City of Chula Vista
Regular Meeting of the City Council
Meeting Minutes
May 3, 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 Padilla led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Oaths of Office
Beatrice Zamora-Aguilar - Cultural Arts Commission
Daniel Zavala - Cultural Arts Commission
Arnold Luke - Safety Commission
William Sallee - Measure A Citizens Oversight Committee
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oaths of office and Councilmember Padilla presented certificates to Commissioners Zamora-Aguilar, Zavala, and Luke.
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4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation t o Kelley Bacon in Recognition of Her Retirement and 20 Years of Service with the City of Chula Vista Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and presented it to Deputy City Manager Bacon.
4.3 Presentation and Update by Laura Humphreys and Justin Lipfor d on YMCA Programs and Mental Health Awareness Month
Executive Director Laura Humphreys and Director of Community Engagement Justin Lipford, representing the YMCA, gave a presentation on the item.
4.4 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming May 2022 as National Bike Month in the City of Chula Vista
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember McCann presented it to Principal Civil Engineer Rivera and the Bike Walk Chula Vista group.
4.5 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming May 6, 20 22 as Childcare Provider Appreciation Day in the City of Chula Vista
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation, and Councilmember Galvez presented it to Executive Director Laura Humphreys, representing the YMCA.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.7)
Councilmember McCann stated he would abstain from voting on Item 5.4 due to a potential property-related conflict of interest.
Moved by Councilmember Galvez
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calend ar Items 5.1 through 5.3 and 5.5 through 5.7. The headings below 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)
Moved by Councilmember Galvez
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calendar Item 5.4. The heading below was read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Abstain (1): Councilmember McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
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5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: October 12, 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 Requests for Excused Absences
Consider requests for excused absences as appropriate. No requests were received at that meeting.
5.4 Municipal Code Amendment: Amend the Chula Vista Municipal Code Related to Allowing Two -Unit Developments and Urban Lot Splits, as Required by Senate Bill 9, Recent State Legislation adopted to Inc rease Housing Opportunities
Adopt an ordinance to amend various sections in the Chula Vista Municipal Code related to allowing two -unit developments and urban lot splits, in accordance with Senate Bill 9.
ORDINANCE NO. 3519 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMEND ING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 18.18 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS) AND
19.58 (USES); AND SECTIONS 5.68.050 (SHORT -TERM RENTALS – ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS), 19.22.020 (R-E – RESIDENTIAL ESTATE ZONE – PERMITTED USES) AND 19.24.020 (R -1 – SINGLE-FAMILY RES IDENCE ZONE – PERMITTED USES) TO IMPLEMENT SENATE BILL 9 (Second Reading and Adoption)
5.5 Military Equipment Policy: Consideration of Approving the Chula Vista Police Department’s Military Equipment Policy
Dell Miller submitted written communication in support of the item:
The following members of the public submitted written communications in opposition to the item:
Kathy Cappos Hardy
Elisa Hedrick
Margaret Baker
Z. Williams
Dr. Norell Martinez
Adrian Jasso
Monica Hernandez
Pedro Rios, representing American Friends Service Committee's US Mexico Border Program
John Lindsay-Poland
Kristopher T. Hendricks
Sophia Rodriquez
Lynn DeHahn
Lily Irani
Nancy Relaford
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Monica Santos
Elijah Martinez Jensen
Claudia
Frank Riley
Margaret Baker
Adopt an ordinance approving the Police Department's Military Equipment Policy.
ORDINANCE NO. 3520 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY (Second Reading and Adoption)
5.6 Capital Improvement Project Funding: App rove Appropriation of Additional Funds to Complete and Close Out the “Retiming of Traffic Signals and Installation of Fiber Optic/Ethernet Communication System (TRF0404)” Project
Adopt a resolution approving an appropriation of $75,000 of Transportation Development Impact Fees Fund to Capital Improvement Project Retiming of Traffic Signals and Installation of Fiber Optic/Ethernet Communication System (TRF0404).
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-095 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $75,000 FRO M THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUND TO CIP TRF0404
5.7 Approval of Appointment: Approve the City Manager’s Appointment of the Deputy City Manager – Tiffany Allen
City Manager Kachadoorian thanked newly appointed Deput y City Manager Allen for her work on the Bayfront Financing project and spoke of her accomplishments.
Adopt a resolution approving the City Manager’s appointment of Tiffany Allen as Deputy City Manager.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-096 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE C ITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CITY MANAGER’S APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY CITY MANAGER – TIFFANY ALLEN
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding Republic Services.
Becky Rapp, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the mental healt h awareness crisis and marijuana use in youth.
Carol Green, representing California State PTA, spoke regarding the vaping epidemic and in support of a City policy banning flavored Tobacco.
Dora Para, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the eviction proc ess and affordable housing.
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7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Agreement: Approve an Agreement with Kingdom Causes, dba City Net, to Provide Homeless Bridge Shelter Operations
Senior Manageme nt Analyst Davis, Lieutenant Pinedo and Brad Steelman and Rosy Littlejohn. representing Citynet gave a presentation on the item and responded to questions of the Council.
Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 6:29 p.m. The Council reconvened at 6:37 p.m., with all members present.
Moved by Councilmember McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Cardenas
To adopt Resolution No. 2022 -097, 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)
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-097 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AUTHORIZING A SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT WITH KINGDOM
CAUSES DBA CITY NET TO PROVIDE HOM ELESS BRIDGE SHELTER
OPERATIONS
7.2 Grant Award and Appropriation: Approve Deed Restrictions on Park Properties as a Condition of Grant Awards, Establish New Capital Improvement Program Projects, and Appropriate Funds
City Attorney Googins stated that Coun cilmember McCann would abstain from voting on Item 7.2 B and C due to a potential property -related conflict of interest.
Councilmember McCann left the dais during the discussion and voting on that portion of the item.
Community Services Director Lamb, Par k and Recreation Administrator Farmer and Assistant Public Works Director Aguilar gave a presentation on the item.
Council discussion ensued.
Christine Brady spoke regarding the aesthetics of the Casa Casillas building at Eucalyptus Park.
The following me mbers of the public submitted written communications in support of the item:
Maria Jimena Montes de Oca
Shonna Dovel
Justin
Philip Mischler
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At the request of Councilmember Cardenas, there was a consensus of the Council to add an item to a future agenda to consider officially naming the art center in Eucalyptus Park “Casa Casillas.”
Moved by Councilmember Padilla
Seconded by Councilmember Galvez
To adopt Resolution No. 2022 -098, 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)
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -098 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING A DEED RESTRICTION TO THE PAT TY DAVIS
PARK PROPERTY THAT IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF THE GRANT
AWARD FOR THE STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY
REVITALIZATION PROGRAM FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, OFFICE OF LOCAL GRANTS
AND SERVICES
Moved by Councilmember Galvez
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Cardenas
To adopt Resolution No. 2022 -099 and 2022-100, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember Padilla, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Abstain (1): Councilmember McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -099 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING A DEED RESTRICTION FOR THE EUCALYPTUS
PARK PROPERTY THAT IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF THE GRANT
AWARD FOR THE STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY
REVITALIZATION PROGRAM FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE OF LOCAL GRANTS
AND SERVICES
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -100 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VIST A AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 CIP PROGRAM BUDGET BY ESTABLISHING NEW CIP PROJECTS, “EUCALYPTUS PARK (PRK0340)” AND “PATTY DAVIS PARK (PRK0341)”; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
8. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
City Manager Kachadoorian announced that items regarding waste services and tenant protections would be coming back to Council.
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9. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor Casillas Salas announced that she had been invited to speak at the University Club regarding the Bayfront project.
10. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Councilmember Cardenas spoke regarding her attendance at the Arbor Day tree - planting event.
Councilmember Padilla expressed his encouragement and thanks to City staff for their work on several major City projects.
Councilmember McCann spoke regarding his attendance at the Citizens of Courage Awards and the Respect for Law Enforcement event at Optimus Club. He expressed thanks to staff for their efforts on the Bayfront project.
Councilmember Galvez spoke regarding her attendance at the following recent events:
Arbor Day tree-planting event; 30th Arbor Day Celebration; Chula Vista Elementary PTA Founders event. Councilmember Galvez expressed condolences for National City Firefighter Bobby Medina.
11. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
City A ttorney Googins announced that he would be presenting at the League of California Cities City Attorney Division Conference with an update on Counsel and Council, a publication he recently contributed to.
12. CLOSED SESSION
There was none.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk