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City of Chula Vista
Regular Meeting of the City Council
Meeting Minutes
November 1, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember
McCann, Councilmember Padilla, Mayor Casillas Salas
Also Present: City Manager Kachadoorian, City Attorney Googins, 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
5:05 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.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Update from Chief Harry Muns on the Fire Prevention Week Open House,
Hurricane Ian Deployment, and Christmas in October
Fire Chief Muns gave an update on the Fire Prevention Week Open House, his
deployment in rescue efforts at the hurricane Ian site, and the planning for
Christmas in October this year.
4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation to Senator Ben Hueso for His Service in the
State Legislature
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and she and Councilmember Padilla
presented it to Senator Hueso.
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.7)
Items 5.3 and 5.7 were removed from the consent calendar at the request of members of
the public.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember Galvez
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1
through 5.2, and 5.4 through 5.6. The headings were read, text waived. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Deputy Mayor 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. No requests were
received at that meeting.
5.4 Grant Award, Appropriation, and Purchase: Accept and Appropriate Grant
Funds From Cal OES for a High-Frequency Communications Equipment
Program and Authorize the Purchase of Radio Equipment
Adopt a resolution accepting $55,764 in grant funds from the California Governor's
Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), appropriating the funds to the supplies
and services category of the Fire Grants Section of the State Grants Fund for a
high-frequency communications equipment program, and authorizing the purchase
of radio equipment. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-234 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING THE CAL OES GRANT SUBAWARD FOR THE HIGH
FREQUENCY COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT PROGRAM AUTHORIZING
STAFF TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE OF RADIO EQUIPMENT AND
APPROPRIATE FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.5 Grant Award and Appropriation: Accept Grant Funds from UC Davis School
of Veterinary Medicine for Shelter Services
Adopt a resolution accepting $53,000 from UC Davis School of Veterinary
Medicine on behalf of its Shelter Medicine Program and appropriating funds to the
Supplies & Services and Other expense categories in the Other Grant Funds for
that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required)
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Item 5.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-235 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF
VETERINARY MEDICINE FOR SHELTER SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING
GRANT FUNDS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.6 Financial Report and Appropriation: Accept the Quarterly Financial Report
for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2022, and Appropriate Funds for that
Purpose
Accept the quarterly financial report for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 and adopt
a resolution making various amendments to the Fiscal Year 2021/22 budget to
adjust for variances and appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-236 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/22
BUDGET TO ADJUST FOR VARIANCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5.3 Tenant Protections: Adopt an Ordinance Regarding Local Tenant Protections
to Address No-Fault Just Cause Terminations of Tenancy and Harassment
(Second Reading)
Councilmember McCann stated he would abstain from voting on Item 5.3 due to a
potential property-related conflict of interest and he left the dais during the
discussion and voting on the item.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to staff recommendation:
• Alan C., Chula Vista resident
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident
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The following members of the public submitted written communications in support
of staffs recommendation:
• Carolyn Scofield
• Willow Lark
• Kathy Hardy
• Rosalia Ojeda
• Victor
• America Diaz
• Carlos Hernandez
• Pedro Rios
• Margaret Baker
• James Marvel
• Amanda Guzman
• Gabriel
• William Rhatigan
• Will Rhatigan
The following members of the public submitted written communications in
opposition to staffs recommendation:
• Karen
• Erika Jimenez
• Angeli Forster
• Louis Noriega
• T. Matthews
• Mobilehome Resident
• Michael G.
• Mark Bennett
• Colleen Thompson
• Don Eklund
• Karen Washam
• Margaret Casserly
• Robert Stiehle
• Patricia Nelson
• David Nelson
• Sharon Fogg
• John Modlin
The following members of the public submitted written communications expressing
a neutral position on staffs recommendation:
• Concerned Citizen
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Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember Padilla
To adopt Ordinance No. 3527, heading read, text waived. The motion was carried
by the following vote:
Yes (3): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas
Salas
No (1): Councilmember Galvez
Abstain (1): Councilmember McCann
Result, Carried (3 to 1)
Item 5.3 Heading:
ORDINANCE 3527 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING CHAPTER 9.65 TO
THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH RESIDENTIAL TENANT
PROTECTIONS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5.7 Annexation: Support a Property Owner Application to the San Diego Local
Agency Formation Commission for Annexation of Otay Ranch Village 13
from the County of San Diego to the City of Chula Vista
Patrick Walker, representing Cal Fire Local 2180, spoke in opposition to staffs
recommendation.
Nick Lee, representing Baldwin and Sons, spoke in support of staffs
recommendation.
Council discussion ensued.
City Attorney Googins and Development Services Director Black responded to
questions of the Council regarding the process for annexation.
Moved by Councilmember McCann
Seconded by Mayor Casillas Salas
To adopt a Resolution No. 2022-237, heading read, text waived. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember
McCann, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 5.7 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-237 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS TO
THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF
APPROXIMATELY 1,869 ACRES, KNOWN AS VILLAGE 13 OR THE RESORT
FOCUS AREA WITHIN THE PROCTOR VALLEY DISTRICT OF THE
UNINCORPORATED EAST OTAY RANCH SUBAREA OF THE GENERAL PLAN
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alan C. spoke in opposition to bike lanes on Broadway.
Joseph Raso spoke in opposition to the Tenant Protection ordinance.
Alan Ridley spoke regarding reducing the cost of driving.
Tim Aufmuth spoke in opposition to the consolidation of Healthy Chula Vista Advisory
Commission and the Commission on Aging.
7. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS
7.1 Christopher Columbus Statue and Discovery Park Task Force Presentation:
Recommendations to City Council and Taking Certain Actions Regarding
Columbus Statue, Discovery Park and Proposed Framework
Human Relations Commission Vice Chair Kean-Ayub gave a presentation on the
item.
Alan C. spoke regarding the item.
Council discussion ensued.
Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 6:47 p.m. The Council reconvened
at 7:08 p.m., with all members present.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember Galvez
To take the following actions, as reflected in Minutes Resolution No. 2022-255:
1. Provide 30 days' final notice to the heirs of the artist who designed the
Columbus statue to give them the opportunity to express any interest they
may have in the statue and provide notice that the statue would be
disposed of otherwise.
2. Enter into an agreement with McMillan Companies to ensure that the
statue is permanently displayed in a private location and not in public
view.
3. Approve the placement of a marker at the former site of the Columbus
statue with the language specified in Exhibit 1 to this resolution.
4. Rename Discovery Park "Kumeyaay Park of Chula Vista."
5. Approve the framework for monument installation and naming/renaming
City assets, in substantially the form presented, with the exception of the
disposition reference to the Columbus statue, and direct staff to prepare a
formal policy consistent with the framework for Council consideration.
Yes (5): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember
McCann, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
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8. ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Privacy and Technology: Citywide Privacy Protection and Technology
Transparency Policy
City Manager Kachadoorian introduced the item and thanked community leaders,
task force members and staff for their efforts.
Chief Sustainability Officer Gakunga, and Jim Madaffer and Jeremy Ogul,
representing Madaffer Enterprises, gave a presentation on the item and answered
questions of the Council.
Sophia Rodriguez, Chair of the Privacy Task Force, provided information regarding
the Task Force's recommendation and she spoke in support of the item and
provided suggestions on the proposed policy.
Pedro Rios, Privacy Task Force member, spoke in support of the item and
provided suggestions on staff's recommendation.
Nancy Relaford spoke in opposition to and provided suggestions on staff's
recommendation.
Margaret Baker, representing South Bay People Power, spoke in opposition to and
provided suggestions on staff's recommendation.
Nicholas Paul submitted written documentation in support of staff's
recommendation.
Council discussion ensued.
Mayor Casillas Salas spoke in support of a policy prohibiting the City Council from
communicating electronically during City Council meetings.
City Attorney Googins spoke regarding amendments to 8.2 in the policy to add
"owned or accessible by the City or the vendor."
City Attorney Googins spoke regarding updating the purpose section of the policy
and an equivalent recital in resolution to respond to valid community concerns
regarding sharing personal information through the use of technology with potential
for adverse impacts on civil liberties.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember Galvez
To adopt Resolution No. 2022-238, as amended to revise Section 8.2 of the policy
to add "owned or accessible by the City or the vendor," and to reflect in the
Purpose section of the policy and the recitals of the resolution that the City's
concerns with access to sensitive personal data were heightened by valid
community concerns regarding City practices that involved sharing personal
information through the use of technology with the potential for adverse impacts on
civil liberties. The heading was read, text waived. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes (5): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember
McCann, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
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Item 8.1 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-238 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ESTABLISHING A COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING PRIVACY
PROTECTION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSPARENCY
9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Kachadoorian spoke regarding flags at public buildings.
10. MAYOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
11. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember Galvez spoke regarding her attendance at the Dia De Los Muertos
celebration.
11.1 Councilmember Galvez: Ratification of Appointment of Lea Cruz to the
Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee (District 2 Representative)
Moved by Councilmember McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Galvez
To ratify the above appointment. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember
McCann, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk
DocuSigned by:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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