1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
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.
Councilmember Chavez joined the meeting at 5:01 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 Public Works Custodian Rick Rubel.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Public Comments:
4.1 Presentation of a Proclamation Commending Public Works Custodian Richard "Rick" Rubel in Recognition of his Retirement and 32 Years of Dedicated Service with the City of Chula Vista Public Comments:
The proclamation was presented.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.6)
Public Comments:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding Item 5.5.
Angelica Martinez, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding Items 5.2 and 5.6.
Moved by
Councilmember Inzunza
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To approve t
he recommended actions
appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.6. The headings were read, text waived
.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor Fernandez Result, Carried (4 to 0)
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Draft City Council Meeting Minutes - July 14, 2026 (Corrected).pdf
2. Draft Special City Council Meeting Minutes - July 21, 2026 4 PM.pdf
3. Draft City Council Meeting Minutes - July 21, 2026 5 PM.pdf
4. Draft City Council Meeting Minutes - July 28, 2026 .pdf Approve the minutes dated: July 14, 2026 (Corrected), July 21, 2026 (Special Meeting), July 21, 2026 (Regular Meeting), and July 28, 2026.
5.2 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.
5.3 Consider Requests for Excused Absences
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Absence Memo - Preciado.pdf
Approve an excused absence for Councilmember Preciado from the August 11, 2026, City Council meeting.
5.4 Gaming Operations: Adopt an Ordinance to 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 - 2nd Reading.pdf
2. 2nd Reading Ordinance.pdf
3. Ordinance-CVMC Chapter 5.20 Redline.pdf
4. Gaming Plan - Redline Version.rev.pdf
Adopt an ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 5.20 “Gambling” incorporating the Chula Vista Gaming Plan as an appendix in accordance with State law. (Second
R
eading and Adoption)
Item 5.4 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3625 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA READOPTING THE CHULA VISTA GAMING PLAN AS AN APPENDIX TO CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.20 GAMBLING (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5.5 Receive Investment Report: Receive the Investment Report for Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Investment Report Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 - 26-0225.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Summary of Cash and Investments as of 06.30.2026.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Investment Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026.pdf Receive the investment report for the quarter ending on June 30, 2026.
5.6 Housing Funding and Appropriations: Authorize Housing Successor Agency Funding Allocations for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and Appropriate Funds Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - 2026-27 Housing Fund Budget - 26-0255.pdf
2. Resolution - 2026-27 Budget.pdf
Approve a resolution of the Chula Vista Housing Authority authorizing and appropriating $800,000 from the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund for administration costs and homeless prevention services. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-007 OF THE CHULA VISTA HOUSING AUTHORITY ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE USE OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING ASSET FUNDS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION PROGRAMS; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Written Communications - Shelton - Received 08_07_2026.pdf
2. Written Communications - Acosta - Received 08_07_2026-compressed (1).pdf
3. Written Communications - Acosta - Received 08_05_2026.pdf
4. Written Communications - Maggie S. - Received 08_11_2026.pdf
5. 8-11-26 Acosta PC Handout.pdf
6. 8-11-26 Liuag PC Handout.pdf
The following members of the public spoke regarding various topics:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Robert
Mark Liuag, representing Chula Vista Golf Club, spoke regarding the drainage at the golf course.
Art Arvizu spoke in support of the City purchasing the Vogue Theatre. He also expressed appreciation for the City’s new CityCast podcast and spoke regarding various other topics.
The meeting was recessed at 5:52 p.m. and reconvened at 6:00 p.m.
Peggy Walker spoke regarding toxic tobacco waste.
Becky Rapp requested the City Council formally oppose AB 2697 related to drive-through cannabis retailers.
Madison Rapp spoke regarding youth vaping.
The meeting was recessed at 6:50 p.m. and reconvened at 7:05 p.m.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments:
7.1 Community Facilities District Annexation: Continued Public Hearing and Election Regarding Annexation of Eastlake Self Storage into Community Facilities District No. 97-2 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Annexation to CFD No. 97-2 (Eastlake Self Storage) .pdf
2. Resolution A - Annexation and Calling Election (97-2 IAC Annex 14).pdf
3. Resolution B - Declaring Results of Election (97-2 IAC Annex 14).pdf
4. Revised Resolution C - Annexation and Calling Election (97-2 IAD Annex 1).pdf
5. Resolution C - Annexation and Calling Election (97-2 IAD Annex 1).pdf
6. Resolution D - Declaring Results of Election (97-2 IAD Annex 1).pdf
7. Ordinance E - Chula Vista CFD No. 97-2 IAD Authorizing Levy of Special Taxes.pdf
8. Attachment 1 - May 2017 Comments and Responses.pdf
9. Attachment 2 - CFD Report - Chula Vista CFD 97-2 IA D (Eastlake Self Storage).pdf
10. Item 7-1Annexation of ESS into CFD 97-2 RB_RS 1 (1).pdf Item 7.1 was noticed as time-certain for 6:00 p.m. The item was taken out of order at 6:00 p.m.
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, Deputy Director Bridgeford, and Lutfi Karuf, representing Best, Best and Krieger, gave a presentation on the item.
Mayor McCann reopened the public hearing.
The following members of the public spoke, expressing a neutral position on the item:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Jo Jenkins
Robert
The following members of the public spoke in support of the item:
Scott Wyckoff
David Soliven
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
Cynthia Garcia
Eric Herrera
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
City Clerk Bigelow stated that notice of the public hearing had been given in the form and manner as required by law, and that no written protests were received, and that there were no eComments received for the item.
Moved by
Councilmember Chavez
Seconded by
Mayor McCann
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-163 (Item 7.1A), the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor Fernandez Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 7.1A heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-163 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT), MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF CERTAIN TERRITORY PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT) AND IMPROVEMENT AREA “C” THERETO City Clerk Bigelow announced that a revised resolution for Item 7.1 C had been distributed and that action on the item would be on the revised document.
Moved by
Councilmember Chavez
Seconded by
Mayor McCann
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-165 (Item 7.1C), the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor Fernandez Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 7.1C heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-165
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT), MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND DESIGNATING IMPROVEMENT AREA “D” OF SAID
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF CERTAIN TERRITORY PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT) AND IMPROVEMENT AREA “
D
”
THERETO
AND ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT THEREFOR
City Clerk Bigelow announced that the property owner consented to holding the elections for each annexation. She agreed to conduct the special elections, canvassed the ballots, and announced that the propositions for Improvement Area C, Annexation No. 14, and Improvement Area D, Annexation No. 1, of Community Facilities District No. 97-2 passed unanimously.
Moved by
Councilmember Chavez
Seconded by
Mayor McCann
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-164 (Item 7.1B), the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor Fernandez Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 7.1B heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-164 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT), DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION IN THAT TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT), IMPROVEMENT AREA “C,” ANNEXATION NO. 14 AND ADDING SUCH TERRITORY TO SUCH IMPROVEMENT AREA Moved by
Councilmember Chavez
Seconded by
Mayor McCann
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-166 (Item 7.1D), the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor Fernandez Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 7.1 D heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-166 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT) OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION AND ADDING PROPERTY TO SAID COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT DESIGNATED AS IMPROVEMENT AREA “D,” ANNEXATION NO. 1 THERETO, AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS RELATED THERETO AND ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT THEREFOR Moved by
Councilmember Chavez
Seconded by
Mayor McCann
To place the below ordinance (Item 7.1E) on first reading, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor Fernandez Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 7.1E heading:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT) OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN IMPROVEMENT AREA “D,” ANNEXATION NO. 1 OF SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (FIRST READING)
8. ACTION ITEMS
Public Comments:
8.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any Public Comments:
There were none.
8.2 Council Policy: Consider Approving a Resolution Amending City Council Policy 576-16 Installation of Pedestrian Crosswalks Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Revising Council Policy 576-16 Installation of Pedestrian Crosswalks - 26-0107.pdf
2. Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Traffic Safety Commission Resolution No. SC-2026-001.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - Proposed City Council Policy 576-16 Installation of Pedestrian Crosswalks.pdf
5. Attachment 3 - Existing City Council Policy 576-16 Installation of Pedestrian Crosswalks.pdf
6. 8.2 - Consideration to Revise City Council Policy 576-16 (1).pdf Director of Engineering Schaar and
Principal Traffic Engineer
Oberbauer gave a presentation on the item
The following members of the public spoke, expressing a neutral position on the item:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Robert
Rueben Rod
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-167, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor Fernandez Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 8.2 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-167 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CITY COUNCIL POLICY 576-16 INSTALLATION OF PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALKS
8.3 Council Policy: Consider Revising, Renaming and Adopting Council Policy on Special Events Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Council Policy on Special Events - 26-0270.pdf
2. Resolution(1).pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Council Policy 102-07 (Adopted 5-5-15).pdf
4. Attachment 2 - Council Policy 102-07 REDLINE.pdf
5. Revised Attachment 3 - Council Policy 102-07 CLEAN - UPDATED 8-11-26.pdf
6. Attachment 3 - Council Policy 102-07 CLEAN.pdf
7. NEW 8.3 - City Council Presentation - Special Events 8-11-26 (1).pdf Deputy City Manager Chase gave a presentation on the item and announced that a revised policy had been distributed, and that action on the item would be on the revised document.
The following members of the public spoke expressing a neutral position on the item:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Norma Toothman, Chula Vista resident
Robert
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
Jorge Balvaneda
Cindy D.
Delia Dominguez Cervantes
City Attorney Verdugo announced that a confidential memorandum regarding the use of City resources was distributed to the City Council.
Moved by
Councilmember Inzunza
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-168, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (3)
Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor Fernandez No (1)
Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (3 to 1)
Item 8.3 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-168 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REVISING AND RENAMING COUNCIL POLICY 102-07 CITY OF CHULA VISTA SPECIAL EVENTS POLICY The meeting was recessed at 7:54 p.m. and reconvened at 8:15 p.m.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
Public Comments:
There were none.
10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
10.1 Communications Update - Chula Vista CityCast
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 10.1 City Council Presentation CVCityCast (1).pdf
Chief Communications Officer Cihomsky gave a presentation on the item.
Robert spoke regarding the item.
11. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
At the request of Mayor McCann, there was a consensus of the City Council to add an item to a future agenda to consider taking a position in support of AB 1267 (Pellerin) to establish a minimum age of 18 to be married in California.
11.1 Consider Appointment of a Voting Delegate and Alternates for the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 2026 Voting Delegate Information Packet.pdf
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Chavez
To appoint Mayor McCann as the voting delegate for the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor Fernandez Result, Carried (4 to 0)
11.2 Consider Annual Reappointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Boards and Commissions - Consider Annual Reappointments - 26-0138.pdf
2. Full BC Roster Public 8.6.2026.pdf
3. Training and Attendance Records.pdf
REAPPOINTMENTS TO FIRST TERMS (Initial term less than two years) Guillermo Castillo, Charter Review Commission
Juan Guerrero, Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission
Michelle Rodriguez, Parks and Recreation Commission
REAPPOINTMENTS TO SECOND TERMS
Leslie Hurst, Board of Ethics
Bobby Salas, Board of Ethics
Toby Larson, Board of Library Trustees
Victor Lopez, Charter Review Commission
Kate Bishop, Cultural Arts Commission
Marisol Edwan, Heath, Wellness, and Aging Commission
Peter Carlseen, Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission Karla Pacheco, Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission Paula Whitsell, Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission Leticia Lares-Urquidez, Human Relations Commission
Rodrigo Leal, Planning Commission
Pati Ruiz, Privacy Protections and Technology Advisory Commission Tim DeMarco, Traffic Safety Commission
Nimpa Akana, Veterans Advisory Commission
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To reappoint the members listed above to first and second terms. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor Fernandez Result, Carried (4 to 0)
11.3 Ratify Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memorandum of Nomination of Appointment_Redacted.pdf
2. Applications_Redacted.pdf
Karla Teuffer to the Board of Appeals and Advisors
Sandra Castro Cain to the Civil Service Commission
Omar Armas to the Cultural Arts Commission
Lisa Brannen to the Cultural Arts Commission
Roselle Ellison to the Cultural Arts Commission
Kris Finch to the Cultural Arts Commission
Manuel Vera to the Cultural Arts Commission
Deepa Kurup to the Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission Isaiah Diamond to the Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission Juliette Montoya-Cesena to the Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission Erik Nava to the Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee Jaye Okamoto to the Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee Jan Buddingh to the Parks and Recreation Commission
Christopher Worth to the Parks and Recreation Commission Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Inzunza
To ratify the appointments listed above. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor Fernandez Result, Carried (4 to 0)
12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Public Comments:
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
In response to an inquiry from Councilmember Inzunza, Acting Police Chief Peak provided an update on the City Council referral regarding an investigation into an alleged domestic violence incident.
12.1 Councilmember Inzunza: Senate and Assembly Bills
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Resolution .pdf
2. Written Communications - Acosta - Received 08_10_2026.pdf Consider Supporting Senate Bill 1138 and Assembly Bills 1761 and 2493, Related to Energy Affordability, Ratepayer Transparency, and Electric Grid Accountability Moved by
Councilmember Inzunza
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-169, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor Fernandez Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 12.1 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-169 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 1138, ASSEMBLY BILL 1761, AND ASSEMBLY BILL 2493 TO PROMOTE ENERGY AFFORDABILITY, RATEPAYER TRANSPARENCY, AND ELECTRIC GRID ACCOUNTABILITY
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 8:57 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services