City of Chula Vista

Regular City Council Meeting

MINUTES

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA

Present:

• Deputy Mayor Chavez, 
• Councilmember Fernandez, 
• Councilmember Inzunza, 
• Councilmember Preciado, 
• and Mayor McCann 

Also Present:

• City Manager Kachadoorian, 
• City Attorney Verdugo, 
• City Clerk Bigelow, 
• and Deputy Director, City Clerk Services Malone 

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.

2.

ROLL CALL

City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.

Deputy Mayor Chavez arrived at 5:01 p.m.

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE

Led by Councilmember Inzunza.

4.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

4.1

Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Chula Vista Firefighters for Their Efforts in Fighting the Border 2 Fire and Los Angeles Fires

The proclamation was presented.

5.

CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.5)

John Acosta spoke regarding Item 5.5.

City Clerk Bigelow announced that a revised page 7 for Item 5.1 had been distributed. Action on the item was with respect to the revised document.

• 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)

  Mayor McCann, Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Fernandez

  Result, Carried (5 to 0)

5.1

Approve Meeting Minutes

• Approve the minutes dated: February 4, 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

Annual Report: Accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024, and Update on Reserve Funds

• Adopt a resolution accepting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024.

  Item 5.3 heading:

  RESOLUTION NO. 2025-019 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024

  
  

5.4

Policy and Investment Report: Amend City Council Policy No. 220-01, Delegate Investment Activity Authority to the Director of Finance/Treasurer, and Accept the Investment Report for Quarter Ending December 31, 2024

• Adopt a resolution acknowledging receipt of City Council Policy No. 220-01 Investment Policy and Guidelines, amending the existing policy, delegating investment activity authority to the Director of Finance/Treasurer, and accepting the investment report for the quarter ending December 31, 2024.

  Item 5.4 heading:

  RESOLUTION NO. 2025-020 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF COUNCIL POLICY 220-01, INVESTMENT POLICY AND GUIDELINES, AMENDING THE EXISTING POLICY, DELEGATING INVESTMENT ACTIVITY AUTHORITY TO THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/TREASURER, AND ACCEPTING THE INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024

  
  

5.5

Employee Compensation and Positions: Approve Classification Plan and Compensation Schedule; Position Counts; Revised Compensation Schedule; and Unclassified Ordinance

• Adopt resolutions: A) Amending the Classification Plan and Compensation Schedule to reflect the addition and deletion of position titles and amending the authorized position count in various departments; B) Approving the revised Fiscal Year 2024-25 Compensation Schedule effective February 21, 2025, as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5; and place an Ordinance on first reading amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.05.010 to add the unclassified position titles of Chief Communications Officer and Chief Veterinarian and delete the position title of Communications Manager. (First Reading) (4/5 Vote Required)

  Item 5.5 headings:

  A) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-021 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND COMPENSATION SCHEDULE TO REFLECT THE ADDITION AND DELETION OF POSITION TITLES AND AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT IN DEPARTMENTS

  B) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-022 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 21, 2025, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5

  C) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 ADDING THE UNCLASSIFIED POSITION TITLES OF CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER AND CHIEF VETERINARIAN AND DELETING THE UNCLASSIFIED POSITION TITLE OF COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (FIRST READING) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)

  
  

6.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

John Acosta spoke regarding campaign contributions and submitted written communications.

Roy Estrella, Jr. introduced himself as a future candidate for elective office.

7.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

7.1

Otay Ranch Village Seven Sectional Planning Area: Amend the Otay Ranch Village Seven Sectional Planning Area Plan, Including Associated Regulatory Documents, and a Tentative Map

Jenne

this many attachments for something is ridiculous.

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.

Senior Planner Mallec gave a presentation on the item.

Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.

Nick Lee and Maria Miller, representing Baldwin and Sons, the applicant, gave a presentation on the item.

Jenne submitted written comments expressing a neutral position.

John Acosta spoke in opposition.

Victor Diaz requested that action be delayed or labor standards related to the item be amended.

There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.

• Moved by Mayor McCann
  Seconded by Councilmember Preciado

  To adopt Resolution No. 2025-023 and place the below ordinance on first reading, headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:

  Yes (5)

  Mayor McCann, Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Fernandez

  Result, Carried (5 to 0)

  Item 7.1 headings:

  A) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-023 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CERTIFYING A FIRST ADDENDUM (IS23-0001) TO THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT  FOR THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE SEVEN SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN (FEIR 04-06) AND APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA GENERAL PLAN (GPA23-0005); THE OTAY RANCH GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (GDP23-0001); THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE SEVEN SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN AND ASSOCIATED REGULATORY DOCUMENTS (SPA23-0002); AND A TENTATIVE MAP FOR OTAY RANCH VILLAGE SEVEN (TM23-0001)

  B) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE SEVEN SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (FIRST READING)

  
  

8.

ACTION ITEMS

8.1

Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any

There were none.

8.2

Long-Term Financial Plan: Accept the General Fund Long-Term Financial Plan – Fiscal Years 2026-2035 Report

Finance Director Schoen and Budget and Analysis Manager Prendell gave a presentation on the item.

• Moved by Mayor McCann
  Seconded by Councilmember Fernandez

  To accept the General Fund Long-Term Financial Plan – Fiscal Years 2026-2035 report, the heading was read. The motion was carried by the following vote:

  Yes (5)

  Mayor McCann, Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Fernandez

  Result, Carried (5 to 0)

9.

PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)

There were none.

10.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS

City Manager Kachadoorian spoke regarding an upcoming Gaylord Pacific job fair.

11.

MAYOR’S REPORTS

11.1

Ratification of Appointment to the Following Commissions:

Charter Review Commission
- Ryan Keyes

Civil Service Commission
- Michael Baranic

• Moved by Mayor McCann
  Seconded by Councilmember Preciado

  To ratify the above appointments. The motion was carried by the following vote:

  Yes (5)

  Mayor McCann, Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Fernandez

  Result, Carried (5 to 0)

12.

COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS

Council members reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.

At the request of Councilmember Inzunza, there was a consensus of the City Council to add an item to a future agenda to consider a resolution in support of Senate Bill 10, “Otay Mesa East Toll Facility Act: toll revenues: environmental mitigation,” authored by Senator Steve Padilla.

At the request of Councilmember Inzunza, there was a consensus of a majority of the City Council, with Mayor McCann opposed, to make a referral to the City Manager and City Attorney to report to the City Council on the options for Councilmembers to issue proclamations, in addition to the Mayor.

At the request of Deputy Mayor Chavez, there was a consensus of the City Council to direct staff to raise the Pan-African flag in recognition of Black History Month.

13.

CITY CLERK'S REPORTS

There were none.

14.

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS

There were none.

15.

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.

John Acosta spoke regarding Item 15.2.

Mayor McCann recessed the meeting at 6:46 p.m. The City Council convened in closed session at 6:51 p.m., with all members present.

15.1

Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6

• Agency designated representatives: Maria Kachadoorian, Tiffany Allen, Courtney Chase, Marco Verdugo, Tanya Tomlinson, and Sarah Schoen

  Employee organization: IAFF, MM/PR

   

  Action: No reportable action.

  
  

15.2

Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)

• Name of case:
  1) CV Amalgamated LLC dba Caligrown v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2020-00033446-CU-MC-CTL;
  2) CV Amalgamated LLC dba Caligrown v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2024-00023455-CU-MC-CTL;
  3) Arturo Castanares v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2021-00017713-CU-MC-CTL; and
  4) Just Construction, Inc. v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, 37-2023-00044536-CU-BC-CTL

   

  Action: No reportable action.

  
  

16.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.