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City of Chula Vista
Regular Meeting of the City Council
Meeting Minutes
May 17, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann, Councilmember
Padilla, Mayor Casillas Salas
Excused: Deputy Mayor Cardenas
Also Present: City Manager Kachadoorian, Deputy City Attorney 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.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at
5:11 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 Padilla led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Presentation of the Annual Sustainability Champion Awards by
Environmental Sustainability Manager Coleen Wisniewski and Environmental
Services Manager Manuel Medrano
Environmental Sustainability Manager Wisniewski and Environmental Services
Manager Manual Medrano presented the awards.
4.2 Presentation by Environmental Sustainability Manager Coleen Wisniewski on
the City Achieving Certification in the Blue City Network
Environmental Sustainability Manager Wisniewski gave a presentation on the item.
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4.3 Presentation by Commissioner Nimpa Akana from the International
Friendship Commission Regarding Sister City Cebu Donation
International Friendship Commissioner Akana gave a presentation on the item.
4.4 Presentation of a Proclamation to Parks & Recreation Administrator Tim
Farmer, Proclaiming May 21, 2022 as Kids to Parks Day in the City of Chula
Vista
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation, and Councilmember McCann
presented it to Parks & Recreation Administrator Farmer.
4.5 Announcement of the Voter Education Workshop on May 19, 2022, in Council
Chambers
City Clerk Bigelow gave a presentation announcing the Voter Education Workshop
facilitated by the County of San Diego Registrar of Voters.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.6)
Deputy City Attorney Silva announced that the following Councilmembers would abstain
from voting on the items indicated due to potential property-related conflicts of interest:
Mayor Casillas Salas on Items 5.3C and 5.3F, Councilmember McCann on Items 5.3D
and 5.3F, and Councilmember Padilla on Item 5.3E
City Clerk Bigelow announced that Item 5.3F would be continued to the following
meeting due to conflicts resulting in the lack of a quorum to vote on the item.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Padilla
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1
through 5.313 and 5.5. The headings 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)
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Padilla
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.3C.
The heading was read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (3): Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann, and Councilmember Padilla
Abstain (1): Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
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ACTION: Moved by Councilmember McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Padilla
To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calendar Item 5.3D. The
heading was read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (3): Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Abstain (1): Councilmember McCann
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
Moved by Councilmember McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Padilla
To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calendar Items 5.3E. The
heading was read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (3): Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Abstain (1): Councilmember Padilla
Result, Carried (3 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
Approval of an excused absence request from Councilmember Padilla for the
October 26, 2021 City Council meeting and Councilmember Cardenas for the May
17, 2022.
5.3 Open Space Maintenance Districts: Initiating Proceedings, Approving the
Engineer's Report, Declaring the Intention to Levy Assessments for Fiscal
Year 2022/23
Adopt the following resolutions and set a public hearing for June 21, 2022:
A) Initiating Proceedings for the levy and collection of Assessments for Fiscal Year
2022/23 for Open Space Districts 1 thru 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 26, 31, 33,
Eastlake, Town Center and Bay Boulevard of the City of Chula Vista pursuant to
the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972
B) Approving the Engineer's Report, declaring the intention to levy and collect
assessments; and setting a Public Hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2022/23
assessments for Open Space districts 2 through 8, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20 (Zones 1
through 6, 8 and 9), 23, 24, 26, 31, 33, Eastlake Maintenance District No. 1 (Zones
A, B, and D), and Bay Boulevard Maintenance District
C) Approving the Engineer's Report, declaring the intention to levy and collect
assessments; and setting a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2022/23
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assessments for Open Space District 9, Open Space District 10, Eastlake
Maintenance District No. 1 (Zone E), and Town Center Maintenance District
D) Approving the Engineer's Report, declaring the intention to levy and collect
assessments; and setting a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2022/23
assessments for Open Space District 1
E) Approving the Engineer's Report, declaring the intention to levy and collect
assessments; and setting a public hearing regarding Fiscal Year 2022/23
assessments for Open Space District Eastlake Maintenance District No. 1 (Zone C)
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-111OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION
OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICTS 1 THRU 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 26, 31, 33 EASTLAKE, TOWN
CENTER AND BAY BOULEVARD OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PURSUANT
TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-112 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, DECLARING THE
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 ASSESSMENTS
FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS 2 THROUGH 8, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20 (ZONES 1
THROUGH 6, 8 AND 9), 23, 24, 26, 31, 33, EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO 1 (ZONES A, B, AND D), AND BAY BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-113 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, DECLARING THE
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 ASSESSMENTS
FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 9, OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 10, EASTLAKE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO 1 (ZONE E) AND TOWN CENTRE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
D) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-114 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, DECLARING THE
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 ASSESSMENTS
FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 1
E) RESOLUTION NO. 2022-115 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, DECLARING THE
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 ASSESSMENTS
FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO 1
(ZONE C)
5.5 Annual Audit Report: Accept the Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year that
Ended June 30, 2021
Receive and file the Single Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5.4 Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure: Approve Second Amendment to
License Agreement to Implement Upgrades to Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
at Five City Parking Lots
Alan C spoke in opposition to the item.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Padilla
To adopt a Resolution No. 2022-117, 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. 2022-117 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO A LICENSE AGREEMENT
WITH BLINK NETWORK, LLC TO IMPLEMENT UPGRADES OF EXISTING
ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE AT FIVE CITY PARKING LOTS
5.6 Loma Verde Recreation Center: Grant an Easement to San Diego Gas and
Electric to Provide Utility Services to the Loma Verde Recreation Center
Alan C spoke in opposition to the item.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Padilla
To adopt Resolution No. 2022-118, 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. 2022-118 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC TO
PROVIDE UTILITY SERVICES TO THE NEW LOMA VERDE RECREATION
CENTER
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alan C spoke regarding the mask mandate being optional.
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Contract Amendment: Approve an Amendment to the Contract with the
Board of Administration and CaIPERS for Local Safety Police Officer's
Association Classic Members to Make an Additional Contribution Pursuant
to Government Code Section §20516
Alan C. spoke in opposition to the item.
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ACTION: Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To adopt Ordinance No. 3521 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)
ORDINANCE NO. 3521 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE
AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT
SYSTEM TO PROVIDE A MANDATORY EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION FOR ALL
CLASSIC LOCAL SAFETY MEMBERS OF THE CHULA VISTA POLICE
OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION OF ONE PERCENT OF SALARY EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2022 (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
7.2 Tenant Protections: Consideration of Ordinances Regarding Local Tenant
Protections to Address No-Fault Just Cause Terminations of Tenancy
Deputy City Attorney Silva stated that Councilmember McCann would abstain from
voting on Item 7.2 due to a potential financial conflict of interest and pursuant to
FPPC Advice letter A22-017. Councilmember McCann left the dais during the
discussion and voting on the item.
Deputy City Manager Allen announced that Item 7.2B, the ordinance to enact a
moratorium on no-fault evictions, would not be acted upon at that meeting due to
lack of quorum. She stated that a revised ordinance for Item 7.2A had been
distributed to the Council, and that action on the item would be with respect to the
revised document.
Deputy City Manager Allen gave a presentation on the item. She, Deputy City
Attorney Silva, and Deputy City Attorney McClurg responded to questions of the
Council.
Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 6:50 p.m. The Council reconvened
at 7:15 p.m., with all members present, except Deputy Mayor Cardenas and
Councilmember McCann.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to staff's
recommendation:
• Pat Russiano, Bonita resident
• Michael Campbell
• Mark Scott
• Richard D'Ascoli, representing Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors
(Robert Milles, Janet Milles, Jason Lopez, Wayne Roseweir and Max
Zaker)
• Nikki Coppa, Chula Vista resident
• Alan C.
• Sharon Robinson
• Yvonne Cromer, Chula Vista resident
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• Robert Cromer, Chula Vista resident
• Molly Kirkland, representing Southern California Rental Housing
Association and on behalf of Lorena Winter and Gabriela Manriquez
• David Winter
• Peter Codallos, Chula Vista resident
• Mitch Thompson, Chula Vista resident
• Melanie Woods, representing California Apartment Association and on
behalf of Kari Thomas
• Frank Powell on behalf of Ryan Maxson
• George Ching
• Virginia Jenson
• Julie Paulie
• Brian Smith
• Eric Sutton
• Peter Carlseen
• Carol Crossman
• Aurora
• Dean Knuth
• Lupe Soto, Chula Vista resident
• Don Eklun
• Earl Jentz, Chula Vista resident and on behalf of David and Karen Jentz
• Joseph Raso
• Myssie McCann
• Terry Lawson
• Josh Morales
• Robert
• Amy Epsten
The following members of the public submitted written documentation in opposition
to staffs recommendation:
• Aurora
• Engaged Citizen
• Concerned CV resident
• Resident
• Tom S.
• Patience
• Armand Olvera
• Susan Beradi
• Robert and Joanne Snaith
• Michael Campbell
• Camille & Tony Bruno
• Amy Epsten
• Ronald Trotter
• Jason Lopez
• John Malone
• Eric Sutton
• Carlos
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• Mark Schiffman
• John Modlin
• Liane Wassinger
• Alyssa Davies
• Charles Knoepfli
• Cheryl Raya
• Alta Gray
• Sean Bascom
• Karen Hernandez
• Anadarinka
• Todd H.
• Heather King
• Celina Tominna
• Julio Molina
• Catharina Herrera
• Kristen Guzman
• Richard D'Ascoli
• Amy Rincon
• Michele
• James Pellicane
• Robert Wiedman
• Floyd I Willis
• Joanne Fischer
• Brian Collins
• Gerry A Ranglas
• Luke Wasyliw
• Cindi M. Silady
• Tina Morton
• Laila Coucouroux
• Pamela Robinson
• Kevin Dougherty
• Martine A. Hillier
• Sean Hillier
• David Clutts
• Kurt Strauss, Esq.
• Jan Farley
• Frauke Kuo
• Adriana Erni
• Denise Gleavey
• Don Eklund
• Jesse Manuel
• Carla S.
• Irma M.
• Sam S.
• Karen Washam
• Jeff Hans
• Gerry Miranda
• Bernadette
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• Edmond Vigneau
• Pat Russiano
• Stephanie Gatschet
• Melanie Woods
• Robert Vallera
• Mary Myers
• Veronica Vasquez
• Stephen L Gilles
• Tracy Morgan Hollingworth
• Melo-de Savage
• Alma Porras
• Berta Calderon
• Theresa Acerro
• Mel McBroome
• Cory Shepard
• Cindi M Silady
• Bridget Potterton
• Ashley Anderson
• Tyler
• Mike Smith
• Candace Holcombe
Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 8:57 p.m. The Council reconvened
at 9:12 p.m., with all members present, except Deputy Mayor Cardenas and
Councilmember McCann
The following members of the public spoke in support of staff's recommendation:
• Angel Menenes
• Jose Lopez, representing ACCE
• Larry Oldham, representing ACCE
• Patricia Duran
• Dora Parra
• Elizabeth Vizcarra
• Maria Luisa Abarca
• Cesar Rodriguez
• Miriam Goff
• Luis Guerrera
• Max Afifi, Chula Vista resident and on behalf of Nancy Smith
• Gabriel Guzman, Chula Vista resident
• Margaret Baker, Chula Vista resident
• Eduardo Saldizar, representing ACCE
• Connie Mack
• Theresa Goodman
• Luis Castro
• Sylvia Saldivar
• Romualdo Villafan
• Cristina Owens
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• Cesar Rodriguez
• Rafael Bautista also spoke on behalf of Sandra Galindo
• Johnny Chavez
The following members of the public submitted written documentation in support of
staff's recommendation:
• Tammy Alvarado
• Emily D Tran
• Daniel S.
• Margaret Baker
• Adolfo Carabajal
• Emely Nieto
• Kathy Hardy
• Cesar M.
The following members of the public spoke expressing a neutral position on staff's
recommendation:
• Sam Calvamo
• Gilberto Vera
Gilberto Vera submitted written communication expressing a neutral position on
staff's recommendation.
The following members of the public submitted written communications on the
item, but were not present to speak:
• John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
• Cesar Rodriguez
• Gloria Canizales
Nicolas Paul submitted written communications in support of the item but did not
wish to speak.
Council discussion ensued.
At the request of Councilmember Galvez, there was a consensus of the Council to
submit a referral to the District Attorney to investigate illegal behaviors by complex
owners.
Councilmember Padilla spoke in support of the Council taking action on the matter
as authorized and allowed and giving adequate consideration to an ordinance to
ensure quality regulations. He spoke regarding validating tenancies, standards for
assistance, clearly stating the right of first refusal would be a tenant-driven
obligation, clarifying enforcement regulations, and considering the budget for
outreach and assistance services. He also spoke regarding increased housing
costs and housing affordability issues.
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City Manager Kachadoorian spoke regarding the timeline for bringing the
ordinance back, stating that staff would need additional time to conduct community
outreach.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember Padilla
To continue the item to allow for staff to incorporate Council feedback into the
ordinance and to make a referral to the District Attorney's office to investigate
illegal behaviors of apartment complex owners. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes (3): Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas
Salas
Abstain (1): Councilmember McCann
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Kachadoorian gave an update on the Bayfront project.
9. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Casillas Salas announced the Fourth Fest Fourth of July event and the Downtown
Chula Vista Block Party
10. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember McCann announced the upcoming kids scavenger hunt in City parks.
11. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk
DocuSigned by:
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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