1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
The meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Public Comments:
Led by Mayor McCann.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Public Comments:
4.1 Oaths of Office
Public Comments:
Charter Review Commission
- Guillermo A. Castillo
Health Wellness and Aging Commission
- Juan Guerrero
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oaths of office.
4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming April as Arab American Heritage Month in the City of Chula Vista Public Comments:
The proclamation was presented.
4.3 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming April as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month in the City of Chula Vista Public Comments:
The proclamation was presented.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.6)
Public Comments:
Councilmembers Fernandez and Inzunza stated they would abstain from voting on Item 5.4 due to a potential conflict of interest related to Gov. Code Section 84308.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to item 5.3.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Preciado
To approve t
he recommended actions
appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.3, 5.5 and 5.6. The headings were read, text waived
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The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Fernandez Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Preciado
To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calendar Item 5.4. The heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (3)
Mayor McCann, Deputy Mayor Chavez, and Councilmember Preciado Abstain (2)
Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Fernandez
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Draft City Council Meeting Minutes - 03_18_2025.pdf
Approve the minutes dated: March 18, 2025
5.2 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances Public Comments:
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 Acceptance of the General Plan 2024 Annual Progress Report and Submission to the State of California Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report .pdf
2. Attachment 1 - General Plan Annual Progress Report.pdf Accept the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2024.
5.4 Gaming Operations: Approve an Updated Operating Agreement with Seven Mile Casino Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Cardroom Operating Agreement - 25-0059 (FINAL).pdf
2. Resolution (FINAL-CARDROOM).pdf
3. Card Room Operating Agreement .pdf
Adopt a resolution approving an updated operating agreement with Seven Mile Casino.
Item 5.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-044 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CARD ROOM OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH STONES SOUTH BAY CORPORATION
5.5 Measure P Citizens Oversight Committee: Amend the Municipal Code Related to Measure P Citizens Oversight Committee Terms, Ratify the Changes to Member Terms, and Accept the Revised Local Appointments List Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Revise Measure P COC Member Terms - 25-0050.pdf
2. Ordinance A - Revising CVMC on COC Member Terms.pdf
3. Resolution B - Ratifying Changes to Measure P COC Members Terms.pdf
4. Resolution C - Accepting Revised 2025 Local Appointments List.pdf
5. Attachment 1 - Municipal Code Revisions in Redline.pdf
6. Attachment 2 - Exhibit 1 to Reso C - Updated 2025 Local Appointment List.pdf A) Place an ordinance on first reading amending Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.61.070 related to the terms of the Measure P Citizens Oversight Committee members; B) Adopt a resolution ratifying changes to seated members’ terms; and C) Adopt a resolution accepting the revised Local Appointments List for board, commission, and committee terms expiring in calendar year 2025.
Item 5.5 headings:
A) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.61.070 RELATED TO MEASURE P CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TERMS (FIRST READING)
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-045 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RATIFYING CHANGES TO SEATED MEASURE P CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEMBERS’ TERMS C) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-046 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE REVISED 2025 LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST FOR BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE TERMS EXPIRING IN CALENDAR YEAR 2025
5.6 Lease Agreement: Approve a Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement with SBCS for City-Owned Property at 430 F Street Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report SBCS Lease Agreement - 25-0066.pdf
2. Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 1- SBCS Lease Agreement.pdf
4. Attachment 2- First Amendment to SBCS Lease Agreement.pdf
5. Attachment 3- Second Amendment to SBCS Lease Agreement.pdf Concerned Resident
What is the long-term solution to remove the RVs that are parked at the parking lot? This was supposed to be a temporary placement of homeless persons due to Covid-19. What is the useful like of the RVs?
Also, isn't a special permit needed to operate a RV park? Concerned Citizen submitted written comments regarding unpermitted RV parking.
Adopt a resolution approving a second amendment to the lease agreement between the City of Chula Vista and SBCS for City-owned property at 430 F Street.
Item 5.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-047 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO STANDARD INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL SINGLE-TENANT LEASE-GROSS BETWEEN THE CITY AND SBCS CORPORATION
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Written Communications - Acosta - Received 03_26_25.pdf
2. Written Communications - Acosta 2 - Received 03_27_25.pdf
3. Written Communications - Fan - Received 04_01_25.pdf
4. Written Communications - Avalos - Received 04_01_25.pdf George Ibarra representing CSA San Diego County, spoke regarding Fair Housing Month and loss of CDBG funding.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding conflicts of interest and various other topics.
Eric Rosciam spoke in support of the preservation of the Southwestern College art gallery.
Jenne Fredrickson, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding contacting the City and cancelled meetings.
Dr. Ryan Fan, representing Majdal: Arab Community Center San Diego, spoke regarding supporting Arab Americans.
Emilia Avalos, Chula Vista resident, invited the City Council to the 9th Annual Neighbor Day event.
John Volland, Chula Vista resident, regarding matters related to homelessness.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments:
7.1 Code Update - Amend Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations to Align with State Law Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Code Update - Amend ADU and Junior ADU Regulations to Align with State Law - 25-0082.pdf
2. Ordinance.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Planning Commission Reso No. 2025-01.pdf
4. Item 7.1 - ADU JADU Code Update.pdf
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.
Senior Planner Mallec gave a presentation on the item.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding conflicts of interest.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Preciado
To place the ordinance on first reading, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Fernandez Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 7.1 heading:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REPEALING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 19.58.022 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS) AND 19.58.023 (JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS) (FIRST READING)
The meeting was recessed at 5:55 p.m. and resumed at 6:12 p.m..
8. ACTION ITEMS
Public Comments:
8.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any Public Comments:
There were none.
8.2 Legislative Platform: Approve the 2025-2026 Legislative Platform Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Legislative Platform - 25-0070.pdf
2. Resolution (1).pdf
3. Attachment 1- 2025-2026 Chula Vista Legislative Platform .pdf
4. Item 8.2 Legislative Platform Update.pdf
Special Projects Manager Relph gave a presentation.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-048, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Fernandez (5 to 0)
Item 8.2 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-048 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE 2025-2026 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
Public Comments:
There were none.
10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
11. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
11.1 Consider Adopting a Resolution in Support of Senate Bill 569 (Blakespear), "Department of Transportation: homeless encampments" Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Resolution - SENATE BILL 569.pdf
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, submitted written comments in opposition to the item.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Fernandez
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-049 a
s revised to include direction to staff to collaborate with the City’s Legislative Advocacy team to ensure that the City’s position on the bill was communicated to the State Legislature as a top priority , the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor McCann, Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, and Councilmember Fernandez Abstain (1)
Councilmember Inzunza
(4 to 0)
Item 11.1 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-049 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 569 (BLAKESPEAR), "DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS"
12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Public Comments:
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
In response to requests from Councilmembers Fernandez and Preciado, City Manager Kachadoorian stated she would evaluate and report back to the City Council on possible options to support residents who live in the small mobilehome community behind the Palomar Inn.
Deputy Mayor Chavez reported on her attendance at the recent SANDAG board meeting.
13. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
Public Comments:
City Clerk Bigelow announced the upcoming election for the County Supervisor seat and provided information on available voting options.
14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
Public Comments:
14.1 Report and Discussion Regarding Options to Modify City Council Policy 111-02 Regarding Special Orders of the Day and Proclamations Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Item 14.1 Council Policy 111-02.pdf
City Attorney Verdugo gave a presentation.
City Council discussion ensued.
City Attorney Verdugo received feedback and advised that he would return with potential updates to the policy at a future date.
15. CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:
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 8:14 p.m. The City Council convened in closed session at 8:22 p.m., with all members present.
15.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Public Comments:
Name of case: Devon Phillps v. Sgt. P. White, et al., United States District Court, Case No. 22cv1343-WQH-WVG Action:
No Reportable Action
16. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
Mayor McCann adjourned the meeting in memory of Patricia Dolan.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services