1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
Deputy Mayor Chavez joined the meeting at 5:01 p.m. and Councilmember Preciado joined the meeting at 5:03 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
Deputy Director of City Clerk Services Turner called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Public Comments:
Led by Deputy Director of City Clerk Services Turner.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Public Comments:
4.1 Oath of Office:
Public Comments:
Gustavo Padilla, Board of Ethics
Deputy Director of City Clerk Services Turner administered the oath of office.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.6)
Public Comments:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to Item 5.6.
Item 5.2 was removed from the consent calendar at the request of Councilmember Preciado.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Fernandez
To approve t
he recommended actions
appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1, and 5.3 through 5.6. 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 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances Public Comments:
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 Board, Commission, and Committee Terms: Accept the Local Appointments List of Terms Expiring in 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Board, Commission, and Committee Terms Accept the Local Appointments List of Terms Expiring in 2026 - 25-0237.pdf
2. Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Exhibit 1 to Resolution - 2026 Local Appointments List .pdf Adopt a resolution accepting the 2026 Local Appointments List for board, commission, and committee terms expiring in calendar year 2026.
Item 5.3 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-193 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE 2026 LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST FOR BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE TERMS EXPIRING IN CALENDAR YEAR 2026
5.4 CIP Creation and Transfer of Funds: Establish Capital Improvement Project “Oxford and Fourth Park (CIP No. PRK0346)”, Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets and Appropriate Funds Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Establish Oxford and Fourth Park (PRK0346) and Transfer Funds from General Fund to CIP PRK0346.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Project Location Map.pdf
3. Resolution(1).pdf
Adopt a resolution establishing a new Capital Improvement Project entitled “Oxford and Fourth Park (CIP No. PRK0346)”, amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating and Capital Improvement Program budgets and appropriating funds. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-194 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ENTITLED “OXFORD AND FOURTH PARK (CIP NO. PRK0346)”, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGETS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.5 Grant Award and Appropriation: Accept Wildfire Mitigation Grant Funds from the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation for Wildfire Mitigation Activities and Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget and Appropriate Funds Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Accept Wildfire Mitigation Funds from the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation - 25-0253.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - San Diego Regional Fire Foundation Grant Award – Letter of Commitment .pdf
3. Resolution(2).pdf
Adopt a resolution accepting the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation grant of $604,230 and appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5
V
ote
R
equired)
Item 5.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-195 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE SAN DIEGO REGIONAL FIRE FOUNDATION, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.6 Fee Update: Amend City-Initiated Tow License Fee and City-Initiated Tow and Storage Rate Schedule Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - 2026 Tow Fees - 25-0279.pdf
2. Resolution A 2026 Tow License Fee.pdf
3. Resolution B 2026 Tow and Storage Rate Schedule.pdf Adopt resolutions amending A) the City-Initiated Tow License Fee, and B) the City-Initiated Tow and Storage Rate Schedule.
Item 5.6 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-196 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CITY-INITIATED TOW LICENSE FEE B) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-197 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CITY-INITIATED TOW AND STORAGE RATE SCHEDULE
ITEMS REMOVED FOM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5.2 Specific Plan: Adopt an Ordinance Approving the Rohr Wohl Specific Plan and Incorporating the Associated Zoning Changes to the Chula Vista Bayfront Local Coastal Program Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - 2nd Reading.pdf
2. Ordinance.pdf
3. Rohr Wohl Specific Plan.pdf
4. Amended Local Coastal Program.pdf
5. Written Communications - Pember - Received 12_02_2025.pdf The following members of the public spoke in support of the item:
John Acosta
Will Hauck
Danny DeLa Rosa
Jessie Garcia
Emil Wohl
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
Sean Ellis
Cori Schumacher
Ansermio Estrada
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Fernandez
To adopt Ordinance No.3616 the heading was 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 5.2 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3616 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE ROHR WOHL SPECIFIC PLAN AND APPROVING CORRESPONDING ZONING CHANGES TO THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM LAND USE PLAN (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Written Communications - Curry - Rcvd 11-24-25.pdf
2. Written Communications - Acosta - Rcvd 11-26-25.pdf
3. Written Communications - Jett - Received 12_02.pdf
Jenné
Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Why does Tiffany Allen get to do whatever she wants with Chula Vista tax revenue? It's bad enough she's in that position without being elected because none of us want her there. She doubles down on it by being intentionally off putting when it comes to City events and prioritizing people like Marcy Weaver the CEO of the Chamber of Commerce.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various topics.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the horse arena at Rohr Park:
Barbara Almalfitano
Lisa Wood, representing San Diego Trails Alliance
Janeen Reed, representing Bonita Valley Horsemen
John Fischer
Dennis Avalos
Michelle Harms
Susan Heavilin
Jennie submitted written comments in opposition to the closed session item regarding the conference with real property negotiators.
7. ACTION ITEMS
Public Comments:
7.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any Public Comments:
For action on this item, refer to the section Items Removed from the Consent Calendar, above.
The meeting was recessed at 5:48 p.m. and resumed at 6:00 p.m.
7.2 Agreement and Task Force Appointment: Waive the Competitive Process, Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Marlene L. Garcia Consulting, LCC for South County Higher Education Task Force Facilitation Services and Designate City Representative Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Consultant Agreement Marlene L Garcia - 25-0288.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Marlene L. Garcia LLC Consultant Agreement.pdf
3. Resolution A.pdf
4. Resolution B.pdf
5. Item 7.2 South County Higher ed.pdf
Special Projects Manager Relph gave a presentation on the item.
Lisa Schmidt, representing Assemblymember Alvarez's office, spoke in support of the item.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Inzunza
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2025-198 and 2025-199, 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)
Item 7.2 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-198 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS AND APPROVING A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND
MARLENE L. GARCIA CONSULTING, LLC FOR SOUTH COUNTY HIGHER EDUCATION TASK FORCE FACILITATION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES B) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-199 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DESIGNATING CITY MANAGER TIFFANY ALLEN TO THE SOUTH COUNTY HIGHER EDUCATION TASK FORCE AS REQUIRED BY AB 662
7.3 Employee Compensation and Positions: Amended Classification Plan and Compensation Schedule; Revised Compensation Summaries for Unrepresented Employees; Position Counts; and Budget Amendments Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Classification Plan and Compensation Schedule - 25-0281.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Revised Unrepresented Compensation Summary FY25-27.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Revised Unrepresented Compensation Summary FY22-24.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - FY2025-26 Compensation Schedule Eff 12-12-25.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - FY2025-26 Compensation Schedule Eff 12-26-25.pdf
6. Resolution A - Amend Compensation Schedule and Classification Plan.pdf
7. Resolution B - Approve Unrepresented Compensation Summary for FY25-27.pdf
8. Resolution C - Approve Unrepresented Compensation Summary for FY21-24.pdf
9. Resolution D - Approve Revised FY 25-26 Compensation Schedule Effective 12-12-2025.pdf
10. Resolution E - Approve Revised FY 25-26 Compensation Schedule Effective 12-26-2025.pdf
11. Resolution F - Budget Amendments.pdf
12. Item 7.3 HR Employee Compensation12.2.25_Item 7.3_Final.pdf Human Resources Department Director Tomlinson gave a presentation on the item and announced that approval of the item would affect executive compensation.
Moved by
Councilmember Fernandez
Seconded by
Councilmember Preciado
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2025-200 through 2025-205, 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)
Item 7.3 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-200 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND COMPENSATION SCHEDULE TO REFLECT SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS AND AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS B) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-201 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDED COMPENSATION SUMMARY FOR ALL UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27, INCLUDING AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY CONTRACT AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENT SAID AMENDED COMPENSATION SUMMARY C) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-202 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDED COMPENSATION SUMMARY FOR ALL UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, INCLUDING AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY CONTRACT AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENT SAID AMENDED COMPENSATION SUMMARY D) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-203 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 12, 2025, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5 E) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-204 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 26, 2025, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5 F) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-205 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET FOR APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
7.4 Financial Report and Appropriation: Accept the Quarterly Financial Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2025 (First Quarter Report) and Appropriate Funds to Implement Required Budget Adjustments Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report FY26 First Quarter Report - 25-0264.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - FY26 First Quarter Report.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - FY26 General Fund Transfers.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - FY26 General Fund Budget Amendments.pdf
5. Resolution(3).pdf
6. EXHIBIT 1.pdf
7. Item 7.4- FY2026 Q1 Financial Report_Final Draft.pdf Jenné
Why did you transfer out $2,995,387 from non departmental services and another $ 780,266 from Capital Improvement Projects? Is it because Baldwin & Sons needs to get paid? Caroline
I've worked in the Cannabis industry for years. Very disappointing the City of Chula Vista excludes its residents from the oversight of how the revenue generated is being spent.
Vicki
We should not be required to provide a comment when I simply wanted to "oppose".
Greg
When will you use the money to help west Chula Vista ? Why do you only care about new developments ? Is it because you'll profit from the permits whereas helping residents of Chula Vista requires compassion? Jenné
Were City funds used to respond to the individuals that overdosed on illegal drugs at the Gaylord Pacific Hotel and Convention Center a month back ? The ones in the hot tub ? Felipa
You need to spend the money better, nothing is bettering the City.
Bradley
Why don't we see what you're spending the revenue generated from marijuana sales on ? Bre
When will you itemize the Cannabis tax revenue ?
Beverly
Why did you use funds from Public Works instead of Measure P to fix the "monument wall repair" and "3rd Ave Bollards" ? Eric
Why did Matt Little quit ? Will Courtney Chase be the person overseeing Measure P revenue? Janelle
Why not redirect the tax generated from marijuana sales to helping homeless people? Rafael
Moving forward who will be responsible for Measure P now that Matt Little quit ? Will it be Courtney Chase? When will the public be made aware ? Ralph
It is unacceptable that there is no itemization for a separate tax (Measure Q).
Rebecca
I don’t feel comfortable with how the money is being managed.
Rebecca
I don’t feel comfortable with how the money is being managed.
Weed Watcher
Why are you not itemizing Measure Q?
Jimmy
This is rushed through.
Jerry Fredrickson
Where is the Chula Vista Cannabis Cannabis Tax itemization ? Jenné
Now that Matt Little quit who is in charge of my Measure P dollars & where are my marijuana dollars.
Finance Director Schoen, Budget Analysis Manager Prendell, and Fiscal & Management Analyst Vargas gave a presentation on the item.
The following members of the public submitted written comments in opposition to the item:
Caroline
Vicki
Greg
Felipa
Bradley
Bre
Beverly
Eric
Janelle
Rafael
Ralph
Rebecca
Weed Watcher
Jimmy
Jerry Fredrickson
Jenné
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Inzunza
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-206, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Item 7.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-206 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)
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
Public Comments:
There were none.
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
10. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
11. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Public Comments:
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
Councilmember Inzunza provided an update from the recent Community Power meeting.
12. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
Public Comments:
13.1 Council Policy No. 111-02: Discussion Regarding Amendments to the Special Orders of the Day and Proclamations Policy Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Amendment to Council Policy 111-02.pdf
2. Resolution(4).pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Draft Policy.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - Redline Policy.pdf
5. Item 13.1 PowerPoint 12.2.25.pdf
City Attorney Verdugo gave a presentation.
Moved by
Deputy Mayor Chavez
Seconded by
Councilmember Fernandez
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-207, as amended, providing that if a proclamation request is denied by the Mayor, no other elected official may issue a proclamation on the same subject until the sponsoring Councilmember has had the opportunity to place the item on a subsequent agenda. The heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Fernandez No (1)
Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
Item 13.1 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-207 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO COUNCIL POLICY NUMBER 111-02 AND RENAMING THE POLICY “COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS – SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY, PROCLAMATIONS, AND CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION”
14. CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:
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 7:32 p.m. and reconvened in closed session at 7:37 p.m. with all members present.
14.1 Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) Public Comments:
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Preciado
To ratify the appointment of Christopher Manroe as the Fire Chief. 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)
14.2 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Public Comments:
Name of case: Natalie Vazquez v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 25CU045186C Action:
No reportable action.
14.3 Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Public Comments:
Property: 61 First Avenue
Agency Negotiators: Tiffany Allen, City Manager; Marco Verdugo, City Attorney; Scott Dickson, Real Property Manager and Rick Ryals, MPC Consultants Negotiating Parties: City of Chula Vista, Ismael Rodriguez Under Negotiation: Price and terms
Action:
No reportable action.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services