Alan C. spoke in opposition to filling the vacancy by special election and in opposition to appointing Devonna Almagro.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding Councilmembers interacting with constituents of District 3 and in opposition to Councilmembers appointing friends.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to appointing Devonna Almagro:
- Anna B.
- Estela Stachowitz
- Delia Dominguez Cervantes
- Cheryl Perez
Eli K. spoke in opposition to Councilmembers appointing friends.
Lillie, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of appointing Nimpa Akana and in opposition to appointing Devonna Almagro.
The following members of the public spoke in support of holding a special election to fill the vacancy.
- Erica Lowery
- Laura D., Chula Vista resident
- Steve Stenberg, Chula Vista resident
- Tony Villafranca
- John Moore
The following members of the public spoke in support of appointing Nimpa Akana:
- Norliza Rodriguez, Chula Vista resident
- Patty O’Mara
- Nerissa Torralba
- Diana MJC, Bonita resident
Rosemarie Ballard spoke in opposition to appointing a person who is not honest.
Russ Hall, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the appointment process and in support of holding a special election to fill the vacancy.
Robert Garcia, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of appointing someone other than Devonna Almagro.
The following members of the public spoke in support of appointing Tanya Williams:
- Dorothy Martin, Chula Vista resident
- Ricky Allen, Chula Vista resident
Joe Mazares, San Diego resident, spoke in support of holding a special election to fill the vacancy or, if filled by appointment, in support of appointing Nimpa Akana.
The following members of the public spoke in support of Devonna Almagro:
- Sonia Farron, San Diego resident
- Ana Sanchez, Chula Vista resident
- Karla C.
- Patricia Cueva
Mary Davis, Chula Vista resident, thanked staff for posting the agenda in advance and in support of appointing Tanya Williams or Nimpa Akana.
David Diaz, Chula Vista resident, expressed interest in being appointed to fill the vacancy.
Mary Soriano, representing the Asian Pacific American Coalition, spoke in support of holding a special election to fill the vacancy.
The following members of the public spoke in support of appointing David Diaz:
- Veronica Ferguson, Chula Vista resident
- Henrietta Parano, Chula Vista resident
- Cida Diehl
- Miguel Angel-Pino, Chula Vista resident
- Alfred Lee, Chula Vista resident
The following members of the public submitted a request to speak but were not present when called:
- Ryan Pernicano, Chula Vista resident
- Alicia Souza, Chula Vista resident
Beatriz Suarez-Pastrana, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of holding a special election to fill the vacancy or, if filled by appointment, in support of appointing Tanya Williams.
Tanya Williams, Chula Vista resident, expressed interest in being appointed to fill the vacancy.
Rebecca Lee spoke in support of appointing David Diaz and in support of Griselda Delgado and Nimpa Akana.
Jesse Navarro, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of Griselda Delgado and appointing someone honest.
Melody, National City resident, spoke regarding a vetting process to fill the vacancy.
Mayor McCann recessed the meeting at 6:23 p.m. The Council reconvened at 6:34 p.m., with all members present.
The following members of the public submitted written comments expressing opposition:
- David Winter
- Lorena Winter
- Mark T
- Joe Leshen
- Sherrie Leshen
- Melody Carlson
- Kathy Crail
- Shirley Powers
- Gale Moriarity, Chula Vista resident
- Robert Moriarity
- Rebecca V. Mekus
- Dan Mekus
- Maria H.
- Bibian Harrison
- Dan Rice, Chula Vista resident
- Lois Morera, Chula Vista resident
- Lina Y.
- Olivia G.
- Kathleen Adams, Chula Vista resident
- Dorlas W.
- Diana E.
- Carolee W.
- Christina Gomez, Chula Vista resident
- Char
- Cindy D.
- Jeni Wilson
- Silvia Mangubat
- Maria McDuff, Chula Vista resident
- Janet Ardagna
- Martha Hill, Chula Vista resident
- Brenda Shaw
- Beverly Grant-Davidson
- Georgina Enriquez
- Christine Paxton
- Danica Holmes
- Bernadette Jacard
- Kari Thomas, Chula Vista resident
- Donna Hodge
- Rosemarie Ballard, Chula Vista resident
- Cynthia T.
- Michael McCabe, Chula Vista resident
- Linda Bianes, Bonita resident
- Paula Whitsell, Chula Vista resident
- Barbara T.
- Eva Adolfsson, Chula Vista resident
- Nancy Mascola
- Barbara Zacharias
- Margaret Lowerie
- Robin Leon, Chula Vista resident
- Roy Akana, Chula Vista resident
- Nancy Tiznado, Chula Vista resident
- Edward Legaspie, Chula Vista resident
- Melody Hurt, National City resident
- Richard Roy, Chula Vista resident
The following members of the public submitted written communication in opposition to appointing Devonna Almagro:
The following members of the public submitted written communications in support of holding a special election to fill the vacancy:
- Frank Riley
- Catherine Zordell
- Ian Burgar
- Robert Johnson, and he also commented regarding masks.
The following members of the public submitted written communications in support of holding a special election to fill the vacancy and in opposition to appointing Davonna Almagro if filled by appointment:
- Brad Davis
- Katy Davis
- Dan Luko
- Mitch Thompson
Gail Perez submitted written communications in support of Devonna Almagro.
Sara Kent Ochao submitted comments in support of appointing a democrat.
Ruben Guilloty submitted comments regarding a mental health hospital.
TN submitted comments regarding small business restaurants.
Crystal Irving, representing SEIU Local 221, submitted written communication in support of appointing Sophia Rodriguez.
Mayor McCann moved that the vacancy be filled by a special election. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Deputy Mayor Preciado moved to appoint Griselda Delgado. The motion failed for lack of a second.