City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
February 25, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, Mayor McCann
Also Present: City Manager Kachadoorian, City Attorney Verdugo, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services Turner, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services Malone
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda. _____________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Deputy Director of City Clerk Services Turner called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Councilmember Preciado.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Oaths of Office:
Charter Review Commission
- Ryan Keyes
Civil Service Commission
- Michael Baranic
Deputy Director of City Clerk Services Turner administered the oaths of office.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.5)
City Attorney Verdugo announced that Item 5.4 contained a typographical error. The correct not-to-exceed amount was $350,000, and the action on the i tem would proceed based on the corrected amount.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Inzunza
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To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.5. The headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: February 11, 2025
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 Employee Compensation and Positions: Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.05.010, Adding and Deleting Position Titles
Adopt an Ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.05.010 to add the unclassified position titles of Chief Communications Officer and Chief Veterinarian and delete the posit ion title of Communications Manager. (Second Reading and Adoption) (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.3 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3589 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 ADDING THE UNCLASSIFIED
POSITION TITLES OF CHIEF COM MUNICATIONS OFFICER AND CHIEF
VETERINARIAN AND DELETING THE UNCLASSIFIED POSITION TITLE OF COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (Second Reading and Adoption) (4/5 Vote Required)
5.4 Agreement: Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with I -GSD Management Inc. for Project Management/City Representative Services Adopt a resolution approving a Consultant Services Agreement with I -GSD Management Inc. for Project Management and City Representatives Services.
Item 5.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-024 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND I-GSD MANAGEMENT INC. FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT/CITY
REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES
5.5 Park Master Plan: Approve the Park Master Plan for a Half Acre Park Located at the Northeast Corner of I Street and 5th Avenue, and the Name “Citrus Bay Park”
Adopt a resolution approving the Park Master Plan for the construction of the half acre Park at the northeast corner of I Street and 5 th Avenue and the name “Citrus Bay Park.”
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Item 5.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-025 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE PARK MASTER PLAN FOR THE HALF-ACRE PARK AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF I STREET AND 5TH AVENUE AND THE NAME
CITRUS BAY PARK
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Acosta, Chula Vista, spoke regarding various topics.
The following members of the public expressed concern regarding stormwater runoff on their property caused by a City storm drain:
Steve Wood
Anateresa Wood
At the request of Councilmember Preciado, there was a consensus of the City Council to direct the City Manager to investigate the stormwater runoff issue affecting the Wood Family home, determine the respective roles and responsibilities of the City and the property owners, and report back within 30 to 60 days.
Matt Fis cher, representing Eastlake Little League, expressed appreciation to Mayor McCann and Councilmember Inzunza for their participation in the League's opening ceremony.
Brandon Claypool spoke regarding matters related to homelessness.
Jenne Fredrickson, Chul a Vista resident, spoke regarding the status of meetings held throughout the City.
The following members of the public spoke regarding receiving assistance in navigating the loss of family members within the City:
Silvia Irigoyen
Jeanette Gallardo
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any There were none.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
There were none.
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
Community Engagement Specialist Mendez and Fire Captain Eric Martinez gave a presentation o n the City's use of social media and spreading awareness during the Border Two Fire.
10. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
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11. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on attendanc e at recent events and made community announcements.
11.1 Councilmember Inzunza
Moved by Councilmember Inzunza
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-026, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Preciado
No (1): Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
Item 11.1 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-026 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL 10 REGARDING TIJUANA
RIVER VALLEY POLLUTION MITIGATION
12. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
There were none.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
14. CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and City Council Policy No. 346 -03, the City Attorney maintains official minutes and records of action taken during closed session.
City Attorney Verdugo announced that the City Council would convene in closed session to discuss the items listed below.
Mayor McCann recessed the meeting at 6:17 p.m. The City Council convened in closed session at 6:24 p.m., with all members present.
14.1 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: Maria Kachadoorian, Tiffany Allen, Courtney Chase, Marco Verdugo, Tanya Tomlinson, and Sarah Schoen Employee organization: MM/PR
Action: No Reportable Action
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15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk