City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES
December 5, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, Mayor McCann
Also Present: City Manager Kachadoorian ; Jill Maland representing Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak LLP , Interim Acting City Attorney ; City Clerk Bigelow; Deputy Director of City Clerk Services Turner
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda. _____________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Deputy Mayor Preciado led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Presentation of a Proclamation to Leticia Conway in R ecognition of Her Retirement and 21 Years of Service with the City of Chula Vista The proclamation was presented.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.12)
Items 5.3 through 5.5., 5.7 through 5.10 and Item 5.12 were removed from the consent calendar at the request of members of the public.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Preciado
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1, 5.2,
5.6 and 5.11. The headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann
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Result, Carried (5 to 0)
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Approval of the minutes dated: November 28, 2023
5.2 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances Approval of a motion to read only the title and waive the reading of the text of all resolutions and ordinances at this meeting.
5.6 Agreement: Approve the Springhill Suites Hotel Development Impact and Sewer Capacity Fee Deferral Agreement
Adopt a resolution approving the agreement for Deferral of Development Impact and Sewer Capacity Fees for the Springhill Suites Hotel.
Item 5.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-189 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR DEFERRAL OF DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT AND SEWER CAPACITY FEES FOR SPRINGHILL SUITES HOTEL
BETWEEN THE CITY AND EASTLAKE HOSPITALITY VENTURES LLC
5.11 Employee Benefits: Adopt the 2024 Cafeteria Benefits Plan Reflecting Health Insurance and Voluntary Insurance Benefits for Eligible City Employees Adopt resolutions: A) 2024 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and B) Approving the Second Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and IAFF, Local 2180 covering the period of July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024.
Item 5.11 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -195 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CAFETERIA BENEFITS PLAN FOR 2024
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -196 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE 2022 -2024
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND LOCAL 2180, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5.3 Consider Requests for Excused Absences
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
Alan C.
John Acosta
Delia Dominguez Cervantes
Cindy
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The following members of the public submitted written comments in opposition to the item:
Richard Roy
Robert Johnson
Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
To approve an excused absence request from Councilmember Cardenas for the November 28, 2023 City Council meeting. The heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, and Deputy Mayor Preciado
No (1): Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
5.4 Grant Award and Appropriation: Accept a Grant from the California State Library for the Stay and Play Program, Zip Book Program, Ready Set Grow Chula Vista! Program, and Appropriate Funds for that Purpose Alan C. spoke in opposition to the item.
Robert Johnson submitted written comments.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-188, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 5.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-188 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ZIP
BOOKS PROGRAM, STAY & PLAY PROGRAM, AND READY , SET, GROW CHULA VISTA PROGRAMS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.5 Annual Repor t: Fiscal Year 2022 -23 Development Impact Fees, Parkland Acquisition and Development Fee and Trunk Sewer Capital Reserve Funds John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the item.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Preciado
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To accept the annual report regarding Development Impact Fees, Parkland Acquisition and Development Fee, and Trunk Sewer Capital Reserve Funds for Fiscal Year 2022-23.The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
5.7 Grant Award and Appropriation: Authorize a Grant Application and Accept Grant Funds from the California State Library for the Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program Civic and South Library Capital Project and Appropriate Funds
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the item.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by Mayor McCann
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-190, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 5.7 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-190 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AUTHORIZING THE GRANT APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE, AND
EXECUTION OF THE GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUDGET ACT OF 2022 (AB 178) OR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUDGET ACT OF 2023 (SB 101) AND APPROP RIATING THE FUNDS FOR THE BUILDING FORWARD CIVIC AND SOUTH LIBRARY PROGRAM (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.8 Agreement Extension: Approve an Amendment to Extend the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement Between the City and the Chula Vista Police Officer’s Association
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of the item.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Preciado
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-191, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
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Item 5.8 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-191 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE ALTERNATIVE
DISPUTE RESOLUTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CHULA VISTA POLICE OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION
5.9 Fee Update: Amend City -Initiated Tow License Fee and City -Initiated Tow and Storage Rate Schedule
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the item.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2023-192 and 2023-193, the headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 5.9 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -192 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CITY-INITIATED TOW LICENSE FEE B) RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -193 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CITY -INITIATED TOW AND STORAGE RATE
SCHEDULE
5.10 City Election: Recite the Fact of the Special Municipal Election Held on November 7, 2023, Declare the Results, a nd Other Matters as Provided by Law
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding conflicts of interest.
Alan C, spoke regarding voting options.
Robert Johnson submitted written comments.
Paul Henkin submitted written comments in opposition to the item.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-194, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
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Item 5.10 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-194 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THIS CITY ON NOVEMBER 7, 2023, DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF,
AND OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW
5.12 Purchase Agreement: Approve Master Services and Purchasing Agreement and Quotes with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to Purchase Body Worn Cameras, Taser Electronic Control Weapons, and In-Car Cameras
The following members of the public spoke in support of the item:
Alan C.
Delia Dominguez Cervantes, Chula Vista resident
Paul Henkin submitted written comments in support of the item.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Preciado
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-197, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 5.12 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-197 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING MASTER SERVICES AND PURCHASING AGREEMENT AND QUOTES WITH AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. TO PURCHASE BODY WORN
CAMERAS, TASER ELECTRONIC CO NTROL WEAPONS AND IN -CAR
CAMERAS AND RELATED SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAME
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding the tenant protection ordinance.
Alan C. spoke regarding water rates.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various topics.
Marianna Saponara, Chula Vista resident representing Nacion Avenue Crusaders, spoke regarding traffic conditions near Nacion Ave.
John Fischer expressed concern regarding issues related to homelessness.
Delia Dominguez Cervantes, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding issues related to homelessness, and she spoke regarding the Starlight Parade and Harborside Park.
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Preston Barney, Chula Vista resident, offered prayers to the City Council.
Russ Hall, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the allegations against Councilmember Cardenas.
Leticia L. spoke regarding City parks.
Mary Davis submitted written comments related to displaying the Sanctity of Human Life flag.
Robert Johnson submitted written comments regarding SANDAG representation.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Sewer Service: Assess Delinquent Sewer Service Charges as Recorded Liens Upon the Respective Parcels of Land and Place Delinquent Charges on the Next Regular Property Tax Bill for Collection by the County Treasurer -Tax Collector
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 McCann opened the public hearing.
Revenue Manager Vasquez gave a presentation on the item.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
Alan C.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Delia Dominguez Cervantes, Chula Vista resident
Paul Henkin submitted written comments in opposition to the item.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-198, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 7.1 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-198 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AS
RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND
PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR
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PROPERTY TAX BILL FOR CO LLECTION BY THE COUNTY TREASURER -TAX
COLLECTOR
7.2 Solid Waste Service: Assess Delinquent Solid Waste Service Charges as Recorded Liens Upon Respective Parcels of Land and Place Delinquent Charges on the Next Regular Property Tax Bill for Collection by the County Treasurer-Tax Collector
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 McCann opened the public hearing.
Revenue Manager Vasquez gave a presentation on the item.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
Delia Dominguez Cervantes, Chula Vista resident
Alan C.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez
To adopt Resolution No. 2023-199, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 7.2 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-199 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE
CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF
LAND AND PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT
REGULAR PROPERTY TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION BY THE COUNTY
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR
The meeting was recessed at 7:02 p.m. and resumed at 7:19 p.m.
8. ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission: Nominate and Appoint the District 4 -Nominated Seat or Establish Implementation Procedures for the Initial Appointments, and Nominate and Appoint the Three General Appointment-Based Seats
Devon Williams expressed interest in being appointed to the Commission.
Robert Johnson submitted written comments expressing support for live interviews. 2023-12-07 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Moved by Councilmember Cardenas
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Preciado
To appoint Susan Lake to the District 4 seat on the Privacy Protecti on and Technology Advisory Commission as Councilmember Cardenas' nomination. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Preciado
To appoint Devon Williams, Guy Chambers and Adolfo Gonzalez to the general seats on the Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission as Mayor McCann's nomination. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
8.2 Public Participation: Amend the Chula Vista Municipal Code to Revise and Implement Regulations for the Orderly Conduct of Public Meetings Assistant City Attorney McClurg gave a presentation on the item and announced that a revised ordinance for the itemhad been distributed and that action on the item would be with respect to the revised document.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
Alan C.
John Acosta
Delfina Gonzalez
Delia Dominguez Cervantes
Leticia L.
Cindy
Preston Barney
The following members of the public submitted written comments in opposition to the item:
Stephanie Rojas
Stephane Evans
Roberto, Chula Vista resident
Carolina Ramirez
Jayden Kopenski
John Fischer
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Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Preciado
To place the ordinance on first reading amending various sections in Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 2.04 as presented by staff with amendments to set the time for non -consent items to 5 minutes and general public comments to 3 minutes, with 21 minutes in the beginning of the meeting and the remainder at the end of the action items. The heading was read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (3): Councilmember Cardenas, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann No (2): Councilmember Chavez, and Councilmember Gonzalez Result, Carried (3 to 2)
Item 8.2 heading:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 2.04 (CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS) OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING COMMUNICATION WITH COUNC IL AND DISRUPTIVE
CONDUCT DURING COUNCIL MEETINGS (FIRST READING)
8.3 Policy Discussion: Continuation of October 5 Council Workshop Discussion on Potential Policy Options to Address the Impacts of Unsheltered in Chula Vista
The following members of the pub lic spoke regarding issues related to homelessness:
Roberto Ramirez
Caroline Ramirez
Jayden Kopenski
Stephanie Rojas
Stephanie Evans
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Delfina Gonzalez, Chula Vista resident
Alan C. and he spoke on behalf of Sandra H., Delia Dominguez Cervantes, Cheryl, John Fischer and Cindy
Leticia L.
Preston Barney
The following members of the public submitted written comments expressing a neutral position on the item:
Concerned resident
Theresa Acerro
There was a consensus of the City Council to prioritize options #1 (Establish Regulations for Services Providers and Voucher Use) and #2 (Adopt Targeted Restrictions on Sitting/Lying/Sleeping on Public Property) and direct staff to work on the two simultaneously, followed by #3 (Adopt Targ eted Regulations for Removal of Personal Belongings on Public Property), then #4 (Establish Regulations for Vehicle Dwelling) and #5 (Adopt Regulations on Shopping Carts). 2023-12-07 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
City Manager Kachadoorian announced the grand reopening of Loma Verde Community Center.
10. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann spoke regarding his attendance at the Starlight Parade.
10.1 Annual Appointment of City Councilmembers to Outside Agencies The following members of the public spoke in support of Mayor McCann o n SANDAG.
Alan C.
Cheryl
Kelvin Barrios, representing Laborers Local 89, spoke in support of a Councilmember serving on SANDAG and MTS.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the first alternate member becoming the primary member of SANDAG:
Matthew Leyba-Gonzalez, representing San Diego County Building and Construction Trades Council
Carol Kim, representing the San Diego County Building and Construction Trades Council
Ansermio Estrada (A.J), representing San Diego County Building and Construction Trades Council
James Deal representing IBW Local 569
Ricardo Ochoa, Chula Vista resident
Cori Schumacher, representing IBW Local 569
Briggette Browning, San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council and Unite Here
Robert Johnson submitted written comments.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Cardenas
To appoint Councilmember Chavez as the primary SANDAG representative, Councilmember Gonzales as the 1st Alternate on SANDAG, Deputy Mayor Preciado as the 2nd Alternate on S ANDAG, and Mayor McCann as the SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Working Group member and the SANDAG Bayshore Bikeway Committee member. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, and Deputy Mayor Preciado
No (1): Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To make the following appointments to outside agencies, as presented by Deputy Mayor Preciado. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Mayor McCann: Metropolitan Transit System Board of Directors (MTS) – Member (Mayor), Chula Vista Bayfront Facilities Financing Authority Board of Directors – Member, Chula Vista University Subcommittee – Member (internal subcommittee of the Council), Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation – Member, International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) – Alternate, League of California Cities San Diego Division – Member, Otay Ranch Preserve Owner Manager (POM) Policy Co mmittee – Alternate, San Diego Community Power Authority – Member, South County Economic Development Council (EDC) - Alternate
Councilmember Chavez: Metropolitan Transit System Board of Directors (MTS) – Alternate, South County Economic Development Counci l (EDC) – Member, Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation – Alternate, International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) – Member, Otay Valley Regional Park (OVRP) Policy Committee – Alternate, San Diego Community Power Authority – Alternate, University Project Task Force with Southwestern College - Member Councilmember Preciado: Chula Vista Bayfront Facilities Financing Authority Board of Directors – Member, Chula Vista University Subcommittee – Member (internal subcommittee of the Cou ncil), Interagency Water Task Force – Member, Metropolitan Wastewater Commission (Metro) – Member
Councilmember Gonzalez: Interagency Water Task Force – Member, League of California Cities San Diego Division – Alternate, University Project Task Force with Southwestern College – Member, Metropolitan Transit System Board of Directors (MTS) – 2nd Member, Otay Valley Regional Pa rk (OVRP) Policy Committee – Member, Metropolitan Wastewater Commission (Metro) – Alternate, Otay Ranch Preserve Owner Manager (POM) Policy Committee – Member
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
10.2 Appointment of Deputy Mayor for 2024
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Preciado
To nominate Councilmember Gonzalez as the Deputy Mayor for 2024.
Yes (5): Councilmember Cardenas, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Gonzalez, Deputy Mayor Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
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11. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Councilmember Gonzalez thanked Mayor McCann for the nomination of Deputy Mayor for 2024 and spoke regarding his attendance at the Starlight Parade.
Councilmember Chavez and Deputy Mayor Preciado spoke regarding their attendance at the Starlight Parade.
Councilmember Cardenas thanked staff for their work at the Loma Verde Community Center.
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
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.
Acting City Attorney Maland announced that the Ci ty Council would convene in closed session to discuss the items listed below.
Mayor McCann recessed the meeting at 11:15 p.m. The City Council convened in Closed Session at 11:19 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: Yasoda Namier, et al. v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2019-00062842-CU-PA-CTL
Action: No Reportable Action
B) Name of case: City of Chula Vista v. Lexington Insurance Co., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2023-00005462-CU-BC-CTL
Action: No Reportable Action
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:29 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk