City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council and Special Housing Authority Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
June 2, 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 City 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 Maria Lizarraga and Daniel Winters.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing Sweetwater Union High School District Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Ma ria Lizarraga, Upon Her Retirement
The proclamation was presented.
4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing Sweetwater Union High School District Assistant Superintendent of System Improvement and Innovation, Dr.
Daniel Winters, Upon His Retirement
The proclamation was presented.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.11)
The following members of the public spoke regarding several topics related to the consent calendar:
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John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Robert
City Clerk Bigelow announced that Item 5.4 required a four-fifths vote for approval.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.11. 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)
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: May 5, 12, and 19, 2026
5.2 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances Approve a motion to read only the title and waive the reading of the text of all resolutions and ordinances at this meeting.
5.3 CIP Creation and Appropriation of Funds: Establish a New CIP Project (GGV0238), Amend the Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets and Appropriate Funds, and Amend the Measure P Expenditure Plan
Adopt a resolution, 1) Establishing a new Capital Improvement Project entitled “Public Works Roof” (GGV0238), 2) Amending the Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets and appropriating funds, and 3) Amending the Measure P Infrastructure, Facilities, and Equipment Expenditure Plan. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.3 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-101 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA 1) ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ENTITLED “PUBLIC WORKS ROOF (GGV0238)”; 2) AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGETS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR; AND 3) AMENDING THE
MEASURE P INFRASTRUCTURE, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT
EXPENDITURE PLAN (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.4 Contract Award and CIP Budget Transfer: Accept Bids and Award a Public Works Contract to Nu Line Technologies for “CMP Rehab Outside Right -Of- Way Phase III Measure P” (DRN0219); and Amend the Fiscal Year 25 -26 CIP Budget by Transferring Funds to DRN0219
Adopt a resolution 1) Accepting bids and awarding a Public Works contract to Nu Line Technologies, LLC for the "CMP Reha b Outside Right -Of-Way Phase III - Measure P” (DRN0219) project; and 2) Amending the Fiscal Year 2025 -26 capital 2026-06-02 Regular City Council and Special Housing Authority Meeting Minutes
improvement program (CIP) budget by transferring $600,000 in Measure P funds from the available balance of “Erosion Repair Outside ROW Fresno/M ain” (DRN0220) project to CIP Project DRN0219, for completion of the project.
Item 5.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-102 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (1) ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT FOR THE “CMP REHAB OUTSIDE RIGHT OF WAY PHASE III - MEASURE P (DRN0219)” PROJECT TO NU LINE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC., AND (2) AMENDING THE FY 2025 -26 CIP PROGRAM BUDGET BY TRANSFERING FUNDS FROM THE “EROSION REPAIR OUTSIDE ROW FRESNO/MAIN” (DRN0220) PROJECT TO CIP PROJECT DRN0219 (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.5 City Boards and Commissions: Designation of Financial Oversight Training Requirements as Required by Senate Bill 827 (2025)
Adopt a resolution designating members of the following Boards and Commissions, which are not otherwise designated as fil ing officials under the City’s Conflict of Interest Code, as subject to the financial oversight training requirements established under Senate Bill 827 (2025), and requiring completion of such training in accordance with applicable law:
Board of Library Trustees
Cultural Arts Commission
Health, Wellness, & Aging Commission
Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee
Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee
Parks and Recreation Commission
Item 5.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-103 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA DESIGNATING CERTAIN BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS NOT
IDENTIFIED IN THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE AS SUBJECT TO
FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 827 (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53238 ET SEQ.)
5.6 Agreement Amendments and Grant Funds: Approve Agreement Amendments and Authority to Apply for Grants for the Sustained Operations of the Chula Vista Community Shuttle Pilot Program
The following members of the public submitted written comments in opposition to the item:
Housing Advocacy
John Smith
Adopt the following resolutions:
A. Approving a third amendment to the agreement with Community Congregational Development Corporation (“CCDC”) to accept an additional $1,000,000 in grant 2026-06-02 Regular City Council and Special Housing Authority Meeting Minutes
funds for up to three (3) additional yea rs of Chula Vista Community Shuttle Pilot program (the “CV Community Shuttle”) operations and appropriating funds for that purpose (4/5 Vote Required);
B. Approving a fourth amendment to the agreement with Circuit Transit Inc. (“Circuit”) for the Chula Vis ta Community Shuttle Pilot program to update the service hours, service area, fleet configuration, and cost structure for operations up to June 2029, and amending the fiscal year 2025 -26 budget by transferring $440,000 in available Chula Vista Housing Auth ority (“Housing Authority”) funds from the Bridge Shelter (Village at Otay) to CV Community Shuttle for year four (4) of operation (4/5 Vote Required); and
C. Authorizing staff to submit an application for San Diego Association of Government’s (“SANDAG”) Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program.
Item 5.6 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -104 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO A GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH COMMUNITY CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,
ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CHULA
VISTA COMMUNITY SHUTTLE PILOT PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO FINALIZE THE NEGOTIATION AND EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -105 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF T HE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A FOURTH AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND CIRCUIT TRANSIT, INC. FOR THE CHULA VISTA COMMUNITY SHUTTLE PILOT
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FINALIZE THE NEGOTIATION AND EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) C) RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -106 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS AND
ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT
5.7 Consultant Services Agreements: Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Claims Management Associates, Inc. and Carl Warren & Company to Provide Claim Administrative Support Services
Adopt the following resolutions:
A. Awarding a consultant services agreement with Claims Management Associates, Inc. to provide claims administrative support services; and B. Awarding a consultant services agreement with Carl Warren & Company to provide claims administrative support services.
Item 5.7 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -107 OF THE CITY COU NCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND CLAIMS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR CLAIMS
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES
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B) RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -108 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING BI DS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND CARL WARREN & COMPANY FOR CLAIMS ADMINISTRATIVE
SUPPORT SERVICES
5.8 Animal Care and Control Services: Approve an Agreement Between the City of Chula Vista and the City of Lemon Grove for Animal Care and Animal Control Services
Adopt a resolution approving an agreement between the City of Chula Vista and the City of Lemon Grove to provide animal care and animal control services.
Item 5.8 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-109 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF C HULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AND THE CITY OF LEMON GROVE FOR ANIMAL CARE AND ANIMAL
CONTROL SERVICES
5.9 Contract Award and CIP Budget Transfer: Accept Bids and Award a Contract to Pavement Coatings Co. for “Pave ment Major Rehabilitation FY23/FY24/FY25” (STM0411/0414/0404) Project; and Amend the FY26 CIP Program Budget by Transferring Funds to STM0411
Adopt a resolution: 1) Accepting bids and awarding a public works contract to Pavement Coatings Co. for the “Pavem ent Major Rehabilitation FY22/23, FY23/24 and FY24/25” (STM0411, STM0414, and STM0404) project; and 2) Amending the Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget by transferring $980,850.00 from the available balance of “Pavement Major Rehab ilitation FY26” (STM0416) project to CIP Project STM0411, for completion of the project. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.9 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-110 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (1) ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT FOR THE “PAVEMENT MAJOR REHABILITATION FY22/23, FY23/24 AND FY24/25” (STM0411 / STM0414 / STM0404) PROJECT TO PAVEMENT COATINGS CO., AND (2) AMENDING THE FY 2025 -26 CIP BUDGET BY TRANSFERRING FUNDS FROM THE “PAVEMENT MAJOR REHABILITATION FY26” PROJECT (STM04 16) TO THE “PAVEMENT MAJOR REHABILITATION FY22/23” PROJECT (STM0411) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.10 Gann Limit: Establish Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopt a resolution establishing the appropriations limit (“Gann Limit”) for the City of Chula Vista (“City”) for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Item 5.10 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-111 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT (GANN LIMIT) FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
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5.11 Contract Amendment : Approve the First Amendment of the Project Implementation Agreement Related to the Financing and Development of the Bayfront Resort and Convention Center
Adopt the following resolutions:
A. Approving the first amendment to the Project Implementation Agre ement between the City of Chula Vista, the Bayfront Project Special Task Financing District, the San Diego Unified Port District, the Chula Vista Bayfront Facilities Financing Authority, and RIDA Chula Vista, LLC., and
B. Acting as the legislative body of the Bayfront Project Special Tax Financing District, approving the first amendment to the Project Implementation Agreement between the City of Chula Vista, the Bayfront Project Special Task Financing District, the San Diego Unified Port District, the Chula Vista Bayfront Facilities Financing Authority, and RIDA Chula Vista, LLC.E
Item 5.11 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -112 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROJECT
IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY , BAYFRONT PROJECT
SPECIAL TAX FINANCING DISTRICT, THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT
DISTRICT, THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY ,
AND RIDA CHULA VISTA, LLC
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -113 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE BAYFRONT
PROJECT SPECIAL TAX FINANCING DISTRICT APPROVING FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY , BAYFRONT PROJECT SPECIAL TAX FINANCING DISTRICT, THE
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT, THE CHULA VIST A BAYFRONT
FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY , AND RIDA CHULA VISTA, LLC
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding pedestrian crosswalks in Downtown.
The following members of the public spoke regarding various topics:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Robert
Jerome Torres, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding matters related to homelessness.
The following members of the public expressed concerns regarding City leadership, public safety, Police Department administration, and City priorities:
Bertha L
Melissa H.
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Regional Transportation Improvement Program: Adopt the TransNet Local Street Improvement Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2026 -27 through 2030-31
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance wi th legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the time specified in the notice.
Director of Engineering/City Engineer Schaar and Principal Civil Engineer Moneda gave a presentation on the item.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
Chris submitted written comments in support of the item.
There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-114, 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:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-114 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING THE TRANSNET LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 -27 THROUGH 2030 -31
FOR INCLUSION IN THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
8. ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any There were none.
8.2 Housing Authority & City Housing Funding: Approve a Funding Commitment of Up to $4,000,000 For the Park Hill UMC Development
Director of Housing and Homeless Services Kurz and Housing Manager Warwick gave a presentation on the item.
Lisa Hough, representing Wakeland Housing, spoke in support of the item.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
Jose Andres Zapata
Robert
Michael O'Steen
Mercedes Zapata
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The following members of the public submitted written comments in opposition to the item:
Alejandra Zapata
William Klaser
Councilmember Preciado made an alternate motion, seconded by Mayor McCann, to agendize consideration of allocating the subject resources to the project at the E Street Trolley Station (707 F Street) for the June 16, 2026, meeting. The alternate motion was withdrawn.
Moved by Councilmember Inzunza
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To continue the item to the June 16, 2026, regular City Council meeting to allow the church and Wakeland to conduct a community meeting regarding the proposed project. The motion 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)
At the request of Councilmember Preciado, there was a consensus of the City Council to direct the City Manager to return to the June 16, 2026, City Council meeting with alternative recommendations for the use of the subject funds.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
There were none.
10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
City Manager Allen reported on upcoming soccer-related events in the City.
11. MAYOR’S REPORTS
There were none.
12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
At the request of Councilmember Inzunza, City Clerk Bigelow responded to comments made during public comments.
13. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
City Clerk Bigelow provided information regarding the current election.
14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none
15. 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. 2026-06-02 Regular City Council and Special Housing Authority Meeting Minutes
City Attorney Verdugo announced that the City Council would convene in closed session to discuss the items listed below.
The meeting was recessed at 6:42 p.m. and reconvened in closed session at 6:50 p.m. with all members present.
15.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: Element 7 Chula Vista One, LLC v City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 25CU049457C
Action: No reportable action
16. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk