City of Chula Vista
Regular City, Special Housing Authority, and
Special Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Council Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
August 11, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Mayor McCann
Excused: Councilmember Preciado
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 C ity Council meeting.
Councilmember Chavez joined the meeting at 5:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Public Works Custodian Rick Rubel.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
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
The proclamation was presented.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.6)
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding Item 5.5. 2026-08-11 Regular City Council, Special Housing Authority, and Special Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes
Angelica Martinez, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding Items 5.2 and 5.6.
Moved by Councilmember Inzunza
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To approve the 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): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
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 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
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
Adopt an ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 5.20 “Gambling” incorporating the Chula Vi sta Gaming Plan as an appendix in accordance with State law. (Second Reading 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
Receive the investment report for the quarter ending on June 30, 2026.
5.6 Housing Funding and Appropriations: Authorize Housin g Successor Agency Funding Allocations for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and Appropriate Funds 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:
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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
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
7.1 Community Facili ties District Annexation: Continued Public Hearing and Election Regarding Annexation of Eastlake Self Storage into Community Facilities District No. 97-2
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
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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): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Mayor McCann
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): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 7.1C heading:
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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 SUBMI TTAL 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): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Mayor McCann
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): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Mayor McCann
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 2026-08-11 Regular City Council, Special Housing Authority, and Special Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes
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): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Mayor McCann
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 T HE 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
8.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any There were none.
8.2 Council Policy: Consider Approving a Resolution Amending City Council Policy 576-16 Installation of Pedestrian Crosswalks
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): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
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Item 8.2 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-167 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF T HE 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
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, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, and Councilmember Inzunza
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)
There were none.
10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
10.1 Communications Update - Chula Vista CityCast
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Chief Communications Officer Cihomsky gave a presentation on the item.
Robert spoke regarding the item.
11. MAYOR’S REPORTS
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
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): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
11.2 Boards and Commissions: Consider Annual Reappointments 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
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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): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
11.3 Boards and Commissions: Ratify Appointments
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): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
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
Consider Supporting Senate Bill 1138 and Assembly Bills 1761 and 2493, Related to Energy Affordability, Ratepayer Transparency, and Electric Grid Accountability 2026-08-11 Regular City Council, Special Housing Authority, and Special Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes
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): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Mayor McCann
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
There were none.
14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk