation facilities
and programs, and appropriating funds for that purpose.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-159 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING MULTIPLE GRANTS IN A TOTAL AMOUNT
OF $13,000 FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PARKS & RECREATION
FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS AND AMENDING THE FY2020/2021
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE
THESE FUNDS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.5 Grant Acceptance: Accept Federal and State Funds for a Second
Emergency Rental Assistance Program Award and Enter into a
Contractor/Service Provider Agreement with SBCS Corporation for
the Administration of the Program
Adopt resolutions: A) Authorizing the acceptance of an the American
Rescue Plan Act of 2021 allocation from the United States Department of
Treasury for an Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program and
appropriating funds for that purpose; B) Authorizing participation in the State
Rental Assistance Program-2, authorizing the City Manager or designee to
execute a standard agreement with the State of California Department of
Housing and Community Development (HCD) for the implementation of a
State rental assistance program pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act
of 2021 and Assembly Bill AB 832 and appropriating funds for that purpose;
and C) Waiving the competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Chula
Vista Municipal Code Section 2.56.070(b)(3) and authorizing the City
Manager or designee to enter into an Agreement with SBCS Corporation to
provide an Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program funded by
State and Federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 allocations.
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2021-160 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING AN ACCEPTANCE OF AN
ALLOCATION FROM THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021
FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY FOR AN
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ERA2) AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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B) RESOLUTION NO. 2021-161 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE
RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM-2, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A STANDARD AGREEMENT
WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
A STATE RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PURSUANT TO AMERICAN
RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 AND ASSEMBLY BILL 832, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2021-162 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 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SBCS CORPORATION TO
PROVIDE AN EMERGENCY RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM FUNDED BY STATE AND FEDERAL AMERICAN RESCUE
PLAN ACT OF 2021 ALLOCATIONS
5.6 Park Approval: Approve the Draft Park Master Plan for the Civic Park
P-2 in Millenia and the Name “Montage Park”
Adopt a resolution approving the draft Master Plan for the 1.62 -acre Civic
Park P-2 in Millenia and the name “Montage Park.”
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-163 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE PARK MASTER PLAN FOR THE 1.62 -
ACRE P-2 PUBLIC NEIGHBORHOOD PARK, LOCATED IN MILLENIA,
AND APPROVING THE PARK NAME, “MONTAGE PARK”
5.7 Grant Acceptance: Accept a Grant for the Homeless Housing
Assistance and Prevention Program, Appropriation of Said Grant, and
Extend the Declaration of Shelter Crisis
Adopt resolution A) accepting $179,000 from the Regional Task Force on
the Homeless for the Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention
Program Grant, and appropriating funds for that purpose, and B) extending
the declaration of Shelter Crisis.
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2021-164 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA (1) AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A $179,000
HOMELESS HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HHAP) GRANT FROM
THE REGIONAL TASK FORCE ON THE HOMELESS; (2) APPROVING
AGREEMENTS WITH THE REGIONAL TASK FORCE ON THE
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HOMELESS AND WITH NATIONAL CITY AND THE ALPHA PROJECT TO
IMPLEMENT THE CHULA VISTA-NATIONAL CITY REGIONAL
HOMELESS PROGRAM; AND (3) APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
(4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2021-165 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA EXTENDING THE DECLARATION OF A SHELTER
CRISIS WITHIN THE MEANING OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
8698
5.8 Chula Vista Bayfront: Approve the Bayfront Phase 1A Early Work
Implementation and Right-of-Entry Agreement Between the City, the
San Diego Unified Port District, the Chula Vista Bayfront Facilities
Financing Authority, and RIDA Chula Vista, LLC
Adopt a resolution approving the Chula Vista Bayfront Project Phase 1A
Early Work Implementation and Right-of-Entry License Agreement by and
among the San Diego Unified Port District, the City, the Chula Vista Bayfront
Facilities Financing Authority, and RIDA Chula Vista, LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-166 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT PROJECT
PHASE 1A EARLY WORK IMPLEMENTATION AND RIGHT-OF-ENTRY
LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT
DISTRICT, THE CITY, THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT FACILITIES
FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND RIDA CHULA VISTA, LLC
5.9 Grant Acceptance and Appropriation: Accept Funds from the AARP
2021 Community Challenge Grant to Implement a “We Are Chula
Vista” Cultural Arts Project, Featuring Older Adults on an Online
Portal and Light Pole Banners
Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds in the amount of $11,038 from the
AARP Community Challenge grant to implement goals in the respect,
inclusion and social participation section of the Age-Friendly Action Plan,
and appropriating funds for that purpose (4/5 vote required).
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-167 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$11,038 FROM THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE GRANT TO
IMPLEMENT GOALS IN THE RESPECT, INCLUSION AND SOCIAL
PARTICIPATION SECTION OF THE AGE-FRIENDLY ACTION PLAN,
AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 DEVELOPMENT
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SERVICES BUDGET TO REFLECT THE APPROPRIATION OF THESE
FUNDS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.10 Investment Report: Quarter Ending June 30, 2021
Accept the investment report for the quarter ending on June 30, 20 21.
5.11 Measure P: Approve a Transfer of $1.6 Million from CIP DNR0219 to
CIP GGV0237 in the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Measure P Fund for the
Citywide Telecommunications Project
Adopt a resolution approving adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2021/22
Measure P Spending Plan and appropriating funds to Measure P Project
GGV0237 Enterprise Phone System (4/5 vote required).
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-168 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A TRANSFER OF $1.6 MILLION FROM CIP
DRN0219 TO CIP GGV0237 IN THE MEASURE P FUND FOR THE
CITYWIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROJECT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.12 Contract Award: Approve License Agreement with Veritone to Provide
a Software Application to Capture Stop Data as Mandated by the
Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA)
Adopt a resolution approving a license agreement with Veritone to collect
data for the Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA).
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-169 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VERITONE
TO PROVIDE SOFTWARE APPLICATION TO CAPTURE STOP DATA AS
MANDATED BY THE RACIAL AND IDENTITY PROFILING ACT (RIPA)
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Nathan and Stacy Meyers, Chula Vista residents submitted written
communications and spoke in support of an amendment to Municipal Code section
6.04.060 to allow mini pigs in the City.
Heidi Paris spoke in support of allowing mini pigs in the City and regarding family -
established businesses on Third Avenue.
At the request of Councilmember Galvez there was consensus of the Council to
direct staff to return with a report regarding Municipal Code section 6.04.060 and
allowing mini pigs in the City.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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7.1 Action Plan Amendment: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) Grants Annual Action Plan Amendment,
Reallocating HOME and CDBG Funds to Different Projects
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and
the hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the specified in the
notice.
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.
Management Analyst Davis spoke regarding the item.
Moved by Councilmember Galvez
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To adopt Resolution No. 2021-170. The heading below was read, text
waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez,
Councilmember McCann, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas
Salas
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-170 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2020-2021
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO REALLOCATE AVAILABLE FUNDING FROM
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED)
8. ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Grant Acceptance: Accept Grant Funds from the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services, Authorize the City Manager to enter into
Agreements and a MOU to Implement the "San Diego Advancing
Minority Health Literacy Program", and Appropriate Grant Funds
Acting Housing Manger Kurz and Blanca Melendrez representing UCSD
Center for Community Health gave a presentation on the item.
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Moved by Councilmember McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
To adopt Resolution No. 2021-171. The heading below was read, text
waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez,
Councilmember McCann, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas
Salas
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-171 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA: (A) AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A $4,000,000
“ADVANCING HEALTH LITERACY (AHL) TO ENHANCE EQUITABLE
COMMUNITY RESPONSES TO COVID-19” GRANT FROM THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; (B)
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO
AGREEMENTS WITH UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SAN DIEGO
AND SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY TO IMPLEMENT THE “SAN
DIEGO ADVANCING MINORITY HEALTH LITERACY PROGRAM (SD-
AMHLP)”; (C) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH PARTICIPATING
JURISDICTIONS AND PARTNERS; AND (D) APPROPRIATING FUNDS
FOR THESE PURPOSES (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
8.2 Affordable Housing Financial Assistance: Consideration of
Conditional Approval of a Residual Receipt Loan for the Development
of a 200-unit Affordable Housing Development, Columba Apartments,
in Otay Ranch Millenia
City Attorney Googins announced that a revised resolution for the item had
been distributed to the Council, and that action on the item would be wi th
respect to the revised document.
Management Analyst Dorado gave a presentation on the item.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To adopt Resolution No. 2021-004 of the Housing Authority. The heading
below was read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez,
Councilmember McCann, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas
Salas
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-004 OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AS THE
SUCCESSOR HOUSING ENTITY TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CONDITIONALLY
APPROVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE From THE HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME) PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT -TO-
EXCEED $2,000,000 AND UP TO $1,000,000 FROM THE CITY'S LOW
AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING ASSET FUND TO CHELSEA
INVESTMENT CORPORATION OR AN AFFILIATED DEVELOPER
(MILLENIA II CIC, LP) FOR A NEW 200-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS COLUMBA APARTMENTS TO BE
LOCATED IN THE OTAY RANCH MILLENIA MASTER PLAN
COMMUNITY
8.3 American Rescue Plan Approval: Accept Grant Funds, Add Positions
to the General Fund and Appropriate Funds for that Purpose
Deputy City Manager Crockett gave a presentation on the item and
responded to questions of the Council.
Council discussion ensued.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To adopt Resolution No. 2021-172 and 2021-173. The heading below was
read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez,
Councilmember McCann, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas
Salas
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2021-172 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF
CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS
ESTABLISHED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021
ALLOCATION OF $28,767,625 FROM THE UNITED STATES
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DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN
FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2021-173 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNTS
IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITH A NET INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED
STAFFING
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
City Manager Kachadoorian announced recent awards received by the City.
10. MAYOR’S REPORTS
10.1 Ratification of Appointment of Rafael J. Torres to the Wildlife Advisory
Group, Southeast Representative
Mayor Casillas Salas made an announcement regarding the COIVD-19
vaccination clinics at City Hall. She reported on her attendance at the
following recent events: meeting with Congresswoman Sara Jacobs;
Chamber Mixer at Ivey Park Senior Facility; reception for Father Joaquin
Martinez, the new president of Mater De High School; Rotary Club meeting;
the Lemon Festival; reception for Dr. Mark Sanchez, new So uthwestern
College President; Pride Flag raising; meeting with new Tijuana Mayor,
Montserrat Caballero and Mexican Counsel General Carlos Gutierrez;
South Bay Pride; and the inaugural ride of the first segment of the mid -coast
trolley.
Moved by Councilmember Cardenas
Seconded by Councilmember Padilla
To ratify the above appointment. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez,
Councilmember McCann, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas
Salas
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Mayor Casillas Salas made an announcement regarding the COIVD-19
vaccination clinics at City Hall. She reported on her attendance at the
following recent events: meeting with Congresswoman Sara Jacobs;
Chamber Mixer at Ivey Park Senior Facility; reception for Father Joaquin
Martinez, the new president of Mater De High School; Rotary Club meeting;
the Lemon Festival; reception for Dr. Mark Sanchez, new Southwestern
College President; Pride Flag raising; meeting with new Tijuana Mayor,
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Montserrat Caballero and Mexican Counsel General Carlos Gutierrez;
South Bay Pride; and the inaugural ride of the first segment of the mid -coast
trolley.
11. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Councilmember Galvez thanked the Council for the referral to staff to consider mini
pigs as pets. She reported on her attendance at the following recent events: a
visit to Urban Wood; Public Servants Appreciation day at Funeraria del Angel;
Chamber Mixer at Ivy Park senior facility; Arts in the Park; Lemon Festival;
Broadway walk with Chamber President Todd Galarneau, Chamber Acting
General Manager Marcy Weaver and Republic Services, Account Manager
Giovanna Castro; Pride Flag raising; Boards and Commissions Night;
Southwestern College Performing Arts opening and welcoming of the n ew
President Dr. Mark Sanchez; Filipino American Retirees of Southern California
annual picnic; Eastlake Chula Vista Rotary event on Chula Vista's tall ship Bill of
Rights; and the inaugural ride of the first segment of the mid -coast trolley.
Councilmember Cardenas reported on her attendance at South Bay Pride.
At the request of Councilmember Padilla there was consensus of the Council to
support consideration a resolution to support the Protecting the Right to Organize
Act (PRO).
Councilmember McCann thanked business owners on Third Avenue for their
participation in the Lemon Festival and reported on his attendance at the following
recent events: Arts in the Park; Public Servants Appreciation day at Funeraria del
Angel; Chamber Mixer at Ivy Park senior facility; and Boards and Commissions
Night. Councilmember McCann spoke regarding the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 and
expressed gratitude and appreciation to our police and firefighters.
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 6:49 p.m. The Council convened
in Closed Session at 7:00 p.m., with all members present.
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13.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
A) Evelia DiCiero v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case
No. 37-2019-00058975--CU-PO-CT; and
ACTION: Pending Finalization of Settlement
B) In Re National Prescription Opiate Litigation; United States District Court,
Southern District of Ohio; Case No. 17-md-2804
ACTION: No Reportable Action
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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