1 City of Chula Vista
Regular Meeting of the City Council
Meeting Minutes
June 15, 2021, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, Mayor Casillas Salas
Excused: Deputy Mayor McCann
Also Present: City Manager Kachadoorian, City Attorney Googins, Deputy City Attorney Silva, City Clerk Bigelow, Assistant City Clerk Turner
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City C ouncil 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 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 Councilmember Galvez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 COVID-19 Update by the City of Chula Vista Emergency Services Coordinator Marlon King
Emergency Services Coordinator King gave a presentation on the item.
4.2 Presentation by Economic Development Specialist Miranda Evans of the Choose Chula Smartphone App
Development Specialist Evans gave a presentation on the item and responded to questions from the Council.
4.3 Update by Conservation Specialist Cory Downs on the San Diego Community Power Phase Two Enrollment
2 Conservation Specialist Downs gave a presentation on the item.
4.4 Special Recognition of San Diego PFLAG Scholarship Recipients and Chula Vista Residents: Sofia Alcocer, Aaron Bautista, Elizabeth Granados Johnson, Aranzazu Salgado-Gutierrez, and Jay Schmidt
Mayor Casillas Salas recognized the recipients of the PFLAG Scholarship and Councilmember Padilla presented certificates to the recipients.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.13)
Deputy City Attorney Silva announced Councilmember Padilla would abstain from voting on item 5.4 B due to a potential property-related conflict of interest.
Moved by Councilmember Padilla
Seconded by Councilmember Galvez
To approve the recommended action appe aring below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.4 A, and 5.5 through 5.13. The headings below were read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember Galvez
To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calendar Item 5.4 B. The heading below was read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (3): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, and Mayor Casillas Salas Abstain (1): Councilmember Padilla
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: March 23, 2021
5.2 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances Anonymous constituent submitted written comments in opposition to staff's recommendation on this item.
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 Local Coastal Program and Municipal Code Amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
Adopt ordinance to amend various chapters of the Chula Vista Municipal Code relating to construction of Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (Second Reading and Adoption).
3 ORDINANCE NO. 3503 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE
SPECIFIC PLAN OF THE CHULA VISTA LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AND AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTIONS 19.58.022 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT) AND 19.58.023 (JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS); AND CHAPTERS 19.22 (RESIDENTIAL ESTATES ZONE);
19.24 (SINGLE -FAMILY RESIDENCE); 19.26 (ONE -AND TWO -FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONE); 19.28 (APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL ZONE); 19.30 (ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE Z ONE); 19.36 (CENTRAL COMMERCIAL ZONE); 19.48 (PLANNED COMMUNITY ZONE); AND 19.84 (BAYFRONT SPECIFIC PLAN-LAND USE ZONES)
5.4 Approval of the Community Facilities Districts Levy of Special Taxes and Collectibles for Fiscal Year 2021/22
Adopt resolutions A) levying special taxes to be collected to pay the costs of facilities and services for Community Facilities Districts 97 -1, 97-2, 97-3, 98-1, 98- 2, 98-3, 99-1, 99-2, 2000-1, 2001-1, 2001-2, 07-I, 08-I, 08-M, 09-M, 11-M, 12-I, 12- M, 13 -I, 13 -M, 14 -M, 14 -M2, 16-I, 17 -I, 18 -M and 19 -M within the City of Chula Vista and designating the Deputy City Manager to file a list of taxes to be levied on each parcel with the County auditor each year; and B) levying special taxes to be collected to pay the costs of facili ties and services for Community Facilities Districts 06-I and 07-M, within the City of Chula Vista and designating the Deputy City Manager to file a list of taxes to be levied on each parcel with the County auditor each year.
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -105 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES TO BE COLLECTED TO PAY THE
COSTS OF FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS 97-1, 97-2, 97-3, 98-1, 98-2, 98-3, 99-1, 99-2, 2000-1, 2001-1, 2001-2, 07-I, 08-I, 08-M, 09-M, 11-M, 12-I, 12-M, 13-I, 13-M, 14-M, 14-M2, 16-I, 17-I, 18-M, AND 19 -M WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND DESIGNATING THE
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO FILE A LIST OF TAXES TO BE LEVIED ON EACH
PARCEL WITH THE COUNTY AUDITOR EACH YEAR
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -106 O F THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES TO BE COLLECTED TO PAY THE
COSTS OF FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS 06 -I AND 07 -M WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND
DESIGNATING THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO FILE A LIST OF TAXES TO
BE LEVIED ON EACH PARCEL WITH THE COUNTY AUDITOR EACH YEAR
5.5 Gann Initiative: Establish Appropriation Limits for Fiscal Year 2021/22 Adopt a resolution establishing the GANN initiative appropriations limit for the City of Chula Vista for Fiscal Year 2021/22.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-107 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ESTABLISHING THE GANN INITIATIVE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
5.6 Approve a Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with t he Accounting Firm of Lance, Soll and Lunghard, LLP to Provide Auditing Services
4 Adopt a resolution approving audit services amendment between City and LSL for Fiscal Years 2020/21 and 2021/22.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-108 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CH ULA
VISTA APPROVING THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
THE ACCOUNTING FIRM OF LANCE, SOLL AND LUNGHARD, LLP TO
PROVIDE AUDITING SERVICES
5.7 Approval of Extension of 100% Clean Energy Sales Agreement with Shell Energy
Adopt a resolution approving a Continuation Agreement extending the term of the parties’ Energy Service Agreement for electricity commodity purchases through June 30, 2024; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-109 OF THE CITY COUNCIL O F THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A CONFIRMATION AGREEMENT WITH SHELL ENERGY
EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE ENERGY SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND SHELL ENERGY THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024
5.8 Consideration of Participation in CALeVIP Program f or Electric Vehicle Chargers at City-Owned Parking Lots
Adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of up to $720,000 in incentive funding through the San Diego County Incentive Project of the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP) and approving an agreement with Zero Impact Solutions and Zero Impact Builders to install electric vehicle infrastructure at City-owned parking lots.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-110 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF UP TO $720,000 IN INCENTIVE
FUNDING THROUGH THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY INCENTIVE PROJECT OF
THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
(CALEVIP) AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ZERO IMPACT
SOLUTIONS AND ZERO IMPACT BUILDERS TO INSTALL ELECTRIC VEHICLE
INFRASTRUCTURE AT CITY-OWNED PARKING LOTS
5.9 Contract: Approve Emergency Contract Change Orders with Sancon Technologies, Inc for the Corrugated Metal Pipe Rehabilitation Inside the Right- of-Way Project (CIP Nos. DRN0205/DRN0212); and Transfer $350,000 in Transnet Appropriation
Adopt a resolution approving emergency contract change orders and transferring funds to DRN0205 (4/5 Vote Required).
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-111 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING EMERGENCY CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS WI TH
SANCON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR THE CMP REHABILITATION INSIDE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW) PROJECT (CIP NOS. DRN0205/DRN0212); AND TRANSFERRING $350,000 IN TRANSNET APPROPRIATIONS FROM DRN0217, CMP REPAIR IN ROW FY2020/21 TO DRN0205
5 5.10 Department of Housing a nd Urban Development Planning Documents: 2020 - 2024 Citizen Participation Plan, 2020 -2024 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and the 2021-2022 Annual Action
Mama's Kitchen submitted written comments in support of the item.
Adopt a resolution (1) approving the 2020 -2024 Citizen Participation Plan, 2020 - 2024 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and the 2021 -2022 Annual Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Block Grant Programs; (2) authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute any and all HUD documents related to the grants; (3) authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute agreements with each subrecipient; and, (4) establishing new Capital Improvement Project Number PRK0338 entitled Lancerlot Park Playground and appropriating funds thereof. (4/5 Vote Required)
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-112 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (1) APPROVING THE 2020 -2024 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN, 2020 - 2024 FIVE -YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE 2021 -2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE U.S. DEPA RTMENT OF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMS; (2) AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL HUD DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE GRANTS; (3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WI TH EACH SUBRECIPIENT; AND (4) ESTABLISHING NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NUMBER PRK0338 ENTITLED LANCERLOT PARK PLAYGROUND;
AND, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
5.11 Contract: Award of Tree Maintenance Contract to West Coast Arborists, Inc.
Adopt a resolution awarding a contract for open space tree maintenance services to West Coast Arborists, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000 for the up to five-year term of the contract.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-113 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN OPEN SPACE AREAS TO WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC.
5.12 Authorization to Accept Dedications of Land in Accordance with the Agreement Regarding Otay River Valley Restoration between Chula Vista and HomeFed Corporation approved by City Council on May 17, 2016 Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to acquire the PA 20 parcel and to accept subsequent offers of dedication under the Agreement Regarding Otay River Valley Restoration between Chula Vista and HomeFed Corporation.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-114 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE THE PA 20 PARCEL
AND TO ACCEPT SUBSEQUENT OFFERS OF DEDICATION UNDER THE
AGREEMENT
5.13 Post Employment Health Plan for el igible public employees in the Unclassified Middle Management/Professional, Confidential Middle Management/Professional, Unclassified Confidential, and Confidential Classified groups
6 Adopt a resolution entering into a Post -Employment Health Plan with Natio nwide Retirement Solutions.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-115 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING A POST -EMPLOYMENT HEALTH PLAN FOR ELIGIBLE
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES IN THE UNCLASSIFIED MIDDLE MANAGEMENT/
PROFESSIONAL, CONFIDENTIAL MIDDLE MANAGEMENT/ PRO FESSIONAL,
UNCLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL, AND CONFIDENTIAL CLASSIFIED GROUPS
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Greg Moore submitted written comments regarding the Moss Street redevelopment.
Maria Teresa Pineda, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding traffic on Broadway.
7. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS
7.1 City Council consideration and action regarding the Human Relations Commission’s recommendations regarding the composition and scope of activities of the Christopher Columbus Statue and Discovery Park Task Force
Human Resources Director Chase introduced the item. She and Human Relations Commissioner Medina were available for questions.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember Galvez
To adopt Minutes Resolution No. 2021 -132, accepting the recommendation of the Human Relations Commission with respect to the composition and scope of activities for the Columbus Statue and Discovery Park Task Force; with a limit of nine-months, subject to extensions. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmembe r Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 Approval of the Open Space Districts Levy Assessments and Collectibles for Fiscal Year 2021/22
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.
Deputy City Attorney Silva announced Mayor Casillas Salas would abstain from voting on Item 8.1B and Councilmember Padilla would abstain from voting on Item
8.1D, due to potential property-related conflicts of interest.
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.
7 Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember Galvez
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2021 -116 (Item 8.1A) and 2021 -118 (Item 8.1C). The headings below were read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmembe r Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -116 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA LEVYING THE ASSESSMENTS AND COLLECTIBLES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS 2 THROUGH 9, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20 (ZONES 1 THROUGH 9), 23, 24, 26, 31, 33, EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO 1 (ZONES A, B, AND D), AND BAY BOULEVARD
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -118 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA LEVYING THE ASSESSMENTS AND COLLECTIBLES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 1
Mayor Casillas Salas left the room during voting on Item 8.1B Moved by Councilmember Galvez
Seconded by Councilmember Padilla
To adopt Resolution No. 2021 -117 (Item 8.1B). The heading below was read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (3): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, and Councilmember Padilla
Abstain (1): Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -117 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA LEVYING THE ASSESSMENTS AND COLLECTIBLES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS 10, EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO 1 (ZONE E), AND TOWN CENTRE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
Councilmember Padilla left the room during voting on Item 8.1D.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
To adopt Resolution No. 2021 -119 (Item 8.1D). The heading below was read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (3): Councilmember C ardenas, Councilmember Galvez, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Abstain (1): Councilmember Padilla
8 Result, Carried (3 to 0)
D) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -119 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA LEVYING THE ASSESSMENTS AND COLLECTIBLES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 FOR EASTLAKE MAINTENCE DISTRICT 1 (ZONE C)
8.2 Proposed Amendments to Otay Ranch Village 3 to Include the “FlatRock” Parcel and Change Land Use of Three Parcels of Land to Residential Uses, Resulting in an Increase From 1,597 to 1,638 Permitted Residential Units Notice was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the specified in the notice.
Sr. Project Coordinator Kurz gave a presentation on the item and responded to questions of the Council.
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.
Moved by Councilmember Padilla
Seconded by Mayor Casillas Salas
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2021 -120 through 2021 -126 and place the below ordinances (Items 8.2D and 8.2I) on first reading. The headings below were read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -120 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CONSIDERING AN ADDENDUM (IS20 -0003) TO THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR VILLAGE THREE AND A PORTION OF VILLAGE FOUR (FEIR 13-01)
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -121 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CHULA VISTA GENERAL
PLAN AND THE OTAY RANCH GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO REFLECT LAND USE CHANGES FOR APPROXIMATELY 484.6 ACRES WITHIN THE
OTAY RANC H VILLAGE THREE AND A PORTION OF VILLAGE FOUR
PLANNED COMMUNITY, INCLUDING ASSOCIATED TEXT, MAPS AND TABLES C) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -122 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE THREE AND A
PORTION OF VILLAGE FOUR SECTIO NAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN (MPA20-0017), INCLUDING THE PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT
REGULATIONS/DESIGN PLAN (FORM BASED CODE), TO EXPAND THE SPA BOUNDARY TO INCLUDE THE FLATROCK PARCEL, APPROXIMATELY 48.6 - ACRE AREA, SOUTH OF MAIN STREET (VILLAGE 3 SOUTH) WHICH RESULTS IN A 484.6 -ACRE SPA PLAN AREA, AND FURTHER CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS ON THREE PARCELS: 1) PARCEL R -19 FROM
PROFESSIONAL & OFFICE TO 224 UNITS HIGH RESIDENTIAL (APN # 644 - 061-10-00 AND 644 -061-11-00); 2) PARCEL R -6 FROM MEDIUM RESIDENT IAL
9 TO 78 UNITS MEDIUM -HIGH RESIDENTIAL (APN # 644 -062-01-00 THROUGH 644-062-47-00); AND 3) PARCEL R -20 FROM LIMITED INDUSTRIAL TO 116 UNITS MEDIUM-HIGH RESIDENTIAL (APN # 644 -060-13-00) AND AMEND THE VILLAGE 9 SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN TO MOVE 41 RESID ENTIAL DWELLING UNITS FROM VILLAGE 9 TO VILLAGE 3
D) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SECTIONAL
PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT (FORM BASED
CODE) REGULATIONS FOR OTAY RANCH VILLAGE THREE AND A PORTION
OF VILLAGE FOUR
E) RES OLUTION NO. 2021 -123 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE THREE PARCEL R-19 (CVT-20-0004) PROJECT SUBJECT TO
THE CONDITIONS CONTAINED HEREIN
F) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -124 OF THE CITY C OUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE THREE PARCELS R -6 AND R -20 (CVT -20-0005) PROJECT
SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS CONTAINED HEREIN
G) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -125 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDED TENTATIVE MAP FOR OTAY RANCH VILLAGE NINE TO REMOVE 41 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS (CHULA VISTA TRACT 20-0006)
H) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -126 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE THREE AND A
PORTION OF VILLAGE FOUR MASTER PRECISE PLAN AMENDMENT
I) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SECOND
AMENDMENTS TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AND HOMEFED VILLAGE III MASTER, LLC AND HOMEFED
OTAY LAND II, LLC AND OTAY LAND COMPANY, LLC AND HOMEFED VILLAGE 8, LLC
8.3 Public Hearing to Consider Various Actions for the Financing, Development and Operations of a Resort Hotel, Convention Center, Parking Structure and Related Public Improvements on and Adjacent to Parcel H-3 within the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan
Notice was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the specified in the notice.
City Manager Kachadoorian introduced the item and Director of Development Services Allen gave a presentation on the item and responded to questions of the Council.
Mayor Casillas Salas opened the public hearing.
Ruben Guerra and Enrique Velez, representing the Latin Business Association spoke in support of staff's recommendation.
Larry West submitted written comments regarding consideration of the sea -level rising and weather changes.
10 At the conclusion of the public commenting period Mayor Casillas Salas closed the public hearing.
Council discussion ensued.
Ira Mitzner, representing RIDA Development Corporation and Ann Moore, representing The Port of San Diego, spoke regarding the project and thanked City Staff.
City Attorney Googins spoke regarding the project.
Moved by Councilmember Padilla
Seconded by Mayor Casillas Salas
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2021 -127 and 2021 -128. The headings below were read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -127 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY BY THE CITY
OF A F ACILITY LEASE, SUBLEASE AGREEMENT, PROJECT
IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT, MUTUAL LEASE AND SUBLEASE
ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT, AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AMENDED AND
RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT AND BOND
PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF CHULA
VISTA BAYFRONT FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY REVENUE BONDS
MAKING REQUIRED FINDINGS UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 6586 AND 52201(B) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES AND RELATED ACTIONS
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -128 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE BAYFRONT
PROJECT SPECIAL TAX FINANCING DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY BY THE BAYFRONT PROJECT SPECIAL TAX
FINANCING DISTRICT OF A PROJECT IMPLEMENTA TION AGREEMENT,
BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND LOAN AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION
WITH THE ISSUANCE OF CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT FACILITIES FINANCING
AUTHORITY REVENUE BONDS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES AND RELATED
IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS
9. ACTION ITEMS
9.1 Interim Urgency Ordinance: Prohibition of Uses in Conflict with Land Use Amendment and Rezoning Initiation IR19-0026
Mayor Casillas Salas announced that this item would be continued to the August 10, 2021 City Council meeting.
Councilmember Padilla expressed concern regarding the builder's withdrawal of their application and pre-application due to objection to the ordinance.
11 City Manager Kachadoorian responded to questions of the Council.
Moved by Councilmember Padilla
Seconded by Mayor Casillas Salas
To continue the item to the August 10, 2021 meeting.
Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
9.2 Grant Agreement Approval: Community Congrega tional Development Corporation
Parks and Recreation Administrator Farmer introduced the item and David Hand, Laurie Orange and Aaron Ruiz, representing Community Congregation Development Corporation gave a presentation on the item.
Council discussion ensued.
Moved by Councilmember Galvez
Seconded by Mayor Casillas Salas
To adopt Resolution No. 2021-129. 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
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-129 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
COMMUNITY CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CCDC)
9.3 Campaign Contributions: Ordinance Regarding Campaign Contributions and Possible Reassignment of Districts After Fundraising Has Begun Due to Redistricting
Deputy City Attorney Silva gave a presentation on the item.
Council discussion ensued.
City Attorney Googins and Deputy City Attorney Silva responded to questions of the Council.
Deputy Mayor Galvez stated she would abstain from voting on this item.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember Padilla
To adopt Emergency Ordinance No. 3505 -A and place the ordinance on first reading. The heading below was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
12 Yes (3): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Abstain (1): Councilmember Galvez
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 3505 -A OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.52, “CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS,” TO ACCOUNT FOR
POSSIBLE REASSIGNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS AFTER
FUNDRAISING HAS BEGUN AS A RESULT OF REDISTRICTING
10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.
11. MAYOR’S REPORTS
At the request of Mayor Casillas Salas, there was consensus of the Council to form a subcommittee consisting of herself and Councilmember Cardenas to explore the formation of a Small Business Advisory Council.
Mayor Casillas Salas spoke regarding the following recent events: the opening of the Library Deck at Friendship Park and the unveiling of the Padres mural at the Vouge theater.
11.1 City Council Policy: Considera tion of Adopting a City Council Policy on City Council Member Communications, Limiting Certain Communications to City Council Districts
Mayor Casillas Salas presented a draft Council policy and responded to questions of the Council.
City Attorney Googins a nd Deputy City Attorney Silva provided the Council with clarification regarding violations of the policy.
Roberto submitted comments in opposition to the item.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember Galvez
To adopt Minutes Resolution No. 2021-133, approving the presented policy as amended to provide that repeated violations be subject to censuring by the Council and to allow periodic communications, including newsletters, to residents in other districts when requested. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
11.2 Consideration of Adopting a City Council Resolution in Support of CalCare (AB 1400) and the Medicare for All Act of 2021 (H.R. 1976) Mayor Casillas Salas introduced the item.
13 Council discussion ensued.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember Padilla
To adopt Resolution No. 2021-130. 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
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-130 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA IN SUPPORT OF CALCARE (AB 1400) AND THE MEDICARE FOR ALL ACT OF 2021(H.R. 1976)
11.3 Consideration of Adopting the 2021 Legislative Program Mayor Casillas Salas introduced the item.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember Galvez
To adopt Resolution No. 2021-131. 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
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-131 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE 2021/22 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Councilmember Galvez spoke regarding the following recent events: the opening of the Library Deck at Friendship Park and the unveiling of the Padres mural at the Vouge theater. She congratulated the artists, PJ Jimenez and Signe Ditona with Ground Floor Murals. Councilmember Galvez thanked Community Congregation Development Corporation for their donation and assistance with a micro -mobility grant.
Councilmember Galvez closed her comments honoring Martha Bertha Villalobos Romo a recent victim of a deadly street -racing vehicle accident and rallied to raise awareness regarding youth engaging in street-racing.
Councilmember Padilla congratulated Mayor Casillas Salas on the opening of the Library Deck at Friendship Park and introduced his new Senior Staff Council Aide, Ali Zaidi.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
14. CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and Council Policy No. 346 -03, Official M inutes and records of action taken during Closed Sessions are maintained by the City Attorney.
14 Deputy City Attorney Silva announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss the items listed below.
Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meetin g at 9:21 p.m. The Council convened in Closed Session at 9:31 p.m., with all members present.
14.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: Arturo Castanares v. City of C hula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2021-00017713-CU-MC-CTL.
ACTION: No Reportable Acton.
14.2 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: City of Imperial Beach, et al. v. The International Boundary & Water Commission-United States Section, United States District Court, Case No. 18 -cv- 0457 JM LL.
ACTION: No Reportable Action.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:44 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk