Draft Meeting Minutes May05_2026 .pdf — Chula Vista City Council, June 2, 2026

City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, and Special Housing Authority Meeting

MINUTES

Date:

Location:

May 5, 2026, 5:00 p.m.

Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA

Present: Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, Mayor McCann

Also Present: City Manager Allen, City Attorney Verdugo, City Clerk Bigelow, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services Turner

Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda. _____________________________________________________________________

1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.

Mayor McCann announced, pursuant to the California Brown Act, (Government Code Section 54952.3), that he and all Councilmembers would receive $50 for their attendance at that Housing Authority meeting, held simultaneously with the City Council meeting.

2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by City Clerk Bigelow

4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

4.1 Presentation of a Proclamation to Chula Vista Police Department and Sergeant David Martinez for Nat ional Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 14th, 2026
The proclamation was presented.

4.2 Port of San Diego Update by Commissioner Ann Moore
Port Chair Moore gave a presentation.

4.3 Presentation of the 2026 Sustainability Champion Awards Environmental Susta inability Manager Wisniewski and Environmental Services Manager Medrano presented the awards.

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4.4 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming May 14, 2026, as Childhood Apraxia of Speech Awareness Day in the City of Chula Vista The proclamation was presented.

5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.7)
The following members of the public spoke regarding various topics related to the consent calendar:
 John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
 Robert
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1, 5.2 and 5.4 through 5.7. The headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:

Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)

Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calendar Item 5.3. The heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:

Yes (3): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, and Councilmember Inzunza
No (2): Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (3 to 2)

5.1 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances Approve a m otion to read only the title and waive the reading of the text of all resolutions and ordinances at this meeting.

5.2 Meeting Designation: Adopt an Ordinance Designating July 7, 2026, as a Non-Regular Meeting Day Pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code Sect ion

2.04.020
Adopt an ordinance designating July 7, 2026, as a non -regular meeting day pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.04.020. (Second Reading and Adoption)
Item 5.2 heading:
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ORDINANCE NO. 3621 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DESIGNATING JULY 7, 2026, AS A NON -REGULAR MEETING DAY PURSUANT TO CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.04.020 (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)

5.3 City Boards and Commissions: Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code to Implement District -Based Nominations for Certain Boards and Commissions
Adopt an ordinance amending the Chula Vista Municipal Code to redesignate four seats on the Board of Library Trustees, Charter Review Commission, Sustainability Commission, Traffic Safety Commission, and Veterans Advisory Commission to use a district -based nomination process, one seat per district; require appointees to the district -designated seats on the Traffic Safety Commission to reside in the corresponding district; provide that appointees to the district -designated seats on the other listed bodies are not required to reside in the corresponding district; and clarify that the existing Municipal Code process for the City Clerk to propose reassignment of seat designations for City Council consideration and approval applies when ap pointment processes are adjusted. (Second Reading and Adoption)
Item 5.3 heading:

ORDINANCE NO. 3622 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING VARIOUS

SECTIONS OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT

DISTRICT-BASED NOMINATIONS FOR CERTAIN BOARDS AND

COMMISSIONS, AND CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR REASSIGNMENT OF

SEAT DESIGNATIONS WHEN APPOINT MENT PROCESSES ARE ADJUSTED (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)

5.4 Agreement: Approve an Agreement with SC Commercial, LLC DBA SC Fuels to Provide Motor Vehicle Fuel Supply and Delivery
Adopt the resolution approving an agreement with SC Commercial, LLC DBA SC Fuels (“SC Fuels”) to provide motor vehicle fuel supply and delivery.

Item 5.4 heading:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-069 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA

VISTA APPROVING A CONTRACTOR SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR MOTOR

VEHICLE FUEL SUPPLY AND DELIVERY BETWEEN THE C ITY OF CHULA

VISTA AND SC COMMERCIAL, LLC DBA SC FUELS

5.5 Agreement: Approve a Contractor Service Agreement with Wittman Enterprises, LLC a Subsidiary of EMS Management & Consultants, Inc., a North Carolina Corporation, for Emergency Medical Services Billing Services Adopt a resolution approving a contractor service agreement with Wittman Enterprises, LLC (“Wittman”) a subsidiary of EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. a North Carolina corporation, for emergency medical services (“EMS”) billing services.

Item 5.5 heading:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-070 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA

VISTA APPROVING CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR EMS

BILLING AND COLLECTIONS SERVICES WITH WITTMAN ENTERPRISES, LLC

5.6 Grant Acceptance and Appropriations: Accept Grant Funds from the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation for Chula Vista Fire Department Wildfire Mitigation Efforts
Adopt a resolution accepting the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation grant of $45,000 and appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required) Item 5.6 heading:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-071 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA

VISTA ACCEPTING THE SAN DIEGO REGIONAL FIRE FOUNDATION GRANT,

APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)

5.7 Grant Acceptance and Appropriation: Accept the Roy and Marian Holleman Foundation Grant Award and Appropriate Funds
Adopt a resolution accepting a grant award from the Roy and Marian Holleman Foundation in the amount of $29,000 to fund repairs and improve ments to the Animal Care Facility and deep drain cleaning in the dog kennels, amending the fiscal year 2025 -26 budget, and appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.7 heading:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-072 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY O F CHULA

VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARD FROM THE ROY AND MARIAN
HOLLEMAN FOUNDATION, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26 BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)

5.1 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances Approve a motion to rea d only the title and waive the reading of the text of all resolutions and ordinances at this meeting.

