1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
The meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
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.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Public Comments:
Led by Ivan Ruiz, representing
City Heights and Miramar Young Marines.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Public Comments:
4.1 Oaths of Office
Public Comments:
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oaths of office.
Planning Commission
- Tim Jones
Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee
- Jennifer Carbuccia
4.2 Presentation by Ann Moore, Chula Vista Port Commissioner, and The McGarey Group on a Sports and Hospitality Concept Affiliated with an Elite Professional Athlete, Located in the Otay District of the Chula Vista Bayfront Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Item 4.2 - Pangaea Presentation August 5 Presentation.pdf Port Commissioner Moore and Greg Mueller, representing Tucker Sadler, gave a presentation on the item.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
Harry Orgovan
Christine Brady, Chula Vista resident
Robert
Art Arvizu, Chula Vista resident
The following members of the public spoke in support of the item:
Marcy Weaver, representing Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce Delia Dominguez Cervantes, Chula Vista resident
Debbie Espe, representing South County EDC
Tracy Sundlun, representing Everything Running
Andrew Yuen
4.3 Presentation of a Proclamation Celebrating International Youth Day in the City of Chula Vista Public Comments:
The proclamation was presented.
4.4 Presentation of a Proclamation Celebrating the Bonita Valley Girls Softball 8U Gold Team Winning the 2025 8U Gold State Champions Title Public Comments:
The proclamation was presented.
4.5 Presentation of a Proclamation Celebrating the Bonita Valley Girls Softball 10U Bronze Team Winning the 2025 10U Bronze State Champions Title Public Comments:
The proclamation was presented.
4.6 Presentation of a Proclamation Celebrating the Sweetwater Valley Little League All Star 10U Team for Winning the Southern California Tournament Public Comments:
The proclamation was presented.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.10)
Public Comments:
Mayor McCann and Deputy Mayor Chavez stated they would abstain from voting on Item 5.5 due to potential property-related conflicts of interest.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various topics related to the consent calendar.
Robert spoke in opposition to Items 5.4. and 5.8.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Inzunza
To approve t
he recommended actions
appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.4 and 5.6 through 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
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Inzunza
To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calendar Item 5.5. The heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (3)
Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Fernandez Abstain (2)
Mayor McCann, and Deputy Mayor Chavez
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Draft Minutes - Regular CCM_Jul08_2025 .pdf
2. Draft Minutes - Special CCM_Jul14_2025 .pdf
3. Draft Minutes - Special CCM_Jul22_2025 (PC Interviews).pdf
4. Draft Minutes - Regular CCM_Jul22_2025 .pdf
5. Draft Minutes - Special CCM_Jul28_2025 (Closed Session).pdf Approve the minutes dated: July 8, July 14 (Special), July 22 (Special), July 22, July 28 (Special), 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 Speed Limit Establishment: Adopt an Ordinance for the Following Segments: Palomar Street Between Bay Boulevard to Walnut Avenue/Frontage Road and Bob Pletcher Way Between Millenia Avenue to Wolf Canyon Loop Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - 2nd Reading.pdf
2. Ordinance Speed Limits.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Location Plats.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - Traffic Safety Commission Report and Resolution April 10 2025.pdf
5. Attachment 3 - Traffic Safety Commission Report and Resolution April 10 2025.pdf Adopt an ordinance establishing the speed limits at the following segments: (1) Palomar Street between Bay Boulevard and Walnut Avenue/Frontage Road at 30 miles per hour (mph), (2) Bob Pletcher Way between Millenia Avenue and Wolf Canyon Loop at 25 mph, and amending Schedule X of the Register maintained in the office of the City Engineer to reflect the established speed limits. (Second Reading and Adoption)
Item 5.3 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3596 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING THE SPEED LIMITS AT THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS: (1) PALOMAR STREET BETWEEN BAY BOULEVARD AND WALNUT AVENUE/FRONTAGE ROAD AT 30 MPH, (2) BOB PLETCHER WAY BETWEEN MILLENIA AVENUE AND WOLF CANYON LOOP AT 25 MPH, AND AMENDING SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED SPEED LIMITS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5.4 Electric Micromobility Vehicles: Adopt an Electric Micromobility Vehicle Ordinance Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Second Reading.pdf
2. Ordinance .pdf
3. Attachment 1 - AB 2234 Bill Text.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - CVMC Amendments in Redline.pdf
5. Written Communications - Robert - Received 8_5_25.pdf Robert
PLEASE SEE EMAIL I JUST FORWARDED TO CITYCLERK.
Adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 10.73 (Electric Micromobility Vehicles) and amending Chapters 10.08 (Definitions) and 5.67 (Shared Micro-Mobility Device Pilot Program) of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, addressing rules governing the use of electric micromobility vehicles within the City. (Second Reading and Adoption)
Item 5.4 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3597 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.67 (SHARED MICRO-MOBILITY DEVICE PILOT PROGRAM) BY AMENDING SECTION 5.67.020 AND REPEALING SECTION 5.67.090 IN ITS ENTIRETY, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10.08 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC – DEFINITIONS) BY ADDING SECTIONS 10.08.101, 10.08.102, 10.08.103, 10.08.125, AND 10.08.126, AND ADDING CHAPTER 10.73 (ELECTRIC MICROMOBILITY VEHICLES) TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY EXISTING REQUIREMENTS AND ADD NEW REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO ELECTRIC MICROMOBILITY VEHICLES (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5.5 Municipal Code Update: Adopt Ordinances to Repeal and Adopt Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones, Special Vegetation Management Areas, Resilience Measures, and Defensible Space Program Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Second Reading (1).pdf
2. Ordinance A.pdf
3. Ordinance B.pdf
4. Attachment 1 - Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map.pdf
5. Attachment 2 - City of Chula Vista Special Designated Vegetation Management Area_March 26 2025.pdf
6. Attachment 3 - FHSZ and CSDVMA Requirements Matrix.pdf
7. Attachment 4 - PACE Evacuation Route Map.pdf
8. Attachment 5 - Board of Appeals and Advisors Agenda and Minutes.pdf Adopt the following ordinances: A) Amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 15.34 (Fire Zones) to adopt revised Fire Hazard Severity Zones as identified by the State Fire Marshal and pursuant to Government Code Section 51178, along with a Special Designated Vegetation Management Area and Wildfire Resilience Measures (Second Reading and Adoption
)
; and B) Amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 8.32 (Weed Abatement) to adopt revised Defensible Space and Vegetation Management requirements for areas within the newly mapped Fire Hazard Severity Zones, and Citywide. (Second Reading and Adoption)
Item 5.5 headings:
A) ORDINANCE NO. 3598 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REPEALING EXISTING CHAPTER 15.34 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 15.34 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCORPORATE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES DESIGNATED BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE MARSHAL, TO ESTABLISH A LOCAL SPECIAL DESIGNATED VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AREA WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, AND TO IMPLEMENT WILDFIRE RESILIENCE MEASURES ENHANCING BUILDING CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS IN DESIGNATED FIRE HAZARD AREAS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
B) ORDINANCE NO. 3599 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REPEALING EXISTING CHAPTER 8.32 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 8.32 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SETTING FORTH THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DEFENSIBLE SPACE AND VEGETATION MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5.6 Contract Award and CIP Appropriation: Accept Bids and Award a Public Works Contract to Tri-Group Construction & Development, Inc. for TRF0415 and TRF0411 and Amend Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Budget by Appropriating Funds to TRF0415 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Award and Appropriate Funds to TRF0415 and TRF0411 - 25-0197.pdf
2. Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 1 TRF0415-TRF0411 Disclosure Statement_TriGroup.pdf
4. Attachment 2 TRF0415-TRF0411 Location Map.pdf
5. Attachment 3 TRF0415-TRF0411Bid Proposal TriGroup.pdf Adopt a resolution (1) accepting bids and awarding a public works contract to Tri-Group Construction & Development, Inc. for the Telegraph Canyon Road Raised Median Improvements (TRF0415) and Pedestrian Improvements at Uncontrolled Mid-Block Crosswalk at Castle Park Middle School (TRF0411) project; and (2) amending the fiscal year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program budget by transferring $150,000 in TransNet funds from Pavement Major Rehab Program FY25 (STM0404) to Telegraph Canyon Road Raised Median Improvements (TRF0415) for completion of the project. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-132 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (1) ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR “TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD RAISED MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS (TRF0415) AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS AT UNCONTROLLED MID-BLOCK CROSSWALK AT CASTLE PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL (TRF0411)” PROJECT TO TRI-GROUP CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $636,181; AND (2) AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET BY TRANSFERING $150,000 IN TRANSNET FUNDS FROM CIP PROJECT “PAVEMENT MAJOR REHAB PROGRAM FY25 (STM0404)” TO CIP PROJECT “TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD RAISED MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS (TRF0415)” (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.7 Ambulance Transport System Purchase: Appropriate Transport Enterprise Funds for the Purchase of One Type I Ambulance and Three Type II Ambulances and the Required Outfitting Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Ambulance Purchases - 25-0162.pdf
2. Resolution(4).pdf
Adopt a resolution amending the fiscal year 2025-26 adopted budget by appropriating available fund balance in the Transport Enterprise Fund for the addition of one (1) Type I ambulance and three (3) Type II ambulances and equipment for the Transport Enterprise Fund. (4/5
V
ote
R
equired)
Item 5.7 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-133 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ADOPTED BUDGET FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR AMBULANCES AND REQUIRED OUTFITTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.8 Grant Acceptance and Appropriation: Accept a Grant From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Operation Stonegarden and Appropriate Funds Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Operation Stonegarden 2024 - 25-0202.pdf
2. Resolution(1).pdf
Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds in the amount of $100,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Operation Stonegarden and appropriating said funds to the Police Grants Section of the Federal Grants Fund. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.8 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-134 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR OPERATION STONEGARDEN, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.9 Agreement: Approve an Agreement with IntelAgree, LLC For a Contract Lifecycle Management Platform and Waive the Competitive Process and Approve an Agreement with Elevate Services, Inc. for Implementation and Integration of the IntelAgree Platform Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - IntelAgree Contract Lifecycle Management Agreement - 25-0191.pdf
2. Resolution(5).pdf
3. Attachment 1.pdf
Adopt a resolution 1) Approving an agreement with IntelAgree, LLC, for a Contract Lifecycle Management platform and 2) Waiving the competitive process and approving an agreement with Elevate Services, Inc. for implementation and integration services of the IntelAgree Platform.
Item 5.9 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-135 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT PLATFORM BETWEEN THE CITY AND INTELAGREE, LLC AND WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE PROCESS AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND ELEVATE SERVICES, INC FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND INTEGRATION SERVICES OF THE INTELAGREE PLATFORM
5.10 Housing Bonds: Bond Inducement for the Proposed Enclave Montecito 96-Unit Affordable Housing Complex in Otay Ranch Village 2 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Bond Inducement for the Proposed Enclave Montecito Affordable Housing Development - 25-0203.pdf
2. Resolution(2).pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Project Location and Legal Description.pdf Adopt a resolution of the Chula Vista Housing Authority regarding its intention to issue up to $25 million in tax-exempt bond obligations for the 96-unit Enclave Montecito development.
Item 5.10 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-006 OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REGARDING ITS INTENTION TO ISSUE TAX-EXEMPT BOND OBLIGATIONS UP TO $25 MILLION FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF A 96-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO BE KNOWN AS ENCLAVE MONTECITO
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Written Communications - Acosta - Received 07_24_25.pdf
2. Written Communications - Robert - Received 08_04_25.pdf
3. Written Communications - Peugh - Received 08_04_25.pdf
4. Written Communications - Raso - Received 08_05_25.pdf John Acosta, Chula Vista resident,
expressed concerns about members of the City Council.
Joseph Raso spoke and submitted written comments regarding various matters.
Brandon Claypool spoke regarding matters related to homelessness.
Robert spoke regarding cancelled meetings.
7. ACTION ITEMS
Public Comments:
7.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any Public Comments:
There were none.
7.2 Bond Issuance: Board of Directors of the Chula Vista Municipal Financing Authority Approve the Issuance of Refunding Revenue Bonds and the Legislative Body of CFD Nos. 07-I, 12-I, 13-I, and 2001-1 Approve the Issuance of Special Tax Refunding Bonds Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Item 7.2 Revised Staff Report.pdf
2. Resolution A - Issuance CFD 07-I.pdf
3. Resolution B - Issuance CFD 12-I.pdf
4. Resolution C - Issuance CFD 13-I.pdf
5. Resolution D - Issuance CFD 2001-1 IA B.pdf
6. Resolution E - Authority Resolution of Issuance.pdf
7. Attachment 1 - Authority Indenture of Trust.pdf
8. Attachment 2 - CFD No. 2001-1 Improvement Area B Bond Indenture.pdf
9. Attachment 3 - CFD 07-I Supplemental Bond Indenture.pdf
10. Attachment 4 - CFD No. 12-I Bond Indenture.pdf
11. Attachment 5 - CFD No. 13-I Bond Indenture.pdf
12. Attachment 6 - Local Obligations Bond Purchase Agreement.pdf
13. Attachment 7 - Preliminary Official Statement.pdf
14. Attachment 8 - Escrow Agreement.pdf
15. Attachment 9 - Continuing Disclosure Agreement.pdf
16. Attachment 10 - Official Notice of Sale.pdf
17. Item 7.2 - Action Item - 2025 Bond Refunding (1).pdf Director of Finance Schoen and Fiscal Debt Management Analyst Macias gave a presentation.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Fernandez
To adopt City Council Resolution Nos. 2025-136 through 2025-139 and Chula Vista Municipal Financing Authority Resolution No. 2025-001, 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)
Item 7.2 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-136 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF CHULA VISTA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 07-I (OTAY RANCH VILLAGE ELEVEN), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS 2025 SPECIAL TAX REFUNDING BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED EIGHT MILLION DOLLARS ($8,000,000) AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH B) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-137 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF CHULA VISTA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 12-I (MCMILLAN OTAY RANCH VILLAGE SEVEN), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS 2025 SPECIAL TAX REFUNDING BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIX MILLION DOLLARS ($6,000,000) AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH C) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-138 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF CHULA VISTA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 13-I (OTAY RANCH VILLAGE SEVEN), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS 2025 SPECIAL TAX REFUNDING BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000) AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH D) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-139 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF CHULA VISTA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-1 (SAN MIGUEL RANCH), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS IMPROVEMENT AREA B 2025 SPECIAL TAX REFUNDING BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE MILLION DOLLARS ($3,000,000) AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH E) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-001 OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL FINANCING AUTHORITY, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS LOCAL AGENCY REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINETEEN MILLION DOLLARS ($19,000,000) AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
7.3 Improvement District Annual Report: Approve the 2025 Annual Report for the Downtown Chula Vista Property-Based Improvement District Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Downtown Chula Vista Association 2025 Annual Report - 25-0110.pdf
2. Resolution(3).pdf
3. Attachment 1 DCVA Annual Report.pdf
4. Item 7.3 - Action Item -DCVA Presentation to City Council 2025.pdf Economic Development Manager Graham and Dominic Limandri, representing the Downtown Chula Vista Association, gave a presentation.
Moved by
Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by
Mayor McCann
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-140, 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 7.3 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-140 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE 2025 ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE DOWNTOWN CHULA VISTA PROPERTY-BASED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
7.4 Campaign Contributions: Consider Revisions to Municipal Code Chapter 2.52 Regarding Various Provisions of the Campaign Contribution Ordinance Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Campaign Contribution Ordinance - 25-0195.pdf
2. Ordinance Amending CVMC 2.52.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Chapter 2.52 CVMC Redline.pdf
4. Item 7.4 Written Communications - Acosta - Received 08_04_25.pdf
5. Item 7.4 - Campaign Contribution Ordinance.pdf
There was a consensus of the City Council to support the general updates to the ordinance as presented.
There was a consensus of the City Council to support setting the contribution limit at $800 per person for City Council seats and $1,200 for Citywide seats.
There was a consensus of the City Council to maintain the existing contribution limits for Political Party Committees.
Moved by
Councilmember Inzunza
Seconded by
Mayor McCann
To direct the City Clerk and the City Attorney to return with a proposed ordinance for City Council consideration setting the contribution limit for organizations at 50 percent of the state limit for members of the State Senate.
Yes (4)
Mayor McCann, Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Fernandez No (1)
Councilmember Preciado
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
Moved by
Councilmember Fernandez
Seconded by
Councilmember Preciado
To direct the City Clerk and the City Attorney to return with a proposed ordinance for City Council consideration setting the amount a candidate may loan to their own campaign committee at $10,000 per election contest. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor McCann, Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, and Councilmember Fernandez No (1)
Councilmember Inzunza
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
Moved by
Councilmember Inzunza
Seconded by
Mayor McCann
To direct the City Clerk and the City Attorney to return with a proposed ordinance for City Council consideration setting the time period to repay loans and debts at six months.
The following substitute motion was made and carried:
Moved by
Councilmember Fernandez
Seconded by
Councilmember Preciado
To direct the City Clerk and the City Attorney to return with a proposed ordinance for City Council consideration setting the time period to repay loans and debts at 11 months after the election. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (3)
Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, and Councilmember Fernandez No (2)
Mayor McCann, and Councilmember Inzunza
Result, Carried (3 to 2)
Councilmember Inzunza made a motion to increase the penalty for intentionally filing a false complaint to $5,000. The motion died due to lack of a second.
Moved by
Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by
Councilmember Inzunza
To direct the City Clerk and the City Attorney to return with a proposed ordinance for City Council consideration increasing the penalty for intentionally filing a false complaint to up to $2,500. 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)
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Inzunza
To direct the City Clerk and the City Attorney to return with a proposed ordinance for City Council consideration setting the limit for contributions from Political Party Committee at 50 percent of the state limit for members of the State Senate. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor McCann, Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Fernandez No (1)
Councilmember Preciado
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
Public Comments:
There were none.
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Item 9 - City Manager Comments- Communications Survey.pdf City Manager Kachadoorian announced the Citywide Communications and Engagement Survey.
9.1 Update on Chula Vista Police Department Geographical Police Patrol "Beat" Areas Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Item 9.1-Update on Chula Vista Police Department Geographical Police Patrol Beat Areas.pdf Police Chief Kennedy gave an update on the Patrol "Beat" areas.
10. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
10.1 Consider Appointment of a Voting Delegate and Alternates for the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 2025 Voting Delegate Information Packet.pdf
No voting delegate was appointed.
10.2 Consider Rescinding Action Taken by Council on 7/8/25, Regarding the Decision Not to Reappoint Dr. Christos Korgan to the Sustainability Commission and to Vacate the Seat; and, If Rescinded, Reconsider Dr. Korgan's Reappointment to a Second Term Public Comments:
Bebe spoke in support of the item.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Preciado
To rescind the action taken by the City Council on July 8, 2025, not to reappoint Dr. Christos Korgan and to vacate the seat on the Sustainability Commission. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor McCann, Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, and Councilmember Fernandez No (1)
Councilmember Inzunza
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Fernandez
To reappoint Dr. Korgan to a second term on the Sustainability Commission. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor McCann, Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, and Councilmember Fernandez No (1)
Councilmember Inzunza
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
11. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo.pdf
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
11.1 Councilmember Preciado:
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. HWAC D2 Recommendation_Redacted.pdf
2. Cressler, John Application_Redacted.pdf
Ratification of Appointment to the Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission
- John Cressler
Moved by
Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by
Mayor McCann
To ratify the above appointment of John Cressler to the Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission.
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)
At the request of Councilmember Preciado there was consensus of the City Council to add a closed session item to the September 9, 2025, City Council meeting regarding SEIU 221 members and receive relevant information on labor negotiations procedures.
12. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
Public Comments:
City Attorney Verdugo announced the recent retirement of Terri Zeleniak, who served as the City’s legal secretary for 25 years.
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 closed session item 14.1 had been withdrawn.
14.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Item 14.1 Acosta - Received 08_04_25.pdf
Name of case: City of Chula Vista v. Slade Fischer, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 24CU006375C Action:
No reportable action - Item was not discussed.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
The meeting was adjourned at 10:22 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services