City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
April 1, 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, 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 Led by Mayor McCann.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Oaths of Office
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
The proclamation was presented.
4.3 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming April as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month in the City of Chula Vista
The proclamation was presented.
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.6)
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 the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.3, 5.5 and 5.6. 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)
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): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann Abstain (2): Councilmember Fernandez, and Councilmember Inzunza Result, Carried (3 to 0)
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: March 18, 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 al l resolutions and ordinances at this meeting.
5.3 Acceptance of the General Plan 2024 Annual Progress Report and Submission to the State of California
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
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
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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 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
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
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: March 18, 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 Acceptance of the General Plan 2024 An nual Progress Report and Submission to the State of California
Accept the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2024.
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5.4 Gaming Operations: Approve an Updated Operating Agreement with Seven Mile Casino
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 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
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
George Ibarra representing CSA San Diego County, spoke regarding Fair Housing Month and loss of CDBG funding.
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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 c ontacting 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
7.1 Code Update - Amend Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations to Align with State Law
Notice of the hearing was given in acc ordance 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 w as 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)
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.
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8. ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any There were none.
8.2 Legislative Platform: Approve the 2025-2026 Legislative Platform 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): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (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)
There were none.
10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.
11. MAYOR’S REPORTS
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"
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 as 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): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Abstain (1): Councilmember Inzunza
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
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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
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 mobile home community behind the Palomar Inn.
Deputy Mayor Chavez reported on her attendance at the recent SANDAG board meeting.
13. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
City Clerk Bigelow announced the upcoming election for the County Supervisor seat and provided information on available voting options.
14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
14.1 Report and Discussion Regarding Options to Modify City Council Policy 111 - 02 Regarding Special Orders of the Day and Proclamations 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
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)
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
Mayor McCann adjourned the meeting in memory of Patricia Dolan. 2025-04-01 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk