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Regular City Council and Special Housing Authority Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
June 16, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, Mayor McCann
Also Present: City Manager Allen, 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.
Mayor McCann announced, pursuant to the California Brown Act, (Government Code
Section 54952.3), that he and all City Councilmembers would receive $50 for their
attendance at that Housing Authority meeting, held simultaneously with the City Council
meeting.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
Councilmember Chavez arrived at 5:01 p.m.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Led by Mayor McCann.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 4.1 through 4.10)
Mayor McCann stated he would abstain from voting on Item 4.6B due to a potential
property-related conflict of interest.
John Acosta spoke regarding various consent calendar items.
Robert spoke regarding Item 4.4.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 4.1
through 4.5, 4.6A, and 4.7 through 4.10. The headings were read, text waived. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
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Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza,
Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Item 4.6B. The
heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza,
and Councilmember Preciado
Abstain (1): Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
4.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: June 2, 2026
4.2 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.
4.3 Consultant Services Agreement: Approve a Consultant Services Agreement
with Otay Water District to Provide Water Consumption Data and Sewer Billing
Services
Adopt a resolution approving a consultant services agreement with Otay Water
District to provide water consumption data and sewer billing services.
Item 4.3 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-115 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OTAY
WATER DISTRICT FOR WATER CONSUMPTION DATA AND SEWER BILLING
SERVICES
4.4 Grant Award and Appropriation: Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds from Cal
OES for the Law Enforcement Specialized Units Program
Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds in the amount of $203,142 from the
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and appropriating funds to the
Police Grants Section of the Federal Grants Fund for the Law Enforcement
Specialized Units Program. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 4.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-116 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE LAW ENFORCEMENT
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SPECIALIZED UNITS PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
(4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
4.5 Agreement: Approve an Agreement to Provide Exclusive Ambulance Services
to Imperial Beach and Bonita/Sunnyside Fire District
Adopt a resolution approving an agreement to provide Exclusive Ambulance
Services to Imperial Beach and Bonita/Sunnyside Fire District.
Item 4.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-117 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR EXCLUSIVE EMERGENCY
AMBULANCE TRANSPORT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE CITY OF
IMPERIAL BEACH AND BONITA SUNNYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
4.6 Fund Appropriation: Appropriation of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) Grant Allocations to Fund the CDBG, HOME, and ESG
Projects for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
Adopt the following resolutions to appropriate funds from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as approved on May 19, 2026, as follows:
A. $2,501,482.59 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
and $1,200,730.78 for the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program (4/5
Vote Required); and
B. $206,221.00 for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program. (4/5 Vote
Required)
Item 4.6 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-118 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA (1) APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) SPENDING PLAN FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND THE HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM; (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS AND ALL HUD DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO THE GRANTS; AND (3) APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5
VOTE REQUIRED)
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-119 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA (1) APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) SPENDING PLAN FOR THE
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT; (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS AND ALL HUD DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO THE GRANT; AND (3) APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERFOR (4/5
VOTE REQUIRED)
4.7 Grant Funds: Authorize City Manager to Accept Grant Funds Throughout
Fiscal Year 2026-27 from Multiple Organizations to Fund Various City
Programs and Services
Adopt resolutions authorizing the City Manager to accept grant funding and execute
the grant documents through June 30, 2027 from A) Chuck & Ernestina Kreutzkamp
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Foundation, B) National Recreation and Park Association, C) San Diego Seniors
Community Foundation, D) Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, and E) Prevent Drowning
Foundation of San Diego.
Item 4.7 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-120 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CHUCK & ERNESTINA
KREUTZKAMP FOUNDATION THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING AND EXECUTE GRANT
DOCUMENTS
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-121 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE NATIONAL RECREATION AND
PARK ASSOCIATION THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING AND EXECUTE GRANT
DOCUMENTS
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-122 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE SAN DIEGO SENIORS
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING AND EXECUTE GRANT
DOCUMENTS
D) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-123 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING AND EXECUTE GRANT DOCUMENTS
E) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-124 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM PREVENT DROWNING FOUNDATION OF
SAN DIEGO THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING AND EXECUTE GRANT
DOCUMENTS
4.8 Agreement Amendment: Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with
Cityzen Solutions, Inc., Doing Business As Public Input, for an Online Public
Engagement Platform
Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the agreement with Cityzen
Solutions, Inc., doing business as PublicInput, for the continued use of the City’s
online public engagement platform, extending the agreement term through June 30,
2029, and authorizing the City Manager to exercise up to four additional one -year
options to extend the agreement through June 30, 2033. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 4.8 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-125 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND CITYZEN SOLUTIONS, INC., DBA PUBLICINPUT (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED)
4.9 Legislative Advocacy Services: Approve an Agreement with Nielsen
Merksamer Parrinello Gross & Leoni, LLP for State Legislative Services
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Adopt a resolution approving an agreement with Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello
Gross & Leoni, LLP to provide state legislative and advocacy services.
Item 4.9 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-126 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND NIELSEN
MERKSAMER PARRINELLO GROSS & LEONI, LLP FOR STATE LEGISLATIVE
ADVOCACY SERVICES
4.10 Agreement Amendment: Approve a First Amendment to the Agreement with
Snell and Wilmer to Provide Legal Services
Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the Legal Services Agreement (LSA)
with Snell and Wilmer to increase the not -to-exceed amount from $50,000 to
$150,000.
Item 4.10 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-127 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE LEGAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND SNELL AND WILMER
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following members of the public spoke regarding various topics:
• Alfredo Alvarez, Chula Vista resident
• John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
David Martinez spoke regarding the City's support for the Police Department and for Acting
Police Chief Peak.
Gabriel Innocenzi, representing Sweetwater Authority, provided an update on recent
events and activities involving the agency.
Robert spoke regarding recent public meetings.
Andrea Cavazos spoke in support of the Parks and Recreation Department and
therapeutic recreation for youth.
Kelvin Barrios, representing Local 89, spoke in support of a proposed City Charter reform
package and requested that the City Council schedule a public hearing to consider the
proposed amendments.
Concerned CV Citizen submitted written comments regarding recent media articles related
to Chief Kennedy.
Jerome O. Torres submitted written comments regarding a proposed ballot measure
related to changes to the City’s form of government.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 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
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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.
Director of Finance Del Rio and Revenue Manager Vasquez gave a presentation on
the item.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
John Acosta spoke in support of assisting members of the military.
Robert expressed concern that sewer-related discussions focus primarily on
financial matters and requested additional opportunities for public engagement.
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 No. 2026 -128, the heading was read, text waived. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 6.1 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-128 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
6.2 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.
Director of Finance Del Rio and Revenue Manager Vasquez gave a presentation on
the item.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
Robert spoke regarding the role of Republic Service.
John Acosta spoke regarding discussions of work stoppage for Republic Services.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann
closed the public hearing.
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Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-129, the heading was read, text waived. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 6.2 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-129 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
The meeting was recessed at 6:03 p.m. and reconvened at 6:11 p.m.
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any
There are none.
7.2 Housing Authority & City Housing Funding: Approve a Funding Commitment
of up to $4,000,000 for the Park Hill UMC Development or the Bayview Family
Apartments Development
Housing Manager Warwick gave a presentation on the item.
Pastor Joel spoke expressing a neutral position on the item.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the item:
• Zack Defazio-Farrell
• Kimberly White-Dew, Chula Vista resident
• Eric Rynd, Chula Vista resident
• Rebecca Louie, representing Wakeland Housing
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
• William Klaser, Chula Vista resident
• J. Andres Zapata, Chula Vista resident
• Armando Gallegos
• Andrew Skare
• Monica Rodriguez
• Maribel Gallegos, Chula Vista resident
• Robert
The following members of the public submitted written comments in support of the
item:
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• Zack Defazio-Farrell
• Isabel
• Nerissa E Periola
• Maria Ricoy
• Angelica Munoz
• Ryutaro Matsushita
• Gabriela Ramiriez
• Arturo Ibarra
• Dalila Santana
• Marcus E. Rousse
• Victoria Periola
• Irwin Periola
The following members of the public submitted written comments in opposition to
the item:
• Mercedes Zapata, Chula Vista resident
• Alejandra G. Zapata, Chula Vista resident
Moved by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
Seconded by Councilmember Inzunza
To adopt Housing Authority Resolution No. 2026 -006, as amended to include a
condition in the loan agreement to reduce the density to 62 units, the heading was
read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, and Councilmember Preciado
No (1): Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
Item 7.2A heading:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-006 OF THE CHULA VISTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
APPROVING A LOAN TO WAKELAND HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION, OR AN AFFILIATED ENTITY, TO ASSIST IN THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A 68-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO
BE LOCATED AT 545 EAST NAPLES STREET, AND AUTHORIZING THE
DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO
THE LOAN IN A FORM APPROVED BY LEGAL COUNSEL
Moved by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
Seconded by Councilmember Inzunza
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-130, as amended to include a condition in the loan
agreement to reduce the density to 62 units, the heading was read, text waived. The
motion was carried by the following vote:
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Yes (4): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, and Councilmember Preciado
No (1): Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
Item 7.2B heading:
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-130 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A LOAN TO WAKELAND HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION, OR AN AFFILIATED ENTITY, TO ASSIST IN THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A 68-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO
BE LOCATED AT 545 EAST NAPLES STREET, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE
LOAN IN A FORM APPROVED BY CITY ATTORNEY, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
7.3 Safe Neighbor Ordinance Compliance and Transparency Report: Accept
Report on Immigration and Customs Enforcement Activity Reporting Pursuant
to Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 2.19
Acting Police Chief Peak gave a presentation on the item.
Robert spoke in opposition to the item.
Aldo B. spoke expressing a neutral position on the item.
Moved by Councilmember Chavez
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To accept the Safe Neighbor Ordinance Compliance and Transparency Report. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
7.4 Financial Report and Appropriations: Accept the Quarterly Financial Report
and Budget Appropriations for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2026 (Third
Quarter Report)
Director of Finance Del Rio, Budget and Analysis Manager Prendell and Fiscal and
Management Analyst Vargas, gave a presentation on the item.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2026-131 and 2026-132, the headings were read, text
waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
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Item 7.4 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-131 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26
BUDGET TO ADJUST FOR VARIANCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-132 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING DONATION FROM THE TREE SAN DIEGO
7.5 Agreement: Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with SenseMakers LLC
to Develop and Conduct a Full-Scale Domestic Terrorism Response Exercise
Lieutenant Monreal gave a presentation on the item.
Aldo B. spoke in opposition to the item.
Robert spoke in support of the item.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-133, the heading was read, text waived. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 7.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-133 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND SENSEMAKERS LLC TO DESIGN, DEVELOP, CONDUCT, AND
EVALUATE A FULL-SCALE REGIONAL DOMESTIC TERRORISM RESPONSE
EXERCISE
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
There were none.
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
10. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community
announcements.
11. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
City Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community
announcements.
Councilmember Chavez reported on recent activities and actions of the SANDAG Board.
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At the request of Deputy Mayor Fernandez, there was a consensus of the City Council to
add an item to a future agenda to receive a presentation regarding a potential Charter
initiative for a possible ballot measure.
12. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
There were none.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
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 the City Council would convene in closed session
to discuss the items listed below.
The meeting was recessed at 8:35 p.m. and reconvened in closed session at 8:39 p.m.
with all members present.
14.1 Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957(b)
Robert spoke regarding the item.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To ratify the appointment of Fred Mousavipour as Deputy City Manager. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
14.2 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: Jayson Francisco, et al. v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego
Superior Court Case No. 37-2024-00021006-CU-PO-CTL
Action: No reportable action
Name of case: City of Chula Vista v. Slade Fischer, et al., San Diego Superior Court
Case No. 24CU006375C
Action: No reportable action
Name of case: Eric Crockett v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court
Case No. 37-2024-00012828-CU-OE-CTL
Action: No reportable action
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Name of case: Element 7 Chula Vista One, LLC v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San
Diego Superior Court Case No. 25CU049457C
Action: No reportable action
Name of case: Roxana Kennedy v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior
Court Case No. 26CU026069C
Action: No reportable action
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:33 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services
_________________________
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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