City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
July 28, 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.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Fire Chief Manroe.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 4.1 through 4.8)
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 the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 4.1 through 4.8. 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)
4.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: July 14, 2026
4.2 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances 2026-07-28 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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
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)
Adopt the following resolutions:
A. 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 B. 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 D ISTRICT 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 Agre ement 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 Adopt the following resolutions:
A. Approving an agreement with Southern Counties Oil Co., a CA Limited Partnership DBA SC Fuels (“SCOC”); and
B. 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 2026-07-28 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND SC COMMERCIAL, LLC, DBA SC FUELS
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -158 OF THE CITY COUN CIL 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 Progra m: 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
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 CI TY 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) Adopt a resolution approving a profe ssional 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 TH E 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
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 init ial 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.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various topics.
Leonardo Figueroa spoke regarding ethics c oncerns 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
6.1 Hear a Presentation from the Board of Ethics Regarding Its Recommendation to Implement an Ex Parte Communication Policy
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
7.1 Gaming Operations: Amend Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 5.20 “Gambling” Incorporating Chula Vista Gaming Plan Provisions in Accordance with State Law
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 Pr ojects 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:
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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 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
8.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any There were none.
8.2 Surplus Land Declaration: Declare a Portion of City -Owned Property Surplus Land
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): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
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
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 al l signature and civic events with the City Manager’s office, including the State of the City, with direction that these items 2026-07-28 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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)
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
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.
Councilmember Chavez provided an update on various topics related to SANDAG.
13. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
There were none.
14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk