City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda 19 EXHIBIT F
MANAGER LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURE
California Government Code section 84308, commonly referred to as the Levine Act, prohibits any City of Chula Vista Officer5 (“Officer”) from taking part in decisions related to a contract if the Officer received a political contribution totaling more than $500 within the previous twelve months, and for twelve months following the date a final decision concerning the contract has been made, from the person or company awarded the contract. The Levine Act also requires disclosure of such contribution by a party to be awarded a specific contract. The Levine Act does not apply to competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts; contracts valued at under $50,000; contracts where no party receives financial compensation; or contracts between two or more agencies. ☐ A. The Levine Act (Govt. Code §84308) DOES NOT apply to this Agreement. ☐ B. The Levine Act (Govt. Code §84308) does apply to this Agreement and the required disclosure is as follows:
Current Officers can be located on the City of Chula Vista’s websites below:
• Mayor & Council - https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/mayor-council • City Attorney - https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/city-attorney/about-us • Planning Commissioners – www.chulavistaca.gov/pc
• Candidate for Elected Office – www.chulavistaca.gov/elections
1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made political contributions totaling more than $500 to any Officer in the 12 months preceding the date you submitted your proposal, the date you completed this form, or the anticipated date of any Council action related to this Agreement?
YES:☐ If yes, which Officer(s): Click or tap here to enter text.
NO: ☐
2. Do you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to make political contributions totaling more than $500 to any Officer in the 12 months following the finalization of this Agreement or any Council action related to this Agreement? YES:☐ If yes, which Officer(s): Click or tap here to enter text.
NO: ☐
Answering yes to either question above may not preclude the City of Chula Vista from entering into or taking any subsequent action related to the Agreement. However, it may preclude the identified Officer(s) from participating in any actions related to the Agreement. 5 “Officer” means any elected or appointed officer of an agency, any alternate to an elected or appointed officer of an agency, and any candidate for elective office in an agency. GC § 84308
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda 20 EXHIBIT G
DIR/PREVAILING WAGE
DIR/Prevailing Wages - No contractor or subcontractor shall be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, unless currently registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. All work is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.
All contractors and its subcontractors are required by California Labor Code sections 1771 and 1774 to pay prevailing wages ("Prevailing Wage Rates") to persons employed by them for work in a covered work classification under this Agreement. In accordance with the provisions of Section 1773 of the Labor Code of the State of California, the City has ascertained the general prevailing wage scales are applicable to the work to be done. The prevailing wage scales are those determined. If Manager intends to use a craft or classification not shown on the general prevailing wage rates determinations, it may be required to pay the wage rate of that craft or classification most closely related to it as shown in the general wage rates determinations effective at the time of the call for bids.
Apprenticeship - Manager acknowledges and agrees that it is responsible for compliance with all state law requirements governing employment and payment of apprentices, as set forth in Labor Code section 1777.5, and elsewhere, which are fully incorporated herein by this reference.
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda MICHAEL Inzunza
ARE YOU
racists or a Bully?
or Both ?
You might have cause mental trauma
calling an African American
Kid a PUNK
Then you pose for a picture with Students
displaying a White Supremacy sign
Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 5/7/2026
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda
CATHOLIC SCHOOL THAT SUSPENDED
STUDENT
OVER BRAIDS REVERSES DECISION
• January 15, 2020
• Catholic school, Mater
Dei High School,
suspended a mixed-race
student for violating the
“dress code” on
Wednesday but removed
the penalty after online
backlash.
• Michael Inzunza, assistant
principal for student safety
and discipline, reminded the
sophomore of the rule that
boys’ hair cannot be longer
than mid-ear on the sides,
touch their shirt collars, nor
fall past their eyebrows in
the front and ordered him
to cut it. When the student
refused, he was suspended.
Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 5/7/2026
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda • After Micheal Inzunza
• racist incident against A little Black Kid at Mater Dei Catholic High School in Chula Vista
• That resulted for Inzunza to be suspended, placed on leave and NEVER REHIRE • Should not be Welcome or allowed to attend or participate in any Community Event
• Below is a Link to the Legal Document
•
• https://1drv.ms/b/c/8dcf48c141ff159a/IQBNmNjLN_IuRqHlwUfZ6hc AARWPSObp-zRnYYW2vDuIIo0
Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 5/7/2026
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 5/7/2026
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda
NATIONAL SECURITY
The 'OK' Hand Gesture Is Now Listed As A Symbol Of
Hate and White Supremacy
SEPTEMBER 26, 20194:27 PM ET
Michel Inzunza, You suspended an African American Kid
and called him a PUNK because of his hair.
Then you pose for picture with Students
displaying a White Supremacy sign
is that what you permit and teach the young minds?
Let me remind you, “you are Mexican American”
Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 5/7/2026
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 5/7/2026
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda
GOVERNMENT LIES, CORRUPTION AND MISMANAGEMENT
Editor of Sweetwater Union High School District's Blurb Magazine Spent Almost $10,000 on Phone Calls School district paid $9,788 for teacher Inzunza's cell phone use By Leslie Wolf Branscomb
UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
July 2, 2005
• Inzunza made the most calls, more than 500, to
family friend and political
• consultant Marco Polo Cortes. His
brothers, National City Mayor Nick Inzunza and San
Diego City Councilman Ralph Inzunza Jr., were also
frequently called, as was his father, former National
City Councilman Ralph Inzunza Sr.
• In those two years Inzunza made and received
more than 1,600 calls between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. –
nearly one-third of them after midnight
• There were calls to Tijuana, Mexicali,
• Miami, New York, Las Vegas and Wisconsin,
and numerous calls to home and cell phone
numbers in the Los Angeles area.
• Dozens of calls were made on holidays
including Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving,
and numerous calls on weekends and after
working hours to businesses that were not
school-related or blurb advertisers,
• including movie theaters, restaurants, video
rental stores, auto repair shops, music stores,
hotels and nightclubs.
Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 5/7/2026
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda To learn more about
Marco Polo
That Micheal Inzunza was calling
BUT DID NOT PAY HIS PHONE BILL
open the link below
Be Informed
about Micheal Inzunza
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdca/pr/san-diego-lobbyistmakes-initial-appearance-role-campaign-finance-crimes Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 5/7/2026
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 5/7/2026
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda Michael Inzunza, since I told you that you lied to me, you have tried to shut me down. • On March 4th, one of your cronies repeatedly called me. • Insisting I call you back.
• Even after I texted that I was busy and would call when I was free, • I told him I had already communicated with you, but he still pressed me to call.
• You may control him, but you will never control me.
• When I finished, I called you.
• And during the phone call You lost control and screamed at me on the phone
• about my comments regarding you and your lack of transparency. • Again, on June 26th ,2025 at Norman Park during a Democratic Club meeting,
• in front of Councilmember Preciado, his assistant, and other members, you screamed at me—behavior unprofessional and unbecoming of a Chula Vista representative.
• You bullied me in front of everyone present.
• Again, you lost control and ignored a member who told you to calm down.
• WE ALL KNOW WHO THE MEMBER IS WHO ATTEMPTED TO STOP
YOU, RIGHT?
• And again, on July 8th,
• during a Council meeting, you lost control again.
• When you cannot control others’ behavior, comments,
opinions, or speech, you lose control of yourself.
• creating a ridiculous performance
• Have those sitting next to you commented on your behavior and or your performance? Or just do not care.
• Michael Inzunza, your unethical unprofessional, is not of a Chula vista representative.
• you sitting in front of me have the authority and responsibility to sensor or suspend him,
• It is my opinion Inzunza has misused his political position. • once again on August 4 @ 0842 am.
• Your puppet, call me again.
• I did not talk to him, nor did I care to
• TELL YOU CRONY TO STOP CALLLING ME,
• AS IT HAS BECOME HARRASSMENT
• AN OTHER NOTICIBLE
• On February 27,2026 Aat the City Attorney at the Albondiga event, You Micheal Inzunza control and verbally attracted and other Senior Person
• “I Truly believe that Those incidents could be and are OLDER VERBAL ABUSE”
Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 5/7/2026
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 5/7/2026
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 5/7/2026
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda anyone who endorses
a politician whose
ethics are
questionable.
I Don’t trust.
Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 5/7/2026
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda I question why is it that those who
associates with Micheal Inzunza
end-up making the news
and Not in a positive manner
• PERSPECTIVE: Antonio Martinez Is Wrong for SD Council • Antonio Martinez
• Author: La Prensa
• Created: 29 Apr, 2026 By Arturo Castañares Publisher
• In the race for San Diego City Council’s 8th
District,
• one candidate stands out as uniquely
UNQUALIFIED to run for higher office: Antonio
Martinez.
•
• Martinez has served on the San Ysidro School Districts Board of Trustees since December 2012,
• but has also run and lost twice for the same San Diego City Council seat he is running for again this year. He lost twice • to Vivian Moreno, in 2018 and 2022, and is now running when Moreno is termed out of office.
• Under Martinez’s leadership, the school district has faced financial mismanagement and
• planning that led their debt bond rating to be lowered to "BBB"—three levels down from the top AAA rating—and
• the Fitch Rating agency this month labeled the District’s financial outlook as “NEGATIVE”.
Micheal Inzunza I always say I judge people by who they associate with
And Well In my opinion of ANTONIO MORENO
IS no Bueno
Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 5/7/2026
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda South County Report: of Francisco Tamayo
The school district trustee is running for Chula Vista mayor. Just a year ago, he was ‘nearing pariah status’ among fellow Dems. What changed? by Jim HinchMarch 5, 2026
“ I question is that the best that Democratics can get” • Local party leaders were moving to censure
Tamayo and fellow Chula Vista Trustee Lucy
Ugarte for what leaders said was the trustees’ role
in an elaborate scheme
• to oust fellow Democrat Kate Bishop from the
Chula Vista school board.
• “Appalling…unacceptable,” Democratic Party
South Area Vice Chair Jason Bercovitch called the
scheme at the time.
• “Students will pay the price because they’re
putting their own personal vendetta over the
students they were elected to serve.”
Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 5/7/2026
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda
GOVERNMENT LIES, CORRUPTION AND MISMANAGEMENT
Editor of Sweetwater Union High School District's Blurb Magazine Spent Almost $10,000 on Phone Calls School district paid $9,788 for teacher Inzunza's cell phone use By Leslie Wolf Branscomb
UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
July 2, 2005
• Inzunza made the most calls, more than 500, to
family friend and political
• consultant Marco Polo Cortes. His
brothers, National City Mayor Nick Inzunza and San
Diego City Councilman Ralph Inzunza Jr., were also
frequently called, as was his father, former National
City Councilman Ralph Inzunza Sr.
• In those two years Inzunza made and received
more than 1,600 calls between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. –
nearly one-third of them after midnight
• There were calls to Tijuana, Mexicali,
• Miami, New York, Las Vegas and Wisconsin,
and numerous calls to home and cell phone
numbers in the Los Angeles area.
• Dozens of calls were made on holidays
including Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving,
and numerous calls on weekends and after
working hours to businesses that were not
school-related or blurb advertisers,
• including movie theaters, restaurants, video
rental stores, auto repair shops, music stores,
hotels and nightclubs.
Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 5/7/2026
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 5/15/2026
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 5/15/2026
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 5/15/2026
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda Joseph A Raso
C HUL A VISTA , CA 91910
Telephone
Honorable Mayor & City Council, May 19, 2026
Our city stands at a crossroads. Families are struggling with the rising cost of living. Businesses are worried about public safety.
Homelessness continues to grow. Streets, sidewalks, and infrastructure across our neighborhoods are falling apart while City Hall debates procedure instead of solutions.
The people of Chula Vista deserve action, not excuses. Yet too many career politicians on our City Council have created a system designed to protect themselves rather than serve the public. Today, an individual council member is prohibited from even placing an important issue on a future council agenda unless a majority first agrees behind the scenes. Think about that! Problems affecting our family, our neighborhood, and our future may never even be discussed publicly because political insiders decide it is inconvenient. That’s not leadership. That’s gridlock. Major California cities, including San Diego and Los Angeles, already provide this opportunity to their Council Members.
No city can solve serious problems when elected officials silence debate before it even begins. Homelessness will not disappear through avoidance. Public safety will not improve through procedural games. Infrastructure will not repair itself Written Communications - PC
Raso - Received 05/15/2026
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda while politicians worry more about protecting careers than challenging the status quo.
I have written you five times over the past several months requesting an explanation why you refuse to allow a fellow council member the opportunity to place an item on the agenda.
I have yet to receive the simple courtesy of a response. If you refuse to consider my ideas for improving our city council’ s procedures may I suggest your listen to Angelica Martinez.
Angelica Martinez is not a career politician. She is running for City Council to restore accountability, transparency, and urgency to City Hall. Please consider her views.
You will come to realize, as your District Two Council member, Angelica Martinez will fight to eliminate this self-serving rule so every elected representative has the ability to bring forward our community’ s concerns for public discussion and action.
Angelica Martinez will listen to residents, not political insiders.
Angelica Martinez will focus on solutions, not excuses.
Angelica Martinez will work every day to improve the quality of life for the hardworking people of Chula Vista.
The time for delay is over. The time for action is now. Thank You.
Respectfully,
Written Communications - PC
Raso - Received 05/15/2026
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda I am concerned that Michael Inzunza’s inappropriate
public behavior continues to be overlooked.
That raises my concerns
about how he may behave in private settings.
• It seems to me that while at Chula Vista
City Hall
• Micheal Inzunza, might think that he is in a school playground frequently attempting to bully those who do not agree with him,
• and / or calling for Chula Vista City Attorney to come to his rescue
Written Communications – PC
Acosta – Received 5/18/2026
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda Never Ever Forget
Micheal Inzunza Racist incident!
that caused him to be suspended then
place on Leave and Never ever Hired
Read documentation below regarding
Micheal Inzunza racist against a BLACK KID
Written Communications – PC
Acosta - Rcvd. 5/19/2026
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda • After Micheal Inzunza
• racist incident against A little Black Kid at Mater Dei Catholic High School in Chula Vista
• That resulted for Inzunza to be suspended, placed on leave and
NEVER REHIRE
• Should not be Welcome or allowed to attend or participate in any Community Event
• Below is a Link to the Legal Document
•
• https://1drv.ms/b/c/8dcf48c141ff159a/IQBNmNjLN_IuRqHlwUfZ6hcAARWPSObpzRnYYW2vDuIIo0
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda
NATIONAL SECURITY
The 'OK' Hand Gesture Is Now Listed As A Symbol Of
Hate and White Supremacy
SEPTEMBER 26, 20194:27 PM ET
Michel Inzunza, You suspended an African American Kid
and called him a PUNK because of his hair.
Then you pose for picture with Students
displaying a White Supremacy sign
is that what you permit and teach the young minds?
Let me remind you, “you are Mexican American”
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda
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May 19, 2026
ITEM TITLE
TEFRA Hearing: Conduct Hearing to Approve the Issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the Otay Ranch II Affordable Housing Project
Report Number: 26-0090
Location: Northwest Corner of State Route 125 and Rock Mountain Road Department: Housing and Homeless Services
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The proposed Project is adequately covered in the previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (“FEIR”) for the Otay Ranch University Villages Sectional Planning Area (“SPA”) Plan (FEIR 13-01; SCH #2013071077; and incorporated by reference in City Council Resolution No. 2014-232 on December 2, 2014).
Recommended Action
Conduct the public hearing and adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of tax-exempt bonds in an amount not to exceed $80 million for the Otay Ranch II affordable housing project.
SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista (“City”) has received a request for the approval of issuance by the California Municipal Finance Authority of up to $80 million in tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, improvement, and equipping of the Otay Ranch II affordable multifamily rental housing development.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Project has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), and it has been determined that the Project was adequately covered and addressed in the previously certified Environmental Impact Report (“FEIR”) for the Otay Ranch University Villages Sectional Planning Area Plan (FEIR 13-01; SCH #2013071077; and incorporated by reference in City Council Resolution No. 2014-232 on December 2, 2014). Therefore, no further environmental review is required.
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BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable. The Housing and Homeless Advisory Commission was provided with a summary of this project at their March 25, 2026, meeting.
DISCUSSION
Project Background
The subject of this hearing is a proposed 270-unit affordable housing development to be built in Village 8 East, a Specific Plan Area (“SPA”) located in the Southeast portion of Chula Vista (the “Project”). The Project sponsor is Meta Housing, an affordable developer who works throughout California, and the Borrower of the bonds is Otay Affordable II V8, LP, an affiliated single purpose entity. HomeFed Corporation is the master developer of the SPA. The Project will fulfill all or a portion of the inclusionary housing obligation for Otay Ranch Village Eight East, as set forth in the Affordable Housing Agreement by and between the City and Village 8E, LLC.
When completed, 267 units will be reserved for low- and very low income families, with three unrestricted units set aside for onsite property management staff. The units will be a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units in a four-story building served by elevators. The units are proposed to be restricted by income as detailed in Table 1.
Table 1: Proposed Affordability of Unit Mix
Percentage of Area
Median Income (AMI) Units
30% 34
50% 20
60% 91
70% 122
Total 267
Planned amenities include a leasing office, bike storage, mail room, community room, fitness center, laundry room, and two landscaped courtyards featuring a tot-lot, barbecue areas, and social gathering spaces. The Project aims to support Chula Vista’s long-term vision to create a thriving and resilient community by advancing high-quality affordable housing, strengthening community infrastructure, and providing comprehensive resident services. On-site programming, including health and wellness classes, financial education, and art-based activities, will be available free of charge to all residents.
The Project is scheduled to begin construction in summer 2026. A rendering of the Project is shown in Figure 1, below.
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Figure 1: Otay Ranch II Rendering
Tax-Exempt Bonds
The total amount of tax-exempt bonds available for purchase by investors is limited by federal statute. The California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (“CDLAC”) selects affordable housing projects for bond awards through a highly competitive process. Bonds are paired with an award of federal four percent (4%) lowincome housing tax credits, which together comprise a majority of a project’s financing. The Chula Vista Housing Authority is eligible to serve as the municipal issuer of tax-exempt revenue bonds. However, in order to submit a competitive application to CDLAC, projects must have “leveraged soft resources” as a portion of its financing. Leveraged soft resources typically include public funds or donations of public lands. For developments such as the Project that do not have a local public funding source, a financing instrument known as recycled bonds can serve as an alternative leveraged soft resource. The Chula Vista Housing Authority does not have an allocation of recycled bonds to deploy to the Project, whereas larger statewide bond issuers such as the California Municipal Finance Authority (“CMFA”) and the California Housing Finance Agency do have such an allocation.
The Borrower requested that the CMFA serve as the governmental issuer of the recycled tax-exempt revenue bonds (the “Bonds”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $80 million. The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to: (1) finance or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of the Project; and (2) pay certain expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Bonds.
In order for the Bonds to qualify as tax-exempt bonds, the City must conduct a public hearing pursuant to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (“TEFRA”) providing for the members of the community an opportunity to speak in favor of or against the use of tax-exempt bonds for the financing of the Project. Prior to the TEFRA hearing, reasonable notice must be provided to the members of the community. Following the close of the TEFRA hearing, an applicable elected representative of the governmental unit hosting the Project must provide its approval of the issuance of the Bonds for the financing of the Project.
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California Municipal Finance Authority
The CMFA was created on January 1, 2004, pursuant to a joint exercise of powers agreement to promote economic, cultural and community development, through the financing of economic development and charitable activities throughout California. To date, over 350 municipalities have become members of CMFA.
The CMFA was formed to assist local governments, non-profit organizations and businesses with the issuance of taxable and tax-exempt bonds aimed at improving the standard of living in California. The CMFA’s representatives and its Board of Directors have considerable experience in bond financing.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff have reviewed the property holdings of the City Council members and have found no property holdings within 1,000 feet of the boundaries of the property, which is the subject of this action. Consequently, this item does not present a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(7) or (8), for purposes of the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov’t Code §87100, et seq.).
Staff are not independently aware and have not been informed by any City Council members of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
The Bonds to be issued by the CMFA for the Project will be the sole responsibility of the Borrower, and the City will have no financial, legal, moral obligation, liability or responsibility for the Project or the repayment of the Bonds for the financing of the Project. All financing documents with respect to the issuance of the Bonds will contain clear disclaimers that the Bonds are not obligations of the City or the State of California but are to be paid for solely from funds provided by the Borrower.
The Board of Directors of the California Foundation for Stronger Communities, a California non-profit public benefit corporation (the “Foundation”), acts as the Board of Directors for the CMFA. Through its conduit issuance activities, the CMFA shares a portion of the issuance fees it receives with its member communities and donates a portion of these issuance fees to the Foundation for the support of local charities. With respect to the City, it is expected that a portion of the issuance fee attributable to the City will be granted by the CMFA to the general fund of the City. Such grant may be used for any lawful purpose of the City.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no ongoing fiscal impact as this is a one-time action, with CMFA responsible for all ongoing activities associated with monitoring compliance of the regulatory restrictions and administration of the outstanding Bonds.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Project Location Map
2. Notice of Public Hearing
Staff Contact: Brian Warwick, Housing Manager
Stacey Kurz, Director of Housing and Homeless Services
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda Form Rev 9/30/2025
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY EXEMPT
FACILITY BONDS FOR A QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL
RENTAL PROJECT IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $80,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE
OF FINANCING OR REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION,
CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, AND EQUIPPING OF
OTAY RANCH II AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS
RELATING THERETO
WHEREAS, Otay Affordable II V8, LP (“Borrower”), a partnership of which Meta Development, LLC (“Developer”) or a related person to Developer is the general partner, intends to develop an affordable multifamily rental housing project to be located at the northwest corner of State Route 125 and Rock Mountain Road in the City of Chula Vista, California (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, Borrower intends to finance the Project partly with an issuance of exempt facility bonds pursuant to Section 142(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (“Code”); and WHEREAS, in order to submit a competitive application for exempt facility bonds, the Project must also have received a commitment for recycled bonds, which the Chula Vista Housing Authority does not possess; and
WHEREAS, the California Municipal Finance Authority (”CMFA”) does have a recycled bond allocation available to deploy to the Project; and WHEREAS, Borrower has requested that the CMFA adopt a plan of financing providing for the issuance of exempt facility bonds for a qualified residential rental project pursuant to Section 142(a)(7) of the Code in one or more series issued from time to time, and at no time to exceed $80,000,000 in aggregate principal amount (the “Bonds”), to finance or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement, and equipping of the Project; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, the issuance of the Bonds by the CMFA must be approved by the City of Chula Vista (“City”) because the Project is located within City’s territorial limits ; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista (“City Council”) is the elected legislative body of City and is one of the applicable elected representatives required to approve the issuance of the Bonds under Section 147(f) of the Code; and WHEREAS, the CMFA has requested that City Council approve the issuance of the Bonds by the CMFA in order to satisfy the public approval requirement of Section 147(f) of the Code and
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the requirements of Section 4 of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Relating to the California Municipal Finance Authority, dated as of January 1, 2004 (“Agreement”), among many certain local agencies, including City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, the City Council has, following notice duly given, held a public hearing regarding the issuance of the Bonds, and now desires to approve of the issuance of the Bonds by the CMFA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing resolutions are true and correct.
Section 2. City Council hereby approves the issuance of the Bonds by the CMFA. It is the purpose and intent of the City Council that this resolution constitute approval of the issuance of the Bonds by the CMFA, for the purposes of (a) Section 147(f) of the Code by the applicable elected representative of the governmental unit having jurisdiction over the area in which the Project is located, in accordance with said Section 147(f) and (b) Section 4 of the Agreement.
Section 3. The issuance of the Bonds shall be subject to the approval of the CMFA of all financing documents relating thereto to which the CMFA is a party. City shall have no responsibility or liability whatsoever with respect to the Bonds.
Section 4. The adoption of this Resolution shall not obligate City or any department thereof to (i) provide any financing to acquire or construct the Project or any refinancing of the Project; (ii) approve any application or request for or take any other action in connection with any planning approval, permit or other action necessary for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, installation or operation of the Project; (iii) make any contribution or advance any funds whatsoever to the CMFA; or (iv) take any further action with respect to the CMFA or its membership therein.
Section 5. The officers of City are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to do any and all things and to execute and deliver any and all documents which they deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out, give effect to and comply with the terms and intent of this resolution and the financing transaction approved hereby.
Section 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Stacey Kurz Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Housing and Homeless Services City Attorney
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Disclaimer: Map and parcel data are believed to be accurate, but accuracy is not guaranteed. This is not a legal document and should not be substituted for a title search,appraisal, survey, or for zoning verification.
Map Scale
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista will conduct a public hearing to consider the following matter:
Approving the Issuance of Exempt Facility Bonds for the Acquisition, Construction, and Equipping of the Otay Ranch II Affordable Housing Project and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto.
HEARING INFORMATION
Date and Time: May 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Location: Council Chambers, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista Public Testimony:
In-Person: Interested persons wishing to express their views on the matter described above will be given an opportunity to do so at the public hearing.
Written Comments: Comments may be mailed or delivered to: City of Chula Vista, City Clerk Kerry Bigelow, 276 Fourth Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Comments must be received by the City Clerk before the close of the public hearing.
ADDITIONAL MATTER DETAILS
At the above stated time, as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the Code), the City Council of the City of Chula Vista will hear and consider information concerning a proposed plan of financing providing for the issuance by the California Municipal Finance Authority (the CMFA) of exempt facility bonds for a qualified residential rental project pursuant to Section 142(a)(7) of the Code in one or more series from time to time, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $80,000,000 (the Bonds). The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to: (1) finance or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement, and equipping of Otay Ranch II, a multifamily rental housing project located at the northwest corner of State Route 125 and Rock Mountain Road, Chula Vista, California; and (2) pay certain expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Bonds. The facilities are to be owned by Otay Affordable II V8, LP (the Borrower), or a partnership of which Meta Development, LLC (the Developer) or a related person to the Developer is a general partner.
The Bonds and the obligation to pay principal of and interest thereon and any redemption premium with respect thereto do not constitute indebtedness or an obligation of the CMFA, the City of Chula Vista, the State of California or any political subdivision thereof, within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation, or a charge against the general credit or taxing powers of any of them. The Bonds shall be a limited obligation of the Authority, payable solely from certain revenues duly pledged therefor and generally representing amounts paid by the Borrower.
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICE
The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC MEETINGS
Written agenda materials in appropriate alternative formats, or disability-related modifications or accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public meetings or services will be provided upon request. Please contact [email protected] or (619) 691-5041 (California Relay Service is available for the hearing impaired by dialing 711) at least forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting so that arrangements may be made.
NOTE
If you wish to challenge the City’s action on these matters in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raise at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Office of the City Clerk at or prior to the public hearing.
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HOUSING &
HOMELESS SERVICES
Item 7.1
TEFRA: Otay Ranch Phase II
City Council | May 19, 2026
Presented by:
Brian Warwick, Housing Manager
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HOUSING &
HOMELESS
SERVICES Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds
• Awarded by California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC)
• Low-cost financing for affordable housing projects
• Paired with 4% tax credits from California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC)
• No City/Housing Authority financial obligation
• Repaid from rental revenue
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HOUSING &
HOMELESS
SERVICES
Bond
Process
CDLAC
Governmental
Lender
Funding
Lender
Project
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HOUSING &
HOMELESS
SERVICES Governmental Lender
• California Municipal Finance Agency (CMFA)
• Joint Powers Authority; Chula Vista is a member
• One of the largest statewide bond issuers in
California
• Staff approves as outside issuer approved due to
need for recycled bonds
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HOUSING &
HOMELESS
SERVICES TEFRA
• Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982
• Hearing must be held, with opportunity for public comment • Held by local jurisdiction, not bond issuer
• Bond amount not to exceed $80 million
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HOUSING &
HOMELESS
SERVICES Project Overview
• Village 8 East
• Council District 3
• HomeFed Corporation
is master developer
• Project developer is
Meta Housing
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HOUSING &
HOMELESS
SERVICES Project Overview
• Adjacent to Olympian
High School, SR-125
• “High Resource”
neighborhood
designation
• In fulfillment of
Village 8 East
inclusionary
obligation
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HOUSING &
HOMELESS
SERVICES Project Overview
• 267 affordable units +
3 manager’s units
• 4 story, wood frame
• Amenities include
community rooms,
fitness & yoga rooms,
BBQs and fire pit,
courtyards, and tot lot
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HOUSING &
HOMELESS
SERVICES Project Overview
• 120 one-bedroom units
• 81 two-bedroom units
• 69 three-bedroom units • Summer 2026 construction start • 2028 completion
• Range of household incomes,
from 30% of Area Median
Income (AMI) to 70% of AMI
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HOUSING &
HOMELESS
SERVICES Staff Recommendation
City of Chula Vista conduct a public hearing and
adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of
tax-exempt bonds for the Otay Ranch Family
Apartments project and certain other matters
relating thereto
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May 19, 2026
ITEM TITLE
Annual Budget: Consideration of Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets and Revised Fiscal Year 2026-27 Compensation Schedule Report Number: 26-0067
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Finance
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required. Under the National Environmental Policy Act, the activity is exempt pursuant to Title 24, Part 58.34(a)(2)(3) & (10) of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Recommended Action
Conduct the public hearing and adopt the following resolutions:
A) Adopting the operating and capital improvement budgets for the City of Chula Vista for fiscal year 2026- 27 and appropriating funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, excluding Open Space Districts: #01, #20 Zone 5, #20 Zone 7; Community Facilities Districts: 07-M, 97-1, 97-2, 99-2; and Capital Improvement Project PRK0349
B) Adopting the operating budget for Open Space District #01 for fiscal year 2026-27 and appropriating funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027
C) Adopting the operating budget for Open Space District #20 Zone 5 for fiscal year 2026-27 and appropriating funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 D) Adopting the operating budget for Open Space District #20 Zone 7, Community Facilities District 07-M, and Capital Improvement Project PRK0349 for fiscal year 2026-27 and appropriating funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027
E) Adopting the operating budget for Community Facilities Districts 97-1, 97-2 and 99-2 for fiscal year 2026- 27 and appropriating funds for the fiscal year Ending June 30, 2027
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F) (Housing Authority) Adopting the operating budget for the Housing Authority for fiscal year 2026-27 and appropriating funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 G) (Successor Agency) Adopting the operating budgets for the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for fiscal year 2026-27 and appropriating funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 H) Amending the Compensation Schedule and Classification Plan to reflect the addition of various position titles and changes in salary as reflected in the fiscal year 2026-27 operating budget I) Approving the fiscal year 2026-27 Compensation Schedule effective July 10, 2026, as required by California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5
J) Approving the amended compensation summary for all Unrepresented employees and elected officials, including authorization for the Mayor to execute any necessary contract amendments to implement said amended compensation summary (4/5 Vote Required)
SUMMARY
On May 5, 2026, the City Council was presented the City Manager’s proposed operating and capital improvement budgets for the City, and the operating budgets for the Housing Authority and for the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for fiscal year 2026-27 (ending June 30, 2027). The budgets submitted at this time for formal adoption and appropriation represent the City Council’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and it has been determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposed activity consists of a governmental fiscal/administrative activity which does not result in a physical change in the environment. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the activity is exempt pursuant to Title 24, Part 58.34(a)(2)(3) & (10) of the Code of Federal Regulations. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary at this time.
Each of the projects identified in the Capital Improvement budget has been or is in the process of being reviewed or will require review under CEQA at a future time in accordance with the State CEQA Guidelines and the City’s Municipal Code. This determination is predicated on CEQA Guidelines Section 15004, which provides direction to lead agencies on the appropriate timing for environmental review. Similarly, as part of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) process for releasing funds to the City, the City will comply with the applicable requirements of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) [24 C.F.R. Section 58.22(a)] for each Housing Authority budget project before committing funding and/or awarding or entering into a contract for a project.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Community engagement efforts for this item included: public outreach through social media channels, which advertised City budget meetings and an online budget survey; citywide Communication Connection newsletters highlighting key financial information; City staff hosting community budget meetings; and an
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online budget survey. Public comments could also be submitted on the development of the budget via a Budget Comment Form on the City’s website, which is available on a continuous basis.
To help inform budget priorities and better understand what services matter most to the community, an anonymous online public survey titled “Budget Development for Fiscal Year 2026-27” was conducted from February 16, 2026 to March 12, 2026 via the City’s Community Voices portal. The survey was designed to be accessible and user-friendly, allowing residents to provide feedback while also learning about the City’s budget framework. 303 participants responded to survey, generating 7,348 total responses and 254 written comments and reflecting a meaningful level of community engagement. Respondents were primarily City residents and represented a range of geographic areas and demographic groups. Results indicate that participants place a high priority on public safety, infrastructure maintenance, and community programs.
While participants viewed the survey as a positive tool for community involvement, the results also underscore the need to expand public education on the budget development process and enhance community engagement, a priority that will continue to guide the Finance Department’s work for the fiscal year 2027-28 budget development process.
Three Community Budget Presentation meetings were held to discuss the fiscal year 2026-27 budget with the community: April 15, 2026 at Civic Library, April 22, 2026 at Otay Ranch Library, and May 4, , 2026 at
Norman Park Senior Center. Staff presented an overview of the City’s annual budget development process; preliminary information on the fiscal year 2026-27 budgeted General Fund revenues and expenditures; highlights for other major funds; as well as information on the fiscal year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget.
Community feedback received through these engagement efforts was considered in the development of the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and is reflected in the recommendation presented to the City Council.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
On April 9, 2026, the Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC) affirmed that the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 for the Measure A Sales Tax Fund was in compliance with the City’s approved Intended Public Safety Expenditure Plan.
On April 16, 2026, the Park and Recreation Commission was presented the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 for the Parks and Recreation Department to allow for recommendations regarding the budget.
As of the publication of this item, the Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC) is scheduled to meet the evening of May 14, 2026, to consider affirming that the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026–27 for the Measure P Sales Tax Fund is in compliance with the City’s approved Infrastructure, Facilities, and Equipment Expenditure Plan. The COC’s input will be uploaded as a separate attachment to this item as soon as possible following its meeting.
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DISCUSSION
In accordance with the City Charter, the City Manager’s proposed budget was submitted to the City Council at least thirty-five (35) days before the beginning of the fiscal year. A copy of the City Council’s proposed budget was made available on May 1, 2026 for public review by making a hard copy of the budget available at the City Clerk’s Office and at the City’s Libraries, as well as posting a copy of the budget on the City’s website. On May 5, 2026, the City Council was presented the City Manager’s Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets for the City, and the operating budgets for the Housing Authority and for the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for fiscal year 2026-27 (ending June 30, 2027). City Council accepted the City Manager’s Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets and set May 19, 2026 as the date for its adoption.
Attachment 2, Fund Appropriations by Department and Category, summarizes the City Council’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The All Funds expenditure budget submitted for fiscal year 2026-27 totals $661.0 million. The General Fund budget totals $318.1 million. The All Funds budget for fiscal year 2026-27 includes allocations for capital improvement projects totaling $ 40.3 million. The remaining $302.6 million represents the operating budgets for various funds including the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Housing, Sewer, Development Services, Fleet, Debt Service, and other funds.
Estimated All Funds revenues total $653.1 million, the Schedule of Revenues is included as Attachment 3.
CITY COUNCIL FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 PROPOSED BUDGET
Category FY 2026 Adopted FY 2027 Proposed
Revenues $630.9 $653.1
Expenditures $617.2 $661.0
Prior Year Fund Balance - $7.9
Surplus/(Deficit) $13.7 $0.0
Compensation Schedule
California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 2, Section 570.5 (CCR Section 570.5) requires that, for purposes of determining a retiring employee's pension allowance, the pay rate be limited to the amount listed on a pay schedule that meets all of the following requirements:
1. Has been duly approved and adopted by the employer’s governing body in accordance with requirements of applicable public meetings laws;
2. Identifies the position title for every employee position;
3. Shows the pay rate for each identified position, which may be stated as a single amount or as multiple amounts within a range;
4. Indicates the time base, including, but not limited to, whether the time base is hourly, daily, biweekly, monthly, bi-monthly, or annually;
5. Is posted at the office of the employer or immediately accessible and available for public review from the employer during normal business hours or posted on the employer’s internet website;
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6. Indicates an effective date and date of any revisions;
7. Is retained by the employer and available for public inspection for not less than five years; and
8. Does not reference another document in lieu of disclosing the pay rate. This regulation applies to all employers reporting compensation to California Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
Staff is submitting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Compensation Schedule (Attachment 5) that complies with these requirements to City Council for approval. If approved, the duly approved and adopted Compensation Schedules will be immediately accessible and available for public review on the City's internet website in accordance with CCR Section 570.5. Failure to comply with this State-mandated approval requirement would delay computation of a retiring employee's pension allowance by CalPERS. Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 Compensation Schedule (Attachment 5) pertains to Resolution I.
The Compensation Schedule consists of step salary pay for all established positions at the City of Chula Vista, including hourly and bi-weekly time base. This schedule defines the payment to employees for services performed during normal working hours or for time during which the employee is excused from work because of holidays, sick leave, industrial disability, payments under Labor Code Section 4850, vacation, compensatory time-off or leave of absence. It is designed and administered to provide and maintain an equitable wage and salary system at the City that compensates all employees for their work efforts performed within specific job classifications and corresponding salary ranges, in order to attract and retain the most highly skilled employees possible.
The Compensation Schedule (Attachment 5) attached to Resolution I reflects the pay rate of all job titles effective July 10, 2026. Once approved, any changes to the adopted Compensation Schedule including, but not limited to, across-the-board increases, classification changes and salary adjustments approved subsequent to this date will be reflected in a revised Compensation Schedule which will be submitted to Council for approval.
Summary of Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Staffing Changes Department/Fund Program Position FTE
Administration (1.00)
Real Property Real Property Manager 1.00
Administration
Deputy City Manager/Director of Public
Works (1.00)
Deputy City Manager/Development
Services 1.00
City Clerk (1.00) Operations Senior Deputy City Clerk 1.00 City Council (1.00) Administration Administrative Secretary (Mayor, At Will) – Frozen/Unfunded (1.00)
Development Services
(-1.00) Administration Director of Development Services (1.00) Economic Development
(1.00)
Economic Development
Administration
Director of Economic Development 1.00
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Department/Fund Program Position FTE
Engineering & Capital
Projects (-3.00)
Fiscal Sustainability Administrative Technician 1.00
Infrastructure Projects Associate Engineer (3.00)
Building Projects
Building Projects Manager 2.00
Building Services Manager 1.00
Administration Management Analyst II 1.00
Engineering
Public Works Inspector II (4.00)
Senior Civil Engineer (1.00)
Senior Public Works Inspector (1.00)
Fiscal Sustainability Senior Management Analyst 1.00
Finance (0.00) Revenue & Recovery
Accountant 1.00
Accounting Assistant (1.00)
Grant Funds (-1.00) Police Peace Officer (1.00)
Measure A (15.00) Police Peace Officer 15.00
Police (-15.00) Community Patrol Peace Officer (15.00)
Public Works (3.0)
Administration Director of Public Works 1.00
Project Management
Building Projects Manager (2.00)
Building Services Manager (1.00)
Management Analyst II (1.00)
Parks Maintenance
Equipment Operator 1.00
Senior Parks Maintenance Worker (1.00)
Public Works Inspection
Public Works Inspector Manager 1.00
Public Works Inspector II 4.00
Senior Public Works Inspector 2.00
Real Property Real Property Manager (1.00)
Fleet Management Fund
(1.00) Central Garage Operations Equipment Mechanic 1.00 Sewer Funds (0.00) Engineering
Environmental Compliance Inspector 1.00
Senior Engineering Technician (1.00)
Total Citywide 1.00
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Fiscal Year 2026-27 Staffing Changes
Department/Fund Program Position FTE
Administration (2.0) Administration Admin
Community Engagement
Specialist 1.0
Special Events Coordinator 1.0
Animal Care Services (0.0) Administration
Deputy Director of Animal
Services (1.00)
Management Analyst II (1.00)
Public Information Specialist 1.00
Senior Management Analyst 1.00
City Attorney (1.0) Advisory Deputy City Attorney III 1.00 Engineering & Capital Projects
(0.0) Fiscal Sustainability
Administrative Services
Manager 1.00
Principal Management Analyst (1.00)
Finance (-1.0) Revenue & Recovery
Accounting Assistant 1.00
Accounting Technician (1.00)
Business License Representative (1.00)
Fire (1.0) Operations Emergency Services Manager 1.00
Grant Funds (-1.0) Fire Emergency Services Manager (1.00) Human Resources (1.5)
Employee Development Human Resources Manager 1.00
Risk Management Risk Management Specialist 0.50
Housing & Homeless Service (1.0) Housing & Homeless Services Community Engagement Specialist (1.00)
Information Technology (0.5) Geographic Information
Systems GIS Technician 0.50
Library (-1.0) Library Administration Special Events Coordinator (1.00) Police (2.0) Parking Enforcement Parking Enforcement Officer 2.00 Public Works (-1.0)
Public Works Administration
Administrative Services
Manager
1.00 Principal Management Analyst (1.00)
Sustainability Conservation Specialist II (1.00)
Sewer Funds (1.0) Sewer Billing and Collection Accounting Technician 1.00 Total Citywide 4.00
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DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found that Councilmember Preciado has real property holdings within 1,000 feet, but beyond 500 feet, of the boundaries of Open Space District 1; and, Councilmember Inzunza has real property holdings within 1,000 feet, but beyond 500 feet, of the boundaries of Open Space District 31, which are the subjects of this action. However, to the extent that any decision would have a reasonably foreseeable financial effect on the member’s real property, the effect would be nominal, inconsequential, or insignificant. Consequently, pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 2, sections 18700 and 18702(b), this item does not present a real property-related conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Mayor McCann and Councilmember Chavez: For Open Space District #01, which is the subject of Resolution B of this action.
Councilmember Chavez: For Open Space District #20 Zone 5, which is the subject of Resolution C of this action.
Mayor McCann: For Open Space District #20 Zone 7, Community Facilities District 07-M, and Capital Improvement Project PRK0349, which are the subject of Resolution D of this action.
Councilmember Inzunza: For Community Facilities Districts 97-1, 97-2, 99-2 which are the subject of Resolution E of this action.
Staff is not independently aware and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no current-year fiscal impact as a result of the adoption of the budget.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the proposed budgets will result in the appropriation of $661.0 million in funding for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. This amount includes a General Fund budget of $318.1 million.
Category
FY 2026 Adopted
(Thousands)
FY 2027 Proposed
(Thousands)
Net Change
(Thousands)
General Fund $305,610 $318,139 $12,529
Capital Funds 3,070 1,480 (1,590)
Debt Funds 33,881 33,912 31
Development Funds 11,308 13,060 1,752
Enterprise Funds 40,839 41,297 458
Gas Tax Fund 15,596 17,122 1,526
Grant Funds 13,497 11,017 (2,480)
Internal Service Funds 16,242 16,814 572
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Category
FY 2026 Adopted
(Thousands)
FY 2027 Proposed
(Thousands)
Net Change
(Thousands)
Measure A Sales Tax Fund 33,660 37,578 3,919
Measure P Sales Tax Fund 16,957 15,656 (1,302)
Open Space Funds 31,654 32,218 564
Other Funds 34,384 42,008 7,624
Pension/Debt Reserve 149 12,403 12,254
Sewer Funds 52,309 61,670 9,361
Successor Agency Funds 8,046 6,631 (1,415)
Total All Funds $617,200 $661,004 $43,804
ATTACHMENTS
1. Fiscal year 2026-27 Proposed Budget
2. Fund Appropriations by Department and Expenditure Category
3. Schedule of Revenues
4. Authorized Positions by Department
5. Fiscal year 2026-27 Compensation Schedule – Effective July 10, 2026
6. Revised Unrepresented Compensation Summary Fiscal Years 2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27 Staff Contact: Adrian Del Rio, Director of Finance/Treasurer Ed Prendell, Budget & Analysis Manager
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May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 EXCLUDING OPEN SPACE
DISTRICTS: #01, #20 ZONE 5, #20 ZONE 7; COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICTS: 07-M, 97-1, 97-2, 99-2; AND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PRK0349
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista received and considered the City Manager’s proposed operating and capital improvement program budgets for the City of Chula Vista for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 (“City Manager’s Proposed Budget”); and WHEREAS, on April 9, 2026, the Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC) affirmed that the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 for the Measure A Sales Tax Fund was in compliance with the City’s approved Intended Public Safety Expenditure Plan; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2026, as required by the City Charter, the Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed and approved the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 for the Parks and Recreation Department; and WHEREAS, on May 14, 2026, the Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC) affirmed that the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 for the Measure P Sales Tax Fund was in compliance with the City’s approved Infrastructure, Facilities and Equipment Expenditure Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 was presented at the May 5, 2026 City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, at the May 5, 2026 City Council meeting, the City Council accepted the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 as the City Council’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and set May 19, 2026 as the date for its adoption; and WHEREAS, the budget submitted at this time for formal adoption and appropriation has been published for the requisite ten-day public review period and represents the City Council’s final proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27, as accepted on May 5, 2026; and WHEREAS, a copy of the City Council’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and
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WHEREAS, the proposed All Funds Budget as presented for adoption totals $661.0 million including a General Fund budget that totals $318.1 million; and WHEREAS, the total number of recommended permanent positions is 1,330.75 for fiscal year 2026-27, a net increase of 5.0 positions when compared to the fiscal year 2025-26 Council adopted budget, which consists of a 1.0 net increase resulting from mid-year staffing adjustments in fiscal year 2025-26 and a 4.0 net increase included in the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the budget was noticed and held as required by the City Charter, and all public testimony was received and considered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it adopts the operating and capital improvement program budgets for the City of Chula Vista for fiscal year 2026-27 excluding Open Space Districts: #01, #20 Zone 5, #20 Zone 7; Community Facilities Districts: 07-M, 97-1, 97-2, 99-2; and Capital Improvement Project PRK0349.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it approves the appropriation of funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 as described in the Expenditures by Department/Category report, as presented, a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk’s Office, excluding Open Space Districts: #01, #20 Zone 5, #20 Zone 7; Community Facilities Districts: 07-M, 97-1, 97-2, 99-2; and Capital Improvement Project PRK0349.
Presented by Approved as to Form by
Adrian Del Rio
Director of Finance/Treasurer
Marco A. Verdugo
City Attorney
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May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET
FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT #01 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-
27 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista received and considered the City Manager’s proposed operating and capital improvement program budgets for the City of Chula Vista for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 (“City Manager’s Proposed Budget”); and WHEREAS, on April 9, 2026, the Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC) affirmed that the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 for the Measure A Sales Tax Fund was in compliance with the City’s approved Intended Public Safety Expenditure Plan; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2026, as required by the City Charter, the Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed and approved the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 for the Parks and Recreation Department; and WHEREAS, on May 14, 2026, the Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC) affirmed that the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 for the Measure P Sales Tax Fund was in compliance with the City’s approved Infrastructure, Facilities and Equipment Expenditure Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 was presented at the May 5, 2026 City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, at the May 5, 2026 City Council meeting, the City Council accepted the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 as the City Council’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and set May 19, 2026 as the date for its adoption; and WHEREAS, the budget submitted at this time for formal adoption and appropriation has been published for the requisite ten-day public review period and represents the City Council’s final proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27, as accepted on May 5, 2026; and WHEREAS, a copy of the City Council’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and WHEREAS, a public hearing on the budget was noticed and held as required by the City Charter, and all public testimony was received and considered.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it adopts the operating budget for Open Space District #01 (Fund 354 Open Space District #01) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 and approves the appropriation of funds for fiscal year 2026-27 as summarized in the following table:
FUND
SUPPLIES &
SERVICES UTILITIES
OTHER
EXPENSES
TOTAL
FY 2027 REVENUE
354 Open Space District #01 61,283 38,245 11,313 110,910 (111,097) Presented by Approved as to Form by
Adrian Del Rio Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Finance/Treasurer City Attorney
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET
FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT #20 ZONE 5 FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2026-27 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista received and considered the City Manager’s proposed operating and capital improvement program budgets for the City of Chula Vista for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 (“City Manager’s Proposed Budget”); and WHEREAS, on April 9, 2026, the Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC) affirmed that the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 for the Measure A Sales Tax Fund was in compliance with the City’s approved Intended Public Safety Expenditure Plan; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2026, as required by the City Charter, the Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed and approved the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 for the Parks and Recreation Department; and WHEREAS, on May 14, 2026, the Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC) affirmed that the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 for the Measure P Sales Tax Fund was in compliance with the City’s approved Infrastructure, Facilities and Equipment Expenditure Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 was presented at the May 5, 2026 City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, at the May 5, 2026 City Council meeting, the City Council accepted the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 as the City Council’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and set May 19, 2026 as the date for its adoption; and WHEREAS, the budget submitted at this time for formal adoption and appropriation has been published for the requisite ten-day public review period and represents the City Council’s final proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27, as accepted on May 5, 2026; and WHEREAS, a copy of the City Council’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and WHEREAS, a public hearing on the budget was noticed and held as required by the City Charter, and all public testimony was received and considered.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it adopts the operating budget for Open Space District #20 Zone 5 (Fund 372 Open Space District #20, Organization 372658) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 and appropriates funds for fiscal year 2026-27 as summarized in the following table:
FUND ORGANIZATION SUPPLIES &
SERVICES
UTILITIES OTHER
EXPENSES
TOTAL
FY 2027
REVENUE
372 Open Space
District #20 Zone 5
372658 683,367 212,725 99,671 995,763 996,251
Presented by Approved as to Form by
Adrian Del Rio Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Finance/Treasurer City Attorney
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT #20 ZONE 7,
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 07-M, AND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR PROJECT
PRK0349 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista received and considered the City Manager’s proposed operating and capital improvement program budgets for the City of Chula Vista for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 (“City Manager’s Proposed Budget”); and WHEREAS, on April 9, 2026, the Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC) affirmed that the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 for the Measure A Sales Tax Fund was in compliance with the City’s approved Intended Public Safety Expenditure Plan; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2026, as required by the City Charter, the Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed and approved the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 for the Parks and Recreation Department; and WHEREAS, on May 14, 2026, the Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC) affirmed that the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 for the Measure P Sales Tax Fund was in compliance with the City’s approved Infrastructure, Facilities and Equipment Expenditure Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 was presented at the May 5, 2026 City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, at the May 5, 2026 City Council meeting, the City Council accepted the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 as the City Council’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and set May 19, 2026 as the date for its adoption; and WHEREAS, the budget submitted at this time for formal adoption and appropriation has been published for the requisite ten-day public review period and represents the City Council’s final proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27, as accepted on May 5, 2026; and WHEREAS, a copy of the City Council’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and WHEREAS, a public hearing on the budget was noticed and held as required by the City Charter, and all public testimony was received and considered.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the CityCouncil of the City of Chula Vista, that it adopts the operating budget for Open Space District #20 Zone 7 (Fund 372 Open Space District #20, Organization 372660) and Community Facilities District 07-M (Fund 378 CFD 07M Eastlake Woods & Vista, Organization 378621, 378622), and Capital Improvement Budget for Capital Improvement Project PRK0349 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 and appropriates funds for fiscal year 2026-27 as summarized in the following tables:
FUND ORGANIZATION
SUPPLIES
&
SERVICES UTILITIES
TRANSFERS
OUT
OTHER
EXPENSES
TOTAL
FY 2027
REVENUE
372
Open Space District
#20 Zone 7 372660 251,763 85,500 - 29,756 367,019 310,253 378
Community Facilities
District 07-M
378621,
378622 767,605 155,400 958 185,408 1,109,371 1,040,372
FUND DESCRIPTION PROJECT BUDGET
220 Measure P Sales Tax Fund Menzel Field Ballfield Lighting PRK0349 $600,000 Presented by Approved as to Form by
Adrian Del Rio Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Finance/Treasurer City Attorney
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May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS 97-1, 97-2, 99-2 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista received and considered the City Manager’s proposed operating and capital improvement program budgets for the City of Chula Vista for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 (“City Manager’s Proposed Budget”); and WHEREAS, on April 9, 2026, the Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC) affirmed that the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 for the Measure A Sales Tax Fund was in compliance with the City’s approved Intended Public Safety Expenditure Plan; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2026, as required by the City Charter, the Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed and approved the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 for the Parks and Recreation Department; and WHEREAS, on May 14, 2026, the Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC) affirmed that the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 for the Measure P Sales Tax Fund was in compliance with the City’s approved Infrastructure, Facilities and Equipment Expenditure Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 was presented at the May 5, 2026 City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, at the May 5, 2026 City Council meeting, the City Council accepted the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 as the City Council’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and set May 19, 2026 as the date for its adoption; and WHEREAS, the budget submitted at this time for formal adoption and appropriation has been published for the requisite ten-day public review period and represents the City Council’s final proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27, as accepted on May 5, 2026; and WHEREAS, a copy of the City Council’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and WHEREAS, a public hearing on the budget was noticed and held as required by the City Charter, and all public testimony was received and considered.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it adopts the operating budget for Community Facilities Districts 97-1 (Fund 388 CFD 97-1 Otay Ranch), 97-2 (Fund 386 Otay Ranch Preserve), 99-2 (Fund 382 CFD 99-2 Otay Ranch Village 1 West) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 and appropriates funds for fiscal year 2026-27 as summarized in the following table:
FUND
SUPPLIES
&
SERVICES UTILITIES
OTHER
EXPENSES
TRANSFERS
OUT
TOTAL FY
2027 REVENUE
388 CFD 97-1 Otay
Ranch
3,013,373 559,322 456,824 3,980 4,033,499 3,704,806
386 Otay Ranch
Preserve
740,603 - 105,441 663 846,707 1,065,223
382 CFD 99-2
Otay Ranch
Vlg 1 West
880,426 212,235 136,963 1,204 1,230,828 1,156,057
Presented by Approved as to Form by
Adrian Del Rio Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Finance/Treasurer City Attorney
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda HOUSING AUTHORITY RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2026- 27 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the City of Chula Vista received and considered the City Manager’s proposed operating budget for the Housing Authority for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista received and considered the City Manager’s proposed operating and capital improvement program budgets for the City of Chula Vista for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 (“City Manager’s Proposed Budget”); and WHEREAS, on April 9, 2026, the Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC) affirmed that the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 for the Measure A Sales Tax Fund was in compliance with the City’s approved Intended Public Safety Expenditure Plan; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2026, as required by the City Charter, the Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed and approved the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 for the Parks and Recreation Department; and WHEREAS, on May 14, 2026, the Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC) affirmed that the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 for the Measure P Sales Tax Fund was in compliance with the City’s approved Infrastructure, Facilities and Equipment Expenditure Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 was presented at the May 5, 2026 City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, at the May 5, 2026 City Council meeting, the City Council accepted the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 as the City Council’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and set May 19, 2026 as the date for its adoption; and WHEREAS, the Housing Authority’s operating budget submitted for formal adoption and appropriation represents the Housing Authority’s final proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 as accepted by the City Council on May 5, 2026; and final proposed operating budget, as presented in the fiscal year 2026-27 Proposed Budget document; and WHEREAS, a copy of the Housing Authority’s budget is on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and
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WHEREAS, Housing Fund expendituresfor planning and administration are necessary for the production, improvement, or preservation of affordable housing.
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the City’s proposed budget, including the Housing Authority’s budget, was noticed and held as required by the City Charter, and all public testimony was received and considered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Housing Authority of the City of Chula Vista, that it adopts the operating budget for the Housing Authority for fiscal year 2026-27, as presented, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Housing Authority of the City of Chula Vista that it approves the appropriation of funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 as described in the Proposed Expenditures by Department/Category report presented to the Housing Authority, a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk’s Office.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Adrian Del Rio Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Finance/Treasurer City Attorney
City of Chula Vista - City Council
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGETS FOR THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
WHEREAS, the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista received and considered the City Manager’s proposed budgets, including the Successor Agency’s budget, for the City of Chula Vista for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista received and considered the City Manager’s proposed operating and capital improvement program budgets for the City of Chula Vista for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 (“City Manager’s Proposed Budget”); and WHEREAS, on April 9, 2026, the Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC) affirmed that the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 for the Measure A Sales Tax Fund was in compliance with the City’s approved Intended Public Safety Expenditure Plan; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2026, as required by the City Charter, the Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed and approved the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 for the Parks and Recreation Department; and WHEREAS, on May 14, 2026, the Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC) affirmed that the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 for the Measure P Sales Tax Fund was in compliance with the City’s approved Infrastructure, Facilities and Equipment Expenditure Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 was presented at the May 5, 2026 City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, at the May 5, 2026 City Council meeting, the City Council accepted the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 as the City Council’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and set May 19, 2026 as the date for its adoption; and WHEREAS, the Successor Agency’s budget submitted for formal adoption and appropriation represents the Successor Agency’s final proposed budget, as accepted on May 6, 2025 by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the Successor Agency’s budget is on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and
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WHEREAS, a public hearing on the City’s proposed budget, including the Successor Agency’s budget, was noticed and held as required by the City Charter, and all public testimony was received and considered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista that it adopts the operating budget for the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for fiscal year 2026-27, as presented and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista that it approves the appropriation of funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 as described in the Proposed Expenditures by Department/Category report, as presented and on file with the City Clerk’s Office.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Adrian Del Rio Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Finance/Treasurer City Attorney
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May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION
SCHEDULE AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE
ADDITION OF VARIOUS POSITION TITLES AND CHANGES
IN SALARY AS REFLECTED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
OPERATING BUDGET
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista received and considered the City Manager’s proposed operating and capital improvement budget for the City of Chula Vista for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 was presented at the May 5, 2026 City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council took action on May 5, 2026 to accept the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 as their own and set a public hearing to consider the budget a final time before adoption; and
WHEREAS, the budget submitted at this time for formal adoption and appropriation represents the City Council’s final proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27; and WHEREAS, a copy of the proposed budget document for fiscal year 2026-27 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the total number of recommended permanent positions is 1,330.75 for fiscal year 2026-27, a net increase of 5.0 positions when compared to the fiscal year 2025-26 Council adopted budget, which consists of a 1.0 net increase resulting from mid-year staffing adjustments in fiscal year 2025-26 and a 4.0 net increase included in the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27; and
WHEREAS, the document entitled Authorized Positions by Department, which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, summarizes the final recommended position counts by department and fund for fiscal year 2026-27.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it approves the amendments to the Compensation Schedule and Classification Plan to reflect the changes reflected in the fiscal year 2026-27 Operating Budget.
Presented by Approved as to Form by
Tiffany Allen Marco A. Verdugo
City Manager City Attorney
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May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR
2026-2027 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JULY
10, 2026, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5
WHEREAS, California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5 requires that, for purposes of determining a retiring employee's pension allowance, the pay rate be limited to the amount listed on a pay schedule that meets certain requirements and be approved by the governing body in accordance with the requirements of the applicable public meeting laws; and WHEREAS, staff is submitting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 pay schedule ("Compensation Schedule") that complies with these requirements to Council for approval and if approved, the duly approved and adopted Compensation Schedule will be immediately accessible and available for public review on the City's internet website in accordance with CCR Section 570.5; and WHEREAS, the Compensation Schedule attached to the resolution reflects the pay rate of all job titles effective July 10, 2026; and
WHEREAS, once approved, changes including but not limited to, across-the-board increases, classification changes and salary adjustments approved subsequent to this date, will be reflected on a revised Compensation Schedule and submitted to Council for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it hereby does adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Compensation Schedule as required by California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5, a copy of which is available in the City Clerk’s Office.
Presented by Approved as to Form by
Tanya Tomlinson Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Human Resources/Risk Management City Attorney
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May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDED
COMPENSATION SUMMARY FOR ALL UNREPRESENTED
EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED OFFICIALS, INCLUDING
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY
NECESSARY CONTRACT AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENT
SAID AMENDED COMPENSATION SUMMARY
WHEREAS, the City has set forth the compensation for all unrepresented employees and elected officials as set forth in a Compensation Summary via prior resolution; and WHEREAS, the City desires to amend the Compensation Summary for all unrepresented employees and elected officials ("Amended Compensation Summary") to among other things, reflect corresponding salary and benefit changes as set forth in the Amended Compensation Summary attached to the related staff report as Attachment 1.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it hereby does approve the Amended Compensation Summary, including authorization for the Mayor to execute any necessary contract amendments to implement said Amended Compensation Summary, and it shall continue in full force and effect until subsequent amendment by City Council.
Presented by Approved as to Form by
Tanya Tomlinson Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Human Resources/Risk Management City Attorney
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Proposed
BUDGET
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Fiscal Year 2027
John McCann
Mayor
Carolina Chavez
Councilmember
District 1
Jose Preciado
Councilmember
District 2
Michael Inzunza
Councilmember
District 3
Cesar Fernandez
Councilmember
District 4
Tiffany Allen
City Manager
Kerry Bigelow
City Clerk
Marco Verdugo
City Attorney
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Administration
Tiffany Allen City Manager
Courtney Chase Deputy City Manager
Roy Sapa’u Deputy City Manager / Director of Development Services Sarah Schoen Deputy City Manager
Vacant Deputy City Manager
Directors
Ashley Milo Director of Animal Services
David Graham Director of Economic Development
Luis Schaar Director of Engineering & Capital Projects
Adrian Del Rio Director of Finance/Treasurer
Christopher Manroe Fire Chief
Stacey Kurz Director of Housing and Homeless Services
Tanya Tomlinson Director of Human Resources/Risk Management Vacant Director of Information Technology Services
Joy Whatley Director of Library Services
Frank Carson Director of Parks and Recreation
Roxana Kennedy Chief of Police
Angelica Aguilar Director of Public Works
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May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda City of Chula Vista
Proposed Budget FY 2027 v
Citizens of Chula Vista
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City Council *
Advisory Boards Advisory
Commissions City Manager
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Deputy City Manager/
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Deputy City Manager
Development
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Economic
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Homeless Services
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City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda City of Chula Vista
Proposed Budget FY 2027 vii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BUDGET MESSAGE
Letter from the City Manager � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �5 Budget Process � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �9 Economic Overview � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 15 All Funds Summary � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 23 Summary of Staffing Changes � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 29
GENERAL FUND
General Fund Expenditure Summary � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 39 General Fund Revenue Summary � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 51 General Fund Net Cost � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 65 Department Summary Reports � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 73 01 City Council � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 75 02 Boards and Commissions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 79 03 City Clerk � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 83 04 City Attorney � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 89 05 Administration � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 97 06 Information Technology � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 103 07 Human Resources � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 111 08 Finance � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 117 09 Non-Departmental � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 123 10 Animal Services � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 125 11 Economic Development � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 129 12 Development Services � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 133 13 Engineering and Capital Projects � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 139 14 Police � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 147 15 Fire � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 153 16 Public Works � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 163 17 Parks and Recreation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 169 18 Library � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 175 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FUND � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 183
SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND HOUSING FUNDS
Successor Agency Funds � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 191 Housing Authority Funds � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 197 19 Housing & Homeless Services � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 201
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda City of Chula Vista
Proposed Budget FY 2027 viii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SEWER FUNDS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 209 FLEET FUND � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 217 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 223 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 231 OTHER FUNDS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 239
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)
Capital Improvement Program Summary � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 263 CIP Revenue Summary � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 269 CIP Expenditure Summary � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 279 CIP Budget Summary � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 293 Five-Year CIP Project Summary Schedule � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 299 MEASURE A SALES TAX FUND � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 303 MEASURE P SALES TAX FUND � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 309
SUMMARY TABLES
Fund Appropriations by Department and Expenditure Category � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 317 Schedule of Revenues � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 323 Authorized Positions by Department � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 347
APPENDIX
Fiscal Policies � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 367 Investment Policies � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 371 Citywide Reserve Policy – Fiscal Health Plan � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 381 Financial Reporting and Transfer Authority Policy � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 395 City Debt Policy � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 399 Debt Administration � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 411 Service Impacts � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 419 Accounting Systems and Budgetary Control � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 423 List of Acronyms � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 427 Glossary � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 437
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda City of Chula Vista
Proposed Budget FY 2027 Page 947 of 1576 ix
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda City of Chula Vista
Proposed Budget FY 2027 Page 948 of 1576 x
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda City of Chula Vista
Proposed Budget FY 2027 xi
Document Guide
The budget document is organized in a manner to facilitate a general understanding of the City’s fiscal status, to present management’s assessment of major issues and, finally, to present the plan for allocating resources to address those issues during the coming fiscal year. The budget document is organized as follows: Budget Message, General Fund Summary, Other Funds, Capital Improvement Program, Measure A Sales Tax Summary, Measure P Sales Tax Summary, Summary Tables, and Appendix.
General Fund
The General Fund budget funds the day-to-day operations of most City services. This section of the document provides an overview of General Fund revenues and expenditures, staffing changes, and budgetary trends. This section is followed by Department Summary reports that include departmental descriptions, mission statements, strategic goals, key performance measures, significant budget adjustments and service impacts, operating budgets, and staffing for each General Fund department.
Significant budget adjustments are defined as: 1) additions and deletions of positions during the budget development process; and 2) increases or decreases in revenues and expenditures categories in the amount of $250,000 or greater.
Other Funds
In order to facilitate understanding of the different City funding sources, this portion of the document has been organized into the following major categories: Development Services Fund, Successor Agency and Housing Funds, Sewer Funds, Fleet Fund, Capital Projects Funds, Debt Service Funds, and Other Funds. Detailed descriptions and funding are provided for each fund. Due to various legal restrictions, these funds are limited in their uses and generally cannot be applied to fund day-to-day City operations such as Police and Fire public safety services.
Capital Improvement Program
This section provides an overview of the City’s Capital Improvement Program for the coming fiscal year. The Capital Improvement Program accounts for the acquisition, rehabilitation, or construction of major capital facilities, infrastructure, or equipment. More detailed information about each capital project, project status, expenditures to date, current year appropriations, and future funding, can be found in the Capital Improvement Program budget document.
Measure A Sales Tax Fund
The voter approved one-half cent Public Safety Sales Tax related income and expenditures are budgeted in a separate fund. The Measure A Sales Tax Fund Summary provides the allocation summary for the coming fiscal year.
Measure P Sales Tax Fund
The City established a separate fund to track and account for income and expenditures related to the voter approved one- half cent Sales Tax. The Measure P Sales Tax Fund Summary provides a summary of the allocation for the coming fiscal year.
Summary Tables
The Summary Tables provide a quick way to view budget allocations by department (or fund) and expenditure category, revenues by fund and type, and Council authorized positions by department.
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda City of Chula Vista
Proposed Budget FY 2027 xii
Budgetary Funds
Governmental Funds Proprietary Funds
Enterprise
Funds
Internal
Service Funds
Debt Service
Funds
Capital Project
Funds
Special
Revenue Funds
General Fund
Sewer Funds
Development
Services Fund
Transport
Enterprise
Fiduciary Funds
Successor Agency to
the Chula Vista
Redevelopment
Agency
Fleet Fund
Measure A
Sales Tax
Fund
Measure P
Sales Tax
Fund
Housing
Authority
Successor
Agency
Housing Fund
Public
Liability
Trust Fund
Appendix
The Appendix contains supplementary information on a variety of topics, including an overview of the budget development process along with relevant timelines and milestones, fiscal and investment policies, debt administration, and a glossary of finance and budget terms.
Budgeted Funds
A fund is a grouping of related accounts that is used to maintain control over resources that have been segregated for specific activities or objectives. The City, like other state and local governments, uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal requirements. All the funds of the City can be divided into three categories: governmental funds, proprietary funds, and fiduciary funds. The basis of budgeting is the same as the basis of accounting,
Not all City funds are appropriated, or “budgeted.” Fiduciary funds are typically not subject to budget requirements as funds contain resources held by the City but belonging to individuals or entities other than the City. The Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista is an instance of a budgeted fiduciary fund.
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda City of Chula Vista
Proposed Budget FY 2027 xiii
Major Funds
Fund Category & Included Funds
General Fund (GF) Special Revenue (SR)
GF-1 100 - General Fund SR-1 256 - Asset Seizure
GF-1 105 - Bayfront Lease Revenue SR-1 267 - Permanent Endowments GF-1 110- Payroll Clearing SR-1 268 - American Rescue Plan Act 2021 GF-1 220 - 2016 Measure P Sales Tax SR-1 269 - Other Grants GF-1 222 - 2018 Measure A Sales Tax SR-1 271 - Local Grants GF-1 234 - Advanced Life Support Program SR-1 272 - Federal Grants GF-1 235 - Legislative Counsel Fund SR-1 273 - State Grants GF-1 340 - Pension/Debt Reserve SR-1 282 - Environmental Services GF-1 341 - Public Liability Trust SR-1 325 - CDBG Program Income Project GF-1 405 - City Jail SR-2 319 - Housing Successor Agency Capital Project (CP) Debt Service (DS)
CP-1 542 - Drainage DIFs DS-1 475 - 2014 COP Refunding
CP-1 560 - Public Facilities (PF) DIFs DS-1 476 - 2015 COP Refunding CP-1 580 - Pedestrian Bridge DIF DS-1 477 - 2016 COP Refunding Civic Ctr/Nature CP-1 590 - Transportation DIFs DS-2 478 - 2016 LRRB PF DIF COP DS-2 479 - 2017 CREBs LRBs
DS-2 480 - 2017 Measure P LRBs
Major Funds
The City’s fund financial statements provide detailed information about each of the City’s most significant funds, called Major Funds. The concept of Major Funds was established by Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement 34 and replaces the concept of combining like funds and presenting them in total. Instead, each Major Fund is presented individually, with all Non-major Funds summarized and presented in a single column of the City’s fund financial statements.
Major funds are funds with revenues, expenditures/expenses, assets, or liabilities which are at least 10 percent of corresponding totals for all governmental or enterprise funds and at least 5 percent of the aggregate amount for all governmental and enterprise funds.
The following table represents the major funds reported in the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Fiscal Year 2025.
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda
BUDGET MESSAGE
Letter from the City Manager
Budget Process
Economic Overview
All Funds Summary
Summary of Staffing Changes
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda
LETTER FROM THE CITY
MANAGER
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda
City of Chula Vista - City Council
May 19, 2026 Post City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency Agenda City of Chula Vista
Proposed Budget FY 2027
Budget Message → LETTER FROM THE CITY MANAGER
5 Office of the City Manager
May 5, 2026
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
I am pleased to present for your consideration the City Manager’s proposed operating budget and capital improvement budget for fiscal year 2026-27. This budget was developed with meaningful community input and continues to support and maintain the services most valued by our residents. Community engagement will remain essential in shaping City priorities, and residents are encouraged to share their perspectives on how we invest in our neighborhoods, whether through public surveys, community meetings or participation in the City’s strategic planning process.
The proposed budget for the coming year reflects an economic outlook that is stable with limited growth, along with ongoing infrastructure investments and continued commercial and residential development throughout the City. We will continue to monitor economic trends closely and provide fiscally responsible recommendations to ensure the City remains prepared for potential future uncertainties.
In 2025, the Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center opened, and its success this year provides strong momentum for continued progress on the Bayfront, including the new Harbor Park and the Bayfront Fire Station.
Significant advancements have also been made in University District planning efforts, with the South County Higher Education Planning Task Force now established and construction underway for San Diego State University’s School of Nursing and Global Campus at the Millenia Library Building. This marks the City’s first partnership focused on expanding higher education opportunities for residents and the broader region.
In the coming fiscal year, we look forward to completing renovations and reopening the City’s oldest park, Eucalyptus Park, as well as opening the multipurpose Millenia Library Building. We will continue working to secure additional partnerships to bring innovative education, business opportunities, and community resources to the eastern part of the City. The City will also continue supporting innovative housing and mixed-use projects, such as Palomar Point, investing in the operations and security of our technology infrastructure, and advancing economic development as we support local businesses and strengthen the City’s long-term vitality.
The City continues to plan for increased infrastructure projects and increased public safety expenditures made possible by Chula Vista voters’ approval of Measure P in 2016 and Measure A in 2018. In November 2024, voters overwhelmingly supported extending Measure P through 2037, reflecting the community’s ongoing commitment to maintaining City assets and infrastructure. The proposed budget includes $4.2 million in Measure P funding for improvements and repairs to parks, recreation centers, drainage, sidewalks, and other public facilities. Measure A continues to support essential public safety investments, including additional Fire Academy and Fuels Crew costs, as well as the Police drone program and public safety facilities improvements.
Budget Goals
The City continually strives to find new ways to maximize limited resources to deliver high-quality services to our community. In preparing the General Fund budget for fiscal year 2026-27, staff focused on the following budget development goals:
■ Fund the highest level of municipal services possible based on available resources. ■ Maintain core community services and strategically add operational and support positions. ■ Make significant progress on key programs and projects in support of the City’s Strategic Plan and University efforts.
■ Incorporate conservative revenue projections in the development of the proposed budget.
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6 ■ Safeguard Measure P investments in infrastructure through proper maintenance allocations.
Budget Overview
The combined budget for all City funds totals $661.0 million. This amount includes a General Fund operating budget of $318.1 million, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget of $40.4 million, and other funds. The General Fund presented in this document is a balanced budget that maintains current service levels with limited strategic enhancements.
