1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Public Comments:
Led by Fire Chief Manroe.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 4.1 through 4.8)
Public Comments:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to Item 4.8.
Robert spoke regarding various topics related to the consent calendar.
Moved by
Councilmember Inzunza
Seconded by
Councilmember Preciado
To approve t
he recommended actions
appearing below consent calendar Items 4.1 through 4.8. The headings were read, text waived
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The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor Fernandez Result, Carried (5 to 0)
4.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Draft Meeting Minutes July 14, 2026 .pdf
Approve the minutes dated: July 14, 2026
4.2 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances Public Comments:
Approve a motion to read only the title and waive the reading of the text of all resolutions and ordinances at this meeting.
4.3 Consider Requests for Excused Absences
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. MEMO absence.docx.pdf
Approve an excused absence for Councilmember Preciado from the July 14, 2026, City Council meeting.
4.4 Community Facilities District: Declare Intention to Form Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 (Village 8 East) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Initiate Formation of CFD 2025-1 (Village 8 East) - 26-0184.pdf
2. Resolution A.pdf
3. Resolution B.pdf
4. Attachment 1 - Chula Vista CFD 2025-1 IA 1 RMA.pdf
5. Attachment 2 - Chula Vista CFD 2025-1 IA 2 RMA.pdf
6. Attachment 3 - Proposed Boundary Map of CFD 2025-1.pdf Adopt the following resolutions:
Approving the boundaries of proposed Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 (Village 8 East) (“CFD No. 2025-1”), declaring the intention of the City Council to authorize the formation of the proposed CFD No. 2025-1, levy a special tax, and set a time and place for the public hearing; and Declaring necessity to incur bonded indebtedness.
Item 4.4 headings:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-155 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, DECLARING INTENTION TO ESTABLISH PROPOSED COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 (VILLAGE 8 EAST) OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, INCLUDING IMPROVEMENT AREAS THEREIN, AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS RELATING THERETO B. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-156 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE NECESSITY TO INCUR A BONDED INDEBTEDNESS ON BEHALF OF EACH IMPROVEMENT AREA OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 (VILLAGE 8 EAST) OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE SECURED BY SPECIAL TAXES LEVIED THEREIN TO PAY FOR THE ACQUISITION OR CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC FACILITIES
4.5 Agreements: Approve an Agreement with Southern Counties Oil Co., a CA Limited Partnership DBA SC Fuels, and an Amendment to the Agreement with SC Commercial, LLC DBA SC Fuels for Fuel Supply and Delivery Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Award of Supply and Deliver of Motor Vehicle Fuel - SCOC and SC Commercial- 26-0205.pdf
2. Resolution A - First Amendment - SC Commercial.pdf
3. Resolution B - SCOC.pdf
4. Attachment 1 - First Amendment to Agreement - SC Commercial_CLEAN (1).pdf
5. Attachment 2 - Two Party Agreement - Southern Counties Oil Co (1).pdf Adopt the following resolutions:
Approving an agreement with Southern Counties Oil Co., a CA Limited Partnership DBA SC Fuels (“SCOC”); and Approving an amended agreement with SC Commercial, LLC DBA SC Fuels (“SC Commercial”) to provide motor vehicle fuel supply and delivery.
Item 4.5 headings:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-157 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL SUPPLY AND DELIVERY BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND SC COMMERCIAL, LLC, DBA SC FUELS B. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-158 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CONTRACTOR SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL SUPPLY AND DELIVERY BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND SOUTHERN COUNTIES OIL CO., A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP DBA SC FUELS
4.6 Active Transportation Program: Authorize the Submittal of a Cycle 8 Grant Application for Bayshore Bikeway - Lagoon Drive to H Street; and Confirm the City’s Assurance to Complete the Projects Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report ATP Grant Cycle 8 - Authorizing the Submittal of Application - 26-0206.pdf
2. Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Bayshore Bikeway Between Lagoon Drive and H Street.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - Construction and Maintenance Agreement for Bayshore Bikeway (Amendment No. 1 MTS) redacted.pdf
5. Attachment 3 - MTS Letter of Support for Bayshore Bikeway (Segment 6B) redacted.pdf Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of an application for the Active Transportation Program Cycle 8 grant for Bayshore Bikeway Segment 6B between Lagoon Drive and H Street and confirming the City’s commitment to complete this project and enhance the local transportation infrastructure.
Item 4.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-159 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM – CYCLE 8 GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE BAYSHORE BIKEWAY SEGMENT 6B FROM LAGOON DRIVE TO H STREET PROJECT; AND CONFIRMING THE CITY’S ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT
4.7 Agreement: Approve an Agreement with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. to Perform Preliminary Engineering, Environmental Analysis, and Final Design Engineering Services for “F Street Promenade Phase 1” (CIP STL0464) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Award Consultant Contract for STL0464 - 26-0129.pdf
2. Resolution(1).pdf
3. Attachment 1 - STL0464 Two Party Agreement.pdf
Adopt a resolution approving a professional services agreement with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. to perform engineering consulting services for Federal Project ATPL-5203(055): City Project F Street Promenade Phase 1 (STL0464).
Item 4.7 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-160 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND CHEN RYAN ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES
4.8 Agreement Amendment: Approve an Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement with I-GSD Management Inc. for Project Management/City Representative Services Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report- I-GSD Management Inc Agreement Amendment - 26-0235.pdf
2. Resolution - I-GSD Agreement Amendment.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - First Amendment to I-GSD Management Inc. Agreement.pdf Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to a consultant services agreement with I-GSD Management Inc. for project management/city representative services that 1) increases the initial contract (through September 30, 2026) amount by $53,400; and 2) exercises the one-year extension option through September 30, 2027 at $300,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $703,400.
Item 4.8 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-161 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND I-GSD MANAGEMENT INC.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Written Communications - Acosta - Received 07_24_2026.pdf
2. Written Communications - Acosta - Received 07_27_2026.pdf John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various topics.
Leonardo Figueroa spoke regarding ethics concerns related to the July 21, 2026, City Council meeting.
Truth Tonix spoke regarding campaign finance disclosures, government transparency, and the proposed Charter amendments.
Madison Rapp spoke regarding nicotine addiction among teens.
Becky Rapp spoke in opposition to kratom products being sold in the City.
Peggy Walker spoke regarding cannabis addiction among teens.
Robert spoke regarding boards and commissions.
6. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Public Comments:
6.1 Hear a Presentation from the Board of Ethics Regarding Its Recommendation to Implement an Ex Parte Communication Policy Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Ex-Parte Communication Policy.pdf
2. EX PARTE COMMUNICATION POLICY Council PowerPoint.pdf Board of Ethics Chair Salas and Member Gersten gave a presentation on the item.
Robert spoke regarding the item.
There was a consensus of the City Council to direct the City Attorney to review and formalize the proposed Ex Parte Communications Policy, including its consistency with existing City policies and its scope and disclosure requirements.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments:
7.1 Gaming Operations: Amend Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 5.20 “Gambling” Incorporating Chula Vista Gaming Plan Provisions in Accordance with State Law Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Gambling Ordinance Amendment - 26-0228.pdf
2. Ordinance.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Ordinance-CVMC Chapter 5.20 Redline.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - Gaming Plan Redline Version.pdf
5. Gaming Plan revised section - redline 7-28-26sk.pdf
6. Item 7.1 - Gaming Ordinance.pdf
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the time specified in the notice.
Special Projects Manager Relph announced that a revised appendix to the ordinance for the item had been distributed and that action on the item would be on the revised document.
Special Projects Manager Relph and Police Sergeant Patrick White gave a presentation on the item.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
Robert spoke regarding the item.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Preciado
To place the below ordinance on first reading, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor Fernandez Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 7.1 heading:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA READOPTING THE CHULA VISTA GAMING PLAN AS AN APPENDIX TO CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.20 GAMBLING (FIRST READING)
The meeting was recessed at 6:05 p.m. and reconvened at 6:10 p.m.
8. ACTION ITEMS
Public Comments:
8.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any Public Comments:
There were none.
8.2 Surplus Land Declaration: Declare a Portion of City-Owned Property Surplus Land Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report- Surplus Land at Corral Court - 26-0234.pdf
2. Resolution A .pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Location Map.pdf
4. Item 8.2- Rancho Robinhood.pdf
Real Property Manager Dickson gave a presentation on the item.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-162, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor Fernandez Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 8.2 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-162 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECLARING THE CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE RANCHO ROBINHOOD UNIT 3 OPEN SPACE DISTRICT WITH ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 593-320-01-00 CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 4,717 SQUARE FEET, AS SURPLUS LAND
8.3 City Council Referrals: Presentation on City Council Referrals Related to Events and Associated Policies Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Presentation on City Council Referrals Related to Events and Associated Policies - 26-0240.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Council Policy 102-07 Special Event Sponsorship and Endorsement Policy.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Accounting of Special Events.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Council Policy 270-01 Donations to the City.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - Council Policy 100-01 City Identification Program Use of Seal and Logo.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - Chula Vista Logo Graphic Standards.pdf
7. Attachment 6 - Brand Style Guide.pdf
8. Attachment 7 - List of Reoccuring City Events.pdf
9. 8.3 - City Council Presentation - Events Referral.pdf Deputy City Manager Chase, City Librarian Whatley, Special Events Coordinator Bermudez, Director of Finance Del Rio, and Chief Communications Officer Cihomsky gave a presentation on the item.
Lisa Cohen, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the State of the City events.
Robert spoke regarding the item.
At the request of Councilmember Inzunza, there was a consensus of a majority of the City Council, with Mayor McCann opposed, to direct staff to return with policy language to place operational control of all signature and civic events with the City Manager’s office, including the State of the City, with direction that these items return for City Council consideration on August 11, and that the changes be applied as soon as the City Manager and City Attorney are able.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
Public Comments:
Gloria Cacho, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding Council decorum during the meeting.
Sylvia Irigoyen spoke regarding overdose prevention measures at Metropolitan Transit System trolley stations.
10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
11. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Public Comments:
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
Councilmember Chavez provided an update on various topics related to SANDAG.
13. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services