Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA

 

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

 

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Free Spanish interpretation is available on-site.

 

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Accessibility: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at or [phone]. 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

Presentation of the 2025 Sustainability Champion Awards

5.

CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.4)

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:

5.1

Approve Meeting Minutes

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Approve the minutes dated: May 6, 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.

5.3

Speed Limit Adjustments: Adopt an Ordinance Establishing the Speed Limits at Olympic Parkway Between Hunte Parkway and Olympic Vista Road, and Olympic Parkway Between Olympic Vista Road and Wueste Road

Report Number: 25-0043

Location: Olympic Parkway between Hunte Parkway and Olympic Vista Road; and Olympic Parkway between Olympic Vista Road and Wueste Road

Department: Engineering

G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No

Environmental Notice: This Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15061(b)(3).

• RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  Adopt an Ordinance establishing the speed limits at the following segments: (1) decrease the existing speed limit on Olympic Parkway between Hunte Parkway and Olympic Vista Road from 50 mph to 45 mph, (2) decrease the existing speed limit on Olympic Parkway between Olympic Vista Road and Wueste Road from 45 mph to 40 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

Investment Report: Quarter Ending March 31, 2025

Report Number: 25-0075

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:

  Receive the investment report for the quarter ending on March 31, 2025.

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.

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

Presentations: Presentation from San Diego Community Power Regarding 2025 Operations

Report Number: 25-0046

Location: No specific geographic location

Department: Public Works

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:

  Receive report from San Diego Community Power regarding their 2025 operations.

7.3

Campaign Contributions: Consider Revisions to Municipal Code Chapter 2.52 Regarding Various Provisions of the Campaign Contribution Ordinance

Report Number: 25-0100

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:

  Place an ordinance on first reading to make comprehensive updates to the Chula Vista Campaign Contribution Ordinance, Municipal Code Chapter 2.52, including contribution limits, time period for accepting contributions, rules for outstanding debt, complaint processing, and removing duplicative provisions. (First Reading)

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

10.1

Consider Adopting a Resolution Condemning Antisemitism

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:

  Consider adopting the resolution.

11.

COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS

11.1

Deputy Mayor Chavez:  Consider Adopting a Resolution in Support of the State of California's Lawsuit Challenging Federal Tariffs

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:

  Consider adopting the resolution.

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)

Name of case:

(1) Arturo Castanares v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2021-00017713-CU-MC-CTL
(2) Trevor Thurgood v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 24CU015725C

15.

ADJOURNMENT

to the regular City Council meeting on May 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

 

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