The following highlights some of the priorities for fiscal year 2026-27 City services and programs:
■ Supporting Community Services and Expanding Community Amenities ● Funding of operations for the newly constructed Millenia Library Building ● Continuing funding for the CV Community Shuttle and Bayfront Shuttle ● Increasing staffing budget for the Animal Care Facility ● Additional funding for City special events, including the return of HarborFest on the Bayfront ■ Supporting Public Safety
● Funding for a Fire Academy
● Funding a full year of the Bayfront Fire Station truck and engine company ● Funding for Police drone program costs and Police evidence and vehicle storage facility ■ Maintenance of City Assets and Infrastructure
● CIP Program budget of $40.4 million and addressing ongoing and deferred maintenance needs Budgeted Positions
The number of positions for all City funds totals 1,330.75. This includes 907.75 positions in the General Fund and 423.0 positions in other funds.
There are a net four and one half (4.5) additional positions requested in the City Manager’s Proposed Budget which would support the following:
■ 1.0 FTE Deputy City Attorney III position to support the City Attorney’s Office; ■ 1.0 FTE Human Resources Manager to enhance citywide employee training and development and 0.5 FTE Risk Management Specialist to support the citywide safety program; and ■ 2.0 FTE Parking Enforcement Officers to keep up with the growth and enforcement needs of the City Acknowledgement: City staff remain essential to delivering high-quality municipal services to our residents. I am proud of our City employees, whose dedication supports the wellbeing of the community and advances the objectives outlined in the proposed budget. I would like to thank you and the Executive Team for their leadership and support.
Finally, I want to recognize the Finance Department for their exceptional work in preparing another balanced budget grounded in sound financial management practices. The Finance Department will continue to provide the City Council with regular financial updates to help ensure the budget remains balanced throughout fiscal year 2026-27.
Respectfully,
Tiffany Allen, City Manager
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9 Budget Process
The City of Chula Vista’s budget is created in conjunction with City Council, City staff, and City residents. The budget process begins each year with development of the preliminary base budget in January and is completed with the City Council adoption of the budget in May.
The fiscal year 2027 budget cycle began with a preliminary base budget developed by the Finance Department’s Budget and Analysis staff in January 2026. The base budget accounts for the normal operating costs of the City.
Through April 2026, Finance staff worked with departments to refine the base budgets and incorporate departmental changes to align the budgets with anticipated department operations for the coming year.
The budget development process provided City departments the opportunity to recommend budget adjustments based on department operational requests and/or one-time funding requests. Requests are reviewed by City Administration and are included in the City Manager’s Proposed Budget.
While Finance staff was developing the operating budget, Engineering & Capital Projects staff worked to develop and finalize the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget.
Finance staff will present the City Council with a balanced General Fund budget on May 5, 2026. At this meeting, the Council can accept the fiscal year 2027 City Manager’s proposed operating budget as their own, with minor changes in appropriations, and set the public hearing date of May 19, 2026, prior to Council acting on the adoption of the budget.
Copies of the Proposed Budget were made available for public review in the Office of the City Clerk and the City’s website ten (10) days prior to the public hearing.
As set forth in the City Charter, at any meeting after the adoption of the budget, the City Council may amend or supplement the budget by motion adopted by affirmative votes of at least four (4) members. Throughout the year, the Finance Department provides the City Council with quarterly financial status reports comparing expenditure and revenue projections to budgeted amounts, highlighting any variances, and recommending corrective actions as necessary.
Budget Strategy
The City’s budgeting process is built around the objectives outlined in the City’s Strategic Plan. The Plan’s framework assists staff in weighing the community’s priorities against the limited resources available to achieve strategic goals.
City Strategic Plan
The City is currently in the process of adopting a new citywide Strategic Plan. When adopted by City Council, the strategic plan will establish a clear and shared vision for the City’s future and align resources toward that vision.
It will guide decision making by setting priorities, goals, and measurable outcomes that ensure accountability and transparency. Ultimately, a strong strategic plan guides the city proactively to address needs, improve services, and strengthen quality of life for residents and businesses.
In this budget, you will find department specific strategic goals and key performance measures, which will be updated next fiscal year to align with the new citywide Strategic Plan.
Budget Development Milestones
■ November 18, 2025
Staff presented to the City Council the General Fund Long-Term Financial Plan Fiscal Years 2027-2036, which served as a guideline for the development of the Fiscal Year 2027 City Manager’s Proposed Budget.
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10 Consistency with Financial Policies & Procedures
It is the expectation and general understanding of the City Council and the citizens of Chula Vista that City Staff conduct financial affairs in a thoughtful and prudent manner. Several financial policies have been established to provide the direction and limits within which the City is to fulfill its fiscal responsibilities. The FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget conforms with the requirements of the City’s Finance Department Policies and Procedures. An overview of compliance with major policy sections are described below. See the Appendix for additional details on the City’s Fiscal and Investment Policies.
General Financial Policies (City Council Policy 100-01) Budget Development
The FY 2026-27 budget development process included opportunities for public input, occurring in open and publicly accessible forums, via an online budget survey and budget workshops and public hearings held before City Council which accept comments from the public.
The City has also utilized a ten-year financial plan and a long-term financial forecast model to promote planned spending patterns, engage in long-range planning, and reduce the time and resources spent preparing annual budgets.
Balanced Budget
By policy, City Council must adopt a balanced General Fund budget with projected operating revenues fully covering projected operating expenditures. The FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget is a balanced budget. Operating revenues are budgeted to support the operating expenditures, including debt service, for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Fund Balance and Reserves
During the close of each fiscal year, actual fund revenues are compared against actual fund expenditures. When revenues exceed expenditures in a fiscal year, a positive fund balance will result (surplus) and add to the historical, accumulated fund balance. When expenditures exceed revenues in a fiscal year, a negative fund balance will result (deficit) and reduce the accumulated fund balance. An accumulated positive fund balance may also be restricted/ earmarked for usage or unrestricted as to its use. For instance, City Council has set forth policies to maintain ■ April 15 & 22, 2026; May 4, 2026
Three public meetings were held at City library branches and a senior community center to provide an overview of the City Manager’s Proposed Budget.
■ April 30, 2026
The City Manager’s Proposed Budget Document was submitted to City Council as required by the City Charter, which was at least thirty-five (35) days prior to the beginning of the fiscal year. Copies of the Proposed Budget were made available for public review on the City’s website. ■ May 5, 2026
Staff presented to City Council the Fiscal Year 2027 City Manager’s Proposed Budget for Council consideration and acceptance of the Budget as the City Council’s Proposed Budget. Staff recommended a public hearing for adoption of the Proposed Budget be scheduled for the May 19, 2026 City Council meeting. Leading up to this hearing, the City Council’s Proposed Budget was be made available for public review for at least ten (10) days. A comment form was provided on the City website to accept public comment. ■ May 19, 2026
A public hearing was tentatively scheduled to be held before the City Council considers adoption of the Proposed Budget. To comply with the City Charter, a notice of the public hearing was published in the local newspaper at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting. After the public hearing, the City Council voted on whether to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 2027.
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11 minimum fund balances as reserves, with funds set aside for particular circumstances or purposes, such as catastrophic events or economic downturns.
The FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget maintains the minimum reserves as required by City Council Policy 220-03, Citywide Reserve Policy - Fiscal Health Plan. This policy was revised to include all reserves of the City. Historic reserve levels are provided in the All Funds Summary Section.
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ECONOMIC OVERVIEW
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15 Economic Overview
1 UCLA Anderson Spring 2026 Economic Outlook, March 5, 2025.https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/about/centers/ucla-anderson-forecast/events/ Spring-2025-economic-outlook 2 UCLA Anderson. U.S. Economy Poised to Reaccelerate in 2026 as Fiscal Stimulus and AI Investment Intensify; California Growth Outpaces Nation Despite Ongoing Employment Weakness. https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/news-and-events/us-economy-poised-reaccelerate-2026- fiscal-stimulus-and-ai-investment-intensify 3 U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Consumer Price Index. https://www.bls.gov/cpi/ 4 U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Unemployment Situation - March 2026. 2026 Apr 3. https://www.bls.gov/news. release/pdf/empsit.pdf 5 U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Gross Domestic Product, 4th Quarter and Year 2025 (Second Estimate). 2026 Mar 13. https://www.bea. gov/data/gdp/gross-domestic-product
This section of the budget document outlines economic indicators that impact City revenues and expenditures forecasts and assumptions. Several sources of economic data and research are utilized in the development of the City’s budget and forecasts, such as the Federal Reserve, U.S. Census Bureau, State offices and UCLA Anderson School of Management.
National
The latest forecast from UCLA Anderson economists’ Spring 2026 Economic Outlook is the national economy “regaining momentum” in 2026 after 2025’s year of uncertainty from changes in tariffs, immigration policies and government shutdowns.1 With tax cuts under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, fiscal stimulus and continued investment in artificial intelligence (AI), growth is expected at a near 3% rate.2 On the other hand, labor market stagnation is also a possibility as both jobs hiring and turnover slow.2
Consumers continue to feel elevated prices, with core Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers nationally reported as rising to 3.3% percent over the last 12 months, in March 2026.3 This is the highest level since May 2024, driven largely by a surge in energy costs.3 The Federal Reserve made three cuts to interest rates in both 2024 and 2025 in an effort to stabilize prices; the probability of cuts in 2026 is now considered to be low.1 Early in 2026, national unemployment levels remain low at 4.3% per the March 2026 Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
4 UCLA Anderson suggests the labor market is improving after stalling in 2025, with job gains in healthcare; however, improvements across sectors is uneven.2
The chart below from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis displays recent quarterly results of real GDP, a measure of the value of all goods and services produced in a country over a period of time (adjusted for inflation), which is an economic indicator of national growth.5 Estimated results for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025 were a 0.7% annual rate, down sharply from the third quarter (Q3) results of 4.4% due to downturns in government spending and exports, and a deceleration in consumer spending, partly offset by an acceleration in investments.5 Continued positive growth each quarter generally allays economists’ concerns that a recession is forthcoming. The most recent quarter’s lower rate is not surprising given the sustained federal government shutdown in October 2025, and is expected to normalize in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026. The Federal Reserve will be closely monitoring this relatively positive economic growth in its policy decisions to reduce inflation and maximize employment.
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16 Interest Rates
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), part of the Federal Reserve, is committed to Congress’s mandate to promote maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest rates via 2% unemployment and 2% inflation targets. Jobs reports and risk associated with a prolonged war in the Middle East causing oil and stock market volatility will be closely monitored by the Federal Reserve in decisionmaking for changing federal interest rates. In their latest meeting in March 2026, the Federal Reserve has maintained the federal fund rate at a target range of 3.5% to 3.75%.1 The rate has been held steady to continue to manage inflation, which is still somewhat elevated, as indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace and the unemployment rate has been little changed in recent months.
The “federal funds rate” established by the FOMC is important as it sets the interest rate at which banks lend money to other banks to maintain overnight reserves of funds. When the federal funds rate increases, the cost to banks for lending increases and passed on to businesses and consumers on other borrowing, such as for business investments, credit cards, cars, mortgages and other bank loans. Policymakers monitor whether changes in the rate hinders employment levels, price control and economic growth. ■ City Impacts: Interest rate fluctuations impact the City’s finances by affecting: borrowing costs for capital projects and long-term investments; private investments growth; and investment returns on its cash balances. To a limited extent, interest rates impact the housing market and resultant property tax growth.
Labor
In the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report from February 2026, the national unemployment rate was 4.4%, up slightly from 4.1% one year ago, with notable losses in information, federal government and healthcare.2 Hints of a deterioration in labor market conditions are apparent, with tariff pressures remaining and more recent figures partially explained by healthcare strikes and winter storms.3
■ City Impacts: For the City of Chula Vista, filling vacancies of positions continues to be a challenge due to retirements, competition with other agencies, and a misalignment of job requirements with the labor pool skillset.
This trend is factored into the calculation of salary savings, i.e., the amount of expected savings in personnel services costs due to vacancies. Personnel Services expenditures are described in the General Fund Expenditures Summary section of this document.
1 Federal Open Market Committee. “Federal Reserve Press Release” 18 Mar 2026. https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/ monetary20260318a.htm 2 U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Unemployment Situation - February 2026. 6 Mar 2026. https://www.bls.gov/news. release/pdf/empsit.pdf 3 Reuters. Unexpected job losses, rise in unemployment rate fan US labor market doubts. 6 March 2026. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/ us-nonfarm-payrolls-decline-february-unemployment-rate-rises-44-2026-03-06/
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17 Consumer Confidence / Consumption
Unemployment rates and consumer confidence in the economy greatly influence the growth in consumer spending and sales tax receipts, which are major revenues for local jurisdictions. Despite persistent worry about the cost of living and inflation expectations–somehwat influenced recently by oil and gas spikes from the war in Iran–consumer confidence inched up in March.1 However, there is an overall general downward trend in the index as consumer balance somewhat improved conditions with growing concerns about future costs.1 ■ City Impacts: Consumer confidence is interconnected with the City’s levels of sales tax receipts over time. For Fiscal Year 2027, the City anticipates a slowing rate of sales tax growth; sales tax revenue is described in the General Fund Revenue Summary section of this document.
Housing
Aside from the Federal Reserve’s focus on labor and inflation, housing data remains a leading indicator of U.S. economic activity. Strong demand for housing sent home prices soaring during the months after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mortgage rates have undergone extreme volatility since, from record-breaking lows to highest levels in decades due to Federal Reserve interest rate changes. For the past two years, rates have stabilized, lingering between a 6% and 7% interest rate.2 The average interest rate for a fixed 30-year mortgage was 6.2% in April 2026, down slightly from 6.6% one year ago; rates remain high compared to April 2021, at just under 3%.2 Single-family homes continue to be unaffordable for many buyers and supply continues to slow as material, labor and capital costs climb and existing homeowners are locked in at low mortgage rates; these constraints would be exacerbated by further changes in trade (e.g., tariffs) and immigration policy. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Economic Indicators report from March 2026, nationally sales of new single-family houses were down 11.3% in January compared to the prior year.3 The median sales price of new homes sold nationally in January 2026 was $400,500, a decline of 6.8% compared to one year ago, while the average price was $530,900, a decline of 3.6% compared to one year ago.
3 ■ City Impacts: Elevated home prices and change in home sales (turnover rate) impacts the growth in assessed valuations and property tax revenues to the City. Property tax revenue is described in the General Fund Revenue Summary section of this document.
State of California
The UCLA Anderson Spring 2026 Economic Outlook predicts California’s economy’s growth rate will outpace the national rate through 2026, with strong output growth despite unemployment weakness.4 The Forecast assessed a 3.8% annualized fourth-quarter growth rate for California, well above the 1.4% national estimate and the fourth straight quarter of growth outpacing the national rate.5 On the other hand, employment levels declined to 5.5% and has hovered around 5% for two years.5 Certain sectors such as AI, aerospace and other high-tech industries are thriving, while construction, retail, and leisure and hospitality growth is slowing.5 Unemployment: The State of California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) regularly releases a “Labor Market Review” publication. In the April 2026 edition, the EDD reported a 5.4% unemployment rate in February 2026 for the State of California, unchanged from one year ago in February 2025, and continuing to be significantly higher than the national unemployment rate at 4.4%.6 Regional performance varied significantly across the state, with coastal tech hubs typically showing lower unemployment than agricultural regions. California’s unemployment has historically been higher than the national average due a combination of industry-specific struggles, high operational costs and structural economic factors.
1 The Conference Board. US Consumer Confidence Inched Up Again in March. 31 Mar 2026. https://www.conference-board.org/topics/consumerconfidence 2 Freddie Mac, Mortgage Market Survey Archive, www.freddiemac.com/pmms/pmms_archives 3 US Census Bureau. Monthly New Residential Sales, January 2026. 19 Mar 2026. https://www.census.gov/construction/nrs/current/index.html 4 UCLA Anderson Spring 2026 Economic Outlook, March 5, 2025.https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/about/centers/ucla-anderson-forecast/events/ Spring-2025-economic-outlook 5 UCLA Anderson. U.S. Economy Poised to Reaccelerate in 2026 as Fiscal Stimulus and AI Investment Intensify; California Growth Outpaces Nation Despite Ongoing Employment Weakness https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/news-and-events/us-economy-poised-reaccelerate-2026- fiscal-stimulus-and-ai-investment-intensify 6 State of California’s Employment Development Department. California Labor Market Review. March 2025. https://labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/ Publications/Labor-Market-Analysis/calmr.pdf
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18 Gasoline: Across the state of California, the average price for a gallon of gasoline is consistently significantly higher than the national average, particularly due to state regulation, a reduction in operating oil refineries and state taxes on gasoline consumption. Elevating gasoline prices in California even further, the recent conflict in Iran has disrupted oil exports in the Middle East, leading to a recent sharp increase in the price of crude oil.1 Over the last several months, prices for a gallon of gasoline have increased; in April 2026, the national average price of regular unleaded gasoline was $4.06 and the state average was $5.88.2 Price per gallon regular unleaded (USD $) $3.17
$4.06
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Unemployment: The EDD also publishes data on countywide unemployment data in its Labor Market Review report.
From the April 2026 report, the unemployment rate in San Diego County was 4.5% in February 2026, up slightly from
4.4% one year ago in February 2025.3
Inflation: The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ consumer price index for urban customers (CPI-U) illustrates the change in the prices of a standard list of goods and services. The County of San Diego experienced a 3.2% increase in prices for March 2026 paid for the standard set of goods and services, as compared to one year ago; this is slightly less than the national rate of 3.3% for March 2026.4 Higher prices for energy and food were major contributors to the CPI change in the San Diego region.
Housing: The San Diego Association of Realtors (SDAR) reported the median home price of a detached home in San Diego County was $1,100,000 in March 2026, a 2.4% increase from one year ago.5 The increase in home prices has moderated and with the effective interest rates only dropping slightly, mostly due to tariff-induced uncertainty.
New listings were down 14.3% from last year and day on market until sale increased by 8.8% compared to last year.3 1 U.S. Energy Information Administration. Short-Term Energy Outlook. 10 March 2026. https://www.eia.gov/outlooks/steo/. 2 AAA Gas Prices. National Average Gas Prices.10 Mar 2025. https://gasprices.aaa.com/https://gasprices.aaa.com/ 3 State of California’s Employment Development Department. California Labor Market Review. March 2025. https://labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/ Publications/Labor-Market-Analysis/calmr.pdf 4 U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Consumer Price Index, San Diego Area — March 2026. 10 Apr 2026. https://www.bls.gov/ regions/west/news-release/consumerpriceindex_sandiego.htm 5 San Diego Association of Realtors, March 2026, “Monthly Indicators - March 2026” http://sdar.stats.10kresearch.com/reports
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19 Rate
December 2020 - December 2025
San Diego County Unemployment Rate
1/214/217/21
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10/22
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10/23
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10/24
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City of Chula Vista
The fiscal year 2027 Proposed General Fund revenues budget is $318.1 million. This reflects an increase of $12.5 million or 4.1% when compared to the fiscal year 2026 Adopted General Fund revenues budget. General Fund revenues provide funding for essential City services including police, fire, library services, and park and recreation programs.
Property taxes are the largest revenue source for the City and account for 18.4% of the General Fund Revenue Budget.
The City’s other major revenue sources are: Sales Tax, Measure A Sales Tax, Measure P Sales Tax, Franchise Fees, Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), Utility Users’ Tax, and Property Tax collected in lieu of Motor Vehicle License Fees.
The other major revenue sources (excluding Measure A and Measure P Sales Tax revenue) account for 40.0% of the General Fund Revenue Budget and total $127.2 million . Additional information on City revenues is provided in the All Funds Summary and General Fund Revenue Summary sections of this budget document.
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ALL FUNDS SUMMARY
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23 Charges for Services: 17.3% Charges for Services: 17.3% DIF & Develop Fees: 2.7% DIF & Develop Fees: 2.7%
Federal Revenue: 0.9% Federal Revenue: 0.9%
Fines and Penalties: 0.3% Fines and Penalties: 0.3%
Licenses & Permits: 0.9% Licenses & Permits: 0.9%
Other Agency Revenue: 0.1% Other Agency Revenue: 0.1%
Other Revenues: 10.1% Other Revenues: 10.1%
Taxes: 41.3% Taxes: 41.3% State Revenues: 2.8% State Revenues: 2.8% Transfers In: 22.1% Transfers In: 22.1% Use Money/Property: 1.5% Use Money/Property: 1.5% Total Revenues Fiscal Year 2027 (All Funds Combined)
All Funds Summary
The following section provides an overview of the combined, all City funds budget. The City has over 150 funds which include the General Fund, enterprise funds, housing funds, redevelopment successor agency funds, special revenue funds, internal service funds, capital project funds, and debt service funds. Detailed descriptions, funding, and staffing levels are provided for each fund under the corresponding fund section in this document. This section is intended to provide a citywide overview of the Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2027.
All Funds Revenue Summary
The combined revenue budget for all City funds totals $653.1 million, of which $144.4 million represents interfund transfers. The revenues for all funds are anticipated to increase by $22.2 million when compared to the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget revenue of $630.9 million. The following table reflects a summary of all City revenues by category.
Sources of Funds (All Funds Combined)
Fiscal Year 2024 – 2027 Revenues
In Thousands (000)
Revenue Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
FY 2027
Proposed Change
Charges for Services $ 97,207 $ 106,305 $ 103,900 $ 113,053 $ 9,153 DIF & Develop Fees 20,875 33,015 17,945 17,945 0
Federal Revenue 52,359 29,766 9,699 5,798 (3,901)
Fines and Penalties 1,609 1,718 1,722 2,058 336
Licenses & Permits 7,120 5,662 6,823 5,808 (1,015)
Other Agency Revenue 828 1,315 75 496 421
Other Revenues 75,538 73,952 59,190 66,003 6,813
State Revenues 41,311 22,413 15,668 18,168 2,500
Taxes 232,791 238,329 264,557 269,926 5,369
Transfers In 174,511 158,540 142,823 144,367 1,544
Use Money/Property 24,217 30,785 8,508 9,486 978
Total $ 728,366 $ 701,800 $ 630,910 $ 653,108 $ 22,198
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24 Personnel Services: 36.4% Personnel Services: 36.4%
Utilities: 2.1% Utilities: 2.1%
Other Expenses: 13.1% Other Expenses: 13.1%
Other Capital: 1.1% Other Capital: 1.1%
Transfers Out: 22.1% Transfers Out: 22.1%
Supplies and Services: 18.1% Supplies and Services: 18.1% Internal Service Charges: 0.9% Internal Service Charges: 0.9% Non-CIP Project Expenditures: 0.1% Non-CIP Project Expenditures: 0.1% CIP Project Expenditures: 6.1% CIP Project Expenditures: 6.1% Cost of Sales: 0.1% Cost of Sales: 0.1%
Total Expenditures Fiscal Year 2027 (All Funds Combined) All Funds Expenditure Summary
The combined expenditure budget for all City funds for fiscal year 2027 totals $661. million. The combined budget amount includes a General Fund operating budget of $318.1 million and a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget of $29.6 million. When compared to the prior year budget, the fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget reflects an increase of $43.8 million. The following table reflects a summary of all City expenditures by category.
Uses of Funds (All Funds Combined)
Fiscal Year 2024 – 2027 Expenditures
In Thousands (000)
Expenditure Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
FY 2027
Proposed Change
Personnel Services $ 188,147 $ 215,199 $ 228,270 $ 240,425 $ 12,155 Utilities 9,937 11,625 12,685 14,172 1,487
Other Expenses 68,185 71,103 86,266 86,717 451
Other Capital 8,363 9,407 5,892 7,238 1,346
Transfers Out 174,511 158,542 140,661 145,763 5,102
Supplies and Services 90,523 99,236 107,014 119,362 12,348 Internal Service Charges 5,491 5,532 5,939 6,173 234
Non-CIP Project Expenditures 4,541 6,351 455 355 (100)
CIP Project Expenditures 83,424 106,278 29,577 40,358 10,781 Cost of Sales 455 368 441 441 0
Total $ 633,577 $ 683,641 $ 617,200 $ 661,004 $ 43,804
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25 Reserve Percentage
GF Available Fund Balance
(Millions)
Fiscal Year 2022 to Fiscal Year 2026
The General Fund Operating Reserve policy was updated May 2024 via City Council Policy 220-03, Citywide Reserve Policy - Fiscal Health Plan.
16.0%
15.0% 15.0% 15.0% 15.0%
General Fund Operating Reserve
Operating Reserve Reserve Policy Target GF Available Fund Balance FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 Estimated
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
16.0%
18.0%
$0
$15
$30
$45
General Fund Reserves
The City of Chula Vista City Council Policy 220-03 Citywide Reserve Policy – Fiscal Health Plan established three General Fund Reserves, with a total recommended minimum reserve level for the three reserves of 23.0% of the prior year’s Adopted General Fund Budgeted operating expenditures including transfers out related to debt service payments and reoccurring operating obligations (Budgeted Operating Expenditures).
General Fund Operating Reserve
The General Fund Operating Reserves represent resources available for appropriation by the City Council to address extraordinary needs of an emergency nature, such as a major storm drain repair, litigation, settlement costs or an unexpected liability created by Federal and State legislative action. This reserve has a minimum level of no less than fifteen percent (15.0%) of budgeted operating expenditures.
Economic Contingency Reserve
The Economic Contingency Reserves represent funds available for appropriation by the City Council to mitigate service impacts during a significant downturn in the economy which impacts City revenues such as sales tax, property tax, transient occupancy tax, etc. This reserve has a minimum level of no less than five percent (5.0%) of budgeted operating expenditures.
Catastrophic Event Reserve
The Catastrophic Event Reserves represent funds available for appropriation by the City Council to fund unanticipated expenses related to a major natural disaster in the City. This reserve has a minimum level of no less than five percent (3.0%) of budgeted operating expenditures.
The following chart depicts the General Fund Reserves since fiscal year 2021 as a percentage or the respective budgeted operating expenditures. As the reserve is intended to be a gauge of the General Fund, Measure A and Measure P funding are not included in the calculation of the General Fund Reserves.
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26 Pension Obligation Bonds
City Staff, in conjunction with discussions with City Council, explored over several years the use of pension obligation bonds (POBs) to help manage retirement costs. A pension obligation bond is a taxable bond issued to investors, with proceeds utilized to extinguish all or a part of the City’s pension liabilities. These liabilities are termed the “unfunded accrued liability” (UAL) and are due to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). The UAL is the shortfall or gap between what the City has in assets and what it will need in assets to fully pay out the benefits that it has promised to retirees under CalPERS.
Issuance of the POBs provides the City several benefits, including: (1) generating cash flow savings to the City through historically low interest rates relative to the CalPERS discount rate assumption; (2) creating a repayment shape for the City’s pension liabilities that increases more gradually than currently mandated by CalPERS; (3) enhancing budget predictability and long-term fiscal sustainability by creating a smoother repayment shape at a lower level; (4) leveraging the projected savings to adequately fund various reserves; and (5) setting aside a portion of the future savings into the Pension Debt Reserve Fund to mitigate future pension and OPEB cost increases and potentially pay off (redeem) the POBs prior to maturity.
On September 15, 2020, City Council approved the initial legal documents related to a POB and the City and its financing team initiated a validation process in the San Diego County Superior Court. This process concluded on January 11, 2021, with the City refinancing the City’s UAL with CalPERS at historically low interest rates. In February 2021, the City issued approximately $350 million in Pension Obligation Bonds to refund all of the UAL based on the CalPERS Actuarial Valuation as of June 30, 2019.
At issuance, the projected benefit to the City from the 2021 Pension Obligation Bonds issuance was $116 million ($112 million on a present value basis). These savings estimates assume that CalPERS achieves its target rate (7.0% at the time of issuance; updated to 6.8% in July 2021) in the future. Savings will be higher if CalPERS earns more than the target rate and lower if it earns less than the target rate. These savings will be utilized to fund the new Pension Reserve Fund mentioned above, mitigating future fiscal impacts from anticipated CalPERS pension investment return shortfalls.
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SUMMARY OF STAFFING
CHANGES
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29 Summary of Staffing Changes
The fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget includes 1,330.75 positions for all funds. This is a net increase of 5.0 positions when compared to the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget that included 1,325.75 authorized positions. The summary of staffing changes is divided into two sections – the staffing changes that were approved by Council during fiscal year 2026 and changes made as part of the development of the fiscal year 2027 budget.
Position Changes Authorized during Fiscal Year 2026
During fiscal year 2026, Council approved a net increase of 1.00 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions citywide, as well as several reclassifications to reflect changes in duties. This includes changes in the General Fund (GF) resulting in a net decrease of 14.00 FTEs and changes to other funds resulting in a net increase of 15.00 FTEs. These changes are summarized in the following table.
Summary of Fiscal Year 2026 Staffing Changes
Approved by City Council
Department/Fund Program Position FTE
Administration (1.00) Administration Deputy City Manager/Public Works Director (1.00)Deputy City Manager/Development Services 1.00 Real Property Real Property Manager 1.00
City Clerk (1.00) Operations Senior Deputy City Clerk 1.00 City Council (1.00) Administration Administrative Secretary (Mayor, At Will) – Frozen/ Unfunded (1.00)
Development Services (-1.00) Administration Director of Development Services (1.00) Economic Development (1.00) Economic Development Admin Director of Economic Development 1.00 Engineering & Capital Projects (-3.00)
Fiscal Sustainability
Administrative Technician 1.00
Senior Management Analyst (1.00)
Infrastructure Projects Associate Engineer (3.00)
Building Projects Building Projects Manager 2.00
Building Services Manager 1.00
Administration Management Analyst II 1.00
Engineering
Public Works Inspector II (4.00)
Senior Civil Engineer (1.00)
Senior Public Works Inspector 1.00
Finance (0.00) Revenue & RecoveryAccountant 1.00
Accounting Assistant (1.00)
Grant Funds (-1.00) Police Peace Officer (1.00)
Measure A (15.00) Police Peace Officer 15.00
Police (-15.00) Community Patrol Peace Officer (15.00)
Public Works (2.0)
Administration Public Works Director 1.00
Project Management
Building Projects Manager (2.00)
Building Services Manager (1.00)
Management Analyst II (1.00)
Parks Maintenance Equipment Operator 1.00
Senior Parks Maintenance Worker (1.00)
Public Works Inspection
Public Works Inspector Manager 1.00
Public Works Inspector II 4.00
Senior Public Works Inspector 2.00
Real Property Real Property Manager (1.00)
Fleet Management Fund (1.00) Central Garage Operations Equipment Mechanic 1.00
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30 Summary of Fiscal Year 2026 Staffing Changes (Continued) Approved by City Council
Department/Fund Program Position FTE
Sewer Funds (0.00) Engineering Environmental Compliance Inspector 1.00 Senior Engineering Technician (1.00)
Total Citywide 1.00
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31 Fiscal Year 2027 Changes
The fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget reflects specific program changes based on the resources available. In total, the changes result in a net increase of 4.0 FTEs across funds. This includes changes in the General Fund (GF) resulting in a 4.00 FTE increase and changes to other funds resulting in a net 0.00 FTE change. The following table summarizes the fiscal year 2027 staffing changes by department and/or fund:
Summary of Fiscal Year 2027 Staffing Changes
Department/Fund Program Position FTE
Administration (2.0) Administration Admin Community Engagement Specialist 1.00 Special Events Coordinator 1.00
Animal Care Services (0.0) Administration
Deputy Director of Animal Services (1.00)
Management Analyst II (1.00)
Public Information Specialist 1.00
Senior Management Analyst 1.00
City Attorney (1.0) Advisory Deputy City Attorney III 1.00 Engineering & Capital Projects (0.0) Fiscal Sustainability Administrative Services Manager 1.00 Principal Management Analyst (1.00)
Finance (-1.0) Revenue & Recovery
Accounting Assistant 1.00
Accounting Technician (1.00)
Business License Representative (1.00)
Fire (1.00) Operations Emergency Services Manager 1.00
Grant Funds (-1.0) Fire Emergency Services Manager (1.00) Human Resources (1.5) Employee Development Human Resources Manager 1.00 Risk Management Risk Management Specialist 0.50
Housing and Homeless Services (-1.0) Housing and Homeless Services Community Engagement Specialist (1.00) Information Technology (0.5) Geographic Information Systems GIS Technician 0.50 Library (-1.0) Library Administration Special Events Coordinator (1.00) Police (2.0) Parking Enforcement Parking Enforcement Officer 2.00 Public Works (-1.0) Public Works Administration Administrative Services Manager 1.00Principal Management Analyst (1.00) Sustainability Conservation Specialist II (1.00)
Sewer Funds (1.0) Sewer Billing and Collection Accounting Technician 1.00 Total Citywide 4.00
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32 Summary of Frozen Positions
As funding becomes available the status of these positions will be reevaluated; recommended funding changes will be brought to Council for consideration mid-year or through the budget development process. The fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget reflects 1.00 FTE in frozen positions summarized by department in the below table.
Summary of Fiscal Year 2027 Frozen Positions
Department/Fund Program Position FTE
Fire (1.00) Fire Prevention Fire Prevention Specialist 1.00 Total Citywide 1.00
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33 Summary of Staffing Changes by Department and Bargaining Unit The following tables summarize the staffing changes occurring between the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget and the fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget, by department and bargaining unit.
Summary of Staffing Changes by Department
Department/Fund
FY 2026
Adopted
Staffing
FY 2026
Mid Year
Changes
FY 2027
Changes
FY 2027
Proposed
Staffing % Change
Administration 11.00 1.00 2.00 14.00 27.3%
Animal Care Services 29.25 - - 29.25 -%
City Attorney 17.00 - 1.00 18.00 5.9%
City Clerk 10.00 1.00 - 11.00 10.0%
City Council 14.00 (1.00) - 13.00 (7.1%)
Development Services (General Fund) 21.00 (1.00) - 20.00 (4.8%) Economic Development 3.00 1.00 - 4.00 33.3%
Engineering and Capital Projects 60.00 (3.00) - 57.00 (5.0%) Finance 35.00 - (1.00) 34.00 (2.9%)
Fire 165.00 - 1.00 166.00 0.6%
Human Resources 22.00 - 1.50 23.50 6.8%
Information Technology Services 21.00 - 0.50 21.50 2.4% Library 23.50 - (1.00) 22.50 (4.3%)
Parks and Recreation 20.00 - - 20.00 -%
Police 330.00 (15.00) 2.00 317.00 (3.9%)
Public Works 135.00 3.00 (1.00) 137.00 1.5%
General Fund Total 916.75 (14.00) 5.00 907.75 -1.0%
Other Funds
Advanced Life Support Fund 5.00 - - 5.00 -%
CV Housing Authority Fund 12.00 - (1.00) 11.00 (8.3%)
Development Services Fund 65.00 - - 65.00 -%
Environmental Services Fund 9.00 - - 9.00 -%
Federal Grants Fund 36.00 - (1.00) 35.00 (2.8%)
Fleet Management 13.00 1.00 - 14.00 7.7%
Gas Tax Fund 2.00 - - 2.00 -%
Measure A Fund 140.00 15.00 - 155.00 10.7%
Sewer Fund 51.00 - 1.00 52.00 2.0%
State Grant Fund 6.00 (1.00) - 5.00 (16.7%)
Transportation Fund 70.00 - - 70.00 -%
Other Funds Total 409.00 15.00 (1.00) 423.00 3.4%
Total Citywide 1,325.75 1.00 4.00 1,330.75 0.4%
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34 Summary of Staffing Changes by Bargaining Unit
Bargaining Unit
FY 2026
Adopted
Staffing
FY 2026
Mid Year
Changes
FY2027
Changes
FY 2027
Proposed
Staffing % Change
City Attorney (Elected) 1.00 - - 1.00 -%
Unrepresented Professionals and Mid Managers 55.50 1.00 0.50 57.00 2.7% Executives 16.00 1.00 - 17.00 6.3%
Chula Vista Mid Managers and Professionals
Association 83.75 2.00 1.00 86.75 3.6%
Association of Chula Vista Employees 481.50 3.00 1.50 486.00 0.9% City Council 5.00 - - 5.00 -%
International Association of Firefighters 219.00 - - 219.00 -% Non-Safety International Association of Firefighters 66.00 - - 66.00 -% Police Officers Association 270.00 (1.00) - 269.00 (0.4%) Western Council of Engineers 45.00 (4.00) - 41.00 (8.9%) Senior Managers 50.00 - 1.00 51.00 2.0%
Confidential 33.00 (1.00) - 32.00 (3.0%)
Total Citywide 1,325.75 1.00 4.00 1,330.75 0.4%
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GENERAL FUND
General Fund Expenditure Summary
General Fund Revenue Summary
General Fund Net Cost
General Fund Long-Term Financial Plan
Department Summary Reports
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GENERAL FUND
EXPENDITURE
SUMMARY
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39 General Fund Expenditure Summary
The fiscal year 2027 Proposed General Fund expenditures budget is $318.1 million, an increase of $12.5 million or 4.1% when compared to the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget expenditures budget. Fiscal year 2027 capital improvement projects will be funded primarily by non‐General Fund allocations; see the Capital Improvement Program section of this document.
The fiscal year 2027 Proposed General Fund Budget is balanced, with budgeted expenditures equal to or less than budgeted revenues, plus other available sources. The fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget continues positive growth in its revenue sources. However, due to multiple factors within the current economy, conservative growth assumptions have been incorporated into the budget projections. The fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget expenditures focus on maintaining current levels of service.
General Fund Expenditures Summary
In Thousands (000)
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
FY 2027
Proposed Change
Personnel Services $ 135,687 $ 149,768 $ 161,782 $ 172,407 $ 10,626 Supplies and Services 24,265 25,549 28,637 32,930 4,293 Other Expenses 3,817 2,826 2,723 2,929 206
Internal Service 4,399 4,318 4,639 4,803 163
Capital 157 537 162 162 -
Transfers Out 112,839 102,351 99,989 95,815 (4,174)
Non-CIP Project Expenditures 103 13 - - -
Utilities 7,174 7,924 7,679 9,094 1,415
Total Operating Budget $ 288,441 $ 293,285 $ 305,610 $ 318,139 $ 12,529 CIP Project Expenditures 10 - - - -
Total General Fund Budget $ 288,451 $ 293,285 $ 305,610 $ 318,139 $ 12,529 Major Expenditure Changes by Category
The following summarizes the significant changes within the expenditure categories:
Personnel Services: Increase of $10.6 million from the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget, driven by the following:
■ Net addition of 5 FTE: 1.0 FTE fiscal year 2026 mid-year reductions and 4.0 FTE fiscal year 2026 increase of budgeted positions.
■ An increase of $8.2 million increase in personnel costs due to negotiated agreements with City bargaining groups. ■ An increase of $1.5 million for retirement costs, reflecting the increased contribution rates based on the June 30, 2024 valuation report from CalPERS for fiscal year 2027. ■ An increase of $0.7 million in expenses for healthcare benefits.
Supplies and Services: Increase of approximately $4.3 million when compared to the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget.
■ General/liability insurance increase of $0.7 million
■ Software maintenance fees increase of $0.4 million.
■ Other various supplies and services increase of $3.1 million Other Expenses: Increase of $0.2 million when compared to the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget, largely due to administrative expense to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) for the collection and administration of sales related tax revenues.
Transfers Out: Decrease of $4.2 million over the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget, driven by the following:
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40 Fiscal Year 2027
Note: Personnel Services (Personnel Expense, Retirement Benefits, and Health Benefits) accounts for 54.1% of General Fund expenditures in the fiscal year 2027 Adopted Budget.
Health Benefits: 5.2% Health Benefits: 5.2%
Personnel Expense: 41.9% Personnel Expense: 41.9%
Supplies and Services: 10.3% Supplies and Services: 10.3% Other Expenses: 0.9% Other Expenses: 0.9%
Internal Service: 1.5% Internal Service: 1.5%
Transfers Out: 30.1% Transfers Out: 30.1%
Utilities: 2.9% Utilities: 2.9% Retirement Benefits: 7.0% Retirement Benefits: 7.0% General Fund Expenditures by Category
■ An increase of $1.8 million to Millenia Building Fund. ■ Removal of transfers of $0.4 million to the Development Services Fund ■ Removal of one-time transfers out of $3.4 million.
■ A decrease in debt service fund transfers of $4.2 million.
Utilities: Increase of $1.4 million from the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget based on rate increases for gas and electric, and water.
The chart below illustrates the fiscal year 2027 expenditures by expense category as a percentage of the entire General Fund adopted budget, followed by a chart showing the City’s historical General Fund expenditures from fiscal year 2024 to the fiscal year 2027 Adopted Budget expenditure amounts.
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41 Millions
Fiscal Years 2024 – 2027
General Fund Expenditures History by Category
Personnel Services Supplies and Services Other Expenses Internal Service Capital Transfers Out
CIP Project Expenditures Non-CIP Project Expenditures
FY24 Actual FY25 Actual FY26 Adopted FY27 Adopted
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
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42 Fiscal Year 2027
Note: The chart above does not reflect net cost of each department, only their expenditure allocations.
Boards and Commissions: $0.0, 0% Boards and Commissions: $0.0, 0% City Clerk: $2.4, 4% City Clerk: $2.4, 4%
City Council: $1.9, 3% City Council: $1.9, 3%
Human Resources: $4.5, 7% Human Resources: $4.5, 7%
Development Services: $3.8, 6% Development Services: $3.8, 6% Economic Development: $2.0, 3% Economic Development: $2.0, 3% Engineering & Capital Projects: $12.8, 20% Engineering & Capital Projects: $12.8, 20% City Attorney: $4.4, 7% City Attorney: $4.4, 7% Administration: $3.8, 6% Administration: $3.8, 6% Animal Services: $4.4, 7% Animal Services: $4.4, 7%
Information Technology: $5.6, 9% Information Technology: $5.6, 9% Library: $5.0, 8% Library: $5.0, 8%
Finance: $6.3, 10% Finance: $6.3, 10%
Parks and Recreation: $7.3, 11% Parks and Recreation: $7.3, 11% General Fund Expenditure by Department
The following chart reflects the “Other” department costs included in the previous chart that includes the $64.4 million of the General Fund department budgeted expenditures.
Fiscal Year 2027
Note: The chart above does not reflect net cost of each department, only their expenditure allocations.
Fire: $45.8, 14% Fire: $45.8, 14%
Public Works: $29.7, 9% Public Works: $29.7, 9%
Police: $68.0, 21% Police: $68.0, 21%
Non-Departmental: $110.2, 35% Non-Departmental: $110.2, 35% Other Departments: $64.4, 20% Other Departments: $64.4, 20% General Fund Expenditure by Department
The chart below illustrates the fiscal year 2027 Proposed General Fund Expenditure budget by department. Public safety (Police and Fire departments), represent approximately 35.8% of the General Fund budget for fiscal year 2027.
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43 FTE
FTE/1,000
Compared to FTEs per Thousand Residents
Note: Population for FY 2027 is estimated with the average 3.0% growth rate.
3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1
City of Chula Vista Staffing (FTEs)
Total GF FTEs FTEs/1000
FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 (Estimated)
0 120
240
360
480
600
720
840
960
1,080
0.0 1.0
2.0 3.0
4.0 5.0
Staffing Levels
The fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget includes a net decrease of 9.0 General Fund positions over the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget. The staffing changes are divided by those approved by Council during fiscal year 2026 and changes made as part of the development of the fiscal year 2027 budget.
General Fund Staffing Level Summary Table
General Fund Budget FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
% Change FY
2024 to FY
2027
Legislative and Administrative 128.00 132.00 130.00 135.00 5.5% Development and Maintenance 240.25 247.25 248.25 247.25 2.9% Public Safety 485.00 493.00 495.00 483.00 -0.4%
Community Services 42.50 42.50 43.50 42.50 0.0%
Total General Fund Staff 895.75 914.75 916.75 907.75 1.3% The modest increases in staffing are consistent with City’s population growth as projected by the California Department of Finance. These growth patterns are reflected in the following graph which provides the number of General Fund full-time employees (FTEs) per thousand residents.
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44 Percent Return
Target
Percent Return
Relative to CalPERS Assumed Investment Return Rate
The FY 2025 return is 11.6% for the year ending June 30, 2025. The CalPERS assumed investment rate is 7.0% for FY 2016 - FY 2021;
6.8% since FY 2023.
CalPERS Historical Market Value Rates of Return
Target Percent Return
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
-10%
-5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
Salary Adjustments
The fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget for the Personnel Services expense category, which includes salaries and benefits, is $172.4 million or 54.2% of the General Fund expenditure budget, a 6.6% increase from the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget. The fiscal year 2027 Adopted General Fund Budget includes funding for the annualized costs of negotiated salary increases approved per the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with each of the City’s employee groups.
Rising Retirement Costs
The increase in retirement/pension costs driven by rising California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) contributions is a significant budgetary challenge facing the City. Pension cost increases are the largest financial challenge facing most cities throughout the state and are primarily due to factors outside of the cities’ control, namely actuarial assumptions changes made by CalPERS and below average investment returns. The payments estimated to be made to the retirement system equal approximately $22.6 million or 7.1% of the City’s fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget. This represents an increase of $1.6 million from the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget.
To follow is a series of charts related to pension costs. The first chart depicts the actual market rates of return for the CalPERS investment portfolio in relation to the 6.8% investment return assumption used by CalPERS in most years.
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45 The final chart reflects historical CalPERS contributions illustrating the employer (City) contribution rates from fiscal years 2024 to 2027 and projected rates for fiscal years 2028 through 2032. As noted above, due to the payment of the UAL in fiscal year 2021, employer contribution rates decreased significantly between fiscal year 2022 and fiscal year 2023. Millions
$14.1
$17.2
$21.0 $22.6
$12.8 $13.1 $13.1 $13.4
Retirement Costs POB Debt Service
FY 2024 Actual FY 2025 Actual FY 2026 Adopted FY 2027 Proposed $0.0
$20.0
$40.0
Retirement Costs (General Fund)
Fiscal Years 2024 - 2027
The second chart reflects actual CalPERS costs in the General Fund for fiscal years 2024 to the fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget. Due to the payment of the Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL) June 30, 2019 balance to CalPERS paid by the proceeds of the City’s issuance of the 2021 Pension Obligation Bonds, retirement costs decreased in fiscal year 2022 and 2023. However, due to lower than anticipated CalPERS investment earnings, increases to the CalPERS unfunded accrued liability (UAL) costs and scheduled annual debt service payments to service the 2021 Pension Obligation Bonds, retirement costs are anticipated to increase.
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46 Millions
Fiscal Years 2024 - 2027
$11.9
$13.1
$15.9 $16.6
Flex/Health Insurance Costs (General Fund)
FY 2024 Actual FY 2025 Actual FY 2026 Adopted FY 2027 Proposed $0.0
$2.5
$5.0
$7.5
$10.0
$12.5
$15.0
$17.5
$20.0
Health Care Costs
The City’s “Flex Plan” is an annual allotment toward the purchase of benefits available under the City’s Cafeteria Benefits Plan for employees to choose health plan coverage. The Flex/health insurance expenses total approximately $16.6 million or 5.2% of the fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget expenditures. This represents an increase of $0.7 million or 4.7% from the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget. The increase in costs is primarily due to the City’s health insurance providers Kaiser and AETNA rate increases in calendar year 2026, based on healthcare utilization rates. Normal Cost Rate Fiscal Years 2026 to 2032 (Projected)
Notes:
1. Reflects Employer Contribution. The actual employer contribution is higher due to Employer Paid Member Contributions (EPMC) ranging from 1.3% to 4.2%, and for applicable years an additional 8% and 9% for the Employer Paid Member Contribution (Employee Contribution).
2. Projected rates (FY 2028 - 2032), based on CalPER's Annual Valuation Report as of June 30, 2024 CalPERS Employer Contribution Rates
Miscellaneous Public Safety
FY26 FY27 FY28 (projected) FY29 (projected) FY30 (projected) FY31 (projected) FY32 (projected)
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
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47 Flex Allotment Increases by Bargaining Group
Calendar Year 2024 to 2027
FLEX Allotment Increases by Bargaining Unit
Bargaining Group 2024 2025 2026
2027
(Estimated)
2026-2027
% Change
Confidential $ 17,666 $ 18,580 $ 20,164 $ 22,009 9.1%
Chula Vista Employees Association $ 16,290 $ 18,080 $ 19,664 $ 21,509 9.4% Executive $ 19,566 $ 21,356 $ 22,940 $ 24,785 8.0%
Mid Managers and Professionals $ 17,666 $ 19,456 $ 21,284 $ 23,129 8.7% Non-Safety International Association of Fire
Fighters $ 16,290 $ 18,080 $ 19,664 $ 21,509 9.4%
Senior Managers $ 18,166 $ 19,956 $ 21,540 $ 23,385 8.6% Western Council of Engineers $ 17,166 $ 18,956 $ 20,540 $ 22,385 9.0% Mayor & Council $ 19,566 $ 21,356 $ 22,940 $ 24,785 8.0% City Provided Public Safety Flex Benefit Ranges
Calendar Year 2024 to 2027
Public Safety Flex Benefit Ranges
Benefit 2024 2025 2026 2027 Estimated
Medical $8,316 - $30,828 $8,620 - $33,911 $9,948 - $39,960 $10,943 - $44,955 Dental(1) $120 - $456 $204 - $480 $204 - $480 $204 - $480 (1) Dental insurance for public safety employees is fully compensated for at the DHMO level. Employees may choose PPO and pay the variance between DHMO and PPO.
Insurance Premiums
The annual budget for Flex/Health Insurance has increased by $0.7 million from the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget to $16.6 million in the fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget. Discussions with health care professionals indicate increases in health care costs are likely to continue for the foreseeable future based on healthcare utilization trends.
The following table reflects the changes in health care rate premiums the City has experienced from January 2024 to January 2027. The final rate premium that will be in effect for January 2027 will not be known until early Fall 2026.
Premium Increases by Health Care Provider
Calendar Year 2024 to 2027
Date of Increase Kaiser AETNA Average
January 2024 7.5% 7.5% 7.5%
January 2025 9.5% 14.9% 12.2%
January 2026 10.5% 13.3% 11.9%
January 2027 (estimated) 10.0% 12.5% 11.3%
Annual Average Premium Increase 9.4% 12.1% 10.7%
Total Increase (January 2024 to January 2027) 37.5% 48.2% 42.9% Measure P & Measure A Expenditures
Measure P – Approved in November 2016, Measure P is a temporary, ten-year, half-cent sales tax dedicated by the City to funding high priority deferred maintenance items such as infrastructure, fleet replacement, technology and other capital equipment. Collection of this tax began in April 2017 and in 2024, voters approved the renewal of the Measure for an additional ten years through 2037. The Measure P Sales Tax revenue is restricted for supporting repair and replacement of City infrastructure. The fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget projects approximately $31.3
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48 million in revenue from this tax and a corresponding transfer out (expense) of the General Fund to the Measure P fund for the same amount less administrative costs. The fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget transfer amount is an increase of approximately $.4 million over the transfer amount included in the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget.
Measure A – Approved in June 2018, Measure A is a half-cent sales tax dedicated to addressing public safety (Police and Fire departments) critical needs. Collection of this revenue began in October 2018; Measure A sales tax does not have a sunset date. The fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget projects approximately $31.3 million in revenue from this tax and a matching transfer out of the General Fund to the Measure A fund for the same amount less administrative costs. The fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget transfer amount is an increase of approximately $.4 million over the transfer amount included in the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget.
Although these measures were approved as “general purpose tax” (City has discretion to spend revenues generated for any lawful municipal purpose), the City has established specific uses and spending plans for each revenue stream. Accordingly, the City has set up separate funds to monitor and track the usage and balance of these funds.
The General Fund serves as a pass-through conduit for these funds. The fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget includes transfers out of approximately $30.9 and $31.2 million to Measure P and Measure A funds, respectively. Specific budget information related to these measures is provided in the Measure P and Measure A sections of this document.
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REVENUE SUMMARY
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51 General Fund Revenue Summary
The fiscal year 2027 Proposed General Fund revenue budget is $318.1 million, an increase of $12.5 million or 4.1% when compared to the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget revenues budget. General Fund revenues provide funding for essential City services including police, fire, library services, and park and recreation programs. The City’s major revenue sources are: Property Tax, Sales Tax, Measure P Sales Tax, Measure A Sales Tax, Franchise Fees, Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), Utility Users’ Tax, and Property Tax collected in‐lieu of Motor Vehicle License Fees (MVLF).
The major revenue sources account for 66.7% percent of the City’s General Fund revenue for the fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget.
General Fund Revenues Summary
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
FY 2027
Proposed Change
Property Taxes $ 48,566 $ 51,888 $ 58,433 $ 58,654 $ 221 Sales Tax 48,120 48,149 51,249 52,176 927
Measure P Sales Tax 29,388 29,614 30,838 31,262 424
Measure A Sales Tax 29,388 29,606 30,838 31,262 424
Franchise Fees 14,966 15,419 15,406 16,024 618
Utility Users Tax 3,608 3,728 3,661 3,713 52
Transient Occupancy Taxes 8,345 9,278 21,740 19,188 (2,552) Property Tax in lieu of VLF 30,197 32,003 33,829 36,099 2,270 Charges for Services 10,222 10,963 12,089 15,119 3,030
Development Revenue 1,620 1,548 1,759 1,599 (160)
Licenses and Permits 2,058 2,018 1,816 2,119 303
Fines, Forfeitures & Penalties 1,033 1,138 1,132 1,468 336 Use of Money and Property 6,283 8,651 5,634 6,020 386
Other Agency Revenue 486 639 648 605 (43)
Other Revenue 5,851 5,336 6,057 4,724 (1,333)
Police Grants 835 701 830 728 (102)
Interfund Reimbursements 12,544 14,635 9,432 13,102 3,670 Other Local Taxes 4,500 4,723 5,220 5,149 (71)
Transfers From Other Funds 32,484 24,976 14,999 19,128 4,129 Total General Fund Revenues $ 290,494 $ 295,013 $ 305,610 $ 318,139 $ 12,529
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52 Significant Revenue Changes
Significant changes impacting the fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget revenues – as compared to fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget – include:
■ Projected increase of approximately $0.2 million in property taxes. ■ Projected increase of approximately $0.9 million in sales tax revenue (excluding Measures A & P). ■ Projected increase of approximately $2.9 million in Charges for Services ■ Projected decrease of approximately $2.6 million in Transient Occupancy Taxes ■ Projected increase of approximately $2.2 million in Motor Vehicle License Fees revenue. ■ Projected increase of approximately $0.4 million for Measure A sales tax revenues and $0.4 million for Measure P sales tax revenues.
■ Projected increase of approximately $0.6 million in Franchise Fees revenue.
Major Revenue Changes by Category
The following summarizes the significant changes within the revenue categories:
■ Property Taxes – For fiscal year 2027, property taxes are anticipated to total $58.7 million, which accounts for
18.4% of the General Fund revenue budget. This category reflects an increase of $.2 million or .4% over the prior year’s adopted budget.
■ Sales Tax – Sales tax revenue represents the second largest revenue source for the City. The fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget projects $52.2 million to be collected in sales tax revenue. This revenue source represents
16.4% of the fiscal year 2027 Proposed General Fund revenue budget. When compared to the prior fiscal year adopted budget, Sales Tax revenues for fiscal year 2027 are projected to increase by $.9 million or 1.8%. This is exclusive of the Measure P and Measure A Sales Tax revenues. ■ Measure P Sales Tax – The City of Chula Vista voters approved the Measure P Sales Tax Measure in November 2016. Measure P was a temporary, ten-year, half-cent sales tax dedicated by the City to funding high priority deferred maintenance items. Collection of the revenue began in fiscal year 2017 and fiscal year 2018 was the first full year the City received Measure P revenue. In 2024, voters approved the continuation of Measure P through 2037. The fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget projects $31.3 million in Measure P Sale Tax revenues, which is an increase of approximately $.4 million or 1.4% over the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget. The full amount of revenue collected for Measure P is transferred out from the General Fund to the Measure P fund. The General Fund only serves as a conduit for these funds and provides no net impact to the General Fund. ■ Measure A Sales Tax – The City of Chula Vista voters approved the Measure A Sales Tax Measure in June 2018.
Measure A is a one-half cent Sales Tax increase to address identified critical needs and enhance public safety staffing. This sales tax will remain in place until and unless the voters repeal it. The fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget projects $31.3 million in revenue for this revenue, which is an increase of approximately $.4 million or
1.4% over the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget. The full amount of revenue collected for Measure A is transferred out from the General Fund to the Measure A fund. The General Fund only serves as a conduit for these funds.
Per the Measure A approved Intended Public Safety Expenditure Plan, several city departments, such as Human Resources and Information Technology, receive reimbursements from Measure A for staff time used supporting Measure A (public safety) operations. These reimbursements are counted as department generated revenues within the respective support departments.
■ Property tax collected In-lieu of Motor Vehicle License Fees (MVLF) – The fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget for the MVLF is $36.1 million, reflecting an increase of approximately $2.2 million over the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget amount. Beginning in fiscal year 2006, due to a change in revenue allocation resulting from the Budget Act of 2006, MVLF revenues are projected to grow in proportion to the change in gross assessed property valuation.
As such, this revenue category reflects a 6.7% increase from fiscal year 2026 amounts.
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53 Fiscal Year 2027
*Non-Major Revenues includes the following revenue categories: Development Revenue, Other Agency Revenue, Other Local Taxes, Other Revenues, Use of Money & Property, Licenses and Permits, Interfund Reimbursements, Other Revenues, Police Grants, Fines, Forfeitures & Penalties, Charges for Services, and Transfers from Other Funds Property Taxes: 18.4% Property Taxes: 18.4%
Measure P Sales Tax: 9.8% Measure P Sales Tax: 9.8%
Measure A Sales Tax: 9.8% Measure A Sales Tax: 9.8%
Motor Vehicle License Fees (MVLF): 10.9% Motor Vehicle License Fees (MVLF): 10.9% Non-Major Revenues: 22.8% Non-Major Revenues: 22.8%
Franchise Fees: 5.0% Franchise Fees: 5.0%
Utility Users Tax: 1.2% Utility Users Tax: 1.2%
Sales Tax: 15.9% Sales Tax: 15.9%
Transient Occupancy Taxes: 6.0% Transient Occupancy Taxes: 6.0% General Fund Revenues by Category
■ Franchise Fees – For the fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget, Franchise Fees are anticipated to increase by $0.6 million from the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget. Franchise fees are collected from three primary sources: gas & electric, trash collection, and cable receipts.
■ Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) – Transient occupancy tax revenues are projected to be $19.2 million in fiscal year 2027, a decrease of $2.6 million compared to the 2026 Adopted Budget. This decrease appears to be a nationwide situation with other jurisdictions in the county reporting decreased TOT revenues. TOT revenue generated by the Bayfront Hotel Resort and Convention Center is contractually required to be transferred out from the General Fund to a separate fund.
■ Utility Users Tax (UUT) – UUT revenues are estimated at $3.7 million for fiscal year 2027. The fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget anticipates a very moderate increase in this revenue category of $0.05 million over the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget amounts.
The following chart illustrates the fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget revenues by revenue category.
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54 Millions
Fiscal Years 2024 – 2027
Historical and Estimated General Fund Revenue Sources
Property Taxes Sales Tax Sales Tax – Measure P Sales Tax – Measure A Franchise Fees Utility Users Taxes Transient Occupancy Tax Motor Vehicle Licenses Development Rev. Licenses & Permits Fines Forfeitures & Penalties Use of Money & Property Other Local Taxes Police Grants Other Agency Revenue Charges for Services Interfund Reimb. Other Revenues Transfers from Other Funds CIP Related FY24 Actual FY25 Actual FY26 Adopted FY27 Proposed
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
$300,000
$350,000
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55 Major Revenue Sources
The following is a description of the City’s major revenue sources along with a brief discussion of the trends impacting these revenues for fiscal year 2027.
Sales Tax
Sales Tax revenue is estimated at $52.2 million in the fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget, a change of approximately
1.8% or $0.9 million when compared to the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget. With the addition of Measure P and Measure A sales tax revenues, total Sales Tax revenues for fiscal year 2027 are projected to total $114.7 million. Sales tax revenue is highly sensitive to economic conditions, and reflects the factors that drive taxable sales, including levels of unemployment, consumer confidence, per-capita income, and business investment.
Retailers must register with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration(CDTFA) and pay the state’s sales tax. Sales taxes are collected at the point of sale and remitted to CDTFA. Sales tax provides revenue for the State, County, and City. Sales tax is collected at a rate of 8.75% for the City of Chula Vista, allocated based on the following:
State General Fund (includes K-12/Community Colleges) 3.94% Public Safety (Prop 172) 0.50%
County Realignment (Mental Health/Welfare/Public Safety) 1.56% Countywide Transportation Fund 0.25%
San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission (TransNet) 0.50% State and County Subtotal 6.75%
Local Jurisdiction (City or County of place sale/use) (City Share) 1.00% City Transaction Tax (Measure P) 0.50%
City Transaction Tax (Measure A) 0.50%
City Subtotal 2.00%
Total Sales Tax Rate – Chula Vista (1) 8.75%
(1) Total sales tax rates will vary by City due to local sales tax initiatives.
With the approval of Measure P and Measure A, the City receives 2.0% of sales tax revenue applied to all taxable retail sales occurring within the City limits. The measures are projected to generate approximately $62.5 million in revenue in fiscal year 2027. The General Fund will serve as a pass-through for these revenues; these funds will ultimately be recognized as a Transfer Out to the Measure P and Measure A Sales Tax Funds.
Sales tax revenue is highly sensitive to economic conditions, and reflects the factors that drive taxable sales, including levels of unemployment, consumer confidence, per-capita income, and business investment.
Sales tax revenue (exclusive of Measure P and Measure A) is the City’s second largest discretionary revenue source, accounting for 16.4% of total revenue for the General Fund in the fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget.
The positive trend in sales tax growth is expected to continue in fiscal year 2027 and Sales Tax revenue is estimated at $52.2 million (excluding Measure P and Measure A revenues) in the Proposed Budget. This is a change of approximately 1.8% or $.9 million when compared to the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget. With the addition of Measure P and Measure A revenues, Sales Tax revenues for fiscal year 2027 are projected to total $114.7 million.
The following graphs illustrate the generally gradually increasing trend in Sales Tax revenues (exclusive of Measure P and Measure A Sales Tax revenues) as well as Measure P and Measure A Sales Tax revenues from fiscal year 2024 to the projected amounts for fiscal year 2027.
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56 Millions
Fiscal Years 2024 – 2027
$29.4 $29.6 $30.8 $31.3
City of Chula Vista Measure A Sales Tax Revenues
FY24 Actual FY25 Actual FY26 Adopted FY27 Proposed
$0
$5
$10
$15
$20
$25
$30
$35
Millions
Fiscal Years 2024 – 2027
$29.4 $29.6 $30.8 $31.3
City of Chula Vista Measure P Sales Tax Revenues
FY24 Actual FY25 Actual FY26 Adopted FY27 Proposed
$0
$5
$10
$15
$20
$25
$30
$35
Millions
Fiscal Years 2024 – 2027
City of Chula Vista Sales & Transaction Tax Revenues
Sales Tax Revenues Measure P Sales Tax Revenues Measure A Sales Tax Revenues FY24 Actual FY25 Actual FY26 Adopted FY27 Proposed
$0
$25
$50
$75
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57 Millions
Source: HdL Companies
Taxable Sales Per Capita – 4th Quarter 2025 Taxable Sales Autos & Transportation Building & Construction Business & Industry Food & Drugs Fuel & Service Stations General Goods Restaurants & Hotels Other Del Mar Carlsbad National City Santee Poway Solana Beach Escondido El Cajon La Mesa San Diego Lemon Grove Encinitas San Marcos Vista Coronado Chula Vista
Oceanside
Imperial Beach
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
$8,000
$9,000
$10,000
$11,000
Based on data collected by the City’s Sales Tax consultant, the table below illustrates the variance in the taxable sales per capita for the cities within San Diego County. This comparison indicates that the City may lack a diverse marketplace as residents seek goods and services outside the City boundaries.
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58 City of Chula Vista and Countywide Comparison
Source: County of San Diego Assessors Office
Historical Change in Assessed Value
Chula Vista County Overall
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
-2.0%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
Schools: 44.8% Schools: 44.8%
County: 13.0% County: 13.0%
County in Lieu of Vehicle License Fee: 8.0% County in Lieu of Vehicle License Fee: 8.0% Cities: 12.4% Cities: 12.4%
Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund: 12.5% Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund: 12.5% Cities in Lieu of Vehicle License Fee: 5.3% Cities in Lieu of Vehicle License Fee: 5.3% Special Districts: 3.3% Special Districts: 3.3%
Library: 0.7% Library: 0.7%
Property Tax Dollar Distribution by Jurisdiction
Latest data from Fiscal Year 2021-2022
The change in assessed value for properties within the City of Chula Vista versus the County of San Diego since 2015 is depicted in the graph below.
Property Tax
Property tax revenues comprise the City’s largest discretionary revenue source and accounts for 18.4% of the total revenue for the General Fund. This revenue source is estimated at $58.7 million in the fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget and represents 0.4% or $0.2 million increase from the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget.
Property Tax revenues are based on a 1.0% levy on the assessed value of all real property. Under the terms of Proposition 13, approved in California in 1978, annual increases in the assessed value are capped at a maximum of 2% per year unless there is a change in ownership or new construction. Annual increases in assessed value are limited by either the California Consumer Price Index (CPI) or the 2% cap, whichever is less. Property tax revenues represent a major funding source for the City of Chula Vista as well as other local jurisdictions. Currently, the City of Chula Vista receives approximately 12.6% of each property tax dollar. Distribution of property tax dollars is depicted below.
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59 Franchise Fees
Franchise fee revenues are generated from public utility sources such as San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) (2% on gas and 1.25% on electricity), trash collection franchises (20% fee), and cable franchises (5% fee) conducting business within City limits. SDG&E collects the franchise fee from Chula Vista customers based on gas and electricity usage. Revenue growth is projected based on population and inflation factors. Proposed Franchise Fees revenues Historical Change in Assessed Value vs Changes in the California CPI CPI % Base Year Value Change
2010-
11 2011-
12 2012-
13 2013-
14 2014-
15 2015-
16 2016-
17 2017-
18 2018-
19 2019-
20 2020-
21 2021-
22 2022-
23 2023-
24 2024-
25 2025-
26 -0.20%
0.00%
0.20%
0.40%
0.60% Millions
Fiscal Years 2024 – 2027
$48.6
$51.9
$58.4 $58.7
Property Tax Revenues
FY24 Actual FY25 Actual FY26 Adopted FY27 Proposed
$0
$5
$10
$15
$20
$25
$30
$35
$40
$45
$50
$55
$60
$65
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60 Utility Users’ Tax
The City of Chula Vista imposes a utility users’ tax (UUT) on the use of telecom at a rate of 4.75% of gross receipts.
For natural gas services UUT is applied at a rate of $0.00919 per therm and $0.00250 per kilowatt on electricity services, which equates to a tax of approximately 1% of utility charges. Based on consumer trends and changes in technology, UUT is expected to slightly decline, and is budgeted at $3.7 million in fiscal year 2027, an increase of approximately $0.1 million, or 1% over the 2026 Adopted Budget.
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
The City of Chula Vista imposes a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) upon all hotel stays within the City boundaries.
The TOT tax rate in the City is 10%. Major economic drivers for TOT revenue include room rates, average occupancy rates, and seasonal and non‐seasonal tourism. Millions
Fiscal Years 2024 – 2027
$30.2
$32.0
$33.8
$36.1
MVLF Revenues
FY24 Actual FY25 Actual FY26 Adopted FY27 Proposed
$0
$5
$10
$15
$20
$25
$30
$35
$40
are budgeted at $16. million, a projected increase of approximately $0.6 million compared over the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget.
Motor Vehicle License Fees
Motor Vehicle License Fees (MVLF) revenues are generated from vehicle license fees paid with vehicle registrations with the State of California and then allocated to cities and counties. The fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget MVLF revenues are projected to increase by $2.3 million to $36.1 million and represent 11.3% of the total fiscal year 2027 anticipated General Fund revenues.
With the State Budget Act of 2004, the allocation of MVLF revenues to cities and counties was substantially changed.
Since 2006 the majority of MVLF revenues for each city grew essentially in proportion to the growth in the change in gross assessed valuation. Due to the revised formula by the State, 96% of the City’s MVLF revenues fluctuated with changes in assessed values within the City.
The other 4% of MVLF revenues received by the City were based on a per capita formula but has since been shifted per Senate Bill (SB) 89 from June 2011. Provisions in SB89 shifted Vehicle License Fee revenues to fund the state law enforcement grants.
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61 Estimated TOT revenues for fiscal year 2027 are $19.2 million. This estimate includes a projected $2.6 million decrease from the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget based on current trends and an increase in the number of hotel operators in the City of Chula Vista, including the opening of the Bayfront Hotel Resort and Convention Center. TOT revenue generated by the Bayfront Hotel Resort and Convention Center is contractually required to be transferred from the General Fund to a separate fund.
Revenue Assumptions
Revenue projections are continually reviewed and updated by City staff. As described above, major general revenues, such as property taxes, sales taxes, franchise fees, utility users’ tax, transient occupancy tax and motor vehicle license fees, are projected by the Finance Department based on prior history, growth and inflation projections, and economic climate. Additional assistance in the projection of revenues is provided by subject-matter experts such as the City’s sales tax consultant, the County Assessor, and by reviewing regional and local economic forecasts provided by the UCLA Anderson Forecast and the County of San Diego, respectively. Millions Fiscal Years 2024 – 2027
$8.3 $9.3
$21.7
$19.2
TOT Revenues
FY24 Actual FY25 Actual FY26 Adopted FY27 Proposed
$0
$2
$4
$6
$8
$10
$12
$14
$16
$18
$20
$22
$24
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COST
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65 Fiscal Year 2027
Note: Amounts exclude Transfers Out, Utilities and Internal Services charges. * Revenue allocated for Measure A support departments is embedded in department generated revenue. Expenses of approximately $37.6 million added to Fire and Police Departments for Measure A expense allocations.
City Clerk: 2% City Clerk: 2%
City Attorney: 3% City Attorney: 3%
Administration: 2% Administration: 2%
Information Technology: 3% Information Technology: 3%
Human Resources: 2% Human Resources: 2%
Finance: 3% Finance: 3%
Animal Care Services: 2% Animal Care Services: 2%
Economic Development: 1% Economic Development: 1% Police*: 38% Police*: 38% Development Services: 1% Development Services: 1%
Engineering/Capital Projects: 1% Engineering/Capital Projects: 1% Fire*: 24% Fire*: 24%
Public Works: 13% Public Works: 13%
Parks and Recreation: 1% Parks and Recreation: 1%
Library: 3% Library: 3%
General Fund Net Cost by Department
General Fund Net Cost
The fiscal year 2027 Proposed General Fund budget of $318.1 million is based on funding from estimated department generated revenues totaling $48.2 million and discretionary revenues totaling $159.7 million. Department generated revenues are broadly defined as those revenues generated by a given activity (e.g., grant revenues, charges for services, licenses, permits). General revenues, or “discretionary revenues,” are broadly defined as those revenues that are generated not by any given activity, but by general or specific taxing authority such as property taxes and sales tax that are included in Non-Departmental and not assigned to a specific department.
Departments that generate small amounts of revenue relative to their size generally have higher net costs, while those that generate large amounts of revenue relative to their size generally have lower net costs. The majority of discretionary revenue is allocated to public safety services, with the Police Department expenditures at 37.8% followed by the Fire Department at 24.3%. The next highest portion was allocated to Public Works at 12.9%.
The following chart depicts the percentage of net cost of all departments, excluding Non-Departmental, based on the fiscal year 2027 Proposed Budget.
City of Chula Vista - City Council
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Proposed Budget FY 2027
General Fund → GENERAL FUND NET COST
66 General Fund Net Impact
Fund/Department Expenditures Revenues Net Impact
100 General Fund
(01) City Council 1,917,161 - 1,917,161
(02) Boards & Commissions 15,618 - 15,618
(03) City Clerk 2,383,356 65,972 2,317,384
(04) City Attorney 4,356,888 411,149 3,945,739
(05) Administration 3,827,137 160,595 3,666,542
(06) Information Technology 5,646,668 292,698 5,353,970 (07) Human Resources 4,515,131 923,471 3,591,660
(08) Finance 6,344,103 1,076,896 5,267,207
(09) Non-Departmental 110,220,551 269,953,883 (159,733,332) (10) Animal Services 4,398,723 1,572,604 2,826,119
(11) Economic Development 1,983,387 1,123,668 859,719
(12) Development Services 3,836,534 2,090,518 1,746,016 (13) Engineering/Capital Projects 12,838,291 10,978,187 1,860,104 (14) Police 88,807,063 7,721,574 81,085,489
(15) Fire 62,646,571 7,045,390 55,601,181
(16) Public Works 29,653,283 8,982,833 20,670,450
(17) Parks and Recreation 7,301,391 5,062,582 2,238,809 (18) Library 5,025,423 676,940 4,348,483
100 General Fund Total 355,717,279 318,138,960 (37,578,319) Measure A expenditure allocations of approximately $37.6 million for Fire and Police Departments are included in the above figures.
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Proposed Budget FY 2027
General Fund → GENERAL FUND LONG-TERM FINANCIAL PLAN
69 General Fund Long-Term Financial Plan
The City of Chula Vista General Fund Long-Term Financial Plan (LTFP) serves as a long-range fiscal planning tool to identify financial trends, projected budgetary surpluses or shortfalls, and encourage discussion to proactively address the City’s long-range needs. The LTFP also served as a guideline for the development of the Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund budget.
The goal of the LTFP is to assess the City’s ability over the ten-year term of the plan to:
■ Maintain current or expand service levels;
■ Preserve the City’s long-term fiscal health; and
■ Strategically maintain the City’s reserve funds to meet the City’s reserve policies thresholds.
The LTFP only addresses the City’s General Fund. The General Fund serves as the principal source of revenues and expenditures that supports the City’s core, day-to-day operating expenses. The LTFP focuses on baseline General Fund revenues and expenditures that are essential for the City to achieve the City’s strategic goals over the next ten years. These goals include:
■ Providing the highest level of municipal services based upon available resources; ■ Maintaining safe and appealing neighborhoods;
■ Providing funding for City infrastructure; and
■ Continuing to expand the City’s economic development and financial base.
It is important to emphasize that the LTFP is not a budget. The LTFP does not make expenditure decisions or assume revisions to current service levels but rather highlights the need to prioritize the allocation of City resources to ensure the continuation of core City services. The purpose of the LTFP is to provide the City Council, key stakeholders, and the public an overview of the City’s fiscal health based on various financial and service level assumptions over the next ten years, and to allow for the discussion of necessary steps to be initiated during the development and implementation of future budgets. The LTFP is intended to look beyond the annual budget cycle, serving as a planning tool to bring a long-term perspective to the budget process. Should projected expenditures exceed projected revenues in any given year, the City Manager will identify steps to mitigate the shortfalls prior to presenting a balanced budget to the City Council for consideration during the annual budget development process.
Revenue and Expenditure Projections
The LTFP forecasts General Fund revenues and expenditures based on current and known conditions, historical performance, economic data, and consultation from subject matter experts. The LTFP basis is the baseline operating revenues and expenditures in the City’s General Fund and includes adjustments to forecasts for revenues and expenditures based on maintaining the City’s service levels; anticipated new revenue streams and new projected costs (e.g., new facilities or financing tools); and other planned commitments. Based on projections within the LTFP, overall General Fund revenues and expenditures are anticipated to increase throughout the ten-year LTFP period.
In some fiscal years, revenues are expected to exceed expenditures, resulting in an operating surplus; in others, expenditures are expected to exceed revenues, resulting in an operating deficit.
The current General Fund Long-Term Financial Plan is available at the following link:
https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/finance/financial-reports
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DEPARTMENT
SUMMARY REPORTS
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General Fund → DEPARTMENT SUMMARY REPORTS
73 General Fund Department Summary
The General Fund budget funds the day-to-day operations of most City services. For fiscal year 2027, the Proposed General Fund operating budget totals $318.1 million. The General Fund budget supports the following departments:
■ Mayor and City Council
■ Boards and Commissions
■ City Clerk
■ City Attorney
■ Administration
■ Information Technology Services
■ Human Resources
■ Finance
■ Non-Departmental
■ Animal Services
■ Economic Development
■ Development Services
■ Engineering and Capital Projects
■ Police
■ Fire
■ Public Works
■ Parks and Recreation
■ Library
To follow is a series of summary reports that reflect the anticipated revenues and expenditures, staffing information and significant budget adjustments and service impacts for each of the General Fund departments.
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City Council
INFORMATION
WEBSITE www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/mayor-council
PHONE 619-691-5044
Title 2, Chapter 2.03 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, (Ord. 2619 Sec. 1, 1994) consistent with Section 501 of the City Charter, established the City’s Department of Mayor and Council. The Department is responsible for policy setting, constituent relations, inter-agency relations and intra-agency policy implementation. It is the professional support office of city government for the Mayor and City Council in the legislative branch and apart from the administrative functions of the City.
The City Council is comprised of a full-time Mayor and four part-time Council members. They are the governing and legislative body of the City. All powers of the City reside in the Council (the Mayor is considered a member of the Council) unless expressly delegated, assigned or excluded by the City Charter or controlling state or federal law (Article II, Sec. 201 City Charter). The City Council sets policy for the City through its legislative, budget and expressly granted executive functions.
The Mayor is elected at-large and Councilmembers are elected by district. Each holds office for a four-year term.
The City Manager and City Clerk, the primary executive and document support officials, are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Council. The City Council reviews and approves the budget, enacts ordinances, authorizes public improvements, adopts traffic regulations, approves contracts, and sits as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority. The City Council is also granted some expressly defined executive functions such as confirmation authority over all executive management and department head appointments. In addition, the Mayor has eight specific responsibilities defined in the City Charter; these are:
1. To report to the City Council annually and from time to time on the affairs of the City and to recommend for its consideration such matters as deemed expedient, and
2. To be the official head of the City for all political and ceremonial purposes and to be recognized by the courts for the purpose of serving civil process, for the signing of all legal instruments and documents, and by the Governor for emergency purposes, and
3. In the time of public danger or emergency, the Mayor, with the consent of the council, and for such period as the council may fix, to take command of the police, maintain order and enforce the law, and
4. To assume the primary, but not the exclusive responsibility, for interpreting to the people the policies, programs and needs of the City government and for informing the people of any major change in policy or program. The Mayor may represent the City in any and all matters involving other governmental agencies, provided that no act, promise, commitment or agreement entered into or committed by the Mayor shall be binding upon the City of Chula Vista unless duly authorized or ratified by the City Council, and
5. To represent the City in all regional public agencies which require an elected City official, unless otherwise determined by the City Council, and
6. To supervise the operation of the Mayor/Council office and personnel assigned thereto,
7. To perform such other duties consistent with the office as may be prescribed by this Charter or delegated to the Mayor or imposed on the Mayor by the City Council if not inconsistent with the provisions of this Charter, and
8. To exercise the full-time function as Mayor of the City during the usual business hours that the offices of the City are open, and such other hours and times as shall be necessary to discharge in full the duties imposed upon the Mayor.
Under Section 304 (4) of the City Charter, The Mayor is assigned the primary responsibility for interpreting to the community the policies, programs, needs of the City government and communicating any change in these policies
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and programs. By Charter, the Mayor is designated as the City’s representative to serve on committees that review policies, programs, and practices at regional, state, national and international levels. This is accomplished through work on bodies such as SANDAG, the League of California Cities, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Responding to the Community
The Mayor and Council members respond to requests from the public. They support resident input and participation in policy-setting and review of city operations. City Boards and Commissions, and active civic, interest and community groups offer valued and diverse feedback. The flow of information between residents and City Hall is welcomed and encouraged. In addition to phone calls, letters and email, the public can learn more about Council actions by visiting the City’s website at www.chulavistaca.gov.
Regular City Council meetings can be viewed via livestream at www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/mayor-council/ council-meeting-agenda, on AT&T U-verse channel 99 (throughout the County), and on Cox Cable channel 24 (only in Chula Vista). Recorded meetings are also aired on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. (both channels) and are archived on the City’s website.
The Constituent Services Representative facilitates the Mayor’s role established by City Charter as having the primary responsibility for communicating with the community regarding City policies and programs. While each Council member can respond to community inquiries, the Mayor is vested with this responsibility. The Constituent Services Representative facilitates coordinating incoming concerns and efficiently handles timely responses. This process means that responsive City departments get one referral and not five, and constituents receive factual and consistent responses. Problems are addressed either directly or by referral to the responsible department.
Responses to requests for assistance are made within as short a time frame as possible.
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MISSION STATEMENT
The City Council is comprised of a full time Mayor and four part-time Councilmembers. The Mayor and City Council are elected at-large, and each holds office for a four-year term. The City Council reviews and approves the budget, enacts ordinances, authorizes public improvements, adopts traffic regulations, approves contracts, and sits as the Housing Authority and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency.
SIGNIFICANT BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE IMPACTS
Revenues
■ No significant budget adjustments.
Expenditures
■ No significant budget adjustments.
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(01) CITY COUNCIL
Summary of Department Resources
Budget Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
FY 2027
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Expenses
Salaries 981,827 1,040,820 1,198,845 1,122,008 (76,837) Hourly Wages 74,086 124,106 121,377 198,510 77,133
Health Benefits 150,751 161,740 187,488 219,616 32,128
Retirement Benefits 110,489 109,630 117,946 113,544 (4,402) Other Personnel Expense 99,887 120,418 126,928 153,394 26,466 Personnel Expenses Subtotal 1,417,040 1,556,713 1,752,584 1,807,072 54,488 Supplies and Services 80,975 78,141 105,880 106,321 441 Other Capital - - 3,190 3,190 -
Utilities 518 639 534 578 44
Non-Personnel Expenses Subtotal 81,493 78,780 109,604 110,089 485 Total Expenditures $ 1,498,532 $ 1,635,494 $ 1,862,188 $ 1,917,161 $ 54,973 Revenues
Other Revenues 48 - - - -
Total Revenues $ 48 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Net Program Expenditures $ 1,498,485 $ 1,635,494 $ 1,862,188 $ 1,917,161 $ 54,973 Revenue Recovery % 0% N/A N/A N/A
Authorized Full Time Positions 14.00 14.00 14.00 13.00 (1.00)
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY REPORTS → Boards And Commissions
Boards and Commissions
INFORMATION
WEBSITE www.chulavistaca.gov/boards
PHONE 619-691-5041
EMAIL [email protected]
The process of establishing boards and commissions is one that began with the City Charter as a method to give citizens a greater voice in the determinations of policies at all levels of government. Five commissions were established by the Charter:
■ Board of Library Trustees
■ Civil Service Commission
■ Parks & Recreation Commission
■ Planning Commission
■ Redistricting Commission
All other City boards and commissions have been established through an ordinance or resolution since that time in order to meet specific needs of the City Council.
■ Board of Appeals and Advisors
■ Board of Ethics
■ Charter Review Commission
■ Citizens Oversight Committee – Measure A
■ Citizens Oversight Committee – Measure P
■ Cultural Arts Commission
■ Health Wellness and Aging Commission
■ Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission
■ Human Relations Commission
■ Privacy Protection & Technology Advisory Commission
■ Police Department Community Advisory Committee
■ Sustainability Commission
■ Traffic Safety Commission
■ Veterans Advisory Commission
If you are interested in serving on a City board or commission, please complete an application on the City’s website.
Applications are accepted throughout the year from all interested residents at the following link: www.chulavistaca. gov/boards.
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SIGNIFICANT BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE IMPACTS
Revenues
■ No significant budget adjustments.
Expenditures
■ No significant budget adjustments.
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(02) BOARD & COMMISSIONS
Summary of Department Resources
Budget Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
FY 2027
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Supplies and Services 1,376 1,510 2,088 15,618 13,530
Non-Personnel Expenses Subtotal 1,376 1,510 2,088 15,618 13,530 Total Expenditures $ 1,376 $ 1,510 $ 2,088 $ 15,618 $ 13,530 Net Program Expenditures $ 1,376 $ 1,510 $ 2,088 $ 15,618 $ 13,530 Revenue Recovery % 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Authorized Full Time Positions 1- - - - -
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City Clerk
INFORMATION
WEBSITE www.chulavistaca.gov/cityclerk
PHONE (619) 691-5041
EMAIL [email protected]
The City Clerk is the Municipal Elections Official, Political Reform Act Filing Officer, and is responsible for legislative services, and records management. The Office of the City Clerk also manages public inquiries and Public Records Act requests, and provides support and information to the City Council, City Boards, Commissions, and Committees, City staff, and the public. The City Clerk manages City Council agendas and ensures they are published within legal timeframes and any other requirements provided by law.
MISSION STATEMENT
The City Clerk’s Office is committed to accurately recording and preserving the actions of the City Council; safeguarding all vital, historical, and permanent records of the City; providing the highest quality service to the City Council, City staff, and the public in a timely, courteous, and fiscally responsible manner; and administering open and free elections in accordance with statutory requirements.
STRATEGIC GOALS
Operational Excellence
■ Manage City elections from pre-planning to certification of election results for the June 2026 elections for Mayor, City Attorney, and City Councilmembers for Districts 1 and 2. ↘ STATUS:
The City Clerk will conduct the primary election in June of 2026 to determine the candidates who will proceed to the November 2026 general election. The City Clerk will initiate preparation of election materials and implement the administrative processes for the November General Election to ensure the timely certification of election results.
■ Streamline the agenda management process for the boards and commissions for which the department provides administrative support, including the Planning Commission, Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee, Sustainability Commission, Board of Appeals and Advisors Commission, and the Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission.
↘ STATUS:
The City Clerk’s Office continues to enhance tools and resources supporting Boards and Commissions to improve efficiency, consistency, and public access. A centralized internal resource hub provides staff with guidance on agenda preparation, including standardized timelines, deadline calculation tools, standard work for submitting agenda items, and uniform templates. Supplemental resources further streamline workflows and improve coordination across departments.
These enhancements promote transparency and compliance with legal requirements while supporting a consistent and familiar experience for members of the public engaging with City meetings. They are also
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expected to result in faster turnaround times and reduced administrative burden for staff. The department remains on track and continues to refine and optimize each step of the process. ■ Maintain a strong collaborative relationship with the Registrar of Voters, offering City Hall as a designated vote center for elections in the City and collaborating on permanently installed ballot drop boxes throughout the city.
This partnership promotes transparency, strengthens public trust, and actively encourages civic engagement and democratic participation within the community.
↘ STATUS:
The City Clerk’s Department continues to actively collaborate with the Registrar of Voters and other City departments to support accessible and transparent election services. The City currently hosts 10 ballot drop box locations throughout the community, including one convenient drive-up location to enhance voter accessibility.
In addition, the City successfully hosted a vote center at City Hall for the November 2025 statewide special election, providing residents with a centralized and accessible location to cast their ballots. City Hall was among the highest used vote centers in the County during the election, reflecting strong community engagement and accessibility.
This ongoing partnership not only encourages increased foot traffic to City Hall, parks, libraries, and other City facilities, but also ensures residents have convenient and reliable voting options. Through these efforts, the City Clerk and Registrar of Voters continue to promote transparency, strengthen public trust, and foster civic engagement within the community.
■ Develop Laserfiche file plans for all City Departments, enabling the City to set the course for further automation of retention requirements, improve findability, increase in departments’ ability to share information, and greater transparency.
↘ STATUS:
The City Clerk Department continues efforts to develop file plans for various City departments, expanding the work to include the City Attorney, Finance, and Human Resources departments. Staff are actively migrating records in preparation for launching the City Clerk repository citywide, enhancing accessibility and efficiency when accessing City records.
■ Modernize and update the City’s Records and Information Management (RIM) program for the effective management of citywide records.
↘ STATUS:
The City Clerk’s Department is advancing the modernization of the City’s Records and Information Management (RIM) program to improve how records are maintained and accessed by the public. This includes strengthening staffing, implementing an updated RIM Policy for electronic records, and improving workflows to support timely and reliable responses to Public Records Act requests. These efforts enhance transparency, ensure compliance, and provide the community with greater access to accurate and well-managed City records. ■ To enhance the professional capabilities of City Clerk staff by supporting their participation in accredited training programs, with the goal of achieving the Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation for all Deputy Clerks and senior department management. This initiative aims to improve the department’s service delivery, foster transparency, and strengthen community trust by ensuring staff are well-equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary for effective governance and responsive public service. ↘ STATUS:
Department staff are actively engaged in professional development, using available funding for training, conferences, and scholarships to enhance their knowledge and skills. Through their hard work and dedication, multiple staff members have achieved the Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation and are now pursuing the Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) certification, while several others are nearing completion of their CMC
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requirements. Staff continue to track certification progress and engage with industry professionals to stay current with best practices, strengthening the department’s ability to deliver high-quality service, promote transparency, and support effective governance.
■ Expand the City Clerk’s Department’s administrative support to additional Boards and Commissions to provide consistent, transparent, and high-quality agenda management processes for the public, commissioners, and City staff.
↘ STATUS:
The City Clerk’s Department is advancing this expansion by assuming administrative support for additional Boards and Commissions and standardizing agenda preparation practices across all supported bodies. This effort includes developing clear procedures, establishing consistent templates and workflows, and providing training to ensure standards are understood and applied uniformly. The Department is coordinating closely with partner departments to facilitate a smooth transition and maintain efficient operations. These efforts strengthen consistency, improve transparency, and enhance the overall accessibility of the public meeting process.
KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Estimated
FY 2027
Projected
Number of state-mandated statements (campaign and conflict of interest) received and recorded
403 450 450
Number of state-mandated ethics certificates (AB 1234) 184 190 195 Number of Public Records Act Requests 1,271 1,450 1,500 Public Records Act Requests responded to within ten days 100% 100% 100% Median number of days to fulfill Public Records Act Requests 6 10 10 Number of documents in Responsive Records released 12,647 28,300 22,000 Single redactions reviewed on responsive records 145,767 31,000 30,000 Number of City Council Meetings 34 30 30
Number of agenda items managed for the City Council meetings 407 375 375 Number of agenda items managed for dept. managed Boards & Commissions 132 150 150 Boards & Commissions applications processed 77 80 85
Boards & Commissions Vacancies Filled 26 30 25
Resolutions processed 233 220 220
Boards & Commissions resolutions processed 14 15 20
Ordinances processed 20 20 20
Documents routed for electronic signature 698 700 700
Boards & Commissions meetings 77 80 85
SIGNIFICANT BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE IMPACTS
Revenues
■ No significant budget adjustments.
Expenditures
■ No significant budget adjustments.
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(03) CITY CLERK
Summary of Department Resources
Budget Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
FY 2027
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Expenses
Salaries 828,950 999,700 1,131,139 1,332,628 201,489
Hourly Wages 15,654 20,875 21,276 22,629 1,353
Overtime 19,204 2,913 - - -
Health Benefits 140,440 144,742 176,739 166,790 (9,949) Retirement Benefits 86,803 98,834 110,096 122,535 12,439 Other Personnel Expense 82,580 112,744 99,124 152,505 53,381 Personnel Expenses Subtotal 1,173,631 1,379,809 1,538,374 1,797,087 258,713 Supplies and Services 1,863,364 153,028 734,935 585,810 (149,125) Other Expenses - 1,538 - - -
Utilities 574 442 461 459 (2)
Non-Personnel Expenses Subtotal 1,863,938 155,008 735,396 586,269 (149,127) Total Expenditures $ 3,037,568 $ 1,534,817 $ 2,273,770 $ 2,383,356 $ 109,586 Charges for Services 875 4,415 750 1,092 342
Other Revenues 249,949 6,658 5,200 5,200 -
Transfers In 54,564 53,237 59,680 59,680 -
Total Revenues $ 305,387 $ 64,310 $ 65,630 $ 65,972 $ 342 Net Program Expenditures $ 2,732,181 $ 1,470,507 $ 2,208,140 $ 2,317,384 $ 109,244 Revenue Recovery % 10% 4% 3% 3%
Authorized Full Time Positions 9.00 10.00 10.00 11.00 1.00
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City Clerk
(11.00)
Operations Elections
Total GF FTE 11.00
Total Non GF FTE 0.00
Total Dept FTE 11.00
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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City Attorney
INFORMATION
WEBSITE www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/city-attorney
PHONE (619) 691-5037
EMAIL [email protected]
The City of Chula Vista City Attorney’s Office serves as legal counsel to the City Council, all City Boards and Commissions, the City Manager, the City Clerk, and all City Departments. The Office’s primary responsibility is to provide clients with the legal services they need to conduct City operations, develop and implement City policy, and deliver City services in a lawful and efficient manner.
Staffing
The City Attorney’s Office has eleven full-time attorney positions, three administrative assistant positions, one paralegal position, one investigator position, one risk manager position, and one office manager position. The Department currently has two attorney positions, one paralegal position, and one City Attorney Investigator position unfilled. The City Attorney’s office is currently engaging outside counsel to assist with litigation and/or specialty law issues. Volunteer legal interns also provide valuable support.
In 2019, the City Council approved the creation of a Neighborhood Protection Unit (“NPU”), to include a prosecutor, a paralegal, and an investigator.
Elected City Attorney
Marco Verdugo serves as Chula Vista’s City Attorney, the City’s general counsel on all legal matters. He was sworn in on April 9, 2024, as Chula Vista’s City Attorney. The City Attorney advises the City Council, City officials, boards, commissions, and departments on legal matters. His responsibilities also include drafting and reviewing municipal contracts, ordinances, and resolutions. This Office also plays a key role in advising on land use, public safety, labor law, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Practice Areas
The City Attorney’s Office delivers legal services in the following primary practice areas:
Contracts
The City enters into numerous contracts annually including those involving public works, procurement, consulting services, grants, and public/private partnerships. The City Attorney’s Office provides legal services at all stages of contract development, implementation, and enforcement, including negotiation, drafting, administration, and dispute resolution. The City Attorney develops and maintains standardized City contracts, and actively participates in negotiations and structuring of complex transactions such as the finance and implementation of major capital projects, design/build agreements, and energy, telecommunications and solid waste disposal franchises.
Land Use
The City Attorney’s Office provides legal counsel to the City Council, Development Services, Department, and Planning Commission on a wide range of land use issues including general and specific plans, zoning, subdivisions, growth management, special and conditional use permits, environmental impacts, including California Environmental Quality
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Act (CEQA) review, hazardous materials, affordable housing, preservation of historic properties, and impact fees, exactions, and assessment districts for open space, parks, and other public facilities.
Economic Development and Real Estate
The City Attorney advises the City Council, City Manager, Successor Agency, and various City departments in connection with a wide range of economic development and real estate issues. Typical matters include property acquisition and disposition, leasing, licensing, easements, development agreements, affordable housing transactions, and the winding down of redevelopment activities.
Employment/Labor
With over 1,000 full-time City employees, and five established bargaining units, the personnel and labor issues facing the City are complex and diverse. In collaboration with the City’s Human Resources Department, the City Attorney’s office is responsible for advising on labor negotiations, employee policy development, federal and state labor, employment, and anti-discrimination laws, disciplinary matters, and dispute resolution, (including civil service and arbitration proceedings, and representing the City before various state/federal entities, including EEOC, DFEH, and PERB).
General Municipal Law
The City Attorney’s Office provides legal advice in diverse areas of local government law such as municipal finance, budgeting, and taxation. The City Attorney’s Office assists with the enactment of local laws by preparing City Council resolutions and ordinances, advises on conflicts of interest, open meeting laws, public records requirements, inter/ intragovernmental relations and advises the City’s many Boards and Commissions. The City Attorney’s Office is frequently called upon to interpret and apply the rules contained in the City Charter and Municipal Code.
Litigation and Risk Management
The City Attorney’s Office is responsible for defending the City against civil lawsuits alleging personal injury, land use, property damage, construction defect, wrongful death, and civil rights violations. The City Attorney’s Office also includes key risk/claims management staff, who evaluate pre-litigation claims against the City, and work with all City Departments to develop and improve policies and procedures that mitigate risk. Along with risk management staff, the Office also takes steps to protect the City’s interests and recover costs of damages incurred in certain matters including, but not limited to, breach of contract and construction defect matters. Cases and claims range from minor matters to multi-million-dollar lawsuits. The City Attorney’s Office also initiates litigation when it is necessary to protect the interests of the City and/or its constituents. Lawsuits initiated by the City can include breach of contract, enforcement of property rights, construction defects, and pollution matters.
Criminal Prosecution
The Neighborhood Protection Unit (NPU) is responsible for evaluating and prosecuting misdemeanor violations of the City’s Municipal Code. The topics covered vary according to the needs of the City. The NPU continues to work with City departments to support prosecutorial efforts to increase public safety in the City, as appropriate. The NPU also acts as a liaison with the District Attorney’s Office to support collaborative efforts to effectively combat issues facing the community.
NPU and CVPD have collaborated on prosecuting the illegal sales of flavored tobacco products, thanks to grant funding which allows CVPD to conduct inspections and enforcement operations at various locations selling tobacco products. NPU has also prosecuted violations related to cannabis dispensary operations.
Gun Violence Restraining Orders
The NPU works closely with the Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) to obtain Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVROs). GVROs are civil proceedings, filed by law enforcement agencies. The orders prevent individuals from obtaining or possessing firearms ammunition and/or body armor. These individuals face many different circumstances which may present a risk of gun violence, such as a mental health emergency, a threat of suicide, or
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a threat of harm to another. NPU files these GVROs in court and appears at all court hearings on behalf of CVPD.
NPU also coordinates training for officers and works in conjunction with other agencies to use this tool as efficiently and effectively as possible.
In FY 2025-2026, CVPD referred 19 GVRO cases to NPU for review and filing. There were 7 permanent orders issued by the court after hearing. In 2 cases, the individuals were already otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms under other legal grounds. Three cases were dismissed after further investigation and criminal charges. Seven cases are still pending in court.
Police Controlled Licenses
NPU also assists CVPD with ensuring compliance with Police Controlled Licenses (PCLs), for industries related to cannabis, alcohol, tobacco, hotels, and massage businesses. NPU facilitated the revocation of two massage business permits. The businesses had numerous violations of the Chula Vista Municipal Code and were allowing prostitution activity at their establishments.
Code Enforcement
The City Attorney’s Office assists with the enforcement of City Code provisions related to building standards, zoning requirements, neighborhood preservation, land use, and other conditions or conduct affecting public health, safety or welfare. Violations are addressed by employing the various legal enforcement tools available to the City:
administrative actions, civil actions and, in extreme cases, criminal prosecution. The City Attorney’s Office provides further assistance by obtaining legal orders for the abatement, and/or demolition of substandard properties.
NPU has assisted Code Enforcement with cases involving illegal/unpermitted grading, Mobile Food Facility violations, illegal encroachments in the public right of way, illegal encampments and environmental hazards.
Public Requests for Legal Assistance
The City Attorney’s Office frequently receives requests for assistance from the public. The City Attorney’s client is the city itself, not any one City resident. As a result, the City Attorney’s Office cannot provide direct legal advice to anyone other than the City Council, the City’s Boards and Commissions, the City Manager, and the other City employees acting on behalf of the City. However, the City Attorney staff use their best efforts to assist the public by directing them to other legal resources, as appropriate.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the City Attorney’s Office is to provide high-quality legal services to the City in order for the City to operate in a lawful and effective manner, safeguard taxpayer resources, and to improve quality of life for City residents.
STRATEGIC GOALS
Operational Excellence
■ Continue to Support Digital Document Processes and Retention Practices ● Implement procedures and practices for digital document storage, organization and retention in accordance with the City’s retention schedule.
↘ STATUS:
The City Attorney’s Office continues to work in conjunction with the City Clerk’s Department to reorganize the City Attorney’s digital document repository. The reorganization is based on the City’s retention schedule. The updated framework for digital document retention will serve to ease the transfer of information, promote the
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environment and boost security. This reorganized digital document repository will streamline and improve the efficiency of the City Attorney’s Office by allowing staff to store digitized documents that are grouped together so that business rules for retention, security and privacy can easily and logically be applied. ■ Improve Risk Management Practices
● Improve Contract and Insurance Standardization and Management Implement procedures and practices for drafting and processing various template and non-template City contracts, as well as securing appropriate coverage of insurance documents.
↘ STATUS:
The City Attorney’s Office is working with City Management and the Finance Department to implement Citywide streamlining for processing all template and non-template City contracts using contract management software, which includes an interface with the City’s DocuSign technology and digital document storage software. This software will provide greater oversight and recordkeeping for City contracts, improve compliance with procurement and signature authority requirements, and highlight non-standard terms and conditions for risk management.
■ Enhance Claims Handling and Litigation Efficiency
● Design standard work and protocols for pre-litigation/claims and litigation matters handled and/or overseen by the City Attorney Office to improve efficiency and outcomes for the City and its constituents. ↘ STATUS:
This is an ongoing process which includes initiating the deployment of a matter management system to more efficiently handle and oversee litigation and develop best practices for City staff relating to potential claims and litigation.
Connected Community
■ Improve the Flow of Information to the Public
● Continue to provide legal information related to issues affecting the City at public forums and meetings. ↘ STATUS:
The City Attorney’s Office continues to identify topical issues of interest to the public and provides legal information on such issues at City Council meetings, Board and Commission meetings, and community forums.
Strong and Secure Neighborhoods
■ Develop programs that assist in the creation and maintenance of safe neighborhoods ● Review and update Chula Vista Municipal Code to make sure the statutes allow City to utilize enforcement tools more effectively.
● Review and update administrative appeal procedures to allow quick resolution of administrative enforcement actions, ensuring individuals receive proper notice and due process; simplify internal processes to streamline the administrative process and improve communication between City departments. ● Continue reviewing and updating forms and notices to make sure City departments are communicating effectively.
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↘ STATUS:
The City Attorney’s Office worked with the Housing Department to facilitate the use and disbursement of grant monies to increase access to affordable housing, to adopt and enforce rental protections for residential tenants, and to identify legally appropriate approaches to the unhoused crisis. ↘ STATUS:
The City Attorney’s Office worked with the Housing Department to facilitate the use and disbursement of grant monies to increase access to affordable housing, to adopt and enforce rental protections for residential tenants, and to identify legally appropriate approaches to the unhoused crisis.
KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Estimated
FY 2027
Projected
Acknowledge Constituent Requests for Information within One Business Day from Receipt of Request 98% 100% 100%
Respond to Constituent Requests for Information within Three Business Days from Receipt of Request 100% 100% 100%
Assess and Review Various Analysis Models for More Efficient Risk Management of Pooled Insurance, Self-Insurance and Reserve Fund Balance Protocols 99% To be determined To be
determined
SIGNIFICANT BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE IMPACTS
Revenues
■ No significant budget adjustments.
Expenditures
■ Personnel Services: Addition of 1.0 Deputy City Attorney III and increase of expenditures for scheduled MOU contract increases for various bargaining groups along with change to health and retirement benefits.
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Summary of Department Resources
Budget Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
FY 2027
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Expenses
Salaries 1,339,118 1,782,559 2,713,521 3,048,384 334,863 Hourly Wages 54,109 36,716 2,046 2,176 130
Overtime - - 500 532 32
Health Benefits 150,763 183,268 294,500 293,624 (876)
Retirement Benefits 148,177 175,839 286,603 300,245 13,642 Other Personnel Expense 140,577 215,731 174,156 196,393 22,237 Personnel Expenses Subtotal 1,832,744 2,394,112 3,471,326 3,841,354 370,028 Supplies and Services 805,032 861,079 452,422 509,505 57,083 Other Capital - - 4,948 4,948 -
Utilities 872 913 1,086 1,081 (5)
Non-Personnel Expenses Subtotal 805,904 861,991 458,456 515,534 57,078 Total Expenditures $ 2,638,648 $ 3,256,104 $ 3,929,782 $ 4,356,888 $ 427,106 Revenues
Licenses and Permits 24,838 22,242 22,176 21,220 (956)
Charges for Services 233,436 206,514 404,065 380,982 (23,083) Other Revenues 557,929 159,948 12,764 8,947 (3,817)
Transfers In 1,537 5,913 - - -
Total Revenues $ 817,739 $ 394,618 $ 439,005 $ 411,149 $ (27,856) Net Program Expenditures $ 1,820,908 $ 2,861,486 $ 3,490,777 $ 3,945,739 $ 454,962 Revenue Recovery % 31% 12% 11% 9%
Authorized Full Time Positions 17.00 17.00 17.00 18.00 1.00
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City Attorney
(18.00)
Neighborhood
Protection
Advisory Litigation
Total GF FTE 18.00
Total Non GF FTE 0.00
Total Dept FTE 18.00
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Administration
INFORMATION
WEBSITE www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/city-manager
PHONE (619) 691-5031
EMAIL [email protected]
The City of Chula Vista is governed under the council-manager form of government. This local government structure combines the political leadership of elected officials with the strong managerial and administrative expertise of an appointed City manager. Under the council-manager form of government, the City Council are the policy makers, and the City Manager is responsible for the implementation of those policies.
In Chula Vista, the City Manager is responsible for the daily operation and administration of all City departments and professional staff except for the elected and appointed offices of the City Attorney and City Clerk, respectively. The City’s FY 2026 Adopted Budget included 1,325.75 full-time equivalent employees in the 14 City Manager-directed departments: Administration, Animal Services, Development Services, Economic Development, Engineering, Finance, Fire, Housing and Homeless Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, Library, Parks and Recreation, Police and Public Works.
The Administration Department is comprised of the City Manager’s Office and the Office of Communications.
City Manager’s Office
The City Manager serves as the City’s Chief Executive Officer daily and as the Director of Emergency Services during emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Border 2 Fire. To execute the position, the City Manager plans and directs the implementation of City programs in accordance with City Council direction and policies, the City Charter and the Municipal Code to provide efficient, effective and equitable municipal services for the Chula Vista community.
In addition to overseeing daily operations, the City Manager utilizes strategy and visionary leadership to champion special projects and initiatives to guide the long-term development of the City such as the Chula Vista Bayfront, the University and Innovation District, the Citywide Strategic Plan, and continued implementation of Measure A and Measure P sales tax measures. The City Manager ensures the preparation and monitoring of a fiscally sound operating budget to fund the highest level of municipal services possible.
Within the City Manager’s Office and four Deputy City Managers provide support through direct supervision over 10 of the 14 manager-directed departments. The Deputy City Managers, Chief of Police and Fire Chief report directly to the City Manager.
Office of Communications
The Administration Department also includes the Office of Communications, which leads the City’s efforts to promote city initiatives and events and engage with our diverse communities. These efforts are achieved through robust public information, media relations, community engagement, multilingual access, emergency communications, marketing and branding programs. The Office’s work serves to strengthen community and civic pride, improve economic development, and increase awareness and understanding of the City with residents, the San Diego region and visitors alike. The Communications team leads major communications initiatives; develops and implements public education, marketing and advertising campaigns; promotes the City as a destination for filming; creates and provides original content via web, social media, newsletters, press releases, and other channels; and provides media, emergency communications and public information services. Communications also advises and supports departments Citywide, as they conduct proactive community engagement, outreach, and participation activities.
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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Administration Department is to advance City Council policies while providing transparent, responsive leadership that strengthens public trust, enhances service delivery, and fosters meaningful community engagement.
KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
City Manager’s Office
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Estimated
FY 2027
Projected
Provide an annual report to the City Council, community and City staff at the end of each fiscal year
100% complete 100% complete 100% complete
Implement a cross-departmental spending plan with reporting metrics and an emphasis on equity for American Rescue Plan Act Funds from May 2021-December 2024
100% complete 100% complete N/A
Increase intergovernmental collaboration and legislative advocacy to further adopted platform and support as-needed special projects, including a new federal legislative advocacy contract
100% complete 100% complete 100% complete
Continue City Manager’s Message in the monthly Community Connection newsletter to improve and increase outreach and relationship building within the community; write minimum of 10 messages annually 100% complete 100% complete 100% complete
Propose a Citywide technology oversight and privacy policy and establish a privacy advisory commission
100% complete 100% complete N/A
Engage a consultant to assist in the development and adoption of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan
90% complete 100% complete N/A
Update the City’s Strategic Plan 25-50%
complete
100% complete N/A
University Now Initiative (Academic Program Planning with Southwestern College)
80% complete 100% complete N/A
First Phase of University Development Planning Effort N/A 100% complete N/A Engage a consultant to assist in the development and adoption of the firstever Economic Development Strategic PlanN/A 25 % Complete 100% complete Office of Communications
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Estimated
FY 2027
Projected
Increase in followers on City social media sites N/A 11 % growth 5% growth Percentage of social media posts translated into Spanish N/A 100% 100% Number of community engagement campaigns Communications conducted via Community Voices N/A 3 10
Engage consultant to conduct Citywide strategic communications assessment, with recommendations for improvements to modernize practices N/A 50% complete 100% complete Engage a consultant to assist in the development of a Crisis Communications Plan N/A 20% complete 100% complete
SIGNIFICANT BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE IMPACTS
Revenues
■ No significant budget adjustments.
Expenditures
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■ Personnel Services: Addition of 1.0 Special Events Coordinator and 1.0 Community Engagement Specialist.
Increase of expenditures for scheduled MOU contract increases for various bargaining groups along with change to health and retirement benefits.
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Summary of Department Resources
Budget Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
FY 2027
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Expenses
Salaries 1,637,019 1,703,496 2,233,513 2,571,868 338,355 Hourly Wages 22,917 111,601 - - -
Overtime 528 9,322 - - -
Health Benefits 145,425 143,932 199,923 219,261 19,338
Retirement Benefits 150,896 155,337 205,663 264,290 58,627 Other Personnel Expense 229,307 258,254 347,056 397,290 50,234 Personnel Expenses Subtotal 2,186,092 2,381,941 2,986,155 3,452,709 466,554 Supplies and Services 232,706 258,682 265,739 373,756 108,017 Utilities 913 571 675 672 (3)
Non-Personnel Expenses Subtotal 233,618 259,253 266,414 374,428 108,014 Total Expenditures $ 2,419,711 $ 2,641,194 $ 3,252,569 $ 3,827,137 $ 574,568 Revenues
Charges for Services 54,651 56,740 172,060 159,860 (12,200) Other Revenues 13,453 720 735 735 -
Total Revenues $ 68,104 $ 57,460 $ 172,795 $ 160,595 $ (12,200) Net Program Expenditures $ 2,351,607 $ 2,583,734 $ 3,079,774 $ 3,666,542 $ 586,768 Revenue Recovery % 3% 2% 5% 4%
Authorized Full Time Positions 11.00 13.00 11.00 14.00 3.00
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City Manager’s Office
Communications
Total GF FTE 14.00
Total Non GF FTE 0.00
Total Dept FTE 14.00
Real Property
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY REPORTS → Information Technology Services Information Technology Services
INFORMATION
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.chulavistaca.gov
The Information and Technology Services (ITS) Department is the engine behind the City’s technology, driving innovation, enabling progress, and keeping every department connected and running at full speed. ITS designs, deploys, and supports the systems that power daily operations, from hardware and software to mobile communications and enterprise platforms. By streamlining processes, boosting reliability, and delivering forward-thinking solutions, ITS helps every department perform at its best, ultimately enhancing the services we provide to our community.
The City of Chula Vista ITS Department is comprised of the following divisions:
■ Computer Operations
■ Application Support
■ Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
■ Cybersecurity
■ Network Engineering
■ Police Technology Unit
■ Project Management
With nearly 1,700 staff spread across City Hall, the Police Department, the Public Works yard, the Animal Care Facility, Living Coast Discovery Center, Civic Library, South Library, 11 fire stations, 12 recreation centers, the ITS Department is constantly in motion, tackling daily challenges while driving major initiatives forward. As technology powers nearly every aspect of City operations, the ITS team rises to the occasion, delivering dedicated support and giving their all to keep everything running smoothly.
The Computer Operations Division provides technical planning and implementation, guidance, training, and support for employees working across more than 1,000 computers and dozens of standard office productivity and specialized applications, including 24/7 technical support for the Fire Department to ensure critical systems remain operational at all times. The team is responsible for maintaining and monitoring servers, configuring and deploying laptops and desktops, and supporting and ensuring reliable performance across the City’s technology environment. They also support conference room technology, assist users with account access and troubleshooting, City Council meetings, and provide ongoing PBX phone system support to keep staff connected, productive, and equipped to serve the community.
The Applications Support and Programming Division administers and supports enterprise-level software used by staff, including the City’s accounting, financial planning, human resources, land development, building permitting, and utility billing systems. The division assists end users in application functionalities, configuration, report writing, data exchange, security, and the implementation of modifications to meet end-user needs and specialized requirements.
This division also manages and maintains the city website and content management system, which is the city’s primary public touchpoint – providing residents and visitors with 24/7 access to services and up-to-date information.
The Geographic Information System (GIS) Division provides mapping, data maintenance and analysis, and development of custom applications used by staff daily. GIS is integrated across the city into asset management
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With over 300 unique data layers, GIS staff manages one of the most extensive, fully integrated GIS databases in San Diego County.
The Cybersecurity Division is responsible for protecting the city’s information systems, data, and critical infrastructure by ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of digital services. The division develops and enforces cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures aligned with frameworks such as The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), while conducting ongoing risk assessments and vulnerability management. The team deploys and manages enterprise security technologies, including endpoint protection, threat detection and response systems, email and web filtering, and identity and access management solutions. They continuously monitor the city’s environment for suspicious activity, investigate potential security incidents, and coordinate response and recovery efforts to minimize risk and operational impact. The Cybersecurity Division has also recently implemented an internal cybersecurity awareness training program for staff to strengthen user knowledge and reduce human-related security risks. The Cybersecurity Division collaborates closely with other IT teams and external partners to ensure a coordinated and proactive approach to securing the city’s technological environment while supporting compliance with state, federal, and criminal justice security requirements.
The Network Engineering Division manages and maintains the framework of the city’s network utilized by both staff and the public. This includes the design, implementation, monitoring, and ongoing support of the city’s wired and wireless infrastructure across all facilities, ensuring reliable and secure connectivity for critical operations. The team is responsible for configuring and maintaining core network components such as switches, routers, firewalls, and internet connections, as well as supporting inter-building connectivity and remote access solutions. They oversee network performance, proactively monitor outages or vulnerabilities, and respond to incidents to minimize downtime and service disruptions.
The Police Technology Unit serves as a dedicated technology partner to the Police Department, providing secure, reliable, and innovative systems that enable effective public safety operations. The Unit oversees mission-critical applications, infrastructure, and field technologies, supporting sworn and professional staff while advancing operational efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and strategic technology initiatives.
The Project Management Division oversees the planning, purchasing, coordination, and execution of technology related projects across the city’s ITS Department. The team ensures that projects are delivered within defined processes for schedules, budgets, and scope, aligned with organizational goals while minimizing risk and disruption to daily operations.
As the City of Chula Vista expands its services to the public, the Information Technology Services Department serves as the technology subject matter expert during the design and construction of new City facilities. The department collaborates closely with project stakeholders to ensure all technology infrastructure is thoughtfully planned, scalable, and aligned with modern standards and future needs. Over the next year, the team will continue to support new developments by integrating reliable, secure, and forward-looking IT solutions into each project such as:
■ Millennia Library
■ Fire Station 11
■ Fire Station 12
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Information Technology Services Department is to build a quality and comprehensive technology infrastructure, establish and maintain an effective operational environment, and deliver quality, secure, prompt, cost effective, and reliable technology services to the City of Chula Vista.
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Computer Operations
■ Continuously evaluate, pilot, and implement emerging technologies that address operational challenges, improve service delivery, and inform the City’s long-term digital direction. ■ Deliver secure, scalable, and reliable information technology solutions by developing and executing a comprehensive 5-year Information Technology and Cybersecurity Strategic Roadmap aligned with the City’s evolving service needs and compliance requirements.
↘ STATUS:
► The City’s IT Service Desk platform was significantly enhanced by streamlining workflows and overhauling the new hire onboarding process, improving efficiency and response times. ► Integration began between Active Directory and the enterprise resource planning’s Human Capital Management module, setting the foundation for automated user provisioning. ► Group Policies were securely restructured to strengthen endpoint compliance and reduce attack surfaces. ► The City Hall, Public Works, and Library domain controllers (approx. 10 servers) were upgraded to the latest operating system, enhancing security and performance.
► Virtualization efforts increased, leading to the consolidation and decommissioning of physical servers to reduce maintenance and power costs.
► Twenty legacy routers were decommissioned from fire stations and parks to simplify the network topology and reduce operational costs.
► The City migrated DNS services from Cox to Azure DNS, increasing reliability and security of domain name resolution across all operations.
Geographic Information Systems
■ Integrate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) across all departments to support planning, operations, and public engagement by delivering actionable spatial insights and enterprise system integration. ■ Ensure GIS data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility through regular validation, and collaboration with departmental data owners.
■ Develop and maintain user-friendly public-facing mapping applications and dashboards that improve transparency, civic engagement, and access to city services.
↘ STATUS:
Staff is currently engaged in several projects which will enhance the City’s technology infrastructure:
► Maintained and updated the City’s assets, land base, and administrative geospatial database with over 360 data sets and over 1.8 million data points, including 123,452 feature edits and 69,100 new features across 55 feature classes
► Integrated 3 new business solutions related to environmental inspections on commercial and industrial locations
► Implemented streamlined data access between Federal, Regional, and Local institutions to for city staff ► Supported Public Safety needs for 911 Dispatch, Fuels Crew, and field staff through supporting grant requirements, updating road networks and addresses, and expanding access to mission critical datasets.
Application Support
■ Provide technical troubleshooting support to resolve both complex software issues and act as a liaison between city staff and various software vendors
■ Ensure the stability, performance, and reliability of enterprise applications through proactive maintenance, timely upgrades, and responsive support aligned with departmental needs
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY REPORTS → Information Technology Services ■ Act as a system administrator for multiple enterprise applications by maintaining user permissions and ensuring security compliance across departments
■ Collaborate with departments to streamline workflows and eliminate manual processes by expanding integrations between enterprise systems and deploying modern automation solutions ■ Create custom reports and dashboards that help city staff perform their duties more efficiently and make datadriven decisions regarding budgeting, resource allocation, and community trends ■ Deliver user-focused training, documentation, and support to maximize adoption, improve productivity, and increase satisfaction with city-supported applications
↘ STATUS:
Staff is currently engaged in several projects which will enhance the City’s technology infrastructure:
► Implementation of a new online payroll timekeeping and scheduling system to reduce staff time spent recording hours worked or leave taken, while at the same time increasing accuracy. ► Migration of the City’s public-facing website to a new CMS and hosting platform, including a complete visual redesign which is on track for a December 2026 release. ► Assisting multiple departments with various new software integrations and automations to increase operational efficiencies, synchronize data, eliminate manual data entry, and foster better data accuracy across systems
► Continue to improve and add functionality to the City’s internal SharePoint site to improve staff collaboration, file sharing, and technical proficiency across departments.
Cybersecurity
■ Develop and implement a Citywide Cybersecurity Program aligned with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework ■ Establish and formalize cybersecurity governance, including policies, standards, and risk management ■ Develop, implement, and test Incident Response, Disaster Recovery (DR), and Business Continuity Plans (BCP) to ensure operational resilience for critical city services ■ Strengthen our vendor risk management program that conducts cybersecurity risk assessments for all vendors doing business with the city to protect City systems and data from third-party risks ■ Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, and implement remediation strategies to reduce risk exposure
■ Strengthening identity and access management (IAM) practices, including multi-factor authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-on (SSO)
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Staff is currently engaged in several projects which will enhance the City’s technology infrastructure:
► Initiated development of a citywide cybersecurity policy framework, including acceptable use, access control, and incident response policies.
► Implemented multi-factor authentication (MFA) and for remote access and critical systems, significantly reducing account compromise risk.
► Began migrating configuration of all services to utilize Single Sign-On (SSO) for centralized identity management.
► City’s cybersecurity program successfully blocked over 11 million malicious attempts to access our systems.
► Conducted initial enterprise-wide vulnerability assessment, identifying key remediation priorities and reducing critical vulnerabilities by 86%.
► Monitored city systems, 24/7, with professional security operations center (SOC). Over 324 million security events were monitored and analyzed across city networks ► Investigated and responded to 380+ security alerts
► Prevented 200+ malware and ransomware threats
► Enhanced cybersecurity awareness training for staff, increasing phishing awareness and reducing click rates in simulated phishing campaigns.
Network Engineering
■ Maintain a highly available and resilient network infrastructure ■ Improve organization, cleanliness, and management of IDF and network facilities ■ Identify and remediate high-risk network practices
■ Enhance performance, reliability, and security of public-facing Wi-Fi services for residents ■ Strengthen firewall management and overall network security controls ↘ STATUS:
► City wide network redesign project to be fully implemented by the end of 2026.
Police IT Division
■ Ensure System Reliability and Continuity
■ Enhance Officer and Public Safety
■ Support Data-Driven Policing and Transparency
■ Align Technology with Organizational and Citywide Goals ↘ STATUS:
► Expanded support for real-time technologies including Drone as a First Responder (DFR), Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) integrations, and live call streaming solutions, improving situational awareness and response capabilities
► Led the evaluation and selection of a next-generation RMS, aligning system capabilities with operational needs while identifying key risks related to data conversion, vendor support, and long-term sustainability, and developing implementation timelines and contingency strategies to ensure continuity of operations during the transition
► Evaluated and planned solutions to support legacy data access and reporting, ensuring seamless continuity of reporting throughout the RMS transition
► Analyzed mobile network performance to guide carrier decisions and improve field connectivity, while supporting public safety broadband initiatives such as FirstNet to enhance communication reliability