Item 14.1 Discussion
Regarding Amendments to
City Council Policy 111-02
Special Orders of the Day
and Proclamations Policy
Chula Vista City Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
OFFICE OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY ATTORNEY
OFFICE OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY ATTORNEY
Background – Council Policy 111-02
• On April 1, 2025, the City Attorney reported back to the City Council regarding options to modify Council Policy 111-02 and received feedback from the City Council. That feedback was reviewed and incorporated as potential revisions to Council Policy 111-02.
• On April 15, 2025, changes were adopted by the City Council. • This item is coming back for further amendments.
OFFICE OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY ATTORNEY
Proposed Changes - Council Policy 111-02
• Clarify that proclamations and certificates of recognition may only be presented by City officials or their staff.
• Clarify basis for denial of request to issue proclamations. • Clarify process to notify the City Clerk for documentation of intent to present proclamations.
• Add time frame for exclusive ability to issue a proclamation. • Clean-up and clarify language throughout.
OFFICE OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY ATTORNEY
OFFICE OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY ATTORNEY
OFFICE OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY ATTORNEY
OFFICE OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY ATTORNEY
OFFICE OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY ATTORNEY
Proposed Changes - Council Policy 111-02
• Create more defined criteria for certificates of recognition. • Clarify who may present proclamations.
• Create more defined criteria for proclamations such as:
• Officials must notify the City Clerk in writing, with proposals approved by the Mayor and logged, granting 30-day presentation rights to the first requester.
OFFICE OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY ATTORNEY
Council Policy 111-02
QUESTIONS?