5.2 Meeting Designation: Adopt an Ordinance Designating July 7, 2026, as a Non-Regular Meeting Day Pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code Section

2.04.020
Adopt an ordinance designating July 7, 2026, as a non -regular meeting day pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.04.020. (Second Reading and Adoption)
Item 5.2 heading:

ORDINANCE NO. 3621 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DESIGNATING JULY 7, 2026, AS A NON-REGULAR MEETING DAY PURSUANT TO CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.04.020 (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) 2026-05-05 Regular City Council and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, and Special Housing Authority Meeting Minutes

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5.3 City Boards and Commissions: Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code to Implement District -Based Nominations for Certain Boards and Commissions
Adopt an ordinance amending the Chula Vista Municipal Code to redesignate four seats on the Board of Library Trustees, Charter Review Commission, Sustainability Commission, Traffic Safety Commission, and Veterans Advisory Commission to use a di strict-based nomination process, one seat per district; require appointees to the district -designated seats on the Traffic Safety Commission to reside in the corresponding district; provide that appointees to the district -designated seats on the other listed bodies are not required to reside in the corresponding district; and clarify that the existing Municipal Code process for the City Clerk to propose reassignment of seat designations for City Council consideration and approval applies when appointment pr ocesses are adjusted. (Second Reading and Adoption)
Item 5.3 heading:

ORDINANCE NO. 3622 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING VARIOUS

SECTIONS OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT

DISTRICT-BASED NOMINATIONS FOR CERTAIN BOARDS AND

COMMISSIONS, AND CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR REASSIGNMENT OF

SEAT DESIGNATIONS WHEN APPOINT MENT PROCESSES ARE ADJUSTED (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)

Item 5.4 heading:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-069 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA

VISTA APPROVING A CONTRACTOR SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR MOTOR

VEHICLE FUEL SUPPLY AND DELIVERY BETWEEN THE C ITY OF CHULA

VISTA AND SC COMMERCIAL, LLC DBA SC FUELS

Item 5.5 heading:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-070 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA

VISTA APPROVING CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR EMS

BILLING AND COLLECTIONS SERVICES WITH WITTMAN ENTERPRISES, LLC 2026-05-05 Regular City Council and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, and Special Housing Authority Meeting Minutes

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-071 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA

VISTA ACCEPTING THE SAN DIEGO REGIONAL FIRE FOUNDATION GRANT,

APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-072 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY O F CHULA

VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARD FROM THE ROY AND MARIAN
HOLLEMAN FOUNDATION, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26 BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following members of the public spoke in support of Police Chief Kennedy:
 William Lopez
 Cheryl Mitchell
 Patty McKelvey
 Roberto Quezeda
Angelica Martinez, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of reopening Hilltop Park.

John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various topics.

At the request of Councilmember Inzunza, there was a consensus of a majority of the City Council to pause public comment to allow Councilmember Inzunza to briefly respond to public comment and request a City Council referral. The direction was supported by Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Preciado, and opposed by Mayor McCann.

Councilmember Inzunza expressed concern regarding statements made during public comment alleging that a member of the City Council was involved in a domestic violence incident and that they and/or another individual may have been injured or may be in danger.
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At the request of Councilmember Inzunza, there was a consensus of a majority of the City Council to direct the City Attorney to coordinate with the Acting Police Chief regarding opening an investigation into the matter. The direction was supported by Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, and Councilmember Inzunza, and opposed by Councilmember Preciado and Mayor McCann.

Christine Brady, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of dedicating Lauderbach Park to the performing arts.

Melissa Linn expressed concerns regarding funding and transparency related to the recent State of the City.

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS

7.1 Comprehensive C ode Update: Consideration of Amendments to the Chula Vista Municipal Code
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the time specified in the notice.

Deputy City Manager /Director of Development Services Sapa'u, Code Enforcement Manager Catacutan, Senior Planner Mallec, and Principal Planner Medel gave a presentation on the item.

Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.

The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
 John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
 Robert
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.

Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To place the below ordinance on first reading, the heading was read, text waived.

The motion was carried by the following vote:

Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 7.1 heading:

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA COMPREHENSIVELY AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), TITLE 3 (REVENUE AND FINANCE), TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES, TAXES AND REGULATIONS), TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), TITLE 12 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS), TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION), TITLE 17 (ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY), TITLE 18 (SUBDIVISIONS), TITLE 19 (PLANNING AND ZONING), AND TITLE 21 (HISTORIC PRESERVATION) (FIRST READING)

8. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS
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8.1 Measure A Citizens’ Over sight Committee: Presentation of Annual Report Covering Reporting Period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025 Measure A Citizens Oversight Committee Chair Stucky gave a presentation.

Robert spoke in support of the item.

The meeting was recessed at 6:39 p.m. and reconvened at 6:58 p.m.

9. ACTION ITEMS

9.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any There were none.

9.2 Lease Agreement: Approve a Lease Agreement with the Sweetwater Union High School District for a Portion of the City-Owned Building Located at 1775 Millenia Avenue
Real Property Manager Dickson gave a presentation on the item.

The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
 Robert
 Christine Brady, Chula Vista resident
Deputy Mayor Fernandez disclosed that he and his spouse are employed by the Sweetwater Union High School District, and Councilmember Inzunza disclosed that his spouse is employed by the District. Both stated they did not have a financial interest in the matter, and the employment did not constitute conflicts of interest Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Inzunza
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-073, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:

Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 9.2 heading:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-073 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA

VISTA APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE C ITY AND

SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR A PORTION OF THE CITY-OWNED BUILDING LOCATED AT 1775 MILLENIA AVENUE

9.3 Annual Budget: Hear the Presentation of the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 -27, Consider Acceptance of the Propos ed Budget, and Set a Public Hearing for Final Consideration and Adoption Director of Finance Del Rio, Budget and Analysis Manager Prendell, and Director of Engineering Schaar gave a presentation on the item.

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Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026 -074, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2026 -001, and Housing Authority Resolution No. 2026 -002, the heading was r ead, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:

Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 9.3 heading:

RESOLUTION NOS. 2026 -074 OF T HE CITY COUNCIL/ 2026 -001 OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/ AND 2026 -002

OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S PROPOSED OPERATING AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 -27 FOR EACH AGENCY

AS THEIR PROPOSED BUDGETS, RESPECTIVELY , AND SETTING THE TIME

AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION AND

ADOPTION OF THE BUDGETS

9.4 State Legislation: Hear a Report on Assembly Bill 2484: San Diego Metropolitan Transit System: Transactions and Use Tax: Voter Initiatives (Alvarez) and Provide Direction to Staff on City Position Special Projects Manager Relph gave a presentation on the item.

Sharon Cooney, representing the Metropolitan Transit System, and Ernesto Castanares, representing Assembly member Alvarez's Office, spoke regarding the item.

Robert spoke in opposition to the item.

Moved by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To support Assembly Bill 2484. The motion was carried by the following vote:

Yes (3): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, and Councilmember Preciado
No (2): Councilmember Inzunza, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (3 to 2)
The meeting was recessed at 7:54 p.m. and reconvened at 8:00 p.m.

10. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
The following members of the public spoke regarding various topics:
 Robert
 Admiral Rivera
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Denise Knoblock spoke regarding off-leash dogs in her neighborhood.

Greg Martinez, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding issues with e-bike groups in the community.

11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.

12. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.

13. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.

Councilmember Chavez provided a report regarding discussions from the recent SANDAG meeting.

At the request of Councilmember Preciado, there was a consensus of a majority of the City Council, to request that the City Attorney conduct a legal analysis regarding the process and authority associated with determining the location of the State of the City event, including whether the City Charter provides discretion to the Mayor in select ing the venue, and to provide information regarding the costs associated with holding the event off-site, including public, private, and City-incurred costs.

At the request of Councilmember Inzunza, there was a consensus of a majority of the City Council t o direct the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to return within 60 days with a review and accounting of City -hosted or City -sponsored civic events from November 2020 to the present, including State of the City events, swearing- in ceremonies, and similar civic events. The review should include information on event costs, staff time, reimbursements, vendors, invoices, contracts, sponsorships, donations, in-kind contributions, funding sources, and related procurement or credit card expenditures associated with such events.

14. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
There were none.

15. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.

16. CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and City Council Policy No. 346 -03, the City Attorney maintains official minutes and records of action taken during closed session.

City Attorney Verdugo announced that the City Council would convene in closed session to discuss the items listed below.

The meeting was recessed at 9:56 p.m. and reconvened in closed session at 10:04 p.m. with all members present.
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16.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: Eric Crockett v City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2024-00012828-CU-OE-CTL
Action: No reportable action

16.2 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To authorize the City to join as plaintiff in litigation.

Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
MDL 3179: In Re: Fire Apparatus Antitrust Litigation (2:26-md-03179-WCG)

16.3 Conference with Legal Counsel -- Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
Bonita Valley Amateur Girls Softball Association, presented on August 15, 2024 Action: No reportable action

16.4 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency-designated representatives: Tiffany Allen, Courtney Chase, Tanya Tomlinson, Marco Verdugo
Employee organization: IAFF
Action: No reportable action

16.5 Public Employee Appointm ents Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)
Title: Director of Information Technology Services
Attorney Marco Verdugo announced that approval of the item would affect executive compensation.

Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Inzunza
To ratify the appointment of Adnan Memon as Director of Information Technology Services.
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Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)

17. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:08 p.m.

Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services

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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk

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