City of Chula Vista
Regular Meeting of the City Council
Meeting Minutes
December 6, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann, Mayor Casillas Salas
Also Present: City Manager Kachadoorian, City Attorney Googins, Assistant City Clerk Turner, Deputy City Clerk Kansas
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 5:06 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Assistant City Clerk Turner 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 Presentation of a Proclamation to Senior Maintenance Worker Luis Castillo in Recognition of His Retirement and 25 Years of Service w ith the City of Chula Vista
Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Cardenas presented it to Sr. Maintenance Worker Castillo.
4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation to Assistant City Attorney Michael J. Shirey in Recognition of His Retirem ent and 17 Years of Service with the City of Chula Vista
City Attorney Googins read the proclamation and presented it to Assistant City Attorney Shirey.
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4.3 Presentation of a Proclamation to Deputy City Attorney Carol Trujillo in Recognition of Her Retirement and 13 Years of Service with the City of Chula Vista
City Attorney Googins read the proclamation and presented it to Deputy City Attorney Trujillo.
4.4 Presentation on the 2022 Beautify Chula Vista Event by Senior Recycling Specialist Victor Sanchez
Senior Recycling Specialist Sanchez and Tina Matthias representing, South Bay Sustainable Communities, gave a presentation on the 2022 Beautify Chula Vista event.
4.5 Presentation by Sue Peerson, FAICP, Faculty Member at UC San Diego Regarding the UC San Diego Broadway Streetscape Study
Development Services Director Black introduced the item and UC San Diego Faculty Member Peerson gave a presentation on the Broadway Streetscape Study.
4.6 Presentation by the Department of Housing and Homeless Services on Fina l Outcomes of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program Administered by SBCS Corporation and Available Housing Assistance Programs Housing and Homeless Services Director Kurz and Geri Schroeder, representing SBCS, gave a presentation on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.15)
Item 5.8 was removed from the consent calendar at the request of a member of the public.
City Attorney Googins stated that Councilmember McCann would abstain from voting on Item 5.9 due to a potential property-related conflict of interest.
Moved by Councilmember Galvez
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Cardenas
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.7 and 5.10 through 5.15. The headings were read, te xt 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)
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Moved by Councilmember Galvez
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Cardenas
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Item 5.9. The heading was read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (3): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, and Mayor Casillas Salas Abstain (1): Councilmember McCann
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: July 26, 2022 through October 4, 2022.
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
Consideration of requests for excused absences. No requests were received for this meeting.
5.4 Building and Fire Codes: Adopt Various 2022 Califo rnia Building and Fire Code Ordinances (Second Reading)
Adopt ordinances amending Chula Vista Municipal Code chapters 15.06 (Administrative Provisions for the Technical Building Codes), 15.08 (Building Code), 15.09 (Residential Code), 15.10 (Referenced Sta ndards Code), 15.12 (Green Building Standards), 15.14 (Existing Building Code), 15.16 (Mechanical Code), 15.24 (Electrical Code and Regulations), 15.26 (Energy Code), 15.28 (Plumbing Code), and 15.36 (Fire Code). (Second Readings and Adoptions) Item 5.4 headings:
A) ORDINANCE NO. 3528 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.06 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADMINISTRATIVE
PROVISIONS FOR THE TECHNICAL BUILDING CODES (SECOND READING
AND ADOPTION)
B) ORDINANCE NO. 3529 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AME NDING CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, BUILDING CODE, ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2022 EDITION AND LOCAL
AMENDMENTS THERETO (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
C) ORDINANCE NO. 3530 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.09 TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, RESIDENTIAL CODE, ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2022 EDITION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
D) ORDINANCE NO. 3531 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.10 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, REFERENCED 2022/12/06 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
STANDARDS CODE, ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCED
STANDARDS CODE, 2022 EDITION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) E) ORDINANCE NO. 3532 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.12 TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS, ADOPTING THE CAL IFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2022 EDITION, AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO (SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION)
F) ORDINANCE NO. 3533 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.14 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, EXISTING
