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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING JOINTLY WITH THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Meeting Minutes
October 12, 2021, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Councilmember Galvez, Deputy Mayor McCann,
Councilmember Padilla, Mayor Casillas Salas
Excused: Councilmember Cardenas
Also Present: City Manager Kachadoorian, Deputy City Attorney Simon Silva,
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.
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.
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4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Presentation of a Proclamation Commending SBCS on its 50th
Anniversary and Proclaiming October 12, 2021 as SBCS Day in the
City of Chula Vista
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Galvez
presented it to Kathie Lembo, representing SBCS.
4.2 Presentation by San Diego Food Bank Vice President of Operations
Vanessa Ruiz Regarding Food Insecurity in Chula Vista
Vanessa Ruiz representing the San Diego Food Bank gave a presentation
on the item.
4.3 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming October 14, 2021 as
Children's Environmental Health Day in the City of Chula Vista
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Padilla
presented it to Dr. Daniel Spencer and Dr. Sara Valladolid representing San
Diego Pediatricians for Clean Air.
4.4 Police Department Update on Crime and Safety Trends
Police Chief Kennedy gave a presentation on the item.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.5)
City Clerk Bigelow announced that a request for approval for an excused absence
from Councilmember Cardenas for tonight's meeting had been distributed to
Council and would be incorporated into Item 5.3 for Council's approval.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1
through 5.5. The headings below were read, text waived. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann, Councilmember
Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the revised minutes dated: April 20, 2021
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5.2 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.
5.3 Consideration of Requests for Excused Absences
Approve a request for an excused absence from Councilmember Cardenas
for this Council meeting.
5.4 Growth Management Oversight Commission: Status Update on the
Comprehensive Review and Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2020/21
Receive the update.
5.5 Chula Vista Bayfront Resort Hotel and Convention Center Project:
Amending the Agreement with RSG, Inc. for Financial Feasibility Study
Services
Adopt a resolution approving a first amendment to the agreement with RSG,
Inc. to provide financial feasibility study services for the Chula Vista Bayfront
resort hotel and convention center project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-187 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE
AGREEMENT FOR FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY STUDY SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY AND RSG, INC.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
6.1 Public Comments Received for 10/12/2021
The following members of the public expressed concerns regarding tenant
protections:
Joshua Gonzalez-Thomas, Chula Vista resident
Charles Canizales, Chula Vista resident
Crystal Gonzales, Chula Vista resident
Silvia Saldivar, Chula Vista resident submitted written communications in
support of stronger tenant protections.
7. ACTION ITEMS
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7.1 Affordable Housing Financial Approvals: Consideration of Final
Approvals for Columba Apartments Including Authorizing the
Execution and Delivery of its Tax-Exempt Multi-family Housing
Revenue Notes and Bonds
Sr. Management Analyst Dorado gave a presentation on the item.
Moved by Councilmember Padilla
Seconded by Councilmember Galvez
To adopt Housing Authority Resolution No. 2021-005, heading read, text
waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann,
Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-005 OF THE CHULA VISTA HOUSING
AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING (1) THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF
ITS TAX-EXEMPT MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE NOTES AND ITS
SUBORDINATE CHULA VISTA HOUSING AUTHORITY MULTI-FAMILY
HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (COLUMBA APARTMENTS),
COLLECTIVELY IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $52,100,000, AND (2) THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF
ITS TAXABLE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE NOTES IN AN
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $26,000,000 FOR
THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION AND
CONSTRUCTION OF THE COLUMBA APARTMENTS MULTI-FAMILY
RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER THE NOTES, COMPLETE
THE TRANSACTION AND IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION, AND
RATIFYING AND APPROVING ANY ACTION HERETOFORE TAKEN IN
CONNECTION WITH THE NOTES
Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 6:24 p.m. The Council
reconvened at 6:28 p.m., with all members present.
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7.2 Grant Award and Program Implementation: Accept Grants and
Implement the Chula Vista Community Shuttle Pilot Project
Sustainability Officer Gakunga spoke regarding the item. Daniel Kramer,
Director of Operations, Circuit Transit Inc., gave a presentation on the item
and responded to questions of the Council.
David Hand, president of Community Congregational Development
Corporation spoke regarding the item and his organization's purpose.
Moved by Councilmember Galvez
Seconded by Mayor Casillas Salas
To adopt Resolution No. 2021-188, heading read, text waived. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann,
Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-188 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA: (A) ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$997,833 AND APPROVING A MOBILITY PROJECT VOUCHER
AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD FOR
THE COMMUNITY SHUTTLE PROGRAM; (B) ACCEPTING GRANT
FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,000,000 AND APPROVING
A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY CONGREGATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE COMMUITY SHUTTLE
PROGRAM; (C) APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CIRCUIT TRANSIT
INC. TO IMPLEMENT AND PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY
SHUTTLE PROGRAM; AND (D) APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
8. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
8.1 Former Fire Stations 5 and 9 demolition update and input on next
steps.
City Manager Kachadoorian announced Item 8.1 would be continued to a
future meeting.
Principal Landscape Architect Ferman gave a presentation on Park(ing)
Day.
9. MAYOR’S REPORTS
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At the request of Mayor Casillas Salas there was consensus of the Council to direct
staff to work on a tenant protection ordinance, to include protection from
harassment of the landlords, greater protection of the Ellis Act provision, regarding
substantial renovations to include 120-day notice to vacate or a one year notice to
vacate for disabled individuals and to utilize reusable tenant screening tools to
ensure credit checks are valid for multiple applications. She announced that the
Emergency Rental Assistance Program is still accepting applications.
Mayor Casillas Salas spoke about the following recent events: the grand opening
of Sammy's restaurant at the Seven Mile Casino; swear-in ceremony of Tijuana
Mayor Montserrat Caballero; closing ceremonies for Ovarian Cancer Awareness
month; ribbon-cutting event for Eastlake Dunkin' Donuts; grand opening of
RevBody gym; 35th anniversary of MANA de San Diego; and the grand opening
of the House of Mexico in Balboa Park.
10. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
At the request of Councilmember Galvez there was consensus of the Council to
make a referral to the City Attorney's office to consider adding provisions to a
tenant protection ordinance that would give the ability to stop bad actors and keep
residents safe.
Councilmember Galvez spoke about the following recent events: Alliant University
Forum for Hispanic Heritage Month; Hispanic Heritage celebration honoring Jesse
Navarro; Rainbow Ride; Gather 2021! with the Climate Action Campaign; ribbon -
cutting ceremony for Republic Waste's new composting site; ribbon-cutting
ceremony for Bikes on Broadway; Broadway clean-up with Institute of Public
Strategies; ribbon-cutting for Eastlake Dunkin' Donuts; grand opening for RevBody
gym; 35th anniversary of MANA de San Diego; and the grand opening of Sammy's
restaurant at the Seven Mile Casino.
Councilmember McCann spoke about the following recent events: ribbon -cutting
for Eastlake Dunkin' Donuts; Broadway graffiti and trash clean-up; and the grand
opening for RevBody gym. He thanked members of South County EDC for their
innovation in supporting businesses throughout the pandemic.
11. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
12. CLOSED SESSION
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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.
Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 7:35 p.m. The Council convened in
Closed Session at 7:44 p.m., with all members present.
12.1 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
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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