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Regular Meeting of the City Council
Meeting Minutes
January 18, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Virtual, Via Teleconference
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
Pursuant to the Brown Act and City Council Resolution No. 2022-009, and in the interest of public
health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the City Council and staff
participated in this meeting via teleconference. Members of the public participated remotely and
were not present in Council Chambers. All votes were taken by roll call and public comments
were submitted electronically or otherwise in writing.
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.
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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 5:08
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
Mayor Casillas Salas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Casillas Salas announced that the public hearing for Item 6.1 had been canceled
and that the public hearing for Item 6.2 would be opened and continued to the March 8,
2022 meeting.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 4.1 through 4.6)
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 4.1
through 4.6, headings 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
Carried (5 to 0)
4.1 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.
4.2 Consideration of Request for Excused Absences
No requests were received at that meeting.
4.3 Ambulance Transport System Purchase: Approve the Purchase of Two (2)
Additional Ambulances and Required Outfitting
Adopt the resolutions to purchase two (2) additional ambulances through Republic
EVS, and purchase required outfitting from Stryker Gurney Systems and Motorola
for necessary ambulance outfitting.
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-011 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH REPUBLIC
EVS FOR TWO AMBULANCES THROUGH SOUTHWEST AMBULANCE SALES
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-012 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT WITH STRYKER MEDICAL FOR GURNEY SYSTEMS
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-013 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT AND
APPROVING A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH MOTOROLA
SOLUTIONS FOR AMBULANCE RADIO EQUIPMENT
4.4 Engine Purchase: Approval of the purchase of two (2) Pierce Engine Pumper
Apparatuses through Measure P
Adopt a resolution approving the purchase of two (2) Pierce Engine Pumper
Apparatuses in compliance with the Measure P Expenditure Plan.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-014 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT AND
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWO PIERCE ARROW XT PIERCE’S
ULTIMATE CONFIGURATION (PUC) PUMPERS TO BE PURCHASED
THROUGH THE MEASURE P EXPENDITURE PLAN
4.5 Park Master Plan Approval: Approval of the Park Master Plan for the 2.8-acre
Town Square Park (Lots B and C) in Otay Ranch Village 8 West and the name
“Central Square Park”
Adopt a resolution approving the Park Master Plan for the 2.8-acre Town Square
Park in Otay Ranch Village 8 West and the name “Central Square Park.”
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-015 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE PARK MASTER PLAN FOR THE 2.8-ACRE TOWN
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SQUARE PARK (LOTS B & C) IN OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 8 WEST AND THE
NAME “CENTRAL SQUARE PARK”
4.6 Contract Award: Preparation of a Storm Water Management & Drainage
Funding Report with SCI Consulting Group
Adopt a resolution awarding a contract to SCI Consulting Group to provide
professional services for the preparation of a Storm Water Management &
Drainage Funding Report.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-016 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SCI
CONSULTING GROUP TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE
PREPARATION OF A STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND DRAINAGE
FUNDING REPORT
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
5.1 Public Comments Received for 1/18/2022
Marc Marconi, Chula Vista resident, submitted written communications regarding
current City contracts.
Robert Johnson submitted written comments regarding the pandemic and related
mandates.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Public Hearing to Accept and File an Economic Development Subsidy Report
Pursuant to Government Code Section 53083 for Sunroad BCV Holding to
Construct a BMW Auto Dealership
Mayor Casillas Salas announced that the public hearing for Item 6.1 was canceled
at the request of the applicant. The public hearing was not held and no action was
taken.
6.2 Vacation of Land: A Portion of Marina Parkway and a Portion of G Street as
Part of the Bayfront Development
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the
hearing was held on the date and no earlier than specified in the notice.
Mayor Casillas Salas opened the public hearing.
Moved by Councilmember McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Galvez
To continue the public hearing to the City Council meeting of March 8, 2022. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember
McCann, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Carried (5 to 0)
6.3 Sunbow II Land Use Amendments: Amendments to the General Plan, the
Sunbow II General Development Plan, and the Sunbow II Sectional Planning
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Area Plan to Rezone an Existing Vacant Parcel from Industrial to Residential
Use Resulting in 718 New Units
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the
hearing was held on the date and no earlier than specified in the notice.
Acting Housing Manager Kurz gave a presentation on the item.
Bill Ostrem, representing Lennar, gave a presentation on the item. He, Ryan
Green, also representing Lennar, and Deputy City Manager Crockett responded
to questions of the Council.
Planning Commission Chair Zaker spoke regarding the Planning Commission
discussion and vote on the item.
Mayor Casillas Salas opened the public hearing.
A concerned Sunbow resident submitted written communications in opposition to
the staff recommendation.
The following members of the public submitted written communications in support
of the staff recommendation:
Beatriz Young Mondaca
Stacy Dion
Catherine Thong
Danna Wilkinson
Mayor Casillas Salas closed the public hearing.
Bill Ostrem responded to questions of the Council.
Council discussion ensued.
Moved by Councilmember Padilla
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2022-017 through 2022-020, as revised to add the
requirement to the development agreement that all properties be for-sale products,
and to place the below ordinances (Items 6.3 D and F) on first reading. The
headings were read, text waived. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember McCann, Councilmember
Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
No (1): Councilmember Galvez
Carried (4 to 1)
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-017 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT; ADOPTING A
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS; ADOPTING A
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM AND CERTIFYING
THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR-20-0002; SCH NO.
2020110148) FOR THE SUNBOW II, PHASE 3 SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA
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PLAN, SUNBOW II GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT AND
TENTATIVE MAP PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-018 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CHULA VISTA GENERAL
PLAN (MPA20-0012) AND THE SUNBOW II GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
(MPA20-0013) TO REFLECT LAND USE CHANGES FOR APPROXIMATELY
135.7 ACRES WITHIN THE SUNBOW II, PHASE 3 PLANNED COMMUNITY,
INCLUDING ASSOCIATED TEXT, MAPS AND TABLES
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-019 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE SUNBOW II SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA
(SPA) PLAN (MPA20-0006) TO UPDATE CHAPTERS 10.0 TO 17.0, TO
DESCRIBE AND DEFINE THE AMENDED LAND USES FOR SUNBOW II,
PHASE 3 AND INCORPORATE THE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND
DESIGN GUIDELINES SPECIFIC TO THIS PROJECT
D) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SUNBOW
II, PHASE 3 PROJECT TO REZONE FROM LIMITED INDUSTRIAL TO
RESIDENTIAL USES ALLOWING UP TO 534 MULTI-FAMILY MEDIUM-HIGH-
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS AND 184 MULTI-FAMILY HIGH-
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS ON SIX PARCELS, A 0.9-ACRE
COMMUNITY PURPOSE FACILITY SITE, ON-SITE STREETS, OPEN SPACE
AND MSCP PRESERVE OPEN SPACE (FIRST READING)
E) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-020 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP CVT20-0002
(PCS20-0002) FOR A 135.7-acre site FOR (718) MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
UNITS, KNOWN AS THE SUNBOW II, PHASE 3 PROJECT
F) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND
ACI SUNBOW, LLC (MPA21-0014) FOR THE SUNBOW II, PHASE 3 PROJECT
(FIRST READING)
Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 7:36 p.m. The Council reconvened
at 7:42 p.m., with all members present.
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Citywide Data Privacy Policy Initiative and Smart Cities Update
Chief Sustainability Officer Gakunga, Police Captain Redmond, and Information
Technology Services Director Chew gave a presentation on the item and
responded to questions of the Council.
Jim Madaffer and Jeremy Ogul, representing Madaffer Enterprises, gave a
presentation on the item and responded to questions of the Council.
Robert Johnson submitted written communications expressing a neutral position
on the item.
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City Attorney Googins announced that a revised resolution and agreement had
been distributed to the Council, and that action on the item would be with respect
to the revised documents.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To adopt Resolution No. 2022-021, heading read, text waived. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember
McCann, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Carried (5 to 0)
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-021 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MADAFFER
ENTERPRISES TO PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION TASK
FORCE FACILITATION SERVICES
7.2 Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee: Amend the Municipal Code to
Change the Number of Committee Members from 16 to 9
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember Galvez
To place the ordinance on first reading, heading read, text waived. The motion
was carried by the following roll call vote
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember
McCann, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Carried (5 to 0)
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE (CVMC) CHAPTER 2.61 TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF
“MEASURE P” CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM 16 TO
9 (FIRST READING)
7.3 Ratification of the January 12, 2022 Proclamation of Existence of Local
Emergency of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Chula Vista
and Report of the City Manager Regarding Status of Trash Service and
Impacts on the Community
Environmental Services Manager Medrano provided a report on the item.
Darrell Reno, Director of Operations for Republic Services spoke regarding the
item and responded to questions of the Council.
Robert Johnson submitted written communications expressing a neutral position
on the item.
Council discussion ensued.
Mayor Casillas Salas read a letter from Salvador Abrica representing Teamsters
Local 542 into the record.
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Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To adopt Resolution No. 2022-022, heading read, text waived. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember
McCann, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Carried (5 to 0)
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-022 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 2.14 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE RATIFYING THE PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE OF LOCAL
EMERGENCY OF THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA
8. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.
9. MAYOR’S REPORTS
At the request of Mayor Casillas Salas, there was consensus of the Council to place an
item on the next meeting agenda regarding the elimination of tolls on the SR-125.
10. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
There were none.
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.
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 9:20 p.m. The Council convened in Closed
Session at 9:30 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: Patricia Ortiz v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court,
Case No. 37-2020-00040498-CU-PO-CTL
B) Name of case: Yasoda Namier, et al. v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior
Court, Case No. 37-2019-00062842-CU-PA-CTL
ACTION: No reportable action
12.2 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6
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Agency designated representatives: Maria Kachadoorian, Glen Googins, Courtney
Chase, Kelley Bacon, Simon Silva, Sarah Schoen, Ed Prendell, Tanya Tomlinson,
and Steve Berliner
Employee organizations: IAFF, MM/PR
ACTION: No reportable Action
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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