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John McCann,Mayor
Carolina Chavez,Councilmember-District 1 Maria V. Kachadoorian,City Manager
Jose Preciado,Councilmember-District 2 Marco A.Verdugo, City Attorney
Michael lnzunza,Councilmember-District 3 Kerry K. Bigelow,City Clerk
Cesar T. Fernandez,Councilmember-District 4
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Location: Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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5041. Providing at least 48 hours' notice will help ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made.
Gov. Code§ 84308 Regulations: To promote transparency and fairness in the governmental decision-making
process, there are rules to prevent public officials from being unfairly influenced by contributors to their
campaigns. The type of activity these laws were enacted to limit is often referred to as "pay-to-play," and is
governed in California by Government Code section 84308. Parties to any proceedings involving a "license,
permit, or other entitlement for use," as that term is defined in the Political Reform Act, pending before the City
Council must disclose any campaign contribution over $500 (aggregated) within the preceding 12 months
made by the party, their agent, and those required to be aggregated with their contributions under Gov. Code
§ 82015.5. The disclosure must include the amount contributed and the name(s) of the contributor(s). "G.C. §
84308 Regulations Apply: Yes" on this agenda indicates that the item is subject to these regulations.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Complete Agenda Packet: The agenda packet, including staff reports, draft resolutions and ordinances, and
other backup materials, is available at chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings or the City Clerk's Office.
Time Allotted for Speaking (subject to change by the presiding officer)
- Consent Calendar (any or all items): 3 minutes
- Agenda Items (not on Consent): 3 minutes
- General Public Comment (not on agenda): 3 minutes
Individuals who use a translator will be allotted twice the time.
General Public Comments: Twenty-one (21) minutes are scheduled near the beginning of the meeting. The
first seven (7) speakers will be heard during the first Public Comment period. If additional speakers are
registered, they will be heard during the continued Public Comment period. If all registered speakers present
at the time address the City Council during the first Public Comment period, there will be no continued period.
Submitting Request to Speak: A request to speak must be submitted to the City Clerk before the close of the
public comment period on an item or before the close of the general Public Comments for non-agenda items.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AGENDA
AGENDA SECTIONS
Consent Calendar items are routine items that are not expected to prompt discussion. All items are
considered for approval at the same time with one vote. Before the vote, there is no separate discussion of
these items unless a member of the City Council or staff removes the item from the Consent Calendar.
Public Comment provides an opportunity to address the City Council on any matter not listed on the agenda
that is within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Under the Brown Act, the City Council cannot take action on
matters not listed on the agenda.
Public Hearings are held on matters specifically required by law.
Action Items are items expected to cause discussion and/or action by the City Council but do not legally
require a public hearing.
Closed Session may only be attended by members of the City Council, support staff, legal counsel, and others
specified on the agenda. Closed session may be held in very limited circumstances as authorized by law.
CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
Resolutions are formal expressions of opinion or intention of the City Council and are usually effective
immediately.
Ordinances are laws adopted by the City Council. Ordinances usually amend, repeal, or supplement the
Municipal Code; provide zoning specifications; or appropriate money for specific purposes. Most ordinances
require two hearings and go into effect 30 days after the final approval.
Proclamations are issued by the City to honor significant achievements by community members, highlight an
event, promote awareness of community issues, and recognize City employees.
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
4.SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Oaths of Office:
Cultural Arts Commission
~ Maria Echevarria
Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee
~ Victor Reeves
Sustainability Commission
~ Sofia Cortes Rodriguez
~ Stephanie Liang
Traffic Safety Commission
~ Alejandro Galicia
4.2 Presentation by San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan on the Opening of a
Family Justice Center, One Safe Place in South Bay
4.3 Presentation of a Proclamation Honoring September 2025 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the
City of Chula Vista
4.4 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness
Month in the City of Chula Vista
4.5 Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing City Manager Maria Velarde Kachadoorian Upon
Her Retirement and Proclaiming Maria V. Kachadoorian Day in the City of Chula Vista
5.CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.8)
Consent calendar items are considered together and acted upon by one motion. There is no separate
discussion of these items unless the Mayor or a City Councilmember removes the item from the
consent calendar. Items removed from the consent calendar will be heard as action items.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the recommended action on the below consent calendar items.
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the minutes dated: September 9, 2025
5.2 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve a motion to read only the title and waive the reading of the text of all resolutions and
ordinances at this meeting.
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5.3 Community Facilities District: Adopt an Ordinance Relating to the Levy of a Special Tax Within
Facilities District No. 2024-2 (Moss Street)
Report Number: 25-0221
Location: 676 Moss Street
Department: Development Services
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State
Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt an ordinance relating to the Levy of a Special Tax within Community Facilities District
No. 2024-2 (Moss Street). (Second Reading and Adoption)
5.4 Campaign Contributions: Adopt an Ordinance Adopting Comprehensive Updates to Chula
Vista Municipal Code Chapter 2.52 Regarding Various Provisions of the Campaign
Contribution Ordinance
Report Number: 25-0213
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: City Clerk & City Attorney
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the
California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines
Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt an ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 2.52 to comprehensively
update the City’s Campaign Contribution Ordinance, including provisions on contribution limits,
permissible sources, acceptance periods, outstanding loans and debt, complaint processing,
and removal of duplicative provisions. (Second Reading and Adoption)
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5.5 Agreements: Approve Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee
Administration (CDTFA) for the Continued Administration and Implementation of a Voter-
Approved Temporary One-Half Cent General Transactions and Use Tax
Report Number: 25-0038
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Finance
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the
California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines
Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution: A) authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements between the City of
Chula Vista and CDTFA for the continued administration and implementation of a voter-
approved temporary one-half cent general transactions and use tax and B) authorizing the
examination of transactions and use tax records.
5.6 Affordable Housing: Financial Repositioning of the County of San Diego Public Housing
Portfolio in Chula Vista
Report Number: 25-0205
Location: 772-792 Dorothy Street (Dorothy Street Manor), 584-588 L Street (L Street Manor),
1670-1682 Melrose Avenue (Melrose Manor), and 434 F Street (Town Center Manor)
Department: Housing and Homeless Services
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State
Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution: 1) supporting the financial repositioning of the San Diego Public Housing
Portfolio in Chula Vista (four properties) and authorizing the City Manager to draft and execute
a letter of support to that effect; and agreeing not to exercise City rights to purchase the
properties; 2) authorizing the City Manager to negotiate the termination of the 434 F Street
grant deed reverter; and 3) authorizing the City Manager to negotiate the termination of the
Development Agreement and Abstract of Development Agreement for 584 - 588 L Street.
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5.7 Real Property Purchases: Approve the Acquisitions of Real Property at 60 First Avenue and 65
First Avenue and Appropriate Funds Therefor
Report Number: 25-0229
Location: 60 First Avenue & 65 First Avenue
Department: City Manager
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes
Environmental Notice: The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15316 Class 16 (Transfer of
Ownership of Land in Order to Create Parks). In addition, notwithstanding the foregoing, the
Project also qualifies for the Common Sense Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the
California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt resolutions approving the purchase of 60 First Avenue (APN 566-122-32-00) and 65
First Avenue (APN 566-131-06-00) for the purposes of the Lower Sweetwater Community Park
Project. (4/5 Vote Required)
5.8 Purchase Agreement: Waive the Competitive Bidding Process and Approve a First
Amendment to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to
Purchase AI Era Leaders Program and Appropriate Funds
Report Number: 25-0248
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: City Manager
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the
California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines
Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt resolutions: A) Waiving the competitive bidding process and approving the First
Amendment to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement from Axon Enterprise Inc. to
purchase AI Era Leaders Program; and B) Appropriating funds for this purpose. (4/5 Vote
Required)
6.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Twenty-one minutes are scheduled for the public to address the City Council for three minutes each on
any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council that is not on the agenda. The remaining speakers,
if any, will be heard during the continued Public Comment period.
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7.ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any
Consider items removed from the consent calendar by the Mayor or a City Councilmember, if
any. If no items were removed from the consent calendar, this item will be withdrawn.
7.2 Council Policies: Consider Revising and Adopting Council Policies on City Seal and Logo Use;
Special Orders, Proclamations, and Certificates of Recognition; and Vending Machines in City
Facilities; and Discuss Plaques-Dedications, and Special Events
Report Number: 25-0242
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: City Manager
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the
California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines
Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1.Adopt resolutions revising Council Policies 100-01 City Identification Program: Use of
Seal and Logo; 111-02 Council Presentations – Special Orders of the Day,
Proclamations, and Certificates of Recognition; and 840-04 Public Vending Machines
in City Facilities
2.Discuss and provide feedback on Council Policies 100-02 Plaques – Dedication and
102-07 Special Event Sponsorship and Endorsement
8.PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
There will be no continued Public Comment period if all speakers present at the first Public Comment
period are heard.
9.CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
10.MAYOR’S REPORTS
11.COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
12.CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
13.CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
14.CLOSED SESSION
Announcements of actions taken in closed session shall be made available by noon on the next
business day following the City Council meeting at the City Attorney's office in accordance with the
Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code 54957.7)
14.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Names of case:
Sandra Snow v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No.
24CU029358C
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14.2 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency-designated representatives: Maria Kachadoorian, Marco Verdugo, Tiffany Allen,
Courtney Chase, and Tanya Tomlinson
Employee organization: MM/PR
15.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular City Council meeting on October 7, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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public review, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at cityclerk@chulavistaca.gov
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