City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
October 21, 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 Attorney Verdugo, City Manager Allen, City Clerk Bigelow, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services Malone
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.
Councilmember Inzunza arrived at 5:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Councilmember Fernandez.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Presentation by Erika Gregg, Veterans Elementary School Principal Regarding the 18th Annual Honor Our Veterans Parade
Erika Gregg, Ve terans Elementary School Principal, and Henry Martinez gave a presentation.
4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation Celebrating Phil Am BID's 20th Anniversary Founding Day
The proclamation was presented.
4.3 Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing the Oleand er Neighborhood as Chula Vista's First NFPA Firewise USA Community
The proclamation was presented.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.5)
Chuck Sanfilippo, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to Item 5.4. 10/21/2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Fernandez
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.5. 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)
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: September 23 (corrected) and October 7, 2025.
5.2 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.
5.3 Consider Requests for Excused Absences
Approve a request to excuse Councilmember Preciado from the October 7, 2025, City Council meeting.
5.4 Chula Vista Auto Park BID: Adopt an Ordinance to Repeal CVMC Chapter 5.05 - Chula Vista Auto Park Business Improvement District, Disestablish the Auto Park Business Improvement District, and Order the Disposal of Remaining Assets
Adopt an ordinance to repeal Chapter 5.05 of Chula Vista Municipal Code, disestablish the Auto Park Business Improvement District, and order the disposal of remaining assets. (Second Reading and Adoption)
Item 5.4 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3602 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REPEALING CHAPTER
5.05 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE —CHULA VISTA AUTO PARK
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, DISESTABLISHING THE AUTO PARK
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, AND ORDERING THE DISPOSAL OF
REMAINING ASSETS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5.5 Agreement: Approve an Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP
Adopt a resolution approving a first amendment to the legal services agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP for on -call legal services to increase the not - to-exceed amount on the agreement from $50,000 to $150,000.
Item 5.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-171 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE LEGAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding a recent community meeting and other matters.
Adrienne Turner, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding billing matters with Republic Services.
Joann Fields, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding events surrou nding Filipino American History Month.
Robert Johnson spoke regarding transparency.
Admiral Rivera, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various matters.
Jeff Shelton submitted written comments regarding the City's automated license plate reader program.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Housing Grants and Appropriation: Adopt a First Amendment to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Annual Action Plan and Appropriate CalHome Program Income
Notice of the hearing was given in accord ance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the time specified in the notice.
Housing Manager Warwick and Management Analyst Rodriguez gave a presentation on the item.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
Concerned Resident submitted written communications in opposition to the item.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Mayor McCann
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2025-172 and 2025-173 and provide direction to staff to review the funding in three months . T he 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 7.1 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -172 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE 2025 -26
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND U RBAN DEVELOPMENT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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B) RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -173 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CONTINUED USE OF CALHOME PROGRAM
INCOME FOR FIRST -TIME HOMEBUYER LOANS, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED)
8. ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any There were none.
8.2 Financial Report and Appropria tion: Accept Quarterly Financial Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2025 (Fourth 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 on the item.
At the request of Councilmember Preciado, there was a consensus of a majority of the City Council to place an item on a future agenda to discuss the available funding from a frozen position in the Mayor and C ouncil Office and to consider reallocating those funds to support the operations of that office.
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Mayor McCann
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-174, 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. 2025-174 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 -25
BUDGET TO ADJUST FOR VARIANCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
8.3 Park Master Plan Approval: Approval of Park Master Plan and Name for the
5.5-acre Neighborhood Park in Otay Ranch Village 8 West Landscape Architect Handschumacher gave a presentation on the item.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the park name "Filipino American Veterans Park":
John Acosta
Oscar Sanchez Garcia, Chula Vista resident
Maria Flor Tamoria
Joseph Novencido
Kenia Peraza
Diana MJC
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Felix Tuyay, San Diego resident
Ed Danico
Linda Caragan, San Diego resident
Pacita Barrangan, Chula Vista resident
Joy Gauya, San Diego resident
Rita Buencamino-Andrews, San Diego resident
Arlene Cagampan, Chula Vista resident
Bill B, Chula Vista resident
Simeon Silverado, Chula Vista resident
Reggie Cagampan, Chula Vista resident
Steve Kappes, Chula Vista resident
Erlinda Mascardo
Eleanor Sober, San Diego resident
Nimpa, Chula Vista resident
Ernesti Liwag, San Diego resident
Mari, Chula Vista resident
Chris Psillas, Chula Vista resident
Ray Ricario, Chula Vista resident
Chuck Sanfilippo, Chula Vista resident
Delia Dominguez Cervantes
Angelica Martinez
Arlene, Chula Vista resident
JoAnn Fields, Chula Vista resident
Robert
Edna Concepcion, Chula Vista resident
Marissa Acierto, Chula Vista resident
Timothy Manglicmot
Emeline Yabut
Pacita
Mariagida Mamaril, Chula Vista resident
Teejay Sunglao, San Diego resident
Gemma Rama-Banaag
The following members of the public submitted written comments in support of the park name "Filipino American Veterans Park":
Henry Magalong, Chula Vista resident
Glenn Conte, Chula Vista resident
Romeo Escarrilla, Chula Vista resident
Cris Escarrilla, Chula Vista resident
Vivian Sanderli, La Mesa resident
Ronald Vicente, Chula Vista resident
Ernalyn Vicente, Chula Vista resident
Remedion Liwag
Veronica Garcia, Chula Vista resident
Bienvenido Valerio, Chula Vista resident
Victoria Lagula, San Diego resident
Myrna Psillas, Chula Vista resident
Emelita Acebedo, Chula Vista resident
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Isidro Acebedo, Chula Vista resident
Norma Cagampan, Chula Vista resident
Romeo Cagampan, Chula Vista resident
Rowena Tanguileg, Chula Vista resident
MiguelAngel Espinosa
Ana Avendano, Chula Vista resident
Vidal Espinosa, Chula Vista resident
Jeff Redondo, Chula Vista resident
Mayor McCann made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Preciado, to adopt the resolution with the park name “Filipino American Veterans Park.” Councilmember Inzunza made an alternate motion to direct City staff to explore the creation of a larger community -scale park celebrating the Filipino community, based on a proposal submitted by South Bay Filipino community leaders and supported by the Filipino American Military Officers Association, including consideration of relocating the Veterans Monument and incorporating Filipino design themes. The motion died due to lack of a second.
Councilmember Fernandez made an alternate motion to bifurcate the item to approve the Park Master Plan and take action to name the park separately , following the formal naming process recently established by the City Council. The motion died due to lack of a second.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To adopt Resolution No. 2025 -175, as amended to include the park name of “Filipino American Veterans Park.” 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 8.3 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-175 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE PARK MASTER PLAN FOR THE 5.5 -ACRE
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK IN OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 8 WEST AND THE PARK
NAME FILIPINO AMERICAN VETERANS PARK
At the request of Deputy Mayor Chavez, there was a consensus of the City Council to illuminate City Hall in red, yellow, and blue in honor of Filipino Heritage Month.
The meeting was recessed at 8:19 p.m. and reconvened at 8:44 p.m.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
There were none.
10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.
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11. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
At the request of Mayor McCann, there was a consensus of the City Council to add an item to a future meeting to create a subcommittee to explore the creation of a Filipino Village.
11.1 Ratify Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees Board of Ethics
-Gustavo Padilla
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Fernandez
To ratify the appointment of Gustavo Padilla to the Board of Ethics. 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)
12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
Councilmember Preciado reported on his attendance at the recent MTS board meeting.
12.1 Councilmember Preciado: Ratify Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees
Measure A Citizen's Oversight Committee
-Matthew Baiza
Measure P Citizen's Oversight Committee
-Lisa Schmidt
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Mayor McCann
To ratify the appointments of Matthew Baiza to the Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee and Lisa Schmidt to the Measure P Citizens' Oversight Committee. 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)
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12.2 Deputy Mayor Chavez: Consider Making a Referral to the City Manager to Explore and Report Back to the City Council on Opportuni ties to Expand Senior Programming and the Potential Establishment of a Senior Center on the East Side of the City
Chuck Sanfilippo spoke in support of the item.
Kim Vo submitted written comments in support of the item.
At the request of Deputy Mayor Chavez, there was a consensus of the City Council to make a referral to the City Manager to explore and report back to the City Council on opportunities to expand senior programming and the potential establishment of a senior center on the east side of the City.
13. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
There were none.
14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
14.1 Council Policy No. 111-02: Discussion Regarding Amendments to the Special Orders of the Day and Proclamations Policy
City Attorney Verdugo gave a presentation on the item.
There was a consensus of a majority of the City Council to refer the matter back to the City Attorney to consider the City Council's feedback and return the item at a future meeting with additional revisions.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:56 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk