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Regular City Council and Municipal Financing and
Special Housing Authority Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
August 5, 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 5:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
Mayor McCann announced, pursuant to the California Brown Act, (Government Code
Section 54952.3) that he and all Councilmembers would receive $50 for their attendance
at that Housing Authority meeting, held simultaneously with the City Council meeting.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Led by Ivan Ruiz, representing City Heights and Miramar Young Marines.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Oaths of Office
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oaths of office.
Planning Commission
- Tim Jones
Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee
- Jennifer Carbuccia
4.2 Presentation by Ann Moore, Chula Vista Port Commissioner, and The McGarey
Group on a Sports and Hospitality Concept Affiliated with an Elite Professional
Athlete, Located in the Otay District of the Chula Vista Bayfront
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Port Commissioner Moore and Greg Mueller, representing Tucker Sadler, gave a
presentation on the item.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
• Harry Orgovan
• Christine Brady, Chula Vista resident
• Robert
• Art Arvizu, Chula Vista resident
The following members of the public spoke in support of the item:
• Marcy Weaver, representing Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce
• Delia Dominguez Cervantes, Chula Vista resident
• Debbie Espe, representing South County EDC
• Tracy Sundlun, representing Everything Running
• Andrew Yuen
4.3 Presentation of a Proclamation Celebrating International Youth Day in the City
of Chula Vista
The proclamation was presented.
4.4 Presentation of a Proclamation Celebrating the Bonita Valley Girls Softball 8U
Gold Team Winning the 2025 8U Gold State Champions Title
The proclamation was presented.
4.5 Presentation of a Proclamation Celebrating the Bonita Valley Girls Softball 10U
Bronze Team Winning the 2025 10U Bronze State Champions Title
The proclamation was presented.
4.6 Presentation of a Proclamation Celebrating the Sweetwater Valley Little
League All Star 10U Team for Winning the Southern California Tournament
The proclamation was presented.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.10)
Mayor McCann and Deputy Mayor Chavez stated they would abstain from voting on Item
5.5 due to potential property-related conflicts of interest.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various topics related to the consent
calendar.
Robert spoke in opposition to Items 5.4. and 5.8.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Inzunza
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1
through 5.4 and 5.6 through 5.10. 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)
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Inzunza
To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calendar Item 5.5. The
heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (3): Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember
Preciado
Abstain (2): Deputy Mayor Chavez, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: July 8, July 14 (Special), July 22 (Special), July 22, July
28 (Special), 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 Speed Limit Establishment: Adopt an Ordinance for the Following Segments:
Palomar Street Between Bay Boulevard to Walnut Avenue/Frontage Road and
Bob Pletcher Way Between Millenia Avenue to Wolf Canyon Loop
Adopt an ordinance establishing the speed limits at the following segments: (1)
Palomar Street between Bay Boulevard and Walnut Avenue/Frontage Road at 30
miles per hour (mph), (2) Bob Pletcher Way between Millenia Avenue and Wolf
Canyon Loop at 25 mph, and amending Schedule X of the Register maintained in
the office of the City Engineer to reflect the established speed limits. (Second
Reading and Adoption)
Item 5.3 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3596 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING THE
SPEED LIMITS AT THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS: (1) PALOMAR STREET
BETWEEN BAY BOULEVARD AND WALNUT AVENUE/FRONTAGE ROAD AT 30
MPH, (2) BOB PLETCHER WAY BETWEEN MILLENIA AVENUE AND WOLF
CANYON LOOP AT 25 MPH, AND AMENDING SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER
MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER TO REFLECT THE
ESTABLISHED SPEED LIMITS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5.4 Electric Micromobility Vehicles: Adopt an Electric Micromobility Vehicle
Ordinance
Adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 10.73 (Electric Micromobility Vehicles) and
amending Chapters 10.08 (Definitions) and 5.67 (Shared Micro-Mobility Device Pilot
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Program) of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, addressing rules governing the use of
electric micromobility vehicles within the City. (Second Reading and Adoption)
Item 5.4 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3597 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING VARIOUS
SECTIONS OF CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.67 (SHARED
MICRO-MOBILITY DEVICE PILOT PROGRAM) BY AMENDING SECTION
5.67.020 AND REPEALING SECTION 5.67.090 IN ITS ENTIRETY, AMENDING
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10.08
(VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC – DEFINITIONS) BY ADDING SECTIONS 10.08.101,
10.08.102, 10.08.103, 10.08.125, AND 10.08.126, AND ADDING CHAPTER 10.73
(ELECTRIC MICROMOBILITY VEHICLES) TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO CLARIFY EXISTING REQUIREMENTS AND ADD NEW
REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO ELECTRIC MICROMOBILITY VEHICLES
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5.5 Municipal Code Update: Adopt Ordinances to Repeal and Adopt Updated Fire
Hazard Severity Zones, Special Vegetation Management Areas, Resilience
Measures, and Defensible Space Program
Adopt the following ordinances: A) Amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter
15.34 (Fire Zones) to adopt revised Fire Hazard Severity Zones as identified by the
State Fire Marshal and pursuant to Government Code Section 51178, along with a
Special Designated Vegetation Management Area and Wildfire Resilience Measures
(Second Reading and Adoption); and B) Amending Chula Vista Municipal Code
Chapter 8.32 (Weed Abatement) to adopt revised Defensible Space and Vegetation
Management requirements for areas within the newly mapped Fire Hazard Severity
Zones, and Citywide. (Second Reading and Adoption)
Item 5.5 headings:
A) ORDINANCE NO. 3598 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REPEALING EXISTING
CHAPTER 15.34 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING A
NEW CHAPTER 15.34 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
INCORPORATE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES DESIGNATED BY THE
CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE MARSHAL, TO ESTABLISH A LOCAL SPECIAL
DESIGNATED VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AREA WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, AND TO IMPLEMENT WILDFIRE RESILIENCE MEASURES ENHANCING
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS IN DESIGNATED FIRE HAZARD
AREAS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
B) ORDINANCE NO. 3599 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REPEALING EXISTING
CHAPTER 8.32 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING A
NEW CHAPTER 8.32 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SETTING FORTH
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DEFENSIBLE SPACE AND VEGETATION
MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5.6 Contract Award and CIP Appropriation: Accept Bids and Award a Public Works
Contract to Tri-Group Construction & Development, Inc. for TRF0415 and
TRF0411 and Amend Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Budget by
Appropriating Funds to TRF0415
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Adopt a resolution (1) accepting bids and awarding a public works contract to Tri-
Group Construction & Development, Inc. for the Telegraph Canyon Road Raised
Median Improvements (TRF0415) and Pedestrian Improvements at Uncontrolled
Mid-Block Crosswalk at Castle Park Middle School (TRF0411) project; and (2)
amending the fiscal year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program budget by
transferring $150,000 in TransNet funds from Pavement Major Rehab Program FY25
(STM0404) to Telegraph Canyon Road Raised Median Improvements (TRF0415) for
completion of the project. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-132 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA (1) ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR “TELEGRAPH
CANYON ROAD RAISED MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS (TRF0415) AND
PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS AT UNCONTROLLED MID-BLOCK
CROSSWALK AT CASTLE PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL (TRF0411)” PROJECT TO
TRI-GROUP CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF
$636,181; AND (2) AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET BY TRANSFERING $150,000 IN
TRANSNET FUNDS FROM CIP PROJECT “PAVEMENT MAJOR REHAB
PROGRAM FY25 (STM0404)” TO CIP PROJECT “TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD
RAISED MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS (TRF0415)” (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.7 Ambulance Transport System Purchase: Appropriate Transport Enterprise
Funds for the Purchase of One Type I Ambulance and Three Type II
Ambulances and the Required Outfitting
Adopt a resolution amending the fiscal year 2025-26 adopted budget by
appropriating available fund balance in the Transport Enterprise Fund for the
addition of one (1) Type I ambulance and three (3) Type II ambulances and
equipment for the Transport Enterprise Fund. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.7 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-133 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ADOPTED BUDGET FOR THE
PURCHASE OF FOUR AMBULANCES AND REQUIRED OUTFITTING AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.8 Grant Acceptance and Appropriation: Accept a Grant From the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security for Operation Stonegarden and Appropriate
Funds
Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds in the amount of $100,000 from the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security for Operation Stonegarden and appropriating said
funds to the Police Grants Section of the Federal Grants Fund. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.8 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-134 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY FOR OPERATION STONEGARDEN, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2025-26 BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED)
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5.9 Agreement: Approve an Agreement with IntelAgree, LLC For a Contract
Lifecycle Management Platform and Waive the Competitive Process and
Approve an Agreement with Elevate Services, Inc. for Implementation and
Integration of the IntelAgree Platform
Adopt a resolution 1) Approving an agreement with IntelAgree, LLC, for a Contract
Lifecycle Management platform and 2) Waiving the competitive process and
approving an agreement with Elevate Services, Inc. for implementation and
integration services of the IntelAgree Platform.
Item 5.9 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-135 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT LIFECYCLE
MANAGEMENT PLATFORM BETWEEN THE CITY AND INTELAGREE, LLC AND
WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE PROCESS AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND ELEVATE SERVICES, INC FOR IMPLEMENTATION
AND INTEGRATION SERVICES OF THE INTELAGREE PLATFORM
5.10 Housing Bonds: Bond Inducement for the Proposed Enclave Montecito 96-
Unit Affordable Housing Complex in Otay Ranch Village 2
Adopt a resolution of the Chula Vista Housing Authority regarding its intention to
issue up to $25 million in tax-exempt bond obligations for the 96-unit Enclave
Montecito development.
Item 5.10 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-006 OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA REGARDING ITS INTENTION TO ISSUE TAX-EXEMPT BOND
OBLIGATIONS UP TO $25 MILLION FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF
A 96-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO BE KNOWN AS
ENCLAVE MONTECITO
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, expressed concerns about members of the City
Council.
Joseph Raso spoke and submitted written comments regarding various matters.
Brandon Claypool spoke regarding matters related to homelessness.
Robert spoke regarding cancelled meetings.
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any
There were none.
7.2 Bond Issuance: Board of Directors of the Chula Vista Municipal Financing
Authority Approve the Issuance of Refunding Revenue Bonds and the
Legislative Body of CFD Nos. 07-I, 12-I, 13-I, and 2001-1 Approve the Issuance
of Special Tax Refunding Bonds
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Director of Finance Schoen and Fiscal Debt Management Analyst Macias gave a
presentation.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Fernandez
To adopt City Council Resolution Nos. 2025-136 through 2025-139 and Chula Vista
Municipal Financing Authority Resolution No. 2025-001, 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)
Item 7.2 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-136 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF CHULA VISTA
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 07-I (OTAY RANCH VILLAGE ELEVEN),
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS 2025 SPECIAL TAX REFUNDING BONDS
IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED EIGHT MILLION DOLLARS
($8,000,000) AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND TAKING CERTAIN
OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-137 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF CHULA VISTA
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 12-I (MCMILLAN OTAY RANCH
VILLAGE SEVEN), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS 2025 SPECIAL TAX
REFUNDING BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIX MILLION
DOLLARS ($6,000,000) AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND TAKING
CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-138 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF CHULA VISTA
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 13-I (OTAY RANCH VILLAGE SEVEN),
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS 2025 SPECIAL TAX REFUNDING BONDS
IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO MILLION DOLLARS
($2,000,000) AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND TAKING CERTAIN
OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
D) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-139 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF CHULA VISTA
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-1 (SAN MIGUEL RANCH),
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS IMPROVEMENT AREA B 2025 SPECIAL
TAX REFUNDING BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE
MILLION DOLLARS ($3,000,000) AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND
TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
E) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-001 OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL FINANCING AUTHORITY, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
ITS LOCAL AGENCY REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINETEEN MILLION DOLLARS
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($19,000,000) AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND TAKING CERTAIN
OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
7.3 Improvement District Annual Report: Approve the 2025 Annual Report for the
Downtown Chula Vista Property-Based Improvement District
Economic Development Manager Graham and Dominic Limandri, representing the
Downtown Chula Vista Association, gave a presentation.
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Mayor McCann
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-140, 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 7.3 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-140 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE 2025 ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE DOWNTOWN CHULA
VISTA PROPERTY-BASED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
7.4 Campaign Contributions: Consider Revisions to Municipal Code Chapter 2.52
Regarding Various Provisions of the Campaign Contribution Ordinance
There was a consensus of the City Council to support the general updates to the
ordinance as presented.
There was a consensus of the City Council to support setting the contribution limit at
$800 per person for City Council seats and $1,200 for Citywide seats.
There was a consensus of the City Council to maintain the existing contribution limits
for Political Party Committees.
Moved by Councilmember Inzunza
Seconded by Mayor McCann
To direct the City Clerk and the City Attorney to return with a proposed ordinance
for City Council consideration, setting the contribution limit for organizations at 50
percent of the state limit for members of the State Senate.
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, and Mayor McCann
No (1): Councilmember Preciado
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
Moved by Councilmember Fernandez
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
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To direct the City Clerk and the City Attorney to return with a proposed ordinance for
City Council consideration, setting the amount a candidate may loan to their own
campaign committee at $10,000 per election contest. The motion was carried by the
following vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember
Preciado, and Mayor McCann
No (1): Councilmember Inzunza
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
Moved by Councilmember Inzunza
Seconded by Mayor McCann
To direct the City Clerk and the City Attorney to return with a proposed ordinance for
City Council consideration, setting the time period to repay loans and debts at six
months.
The following substitute motion was made and carried:
Moved by Councilmember Fernandez
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To direct the City Clerk and the City Attorney to return with a proposed ordinance for
City Council consideration, setting the time period to repay loans and debts at 11
months after the election. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (3): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, and Councilmember
Preciado
No (2): Councilmember Inzunza, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (3 to 2)
Councilmember Inzunza made a motion to increase the penalty for intentionally filing
a false complaint to $5,000. The motion died due to lack of a second.
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Inzunza
To direct the City Clerk and the City Attorney to return with a proposed ordinance for
City Council consideration, increasing the penalty for intentionally filing a false
complaint to up to $2,500. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, and Councilmember Preciado
No (1): Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Inzunza
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To direct the City Clerk and the City Attorney to return with a proposed ordinance for
City Council consideration setting the limit for contributions from Political Party
Committee at 50 percent of the state limit for members of the State Senate. The
motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, and Mayor McCann
No (1): Councilmember Preciado
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
There were none.
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
City Manager Kachadoorian announced the Citywide Communications and Engagement
Survey.
9.1 Update on Chula Vista Police Department Geographical Police Patrol "Beat"
Areas
Police Chief Kennedy gave an update on the Patrol "Beat" areas.
10. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community
announcements.
10.1 Consider Appointment of a Voting Delegate and Alternates for the 2025 League
of California Cities Annual Conference
No voting delegate was appointed.
10.2 Consider Rescinding Action Taken by Council on 7/8/25, Regarding the
Decision Not to Reappoint Dr. Christos Korgan to the Sustainability
Commission and to Vacate the Seat; and, If Rescinded, Reconsider Dr.
Korgan's Reappointment to a Second Term
Bebe spoke in support of the item.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To rescind the action taken by the City Council on July 8, 2025, not to reappoint Dr.
Christos Korgan and to vacate the seat on the Sustainability Commission. The
motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember
Preciado, and Mayor McCann
No (1): Councilmember Inzunza
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
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Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Fernandez
To reappoint Dr. Korgan to a second term on the Sustainability Commission. The
motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember
Preciado, and Mayor McCann
No (1): Councilmember Inzunza
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
11. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community
announcements.
11.1 Councilmember Preciado:
Ratification of Appointment to the Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission
Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission
- John Cressler
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Mayor McCann
To ratify the above appointment of John Cressler to the Health, Wellness, and Aging
Commission. 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)
At the request of Councilmember Preciado there was consensus of the City Council
to add a closed session item to the September 9, 2025, City Council meeting
regarding SEIU 221 members and receive relevant information on labor negotiations
procedures.
12. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
There were none.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
City Attorney Verdugo announced the recent retirement of Terri Zeleniak, who served as
the City’s legal secretary for 25 years.
14. 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 closed session item 14.1 had been withdrawn.
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14.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: City of Chula Vista v. Slade Fischer, et al., San Diego Superior Court,
Case No. 24CU006375C
Action: No reportable action - Item was not discussed.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:22 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services
_________________________
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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