City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council and Special Housing Authority Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
March 17, 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. _____________________________________________________________________
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 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 Preciado joined the meeting at 5:10 p.m.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Councilmember Chavez.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 4.1 through 4.14)
Mayor McCann stated he would abstain from voting on Item 4.4 due to a potential conflict of interest related to his service in the military.
The following members of the public spoke regarding various topics:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Robert
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To approve the recommended action s appearing below consent calendar Items 4.1 through 4.3 and 4.5 through 4.14. The headings were 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 Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To adopt Ordinance No. 3618 (Item 4.4), the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (3): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, and Councilmember Inzunza
Abstain (1): Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
Item 4.4 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3618 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING CHAPTER 2.19 (SAFE NEIGHBOR) RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCESS TO CITY
FACILITIES (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
4.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: February 24, March 3, and 10, 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 Consider Requests for Excused Absences
Approve a n excused absence for Councilmember Preciado from the March 10, 2026, Special City Council Meeting.
4.4 Due Process and Safety: Adopt an Ordinance Adding Chapter 2.19 (Sa fe Neighbor) to the Chula Vista Municipal Code
Adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 2.19 (Safe Neighbor) to the Chula Vista Municipal Code, establishing protections to ensure that City facilities and contracts are not utilized in a manner that facilitates discrimination, unlawful detention, or the criminalization of individuals based on immigration status. (Second Reading and Adoption)
Item 4.4 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3618 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING CHAPTER 2.19 (SAFE NEIGHBOR) RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMEN T ACCESS TO CITY
FACILITIES (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
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4.5 Approve Bid and Contract Award: Accept Bids and Award a Contract to GM Business Interiors for Millenia Library Project Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment
Adopt a resolution accepting bids, awarding a contract to GM Business Interiors for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment for the Millenia Library in the amount of $2,794,838.69, and authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute agreement.
Item 4.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-039 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
AND GM BUSINESS INTERIORS FOR FURNITURE, FIXTURES , AND EQUIPMENT AT THE “MILLENIA LIBRARY (GGV0267)” PROJECT
4.6 Contract Amendment: Approve the First Amendme nt with Global Power Group to Extend the Term of the Contract and Increase Maximum Not -to- Exceed Amount for Emergency Generator Service and Maintenance Adopt a resolution approving the first amendment to the agreement with Global Power Group to provide emergency generator service and maintenance.
Item 4.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-040 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
GLOBAL POWER GROUP TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY GENERATOR
SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE
4.7 Housing Funds: Amendment of Loan Commitments for a Permanent Supportive Housing Development to be Located at 610 Paseo Del Rey Adopt resolutions amending loan commitments to a 96 -unit affordable housing project to be located at 610 Paseo Del Rey, to extend the deadline to March 17, 2028, for assembling all financing and preparing to begin construction, as follows:
A) City Council authorizes extension for $3,300,000 in HOME Investment Partnership Program; and B) Housing Authority authorizes extension f or $700,000 in Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund.
Item 4.7 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -041 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -119 TO EXTEND THE
DEADLINE FOR CONSTRUCTION START ON AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT TO BE LOCATED AT 610 PASEO DEL REY
B) HA RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -001 OF THE CHULA VISTA HOUSING AUTHORITY AMENDING HA RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -005 TO EXTEND THE
DEADLINE FOR CONSTRUCTION START ON AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT TO BE LOCATED AT 610 PASEO DEL REY
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4.8 Housing Report: Accept the Housing Element 2025 Annual Progress Report and Housing Successor Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 CV Resident submitted written comments expressing a neutral position on the item.
Accept the Housing Element 2025 A nnual Progress Report and the Housing Successor Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
4.9 Vacation of Easement: Vacate a Portion of Lot 62 and Unnamed Street/Alley of Rosebank Subdivision
Adopt a resolution approving the vacation of a portion of Lot 62 an d unnamed street/alley of Rosebank Subdivision.
Item 4.9 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-042 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO VACATE A PORTION OF LOT 62 AND UNNAMED STREET/ALLEY OF
ROSEBANK SUBDIVISION
4.10 General Plan: Acceptance of the General Plan 2025 Annual Progress Report and Submission to the State of California
CV Resident submitted written comments expressing a neutral position on the item.
Accept the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2025.
