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approved

Marijuana Prohibition and Social Host Amendments — unanimous

approved

Repeal of Telegraph Canyon Sewer Basin Fee — unanimous

approved

Emergency Storm Services Ratification — unanimous

approved

Formation of Community Facilities District No. 19M — unanimous

approved

Human Relations Commission Amendment — unanimous

approved

Immigration Enforcement Communications Plan — unanimous

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City of Chula Vista Meeting Minutes - Final 5:00 PM Council Chambers 276 4th Avenue, Building A Chula Vista, CA 91910 Tuesday, May 16, 2017 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmember Aguilar, Deputy Mayor McCann, Councilmember Padilla and Mayor Casillas Salas Excused: Councilmember Diaz Also Present: City Manager Halbert, City Attorney Googins, City Clerk Norris, and Assistant City Clerk Bigelow PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Councilmember Padilla led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY A. 17-0131 EMPLOYEE SERVICE RECOGNITION HONORING STAFF WITH MILESTONE SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES Mayor Casillas Salas stated that Item A would be continued to the meeting of May 23, 2017. B. 17-0175 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR RICK HOPKINS AND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR IRACSEMA QUILANTAN PROCLAIMING MAY 21 THROUGH MAY 27, 2017 AS PUBLIC WORKS WEEK IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Aguilar presented it to Public Works Director Hopkins and Assistant Director Quilantan. C. 17-0183 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER FRANK RIVERA PROCLAIMING MAY 2017 AS NATIONAL BIKE MONTH IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor McCann presented it to Principal Civil Engineer Rivera. D. 17-0197 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION COMMENDING REPUBLIC SERVICES COMMERCIAL ROUTE DRIVER SILVIANO MACIAS FOR 43 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE Mayor Casillas Salas read the proclamation and Councilmember Padilla presented it to Silviano Macias. Page 1City of Chula Vista

May 16, 2017City Council Meeting Minutes - Final CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 4) Item 2 was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of a member of the public. 1. 17-0201 APPROVAL OF MINUTES of April 27 and May 2, 2017. Recommended Action: Council approve the minutes. Item 2 was removed from the consent calendar. 3. 17-0203 ORDINANCE NO. 3402 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2533, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TELEGRAPH CANYON SEWER BASIN DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) Recommended Action: Council adopt the ordinance. 4. 17-0066 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-073 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RATIFYING THE PROCUREMENT OF EMERGENCY STORM-RELATED SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR SUCH SERVICES PERFORMED BY ATLAS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., ARBOR WEST TREE SURGEONS, WEST COAST ARBORIST, AND S&J BUILDERS AND RESTORATION SERVICES, INC. Recommended Action: Council adopt the resolution. Approval of the Consent Calendar A motion was made by Deputy Mayor McCann, seconded by Councilmember Padilla, to approve staff's recommendations on the above Consent Calendar items, headings read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote: ACTION: Yes: Aguilar, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas4 - No: 0 Abstain: 0 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 2. 17-0204 ORDINANCE NO. 3401 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 1.41.110 TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM DAILY CIVIL PENALTY AMOUNT; AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.66 TO SPECIFY THAT ALL COMMERCIAL MARIJUANA ACTIVITY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA IS PROHIBITED; AND AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 9.14 TO ADD MARIJUANA AND OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TO THE EXISTING SOCIAL HOST REGULATIONS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) Irene Matthews, Chula Vista resident, submitted written documentation in opposition to staff's recommendation and declined to speak. Page 2City of Chula Vista

May 16, 2017City Council Meeting Minutes - Final A motion was made by Deputy Mayor McCann, seconded by Mayor Casillas Salas, that Ordinance No. 3401 be adopted, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote: ACTION: Yes: Aguilar, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas4 - No: 0 Abstain: 0 PUBLIC COMMENTS (Part 1 of 2) Stan O'Hoppe, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of law enforcement enforcing immigration laws. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Part 1 of 2) 5. 17-0038 CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 19M (FREEWAY COMMERCIAL 2), CONDUCTING A SPECIAL ELECTION THEREIN, AND AUTHORIZATION TO LEVY A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN A. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-074 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FORMING AND ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 19M (FREEWAY COMMERCIAL 2), AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT B. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-075 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 19M (FREEWAY COMMERCIAL 2), DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION IN SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT C. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 19M (FREEWAY COMMERCIAL 2), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (FIRST READING) 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. Warren Diven, consultant, provided information on the item. 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. City Clerk Norris reported that no protests had been received. Page 3City of Chula Vista

May 16, 2017City Council Meeting Minutes - Final A motion was made by Deputy Mayor McCann, seconded by Councilmember Aguilar, that Resolution No. 2017-074 be adopted, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote: ACTION: Yes: Aguilar, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas4 - No: 0 Abstain: 0 City Clerk Norris canvassed the ballots and reported that the item passed unanimously. A motion was made by Deputy Mayor McCann, seconded by Councilmember Padilla, that Resolution No. 2017-075 be adopted, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote: ACTION: Yes: Aguilar, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas4 - No: 0 Abstain: 0 A motion was made by Deputy Mayor McCann, seconded by Councilmember Padilla, that the above ordinance (Item 5C) be placed on first reading, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote: ACTION: Yes: Aguilar, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas4 - No: 0 Abstain: 0 PUBLIC COMMENTS (Part 2 of 2) Sandy Sato, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding the condition of the road and the speed of drivers on Emerson Street. She spoke in support of increased lighting on the street, as well as making traffic one way. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Part 2 of 2) 6. 17-0049 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING CHAPTER 19.14 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE PLANNING AND ZONING SECTIONS ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 19.14 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE (CVMC) BY ADDING A NEW SECTION CREATING AN INITIATION PROCESS FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN, SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLANS, GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS, SPECIFIC PLANS, PRECISE PLANS (LAND USE PLANS) AND FOR REZONING (FIRST READING) 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. Development Services Director Broughton spoke regarding the item. Mayor Casillas Salas opened the public hearing. Alan Curry, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to staff's recommendation. Page 4City of Chula Vista

May 16, 2017City Council Meeting Minutes - Final There being no other members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Casillas Salas closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilmember Aguilar, seconded by Deputy Mayor McCann, that the above ordinance be placed on first reading, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote: ACTION: Yes: Aguilar, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas4 - No: 0 Abstain: 0 ACTION ITEMS 7. 17-0180 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.36, HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (This item was continued from 5/9/2017.) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.36, “HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION” (FIRST READING) Deputy City Manager Bacon spoke regarding the item. Mayor Casillas Salas stated that written communications had been received from Margaret Baker, representing South Bay People Power, requesting changes to the proposed ordinance. Mayor Casillas Salas stated that a revised ordinance had been provided to the Council for consideration. A motion was made by Councilmember Aguilar, seconded by Mayor Casillas Salas, that the above ordinance be placed on first reading as amended, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote: ACTION: Yes: Aguilar, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas4 - No: 0 Abstain: 0 8. 17-0196 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-076 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE COMMUNICATIONS PLAN TO BETTER COMMUNICATE OFFICIAL CITY POLICIES RELATED TO IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AND TO BETTER CONNECT CITY RESIDENTS WITH AVAILABLE IMMIGRATION AND CITY SERVICES Marketing & Communications Manager Steinberger presented information on the item. She described changes to the goals and the strategic priorities presented in the resolution. Alan Curry, Chula Vista resident, provided suggestions for the City's Welcoming City policy and provided the Council with written communication. A motion was made by Councilmember Aguilar, seconded by Mayor Casillas Salas, that Resolution No. 2017-076 be adopted, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote: ACTION: Yes: Aguilar, McCann, Padilla and Casillas Salas4 - No: 0 Abstain: 0 Page 5City of Chula Vista

May 16, 2017City Council Meeting Minutes - Final CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS City Manager Halbert stated that staff would present the Council with a resolution at an upcoming meeting regarding autonomous vehicle testing in the City. Mayor Casillas Salas spoke regarding autonomous vehicle testing and the positive economic development impacts related to the project. Human Resources Director Chase reported that a general election was held and employees selected a new union, Association of Chula Vista Employees (ACE), to represent themselves in labor contract negotiations. MAYOR’S REPORTS Mayor Casillas Salas wished her sister Alice Casillas a happy birthday. Mayor Casillas Salas reported on her attendance at the following recent events: a presentation by students of the Castle Park High School ACE (Architecture, Construction, Engineering) program, Chula Vista Police Department awards and recognition ceremony, a Coca Cola scholarship award ceremony, the grand opening of the Wolfman Family Diabetes Clinic at the Scripps Health Clinic, the Teen Police Academy graduation, and the Amps & Ales festival. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS Deputy Mayor McCann recognized mothers in honor of Mother's Day. He reported his attendance at the following recent events: the Chula Vista Police Department awards and recognition ceremony, the Eastlake Lions Club meeting, and Bonita Vista High School's marching band finale concert. He announced the upcoming street-naming dedication ceremony to honor fallen veterans from Chula Vista who faught in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Councilmember Padilla announced that his daughter, Ashleigh Padilla, graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in political science. Councilmember Aguilar announced the upcoming annual Older Americans and Volunteers luncheon. City Attorney Googins announced he would speak to the Eastside Neighbors at an upcoming meeting of the community group. Mayor Casillas Salas paid tribute to Lorna Mae Kehaulani Wilson and stated the meeting would be adjourned in her memory. ADJOURNMENT At 6:16, Mayor Casillas Salas adjourned the meeting in memory of Lorna Mae Kehaulani Wilson to the Special City Council Meeting on May 22, 2017, at 5:00 p.m., in the Executive Conference Room, and thence to the Regular City Council Meeting on May 23, 2017, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. _______________________________ Kerry K. Bigelow, Assistant City Clerk Page 6City of Chula Vista

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