City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
June 3, 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 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Port Commissioner Ann Moore.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Port of San Diego Update by Commissioner Ann Moore
Commissioner Ann Moore gave a presentation.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.6)
John Acosta, Chula Vista resid ent, spoke regarding several matters pertaining to items listed on the consent calendar.
Robert spoke regarding procedural concerns related to public meetings and the placement of items on the agenda.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chavez
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.6. 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)
5.1 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.
5.2 Annual Budget: Adopt an Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Section
2.05.010 Adding and Deleting Certain Position Titles
Adopt an ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.05.010 to add the position titles of Deputy Director, City Clerk Services, Info rmation Technology Project Manager and Real Property Manager; delete certain unclassified position titles that are specifically delineated in the City Charter and to delete certain position titles that are no longer active (Second Reading and Adoption) (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.2 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3594 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 PROPER TY 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 (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.3 Agreements/Amendment: Approve Agreements with Harrell & Company Advisors, LLC for Municipal Advisory Services; Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, LLP for Bond and Disclosure Counsel; and Spicer Consulting Group, LLC for Special Tax Consultant
Adopt resolutions approving agreemen ts/amendment between the City and: A) Harrell & Company Advisors, LLC for Municipal Advisory Services, B) Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, LLP for Bond and Disclosure Counsel, and C) Spicer Consulting Group, LLC for Special Tax Consultant Services (First A mendment), all in connection with the Bond Refinancing of the Chula Vista Municipal Financing Authority Special Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2015A, and the partial Bond Refinancing of the Chula Vista Municipal Financing Authority Special Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2015B.
Item 5.3 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -081 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND HARRELL & COMPANY ADVISORS, LLC TO PROVIDE
MUNICIPAL ADVISORY SERVICES
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -082 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN 2025-06-03 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
THE CITY AND STRADLING YOCCA CARLSON & RAUTH, LLP TO PROVIDE
BOND COUNSEL AND DISCLOSURE SERVICES
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -083 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND SPICER CONSULTING GROUP , LLC
5.4 Grant Funds: Rescind 2024 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Plan Amendment and Restore Full Allocation of Grant Aw ard to Fund Chula Vista Village at Otay Shelter Operations
Adopt a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2024 -0299 and thereby reverting to the previously approved Permanent Local Housing Allocation (“PLHA”) Plan priorities adopted by Resolution No. 2023 -001, which authorize the use of PLHA grant funds from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) for operation of the Chula Vista Village at Otay shelter, pursuant to the PLHA Plan second amendment. (Resolution No. 2023-001.) Item 5.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-084 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -229 AND REINSTATING THE
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CITY PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PLAN AUTHORIZED UNDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-001
5.5 Agreement and Appropriation: Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with Logicalis, Inc. for Network Design and Build, and Appropriate Funds Therefor
Adopt a resolution: 1) approving an amendment to the City’s agreement with Logicalis, Inc. to add additional services and increase the not to exceed amount on the agreement to $1,704,330.44; and 2) amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Projects Budget. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-085 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIT Y OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH LOGICALIS, INC. FOR NETWORK DESIGN AND BUILD, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.6 City Elections: Update the Chula Vista Municipal Code to Reflect the Adjustment of the Camp aign Contribution Limit, as Required by Section
2.52.040(D), for Any Election Held on or After January 1, 2026 Place an ordinance on first reading amending various sections of Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) Chapter 2.52 reflecting adjustments to the cam paign contribution limits for individuals and political party committees for any election occurring on or after January 1, 2026, based on changes in the Consumer Price Index as required by CVMC section 2.52.040(D). (First Reading) Item 5.6 heading:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA UPDATING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.52 TO REFLECT THE 2025-06-03 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
ADJUSTMENT OF THE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMIT FOR ANY ELECTION HELD ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2026 (FIRST READING)
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sara Ochoa, Chula Vista resident, submitted written comments and spoke regarding a demonstration near the recent State of the City event.
The following individuals spoke on various topics:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Harold DeMoss
Nadia Kean Ayub, Chula Vista resident, expressed appreciation to the City Council for the recent PRIDE flag-raising event.
Silvia Irigoyen spoke about receiving support during the loss of a family member and advocated for continued community assistance efforts, particularly related t o teen drug use.
David Diaz, Chula Vista resident, congratulated the City Council on adopting a balanced budget and expressed appreciation for the recent PRIDE flag-raising event.
Robert spoke regarding the cancellation of City meetings and on various addi tional topics.
A member of the public submitted written comments regarding the content and logistics of the recent State of the City address.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Sewer Service: Assess Delinquent Sewer Service Charges as Recorded Liens Upon the Respectiv e Parcels of Land and Place Delinquent Charges on the Next Regular Tax Bill for Collection by the County Treasurer-Tax Collector 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.
Assistant Director of Finance Del Rio and Revenue Manager Vasquez gave a presentation.
John Acosta spoke regarding billing and noticing for military personnel.
There being no fur ther members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Chavez
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-086, the heading was 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)
Item 7.1 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-086 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AS
RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND
PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR
PROPERTY TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION BY THE COUNTY TREASURER -TAX
COLLECTOR
7.2 Solid Waste Service: Assess De linquent Solid Waste Service Charges as Recorded Liens Upon the Respective Parcels of Land and Place Delinquent Charges on the Next Regular Tax Bill for Collection by the County Treasurer - Tax Collector
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with leg al 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.
Assistant Director of Finance Del Rio and Revenue Manager Vasquez gave a presentation.
John Acosta spoke regarding billing and noticing for military personnel.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Fernandez
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-087, 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 7.2 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-087 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE
CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF
LAND AND PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT
REGULAR PROPERTY TAX BILL FO R COLLECTION BY THE COUNTY
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR
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8. ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any There were none.
8.2 Financial Report and Appropriation: Accept the Quarterly Financial Report for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2025 (Third Quarter Report) and Appropriate Funds to Implement Required Budget Adjustments Director of Finance Schoen, Budget and Analysis Manager Prendell and Fiscal and Management Analyst Vargas gave a presentation.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident , spoke regarding claims involving members of the City Council.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-088, 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. 2025-088 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YE AR 2024 -25
BUDGET TO ADJUST FOR VARIANCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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 eve nts and made community announcements.
12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
Deputy Mayor Chavez reported on the most recent meeting of the SANDAG Board of Directors, highlighting key discussions related to SR125.
At the request of Councilmember Fernandez there was a consensus of the City Council to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare a legal memorandum outlining the limitations imposed by Senate Bill 5 4 (SB 54) on local government cooperation with 2025-06-03 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and to clarify what options are available to residents who believe they have been unlawfully detained.
At the request of Councilmember Preciado, there was a consensus of the City Council to proceed with the early reappointment of Commissioner Ann Moore to the Board of Port Commissioners
13. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
City Clerk Bigelow reported on the upcoming San Diego County First Supervisorial District special election.
14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
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 6:54 p.m. The City Council convened in closed session at 7:02 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: 1) Arturo Castanares v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2021-00017713-CU-MC-CTL
Action: Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Fernandez
To grant authority to seek appellate relief from the California Court of Appeals as to the Superior Court's May 21, 2025, judgment.
Yes (5): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez,
Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann Name of case : 2) City of Chula Vista v. Slade Fischer, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 24CU006375C
Action: No reportable action.
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15.2 Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)
Title: City Manager
The following members of the public submitted written comments related to the City Manager recruitment process:
Jessica Ashton
Jenne
Concerned residents and employees
Staff
Action: No reportable action
16. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk