City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
July 14, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Mayor McCann
Absent: Councilmember Preciado (Excused absence pending City Council approval)
Also Present: City Attorney Verdugo, City Clerk Bigelow, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services Turner, City Manager Allen
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.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by the Chula Vista Police Officers Association President, Sergeant David Martinez.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming July 2026, as Park s and Recreation Month in the City of Chula Vista
The proclamation was presented.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.9)
Mayor McCann and Councilmember Inzunza announced they would abstain from voting on Items 5.6.B and 5.6.C, respectively, due to pot ential property -related conflicts of interest.
The following members of the public spoke regarding various topics related to the consent calendar:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Robert
Item 5.4 was removed from the consent calendar at the request of Cou ncilmember Inzunza.
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2 Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.3, Item 5.5, Item 5.6A, and Items 5.7 through 5.9. The headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calendar Item 5.6B. The heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (3): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, and Councilmember Inzunza
Abstain (1): Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calendar Item 5.6C. The heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (3): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, and Mayor McCann Abstain (1): Councilmember Inzunza
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: June 16, 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 City Election: Recite the Fact of the Primary Municipal Election Held on June 2, 2026, and Declare the Results, Call a General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026, and Adopt Candidate Statement Regulations Adopt the following resolutions:
A. Reciting the fact of the primary municipal election held on June 2, 2026, declaring the results thereof, and other related matters 2026-07-28 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
3 B. Calling a general municipal election to be h eld on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to elect a Mayor, a City Attorney, and two City Councilmembers, representing Districts 1 and 2, consolidating the election with the statewide election, and requesting the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors to permit the Registrar of Voters to perform certain services for the conduct of the election
C. Adopting regulations for candidate statements of qualifications Item 5.3 headings:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-134 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA RECITING THE FACT OF THE PRIMARY MUNICIPAL
ELECTION FOR MAYOR, AND TWO CITY COUNCILMEMBERS,
REPRESENTING DISTRICTS 1 AND 2 HELD IN THIS CITY ON
TUESDAY , JUNE 2, 2026, DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF, AND
OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-135 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA CALLING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR
MAYOR, TWO CITY COUNCILMEMBERS TO REPRESENT DISTRICTS
1 AND 2, AND CITY ATTORNEY , TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY ,
NOVEMBER 3, 2026; AND REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF SAN
DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVIS ORS TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF
VOTERS TO PERFORM CERTAIN SERVICES FOR THE CONDUCT OF
THE ELECTION
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-136 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR
ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE
ELECTORATE AT THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY , NOVEMBER 3, 2026
5.5 Employee Compensation and Positions: Amended Classification and Compensation Plan; Authorized Position Counts; Enhanced Lateral Incentive Pay for Peace Officers; Revise d Compensation Schedule; Budget Amendments; and Updated Conflict of Interest Code
Adopt the following resolutions and place the ordinance on first reading:
A. Resolution amending the Classification Plan, Compensation Schedule and authorized position count in the Public Works Department B. Resolution approving the revised Fiscal Year 2026 -27 Compensation Schedule effective July 24, 2026, as required by California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5
C. Resolution approving an extension to the Enhanced Lateral Incentive Pay for new lateral Peace Officer hires
D. Resolution amending the fiscal year 2026-27 budget to appropriate funds, accordingly (4/5 Vote Required)
E. Resolution modifying the appendix to the local Conflict of Interest Code to revise the list of design ated employees who are required to file 2026-07-28 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
4 Statements of Economic Interest (Form 700) and designating the filers as “Local Agency Officials,” requiring them to complete state -mandated Ethics and Fiscal and Financial Training
F. Ordinance amending Chula Vista Mun icipal Code Section 2.05.010 adding the unclassified position title of Deputy Director of Public Works and deleting the unclassified position title of Public Works Superintendent (First Reading) (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.5 headings:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-138 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN,
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT
IN IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-139 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2026 -27 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JULY 24, 2026, AS
REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2,
SECTION 570.5
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-140 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO THE ENHAN CED
LATERAL INCENTIVE PAY FOR NEW LATERAL PEACE OFFICER
HIRES
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-141 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL
YEAR 2026 -27 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
(4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-142 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA MODIFYING THE APPENDIX TO THE LOCAL CONFLICT
OF INTEREST CODE TO AMEND THE LIST OF DESIGNATED FILERS
AND ASSOCIATED DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES, AND DESIGNATING
THE FILERS AS LOCAL AGENCY OFFICIALS, T HEREBY REQUIRING
THEM TO COMPLETE STATE-MANDATED ETHICS AND FISCAL AND
FINANCIAL TRAINING
F. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 ADDING THE POSITION
TITLE OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND DELETING
THE UNCLASSIFIED POSITION TITLE OF PUBLIC WORKS
SUPERINTENDENT (FIRST READING) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.6 Community Facilities Districts: Approve the Levy of Special Taxes and Collectibles for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Adopt the following resolutions:
A. Levying specia l taxes to be collected to pay the costs of facilities and services for Community Facilities Districts 97-3, 98-3, 99-2, 2000-1, 2001- 1, 2001-2, 2024-1, 2024-2, 07-I, 08-I, 08-M, 09-M, 11-M, 12-I, 12-M, 13-I, 13-M, 14-M, 14-M2, 16-I, 16M, 18 -M and 19 -M within the City of Chula 2026-07-28 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
5 Vista (“City”) and designating the Director of Finance to file a list of taxes to be levied on each parcel with the County auditor each year.
B. Levying special taxes to be collected to pay the cost of facilities and services for Community Facilities Districts 06-I and 07-M within the City of Chula Vista and designating the Director of Finance to file a list of taxes to be levied on each parcel with the County auditor each year.
C. Levying special taxes to be collected to pay the cost of facilities and services for Community Facilities Districts 97-1, 97-2, and 99-1 within the City of Chula Vista and designating the Director of Finance to file a list of taxes to be levied on each parcel with the County auditor each year.
Item 5.6 headings:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-143 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES TO BE COLLECTED TO PAY
THE COSTS OF FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICTS 97-3, 98-3, 99-2, 2000-1, 2001-1, 2001-2, 2024- 1, 2024-2, 07-I, 08-I, 08-M, 09-M, 11-M, 12-I, 12-M, 13-I, 13-M, 14-M, 14- M2, 16-I, 16M, 18 -M, AND 19 -M WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AND DESIGNATING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO FILE A LIST OF
TAXES TO BE LEVIED ON EACH PARCEL WITH THE COUNTY
AUDITOR EACH YEAR
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-144 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES TO BE COLLECTED TO PAY
THE COSTS OF FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICTS 06-I AND 07 -M WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AND DESIGNATING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANC E TO FILE A
LIST OF TAXES TO BE LEVIED ON EACH PARCEL WITH THE
COUNTY AUDITOR EACH YEAR
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-145 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES TO BE COLLECTED TO PAY
THE COSTS OF FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICTS 97 -1, 97 -2, AND 99 -1 WITHIN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND DESIGNATING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO
FILE A LIST OF TAXES TO BE LEVIED ON EACH PARCEL WITH THE
COUNTY AUDITOR EACH YEAR
5.7 Used Oil Recycling Program Participation: Authorize Su bmittal of an Oil Payment Program Application to CalRecycle as the Regional Lead Participant for the South Bay/East County Used Oil Program
Adopt a resolution approving the submittal of a regional Oil Payment Program application to CalRecycle as the region al lead participant for the South Bay/East County Used Oil Program.
Item 5.7 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-146 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A REGIONAL APPLICATION ON BEHALF 2026-07-28 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
6 OF ITSELF AS LEAD PARTICIPANT AND ALL NON -LEAD PARTICIPANTS FOR
THE CALRECYCLE USED OIL PAYMENT PROGRAM
5.8 Purchase Agreements: Accept Bids from Miwall Corporation and San Diego Police Equipment Co., Inc. and Approve Agreements to Purchase Ammunition for the Police Department
Adopt a resolution accepting bids from Miwall Corporation and San Diego Police Equipment Co., Inc., and approving agreements with each for the purchase of ammunition for the Police Department.
Item 5.8 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-147 OF THE CITY COUNCIL O F THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS FROM MIWALL CORPORATION AND SAN DIEGO POLICE EQUIPMENT CO., INC. TO PURCHASE AMMUNITION FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
5.9 Agreement: Award a Cooperative Agreement to West Coast Arborist, Inc for Citywide Tree Maintenance Services
Adopt a resolution awarding a cooperative agreement for tree maintenance services to West Coast Arborist, Inc.
Item 5.9 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-148 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT FOR TREE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND WEST COAST
ARBORIST, INC.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5.4 CIP Appropriation: Amend the Fiscal Year 2026 -27 CIP Program by Appropriating Funds from the Available Fund Balance of the Public F acilities Development Impact Fees Fund to the Fire Station 11 Project (GGV0273) Robert spoke regarding the item.
Moved by Councilmember Inzunza
Seconded by Mayor McCann
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-137, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 5.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-137 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCA L YEAR 2026 -27 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING PUBLIC FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUNDS TO FIRE STATION 11 (CIP NO.
GGV0273) FOR ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) 2026-07-28 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
7 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following members of the public spoke regarding various topics:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Obviously Robert O
Richard Dohman spoke regarding access point to the Eastlake Storage company on Germain Road.
Angelica Martinez, Chula Vista resident, expressed concerns regarding Council meeting discussions and the use of meeting time.
The following members of the public spoke in support of establishing a committee on golf courses:
Bob Strahl, Chula Vista resident
Liz Lebron, Chula Vista resident
Mark Liuag, Chula Vista resident
Thomas submitted written comments regarding matters related to transparency and public accountability.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Community Facilities District Annexation: Public Hearing and E lection Regarding Annexation of Eastlake Self Storage into Community Facilities District No. 97-2
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 and Deputy Director of Development Services Bridgeford gave a presentation on the item.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
Amanda Alba, Chula Vista resident
Cynthia Garcia, Chula Vista resident
William Hauck, Chula Vista resident
Cynthia Castillo, Chula Vista resident
Adam Zamora, Chula Vista resident
Paul Echeverria, Chula Vista resident
Steve Limber, Chula Vista resident
Taylor Bond, Chula Vista resident
Evette G., Chula Vista resident
Lanea Hauck, Chula Vista resident
Jose Avalos, Chula Vista resident
Robert O spoke, expressing a neutral position on the item.
Delia Dominguez Cervantes submitted written comments in opposition to the item. 2026-07-28 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
8 At the request of Mayor McCann, there was a consensus of the City Council to make a referral to the City Manager to verify that the road would provide emergency access and investigate what the City could do to protect the citizens.
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 Chavez
To continue the public hearing to the August 11, 2026, City Council meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
The meeting was recessed at 6:55 p.m. and reconvened at 7:20 p.m.
7.2 Open Space Maintenance Districts: Approve Levying the Assessments and Collectibles for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the time specified in the notice.
Mayor McCann announce d that, due to conflicts related to the item, it would be continued to the July 21, 2026, City Council meeting.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
Obviously Robert in person test spoke regarding speaking on a pulled item.
There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
8. ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any For action on this item, refer to the section, Items Removed from the Consent Calendar, above.
8.2 Ballot Measure: Consider Placing a Charter Amendment Measure on the Nov. 2026 Ballot Related to Term Limits, Elected Official Compensation, Council Committees, Salary Setting & City Ethics Commissions, Public Contracting, Lobbying, & Binding Arbitration
City Manager Allen gave a presentation on the item.
Brigette Browning spoke, expressing a neutral position on the item.
Kelvin Barrios spoke in support of the item.
At 7:47 p.m., the meeting was briefly recessed due to a disruption in the remote public access service. Staff and the City's technology support team conducted troubleshooting and restored service. The meeting reconvened at 7:49 p.m. with public access restored.
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9 The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
Obviously Robert Test in person
Angelica Martinez
Norma Toothman
Greg Martinez
David Stucky
Crystal Irving, representing SEIU Local 221
Delia Dominguez-Cervantes
Jerome O. Torres submitted written communications in opposition to the item.
City Attorney Verdugo stated that, due to a potential conflict of interest, outside counsel would advise on portions of the measure affecting the City Attorney's salary if necessary.
At the request of Councilmember Chavez there was a consensus of the City Council to direct the City Attorney's Office to explore the possibility of including additional bargaining units in the proposed measure related to binding arbitration.
There was a consensus of a majority of the City Council to designate Deputy Mayor Fernandez to author the ballot argument in favor of the proposed measure.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
Brandon Claypool spoke regarding various topics.
Heidi Paola spoke regarding matters related to homelessness.
Becky Rapp spoke regarding matters related to cannabis access and use.
10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.
11. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
At the request of Councilmember Chavez, there was a consensus of the City Council to direct the City Manager to return with an update on the master planning efforts for the north side of Otay Ranch Community Park, including potential public facilities and options for a senior center in eastern Chula Vista.
Councilmember Chavez gave a report on the recent SANDAG meeting.
13. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
There was none.
14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
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10 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.
City Attorney Verdugo announced that the City Council would convene in closed session to discuss the items listed below.
The meeting was recessed at 9:05 p.m. and reconvened in closed session at 9:13 p.m. with all members present.
15.1 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Robert spoke regarding the item.
Agency-designated representatives: Tiffany Allen, Courtney Chase, Tanya Tomlinson, and Marco Verdugo
Employee organization: NS-IAFF and IAFF
Action: No reportable action.
16. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:53 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk