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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Meeting Minutes
September 28, 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, Simon Silva
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 except for Item 8.2, which was
heard after Item 4.6, and Item 5.7 which was heard after Public Comment.
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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 5:02 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
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Deputy Mayor McCann led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Oath of Office - James Clark, International Friendship Commission
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office to Commissioner Clark
and Councilmember Cardenas presented him with a certificate of
appointment
4.2 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.
4.3 Presentation by the Marine Corps League in Recognition of the Chula
Vista Fire Department and Chula Vista Veteran, Roger Cazares, for
Years of Assistance on the Toys for Tots Campaign
A representative from the Marine Corps League spoke regarding the Toys
for Tots Campaign and recognized the Fire Department and Mr. Cazares
for their assistance with the program.
4.4 Recognition of the 2021 International Mixed Martial Arts Federation's
Youth Mixed Martial Arts Champions from Chula Vista's One Legacy
Training Center: Abigail Alvarez, David Daniels, Gavin Mitchell, Elijah
Nehme, and Omar Rodriguez
Mayor Casillas Salas recognized the mixed martial arts champions;
Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, and Deputy Mayor
McCann presented them with City of Champions medals.
4.5 Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming Wednesday, October 6,
2021 as Clean Air Day in the City of Chula Vista
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and virtually presented it to
Environmental Sustainability Manager Wisniewski.
4.6 Presentation by County of San Diego Staff Regarding Potential Board
of Supervisor Action to Authorize Microenterprise Home Kitchen
Operations (MEHKOs) in San Diego County
Heather Buonomo and Brian Johnson, representing the County of San
Diego, gave a presentation on the item and responded to questions of the
Council.
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Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 6:31 p.m. The Council
reconvened at 6:37 p.m., with all members present.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.7)
Mayor Casillas Salas stated she would abstain from voting on Item 5.6 due to a
potential property-related conflict of interest; Item 5.7 was removed from the
Consent Calendar at the request of members of the public.
Moved by Councilmember Galvez
Seconded by Mayor Casillas Salas
To approve the recommended action appearing below Consent Calendar Items
5.1 through 5.4. 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 Councilmember Galvez
Seconded by Mayor Casillas Salas
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
No (1): Councilmember McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
Moved by Councilmember Galvez
Seconded by Mayor Casillas Salas
To approve the recommended action appearing below Consent Calendar Item 5.6.
The heading below was read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember
McCann, and Councilmember Padilla
Abstain (1): Mayor Casillas Salas
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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 Consideration of Requests for Excused Absences
Consider requests for excused absences as appropriate.
5.3 Animal Regulations: Amending Title 6 of the Chula Vista Municipal
Code to Allow the Keeping of One Miniature Pig Per Dwelling Unit
Adopt an ordinance 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 3512 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 (SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION)
5.4 Acquisition/Financing Agreement: Consider Adoption of Agreement
Relating to California Municipal Finance Authority Community
Facilities District No. 2021-11 (Otay Ranch Village 8 West)
Nicole Remiker submitted written communication in support of the item.
Adopt a resolution approving an Acquisition/Financing Agreement relating
to California Municipal Finance Authority Community Facilities District No.
2021-11 (Otay Ranch Village 8 West) and authorize related actions.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-183 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN ACQUISITION/FINANCING
AGREEMENT RELATING TO CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE
AUTHORITY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2021-11 (CITY OF
CHULA VISTA – OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 8 WEST) AND AUTHORIZING
RELATED ACTIONS
5.5 Consideration of Appointment of Members to the Christopher
Columbus Statue Task Force
Adopt a resolution approving the appointment of members Brianna Conser,
Angela Elliot, John Elliot, Nicole Enriquez, Roberto Hernandez, Lee Kohse,
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Paola Martinez-Montes, Lorise Maynard, Ricardo Medina, Erica Pinto,
Grace Sardina, and Bea Zamora to the Columbus Statue Task Force.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-184 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE
COLUMBUS STATUE TASK FORCE
5.6 Reimbursement Grant Program: Authorize the City’s Payment of
Sewer Capacity Fees on Behalf of Businesses that have Received
Approval for Reimbursement under the City’s Sidewalk Café Grant
Program
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City’s payment of sewer capacity fees on
behalf of businesses that have received approval under the City’s
reimbursement grant program for the reimbursement of design, permitting,
and construction costs for sidewalk cafés.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-185 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING CITY’S PAYMENT OF SEWER CAPACITY
FEES ON BEHALF OF BUSINESSES THAT HAVE RECEIVED
APPROVAL UNDER THE CITY’S REIMBURSEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
FOR SIDEWALK CAFÉS
ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
5.7 Master Fee Schedule Amendment: Amending Chapter 4, General
Business Fees, of the City’s Master Fee Schedule to Modify Cannabis-
Related Fees
The following members of the public spoke in support of staff's
recommendation on the item:
Carol Green, Chula Vista resident
Becky Rapp
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
To adopt Resolution No. 2021-186. 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
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Result, Carried (5 to 0)
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-186 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 4 (GENERAL BUSINESS FEES)
OF THE CITY’S MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO ESTABLISH CANNABIS-
RELATED FEE
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
6.1 Public Comments Received for 9/28/2021
Howard Freelove spoke in opposition to mask and COVID vaccine
mandates.
Angelica Orozco expressed concern regarding the COVID vaccine.
John Serrano, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding the
condition of his street.
Christina Resendez, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding
vehicle safety in the area of Quintard Street.
Luis Castro, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding the end of
the eviction moratorium.
Cesar H, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding pedestrian
safety in the area of City Hall.
Dale Mandible, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding
pedestrian safety in the area of City Hall.
Millicent Scott, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding sewage
odors and in support of a bus stop in her neighborhood.
Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, submitted written documentation
regarding ambulance transport in the City.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Year-End Accomplishments Report: Federal Housing and Urban
Development Block Grant Programs
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.
Senior Management Analyst Davis gave a presentation on the item and
responded to questions of the Council.
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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.
8. ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Middle-Income Housing Programs: Report and Discussion of Middle -
Income Housing Programs Proposed by the California Statewide
Communities Development Authority and the California Municipal
Finance Authority
Acting Housing Manager Kurz and Senior Management Analyst Dorado
gave a presentation on the item.
Mayor Casillas Salas spoke regarding staff developing a policy that
protected the City.
Deputy Mayor McCann spoke in support of pursuing a JPA and d irected
staff to consider the associated fees and to seek a qualified partner.
Councilmember Padilla spoke regarding the importance of developing
standards and thresholds and encouraged staff to continue their due
diligence in developing the framework.
Councilmember Cardenas spoke regarding adding tenant protections to the
policy and suggested handling it on a case-by-case basis.
Councilmember Galvez suggested developing a framework that would
allow residents the opportunity to purchase the property at the 15-year mark
for the original valuation.
Development Services Director Allen confirmed with the Council that the
policy should include how windfall dollars would be spent and related
restrictions.
The following members of the public spoke in support of middle-income
housing programs:
John Penkower
Lauren Seaver
John Stoeker
8.2 Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations: Consider Opposing
County of San Diego Authorization of Microenterprise Home Kitchen
Operations within San Diego County
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Heather Buonomo and Brian Johnson, representing the County of San
Diego, gave a presentation on the item under Item 4.6 and responded to
questions of the Council.
Council discussion ensued.
Moved by Councilmember Galvez
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To table the item for future discussion not later than the end of October.
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez,
Councilmember McCann, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas
Salas
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
8.3 Interim Urgency Ordinance: Prohibition of Uses in Conflict with Land
Use Amendment and Rezoning Initiation IR19-0026
Kyle Strong, representing Collins Aerospace, gave a presentation on the
item and stated that Collins Aerospace was prepared to work with the City
on a mutually agreeable specific plan that includes a variety of uses.
Council discussion ensued
Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 8:43 p.m. The meeting
reconvened at 8:53 p.m. with all members present.
Emil Wohl, representing Wohl Property Group, spoke regarding
collaboratively working with the City to determine appropriate uses for the
property.
Council discussion ensued
City Attorney Googins spoke regarding the nature of the proposed urgency
ordinance.
Richard Schulman, attorney to the applicant, provided a response to City
Attorney Googins.
Moved by Councilmember Padilla
Seconded by Mayor Casillas Salas
To adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 3513, heading 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)
ORDINANCE NO. 3513 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING
AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE PROHIBITING USES IN
CONFLICT WITH LAND USE AMENDMENT AND REZONING INITIATION
IR19-0026 ON THE COLLINS AEROSPACE/UNITED TECHNOLOGY
COMPANY CAMPUS THEREBY ENACTING A MORATORIUM
NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND
WELFARE (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.
10. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor Casillas Salas announced that the Fire Department offers free vaccinations
every Thursday at City Hall. She also announced National Voter's Day and
encouraged the community to register to vote. Mayor Casillas Salas spoke
regarding the following recent events: the Loma Verde Recreation Center
demolition; meeting with Allen School 3rd graders; El Grito; Latino Leaders
Luncheon; San Diego Loyals Soccer Game; the League of California Cities
conference; and the Camp Bashor grand opening. She congratulated Jose Barajas
on the soft opening of Mmm... Cakes.
Mayor Casillas Salas announced that due to the pandemic the City would not host
the Starlight Parade and that she and Councilmember Galvez would work with
TAVA on other holiday festivities.
11. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Councilmember Galvez spoke regarding the following recent events: Swear-in
ceremony for USIBWC Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner; Sesame Place tour ;
Loma Verde Recreation Center demolition; El Grito; Chula Vista Women's Club
Annual Bunco fundraiser; Eastlake Rotary Club's Night in Sevilla fundraiser; Fleet
Reserve's annual barbecue; Bill of Right's Talk Like a Pirate Day; Goodwill Annual
Recognition Luncheon; meeting with the Kiwanis; Centennial 21 -01 Fire Academy
graduation; Bingo at Club Amistad; Hilltop and Bonita Vista High Schools' Climate
Strike from Friendship Park to City Hall; Camp Bashor grand opening and San
Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center forum.
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At the request of Councilmember Galvez there was consensus of the Council to
use the City's logo for Junior Achievement of San Diego and Chula Vista
Elementary school district's "My City" program.
Councilmember McCann spoke regarding the following recent events: Loma Verde
Recreation Center demolition; Sesame Place tour; Elks Club Chili Cook-Off; Camp
Bashor grand opening; and SANDAG meeting. He thanked Kevin Mc Peak, pastor
of Eastlake Church, for delivering the speech at the Centennial 21 -01 Fire
Academy graduation. Councilmember McCann requested data on Bike Safety
from the City Manager.
Councilmember Cardenas spoke regarding the following recent events: Loma
Verde Recreation Center demolition; El Grito, and the SANDAG meeting.
Councilmember Padilla spoke regarding the following recent events: League of
California Cities Conference and a meeting with Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis.
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 9:27 p.m. The Council convened in
closed session at 9:45 p.m., with all members present.
13.1 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: Maria Kachadoorian, Glen Googins,
Courtney Chase, Kelley Bacon, Simon Silva, Sarah Schoen, and Tanya
Tomlinson
Employee organizations: ACE, IAFF, MM/PR, NS-IAFF, POA, WCE and
unrepresented employees
ACTION: No Reportable Action
14. ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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