4.11 Agreement: Approve an Agreement with Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates, Inc. to Provide Municipal Advisory Services
Adopt a resolution approving an agreement with Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates, Inc. to provide municipal advisory services.
Item 4.11 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-043 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL
ADVISORY SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND FIELDMAN, ROLAPP & ASSOCIATES, INC.
4.12 Grant Administration: Authorize Agents to Act on Behalf of t he City for Purposes of Obtaining State or Federal Assistance Through California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and Adopt the Required Resolution Adopt a resolution designating authorized agents to act on behalf of the City for purposes of obtaini ng state or federal assistance and through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES”) and adopting the required Cal OES Resolution 130.
Item 4.12 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-044 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY FOR PURPOSES OF OBTAINING STATE OR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE AND ADOPTING THE REQUIRED CAL OES RESOLUTION 130
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4.13 Agreement: Approve Consultant Services Agreement with Cole Pro Media, Corp. to Provide Community Transparency and Engagement Consulting Services
Adopt a resolution approving a Consultant Services Agreement with Cole Pro Media, Corp. for community transparency and engagement consulting services.
Item 4.13 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-045 OF THE CITY C OUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COLE PRO
MEDIA, CORP FOR COMMUNITY TRANSPARENCY AND ENGAGEMENT
SERVICES
4.14 City Elections: Remove City Attorney Seat from the June 2, 2026, Election Due to One Qualified Candidate
Adopt a resolution ratifying the removal of the City Attorney seat from the June 2, 2026, Primary Municipal Election ballot and amending Resolution No. 2026 -004 accordingly due to only one qualified candidate.
Item 4.14 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-046 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA RATIFYING THE REMOVAL OF THE CITY ATTORNEY SEAT FROM THE JUNE 2, 2026, PRIMARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT AND AMENDING CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2026-004
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following members of the public spoke regarding various topics:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Robert
Mayra Estrada, representing the Association of Chula Vista Employees, spoke and submitted written comments regarding employee compensation.
Javier Santizo, representing the Carpent ers Union Local 619, spoke regarding tax fraud in the construction industry.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 City Position Vacancies: Status of City Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts for 2025
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.
Human Resources Director Tomlinson and Assistant Human Resources Director Dempster gave a presentation on the item.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
Mayra Estrada, representing the Association of Chula Vista Employees 2026-03-17 Regular City Council and Special Housing Authority Meeting Minutes
Robert
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
There being no furth er members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
6.2 Community Benefit Districts: Adopt an Ordinance Adding Chapter 5.14 (Community Benefit Districts) to the Chula Vista Municipal Code Establishing Procedures for the Formation of Community Benefit Districts 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.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing
Director of Economic Development Graham gave a presentation on the item.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
Robert
Dominic LiMandri
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To place the ordinance below on first reading, the heading was read, and the text was 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:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING CHAPTER 5.14 “COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICTS” TO TITLE 5 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH PRO CEDURES FOR THE FORMATION OF
COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (FIRST
READING)
The meeting was recessed at 6:16 p.m. and reconvened at 6:26 p.m.
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any There were none.
7.2 Financial Report and Appropriations: Quarterly Financial Report and Budget Appropriations for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2025 (Second Quarter Report) and Acceptance of Police Foundation Donations
Finance Director Schoen, Budget and Analysis Ma nager Prendell, and Fiscal and Management Analyst Vargas gave a presentation on the item. 2026-03-17 Regular City Council and Special Housing Authority Meeting Minutes
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2026-047 and 2026-048, 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)
Item 7.2 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -047 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 -048 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING DONATIONS FROM THE CHULA VISTA POLICE
FOUNDATION
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
There were none.
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.
10. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
11. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
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.
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The meeting was recessed at 6:44 p.m. and reconvened in closed session at 6:48 p.m. with all members present.
14.1 Public Employee Appointments Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)
Titles: Deputy City Manager; Deputy City Manager/Director of Development Services; Director of Public Works; Director of Finance The following members of the public submitted written comments in opposition to the item:
John Smith
Jose Gonzalez
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To ratify the appointment of Sarah Schoen as D eputy City Manager, Angelica Aguilar as Director of Public Works, Adrian Del Rio as Director of Finance, and to appoint Roy Sapa'u as Deputy City Manager/Director of Development Services to be effective upon the City Council adopting that title at the earl iest convenience.
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)
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk