1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 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
Public Comments:
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Public Comments:
Led by Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Public Comments:
4.1 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Month in the City of Chula Vista Public Comments:
The proclamation was presented.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.10)
Public Comments:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding transparency.
Harold Demoss spoke regarding matters related to homelessness.
Robert spoke in opposition to item 5.8 and other matters related to the consent calendar.
Mayor McCann stated he would abstain from voting on Item 5.7 due to a potential property-related conflict of interest.
Moved by
Councilmember Fernandez
Seconded by
Councilmember Preciado
To approve t
he recommended actions
appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.6, 5.9, and 5.10. The headings were 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)
Moved by
Councilmember Fernandez
Seconded by
Councilmember Preciado
To approve t
he recommended action
appearing below consent calendar Item 5.7. The
heading was read, text waived
.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Fernandez Abstain (1)
Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Moved by
Councilmember Fernandez
Seconded by
Councilmember Preciado
To approve t
he recommended action
appearing below consent calendar Item 5.8. The
heading was read, text waived
.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Fernandez No (1)
Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Draft Meeting Minutes May 20, 2025 .pdf
2. Draft Meeting Minutes - State of the City - May 27, 2025.pdf
3. Draft Minutes - Jun 03, 2025 .pdf
Approve the minutes dated: May 20, May 27 and June 3, 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 City Elections: Adopt an Ordinance to Update the Chula Vista Municipal Code to Reflect the Adjustment of the Campaign Contribution Limit, as Required by Section 2.52.040(D), for Any Election Held on or After January 1, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - 2nd Reading.pdf
2. Ordinance-Campaign Contribution Limit.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Revisions to CVMC 2.52 redline version.pdf Adopt an ordinance amending various sections of Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) Chapter 2.52 reflecting adjustments to the campaign 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). (Second
R
eading and Adoption)
Item 5.3 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3595 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA UPDATING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.52 TO REFLECT THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMIT FOR ANY ELECTION HELD ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2026 (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5.4 Unclaimed Monies: Transfer Unclaimed Monies from the Deposits Fund to the City General Fund Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Unclaimed Monies - 25-0105.pdf
2. Resolution(2).pdf
3. Attachment 1(1).pdf
Adopt a resolution transferring unclaimed monies in the amount of $172,964.08 from the Deposits Fund to the City General Fund.
Item 5.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-089 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TRANSFERRING UNCLAIMED MONIES FROM THE DEPOSITS FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND
5.5 Gann Limit: Establish Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Gann Limit Establish Appropriation Limits for Fiscal Year 2025-26 - 25-0073.pdf
2. Resolution(1).pdf
3. Attachment 1.pdf
Adopt a resolution establishing the appropriations limit (Gann Limit) for the City of Chula Vista for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Item 5.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-090 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT (GANN LIMIT) FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
5.6 Road Maintenance: Adopt a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Funded by Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report SB1 RMRA FY2025-26 Project Lists - 25-0087.pdf
2. Resolution.pdf
3. Exhibit 1.pdf
4. Attachment 1 - Local Streets and Roads Projected Revenues.pdf
5. Attachment 2 - RMRA List of Projects for FY2025-26.pdf
6. Attachment 3 - RMRA Maintenance of Effort Aug2017.pdf Adopt a resolution approving the proposed list of projects for fiscal year 2025-26 funded by the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account created by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
Item 5.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-091 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
5.7 Housing Grant Funding: Approve the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Action Plan; and Appropriate HUD Funds Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 5-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan - 25-0052.pdf
2. Resolution(4).pdf
3. Attachment 1 - 2025-29 Consolidated Plan and 2025-26 Annual Action Plan.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - 2025 CDBG Interdepartmental MOU.pdf
5. Attachment 3 - 2025 CDBG Subrecipient Agreement.pdf
6. Attachment 4 - 2025 ESG Agreement Template.pdf
7. Attachment 5 - 2025 HOME TBRA Agreemente.pdf
Adopt a resolution: (1) Approving the 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan and the Fiscal Year 2025–26 Annual Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development covering the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and the Emergency Solutions Grant; (2) Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary subrecipient agreements and HUD-related documents; and (3) Appropriating associated grant funds for program implementation. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.7 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-092 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (1) APPROVING THE 2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM, AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT; (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED HUD DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH SUBRECIPIENTS; AND (3) APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.8 Affordable Housing: Approve up to $4.0 Million for an Affordable Housing Development to be Located at 201 Third Ave Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Approve a $4.0M Housing Successor Loan for Affordable Housing at 201 Third Ave - 25-0160.pdf
2. Resolution - E St Apts.pdf
Adopt a Housing Authority resolution awarding a loan of up to $4.0M to Community HousingWorks for the development of affordable housing, from previously appropriated funds in the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund, and authorizing the Director of the Housing Authority to negotiate and execute a loan agreement, regulatory agreement, and all associated loan documents, and to carry out all other actions necessary for the development of the Project. (4/5
V
ote
R
equired)
Item 5.8 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-004 OF THE CHULA VISTA HOUSING AUTHORITY, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, APPROVING A LOAN TO COMMUNITY HOUSINGWORKS, OR AN AFFILIATED ENTITY, TO ASSIST IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 79-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 201 THIRD AVENUE, AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE LOAN IN A FORM APPROVED BY LEGAL COUNSEL (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.9 Purchase Agreement: Approve the Purchase of Police Vehicles from Sedano Ford Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Police Vehicle Purchases - 25-0149.pdf
2. Resolution(3).pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Letter of Intent Sedano Ford La Mesa May 2025.pdf Adopt resolution waiving the competitive bidding requirements and authorizing the purchase of up to twenty-two (22) Ford Interceptor Utility Vehicles from Sedano Ford.
Item 5.9 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-093 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF UP TO TWENTY-TWO FORD INTERCEPTOR UTILITY VEHICLES FROM SEDANO FORD
5.10 Agreement: Approve Amendment to Legal Service Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for On-Call Legal Services Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report LCW Legal Services Agreement 3rd Amendment - 25-0144.pdf
2. Resolution(5).pdf
3. Attachment 1(2).pdf
Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the Legal Service Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore to increase the not-to-exceed amount on the agreement from $50,000 to $100,000.
Item 5.10 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-094 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENT TO THE LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL LEGAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Written Communications - Acosta.pdf
2. Written Communications - Knapp - Received 6_10_25.pdf
3. Written Communications - Irizarry - Received 6_10_25.pdf
4. Written Communcations - Raso - Received 6_10_25.pdf
Concerned Resident
I hope all residents of Chula Vista, City Councilmembers and the Mayor have read the article in La Presa. https://laprensa.org/cv-moves-hire-city-manager-secret-meeting What an embarrassment!
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, expressed his concerns with members of the City Council.
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of individual City Councilmembers having the ability to add items to the City Council agenda.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the tobacco retail license regulations and concerns related to vaping and tobacco use:
Liz Murphy, representing Sweetwater Union High School
Manuel Andrade, representing Sweetwater Union High School Grace Nakashima
Craig Thomsen, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding mobile home parking.
Joanne Fields, representing Vision Broadway spoke regarding the tobacco retail license regulations, concerns related to vaping and tobacco use and matters of homelessness.
Simeon Alonzo spoke in support of stricter regulations related to disturbances caused by excessive dog barking.
Robert spoke regarding various matters.
Concerned resident submitted written comments regarding a recent news article.
7. ACTION ITEMS
Public Comments:
7.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any Public Comments:
There were none.
7.2 Housing Funding: Authorize Housing Successor Funding Allocations for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Appropriate Funds Therefor Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - 2025-26 Housing Fund Budget - 25-0137.pdf
2. Resolution - 2025-26 Budget.pdf
3. Item 7.2 - 2025-26 Housing Fund Budget (1).pdf
Housing Manager Warwick and Management Analyst Tran gave a presentation.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the item.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Preciado
To adopt Housing Authority Resolution No. 2025-005, 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 7.2 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-005 OF THE CHULA VISTA HOUSING AUTHORITY ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE USE OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING ASSET FUNDS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION PROGRAMS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
7.3 Employee Compensation and Benefits: Amended City Manager Employment Agreement Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Amend City Manager Employment Agreement - 25-0161.pdf
2. Resolution - Second Amendment to the City Manager's Employment Agreement.pdf
3. Attachment - Second Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement.pdf City Manager Kachadoorian stated that she would leave the dais during discussion and voting on the item, as it pertained to her employment contract. Deputy City Manager Little took her place on the dais.
Human Resources Director Tomlinson announced that approval of the item would affect executive compensation.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in favor of the item.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Chavez
To adopt Resolution No.2025-095, heading 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 7.3 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-095 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
Public Comments:
There were none.
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none
10. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
11. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Public Comments:
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
11.1 Councilmember Preciado: Consideration of Reappointment of Ann Moore to the San Diego Board of Port Commissioners for the Term Beginning January 2027 Public Comments:
The following members of the public spoke in support of the item:
Brigette Browning
Jeremy Abrams
Moved by
Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by
Mayor McCann
To ratify the reappointment of Ann Moore to the San Diego Board of Port Commissioners for the term beginning January 2027. 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)
12. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
14. 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 6:47 p.m. The City Council convened in closed session at 6:56 p.m., with all members present.
14.1 Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) Public Comments
Michael Choi
The City Council should adopt a policy on how they hire employees for all positions. There is a clear lack of transparency.
Staff
https://laprensa.org/cv-moves-hire-city-manager-secret-meeting
The International City/County Management Association, a nonprofit that advocates best practices for local governments, recommends that cities “prepare and place advertisements in publications that will attract the most qualified candidates.”
Most cities hire outside firms to conduct nationwide searches to attract a wide range of candidates for consideration even if an internal candidate applies for the position.
The City of Chula Vista did not publicize the upcoming vacancy.
The City Council voted unanimously to choice Allen, who has worked for the City for over 20 years, although she has been the subject of multiple complaints of creating a toxic work environment.
Staffers have complained that Allen is part of a “mean girls club” that includes Kachadoorian, Allen, and Assistant City Manager Courtney Chase, who have been accused of playing favorites, retaliating against subordinates, discriminating against men, and leaving staff with a sense of fear for their jobs.
Staff
There is a La Prensa article describing this unethical process:
https://laprensa.org/cv-moves-hire-city-manager-secret-meeting Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the item.
Michael Choi submitted written comments expressing a neutral position on the item Staff submitted written comments in opposition to the item.
Title:
City Manager
Action
: No reportable action.
14.2 Conference with Legal Counsel -- Anticipated Litigation Public Comments:
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) [or] (3); Claim/Demand re: personal injuries resulting from incident on City property Action:
No reportable action.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services