1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
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
Public Comments:
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Public Comments:
Led by City Clerk Bigelow
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Public Comments:
4.1 Presentation of a Proclamation to Chula Vista Police Department and Sergeant David Martinez for National Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 14th, 2026 Public Comments:
The proclamation was presented.
4.2 Port of San Diego Update by Commissioner Ann Moore
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Item 4.2 - Ann Moore Presentation.pdf
Port Chair Moore gave a presentation.
4.3 Presentation of the 2026 Sustainability Champion Awards Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 4.3 Sustainability Champion Award Presentation.pdf
Environmental Sustainability Manager Wisniewski and Environmental Services Manager Medrano presented the awards.
4.4 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming May 14, 2026, as Childhood Apraxia of Speech Awareness Day in the City of Chula Vista Public Comments:
The proclamation was presented.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.7)
Public Comments:
The following members of the public spoke regarding various topics related to the consent calendar:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Robert
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To approve t
he recommended actions
appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1, 5.2 and 5.4 through 5.7. The headings were read, text waived
.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor Fernandez Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To approve t
he recommended action
appearing below consent calendar Item 5.3. The
heading was read, text waived
.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (3)
Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor Fernandez No (2)
Mayor McCann, and Councilmember Preciado
Result, Carried (3 to 2)
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.
5.2 Meeting Designation: Adopt an Ordinance Designating July 7, 2026, as a Non-Regular Meeting Day Pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.04.020 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - 2nd Reading.pdf
2. Ordinance .pdf
Adopt an ordinance designating July 7, 2026, as a non-regular meeting day pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.04.020. (Second
R
eading and Adoption)
Item 5.2 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3621 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DESIGNATING JULY 7, 2026, AS A NON-REGULAR MEETING DAY PURSUANT TO CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.04.020 (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5.3 City Boards and Commissions: Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code to Implement District-Based Nominations for Certain Boards and Commissions Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - 2nd Reading(1).pdf
2. Ordinance - District-Based Commission Seats.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Redline Version of CVMC Updates.pdf
Rita Beyers
This is the final comment I will make regarding this change to the ordinance. The concerns I have expressed in person and via public comment still remain.
Adopt an ordinance amending the Chula Vista Municipal Code to redesignate four seats on the Board of Library Trustees, Charter Review Commission, Sustainability Commission, Traffic Safety Commission, and Veterans Advisory Commission to use a district-based nomination process, one seat per district; require appointees to the district-designated seats on the Traffic Safety Commission to reside in the corresponding district; provide that appointees to the district-designated seats on the other listed bodies are not required to reside in the corresponding district; and clarify that the existing Municipal Code process for the City Clerk to propose reassignment of seat designations for City Council consideration and approval applies when appointment processes are adjusted. (Second Reading and Adoption)
Item 5.3 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3622 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT DISTRICT-BASED NOMINATIONS FOR CERTAIN BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, AND CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR REASSIGNMENT OF SEAT DESIGNATIONS WHEN APPOINTMENT PROCESSES ARE ADJUSTED (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5.4 Agreement: Approve an Agreement with SC Commercial, LLC DBA SC Fuels to Provide Motor Vehicle Fuel Supply and Delivery Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Award of Supply and Delivery of Motor Vehicle Fuel - 26-0001.pdf
2. Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 1(1).pdf
Adopt the resolution approving an agreement with SC Commercial, LLC DBA SC Fuels (“SC Fuels”) to provide motor vehicle fuel supply and delivery.
Item 5.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-069 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CONTRACTOR SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL SUPPLY AND DELIVERY BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND SC COMMERCIAL, LLC DBA SC FUELS
5.5 Agreement: Approve a Contractor Service Agreement with Wittman Enterprises, LLC a Subsidiary of EMS Management & Consultants, Inc., a North Carolina Corporation, for Emergency Medical Services Billing Services Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - EMS Billing Contract - 26-0070.pdf
2. Resolution(1).pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Agreement.pdf
Adopt a resolution approving a contractor service agreement with Wittman Enterprises, LLC (“Wittman”) a subsidiary of EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. a North Carolina corporation, for emergency medical services (“EMS”) billing services.
Item 5.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-070 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR EMS BILLING AND COLLECTIONS SERVICES WITH WITTMAN ENTERPRISES, LLC
5.6 Grant Acceptance and Appropriations: Accept Grant Funds from the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation for Chula Vista Fire Department Wildfire Mitigation Efforts Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Grant Award and Appropriations for Wildfire Mitigation - 26-0148.pdf
2. Resolution(2).pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Rice Canyon Letter of Commitment.pdf
Adopt a resolution accepting the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation grant of $45,000 and appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5
V
ote
R
equired)
Item 5.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-071 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE SAN DIEGO REGIONAL FIRE FOUNDATION GRANT, APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.7 Grant Acceptance and Appropriation: Accept the Roy and Marian Holleman Foundation Grant Award and Appropriate Funds Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report -Grant Award and Appropriation- Roy and Marian Holleman Foundation Grant - 26-0097.pdf
2. Resolution(3).pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Holleman Grant Acceptance Letter.pdf
Adopt a resolution accepting a grant award from the Roy and Marian Holleman Foundation in the amount of $29,000 to fund repairs and improvements to the Animal Care Facility and deep drain cleaning in the dog kennels, amending the fiscal year 2025-26 budget, and appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.7 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-072 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARD FROM THE ROY AND MARIAN HOLLEMAN FOUNDATION, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Written Communications - Acosta - Received 05_04_2026.pdf
2. Public Comment Received.pdf
Melissa Linn
City tax payers would like to know how much money was spent on last weeks' political rally for Mayor McCann. News reports are reporting 28k. Mayors family is saying they paid for the stunt personally. I would like the Mayor to address these concerns publicly. Residents are concerned he is collecting money from the same donors who gave him donations for his legal defense fund and companies that the City has contracts with.
The following members of the public spoke in support of Police Chief Kennedy:
William Lopez
Cheryl Mitchell
Patty McKelvey
Roberto Quezeda
Angelica Martinez, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of reopening Hilltop Park.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various topics.
At the request of Councilmember Inzunza, there was a consensus of a majority of the City Council to pause public comment to allow Councilmember Inzunza to briefly respond to public comment and request a City Council referral. The direction was supported by Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Preciado, and opposed by Mayor McCann.
Councilmember Inzunza expressed concern regarding statements made during public comment alleging that a member of the City Council was involved in a domestic violence incident and that they and/or another individual may have been injured or may be in danger.
At the request of Councilmember Inzunza, there was a consensus of a majority of the City Council to direct the City Attorney to coordinate with the Acting Police Chief regarding opening an investigation into the matter. The direction was supported by Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, and Councilmember Inzunza, and opposed by Councilmember Preciado and Mayor McCann.
Christine Brady, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of dedicating Lauderbach Park to the performing arts.
Melissa Linn expressed concerns regarding funding and transparency related to the recent State of the City.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments:
7.1 Comprehensive Code Update: Consideration of Amendments to the Chula Vista Municipal Code Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Comprehensive Code Update - Consideration of Amendments to the CVMC - 26-0075.pdf
2. Draft City Council Ordinance (Strike Out Version) Revised.pdf
3. Draft City Council Ordinance (Clean Version) Revised.pdf
4. Attachment 1 - Planning Commission Reso 2026-001 Redacted.pdf
5. Item 7.1 - Staff Presentation.pdf
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.
Deputy City Manager/Director of Development Services Sapa'u, Code Enforcement Manager Catacutan, Senior Planner Mallec, and Principal Planner Medel gave a presentation on the item.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Robert
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 place the below ordinance on first reading, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor Fernandez Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 7.1 heading:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA COMPREHENSIVELY AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), TITLE 3 (REVENUE AND FINANCE), TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES, TAXES AND REGULATIONS), TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), TITLE 12 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS), TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION), TITLE 17 (ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY), TITLE 18 (SUBDIVISIONS), TITLE 19 (PLANNING AND ZONING), AND TITLE 21 (HISTORIC PRESERVATION) (FIRST READING)
8. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Public Comments:
8.1 Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee: Presentation of Annual Report Covering Reporting Period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report FY 2024-25 Annual Report of the Measure A COC - 26-0137.pdf
2. Attachment 1.pdf
Measure A Citizens Oversight Committee Chair Stucky gave a presentation.
Robert spoke in support of the item.
The meeting was recessed at 6:39 p.m. and reconvened at 6:58 p.m.
9. ACTION ITEMS
Public Comments:
9.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any Public Comments:
There were none.
9.2 Lease Agreement: Approve a Lease Agreement with the Sweetwater Union High School District for a Portion of the City-Owned Building Located at 1775 Millenia Avenue Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report- Millenia Building Lease Agreement with Sweetwater Union High School District- 26-0178 - 26-0180.pdf
2. Resolution(5).pdf
3. Attachment 1- Sweetwater Lease.pdf
4. Item 9.2- Sweetwater Lease.pdf
Real Property Manager Dickson gave a presentation on the item.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
Robert
Christine Brady, Chula Vista resident
Deputy Mayor Fernandez and Councilmember Inzunza disclosed that members of their immediate families were employed by the Sweetwater Union High School District
and stated that such employment did not constitute a conflict of interest regarding the item.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Inzunza
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-073, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor Fernandez Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 9.2 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-073 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR A PORTION OF THE CITY-OWNED BUILDING LOCATED AT 1775 MILLENIA AVENUE
9.3 Annual Budget: Hear the Presentation of the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27, Consider Acceptance of the Proposed Budget, and Set a Public Hearing for Final Consideration and Adoption Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Presentation Of The City Manager's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27.pdf
2. Resolution(4).pdf
3. Attachment 1 - FY27 Proposed Budget Final.pdf
4. Item 9.3 - Presentation of the City Manager's Proposed Budget For FY2026-27 (Final) (1).pdf Director of Finance Del Rio, Budget and Analysis Manager Prendell, and Director of Engineering Schaar gave a presentation on the item.
The meeting was recessed at 9:05 p.m. and reconvened at 9:07 p.m.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-074, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2026-001, and Housing Authority Resolution No. 2026-002, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor Fernandez Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 9.3 heading:
RESOLUTION NOS. 2026-074 OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ 2026-001 OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/ AND 2026-002 OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S PROPOSED OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FOR EACH AGENCY AS THEIR PROPOSED BUDGETS, RESPECTIVELY, AND SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF THE BUDGETS
9.4 State Legislation: Hear a Report on Assembly Bill 2484: San Diego Metropolitan Transit System: Transactions and Use Tax: Voter Initiatives (Alvarez) and Provide Direction to Staff on City Position Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - AB 2484 MTS Voter Initiative Legislation - 26-0141.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - AB 2484 (Alvarez).pdf
3. Item 9.4 Legislation AB 2484.pdf
Special Projects Manager Relph gave a presentation on the item.
Sharon Cooney, representing the Metropolitan Transit System, and Ernesto Castanares, representing Assembly member Alvarez's Office, spoke regarding the item.
Robert spoke in opposition to the item.
Moved by
Deputy Mayor Fernandez
Seconded by
Councilmember Chavez
To support Assembly Bill 2484. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (3)
Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, and Deputy Mayor Fernandez No (2)
Mayor McCann, and Councilmember Inzunza
Result, Carried (3 to 2)
The meeting was recessed at 7:54 p.m. and reconvened at 8:00 p.m.
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
Public Comments:
The following members of the public spoke regarding various topics:
Robert
Admiral Rivera
Denise Knoblock spoke regarding off-leash dogs in her neighborhood.
Greg Martinez, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding issues with e-bike groups in the community.
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
12. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
13. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Public Comments:
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
Councilmember Chavez provided a report regarding discussions from the recent SANDAG meeting.
At the request of Councilmember Preciado, there was a consensus of a majority of the City Council, to request that the City Attorney conduct a legal analysis regarding the process and authority associated with determining the location of the State of the City event, including whether the City Charter provides discretion to the Mayor in selecting the venue, and to provide information regarding the costs associated with holding the event off-site, including public, private, and City-incurred costs.
At the request of Councilmember Inzunza, there was a consensus of a majority of the City Council to direct the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to return within 60 days with a review and accounting of City-hosted or City-sponsored civic events from November 2020 to the present, including State of the City events, swearing-in ceremonies, and similar civic events. The review should include information on event costs, staff time, reimbursements, vendors, invoices, contracts, sponsorships, donations, in-kind contributions, funding sources, and related procurement or credit card expenditures associated with such events.
14. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
15. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
16. 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 9:56 p.m. and reconvened in closed session at 10:04 p.m. with all members present.
16.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Public Comments:
Name of case:
Eric Crockett v City of Chula Vista, et al.
, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2024-00012828-CU-OE-CTL Action:
No reportable action
16.2 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Public Comments:
Moved by
Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To authorize the City to join as plaintiff in litigation.
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor Fernandez Result, Carried (5 to 0)
MDL 3179:
In Re: Fire Apparatus Antitrust
Litigation (2:26-md-03179-WCG)
16.3 Conference with Legal Counsel -- Anticipated Litigation Public Comments:
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) Bonita Valley Amateur Girls Softball Association, presented on August 15, 2024 Action:
No reportable action
16.4 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Public Comments:
Agency-designated representatives: Tiffany Allen, Courtney Chase, Tanya Tomlinson, Marco Verdugo Employee organization: IAFF
Action:
No reportable action
16.5 Public Employee Appointments Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) Public Comments:
Attorney Marco Verdugo announced that approval of the item would affect executive compensation.
Moved by
Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by
Councilmember Inzunza
To ratify the appointment of Adnan Memon as Director of Information Technology Services.
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor Fernandez Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Director of Information Technology Services
17. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
The meeting was adjourned at 11:08 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services