City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
April 15, 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: Assistant City Manager Allen, City Attorney Verdugo, City Clerk Bigelow, Deputy Director, 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 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Chula Vista resident Joseph Raso.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming March as Women's History Month in the City of Chula Vista
The proclamation was presented.
4.2 Presentation of a Proc lamation Proclaiming April 15th as Arbor Day in the City of Chula Vista
The proclamation was presented.
4.3 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps: General Information and Update/Rollout Planning
Fire Chief Muns and Emergency Services Manager King presented an upd ate on the item.
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.8)
The following members of the public spoke regarding various topics associated with the consent calendar:
Alan C.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Item 5.6 was removed from the consent calenda r at the request of Councilmember Fernandez.
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Mayor McCann
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.5, 5.7 and 5.8. 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: April 1, 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 Measure P Citizens Oversight Committee: Adopt an Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code Related to Measure P Citizens Oversight Committee Terms Adopt an ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.61.070 related to the terms of the Measure P Citizens Oversight Committee members. (Second reading and adoption)
Item 5.3 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3591 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.61.070 RELATED TO MEASURE P
CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TERMS (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION)
5.4 Code Update: Adopt an Ordinance to Amend Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations to Align with State Law Adopt an ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Title 19 (Planning and Zoning) Sections 19.58.022 (Accessory Dwelling Units) and 19.58.023 (Junior Accessory Dwelling Units). (Second Reading and Adoption) Item 5.4 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3592 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REPEALING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 19.58.022 (ACCESSORY DWELLING 2025-04-15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
UNITS) AND 19.58.023 (JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS) (SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION)
5.5 Capital Improvement Project and Appropriation: Establish CIP Project GGV0277 for Chula Vista Village at Otay Phase II Improvements, Appropriate Funds Therefor, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Necessary Grant and Project Documents
Adopt a resolution: 1) Amending the fiscal year 2024-25 CIP budget by establishing CIP Project GGV0277 —"Shelter Phase II Improvements” to further develop the City’s emergency bridge shelter, Chula Vista Village at Otay and appropriating funds therefor; and 2) Aut horizing the City Manager to execute all documents and agreements necessary to accept and implement the grant funds and complete the CIP Project GGV0227 improvements. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-050 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 -25 CIP PROGRAM BUDGET TO ESTABLISH A NEW CIP PROJECT, GGV0277 “SHELTER PHASE II
IMPROVEMENTS”, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED)
5.7 Agreements: Authorize the Purchase of Uniforms, Equipment, and Tailoring Services for the Police, Fire, Park Ranger, and Animal Care Departments from ACE Uniforms LLC
Adopt a resolution approvin g an agreement with ACE Uniforms, LLC. authorizing the purchase of uniforms and equipment for the Police, Fire, Park Rangers, and Animal Care departments in an amount not to exceed $400,000 annually through December 2029.
Item 5.7 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-052 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND ACE
UNIFORMS LLC TO PROVIDE UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT, AND TAILORING
SERVICES
5.8 Agreements: Approve Amendments to Legal Services Agreements with Best Best & Krieger to Provide On-Call and Public Records Act Related Services Adopt a resolution approving amendments to two legal services agreements with Best Best & Krieger LLP for on call legal and California Public Records Act related legal services to increase the not-to-exceed amount of both and to extend the on call legal services agreement to February 21, 2026.
Item 5.8 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-053 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS
FOR ON-CALL AND PUBLIC RECORDS ACT SERVICES BETWEEN CITY AND
BEST BEST & KRIEGER, LLP
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ACTION ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5.6 Agreements: Approve Agreements with Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates, and HR&A Advisors, Inc., The Natelson Dale Group, Inc., and Willdan Financial Services for On-Call Economic Development Consultant Services The following members of the public spoke in support of outdoor dining on 3rd Avenue:
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident
Alan C.
Dominic Limandri
Moved by Councilmember Fernandez
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-051, 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 5.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-051 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING ON -CALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES; HR&A ADVISORS, INC.; THE NATELSON DALE GROUP , INC.; AND WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of allowing outdoor dining.
Alan C. spoke in support of allowing outdoor dining, the County Supervisor elections, and other matters.
Mayra Estrada, representing the Association of Chula Vista Employees (ACE), spoke regarding compensation for ACE employees.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various matters.
Tatiana Landini, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding matters of homelessness.
Eric Rosciam spoke in support of designating the Southwestern College art gallery building as a historic resource.
Dionne Flores, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding fire saf ety in Otay Ranch.
Jenne submitted written comments in opposition to the current board membership for the Chamber of Commerce.
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7. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS
7.1 Artificial Turf: Consider the Sustainability Commission's Recommendation on the Use of Artificial Turf in City-Managed Facilities Commissioners Salazar and Sharkey gave a presentation on the item.
Alan C. spoke in opposition to the commission's recommendation.
At the request of Councilmember Preciado, there was a consensus of a majority of the City Council to refer the matter to the City Manager to further investigate the Sustainability Commission’s recommendation regarding banning artificial turf and present the findings to the City Council at a later date.
The meeting was recessed at 6:25 p.m. and resumed at 6:40 p.m.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 Housing Funds: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Block Grant Programs Recommendations for 2025 -2029 Consolidated Plan and Funding for 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan
Mayor McCann stated he would abstain from voting on Item 8.1 due to a potential property-related conflict of interest he left the dais during the discussion and voting on the item.
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.
Management Analyst Barnard gave a presentation on the item.
Deputy Mayor Chavez opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
o Alan C.
o Valerie Brew, representing SBCS
Jared Hernandez, representing CSA San Diego, spoke expressing a neutral position on the item.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding consideration of seniors in the community.
The following members of the public spoke regarding their partnership with the City:
o Amalea Romero, representing Legal Aid Society
o Manalo Guillen, representing Interfaith Shelter
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Deputy Mayor Chavez closed the public hearing.
Mayor McCann rejoined the meeting.
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8.2 Regional Transportation Improvement Program: Amend the Transnet Local Street Improvement Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2024 -25 Through 2028-29
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.
Principal Civil Engineer Moneda gave a presentation on the item.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public spoke expressing a neutral position on the item:
Alan C.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Fernandez
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-054, 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. 2025-054 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSNET LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024 -25 THROUGH 2028-29
8.3 Annual Military Equipment Report: Accept the Annual AB 481 Military Equipment Report and Review and Renew Ordinance No. 3549 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.
Police Captain Adkins and Police Lieutenant Barrett gave a presentation on the item.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
Alan C. spoke in support of the item.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chavez
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To adopt Resolution No. 2025-055, 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 8.3 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-055 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT’S 2024 ANNUAL AB 4 81 MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT AND RENEWING ORDINANCE NO. 3549 APPROVING THE CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT MILITARY
EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
8.4 City Position Vacancies: Status of City Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts for 2024
Notice of the hearin g 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.
Human Resources Director Tomlinson gave a presentation on the item.
Mayra Estrada and John Freese, representing ACE, gave a presentation.
David Martinez, representing POA, gave a presentation.
Thomas Swanson, representing WCE, gave a presentation.
At the request of Mayor McCann, there was a consensus of a majority of the City Council to add a closed session item to the May 6 agenda to discuss recruitment and retention for police officers.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
The meeting was recessed at 8:29 p.m. and resumed at 8:47 p.m.
9. ACTION ITEMS
9.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any For action on this item, refer to the section Action Items Removed from the Consent Calendar, above.
9.2 Agreements: Approve a Project Labor Agreement with the San Diego Building and Construction Trades Council, AFL -CIO, and Signatory Craft Councils and Local Unions
Alan C. spoke in opposition to the item.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the item:
Matthew Leyba Gonzalez representi ng San Diego Building and Construction Trades Council
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Sean Ellis, representing United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Michelle Krug, Chula Vista resident
James Deal
Neil Duggan
Cori Schumacher representing IBEW Local 569
Oscar Anthony Uribe II
Ansermio Estrada representing San Diego Building and Construction Trades Council
David Zepeda representing Local 1399
Shen Yang Chang
Carol Kim representing San Diego Building and Construction Trades Council
Beau "Bo" Coleman
Diego Espinosa
Jessie Garcia
Jeremy Abrams
The following members of the public submitted written comments in support of the item:
Joel Basore
Gregory Santos
Johnny Swanson
Leroy Thomas
Andrew McCarron
Adolfo Rivas
Leo Arista
Meruh Hernandez
Victor Amarquez
Jaime Esteban
Leslie Echeverria
Abram Galvan
Jason Hernandez
Francisco Plascencia
Martin Medrano
Nephi A. Hancock
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Fernandez
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-056, 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 9.2 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-056 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE CITY 2025-04-15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
AND THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES
COUNCIL, AFL -CIO, AND THE SIGNATORY CRAFT COUNCILS AND LOCAL
UNIONS SIGNING THE AGREEMENT
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
Jenne Fredrickson, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding postponed meetings.
Dr. Christos Korgan spoke expressing his concerns about elected officials.
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
Director of Housing and H omeless Services Kurz provided an update on homeless encampments.
12. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
13. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
Deputy Mayor Chavez spoke regarding her attendance at the SANDAG board meeting.
14. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
There were none.
15. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
15.1 Council Policy No. 111-02: Discussion Regarding Amendments to the Special Orders of the Day and Proclamations Policy
City Attorney Verdugo gave a presentation.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to amending the policy:
Alan C.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Laura D.
BeBe
Cheryl
Mayor McCann moved to maintain the current policy and establish a subcommittee, consisting of himself and Councilmember Fernandez, to develop a collaborative policy and report back within 90 days. The motion died for lack of a second.
Moved by Councilmember Inzunza
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2025 -057, as presented, with amendments to revise Section (4)(B)(iii) to read, “City Council District Proclamations shall bear only the signature of the District Councilmember” and to strike Section (4)(B)(v) relating to 2025-04-15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
the Mayor opting out of signing City Council District Proclamations, 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 15.1 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-057 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO COUNCIL POLICY NUMBER 111 -02 AND RENAMING THE POLICY “COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS – SPECIAL
ORDERS OF THE DAY , PROCLAMATIONS, AND CERTIFICATES OF
RECOGNITION”
16. 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 11:08 p.m. The City Council convened in closed session at 11:15 p.m., with all members present.
16.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: Lamar Dowling v. Chula Vista Police Department, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 25CU003024C
Action: No Reportable Action
17. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:16 p.m.
Mayor McCann adjourned the meeting in memory of Officer Manny Padilla.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk