City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council and Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency and Special Housing Authority Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
May 20, 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, City Clerk Services Malone, Deputy City Clerk II, Kansas
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda. _____________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5.01 p.m.
Mayor McCann announced, pursuant to the California Brown Act, (Government Code Section 54952.3) that he and all Councilmembers would receive $50 for their attendance at that Housing Authority meeting, held simultaneously with the City Council meeting.
2. ROLL CALL
Deputy Director, City Clerk Services Malone called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Councilmember Preciado.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 4.1 through 4.5)
Mayor McCann stated he would abstain from voting on Items 4.3C and 4.3E, and Deputy Mayor Chavez stated she would abstain from voting on Items 4.3C and 4.3D, both due to potential property-related conflicts of interest.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to Item 4.3.
Moved by Councilmember Fernandez
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 4.1, 4.2,
4.4, and 4.5. The headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
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Yes (5): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Moved by Councilmember Fernandez
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 4.3A and
4.3B. 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 Councilmember Fernandez
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chavez
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Item 4.3C. The heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (3): Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Preciado
Abstain (2): Deputy Mayor Chavez, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
Moved by Councilmember Fernandez
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Item 4.3D. The heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Abstain (1): Deputy Mayor Chavez
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Moved by Councilmember Fernandez
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Item 4.3E. 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
Abstain (1): Mayor McCann
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Result, Carried (4 to 0)
4.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: May 13, 2025
4.2 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.
4.3 Open Space Districts: Initiate Proceeding s, Approve the Engineer’s Report, Declare the Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments for the Open Space Districts for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and Set a Public Hearing Adopt the following resolutions:
A) Initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for Open Space Districts 1 through 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 26, 31, 33, Eastlake Maintenance District No 1, Town Centre Maintenance District, and Bay Boulevard Maintenance District pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972;
B) Approving the Engineer’s Report, declaring the intention to levy and collect assessments; and setting a public hearing for July 8, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-26 assessments for Open Space Districts 2 through 11, 14, 15 , 17, 18, 20 (Zones 1 through 4, 6, 8, and 9), 23, 24, 26, 31, 33, Eastlake Maintenance District No 1, Town Centre Maintenance District, and Bay Boulevard Maintenance District;
C) Approving the Engineer’s Report, declaring the intention to levy and colle ct assessments; and setting a public hearing for July 8, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-26 assessments for Open Space District 1;
D) Approving the Engineer’s Report, declaring the intention to levy and collect assessments; and setting a public hear ing for July 8, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-26 assessments for Open Space District 20 Zone 5; E) Approving the Engineer’s Report, declaring the intention to levy and collect assessments; and setting a public hearing for July 8, 2025, regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-26 assessments for Open Space District 20 Zone 7.
Item 4.3 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -065 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26 FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICTS 1 THROUGH 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 26, 31, 33, EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, TOWN CENTRE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT,
AND BAY BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -066 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A PUBLIC 2025-05-20 Regular City Council and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and Special Housing Authority Meeting Minutes
HEARING REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26 ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS 2 THR OUGH 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20 (ZONES 1 THROUGH 4, 6, 8, AND 9), 23, 24, 26, 31, 33, EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO 1, TOWN CENTRE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, AND BAY
BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -067 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26 ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 1
D) RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -068 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26 ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 20 ZONE 5
E) RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -069 OF THE CIT Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, DECLARING THE INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26 ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 20 ZONE 7
4.4 Grant Acceptance and Appropriation: Accept Chula Vista Community Foundation Grant for Sheltered Animals and Appropriate Funds Therefor Adopt a resolution accepting a grant award from the Chula Vista Community Foundation in the amount of $30,000 to improve medical isolatio n spaces at the Animal Care Facility and appropriate funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required) Item 4.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-070 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CHULA VISTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, AMEND ING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 -25 BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
4.5 Donation: Accept a Donation from the Hurley Revocable Family Trust and Appropriate Funds Therefor
Adopt a resolution accepting $106,607.88 in donation funds from the Hurley Revocable Family Trust and appropriating funds therefor. (4/5 Vote Required) Item 4.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-071 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING DONATION FUNDS FROM THE HURLEY REVOCABLE FAMILY TRUST AND APPROPRIATI NG FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED)
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5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various matters.
Elroy Kihano, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of expanding access to public pools in the City and advocated for cost -effective accommodations at the Gaylord Resort for Chula Vista residents in response to the ongoing sewage crisis. He also suggested the establishment of a police substation in East Chula Vista.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Annual Budget: Consideration of Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets and Revised Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Compensation Schedule
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.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident spoke in opposition to the item.
Jessie Navarro, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of ensuring public safety personnel are adequately considered during the budget process.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
Mayor McCann stated he would abstain from voting on Items 6.1B and 6.1D, Councilmember Inzunza state d he would abstain from voting on Item 6.1E, and Deputy Mayor Chavez stated she would abstain from voting on Items 6.1B and
6.1C, all due to potential property -related conflicts of interest. They left the dais during voting on the respective items.
Moved by Councilmember Inzunza
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chavez
To freeze the Administrative Secretary position in the Mayor and Council Department, but keep the funding for the position under the personnel budget. 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)
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Fernandez
To adopt City Council Resolution Nos. 2025 -072, 2025 -077, and 2025 -078 (as amended to freeze the Administrative Secretary position in the Mayor and Council Department, but keep the funding for the position under the personnel budget); Housing Authority Resolution No. 2025 -003; Successor Agency to t he Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2025-004; and place the ordinance on first 2025-05-20 Regular City Council and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and Special Housing Authority Meeting Minutes
reading 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)
Item 6.1 A, F through J headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -072 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 EXCLUDING OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS: #01, #20 ZONE 5, #20 ZONE 7; COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS: 07-M, 97-1, 97-2, 99-2
F) RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -003 OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
G) RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -004 OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE
OPERATING BUDGETS FOR THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 H) RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -077 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND
CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE ADDITION OF VARIOUS POSITION
TITLES AND CHANGES IN SALARY AS REFLECTED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET
I) RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -078 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI TY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JULY 11, 2025, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5
J) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 ADDING THE POSITION TITLES OF
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, CITY CLERK SERVICES, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PROJECT MANAGER AND REAL PROPERTY MANAGER, DELETING
UNCLASSIFIED POSITION TITLES THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY DELINEATED IN CITY CHARTER SECTIONS 500(A), (B) AND (C) AND THOSE POSITION TITLES THAT ARE NO LONGER ACTIVE (FIRST READING) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) Author's Note: The amendment voted upon by the City Council to freeze the Administrative Secretary position in the Mayor and Council Department but keep the funding for the position under the personnel budget was referenced following the reading of the title for Resolution A (2025 -072); however, the amendment was to Resolution H (2025-077).
Moved by Councilmember Fernandez
Seconded by Councilmember Inzunza
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To adopt Resolution No. 2025-073, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (3): Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Preciado
Abstain (2): Deputy Mayor Chavez, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
Item 6.1B heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-073 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT #01 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-074, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Abstain (1): Deputy Mayor Chavez
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 6.1C heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-074 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT #20 ZONE 5 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Fernandez
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-075, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (3): Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Preciado
Abstain (2): Deputy Mayor Chavez, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
Item 6.1D heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-075 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT #20 ZONE 7 AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 07-M FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
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Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-076, 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)
Item 6.1E heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-076 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS 97-1, 97-2, 99-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any There were none.
7.2 Council Policies: Consider Revising and Adopting City Council Policies on Citywide Reserves, Donations to the City, City Meeting Room Use by External Parties, and Rescinding Various Outdated and Superseded Policies John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding City Council Policy 762-50, Police Department Vehicle Pursuit.
Robert spoke regarding City Council Policy 856-02, Meeting Room Policy.
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Mayor McCann
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2025-079 and 2025-080, 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)
Item 7.2 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -079 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REVISING CITY COUNCIL POLICIES 220 -03 CITYWIDE RESERVE POLICY – FISCAL HEALTH PLAN; 270 -01 DONATIONS TO THE CITY; AND 856 -02 MEETING ROOM POLICY – CIVIC CENTER AND PUBLIC WORKS
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -080 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RESCINDING CITY COUNCIL POLICIES 110 -09 SAFETY COMMISSION, 159 -01 QUARTERLY REPORTS/ FUNDING, 246 -02 TAXICAB/ RATE ADJUSTMENTS POLICY , 267-01 BOARD OF EQUALIZATION/FEES, 453 - 2025-05-20 Regular City Council and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and Special Housing Authority Meeting Minutes
01 HOUSI NG DENSITY BONUS, 585 -01 UNDERGROUND CONVERSION OF PRIVATE SVC (UTILITIES), 610-01 CIVIL-SERVICE EXAMINATION BOARD, 645- 01 OFFICE SPACE AND EQUIPMENT POLICE RESERVE, 662 -09
CATASTROPHIC LEAVE POLICY , 662-11 BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT POLICY , 762-50 POLICE DEPAR TMENT VEHICLE PURSUIT, AND 860 -01 HOLIDAY
FESTIVAL GUIDELINES
7.3 Campaign Contributions: Consider Revisions to Municipal Code Chapter 2.52 Regarding Various Provisions of the Campaign Contribution Ordinance Item was not heard.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
There were none.
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.
10. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
11. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
At the request of Councilmember Fernandez there was a consensus of the City Council to explore the feasibility of adding lighting to parks, with a focus on those utilized by youth sports teams, and to return to the City Council with recommendations.
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 6:28 p.m. The City Council convened in closed session at 6:38 p.m., with all members present.
14.1 Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Code Section 54957 John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the item.
Title: City Manager
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Action: No Reportable Action
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk