REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2021, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
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
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 5:09 p.m. via teleconference and in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
Mayor Casillas Salas announced that Item 7.2 had been withdrawn by the applicant.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Councilmember Cardenas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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2 4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Oath of Office
-Mopelola Olaoye, Human Relations Commission
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office to Commissioner Olaoye, and Councilmember Cardenas presented her with a certificate of appointment.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.6)
Item 5.6 was removed from the consent calendar at the request of staff.
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 b elow were read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas Result, Carried (5 to 0)
5.1 Written Communications
Memorandum from Councilmember Padilla Requesting an Excused Absence from the July 27, 2021 City Council Meeting.
Council excuse the absence.
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 Speed Limit Adjustment: Moss Street
Adopt an ordinance decreasing the speed limit on Moss St. between Broadway and Second Ave. from 35 mph to 30 mph and between Second Ave. and the easterly cu l-de-sac from 35 mph to 25 mph, and amending schedule X of the register in the City Engineer’s office.
ORDINANCE NO. 3510 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECREASING
THE SPEED LIMIT ON MOSS STREET BETWEEN BROADWAY AND
SECOND AVENUE FROM 35 MPH TO 30 MPH AND BE TWEEN
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3 SECOND AVENUE AND THE EASTERLY CUL -DE-SAC FROM 35 MPH TO 25 MPH, AND AMENDING SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER
MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER TO REFLECT
THE ESTABLISHED SPEED LIMITS (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION)
5.4 Contract Award: Design-Build Agreement with EC Constructors, Inc. for the Construction Phase of the Loma Verde Recreation Center Segments 1 and 2
Adopt a Resolution awarding a Design -Build Agreement to EC Constructors, Inc. for the construction Phase of the Loma Verde Recreation Center Segments 1 and 2, for a maximum guaranteed price of $12,812,639.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-146 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AWARDING A DESIGN -BUILD AGREEMENT TO EC
CONSTRUCTORS INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE
LOMA VERDE RECREATION CENTER, SEGMENTS 1 AND 2 (CIP NO.
GGV0247)
5.5 Electronic Claim Filing: Amend Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter
1.34 to Allow Claims to be Filed Electronically in Accordance with SB 1473 (Local Government Omnibus Act of 2020)
Place an ordinance on first reading amending Chula Vista Municipal Code chapter 1.34 to allow claims to be filed electronically and updating the delegate for rejecting, approving, compromising or settling claims to the City Manager or her designee.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VIST A AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHULA VISA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 1.34,
“CLAIMS REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES,” TO ALLOW FOR
ELECTRONIC CLAIMS FILINGS AND CHANGE THE DELEGATE FOR
CLAIMS HANDLING FROM RISK MANAGER TO CITY MANAGER OR
HER DESIGNEE (FIRST READING)
5.6 Legislative Advocacy: Approve an Agreement with Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Gross & Leoni, LLP to Perform State Legislative Advocacy Services
Marketing and Communication Manager Steinberger and Michelle Rubalcava, representing Nielsen Merksamer gave a presentation on the item.
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4 Council discussion ensued.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember Galvez
To adopt a Resolution No. 2021 -147, heading was read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez,
Councilmember McCann, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-147 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA: (1) APPROVING THE SELECTION OF NIELSEN
MERKSAMER PARRINELLO GROSS & LEONI, LLP, TO PROVIDE
PROFESSIONAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES; (2)
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR SAID SERVICES IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE
CITY ATTORNEY; AND (3) AUTHO RIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
APPROVE UP TO FOUR, ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dr. Rueben Guerra, representing the Latin Business Association and other contractors in the County, spoke regarding the Bayfront project.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Community Facilities District Formation: Considering Use of California Municipal Financing Authority’s Bond Opportunities for Land Development (BOLD) Program and Considering Authorizing Formation of CFD 2021-11 through the BOLD Program
Notice of the hearing was giv en in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the specified in the notice.
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 McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Padilla
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5 To adopt Resolution No. 2021 -148, heading was read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez,
Councilmember McCann, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -148 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA, AUTHORIZING USE OF THE BOND
OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT (“BOLD”) PROGRAM
AND AUTH ORIZING THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE
AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM PROPERTY
OWNERS, CONDUCT PROCEEDINGS AND LEVY SPECIAL TAXES
WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF CITY OF CHULA VISTA PURSUANT TO THE MELLO -ROOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES ACT OF 1982, AS
AMENDED; AND AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS
Moved by Councilmember McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Padilla
To adopt Resolution No. 2021 -149, heading was read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez,
Councilmember McCann, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -149 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA, AUTHORIZING FORMATION OF THE CALIFORNIA
MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2021 -11 (CITY OF CHULA VISTA – OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 8 WEST) THROUGH THE BOND OPPORTUNITIES FOR
LAND DEVELOPMENT (“BOLD”) PROGRAM PURSUANT TO THE
MELLO-ROOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES ACT OF 1982, AS AMENDED;
APPROVING A JOINT COMMUNITY FACI LITIES AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS
7.2 Sunbow II: Amending the General Plan, Sunbow II General Development Plan, and the Sunbow II Section Planning Area Plan to 2021-08-10 Minutes - City Council
6 Modify Land Use of a Vacant Parcel from Industrial Use to Residential Use
Mayor Casillas Salas announced that Item 7.2 had been withdraw at the request of the applicant.
8. ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Amendment and Approval of Compensation Schedule; Amendments to Employment Agreements for the City Manager and City Clerk; Amendments to Position Co unts; Longevity Pay for Police Captains; Peace Officer Lateral Incentive; and Appropriate Funds therefor Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2021 -150 through 2021 -157, headings were read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -150 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND
CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE ADDITION AND DELETION
OF VARIOUS POSITION TITLES AND AMENDING THE AUT HORIZED
POSITION COUNT IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITH INCREASE IN
AUTHORIZED STAFFING
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -151 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR THE
CITY MANAGER AND AMENDING THE CITY MANAGER
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -152 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR THE
CITY CLERK
D) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -153 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDED COMPENSATION
SUMMARY FOR ALL UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED
OFFICIALS, INCLUDING AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY CONTRACT AMENDMENTS T O
IMPLEMENT SAID AMENDED COMPENSATION SUMMARY
E) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -154 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2021 - 2022 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JULY 2. 2021, AS
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7 REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5
F) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -155 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2021 - 2022 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE AUGUST 13. 2021, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2,
SECTION 570.5
G) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -156 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING ADDITIONAL LATERAL INCENTIVE
PAY FOR NEW LATERAL POLICE HIRES
H) RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -157 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO TH E FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 BUDGET FOR APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
(4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
9.1 Update on Rezoning of the Former Goodrich/Rohr Property City Manager Kachadoorian gave an update on the item and she and Development Services D irector Allen responded to questions of the Council.
Council discussion ensued.
9.2 Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCT) Update
Police Captain Phil Collum and Dr. Piedad Garcia, representing Live Well San Diego gave an update on the item and responded to ques tions of the Council.
9.3 Real Time Operations Center Update
Police Chief Kennedy gave an update on the item.
10. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor Casillas Salas thanked the Alpha Project for their work in City Parks. She encouraged the community to be vaccinated and thanked those who voluntarily wear masks. Mayor Casillas Salas reported her attendance at the following recent events: grand opening of Las Tres Catrinas at the Chula Vista Center; Chula Vista Chamber 94th Instillation and Dance; Metropolitan Transit Systems 40th Anniversary; retirement walk -out for Police Dispatcher Marlen Bragg; Escaya Park opening and the 12th Annual Farm to Bay celebration. 2021-08-10 Minutes - City Council
8 At the request of Mayor Casillas Salas, there was consensus of the Council to make a referral to staff to r eview and potentially make a recommendation to Council regarding the composition of the Measure P Citizens Oversight Committee to streamline and possibly reduce the size of the committee.
10.1 Boards & Commissions: Consideration of Annual Reappointments
A. REAPPOINTMENT TO FIRST TERMS (initial term less than two years) -Harriet Baber, Human Relations Commission
-Paul Becotte, Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee
-Robert Cromer, Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee -Nicole Enriquez, Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee -Saad Ilyas, Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee
-Michael Inzunza, Charter Review Commission
-Christos Korgan, Sustainability Commission
-Elizabeth Moyer, Veterans Advisory Commission
-Barbara Orozco-Valdivia, Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission -Silvia Saldivar, Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee Moved by Councilmember Cardenas
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To reappoint the individuals listed above to their first full term. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez,
Councilmember McCann, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
B. REAPPOINTMENTS TO SECOND TERMS
-Theresa Acerro, Mobilehome Rent Review Commission
-Pedro Anaya, Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee
-Jan Buddingh, Charter Review Commission
-Krista Burroughs, Planning Commission
-Anna Cabral, Housing Advisory Commission
-Jennifer Carbuccia, Civil Service Commission
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9 -Mona Freels, Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee -David Garcias, Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee -Edgar Hopida, Charter Review Commission
-Michael T. Lengyel, Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee -Greg Martinez, Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee -Tina Matthias, Sustainability Commission
-James Merino, Housing Advisory Commission
-Christopher Redo, Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee -Darrell Roberts, Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee -Mayra Swanson, Board of Library Trustees
-John Zarem, Parks and Recreation Commission
Moved by Councilmember Cardenas
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To reappoint the individuals listed above to their second term. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez,
Councilmember McCann, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
C. REAPPOINTMENTS TO THIRD TERMS (YOUTH ACTION COUNCIL) -Patricia Bessie, Youth Action Council
-Annika Daglish, Youth Action Council
-Celina Luisa Miranda, Youth Action Council
-Andrea Roji, Youth Action Council
-Alejandro Villalvazo, Youth Action Council
Moved by Councilmember McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
To reappoint the individuals listed above to th eir third term with the Youth Action Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez,
Councilmember McCann, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
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10 11. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Councilmember Padilla spoke regarding climate change and the Escaya Park opening. He reported that he and his aide had recently visited a new Himalayan restaurant at the Chula Vista Mall. Councilmember Padilla encouraged the community and City staff to be vaccinated.
Councilmember Cardenas encouraged the community and City staff to get vaccinated. She reported that she had attended the Chula Vista Chamber 94th Installation event and visited the Mingei Museum to discuss collaborating with organizations in the City to bring more arts and culture opportunities to the City.
Deputy Mayor McCann thanked Eric Johnson, Todd Galarneau and Lisa Cohen for their work with the Chamber of Commerce. He encour aged the community to be vaccinated.
Councilmember Galvez spoke regarding the effects of COVID on small businesses. She congratulated Lisa Cohen for her work with the Chamber of Commerce. Councilmember Galvez reported her attendance at the following recent events: Chula Vista Chamber 94th Installation event; grand opening of Las Tres Catrinas; tour of TuStreams; tour at San Diego Futures Foundation; Metropolitan Transit Systems 40th Anniversary; retirement walk -out for Police Dispatcher Marlen Bragg; two b riefings for the seniors at Community Congregational Towers; Eastlake Chula Vista Rotary meeting; and Living Coast Discovery Center Farm to Bay fundraiser.
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
City Attorney Googins reported he had attended the Chula Vista Chamber 94th Installation event and thanked Lisa Cohen for her work with the Chamber.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk