City of Chula Vista
Regular Meeting of the City Council
Meeting Minutes
March 1, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann, Mayor Casillas Salas
Absent: Councilmember Padilla
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 except Items 7.1 and 4.3 which were heard following the Pledge of Allegiance, respectively. _____________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 5:06 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 McCann led the Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Casillas Salas called for a moment of silence to honor the citizens of Ukraine and to pay tribute to Councilmember Padilla's father, Don Wroe.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 COVID-19 Update by the City of Chula Vista Emergency Services Manager Marlon King
Emergency Services Manager King gave a presentation on the item and responded to questions of the Council.
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4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming March 7, 2022 as COVID -19 Victims Memorial Day in the City of Chula Vista
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmemb er Cardenas presented it to Emergency Services Manager King.
4.3 Recognition of the Crusaders Football Team from Chula Vista Mater Dei High School for Winning the 2021 State Division 2-AA Championship John Joyner representing Mater Dei High School introdu ces the players and the Councilmembers present the Chula Vista Champion medals.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.11)
Mayor Casillas Salas announced that Item 5.5 was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request staff.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.4 and 5.6 through 5.11 headings read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: July 13, 2021.
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 Consideration of Request for Excused Absences
Consider requests for excused absences as appropriate.
5.4 First-Time Homebuyer Program: Authorize C ity Manager to Execute Agreement Between the City of Chula Vista and the San Diego Housing Commission for the Management and Implementation of a First -Time Homebuyer Program and Appropriate Funds for that Purpose Approve a resolution (1) authorizing the Ci ty Manager to execute an agreement and necessary amendments, as needed, for consultant services between the San Diego Housing Commission and the City of Chula Vista to administer a First -Time Homebuyer Assistance Program; (2) authorizing the Purchasing Age nt to execute four one -year options to extend; (3) authorizing the Director of Development Services or designee to execute or amend any and all first -time homebuyer loan documents; and (4) appropriating available housing funds needed for the program implementation.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-046 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
AND NECESSARY AMENDMENTS, AS NEEDED, FOR CONSULTANT
SERVICES BETWEEN THE SAN DIEGO HOUSING COMMISSION AND THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO ADMINISTER A FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; (2) AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE FOUR ONE -YEAR OPTIONS TO EXTEND; (3) AUTHORIZING THE
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE OR AMEND ANY AND ALL FIRST TI ME HOMEBUYER LOAN DOCUMENTS; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.6 Agreement Extension: Approve an Amendment to Extend the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement Between the City and the Chula Vista Police Officer’s Association
Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to extend the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement between the City and the Chula Vista Police Officer’s Association for another year.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-048 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO THE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE
RESOLUTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CHULA VISTA POLICE OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION
5.7 Employee Referral Program: Approve the City’s Referral Program for Hard - to-Fill Positions
Adopt a resolution approving the City of Chula Vista’s Referral Program for hard-to- fill positions.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-049 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A REFERRAL PROGRAM FOR HARD-TO-FILL POSITIONS
5.8 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): Approve an MOU with SANDAG Regarding the Next Operating System (Next OS) to Enhance a Safe and Efficient Transportation Network
Adopt a resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) regarding cooperative work to advance the development of Phase 1 of the Next Operating System (Next OS).
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-050 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA REGARDING COOPERATIVE WORK TO ADVANCE THE
DEVELOPMENT OF PHASE 1 OF THE NEXT OPERATING SYSTEM
5.9 Grant Application: Fifth Cycle of the Smart Growth Incentive Program Administered by the San Diego Association of Governments for the Chula Vista Trails Master Plan
Adopt a resolution authorizing an application for grant funds from the San Diego Association of Governments for a Trails Master Plan and, if selected for funding, authorizing actions necessary for implementation of the grant. 2022/03/01 – City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-051 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS
FROM THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE CHULA
VISTA TRAILS MASTER PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
DESIGNEE(S) TO ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT IF
SELECTED FOR SUCH FUNDING, EXECUTE ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO,
AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE GRANT
5.10 City Council Policy and Investment Report: Amend the City Council Policy, Delegate Investment Activity Authority to the Director of Finance/Treasurer and Receive the Quarter Ended December 31, 2021 Investment Report Adopt a resolution amending City Council Policy No. 220-01 Investment Policy and Guidelines; delegate investment activity authority to the Director of Finance/Treasurer; and receive the Investment Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2021.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-052 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF COUNCIL POLICY 220 -01, THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA INVESTMENT POLICY AND GUIDELINES; AMENDING THE EXISTING POLICY; AND DELEGATING INVESTMENT ACTIVITY AUTHORITY
TO THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/TREASURER
5.11 Position Count and Budget Amendment: Approval of Amended Position Counts in Various Departments and Budget Amendments
Adopt resolutions (A) amending the authorized position count in various departments; and (B) making various amendments to the Fiscal Year 2021/22 budget and appropriating funds for that purpose.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-053 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT IN VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS WITH A NET INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED STAFFING
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-054 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5.5 Public Arts Grant: Approving the Create Chula Vista Arts Grant Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Principal Librarian Whatley gave a presentation on the item, she and Library Administrator Magbanua responded to questions of the Council.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember Galvez
To adopt Resolution No. 2022 -047, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann, and Mayor Casillas Salas
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Result, Carried (4 to 0)
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-047 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE CREATE CHULA VISTA ARTS GRANT PROGRAM
FUNDED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident spoke regarding the senior community and homelessness.
7. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
7.1 Sustainability Commission: Adopt a Resolution Declaring a Climate Emergency in the City of Chula Vista
Environmental Sustainability Manger Wisniewski spoke on the item and Sustainability Commissioner Legapsi gave a presentation on the item.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the Commission’s recommendation:
Faith Avila
Gina Woodard, Chula Vista resident
Eric Boyles
Rita Clement, Chula Vista resident
Roxanna Braganca
Zoe Rachow
Andrea Nocoechea
Carolyn Scofield, Chula Vista resident
Karinna Gonzalez, Chula Vista resident representing Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation
The following members of the public submitted comments in support the Commission’s recommendation:
Fabiola Lao, Chula Vista resident
Claudia Alexa Castruita
Stephanie Liang
Karen Baeza
Jack Fan
Isaac Petzoldt
Michelle
Santiago Medina
Sophia Hirsch
Ivan Correia
Judith Schlebecker, San Diego resident
Ruth Arnett Jordan, Chula Vista resident
Karl Aldinger, representing Sierra Club San Diego
Jude Bee
Dr. Kay Henderson
Savanna Ramirez
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Jannelle De Los Santos
Gina Woodard, Chula Vista resident
The following members of the public submitted written communications in support of the Commission's recommendation:
Nicole
Daniela Price
Patricia Bessie
Antonio Mora
Enyssa Dominguez
Jamie Sanchez
Kaitlin Bertrand
Zachary Merghart
Madison Belle Garay
Jaume Arreola Blancafort
Bronson
Aaron Ponce
Rico Araujo
Jayden Walls
Sebastian Shaul
Rita Clement, Chula Vista resident
Matthew Vasilakis
Steven Gelb
Toshihiko Ishihara
Wendy Mihalic
Larry West
Marco Clavel
Fernando Cavazos
Destiny A.
Brooke Rivera Llanes
Madison Knudson
Jaan De Leon
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Cardenas
To adopt Resolution No. 2022-055, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-055 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA DECLARING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 Regional Transportation Improvement Program: Amendment to the Transnet Local Street Improvement Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2020/21 through 2024/25
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the time 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 Mayor Casillas Salas
To adopt Resolution No. 2022-056, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-056 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSNET LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2020/21 THROUGH 2024/25
9. ACTION ITEMS
9.1 Financial Report and Appropriations: Accept the Quarterly Financial Report for the Qua rter Ending December 31, 2021 and Appropriate Funds to Adjust for Variances
Finance Director Schoen and Budget Manager Prendell gave a presentation on the item.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To adopt Resolution No. 2022-057, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-057 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)
9.2 Waste Reduction Strategic Plan: Approval of the City of Chula Vista’s 2022 - 2035 Waste Reduction Strategic Plan, Chula Vista’s Road Plan to Zero Waste 2022/03/01 – City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Environmental Services Manger Medrano and Sustainability Specialist Robert Coleman gave a presentation on the item and responded to questions of the Council.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember Galvez
To adopt Resolution No. 2022-058, heading was read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-058 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE 2022 -2035 WASTE REDUCTION STRATEGIC PLAN, CHULA VISTA’S ROAD PLAN TO ZERO WASTE
10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
Sr. Management Analyst Davis gave a presentation on the homeless bridge shelter project and responded to questions of the Council.
11. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor Casillas Salas spoke regarding her attendance at the Annual Point-in-Time Count for people experiencing homelessness.
11.1 Legislative Program Update and Consideration of Adopting the 2022 Legislative Program
Mayor Casillas spoke regarding updates to the 2022 Legislative Program.
Moved by Councilmember Galvez
Seconded by Mayor Casillas Salas
To adopt Resolution No. 2022-059, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Result, Carried
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-059 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE 2022 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
11.2 Ratification of Appointment of Monica Montano to the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To ratify the above appointment. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
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12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Councilmember Galvez expressed her appreciation to participants regarding clean -up efforts around the City and spoke regarding her attendance at the promotional ceremony of police staff.
Councilmember Cardenas spoke regarding her attendance at the ribbon cutting for the beautification of utility boxes down 4th Avenue. She extended her condole nces to Councilmember Padilla. She also spoke regarding a recent meeting with the Chicano Federation regarding a summer soccer camp in collaboration with the San Diego Loyals.
Councilmember McCann spoke regarding his attendance at the following recent eve nts:
the State of Bonita address by Nora Vargas; Chula Vista Golf Course Blood Drive; ribbon cutting for South Bay Lacrosse League and the promotional ceremony of police staff. He extended his condolences to Councilmember Padilla.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There are none.
14. 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 7:27 p.m. The Council convened in Closed Session at 7:40 p.m., with all members present.
14.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
A) 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 JLB.
ACTION: No Reportable Action - Item was not discussed
B) Name of case: City of Chula Vista v. Douglas Barnhart, Inc. et al.; Case No. 37- 2016-00045312
ACTION: No Reportable Action
14.2 Conference with Legal Counsel -- Anticipated Litigation -- Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
One [1] case.
Ongoing issues with Republic Services, Inc.
ACTION: No current Reportable Action - Pending Finalization of Settlement
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15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Casillas Salas adjourned the meeting in memory of John Ferrell.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk