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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2025/10/21 5pm 1 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, 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, Veterans 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 Oleander 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. Docusign Envelope ID: 670B7CF4-3210-474D-86A1-54B44A5D637E 2 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 Docusign Envelope ID: 670B7CF4-3210-474D-86A1-54B44A5D637E 3 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 surrounding 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 accordance 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. 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 7.1 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 URBAN DEVELOPMENT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26 BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) Docusign Envelope ID: 670B7CF4-3210-474D-86A1-54B44A5D637E 4 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 Appropriation: 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 Council 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 Docusign Envelope ID: 670B7CF4-3210-474D-86A1-54B44A5D637E 5 • Diana MJC • 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 Docusign Envelope ID: 670B7CF4-3210-474D-86A1-54B44A5D637E 6 • 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 • 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 Docusign Envelope ID: 670B7CF4-3210-474D-86A1-54B44A5D637E 7 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 resumed at 8:40 p.m. 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. 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 Docusign Envelope ID: 670B7CF4-3210-474D-86A1-54B44A5D637E 8 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 carried by the following vote: Yes (5): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann Result, Carried (5 to 0) 12.2 Deputy Mayor Chavez: Consider Making 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 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 Docusign Envelope ID: 670B7CF4-3210-474D-86A1-54B44A5D637E 9 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 _________________________ Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk Docusign Envelope ID: 670B7CF4-3210-474D-86A1-54B44A5D637E