City of Chula Vista
Regular Meeting of the City Council
Meeting Minutes
October 11, 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 5:04 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 Deputy Mayor Cardenas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Check Presentation by Assemblymember David Alvarez to the City of Chula Vista for the Cinematic Arts Academic Center & Library Project Assemblymember Alvarez presented a check to the City for the Cinematic Arts Academic Center & Library Project and spoke of Mayor Casillas Salas's accomplishments.
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.9)
Moved by Mayor Casillas Salas
Seconded by Councilmember McCann
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.9. The headings 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)
5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: March 15 , March 22, and April 12, 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 Requests for Excused Absences
Consider requests for excused absences as appropriate. No requests were received at that meeting.
5.4 Purchase Agreement: Accept Bids and Award a Purchase Agreement with SiteOne Landscape Supply for Smart Irrigation Controllers and Associated Equipment and Services
Adopt a resolution accepting bids and awarding a pu rchase agreement with SiteOne Landscape Supply for 157 irrigation controllers and associated equipment and services for $526,240.06.
Item 5.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO 2022-217 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A PURCH ASE AGREEMENT WITH
SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY FOR SMART IRRIGATION CONTROLLERS
AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
5.5 Contract, Agreement, and Appropriation: Award a Contract to TC Construction Company for the RMRA Major Pavement Rehabilitation FY 19/20 Project, Approve a Reimbursement Agreement with the County of San Diego, and Appropriate Funds for that Purpose
Adopt a resolution: (1) accepting bids and awarding a public works contract to TC Construction Company Inc. for the “RMRA Major Pavement Rehabil itation Fiscal Year 2019/20 (STM0400)” project in the amount of $4,416,444; (2) approving a reimbursement agreement with the County of San Diego; and (3) appropriating and transferring funds to cover the projected costs of the construction phase of the project.
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Item 5.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-218 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE “RMRA MAJOR PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 (STM0400)” PROJECT TO TC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC., APPROVIN G A REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.6 Street Name Change: Approve a Street Name Change of Showroom Place to District Place Within the District at Eastlake
Adopt a resolution changing the street name of Showroom Place to District Place.
Item 5.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-219 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE STREET NAME CHANGE OF SHOWROOM PLACE TO
DISTRICT PLACE WITHIN EASTLAKE BUSINESS CENTER
5.7 Grant Award: Accept Funding from U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Operation Stonegarden
Adopt a resolution accepting $180,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Operation Stonegarden to fund overtime.
Item 5.7 heading:
RESOLUTION NO 2022-220 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY FOR OPERATION STONEGARDEN
5.8 Grant Award: Accept a Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership
Adopt a resolution accepting $7,219.88 grant funds and appropriating the funds to the Police Grants Section of the Federal Grants Fund for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program.
Item 5.8 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-221 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND
APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE POLICE GRANTS SECTION OF THE FEDERAL GRANTS FUND FOR THE BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP (4/5
VOTE REQUIRED)
5.9 Personnel Appointment: Ratify the City Manager ’s Appointment of the Director of Development Services – Laura Black
The following members of the public submitted written communication in support of staff's recommendation:
Concerned Citizen
Elizabeth Dickson
Andrew Talbert
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Asha Bleier
Resident
Small Business Owner in the Village
Olga Restrepo
Residente
Alexandra Kate Martini
Heather Riley
Mora de Murguia
Nick Lee
Ted Shaw
Kathleen Riser
Brian Grover
Sean Kilkenny
Shawn Shamlou
Ranie Hunter
Concerned Citizen
Carey Fernandes
Marcela Escobar
Rita Mahoney
Matthew J Adams
The following members of the public submitted written communications in opposition to staff's recommendation:
Concerned CV resident
Concerned resident
Adopt a resolution ratifying the City Manager’s appointment of Laura Black as the Director of Development Services.
Item 5.9 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-222 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER’S APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – LAURA BLACK
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tim Aufmuth, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the Commission on Aging.
Gina Bondeau spoke regarding fence provisions in the Municipal Code.
Kim Bell spoke regarding city water fountains.
Noemi Abrugo spoke regarding assistance with domestic violence cases.
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7. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS
7.1 Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee: Presentation of Annual Report Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee Chair Stucky gave a presentation on the item.
8. ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Boards and Commissions: Report Regarding Proposed Changes to the Structure and Scope of Various City Boards and Commissions Special Projects Manager Hernandez gave a presentation on the item and responded to questions of the Council.
Tim Aufmuth spoke in opposition to changes to the Commission on Aging.
Rod Caudillo spoke in opposition to changes to the Growth Management Oversight Commission
Jorge Marroquin spoke in opposition to staff's recommendation.
Council provided feedback to staff on the item as follows:
Councilmember Padilla spoke in support of th e recommended changes as presented.
Regarding the recommended merger of Commission on Aging and Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission, Councilmember Galvez spoke in support of the following: maintaining the word "aging" in the Commission title suggesting the Commission on Aging, Livability and Wellness; removing the expert requirements; and having the ability to bring in subject matter experts as needed.
Regarding the recommended merger of the Mobilehome Rent Review Commission and the Housing Advisory Com mission, Councilmember Galvez spoke in support of subcommittees to hear individual cases related to mobile home rent review concerns and to have office hours and availability for questions.
Councilmember Galvez spoke in support of a non -voting youth member on some boards and commissions.
Councilmember Galvez spoke in support of keeping the Growth Management Oversight Commission and changing the focus to quality-of-life issues.
Mayor Casillas Salas spoke in support of fewer experts requirements on boards and commissions.
Councilmember McCann spoke in support of making aging a focus regardless of the recommended changes to the Commission on Aging.
Regarding the recommendation to sunset the Growth Management Oversight Commission Councilmember McCann spoke in support of continuing to communicate the key quality of life indicators that people are concerned about.
Regarding the recommended merger of the International Friendship Commission to the Cultural Arts Commission, Councilmember McCann spoke in support of maintaining the sister-city relationships.
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Regarding the recommended merger of the Housing Advisory Commission to the Mobilehome Rent Review Commission, Deputy Mayor Cardenas spoke in support of setting standards for housing diversity and inclusivity for re nters and homeowners.
Regarding the recommendation to sunset the Growth Management Oversight Committee, Deputy Mayor Cardenas spoke in support of quality-of-life conversations on all boards and commissions.
Deputy Mayor Cardenas spoke in support of youth members having the ability to vote. Mayor Casillas Salas directed staff to ensure that in consolidating boards and commissions that the focus of each board or commission was not lost and that roles were clearly defined so that none lose importance.
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
City Manager Kachadoorian gave an update on Fire Chief Muns recent deployment to assist with the efforts of Hurricane Ian and spoke of his accomplishments.
9.1 Update on Harborside Park
Housing Director Kurz and Principal Management Analyst Davis gave a presentation on the item and responded to questions of the Council.
10. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor Casillas Salas spoke about her attendance at the following recent events:
Indigenous People flag raising, the Casa Casillas walkthrough, and t he Sr. Volunteer Patrol luncheon. She also spoke of upcoming events in Downtown and the openings of several new small businesses.
11. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Councilmember Galvez spoke about her attendance at the following recent events:
Indigenous People flag raising, the Sr. Volunteer Patrol luncheon, promotion of Captain Henry Martin; and Herencia Estonia in Memorial Park.
Councilmember Padilla spoke about h is attendance at the promotion for Captain Henry Martin and the event in honor of Mayor Casillas Salas hosted by the Chula Vista Democratic Club.
Councilmember McCann spoke about his attendance at the following recent events:
Senior Volunteer Patrol lunc heon, Chula Vista Women's Club craft fair, and the Chula Vista Police Officers Faith in Blue event.
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
13. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Googins announced that Item 13.1 would be trailed to future meeting.
13.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
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Name of Case: Jose Lua, et al. v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2021-00045429-CU-PA-CTL.
Item 13.1 was not discussed.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Assistant City Clerk
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk