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City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
February 11, 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, City Clerk Services Malone
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
Deputy Mayor Chavez arrived at 5:01 p.m.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Led by Councilmember Inzunza.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Chula Vista Firefighters for Their
Efforts in Fighting the Border 2 Fire and Los Angeles Fires
The proclamation was presented.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.5)
John Acosta spoke regarding Item 5.5.
City Clerk Bigelow announced that a revised page 7 for Item 5.1 had been distributed.
Action on the item was with respect to the revised document.
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:
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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 Approve Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: February 4, 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 Annual Report: Accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024, and Update on Reserve Funds
Adopt a resolution accepting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal
Year Ended June 30, 2024.
Item 5.3 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-019 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
5.4 Policy and Investment Report: Amend City Council Policy No. 220-01,
Delegate Investment Activity Authority to the Director of Finance/Treasurer,
and Accept the Investment Report for Quarter Ending December 31, 2024
Adopt a resolution acknowledging receipt of City Council Policy No. 220-01
Investment Policy and Guidelines, amending the existing policy, delegating
investment activity authority to the Director of Finance/Treasurer, and accepting the
investment report for the quarter ending December 31, 2024.
Item 5.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-020 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF COUNCIL POLICY 220-01, INVESTMENT
POLICY AND GUIDELINES, AMENDING THE EXISTING POLICY, DELEGATING
INVESTMENT ACTIVITY AUTHORITY TO THE DIRECTOR OF
FINANCE/TREASURER, AND ACCEPTING THE INVESTMENT REPORT FOR
THE QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024
5.5 Employee Compensation and Positions: Approve Classification Plan and
Compensation Schedule; Position Counts; Revised Compensation Schedule;
and Unclassified Ordinance
Adopt resolutions: A) Amending the Classification Plan and Compensation Schedule
to reflect the addition and deletion of position titles and amending the authorized
position count in various departments; B) Approving the revised Fiscal Year 2024-25
Compensation Schedule effective February 21, 2025, as required by the California
Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5; and place an Ordinance on first reading
amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.05.010 to add the unclassified
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position titles of Chief Communications Officer and Chief Veterinarian and delete the
position title of Communications Manager. (First Reading) (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.5 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-021 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND COMPENSATION
SCHEDULE TO REFLECT THE ADDITION AND DELETION OF POSITION TITLES
AND AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT IN DEPARTMENTS
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-022 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 COMPENSATION
SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 21, 2025, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5
C) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 ADDING THE UNCLASSIFIED POSITION
TITLES OF CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER AND CHIEF VETERINARIAN
AND DELETING THE UNCLASSIFIED POSITION TITLE OF COMMUNICATIONS
MANAGER (FIRST READING) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Acosta spoke regarding campaign contributions and submitted written
communications.
Roy Estrella, Jr. introduced himself as a future candidate for elective office.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Otay Ranch Village Seven Sectional Planning Area: Amend the Otay Ranch
Village Seven Sectional Planning Area Plan, Including Associated Regulatory
Documents, and a Tentative Map
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.
Senior Planner Mallec gave a presentation on the item.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
Nick Lee and Maria Miller, representing Baldwin and Sons, the applicant, gave a
presentation on the item.
Jenne submitted written comments expressing a neutral position.
John Acosta spoke in opposition.
Victor Diaz requested that action be delayed or labor standards related to the item
be amended.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann
closed the public hearing.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
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To adopt Resolution No. 2025-023 and place the below ordinance on first reading,
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. 2025-023 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA CERTIFYING A FIRST ADDENDUM (IS23-0001) TO THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE SEVEN
SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN (FEIR 04-06) AND APPROVING
AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA GENERAL PLAN (GPA23-0005);
THE OTAY RANCH GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (GDP23-0001); THE OTAY
RANCH VILLAGE SEVEN SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN AND
ASSOCIATED REGULATORY DOCUMENTS (SPA23-0002); AND A TENTATIVE
MAP FOR OTAY RANCH VILLAGE SEVEN (TM23-0001)
B) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE PLANNED
COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE
SEVEN SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (FIRST READING)
8. ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any
There were none.
8.2 Long-Term Financial Plan: Accept the General Fund Long-Term Financial
Plan – Fiscal Years 2026-2035 Report
Finance Director Schoen and Budget and Analysis Manager Prendell gave a
presentation on the item.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Fernandez
To accept the General Fund Long-Term Financial Plan – Fiscal Years 2026-2035
report, the heading was read. 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)
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
There were none.
10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
City Manager Kachadoorian spoke regarding an upcoming Gaylord Pacific job fair.
11 . MAYOR’S REPORTS
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11.1 Ratification of Appointment to the Following Commissions:
Charter Review Commission
- Ryan Keyes
Civil Service Commission
- Michael Baranic
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To ratify the above appointments. 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
Council members reported on attendance at recent events and made community
announcements.
At the request of Councilmember Inzunza, there was a consensus of the City Council to
add an item to a future agenda to consider a resolution in support of Senate Bill 10, “Otay
Mesa East Toll Facility Act: toll revenues: environmental mitigation,” authored by Senator
Steve Padilla.
At the request of Councilmember Inzunza, there was a consensus of a majority of the City
Council, with Mayor McCann opposed, to make a referral to the City Manager and City
Attorney to report to the City Council on the options for Councilmembers to issue
proclamations, in addition to the Mayor.
At the request of Deputy Mayor Chavez, there was a consensus of the City Council to
direct staff to raise the Pan-African flag in recognition of Black History Month.
13. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
There were none.
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.
John Acosta spoke regarding Item 15.2.
Mayor McCann recessed the meeting at 6:46 p.m. The City Council convened in closed
session at 6:51 p.m., with all members present.
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15.1 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6
Agency designated representatives: Maria Kachadoorian, Tiffany Allen, Courtney
Chase, Marco Verdugo, Tanya Tomlinson, and Sarah Schoen
Employee organization: IAFF, MM/PR
Action: No reportable action.
15.2 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case:
1) CV Amalgamated LLC dba Caligrown v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior
Court, Case No. 37-2020-00033446-CU-MC-CTL;
2) CV Amalgamated LLC dba Caligrown v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior
Court, Case No. 37-2024-00023455-CU-MC-CTL;
3) Arturo Castanares v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No.
37-2021-00017713-CU-MC-CTL; and
4) Just Construction, Inc. v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, 37-
2023-00044536-CU-BC-CTL
Action: No reportable action.
16. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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