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Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
June 3, 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 of City Clerk Services Turner
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.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Led by Port Commissioner Ann Moore.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Port of San Diego Update by Commissioner Ann Moore
Commissioner Ann Moore gave a presentation.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.6)
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding several matters pertaining to items
listed on the consent calendar.
Robert spoke regarding procedural concerns related to public meetings and the placement
of items on the agenda.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chavez
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1
through 5.6. 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 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.
5.2 Annual Budget: Adopt an Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Section
2.05.010 Adding and Deleting Certain Position Titles
Adopt an ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.05.010 to add
the position titles of Deputy Director, City Clerk Services, Information Technology
Project Manager and Real Property Manager; delete certain unclassified position
titles that are specifically delineated in the City Charter and to delete certain position
titles that are no longer active (Second Reading and Adoption) (4/5 Vote
Required)
Item 5.2 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3594 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 ADDING THE POSITION TITLES OF
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, CITY CLERK SERVICES, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PROJECT MANAGER AND REAL PROPERTY MANAGER, DELETING
UNCLASSIFIED POSITION TITLES THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY DELINEATED IN
CITY CHARTER SECTIONS 500(A), (B) AND (C) AND THOSE POSITION TITLES
THAT ARE NO LONGER ACTIVE (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (4/5
VOTE REQUIRED)
5.3 Agreements/Amendment: Approve Agreements with Harrell & Company
Advisors, LLC for Municipal Advisory Services; Stradling Yocca Carlson &
Rauth, LLP for Bond and Disclosure Counsel; and Spicer Consulting Group,
LLC for Special Tax Consultant
Adopt resolutions approving agreements/amendment between the City and: A)
Harrell & Company Advisors, LLC for Municipal Advisory Services, B) Stradling
Yocca Carlson & Rauth, LLP for Bond and Disclosure Counsel, and C) Spicer
Consulting Group, LLC for Special Tax Consultant Services (First Amendment), all
in connection with the Bond Refinancing of the Chula Vista Municipal Financing
Authority Special Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2015A, and the partial
Bond Refinancing of the Chula Vista Municipal Financing Authority Special Tax
Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2015B.
Item 5.3 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-081 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND HARRELL & COMPANY ADVISORS, LLC TO PROVIDE MUNICIPAL
ADVISORY SERVICES
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-082 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
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CITY AND STRADLING YOCCA CARLSON & RAUTH, LLP TO PROVIDE BOND
COUNSEL AND DISCLOSURE SERVICES
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-083 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND SPICER CONSULTING GROUP, LLC
5.4 Grant Funds: Rescind 2024 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Plan
Amendment and Restore Full Allocation of Grant Award to Fund Chula Vista
Village at Otay Shelter Operations
Adopt a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2024-0299 and thereby reverting to the
previously approved Permanent Local Housing Allocation (“PLHA”) Plan priorities
adopted by Resolution No. 2023-001, which authorize the use of PLHA grant funds
from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development
(“HCD”) for operation of the Chula Vista Village at Otay shelter, pursuant to the PLHA
Plan second amendment. (Resolution No. 2023-001.)
Item 5.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-084 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-229 AND REINSTATING THE
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CITY PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION
PLAN AUTHORIZED UNDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-001
5.5 Agreement and Appropriation: Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with
Logicalis, Inc. for Network Design and Build, and Appropriate Funds Therefor
Adopt a resolution: 1) approving an amendment to the City’s agreement with
Logicalis, Inc. to add additional services and increase the not to exceed amount on
the agreement to $1,704,330.44; and 2) amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital
Improvement Projects Budget. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-085 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH LOGICALIS,
INC. FOR NETWORK DESIGN AND BUILD, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.6 City Elections: 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
Place an ordinance on first reading 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). (First Reading)
Item 5.6 heading:
ORDINANCE 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 (FIRST READING)
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sara Ochoa, Chula Vista resident, submitted written comments and spoke regarding a
demonstration near the recent State of the City event.
The following individuals spoke on various topics:
• John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
• Harold DeMoss
Nadia Kean Ayub, Chula Vista resident, expressed appreciation to the City Council for the
recent PRIDE flag-raising event.
Silvia Irigoyen spoke about receiving support during the loss of a family member and
advocated for continued community assistance efforts, particularly related to teen drug
use.
David Diaz, Chula Vista resident, congratulated the City Council on adopting a balanced
budget and expressed appreciation for the recent PRIDE flag-raising event.
Robert spoke regarding the cancellation of City meetings and on various additional topics.
A member of the public submitted written comments regarding the content and logistics of
the recent State of the City address.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Sewer Service: Assess Delinquent Sewer Service Charges as Recorded Liens
Upon the Respective Parcels of Land and Place Delinquent Charges on the
Next Regular Tax Bill for Collection by the County Treasurer-Tax Collector
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.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
Assistant Director of Finance Del Rio and Revenue Manager Vasquez gave a
presentation.
John Acosta spoke regarding billing and noticing for military personnel.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann
closed the public hearing.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Chavez
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-086, 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 7.1 heading:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-086 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AS
RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND
PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR
PROPERTY TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION BY THE COUNTY TREASURER-TAX
COLLECTOR
7.2 Solid Waste Service: Assess Delinquent Solid Waste Service Charges as
Recorded Liens Upon the Respective Parcels of Land and Place Delinquent
Charges on the Next Regular Tax Bill for Collection by the County Treasurer-
Tax Collector
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.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
Assistant Director of Finance Del Rio and Revenue Manager Vasquez gave a
presentation.
John Acosta spoke regarding billing and noticing for military personnel.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann
closed the public hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Fernandez
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-087, 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 7.2 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-087 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES
AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND
PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR
PROPERTY TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION BY THE COUNTY TREASURER-TAX
COLLECTOR
8. ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any
There were none.
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8.2 Financial Report and Appropriation: Accept the Quarterly Financial Report for
the Quarter Ending March 31, 2025 (Third 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.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding claims involving members of the
City Council.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-088, 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. 2025-088 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)
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
There were none.
10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.
11. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community
announcements.
12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community
announcements.
Deputy Mayor Chavez reported on the most recent meeting of the SANDAG Board of
Directors, highlighting key discussions related to SR125.
At the request of Councilmember Fernandez there was a consensus of the City Council
to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare a legal memorandum outlining the
limitations imposed by Senate Bill 54 (SB 54) on local government cooperation with U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and to clarify what options are available to
residents who believe they have been unlawfully detained.
At the request of Councilmember Preciado, there was a consensus of the City Council to
proceed with the early reappointment of Commissioner Ann Moore to the Board of Port
Commissioners
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13. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
City Clerk Bigelow reported on the upcoming San Diego County First Supervisorial District
special election.
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.
Mayor McCann recessed the meeting at 6:54 p.m. The City Council convened in closed
session at 7:02 p.m., with all members present.
15.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: 1) Arturo Castanares v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior
Court, Case No. 37-2021-00017713-CU-MC-CTL
Action: Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Fernandez
To grant authority to seek appellate relief from the California Court of
Appeals as to the Superior Court's May 21, 2025, judgment.
Yes (5): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez,
Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Name of case: 2) City of Chula Vista v. Slade Fischer, et al., San Diego Superior
Court, Case No. 24CU006375C
Action: No reportable action.
15.2 Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957(b)
Title: City Manager
The following members of the public submitted written comments related to the
City Manager recruitment process:
• Jessica Ashton
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• Jenne
• Concerned residents and employees
• Staff
Action: No reportable action
16. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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