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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Meeting Minutes
September 14, 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
Councilmember Padilla participated in this meeting via teleconference. All votes were
taken by roll call.
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.
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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 5:06 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
A video tribute honoring 9/11 victims and first responders was played.
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Mayor Casillas Salas led the Pledge of Allegiance and called for a moment of
silence in remembrance of the victims of 9/11.
Police Chief Kennedy spoke regarding the video tribute created by the Chula Vista
Police Foundation.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Presentation of a Proclamation to Interim President Ricardo Campos
Proclaiming Sunday, September 19, 2021 as San Diego Loyal Day in
the City of Chula Vista
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Cardenas
presented it to Mr. Campos.
4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation to Lorena Montes Proclaiming
September 2021 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Galvez
presented it to Lorena Montes.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.6)
Mayor Casillas Salas announced that Item 5.5 would be removed from the Consent
Calendar at the request of Councilmember Galvez.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember Galvez
To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1
through 5.4 and 5.6. 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)
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 Consideration of Requests for Excused Absences
Consider requests for excused absences as appropriate.
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5.3 Agreement Award: Approve Agreement to Provide a Compost
Program and Educational Services
Adopt a resolution approving an agreement with the Living Coast Discovery
Center to provide compost program site maintenance and educational
services.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-174 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BID REQUIREMENT;
APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH THE LIVING COAST DISCOVERY
CENTER TO PROVIDE COMPOST PROGRAM SITE MAINTENANCE
AND COMPOST PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA
5.4 Grant Agreement and Appropriation: Approve Agreement with Urban
Corps of San Diego County for Grants and appropriate $111,480 for
Brush Clearance in the City’s Wildland-Urban Interface
Adopt a resolution approving an agreement with Urban Corps of San Diego
County for grants obtained by the Urban Corps from the California Fire Safe
Council for $83,055 and from the California State Coastal Conservancy for
$315,809 for brush clearance in the City’s wildland -urban interface, and
appropriating funds for that purpose
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-175 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE URBAN
CORPS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
TO BE FUNDED IN PART WITH AN $83,055 CALIFORNIA FIRE SAFE
COUNCIL BRUSH MANAGEMENT GRANT AND A $315,809
CALIFORNIA STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FIRE REDUCTION TO
HABITABLE STRUCTURES GRANT; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
FOR CITY’S CONTRIBUTION THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.6 Ratification of Appointment: City Manager’s Appointment of the
Director of Finance – Sarah Schoen
Adopt a resolution ratifying the City Manager’s appointment of Sarah
Schoen as the Director of Finance.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-176 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER’S APPOINTMENT OF
THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE – SARAH SCHOEN
ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
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5.5 Animal Regulations: Amending Title 6 of the Chula Vista Municipal
Code to Allow the Keeping of One Miniature Pig Per Dwelling Unit
Councilmember Galvez spoke regarding the item.
Stacey Myers submitted written communication in support of staff's
recommendation but did not wish to speak.
Moved by Councilmember Galvez
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
Place an ordinance on first reading amending Title 6, Animals, of the Chula
Vista Municipal Code to restore subsection 6.04.060.C, allowing the
keeping of one miniature pig per dwelling unit.
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez,
Councilmember McCann, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas
Salas
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING TITLE 6 OF
THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW THE KEEPING OF
ONE MINIATURE PIG PER DWELLING UNIT (FIRST READING)
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
6.1 Public Comments Received for 9/14/2021
John Moore, City of San Diego resident, spoke regarding COVID-19
vaccine.
Justin Akers, Chula Vista resident, submitted written communications in
support of adding speed bumps to G street.
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Waste Collection Rate Adjustment: Approving a Rate Adjustment for
Waste Collection in Order to Cover the Costs of Compliance with
Organic Waste Reduction Regulations (SB 1383)
Environmental Services Manager Medrano and Matt Kross representing
Republic Services, gave presentations on the item and responded to
questions of the Council.
The following members of the public submitted written documentation in
support of staff's recommendation:
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James O'Callaghan, representing the South County Economic
Development Council
Margaret Leonard, Chula Vista resident
John Richeson submitted comments in opposition to staff's
recommendation.
The following members of the public submitted written communication
expressing a neutral position on staff's recommendation:
Christine Antoine
Edward Legaspi
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To adopt Resolution No. 2021-177. 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. 2021-177 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN INCREASE IN MAXIMUM WASTE
COLLECTION RATES IN ORDER TO COVER THE COSTS OF
COMPLIANCE WITH STATE REGULATION SB1383
7.2 Employee Compensation and Bargaining Agreement: Approve a
Memorandum of Understanding with Association of Chula Vista
Employees (“ACE”); an Amended Compensation Summary for
Unrepresented Employees; and a Revised Compensation Schedule
for Certain Groups
Human Resources Director Chase spoke regarding the item.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember Galvez
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2021-178 through 2021-180. The headings below
were 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. 2021-178 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
(“MOU’) BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE
ASSOCIATION OF CHULA VISTA EMPLOYEES (“ACE”) RELATED TO
COMPENSATION AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, AS SET
FORTH HEREIN, TO EXECUTE THE AFOREMENTIONED MOU AND
ANY ADDITONAL DOCUMENTS WHICH MAY BE NECESSARY OR
REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT SAID MOU
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-179 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDED COMPENSATION
SUMMARY FOR UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES INCLUDING
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY
CONTRACT AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENT SAID AMENDED
COMPENSATION SUMMARY
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-180 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 10, 2021, AS
REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2,
SECTION 570.5
8. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.
9. MAYOR’S REPORTS
9.1 Ratification of Appointment of James Clark to the International
Friendship Commission
Moved by Councilmember Cardenas
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To ratify the appointment of James Clark to the International Friendship
Commission. 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)
Mayor Casillas Salas spoke regarding the following events: San Diego
County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce mixer at Las Tres Catrinas; La
Raza Lawyers Association judicial reception; Chicano Federation and San
Diego Loyal Soccer Camp, Summer on Third Avenue event, Pints for Paws
fundraiser for the Animal Care Facility, opening of a little free library in
Lauderbach Park sponsored by Supervisor Nora Vargas, and a preview of
the trolley's mid-coast extension. She congratulated Marisa Bejarano on
becoming a Superior Court judge and Saint Rose on its 100 -year
anniversary.
At the request of Mayor Casillas Salas, there was consensus of a majority
of the Council to make a referral to staff to present a draft ordinance fo r
Council consideration regarding the impacts of the expiration of AB832 and
the Ellis Act, related to evictions. Councilmember McCann stated he would
abstain from registering a position on the consensus due to a potential
property-related conflict of interest.
Mayor Casillas Salas spoke regarding outgoing Policy Aide Albert
Velasquez.
10. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Councilmember Padilla stated that his office would issue a statement regarding
the science behind vaccinations and spoke of the importance of the public hearing
accurate information regarding public health. He encouraged those with questions
to visit the Food and Drug Administration website.
Councilmember Galvez echoed Councilmember Padilla's comments regarding the
importance of accurate public health information and stated additional information
was available on the Center for Disease Control website. She spoke regarding her
attendance at the following recent events: Short-term vacation rental outreach
event: Chicano Federation and San Diego Loyal Soccer camp; free library ribbon-
cutting event at Lauderbach Park; visit to Brain Balance, an innovative
achievement center; Chula Vista Police Department Evening with Heroes event;
demolition of the Loma Verde recreation center; and the International Par k(ing)
Day event on Third Avenue. She encouraged people to vote in the September 14
election.
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Deputy Mayor McCann spoke regarding September 11 and about the following
recent events: revival of the Eastlake Farmer's Market; Kiwanis Bowl; and the
September 11 Chula Vista Police Department Foundation dinner.
Councilmember Cardenas spoke regarding Suicide Awareness Day. She thanked
Work for Hope for its work at Los Ninos park and congratulated Supervisor Nora
Vargas on being the first Latina to chair a Board of Supervisors meeting and her
declaration of San Diego County's reproductive freedom. She spoke regarding the
opening of the free little library at Lauderbach Park and the upcoming Loyal soccer
game.
10.1 Councilmember Padilla: Consideration of a Resolution in Support of
House of Representatives Bill 842, the Protecting the Right to
Organize Act of 2021
Councilmember Padilla spoke regarding the item.
Moved by Councilmember Padilla
Seconded by Mayor Casillas Salas
To adopt Resolution No. 2021-181. 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
No (1): Councilmember McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-181 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 842, THE PROTECTING THE
RIGHT TO ORGANIZE ACT OF 2021
11. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
12. 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.
Deputy City Attorney Silva announced that the Council would convene in closed
session to discuss the items listed below.
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Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 7:07 p.m. The Council convened in
Closed Session at 7:15 p.m., with all members present.
12.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
A) Name of case: Arturo Castanares v. City o f Chula Vista, San Diego
Superior Court, Case No. 37-2021-00017713-CU-MC-CTL.
Action: No Reportable Action
B) Name of Case: In Re National Prescription Opiate Litigation; United
States District Court, Southern District of Ohio; Case No. 17-md-2804
Action: No reportable action
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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