BUILDING CODE, ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2022 EDITION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
G) ORDINANCE NO. 3534 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, MECHANICAL CODE, ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2022 EDITION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
H) ORDINANCE NO. 3535 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.24 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, ELECTRICAL
CODE AND REGULATIONS, ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2022 EDITION AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO (SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION)
I) ORDINANCE NO.3536 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.26 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, ENERGY CODE, ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2022 EDITION AND LOCAL
AMENDMENTS THERETO (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
J) ORDINANCE NO. 3537 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.28 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, PLUMBING CODE, ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2022 EDITION, AND LOCAL
AMENDMENTS THERETO (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
K) ORDINANCE NO. 3538 O F THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REPEALING EXISTING CHAPTER 15.36 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 15.36 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE BASED UPON THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS
THERETO (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5.5 Boards and Commissions: Adopt an Ordinance Approving Changes to the Structure and Scope of Various City Boards and Commissions and Amend the Municipal Code Accordingly (Second Reading)
Ana Perez submitted written communications in opposition to sta ff's recommendation.
Adopt an ordinance approving revisions to General Rules for City boards and commissions, and the structure and scope of various City boards and commissions, as well as corresponding changes throughout the Municipal Code. (Second Reading and Adoption)
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Item 5.5 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3539 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING VARIOUS
CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
REVISE GENERAL RULES FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AND REVISE
CHAPTERS GOVERNING INDIVIDUAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO
AMEND CERTAIN ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND MEMBERSHIP AND
CONSOLIDATE AND REPEAL CERTAIN BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5.6 Consultant Agreements: Approve Agreements with Three Consultant Firms for Permit Processing, Building Plan Check, and Building Inspection Services
Adopt a resolution approving three -year agreements, with the option of three one - year extensions, for a total period of six years, with Interwest Consulting Group, Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., and True North Compliance Services, Inc. for permit processing, building plan check, and building inspection services.
Item 5.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-256 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND
INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA,
AND TRUE NORTH COMPLIANCE SERVICES TO PROVIDE BUILDING PERMIT
PROCESSING, BUILDING PLAN CHECK, AND BUILDING INSPECTION
SERVICES
5.7 Investment Report: Quarter Ending September 30, 2022 Accept the investment report for the quarter ending on September 30, 2022.
5.9 Deed Restriction: Approve a Deed Restriction on Park Property as Required as a Condition of a Grant Award
Adopt a resolution authorizing a deed restriction for the Rancho Del Rey Park property as required as a condition of the Per Capita Grant award through Proposition 68.
Item 5.9 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-258 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AUTHORIZING A DEED RESTRICTION TO THE RANCHO DEL REY
PARK PROPERTY AS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF THE GRANT AWARD
5.10 Agreement: Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Sweetwater Union High School District for the School Resource Officer Program Adopt a resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sweetwater U nion High School District for the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program.
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Item 5.10 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-259 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE SCHOOL
RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM
5.11 Employee Benefits: Adopt the 2023 Cafeteria Benefits Plan Reflecting Health Insurance and Voluntary Insurance Benefits for Eligible City Employees Adopt a resolution adopting the City of Chula Vista Cafeteria Benefits Plan for 2023, including a description of available benefits, participation rules, election procedures, manner of contributions, the maximum amount of contributions, the plan year, and the plan’s provisions for complying with flexible spending arrangements (FSAs).
Item 5.11 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-260 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CAFETERIA BENEFITS PLAN FOR 2023
5.12 Emergency Repairs: Final Report of Expenditures for the Emergency Storm Drain Repairs at 855 Energy Way
Receive the report.
5.13 Council Policy: Approve Amended Council Policy No. 111 -02 on Presentations to Council
Adopt a resolution approving amendments to City Council Policy No. 111 -02 on presentations to Council.
Item 5.13 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-261 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO COUNCIL POLICY NUMBER 111 -02
ON PRESENTATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL
5.14 Fee Update: Amend City -Initiated Tow License Fee and City -Initiated Tow and Storage Rate Schedule
Adopt resolution A) amending the City-Initiated Tow License Fee; and B) amending the City-Initiated Tow and Storage Rate Schedule.
Item 5.14 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -262 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CITY-INITIATED TOW LICENSE FEE B) RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -263 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CITY -INITIATED TOW AND STORAGE RATE
SCHEDULE
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5.15 Project Amendment and Agreement: Amend the Capital Improvement Program Project for the SR-125 Interchange Improvements at Main Street and Otay Valley Road and Approve an Agreement with Caltrans to Initiate the Project Report/ Environmental Document Phase
Adopt a resolution amending the project description for Capital Improvement Program Project for interchange improvements at SR-125 and (future) Main Street and (future) Otay Valley Road (STM0409) and approve a cooperative agreement with Caltrans to begin work on the environmental phase.
Item 5.15 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-264 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE C ITY OF CHULA
VISTA AMENDING THE PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT FOR INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS AT SR -125 AND MAIN STREET AND OTAY VALLEY ROAD (STM0409) AND
APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO BEGIN
WORK ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL PHASE
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5.8 Appropriation: Amend the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Capital Improvement Program Budget and American Rescue Plan Act Spending Plan to Appropriate Funds to Fire Station #1 and Rehabilitation to Former YMCA Building Projects and Rename the Project "Casa Casillas"
The following members of the public spoke in support of staff's recommendation:
Beatrice Fernandez
Michele Rose Salas
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to staff's recommendation:
Steve Stenberg
Mandy Lien
Daniel Ness
A concerned citizen submitted comments with a neutral position on staff's recommendation.
Moved by Councilmember Galvez
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Cardenas
To adopt a Resolution No. 2022 -257, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Cardenas, Councilmember Galvez, Councilmember McCann, and Mayor Casillas Salas
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
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Item 5.8 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-257 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET; AMENDING THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT SPENDING PLAN; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS ACCORDINGLY. (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Mayor Casillas Salas recessed the meeting at 6:36 p.m. The Council reconvened at 6:54 p.m., with all members present.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident, distributed written communications and spoke regarding the residential landlord tenant ordinance.
Brandon Claypool, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding homelessness.
Sagy Amit, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding establishment of an off-leash dog park at Hilltop Park
At the request of Mayor Casillas Salas, there was a consens us of the Council to direct staff to explore the possibility of an off-leash dog park at Hilltop Park.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Community Facilities District Formation: Consider Authorizing the California Municipal Financing Authority to Form CFD No. 2022 -27 (Sunbow) Through the Bond Opportunities for Land Development Program, and Related Actions 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 Deputy Mayor Cardenas
To adopt a Resolution No. 2022 -265, 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)
Item 7.1 heading:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -265 OF THE CITY COUNCI L OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING FORMATION OF THE CALIFORNIA
MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-27 (CITY OF CHULA VISTA – SUNBOW) 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 FACILITIES
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS
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Moved by Councilmember McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Cardenas
To adopt a Resolution No. 2022 -266, heading read, text wa ived. 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. 2022-266 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN ACQUISITION/FINANCING AGREEMENT RELATING
TO CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022 -27 (CITY OF CHULA VISTA – SUNBOW) AND
AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS
8. ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Employee Compensation and Positions: Approve an Amended Classification Plan and Compensation Schedules; Position Counts in Departments; Amended Municipal Code Section on Unclassified Positions; Updated Conflict of Interest Code; and Budget Amendments
Human Resources Director Chase announced that appr oval of the item would affect executive compensation and spoke briefly about the item.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2022 -267 through 2022-272 and place the ordinance on first reading, heading was r ead, 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)
Item 8.1 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -267 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 AUTHORIZED POSITION
COUNT IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -268 OF THE CITY COUN CIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2022/23
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 16, 2022, AS
REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5
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C) RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -269 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY O F CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2022/23
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 30, 2022, AS
REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5
D) RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -270 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPRO VING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2022/23
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 13, 2023, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5 E) RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -271 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA MODIFYING THE APPENDIX TO THE LOCAL CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CODE TO AMEND THE LIST OF DESIGNATED FILERS, AND
ASSOCIATED DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
F) RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -272 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 BUDGET AND APPR OPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED)
E) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 ADDING THE UNCLASSIFIED POSITION
TITLE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGER (FIRST
READING) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
8.2 University-Innovation District: Approve Purchase/Sale and Project Development Agreements and Appropriate Funds for the Cinematic Arts Academic Center & Library Development for San Diego State University's Television, Film and New Media Production Studios
Deputy City Manager Crockett and Special Projects Manager Evans gave a presentation on the item.
Todd Galarneau spoke in support of the project.
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To adopt a Resolution Nos. 2022 -273 through 20 22-275, 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)
Item 8.2 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -273 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND LMC -MILLENIA INVESTMENT COMPANY, L.P. FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CINEMATIC ARTS ACADEMIC CENTER AND
LIBRARY
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B) RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -274 OF THE CITY COUNCI L OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND LMC -MILLENIA INVESTMENT COMPANY, L.P. FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CINEMATIC ARTS ACADEMIC CENTER AND
LIBRARY BUILDING
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -275 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET, APPROPRIATING $96.4 MILLION FOR PROJECT (GGV0267); AND AUTHORIZING INTERFUND LOANS NOT TO EXCEED $39.1 MILLION FROM THE TRUNK SEWER CAPITAL
RESERVE FUND TO THE PUBLIC FACILITY DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND, THE DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND, AND THE DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS – PUBLIC BENEFIT FUND; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS ACCORDINGLY (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
8.3 Agreement: Approve an E xclusive Negotiating Agreement with HomeFed, LLC to Negotiate a Master Developer Agreement for the University - Innovation District
Special Projects Manager Evans and Deputy City Attorney McDonnell gave a presentation on the item.
Moved by Councilmember McCann
Seconded by Mayor Casillas Salas
To adopt a Resolution No. 2022 -276, 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)
Item 8.3 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-276 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND HOMEFED, LLC FOR THE UNIVERSITY -
INNOVATION DISTRICT PROJECT
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.
9.1 Update on Harborside Park
Director of Housing and Homeless Services Kurz and Homeless Services Manager Davis gave an update on the status of Harborside Park.
John Zarem submitted written communication in opposition to the item.
10. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor Casillas Salas reflected on her time in office and extended thanks to family, friends, and staff.
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11. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Councilmember Galvez extended her condolences to Mayor Casillas Salas and family.
She also reflected on her time in office and extended thanks to family, friends, and staff.
Deputy Mayor Cardenas extended her condolences to Mayor Casillas Salas and family.
She offered remarks and thanked Mayor Casillas Salas and Councilmember Galvez for their dedicated service to the City.
Councilmember McCann offered remarks and thanked Mayor Casillas Salas and Councilmember Galvez for their dedicated service to the City.
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
City Attorney Googins offered remarks and thanked Mayor Casilla s Salas for her dedicated service to the City.
13. 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 9:01p.m. The Council convened in Closed Session at 9:12 p.m., with all members present.
13.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
A) Name of Case: Patricia Ortiz v City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2020-00040498-CU-PO-CTL
ACTION: Pending finalization of settlement
B) Name o f Case: Jaqueline Limon v City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2021-00045866-CU-PA-CTL
ACTION: No Reportable Action
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Casillas Salas paid tribute to her mother, Paula Silva Casillas, and the meeting was adjourned in her honor.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk