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Date:Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Location:Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
AND SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Mayor has called and will convene a special meeting of the Housing Authority
meeting jointly with the City Council and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
at the time and location stated on this agenda.
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- Consent Calendar (any or all items): 3 minutes
- Agenda Items (not on Consent): 3 minutes
- General Public Comment (not on agenda): 3 minutes
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first seven (7) speakers will be heard during the first Public Comment period. If additional speakers are
registered, they will be heard during the continued Public Comment period. If all registered speakers present
at the time address the City Council during the first Public Comment period, there will be no continued period.
Submitting Request to Speak: A request to speak must be submitted to the City Clerk before the close of the
public comment period on an item or before the close of the general Public Comments for non-agenda items.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AGENDA
AGENDA SECTIONS
Consent Calendar items are routine items that are not expected to prompt discussion. All items are
considered for approval at the same time with one vote. Before the vote, there is no separate discussion of
these items unless a member of the City Council or staff removes the item from the Consent Calendar.
Public Comment provides an opportunity to address the City Council on any matter not listed on the agenda
that is within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Under the Brown Act, the City Council cannot take action on
matters not listed on the agenda.
Public Hearings are held on matters specifically required by law.
Action Items are items expected to cause discussion and/or action by the City Council but do not legally
require a public hearing.
Closed Session may only be attended by members of the City Council, support staff, legal counsel, and others
specified on the agenda. Closed session may be held in very limited circumstances as authorized by law.
CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
Resolutions are formal expressions of opinion or intention of the City Council and are usually effective
immediately.
Ordinances are laws adopted by the City Council. Ordinances usually amend, repeal, or supplement the
Municipal Code; provide zoning specifications; or appropriate money for specific purposes. Most ordinances
require two hearings and go into effect 30 days after the final approval.
Proclamations are issued by the City to honor significant achievements by community members, highlight an
event, promote awareness of community issues, and recognize City employees.
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
4.SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Presentation by SDSU's Policy Research Center for Tobacco and the
Environment on "Tobacco Product Waste Reduction Project Update"
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5.CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.8)
Consent calendar items are considered together and acted upon by one motion. There is
no separate discussion of these items unless the Mayor or a City Councilmember
removes the item from the consent calendar. Items removed from the consent calendar
will be heard as action items.
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes 23
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the minutes dated: April 15, 2025
5.2 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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 Speed Limit Adjustments: Olympic Parkway Between Hunte Parkway and
Olympic Vista Road and Olympic Parkway Between Olympic Vista Road and
Wueste Road
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Report Number: 25-0043
Location: Olympic Parkway between Hunte Parkway and Olympic Vista Road;
and Olympic Parkway between Olympic Vista Road and Wueste Road
Department: Engineering
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: This Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant
to the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15301 Class
1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15061(b)(3).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Place an Ordinance on first reading establishing the speed limits at the following
segments: (1) decrease the existing speed limit on Olympic Parkway between
Hunte Parkway and Olympic Vista Road from 50 mph to 45 mph, (2) decrease
the existing speed limit on Olympic Parkway between Olympic Vista Road and
Wueste Road from 45 mph to 40 mph, and amending Schedule X of the Register
maintained in the office of the City Engineer to reflect the established speed
limits. (First Reading)
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5.4 Unclaimed Monies: Transfer Unclaimed Monies from Cash Deposit Fund to
General Fund
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Report Number: 25-0098
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Police
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section
15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore,
pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is
required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution transferring unclaimed monies in the amount of $34,255.05
from the Cash Bond Deposit Fund to the General Fund.
5.5 Region Revolving Loan Fund: Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the
City of San Diego for the Operation of the San Diego Region Revolving Loan
Fund
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Report Number: 25-0078
Location: Citywide
Department: Economic Development
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section
15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore,
pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is
required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of
San Diego for De-federalization of the San Diego Region Revolving Loan Fund.
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5.6 Donation Acceptance: Accept Billboard Advertisement Donation by the Lamar
Companies and Authorize the Execution of a Billboard Donation Agreement
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Report Number: 25-0118
Location: 14th and Palm, San Diego
Department: Animal Services Department
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section
15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore,
pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is
required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution to accept the in-kind donation from The Lamar Companies for
one year of billboard space at 14th and Palm in San Diego to promote Chula Vista
Animal Services.
5.7 Chula Vista Bayfront: Approve an Agreement with SD Luxury Limos to Provide
Chula Vista Bayfront Shuttle Services and Appropriate Funds Therefor
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Report Number: 25-0121
Location: Bayfront Shuttle Interim Route- 300-1000 H Street, 300-500 Third
Avenue, 300-700 F Street, 200-300 Woodlawn Avenue, 700-800 E Street,
Gunpowder Point Dr., 200-500 Bay Blvd.
Department: City Manager
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section
15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore,
pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is
required. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the activity qualifies for an Exemption
pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State
Guidelines.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution: 1) Approving an agreement with SD Luxury Limos to Provide
Chula Vista Bayfront Shuttle Services; 2) Approving the request of a $2,700,000
disbursement from the Chula Vista Billboard Reserve Fund held in trust by the
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System to fund shuttle services; and 3)
Appropriating funds therefor. (4/5 Vote Required)
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5.8 Agreement: Approve the First Amendment to an Agreement Between the City and
Tribesy Consulting for Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Consulting
Services, Including the Creation of the JEDI Action Plan
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Report Number: 25-0135
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Community Services - Library
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section
15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore,
pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is
required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution to amend the contract with Tribesy Consulting to extend the
term of the agreement and to increase the not-to-exceed amount of the services
agreement to $246,668 to complete the work to create a strategic plan to include
justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in City operations.
6.PUBLIC COMMENTS 186
Twenty-one minutes are scheduled for the public to address the City Council for three
minutes each on any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council that is not on the
agenda. The remaining speakers, if any, will be heard during the continued Public
Comment period.
7.BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS
7.1 Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee Presentation: Annual Report Covering
Reporting Period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
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Report Number: 25-0115
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Finance, Fire & Police
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section
15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore,
pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is
required. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the activity qualifies for an Exemption
pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State
Guidelines.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Hear and accept the report.
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7.2 Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee Presentation: Annual Report Covering
Reporting Period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
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Report Number: 25-0128
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Finance & Public Works
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section
15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore,
pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is
required. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the activity qualifies for an Exemption
pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State
Guidelines.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Hear and accept the report.
8.ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any
Consider items removed from the consent calendar by the Mayor or a City
Councilmember, if any. If no items were removed from the consent calendar, this
item will be withdrawn.
8.2 Annual Budget: Hear the Presentation of the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for
Fiscal Year 2025-26, Consider Acceptance of the Proposed Budget, and Set a
Public Hearing for Final Consideration and Adoption
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Report Number: 25-0071
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Finance
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section
15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore,
pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is
required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority
hear the presentation, make necessary revisions to the proposed budgets, as
appropriate, and adopt the resolution accepting the City Manager’s proposed
budgets for each agency as their proposed budgets, respectively, and set a public
hearing for final consideration and adoption of the budgets on May 20, 2025.
9.PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
There will be no continued Public Comment period if all speakers present at the first
Public Comment period are heard.
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10.CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
10.1 Animal Services Update 766
10.2 Consideration of Sponsorship of Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center's 50th
Anniversary Gala, Set for September 27, 2025
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: City Manager
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section
15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore,
pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is
required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve a sponsorship for Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center's 50th Anniversary
Gala at the Triage Level ($3,750)
11.MAYOR’S REPORTS
12.COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
13.CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
14.CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
15.CLOSED SESSION
Announcements of actions taken in closed session shall be made available by noon on
the next business day following the City Council meeting at the City Attorney's office in
accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code 54957.7)
15.1 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6
Agency designated representatives: Maria Kachadoorian, Courtney Chase, and
Marco Verdugo
Employee organization: POA
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16.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular City Council meeting on May 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
Materials provided to the City Council related to an open session item on this agenda are
available for public review, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at
cityclerk@chulavistaca.gov
or (619) 691-5041.
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The Impact of Commercial Tobacco in Outdoor
Environments: Implications for Chula Vista
GEORG E. MATT, PHD
LYDIA GREINER, DRPH
THOMAS E. NOVOTNY, MD
CENTER FOR
TOBACCO AND THE ENVIRONMENT
CTE.SDSU.EDU
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CHULA VISTA, CA
MAY 6, 2025
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Center for Tobacco & the Environment (CTE)
Center Established by San Diego State University in 2022
•Impact of commercial tobacco on the environment
Indoor: homes, cars, hotels, schools, workplaces
Outdoor: sidewalks, malls, neighborhoods, parks, beaches, rivers, ocean
California Collaborative Consortium on Thirdhand Smoke
•Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; San Diego State University; Universities of
California: Irvine, Riverside, San Francisco; University of Southern California
University of California Office of the President
•California Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (Prop 99, Prop 56)
California Department of Public Health
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
National Institute of Health/
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIH/NIEHS)
World Health Organization (WHO)
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Research Collaborations with
Community Organizations & Businesses
Hospitality industry
Real estate and housing industry
AB 455 –disclosure, transparency, consumer education residential real estate transactions (AM Ortega)
Rental car industry: disclosure, transparency
Pre-owned vehicle sales: disclosure, transparency, testing
Casinos and tourism: Tribal Nations (La Jolla, Win-River)
Restaurant industry: smokefree outdoor dining
Tobacco Product Waste: Environmental and Neighborhood Organizations
San Diego County: tobacco product pollution –accumulation & re-accumulation
Kendall-Frost Mission Bay Marsh Preserve: stormwater discharge polluted with tobacco smoke
toxicants
Local and state government
Sharing technical expertise, data, and information with elected officials and staff
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Filter Facts
4
Cigarette filters are:
•Single-use plastic waste
•Made from cellulose acetate plastic, with ~15,000 fibers in each filter
•A source of microplastics
•Leach toxic pollutants into the environment, including nicotine and
carcinogenic tobacco-specific nitrosamines
•Marketing tool to make it easier and more attractive to start smoking for
young people and women
•Defective Product:
•Filters absorb only a fraction of tobacco smoke pollutants
•Inhaling through a filter requires higher air pressure
•Forces tobacco smoke pollutants deeper into the lung
•Have no net health benefits
•Lack warning labels about single -use plastic, leaching, or proper disposal
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Filter Facts
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Impact
•Globally: 4.5 trillion cigarette butts are discarded. End-to-end, these
cigarette butts would circle planet Earth at the equator 7.8 times every day.
•California: In 2015, the State Water Resource Board adopted the “Trash
Amendment” for the Water Quality Control Plan for the Ocean Waters of
California. Municipal stormwater trash implementation programs:
•Permittees must prevent any object >5 mm (1/4 inch) from entering the
stormwater system (cigarette butts: 1 inch)
•Final compliance is required no later than December 2030.
•But what about locally?
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Collecting Tobacco Product Waste in
Chula Vista
The Tobacco Product Waste Reduction Project
Locations of 60 census blocks representing
the eight largest cities in San Diego County
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Eight largest cities in San Diego County
Randomly selected 60 census blocks across the eight
cities to represent different types of land use
Recruited and trained volunteers to conduct tobacco
product waste surveys
Mapped, photographed, categorized, and picked up
tobacco product waste at two time points
Created census block maps of tobacco product waste
Identified factors that contribute to tobacco product waste
Project Overview
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Tobacco Product Waste by Type on One
Census Block in Chula Vista
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Round 1: 1,110 items Round 2: 623 items
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94%
Multi-Use
Items
Tobacco
Products &
Packaging
Cigarette
Butts Only
Representative of Eight San Diego County Cities
San Diego County
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Chula Vista
Cigarette
Butts Only
Tobacco
Products
and
Packaging
96%
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Projections based on actual counts for
the 8 largest cities in the county
Cigarette butts in all 16,000 census blocks at one time?
• 9.2 million across the 8 largest cities
How quickly do they re-accumulate?
• every 1-2 months
=> 1 month re-accumulation: 110 million/year
=> 2 month re-accumulation: 55 million/year
Publicly accessible areas of 60 census blocks were surveyed
• 18% of all public areas were surveyed
Number cigarette butts per year across 100% of public areas
=>275 million to 550 million
How Much Tobacco Product Waste is
There in San Diego County?
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Our sample of census blocks in Chula Vista is
too small to calculate accurate estimates for Chula Vista.
However, we can estimate the number of
discarded butts in Chula Vista from its population:
Total pop (2023):275,487
Adult pop (75.3%):207,442
% Adults who smoke:11.0%
# Adults who smoke:22,891
Smoking rate: 6-10 cigarettes/day
# cigarettes/year:49,972,708 (6/day) to 99,945,416 (10/day)
Discard %: 33.3%16,657,553 butts to 33,314,806
Discard %: 66.7%33,314,806 butts to 66,623,615
Note: Youth <18 years and visitors who smoke are not included.
How Much Tobacco Product Waste is
There in Chula Vista, CA?
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Possible Approaches…
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Litter Abatement
Fee
(e.g., San Francisco)
Ban Sale of Filtered
Cigarettes
(e.g., Santa Cruz)
Pass a Resolution
(e.g., Santa Cruz)
Cigarette Butt
Return Program
Education at
Point of Sale
Community
Clean-Ups
(e.g., San Diego)
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City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
April 15, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, Mayor McCann
Also Present: Assistant City Manager Allen, City Attorney Verdugo, City Clerk
Bigelow, Deputy Director, 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 Chula Vista resident Joseph Raso.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming March as Women's History
Month in the City of Chula Vista
The proclamation was presented.
4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming April 15th as Arbor Day in the
City of Chula Vista
The proclamation was presented.
4.3 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps: General Information and Update/Rollout
Planning
Fire Chief Muns and Emergency Services Manager King presented an update on
the item.
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.8)
The following members of the public spoke regarding various topics associated with the
consent calendar:
Alan C.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Item 5.6 was removed from the consent calendar at the request of Councilmember
Fernandez.
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Mayor McCann
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1
through 5.5, 5.7 and 5.8. The headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried
by the following vote:
Yes (5): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza,
Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: April 1, 2025
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 Measure P Citizens Oversight Committee: Adopt an Ordinance to Amend the
Municipal Code Related to Measure P Citizens Oversight Committee Terms
Adopt an ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.61.070
related to the terms of the Measure P Citizens Oversight Committee members.
(Second reading and adoption)
Item 5.3 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3591 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.61.070 RELATED TO MEASURE P
CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TERMS (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION)
5.4 Code Update: Adopt an Ordinance to Amend Accessory Dwelling Unit and
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations to Align with State Law
Adopt an ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Title 19 (Planning and
Zoning) Sections 19.58.022 (Accessory Dwelling Units) and 19.58.023 (Junior
Accessory Dwelling Units). (Second Reading and Adoption)
Item 5.4 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3592 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REPEALING CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 19.58.022 (ACCESSORY DWELLING
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UNITS) AND 19.58.023 (JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS) (SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION)
5.5 Capital Improvement Project and Appropriation: Establish CIP Project
GGV0277 for Chula Vista Village at Otay Phase II Improvements, Appropriate
Funds Therefor, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Necessary
Grant and Project Documents
Adopt a resolution: 1) Amending the fiscal year 2024-25 CIP budget by establishing
CIP Project GGV0277—"Shelter Phase II Improvements” to further develop the
City’s emergency bridge shelter, Chula Vista Village at Otay and appropriating
funds therefor; and 2) Authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents and
agreements necessary to accept and implement the grant funds and complete the
CIP Project GGV0227 improvements. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-050 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 CIP PROGRAM BUDGET TO
ESTABLISH A NEW CIP PROJECT, GGV0277 “SHELTER PHASE II
IMPROVEMENTS”, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED)
5.7 Agreements: Authorize the Purchase of Uniforms, Equipment, and Tailoring
Services for the Police, Fire, Park Ranger, and Animal Care Departments from
ACE Uniforms LLC
Adopt a resolution approving an agreement with ACE Uniforms, LLC. authorizing
the purchase of uniforms and equipment for the Police, Fire, Park Rangers, and
Animal Care departments in an amount not to exceed $400,000 annually through
December 2029.
Item 5.7 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-052 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND ACE
UNIFORMS LLC TO PROVIDE UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT, AND TAILORING
SERVICES
5.8 Agreements: Approve Amendments to Legal Services Agreements with Best
Best & Krieger to Provide On-Call and Public Records Act Related Services
Adopt a resolution approving amendments to two legal services agreements with
Best Best & Krieger LLP for on call legal and California Public Records Act related
legal services to increase the not-to-exceed amount of both and to extend the on
call legal services agreement to February 21, 2026.
Item 5.8 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-053 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS
FOR ON-CALL AND PUBLIC RECORDS ACT SERVICES BETWEEN CITY AND
BEST BEST & KRIEGER, LLP
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ACTION ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5.6 Agreements: Approve Agreements with Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates,
and HR&A Advisors, Inc., The Natelson Dale Group, Inc., and Willdan
Financial Services for On-Call Economic Development Consultant Services
The following members of the public spoke in support of outdoor dining on 3rd
Avenue:
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident
Alan C.
Dominic Limandri
Moved by Councilmember Fernandez
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-051, the heading was read, text waived. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 5.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-051 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING ON-CALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND HINDERLITER DE
LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES; HR&A ADVISORS, INC.; THE NATELSON DALE
GROUP, INC.; AND WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of allowing outdoor dining.
Alan C. spoke in support of allowing outdoor dining, the County Supervisor elections,
and other matters.
Mayra Estrada, representing the Association of Chula Vista Employees (ACE), spoke
regarding compensation for ACE employees.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various matters.
Tatiana Landini, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding matters of homelessness.
Eric Rosciam spoke in support of designating the Southwestern College art gallery
building as a historic resource.
Dionne Flores, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern regarding fire safety in Otay
Ranch.
Jenne submitted written comments in opposition to the current board membership for the
Chamber of Commerce.
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7. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS
7.1 Artificial Turf: Consider the Sustainability Commission's Recommendation
on the Use of Artificial Turf in City-Managed Facilities
Commissioners Salazar and Sharkey gave a presentation on the item.
Alan C. spoke in opposition to the commission's recommendation.
At the request of Councilmember Preciado, there was a consensus of a majority of
the City Council to refer the matter to the City Manager to further investigate the
Sustainability Commission’s recommendation regarding banning artificial turf and
present the findings to the City Council at a later date.
The meeting was recessed at 6:25 p.m. and resumed at 6:40 p.m.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 Housing Funds: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Block
Grant Programs Recommendations for 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and
Funding for 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan
Mayor McCann stated he would abstain from voting on Item 8.1 due to a potential
property-related conflict of interest he left the dais during the discussion and voting
on the item.
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.
Management Analyst Barnard gave a presentation on the item.
Deputy Mayor Chavez opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
o Alan C.
o Valerie Brew, representing SBCS
Jared Hernandez, representing CSA San Diego, spoke expressing a
neutral position on the item.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding consideration of
seniors in the community.
The following members of the public spoke regarding their partnership
with the City:
o Amalea Romero, representing Legal Aid Society
o Manalo Guillen, representing Interfaith Shelter
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Deputy Mayor
Chavez closed the public hearing.
Mayor McCann rejoined the meeting.
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8.2 Regional Transportation Improvement Program: Amend the Transnet Local
Street Improvement Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2024-25 Through
2028-29
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.
Principal Civil Engineer Moneda gave a presentation on the item.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public spoke expressing a neutral position on the
item:
Alan C.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann
closed the public hearing.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Fernandez
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-054, the heading was read, text waived. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 8.2 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-054 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSNET LOCAL STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-25
THROUGH 2028-29
8.3 Annual Military Equipment Report: Accept the Annual AB 481 Military
Equipment Report and Review and Renew Ordinance No. 3549
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.
Police Captain Adkins and Police Lieutenant Barrett gave a presentation on the
item.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
Alan C. spoke in support of 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 Deputy Mayor Chavez
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To adopt Resolution No. 2025-055, the heading was read, text waived. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 8.3 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-055 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING THE CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT’S 2024 ANNUAL
AB 481 MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT AND RENEWING ORDINANCE NO.
3549 APPROVING THE CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT MILITARY
EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
8.4 City Position Vacancies: Status of City Vacancies and Recruitment and
Retention Efforts for 2024
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 opened the public hearing.
Human Resources Director Tomlinson gave a presentation on the item.
Mayra Estrada and John Freese, representing ACE, gave a presentation.
David Martinez, representing POA, gave a presentation.
Thomas Swanson, representing WCE, gave a presentation.
At the request of Mayor McCann, there was a consensus of a majority of the City
Council to add a closed session item to the May 6 agenda to discuss recruitment
and retention for police officers.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor
McCann closed the public hearing.
The meeting was recessed at 8:29 p.m. and resumed at 8:47 p.m.
9. ACTION ITEMS
9.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any
For action on this item, refer to the section Action Items Removed from the
Consent Calendar, above.
9.2 Agreements: Approve a Project Labor Agreement with the San Diego
Building and Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO, and Signatory Craft
Councils and Local Unions
Alan C. spoke in opposition to the item.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the item:
Matthew Leyba Gonzalez representing San Diego Building and
Construction Trades Council
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Sean Ellis, representing United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters
Michelle Krug, Chula Vista resident
James Deal
Neil Duggan
Cori Schumacher representing IBEW Local 569
Oscar Anthony Uribe II
Ansermio Estrada representing San Diego Building and Construction
Trades Council
David Zepeda representing Local 1399
Shen Yang Chang
Carol Kim representing San Diego Building and Construction Trades
Council
Beau "Bo" Coleman
Diego Espinosa
Jessie Garcia
Jeremy Abrams
The following members of the public submitted written comments in support of the
item:
Joel Basore
Gregory Santos
Johnny Swanson
Leroy Thomas
Andrew McCarron
Adolfo Rivas
Leo Arista
Meruh Hernandez
Victor Amarquez
Jaime Esteban
Leslie Echeverria
Abram Galvan
Jason Hernandez
Francisco Plascencia
Martin Medrano
Nephi A. Hancock
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Fernandez
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-056, the heading was read, text waived. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 9.2 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-056 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE CITY
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AND THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES
COUNCIL, AFL-CIO, AND THE SIGNATORY CRAFT COUNCILS AND LOCAL
UNIONS SIGNING THE AGREEMENT
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
Jenne Fredrickson, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding postponed meetings.
Dr. Christos Korgan spoke expressing his concerns about elected officials.
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
Director of Housing and Homeless Services Kurz provided an update on homeless
encampments.
12. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community
announcements.
13. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community
announcements.
Deputy Mayor Chavez spoke regarding her attendance at the SANDAG board meeting.
14. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
There were none.
15. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
15.1 Council Policy No. 111-02: Discussion Regarding Amendments to the Special
Orders of the Day and Proclamations Policy
City Attorney Verdugo gave a presentation.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to amending the policy:
Alan C.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Laura D.
BeBe
Cheryl
Mayor McCann moved to maintain the current policy and establish a
subcommittee, consisting of himself and Councilmember Fernandez, to develop a
collaborative policy and report back within 90 days. The motion died for lack of a
second.
Moved by Councilmember Inzunza
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-057, as presented, with amendments to revise
Section (4)(B)(iii) to read, “City Council District Proclamations shall bear only the
signature of the District Councilmember” and to strike Section (4)(B)(v) relating to
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the Mayor opting out of signing City Council District Proclamations, the heading
was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, and Councilmember Preciado
No (1): Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
Item 15.1 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-057 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO COUNCIL POLICY NUMBER 111-02
AND RENAMING THE POLICY “COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS – SPECIAL
ORDERS OF THE DAY, PROCLAMATIONS, AND CERTIFICATES OF
RECOGNITION”
16. 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.
Mayor McCann recessed the meeting at 11:08 p.m. The City Council convened in closed
session at 11:15 p.m., with all members present.
16.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: Lamar Dowling v. Chula Vista Police Department, et al., San Diego
Superior Court, Case No. 25CU003024C
Action: No Reportable Action
17. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:16 p.m.
Mayor McCann adjourned the meeting in memory of Officer Manny Padilla.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services
_________________________
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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ITEM TITLE
Speed Limit Adjustments: Olympic Parkway between Hunte Parkway and Olympic Vista Road and Olympic
Parkway between Olympic Vista Road and Wueste Road
Report Number: 25-0043
Location: Olympic Parkway between Hunte Parkway and Olympic Vista Road; and Olympic Parkway
between Olympic Vista Road and Wueste Road
Department: Engineering
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: This Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section
15061(b)(3).
Recommended Action
Place an Ordinance on first reading establishing the speed limits at the following segments: (1) decrease the
existing speed limit on Olympic Parkway between Hunte Parkway and Olympic Vista Road from 50 mph to
45 mph, (2) decrease the existing speed limit on Olympic Parkway between Olympic Vista Road and Wueste
Road from 45 mph to 40 mph, and amending Schedule X of the Register maintained in the office of the City
Engineer to reflect the established speed limits. (First Reading)
SUMMARY
Staff completed Engineering and Traffic Surveys (E&TS) on Olympic Parkway in accordance with the
California Vehicle Code (CVC), which indicates that the posting of speed limits that are not the maximum or
standard prima facie speed limits be determined by an E&TS for each street with a posted speed limit within
the City. Based on the results of the E&TS, staff recommends that the speed limits on: (1) Olympic Parkway
between Hunte Parkway and Olympic Vista Road be decreased from 50 mph to 45 mph; and (2) Olympic
Parkway between Olympic Vista Road and Wueste Road be decreased from 45 mph to 40 mph (see
Attachment 1, Location Plats).
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption
pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities), because the proposed project
would not result in a significant effect on the environment, create a cumulative impact, damage a scenic
highway, or cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, it has also been determined that the activity qualifies for an Exemption pursuant to Section
15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental
review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Traffic Safety Commission, at their meeting on December 12, 2024, voted to concur with staff’s
recommendation to decrease the speed limit on Olympic Parkway between Hunte Parkway and Olympic
Vista Road from 50 mph to 45 mph (Attachment 2) and to decrease the speed limit on Olympic Parkway
between Olympic Vista Road and Wueste Road from 45 mph to 40 mph (Attachment 3).
DISCUSSION
Background
The CVC establishes minimum and maximum prima facie speed limits for all streets in the State. The
minimum prima facie speed limit is 25 mph for specific roadways and the maximum speed limit is 65 mph
(55 mph for undivided roads) and an E&TS is required to change the prima facie speed limit from these
preset limits for any City roadway.
The CVC and the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD) requires that local
agencies review changes in local speed limits every five, seven, or fourteen years to determine if the existing
street segment speed limits require updating due to the age of the E&TS or changes in roadway and traffic
conditions. Staff completed E&TS’s for the following segments and determined what speed limits were
appropriate for the segments in accordance with the CVC and CAMUTCD.
Street Segment Existing Speed
Limit
Proposed Speed
Limit
A Olympic Parkway Hunte Parkway to Olympic Vista Road 50 mph 45 mph
B Olympic Parkway Olympic Vista Road to Wueste Road 45 mph 40 mph
Per the California Vehicle Code, the E&TS’s performed by staff included:
(1) Prevailing speeds as determined by traffic engineering measurements;
(2) Collision records; and
(3) Traffic/roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver.
Traffic Calming
Due to the major roadway classification of the subject segments, no traffic calming measures can feasibly be
implemented.
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Speed Enforceability
If the proposed speed decrease supported by an E&TS is not approved, the following are the only means of
enforcing speeds on the subject segments:
Basic Speed Law: police car matches the speed of a vehicle and determines that the speed is unsafe
for current conditions. Infeasible due to insufficient police availability and the very short segment
lengths.
Maximum Speed Law: use RADAR/LiDAR methods to enforce a speed limit of 65 mph.
If the proposed speed limit is approved, police can use RADAR/LiDAR to enforce the approved posted speed
limit.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council members and has found no property holdings
within 1,000 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action. Consequently, this item
does not present a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under California Code of
Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(7) or (8), for purposes of the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov’t Code
§87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any Council member, of any other fact that
may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
The establishment of the speed limit requires the posting of new speed limit signs and speed limit legends
on Olympic Parkway between Hunte Parkway and Wueste Road only. This minor work will be incorporated
into the existing Capital Improvement Project TRF0332, Signing and Striping Program. Sufficient funding is
available within the project budget to cover the costs, ensuring no additional fiscal impact for the current
year.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
Regular maintenance of the speed limit pavement legends is required every 5 to 7 years, while signage
maintenance occurs every 12 to 15 years. These ongoing costs will be incorporated into the annual budget
development process in future years.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Plats
2. Traffic Safety Commission Report & Resolution, December 12, 2024 Item #1
3. Traffic Safety Commission Report & Resolution, December 12, 2024 Item #2
Staff Contact: Oscar Cortes, Senior Traffic Engineer
Eddie Flores, Assistant Director of Engineering/City Traffic Engineer
Matthew Little, PE, Deputy City Manager/ Director of Engineering & Capital Projects
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECREASING
THE SPEED LIMITS AT THE FOLLOWING SEGMENTS: (1)
DECREASE THE EXISTING SPEED LIMIT ON OLYMPIC
PARKWAY BETWEEN HUNTE PARKWAY AND OLYMPIC
VISTA ROAD FROM 50 MPH TO 45 MPH AND (2) DECREASE
THE EXISTING SPEED LIMIT ON OLYMPIC PARKWAY
BETWEEN OLYMPIC VISTA ROAD AND WUESTE ROAD
FROM 45 MPH TO 40 MPH; AND AMENDING SCHEDULE X
OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE
CITY ENGINEER TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED SPEED
LIMITS
WHEREAS, staff completed Engineering and Traffic Surveys (“E&TS”) on the segments
of Olympic Parkway between Hunte Parkway and Olympic Vista Road and on Olympic Parkway
between Olympic Vista Road and Wueste Road in accordance with the California Vehicle Code
(“CVC”), which stipulates that non-statutory speed limits be determined by an E&TS; and
WHEREAS, as described in the CVC, the E&TS shall include: 1) Prevailing speeds as
determined by traffic engineering measurements; 2) Collision records; and 3) Traffic/roadside
conditions not readily apparent to the driver; and
WHEREAS, the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices states that the
speed limit shall be established at the nearest 5 mph increment to the 85th percentile speed except
as allowed per CVC; and
WHEREAS, based on the 85th percentile speed of the roadways, as well as other
roadway characteristics outlined in each E&TS, staff has determined that the speed limit on
Olympic Parkway between Hunte Parkway and Olympic Vista Road be decreased from 50 mph
to 45mph, and the speed limit on Olympic Parkway between Olympic Vista Road and Wueste
Road be decreased from 45 mph to 40mph; and
WHEREAS, on December 12, 2024, the City of Chula Vista Traffic Safety Commission
concurred with staff’s recommendation that the speed limit on Olympic Parkway between Hunte
Parkway and Olympic Vista Road be decreased from 50 mph to 45mph and that the speed limit
on Olympic Parkway between Olympic Vista Road and Wueste Road be decreased from 45 mph
to 40 mph; and
NOW, THEREFORE the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
Section I. Establish Speed Limit
The established speed limits and Schedule X of the register maintained in the office of the City
Engineer shall be amended to reflect the revised speed limits as follows:
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10.48.020 Schedule X – Established Speed Limits in Certain Zones - Designated
Street Name Beginning At Ending At Speed Limit
Olympic Parkway Hunte Parkway Olympic Vista Road 45 mph
Olympic Parkway Olympic Vista Road Wueste Road 40 mph
Section II. Severability
If any portion of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any
reason held to be invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional, by a court of competent jurisdiction,
that portion shall be deemed severable, and such invalidity, unenforceability or unconstitutionality
shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions of the Ordinance, or its
application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council of the City of Chula Vista
hereby declares that it would have adopted each section, sentence, clause or phrase of this
Ordinance, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, sentences, clauses or
phrases of the Ordinance be declared invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional.
Section III. Construction
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista intends this Ordinance to supplement, not to
duplicate or contradict, applicable state and federal law and this Ordinance shall be construed in
light of that intent.
Section IV. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the thirtieth day after its final passage.
Section V. Publication
The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause
the same to be published or posted according to law.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Matthew Little, PE Marco A. Verdugo
Deputy City Manager/Director of Engineering City Attorney
& Capital Projects
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OLYMPIC PARKWAY
BETWEEN OLYMPIC VISTA
ROAD AND WUESTE ROAD
LOCATION MAP
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OLYMPIC PARKWAY
BETWEEN OLYMPIC VISTA
ROAD AND HUNTE PARKWAY
LOCATION MAP
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TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT
Item __5.2____
Meeting Date 12/12/24
ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CHULA VISTA CITY
COUNCIL REDUCE THE EXISTING SPEED LIMIT ON OLYMPIC
PARKWAY BETWEEN HUNTE PARKWAY AND OLYMPIC VISTA
ROAD FROM 50 MPH TO 45 MPH, AND THAT SCHEDULE X OF THE
REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER
BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THESE SPEED LIMITS
SUBMITTED BY: City Traffic Engineer
Staff completed an Engineering and Traffic Survey for a segment of Olympic Parkway in
accordance with the California Vehicle Code, which indicates that the posting of speed limits be
determined by an Engineering and Traffic Survey for each street with a posted speed limit within
the City (with some exceptions). Based on the results of the speed survey, staff has determined
that the speed limit on Olympic Parkway between Hunte Parkway and Olympic Vista Road be
reduced from 50 mph to 45 mph (see Attachment “A”, Location Plat).
RECOMMENDATION: That the Traffic Safety Commission concur with staff and recommend
that the Chula Vista City Council reduce the existing speed limit on Olympic Parkway between
Hunte Parkway and Olympic Vista Road from 50 mph to 45 mph, and that Schedule X of the
register maintained in the Office of the City Engineer be amended to reflect these speed limits
DISCUSSION:
The California Vehicle Code (CVC) establishes minimum and maximum prima facie speed limits
for all streets in the State. The minimum prima facie speed limit is 25 miles per hour (MPH) and
the maximum speed limit is 65 MPH and an engineering and traffic survey (E&TS) is required to
change the prima facie and/or update various speed limits in the City.
The CVC requires that local agencies review changes in local speed limits every five to ten years
to determine if the existing street segment speed limits require updating due to the age of the
engineering and traffic survey or due to changes in roadway and traffic conditions.
Currently, the existing posted speed limit on Olympic Parkway between Hunte Parkway and
Olympic Vista Road is 50 mph.
City staff completed a speed survey for above segments in accordance with the California Vehicle
Code. As described in the California Vehicle Code, the survey shall include:
1) Prevailing speeds as determined by traffic engineering measurements;
2) Accident records;
3) Traffic/roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver.
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Physical Conditions
The following information describes the existing conditions along of Olympic Parkway:
Classification Between Olympic Parkway between Hunte Parkway and Olympic Vista
Road – Four Lane Major Arterial.
Length/Width – 2,428 feet (0.46 miles) long and 88’ to 92’ wide.
Average Daily Traffic: 12,241
Number of Lanes: Four lanes with Raised Median (2 per direction).
Existing Speed Limit – Posted 50 mph.
85% Percentile Speed: 48 mph.
Striping – Four lanes of traffic with a raised median.
Parking – Parking is not allowed along both side of this segment.
Bike Lanes in both directions.
Horizontal Alignment – Horizontal Curve east of Hunte Parkway.
Accident Rate History – The accident rate at this segment is 0.32 (WB)/0.33 (EB) accidents
per million vehicle miles, which is lower than the rate of 1.00 for similar roadways in the
State of California (2021).
CONCLUSION:
When speed limits are appropriately established the following objectives are achieved:
Meaningful, unambiguous enforcement
Voluntary public compliance
Clear identification of the unreasonable violator
Elimination of unjustifiable “tolerances” of higher speed travel
Based on the 85th percentile speed of the roadway, as well as the collision rate outlined in the
Engineering/Traffic Survey, staff has determined that the speed limit on Olympic Parkway
between Hunte Parkway and Olympic Vista Road be reduced from 50 mph to 45 mph.
Should the City Council establish the proposed 45 mph speed limit, Schedule X of the register
maintained in the Office of the City Engineer be amended to reflect the speed limit decrease:
Olympic Parkway between Hunte Parkway and Olympic Vista Road, proposed Speed
Limit decrease to 45 mph.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The decrease of the speed limit would require the posting of new speed limit signs and speed limit
pavement legends. This work will be funded by an existing Traffic Engineering Capital
Improvement Project, TRF-0332, Signing and Striping Program.
Attachments:
1. Location Plat
2. Speed Survey
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RESOLUTION NO. TSC-2024-003
RESOLUTION OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT
THE CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL DECREASE THE
EXISTING SPEED LIMIT ON OLYMPIC PARKWAY
BETWEEN HUNTE PARKWAY TO OLYMPIC VISTA ROAD
FROM 50 MPH TO 45 MPH, AND THAT SCHEDULE X OF
THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE
CITY ENGINEER BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE
REVISED SPEED LIMIT
WHEREAS, staff completed an Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) on a segment of
Olympic Parkway from Hunte Parkway to Olympic Vista Road in accordance with the California
Vehicle Code (CVC), which stipulates that posted speed limits be determined by an Engineering
and Traffic Survey for each street with a posted speed limit within the City; and
WHEREAS, as described in the CVC, the E&TS shall include: 1) Prevailing speeds as
determined by traffic engineering measurements; 2) Collision records; and 3) Traffic/roadside
conditions not apparent to the driver; and
WHEREAS, the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD)
states that the speed limit shall be established at the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th
percentile speed. Also, if the 5-mph reduction is applied, the E&TS shall document in writing
the conditions and justification for the lower speed limit and be approved by a registered Civil or
Traffic Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the CVC indicates that an E&TS may be valid (and thus enforceable by the
Police Department) for a period of up to fourteen (14) years or a time when conditions of the
roadway change, whichever is sooner; and
WHEREAS, with a valid E&TS, the posted speed limit on street can be enforced “prima
facie,” which means that the Police Department can use RADAR/LIDAR technology to enforce
the speed limit and the burden of proving whether the driver was proceeding at a safe speed is on
the driver; and
WHEREAS, denial of this resolution perpetuates the expired status of the E&TS for
Olympic Parkway such that the Police Department will be unable to enforce the posted speed
limit using RADAR/LIDAR technology; and
WHEREAS, based on the 85th percentile speed of the roadway and the collision rate
referenced in the E&TS, staff has determined that speed limit on Olympic Parkway between
Hunte Parkway and Olympic Vista Road should be decreased from 50 mph to 45 mph; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Traffic Safety Commission of the City
of Chula Vista does hereby recommend that the City Council, establish the proposed 45 mph
speed limit and that Schedule X of the register maintained in the Office of the City Engineer be
amended to reflect the speed limit increase as follows:
Docusign Envelope ID: F0847ADB-3C85-4B85-87E3-5B3E645DD556
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esolution No. TSC 2024-003
Page 2
Olympic Parkway, beginning at Hunte Parkway Street and ending at Olympic
Vista Road, proposed speed limit decrease to 45 mph.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Traffic Safety Commission of the City of Chula Vista,
California, the 12th day of December 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Caudillo, DeMarco, Luke, Marroquin
NAYS: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Becerra Firsht, Flores, Orso-Delgado
Pedro Orso-Delgado, Chair
ATTEST:
Florence Picardal, Secretary
Docusign Envelope ID: F0847ADB-3C85-4B85-87E3-5B3E645DD556
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OLYMPIC PARKWAY
BETWEEN OLYMPIC VISTA
ROAD AND HUNTE PARKWAY
LOCATION MAP
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City of Chula Vista
Segment #19
Olympic Parkway (WB) between Olympic Vista Road and
Hunte Parkway
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ITY OF CHULA VISTA
ENGINEERING & TRAFFIC SURVEY
Reviewed by City Engineer or Designee: _______________________ Date: __________ 19
Radar
Enforceable?
YES
David DiPierro, TE
STC Traffic, Inc.
Street: Olympic Parkway (WB)
From: Olympic Vista Road To: Hunte Parkway
Date of Speed Survey: 8/20/2024
Critical Speed (85th) 48 MPH
50th Percentile 44 MPH
Existing Posted Speed Limit 50 MPH
10 MPH Pace 39-48 MPH
Percent in Pace 79%
Street Classification: Minor Arterial (Divided)
Length of Street Segment: 0.46 miles
Average Daily Traffic: 6,225
Total Accidents (3 years): 1
Evaluation Period: January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2021
Accident Rate (MVM): 0.32
California Statewide Accidents Rate (MVM, 2019-2021): 1.00
Justification: When the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th-percentile speed would require a
rounding up, the speed limit may be rounded down to the nearest 5 mph increment
below the 85th percentile speed, if no further reduction is used (CVC 22358.6(c); CA-
MUTCD Section 2B.13, standard 12a, Option 2).
TRAFFIC ENGINEER’S RECOMMENDATIONS/AUTHORITY:
Posted Speed Limit: 45 MPH
This survey was prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 627 of the California Vehicle
Code using methods prescribed in Section 2B.13 of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices. Based on the measured critical speeds, it is appropriate and justified to recommend the posted
speed limit be 45 MPH along the subject segment of the road.
APPROVALS:
Recertification of the existing speed zone per Sections 22357,
22358, and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code
Establishment of new speed zone
APPROVED: DATE: November 20, 2024
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MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed EB WB VEH.Location:Olympic Parkway Westbound
65 0 0 65 0
64 0 0 64 0
63 0 0 63 0 Between:Hunte Parkway - Olympic Vista Road
62 0 0 62 0
61 0 0 61 0
60 0 0 60 0 Weather:Clear
59 0 0 59 0
58 0 0 58 0
57 0 0 57 0 Date:
56 0 0 56 0
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 1 54 X 1 Time
53 0 2 53 X X 2 From:12:45
52 0 5 52 X X X X X 5
51 0 0 51 0 Time
50 0 1 50 X 1 To:1:25
49 0 6 49 X X X X X X 6
48 0 5 48 X X X X X 5 *Existing
47 0 6 47 X X X X X X 6 *Speed Limit:45 MPH
46 0 6 46 X X X X X X 6 *
45 0 14 45 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 14 P
44 0 11 44 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 A
43 0 10 43 X X X X X X X X X X 10 C
42 0 6 42 X X X X X X 6 E
41 0 10 41 X X X X X X X X X X 10 *
40 0 4 40 X X X X 4 *% Over Pace:15%
39 0 7 39 X X X X X X X 7 *
38 0 2 38 X X 2 % In Pace:79%
37 0 1 37 X 1
36 0 1 36 X 1 % Under Pace:6%
35 0 2 35 X X 2
34 0 0 34 0 Average Speed:44 MPH
33 0 0 33 0
32 0 0 32 0 Pace Speed:39 - 48 MPH
31 0 0 31 0
30 0 0 30 0
29 0 0 29 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:40 MPH
28 0 0 28 0
27 0 0 27 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:44 MPH
26 0 0 26 0
25 0 0 25 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:48 MPH
24 0 0 24 0
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0
21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0
18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0
16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0
Total 0 100 GRAND TOTALS 100
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
City of Chula Vista
Radar Speed Survey
Eastbound Westbound
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
8/20/24
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Day:City:Chula Vista
Date:Project #:CA22_040020_027
NB SB EB WB
0 0 6,016 6,225
AM Period NB SB EB WB NB SB EB WB
0:00 15 3 18 63 91 154
0:15 15 12 27 63 84 147
0:30 15 3 18 80 70 150
0:45 8 53 8 26 16 79 75 281 89 334 164 615
1:00 5 5 10 84 77 161
1:15 2 0 2 67 69 136
1:30 2 3 5 62 91 153
1:45 1 10 1 9 2 19 106 319 79 316 185 635
2:00 6 1 7 86 115 201
2:15 3 5 8 77 105 182
2:30 3 4 7 88 128 216
2:45 1 13 5 15 6 28 104 355 102 450 206 805
3:00 1 8 9 135 91 226
3:15 4 9 13 132 97 229
3:30 0 5 5 124 100 224
3:45 3 8 10 32 13 40 169 560 102 390 271 950
4:00 1 11 12 159 94 253
4:15 5 9 14 142 97 239
4:30 1 15 16 148 108 256
4:45 5 12 34 69 39 81 153 602 115 414 268 1016
5:00 9 44 53 147 113 260
5:15 6 46 52 144 132 276
5:30 7 64 71 151 89 240
5:45 15 37 59 213 74 250 143 585 100 434 243 1019
6:00 19 84 103 141 96 237
6:15 27 61 88 99 107 206
6:30 23 98 121 145 95 240
6:45 32 101 106 349 138 450 132 517 88 386 220 903
7:00 34 135 169 109 78 187
7:15 53 150 203 103 63 166
7:30 61 180 241 100 52 152
7:45 87 235 211 676 298 911 102 414 40 233 142 647
8:00 78 225 303 93 76 169
8:15 122 103 225 94 56 150
8:30 101 114 215 67 34 101
8:45 105 406 77 519 182 925 87 341 30 196 117 537
9:00 68 125 193 52 32 84
9:15 62 81 143 56 39 95
9:30 56 90 146 45 25 70
9:45 62 248 75 371 137 619 48 201 31 127 79 328
10:00 59 62 121 47 14 61
10:15 49 67 116 42 18 60
10:30 49 62 111 31 22 53
10:45 54 211 70 261 124 472 36 156 21 75 57 231
11:00 66 77 143 27 11 38
11:15 62 72 134 26 4 30
11:30 47 72 119 20 10 30
11:45 92 267 74 295 166 562 11 84 10 35 21 119
TOTALS 1601 2835 4436 4415 3390 7805
SPLIT %36.1%63.9%36.2%56.6%43.4%63.8%
NB SB EB WB
0 0 6,016 6,225
AM Peak Hour 8:00 7:15 7:30 15:45 16:30 16:30
AM Pk Volume 406 766 1067 618 468 1060
Pk Hr Factor 0.832 0.851 0.880 0.914 0.886 0.960
7 - 9 Volume 0 0 641 1195 1836 0 0 1187 848 2035
7 - 9 Peak Hour 8:00 7:15 7:30 16:00 16:30 16:30
7 - 9 Pk Volume 0 0 406 766 1067 0 0 602 468 1060
Pk Hr Factor 0.000 0.000 0.832 0.851 0.880 0.000 0.000 0.947 0.886 0.960
4 - 6 Peak Hour
4 - 6 Pk Volume
SPLIT %
TOTAL
Pk Hr Factor
PM Peak Hour
PM Pk Volume
Pk Hr Factor
4 - 6 Volume
20:45
TOTAL
23:45
TOTALS
Total
12,241
DAILY TOTALS
21:00
21:15
20:30
DAILY TOTALS
22:15
22:30
22:45
23:00
23:15
23:30
Olympic Pkwy Bet. Hunte Pkwy & Olympic Vista Rd
21:30
21:45
22:00
Total
12,241
19:30
19:45
20:00
20:15
18:00
18:15
18:30
18:45
19:00
19:15
16:45
17:00
17:15
Tuesday
17:30
17:45
15:15
15:30
15:45
16:00
16:15
16:30
14:00
14:15
14:30
1/31/2023
14:45
15:00
DAILY TOTALS
PM Period
VOLUME
Prepared by NDS/ATD
13:15
13:30
13:45
12:00
12:15
12:30
12:45
13:00
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Street From
Direction 85th Percentile 48 mph
Block Range Posted Speed Limit 45 mph
Street Class Radar Enforceable Yes
Speeds Were Collected High Crash Rate Higher than Statewide Average?
Speeds Were Collected Note
Observer
Condition(s) Not Apparent
Range of Speeds 35 to 54 44 Percent in Pace 79 %
Speed No. Pct. Cum. Pct.
MPH) (cars) (%) (%)
35 2 2 2
36 1 1 3
37 1 1 4
38 2 2 6
39 7 7 13
40 4 4 17
41 10 10 27
42 6 6 33
43 10 10 43
44 11 11 54
45 14 14 68
46 6 6 74
47 6 6 80
48 5 5 85
49 6 6 91
50 1 1 92
51 0 0 92
52 5 5 97
53 2 2 99
54 1 1 100
55 0 0 100
56 0 0 100
57 0 0 100
58 0 0 100
59 0 0 100
60 0 0 100
61 0 0 100
62 0 0 100
63 0 0 100
64 0 0 100
65 0 0 100
66 0 0 100
67 0 0 100
68 0 0 100
69 0 0 100
70 0 0 100
71 0 0 100
72 0 0 100
73 0 0 100
74 0 0 100
75 0 0 100
76 0 0 100
77 0 0 100
City of Chula Vista
Engineering and Traffic Speed Survey
Prepared in accordance with CVC 627, 22357, and 22358, and Revision 8 of the 2014 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, effective January 11, 2024.
Average Speed mph
08/20/24
12:45 pm
Counts Unlimited
None
10 MPH Pace
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54
85th Percentile Speed
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54
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Olympic Parkway (WB) between Olympic Vista Road and Hunte Parkway
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City of Chula Vista
Segment #20
Olympic Parkway (EB) between Hunte Parkway and Olympic
Vista Road
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ITY OF CHULA VISTA
ENGINEERING & TRAFFIC SURVEY
Reviewed by City Engineer or Designee: _______________________ Date: __________ 20
Radar
Enforceable?
YES
David DiPierro, TE
STC Traffic, Inc.
Street: Olympic Parkway (EB)
From: Hunte Parkway To: Olympic Vista Road
Date of Speed Survey: 8/20/2024
Critical Speed (85th) 48 MPH
50th Percentile 43 MPH
Existing Posted Speed Limit 50 MPH
10 MPH Pace 38-47 MPH
Percent in Pace 77%
Street Classification: Minor Arterial (Divided)
Length of Street Segment: 0.46 miles
Average Daily Traffic: 6,016
Total Accidents (3 years): 1
Evaluation Period: January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2021
Accident Rate (MVM): 0.33
California Statewide Accidents Rate (MVM, 2019-2021): 1.00
Justification: When the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th-percentile speed would require a
rounding up, the speed limit may be rounded down to the nearest 5 mph increment
below the 85th percentile speed, if no further reduction is used (CVC 22358.6(c); CA-
MUTCD Section 2B.13, standard 12a, Option 2).
TRAFFIC ENGINEER’S RECOMMENDATIONS/AUTHORITY:
Posted Speed Limit: 45 MPH
This survey was prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 627 of the California Vehicle
Code using methods prescribed in Section 2B.13 of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices. Based on the measured critical speeds, it is appropriate and justified to recommend the posted
speed limit be 45 MPH along the subject segment of the road.
APPROVALS:
Recertification of the existing speed zone per Sections 22357,
22358, and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code
Establishment of new speed zone
APPROVED: DATE: November 20, 2024
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MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed EB WB VEH.Location:Olympic Parkway Eastbound
65 0 0 65 0
64 0 0 64 0
63 0 0 63 0 Between:Hunte Parkway - Olympic Vista Road
62 0 0 62 0
61 0 0 61 0
60 0 0 60 0 Weather:Clear
59 0 0 59 0
58 0 0 58 0
57 0 0 57 0 Date:
56 0 0 56 0
55 0 0 55 0
54 2 0 54 X X 2 Time
53 0 0 53 0 From:12:45
52 3 0 52 X X X 3
51 4 0 51 X X X X 4 Time
50 1 0 50 X 1 To:1:25
49 4 0 49 X X X X 4
48 5 0 48 X X X X X 5 Existing
47 5 0 47 X X X X X 5 *Speed Limit:45 MPH
46 10 0 46 X X X X X X X X X X 10 *
45 3 0 45 X X X 3 *
44 7 0 44 X X X X X X X 7 P
43 11 0 43 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 A
42 10 0 42 X X X X X X X X X X 10 C
41 11 0 41 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 E
40 6 0 40 X X X X X X 6 *% Over Pace:19%
39 7 0 39 X X X X X X X 7 *
38 7 0 38 X X X X X X X 7 *% In Pace:77%
37 1 0 37 X 1
36 1 0 36 X 1 % Under Pace:4%
35 2 0 35 X X 2
34 0 0 34 0 Average Speed:44 MPH
33 0 0 33 0
32 0 0 32 0 Pace Speed:38 - 47 MPH
31 0 0 31 0
30 0 0 30 0
29 0 0 29 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:39 MPH
28 0 0 28 0
27 0 0 27 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:43 MPH
26 0 0 26 0
25 0 0 25 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:48 MPH
24 0 0 24 0
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0
21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0
18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0
16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0
Total 100 0 GRAND TOTALS 100
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
City of Chula Vista
Radar Speed Survey
Eastbound Westbound
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
8/20/24
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Day:City:Chula Vista
Date:Project #:CA22_040020_027
NB SB EB WB
0 0 6,016 6,225
AM Period NB SB EB WB NB SB EB WB
0:00 15 3 18 63 91 154
0:15 15 12 27 63 84 147
0:30 15 3 18 80 70 150
0:45 8 53 8 26 16 79 75 281 89 334 164 615
1:00 5 5 10 84 77 161
1:15 2 0 2 67 69 136
1:30 2 3 5 62 91 153
1:45 1 10 1 9 2 19 106 319 79 316 185 635
2:00 6 1 7 86 115 201
2:15 3 5 8 77 105 182
2:30 3 4 7 88 128 216
2:45 1 13 5 15 6 28 104 355 102 450 206 805
3:00 1 8 9 135 91 226
3:15 4 9 13 132 97 229
3:30 0 5 5 124 100 224
3:45 3 8 10 32 13 40 169 560 102 390 271 950
4:00 1 11 12 159 94 253
4:15 5 9 14 142 97 239
4:30 1 15 16 148 108 256
4:45 5 12 34 69 39 81 153 602 115 414 268 1016
5:00 9 44 53 147 113 260
5:15 6 46 52 144 132 276
5:30 7 64 71 151 89 240
5:45 15 37 59 213 74 250 143 585 100 434 243 1019
6:00 19 84 103 141 96 237
6:15 27 61 88 99 107 206
6:30 23 98 121 145 95 240
6:45 32 101 106 349 138 450 132 517 88 386 220 903
7:00 34 135 169 109 78 187
7:15 53 150 203 103 63 166
7:30 61 180 241 100 52 152
7:45 87 235 211 676 298 911 102 414 40 233 142 647
8:00 78 225 303 93 76 169
8:15 122 103 225 94 56 150
8:30 101 114 215 67 34 101
8:45 105 406 77 519 182 925 87 341 30 196 117 537
9:00 68 125 193 52 32 84
9:15 62 81 143 56 39 95
9:30 56 90 146 45 25 70
9:45 62 248 75 371 137 619 48 201 31 127 79 328
10:00 59 62 121 47 14 61
10:15 49 67 116 42 18 60
10:30 49 62 111 31 22 53
10:45 54 211 70 261 124 472 36 156 21 75 57 231
11:00 66 77 143 27 11 38
11:15 62 72 134 26 4 30
11:30 47 72 119 20 10 30
11:45 92 267 74 295 166 562 11 84 10 35 21 119
TOTALS 1601 2835 4436 4415 3390 7805
SPLIT %36.1%63.9%36.2%56.6%43.4%63.8%
NB SB EB WB
0 0 6,016 6,225
AM Peak Hour 8:00 7:15 7:30 15:45 16:30 16:30
AM Pk Volume 406 766 1067 618 468 1060
Pk Hr Factor 0.832 0.851 0.880 0.914 0.886 0.960
7 - 9 Volume 0 0 641 1195 1836 0 0 1187 848 2035
7 - 9 Peak Hour 8:00 7:15 7:30 16:00 16:30 16:30
7 - 9 Pk Volume 0 0 406 766 1067 0 0 602 468 1060
Pk Hr Factor 0.000 0.000 0.832 0.851 0.880 0.000 0.000 0.947 0.886 0.960
4 - 6 Peak Hour
4 - 6 Pk Volume
SPLIT %
TOTAL
Pk Hr Factor
PM Peak Hour
PM Pk Volume
Pk Hr Factor
4 - 6 Volume
20:45
TOTAL
23:45
TOTALS
Total
12,241
DAILY TOTALS
21:00
21:15
20:30
DAILY TOTALS
22:15
22:30
22:45
23:00
23:15
23:30
Olympic Pkwy Bet. Hunte Pkwy & Olympic Vista Rd
21:30
21:45
22:00
Total
12,241
19:30
19:45
20:00
20:15
18:00
18:15
18:30
18:45
19:00
19:15
16:45
17:00
17:15
Tuesday
17:30
17:45
15:15
15:30
15:45
16:00
16:15
16:30
14:00
14:15
14:30
1/31/2023
14:45
15:00
DAILY TOTALS
PM Period
VOLUME
Prepared by NDS/ATD
13:15
13:30
13:45
12:00
12:15
12:30
12:45
13:00
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Street From
Direction 85th Percentile 48 mph
Block Range Posted Speed Limit 45 mph
Street Class Radar Enforceable Yes
Speeds Were Collected High Crash Rate Higher than Statewide Average?
Speeds Were Collected Note
Observer
Condition(s) Not Apparent
Range of Speeds 35 to 54 44 Percent in Pace 77 %
Speed No. Pct. Cum. Pct.
MPH) (cars) (%) (%)
35 2 2 2
36 1 1 3
37 1 1 4
38 7 7 11
39 7 7 18
40 6 6 24
41 11 11 35
42 10 10 45
43 11 11 56
44 7 7 63
45 3 3 66
46 10 10 76
47 5 5 81
48 5 5 86
49 4 4 90
50 1 1 91
51 4 4 95
52 3 3 98
53 0 0 98
54 2 2 100
55 0 0 100
56 0 0 100
57 0 0 100
58 0 0 100
59 0 0 100
60 0 0 100
61 0 0 100
62 0 0 100
63 0 0 100
64 0 0 100
65 0 0 100
66 0 0 100
67 0 0 100
68 0 0 100
69 0 0 100
70 0 0 100
71 0 0 100
72 0 0 100
73 0 0 100
74 0 0 100
75 0 0 100
76 0 0 100
77 0 0 100
None
City of Chula Vista
Engineering and Traffic Speed Survey
Prepared in accordance with CVC 627, 22357, and 22358, and Revision 8 of the 2014 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, effective January 11, 2024.
Average Speed mph
08/20/24
12:45 pm
Counts Unlimited
10 MPH Pace
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54
85th Percentile Speed
85%
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54
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TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT
Item __5.3____
Meeting Date 12/12/24
ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CHULA VISTA CITY
COUNCIL REDUCE THE EXISTING SPEED LIMIT ON OLYMPIC
PARKWAY BETWEEN OLYMPIC VISTA ROAD AND WUESTE
ROAD FROM 45 MPH TO 40 MPH, AND THAT SCHEDULE X OF THE
REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER
BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THESE SPEED LIMITS
SUBMITTED BY: City Traffic Engineer
Staff completed an Engineering and Traffic Survey for a segment of Olympic Parkway in
accordance with the California Vehicle Code, which indicates that the posting of speed limits be
determined by an Engineering and Traffic Survey for each street with a posted speed limit within
the City (with some exceptions). Based on the results of the speed survey, staff has determined
that the speed limit on Olympic Parkway between Olympic Vista Road and Wueste Road be
reduced from 45 mph to 40 mph (see Attachment “A”, Location Plat).
RECOMMENDATION: That the Traffic Safety Commission concur with staff and recommend
that the Chula Vista City Council reduce the existing speed limit on Olympic Parkway between
Olympic Vista Road and Wueste Road be reduced from 45 mph to 40 mph, and that Schedule X
of the register maintained in the Office of the City Engineer be amended to reflect these speed
limits
DISCUSSION:
The California Vehicle Code (CVC) establishes minimum and maximum prima facie speed limits
for all streets in the State. The minimum prima facie speed limit is 25 miles per hour (MPH) and
the maximum speed limit is 65 MPH and an engineering and traffic survey (E&TS) is required to
change the prima facie and/or update various speed limits in the City.
The CVC requires that local agencies review changes in local speed limits every five to ten years
to determine if the existing street segment speed limits require updating due to the age of the
engineering and traffic survey or due to changes in roadway and traffic conditions.
Currently, the existing posted speed limit on Olympic Parkway between Olympic Vista Road and
Wueste Road is 45 mph.
City staff completed a speed survey for above segments in accordance with the California Vehicle
Code. As described in the California Vehicle Code, the survey shall include:
1) Prevailing speeds as determined by traffic engineering measurements;
2) Accident records;
3) Traffic/roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver.
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Page 2, Item _5.3__
Meeting Date 12/12/24
Physical Conditions
The following information describes the existing conditions along of Olympic Parkway
Classification Between Olympic Parkway between Olympic Vista Road and Wueste Road
Four Lane Major Arterial.
Length/Width – 2,833 feet (0.53 miles) long and 66’ to 88’ wide.
Average Daily Traffic: 5,902
Number of Lanes: Four lanes with Raised Median (2 per direction).
Existing Speed Limit – Posted 45 mph.
85% Percentile Speed: 41 mph (WB)/42 mph (EB).
Striping – Four lanes of traffic with a raised median.
Parking – Parking is not allowed along both side of this segment.
Bike Lanes in both directions.
Horizontal Alignment – Horizontal Curve east of Olympic Vista Road.
Accident Rate History – The accident rate at this segment is 1.53 (WB)/1.42 (EB) accidents
per million vehicle miles, which is lower than the rate of 1.00 for similar roadways in the
State of California (2021).
CONCLUSION:
When speed limits are appropriately established the following objectives are achieved:
Meaningful, unambiguous enforcement
Voluntary public compliance
Clear identification of the unreasonable violator
Elimination of unjustifiable “tolerances” of higher speed travel
Based on the 85th percentile speed of the roadway, as well as the collision rate outlined in the
Engineering/Traffic Survey, staff has determined that the speed limit on Olympic Parkway
between Olympic Vista Road and Wueste Road be reduced from 45 mph to 40 mph.
Should the City Council establish the proposed 40 mph speed limit, Schedule X of the register
maintained in the Office of the City Engineer be amended to reflect the speed limit decrease:
Olympic Parkway between Olympic Vista Road and Wueste Road, proposed Speed Limit
decrease to 40 mph.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The decrease of the speed limit would require the posting of new speed limit signs and speed limit
pavement legends. This work will be funded by an existing Traffic Engineering Capital
Improvement Project, TRF-0332, Signing and Striping Program.
Attachments:
1. Location Plat
2. Speed Survey
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RESOLUTION NO. TSC-2024-004
RESOLUTION OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT
THE CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL DECREASE THE
EXISTING SPEED LIMIT ON OLYMPIC PARKWAY
BETWEEN OLYMPIC VISTA ROAD TO WUESTE ROAD
FROM 45 MPH TO 40 MPH, AND THAT SCHEDULE X OF
THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE
CITY ENGINEER BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE
REVISED SPEED LIMIT
WHEREAS, staff completed an Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) on a segment of
Olympic Parkway in accordance with the California Vehicle Code (CVC), which stipulates that
posted speed limits be determined by an Engineering and Traffic Survey for each street with a
posted speed limit within the City; and
WHEREAS, as described in the CVC, the E&TS shall include: 1) Prevailing speeds as
determined by traffic engineering measurements; 2) Accident records; and 3) Traffic/roadside
conditions not apparent to the driver; and
WHEREAS, the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD)
states that the speed limit shall be established at the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th
percentile speed. Also, if the 5-mph reduction is applied, the E&TS shall document in writing
the conditions and justification for the lower speed limit and be approved by a registered Civil or
Traffic Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the CVC indicates that an E&TS may be valid (and thus enforceable by the
Police Department) for a period of up to fourteen (14) years or a time when conditions of the
roadway change, whichever is sooner; and
WHEREAS, with a valid E&TS, the posted speed limit on street can be enforced “prima
facie,” which means that the Police Department can use RADAR/LIDAR technology to enforce
the speed limit and the burden of proving whether the driver was proceeding at a safe speed is on
the driver; and
WHEREAS, denial of this resolution perpetuates the expired status of the E&TS for
Olympic Parkway such that the Police Department will be unable to enforce the posted speed
limit using RADAR/LIDAR technology; and
WHEREAS, based on the 85th percentile speed of the roadway and the collision rate
referenced in the E&TS, staff has determined that speed limit on Olympic Parkway between
Olympic Vista Road and Wueste Road should be decreased from 45 mph to 40 mph; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Traffic Safety Commission of the City
of Chula Vista does hereby recommend that the City Council, establish the proposed 40 mph
Docusign Envelope ID: F0847ADB-3C85-4B85-87E3-5B3E645DD556
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esolution No. TSC 2024-004
Page 2
speed limit and that Schedule X of the register maintained in the Office of the City Engineer be
amended to reflect the speed limit increase as follows:
Olympic Parkway, beginning at Olympic Vista Road and ending at Wueste Road,
proposed speed limit decrease to 40 mph.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Traffic Safety Commission of the City of Chula Vista,
California, the 12th day of December 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Caudillo, DeMarco, Luke, Marroquin
NAYS: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Becerra Firscht, Flores, Orso-Delgado
Pedro Orso-Delgado, Chair
ATTEST:
Florence Picardal, Secretary
Docusign Envelope ID: F0847ADB-3C85-4B85-87E3-5B3E645DD556
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OLYMPIC PARKWAY
BETWEEN OLYMPIC VISTA
ROAD AND WUESTE ROAD
LOCATION MAP
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City of Chula Vista
Segment #21
Olympic Parkway (WB) between Wueste Road and Olympic
Vista Road
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ITY OF CHULA VISTA
ENGINEERING & TRAFFIC SURVEY
Reviewed by City Engineer or Designee: _______________________ Date: __________ 21
Radar
Enforceable?
YES
David DiPierro, TE
STC Traffic, Inc.
Street: Olympic Parkway (WB)
From: Wueste Road To: Olympic Vista Road
Date of Speed Survey: 8/20/2024
Critical Speed (85th) 41 MPH
50th Percentile 37 MPH
Existing Posted Speed Limit 45 MPH
10 MPH Pace 33-42 MPH
Percent in Pace 93%
Street Classification: Minor Arterial (Divided)
Length of Street Segment: 0.42 miles
Average Daily Traffic: 2,833
Total Accidents (3 years): 2
Evaluation Period: January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2021
Accident Rate (MVM): 1.53
California Statewide Accidents Rate (MVM, 2019-2021): 1.00
Justification: Speed limit shall be established at the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th-percentile
speed of free flowing traffic. (CVC 22358.6(a); CA-MUTCD Section 2B.13, Standard 12a)
TRAFFIC ENGINEER’S RECOMMENDATIONS/AUTHORITY:
Posted Speed Limit: 40 MPH
This survey was prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 627 of the California Vehicle
Code using methods prescribed in Section 2B.13 of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices. Based on the measured critical speeds, and conditions that are not readily apparent it is
appropriate and justified to recommend the posted speed limit be 40 MPH along the subject segment of
the road.
APPROVALS:
Recertification of the existing speed zone per Sections 22357,
22358, and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code
Establishment of new speed zone
APPROVED: DATE: November 20, 2024
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MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed EB WB VEH.Location:Olympic Parkway Westbound
65 0 0 65 0
64 0 0 64 0
63 0 0 63 0 Between:Olympic Vista Road - Wueste Road
62 0 0 62 0
61 0 0 61 0
60 0 0 60 0 Weather:Clear
59 0 0 59 0
58 0 0 58 0
57 0 0 57 0 Date:
56 0 0 56 0
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0 Time
53 0 0 53 0 From:1:25
52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0 Time
50 0 0 50 0 To:2:15
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0 Existing
47 0 2 47 X X 2 Speed Limit:45 MPH
46 0 0 46 0
45 0 1 45 X 1
44 0 0 44 0
43 0 2 43 X X 2
42 0 3 42 X X X 3 *
41 0 8 41 X X X X X X X X 8 *
40 0 8 40 X X X X X X X X 8 *% Over Pace:5%
39 0 10 39 X X X X X X X X X X 10 P
38 0 14 38 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 14 A % In Pace:93%
37 0 16 37 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 16 C
36 0 9 36 X X X X X X X X X 9 E % Under Pace:2%
35 0 12 35 X X X X X X X X X X X X 12 *
34 0 7 34 X X X X X X X 7 *Average Speed:38 MPH
33 0 6 33 X X X X X X 6 *
32 0 2 32 X X 2 Pace Speed:33 - 42 MPH
31 0 0 31 0
30 0 0 30 0
29 0 0 29 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:34 MPH
28 0 0 28 0
27 0 0 27 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:37 MPH
26 0 0 26 0
25 0 0 25 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:41 MPH
24 0 0 24 0
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0
21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0
18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0
16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0
Total 0 100 GRAND TOTALS 100
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
City of Chula Vista
Radar Speed Survey
Eastbound Westbound
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
8/20/24
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Day:City:Chula Vista
Date:Project #:CA22_040020_028
NB SB EB WB
0 0 3,069 2,833
AM Period NB SB EB WB NB SB EB WB
0:00 10 3 13 31 38 69
0:15 10 6 16 29 33 62
0:30 3 2 5 38 36 74
0:45 4 27 3 14 7 41 44 142 45 152 89 294
1:00 3 3 6 43 38 81
1:15 0 0 0 34 38 72
1:30 1 0 1 33 38 71
1:45 1 5 1 4 2 9 64 174 48 162 112 336
2:00 5 1 6 46 41 87
2:15 3 4 7 41 58 99
2:30 1 2 3 43 59 102
2:45 0 9 4 11 4 20 60 190 62 220 122 410
3:00 0 1 1 64 49 113
3:15 2 4 6 48 47 95
3:30 0 2 2 58 51 109
3:45 2 4 7 14 9 18 86 256 49 196 135 452
4:00 0 3 3 77 43 120
4:15 3 3 6 74 45 119
4:30 2 6 8 69 58 127
4:45 2 7 16 28 18 35 78 298 49 195 127 493
5:00 6 17 23 84 52 136
5:15 3 17 20 66 68 134
5:30 8 28 36 70 50 120
5:45 14 31 29 91 43 122 70 290 43 213 113 503
6:00 16 38 54 60 46 106
6:15 20 25 45 48 48 96
6:30 15 47 62 74 53 127
6:45 18 69 46 156 64 225 66 248 38 185 104 433
7:00 17 55 72 49 29 78
7:15 31 56 87 47 32 79
7:30 39 60 99 38 16 54
7:45 48 135 86 257 134 392 49 183 26 103 75 286
8:00 41 100 141 44 35 79
8:15 67 39 106 45 25 70
8:30 47 43 90 40 14 54
8:45 73 228 33 215 106 443 34 163 18 92 52 255
9:00 45 40 85 30 24 54
9:15 35 37 72 31 20 51
9:30 26 33 59 16 13 29
9:45 24 130 26 136 50 266 27 104 17 74 44 178
10:00 34 29 63 22 9 31
10:15 25 25 50 27 11 38
10:30 18 31 49 15 18 33
10:45 30 107 31 116 61 223 17 81 12 50 29 131
11:00 38 34 72 13 6 19
11:15 35 36 71 12 3 15
11:30 20 26 46 10 5 15
11:45 52 145 32 128 84 273 8 43 7 21 15 64
TOTALS 897 1170 2067 2172 1663 3835
SPLIT %43.4%56.6%35.0%56.6%43.4%65.0%
NB SB EB WB
0 0 3,069 2,833
AM Peak Hour 8:15 7:15 7:30 15:45 14:15 16:30
AM Pk Volume 232 302 480 306 228 524
Pk Hr Factor 0.795 0.755 0.851 0.890 0.919 0.963
7 - 9 Volume 0 0 363 472 835 0 0 588 408 996
7 - 9 Peak Hour 8:00 7:15 7:30 16:15 16:30 16:30
7 - 9 Pk Volume 0 0 228 302 480 0 0 305 227 524
Pk Hr Factor 0.000 0.000 0.781 0.755 0.851 0.000 0.000 0.908 0.835 0.963
VOLUME
Prepared by NDS/ATD
13:15
13:30
13:45
12:00
12:15
12:30
12:45
13:00
16:15
16:30
14:00
14:15
14:30
1/31/2023
14:45
15:00
DAILY TOTALS
PM Period
16:45
17:00
17:15
Tuesday
17:30
17:45
15:15
15:30
15:45
16:00
18:00
18:15
18:30
18:45
19:00
19:15
Olympic Pkwy Bet. Olympic Vista Rd & Wueste Rd
21:30
21:45
22:00
Total
5,902
19:30
19:45
20:00
20:15
DAILY TOTALS
22:15
22:30
22:45
23:00
23:15
23:30
TOTAL
23:45
TOTALS
Total
5,902
DAILY TOTALS
21:00
21:15
20:30
4 - 6 Peak Hour
4 - 6 Pk Volume
SPLIT %
TOTAL
Pk Hr Factor
PM Peak Hour
PM Pk Volume
Pk Hr Factor
4 - 6 Volume
20:45
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Street From
Direction 85th Percentile 41 mph
Block Range Posted Speed Limit 45 mph
Street Class Radar Enforceable Yes
Speeds Were Collected High Crash Rate Higher than Statewide Average?
Speeds Were Collected Note
Observer
Condition(s) Not Apparent
Range of Speeds 32 to 47 38 Percent in Pace 93 %
Speed No. Pct. Cum. Pct.
MPH) (cars) (%) (%)
30 0 0 0
31 0 0 0
32 2 2 2
33 6 6 8
34 7 7 15
35 12 12 27
36 9 9 36
37 16 16 52
38 14 14 66
39 10 10 76
40 8 8 84
41 8 8 92
42 3 3 95
43 2 2 97
44 0 0 97
45 1 1 98
46 0 0 98
47 2 2 100
48 0 0 100
49 0 0 100
50 0 0 100
51 0 0 100
52 0 0 100
53 0 0 100
54 0 0 100
55 0 0 100
56 0 0 100
57 0 0 100
58 0 0 100
59 0 0 100
60 0 0 100
61 0 0 100
62 0 0 100
63 0 0 100
64 0 0 100
65 0 0 100
66 0 0 100
67 0 0 100
68 0 0 100
69 0 0 100
70 0 0 100
71 0 0 100
72 0 0 100
City of Chula Vista
Engineering and Traffic Speed Survey
Prepared in accordance with CVC 627, 22357, and 22358, and Revision 8 of the 2014 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, effective January 11, 2024.
Average Speed mph
08/20/24
1:25 pm
Counts Unlimited
None
10 MPH Pace
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47
85th Percentile Speed
85%
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47
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Speed (mph)
Olympic Parkway (WB) between Wueste Road and Olympic Vista Road
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City of Chula Vista
Segment #22
Olympic Parkway (EB) between Olympic Vista Road and
Wueste Road
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ITY OF CHULA VISTA
ENGINEERING & TRAFFIC SURVEY
Reviewed by City Engineer or Designee: _______________________ Date: __________ 22
Radar
Enforceable?
YES
David DiPierro, TE
STC Traffic, Inc.
Street: Olympic Parkway (EB)
From: Olympic Vista Road To: Wueste Road
Date of Speed Survey: 8/20/2024
Critical Speed (85th) 42 MPH
50th Percentile 38 MPH
Existing Posted Speed Limit 45 MPH
10 MPH Pace 34-43 MPH
Percent in Pace 88%
Street Classification: Minor Arterial (Divided)
Length of Street Segment: 0.42 miles
Average Daily Traffic: 3,069
Total Accidents (3 years): 2
Evaluation Period: January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2021
Accident Rate (MVM): 1.42
California Statewide Accidents Rate (MVM, 2019-2021): 1.00
Justification: Speed limit shall be established at the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th-percentile
speed of free flowing traffic. (CVC 22358.6(a); CA-MUTCD Section 2B.13, Standard 12a).
TRAFFIC ENGINEER’S RECOMMENDATIONS/AUTHORITY:
Posted Speed Limit: 40 MPH
This survey was prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 627 of the California Vehicle
Code using methods prescribed in Section 2B.13 of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices. Based on the measured critical speeds and conditions not readily apparent, it is appropriate and
justified to recommend the posted speed limit be 40 MPH along the subject segment of the road.
APPROVALS:
Recertification of the existing speed zone per Sections 22357,
22358, and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code
Establishment of new speed zone
APPROVED: DATE: November 20, 2024
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MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed EB WB VEH.Location:Olympic Parkway Eastbound
65 0 0 65 0
64 0 0 64 0
63 0 0 63 0 Between:Olympic Vista Road - Wueste Road
62 0 0 62 0
61 0 0 61 0
60 0 0 60 0 Weather:Clear
59 0 0 59 0
58 0 0 58 0
57 0 0 57 0 Date:
56 0 0 56 0
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0 Time
53 0 0 53 0 From:1:25
52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0 Time
50 1 0 50 X 1 To:2:15
49 2 0 49 X X 2
48 0 0 48 0 Existing
47 1 0 47 X 1 Speed Limit:45 MPH
46 0 0 46 0
45 3 0 45 X X X 3
44 1 0 44 X 1
43 5 0 43 X X X X X 5 *
42 4 0 42 X X X X 4 *
41 8 0 41 X X X X X X X X 8 *
40 10 0 40 X X X X X X X X X X 10 P % Over Pace:8%
39 12 0 39 X X X X X X X X X X X X 12 A
38 11 0 38 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 C % In Pace:88%
37 16 0 37 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 16 E
36 8 0 36 X X X X X X X X 8 *% Under Pace:4%
35 9 0 35 X X X X X X X X X 9 *
34 5 0 34 X X X X X 5 *Average Speed:39 MPH
33 3 0 33 X X X 3
32 1 0 32 X 1 Pace Speed:34 - 43 MPH
31 0 0 31 0
30 0 0 30 0
29 0 0 29 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:35 MPH
28 0 0 28 0
27 0 0 27 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:38 MPH
26 0 0 26 0
25 0 0 25 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:42 MPH
24 0 0 24 0
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0
21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0
18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0
16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0
Total 100 0 GRAND TOTALS 100
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
City of Chula Vista
Radar Speed Survey
Eastbound Westbound
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
8/20/24
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Date:Project #:CA22_040020_028
NB SB EB WB
0 0 3,069 2,833
AM Period NB SB EB WB NB SB EB WB
0:00 10 3 13 31 38 69
0:15 10 6 16 29 33 62
0:30 3 2 5 38 36 74
0:45 4 27 3 14 7 41 44 142 45 152 89 294
1:00 3 3 6 43 38 81
1:15 0 0 0 34 38 72
1:30 1 0 1 33 38 71
1:45 1 5 1 4 2 9 64 174 48 162 112 336
2:00 5 1 6 46 41 87
2:15 3 4 7 41 58 99
2:30 1 2 3 43 59 102
2:45 0 9 4 11 4 20 60 190 62 220 122 410
3:00 0 1 1 64 49 113
3:15 2 4 6 48 47 95
3:30 0 2 2 58 51 109
3:45 2 4 7 14 9 18 86 256 49 196 135 452
4:00 0 3 3 77 43 120
4:15 3 3 6 74 45 119
4:30 2 6 8 69 58 127
4:45 2 7 16 28 18 35 78 298 49 195 127 493
5:00 6 17 23 84 52 136
5:15 3 17 20 66 68 134
5:30 8 28 36 70 50 120
5:45 14 31 29 91 43 122 70 290 43 213 113 503
6:00 16 38 54 60 46 106
6:15 20 25 45 48 48 96
6:30 15 47 62 74 53 127
6:45 18 69 46 156 64 225 66 248 38 185 104 433
7:00 17 55 72 49 29 78
7:15 31 56 87 47 32 79
7:30 39 60 99 38 16 54
7:45 48 135 86 257 134 392 49 183 26 103 75 286
8:00 41 100 141 44 35 79
8:15 67 39 106 45 25 70
8:30 47 43 90 40 14 54
8:45 73 228 33 215 106 443 34 163 18 92 52 255
9:00 45 40 85 30 24 54
9:15 35 37 72 31 20 51
9:30 26 33 59 16 13 29
9:45 24 130 26 136 50 266 27 104 17 74 44 178
10:00 34 29 63 22 9 31
10:15 25 25 50 27 11 38
10:30 18 31 49 15 18 33
10:45 30 107 31 116 61 223 17 81 12 50 29 131
11:00 38 34 72 13 6 19
11:15 35 36 71 12 3 15
11:30 20 26 46 10 5 15
11:45 52 145 32 128 84 273 8 43 7 21 15 64
TOTALS 897 1170 2067 2172 1663 3835
SPLIT %43.4%56.6%35.0%56.6%43.4%65.0%
NB SB EB WB
0 0 3,069 2,833
AM Peak Hour 8:15 7:15 7:30 15:45 14:15 16:30
AM Pk Volume 232 302 480 306 228 524
Pk Hr Factor 0.795 0.755 0.851 0.890 0.919 0.963
7 - 9 Volume 0 0 363 472 835 0 0 588 408 996
7 - 9 Peak Hour 8:00 7:15 7:30 16:15 16:30 16:30
7 - 9 Pk Volume 0 0 228 302 480 0 0 305 227 524
Pk Hr Factor 0.000 0.000 0.781 0.755 0.851 0.000 0.000 0.908 0.835 0.963
VOLUME
Prepared by NDS/ATD
13:15
13:30
13:45
12:00
12:15
12:30
12:45
13:00
16:15
16:30
14:00
14:15
14:30
1/31/2023
14:45
15:00
DAILY TOTALS
PM Period
16:45
17:00
17:15
Tuesday
17:30
17:45
15:15
15:30
15:45
16:00
18:00
18:15
18:30
18:45
19:00
19:15
Olympic Pkwy Bet. Olympic Vista Rd & Wueste Rd
21:30
21:45
22:00
Total
5,902
19:30
19:45
20:00
20:15
DAILY TOTALS
22:15
22:30
22:45
23:00
23:15
23:30
TOTAL
23:45
TOTALS
Total
5,902
DAILY TOTALS
21:00
21:15
20:30
4 - 6 Peak Hour
4 - 6 Pk Volume
SPLIT %
TOTAL
Pk Hr Factor
PM Peak Hour
PM Pk Volume
Pk Hr Factor
4 - 6 Volume
20:45
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Street From
Direction 85th Percentile 42 mph
Block Range Posted Speed Limit 45 mph
Street Class Radar Enforceable Yes
Speeds Were Collected High Crash Rate Higher than Statewide Average?
Speeds Were Collected Note
Observer
Condition(s) Not Apparent
Range of Speeds 32 to 50 39 Percent in Pace 88 %
Speed No. Pct. Cum. Pct.
MPH) (cars) (%) (%)
30 0 0 0
31 0 0 0
32 1 1 1
33 3 3 4
34 5 5 9
35 9 9 18
36 8 8 26
37 16 16 42
38 11 11 53
39 12 12 65
40 10 10 75
41 8 8 83
42 4 4 87
43 5 5 92
44 1 1 93
45 3 3 96
46 0 0 96
47 1 1 97
48 0 0 97
49 2 2 99
50 1 1 100
51 0 0 100
52 0 0 100
53 0 0 100
54 0 0 100
55 0 0 100
56 0 0 100
57 0 0 100
58 0 0 100
59 0 0 100
60 0 0 100
61 0 0 100
62 0 0 100
63 0 0 100
64 0 0 100
65 0 0 100
66 0 0 100
67 0 0 100
68 0 0 100
69 0 0 100
70 0 0 100
71 0 0 100
72 0 0 100
City of Chula Vista
Engineering and Traffic Speed Survey
Prepared in accordance with CVC 627, 22357, and 22358, and Revision 8 of the 2014 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, effective January 11, 2024.
Average Speed mph
08/20/24
1:25 pm
Counts Unlimited
None
10 MPH Pace
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
85th Percentile Speed
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
Cu
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ITEM TITLE
Unclaimed Monies: Transfer Unclaimed Monies from Cash Deposit Fund to General Fund
Report Number: 25-0098
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Police
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California
Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no
environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution transferring unclaimed monies in the amount of $34,255.05 from the Cash Bond Deposit
Fund to the General Fund.
SUMMARY
The City currently has unclaimed monies in the Cash Bond Deposit Fund. The money was deposited by the
Police Department in accordance with Government Code Article 3, Section 50050 provisions, which state
that money that remains unclaimed for three years may become the property of the City after cer tain
advertising requirements are met. The amount of $34,255.05 is now eligible for transfer to the General Fund.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under
Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment.
Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
In addition, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Director of Development Services has also determined that
the “Project” qualifies for an Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental
Quality Act State Guidelines. Thus, no environmental review is required.
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BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The City currently has unclaimed monies in the Cash Bond Deposit Fund. Monies deposited into the C ash
Bond Deposit Fund include cash confiscated by the Police Department during arrests that remains
unclaimed. This money was deposited by the Police Department in accordance with Article 3, Section 50050
of the Government Code. According to Government Code provisions, money that remains unclaimed for
three years may become the property of the City after certain advertising requirements are met. If no claim
is made for the monies after proper notification as required by Government Code section 50050, the
unclaimed money may become the property of the City on a designated date not less than 45 days nor more
than 60 days after the first publication of the notice. The City gave public notice of the unclaimed monies in
the Star News on March 21 and 28, 2025. The amount of $34,255.05 is now eligible for transfer to the General
Fund, pursuant to Government Code Section 50053.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and
consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(11), is not
applicable to this decision for purposes of determining a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict
of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact
that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this resolution will result in the transfer of $34,255.05 from the Cash Bond Deposit Fund to the
General Fund, resulting in a positive fiscal impact of $34,255.05 to the General Fund.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact for this one-time transfer.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Star News Affidavit of Publication
Staff Contact: Police Chief Roxana Kennedy
Administrative Services Manager Jonathan Alegre
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA TRANSFERRING UNCLAIMED MONIES IN
THE AMOUNT OF $34,255.05 FROM THE CASH BOND
DEPOSIT FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND
WHEREAS, the City currently has monies in the Cash Bond Deposit Fund, which
include cash confiscated by the Police Department during arrests that remains unclaimed; and
WHEREAS, these monies were deposited by the Police Department in accordance with
Article 3, Section 50050 of the Government Code; and
WHEREAS, according to Government Code provisions, money that remains unclaimed
for three years may become the property of the City after certain advertising requirements are
met; and
WHEREAS, according to Government Code provisions, if no claim is made for the
monies after proper notification as required by Government Code Section 50050, the unclaimed
money may become the property of the City on a designated date not less than 45 days nor more
than 60 days after the first publication of the notice; and
WHEREAS, the City gave public notice of the unclaimed monies in the Star News on
March 21 and 28, 2025, and
WHEREAS, unclaimed monies in the amount of $34,255.05 are now eligible for transfer
to the General Fund, pursuant to Government Code Section 50053.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista approves the transfer of unclaimed monies in the amount of $34,255.05 from the Cash
Bond Deposit Fund to the General Fund.
Presented by: Approved as to form by:
Roxana Kennedy Marco A. Verdugo
Police Chief City Attorney
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FFP
151175 unclaimed monies
Affidavit of Publication
STATE OF CALIFORNIA } SS
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO }
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the
county aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and
not a party to or interested in the above -entitled matter. I
am the principle clerk of the printer of THE STAR -NEWS,
a newspaper of general circulation, published ONCE
WEEKLY in the city of Chula Vista and the South Bay
Judicial District, County of San Diego, which newspaper
has been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by
the Superior Court of the County of San Diego, State of
California, under the date of January 18, 1973, Case
Number 71752; that the notice, of which the annexed is a
printed copy (set in type not smaller than nonpareil), has
been published in each regular and entire issue of said
newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the
following dates, to -wit:
March 21, 2025, March 28, 2025
That said newspaper was regularly issued and circulated
on those dates.
SIGNED:
Subscribed to and sworn by me this 28th day of March
2025.
Chula Vista, San Diego County, California
20100342 00151175
CV -POLICE DEPARTMENT CV
315 FOURTH AVENUE
CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
PUBLIC NOTICE
In accordance with Article 3, Section 50050 of the State of California Government
Code, the City of Chula Vista is giving notice of unclaimed monies that remain in the
treasury for a period greater than three years. If after this notification no verified
complaint has been filed to recover the monies, it shall become the property of the
City of Chula Vista on a designated date not less than forty-five (45) days nor more
than sixty (60) days after the first publication of the notice. After the monies become
the property of the City, the legislative body may transfer it to the General Fund. All
monies are being carried in the Cash Bond Deposit Fund. All claims should be
directed to the Crime Lab Manager at (619) 691-5270.
DATE DESCRIPTION RECEIPT NUMBER AMOUNT
7/9/2007 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 004-00091799 29,000.00
2/12/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57316 2.16
2/12/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57317 10.00
2112/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57321 3,000.00
2/12/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57322 47.00
2/12/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57323 100.00
2/12/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57324 0.22
2/12/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57325 0.13
2/12/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57326 0.66
2/12/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57327 20.00
2/12/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57328 0.15
2/12/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57329 1.00
2/12/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57330 1.40
2/12/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57331 1.00
2/12/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57332 300.00
2/12/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57333 24.00
2/1212019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57334 500.00
2/1212019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57335 12.00
2/12/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57336 3.06
2/12/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57337 5.00
2/12/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57338 0.37
2/12/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57339 185.59
2/12/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57340 5.75
2/12/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57341 151.00
2/12/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57342 300.00
2/12/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57346 3.30
2/12/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57347 1.95
2/12/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57348 251.92
2/12/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57349 2.00
2/12/2019 PD - UNCLAIMED MONIES 14-57350 325.39
CV151175 3121,28/2025
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ITEM TITLE
Region Revolving Loan Fund: Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of San Diego for the
Operation of the San Diego Region Revolving Loan Fund
Report Number: 25-0078
Location: Citywide
Department: Economic Development
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California
Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no
environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of San Diego for De-
federalization of the San Diego Region Revolving Loan Fund.
SUMMARY
In 2002, the City of Chula Vista and the City of San Diego entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to
coordinate and partner on the establishment of a Region-wide Revolving Loan Fund, consisting primarily of
federal funding received from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), a bureau of the U.S.
Department of Commerce, and supplemented with contributions from participating municipal agencies.
Pursuant to the MOU, the City of Chula Vista contributed $100,000 to the fund, which has since been
expended in administrative costs associated with providing loans to businesses located within the City of
Chula Vista.
Approval of this item would authorize the City of Chula Vista and the City of San Diego to enter into a new
Memorandum of Understanding that would subsequently allow for defederalization of the Region-wide
Revolving Loan Fund through the EDA. Given that the City of Chula Vista’s original contribution of $100,0000
has been expended since the inception of the original Memorandum of Understanding in 2002, there would
be no refund sought by the City of Chula Vista from the City of San Diego. The City of Chula Vista will continue
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to have a designated representative on the San Diego Region Revolving Loan Advisory Board until such a
time that all loans have matured and reached the end of their terms.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under
Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposed activity consists of a governmental
fiscal/administrative activity, is not for a site-specific project, and will not result in a direct or indirect
physical change in the environment. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
In 2002, the City of Chula Vista and the City of San Diego entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to
coordinate and partner on the establishment of a Region-wide Revolving Loan Fund, consisting primarily of
federal funding received from the EDA, a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce, and supplemented
with contributions from participating municipal agencies. Pursuant to the MOU, the City of Chula Vista
contributed $100,000 to the fund, which has since been expended in administrative costs associated with
providing loans to businesses located within the City of Chula Vista.
The Region-wide Revolving Loan Fund has provided a source of financing for businesses for more than
twenty years. As funded loans are repaid, the funds become available for new loans to other businesses, thus
creating a revolving loan fund. In some cases, when loans are defaulted upon or forgiven, the fund decreases
thereby limiting the amount of money that can be made available to other businesses. Guidance on the
Region-wide Revolving Loan Fund is provided through the EDA.
The San Diego Region-wide Revolving Loan Fund is operated by the City of San Diego for the benefit of
businesses located in both the City of San Diego and the City of Chula Vista. As a result, the City of Chula Vista
has an MOU in place with the City of San Diego for administration of the fund. While the fund was originally
established in 2002, it was consolidated in 2019 with grant awards and local funds contributed by the EDA
and the City of San Diego. Consolidation of the fund coincided with re-naming it the San Diego Region RLF.
The City of Chula Vista’s only contribution to the fund consists of the original $100,000 made in 2002.
City of San Diego indicates that since 2013, loans were provided to seven (7) Chula Vista businesses in the
amount of $306,250, with a total of $39,937.19 written off due to businesses closures. Approval of this item
would authorize the City of Chula Vista and the City of San Diego to enter into a new Memorandum of
Understanding acknowledging that the City of Chula Vista’s original contribution of $100,000 has been
expended in administrative costs over the 22-year period of the fund and no grant transfer will occur to
return funds to the City of Chula Vista. Subsequent to this acknowledgement, the City of San Diego will seek
de-federalization of the funds through the EDA. Because the City of Chula Vista’s original contribution of
$100,000 has been expended since the inception of the original Memorandum of Understanding in 2002,
there would be no refund sought from the City of San Diego. The City of Chula Vista will continue to have a
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designated representative on the San Diego Region Revolving Loan Advisory Board until such a time that all
loans have matured and reached the end of their terms.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and
consequently, the real property holdings of the City Council members do not create a disqualifying real
property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact
that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no current-year fiscal impact associated with approval of a new Memorandum of Understanding
with the City of San Diego.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact associated with approval of a new Memorandum of Understanding with
the City of San Diego.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Original Memorandum of Understanding, dated January 2, 2003
2. Proposed Memorandum of Understanding between Cities of San Diego and Chula Vista
Staff Contact: Kevin Pointer, Principal Economic Development Specialist
Tiffany Allen, Assistant City Manager
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Form Rev 2/18/2025
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO FOR
THE CONTINUED OPERATION AND ULTIMATE
UNWINDING OF THE SAN DIEGO REGION REVOLVING
LOAN FUND
WHEREAS, the City of San Diego is a grantee and administrator of the San Diego Region
Revolving Loan Fund (“RLF”) first established in 2002, consisting of $1,383,308 in funding from
the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration, $1,283,308 in
matching funds from the City of San Diego, and $100,000 in matching funds from the City of
Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, The City of San Diego operates the RLF for the benefit of businesses in the
City of Chula Vista and the City of San Diego under a memorandum of understanding dated
January 2, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista recognizes that its original grant match of $100,000
has been expended in administrative costs over the 22-year period of the program; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Diego and the City of Chula Vista desire enter into a new
memorandum of understanding to unwind the combined RLF.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it approves a memorandum of understanding for the operation and ultimate unwinding of the
San Diego Region Revolving Loan Fund, between the City of Chula Vista and the City of San
Diego, in the form presented, with such minor modifications as may be required or approved by
the City Attorney, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and
authorizes and directs the Mayor or the City Manager to execute same.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Tiffany Allen Marco A. Verdugo
Assistant City Manager City Attorney
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T.....e: CITV C>F SA.N [:)IEGC>
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SAN DIEGO
AND THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ("MOU") is made by and between the CITY OF
SAN DIEGO ("SAN DIEGO"), a California municipal corporation, and the CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ("CHULA VISTA"), a California municipal corporation.
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2002, the San Diego City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee,
to apply for and accept funds up to $1.5 million from the Economic Development Administration
ED A"), to be used as part of a revolving loan fund ("RLF") to be know as the San DiegoRegionalRevolvingLoanFund ("SDRRLF"). Further, the San Diego City Council authorized the
CityManagertonegotiateandexecuteagreementswiththecitiesofChulaVista, National City and Chula
Vista to participate in the grant application and resulting RLF.
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista has agreed to participate in the RLF through an investment to
the EDA match requirement in the amount of $100,000 (being 7% of the total fund), and to
reimburse the City of San Diego on a pro rata basis for administrative costs of the RLF for aperiodofthreeyears (an amount estimated at $38,000), or until RLF program income is sufficient to cover
administrative costs, and to pay one- fourth (II 4) of predevelopment costs estimated at $50,000 (an
amount estimated at $12,500.)
WHEREAS; the City of San Diego, Community and Economic Development Department, havingadministrativeandreportingresponsibilitiestotheEDA, has years oftechnical experienceoperatingRLF's, and has professional staff with in excess of20 years of service administering loans to small
business, and economic development finance, and are willing to share this expertise with Chula Vista
businesses;
The Cities of San Diego and Chula Vista mutually agree to the following regarding the SDRRLF:
1. The Cities of San Diego and Chula Vista, by each providing investment intotheSDRRLF, shall be considered partners in assisting the business community through the new RLF.
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2. The Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, National City and Imperial Beach, (Hthe
Partner Cities") will be responsible for all program administration costs on a pro rata basis (currently7% or $12,397 a year) equivalent to their matching contribution.
3. In the event the SDRRLF is terminated for any reason, any unused contributionmatchwillbereturnedtothePartnerCity, on a pro rata basis, and subject to any outstanding loans or
unpaid administrative costs or fees.
4. The City of San Diego will administer the SDRRLF and will make it available to
eligible businesses located in or to be located in a census tract as designated in theCommunityEconomicDevelopmentStrategy (CEDS) for the RLF, or as designed by revised 2000 national
census data, and as approved by the EDA.
5. The Partner Cities will be designated in all publicity and outreach efforts pertaining to
the RLF, and in all marketing collateral materials. Advertising and outreach will be coordinated
between the Partner Cities.
6. A designated representative of each Partner City will be a non-voting member of
aloanadvisoryboard (HLAB"), as described in the SDRRLF Loan Advisory Board By-Laws, to be
established for the SDRRLF.
WHEREAS; San Diego and Chula Vista support regional economic development that benefits all
citizens and businesses of South County;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals and mutual obligations of the parties as herein
expressed, San Diego and Chula Vista agree as follows:
Section I:San Diego Regional Revolving Loan Fund
San Diego and Chula Vista will coordinate and partner as related to the new SDRRLF as follows:
SAN DIEGO:
I) The San Diego City Manager will request from San Diego City Council a resolution
authorizing application and acceptance of an EDA grant up to $ 1.5 million
2) The San Diego City Manager will authorize signature and acceptance of this Memorandum
of Understanding with Chula Vista.
3) San Diego staff will coordinate and provide technical assistance to Chula Vista small
businesses seeking financing from the SDRRLF.
4) San Diego staff will submit all necessary reports to the EDA on behalf of the SDRRLF,
and provide copies to the Partner Cities.
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5) San Diego, as SDRRLF administrator, will notify Chula Vista of all loan
applicationsoriginatingfromChulaVistacompaniesandadviseofanyloansbeingrecommendedfor
approval before their consideration by the Loan Administration Board (LAB).
CHDLA VISTA:
I) Chula Vista City Manager will request from the Chula Vista City Council a resolution
supporting the SDRRLF, and Chula Vista's matching funding in the amount of$IOO,OOO.
2) Chula Vista City Manager will request from City Counci] a reso]ution authorizing payment to
the City of San Diego for one-fourth ("]/4") of the predevelopment costs for the SDRRLF.
3) Chula Vista City Manager will request from City Council a resolution authorizing payment of
administrative costs to the City of San Diego for a period ofthree years, an amount equal to the
pro rata share of the matching fund participation in the RLF, or 7%, such funds to be received
by the City of San Diego within 30 days of commencement of each fiscal year, starting July I,
2002.
4) Chula Vista will not request San Diego, as SDRRLF Manager, to recommend any Chula Vista
application for approval that would not otherwise be recommended through standard loan
underwriting and due diligence.
Section II:Loan Administration
As the EDA grantee, San Diego will assume responsibility for the administration of the RLF,
whichincludescoordinatingandsubmittingallannualreportstoEDA, and related administrative
responsibility, inc]uding but not limited to the following:
I) Establishing goals and objectives for the RLF.
2) Developing and implementing marketing strategies including, but not limited to
workshops, press releases, marketing materials and business outreach.
3) San Diego and Chula Vista staff shall meet quarterly to discuss such issues aspolicychangesaffectingthisMOD, existing and new work plans, progress and tracking of
goals and objectives, joint administrative issues and annual reporting requirements.
San Diego and Chula Vista further agree that all SDRRLF materials designed for distribution to
the public, businesses and economic development organizations shall include information on
both jurisdictions whenever possible and shall be reviewed and mutually agreed to bydesignatedemployeesfrombothSanDiegoandChu]a Vista whenever both jurisdictions are referenced.
Each city will collect and maintain pertinent data for the respective jurisdiction as required bytheEDAforannualreportsandstateaudits, and as required by their respective City Managers andCityCouncils.
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Each City shall have a designated employee responsible for responding to inquiriesregardingSDRRLFprogrambenefits, seeking and referring qualified applicants, collecting and updatingdataforreportingpurposes, and for additional support to the SDRRLF as required. The names and titles
of designated employees will be provided to the City of San Diego upon acceptance of this MOU.
Section III: General Provisions
1) The contract administrator for this MOU for San Diego shall be the Economic
Development Division Deputy Director, and for Chula Vista shall be theCityManager.
2) All Exhibits referred to in this MOU are incorporated by reference and, by this
reference, made a part of this MOU as though fully set forth herein. In the event of
any discrepancy between the terms of this MOU and any Exhibit, the terms of this
MOU shall control.
3) This MOU is not assignable by either party.
4) This MOU is the sole and entire MOU between the parties relating to the subject
matter hereof, and supersedes all prior understandings, agreements and
documentation relating to such subject matter. Any modifications to this MOU must
be in writing and signed by both parties.
5) Upon demand, the City of San Diego will indemnifY and hold harmless the Partner
Cities from all losses, liabilities, costs and expenses which arise out ofthe SDRRLF
and to which the partner cities may be subject by reason of any acts or omissions of
the City of San Diego, its officers, employees, agents or contracts or, or by reason of
any acts of the partner cities taken in good faith in accordance with directions from
the City of San Diego, its officers, agents and employees, or acts of omission taken
by the Partner Cities omitted in good faith due to the absence of directions from the
City of San Diego, its officers, agents or employees unless such loss or liability is a
result of the partner cities negligence, willfuJ misconduct, bad faith or breach of care.
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ection IV: Effective Date
This MOU is effective upon approval by both cities. This MOU is also contingent upon the
approval of a funding contribution to the SDRRLF by the Chula Vista City Council.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, this Memorandum of Understanding is executed by the City of San
Diego, acting by and through its Economic Development and Community Services Director, and
the City of Chula Vista, acting by and through its City Manager, on this day of
2002.
THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
BY~
HANK CUNNINGHAM
Director
Community and Economic
Development Department
nA VID D. ROWLANDS, JR/
City Manager
I HEREBY APPROVE the form and legality of the foregoing Memorandum of Understandingthis2 ''vD
day of ~ l"'(v--1 ,2002-:- z uo 3
THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
CASEY GWINN, City Attorney
LISA A. FOSTER
Deputy City Attorney
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
By ~"" .
CITY A EY c:/
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CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ACTION AGENDA
November 12, 2002 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: At 9:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL:Agency/Councilmembers Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas, Chair/Mayor
Horton
All present.
CONSENT CALENDAR
I. APPROV AL OF MINUTES - November 5, 2002
The minutes were approved (5-0).
2. AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1801, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2003
BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $63,332 FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE
IN THE MERGED PROJECT AREA FUND FOR REPAYMENT OF ADVANCES TO
THE BA YFRONT/TOWN CENTRE I PROJECT AREA FUND AND
APPROPRIATING $63,332 FROM UNANTICIPATED REVENUES IN THE
BAYFRONT/TOWN CENTRE I PROJECT AREA FUND FOR GATEWAY CHULA
VISTA PHASE I PERMIT FEE REIMBURSEMENTS PURSUANT TO THE
ADOPTED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, was adopted (5-0).
Under the provisions of the adopted Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) for
the Gateway Chula Vista project, the project developer is entitled to reimbursement of up
to fifty percent of City permit fees (not-to-exceed $91,000) for the first phase of the
project. The developer has submitted evidence of permit fees paid for Phase I permits
totaling $126,663. These permit fee payments have been verified and a reimbursement of
63,332 will be made with this appropriation action. (Community Development
Director)
Staff recommendation: Agency adopt the resolution.
3. COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2002-461 AND AGENCY RESOLUTION NO.
1802, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, I) APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN
THE SAN DIEGO REGIONAL REVOLVING LOAN FUND PROGRAM; 2)
APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SAN DIEGO AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN; AND 3) AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2003
BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $124,897 FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND
BALANCE IN THE MERGED PROJECT AREA FUND FOR REPAYMENT OF
ADVANCES TO THE BA YFRONT/TOWN CENTRE PROJECT AREA FUND AND
APPROPRIATING $124,897 FROM UNANTICIPATED REVENUES IN THE
BAYFRONT/TOWN CENTRE I PROJECT AREA FUND FOR THE SAN DIEGO
REGIONAL REVOLVING LOAN FUND, were adopted (5-0).
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
Adoption of the resolution approves participation in a $3 million revolving loan fund
program that is funded by a $1.5 million grant from the federal Economic Development
Administration, and matching funds from the cities of National City ($250,000), Imperial
Beach ($150,000), San Diego ($1,000,000), and Chula Vista ($100,000). The purpose of
the loan program is to stimulate economic activity by providing loans to small and
medium sized businesses located specifically in low to moderate income census tract
areas. (Community Development Director)
Staff recommendation: Agency/Council adopt the resolution.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
OTHER BUSINESS
4. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
5. CHAIR/MAYOR REPORTS
There were none.
6. AGENCY/COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were none.
CLOSED SESSION
7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
One Case
This item was not discussed, and no action was taken.
8. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING INITIATION OF
LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c)
One Case
This item was not discussed, and no action was taken.
9. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8
a.Property:Assessor Parcel Nos. 568-071-0100 (approximately
23 acres located at 20 I Third A venue)
Negotiating Parties: Chris Salomone (Redevelopment Agency) and Dan
Floit, owner
Under Negotiations: Price and terms for acquisition
Direction was given to Counsel.
ADJOURNMENT: At 10:10 p.m. to the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency on
November 19,2002, at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council
meeting.
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Attachment 4
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
AND
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
FOR THE SAN DIEGO REGION REVOLVING LOAN FUND
This Memorandum of Understanding for the San Diego Region Revolving Loan Fund
(MOU) is entered into by and between the CITY OF SAN DIEGO, a municipal corporation (San
Diego) and the CITY OF CHULA VISTA, a municipal corporation (Chula Vista), sometimes
referred to collectively as the “Parties” and each individually, as a “Party.” The Parties enter into
this MOU with reference to the following recited facts (each, a “Recital”):
RECITALS
A. In 2002, the cities of San Diego and Chula Vista established the San Diego Regional
Revolving Loan Fund (Regional RLF) with total funding of $2,766,616, operated by San
Diego for the benefit of businesses in the cities of San Diego and Chula Vista. Regional RLF
utilized EDA Grant #07-79-05269 in the amount of $1,383,308 and participant funding
amounting $1,283,308 from San Diego and $100,000 from Chula Vista.
B. On October 10, 2019, the Regional RLF was consolidated with the Micro Revolving Loan
Fund to form the San Diego Region Revolving Loan Fund (SDRRLF) as EDA RLF Grant
#07-57-05269, for a total of $4,274,958.
C. San Diego may request to de-federalize the SDRRLF under the Reinvigorating Lending for
the Future Act, which authorizes the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development
Administration (EDA) to release its federal interest in certain SDRRLF awards that have
operated satisfactorily for seven years beyond disbursement of grant funds. Such a release
will reduce the administrative burden on SDRRLF recipients and allow SDRRLF award
funds to be used for broader economic development purposes beyond lending.
D. De-federalized SDDRLF assets ascribed as federal funds will still be subject to certain
ongoing EDA requirements. The proposed use of de-federalized funds is subject to EDA
approval and must be consistent with the federal Public Works and Economic Development
Act (PWEDA).
E. A separate fund, the CARES Act Revolving Loan Fund (CARES Act RLF), is a disaster
recovery and resiliency public revolving loan fund operated by San Diego on behalf of San
Diego and Chula Vista, adopted in September 2020. At the time of this MOU, the CARES
Act RLF is not eligible for de-federalization with EDA, and an existing Administrative Plan,
approved by the EDA, is in effect. San Diego will continue to service existing loans for
businesses based in Chula Vista that are a part of the CARES Act RLF until those loans reach
maturity or are written off, after which San Diego will no longer make new loans to Chula
Vista businesses.
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F. In advance of this de-federalization opportunity, both San Diego and Chula Vista desire to
enter into this MOU in order to unwind the combined loan program for the SDRRLF.
G. The Council of the City of San Diego (“San Diego City Council”) adopted Resolution R -
_______, ( ____________, 2024) and the Council of the City of Chula Vista (”Chula Vista
City Council”) adopted Resolution R-_______, ( ____________, 2024), authorizing each
Party to enter into this MOU.
NOW, THEREFORE, San Diego and Chula Vista agree as follows:
1. Term. This MOU shall be effective on the date it is executed by the last Party to sign the
Agreement, and approved by the City Attorney in accordance with San Diego Charter
Section 40 and remain effective through the date of the maturity of the last Chula Vista
CARES Act loan or five years from the signing of this MOU, whichever occurs first. This
MOU supersedes and terminates all prior MOUs between the San Diego and Chula Vista
for the SDRRLF.
2. Amendments to MOU. This MOU may be amended by a written document signed by
authorized representatives of both Parties.
3. Termination. Either San Diego or Chula Vista may terminate this MOU for any reason by
providing 30 days written Notice to each other.
4. San Diego Region Revolving Loan Fund Grant Transfer. The initial Chula Vista grant
match of $100,000.00 has been expended in administrative costs over the 22-year period of
the SDRRLF, and no grant transfer will occur to return funds to Chula Vista.
5. San Diego Responsibilities.
5.1. San Diego shall administer the SDRRLF, including loans made in Chula Vista.
5.2. San Diego shall administer the CARES Act RLF, until all loans reach maturity. San
Diego will not make new loans in Chula Vista using CARES Act funds.
5.3. San Diego shall fulfill reporting requirements to the EDA, including semi-annual ED-
209 reporting and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards reporting. Any data
collection required for such reports will be the responsibility of San Diego.
5.4. San Diego shall administer all Chula Vista loans under the SDRRLF and CARES Act
RLF and, upon maturity, the close out activities for all loans. In cases where a loan
borrower is no longer able to fulfill their monthly payment obligation, San Diego
shall make all attempts to collect funds with payment solutions, or write-off the loan
when applicable.
5.5. San Diego will abide by the established EDA Administration Plans for the SDRRLF
and CARES Act RLF.
6. Chula Vista Responsibilities.
6.1. Chula Vista City Manager will recommend that the Chula Vista City Council
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approve this MOU with San Diego.
7. Compliance with Federal, State and local Regulations. San Diego and Chula Vista shall
comply with all applicable federal, State and local regulations, including the Public Works
and Economic Development Act (“PWEDA”).
8. San Diego Revolving Loan Fund Advisory Board (SDRLF Advisory Board).
8.1. San Diego will continue to administer the SDRLF Advisory Board.
8.2. Chula Vista will continue to have a designated representative on the SDRLF
Advisory Board for as long as Chula Vista loans, including those that are a part of
the CARES Act RLF, remain a part of San Diego’s overall RLF portfolio. Once all
Chula Vista loans mature and reach the end of their terms, the representative will
rotate off the board, unless otherwise agreed upon by San Diego and Chula Vista.
9. San Diego Representative. The person identified below is San Diego’s representative for
all purposes of this MOU (“San Diego Representative”). The San Diego Representative
shall communicate with Chula Vista on all matters related to the administration of this
MOU, the SDRRLF, and Chula Vista’s performance of its obligations under this MOU.
When this MOU refers to communications to or with San Diego, those communications
shall be with the San Diego Representative, unless this MOU or the San Diego
Representative specifies otherwise. When this MOU refers to an act or approval to be
performed by San Diego, that act or approval shall be performed by the San Diego
Representative, unless this MOU specifies otherwise. San Diego may change the identity
of the San Diego Representative at any time by Notice to Chula Vista at least ten (10) days
in advance of the effective date of such change.
Sean Karafin, Interim Deputy Director, Economic Development Department,
skarafin@sandiego.gov, (619) 727-9562
10. Chula Vista Representative. The person identified below is Chula Vista’s representative for
all purposes of this MOU (“Chula Vista Representative”). The Chula Vista Representative
shall communicate with San Diego on all matters related to this MOU. When this MOU
refers to communications to or with Chula Vista, those communications shall be with the
Chula Vista Representative, unless this MOU or the Chula Vista Representative specifies
otherwise. When this MOU refers to any act or approval to be performed by Chula Vista,
that act or approval shall be performed by the Chula Vista Representative, unless this MOU
specifies otherwise. Chula Vista may change the identity of the Chula Vista Representative
at any time by Notice to San Diego at least ten (10) days in advance of the effective date of
such change.
Maria V. Kachadoorian, City Manager, CityManager@chulavistaca.gov, (619)691-
5031
11. Indemnification. To the fullest extent provided by law, San Diego and Chula Vista, each
respectively, agree to defend, indemnify, protect, and hold harmless one another, including
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their elected officials, officers, agents, representatives, departments, subcontractors, and
employees, from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, proceedings, suits,
liabilities, damages, costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) or expenses for, including
damage to property, the loss or use thereof, or injury or death to any person, caused by,
arising out of, or related to the performance of services under this MOU by San Diego or
Chula Vista, their elected officials, officers, agents, representatives, departments,
subcontractors and employees. San Diego’s and Chula Vista’s duty to indemnify and hold
harmless one another shall not include any claim or liability arising from the established sole
negligence or willful misconduct of the other, or the other’s elected officials, officers, agents,
representatives, departments, subcontractors, and employees.
12. Insurance. San Diego certifies that it is self-insured and will maintain the same level of insurance
throughout the duration of this MOU.
13. Notice. Unless otherwise specified, in all cases where Notice is required under this MOU,
Notice shall be in writing and transmitted to the address of San Diego or Chula Vista, as
applicable, as designated in Exhibit A, by one or more of the following methods: (a)
electronic mail; (b) messenger for same day personal delivery; (c) overnight delivery via a
nationally recognized delivery service (Federal Express, United Parcel Service, etc.); or (d)
registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, through the United
States Postal Service. Notice must be sent to the address specified by each Party in Exhibit A
unless a Party has changed its address by issuing a notice in accordance with this section 14,
in which case the changed address shall be used instead. Notice shall be deemed received by
the addressee on the date sent by electronic mail, if sent before 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time, the
date the Notice is delivered by personal delivery, on the date the Notice is delivered (or the
date of the second attempted delivery, as set forth in a written statement of the delivery
service) by a nationally recognized overnight delivery service, or three (3) calendar days after
the Notice is deposited with the United States Postal Service as provided in this section 14.
Rejection, other refusal to accept or the inability to deliver a Notice because of a changed
address of which no Notice was given, shall be deemed receipt of the Notice. San Diego or
Chula Vista may change its Notice address by Notice delivered in accordance with this
section 13.
14. General Provisions
14.1. Governing Law. The terms and conditions of this MOU shall be construed and
interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
14.2. Jurisdiction and Venue. The Parties agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of, and
that venue shall be in, any State of California court within the County of San Diego,
State of California, for any dispute, claim, or matter arising out of, or related to, this
MOU.
14.3. Integration and Amendment. This MOU and the exhibits attached to this MOU fully
express all understandings of the Parties concerning the matters covered in this MOU.
All prior negotiations and agreements between the Parties regarding the subject matter
of this MOU are merged into this MOU. No change, alteration, amendment, or
modification of the terms or conditions of this MOU, and no verbal understanding of
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the Parties, their officers, agents, or employees shall be valid, unless made in the form
of a written amendment to this MOU signed by both Parties. The Parties agree to enter
into any and all amendments to this MOU that are necessary to comply with any and
all new or modified federal or State of California laws applicable to this MOU.
14.4. No Waiver. No failure of either San Diego or Chula Vista to insist upon the strict
performance by the other of any term, covenant, or condition of this MOU, nor any
failure to exercise any right or remedy consequent upon a breach of any term, covenant,
or condition of this MOU, shall constitute a waiver of any such breach or the
requirement to comply with such term, covenant, or condition. No waiver of any breach
shall affect or alter this MOU, and each and every term, covenant, and condition in this
MOU shall continue in full force and effect regarding any existing or subsequent
breach.
14.5. Successors in Interest. This MOU and all rights, obligations, or duties under this MOU,
shall be in full force and effect, whether or not any Party to this MOU has been
succeeded by another entity, and all rights, obligations, or duties under this MOU shall
be vested and binding on any Party’s successor in interest, subject to the limitations in
this MOU on assignment of this MOU.
14.6. No Assignment. Neither Party may assign any rights or obligations under this MOU
without the prior written consent of the other Party.
14.7. Severability. The unenforceability, invalidity, or illegality of any provision of this
MOU shall not render any other provision of this MOU unenforceable, invalid, or
illegal.
14.8. Conflicts between Terms. If an apparent conflict or inconsistency exists between the
main body of this MOU and any exhibit, the main body of this MOU shall control. If a
conflict exists between an applicable law, rule, regulation, order, or code and this MOU,
then the law, rule, regulation, order, or code shall control. Varying degrees of stringency
among the main body of this MOU, the exhibits, and laws, rules, regulations, orders, or
codes are not deemed conflicts, and the most stringent requirement shall control. Each
Party shall notify the other in writing immediately upon the identification of any
apparent conflict or inconsistency concerning this MOU.
14.9. Principles of Interpretation. No inference in favor of or against any Party shall be drawn
from the fact that such Party has drafted an y part of this MOU. The Parties have both
participated substantially in the negotiation, drafting, and revision of this MOU, with
advice from legal and other counsel and advisers of their own selection. A word, term
or phrase defined in this MOU may be used in the singular, plural, past tense or future
tense, regardless of how it is defined, all in accordance with ordinary principles of
English grammar, which shall govern all language in this MOU. The words “include”
and “including” in this MOU shall be construed to be followed by the words: “without
limitation.” Each collective noun in this MOU shall be interpreted as if followed by the
words “(or any part of it),” except where the context clearly requires otherwise. Every
reference to any document, including this MOU, refers to such document, as modified
from time to time (excepting any modification that violates this MOU), and includes
all exhibits, schedules, addenda and riders to such document. The word “or” in this
MOU includes the word “and,” except where the context requires otherwise. Every
reference to a law, statute, regulation, order, form or similar governmental requirement
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in this MOU refers to each such requirement as amended, modified, renumbered,
superseded or succeeded, from time to time.
14.10. Counterparts. This MOU may be signed in multiple counterparts, which, when taken
together, shall constitute a single signed original, as though all Parties had signed the
same MOU.
14.11. Headings. All headings in this MOU are for convenience of reference only an d shall
not affect the interpretation of this MOU.
14.12. Exhibits Incorporated. All exhibits referenced in or attached to this MOU are
incorporated into this MOU.
14.13. Survival of Obligations. All representations, indemnifications, warranties, and
guarantees made in, required by, or given in accordance with this MOU, and all
continuing obligations set forth in this MOU, shall survive expiration or earlier
termination of this MOU.
14.14. Incorporation of Recitals. The Recitals preceding this MOU are true and correct and
are incorporated into and made a part of this MOU.
14.15. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence of each provision of this MOU, unless
otherwise specified in this MOU.
14.16. Further Assurances. San Diego and Chula Vista agree to cooperate fully and execute
any and all supplementary documents and take all additional actions which may be
necessary or appropriate to give full force and effect to the basic terms and intent of
this MOU.
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SIGNATURE PAGE
TO
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
AND
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
FOR THE SAN DIEGO REGION REVOLVING LOAN
FUND
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this MOU is entered into by the City of San Diego, acting by and
through its Mayor or designee, and by the City of Chula Vista, by and through the signature of its
authorized representative(s), all as set forth below.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
a California municipal corporation
By:_______________________________
CITY OF SAN DIEGO,
a California municipal corporation
By: _______________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: _______________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
HEATHER FERBERT
CITY ATTORNEY
By: _______________________________
Deputy City Attorney
Marguerite E. Middaugh
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Exhibit A-1
San Diego Region Revolving Loan Fund
EXHIBIT A
Notice Addresses
San Diego:
The City of San Diego
Economic Development Department
1200 Third Avenue, Suite 1400, San Diego, CA 92101
sdrlf@sandiego.gov
CHULA VISTA:
The City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
CityManager@chulavistaca.gov
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ITEM TITLE
Donation Acceptance: Accept Billboard Advertisement Donation by The Lamar Companies and Authorize
the Execution of a Billboard Donation Agreement
Report Number: 25-0118
Location: 14th and Palm, San Diego
Department: Animal Services Department
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California
Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no
environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution to accept the in-kind donation from The Lamar Companies for one year of billboard space
at 14th and Palm in San Diego to promote Chula Vista Animal Services.
SUMMARY
The Lamar Companies (Lamar) has generously offered a second Public Service Announcement (PSA)
billboard at Palm and 14th Street to promote Animal Services. The agreement provides one year of billboard
space, with all associated costs (rent, supplies, storage, graphic design, and labor) paid solely by Lamar, at no
cost to the City. Staff requests the City Council's approval to accept this in-kind donation.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under
Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment.
Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
Thus, no environmental review is required.
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BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
The City of Chula Vista Animal Services has been serving the community since 1923, operating at its current
location on 130 Beyer Way for over 20 years. Staff regularly receive feedback that many residents are
unaware of the facility and its services until they need to reclaim an animal or encounter marketing efforts
through social media. To address this, increased marketing through various channels is necessary to boost
awareness of Animal Services and its offerings. Lamar previously donated billboard space to the City’s
Animal Services Department at Albany and Main Street. Lamar has generously offered a second Public
Service Announcement (PSA) billboard at Palm and 14th Street to promote Animal Services. The agreement
provides one year of billboard space, with all associated costs (rent, supplies, storage, graphic design, and
labor) fully covered by Lamar, at no cost to the City. Adding a second billboard will ensure we reach residents
in multiple cities and increase reclaims, adoptions and awareness. Staff requests the acceptance of this in-
kind donation.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Councilmembers and has found no property holdings
within 1,000 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action. Consequently, this
item does not present a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under California
Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(7) or (8), for purposes of the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov’t
Code §87100, et seq.). Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any Council member,
of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There are no net fiscal impacts as a result of this donation.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact from this donation.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Donation Acceptance Form
Staff Contact: Ashley Milo, Deputy Director of Animal Services
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Form Rev 3/6/2023
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING AN IN-KIND DONATION OF A
BILLBOARD FROM THE LAMAR COMPANIES FOR THE
ANIMAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A BILLBOARD
DONATION AGREEMENT WITH THE LAMAR COMPANIES
WHEREAS, The Lamar Companies (Lamar) operates a billboard marketing company in
San Diego County; and
WHEREAS, Lamar offered an in-kind donation in the form of billboard space for Public
Service Announcements to the City of Chula Vista Animal Services Department; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Council Policy No. 270-01, City Council and City
Attorney approval is required for in-kind donations valued at more than $25,000; and
WHEREAS, a Donation Acceptance Form has been completed in accordance with Council
Policy No. 270-01; and
WHEREAS, City staff has determined that acceptance of this donation is in the best interest
of the City and consistent with its goals of supporting public outreach for Animal Services; and
WHEREAS, the donation, valued at $71,500, to include supplies, graphics, and labor will
increase awareness of the Animal Services Department, the community services provided, and
directly contribute to increased reclaims and adoptions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it accepts the in-kind donation of a billboard from The Lamar Companies for the Animal
Services Department and authorizes the City Manager to enter into a donation agreement for
billboard space with The Lamar Companies in the form approved by the City Attorney.
Presented by Approved as to Form by
Courtney Chase Marco A. Verdugo
Deputy City Manager City Attorney
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ITY OF CHU'LA VISTA
DONATION ACCEPTANCE FORM
Name of donor:
Address:- b(QJi Stater_ ZIP! (7 Q 121
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Description. of donation: t, S V)OAM 14'
Donor estimate of current value: 1 I.
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Potential. immediate or initial. acquisition or installation cost, any on-going maintenance or
replacement cost:
Intended use:L
Conditions. of acceptance or donor designation:
Remarks:
City department receiving donation:C
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Date
Date
Date Submitted to Council
Date
Department Head's Signature
City Manager's Signature
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ITEM TITLE
Chula Vista Bayfront: Approve an Agreement with SD Luxury Limos to Provide Chula Vista Bayfront Shuttle
Services and Appropriate Funds Therefor
Report Number: 25-0121
Location: Bayfront Shuttle Interim Route- 300-1000 H Street, 300-500 Third Avenue, 300-700 F Street, 200-
300 Woodlawn Avenue, 700-800 E Street, Gunpowder Point Dr., 200-500 Bay Blvd.
Department: City Manager
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California
Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no
environmental review is required. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the activity qualifies for an Exemption
pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution: 1) Approving an agreement with SD Luxury Limos to Provide Chula Vista Bayfront Shuttle
Services; 2) Approving the request of a $2,700,000 disbursement from the Chula Vista Billboard Reserve
Fund held in trust by the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System to fund shuttle services; and 3)
Appropriating funds therefor. (4/5 Vote Required)
SUMMARY
The Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan implements a Public Access Program that safeguards the public’s right
of access to the shoreline. Among the improvements identified in the Program, and to increase utilization of
public transit to connect users to the shoreline, the City intends to provide an environmentally friendly,
affordable and accessible shuttle bus service to interconnect the Bayfront with the E Street and H Street
trolley stations and the adjacent community.
Shuttle services will initially be funded by the Chula Vista Billboard Reserve Fund held in trust by the San
Diego Metropolitan Transit System.
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This item approves an agreement with SD Luxury Limos to provide Chula Vista Bayfront shuttle service,
requests disbursement of Chula Vista Billboard Reserve Fund monies for this purpose and appropriates
funds therefor.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under
Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change to the environment.
Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to
CEQA. In addition, notwithstanding the foregoing, it has also been determined that the activity qualifies for
an Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines. Thus, no environmental review
is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
A partnership between the Port of San Diego and City of Chula Vista, the redevelopment of the 535-acre Chula
Vista Bayfront envisions a world-class destination in the South Bay – a unique place for people to live, work
and play. It is designed to create jobs, new public parks and recreational adventures, improve the natural
habitat, offer new dining and shopping options, provide a world-class hotel and convention center, and more
– all for residents and coastal visitors to enjoy.
Planning efforts for the redevelopment of the Chula Vista Bayfront began in 2002. After an extensive public
participation program, including a comprehensive environmental study, in August 2012 the Chula Vista
Bayfront Master Plan (CVBMP) was unanimously approved by the California Coastal Commission.
The CVBMP implements a Public Access Program (PAP) that ensures the public’s right of access to the
shoreline. The PAP defines and implements an extensive multi-modal pedestrian, bicyclist, mass transit, and
automobile-based system to provide a variety of free and low-cost Chula Vista waterfront public recreational
opportunities for residents and visitors. Among the improvements, and to increase utilization of public
transit to connect users to the shoreline, the PAP requires an environmentally friendly, affordable and
accessible shuttle bus service to interconnect the Bayfront with the E Street and H Street trolley stations and
the adjacent community.
The Chula Vista Bayfront Shuttle will service the Master Plan area with a key focus on connecting general
users to and from: downtown areas east of I-5; the Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center; residential
projects; park areas; and existing trolley stops. The ultimate route (Figure 1) will operate as a two-way loop
with stops in both directions. Portions of the ultimate route have yet to be constructed; therefore, until
completion of missing segments, an interim route will be implemented. To initially encourage public use of
the shuttle, shuttles would typically run every 15 minutes. Shuttle frequency will be re-evaluated in the
future based on ridership.
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Figure 1
On February 28, 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) P29-2025 (Attachment 1) seeking a
contractor/service provider to provide a looped shuttle service. The RFP was posted and made available on
PlanetBids. The RFP closed on March 27, 2025. Three proposals were received from the following firms: ACE
Parking, Carla Hospitality, and SD Luxury Limos. An evaluation committee assessed, scored, and ranked the
responses based on experience, personnel, qualification, and cost. After a comprehensive assessment, staff
recommends approving the agreement with SD Luxury Limos.
The proposed agreement (Attachment 2) has an initial term of 13.5 months and four additional, one-year
extension options through June 30, 2030. The agreement has a not to exceed amount of $1,234,800 for the
initial 13.5-month term.
Shuttle service will begin mid-May and will initially be free and operational seven days a week from 8 a.m.
to 6 p.m. There will initially be a total of four shuttles, two in each route direction, that are fully electric, ADA
complaint, and with a minimum capacity of 12 passengers.
Shuttle Stops include:
1. Living Coast Discovery Center
2. Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center
3. H Street Transit Center
4. Chula Vista Center
5. H Street/Third Avenue
6. Downtown Chula Vista
7. City Hall
8. F Street/Woodlawn Avenue
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9. E Street Transit Center
Funding for Shuttle Operations
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) maintains a reserve fund known as the Chula Vista
Billboard Reserve Fund, which is funded by the lease revenues for the use of billboards located within the
San Diego and Arizona Eastern (SD& AE) Railway right-of-way within the City of Chula Vista. These revenues
are held in trust by MTS for use by the City on projects which benefit mass transit occurring within the City,
also known as Qualified Projects. Qualified projects include, but are not limited to, landscaping the areas
along the right-of-way, graffiti and litter removal in these same areas, pedestrian improvements along the
trolley line within city limits, and other projects as may be agreed to by City and MTS.
The current balance in the Chula Vista Billboard Reserve Fund is approximately $2.8 million. In order to
access Fund monies, the City must submit a written request to MTS with a description of the Qualified Project,
the amount of funds requested, and a schedule for expenditure. Each request is subject to approval by a
majority vote of the MTS Board and Chula Vista City Council.
Staff recommends approving a resolution requesting disbursement of $2,700,000 from the Chula Vista
Billboard Reserve Fund for the operation of the Chula Vista Bayfront Shuttle program.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found that, Mayor John McCann has real
property holdings within 1,000 feet, but beyond 500 feet, of the boundaries of the property which is the
subject of this action. Staff has determined that the decision would change the parcel’s development
potential, income-producing potential, highest and best use, character, and/or market value. Consequently,
pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 2, sections 18700 and 18702.2(a)(8), this item presents a
disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't
Code §87100, et seq.) for the above-identified member.
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact
that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Costs associated with the Chula Vista Bayfront Shuttle Program will be reimbursed by the Chula Vista
Billboard Reserve Fund held in trust by MTS. The current Fund balance is anticipated to fund two years of
shuttle operations.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
To fund additional years of shuttle operations, staff will pursue several strategies including, but not limited
to, increasing revenue to the Chula Vista Billboard Reserve and exploring a nominal shuttle fee.
ATTACHMENTS
1. RFP 29-2025
2. SD Luxury Limos Agreement
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Staff Contact: Tiffany Allen, Assistant City Manager
Adrianna Relph, Special Projects & Legislative Manager
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Item 5.7
Revised – 5/6/2025
Form Rev 2/18/2025
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT
SHUTTLE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
AND RAFO INVESTMENT INC. DBA SD LUXURY LIMOS;
APPROVING THE REQUEST OF A $2,700,000
DISBURSEMENT FROM THE CHULA VISTA BILLBOARD
RESERVE FUND HELD BY SAN DIEGO METROPOLITAN
TRANSIT SYSTEM (MTS) TO FUND SAID SHUTTLE
PROGRAM; AND APPROPRIATING $164,640 TO THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BASED ON
REVENUE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID BILLBOARD FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan (CVBMP), approved in August 2012,
guides development within the Chula Vista Bayfront; and
WHEREAS, the CVBMP implements a Public Access Program (PAP) that ensures the
public’s right of access to the shoreline by increasing pedestrian and bikeway connections,
increasing public transportation connections and improving circulation along the coast; and
WHEREAS, to increase shoreline access through public transit, the City requires shuttle
services connecting the Chula Vista Bayfront with nearby trolley stations and the adjacent
community; and
WHEREAS, in order to procure these services City solicited proposals in accordance with
Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.56.080, received three proposals, and selected Rafo
Investment Inc. DBA SD Luxury Limos as the most qualified amongst those submitting; and
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Billboard Reserve Fund was created by the San Diego
Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and is funded by a portion of lease revenues from billboard
owners; and
WHEREAS, MTS has maintained this revenue Fund to be disbursed to the City of Chula
Vista for use on projects which benefit mass transit occurring within the City; and
WHEREAS, staff is requesting $2,700,000 from the Fund, to fund the operation of the
Chula Vista Bayfront Shuttle program to increase shoreline access through public transit, as stated
above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it approves the Chula Vista Bayfront Shuttle Services Agreement, between the City and Rafo
Investment Inc. DBA SD Luxury Limos, in the form presented, with such minor modifications as
may be required or approved by the City Attorney, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the
Office of the City Clerk and authorizes and directs the Mayor to execute same.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it
approves the request of a $2,700,000 disbursement from the Chula Vista Billboard Reserve Fund
held in trust by MTS to fund operation of the Chula Vista Bayfront Shuttle.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it
amends the fiscal year 2024-25 budget and appropriates $164,640 to the Supplies and Services
category of the Economic Development Department.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Tiffany Allen Marco A. Verdugo
Assistant City Manager City Attorney
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THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
RFP P29-2025
Notice is hereby given that proposals will be received until 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 27, 2025,
Pacific Standard Time (PST), furnishing the City of Chula Vista with:
Bayfront Shuttle Service
Prospective Proposers are hereby referred to the proposal instructions, general provisions, and terms and
conditions contained in this request for proposal. All proposals must be submitted through PlanetBids by
the due date and time. Late proposals will not be considered. Proposals received after this time or via
email/fax will not be considered. If you experience technical difficulties submitting your proposal, you
must first contact PlanetBids (818) 992-1771 to receive technical assistance. If PlanetBids cannot assist,
you must notify Victor De La Cruz / vdelacruz@chulavistaca.gov.
Questions related to the proposal must be submitted through PlanetBids. Questions must be received by
3:00 P.M. Monday, March 12, 2025. Answers will be uploaded to PlanetBids no later than 12:00 P.M.
Wednesday March 14, 2025.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received any portion of any proposal and to waive
any irregularities or informalities in proposals or the RFP process. Any addenda that are issued through
this RFP must be signed and returned with your submittal.
Victor De La Cruz
Procurement Services Analyst
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Schedule
Activity Date
RFP Posted to PlanetBids February 28, 2025
Question Submittal through
PlanetBids March 12, 2025, no later than 3:00 P.M.
Response to Questions Released March 14, 2025, no later than 12:00 P.M.
RFP Response and Proposal Due March 27, 2025, no later than 12:00 P.M.
Presentations/Interviews Week of April 7, 2025
Selection of Consultant April 10, 2025
Council Adoption April 22, 2025
Contract Inception April 22, 2025
Objective
The City of Chula Vista is seeking competitive proposals from experienced and qualified firms to
provide a looped shuttle service connecting the Chula Vista Bayfront with nearby trolley stations and
the adjacent community.
The objective of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to contract for an initial term of 13 months for
shuttle services. The City will evaluate and determine the need for ongoing services and at the City’s
option the agreement will include four (4) one-year options to renew.
Background
The City of Chula Vista is located in southern San Diego County, approximately seven miles north of the
international border with Mexico. Chula Vista is the second largest City in the County, the 15th largest in
California and the 75th largest City in the United States. With a population of 268,000 residents, the City
of Chula Vista is one of largest employers in the county with over 1,000 regular employees.
The Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan (“CVBMP”) is the result of a decade-long joint planning effort by a
broad coalition of stakeholders, including the San Diego Unified Port District and the City of Chula Vista.
The CVBMP implements a Public Access Program ensuring the public’s right to access the shoreline. The
Public Access Program calls for the operation of a shuttle service connecting the CVBMP with nearby
trolley stations and the adjacent community (see Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan Public Access Program,
attached).
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Scope of Work (SOW)
Vendors must be able to, at a minimum, provide the services outlined below. All quoted fees should
include providing the requested services outlined below.
1. Provide shuttle service as a two-way loop with stops in both directions, as illustrated in the inset
below 1:
a. along Third Avenue, between F
Street and H Street
b. along F Street, between
Woodlawn Avenue and Third
Avenue
c. along Woodlawn Avenue,
between E Street and F Street
d. along E Street, Marina Parkway,
Street C and Street A (final
names pending) within the
CVBMP area
e. along H Street, between the
CVBMP area and Third Avenue
2. Include four (4) shuttle stops, as
illustrated in the inset:
a. Stop #1 Sweetwater
Lodging/Nature Center
b. Stop #2 RCC (Gaylord Pacific
Resort Hotel & Convention
Center)
c. Stop #3 Marina
d. Stop #4 Street A (final name pending)
3. Shuttles should initially run every 15 minutes (approximately). This number may be revised based
upon ridership.
4. Shuttles should initially operate from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. This schedule may be revised based
upon ridership.
5. Selected Vendor shall provide all aspects of shuttle operation, including but not limited to, vehicle
purchase or lease, vehicle cleaning, vehicle maintenance, vehicle staffing, training, permitting,
charging, drivers, tracking system, and monthly reporting.
6. All drivers providing shuttle service through Vendor must show proof that they meet all state and
federal licensing requirements in addition to the following:
a. Legally allowed to work in the State of California;
b. at least 21 years of age;
c. shall possess a valid State of California Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B driver’s
license with Passenger (P) endorsement;
1 Portions of the ultimate route have yet to be constructed. Until completion of missing segments, an interim route
will be implemented.
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d. Shall have no more than one moving violation or accident within the past three (3) years and
no convictions for driving under the influence (DUI); and
e. Must submit to, pass, and maintain a criminal background check by the Chula Vista Police
Department.
7. Selected Vendor shall provide the names of the proposed staff/drivers, their qualifications, and
current licenses to the City within fourteen (14) calendar days of receiving Notice of award.
8. Selected Vendor shall immediately notify City of any known activity that could alter background
check status, qualifications, licensing, etc., and drivers shall be immediately removed from the
driver pool if change in background check status, qualifications, licensing, etc. occurs.
9. Selected Vendor shall make drivers easily identifiable, either with a uniform or a badge. In either
case, identification shall include driver’s first and last name and company name/logo.
10. Drivers shall always be respectful of others and not engage in profanity, racial, or otherwise
offensive language.
11. Selected Vendor shall ensure proper conduct of all drivers, including quality customer service as
deemed appropriate by the City.
12. Drivers shall not engage in unsafe or illegal behavior.
a. Drivers shall not use cell phones or other communication devices while operating the shuttle
unless an emergency warrants its use.
b. Drivers shall refrain from using personal cell phones or other devices to take photos or
recordings while on duty. Recordings of any kind while on duty (photo, audio, or video
recordings) and the posting of the recorded material on social media is strictly prohibited.
c. City reserves the right to remove, for any reason, Vendor employees whom the City deems in
violation of any of the rules stated in this RFP or to have otherwise engaged in egregious
behavior.
13. Drug-Free Policy. Vendor must have a drug-free workplace policy that drivers and other staff that
interact with riders must adhere to that states Vendor’s employees shall not unlawfully
manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use controlled substances, as defined in 21 U.S.
Code § 812, including, but not limited to, marijuana, heroin, cocaine, and amphetamines, at any
facility or work site (or similar language).
14. Vehicle Requirements. Selected Vendor shall provide vehicles that are model year 2020 or newer
with a minimum carrying capacity of 15 passengers.
a. All shuttle vehicles shall be in good mechanical and operating condition. At no time shall
passengers be transported in unsafe equipment.
b. All shuttle vehicles must be regularly maintained and regularly inspected. Any shuttle vehicle
that is deemed to be lacking maintenance or unsafe by the City, for the transport of
passengers or failed to meet standards of maintenance, repairs, cleanliness, or overall
appearance, shall be removed from service immediately. Failure to keep vehicles properly
maintained and safe will result in immediate termination of contract.
c. All shuttle vehicles shall be washed inside and out at least one time per week and the interior
touchpoints sanitized daily (seats, seatbelts, handles, armrests, knobs, etc.).
d. All shuttles must be electric, zero-emission vehicles.
e. All shuttle vehicles must be in compliance with Federal and State laws for operation, including
all applicable safety, emissions, and ADA regulations.
f. All shuttle vehicles shall have operating heating and air-cooling systems.
g. All shuttle vehicles shall be equipped with a reliable direct communication system for
communication with drivers while on the road.
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h. Selected Vendor shall provide a monthly report of passengers per stop per timeslot, on a daily
basis.
i. Selected Vendor shall provide details of on-board security and safety features that will be
equipped with their proposed vehicles such as cameras, object sensors, etc., if any, to ensure
mechanisms are in place to increase rider safety. If none, indicate in proposals that there are
no on-board security/safety features.
j. Selected Vendor’s designated point of contact shall be available to shuttle drivers and City
designated personnel via cell phone and responsible for the following:
i. notify designated City personnel when any shuttle vehicle is more than 15 minutes
off their scheduled stop times and/or any service interruptions;
ii. respond in a timely manner, within two hours or less, to requests from City for follow
up with appropriate action and/or recommendations on any incidents or complaints
involving drivers;
iii. keep City apprised of security issues which affect the safety of riders and make
appropriate recommendations for improvement;
iv. promptly report any unusual event or emergency occurring on the shuttle route to
riders or Vendor’s personnel;
v. provide replacement drivers to fill in for regular drivers’ sick and vacation leave with
proper qualification screening by submitting written verification to City of the
proposed replacement driver’s experience, current driver’s licenses, but who has also
already passed background check;
vi. investigate all complaints received about shuttle driver(s), report findings, and inform
City of remedial action(s) taken within 72 hours of occurrence. A driver shall be
immediately removed when a complaint has been made from the City to the Vendor
point of contact and shall not return to the rotation until mutual agreement by both
parties.
vii. ensure that incident reports and other written documentation requested are
forwarded to the appropriate City staff member in the time specified.
15. Reporting. Selected Vendor shall submit the following reports throughout the term of any
contract resulting from this RFP.
a. Activity Reports: Shall be submitted on a monthly basis by the 15th of each month and contain
the following details:
i. Number of passengers per stop and time slot;
ii. Total passengers by stop, daily; and
iii. Total mileage driven per route.
b. Maintenance Logs: Shall be submitted on a monthly basis by the 15th of each month showing
all shuttle vehicles used for the City are in compliance with safety and maintenance
regulations containing the following details:
i. Upkeep and service summary; and
ii. Certification of vehicles passing monthly safety inspection
Failure to keep vehicles properly maintained and routinely inspected for safe condition will
result in immediate termination of contract.
c. Incident Report: A reportable incident may involve the shuttle vehicle, riders, drivers, or both.
An incident report shall be submitted as soon as possible after an incident occurs during
regular shuttle operating hours.
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i. the shuttle driver shall notify the Vendor’s designated point of contact immediately
and complete an incident report.
ii. Vendor shall notify designated City personnel immediately of the incident and
forward the incident report within 24 hours of the incident.
Proposal Form and Content
The City will accept proposals in accordance with the instructions and specifications in this Request for
Proposal (RFP).
A. Provide one (1) original PDF document uploaded in PlanetBids on or before the date identified in
this RFP.
B. PREPARATION: Proposals should be prepared in such a way as to provide a straightforward,
concise delineation of capabilities to satisfy the requirements of this RFP and should address how
your firm would provide the services identified in the Scope of Work.
C. PROPOSAL FORMAT: Proposals shall adhere to the following format for organization and content.
Proposals must be divided into the individual sections listed below.
D. GENERAL INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCE: Provide a brief description of your organizational
structure. Identify the number of years of experience in providing shuttle services, similar in size
and scope to those requested in the RFP.
E. CAPABILITIES: This relates to the individual/firm’s capabilities to provide the services described in
the Scope of Services. Provide three (3) client references for which your Firm has provided similar
services. References shall include date and description of service, project location, completion
dates, organization’s name, contact person, title, address, and telephone number. Respondents
shall submit verification of compliance with all State of California Department of Transportation
and/or US Department of Transportation rules, laws, and regulations at time of submitted bid
proposal. If awarded the contract, Respondent shall maintain ongoing compliance with the above
and notify City of any changes in compliance status occurring during the term of any contract or
amendments that may result from this RFP immediately or upon request by the City. Respondent
shall possess all permits, licenses, and credentials necessary to perform the services specified
under this RFP within the City.
F. POINT OF CONTACT: Identify the point of contact for the City.
G. FEE PROPOSAL: The proposal shall include fees for all services to be provided. Fee proposals
should include the proposed teams’ hourly rates and the minimum number of hours anticipated.
H. TABLE OF CONTENTS - The table of contents shall identify the contents of the proposal in a format
consistent with the proposal requirements and format set forth herein.
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Evaluation Method
All proposals shall be reviewed to verify that the Respondent has met the minimum requirements.
Proposals that have not complied with requirements, do not meet minimum content and quality
standards, or take unacceptable exceptions to the General Terms and Conditions or 2-party agreement,
will be eliminated from further consideration. Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by an evaluation
committee comprised of City of Chula Vista personnel. The City of Chula Vista intends to accept the
proposal it determines to be in the best interests of the City, based on the overall proposal, not exclusively
on cost or any other specific factor. The City reserves the right to amend, modify, reject, negotiate, or
accept any proposal in whole or in part at its sole discretion.
Evaluation Criteria
The award to the successful Respondent will be based upon response to the requirements outlined in this
RFP, and an estimate of the quality and effectiveness of each it’s services in the following areas (not listed
in order of importance):
a. Experience/Past Performance/References
b. Personnel
c. Qualifications
d. Proposed Cost
e. Optional Interview – In the event the City decides that interviews are necessary,
Respondents who are finalists will be notified as promptly as possible. Notice of
confirmation of the interview date/time will be given by telephone or in writing.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
Payment Terms Terms: ________%_________Days
Prompt payment discounts offered for less than fifteen (15) days will not be considered in evaluating bids for award. However,
discounts offered of less than fifteen (15) days will be taken if payment is made by the City within the discount period. In the
absence of terms, payment shall be Net Thirty (30) Days.
Payment Method
The City’s preferred payment method is J.P. Morgan’s Single-Use Accounts (SUA) virtual card payment program **(see below
for SUA benefits), or EFT/ACH. Please confirm whether your company accepts these forms of payment for invoices.
SUA:
Yes
No
EFT:
Yes No
If SUA is not accepted, the City will make payments through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT or ACH) and will need the information
below:
Bank ABA #________________________ Bank Account #_______________________
Bank Name______________________________
Bank Address________________________________________________________________
Checking or Savings Account ____________________________________________________
** Benefits of SUA Virtual Card Payment Program
There are many benefits when accepting SUA payment, including:
• accelerated payments that will help reduce days sales outstanding (DSO)
• a simplified process that eliminates the cost of processing checks
• the ability to reduce administration expenses, account collections and follow-ups
• upon your enrollment in our SUA program, we will convert your payment terms to Net 15 days
Enrolling in this initiative can help strengthen our business relationship, and we are strongly committed to achieving 100%
participation from our valued suppliers.
Public Agency Participation
Other public agencies (e.g. city, county, public corporation, political subdivision, school district, or water authority) may want to
participate in any award as a result of this bid. The City of Chula Vista shall incur no financial responsibility in connection with
any purchase by another public agency. The public agency shall accept sole responsibility for placing orders and making payments
to the successful respondent. This option will not be considered in bid evaluation. Please indicate whether this will be granted.
Yes ________ No ________
Business License
A Business License is required as outlined in the Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 5.02.020, which states: It is unlawful for
any person, or for any person as agent, clerk or employee, either for himself or for any other person, within the corporate limits
of the City, to transact, engage in, or carry on any business, show, exhibition or game hereinafter specified without first having
procured a license.
____________________ ____________________
Signature Date
This page must be completed and returned with response.
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CONSULTANT LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURE
California Government Code section 84308, commonly referred to as the Levine Act, prohibits any City of
Chula Vista Officer 2 (“Officer”) from taking part in decisions related to a contract if the Officer received a
political contribution totaling more than $500 within the previous twelve months, and for twelve months
following the date a final decision concerning the contract has been made, from the person or company
awarded the contract. The Levine Act also requires disclosure of such contribution by a party to be awarded
a specific contract. The Levine Act does not apply to competitively bid, labor, or personal employment
contracts; contracts valued at under $50,000; contracts where no party receives financial compensation; or
contracts between two or more agencies.
☐ A. The Levine Act (Govt. Code §84308) DOES NOT apply to this Agreement.
☐ B. The Levine Act (Govt. Code §84308) does apply to this Agreement and the required disclosure is as
follows:
Current Officers can be located on the City of Chula Vista’s websites below:
• Mayor & Council - https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/mayor-council
• City Attorney - https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/city-attorney/about-us
• Planning Commissioners – www.chulavistaca.gov/pc
• Candidate for Elected Office – www.chulavistaca.gov/elections
1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made political contributions
totaling more than $500 to any Officer in the 12 months preceding the date you submitted your proposal,
the date you completed this form, or the anticipated date of any Council action related to this Agreement?
YES: ☐ If yes, which Officer(s): Click or tap here to enter text.
NO: ☐
2. Do you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to make
political contributions totaling more than $500 to any Officer in the 12 months following the finalization
of this Agreement or any Council action related to this Agreement?
YES: ☐ If yes, which Officer(s): Click or tap here to enter text.
NO: ☐
Answering yes to either question above may not preclude the City of Chula Vista from entering into or
taking any subsequent action related to the Agreement. However, it may preclude the identified Officer(s)
from participating in any actions related to the Agreement.
2 “Officer” means any elected or appointed officer of an agency, any alternate to an elected or appointed officer of an agency, and any
candidate for elective office in an agency. GC § 84308
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BYRD ANTI-LOBBYING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Contractors who apply or bid for an award of $100,000 or more shall file the required certification. Each tier certifies to the
tier above that it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or
attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a Member of Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal contract, grant, or any other award covered by
31 U.S.C. § 1352. Each tier shall also disclose any lobbying with non-Federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining
any Federal award. Such disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the recipient who in turn will forward the
certification(s) to the awarding agency.
APPENDIX A, 44 C.F.R. PART 18 – CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING – REQUIRED FOR CONTRACTS OVER
$100,000
Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements
The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person
for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an
officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of
any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any
cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal
contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing
or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of
Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report
Lobbying,” in accordance with its instructions.
3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for
all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative
agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made
or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed
by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil
penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
The Contractor, , certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of each statement of its
certification and disclosure, if any. In addition, the Contractor understands and agrees that the provisions of 31 U.S.C.
Chap. 38, Administrative Remedies for False Claims and Statements, apply to this certification and disclosure, if any.
Signature of Contractor’s Authorized Official: _____________________________
Name and Title of Contractor’s Authorized Official:_________________________
Date:______________
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PROPOSAL GENERAL PROVISIONS
Please Read Carefully
These Provisions Are a Part of Your Proposal and any Contract Awarded
The bidder agrees that:
A. Bidder has carefully examined the specifications, and all provisions relating to the item(s) to be furnished
or the work to be done; understands the meaning, intent, and requirements; and
B. Bidder will enter into a written contract and furnish the item(s) or complete the work in the time specified,
and in strict conformity with the City of Chula Vista specifications for the prices quoted.
Note: Bidder is defined as any individual, partnership, or corporation submitting a bid, proposal, or quotation in
response to a request for bid, request for proposal, or request for quotation. A bidder may also be referred
to as consultant, contractor, operator, supplier, or vendor.
Bid is defined as any bid, proposal, or quotation submitted in response to this solicitation.
1. Items Offered
If the item offered has a trade name, brand and/or catalog number, such shall be stated in the bid. If the bidder
proposes to furnish an item of a manufacturer or vendor other than that mentioned on the face hereof, bidder
must specify maker, brand, quality, catalog number, or other trade designation. Unless such is noted on the bid
form, it will be deemed that the item offered is that designated even though the bid may state or equal.
2. Samples
Samples may be required for bid evaluation and testing purposes. Bidders shall agree to provide samples within
forty-eight (48) hours upon request and at no additional cost to the City
3. Verify Quotations
Prices shall be verified prior to bid submittal, as withdrawal or correction may not be permitted after the bid
has been opened.
4. Firm Prices
Prices on bid shall be firm prices not subject to escalation. In the event the specifications provide for escalation,
the maximum limit shall be shown, or the bid shall not be considered. In the event of a decline in market price
below a price bid, the City shall receive the benefit of such decline.
5. Modification or Withdrawal of Bids
Bids may be modified or withdrawn by written or facsimile notice received prior to the exact hour and date
specified for receipt of bid. A bid may also be withdrawn in person by a bidder, or authorized representative,
prior to the exact hour and date set for receipt of bids. Telephone withdrawals are not permitted.
6. Late Bids, Modifications, or Withdrawals
a) Bids, modifications of bids, or bid withdrawals received after the exact time and date specified for receipt
will not be considered unless receipt is before the contract is awarded and the City determines that late
receipt was due solely to City error.
b) Modification of a successful bid that makes the terms of the bid more favorable to the City will be
considered at any time.
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7. Mistake in Bid
a) If the bidder discovers a mistake in bid prior to the hour and date specified for receipt of bid, bidder may
correct the mistake by modifying or withdrawing the bid in accordance these provisions.
b) If within seventy-two hours of the bid closing and prior to the issuance of a purchase order or a contract,
the bidder discovers a mistake in its bid of a serious and significant nature which is unfavorable to bidder,
bidder may request consideration be given to modifying the bid if it remains the lowest bid or to
withdrawal of the bid if the result of the correction of the mistake makes another bidder lowest and best
bidder. The mistake must be evident and provable. The right is reserved by the City to reject any and all
requests for correction of mistakes in bids received after the hour and date of the bid closing. The
decision of the Purchasing Agent is final as regards acceptance or rejection of requests for correction of
bids.
c) A mistake in bid cannot be considered once a purchase order or contract is issued.
8. Signature
All bids shall be signed, and the title and firm name indicated. A bid by a corporation shall be signed by an
authorized officer, employee or agent with his or her title.
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9. Alternative Proposals
To be responsive to the bid, bidder must submit a proposal that meets all specific bid requirements. Once bidder
has proposed a product which is responsive to the specification, bidder may include with the bid any additional
proposals or alternative products that bidder believes can meet or exceed the City’s requirements and that may
offer additional advantages, benefits, or cost savings. The City reserves the right to evaluate, and accept or
reject, such alternatives as though they were part of the original specifications without advertising for further
bids, when in the best interests of the City. Any awards so made will be based on operational and cost analysis
considerations that would result in the optimum economic advantage to the City.
10. Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP)
The City defines Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) as the procurement or acquisition of goods and
services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with
competing goods or service that serve the same purpose. With few exceptions, environmentally preferable
products shall only be purchased when determined to be cost-effective while considering a true cost during its
lifecycle from use, management and disposal. EPP requires attention to numerous environmental
considerations, including energy efficiency, postconsumer recycled content, water efficiency, low/zero
hazardous substances and responsible manufacturing, to name just a few. Testing and evaluation of
environmentally preferable products is one allowable exception and may be requested at any time during the
solicitation process.
For more information, please consult the CalRecycle website at: https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/epp.
11. Quality
Unless otherwise required in the specifications, all goods furnished shall be new and unused.
12. Litigation Warranty
The bidder, by bidding, warrants that bidder is not currently involved in litigation or arbitration concerning the
materials or bidder’s performance concerning the same or similar material or service to be supplied pursuant
to this contract of specification, and that no judgments or awards have been made against bidder on the basis
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of bidder’s performance in supplying or installing the same or similar material or service, unless such fact is
disclosed to the City in the bid. Disclosure may not disqualify the bidder. The City reserves the right to evaluate
bids on the basis of the facts surrounding such litigation or arbitration and to require bidder to furnish the City
with a surety bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of California and
approved by The City of Chula Vista in a sum equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price
conditional on the faithful performance by bidder of the contract in the event the bid is awarded to bidder,
notwithstanding the litigation or arbitration.
13. Performance Standards
Performance of work and acceptability of equipment or materials supplied pursuant to any contract or award
shall be to the satisfaction of the City.
14. Warranties
a) All material, labor or equipment provided under the contract shall be warranted by bidder and/or
manufacturer for at least twelve (12) months after acceptance by City. Greater warranty protection will
be accepted. Lesser warranty protection must be indicated by bidder on the bid proposal as an exception
b) Bidder shall be considered primarily responsible to the City for all warranty service, parts and labor
applicable to the goods or equipment provided by bidder under this bid or award, irrespective of whether
bidder is an agent, broker, fabricator or manufacturer’s dealer. Bidder shall be responsible for ensuring
that warranty work is performed at a local agency or facility convenient to City and that services, parts
and labor are available and provided to meet City’s schedules and deadlines. City may require bidder to
post a performance bond after contract award to guarantee performance of these obligations. Bidder
may establish a service contract with a local agency satisfactory to City to meet this obligation if bidder
does not ordinarily provide warranty service.
15. Addenda
The effect of all addenda to the bid documents shall be considered in the bid and said addenda shall be made
part of the bid documents and shall be returned with them. Before submitting a bid, each bidder shall ascertain
whether or not any addenda have been issued, and failure to cover in this bid any such addenda issued may
render the bid invalid and result in its rejection.
16. Specifications to Prevail
The detailed requirements of the specifications shall supersede any conflicting reference in these General
Provisions that are in conflict therewith.
17. Taxes
The City will furnish Exemption Certificates for Federal Excise Tax. The City is liable for State, City and County
Sales Taxes. Do not include this tax in the amount bid. However, tax is to be added by the successful bidder to
the net amount invoiced. All or any portion of the City Sales Tax returned to the City will be considered in the
evaluation of bids.
18. Conflict of Interest
No City employee or elected or appointed member of City government, or member of the employee’s
immediate family, may participate directly or indirectly in the procurement process pertaining to this bid if they:
a) Have a financial interest or other personal interest that is incompatible with the proper discharge of their
official duties in the public interest or would tend to impair their independence, judgment or action in
the performance of their official duties.
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b) Are negotiating for or have an arrangement concerning prospective employment with bidder. The bidder
warrants to the best of his knowledge that the submission of the bid will not create such conflict of
interest. In the event such a conflict occurs, the bidder is to report it immediately to the Purchasing Agent.
For breach or violation of this warranty, the City shall have the right to annul this contract without liability
at its discretion, and bidder may be subject to damages and/or debarment or suspension.
19. Gratuities
The City may rescind the right of the bidder to proceed under this agreement if it is found that gratuities in the
form of entertainment, gifts, or otherwise are offered or given by the bidder, or any agent or representative of
the bidder, to any officer or employee of the City with the intent of influencing award of this agreement or
securing favorable treatment with respect to performance of this agreement.
20. Faithful Performance Bond
Successful bidder may be required to furnish the City with a surety bond conditioned upon the faithful
performance of the contract. This may take the form of a bond executed by a surety company authorized to do
business in the State of California and approved by the City of Chula Vista, an endorsed Certificate of Deposit,
or a money order or a certified check drawn on a solvent bank. The bond shall be in a sum equal to one hundred
percent (100%) of the amount of the contract price. Such bond or deposit shall be forfeited to the City in the
event that bidder receiving the contract shall fail or refuse to fulfill the requirements and all terms and
conditions of the contract.
21. Insurance
Bidder shall provide proof of liability and property damage insurance prior to performance of duties. Coverage
shall be from a company authorized to transact business in the State of California and shall be in an amount not
less than $1,000,000 combined single limit (CSL), unless otherwise specified. The City of Chula Vista shall be
named as an additional insured and thirty (30) days’ notice of cancellation shall be indicated. Worker’s
Compensation coverage for each employee engaged in work on City premises is required. Bidder is solely
responsible for all insurance premium payments.
22. Indemnification
Bidder shall defend, indemnify, protect and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officers,
employees, and agents, from and against all claims for damages, liability, and expenses (including attorney’s
fees) arising out of this agreement and/or bidder’s performance hereunder, except as to such damages, liability,
and expenses due to the sole negligence or willful acts of the City, its officers, employees or agents.
23. Award of Contract
a) Bids will be analyzed, and award will be made to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder whose
bid conforms to the solicitation and whose bid is considered to be most advantageous to the City, price
and other factors considered. Factors to be considered may include, but are not limited to: bidder’s past
performance, total unit cost, economic cost analysis, life cycle costs, warranty and quality, maintenance
cost, durability, the operational requirements of the City and any other factors which will result in the
optimum economic benefit to the City.
b) The City reserves the right to reject any item or items, to waive informalities, technical defects and minor
irregularities in bids received; and to select the bid(s) deemed most advantageous to the City. The City
will, however, consider bids submitted on an “all or nothing” basis if the bid is clearly designated as such.
c) The City reserves the right to award one or more contracts on the bids submitted, either by award of all
items to one bidder or by award of separate items or groups of items to various bidders as the interests
of the City may require, unless the bidder clearly specifies otherwise in his bid.
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d) For the purpose of evaluating bids for multiple awards, the sum of $100.00 is considered to be the
administrative cost to the City for issuing and administering each contract awarded under this solicitation,
and individual awards will be made for the items and combinations of items which result in the lowest
aggregate price to the City, including such administrative cost.
e) Upon acceptance by the City of Chula Vista, the solicitation, bid, proposal, or price quotation and a
purchase order issued to the successful bidder shall be deemed to result in a binding contract
incorporating those terms and these General Provisions without further action required by either party.
Items are to be furnished as described in the bid and in strict conformity with all instructions, conditions,
specifications, and provisions in the complete contract, as defined by this clause 28 or any related
integrated agreement.
24. Protests
Protests by unsuccessful bidders to the selection for award shall be submitted in writing to the Purchasing Agent
no later than ten (10) calendar days after award recommendation. The unsuccessful bidder shall have the right
to appear at the City Council to protest any award to be confirmed by Council. Failure to submit a timely written
protest to the Purchasing Agent shall bar consideration of such protest.
25. Documentation
Due to the time constraints that affect contract performance, all required documents, certificates of insurance
and bonds shall be provided to the City within ten (10) calendar days following award or date of request by City,
whichever is later. Any failure to comply may result in bid being declared non-responsive and rejected, and at
City’s option the bid bond may be attached for damages suffered.
26. Seller’s Invoice
Invoices shall be prepared and submitted in duplicate to address shown on the Purchase Order. Separate
invoices are required for each Purchase Order. Invoices shall contain the following information: Purchase Order
number, item number, description of supplies or services, sizes, unit of measure, quantity, unit price and
extended totals.
27. Document Ownership
a) All technical documents and records originated or prepared pursuant to this contract, including papers,
reports, charts, and computer programs, shall be delivered to and become the exclusive property of the
City and may be copyrighted by the City. Bidder assigns all copyrights to City by undertaking this
agreement
b) All inventions, discoveries, enhancements, changes, or improvements of computer programs developed
pursuant to this contract shall be the property of the City, and all patents or copyrights shall be assigned
to City, unless otherwise agreed. Bidder agrees that City may make modifications to computer software
furnished by bidder without infringing bidder’s copyright or any license granted to City.
28. Advertisements, Product Endorsements
City employees and agencies or organizations funded by the City are prohibited from making endorsements,
either implied or direct, of commercial products or services without written approval of the City Manager. No
bidder may represent that the City of Chula Vista has endorsed their product or service without the Purchasing
Agent’s prior written approval.
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29. City Provisions to Prevail
Except as indicated in the specifications, the City’s standard General Provisions shall govern any contract award.
Any standard terms and conditions of bidder submitted by bidder shall not be acceptable to City unless expressly
agreed to by the City. The City reserves the right to reject bidder’s bid as non-responsive, to consider the bid
without bidder’s standard terms and conditions, or to require bidder to delete reference to such as a condition
of evaluation or award of the bid. If, after award of contract, bidder (contract vendor) shall provide materials
or services accompanied by new or additional standard terms or conditions, they too shall be considered void
and City may require deletion as a further condition of performance by Bidder. To the extent not otherwise
provided for by the contract documents, the California Commercial Code shall apply.
30. Invalid Provisions
In the event that any one or more of the provisions of this agreement shall be found to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect and be enforceable.
31. Amendments and Modifications
The Purchasing Agent may at any time, by written order, and without notice to the sureties, make a modification
to the contract or an amendment to the Purchase Order, within the general scope of this contract, in (1) quantity
of materials or service, whether more or less; (2) drawings, designs, or specifications, where the supplies to be
furnished are to be specially manufactured for the City; (3) method of shipment or packing; and (4) place of
delivery. If any such change causes an increase or decrease in the cost or the time required for the performance
of this contract, an equitable adjustment shall be made by written modification of the contract or amendment
to the Purchase Order. Any claim by the bidder for adjustment under this clause must be asserted within 30
calendar days from the notification date.
32. Assignment
Bidder shall not assign or delegate duties or responsibilities under this agreement, in whole or in part, without
prior written approval of the City.
33. Disputes
Except as otherwise provided in these provisions, any dispute concerning a question of fact arising under this
contract which is not disposed of by agreement shall be decided by the Purchasing Agent, who shall reduce this
decision to writing and mail a copy to the bidder. The decision of the Purchasing Agent shall be final and
conclusive, unless bidder requests mediation within ten (10) calendar days. Pending final decision of a dispute,
the bidder shall proceed diligently with the performance of the contract and in accordance with the Purchasing
Agent’s decision.
34. Mediation
Should an unresolved dispute arise out of this agreement, any party may request that it be submitted to
mediation. The parties shall meet in mediation within thirty (30) days of a request. The mediator shall be agreed
to by the mediating parties; in the absence of an agreement, the parties shall each submit one name from
mediators listed by either the American Arbitration Association, the California State Board of Mediation and
Conciliation, or other agreed-upon service. The mediator shall be selected by a Blindfold@ process.
The cost of mediation shall be borne equally by both parties. Neither party shall be deemed the prevailing party.
No party shall be permitted to file a legal action without first meeting in mediation and making a good faith
attempt to reach a mediated settlement. The mediation process, once commenced by a meeting with the
mediator, shall last until agreement is reached by the parties but not more than sixty (60) days, unless the
maximum time is extended by both parties.
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35. Lawful Performance
Bidder shall abide by all Federal, State and Local Laws, Ordinances, Regulations, and Statutes as may be related
to the performance of duties under this agreement. In addition, all applicable permits and licenses required
shall be obtained by the bidder, at bidder’s sole expense.
36. Business License
Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 5.02.020 requires all firm/entities doing business with the City to obtain a
Business License. Section 5.02.20 states: It is unlawful for any person, or for any person as agent, clerk or
employee, either for himself or for any other person, within the corporate limits of the City, to transact, engage
in, or carry on any business, show, exhibition or game hereinafter specified without first having procured a
license.
37. Annual Appropriation of Funds
Multi-year term supply and service contracts and leases are subject to annual appropriation of funds by the City
Council. Payments made under term contracts and leases are considered items of current expense. Purchase
Orders are funded when issued; therefore, they are current expense items and are not subject to any
subsequent appropriation of funds.
In the event sufficient funds are not appropriated for the payment of lease payments or anticipated term
contract payments required to be paid in the next occurring lease or contract term, and if no funds are legally
available from other sources, the lease or contract may be terminated at the end of the original term or renewal
term and the City shall not be obligated to make further payments beyond the then current original or renewal
term. The City will provide notice of its inability to continue the lease or contract at such time as the Purchasing
Agent is aware of the non-appropriation of funds. However, failure to notify does not renew the term of the
lease or contract. The City has no monetary obligation in event of termination or reduction of a term contract
since such contracts represent estimated quantities and is not funded as a contract except to the extent of the
Purchase Orders issued.
38. Extension
When in the City’s best interest, this agreement may be extended on a daily, month-to-month, or annual basis
by mutual agreement of both parties. Services and/or materials received under an extension shall be in
accordance with pricing, terms, and conditions, as described herein.
39. Debarment
The Purchasing Agent may recommend to the City Council that the person or business be debarred from
consideration for award of contracts. The period of debarment will be contingent upon the severity of cause.
Causes for debarment include:
a) Conviction under state or federal statutes of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or
destruction of records, receiving stolen property, or other offense indicating a lack of business integrity
or business honesty
b) Violation of contract provisions which is regarded by the Purchasing Agent to be so serious as to justify
debarment action, including:
i. Deliberate failure without good cause to perform in accordance with the specifications or
within the time limit provided in the contract; or
ii. A recent record of failure to perform or of unsatisfactory performance in accordance with the
terms of one or more contracts, or
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iii. Two or more claims of computational error in bid submission within a two-year period.
c) Debarment by another governmental entity.
d) Any other cause the Purchasing Agent deems to be so serious and compelling as to affect responsibility
as a City bidder. A bidder may be permanently debarred for the following causes:
i. Collusion in bidding
ii. Conviction for commission of a criminal offense as an incident to obtaining or attempting to
obtain a contract or subcontract with the City of Chula Vista or in the performance of such
contract or subcontract.
iii. Conviction under State or Federal antitrust statutes arising out of the submission of bids or
proposals.
40. Venue
This agreement shall be governed by and interpreted according to the laws of the State of California, and venue
for any proceeding shall be in the County of San Diego.
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This sample agreement has been provided for the proposer’s review and comment. If a proposer wishes
to take exception to any of the terms and conditions contained in the consultant agreement, these
should be identified specifically; otherwise, it will be assumed that the proposer is willing to enter into
the agreement as it is written. Any exceptions to terms, conditions, or other requirements must be
clearly stated. Failure to identify contractual issues of dispute can later be the basis for the City
disqualifying a proposer. The City will consider such exceptions as part of the evaluation process, which
may constitute grounds for rejection of the proposal.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CONTRACTOR/SERVICE PROVIDER SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH CITY OF CHULA VISTA
TO PROVIDE [SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED]
This Agreement is entered into effective as of Enter Date (“Effective Date”)3 by and between the
City of Chula Vista, a chartered municipal corporation (“City”) and City of Chula Vista, Entity
Type (e.g. A California Corporation) (“Contractor/Service Provider”) (collectively, the “Parties”
and, individually, a “Party”) with reference to the following facts:
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Enter Recitals To Describe Basis For Service – See example below 4; and
WHEREAS, Enter Recitals To Describe Contractor/Service Provider Selection Process –
See example below 5; and
3 If City Council approved, insert date of City Council approval. Otherwise, insert a date no later than date Contractor’s work
commences.
4 For example: “WHEREAS, City requires _____________ [e.g., landscape maintenance] services in order to
____________________ [e.g., maintain the public park];” and
5 For example: “WHEREAS, In order to procure these services City solicited proposals in accordance with Chula Vista Municipal
Code Section _________________ [2.56.080 for contracts exceeding $100,000; 2.56.090 for contracts of $100,000 or less;
2.56.110 for “professional services” e.g., architects, lawyers, engineers, environmental], received __ proposals, and selected
Consultant as the most qualified amongst those submitting; and”
[OR, if the project was sole-sourced]
“WHEREAS, In order to procure these services Contractor was chosen based on Contractor’s unique qualifications,
including ________________; on this basis, Contractor was awarded the contract on a “sole source” basis under the authority
of Chula Vista Municipal Code Section ____________ [2.56.070.B.4. for contracts approved by City Council; 2.56.090.B.3.
for contracts approved at a staff level].”
[OR, if an alternative procurement process is used]
“WHEREAS, In order to procure these services Contractor was chosen __________________.”
Consult with the City Attorney’s Office if none of these apply
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Enter Additional Recitals As Needed Or Delete This Line
WHEREAS, Contractor/Service Provider warrants and represents that it is experienced and
staffed in a manner such that it can deliver the services required of Contractor/Service Provider to
City in accordance with the time frames and the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
[End of Recitals. Next Page Starts Obligatory Provisions.]
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OBLIGATORY PROVISIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals, the covenants contained
herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which the
Parties hereby acknowledge, City and Contractor/Service Provider hereby agree as follows:
1. SERVICES
1.1 Required Services. Contractor/Service Provider agrees to perform the services, and
deliver to City the “Deliverables” (if any) described in the attached Exhibit A, incorporated
into the Agreement by this reference, within the time frames set forth therein, time being of
the essence for this Agreement. The services and/or Deliverables described in Exhibit A shall
be referred to herein as the “Required Services.”
1.2 Reductions in Scope of Work. City may independently, or upon request from
Contractor/Service Provider, from time to time, reduce the Required Services to be performed
by the Contractor/Service Provider under this Agreement. Upon doing so, City and
Contractor/Service Provider agree to meet and confer in good faith for the purpose of
negotiating a corresponding reduction in the compensation associated with the reduction.
1.3 Additional Services. Subject to compliance with the City’s Charter, codes, policies,
procedures and ordinances governing procurement and purchasing authority, City may request
Contractor/Service Provider provide additional services related to the Required Services
(“Additional Services”). If so, City and Contractor/Service Provider agree to meet and confer
in good faith for the purpose of negotiating an amendment to Exhibit A, to add the Additional
Services. Unless otherwise agreed, compensation for the Additional Services shall be charged
and paid consistent with the rates and terms already provided therein. Once added to Exhibit
A, “Additional Services” shall also become “Required Services” for purposes of this
Agreement.
1.4 Standard of Care. Contractor/Service Provider expressly warrants and agrees that any
and all Required Services hereunder shall be performed in accordance with the highest standard
of care exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions
and in similar locations.
1.5 No Waiver of Standard of Care. Where approval by City is required, it is understood
to be conceptual approval only and does not relieve the Contractor/Service Provider of
responsibility for complying with all laws, codes, industry standards, and liability for damages
caused by negligent acts, errors, omissions, noncompliance with industry standards, or the
willful misconduct of the Contractor/Service Provider or its subcontractors.
1.6 Security for Performance. In the event that Exhibit A Section 5 indicates the need for
Contractor/Service Provider to provide additional security for performance of its duties under
this Agreement, Contractor/Service Provider shall provide such additional security prior to
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commencement of its Required Services in the form and on the terms prescribed on Exhibit A,
or as otherwise prescribed by the City Attorney.
1.7 Compliance with Laws. In its performance of the Required Services,
Contractor/Service Provider shall comply with any and all applicable federal, state and local
laws, including the Chula Vista Municipal Code.
1.8 Business License. Prior to commencement of work, Contractor/Service Provider shall
obtain a business license from City.
1.9 Subcontractors. Prior to commencement of any work, Contractor/Service Provider
shall submit for City’s information and approval a list of any and all subcontractors to be used
by Contractor/Service Provider in the performance of the Required Services.
Contractor/Service Provider agrees to take appropriate measures necessary to ensure that all
subcontractors and personnel utilized by the Contractor/Service Provider to complete its
obligations under this Agreement comply with all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and
policies, whether federal, state, or local. In addition, if any subcontractor is expected to fulfill
any responsibilities of the Contractor/Service Provider under this Agreement,
Contractor/Service Provider shall ensure that each and every subcontractor carries out the
Contractor/Service Provider’s responsibilities as set forth in this Agreement.
1.10 Term. This Agreement shall commence on the earlier to occur of the Effective Date or
Contractor/Service Provider’s commencement of the Required Services hereunder, and shall
terminate, subject to Sections 6.1 and 6.2 of this Agreement, when the Parties have complied
with all their obligations hereunder; provided, however, provisions which expressly survive
termination shall remain in effect.
2. COMPENSATION
2.1 General. For satisfactory performance of the Required Services, City agrees to
compensate Contractor/Service Provider in the amount(s) and on the terms set forth in Exhibit
A, Section 4. Standard terms for billing and payment are set forth in this Section 2.
2.2 Detailed Invoicing. Contractor/Service Provider agrees to provide City with a detailed
invoice for services performed each month, within thirty (30) days of the end of the month in
which the services were performed, unless otherwise specified in Exhibit A. Invoicing shall
begin on the first of the month following the Effective Date of the Agreement. All charges
must be presented in a line item format with each task separately explained in reasonable detail.
Each invoice shall include the current monthly amount being billed, the amount invoiced to
date, and the remaining amount available under any approved budget. Contractor/Service
Provider must obtain prior written authorization from City for any fees or expenses that exceed
the estimated budget.
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2.3 Payment to Contractor/Service Provider. Upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice
and confirmation that the Required Services detailed in the invoice have been satisfactorily
performed, City shall pay Contractor/Service Provider for the invoice amount within thirty
(30) days. Payment shall be made in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in
Exhibit A and section 2.4, below. At City’s discretion, invoices not timely submitted may be
subject to a penalty of up to five percent (5%) of the amount invoiced.
2.4 Retention Policy. City shall retain ten percent (10%) of the amount due for Required
Services detailed on each invoice (the “holdback amount”). Upon City review and
determination of Project Completion, the holdback amount will be issued to Contractor/Service
Provider.
2.5 Reimbursement of Costs. City may reimburse Contractor/Service Provider’s out-of-
pocket costs incurred by Contractor/Service Provider in the performance of the Required
Services if negotiated in advance and included in Exhibit A. Unless specifically provided in
Exhibit A, Contractor/Service Provider shall be responsible for any and all out-of-pocket costs
incurred by Contractor/Service Provider in the performance of the Required Services.
2.6 Exclusions. City shall not be responsible for payment to Contractor/Service Provider
for any fees or costs in excess of any agreed upon budget, rate or other maximum amount(s)
provided for in Exhibit A. City shall also not be responsible for any cost: (a) incurred prior to
the Effective Date; or (b) arising out of or related to the errors, omissions, negligence or acts
of willful misconduct of Contractor/Service Provider, its agents, employees, or subcontractors.
2.7 Payment Not Final Approval. Contractor/Service Provider understands and agrees that
payment to the Contractor/Service Provider or reimbursement for any Contractor/Service
Provider costs related to the performance of Required Services does not constitute a City final
decision regarding whether such payment or cost reimbursement is allowable and eligible for
payment under this Agreement, nor does it constitute a waiver of any violation by
Contractor/Service Provider of the terms of this Agreement. If City determines that
Contractor/Service Provider is not entitled to receive any amount of compensation already
paid, City will notify Contractor/Service Provider in writing and Contractor/Service Provider
shall promptly return such amount.
3. INSURANCE
3.1 Required Insurance. Contractor/Service Provider must procure and maintain, during
the period of performance of Required Services under this Agreement, and for twelve months
after completion of Required Services, the policies of insurance described on the attached
Exhibit B, incorporated into the Agreement by this reference (the “Required Insurance”). The
Required Insurance shall also comply with all other terms of this Section.
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3.2 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions
relating to the Required Insurance must be disclosed to and approved by City in advance of the
commencement of work.
3.3 Standards for Insurers. Required Insurance must be placed with licensed insurers
admitted to transact business in the State of California with a current A.M. Best’s rating of A
V or better, or, if insurance is placed with a surplus lines insurer, insurer must be listed on the
State of California List of Eligible Surplus Lines Insurers (LESLI) with a current A.M. Best’s
rating of no less than A X. For Workers’ Compensation Insurance, insurance issued by the
State Compensation Fund is also acceptable.
3.4 Subcontractors. Contractor/Service Provider must include all sub-Contractor/Service
Providers/sub-contractors as insureds under its policies and/or furnish separate certificates and
endorsements demonstrating separate coverage for those not under its policies. Any separate
coverage for sub-Contractor/Service Providers must also comply with the terms of this
Agreement.
3.5 Additional Insureds. City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers
must be named as additional insureds with respect to any policy of general liability,
automobile, or pollution insurance specified as required in Exhibit B or as may otherwise be
specified by City’s Risk Manager.. The general liability additional insured coverage must be
provided in the form of an endorsement to the Contractor/Service Provider’s insurance using
ISO CG 2010 (11/85) or its equivalent; such endorsement must not exclude
Products/Completed Operations coverage.
3.6 General Liability Coverage to be “Primary.” Contractor/Service Provider’s general
liability coverage must be primary insurance as it pertains to the City, its officers, officials,
employees, agents, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its
officers, officials, employees, or volunteers is wholly separate from the insurance provided by
Contractor/Service Provider and in no way relieves Contractor/Service Provider from its
responsibility to provide insurance.
3.7 No Cancellation. No Required Insurance policy may be canceled by either Party during
the required insured period under this Agreement, except after thirty days’ prior written notice
to the City by certified mail, return receipt requested. Prior to the effective date of any such
cancellation Contractor/Service Provider must procure and put into effect equivalent
coverage(s).
3.8 Waiver of Subrogation. Contractor/Service Provider’s insurer(s) will provide a Waiver
of Subrogation in favor of the City for each Required Insurance policy under this Agreement.
In addition, Contractor/Service Provider waives any right it may have or may obtain to
subrogation for a claim against City.
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3.9 Verification of Coverage. Prior to commencement of any work, Contractor/Service
Provider shall furnish City with original certificates of insurance and any amendatory
endorsements necessary to demonstrate to City that Contractor/Service Provider has obtained
the Required Insurance in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. The words “will
endeavor” and “but failure to mail such notice shall impose no obligation or liability of any
kind upon the company, its agents, or representatives” or any similar language must be deleted
from all certificates. The required certificates and endorsements should otherwise be on
industry standard forms. The City reserves the right to require, at any time, complete, certified
copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements evidencing the coverage
required by these specifications.
3.10 Claims Made Policy Requirements. If General Liability, Pollution and/or Asbestos
Pollution Liability and/or Errors & Omissions coverage are required and are provided on a
claims-made form, the following requirements also apply:
a. The “Retro Date” must be shown, and must be before the date of this Agreement
or the beginning of the work required by this Agreement.
b. Insurance must be maintained, and evidence of insurance must be provided, for at
least five (5) years after completion of the work required by this Agreement.
c. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made
policy form with a “Retro Date” prior to the effective date of this Agreement, the
Contractor/Service Provider must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of
five (5) years after completion of the work required by this Agreement.
d. A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to the City for
review.
3.11 Not a Limitation of Other Obligations. Insurance provisions under this section shall
not be construed to limit the Contractor/Service Provider’s obligations under this Agreement,
including Indemnity.
3.12 Additional Coverage. To the extent that insurance coverage provided by
Contractor/Service Provider maintains higher limits than the minimums appearing in Exhibit
B, City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for higher limits maintained.
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4. INDEMNIFICATION
4.1. General. To the maximum extent allowed by law, Contractor/Service Provider shall
timely and fully protect, defend, reimburse, indemnify and hold harmless City, its elected and
appointed officers, agents, employees and volunteers (collectively, “Indemnified Parties”),
from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, (including
reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs), liability, loss, damage or injury, in law or equity,
to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of or incident to
any alleged acts, omissions, negligence, or willful misconduct of Contractor/Service Provider,
its officials, officers, employees, agents, and contractors, arising out of or in connection with
the performance of the Required Services, the results of such performance, or this Agreement.
This indemnity provision does not include any claims, damages, liability, costs and expenses
arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Also covered
is liability arising from, connected with, caused by or claimed to be caused by the active or
passive negligent acts or omissions of the Indemnified Parties which may be in combination
with the active or passive negligent acts or omissions of the Contractor/Service Provider, its
employees, agents or officers, or any third party.
4.2. Modified Indemnity Where Agreement Involves Design Professional Services.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, if the services provided under this Agreement are design
professional services, as defined by California Civil Code section 2782.8, as may be amended
from time to time, the defense and indemnity obligation under Section 1, above, shall be limited
to the extent required by California Civil Code section 2782.8.
4.3 Costs of Defense and Award. Included in Contractor/Service Provider’s obligations
under this Section 4 is Contractor/Service Provider’s obligation to defend, at
Contractor/Service Provider’s own cost, expense and risk, and with counsel approved in
writing by City, any and all suits, actions or other legal proceedings that may be brought or
instituted against one or more of the Indemnified Parties. Subject to the limitations in this
Section 4, Contractor/Service Provider shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree
that may be rendered against one or more of the Indemnified Parties for any and all related
legal expenses and costs incurred by any of them.
4.4. Contractor/Service Provider’s Obligations Not Limited or Modified.
Contractor/Service Provider’s obligations under this Section 4 shall not be limited to insurance
proceeds, if any, received by the Indemnified Parties, or by any prior or subsequent declaration
by the Contractor/Service Provider. Furthermore, Contractor/Service Provider’s obligations
under this Section 4 shall in no way limit, modify or excuse any of Contractor/Service
Provider’s other obligations or duties under this Agreement.
4.5. Enforcement Costs. Contractor/Service Provider agrees to pay any and all costs and
fees City incurs in enforcing Contractor/Service Provider’s obligations under this Section 4.
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4.6 Survival. Contractor/Service Provider’s obligations under this Section 4 shall survive
the termination of this Agreement.
5. FINANCIAL INTERESTS OF CONTRACTOR/SERVICE PROVIDER.
5.1 Form 700 Filing. The California Political Reform Act and the Chula Vista Conflict of
Interest Code require certain government officials and Contractor/Service Providers
performing work for government agencies to publicly disclose certain of their personal assets
and income using a Statement of Economic Interests form (Form 700). In order to assure
compliance with these requirements, Contractor/Service Provider shall comply with the
disclosure requirements identified in the attached Exhibit C, incorporated into the Agreement
by this reference.
5.2 Disclosures; Prohibited Interests. Independent of whether Contractor/Service Provider
is required to file a Form 700, Contractor/Service Provider warrants and represents that it has
disclosed to City any economic interests held by Contractor/Service Provider, or its employees
or subcontractors who will be performing the Required Services, in any real property or project
which is the subject of this Agreement. Contractor/Service Provider warrants and represents
that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee
or approved subcontractor working solely for Contractor/Service Provider, to solicit or secure
this Agreement. Further, Contractor/Service Provider warrants and represents that it has not
paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee or approved
subcontractor working solely for Contractor/Service Provider, any fee, commission,
percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the
award or making of this Agreement. Contractor/Service Provider further warrants and
represents that no officer or employee of City, has any interest, whether contractual, non-
contractual, financial or otherwise, in this transaction, the proceeds hereof, or in the business
of Contractor/Service Provider or Contractor/Service Provider’s subcontractors.
Contractor/Service Provider further agrees to notify City in the event any such interest is
discovered whether or not such interest is prohibited by law or this Agreement. For breach or
violation of any of these warranties, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without
liability.
5.3 Levine Act. California Government Code section 84308, commonly known as the Levine
Act, prohibits public agency officers from participating in any action related to a contract if
such officer receives political contributions totaling more than $250 within the previous twelve
months, and for twelve months following the date a final decision concerning the contract has
been made, from the person or company awarded the contract. The Levine Act also requires
disclosure of such contribution by a party to be awarded a specific contract. In order to assure
compliance with these requirements, Contractor/Service Provider shall comply with the
disclosure requirements identified in the attached Exhibit D, incorporated into the Agreement
by this reference.
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6. REMEDIES
6.1 Termination for Cause. If for any reason whatsoever Contractor/Service Provider shall
fail to perform the Required Services under this Agreement, in a proper or timely manner, or
if Contractor/Service Provider shall violate any of the other covenants, agreements or
conditions of this Agreement (each a “Default”), in addition to any and all other rights and
remedies City may have under this Agreement, at law or in equity, City shall have the right to
terminate this Agreement by giving five (5) days written notice to Contractor/Service Provider.
Such notice shall identify the Default and the Agreement termination date. If
Contractor/Service Provider notifies City of its intent to cure such Default prior to City’s
specified termination date, and City agrees that the specified Default is capable of being cured,
City may grant Contractor/Service Provider up to ten (10) additional days after the designated
termination date to effectuate such cure. In the event of a termination under this Section 6.1,
Contractor/Service Provider shall immediately provide City any and all ”Work Product”
(defined in Section 7 below) prepared by Contractor/Service Provider as part of the Required
Services. Such Work Product shall be City’s sole and exclusive property as provided in Section
7 hereof. Contractor/Service Provider may be entitled to compensation for work satisfactorily
performed prior to Contractor/Service Provider’s receipt of the Default notice; provided,
however, in no event shall such compensation exceed the amount that would have been payable
under this Agreement for such work, and any such compensation shall be reduced by any costs
incurred or projected to be incurred by City as a result of the Default.
6.2 Termination or Suspension for Convenience of City. City may suspend or terminate
this Agreement, or any portion of the Required Services, at any time and for any reason, with
or without cause, by giving specific written notice to Contractor/Service Provider of such
termination or suspension at least fifteen (15) days prior to the effective date thereof. Upon
receipt of such notice, Contractor/Service Provider shall immediately cease all work under the
Agreement and promptly deliver all “Work Product” (defined in Section 7 below) to City.
Such Work Product shall be City's sole and exclusive property as provided in Section 7 hereof.
Contractor/Service Provider shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for
this Work Product in an amount equal to the amount due and payable under this Agreement
for work satisfactorily performed as of the date of the termination/suspension notice plus any
additional remaining Required Services requested or approved by City in advance that would
maximize City’s value under the Agreement.
6.3 Waiver of Claims. In the event City terminates the Agreement in accordance with the
terms of this Section, Contractor/Service Provider hereby expressly waives any and all claims
for damages or compensation as a result of such termination except as expressly provided in
this Section 6.
6.4 Administrative Claims Requirements and Procedures. No suit or arbitration shall be
brought arising out of this Agreement against City unless a claim has first been presented in
writing and filed with City and acted upon by City in accordance with the procedures set forth
in Chapter 1.34 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, as same may be amended, the provisions
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of which, including such policies and procedures used by City in the implementation of same,
are incorporated herein by this reference. Upon request by City, Contractor/Service Provider
shall meet and confer in good faith with City for the purpose of resolving any dispute over the
terms of this Agreement.
6.5 Governing Law/Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any action arising under or relating to this
Agreement shall be brought only in San Diego County, State of California. Contractor/Service
Provider hereby waives any right to remove any action from San Diego County as may
otherwise be permitted by California Code of Civil Procedure section 394.
6.6 Service of Process. Contractor/Service Provider agrees that it is subject to personal
jurisdiction in California. If Contractor/Service Provider is a foreign corporation, limited
liability company, or partnership that is not registered with the California Secretary of State,
Contractor/Service Provider irrevocably consents to service of process on Contractor/Service
Provider by first class mail directed to the individual and address listed under “For Legal
Notice,” in section 1.B. of Exhibit A to this Agreement, and that such service shall be effective
five days after mailing.
7. OWNERSHIP AND USE OF WORK PRODUCT
All reports, studies, information, data, statistics, forms, designs, plans, procedures, systems
and any other materials or properties produced in whole or in part under this Agreement in
connection with the performance of the Required Services (collectively “Work Product”) shall
be the sole and exclusive property of City. No such Work Product shall be subject to private
use, copyrights or patent rights by Contractor/Service Provider in the United States or in any
other country without the express, prior written consent of City. City shall have unrestricted
authority to publish, disclose, distribute, and otherwise use, copyright or patent, in whole or in
part, any such Work Product, without requiring any permission of Contractor/Service Provider,
except as may be limited by the provisions of the Public Records Act or expressly prohibited
by other applicable laws. With respect to computer files containing data generated as Work
Product, Contractor/Service Provider shall make available to City, upon reasonable written
request by City, the necessary functional computer software and hardware for purposes of
accessing, compiling, transferring and printing computer files.
8. GENERAL PROVISIONS
8.1 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended, but only in writing signed by both
Parties.
8.2 Assignment. City would not have entered into this Agreement but for
Contractor/Service Provider’s unique qualifications and traits. Contractor/Service Provider
shall not assign any of its rights or responsibilities under this Agreement, nor any part hereof,
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without City’s prior written consent, which City may grant, condition or deny in its sole
discretion.
8.3 Authority. The person(s) executing this Agreement for Contractor/Service Provider
warrants and represents that they have the authority to execute same on behalf of
Contractor/Service Provider and to bind Contractor/Service Provider to its obligations
hereunder without any further action or direction from Contractor/Service Provider or any
board, principle or officer thereof.
8.4 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall
be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one Agreement after each Party has
signed such a counterpart.
8.5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement together with all exhibits attached hereto and other
agreements expressly referred to herein, constitutes the entire Agreement between the Parties
with respect to the subject matter contained herein. All exhibits referenced herein shall be
attached hereto and are incorporated herein by reference. All prior or contemporaneous
agreements, understandings, representations, warranties and statements, oral or written, are
superseded.
8.6 Record Retention. During the course of the Agreement and for three (3) years following
completion of the Required Services, Contractor/Service Provider agrees to maintain, intact
and readily accessible, all data, documents, reports, records, contracts, and supporting
materials relating to the performance of the Agreement, including accounting for costs and
expenses charged to City, including such records in the possession of sub-contractors/sub-
Contractor/Service Providers.
8.7 Further Assurances. The Parties agree to perform such further acts and to execute
and deliver such additional documents and instruments as may be reasonably required in
order to carry out the provisions of this Agreement and the intentions of the Parties.
8.8 Independent Contractor. Contractor/Service Provider is and shall at all times remain
as to City a wholly independent contractor. Neither City nor any of its officers, employees,
agents or volunteers shall have control over the conduct of Contractor/Service Provider or any
of Contractor/Service Provider’s officers, employees, or agents (“Contractor/Service Provider
Related Individuals”), except as set forth in this Agreement. No Contractor/Service Provider
Related Individuals shall be deemed employees of City, and none of them shall be entitled to
any benefits to which City employees are entitled, including but not limited to, overtime,
retirement benefits, worker's compensation benefits, injury leave or other leave benefits.
Furthermore, City will not withhold state or federal income tax, social security tax or any other
payroll tax with respect to any Contractor/Service Provider Related Individuals; instead,
Contractor/Service Provider shall be solely responsible for the payment of same and shall hold
the City harmless with respect to same. Contractor/Service Provider shall not at any time or in
any manner represent that it or any of its Contractor/Service Provider Related Individuals are
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employees or agents of City. Contractor/Service Provider shall not incur or have the power to
incur any debt, obligation or liability whatsoever against City, or bind City in any manner.
8.9 Notices. All notices, demands or requests provided for or permitted to be given
pursuant to this Agreement must be in writing. All notices, demands and requests to be sent
to any Party shall be deemed to have been properly given or served if personally served or
deposited in the United States mail, addressed to such Party, postage prepaid, registered or
certified, with return receipt requested, at the addresses identified in this Agreement at the
places of business for each of the designated Parties as indicated in Exhibit A, or otherwise
provided in writing.
8.10 Electronic Signatures. Each Party agrees that the electronic signatures, whether digital
or encrypted, of the Parties included in this Agreement are intended to authenticate this writing
and to have the same force and effect as manual signatures. Electronic Signature means any
electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with a record and
executed and adopted by a Party with the intent to sign such record, including facsimile or
email electronic signatures, pursuant to the California Uniform Electronic Transactions Act
(Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1633.1 to 1633.17) as amended from time to time.
(End of page. Next page is signature page.)
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SIGNATURE PAGE
CONTRACTOR/SERVICE PROVIDER SERVICES AGREEMENT
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, by executing this Agreement where indicated below, City and
Contractor/Service Provider agree that they have read and understood all terms and conditions of
the Agreement, that they fully agree and consent to bound by same, and that they are freely entering
into this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA CITY OF CHULA VISTA
BY:________________________________ BY: ________________________________
Enter name of signatory Choose a signatory.
Enter title of signatory Choose the signatory’s title.
ATTEST 6
BY:
________________________________
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
BY:
_______________________________ Marco A. Verdugo
City Attorney
6 Attestation signature only required if the Mayor signs the Agreement. If Mayor is not signing agreement, delete
entire attestation signature block.
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK AND PAYMENT TERMS
INSTRUCTIONS: ENTER INFORMATION AS REQUESTED. FOR SECTIONS THAT
PROVIDE OPTIONS, SELECT THE CORRECT OPTION. IF YOU WISH TO ATTACH
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO EXHIBIT A, PLEASE ATTACH AND LABEL
AS EXHIBIT A, ATTACHMENT (1,2, ETC.) DELETE OPTIONS NOT SELECTED AND
ALL INSTRUCTIONS..
1. Contact People for Contract Administration and Legal Notice
A. City Contract Administration:
Enter City Staff Person Name
Enter Mailing Address
Enter Phone Number
Enter Email Address
For Legal Notice Copy to:
City of Chula Vista
City Attorney
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910
619-691-5037
CityAttorney@chulavistaca.gov
B. Contractor/Service Provider Contract Administration:
City of Chula Vista
Enter Mailing Address
Enter Phone Number
Enter Email Address
For Legal Notice Copy to:
Enter Contractor/Service Provider Staff Person Name
Enter Mailing Address
Enter Phone Number
Enter Email Address
2. Required Services
A. General Description:
Enter Summary Of Work To Be Performed (e.g. Contractor/Service Provider XYZ Will Provide
Customer Service Trainings To City Staff)
B. Detailed Description:
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Enter Detailed Information About Each Task To Be Performed, Including Task Description,
Associated Deliverables, And Completion Date. May Be Written As Narrative Or Table, As
Illustrated Below. Delete Table If Not Used.
Task Description Deliverables Completion Date
1 Example: Conduct trainings for
City staff
Provide copy of training
materials, sign-in sheet
and list of agreed-upon
next steps
2 Enter Additional Lines For
Tasks As Needed; Delete
Excess Lines
3
4
3. Term: In accordance with Section 1.10 of this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall
begin Enter Date and end on Enter Date for completion of all Required Services.
4. Compensation: SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS THEN DELETE
ANY OPTION THAT IS NOT APPLICABLE, AS WELL AS THESE INSTRUCTIONS
A. Form of Compensation
☐ Single Fixed Fee. For performance of all of the Required Services by Contractor/Service
Provider as herein required, City shall pay a single fixed fee of $Enter Contract Amount, upon
completion of all Required Services to City’s satisfaction.
OR
☐ Fixed Fee Paid in Increments. For the completion of each Deliverable of the Required Services,
as identified in section 2.B., above, City shall pay the fixed fee associated with each Deliverable,
in the amounts set forth below:
Task No. Deliverable Amount
OR
☐ Time and Materials. For performance of the Required Services by Contractor/Service Provider
as identified in Section 2.B., above, City shall pay Contractor/Service Provider for the productive
hours of time spent by Contractor/Service Provider in the performance of the Required Services,
at the rates or amounts as indicated below:
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Enter Applicable Hourly Rates
B. Reimbursement of Costs
☐ None, the compensation includes all costs
OR
☐ Invoiced or agreed-upon amounts as follows:
Enter or Attach and Reference Any Agreed-Upon Cost Reimbursements
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the maximum amount to be paid to the Contractor/Service Provider
for services performed through Enter End of Contract Date shall not exceed Enter Amount.
5. Special Provisions: CHECK ANY THAT APPLY OR SELECT “NONE,” AND
DELETE ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
☐ Permitted Sub-Contractor/Service Providers: List Permitted Sub-Contractor/Service Providers
or Indicate “None”
☐ Security for Performance: See City Attorney or Indicate “None” if Not Applicable
☐ Notwithstanding the completion date set forth in Section 3 above, City has option to extend this
Agreement for Insert Number of Terms additional terms, defined as a one-year increment or Enter
a Specific Date. if applicable. The City Manager or Director of Finance/Treasurer shall be
authorized to exercise the extensions on behalf of the City. If the City exercises an option to
extend, each extension shall be on the same terms and conditions contained herein, provided that
the amounts specified in Section 4 above may be increased by up to Insert Percentage of Increase
or Actual Dollar Amount for each extension. The City shall give written notice to
Contractor/Service Provider of the City’s election to exercise the extension via the Notice of
Exercise of Option to Extend document. Such notice shall be provided at least 30 days prior to
the expiration of the term.
☐ Other: Describe Special Provisions (Delete Line If Not Applicable)
☐ None
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EXHIBIT B
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Contractor/Service Provider shall adhere to all terms and conditions of Section 3 of the Agreement
and agrees to provide the following types and minimum amounts of insurance, as indicated by
checking the applicable boxes (x).
Type of Insurance Minimum Amount Form
☐ General Liability:
Including products and
completed operations,
personal and
advertising injury
$2,000,000 per occurrence for
bodily injury, personal injury
(including death), and property
damage. If Commercial General
Liability insurance with a general
aggregate limit is used, either the
general aggregate limit must apply
separately to this Agreement or the
general aggregate limit must be
twice the required occurrence limit
Additional Insured Endorsement
or Blanket AI Endorsement for
City*
Waiver of Recovery Endorsement
Insurance Services Office Form
CG 00 01
*Must be primary and must not
exclude Products/Completed
Operations
☐ Automobile Liability $1,000,000 per accident for bodily
injury, including death, and
property damage
Insurance Services Office Form
CA 00 01
Code 1-Any Auto
Code 8-Hired
Code 9-Non Owned ☐ Workers’
Compensation
Employer’s Liability
$1,000,000 each accident
$1,000,000 disease policy limit
$1,000,000 disease each employee
Waiver of Recovery Endorsement
Other Negotiated Insurance Terms: ENTER ANY ADDITIONAL TERMS OR “NONE”
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EXHIBIT C
CONTRACTOR/SERVICE PROVIDER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DESIGNATION The Political Reform Act 7 and the Chula Vista Conflict of Interest Code 8 (“Code”) require designated state and local government officials, including some Contractor/Service Providers, to make certain public disclosures using a Statement of Economic Interests form (Form 700). Once filed, a Form 700 is a public document, accessible to any member of the public. In addition, Contractor/Service Providers designated to file the Form 700 are also required to comply with certain ethics training requirements.9 ☐ A. Contractor/Service Provider will not exert influence over the official or contracting
decisions of City and is therefore EXCLUDED 10 from disclosure.
☐ B. Contractor/Service Provider WILL exert influence over the official or contracting decisions
of City and their disclosure designation is as follows:
APPLICABLE DESIGNATIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL(S) ASSIGNED TO PROVIDE
SERVICES
(Category descriptions available at www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/city-clerk/conflict-of-
interest-code.)
Name Email Address Applicable Designation
Enter Name of Each
Individual Who Will Be
Providing Service Under
the Contract – If
individuals have different
disclosure requirements,
duplicate this row and
complete separately for
each individual
Enter email
address(es) ☐ A. Full Disclosure ☐ B. Limited Disclosure (select one or
more of the categories under which the
Contractor shall file): ☐ 1. ☐ 2. ☐ 3. ☐ 4. ☐ 5. ☐ 6. ☐ 7.
Justification:
☐ C. Excluded from Disclosure
1. Required Filers Each individual who will be performing services for the City pursuant to the Agreement and who meets the definition of “Contractor/Service Provider,” pursuant to FPPC Regulation 18700.3, must file a Form 700.
2. Required Filing Deadlines Each initial Form 700 required under this Agreement shall be filed with the Office of the City Clerk via the City's online filing system, NetFile, within 30 days of the approval of the Agreement. Additional Form 700 filings will be required annually on April 1 during the term of the Agreement, and within 30 days of the termination of the Agreement.
7 Cal. Gov. Code §§81000 et seq.; FPPC Regs. 18700.3 and 18704.
8 Chula Vista Municipal Code §§2.02.010-2.02.040.
9 Cal. Gov. Code §§53234, et seq.
10 CA FPPC Adv. A-15-147 (Chadwick) (2015); Davis v. Fresno Unified School District (2015) 237 Cal.App.4th
261; FPPC Reg. 18700.3 (Consultant defined as an “individual” who participates in making a governmental
decision; “individual” does not include corporation or limited liability company).
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3. Filing Designation The City Department Director will designate each individual who will be providing services to the City pursuant to the Agreement as full disclosure, limited disclosure, or excluded from disclosure, based on an analysis of the services the Contractor/Service Provider will provide. Notwithstanding this designation or anything in the Agreement, the Contractor/Service Provider is ultimately responsible for complying with FPPC regulations and filing requirements. If you have any questions regarding filing requirements, please do not hesitate to contact the City Clerk at (619)691-5041, or the FPPC at 1-866-ASK-FPPC, or (866) 275-3772 *2.
Pursuant to the duly adopted City of Chula Vista Conflict of Interest Code, this document shall serve as the
written determination of the Contractor’s requirement to comply with the disclosure requirements set forth in
the Code.
Completed by: Enter City Staff Person’s Name
EXHIBIT D
CONSULTANT LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURE
California Government Code section 84308, commonly referred to as the Levine Act, prohibits
any City of Chula Vista Officer 11 (“Officer”) from taking part in decisions related to a contract if
the Officer received a political contribution totaling more than $500 within the previous twelve
months, and for twelve months following the date a final decision concerning the contract has been
made, from the person or company awarded the contract. The Levine Act also requires disclosure
of such contribution by a party to be awarded a specific contract. The Levine Act does not apply
to competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts; contracts valued at under $50,000;
contracts where no party receives financial compensation; or contracts between two or more
agencies.
☐ A. The Levine Act (Govt. Code §84308) DOES NOT apply to this Agreement.
☐ B. The Levine Act (Govt. Code §84308) does apply to this Agreement and the required
disclosure is as follows:
Current Officers can be located on the City of Chula Vista’s websites below:
• Mayor & Council - https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/mayor-council
• City Attorney - https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/city-attorney/about-us
• Planning Commissioners – www.chulavistaca.gov/pc
• Candidate for Elected Office – www.chulavistaca.gov/elections
1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made political
contributions totaling more than $500 to any Officer in the 12 months preceding the date you
submitted your proposal, the date you completed this form, or the anticipated date of any Council
action related to this Agreement?
YES: ☐ If yes, which Officer(s): Click or tap here to enter text.
11 “Officer” means any elected or appointed officer of an agency, any alternate to an elected or appointed officer of an agency, and any
candidate for elective office in an agency. GC § 84308
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NO: ☐
2. Do you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to
make political contributions totaling more than $500 to any Officer in the 12 months following the
finalization of this Agreement or any Council action related to this Agreement?
YES: ☐ If yes, which Officer(s): Click or tap here to enter text.
NO: ☐
Answering yes to either question above may not preclude the City of Chula Vista from entering
into or taking any subsequent action related to the Agreement. However, it may preclude the
identified Officer(s) from participating in any actions related to the Agreement.
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1 City of Chula Vista Agreement No.: 2025-092
Service Provider Name: RAFO INVESTMENT INC. DBA SD LUXURY
LIMOS Rev. 3/3/2025
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CONTRACTOR/SERVICE PROVIDER SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH RAFO INVESTMENT INC. DBA SD LUXURY LIMOS
TO PROVIDE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT SHUTTLE SERVICES
This Agreement is entered into effective as of May 6, 2025 (“Effective Date”)1 by and between the City of Chula
Vista, a chartered municipal corporation (“City”) and RAFO INVESTMENT INC. dba SD LUXURY LIMOS,
Entity Type (e.g. A California Corporation) (“Contractor/Service Provider”) (collectively, the “Parties” and,
individually, a “Party”) with reference to the following facts:
RECITALS
WHEREAS, The Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan (CVBMP), approved in August 2012, guides
development within the Chula Vista Bayfront; and
WHEREAS, The CVBMP implements a Public Access Program (PAP) that ensures the public’s right of
access to the shoreline by increasing pedestrian and bikeway connections, increasing public transportation
connections and improving circulation along the coast; and
WHEREAS, To increase shoreline access through public transit, the City requires shuttle services
connecting the Chula Vista Bayfront with nearby trolley stations and the adjacent community; and
WHEREAS, In order to procure these services City solicited proposals in accordance with Chula Vista
Municipal Code Section 2.56.080, received three proposals, and selected Consultant as the most qualified
amongst those submitting; and
WHEREAS, Contractor/Service Provider warrants and represents that it is experienced and staffed in a
manner such that it can deliver the services required of Contractor/Service Provider to City in accordance with
the time frames and the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
[End of Recitals. Next Page Starts Obligatory Provisions.]
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Service Provider Name: RAFO INVESTMENT INC. DBA SD LUXURY
LIMOS Rev. 3/3/2025
OBLIGATORY PROVISIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals, the covenants contained herein, and other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which the Parties hereby acknowledge, City and
Contractor/Service Provider hereby agree as follows:
1. SERVICES
1.1 Required Services. Contractor/Service Provider agrees to perform the services, and deliver to City the
“Deliverables” (if any) described in the attached Exhibit A, incorporated into the Agreement by this reference,
within the time frames set forth therein, time being of the essence for this Agreement. The services and/or
Deliverables described in Exhibit A shall be referred to herein as the “Required Services.”
1.2 Reductions in Scope of Work. City may independently, or upon request from Contractor/Service
Provider, from time to time, reduce the Required Services to be performed by the Contractor/Service Provider
under this Agreement. Upon doing so, City and Contractor/Service Provider agree to meet and confer in good
faith for the purpose of negotiating a correspon ding reduction in the compensation associated with the
reduction.
1.3 Additional Services. Subject to compliance with the City’s Charter, codes, policies, procedures and
ordinances governing procurement and purchasing authority, City may request Contractor/Service Provider
provide additional services related to the Required Services (“Additional Services”). If so, City and
Contractor/Service Provider agree to meet and confer in good faith for the purpose of negotiating an
amendment to Exhibit A, to add the Additional Services. Unless otherwise agreed, compensation for the
Additional Services shall be charged and paid consistent with the rates and terms already provided therein.
Once added to Exhibit A, “Additional Services” shall also become “Required Services” for purposes of this
Agreement.
1.4 Standard of Care. Contractor/Service Provider expressly warrants and agrees that any and all Required
Services hereunder shall be performed in accordance with the highest standard of care exercised by members
of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions and in similar locations.
1.5 No Waiver of Standard of Care. Where approval by City is required, it is understood to be conceptual
approval only and does not relieve the Contractor/Service Provider of responsibility for complying with all
laws, codes, industry standards, and liability for damages caused by negligent acts, errors, omissions,
noncompliance with industry standards, or the willful misconduct of the Contractor/Service Provider or its
subcontractors.
1.6 Security for Performance. In the event that Exhibit A Section 5 indicates the need for
Contractor/Service Provider to provide additional security for performance of its duties under this Agreement,
Contractor/Service Provider shall provide such additional security prior to commencement of its Required
Services in the form and on the terms prescribed on Exhibit A, or as otherwise prescribed by the City Attorney.
1.7 Compliance with Laws. In its performance of the Required Services, Contractor/Service Provider
shall comply with any and all applicable federal, state and local laws, including the Chula Vista Municipal
Code.
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1.8 Business License. Prior to commencement of work, Contractor/Service Provider shall obtain a
business license from City.
1.9 Subcontractors. Prior to commencement of any work, Contractor/Service Provider shall submit for
City’s information and approval a list of any and all subcontractors to be used by Contractor/Service Provider
in the performance of the Required Services. Contractor/Service Provider agrees to take appropriate measures
necessary to ensure that all subcontractors and personnel utilized by the Contractor/Service Provider to
complete its obligations under this Agreement comply with all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and
policies, whether federal, state, or local. In addition, if any subcontractor is expected to fulfill any
responsibilities of the Contractor/Service Provider under this Agreement, Contractor/Service Provider shall
ensure that each and every subcontractor carries out the Contractor/Service Provider’s responsibilities as set
forth in this Agreement.
1.10 Term. This Agreement shall commence on the earlier to occur of the Effective Date or
Contractor/Service Provider’s commencement of the Required Services hereunder, and shall terminate,
subject to Sections 6.1 and 6.2 of this Agreement, when the Parties have complied with all their obligations
hereunder; provided, however, provisions which expressly survive termination shall remain in effect.
2. COMPENSATION
2.1 General. For satisfactory performance of the Required Services, City agrees to compensate
Contractor/Service Provider in the amount(s) and on the terms set forth in Exhibit A, Section 4. Standard
terms for billing and payment are set forth in this Section 2.
2.2 Detailed Invoicing. Contractor/Service Provider agrees to provide City with a detailed invoice for
services performed each month, within thirty (30) days of the end of the month in which the services were
performed, unless otherwise specified in Exhibit A. Invoicing shall begin on the first of the month following
the Effective Date of the Agreement. All char ges must be presented in a line item format with each task
separately explained in reasonable detail. Each invoice shall include the current monthly amount being billed,
the amount invoiced to date, and the remaining amount available under any approved bu dget.
Contractor/Service Provider must obtain prior written authorization from City for any fees or expenses that
exceed the estimated budget.
2.3 Payment to Contractor/Service Provider. Upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice and
confirmation that the Required Services detailed in the invoice have been satisfactorily performed, City shall
pay Contractor/Service Provider for the invoice amount within thirty (30) days. Payment shall be made in
accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit A and section 2.4, below. At City’s discretion,
invoices not timely submitted may be subject to a penalty of up to five percent (5%) of the amount invoiced.
2.4 Retention Policy. City shall retain ten percent (10%) of the amount due for Required Services detailed
on each invoice (the “holdback amount”). Upon City review and determination of Project Completion, the
holdback amount will be issued to Contractor/Service Provider.
2.5 Reimbursement of Costs. City may reimburse Contractor/Service Provider’s out-of-pocket costs
incurred by Contractor/Service Provider in the performance of the Required Services if negotiated in advance
and included in Exhibit A. Unless specifically provided in Exhibit A, Contractor/Service Provider shall be
responsible for any and all out-of-pocket costs incurred by Contractor/Service Provider in the performance of
the Required Services.
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2.6 Exclusions. City shall not be responsible for payment to Contractor/Service Provider for any fees or
costs in excess of any agreed upon budget, rate or other maximum amount(s) provided for in Exhibit A. City
shall also not be responsible for any cost: (a) incurred prior to the Effective Date; or (b) arising out of or
related to the errors, omissions, negligence or acts of willful misconduct of Contractor/Service Provider, its
agents, employees, or subcontractors.
2.7 Payment Not Final Approval. Contractor/Service Provider understands and agrees that payment to
the Contractor/Service Provider or reimbursement for any Contractor/Service Provider costs related to the
performance of Required Services does not constitute a City final decision regarding whether such payment
or cost reimbursement is allowable and eligible for payment under this Agreement, nor does it constit ute a
waiver of any violation by Contractor/Service Provider of the terms of this Agreement. If City determines
that Contractor/Service Provider is not entitled to receive any amount of compensation already paid, City will
notify Contractor/Service Provider in writing and Contractor/Service Provider shall promptly return such
amount.
3. INSURANCE
3.1 Required Insurance. Contractor/Service Provider must procure and maintain, during the period of
performance of Required Services under this Agreement, and for twelve months after completion of Required
Services, the policies of insurance described on the attached Exhibit B, incorporated into the Agreem ent by
this reference (the “Required Insurance”). The Required Insurance shall also comply with all other terms of
this Section.
3.2 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions relating to the
Required Insurance must be disclosed to and approved by City in advance of the commencement of work.
3.3 Standards for Insurers. Required Insurance must be placed with licensed insurers admitted to transact
business in the State of California with a current A.M. Best’s rating of A V or better, or, if insurance is placed
with a surplus lines insurer, insurer must be listed on the State of California List of Eligible Surplus Lines
Insurers (LESLI) with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A X. For Workers’ Compen sation
Insurance, insurance issued by the State Compensation Fund is also acceptable.
3.4 Subcontractors. Contractor/Service Provider must include all sub-Contractor/Service Providers/sub-
contractors as insureds under its policies and/or furnish separate certificates and endorsements demonstrating
separate coverage for those not under its policies. Any separate coverage for sub-Contractor/Service Providers
must also comply with the terms of this Agreement.
3.5 Additional Insureds. City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers must be named as
additional insureds with respect to any policy of general liability, automobile, or pollution insurance specified
as required in Exhibit B or as may otherwise be specified by City’s Risk Manager.. The general liability
additional insured coverage must be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Contractor/Service
Provider’s insurance using ISO CG 2010 (11/85) or its equivalent; such endorsement must not exclude
Products/Completed Operations coverage.
3.6 General Liability Coverage to be “Primary.” Contractor/Service Provider’s general liability coverage
must be primary insurance as it pertains to the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers.
Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers is
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wholly separate from the insurance provided by Contractor/Service Provider and in no way relieves
Contractor/Service Provider from its responsibility to provide insurance.
3.7 No Cancellation. No Required Insurance policy may be canceled by either Party during the required
insured period under this Agreement, except after thirty days’ prior written notice to the City by certified mail,
return receipt requested. Prior to the effective date of any such cancellation Contractor/Service Provider must
procure and put into effect equivalent coverage(s).
3.8 Waiver of Subrogation. Contractor/Service Provider’s insurer(s) will provide a Waiver of Subrogation
in favor of the City for each Required Insurance policy under this Agreement. In addition, Contractor/Service
Provider waives any right it may have or may obtain to subrogation for a claim against City.
3.9 Verification of Coverage. Prior to commencement of any work, Contractor/Service Provider shall
furnish City with original certificates of insurance and any amendatory endorsements necessary to
demonstrate to City that Contractor/Service Provider has obtained the Required Insurance in compliance with
the terms of this Agreement. The words “will endeavor” and “but failure to mail such notice shall impose no
obligation or liability of any kind upon the company, its agents, or representatives” or any similar language
must be deleted from all certificates. The required certificates and endorsements should otherwise be on
industry standard forms. The City reserves the right to require, at any time, complete, certified copies of all
required insurance policies, including endorsements evidencing the coverage required by these specifications.
3.10 Claims Made Policy Requirements. If General Liability, Pollution and/or Asbestos Pollution Liability
and/or Errors & Omissions coverage are required and are provided on a claims -made form, the following
requirements also apply:
a. The “Retro Date” must be shown, and must be before the date of this Agreement or the beginning
of the work required by this Agreement.
b. Insurance must be maintained, and evidence of insurance must be provided, for at least five (5)
years after completion of the work required by this Agreement.
c. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form
with a “Retro Date” prior to the effective date of this Agreement, the Contractor/Service Provider must
purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of the work required
by this Agreement.
d. A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to the City for review.
3.11 Not a Limitation of Other Obligations. Insurance provisions under this section shall not be construed
to limit the Contractor/Service Provider’s obligations under this Agreement, including Indemnity.
3.12 Additional Coverage. To the extent that insurance coverage provided by Contractor/Service Provider
maintains higher limits than the minimums appearing in Exhibit B, City requires and shall be entitled to
coverage for higher limits maintained.
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4. INDEMNIFICATION
4.1. General. To the maximum extent allowed by law, Contractor/Service Provider shall timely and fully
protect, defend, reimburse, indemnify and hold harmless City, its elected and appointed officers, agents,
employees and volunteers (collectively, “Indemnified Parties”), from and against any and all claims, demands,
causes of action, costs, expenses, (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs), liability, loss, damage
or injury, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any mann er arising out of or
incident to any alleged acts, omissions, negligence, or willful misconduct of Contractor/Service Provider, its
officials, officers, employees, agents, and contractors, arising out of or in connection with the performance of
the Required Services, the results of such performance, or this Agreement. This indemnity provision does not
include any claims, damages, liability, costs and expenses arising from the sole negligence or willful
misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Also covered is liability arising from, connected with, caused by or
claimed to be caused by the active or passive negligent acts or omissions of the Indemnified Parties which
may be in combination with the active or passive negligent acts or omissions of the Contractor/Service
Provider, its employees, agents or officers, or any third party.
4.2. Modified Indemnity Where Agreement Involves Design Professional Services. Notwithstanding the
forgoing, if the services provided under this Agreement are design professional services, as defined by
California Civil Code section 2782.8, as may be amended from time to time, the defense and indemnity
obligation under Section 1, above, shall be limited to the extent required by California Civil Code section
2782.8.
4.3 Costs of Defense and Award. Included in Contractor/Service Provider’s obligations under this Section
4 is Contractor/Service Provider’s obligation to defend, at Contractor/Service Provider’s own cost, expense
and risk, and with counsel approved in writing by City, any and all suits, actions or other legal proceedings
that may be brought or instituted against one or more of the Indemnified Parties. Subject to the limitations in
this Section 4, Contractor/Service Provider shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be
rendered against one or more of the Indemnified Parties for any and all related legal expenses and costs
incurred by any of them.
4.4. Contractor/Service Provider’s Obligations Not Limited or Modified. Contractor/Service Provider’s
obligations under this Section 4 shall not be limited to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the Indemnified
Parties, or by any prior or subsequent declaration by the Contractor/Service Provider. Furthermore,
Contractor/Service Provider’s obligations under this Section 4 shall in no way limit, modify or excuse any of
Contractor/Service Provider’s other obligations or duties under this Agreement.
4.5. Enforcement Costs. Contractor/Service Provider agrees to pay any and all costs and fees City incurs
in enforcing Contractor/Service Provider’s obligations under this Section 4.
4.6 Survival. Contractor/Service Provider’s obligations under this Section 4 shall survive the termination
of this Agreement.
5. FINANCIAL INTERESTS OF CONTRACTOR/SERVICE PROVIDER.
5.1 Form 700 Filing. The California Political Reform Act and the Chula Vista Conflict of Interest Code
require certain government officials and Contractor/Service Providers performing work for government
agencies to publicly disclose certain of their personal assets and income using a Statement of Economic
Interests form (Form 700). In order to assure compliance with these requirements, Contractor/Service
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Provider shall comply with the disclosure requirements identified in the attached Exhibit C, incorporated into
the Agreement by this reference.
5.2 Disclosures; Prohibited Interests. Independent of whether Contractor/Service Provider is required to
file a Form 700, Contractor/Service Provider warrants and represents that it has disclosed to City any
economic interests held by Contractor/Service Provider, or its employees or subcontractors who will be
performing the Required Services, in any real property or project which is the subject of this Agreement.
Contractor/Service Provider warrants and represents that it has not employed or retained any company or
person, other than a bona fide employee or approved subcontractor working solely for Contractor/Service
Provider, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Contractor/Service Provider warrants and represents
that it has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee or approved
subcontractor working solely for Contractor/Service Provider, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage
fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement.
Contractor/Service Provider further warrants and represents that no officer or employee of City, has any
interest, whether contractual, non-contractual, financial or otherwise, in this transaction, the proceeds hereof,
or in the business of Contractor/Service Provider or Contractor/Service Provider’s subcontractors.
Contractor/Service Provider further agrees to notify City in the event any such interest is discovered whether
or not such interest is prohibited by law or this Agreement. For breach or violation of any of these warranties,
City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability.
5.3 Levine Act. California Government Code section 84308, commonly known as the Levine Act, prohibits
public agency officers from participating in any action related to a contract if such officer receives political
contributions totaling more than $500 within the previous twelve months, and for twelve months following
the date a final decision concerning the contract has been made, from the person or company awarded the
contract. The Levine Act also requires disclosure of such contribution by a party to be awarded a specific
contract. In order to assure compliance with these requirements, Contractor/Service Provider shall comply
with the disclosure requirements identified in the attached Exhibit D, incorporated into the Agreement by this
reference.
6. REMEDIES
6.1 Termination for Cause. If for any reason whatsoever Contractor/Service Provider shall fail to perform
the Required Services under this Agreement, in a proper or timely manner, or if Contractor/Service Provider
shall violate any of the other covenants, agreements or conditions of this Agreement (each a “Default”), in
addition to any and all other rights and remedies City may have under this Agreement, at law or in equity,
City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving five (5) days written notice to
Contractor/Service Provider. Such notice shall identify the Default and the Agreement termination date. If
Contractor/Service Provider notifies City of its intent to cure such Default prior to City’s specified termination
date, and City agrees that the specified Default is capable of being cured, City may grant Contractor/Service
Provider up to ten (10) additional days after the designated termination date to effectuate such cure. In the
event of a termination under this Section 6.1, Contractor/Service Provider shall immediately provide City any
and all ”Work Product” (defined in Section 7 below) prepared by Contractor/Service Provider as part of the
Required Services. Such Work Product shall be Cit y’s sole and exclusive property as provided in Section 7
hereof. Contractor/Service Provider may be entitled to compensation for work satisfactorily performed prior
to Contractor/Service Provider’s receipt of the Default notice; provided, however, in no event shall such
compensation exceed the amount that would have been payable under this Agreement for such work, and any
such compensation shall be reduced by any costs incurred or projected to be incurred by City as a result of
the Default.
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6.2 Termination or Suspension for Convenience of City. City may suspend or terminate this Agreement,
or any portion of the Required Services, at any time and for any reason, with or without cause, by giving
specific written notice to Contractor/Service Provider of such termination or suspension at least fifteen (15)
days prior to the effective date thereof. Upon receipt of such notice, Contractor/Service Provider shall
immediately cease all work under the Agreement and promptly deliver all “Work Product” (defined in Section
7 below) to City. Such Work Product shall be City's sole and exclusive property as provided in Section 7
hereof. Contractor/Service Provider shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for this Work
Product in an amount equal to the amount due and payable under this Agreement for work satisfactorily
performed as of the date of the termination/suspension notice plus any additional remaining Required Services
requested or approved by City in advance that would maximize City’s value under the Agreement.
6.3 Waiver of Claims. In the event City terminates the Agreement in accordance with the terms of this
Section, Contractor/Service Provider hereby expressly waives any and all claims for damages or
compensation as a result of such termination except as expressly provided in this Section 6.
6.4 Administrative Claims Requirements and Procedures. No suit or arbitration shall be brought arising
out of this Agreement against City unless a claim has first been presented in writin g and filed with City and
acted upon by City in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 1.34 of the Chula Vista Municipal
Code, as same may be amended, the provisions of which, including such policies and procedures used by City
in the implementation of same, are incorporated herein by this reference. Upon request by City,
Contractor/Service Provider shall meet and confer in good faith with City for the purpose of resolving any
dispute over the terms of this Agreement.
6.5 Governing Law/Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of California. Any action arising under or relating to this Agreement shall be brought only
in San Diego County, State of California. Contractor/Service Provider hereby waives any right to remove any
action from San Diego County as may otherwise be permitted by California Code of Civil Procedure section
394.
6.6 Service of Process. Contractor/Service Provider agrees that it is subject to personal jurisdiction in
California. If Contractor/Service Provider is a foreign corporation, limited liability company, or partnership
that is not registered with the California Secretary of State, Contractor/Service Provider irrevocably consents
to service of process on Contractor/Service Provider by first class mail directed to the individual and address
listed under “For Legal Notice,” in section 1.B. of Exhibit A to this Agreement, and that such service shall be
effective five days after mailing.
7. OWNERSHIP AND USE OF WORK PRODUCT
All reports, studies, information, data, statistics, forms, designs, plans, procedures, systems and any other
materials or properties produced in whole or in part under this Agreement in connection with the performance
of the Required Services (collectivel y “Work Product”) shall be the sole and exclusive property of City. No
such Work Product shall be subject to private use, copyrights or patent rights by Contractor/Service Provider
in the United States or in any other country without the express, prior written consent of City. City shall have
unrestricted authority to publish, disclose, distribute, and otherwise use, copyright or patent, in whole or in
part, any such Work Product, without requiring any permission of Contractor/Service Provider, except as may
be limited by the provisions of the Public Records Act or expressly prohibited by other applicable laws. With
respect to computer files containing data generated as Work Product, Contractor/Service Provider shall make
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available to City, upon reasonable written request by City, the necessary functional computer software and
hardware for purposes of accessing, compiling, transferring and printing computer files.
8. GENERAL PROVISIONS
8.1 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended, but only in writing signed by both Parties.
8.2 Assignment. City would not have entered into this Agreement but for Contractor/Service Provider’s
unique qualifications and traits. Contractor/Service Provider shall not assign any of its rights or
responsibilities under this Agreement, nor any part hereof, without City’s prior written consent, which City
may grant, condition or deny in its sole discretion.
8.3 Authority. The person(s) executing this Agreement for Contractor/Service Provider warrants and
represents that they have the authority to execute same on behalf of Contractor/Service Provider and to bind
Contractor/Service Provider to its obligations hereunder without any further action or direction from
Contractor/Service Provider or any board, principle or officer thereof.
8.4 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original, but all of which shall constitute one Agreement after each Party has signed such a counterpart.
8.5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement together with all exhibits attached hereto and other agreements
expressly referred to herein, constitutes the entire Agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject
matter contained herein. All exhibits referenced herein shall be attached hereto and are incorporated herein
by reference. All prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations, warranties and
statements, oral or written, are superseded.
8.6 Record Retention. During the course of the Agreement and for three (3) years following completion
of the Required Services, Contractor/Service Provider agrees to maintain, intact and readily accessible, all
data, documents, reports, records, contracts, and supporting materials relating to the performance of the
Agreement, including accounting for costs and expenses charged to City, including such records in the
possession of sub-contractors/sub-Contractor/Service Providers.
8.7 Further Assurances. The Parties agree to perform such further acts and to execute and deliver such
additional documents and instruments as may be reasonably required in order to carry out the provisions of
this Agreement and the intentions of the Parties.
8.8 Independent Contractor. Contractor/Service Provider is and shall at all times remain as to City a
wholly independent contractor. Neither City nor any of its officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall
have control over the conduct of Contractor/Service Provider or any of Contractor/Service Provider’s officers,
employees, or agents (“Contractor/Service Provider Related Individuals”), except as set forth in this
Agreement. No Contractor/Service Provider Related Individuals shall be deemed employees of City, and
none of them shall be entitled to any benefits to which City employees are entitled, including but not limited
to, overtime, retirement benefits, worker's compensation benefits, injury leave or other leave benefits.
Furthermore, City will not withhold state or federal income tax, social security tax or any other payroll tax
with respect to any Contractor/Service Provider Related Individuals; instead, Contractor/Service Provider
shall be solely responsible for the payment of same and shall hold the City harmless with respect to same.
Contractor/Service Provider shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its
Contractor/Service Provider Related Individuals are employees or agents of City. Contractor/Service Provider
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shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation or liability whatsoever against City, or bind
City in any manner.
8.9 Notices. All notices, demands or requests provided for or permitted to be given pursuant to this
Agreement must be in writing. All notices, demands and requests to be sent to any Party shall be deemed to
have been properly given or served if personally served or deposited in the United States mail, addressed to
such Party, postage prepaid, registered or certified, with return receipt requested, at the add resses identified
in this Agreement at the places of business for each of the designated Parties as indicated in Exhibit A, or
otherwise provided in writing.
8.10 Electronic Signatures. Each Party agrees that the electronic signatures, whether digital or encrypted, of
the Parties included in this Agreement are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and
effect as manual signatures. Electronic Signature means any electronic sound, symbol, or process attached
to or logically associated with a record and executed and adopted by a Party with the intent to sign such record,
including facsimile or email electronic signatures, pursuant to the California Uniform Electronic Transactions
Act (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1633.1 to 1633.17) as amended from time to time.
(End of page. Next page is signature page.)
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SIGNATURE PAGE
CONTRACTOR/SERVICE PROVIDER SERVICES AGREEMENT
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, by executing this Agreement where indicated below, City and
Contractor/Service Provider agree that they have read and understood all terms and conditions of the Agreement,
that they fully agree and consent to bound by same, and that they are freely entering into this Agreement as of the
Effective Date.
RAFO INVESTMENT INC, DBA
SD LUXURY LIMOS
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
BY:________________________________ BY: ________________________________
DANNY RAFO JOHN MCCANN
PRESIDENT & CEO MAYOR
ATTEST2
BY: ________________________________
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
BY: _______________________________
Marco A. Verdugo
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK AND PAYMENT TERMS
1. Contact People for Contract Administration and Legal Notice
A. City Contract Administration:
Adrianna Relph
276 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 691-5254
arelph@chulavistaca.gov
For Legal Notice Copy to:
City of Chula Vista
City Attorney
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910
619-691-5037
CityAttorney@chulavistaca.gov
B. Contractor/Service Provider Contract Administration:
RAFO INVESTMENT INC. DBA SD LUXURY LIMOS
1136 Greenfield Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 432-3765 – Dispatch Line
Info@RideFTS.com
For Legal Notice Copy to:
Danny Rafo / President & CEO
1136 Greenfield Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 504-2288
info@RideFTS.com
2. Required Services
A. General Description:
The Chula Vista Bayfront Shuttle program will provide shuttle service as a two -way loop in both directions
connecting Bayfront to nearby trolley stations and the adjacent community.
B. Detailed Description:
1. Provide shuttle service as a two-way loop with stops in both directions:
A. along Third Avenue, between F Street and H Street
B. along F Street, between Woodlawn Avenue and Third Avenue
C. along Woodlawn Avenue, between E Street and F Street
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D. along E Street, Marina Parkway, Street C and Street A (final names pending) within the CVBMP area
E. along H Street, between the CVBMP area and Third Avenue
2. Include four (4) shuttle stops:
A. Stop #1 Sweetwater Lodging/Nature Center
B. Stop #2 RCC (Gaylord Pacific Resort Hotel & Convention Center)
C. Stop #3 Marina
D. Stop #4 Street A (final name pending)
3. Shuttles should initially run every 15 minutes (approximately). At City’s sole discretion, this time interval
may be revised based upon ridership numbers.
4. At City’s sole discretion, Contractor shall operate a minimum of 4 and maximum of 8 shuttles during
shuttle operating hours.
5. Shuttles should initially operate from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. City may revise this schedule based upon actual
ridership numbers.
6. Contractor shall provide all aspects of shuttle operation, including but not limited to, vehicle purchase or
lease, vehicle cleaning, vehicle maintenance, vehicle staffing, training, permitting, charging, drivers,
tracking system, and monthly reporting.
7. All drivers providing shuttle service through Contractor must show proof that they meet all state and
federal licensing requirements in addition to the following:
A. Legally allowed to work in the State of California;
B. at least 21 years of age;
C. shall possess a valid State of California Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B driver’s license
with Passenger (P) endorsement;
D. Shall have no more than one moving violation or accident within the past three (3) years and no
convictions for driving under the influence (DUI); and
E. Must submit to, pass, and maintain a criminal background check by the Chula Vista Police
Department.
8. Contractor shall immediately notify City of any known activity that could alter background check status,
qualifications, licensing, etc., of a driver, and shall immediately remove a driver from the driver pool upon
change in that driver’s background check status, qualifications, licensing, etc. occurs.
9. Contractor shall make drivers easily identifiable, either with a uniform or a badge. In either case,
identification shall include driver’s first and last name and company name/logo.
10. Drivers shall always be respectful of others and not engage in profanity, racial, or otherwise offensive
language.
11. Contractor shall ensure proper conduct of all drivers, including quality customer service as deemed
appropriate by the City.
12. Drivers shall not engage in unsafe or illegal behavior.
A. Drivers shall not use cell phones or other communication devices while operating the shuttle unless
an emergency warrants its use.
B. Drivers shall refrain from using personal cell phones or other devices to take photos or recordings
while on duty. Recordings of any kind while on duty (photo, audio, or video recordings) and the
posting of the recorded material on social media is strictly prohibited.
13. Drug-Free Policy. Contractor must have a drug-free workplace policy that drivers and other staff that
interact with riders must adhere to that states Contractor’s employees shall not unlawfully manufacture,
distribute, dispense, possess, or use controlled substances, as defined in 21 U.S. Code § 812, including,
but not limited to, marijuana, heroin, cocaine, and amphetamines, at any facility or work site (or similar
language).
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14. Vehicle Requirements. Contractor shall provide vehicles that are model year 2020 or newer with a
minimum carrying capacity of 12 passengers.
A. All shuttle vehicles shall be in good mechanical and operating condition. At no time shall passengers
be transported in unsafe equipment.
B. All shuttle vehicles must be regularly maintained and regularly inspected.
C. All shuttle vehicles shall be washed inside and out at least one time per week and the interior
touchpoints sanitized daily (seats, seatbelts, handles, armrests, knobs, etc.).
D. All shuttles must be electric, zero-emission vehicles.
E. All shuttle vehicles must be in compliance with Federal and State laws for operation, including all
applicable safety, emissions, and ADA regulations.
F. All shuttle vehicles shall have operating heating and air-cooling systems.
G. All shuttle vehicles shall be equipped with a reliable direct communication system for communication
with drivers while on the road.
H. Contractor shall provide a monthly report of passengers per stop per timeslot, on a daily basis.
I. Contractor shall provide details of on-board security and safety features that will be equipped with
their shuttle vehicles such as cameras, object sensors, etc., if any, to ensure mechanisms are in place
to increase rider safety.
J. Contractor’s designated point of contact shall be available to shuttle drivers and City designated
personnel via cell phone and responsible for the following:
i. Notify designated City personnel when any shuttle vehicle is more than 15 minutes off their
scheduled stop times and/or any service interruptions;
ii. Respond in a timely manner, within two hours or less, to requests from City for follow up with
appropriate action and/or recommendations on any incidents or complaints involving drivers;
iii. Keep City apprised of security issues which affect the safety of riders and make appropriate
recommendations for improvement;
iv. Promptly report any unusual event or emergency occurring on the shuttle route to riders or
Contractor’s personnel;
v. Provide replacement drivers to fill in for regular drivers’ sick and vacation leave with proper
qualification screening by submitting written verification to City of the proposed replacement
driver’s experience, current driver’s licenses, and approved background check;
vi. Investigate all complaints received about shuttle driver(s), report findings, and inform City of
remedial action(s) taken within 72 hours of receipt of complaint.
vii. Ensure that incident reports and other written documentation requested are forwarded to the
appropriate City staff member in the time specified.
15. Reporting. Contractor shall submit the following reports throughout the term of the Agreement:
A. Activity Reports: Shall be submitted on a monthly basis by the 15th of each month and contain the
following details:
i. Number of passengers per stop and time slot;
ii. Total passengers by stop, daily; and
iii. Total mileage driven per route.
B. Maintenance Logs: Shall be submitted on a monthly basis by the 15th of each month showing all shuttle
vehicles used for the City are in compliance with safety and maintenance regulations containing the
following details:
i. Upkeep and service summary; and
ii. Certification of vehicles passing monthly safety inspection
C. Incident Report: A reportable incident may involve the shuttle vehicle, riders, drivers, or both. An
incident report shall be submitted as soon as possible after an incident occurs during regular shuttle
operating hours.
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i. the shuttle driver shall notify the Contractor’s designated point of contact immediately and complete
an incident report.
ii. Contractor shall notify designated City personnel immediately of the incident and forward the
incident report within 24 hours of the incident.
3. Term: In accordance with Section 1.10 of this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall begin May 6,
2025 and end on June 30, 2026 for completion of all Required Services.
4. Compensation:
A. Form of Compensation
☒ Fixed Fee Paid in Increments. For the completion of each Deliverable of the Required Services, as identified
in section 2.B., above, City shall pay the fixed fee associated with each Deliverable, in the amounts set forth
below:
Shuttles Per Route
Direction
Total No. of Shuttles Weekly Fee 52 Week Total Fee
Two (2) (4) Four $ 15,400 $ 800,800
Three (3) (6) Six $ 20,580 $ 1,070,160
Four (4) (8) Eight $ 25,760 $ 1,339,520
B. Reimbursement of Costs
☒ None, the compensation includes all costs
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the maximum amount to be paid to the Contractor/Service Provider for services
performed through June 30, 2026 shall not exceed $1,234,800.
5. Special Provisions:
☐ Permitted Sub-Contractor/Service Providers: None
☐ Security for Performance: None
☒ Notwithstanding the completion date set forth in Section 3 above, City has option to extend this Agreement
for four additional terms, defined as a one-year increment or July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027; July 1, 2027 to June
30, 2028; July 1, 2028 to June 30, 2029; and July 1, 2029 to June 30, 2030 . The City Manager or Director of
Finance/Treasurer shall be authorized to exercise the extensions on behalf of the City. If the City exercises an
option to extend, each extension shall be on the same terms and conditions contained herein, provided that the
amounts specified in Section 4 above may be increased by up to San Diego Consumer Price Index (CPI) or 5%,
whichever is less, for each extension. The City shall give written notice to Contractor/Service Provider of the
City’s election to exercise the extension via the Notice of Exercise of Option to Extend document. Such notice
shall be provided at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the term.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the maximum amount to be paid to the Contractor/Service Provider for services
performed through June 30, 2030 if all options are exercised shall not exceed $6,100,000.
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☒ Other: Contractor acknowledges and agrees to the following:
1) City reserves the right to determine that a driver from the driver pool has violated any of the rules stated
in this Agreement, or has otherwise engaged in egregious behavior. Upon notification of such
determination by City, Contractor shall immediately remove such driver from the driving pool.
2) Any shuttle vehicle that City, in its sole discretion, deems unsafe for the transport of passengers, or
determines has failed to meet standards of maintenance, repairs, cleanliness, or overall appearance, shall
be removed from service immediately. Failure to keep vehicles properly maintained and safe will result
in immediate termination of contract.
3) A driver shall be immediately removed when a complaint has been made from the City to the Contractor
point of contact and shall not return to the rotation until mutual agreement by both parties.
4) Failure to keep vehicles properly maintained and routinely inspected for safe condition will result in
immediate termination of contract.
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EXHIBIT B
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Contractor/Service Provider shall adhere to all terms and conditions of Section 3 of the Agreement and agrees to
provide the following types and minimum amounts of insurance, as indicated by checking the applicable boxes
(x).
Type of Insurance Minimum Amount Form
☒ General Liability:
Including products and
completed operations,
personal and
advertising injury
$2,000,000 per occurrence for
bodily injury, personal injury
(including death), and property
damage. If Commercial General
Liability insurance with a general
aggregate limit is used, either the
general aggregate limit must apply
separately to this Agreement or the
general aggregate limit must be
twice the required occurrence limit
Additional Insured Endorsement
or Blanket AI Endorsement for
City*
Waiver of Recovery Endorsement
Insurance Services Office Form
CG 00 01
*Must be primary and must not
exclude Products/Completed
Operations
☒ Automobile Liability $1,000,000 per accident for bodily
injury, including death, and
property damage
Insurance Services Office Form
CA 00 01
Code 1-Any Auto
Code 8-Hired
Code 9-Non Owned
☒ Workers’
Compensation
Employer’s Liability
$1,000,000 each accident
$1,000,000 disease policy limit
$1,000,000 disease each employee
Waiver of Recovery Endorsement
Other Negotiated Insurance Terms: NONE
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EXHIBIT C
CONTRACTOR/SERVICE PROVIDER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DESIGNATION
The Political Reform Act3 and the Chula Vista Conflict of Interest Code4 (“Code”) require designated state and
local government officials, including some Contractor/Service Providers, to make certain public disclosures using
a Statement of Economic Interests form (Form 700). Once filed, a Form 700 is a public document, accessible to
any member of the public. In addition, Contractor/Service Providers designated to file the Form 700 are also
required to comply with certain ethics training requirements.5
☒ A. Contractor/Service Provider will not exert influence over the official or contracting decisions of City and
is therefore EXCLUDED6 from disclosure.
☐ B. Contractor/Service Provider WILL exert influence over the official or contracting decisions of City and
their disclosure designation is as follows:
APPLICABLE DESIGNATIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL(S) ASSIGNED TO PROVIDE SERVICES
(Category descriptions available at www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/city-clerk/conflict-of-interest-code.)
Name Email Address Applicable Designation
Enter Name of Each Individual
Who Will Be Providing Service
Under the Contract – If
individuals have different
disclosure requirements,
duplicate this row and
complete separately for each
individual
Enter email address(es) ☐ A. Full Disclosure
☐ B. Limited Disclosure (select one or more of
the categories under which the Contractor shall
file):
☐ 1. ☐ 2. ☐ 3. ☐ 4. ☐ 5. ☐ 6. ☐ 7.
Justification:
☐ C. Excluded from Disclosure
1. Required Filers
Each individual who will be performing services for the City pursuant to the Agreement and who meets the definition
of “Contractor/Service Provider,” pursuant to FPPC Regulation 18700.3, must file a Form 700.
2. Required Filing Deadlines
Each initial Form 700 required under this Agreement shall be filed with the Office of the City Clerk via the City's online
filing system, NetFile, within 30 days of the approval of the Agreement. Additional Form 700 filings will be required
annually on April 1 during the term of the Agreement, and within 30 days of the termination of the Agreement.
3. Filing Designation
The City Department Director will designate each individual who will be providing services to the City pursuant to the
Agreement as full disclosure, limited disclosure, or excluded from disclosure, based on an analysis of the services the
Contractor/Service Provider will provide. Notwithstanding this designation or anything in the Agreement, the
Contractor/Service Provider is ultimately responsible for complying with FPPC regulations and filing requirements. If
you have any questions regarding filing requirements, please do not hesitate to contact the City Clerk at (619)691-5041,
or the FPPC at 1-866-ASK-FPPC, or (866) 275-3772 *2.
Pursuant to the duly adopted City of Chula Vista Conflict of Interest Code, this document shall serve as the written
determination of the Contractor’s requirement to comply with the disclosure requirements set forth in the Code.
3 Cal. Gov. Code §§81000 et seq.; FPPC Regs. 18700.3 and 18704.
4 Chula Vista Municipal Code §§2.02.010-2.02.040.
5 Cal. Gov. Code §§53234, et seq.
6 CA FPPC Adv. A-15-147 (Chadwick) (2015); Davis v. Fresno Unified School District (2015) 237 Cal.App.4th 261; FPPC Reg.
18700.3 (Consultant defined as an “individual” who participates in making a governmental decision; “individual” does not incl ude
corporation or limited liability company).
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EXHIBIT D
CONSULTANT LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURE
California Government Code section 84308, commonly referred to as the Levine Act, prohibits any City of Chula
Vista Officer7 (“Officer”) from taking part in decisions related to a contract if the Officer received a political
contribution totaling more than $500 within the previous twelve months, and for twelve months following the
date a final decision concerning the contract has been made, from the person or company awarded the contract .
The Levine Act also requires disclosure of such contribution by a party to be awarded a specific contract. The
Levine Act does not apply to competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts; contracts valued at
under $50,000; contracts where no party receives financial compensation; or contracts between two or more
agencies.
☒ A. The Levine Act (Govt. Code §84308) DOES NOT apply to this Agreement.
☐ B. The Levine Act (Govt. Code §84308) does apply to this Agreement and the required disclosure is as
follows:
Current Officers can be located on the City of Chula Vista’s websites below:
Mayor & Council - https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/mayor-council
City Attorney - https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/city-attorney/about-us
Planning Commissioners – www.chulavistaca.gov/pc
Candidate for Elected Office – www.chulavistaca.gov/elections
1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you o r your company, made political contributions
totaling more than $500 to any Officer in the 12 months preceding the date you submitted your proposal, the date
you completed this form, or the anticipated date of any Council action related to this Agreement?
YES: ☐ If yes, which Officer(s): Click or tap here to enter text.
NO: ☐
2. Do you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to make political
contributions totaling more than $500 to any Officer in the 12 months following the finalization of this Agreement
or any Council action related to this Agreement?
YES: ☐ If yes, which Officer(s): Click or tap here to enter text.
NO: ☐
Answering yes to either question above may not preclude the City of Chula Vista from entering into or taking any
subsequent action related to the Agreement. However, it may preclude the identified Officer(s) from participating
in any actions related to the Agreement.
7 “Officer” means any elected or appointed officer of an agency, any alternate to an elected or appointed officer of an agency, and any candidate for elective office in
an agency. GC § 84308
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ITEM TITLE
Agreement: Approve the First Amendment to an Agreement Between the City and Tribesy Consulting for
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Consulting Services, Including the Creation of the JEDI Action
Plan.
Report Number: 25-0135
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Community Services - Library
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California
Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no
environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution to amend the contract with Tribesy Consulting to extend the term of the agreement and
to increase the not-to-exceed amount of the services agreement to $246,668 to complete the work to create
a strategic plan to include justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in City operations.
SUMMARY
Tribesy Consulting has provided the City with the tools to draft a justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
roadmap. The consultant has worked to create a roadmap gathering input from the community and City
employees. Tribesy is now working to finalize an Acti on Plan to be included in the City’s general Strategic
Action Plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under
Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment.
Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
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BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable
DISCUSSION
The City of Chula Vista and Tribesy Consulting entered into a contract to develop a comprehensive tool to
assist the City with a strategic plan to implement strategies to create conditions for more equitable employee
outcomes across City employment as well as equitable outcomes for residents and businesses. The work is
close to being completed and the original contract included the option to extend the length of time as well as
the amount to be paid by the City to Tribesy Consulting not to exceed the amount of $200,000. Staff is
recommending an amendment to the original contract to finalized additional services, extend the agreement
through April 30, 2024, and increase the not to exceed the amount of $246,668, an increase of $46,668 above
the original agreement.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and
consequently, the real property holdings of the City Council members do not create a disqualifying real
property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any Council member, of any other fact that
may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
The funds supporting this agreement amendment have already been appropriated by City Council via the
Second Quarter Financial Report budget amendments (Resolution No. 2025-037). There is no additional
fiscal impact as a result of this action.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
No ongoing fiscal impact as a result of this action.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Tribesy Original Contract
2. First Amendment to Tribesy Consulting Contract
Staff Contact: Joy Whatley, Library Director
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Form Rev 2/18/2025
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT
TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND TRIBESY
CONSULTING TO PROVIDE JUSTICE, EQUITY
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (JEDI) CONSULTING
SERVICES INCLUDING CREATION OF A JEDI ACTION
PLAN
WHEREAS, City and Consultant previously entered into a City of Chula Vista Consultant
Services Agreement with Tribesy Consulting to Provide Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
(JEDI) Consulting Services Including Creation of a JEDI Action Plan (“Original Agreement”) on
July 19, 2022; and
WHEREAS, City and Consultant desire to amend the Agreement to generate a community
wide survey, assist in finalization of JEDI definitions, develop a strategic plan, work on employee
engagement, and present such plan to Council for approval; and
WHEREAS, in order to obtain the remaining additional services, staff recommends that
approval of an amendment to the agreement extending it through April 30, 2025 and increasing
the not to exceed contract compensation amount by an additional $46,668.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it: approves the First Amendment to the Tribesy Consulting Agreement in the form presented,
with such minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney, a copy of
which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and authorizes the City Attorney to
execute same.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Joy Whatley Marco A. Verdugo
Library Director City Attorney
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Consultant Name: TRIBESY CONSULTING Rev. 9/15/20
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH TRIBESY CONSULTING
TO PROVIDE JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (JEDI) CONSULTING
SERVICES INCLUDING CREATION OF A JEDI ACTION PLAN
This Agreement is entered into effective as of July 19, 2022 (the “Effective Date”) by and between the
City of Chula Vista, a chartered municipal corporation (City) and TRIBESY CONSULTING, a California
General Partnership (Consultant) (collectively, the “Parties” and, individually, a “Party”) with reference to the
following facts:
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City has made significant strides towards advancing equity and now seeks to elevate our
focus to promote and encourage justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and accountability by addressing structural
and systemic disparities in our organization, community and municipal services with a focus on health, housing,
education, employment/jobs, public safety, environmental justice, transportation and economic opportunity; and
WHEREAS, the City requires professional consulting services in order to conduct an objective
organizational structural and cultural assessment, facilitate effective conversations through engagement with
internal and external groups, and use professional recommendations and best practices to create a Justice, Equity,
Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI) Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, in order to procure these services, the City solicited proposals in accordance with Chula Vista
Municipal Code Section 2.56.110, received four (4) proposals, deemed three (3) responsive and responsible,
interviewed three (3) consultant firms and selected Consultant as the most qualified amongst those submitting;
and
WHEREAS, Consultant warrants and represents that it is experienced and staffed in a manner such that it
can deliver the services required of Consultant to City in accordance with the time frames and the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
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OBLIGATORY PROVISIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above Recitals, the covenants contained herein, and other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which the Parties hereby acknowledge, City and
Consultant hereby agree as follows:
1. SERVICES
1.1 Required Services. Consultant agrees to perform the services, and deliver to City the “Deliverables” (if
any) described in the attached Exhibit A, incorporated into the Agreement by this reference, within the time
frames set forth therein, time being of the essence for this Agreement. The services and/or Deliverables
described in Exhibit A shall be referred to herein as the “Required Services.”
1.2 Reductions in Scope of Work. City may independently, or upon request from Consultant, from time
to time, reduce the Required Services to be performed by the Consultant under this Agreement. Upon doing
so, City and Consultant agree to meet and confer in good faith for the purpose of negotiating a corresponding
reduction in the compensation associated with the reduction.
1.3 Additional Services. Subject to compliance with the City’s Charter, codes, policies, procedures and
ordinances governing procurement and purchasing authority, City may request Consultant provide additional
services related to the Required Services (Additional Services). If so, City and Consultant agree to meet and
confer in good faith for the purpose of negotiating an amendment to Exhibit A, to add the Additional Services.
Unless otherwise agreed, compensation for the Additional Services shall be charged and paid consistent with
the rates and terms already provided therein. Once added to Exhibit A, “Additional Services” shall also
become “Required Services” for purposes of this Agreement.
1.4 Standard of Care. Consultant expressly warrants and agrees that any and all Required Services
hereunder shall be performed in accordance with the highest standard of care exercised by members of the
profession currently practicing under similar conditions and in similar locations.
1.5 No Waiver of Standard of Care. Where approval by City is required, it is understood to be conceptual
approval only and does not relieve the Consultant of responsibility for complying with all laws, codes, industry
standards, and liability for damages caused by negligent acts, errors, omissions, noncompliance with industry
standards, or the willful misconduct of the Consultant or its subcontractors.
1.6 Security for Performance. In the event that Exhibit A Section 4 indicates the need for Consultant to
provide additional security for performance of its duties under this Agreement, Consultant shall provide such
additional security prior to commencement of its Required Services in the form and on the terms prescribed
on Exhibit A, or as otherwise prescribed by the City Attorney.
1.7 Compliance with Laws. In its performance of the Required Services, Consultant shall comply with
any and all applicable federal, state and local laws, including the Chula Vista Municipal Code.
1.8 Business License. Prior to commencement of work, Consultant shall obtain a business license from
City.
1.9 Subcontractors. Prior to commencement of any work, Consultant shall submit for City’s information
and approval a list of any and all subcontractors to be used by Consultant in the performance of the Required
Services. Consultant agrees to take appropriate measures necessary to ensure that all subcontractors and
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personnel utilized by the Consultant to complete its obligations under this Agreement comply with all
applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies, whether federal, state, or local. In addition, if any
subcontractor is expected to fulfill any responsibilities of the Consultant under this Agreement, Consultant
shall ensure that each and every subcontractor carries out the Consultant’s responsibilities as set forth in this
Agreement.
1.10 Term. This Agreement shall commence on the earlier to occur of the Effective Date or Consultant’s
commencement of the Required Services hereunder, and shall terminate when the Parties have complied with
all their obligations hereunder; provided, however, provisions which expressly survive termination shall
remain in effect.
2. COMPENSATION
2.1 General. For satisfactory performance of the Required Services, City agrees to compensate Consultant
in the amount(s) and on the terms set forth in Exhibit A, Section 4. Standard terms for billing and payment
are set forth in this Section 2.
2.2 Detailed Invoicing. Consultant agrees to provide City with a detailed invoice for services performed
each month, within thirty (30) days of the end of the month in which the services were performed, unless
otherwise specified in Exhibit A. Invoicing shall begin on the first of the month following the Effective Date
of the Agreement. All charges must be presented in a line item format with each task separately explained in
reasonable detail. Each invoice shall include the current monthly amount being billed, the amount invoiced
to date, and the remaining amount available under any approved budget. Consultant must obtain prior written
authorization from City for any fees or expenses that exceed the estimated budget.
2.3 Payment to Consultant. Upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice and confirmation that the
Required Services detailed in the invoice have been satisfactorily performed, City shall pay Consultant for
the invoice amount within thirty (30) days. Payment shall be made in accordance with the terms and conditions
set forth in Exhibit A and section 2.4, below. At City’s discretion, invoices not timely submitted may be
subject to a penalty of up to five percent (5%) of the amount invoiced.
2.4 Reserved.
2.5 Reimbursement of Costs. City may reimburse Consultant’s out-of-pocket costs incurred by Consultant
in the performance of the Required Services if negotiated in advance and included in Exhibit A. Unless
specifically provided in Exhibit A, Consultant shall be responsible for any and all out-of-pocket costs incurred
by Consultant in the performance of the Required Services.
2.6 Exclusions. City shall not be responsible for payment to Consultant for any fees or costs in excess of
any agreed upon budget, rate or other maximum amount(s) provided for in Exhibit A. City shall also not be
responsible for any cost: (a) incurred prior to the Effective Date; or (b) arising out of or related to the errors,
omissions, negligence or acts of willful misconduct of Consultant, its agents, employees, or subcontractors.
2.7 Payment Not Final Approval. Consultant understands and agrees that payment to the Consultant or
reimbursement for any Consultant costs related to the performance of Required Services does not constitute
a City final decision regarding whether such payment or cost reimbursement is allowable and eligible for
payment under this Agreement, nor does it constitute a waiver of any violation by Consultant of the terms of
this Agreement. If City determines that Consultant is not entitled to receive any amount of compensation
already paid, City will notify Consultant in writing and Consultant shall promptly return such amount.
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3. INSURANCE
3.1 Required Insurance. Consultant must procure and maintain, during the period of performance of
Required Services under this Agreement, and for twelve months after completion of Required Services, the
policies of insurance described on the attached Exhibit B, incorporated into the Agreement by this reference
the “Required Insurance”). The Required Insurance shall also comply with all other terms of this Section.
3.2 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions relating to the
Required Insurance must be disclosed to and approved by City in advance of the commencement of work.
3.3 Standards for Insurers. Required Insurance must be placed with licensed insurers admitted to transact
business in the State of California with a current A.M. Best’s rating of A V or better, or, if insurance is placed
with a surplus lines insurer, insurer must be listed on the State of California List of Eligible Surplus Lines
Insurers (LESLI) with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A X. For Workers ’ Compensation
Insurance, insurance issued by the State Compensation Fund is also acceptable.
3.4 Subcontractors. Consultant must include all sub-consultants/sub-contractors as insureds under its
policies and/or furnish separate certificates and endorsements demonstrating separate coverage for those not
under its policies. Any separate coverage for sub-consultants must also comply with the terms of this
Agreement.
3.5 Additional Insureds. City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers must be named as
additional insureds with respect to any policy of general liability, automobile, or pollution insurance specified
as required in Exhibit B or as may otherwise be specified by City’s Risk Manager.. The general liability
additional insured coverage must be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Consultant’s insurance
using ISO CG 2010 (11/85) or its equivalent; such endorsement must not exclude Products/Completed
Operations coverage.
3.6 General Liability Coverage to be “Primary.” Consultant’s general liability coverage must be primary
insurance as it pertains to the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any insurance or
self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers is wholly separate from
the insurance provided by Consultant and in no way relieves Consultant from its responsibility to provide
insurance.
3.7 No Cancellation. No Required Insurance policy may be canceled by either Party during the required
insured period under this Agreement, except after thirty days’ prior written notice to the City by certified mail,
return receipt requested. Prior to the effective date of any such cancellation Consultant must procure and put
into effect equivalent coverage(s).
3.8 Waiver of Subrogation. Consultant’s insurer(s) will provide a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the
City for each Required Insurance policy under this Agreement. In addition, Consultant waives any right it
may have or may obtain to subrogation for a claim against City.
3.9 Verification of Coverage. Prior to commencement of any work, Consultant shall furnish City with
original certificates of insurance and any amendatory endorsements necessary to demonstrate to City that
Consultant has obtained the Required Insurance in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. The words
will endeavor” and “but failure to mail such notice shall impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon
the company, its agents, or representatives” or any similar language must be deleted from all certificates. The
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required certificates and endorsements should otherwise be on industry standard forms. The City reserves the
right to require, at any time, complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including
endorsements evidencing the coverage required by these specifications.
3.10 Claims Made Policy Requirements. If General Liability, Pollution and/or Asbestos Pollution Liability
and/or Errors & Omissions coverage are required and are provided on a claims -made form, the following
requirements also apply:
a. The “Retro Date” must be shown, and must be before the date of this Agreement or the beginning
of the work required by this Agreement.
b. Insurance must be maintained, and evidence of insurance must be provided, for at least five (5)
years after completion of the work required by this Agreement.
c. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form
with a “Retro Date” prior to the effective date of this Agreement, the Consultant must purchase “extended
reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of the work required by this Agreement.
d. A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to the City for review.
3.11 Not a Limitation of Other Obligations. Insurance provisions under this section shall not be construed
to limit the Consultant’s obligations under this Agreement, including Indemnity.
3.12 Additional Coverage. To the extent that insurance coverage provided by Consultant maintains higher
limits than the minimums appearing in Exhibit B, City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for higher
limits maintained.
4. INDEMNIFICATION
4.1. General. To the maximum extent allowed by law, Consultant shall protect, defend, indemnify and hold
harmless City, its elected and appointed officers, agents, employees and volunteers (collectively,
Indemnified Parties”), from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses,
including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs), liability, loss, damage or injury, in law or equity, to
property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of or incident to any alleged acts,
omissions, negligence, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and
contractors, arising out of or in connection with the performance of the Required Services, the results of such
performance, or this Agreement. This indemnity provision does not include any claims, damages, liability,
costs and expenses arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Also
covered is liability arising from, connected with, caused by or claimed to be caused by the active or passive
negligent acts or omissions of the Indemnified Parties which may be in combination with the active or passive
negligent acts or omissions of the Consultant, its employees, agents or officers, or any third party.
4.2. Modified Indemnity Where Agreement Involves Design Professional Services. Notwithstanding the
forgoing, if the services provided under this Agreement are design professional services, as defined by
California Civil Code section 2782.8, as may be amended from time to time, the defense and indemnity
obligation under Section 1, above, shall be limited to the extent required by California Civil Code section
2782.8.
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4.3 Costs of Defense and Award. Included in Consultant’s obligations under this Section 4 is Consultant’s
obligation to defend, at Consultant’s own cost, expense and risk, any and all suits, actions or other legal
proceedings that may be brought or instituted against one or more of the Indemnified Parties. Subject to the
limitations in this Section 4, Consultant shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be
rendered against one or more of the Indemnified Parties for any and all related legal expenses and costs
incurred by any of them.
4.4. Consultant’s Obligations Not Limited or Modified. Consultant’s obligations under this Section 4 shall
not be limited to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the Indemnified Parties, or by any prior or subsequent
declaration by the Consultant. Furthermore, Consultant’s obligations under this Section 4 shall in no way
limit, modify or excuse any of Consultant’s other obligations or duties under this Agreement.
4.5. Enforcement Costs. Consultant agrees to pay any and all costs City incurs in enforcing Consultant’s
obligations under this Section 4.
4.6 Survival. Consultant’s obligations under this Section 4 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
5. FINANCIAL INTERESTS OF CONSULTANT.
5.1 Form 700 Filing. The California Political Reform Act and the Chula Vista Conflict of Interest Code
require certain government officials and consultants performing work for government agencies to publicly
disclose certain of their personal assets and income using a Statement of Economic Interests form (Form 700).
In order to assure compliance with these requirements, Consultant shall comply with the disclosure
requirements identified in the attached Exhibit C, incorporated into the Agreement by this reference.
5.2 Disclosures; Prohibited Interests. Independent of whether Consultant is required to file a Form 700,
Consultant warrants and represents that it has disclosed to City any economic interests held by Consultant, or
its employees or subcontractors who will be performing the Required Services, in any real property or project
which is the subject of this Agreement. Consultant warrants and represents that it has not employed or retained
any company or person, other than a bona fide employee or approved subcontractor working solely for
Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants and represents that it has not paid
or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee or approved subcontractor working
solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent
upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Consultant further warrants and represents
that no officer or employee of City, has any interest, whether contractual, non-contractual, financial or
otherwise, in this transaction, the proceeds hereof, or in the business of Consultant or Consultant’s
subcontractors. Consultant further agrees to notify City in the event any such interest is discovered wheth er
or not such interest is prohibited by law or this Agreement. For breach or violation of any of these warranties,
City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability.
6. REMEDIES
6.1 Termination for Cause. If for any reason whatsoever Consultant shall fail to perform the Required
Services under this Agreement, in a proper or timely manner, or if Consultant shall violate any of the other
covenants, agreements or conditions of this Agreement (each a “Default”), in addition to any and all other
rights and remedies City may have under this Agreement, at law or in equity, City shall have the right to
terminate this Agreement by giving five (5) days written notice to Consultant. Such notice shall identify the
Default and the Agreement termination date. If Consultant notifies City of its intent to cure such Default prior
to City’s specified termination date, and City agrees that the specified Default is capable of being cured, City
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may grant Consultant up to ten (10) additional days after the designated termination date to effectuate such
cure. In the event of a termination under this Section 6.1, Consultant shall immediately provide City any and
all ”Work Product” (defined in Section 7 below) prepared by Consultant as part of the Required Services.
Such Work Product shall be City’s sole and exclusive property as provided in Section 7 hereof. Consultant
may be entitled to compensation for work satisfactorily performed prior to Consultant’s receipt of the Default
notice; provided, however, in no event shall such compensation exceed the amount that would have been
payable under this Agreement for such work, and any such compensation shall be reduced by any costs
incurred or projected to be incurred by City as a result of the Default.
6.2 Termination or Suspension for Convenience of City. City may suspend or terminate this Agreement,
or any portion of the Required Services, at any time and for any reason, with or without cause, by giving
specific written notice to Consultant of such termination or suspension at least fifteen (15) days prior to the
effective date thereof. Upon receipt of such notice, Consultant shall immediately cease all work under the
Agreement and promptly deliver all “Work Product” (defined in Section 7 below) to City. Such Work Product
shall be City's sole and exclusive property as provided in Section 7 hereof. Consultant shall be entitled to
receive just and equitable compensation for this Work Product in an amount equal to the amount due and
payable under this Agreement for work satisfactorily performed as of the date of the termination/suspension
notice plus any additional remaining Required Services requested or approved by City in advance that would
maximize City’s value under the Agreement.
6.3 Waiver of Claims. In the event City terminates the Agreement in accordance with the terms of this
Section, Consultant hereby expressly waives any and all claims for damages or compensation as a result of
such termination except as expressly provided in this Section 6.
6.4 Administrative Claims Requirements and Procedures. No suit or arbitration shall be brought arising
out of this Agreement against City unless a claim has first been presented in writing and filed with City and
acted upon by City in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 1.34 of the Chula Vista Municipal
Code, as same may be amended, the provisions of which, including such policies and procedures used by City
in the implementation of same, are incorporated herein by this reference. Upon request by City, Consultant
shall meet and confer in good faith with City for the purpose of resolving any dispute over the terms of this
Agreement.
6.5 Governing Law/Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of California. Any action arising under or relating to this Agreement shall be brought only
in San Diego County, State of California.
6.6 Service of Process. Consultant agrees that it is subject to personal jurisdiction in California. If
Consultant is a foreign corporation, limited liability company, or partnership that is not registered with the
California Secretary of State, Consultant irrevocably consents to service of process on Consultant by first
class mail directed to the individual and address listed under “For Legal Notice,” in section 1.B. of Exhibit A
to this Agreement, and that such service shall be effective five days after mailing.
7. OWNERSHIP AND USE OF WORK PRODUCT
All reports, studies, information, data, statistics, forms, designs, plans, procedures, systems and any other
materials or properties produced in whole or in part under this Agreement in connection with the performance
of the Required Services (collectively “Work Product”) shall be the sole and exclusive property of City. No
such Work Product shall be subject to private use, copyrights or patent rights by Consultant in the United
States or in any other country without the express, prior written consent of City. City shall have unrestricted
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authority to publish, disclose, distribute, and otherwise use, copyright or patent, in whole or in part, any such
Work Product, without requiring any permission of Consultant, except as may be limited by the provisions of
the Public Records Act or expressly prohibited by other applicable laws. With respect to computer files
containing data generated as Work Product, Consultant shall make available to City, upon reasonable written
request by City, the necessary functional computer software and hardware for purposes of accessing,
compiling, transferring and printing computer files.
8. GENERAL PROVISIONS
8.1 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended, but only in writing signed by both Parties.
8.2 Assignment. City would not have entered into this Agreement but for Consultant’s unique
qualifications and traits. Consultant shall not assign any of its rights or responsibilities under this Agreement,
nor any part hereof, without City’s prior written consent, which City may grant, condition or deny in its sole
discretion.
8.3 Authority. The person(s) executing this Agreement for Consultant warrants and represents that they
have the authority to execute same on behalf of Consultant and to bind Consultant to its obligations hereunder
without any further action or direction from Consultant or any board, principle or officer thereof.
8.4 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original, but all of which shall constitute one Agreement after each Party has signed such a counterpart.
8.5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement together with all exhibits attached hereto and other agreements
expressly referred to herein, constitutes the entire Agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject
matter contained herein. All exhibits referenced herein shall be attached hereto and are incorporated herein
by reference. All prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations, warranti es and
statements, oral or written, are superseded.
8.6 Record Retention. During the course of the Agreement and for three (3) years following completion
of the Required Services, Consultant agrees to maintain, intact and readily accessible, all data, documents,
reports, records, contracts, and supporting materials relating to the performance of the Agreement, including
accounting for costs and expenses charged to City, including such records in the possession of sub-
contractors/sub-consultants.
8.7 Further Assurances. The Parties agree to perform such further acts and to execute and deliver such
additional documents and instruments as may be reasonably required in order to carr y out the provisions of
this Agreement and the intentions of the Parties.
8.8 Independent Contractor. Consultant is and shall at all times remain as to City a wholly independent
contractor. Neither City nor any of its officers, employees, agents or volu nteers shall have control over the
conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant’s officers, employees, or agents (Consultant Related Individuals),
except as set forth in this Agreement. No Consultant Related Individuals shall be deemed employees of City,
and none of them shall be entitled to any benefits to which City employees are entitled, including but not
limited to, overtime, retirement benefits, worker's compensation benefits, injury leave or other leave benefits.
Furthermore, City will not withhold state or federal income tax, social security tax or any other payroll tax
with respect to any Consultant Related Individuals; instead, Consultant shall be solely responsible for the
payment of same and shall hold the City harmless with respect to same. Consultant shall not at any time or in
any manner represent that it or any of its Consultant Related Individuals are employees or agents of City.
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Consultant shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation or liability whatsoever against City,
or bind City in any manner.
8.9 Notices. All notices, demands or requests provided for or permitted to be given pursuant to this
Agreement must be in writing. All notices, demands and requests to be sent to any Party shall be deemed to
have been properly given or served if personally served or deposited in the United States mail, addressed to
such Party, postage prepaid, registered or certified, with return receipt requested, at the addresses identified
in this Agreement at the places of business for each of the designated Parties as indicated in Exhibit A, or
otherwise provided in writing.
8.10 Electronic Signatures. Each Party agrees that the electronic signatures, whether digital or encrypted, of
the Parties included in this Agreement are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and
effect as manual signatures. Electronic Signature means any electronic sound, symbol, or process attached
to or logically associated with a record and executed and adopted by a Party with the intent to sign such record,
including facsimile or email electronic signatures, pursuant to the California Uniform Electronic Transactions
Act (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1633.1 to 1633.17) as amended from time to time.
End of page. Next page is signature page.)
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SIGNATURE PAGE
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, by executing this Agreement where indicated below, City and Consultant
agree that they have read and understood all terms and conditions of the Agreement, that they fully agree and
consent to bound by same, and that they are freely entering into this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
TRIBESY CONSULTING CITY OF CHULA VISTA
BY:________________________________ BY: ________________________________
Reena Doyle MARIA V. KACHADOORIAN
Tribesy Consulting, Co-owner CITY MANAGER
BY:________________________________
Gail Watts
Tribesy Consulting, Co-owner
BY: ________________________________
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
BY: ________________________________
Glen R. Googins
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK AND PAYMENT TERMS
1. Contact People for Contract Administration and Legal Notice
A. City Contract Administration:
Miranda Evans, Special Projects Manager
276 Fourth Avenue, Building A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
mevans@chulavistaca.gov
For Legal Notice Copy to:
City of Chula Vista
City Attorney
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910
619-691-5037
CityAttorney@chulavistaca.gov
B. Consultant Contract Administration:
TRIBESY CONSULTING
Reena Doyle
r2d@tribesy.net
Gail Watts
gjw@tribesy.net
2. Required Services
A. General Description:
Consultant will provide Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) services to the City of Chula Vista.
B. Detailed Description:
Tribesy will provide JEDI consulting services through a detailed three-phase approach in which they are paid
monthly for services rendered. A breakdown of tasks, milestones and deliverables are included in the table
below. Although the timeline appears in a linear form, some of the deliverables and milestones could happen
simultaneously, dependent on several factors such as availability of partner staff, delivery of materials, levels
of trauma, commitment, internalized oppression, individual and collective journeys as well as power and
privilege dynamics.
Task Description Deliverables & Milestones Timeline & Cost
1 Foundation Assessment Phase
This phase will result in the
diagnostic assessment of root
causes of current outcomes.
These recommendations will lay
the foundation for the following
Development Phases.
Structural assessment
Cultural assessment
Reports with
recommendations
Community engagement
Internal and external focus
groups
Presentations
Phase Duration: August
2022 – March 2023
8 months)
Cost: $62,222
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2 Foundation Development Phase:
Roadmap Creation
This phase will result in the
creation of a strategic/action
plan to infuse JEDI culturally
and structurally.
Development of JEDI
committee awareness in support
of development of JEDI
roadmap with metrics and
accountability
Community engagement
with key stakeholder groups
regarding the JEDI Action Plan
JEDI Action Plan
Phase Duration: April 2023
August 2023
5 months)
Cost: $38,889
3 Foundation Development Phase:
JEDI Lens Implementation
This phase will result in the
implementation of the JEDI
Action Plan to ensure it becomes
part of the culture and structure
of our organization with a JEDI
lens in all we do.
Development of JEDI lens
and litmus test
Engagement with
stakeholder groups
Presentations regarding
adoption of the lens and litmus
test.
Phase Duration: September
2023 – February 2024
5 months)
Cost: $38,889
4 OPTIONAL ADDITIVE
PHASE
Ongoing Implementation Phase:
Bridge and Align
This optional phase would
provide ongoing implementation
support and evaluation of
accountability mechanisms.
Training for department
leadership to work with staff in
creating departmental actions as
part of the overall framework
established by the DEI committee.
Measurable outcomes of
organizational cultural and
structural shifts
Evaluation of progress and
accountability mechanisms
Communication strategies
to assist with ongoing
implementation
Phase Duration: February
2024 – February 2025
6 - 12 months)
Cost: NTE $60,000
3. Term: In accordance with Section 1.10 of this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall begin July 26,
2022 and end on February 28, 2025 for completion of all Required Services.
4. Compensation: SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS THEN DELETE ANY OPTION
THAT IS NOT APPLICABLE, AS WELL AS THESE INSTRUCTIONS
A. Form of Compensation
Fixed Fee Paid in Increments. For the completion of each Deliverable of the Required Services, as identified
in section 2.B., above, City shall pay the fixed fee associated with each Deliverable, in the amounts set forth
below:
Task No. Deliverable Amount
1 Detailed descriptions outlined in
2.B.
62,222
Payable monthly
2 Detailed descriptions outlined in
2.B.
38,889
Payable monthly
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3 Detailed descriptions outlined in
2.B.
38,889
Payable monthly
4: Optional Addition Detailed descriptions outlined in
2.B.
NTE $60,000
B. Reimbursement of Costs
None, the compensation includes all costs
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the maximum amount to be paid to the Consultant for services performed through
February 2025 shall not exceed $200,000.
5. Special Provisions: CHECK ANY THAT APPLY OR SELECT “NONE,” AND DELETE ALL
INSTRUCTIONS.
Permitted Sub-Consultants: None
Security for Performance: None
Notwithstanding the completion date set forth in Section 3 above, City has option to extend this Agreement
for 1 additional terms, defined as a one-year increment or February 28, 2025. The City Manager or Director of
Finance/Treasurer shall be authorized to exercise the extensions on behalf of the City. If the City exercises an
option to extend, each extension shall be on the same terms and conditions contained herein, provided that the
amounts specified in Section 4 above may be increased by up to $60,000 for the extension. The City shall give
written notice to Consultant of the City’s election to exercise the extension via the Notice of Exercise of Option
to Extend document.
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EXHIBIT B
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Consultant shall adhere to all terms and conditions of Section 3 of the Agreement and agrees to provide the
following types and minimum amounts of insurance, as indicated by checking the applicable boxes (x).
Type of Insurance Minimum Amount Form
General Liability:
Including products and
completed operations,
personal and
advertising injury
2,000,000 per occurrence for
bodily injury, personal injury
including death), and property
damage. If Commercial General
Liability insurance with a general
aggregate limit is used, either the
general aggregate limit must apply
separately to this Agreement or the
general aggregate limit must be
twice the required occurrence limit
Additional Insured Endorsement
or Blanket AI Endorsement for
City*
Waiver of Recovery Endorsement
Insurance Services Office Form
CG 00 01
Must be primary and must not
exclude Products/Completed
Operations
Automobile Liability $1,000,000 per accident for bodily
injury, including death, and
property damage
Insurance Services Office Form
CA 00 01
Code 1-Any Auto
Code 8-Hired
Code 9-Non Owned
Workers’
Compensation
Employer’s Liability
1,000,000 each accident
1,000,000 disease policy limit
1,000,000 disease each employee
Waiver of Recovery Endorsement
Professional Liability
Errors & Omissions)
1,000,000 each occurrence
2,000,000 aggregate
Other Negotiated Insurance Terms: NONE
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EXHIBIT C
CONSULTANT CONFLICT OF INTEREST DESIGNATION
The Political Reform Act1 and the Chula Vista Conflict of Interest Code2 (Code) require designated state and
local government officials, including some consultants, to make certain public disclosures using a Statement of
Economic Interests form (Form 700). Once filed, a Form 700 is a public document, accessible to any member of
the public. In addition, consultants designated to file the Form 700 are also required to comply with certain ethics
training requirements.3
A. Consultant IS a corporation or limited liability company and is therefore EXCLUDED4 from disclosure.
B. Consultant NOT a corporation or limited liability company and disclosure designation is as follows:
APPLICABLE DESIGNATIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL(S) ASSIGNED TO PROVIDE SERVICES
Category descriptions available at www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/city-clerk/conflict-of-interest-code.)
Name Email Address Applicable Designation
Enter Name of Each Individual
Who Will Be Providing Service
Under the Contract – If
individuals have different
disclosure requirements,
duplicate this row and
complete separately for each
individual
Enter email address(es) A. Full Disclosure
B. Limited Disclosure (select one or more of
the categories under which the consultant shall file):
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Justification:
C. Excluded from Disclosure
1. Required Filers
Each individual who will be performing services for the City pursuant to the Agreement and who meets the definition
of “Consultant,” pursuant to FPPC Regulation 18700.3, must file a Form 700.
2. Required Filing Deadlines
Each initial Form 700 required under this Agreement shall be filed with the Office of the City Clerk via the City's online
filing system, NetFile, within 30 days of the approval of the Agreement. Additional Form 700 filings will be required
annually on April 1 during the term of the Agreement, and within 30 days of the termination of the Agreement.
3. Filing Designation
The City Department Director will designate each individual who will be providing services to the City pursuant to the
Agreement as full disclosure, limited disclosure, or excluded from disclosure, based on an analysis of the services the
Consultant will provide. Notwithstanding this designation or anything in the Agreement, the Consultant is ultimately
responsible for complying with FPPC regulations and filing requirements. If you have any questions regarding filing
requirements, please do not hesitate to contact the City Clerk at (619)691-5041, or the FPPC at 1-866-ASK-FPPC, or
866) 275-3772 *2.
Pursuant to the duly adopted City of Chula Vista Conflict of Interest Code, this document shall serve as the written
determination of the consultant’s requirement to comply with the disclosure requirements set forth in the Code.
Completed by: Miranda Evans, Special Projects Manager
1 Cal. Gov. Code §§81000 et seq.; FPPC Regs. 18700.3 and 18704.
2 Chula Vista Municipal Code §§2.02.010-2.02.040.
3 Cal. Gov. Code §§53234, et seq.
4 CA FPPC Adv. A-15-147 (Chadwick) (2015); Davis v. Fresno Unified School District (2015) 237 Cal.App.4th 261; FPPC Reg.
18700.3 (Consultant defined as an “individual” who participates in making a governmental decision; “individual” does not include
corporation or limited liability company).
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Consultant Name: Tribesy Consulting Rev. 03/21/2024
FIRST AMENDMENT
to Agreement between the
City of Chula Vista
and
Tribesy Consulting
For Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Consulting Services Including
Creation of a JEDI Action Plan
This FIRST AMENDMENT “Amendment” is entered into effective as of February 28, 2025
(“Effective Date”) by and between the City of Chula Vista (“City”) and Tribesy Consulting
(“Consultant”) with reference to the following facts:
RECITALS
WHEREAS, City and Consultant previously entered into a City of Chula Vista Consultant
Services Agreement with Tribesy Consulting to Provide Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
(JEDI) Consulting Services Including Creation of a JEDI Action Plan (“Original Agreement”) on
July 19, 2022; and
WHEREAS, City and Consultant desire to amend the Agreement to generate a community
wide survey, assist in finalization of JEDI definitions, develop a strategic plan, work on employee
engagement, and present such plan to Council for approval, as more specifically set forth below;
and
WHEREAS, in order to finalize remaining additional services, City and Consultant desire
to extend the agreement through April 30, 2025 and increase the not to exceed contract amount by
an additional $46,668.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual obligations of
the parties set forth herein, City and Consultant agree as follows:
1. Exhibit A, entitled Amended and Restated Scope of Work and Payment Terms is
hereby attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Except as expressly provided herein, all other terms and conditions of the Original
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
3. Each party represents that it has full right, power and authority to execute this FIRST
Amendment and to perform its obligations hereunder, without the need for any further
action under its governing instruments, and the parties executing this Amendment on
the behalf of such party are duly authorized agents with authority to do so.
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SIGNATURE PAGE TO FIRST AMENDMENT
To Agreement between the
City of Chula Vista
and
Tribesy Consulting
For Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Consulting Services Including
Creation of a JEDI Action Plan
TRIBESY CONSULTING CITY OF CHULA VISTA
BY: ____________________________ BY: ________________________________
REENA DOYLE MARIA V. KACHADOORIAN
CO-OWNER CITY MANAGER
BY: ____________________________
GAIL WATTS
CO-OWNER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BY: _______________________________
Marco A. Verdugo,
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
AMENDED AND RESTATED
SCOPE OF WORK AND PAYMENT TERMS
1. Contact People for Contract Administration and Legal Notice
A. City Contract Administration:
Joy Whatley, Library Director
365 F Street Chula Vista CA 91910
(619) 585-5170
jwhatley@chulavistaca.gov
For Legal Notice Copy to:
City of Chula Vista
City Attorney
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910
619-691-5037
CityAttorney@chulavistaca.gov
B. Contractor/Service Provider Contract Administration:
TRIBESY CONSULTING
Reena Doyle
65 Enterprise Dr. Suite 400
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(909) 493-8393
R2d@tribesy.net
` Gail Watts
65 Enterprise Dr. Suite 400
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(909) 493-8393
gjw@tribesy.net
For Legal Notice Copy to:
TRIBESY CONSULTING
Reena Doyle
65 Enterprise Dr. Suite 400
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(909) 493-8393
R2d@tribesy.net
2. Required Services
A. General Description:
Consultant will provide Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) services to the City of
Chula Vista.
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B. Detailed Description:
Tribesy will provide JEDI consulting services through a detailed three- phase approach in which
they are paid monthly for services rendered. A breakdown of tasks, milestones and deliverables
are included in the table below. Although the timeline appears in a linear form, some of the
deliverables and milestones could happen simultaneously, dependent on several factors such as
availability of partner staff, delivery of materials, levels of trauma, commitment, internalized
oppression, individual and collective journeys as well as power and privilege dynamics.
Task Description Deliverables Completion Date
1 Foundation Assessment Phase This
phase will result in the diagnostic
assessment of root causes of
current outcomes. These
recommendations will lay the
foundation for the following
Development Phases.
Structural assessment
Cultural assessment Reports with
recommendations
Community engagement
.Internal and external focus
groups
Presentations
Phase Duration:
August 2022 – March
2023
(8 months)
Cost: $62,224
2 Foundation Development Phase:
Roadmap Creation This phase will
result in the creation of a
strategic/action plan to infuse JEDI
culturally and structurally.
Development of JEDI lens and
litmus test
Engagement with stakeholder
groups
Presentations regarding adoption
of the lens and litmus test.
Phase Duration:
April 2023 August
2023
(5 months)
Cost: $ 38,890
3 Foundation Development Phase:
JEDI Lens Implementation This
phase will result in the
implementation of the JEDI Action
Plan to ensure it becomes part of
the culture and structure of our
organization with a JEDI lens in all
we do.
Development of JEDI lens and
litmus test
Engagement with stakeholder
groups
Presentations regarding adoption
of the lens and litmus test.
Phase Duration:
September 2023 –
February 2024
(6 months)
Cost: $46,668
4 Ongoing Implementation Phase:
Provide ongoing implementation
support and evaluation of
accountability mechanisms.
Training for department
leadership to work with staff in
creating departmental actions as
part of the overall framework
established by the DEI
committee.
Measurable outcomes of
organizational cultural and
structural shifts
Evaluation of progress and
accountability mechanisms
Communication strategies to
assist with ongoing
Phase Duration:
March 2024 –
September 2024
(7 months)
Cost: $52,218
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5 Ongoing Implementation Phase:
Provide the language for a
community wide survey to be sent
out by the City’s Community
Engagement Coordinator Karla
Mendez
10 check ins
JEDI Council learning sessions to
engage with the CV community
Development of presentations
and assist in a community
engagement
Phase Duration:
October 2024
Cost: $7,778
6 Ongoing Implementation Phase:
Assist in the finalizing of JEDI
definitions, develop presentation for
City Council Approval
2-4 check ins
Work with JEDI council to
incorporate feedback sessions of
CV employees and community
into final definitions
Assist in the creation of a
presentation for Council approval
Presentation for Dept Heads and
City Council presentation
Phase Duration:
November 2024
Cost: $7,778
7 Ongoing Implementation Phase:
The Development of an alignment
tool to assist in the development of a
strategic plan to include a
coordinated roll out of interventions
and strategies, the development of a
draft strategic plan
6-10 check ins
Based on all previous phases,
develop alignment tool to create a
JEDI Strategic Plan that also
utilizes JEDI concepts within the
implementation
Phase Duration:
December 2024
Cost: $7,778
8 Ongoing Implementation Phase:
Continued Employee engagement
into the strategies to creating
conditions for more equitable
employee outcomes across City
Employment
4-8 check ins
Develop presentation for
Employee Feedback Campaign
Presentations to engage feedback
from employees on JEDI
Strategic Plan
Phase Duration:
January 2025
Cost: $7,778
9 Ongoing Implementation Phase:
Develop community survey and
continue JEDO emersion plan to
align with strategic plan
3-4 check in meetings
2 JEDI council meetings
Community Survey
Develop themes for JEDI
integration into strategic plan
Phase Duration:
February 2025
Cost: $7,778
10 Final Implementation Phase:
Continue working with JEDI
Council and Strategic consultant to
ensure compatibility with strategic
plan
Deliver JEDI integration
presentation
Prep JEDI council to present
Next steps with JEDI council
Phase Duration:
March 2025
Cost: $7,778
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3. Term: In accordance with Section 1.10 of this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall
begin July 26, 2022 and end on April 30, 2025 for completion of all Required Services.
4. Compensation:
A. Form of Compensation
☒ Fixed Fee Paid Increments. For the performance of each phase or portion of the Required
Services by Contractor/Service Provider, as are separately identified above, City shall pay the fixed
fee associated with each phase of service, in the amounts and at the times or milestones or
deliverables set forth. Phases 1-4 may be paid in monthly increments or as single, consolidated
phase payment.
Phase Deliverable Amount
1 Detailed descriptions outlined
in 2.B.
$62,224
2 Detailed descriptions outlined
in 2.B.
$38,890
3 Detailed descriptions outlined
in 2.B.
$46,668
4 Detailed descriptions outlined
in 2.B.
$52,218
5 Detailed descriptions outlined
in 2.B.
$7,778
6 Detailed descriptions outlined
in 2.B.
$7,778
7 Detailed descriptions outlined
in 2.B.
$7,778
8 Detailed descriptions outlined
in 2.B.
$7,778
9 Detailed descriptions outlined
in 2.B.
$7,778
10 Detailed descriptions outlined
in 2.B.
$7,778
B. Reimbursement of Costs
☒ None, the compensation includes all costs
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the maximum amount to be paid to the Consultant for services
performed through April 30, 2025 shall not exceed $246,668.
5. Special Provisions: NONE
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Curry – Received – 4/21/2025
From: alan mil
Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2025 10:19 AM
Subject: Democrat Supervisor Remer At Tax Funded Elite Event TO USE LABOR UNIONS
FOR ANOTHER TAX ON BALLOT and Raid Of County Reserve Funds
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NO TO ANOTHER TAX ON THE BALLOT!
Democrat Supervisor Terra Lawson Remer
At Elite Tax Fund Event Instead Cut Spending
Raid Tax Reserve Fund USE LABOR UNIONS PLACE NEW TAX
COPY SANDAG TAX STUNT USE GOVERNMENT UNIONS TAX BALLOT
https://youtube.com/watch?v=rbtmsgkF5gY&t=1265s
"Lawson-Remer said she will propose a local tax ballot measure to offset federal cuts and
boost services. A supervisor-led tax increase would require the support of two -thirds of
county voters, but THERE ARE WAYS TO STRUCTURE A TAX INCREASE BALLOT
MEASURE SO AS TO REQUIRE ONLY A MAJORITY VOTE, she said. Lawson-Remer
highlighted the success of the county’s Tax Funded Immigrant Legal Defense Program
(JEOPARDIZING FUTURE FEDERAL FUNDING), which she described as “more vital now
than ever.” The program, which has helped more than 2,500 people since its launch in
2021, guarantees an attorney to illegal immigrants facing removal proceedings or
deportation."
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/04/16/in-defiant-speech-lawson-
remer-calls-for-bigger-county-spending-unity-against-federal-cuts/
"Lawson-Remer laid out what she deemed San Diego County’s “local battle plan” to flght
the Trump administration in a Wednesday night speech at the Natural History Museum in
Balboa Park. In an interview this week, she said she was “open to all options” for raising
money, such as a real estate transfer tax on high-value properties. She mentioned such a
transfer tax in her speech as a way to help pay for housing subsidies. “A small transfer fee
on sales of the top 1 percent of properties in San Diego County, paid only once, when these
properties change hands, could help break the stranglehold of our housing crisis,” she said.
Lawson-Remer didn’t specify whether she thinks a public vote is needed to institute
the fee which is another tax."
https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/04/16/the-state-of-the-county-resistance/
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DISTRICT 1 SUPERVISOR ELECTION MORE TAX OR CUT SPENDING
STOP TAX WASTE VOTE JOHN MCCANN JULY 1 SPECIAL ELECTION
" With only 15.4% of the total votes counted, the mayors of Chula Vista and Imperial Beach,
John McCann and Paloma Aguirre, held a clear lead, strongly indicating their advance to
the general elections on July 1. According to preliminary results released by the Registrar of
Voters last night, Mayor McCann leads with 24,901 votes, which represents 43.58% of the
total. In second place is Mayor Aguirre, with 18,070 votes, amounting to 31.62%."
https://www.chulavistatoday.com/local-news/advancing-to-the-upcoming-july-1-
general-election/
FORCE MEXICO FIX THEIR SEWAGE NOT MORE TAX WASTE USA PLANT
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TIJUANA SEWAGE RIVER FROM MEXICO TO USA
MULTIPLE PLANTS MEXICO DUMP UNTREATED SEWAGE
HYDROGEN SULFIDE IS RAW SEWAGE FECES NOT CHEMICALS
STOP BORDER OF COMMERCE FORCES MEXICO FIX ALL THEIR PLANTS
SUPERVISOR CANDIDATE MAYOR PALOMA AGUIRRE VOTED NO
AGAINST ENTIRE CITY COUNCIL FORCE MEXICO STOP SEWAGE
https://inewsource.org/2025/04/17/imperial-beach-mexico-border-restrictions-
water-tijuana-sewage/
CITY MEETING MAYOR PALOMA AGUIRE VOTES NO AGAINST ENTIRE CITY COUNCIL
VIDEO TIME 2"13:02 - https://pub -
imperialbeach.escribemeetings.com/Players/ISIStandAlonePlayer.aspx?Id=7a029b1d
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CANDIDATE JOHN MCCANN "HOLD MEXICO RESPONSIBLE"
"Fight New Taxes & Balance the Budget - Fighting to lower the cost of living by cutting
government waste, opposing unnecessary tax hikes, and blocking burdensome policies like
the mileage tax and SANDAG tax. Played a key role in defeating these measures.
Tijuana Sewage Crisis - The ongoing sewage crisis from Tijuana has severely impacted our
coastal communities, threatening public health, marine life, and local businesses. I have
been actively working with local, state, and federal officials to secure funding for
infrastructure improvements, hold responsible parties accountable, and push for long-
term solutions to stop the fiow of toxic waste into our waters. South County deserves clean
beaches and a safe environment, and I remain committed to ensuring this crisis is
addressed with urgency and transparency."
https://johnmccann.com/
https://ballotpedia.org/John_McCann_(California)
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Alan Curry
SANDAG 2025 REGIONAL PLAN PAGE 4
125 TOLL BECOMES PERMANENT MANAGED TOLL
TRANSNET ALREADY FUNDED ROADS DOUBLE TAX
CONVERT FREEWAY LANES TO MANAGED TOLL LANES
CORONADO BRIDGE TOLL IS BACK / ALL FREEWAYS GET A TOLL
https://www.sandag.org/-/media/SANDAG/Documents/PDF/regional-plan/2025-
regional-plan/2025-draft-proposed-regional-transportation-network-eng.pdf
SAN DIEGO COUNTY VOTERS STOPPED SANDAG TAX
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/04/endorsement-reject-measure-g-
sandag-is-dishonest-dysfunctional/
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VOTERS WERE PROMISED TWICE 1988 AND 2004 TRANSNET TAX EXPAND FREEWAYS
SANDAG IGNORES FREEWAYS FIRE EGRESS https://www.sandag.org/funding/transnet
EVERY CA CITY VOTED MAKE CRIME ILLEGAL AGAIN
https://web.archive.org/web/20241106045649/https://electionresults.sos.ca.gov/retu
rns/maps/ballot-measures/prop/36
https://ballotpedia.org/Elections
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https://vote.gov/
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer <terra.lawson-remer@sdcounty.ca.gov>
Date: Wed, Apr 16, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Subject: 2025 State of the County Livestream
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Dear Alan,
Later tonight I will take the stage and deliver the 2025 State of the County address. I
invite you to tune in online and be part of this important moment for our region.
Over the past four years, we’ve made real, meaningful progress:
Helping unsheltered neighbors flnd stable housing
Expanding access to health care for working families
Protecting our environment and coastline
Investing in youth and working toward a more inclusive, thriving local economy
But we’re just getting started.
The State of the County is not just a speech—it’s a call to action. I’ll be sharing our
vision for the road ahead and the bold steps we’re taking to create a greener, more
just, and more prosperous San Diego County for everyone.
Watch Live Online:
6:00 PM | Wednesday, April 16, 2025
<SPEECH TO RICH DONATORS DEMOCRAT PARTY>
https://youtube.com/live/4bkpCOcPfm4
Even if you can’t be in the room, I hope you’ll join us online, lend your voice, and be
part of the work to move our county forward.
In solidarity,
Terra
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer · 1600 Paciflc Highway, 335, San Diego, CA 92101,
United States
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From: alan mil
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 7:56 AM
Subject: EPA BORDER SEWAGE VISIT - USA PLANT CANNOT STOP TIJUANA RIVER SMELL
FORCE MEXICO THRU TARIFF STOP SEWAGE DUMPING MULTIPLE MEXICO PLANTS
WARNING - This email originated from outside the City of Chula Vista. Do not click any
links and do not open attachments unless you can conflrm the sender.
PLEASE REPORT SUSPICIOUS EMAILS BY USING THE PHISH ALERT REPORT BUTTON or to
reportphishing@chulavistaca.gov
USE TARIFF FORCE MEXICO TO FIX THEIR SEWAGE PLANTS
COPY TO
NEWS
MAYORS
CITY COUNCILS
SAN DIEGO COUNTY DA
SAN DIEGO SUPERVISORS
SANDAG REPRESENTATIVES
CA STATE REPS AND SENATORS
BCC TO COMMUNITY FED UP TAX LIES DECADES OF MEXICO SEWAGE
@SANDAG CLERK - Please place entire email with links and pictures into Public Record
Comment the next scheduled Sandag Board Directors Meeting FRIDAY NON AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT.
https://www.sandag.org/calendar
@CHULA VISTA CITY CLERK - Please place entire email with links and pictures into Public
Record Comment the next scheduled Chula Vista City Meeting TUESDAY 5PM NON
AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT.
https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/mayor-council/council-meeting-agenda
@COUNTY SUPERVISOR CLERK - Please place entire email with links and pictures into
Public Record Comment for next scheduled Supervisor Meeting TUESDAY NON AGENDA
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PUBLIC COMMENT.
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/cob/bosa/index.html
EVERY CITY COUNCIL, MAYOR, REP ATTEND SPEAK
EVERY CONSTITUENT ATTEND HOLD POLITICIANS ACCOUNTABLE
ON EARTH DAY EPA BORDER SEWAGE VISIT
FORCE MEXICO THRU TARIFF STOP SEWAGE DUMPING
SIMPLE SOLUTION STOP MEXICO DUMPING SEWAGE ON USA
USA PLANT CANNOT STOP TIJUANA RIVER SMELL MULTIPLE MEXICO PLANTS
"On Tuesday, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin is scheduled to
visit the U.S.-Mexico border to assess the persistent sewage crisis affecting communities in
South San Diego County. The visit underscores growing concerns over untreated sewage
fiowing from Mexico into the United States, posing signiflcant public health and
environmental risks."
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/cross-border-contamination/epa-lee-
zeldin-visit-us-mexico-border-amid-sewage-crisis/509-e2a72c71-0653-4b87-bad9-
33d392a44648
MEXICO 100 MILES OF MULTIPLE PLANTS DUMP RAW SEWAGE
https://sandiego.surfrider.org/news/touring-punta-bandera-and-los-laureles-canyon
MEXICO MULTIPLE PLANTS DUMP SEWAGE
EVERY DAY USA CONTAMINATED BEACHES CLOSED
THEN CLOSE BORDER NOT OF PEOPLE BUT COMMERCE
WATCH HOW FAST MEXICO FIXES THEIR SEWAGE PLANTS!
MILLIONS TAX WASTE USA PLANT DOES NOT STOP SEWAGE GAS
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FORCE MEXICO FIX THEIR SEWAGE NOT MORE TAX WASTE USA PLANT
5 MILLION GALLONS RAW SEWAGE A DAY
TIJUANA SEWAGE RIVER FROM MEXICO TO USA
MULTIPLE PLANTS MEXICO DUMP UNTREATED SEWAGE
HYDROGEN SULFIDE IS RAW SEWAGE FECES NOT CHEMICALS
STOP BORDER OF COMMERCE FORCES MEXICO FIX ALL THEIR PLANTS
https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/south-bay-residents-urged-to-take-
precautions-as-sewage-odors-increase/
SANDAG IGNORES BEACHES SEWAGE
SPENDS $BILLIONS$ BORDER CROSSING FOR COMMERCE
https://www.sandag.org/projects-and-programs/featured-projects/sr-11-otay-mesa-
port-of-entry
https://www.ttnews.com/articles/otay-mesa-border-crossing
TARIFF AND STOP $42 BILLION COMMERCE WILL RESULT
MEXICO WILL IMMEDIATE FIX ALL THEIR SEWAGE PLANTS
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GOVERNMENT RESEARCHERS WEARING WRONG P100 MASKS ABANDON
COMMUNITY
STRANGE THAT THE SMELLS WENT AWAY THE VERY NEXT DAY AFTER MEDIA
COVERAGE
EXPOSED BY MEDIA TIJUANA PLANT TEMPORARY SHUT OFF THE TAPS OF RAW
SEWAGE DUMP
"Researchers studying the health and environmental impacts of the cross-border sewage
crisis said Friday they are pulling their teams collecting air and water samples in southern
San Diego County communities because of “concerningly high” levels of hydrogen sulflde,
a toxic gas. According to emails between researchers from UC San Diego and San Diego
State University, the decision came late Friday morning from Kim Prather, director of the
Center for Aerosol Impacts on Chemistry of the Environment at UC San Diego and principal
investigator on a 2023 study about sewage in waters off Imperial Beach becoming airborne.
“As you know, I feel strongly about solving this problem, but cannot in good conscience
continue to put my own people at this level of risk,” she wrote to members of a task force
studying the impacts of the sewage crisis. Moments later, Prather advised her team to stay
in hotels outside South County. Prather said her team, which collects data around the
clock, found levels of hydrogen sulfide — one of the main chemical components of
sewer gas — to be persistently and dramatically above the state standard throughout the
night and into the early morning hours Friday. The rotten egg odors characteristically
associated with the gas were especially unbearable Thursday, according to her team and
numerous reports from the public, who said odors infiltrated their air conditioners and
their carbon monoxide alarms went off late at night or early in the morning ."
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/09/06/researchers-studying-sewage-
crisis-pull-out-of-south-county-amid-reported-high-levels-of-sewer-gas/
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SUPERVISOR CANDIDATE MAYOR PALOMA AGUIRRE VOTED NO
AGAINST ENTIRE CITY COUNCIL FORCE MEXICO STOP SEWAGE
https://inewsource.org/2025/04/17/imperial-beach-mexico-border-restrictions-
water-tijuana-sewage/
CITY MEETING MAYOR PALOMA AGUIRE VOTES NO AGAINST ENTIRE CITY COUNCIL
VIDEO TIME 2"13:02 - https://pub -
imperialbeach.escribemeetings.com/Players/ISIStandAlonePlayer.aspx?Id=7a029b1d
-0202-4e0a-9fae-ae417de1bd11
CANDIDATE JOHN MCCANN "HOLD MEXICO RESPONSIBLE"
"Fight New Taxes & Balance the Budget - Fighting to lower the cost of living by cutting
government waste, opposing unnecessary tax hikes, and blocking burdensome policies like
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the mileage tax and SANDAG tax. Played a key role in defeating these measures.
Tijuana Sewage Crisis - The ongoing sewage crisis from Tijuana has severely impacted our
coastal communities, threatening public health, marine life, and local businesses. I have
been actively working with local, state, and federal officials to secure funding for
infrastructure improvements, hold responsible parties accountable, and push for long-
term solutions to stop the fiow of toxic waste into our waters. South County deserves clean
beaches and a safe environment, and I remain committed to ensuring this crisis is
addressed with urgency and transparency."
https://johnmccann.com/
https://ballotpedia.org/John_McCann_(California)
DISTRICT 1 SUPERVISOR ELECTION MORE TAX OR CUT SPENDING
STOP TAX WASTE VOTE JOHN MCCANN JULY 1 SPECIAL ELECTION
" With only 15.4% of the total votes counted, the mayors of Chula Vista and Imperial Beach,
John McCann and Paloma Aguirre, held a clear lead, strongly indicating their advance to
the general elections on July 1. According to preliminary results released by the Registrar of
Voters last night, Mayor McCann leads with 24,901 votes, which represents 43.58% of the
total. In second place is Mayor Aguirre, with 18,070 votes, amounting to 31.62%."
https://www.chulavistatoday.com/local-news/advancing-to-the-upcoming-july-1-
general-election/
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SANDAG 2025 REGIONAL PLAN PAGE 4
125 TOLL BECOMES PERMANENT MANAGED TOLL
TRANSNET ALREADY FUNDED ROADS DOUBLE TAX
CONVERT FREEWAY LANES TO MANAGED TOLL LANES
CORONADO BRIDGE TOLL IS BACK / ALL FREEWAYS GET A TOLL
https://www.sandag.org/-/media/SANDAG/Documents/PDF/regional-plan/2025-
regional-plan/2025-draft-proposed-regional-transportation-network-eng.pdf
SAN DIEGO COUNTY VOTERS STOPPED SANDAG TAX
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/04/endorsement-reject-measure-g-
sandag-is-dishonest-dysfunctional/
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VOTERS WERE PROMISED TWICE 1988 AND 2004 TRANSNET TAX EXPAND FREEWAYS
SANDAG IGNORES FREEWAYS FIRE EGRESS https://www.sandag.org/funding/transnet
EVERY CA CITY VOTED MAKE CRIME ILLEGAL AGAIN
https://web.archive.org/web/20241106045649/https://electionresults.sos.ca.gov/retu
rns/maps/ballot-measures/prop/36
https://ballotpedia.org/Elections
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https://vote.gov/
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I QUESTION
Now that council members will be
handing out PROCLAMATIONS
will they handle some to
•The Cardenden's for placing them
where they are
•To their puppeteer
•To their Political cartel Associates
•To those who donated more money to
their political campaign
•To those go manage to get more votes
for them
•To all who are in their Christmas Card
List
•What about use Proclamations
•as a prop for Photo ops
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Alonso Gonzalez
Alonso Gonzalez is a
Principal REALTOR and has
a wealth of experience in
real estate, land use
I believe that the Rico Act was
Violated by someone who has
privilege Chula Vista Financial
Information by sharing it with
Alonso Gonzalez
as posted on Public Comments on Tuesday April
15th, 2025, Public Comments
An investigation should be done and punish or JAIL
those Violating the TRUST and confidence.
Alonzo GONZALEZ was NEVER ELECTED,
He was handpicked and appointed by
very questionable individuals.
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I don’t hate Politicians; I just don’t trust them.
I see them in two categories
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MICHAEL Inzunza
ARE
racists or a Bully?
or Both ?
You might have cause mental trauma
calling an African American
Kid a PUNK
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CATHOLIC SCHOOL THAT SUSPENDED STUDENT OVER BRAIDS REVERSES DECISION
•January 15, 2020•Catholic school, Mater Dei High School, suspended a mixed-race student for violating the “dress code” on Wednesday but removed the penalty after online backlash.
•Michael Inzunza, assistant principal for student safety and discipline, reminded the sophomore of the rule that boys’ hair cannot be longer than mid-ear on the sides, touch their shirt collars, nor fall past their eyebrows in the front and ordered him to cut it. When the student refused, he was suspended.
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Why have an Ordinance if Not enforced.
Council members ignore Ordinance Violations if end when they go out in their Districts.
Perhaps Council members are too Busy preparing for Photo Ops or Campaigning
Councill Members Go out to your community improve the quality of Live of those living in you District. earn your salary.
•Ch. 8.20 Food Vendors | Chula Vista Municipal Code
•WEBSections: 8.20.010
•Vending vehicles –Definitions. 8.20.015 Mobile
•food facility.
•8.20.020 Vending vehicles –
•For prepared or prepackaged
•and unprepared foodstuffs
•They use Gloves yes; same Gloves are used when handling
the Money cleaning and handlining their merchandise
•No rest rooms for the worker
•No Breakers as require by labor laws
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Chula Vista unlawful and unhealthy
Food Court
Permitted and allowed by the
2025 Chula Vista Council Members
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Council Members
You want a tabacco update?
•How about you going out to thedistrict that you get paid torepresent
•Take a note about smoking in theParks not only Tabacco but alsoMarijuana?
•and do something about it.
•or are you too occupied planningPhoto Ops
•Or
•Handling Proclamations
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Joseph A Raso
CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
Telephone
Honorable Mayor John McCann
Council Members Michael Inzunza,
Carolina Chavez
and Cesar Fernandez May 6, 2025
I am writing to you on behalf of many property owners of
Downtown Chula Vista, who have voluntarily contributed approximately
$500,000.00 annually to form the Downtown Chula Vista Association.
Our unified goal is clear: to revitalize and promote a thriving, safe, and
attractive downtown for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.
Unfortunately, our efforts are being systematically undermined by
Council Member Jose Preciado, whose policies and actions are not only
counterproductive—they are actively damaging the economic and social
fabric of our community.
Despite our best efforts to emulate the proven successes of areas
like Little Italy through our partnership with New City America, Mr.
Preciado has obstructed progress at every opportunity. His resistance to
implementing a Sidewalk Dining Ordinance—one of the most effective
tools in creating vibrant, pedestrian-friendly commercial corridors—has
stifled growth, discouraged investment, and alienated potential tenants
and entrepreneurs. The consequences are unmistakable:
-Businesses are leaving.
-Jobs are vanishing.
-Vacant storefronts are multiplying.
-Public morale is deteriorating.
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This is not a matter of political disagreement—it is a matter of
visible, measurable decline that can no longer be ignored. Time and
space prevent me from listing the full extent of the damage caused by
Mr. Preciado, but I strongly urge each of you to walk the streets of
Downtown Chula Vista, speak with our local merchants and residents,
and witness firsthand the impact of his failed policies.
Our community cannot afford more delay. I respectfully ask that
you use your leadership and influence to halt the harmful agenda of
Council Member Preciado and support immediate, constructive action
that aligns with our shared vision for a vibrant and prosperous
Downtown.
Thank you for your time, attention, and commitment to the future
of Chula Vista.
Respectfully,
Joseph A. Raso
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ITEM TITLE
Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee Presentation: Annual Report Covering Reporting Period July 1,
2023 through June 30, 2024
Report Number: 25-0115
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Finance, Fire & Police
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California
Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no
environmental review is required. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the activity qualifies for an Exemption
pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
Recommended Action
Hear and accept the report.
SUMMARY
Presentation of the Measure A Annual Report covering the audited revenues and expenditures for the period
July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under
Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment.
Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, it has also been determined that the activity qualifies for an Exemption
pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Thus, no
environmental review is required.
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BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Council hear and accept the annual Measure A report presented by Citizens’ Oversight Committee Chair
Stucky.
DISCUSSION
The Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee has reviewed and accepted the FY24 Measure A Audit report.
The report states that the City is in compliance with the requirements described in Ordinance No. 3415 and
the Public Safety Expenditure Plan for the year ending June 30, 2024. It is the auditor’s opinion, that “the City
complied, in all material respects, with the compliance requirements that could have a direct and material
effect on the 2018 Measure A Sales Tax Fund for the year ended June 30, 2024.”
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and
consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(11), is not
applicable to this decision for purposes of determining a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict
of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact
that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no current-year fiscal impact as a result of this action.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact as a result of this action.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Measure A Annual Report
Staff Contact: Edward Prendell, Finance Department
Jonathan Alegre, Police Department
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Annual Report of the Measure A Citizens Oversight Committee
Fiscal Year 2023‐24
Measure A Background
On June 5, 2018, Chula Vista voters passed Measure A, the half-cent sales tax measure to fund
public safety staffing and services. This tax allows the Chula Vista Fire and Police Departments to
provide faster responses to 9-1-1 emergency calls, increase neighborhood police patrols, reduce
gang and drug-related crimes, address homelessness, and improve firefighter, paramedic and
emergency medical response times. The tax took effect on October 1, 2018, and brought Chula
Vista’s tax rate to 8.75 percent.
Citizens Oversight Committee
As stipulated by the City of Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 2.63, the Measure A Citizens'
Oversight Committee ("COC") was created for the purpose of providing citizens’ oversight in
connection with expenditures of tax revenues generated by M easure A. The function of the COC
is to review and report on City compliance with the provisions of Measure A, particularly with
respect to the City’s accounting and expenditure of Measure A revenues. The Measure A COC
held its first meeting on September 26, 2018, and now meets quarterly on the second Thursday
of January, April, July and October.
The Measure A COC is composed of eleven members appointed to four-year terms. All terms
expire June 30th on the year listed below. The COC members as of 6/30/2024 are:
Member Appointment Criteria Term Expiring
David Stucky (Chair) District 1 Rep. 2026
Lea Cruz District 2 Rep. 2025
Paul Becotte District 3 Rep. 2025
John Volland (Vice Chair) District 4 Rep. 2026
Patricia Alvarez de los Cobos Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce Rep. 2027
Dustin Bruzee Chula Vista Police Officers Association Rep. 2024
Darrell Roberts Chula Vista International Association of Fire Fighters Rep. 2025
Nicole Hobson Association of Chula Vista Employees Rep. 2024
Manolo Guillen Chula Vista Fire Chief Rep. 2026
William Sallee Chula Vista Police Chief Rep. 2027
Vacant as of 6/30/2024 Chula Vista Mid/Managers/Professional Association Rep.
The specific duties of the COC are as follows:
1. Review and comment on each year's: (1) Finance Department Report (as defined in
CVMC section 3.34.160.A); (2) Measure A Spending Plan (as defined in CVMC section
3.34.160.B); and (3) Annual Independent Auditor’s Report (as defined in CVMC section
3.34.160.C).
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2. Make determinations as necessary and appropriate regarding City compliance with
Measure A requirements.
3. Work with City staff to identify and apply "best practices" for tracking and reporting on
Measure A revenues and expenditures relative to other Public Safety Department
revenues and expenditures.
4. Prepare an annual report regarding the Finance Department Report for presentation
to the City Council at a public meeting.
Highlights of Measure A Activities during Fiscal Year 20 23-24:
Chair Stucky was reappointed for Committee Chair and Vice Chair Volland was reappointed
for Vice Chair.
Committee supported re-classification of two Police Agent positions to two Police Sergeants.
Committee supported Fire Department’s request to use ongoing Measure A funds to hire
permanent firefighters to deploy a 24-hour squad at Fire Station 1.
Committee supported an amendment to the Public Safety Expenditure Plan to include Drone
costs and a Police Officer Recruiting Campaign.
Committee supported the purchase updated Fire technology, vehicles and equipment, and
grant matching with the Regional Fire Foundation.
Independent Auditors’ Report by LSL, LLP for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 shows the City
is in compliance with applicable Measure A requirements.
City Attorney Neighborhood Protection Unit presented highlights and updates. Seven
permanent GVROs were issued. Workplace Violence Prevention Orders, a restraining order
from people internally and the public, was presented at the City Manager’s meeting.
Received a grant to address tobacco offenses. Goal for 2024 is to establish a new way to
address chronic 911 callers/abusers.
Committee supported the use of funds to acquire property to develop a Fire Department
Training Facility.
Committee Member Bruzee’s term ends June 2024.
Assistant Chief Peak became the Liaison for the Police Department.
Board/Commission comments or recommendations to Council:
Recommend to City Council the incorporation of the proposed FY 202 4-25 Measure A
Spending Plan into the City’s FY 2024-25 budget.
POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFFING PLAN AS OF 7/1/2023
Position FY 2018-
19
FY 2019-
20
FY 2020-
21
FY 2021-
22
FY 2022-
23
TOTAL
FTE
Police Captain 1.0 1.0
Police Lieutenant 1.0 1.0
Police Sergeant 3.0 3.0 1.0 7.0
Police Agent 1.0 2.0 3.0 2.0 8.0
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Position FY 2018-
19
FY 2019-
20
FY 2020-
21
FY 2021-
22
FY 2022-
23
TOTAL
FTE
Peace Officer 4.0 6.0 14.0 24.0
TOTAL SWORN FTE 5.0 11.0 21.0 4.0 0.0 41.0
Civilian Background Investigator 1.0 1.0
Community Services Officer 2.0 2.0 4.0
Digital Forensics Technician 2.0 2.0
Forensics Specialist 1.0 1.0
Information Technology
Technician
1.0 1.0
Police Comm Systems Manager 1.0 1.0
Police Dispatcher 2.0 5.0 7.0
Property & Evidence Specialist 3.0 3.0
Property & Evidence Supervisor 1.0 1.0
Public Information Specialist 1.0 1.0
Sr. Police Records Specialist 3.0 3.0
Sr. Police Technology Specialist 1.0 1.0
TOTAL CIVILIAN FTE 4.0 10.0 2.0 8.0 2.0 26.0
TOTAL POLICE POSITIONS 9.0 21.0 23.0 12.0 2.0 67.0
Note: 20 part-time hourly CSO positions (9.52 FTE) not reflected in the chart.
POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFFING PLAN AS OF 6/30/2024
Staff changes highlighted in yellow
Position FY 2018-
19
FY 2019-
20
FY 2020-
21
FY 2021-
22
FY 2022-
23
FY 2023-
24
TOTAL
FTE
Police Captain 1.0 1.0
Police Lieutenant 1.0 1.0
Police Sergeant 3.0 3.0 1.0 2.0 9.0
Police Agent 1.0 2.0 3.0 2.0 (2.0) 6.0
Peace Officer 4.0 6.0 14.0 24.0
TOTAL SWORN FTE 5.0 11.0 21.0 4.0 0.0 0.0 41.0
Civilian Background Investigator 1.0 1.0
Community Services Officer 2.0 2.0 4.0
Digital Forensics Technician 2.0 2.0
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Position FY 2018-
19
FY 2019-
20
FY 2020-
21
FY 2021-
22
FY 2022-
23
FY 2023-
24
TOTAL
FTE
Forensics Specialist 1.0 1.0
Information Technology
Technician
1.0 1.0
Police Comm Systems Manager 1.0 1.0
Police Dispatcher 2.0 5.0 7.0
Property & Evidence Specialist 3.0 3.0
Property & Evidence Supervisor 1.0 1.0
Public Information Specialist 1.0 1.0
Sr. Police Records Specialist 3.0 3.0
Sr. Police Technology Specialist 1.0 1.0
TOTAL CIVILIAN FTE 4.0 10.0 2.0 8.0 2.0 0.0 26.0
TOTAL POLICE POSITIONS 9.0 21.0 23.0 12.0 2.0 0.0 67.0
Note: 20 part-time hourly CSO positions (9.52 FTE) not reflected in the chart. FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFFING PLAN AS OF 7/1/2023
Position FY 2018-
19
FY 2019-
20
FY 2020-
21
FY 2021-
22
FY 2022-
23
FY 2023-
24
TOTAL
FTE
Deputy Fire Chief 2.0 (1.0) 1.0
Fire Captain - Ops Support 1.0 1.0
Fire Captain - Public Education
& Media Services 1.0 1.0
Fire Captain - Squads 2.0 2.0 (4.0) 0.0
Firefighter/Paramedic - Squads 2.0 2.0 (4.0) 6.0 6.0
Firefighter/EMT (4.0 Staffing) 12.0 3.0 9.0 3.0 3.0 30.0
Fire Captain - 80 hour 2.0 2.0 4.0
Fire Engineer 2.0 2.0
Firefighter/Paramedic - 80
Hour 3.0 3.0
Senior Application Support
Specialist 1.0 1.0
Inventory Control Specialist 1.0 1.0
Equipment Mechanic 1.0 1.0
TOTAL FIRE POSITIONS 19.0 7.0 2.0 2.0 9.0 12.0 51.0
The above chart does not include four squad positions filled utilizing overtime and 12 Fuels Crew positions utilizing overtim e and
hourly personnel.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFFING PLAN AS OF 6/30/2024
Staff changes highlighted in yellow
Position
FY
2018-
19
FY
2019-
20
FY
2020-
21
FY
2021-
22
FY
2022-
23
FY
2023-
24
FY
2024-
25
TOTAL
FTE
Deputy Fire Chief 2.0 (1.0) 1.0
Fire Captain - Ops Support 1.0 1.0
Fire Captain - Public Education & Media
Services 1.0 1.0
Fire Captain - Squads 2.0 2.0 (4.0) 0.0
Firefighter/Paramedic - Squads 2.0 2.0 (4.0) 6.0 6.0
Firefighter/EMT (4.0 Staffing) 12.0 3.0 9.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 33.0
Fire Captain - 80 hour 2.0 2.0 4.0
Fire Engineer 2.0 2.0
Firefighter/Paramedic - 80 Hour 3.0 3.0
Senior Application Support Specialist 1.0 1.0
Inventory Control Specialist 1.0 1.0
Equipment Mechanic * 1.0 1.0
TOTAL FIRE POSITIONS (AMENDED) 19.0 7.0 2.0 2.0 9.0 12.0 3.0 54.0
The above chart does not include four squad positions filled utilizing overtime and 12 Fuels Crew positions utilizing overtim e and hourly
personnel.
* Equipment Mechanic funded via Transfer Out to the Central
Garage.
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Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance
June 30, 2024
Police Department Fund Balance
Revenues
1/2 cent Sales Tax Revenues $ 14,676,007
Grant Funding (COPS Grant and ARPA Grant) 83,334
Other Revenues 764
Police Revenue Total 14,760,104
Expenditures
Personnel Expenditures 10,482,859
Supplies & Services 1,112,846
Police Vehicles, Outfitting, Maint., Fuel, etc. 264,385
City Support (IT, Finance, HR, City Attorney, etc.) 547,182
Transfers Out (POB, Section 115 Trust) 1,781,501
Police Expenditure Total 14,188,771
FY2024 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues over (Under) Expenditures $ 571,333
Police Department Fund Balance of July 1, 2023 $ 23,323,479
FY2024 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues over (Under) Expenditures 571,333
Police Fund Balance as of June 30, 2024 $ 23,894,812
Fire Department Fund Balance
Revenues
1/2 cent Sales Tax Revenues $ 14,707,507
Other Revenues 63,335
Fire Revenue Total 14,770,842
Expenditures
Personnel Expenditures 8,675,328
Supplies & Services 1,052,937
Utilities 67,382
Fire Vehicles, Outfitting, Maint., Fuel, etc. 715,214
City Support (IT, Finance, HR, City Attorney, etc.) 547,182
Transfers Out (POB, Section 115 Trust) 692,465
Fire Expenditure Total 11,750,508
FY2024 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues over (Under) Expenditures $ 3,020,334
Fire Department Fund Balance of July 1, 2023 $ 28,119,320
FY2024 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues over (Under) Expenditures 3,020,334
Fire Fund Balance as of June 30, 2024 $ 31,139,654
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Combined Police Department and Fire Department Fund Balances
Combined Measure A Fund Balance as of July 1, 2023 $ 51,442,799
Total Combined Revenues 29,530,946
Total Combined Expenditures 25,939,279
Combined Measure A Fund Balance as of June 30, 2024 $ 55,034,466
Conclusion
The Citizens Oversight Committee notes that this Annual Report refers only to the period from
July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.
The Citizens Oversight Committee has reviewed the Independent Auditor’s Report on Compliance
with Applicable Requirement prepared by the audit firm of Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP
(RAMS), the Measure A Spending Plan, and various expenditure and revenue reports prepared by
the City staff. In its report dated December 11, 2024, the auditor “did not identify any deficiencies
in internal control over compliance…”. Further, it was the auditor’s opinion that “the City
complied, in all material respects, with the compliance requirements that could have a direct and
material effect on the 2018 Measure A Sales Tax Fund for the year ended June 30, 2024”.
We would like to acknowledge City staff for their dedication and support to the COC. They have
been responsive as we work to ensure transparency in the reporting of Measure A Funds.
Attachment A – Fiscal Year 2023-24 Auditor’s Measure A Report on Compliance
Attachment B – Fiscal Year 2023-24 Measure A Fund Balance Report (For Informational Purposes Only)
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City of Chula Vista
2018 Measure A Sales Tax Fund
Report on Compliance with the
Public Safety Expenditure Plan
June 30, 2024
Attachment A
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City of Chula Vista
2018 Measure A Sales Tax Fund
Report on Compliance with the
Public Safety Expenditure Plan
Table of Contents
Independent Auditor’s Report ................................................................................................... 1
Schedules of 2018 Measure A Sales Tax Fund:
Balance Sheet Schedule ..................................................................................................... 4
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance ................................ 5
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
City of Chula Vista
Chula Vista, California
Report on Compliance
Opinion on the 2018 Measure A Sales Tax Fund
We have audited the compliance of the 2018 Measure A Sales Tax Fund of
the City of Chula Vista, California (the City) with the requirements described in
Ordinance No. 3415 (the Ordinance) and the Public Safety Expenditure Plan
(the Spending Plan) for the year ending June 30, 2024.
In our opinion, the City complied, in all material respects, with the compliance
requirements referred to above that could have a direct and material effect on
the 2018 Measure A Sales Tax Fund for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Basis for Opinion on the 2018 Measure A Sales Tax Fund
We conducted our audit of compliance in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS); the standards
applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards,
issued by the Comptroller General of the United States (Government Auditing
Standards); and the requirements described in the Ordinance and the
Spending Plan. Our responsibilities under those standards are further
described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of Compliance section
of our report.
We are required to be independent of the City, and to meet our other ethical
responsibilities, in accordance with relevant ethical requirements relating to
our audit. We believe the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and
appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Our audit does not provide a
legal determination of the City’s compliance with the compliance requirements
referred to above.
Responsibilities of Management for Compliance
Management is responsible for compliance with the requirements referred to
above and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of effective
internal control over compliance with the requirements of laws, statutes,
regulations, rules, and provisions of contracts or grant agreements applicable
to the Ordinance and the Spending Plan.
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Other Matter
The schedules present only the Measure A Sales Tax Fund and do not purport to, and do not present fairly
the financial position of the City of Chula Vista, California, as of June 30, 2024, the changes in its financial
position, or where applicable, its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Our opinion is not modified with respect to
this matter.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of Compliance
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether material noncompliance with the
compliance requirements referred to above occurred, whether due to fraud or error, and express an opinion
on the City’s compliance based on our audit. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not
absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS,
Government Auditing Standards, the Ordinance, and the Spending Plan will always detect material
noncompliance when it exists. The risk of not detecting material noncompliance resulting from fraud is
higher than for that resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions,
misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Noncompliance with the compliance requirements
referred to above is considered material, if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the
aggregate, it would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user of the report on compliance about
the City’s compliance with the requirements of the Ordinance and the Spending Plan as a whole.
In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, Government Auditing Standards, and the Ordinance and
the Spending Plan, we:
Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
Identify and assess the risks of material noncompliance whether due to fraud or error and design
and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a
test basis, evidence regarding the City's compliance with the compliance requirements referred to
above and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances.
Obtain an understanding of the City’s internal control over compliance relevant to the audit in order
to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances and to test and report on
internal control over compliance in accordance with the Ordinance and the Spending Plan, but not
for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control over
compliance. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.
We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the
planned scope and timing of the audit and any significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in internal
control over compliance that we identified during the audit.
Report on Internal Control Over Compliance
A deficiency in internal control over compliance exists when the design or operation of a control over
compliance does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned
functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, noncompliance with a type of compliance requirement on a
timely basis. A material weakness in internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or a combination of
deficiencies, in internal control over compliance, such that there is a reasonable possibility that material
noncompliance with a type of compliance requirement will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on
a timely basis. A significant deficiency in internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or a combination
of deficiencies, in internal control over compliance with a type of compliance requirement that is less severe
than a material weakness in internal control over compliance, yet important enough to merit attention by
those charged with governance.
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Our consideration of internal control over compliance was for the limited purpose described in the Auditor’s
Responsibilities for the Audit of Compliance section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in
internal control over compliance that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in internal
control over compliance. Given these limitations, during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in
internal control over compliance that we consider to be material weaknesses as defined above. However,
material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in internal control over compliance may exist that were not
identified.
Our audit was not designed for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control
over compliance. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.
The purpose of this report on internal control over compliance is solely to describe the scope of our testing
of internal control over compliance and the results of that testing based on the requirements described in
the Ordinance and the Spending Plan. Accordingly, this report is not suitable for any other purpose.
San Bernardino, California
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City of Chula Vista
2018 Measure A Sales Tax Fund
Balance Sheet Schedule
June 30, 2024
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Assets
Pooled cash and investments 49,875,114$
Due from other funds 5,225,423
Advance to Transport Enterprise Fund 1,380,956
Total assets 56,481,493$
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Liabilities
Accounts payable 574,299$
Accrued liabilities 872,728
Total liabilities 1,447,027
Fund balance
Assigned for Measure A Sales Tax 55,034,466
Total fund balance 55,034,466
Total liabilities and fund balance 56,481,493$
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City of Chula Vista
2018 Measure A Sales Tax Fund
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and Fund Balance
For the year ended June 30, 2024
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Revenues
29,207,513$
40,336
259,334
Local sales and use tax
Use of money and property
Intergovernmental
Mis cellaneous 23,762
Total revenues 29,530,945
Expenditures
Public safety 25,133,150
Capital outlay 806,129
Total expenditures 25,939,279
Change in fund balance 3,591,666
Fund Balance
Beginning of year 51,442,800
End of year 55,034,466$
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Revenues
1/2 cent Sales Tax Revenues 14,676,007$
Grant Funding (COPS Grant and ARPA Grant)83,334
Other Revenues 764
Police Revenue Total 14,760,104
Expenditures
Personnel Expenditures 10,482,859
Supplies & Services 1,112,846
Police Vehicles, Outfitting, Maint., Fuel, etc.264,385
City Support (IT, Finance, HR, City Attorney, etc.)547,182
Transfers Out (POB, Section 115 Trust)1,781,501
Police Expenditure Total 14,188,771
FY2024 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues over (Under) Expenditures 571,333$
Police Department Fund Balance as of July 1, 2024 23,323,479$
FY2024 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues over (Under) Expenditures 571,333
Police Fund Balance as of June 30, 2024 23,894,812$
Revenues
1/2 cent Sales Tax Revenues 14,707,507$
Other Revenues 63,335
Fire Revenue Total 14,770,842
Expenditures
Personnel Expenditures 8,675,328
Supplies & Services 1,052,937
Utilities 67,382
Fire Vehicles, Outfitting, Maint., Fuel, etc.715,214
City Support (IT, Finance, HR, City Attorney, etc.)547,182
Transfers Out (POB, Section 115 Trust)692,465
Fire Expenditure Total 11,750,508
FY2024 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues over (Under) Expenditures 3,020,334$
Fire Department Fund Balance as of July 1, 2024 28,119,320$
FY2024 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues over (Under) Expenditures 3,020,334
Fire Fund Balance as of June 30, 2024 31,139,654$
Combined Measure A Fund Balance as of July 1, 2024 51,442,799$
Total Combined Revenues 29,530,946
Total Combined Expenditures 25,939,279
Combined Measure A Fund Balance as of June 30, 2024 55,034,466$
Combined Police Department and Fire Department Fund Balances
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
2018 Measure A Sales Tax Fund
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance
June 30, 2024
Police Department Fund Balance
Fire Department Fund Balance
12/17/2024 1 of 2 Fund Balance Report
Attachment B
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CITY OF CHULA VISTA
2018 MEASURE A SALES TAX FUNDS
BUDGET OVERVIEW BY DEPARTMENT AND BUDGET CATEGORY
FY 2024, PERIOD 1-12
AUDITED
Row Labels
2024 Original
Budget
2024 Budget
Transfer
2024 Revised
Budget
2024
Encumbrances 2024 Actual 2024 Available
2024 % Budget
Used
222 2018 Measure A Sales Tax
14-Police
Revenue
Charges for Services 0 0 0 0 (436) 436 0.00%
Other Revenue 0 0 0 0 (328) 328 0.00%
Revenue from Other Agencies (83,334) 0 (83,334) 0 (83,334) (0) 100.00%
Transfers In (13,757,802) (919,430) (14,677,232) 0 (14,676,007) (1,225) 99.99%
Revenue Total (13,841,136) (919,430) (14,760,566) 0 (14,760,104) (462) 100.00%
Expense
Personnel Services 10,727,319 85,725 10,813,044 0 10,482,859 330,185 96.95%
Supplies and Services 1,307,004 154,737 1,461,741 0 1,112,846 348,896 76.13%
Other Expenses 515,918 31,264 547,182 0 547,182 1 100.00%
Other Capital 0 2,548,541 2,548,541 0 174,532 2,374,009 6.85%
Internal Service Charges 151,231 0 151,231 0 89,853 61,378 59.41%
Transfers Out 1,781,700 0 1,781,700 0 1,781,501 199 99.99%
Expense Total 14,483,172 2,820,267 17,303,439 0 14,188,771 3,114,668 82.00%
14-Police Total 642,036 1,900,837 2,542,873 0 (571,333) 3,114,207 -22.47%
15-Fire
Revenue
Other Revenue 0 0 0 0 (23,000) 23,000 0.00%
Use of Money and Property (40,000) 0 (40,000) 0 (40,335) 335 100.84%
Transfers In (13,757,802) (858,205) (14,616,007) 0 (14,707,507) 91,500 100.63%
Revenue Total (13,797,802) (858,205) (14,656,007) 0 (14,770,842) 114,835 100.78%
Expense
Personnel Services 7,905,622 769,706 8,675,328 0 8,675,328 (0) 100.00%
Supplies and Services 1,176,812 379,688 1,556,500 0 1,052,937 503,563 67.65%
Utilities 60,000 7,382 67,382 0 67,382 0 100.00%
Other Expenses 515,918 36,019 551,937 0 547,182 4,756 99.14%
Other Capital 1,500,000 1,086,911 2,586,911 0 631,597 1,955,314 24.42%
Internal Service Charges 92,487 0 92,487 0 83,617 8,870 90.41%
Transfers Out 672,261 20,204 692,465 0 692,465 0 100.00%
Expense Total 11,923,100 2,299,910 14,223,010 0 11,750,508 2,472,502 82.62%
15-Fire Total (1,874,702) 1,441,705 (432,997) 0 (3,020,334) 2,587,337 697.54%
222 2018 Measure A Sales Tax Total (1,232,666) 3,342,542 2,109,876 0 (3,591,667) 5,701,543 -170.23%
Grand Total (1,232,666) 3,342,542 2,109,876 0 (3,591,667) 5,701,543 -170.23%
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ITEM TITLE
Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee Presentation: Annual Report Covering Reporting Period July 1,
2023 through June 30, 2024
Report Number: 25-0128
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Finance & Public Works
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California
Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no
environmental review is required. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the activity qualifies for an Exemption
pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
Recommended Action
Hear and accept the report.
SUMMARY
Presentation of the Measure P Annual Report covering the audited revenues and expenditures for the period
July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under
Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment.
Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, it has also been determined that the activity qualifies for an Exemption
pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines. Thus, no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Council hear and accept the annual Measure P report presented by Citizens’ Oversight Committee Chair
Garcias.
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DISCUSSION
The Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee has reviewed and accepted the FY24 Measure P Audit report.
The report states that the City is in compliance with the requirements described in Ordinance No. 3 371 and
the Infrastructure, Facilities and Equipment Expenditure Plan for the year ending June 30, 2024. It is the
auditor’s opinion, that “the City complied, in all material respects, with the compliance requirements referred
to above that could have a direct and material effect on the 2016 Measure P Sales Tax Fund for the year ended
June 30, 2024.”
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and
consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(11), is not
applicable to this decision for purposes of determining a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict
of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact
that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no current-year fiscal impact as a result of this action.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact as a result of this action.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Measure P Annual Report
Staff Contact: Edward Prendell, Finance Department
Matthew Little, Deputy City Manager/Director of Public Works
Courtney Chase, Deputy City Manager
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Annual Report of the Measure P Citizens Oversight Committee
Fiscal Year 2023-24
Measure P Background
In November 2016, Chula Vista voters approved Measure P: a temporary, ten-year, half-cent
sales tax to fund high priority infrastructure needs. Collection of the sales tax began April 1, 2017.
The sales tax is projected to raise $247 million, which will be used to upgrade police, fire,
paramedic and 9-1-1 equipment, vehicles, and facilities; fund streets and sidewalks; replace
storm drains to prevent sinkholes; improve parks; repair recreation facilities; and repair or
replace other city infrastructure.
Citizens Oversight Committee
The ballot measure also established a Measure P Citizens Oversight Committee (COC). The
Measure P Citizens Oversight Committee (COC) is composed of 9 members. The purpose of the
COC is to review and report on all Measure P expenditure plans, financial reports, and audits. The
COC consists of five At-Large members, with at least one from each Council district, and four
Designated Members selected from candidates nominated by the Nominating Authorities listed
below.
The board is composed of 9 members appointed to a four-year term.
Member Appointment
Criteria Term Expiring
Greg Martinez District 1 Rep. 6/30/25
Christopher Redo District 2 Rep. 6/30/25
Saad Ilyas District 3 Rep. 6/30/25
David Clark District 4 Rep. 6/30/25
Mona Freels At-Large Rep. 6/30/25
Sassan Rahimzadeh Designated Rep.1 6/30/25
David Garcias (Chair) Designated Rep.3 6/30/25
Christos Korgan Designated Rep.6 6/30/25
Nicole Enriquez (Vice Chair) Designated Rep.5 6/30/25
Nominating Authorities are as follows:
1 – Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce
2 – Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment, San Diego Branch
3 – San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council
4 – San Diego County Taxpayers Association
5 – Parks and Recreation Commission
6 – Sustainability Commission
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The specific duties of the COC are as follows:
1. Review and comment on each year's Finance Department Report (as defined in Chula
Vista Municipal Code [CVMC] section 3.33.160.A); Measure P Spending Plan (as defined
in CVMC section 3.33.160.B); and the Annual Independent Auditor’s Report (as defined in
CVMC section 3.33.160.C).
2. Prepare an Annual Report regarding the Finance Department Report for presentation to
the City Council at a public meeting.
3. Work with City staff to identify and apply "best practices" for tracking and reporting on
Measure P revenues and expenditures relative to other City revenues and expenditures.
Summary of fiscal year 2024 Independent Auditors’ Report on Compliance Revenues and
Expenditures
Major expenditures in the following categories incurred in fiscal year 2024:
Category FY 2024 Expenditures Major Items
Fire Services $ 5,778,245 Fire Vehicles, Fire Equipment, Facility Repairs
Police Services 2,391,645
Police Vehicles, Communication System,
Facility Repairs
Infrastructure 4,984,149
Streets, Other Public Infrastructure, Sports
Fields and Courts, Non-Safety Vehicles, Public
Facilities, Traffic Signal Systems, Park
Infrastructure, Citywide Network
Replacement, Citywide Telecommunications
Staff Time 202,116 City Staff-Time
Debt Service 7,513,829 Bond Debt Service
Administrative Expenses 17,670
Audit, Bond Administration Fees, Banking
Fees, Cost of Issuance
Total Expenditures $ 20,887,654
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Audited Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance
June 30, 2024
Revenues:
Local sales and use tax 29,183,789
Use of money and property 1,272,158
Miscellaneous 108,745
Total Revenues $ 30,564,692
Expenditures:
Contracted Services 3,626
Equipment and shared infrastructure costs 188,365
Capital outlay 11,688,604
Debt service:
Principal retirement 1,384,526
Interest and fiscal charges 104,503
Total Expenditures $ 13,369,624
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues
Over (under) Expenditures 17,195,068
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Transfers Out – Municipal Financing Authority Fund (7,518,029)
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) $ (7,518,029)
Net Change in Fund Balance 9,677,039
Fund Balance at Beginning of Year 25,238,333
Fund Balance as of June 30, 2023 $ 34,915,372
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Plan Expenditures by Replacement Category
($13,356,154)
Major Projects (Fiscal Year 2023/2024) by Cost Category
Other Infrastructure - CMP Rehabilitation Outside ROW (DRN0219):
Portions of the corrugated metal pipe (CMP) in the City's storm drain system have reached the
end of their service life. This project will complete CMP repairs that have high consequence of
failure outside the city's right of way. These efforts may extend the CMP life by 40-60 years,
thereby preventing potential flooding and property damage. The project encompasses the
rehabilitation of 29 locations across the city. Design work for 23 of these locations was
successfully completed in 2023, marking significant progress. Presently, our design team is
4,915,041
984,617
15,999 1,580,229 719,965
51,157 …
2,354 254,832
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2,698,991
134,631
20,774
446,260
221,168
1,269,842 --
Fire Stations Repairs/Replacement (4,915,041)Fire Response Vehicles (984,617)
Fire Safety Equipment (15,999)Police Response Vehicles (1,580,229)
Public Safety Communication Systems (719,965)Police Facility Repairs (51,157)
Police Equipment (40,294)Streets (2354)
Other Public Infrastructure (254,832)Sports Courts and Fields (0)
Non-Safety Vehicles (2,698,991)Recreation and Senior Centers (134,631)
Civic Center and South Libraries (20,774)Other Public Facilities (446,260)
Traffic Signal Systems (221,168)Park Infrastructure (1,269,842)
Citywide Network Replacement (0)Citywide Telecommunications (0)
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actively engaged in finalizing plans for the remaining 6 locations, ensuring a thorough and
efficient approach to safeguarding our stormwater infrastructure.
Loma Verde Recreation Center (GGV0247):
In April of 2020, the City approved a Design Build Agreement with EC Constructors, Inc. for design
of Segments 1 and 2 of the Loma Verde Recreation Center. Thereafter, in August 2021, the
Council awarded the contract for the Construction Phase of Segments 1 and 2. This phase
involved the demolition and reconstruction of approximately 20,000 square feet of the Center.
The renovated facility now features a new multi-purpose gymnasium, dance rooms, crafts room,
fitness room, game room, hard courts, restrooms, changing rooms, staff offices, lifeguard staff
room, and break room. Construction of Segments 1 and 2 was completed in April 2023, and these
segments were opened for limited use until the completion of Segment 3.
Design of Segment 3 began in June of 2021 and was completed June 2022. This segment of the
project involved replacing the remaining portion of the existing building to accommodate new
pool mechanical equipment, wet and dry storage, a new competition pool, a new recreation pool,
a new splashpad, a replacement playground, a replacement solar water heater, new sports
lighting, a new pool deck, and classroom space. Construction of Segment 3 commenced in August
2022 and was completed in October 2023, allowing for the full use of the entire Loma Verde
Recreation Center.
Facility enhancements, including automatic door openers and a revised splash pad are expected
to be completed by Spring 2025.
Living Coast Discovery Center Aviary Wall Replacement (GGV0234)
A retaining wall for the Aviary exhibit at the Living Coast Discovery Center was repaired to stop
leaking that was damaging the exhibit. Project completed in May 2024.
Fuel Management System Upgrade (GGV0235):
Fuel dispenser upgrades, fuel management systems replacements/upgrades and associated
equipment and software at the Public Works Corp Yard and Fire Stations #3, #4, #5, and #7.
Project completed July 2024.
Park Lighting Replacements (PRK0326)
Park lighting installations have been replaced and upgraded at Friendship Park, Memorial Park,
Sunbow Tennis Courts, Santa Venetia Park, Kumeyaay Park and Community Park. Work was
completed throughout 2024.
Chula Vista Community Park Playground (PRK0326)
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A new playground and play-surface were installed at Chula Vista Community Park. Project
completed in May 2024.
Projects in Progress
Other Infrastructure - Traffic Signal Modifications (TRF0439)
The CIP received $1.5M in Measure P funding as part of the FY 2025 CIP Program. The project will
reconstruct failing and outdated traffic signals throughout the city, ensuring safer roadways by upgrading
infrastructure to meet modern safety standards, improving traffic flow efficiency, and enhancing overall
reliability for motorists and pedestrians alike. This project is currently in the Design phase awaiting a
schedule.
Hilltop Slope Stabilization (DRN0221)
The DRN0221 Hilltop Park Channel Stabilization Project addresses critical maintenance and
stabilization needs for a concrete-lined low-flow channel with earthen side slopes located within
Hilltop Park, between Hilltop Drive and First Avenue. This segment forms part of the primary
channel in the Telegraph Canyon Drainage Basin, which ultimately drains into San Diego Bay.
Over the years, stormwater flows have caused significant erosion along the channel's side slopes,
necessitating immediate action to repair the current damage and mitigate future erosion risks.
While this portion was initially included in the broader Telegraph Canyon Channel Project
(DRN0208), the larger project remains under feasibility review, prompting the creation of
DRN0221 to expedite necessary improvements. Proposed enhancements include re-grading the
side slopes for increased stability, installing turf reinforcement mats, and constructing riprap
energy dissipaters to dissipate stormwater energy and prevent further erosion. These measures
will enhance channel resilience, reduce ongoing maintenance demands, and contribute to long-
term flood control management.
The construction contract was awarded to Rove Engineering, Inc. On January 3, 2025, in the
amount of $1,449,193.20. Site construction is scheduled to start on April 21, 2025.
Renovation of Fire Station 1 (GGV0252):
Existing City of Chula Vista Fire Station No. 1 required renovations to meet the evolving duties of
the Fire Department, accommodate modern equipment, renovate, and repair aging aspects of
the building, and accommodate firefighter personnel needs. The existing ladder truck housed at
Fire Station No. 1 will be replaced in the next year with a larger apparatus that will not fit within
the existing apparatus bay making alterations to the existing apparatus bay necessary. Due to
changes in space usage driven by the critical need for gear storage, the displacement caused by
the installation of a larger apparatus, and the age and condition of the fire station, a replacement
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or comprehensive rehabilitation of key areas was necessary to ensure the station can meet
current operational demands.
In May of 2021, Council approved a Design Build Agreement with EC Constructors, Inc. for design
of the Fire Station 1 renovations. The design phase was completed in late 2022, and trade
contractor bids were received in January 2023. A resolution to award the Construction Phase
contract was approved by Council in February of 2023. Due to worldwide supply constraints on
electrical components which impacted delivery dates for critical materials, the start of
construction was delayed until September 2023. The station was substantially complete and fully
operational in early November 2024. As of January 2025, some minor work remains, which will
be completed shortly.
Exterior Wood Surfaces Fire Station 8 (GGV0234)
The main doors and several other notable wooden surfaces and architectural features were
repaired and/or replaced at Fire Station 8. Project completed in August 2024.
Fire Station 2 Underground Storage Tank Removal (GGV0242)
Old and unused underground fuel storage tanks were removed at Fire Station 2, the soil was
tested to ensure environmental safety standards were met, and the area was filled and
resurfaced. Project completed in October 2024.
Living Coast Discovery Center Life Support Chiller Replacements (GGV0234)
Phase one of replacing and renovating the life support apparatus at Living Coast Discovery Center
involved installing new chillers for the Sea-Turtle and Shark and Ray displays. Work was
completed in September 2024.
Public Works and Animal Care Facility Security Cameras (GGV0234)
Security cameras and monitoring systems were installed at the Public Works Corporate Yard,
administrative building, and the Animal Care Facility. The cameras went live at the Animal Care
Facility in July and at the Public Works complex in October of 2024.
1301 Oleander Ave Building Repairs (GGV0257):
Tenant improvements at the 1301 Oleander Avenue facility, which was previously used as a Boys
and Girls Club. Some building repairs have been completed to allow for the opening of the
Innovation Station in partnership with the Chula Vista school district. ADA accessibility upgrades
were completed on the parking lot in December 2024.
Roof Replacements and Repairs (GGV0233 & GGV0234)
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Roofs have been resurfaced/replaced at Heritage Community Center, Lauderbach Community
Center, Montevalle Community Center, Salt Creek Rec Center, Veterans Park and Fire Station 7. In
addition, maintenance is being performed at the Animal Care Facility, Bay Blvd Office Building,
Chula Vista Golf Course, Chula Vista Women’s Club, Civic Center Branch Library, Civic Center
Buildings A, B and C, the Elite Athlete Training Center, Fire Stations 1-10, the Ken Lee building,
Living Coast Discovery Center, Loma Verde Rec Center, Montevalle Park and Rec Center, Norman
Park Senior Center, Otay Ranch Library, Otay Rec Center, Parkway Recreation Center, the Police
Department Headquarters, the Public Works Yard, Santa Cora Park, Sound Station/Skate Park at
Oleander Ave, and the South Chula Vista Library Branch. Further roof replacements are expected
to be identified and completed in FY25.
Upcoming Projects
Police Facility HVAC (GGV0232):
Upgrades and replacements to the Police Facility HVAC. The project includes but not limited to
the following equipment: 14 roof mounted air handling units and 10 separate return air fan units,
13 split system fan coil units, computer room indoor air handler and secondary outdoor
condensing unit with indoor fan, 41 building exhaust fans etc. This project is largely funded by
ARPA but includes Measure P funding as well.
Public Works Air Handlers (GGV0234):
This project will be addressed in multiple phases. Replacing the existing unit along with five other
roof mounted units that are still operational but approaching the end of their useful life; may
include relocating the existing equipment to alternate locations.
Non-Safety Vehicles:
Measure P has allowed for the replacement of vehicles that were beyond their recommended
replacement date. In fiscal year 2024 approximately $1.9 million was spent on non-Public Safety
vehicles and equipment. The City continues to make significant efforts to replace vehicles which
were overdue for replacement.
Purchases of non- Public Safety vehicles in fiscal year 2024 include the following:
(1) 2025 Freightliner Dump Truck
(1) Altec AT48S Bucket Truck
(1) 2023 Ford Super Duty F550 Graffiti Truck
(5) 2023 Ford F150s
(1) 2023 Ford F550 Sign Truck
(1) 2023 Freightliner Boom Truck
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The following table summarizes the Measure P vehicle purchases for non-Public Safety vehicles
by year.
It is important to note that several vehicles and pieces of equipment have been ordered through
Measure P funding. However, due to continued production interruptions and supply shortages
at the manufacturers, delivery of the ordered vehicles/equipment has been delayed. At the end
of fiscal year 2024, there were open purchase orders in the amount of approximately $831,000
for vehicles/equipment not assigned to Safety.
The following table reflects the Measure P funded vehicles for Public Safety:
Year Count Amount
2017 0 -$
2018 28 1,167,612$
2019 14 1,955,991$
2020 29 1,415,196$
2021 5 438,021$
2022 24 2,182,186$
2023 41 2,381,972$
2024 18 1,877,126$
Total 159 11,418,104$
Non-Public Safety
Year Count Amount Count Amount
2017 3 207,619$ 3 168,703$
2018 6 2,100,784$ 43 1,820,560$
2019 11 2,853,280$ 27 1,047,894$
2020 6 536,432$ 5 515,532$
2021 2 239,328$ 23 1,468,123$
2022 2 1,807,611$ 10 432,693$
2023 0 -$ 14 842,282$
2024 3 224,793$ 23 1,580,229$
Total 33 7,969,848$ 148 7,876,015$
Fire Police
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Conclusion
The Citizens Oversight Committee notes that this Annual Report refers only to the period from
July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. This report presents the sixth full year of collections and
expenditures for the Measure P funds. During this period the Committee took additional steps to
improve the format, content, and scope of reports on expenditures, work schedule, and public
information efforts required to provide citizens with transparency on the finances associated
with the implementation of Measure P.
In April 2017, City staff provided a status report to the Committee on the pending Measure P
bond issuance. The intent of the bond issuance was to advance the funds necessary to initiate
projects listed by the City as critical red assets (those in imminent stages of failure) in the City’s
Asset Management Plan.
On July 27, 2017, City staff reported to the Committee that the bond issuance had been
successful, generating $70,000,000 in net bond proceeds to be used for Measure P projects.
Accordingly, all budgets for the Measure P Spending Plan were prepared in compliance with the
ordinance, including the net bond proceeds.
The Citizens Oversight Committee has reviewed the Independent Auditor’s Report on
Compliance with Applicable Requirement prepared by the audit firm of Rogers, Anderson,
Malody & Scott (RAMS), the Measure P Spending Plan, and various expenditure and revenue
reports prepared by the City staff for the year ending June 30, 2024. In its report dated December
11, 2024, the auditor’s opinion was that “the City complied, in all material respects, with the
types of compliance that could have a direct and material effect on the requirements…” of the
2016 Measure P Sales Tax Fund.
We would like to acknowledge City staff for their dedication and support to the COC. They have
been responsive as we work to ensure transparency in the reporting of Measure P Funds.
Attachment A – Copy of the FY24 Compliance Report
Attachment B – Fiscal Year 2023-24 Expenditure Report (For Informational Purposes Only)
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Report on Compliance with the Infrastructure,
Facilities and Equipment Expenditure Plan
June 30, 2024
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Report on Compliance with the Infrastructure,
Facilities and Equipment Expenditure Plan
Table of Contents
Independent Auditor’s Report ................................................................................................... 1
Schedules of 2016 Measure P Sales Tax Fund:
Balance Sheet Schedule ..................................................................................................... 4
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance ................................ 5
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
City of Chula Vista
Chula Vista, California
Report on Compliance 2016 Measure P Sales Tax Fund
Opinion on the 2016 Measure P Sales Tax Fund
We have audited the compliance of the 2016 Measure P Sales Tax Fund of
the City of Chula Vista, California (the City) with the requirements described in
Ordinance No. 3371 (the Ordinance) and the Infrastructure, Facilities and
Equipment Expenditure Plan (the Spending Plan) for the year ending June 30,
2024.
In our opinion, the City complied, in all material respects, with the compliance
requirements referred to above that could have a direct and material effect on
the 2016 Measure P Sales Tax Fund for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Basis for Opinion on the 2016 Measure P Sales Tax Fund
We conducted our audit of compliance in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS); the standards
applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards,
issued by the Comptroller General of the United States (Government Auditing
Standards); and the requirements described in the Ordinance and the
Spending Plan. Our responsibilities under those standards are further
described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of Compliance section
of our report.
We are required to be independent of the City, and to meet our other ethical
responsibilities, in accordance with relevant ethical requirements relating to
our audit. We believe the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and
appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion on compliance for the Ordinance
and the Spending Plan. Our audit does not provide a legal determination of the
City’s compliance with the compliance requirements referred to above.
Responsibilities of Management for Compliance
Management is responsible for compliance with the requirements referred to
above and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of effective
internal control over compliance with the requirements of laws, statutes,
regulations, rules, and provisions of contracts or grant agreements applicable
to the Ordinance and the Spending Plan.
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Other Matter
The schedules present only the Measure P Sales Tax Fund and do not purport to, and do not present fairly
the financial position of the City of Chula Vista, California, as of June 30, 2024, the changes in its financial
position, or where applicable, its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Our opinion is not modified with respect to
this matter.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of Compliance
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether material noncompliance with the
compliance requirements referred to above occurred, whether due to fraud or error, and express an opinion
on the City’s compliance based on our audit. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not
absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS,
Government Auditing Standards, the Ordinance, and the Spending Plan will always detect material
noncompliance when it exists. The risk of not detecting material noncompliance resulting from fraud is
higher than for that resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions,
misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Noncompliance with the compliance requirements
referred to above is considered material, if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the
aggregate, it would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user of the report on compliance about
the City’s compliance with the requirements of the Ordinance and the Spending Plan as a whole.
In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, Government Auditing Standards, and the Ordinance and
the Spending Plan, we:
Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
Identify and assess the risks of material noncompliance whether due to fraud or error and design
and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a
test basis, evidence regarding the City's compliance with the compliance requirements referred to
above and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances.
Obtain an understanding of the City’s internal control over compliance relevant to the audit in order
to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances and to test and report on
internal control over compliance in accordance with the Ordinance and the Spending Plan, but not
for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control over
compliance. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.
We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the
planned scope and timing of the audit and any significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in internal
control over compliance that we identified during the audit.
Report on Internal Control Over Compliance
A deficiency in internal control over compliance exists when the design or operation of a control over
compliance does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned
functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, noncompliance with a type of compliance requirement on a
timely basis. A material weakness in internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or a combination of
deficiencies, in internal control over compliance, such that there is a reasonable possibility that material
noncompliance with a type of compliance requirement will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on
a timely basis. A significant deficiency in internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or a combination
of deficiencies, in internal control over compliance with a type of compliance requirement that is less severe
than a material weakness in internal control over compliance, yet important enough to merit attention by
those charged with governance.
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Our consideration of internal control over compliance was for the limited purpose described in the Auditor’s
Responsibilities for the Audit of Compliance section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in
internal control over compliance that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in internal
control over compliance. Given these limitations, during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in
internal control over compliance that we consider to be material weaknesses as defined above. However,
material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in internal control over compliance may exist that were not
identified.
Our audit was not designed for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control
over compliance. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.
The purpose of this report on internal control over compliance is solely to describe the scope of our testing
of internal control over compliance and the results of that testing based on the requirements described in
the Ordinance and the Spending Plan. Accordingly, this report is not suitable for any other purpose.
San Bernardino, California
December 11, 2024
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City of Chula Vista
2016 Measure P Sales Tax Fund
Balance Sheet Schedule
June 30, 2024
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Assets
Pooled cash and investments 31,639,033$
Receivables, net:
Accrued 77,605
Interest 174,865
Due from other funds 5,219,443
Prepaid expenses 170,238
Total assets 37,281,184$
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Liabilities
Accounts payable 1,784,544$
Retentions payable 581,268
Total liabilities 2,365,812
Fund balance
Nonspendable - prepaid costs 170,238
Assigned for Measure P Sales Tax 34,745,134
Total fund balance 34,915,372
Total liabilities and fund balance 37,281,184$
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City of Chula Vista
2016 Measure P Sales Tax Fund
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and Fund Balance
For the year ended June 30, 2024
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Revenues
29,183,789$
1,272,158
Local sales and use tax
Use of money and property
Miscellaneous 108,745
Total revenues 30,564,692
Expenditures
Contracted services 3,626
Equipment and shared infrastructure costs 188,365
Capital outlay 11,688,604
Debt service
Principal 1,384,526
Interest and fiscal charges 104,503
Total expenditures 13,369,624
Excess of revenues over expenditures 17,195,068
Other Financing Source (Uses)
Transfer out - Municipal Financing Authority Fund (7,518,029)
Change in fund balance 9,677,039
Fund Balance
Beginning of year 25,238,333
End of year 34,915,372$
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Citywide Infrastructure, Facilities and Equipment Expenditure Plan
1/2 cent Sales Tax Revenues over 10 year period
Summary Table Fiscal Year 2024
Total by Major Category 10-Year Timeframe FY24 Expenditures
Fire Stations Repairs/Replacement 30,937,833$ 4,777,628$
Fire Response Vehicles (Apparatus)19,847,580 984,617
Fire Safety Equipment 5,197,913 15,999
Total Fire Services 55,983,326$ 5,778,245$
Police Response Vehicles 12,951,470 1,580,229
Public Safety Communication Systems (CAD Dispatch and Regional Communication Systems)8,745,694 719,965
Police Facility Repairs 2,700,656 51,157
Police Equipment 544,318 40,294
Total Police Services 24,942,138$ 2,391,645$
Streets (Arterials/Collectors/Residential)22,906,310 -
Other Public Infrastructure (Storm Drains, Drainage Systems, Sidewalks, Trees etc.)25,925,179 204,158
Sports Fields and Courts 3,345,655 -
Non-Safety Vehicles 13,391,170 2,698,991
Recreation and Senior Centers 27,887,071 132,955
Civic Center and South Libraries 4,781,227 20,774
Other Public Facilities (Living Coast Discovery Center, Public Works Center etc.)11,701,789 445,988
Traffic Signal Systems 7,000,000 220,021
Park Infrastructure (Playground Equipment, Gazebos, Restrooms, Benches, Parking etc. )13,617,201 1,261,262
Citywide Network Replacement 2,082,334 -
Citywide Telecommunications 4,357,602 -
Total Infrastructure 136,995,538$ 4,984,149$
Total Proposed Allocations 217,921,002$ 13,154,038$
City Staff Time - 202,116
Total City Staff Time -$ 202,116$
Annual Debt Service Payments 78,234,834 7,513,829
Total Debt Service Expenses 78,234,834$ 7,513,829$
Audit Fees 587,671 3,626
Bond Administration 65,356 4,200
Banking Fees - 9,844
Cost of Issuance 563,210 -
Total Administrative Expenses 1,216,237$ 17,670$
Total Expenditures 297,372,073$ 20,887,654$
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MEASURE P
Annual Report
Fiscal Year 2023-2024
David Garcias
Chair, Measure P COC
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Measure P –Specific Duties CVMC 2.61.030 2
•The Specific Duties of the COC are as follows:
•Review and comment on each year’s:
•(1) Finance Department Report (as defined in CVMC 3.33.160(A));
•(2) Measure P spending plan (as defined in CVMC 3.33.160(B));
•(3) Auditor report (as defined in CVMC 3.33.160(C))
•Prepare an annual report for presentation to the City Council at a public meeting
•Work with City staff to identify and apply “best practices” for tracking and reporting
on Measure P revenues and expenditures relative to other City revenues and
expenditures. (Ord. 3394 Section 1, 2016)
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C O M P L E T E D P R O J E C T S F Y 2 4
Description Completion Date Project Cost*
3
GGV0247 Loma Verde Recreation Center July 2023 $ 23,706,971
GGV0234 Living Coast Discover Center Aviary Wall Waterproofing May 2024 $ 115,346
PRK0326 Chula Vista Community Park Playground May 2024 $ 395,149
PRK0326 Parks Resilient Surfaces and Playground Chip Replacements May 2024 $ 181,296
PRK0326 Removal of Dead and Dying Trees June 2024 $ 126,000
CIP #
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LOMA VERDE RECREATION CENTER
CIP #Description Status Fund Allocation
GGV0247 Closeout Phase $ 23,706,971 Measure P
$7,014,658 ARPALomaVerdeRecreationCenter
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Total Est. Project Cost:$30.7 M
Park Re-Opened July 12,2023
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F Y 2 4 C O M P L E T E D P R O J E C T S 5
COMMUNITY PARK PLAYGROUND LCDC AVIARY WALL WATERPROOFING Page 263 of 775
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P r o j e c t s i n P r o g r e s s d u r i n g F Y 2 4
Description Completed:Measure P Allocation
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GGV0234 Third Avenue LED Sign Replacement Jul 2024 $ 162,963
GGV0235 Fuel Management System Upgrades Jul 2024 $ 912,299
GGV0234 Renovation of Exterior Surfaces at Fire Station 8 Aug 2024 $ 68,914
PRK0326 Park Lighting Replacements Sep 2024 $ 277,363
PRK0327 Sports Courts Resurfacing Phase 1 Sep 2024 $ 551,076
GGV0234 Lauderbach Sewer Lateral Replacement Oct 2024 $ 222,436
GGV0234 Public Works and Animal Care Facility Security Cameras Oct 2024 $ 344,979
GGV0242 Fire Station 2 Underground Storage Tank Replacement Oct 2024 $ 95,977
GGV0234 Living Coast Discovery Center Life Support Chiller Replacements Dec 2024 $ 503,873
GGV0234 Garage Plymovent Exhaust Recovery System Replacement Feb 2025 $ 68,858
GGV0233 & 234
234 Roof Replacements at various Facilities Apr 2025 $ 1,304,938
PRK0344 Harborside Park Renovations Mar 2025 $ 953,070
GGV0252 Fire Station 1 Repair/Replace Jan 2025 $ 8,758,760
CIP #
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FIRE STATION 1
CIP #Description Status Measure P Allocation
GGV0252 Closeout Phase $ 8,758,760Fire Station #1 Repair/Replace
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Total Est. Project Cost $8.8M
Station 1 Operational During Construction
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P R O J E C T S I N P R O G R E S S I N F Y 2 4 8
PUBLIC WORKS SECURITY CAMERAS FIRE STATION 2 UNDERGROUND TANK REMOVAL3RDAVE SIGN LED UPGRADE
FRIENDSHIP PARK LIGHTING REPLACEMENT PARK SPORTS COURTS RESURFACING FIRE STATION 8 WOOD DOORS Page 266 of 775
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P R O J E C T S I N P R O G R E S S I N F Y 2 4 9
GARAGE PLYMOVENT RENOVATION
LIVING COAST DISCOVERY CENTER
LIFE SUPPORT CHILLER REPLACEMENT
HARBORSIDE PARK RENOVATIONS
Roofing projects at Heritage Park, Lauderbach,Montevalle, Salt Creek,and Fire Station 7
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P r o j e c t s c u r r e n t l y i n P r o g r e s s i n F Y 2 5
Description Status Measure P Allocation
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PRK0326 Removal of Dead/Dying Trees Citywide –ongoing In Progress $ 300,000
GGV0234 Public Works Air Handlers Phase 1 In Progress $ 450,000
PRK0326 Park Tree Trimming/Signage In Progress $ 400,000
GGV0234 IT Server Room (BLDG C)-HVAC CRAC Unit In Progress $ 410,000
GGV0234 MDF Room System In Progress $ 180,000
PRK0326 Parks Parking Lot Repairs (Santa Venetia, Bonita Long Canyon, Community)In Progress $ 114,000
PRK0327 Sports Courts Resurfacing Phase 2 In Progress $ 570,000
GGV0234 Living Coast Discovery Center Deck and Rails In Progress $ 270,000
GGV0261 Police Headquarters HVAC Replacement In Progress $ 20,000,000
DRN0221 Hilltop Slope Stabilization In Progress $ 1,862,000
DRN0219 CMP Rehab Outside Right of Way Phase III In Design $ 4,676,000
STL0470 Sidewalk Panel Replacement Citywide In Design $ 4,254,000
TRF0439 Traffic Signal Modifications FY25 In Design $ 1,500,000Page 268 of 775
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Vehicle Category
M E A S U R E P V E H I C L E A N D E Q U I P M E N T P U R C H A S E S 11
Fire
Police
Non-Public Safety
FY 2024 Received & On Order
33
9
28
Total:70 $ 13,060,159
(18) 2023 Ford Interceptor Utility Hybrids Police $ 938,748
(1) 2025 Freightliner Dump Truck Public Works $ 233,449
(1) Altec AT48S Bucket Truck Engineering $ 234,910
(4) Pierce Arrow XT Ultimate Configuration (PUC)Fire $ 3,845,426
FY24 Vehicle Highlights (includes received and on order)
$ 2,383,080
$ 7,969,890
$ 2,707,189
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M E A S U R E P V E H I C L E A N D E Q U I P M E N T P U R C H A S E S
Chula Vista Fire
Department’s
new Engine 55
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Visit our website for more information
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May 6, 2025
ITEM TITLE
Annual Budget: Hear the Presentation of the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26,
Consider Acceptance of the Proposed Budget, and Set a Public Hearing for Final Consideration and Adoption
Report Number: 25-0071
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Finance
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California
Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no
environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Housing Auth ority hear the presentation,
make necessary revisions to the proposed budgets, as appropriate, and adopt the resolution accepting the
City Manager’s proposed budgets for each agency as their proposed budgets, respectively, and set a public
hearing for final consideration and adoption of the budgets on May 20, 2025.
SUMMARY
In accordance with the City Charter, the City Manager has submitted the proposed budget for the upcoming
fiscal year to the City Council at least 35 days prior to the beginning of fiscal year 2025-26. Staff recommends
that the Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority hear the presentation, provide comments, and
propose changes (if any). If City Council is prepared to approve the budget, with or without modifications, as
the City Council Proposed Budget, the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority may adopt the
resolution and set the time and place for a public hearing for final consideration and adoption of the budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under
Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposed activity consists of a governmental
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fiscal/administrative activity which does not result in a physical change in the environment. Therefore,
pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no
environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
In accordance with the City Charter, the City Manager has submitted the proposed budget for the upcoming
fiscal year to the City Council at least 35 days prior to the beginning of fiscal year 2025-26. The City Manager
has prepared and provided the proposed operating and capital improvement budgets to the City Council and
has also prepared the proposed budgets for the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and the
Housing Authority, and presented them to their respective governing bodies, for fiscal year 2025-26. The
City Manager’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2025-26 has been made available on the City’s website and a
hard copy of the document is available for public review at the City Clerk’s Office. Staff is now seeking City
Council input on the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2025-26.
Once Council has approved the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2025-26 as its own, with or
without changes, staff will make the City Council’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2025-26 available for
public review by publishing the budget on the City’s website and making a copy available at the City Clerk’s
Office at least ten days prior to the public hearing. If Council chooses to adopt the resolution, the publi c
hearing for the final consideration and adoption of the budget will be held on May 20, 2025.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and
consequently, the real property holdings of the City Council members do not create a disqualifying real
property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact
that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no current-year fiscal impact as a result of this action.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact as a result of the City Council accepting the City Manager’s Fiscal Year 2025-
26 Proposed Budget as its own.
With approval of the resolution, Council will set the time and date for the final consideration and adoption of
the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Budget.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Budget
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Staff Contacts: Sarah Schoen, Director of Finance/Treasurer
Ed Prendell, Budget and Analysis Manager
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/ HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING
THE CITY MANAGER’S PROPOSED OPERATING AND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2025-26 FOR EACH AGENCY AS THEIR PROPOSED
BUDGETS, RESPECTIVELY, AND SETTING THE TIME AND
PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FINAL
CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF THE BUDGETS
WHEREAS, the City Charter requires that the City Manager submit the proposed budget
for the upcoming fiscal year to the City Council at least 35 days prior to the beginning of such
fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has prepared and provided the proposed operating and
capital improvement budgets to the City Council, and has also prepared the proposed budgets for
the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and the Housing Authority, and presented
them to their respective governing bodies, for fiscal year 2025-26; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, and
Housing Authority have received the City Manager’s budget report and the respective proposed
budgets for each agency for review and approval as their respective proposed budgets; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing shall be held prior to adoption of the proposed budgets and
the proposed budgets, and notice of the proposed hearing, shall be published at least ten days prior
to the public hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council/ Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/ Housing Authority of the City of Chula Vista that the City Manager’s
budget report for fiscal year 2025-26 is approved, and the City Manager’s proposed operating and
capital improvement budgets for fiscal year 2025-26 for each agency are approved as their
respective proposed budgets.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a public hearing shall be held on the proposed budgets
on May 20, 2025, and that the City Clerk is directed to publish the proposed budgets, in the form
presented, for public inspection, and provide notice of the public hearing, at least ten days prior to
the hearing date.
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Presented by Approved as to Form
Sarah Schoen Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Finance/Treasurer City Attorney
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2025-26
ProPosed
BUd Ge T
CITY oF CHULA VIsTA • CALIForNIA
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Proposed Budget
Fiscal Year 2026
John McCann
Mayor
Carolina Chavez
Councilmember
District 1
Jose Preciado
Councilmember
District 2
Michael Inzunza
Councilmember
District 3
Cesar Fernandez
Councilmember
District 4
Maria Kachadoorian
City Manager
Kerry Bigelow
City Clerk
Marco Verdugo
City Attorney
Cover Photo: Ground Floor Murals, Chula Vista Animal Services Facility
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City of Chula Vista
Proposed Budget FY 2026 iii
Administration
Maria Kachadoorian City Manager
Tiffany Allen Assistant City Manager
Courtney Chase Deputy City Manager
Matthew Little Deputy City Manager / Director of Public Works
Vacant Deputy City Manager
Directors
Vacant Director of Animal Services
Robert Vacchi Director of Development Services
Sarah Schoen Director of Finance/Treasurer
Harry Muns Fire Chief
Stacey Kurz Director of Housing and Homeless Services
Tanya Tomlinson Director of Human Resources/Risk Management
Jose Cisneros Director of Information Technology Services
Joy Whatley Director of Library Services
Frank Carson Director of Parks and Recreation
Roxana Kennedy Chief of Police
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City of Chula Vista
Proposed Budget FY 2026 v
Citizens of Chula Vista
Mayor *
City Council *
Citizen Advisory
Boards
Citizen Advisory
Commissions City Manager
Police Fire
Deputy City Manager/Director
of Public WorksAssistant City Manager Deputy City Manager
Development
Services
Public Works
Engineering &
Capital Projects
Communications
Finance
Economic
Development
Animal Services
Library
Parks & Recreation
Human Resources
Information
Technology
Organizational Chart
* Elected Role
Housing &
Homeless Services
City Attorney *
City Clerk
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Proposed Budget FY 2026 vii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BUDGET MESSAGE
Letter from the City Manager � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �5
Budget Process� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �9
Economic Overview � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �15
All Funds Summary � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �23
Summary of Staffing Changes � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �29
GENERAL FUND
General Fund Expenditure Summary � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �39
General Fund Revenue Summary � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �51
General Fund Net Cost � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �65
Department Summary Reports � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �73
01 City Council � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 75
02 Boards and Commissions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 79
03 City Clerk � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 83
04 City Attorney � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 89
05 Administration � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 97
06 Information Technology � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 103
07 Human Resources � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 109
08 Finance� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 115
09 Non-Departmental � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 121
10 Animal Services � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 123
11 Economic Development � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 127
12 Development Services � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 131
13 Engineering and Capital Projects � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 137
14 Police � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 145
15 Fire � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 151
16 Public Works� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 161
17 Parks and Recreation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 167
18 Library � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 173
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FUND � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 181
SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND HOUSING FUNDS
Successor Agency Funds � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 189
Housing Authority Funds � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 195
19 Housing & Homeless Services � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 199
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SEWER FUNDS� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 207
FLEET FUND � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 215
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 221
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 229
OTHER FUNDS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 237
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)
Capital Improvement Program Summary � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 261
CIP Revenue Summary � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 267
CIP Expenditure Summary � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 275
CIP Budget Summary � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 289
Five-Year CIP Project Summary Schedule � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 295
MEASURE A SALES TAX FUND � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 299
MEASURE P SALES TAX FUND � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 305
SUMMARY TABLES
Fund Appropriations by Department and Expenditure Category � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 313
Schedule of Revenues � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 319
Authorized Positions by Department� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 341
APPENDIX
Fiscal Policies � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 357
Investment Policies � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 361
Citywide Reserve Policy – Fiscal Health Plan � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 371
Financial Reporting and Transfer Authority Policy � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 385
City Debt Policy� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 389
Debt Administration � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 401
Service Impacts � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 409
Accounting Systems and Budgetary Control � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 413
List of Acronyms � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 417
Glossary � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 427
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Document Guide
The budget document is organized in a manner to facilitate a general understanding of the City’s fiscal status, to
present management’s assessment of major issues and, finally, to present the plan for allocating resources to
address those issues during the coming fiscal year. The budget document is organized as follows: Budget Message,
General Fund Summary, Other Funds, Capital Improvement Program, Measure A Sales Tax Summary, Measure P
Sales Tax Summary, Summary Tables, and Appendix.
General Fund
The General Fund budget funds the day-to-day operations of most City services. This section of the document
provides an overview of General Fund revenues and expenditures, staffing changes, and budgetary trends. This
section is followed by Department Summary reports that include departmental descriptions, mission statements,
strategic goals, key performance measures, significant budget adjustments and service impacts, operating budgets,
and staffing for each General Fund department.
Significant budget adjustments are defined as: 1) additions and deletions of positions during the budget development
process; and 2) increases or decreases in revenues and expenditures categories in the amount of $250,000 or greater.
Other Funds
In order to facilitate understanding of the different City funding sources, this portion of the document has been
organized into the following major categories: Development Services Fund, Successor Agency and Housing Funds,
Sewer Funds, Fleet Fund, Capital Projects Funds, Debt Service Funds, and Other Funds. Detailed descriptions and
funding are provided for each fund. Due to various legal restrictions, these funds are limited in their uses and generally
cannot be applied to fund day-to-day City operations such as Police and Fire public safety services.
Capital Improvement Program
This section provides an overview of the City’s Capital Improvement Program for the coming fiscal year. The
Capital Improvement Program accounts for the acquisition, rehabilitation, or construction of major capital facilities,
infrastructure, or equipment. More detailed information about each capital project, project status, expenditures to
date, current year appropriations, and future funding, can be found in the Capital Improvement Program budget
document�
Measure A Sales Tax Fund
The voter approved one-half cent Public Safety Sales Tax related income and expenditures are budgeted in a separate
fund. The Measure A Sales Tax Fund Summary provides the allocation summary for the coming fiscal year.
Measure P Sales Tax Fund
The City established a separate fund to track and account for income and expenditures related to the voter approved
one- half cent Sales Tax. The Measure P Sales Tax Fund Summary provides a summary of the allocation for the
coming fiscal year.
Summary Tables
The Summary Tables provide a quick way to view budget allocations by department (or fund) and expenditure
category, revenues by fund and type, and Council authorized positions by department.
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Budgetary Funds
Proprietary FundsGovernmental Funds
Enterprise
Funds
Internal
Service Funds
Debt Service
Funds
Capital Project
Funds
Special
Revenue Funds
General Fund
Sewer Funds
Development
Services Fund
Transport
Enterprise
Fiduciary Funds
Successor Agency to
the Chula Vista
Redevelopment
Agency
Fleet Fund
Measure A
Sales Tax
Fund
Measure P
Sales Tax
Fund
Housing
Authority
Successor
Agency
Housing Fund
Public
Liability
Trust Fund
Appendix
The Appendix contains supplementary information on a variety of topics, including an overview of the budget
development process along with relevant timelines and milestones, fiscal and investment policies, debt administration,
and a glossary of finance and budget terms.
Budgeted Funds
A fund is a grouping of related accounts that is used to maintain control over resources that have been segregated
for specific activities or objectives. The City, like other state and local governments, uses fund accounting
to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal requirements. All the funds of the City can be
divided into three categories: governmental funds, proprietary funds, and fiduciary funds. The basis of budgeting is
the same as the basis of accounting,
Not all City funds are appropriated, or “budgeted.” Fiduciary funds are typically not subject to budget requirements as
funds contain resources held by the City but belonging to individuals or entities other than the City. The Successor
Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista is an instance of a budgeted fiduciary fund.
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Major Funds
Fund Category & Included Funds
General Fund (GF)Special Revenue (SR)
GF-1 100 - General Fund SR-1 256 - Asset Seizure
GF-1 105 - Bayfront Lease Revenue SR-1 267 - Permanent Endowments
GF-1 110 - Payroll Clearing SR-1 268 - American Rescue Plan Act 2021
GF-1 220 - 2016 Measure P Sales Tax SR-1 269 - Other Grants
GF-1 222 - 2018 Measure A Sales Tax SR-1 271 - Local Grants
GF-1 234 - Advanced Life Support Program SR-1 272 - Federal Grants
GF-1 235 - Legislative Counsel Fund SR-1 273 - State Grants
GF-1 340 - Section 115 Trust SR-1 282 - Environmental Services
GF-1 341 - Public Liability Trust SR-1 325 - CDBG Program Income Project
GF-1 405 - City Jail SR-2 319 - Housing Successor Agency
Capital Project (CP)Debt Service (DS)
CP-1 542 - Drainage DIFs DS-1 475 - 2014 COP Refunding
CP-1 560 - Public Facilities (PF) DIFs DS-1 476 - 2015 COP Refunding
CP-1 580 - Pedestrian Bridge DIF DS-1 477 - 2016 COP Refunding Civic Ctr/Nature
CP-1 590 - Transportation DIFs DS-2 478 - 2016 LRRB PF DIF COP
DS-2 479 - 2017 CREBs LRBs
DS-2 480 - 2017 Measure P LRBs
Major Funds
The City’s fund financial statements provide detailed information about each of the City’s most significant
funds, called Major Funds. The concept of Major Funds was established by Governmental Accounting Standards
Board (GASB) Statement 34 and replaces the concept of combining like funds and presenting them in total. Instead,
each Major Fund is presented individually, with all Non-major Funds summarized and presented in a single column
of the City’s fund financial statements.
Major funds are funds with revenues, expenditures/expenses, assets, or liabilities which are at least 10 percent of
corresponding totals for all governmental or enterprise funds and at least 5 percent of the aggregate amount for all
governmental and enterprise funds.
The following table represents the major funds reported in the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
for Fiscal Year 2024�
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Letter from the City Manager
Budget Process
Economic Overview
All Funds Summary
Summary of Staffing Changes
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MANAGER
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Office of the City Manager
May 6, 2025
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
I am pleased to submit for your consideration the City Manager’s proposed operating budget and capital improvement
budget for fiscal year 2025-26. City staff developed a budget, with community input, that continues to fund and
enhance services important to our residents. The proposed budget for the coming year anticipates moderate
economic growth, infrastructure investments, and commercial and residential development throughout the City. We
will closely monitor the state of the economy and make fiscally sound recommendations to prepare for any future
uncertainty�
Substantial progress has been made on major City projects, including construction on the first City library since 1995
in the Millenia area, the opening of the Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center this month on our Bayfront,
and continued progress on the University-Innovation District planning and initial phase of development. This year,
we look forward to completing a new City Strategic Plan that will reflect the unique values, needs, and aspirations of
the community while creating a unifying vision for the future of our City. The City will continue supporting innovative
housing and mixed-use projects and investing in the operations and security of our technology.
The City continues to plan for increased infrastructure projects and increased public safety expenditures, thanks to
Chula Vista voters’ passage of Measure P in 2016 and Measure A in 2018. Last November, voters overwhelmingly
approved the continuation of Measure P through 2037, reflecting a continued commitment to our assets and
infrastructure. This proposed budget includes $9.4 million from Measure P to fund improvements and repairs to
parks, recreation centers, drainage, sidewalk repair and other facilities. Measure A continues to support ongoing
public safety expenditures, including an additional three Firefighters for the second engine at the Bayfront Fire Station
and one Community Relations Specialist for Police, resulting in a total of 140 additional public safety positions to
date funded by Measure A.
Addressing homelessness and its impact continue to be a priority, and we are steadily increasing the tools available
to assist the unsheltered. The City purchased the former Palomar Motel and will be leveraging federal aid to convert
the site into permanent supportive housing and a future safe parking lot. This is in addition to the critical federal
and state support the City provides as pass-through funds to social service providers in the community and the
continued implementation of the 2021-2029 Housing Element of the City’s General Plan which identifies the City’s
housing needs and strategies to address housing needs�
Budget Goals
The City continually strives to find new ways to maximize limited resources to deliver high-quality services to our
community. In preparing the General Fund budget for fiscal year 2025-26, staff focused on the following budget
development goals:
■Fund the highest level of municipal services possible based on available resources.
■Enhance core community services and strategically add operational and administrative support positions.
■Make significant progress on key programs and projects in support of the City’s Strategic Plan and University
efforts�
■Incorporate conservative revenue projections in the development of the proposed budget.
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■Safeguard Measure P investments in infrastructure through proper maintenance allocations.
■In accordance with City Council Policy, the use of reserves to balance the budget or fund ongoing commitments
was avoided.
Budget Overview
The combined budget for all City funds totals $616.9 million. This amount includes a General Fund operating budget
of $305.6 million, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget of $29.2 million, and other funds. The General Fund
presented in this document is balanced without the use of operating reserves.
The following highlights some of the priorities for fiscal year 2025-26 City services and programs:
■Fiscal Responsibility
●Internal audit and contract management services
■Improved Community Services
●Expanding staffing at Harborside Park and other parks coming online in fiscal year 2025-2026
●Funding of operations for the newly constructed Casa Casillas art center
■Expanded Public Safety
●New Bayfront Fire Station services expansion
●Enhancements for Police training and development, records management, and facilities improvements
■Maintenance of City Assets and Infrastructure
●CIP Program budget of $29.2 million and addressing ongoing and deferred maintenance needs
Budgeted Positions
The number of positions for all City funds totals 1,325.75. This amount includes 916.75 positions in the General
Fund and 409�0 positions in other funds�
There are 16 additional positions requests in the City Manager’s Proposed Budget which would support the following:
■One additional Parks Maintenance position for new parks;
■13 additional public safety personnel, including 12 Fire positions to support the new Bayfront Fire Station and
one Police community relations position;
■One additional position in Engineering for infrastructure projects throughout the City; and
■One additional position to assist with development projects.
Acknowledgement: City staff is the key component in delivering high-quality municipal services to our residents. I
am proud of all our City employees who are essential to the wellbeing of our community and carry out the objectives
of the proposed budget. I would like to thank you and the Executive Team for their leadership and support. Finally, I
would like to recognize the Finance Department for their exceptional work in once again preparing a balanced budget
using sound financial management practices. The Finance Department will provide the City Council with regular
financial updates in order to continue to maintain a balanced budget throughout fiscal year 2025-26.
Respectfully,
Maria V. Kachadoorian, City Manager
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Budget Process
The City of Chula Vista’s budget is created in conjunction with City Council, City staff, and City residents. The budget
process begins each year with development of the preliminary base budget in January and is completed with the
City Council adoption of the budget in May.
The fiscal year 2026 budget cycle began with a preliminary base budget developed by the Finance Department’s
Budget and Analysis staff in January 2025. The base budget accounts for the normal operating costs of the City.
Through April 2025, Finance staff worked with departments to refine the base budgets and incorporate departmental
changes to align the budgets with anticipated department operations for the coming year.
The budget development process provided City departments the opportunity to recommend budget adjustments
based on department operational requests and/or one-time funding requests. Requests are reviewed by City
Administration and are included in the City Manager’s Proposed Budget.
While Finance staff was developing the operating budget, Engineering & Capital Projects staff worked to develop
and finalize the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget.
Finance staff will present the City Council with a balanced General Fund budget on May 6, 2025. At this meeting,
the Council can accept the fiscal year 2026 City Manager’s proposed operating budget as their own, with minor
changes in appropriations, and set the public hearing date of May 20, 2025, prior to Council acting on the adoption
of the budget�
Copies of the Proposed Budget were made available for public review in the Office of the City Clerk and the City’s
website ten (10) days prior to the public hearing.
As set forth in the City Charter, at any meeting after the adoption of the budget, the City Council may amend or
supplement the budget by motion adopted by affirmative votes of at least four (4) members. Throughout the year,
the Finance Department provides the City Council with quarterly financial status reports comparing expenditure
and revenue projections to budgeted amounts, highlighting any variances, and recommending corrective actions
as necessary�
Budget Strategy
The City’s budgeting process is built around the objectives outlined in the City’s Strategic Plan. The Plan’s framework
assists staff in weighing the community’s priorities against the limited resources available to achieve strategic goals.
City Strategic Plan
The City’s Strategic Plan is an important management tool to guide operations; to assess the current environment
and envision the future; and to increase effectiveness, organizational commitment and consensus of City strategies
and objectives. The Strategic Plan provides a comprehensive framework that ensures priorities set by the Council are
clear to all employees and that the City government is accountable to meeting community needs by setting objectives
to meet identified goals. The City has set five core goals critical to achieving our shared vision of ensuring a vibrant
and sustainable quality of life for Chula Vista residents and businesses:
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Operational Excellence
Economic Vitality
Healthy Community
Strong and Secure Neighborhoods
Connected Community
Quality of
Life
Operational
Excellence
Collaborate with
Residents and
businesses to provide
responsive and
responsible public
service by
implementing
effective and efficient
operations.
Economic Vitality
Strengthen and
diversify the City’s
economy by
supporting and
advancing existing
businesses; targeting
and attracting new
businesses;
promoting balanced
land use decisions;
and engaging the
community to
reinvest in the City.
Healthy
Community
Protect resources
and environmental
health for both
current residents and
future generations.
Foster the health of
our physical
environment through
balanced, connected
and sustainable land
uses.
Strong & Secure
Neighborhoods
Create and maintain
safe and appealing
neighborhoods where
people choose to
shop, work, play and
stay.
Connected
Community
Promote diverse
opportunities that
connect community
and foster civic pride
through
comprehensive
communication
strategies, and
cultural, educational
& recreational
programming.
The City’s full Strategic Plan can be accessed at the following link: https://www.chulavistaca.gov/Budget
Strategic Plan Process
A Steering Committee was formed to draft the City’s initial Strategic Plan in 2013. Each department and various
commissions provided input on long-term strategies and annual initiatives. The goals encompassed visions the City
Council and public have already expressed. During December of fiscal year 2024-2025 the City kicked off its robust
community engagement effort, an online survey and a series of workshops to seek input on priorities to include in
a new Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan is anticipated to be completed in calendar year 2025.
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Budget Development Milestones
■February 11, 2025
Staff presented to the City Council the General Fund Long-Term Financial Plan Fiscal Years 2026-2035, which
served as a guideline for the development of the Fiscal Year 2026 City Manager’s Proposed Budget.
■April 7, 16 & 23, 2025
Three public meetings were held at City library branches and a community center to provide an overview of the
City Manager’s Proposed Budget.
■May 2, 2025
The City Manager’s Proposed Budget Document was submitted to City Council as required by the City Charter,
which was at least thirty-five (35) days prior to the beginning of the fiscal year. Copies of the Proposed Budget
were made available for public review on the City’s website.
■May 6, 2025
Staff will present to City Council the Fiscal Year 2026 City Manager’s Proposed Budget for Council consideration
and acceptance of the Budget as the City Council’s Proposed Budget� Staff recommends a public hearing for
adoption of the Proposed Budget be scheduled for the May 20, 2025 City Council meeting. Leading up to this
hearing, the City Council’s Proposed Budget will be made available for public review for at least ten (10) days. A
comment form is provided on the City website to accept public comment.
■May 20, 2025
A public hearing is tentatively scheduled to be held before the City Council considers adoption of the Proposed
Budget. To comply with the City Charter, a notice of the public hearing was published in the local newspaper at
least ten (10) days prior to the meeting. After the public hearing, the City Council will vote on whether to adopt
the budget for Fiscal Year 2026�
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Consistency with Financial Policies & Procedures
It is the expectation and general understanding of the City Council and the citizens of Chula Vista that City Staff
conduct financial affairs in a thoughtful and prudent manner. Several financial policies have been established to
provide the direction and limits within which the City is to fulfill its fiscal responsibilities. The FY 2025-26 Proposed
Budget conforms with the requirements of the City’s Finance Department Policies and Procedures. An overview of
compliance with major policy sections are described below. See the Appendix for additional details on the City’s
Fiscal and Investment Policies.
General Financial Policies (City Council Policy 100-01)
Budget Development
The FY 2025-26 budget development process included opportunities for public input, occurring in open and publicly
accessible forums, via budget workshops and public hearings held before City Council which accept comments
from the public�
The City has also utilized a ten-year financial plan and a long-term financial forecast model to promote orderly
spending patterns, engage in long-range planning, and reduce the time and resources spent preparing annual budgets.
Balanced Budget
By policy, City Council must adopt a balanced General Fund budget with projected operating revenues fully covering
projected operating expenditures. The FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget is a balanced budget. Operating revenues are
budgeted to support the operating expenditures, including debt service, for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Fund Balance and Reserves
During the close of each fiscal year, actual fund revenues are compared against actual fund expenditures. When
revenues exceed expenditures in a fiscal year, a positive fund balance will result (surplus) and add to the historical,
accumulated fund balance. When expenditures exceed revenues in a fiscal year, a negative fund balance will result
(deficit) and reduce the accumulated fund balance. An accumulated positive fund balance may also be restricted/
earmarked for usage or unrestricted as to its use. For instance, City Council has set forth policies to maintain
minimum fund balances as reserves, with funds set aside for particular circumstances or purposes, such as
catastrophic events or economic downturns.
The FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget maintains the minimum reserves as required by City Council Policy 220-03, Citywide
Reserve Policy - Fiscal Health Plan. This policy was revised to include all reserves of the City. Historic reserve levels
are provided in the All Funds Summary Section.
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Economic Overview
1 Bohr, Clement. UCLA Anderson School of Management. UCLA Anderson Forecast Announces a Recession Watch. 2025 March. https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/about/centers/ucla-anderson-forecast/recession-watch-2025
2 UCLA Anderson Spring 2025 Economic Outlook, March 5, 2025�https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/about/centers/ucla-anderson-forecast/events/Spring-2025-economic-outlook
3 U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Economic Daily. Consumer prices up 2.4 percent from March 2024 to March 2024 to March 2025. https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2025/consumer-prices-up-2-4-percent-from-march-2024-to-march-2025.htm
4 U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Unemployment Situation - March 2025. 2025 Apr 4. https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/empsit.pdf
5 U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Gross Domestic Product, 1st Quarter 2025 (Advance Estimate). 2025 Apr 30. https://www.bea.gov/data/gdp/gross-domestic-product
This section of the budget document outlines economic indicators that impact City revenues and expenditures
forecasts and assumptions. Several sources of economic data and research are utilized in the development of the
City’s budget and forecasts, such as the Federal Reserve, U.S. Census Bureau, State offices and UCLA Anderson
School of Management.
National
Key economic indicators in labor, markets, and productivity throughout 2024 demonstrated that the post-COVID
U.S. economy remains strong. However, the economy’s trajectory has recently become more uncertain as a new
administration swiftly implements policy changes in trade regulation, tax policies, immigration and other areas. Signs
of changes in household spending and market volatility have led economists to moderate growth expectations and
position for a recession watch.1 In line with these assumptions, the overall growth rates in city revenues for fiscal
year 2025-2026 reflect restrained growth from the prior year and no recession is predicted.
The latest forecast from UCLA Anderson Spring 2025 Economic Outlook is challenged by the degree of uncertainties,
but includes the likely impacts from publicized tariff increases as well as proposed deportations of undocumented
immigrants and the extension of the Tax Cuts and Job Acts of 2017.2 Inflation is projected to be higher in 2025,
boosted by suggested tariffs as these and other trade policies are expected to raise price levels on many goods and
services and contribute to wage inflation.2 Consumers continue to feel elevated prices, with core Consumer Price
Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers nationally reported at 2.4% percent in February 2025.3 The Federal Reserve
made three cuts to interest rates in 2024 in an effort to stabilize prices and economists are now predicting a reversal
to increase rates through 2025 rather than impending rate cuts.1
Early in 2025, national unemployment levels remain low at 4.2% per the March 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics
report�4 There is a highly uncertain outlook for unemployment as well, with the onset of mass reductions in workforce
and budgetary reductions within the federal government, a construction sector vulnerable to mass deportations, and
tariffs impacting businesses expected to push the unemployment rate up in 2025 due to a reduction in labor demand.
The chart below from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis displays recent quarterly results of real GDP, a measure
of the value of all goods and services produced in a country over a period of time (adjusted for inflation), which is
an economic indicator of national growth.5 Estimated results for the first quarter (Q1) of 2025 were a 0.3% annual
rate, down from the fourth quarter (Q4) results of 2.4%, and 3.1% for the third quarter (Q3) of 2024.5 Continued
positive growth each quarter generally allays economists’ concerns that a recession is forthcoming, and the most
recent quarter’s decline in the annual rate reveals slowing growth in the economy. The Federal Reserve will be
closely monitoring this relatively positive economic growth in its policy decisions to reduce inflation and maximize
employment�
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Interest Rates
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), part of the Federal Reserve, is committed to Congress’s mandate to
promote maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest rates. During 2022 and 2023 when
inflation soared nationally, the FOMC increased interest rates several times to a peak of 5.25 - 5.5%, the highest level
since 2006�1 As unemployment began to rise, the FOMC cut the interest rate three times in 2024 down to the current
4.25 - 4.5% rate. As the unemployment rate has stabilized to a low level, the target interest rate remains at this level
as of their latest meeting in March 2025.2
The “federal funds rate” established by the FOMC is important as it sets the interest rate at which banks lend
money to other banks to maintain overnight reserves of funds. When the federal funds rate increases, the cost to
banks for lending increases and passed on to businesses and consumers on other borrowing, such as for business
investments, credit cards, cars, mortgages and other bank loans. Policymakers monitor whether changes in the rate
hinders employment levels, price control and economic growth.
■City Impacts: Interest rate fluctuations impact the City’s finances by affecting: borrowing costs for capital projects
and long-term investments; private investments growth; and investment returns on its cash balances.
Labor
In the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report from February 2025, the national unemployment rate was 4.1%, up slightly
from 3.9% one year ago, with notable job gains in healthcare, finance, and transportation and warehousing.3 While
the labor market is softening, it continues to grow despite mass federal layoffs and uncertainty surrounding U.S.
tariffs�4 The impact of imminent policy changes on the labor market will depend on the extent of implementation,
which is not yet clear. Jobs reports will be closely monitored by the Federal Reserve in changing the federal interest
rates, with the goal of reaching its target 2% inflation.
■City Impacts: For the City of Chula Vista, filling vacancies of positions continues to be a challenge due to
retirements, competition with other agencies, and a misalignment of job requirements with the labor pool skillset.
This trend is factored into the calculation of salary savings, i.e., the amount of expected savings in personnel
services costs due to vacancies. Personnel Services expenditures are described in the General Fund Expenditures
Summary section of this document�
1 Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Federal Funds Effective Rate. 19 Mar 2025. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/FEDFUNDS
2 Federal Open Market Committee. “Federal Reserve Press Release” 19 Mar 2025. https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20250319a.htm
3 US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Unemployment Situation - March 2025. https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/empsit.pdf
4 Reuters. US Job openings rise, layoffs low before Trump policy shifts. 11 Mar 2025. https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-job-openings-increase-january-layoffs-decline-2025-03-11/
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Consumption
Unemployment rates and consumer confidence in the economy greatly influence the growth in consumer spending
and sales tax receipts. Despite a low–though slightly growing–national unemployment rate, consumers continue
to exhibit a dimmer outlook of the economy than conditions would suggest.1 Interest rate increases and inflation
over the last two years have been felt and relief is not perceived on the horizon due to the level of uncertainty in the
national economy, particularly related to tariffs.
■City Impacts: Consumer confidence is interconnected with the City’s levels of sales tax receipts over time. For
Fiscal Year 2026, the City anticipates slowing sales tax growth; sales tax revenue is described in the General
Fund Revenue Summary section of this document.
Housing
Aside from the Federal Reserve’s focus on labor and inflation, housing data remains a leading indicator of U.S.
economic activity. Strong demand for housing sent home prices soaring during the months after the onset of the
COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal Reserve’s recent federal interest rate hikes have resulted in continued elevated
home mortgage rates, slower growth in home prices and a slowdowns in inventory.2 The average interest rate for a
fixed 30-year mortgage was 6.62% in April 2025, down slightly from 6.8% one year ago; rates remain high compared
to April 2021, at just under 3%.2
Single-family homes continue to be unaffordable for many buyers and supply continues to slow as material, labor and
capital costs climb; these constraints would be exacerbated by changes in trade and immigration policy. According
to the U.S. Census Economic Indicators report from March 2025, nationally sales of new single-family houses
were up 5.1% in February compared to the prior year, despite continued elevated mortgage rates and prices, at a
seasonally adjusted annual rate of 676,000.3 The median sales price of new homes sold nationally in February 2025
was $414,500 while the average price was $487,100.3
■City Impacts: Elevated home prices and change in home sales (turnover rate) impacts the growth in assessed
valuations and property tax revenues to the City. Property tax revenue is described in the General Fund Revenue
Summary section of this document�
State of California
The implementation of various federal program cuts and trade policies will significantly impact the growth of the
California economy, the fourth largest in the world.4 The UCLA Anderson Spring 2025 Economic Outlook for now
predicts California’s economy will continue to grow at a similar rate as the national rate through 2026, noting the
2024 3rd Quarter GDP growth was 3.1% for both California and the nation.5
The California labor force is expected to reduce based on anticipated deportations in areas such as construction,
durable goods, and farming.5 Deportations are also assumed to accelerate the decline in California school enrollment,
impacting job growth in the education sector. In summary, overall slower economic growth is expected in 2025 with
some acceleration in 2026, which is on par with national growth. The size and timing of deportations, and extent of
tariffs and resultant geopolitical retaliation of trading partners will affect the magnitude of impacts on the California
economy�
Unemployment: The State of California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) regularly releases a “Labor
Market Review” publication. In the March 2025 edition, the EDD reported a 5.3% unemployment rate for the State of
California, increasing slightly from the 5.1% unemployment rate one year ago in March 2024.6
1 The Conference Board. US Consumer Confidence Dropped Sharply in February. 25 Feb 2025. https://www.conference-board.org/topics/consumer-confidence
2 Freddie Mac, Mortgage Market Survey Archive, www.freddiemac.com/pmms/pmms_archives
3 US Census Bureau, February 26, 2025 “Monthly New Residential Sales, January 2025” https://www.census.gov/construction/nrs/current/index.html
4 Office of Governor Newsom. California is now the 4th Largest Economy in the World. 2025 Apr 23. https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/04/23/california-is-now-the-4th-largest-economy-in-the-world/
5 Bohr, Clement. UCLA Anderson School of Management. UCLA Anderson Forecast Announces a Recession Watch. 2025 March. https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/about/centers/ucla-anderson-forecast/recession-watch-2025
6 State of California’s Employment Development Department. California Labor Market Review. March 2025. https://labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/Publications/Labor-Market-Analysis/calmr.pdf
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Housing: Housing stock is expected to increase due to continued strong demand and new accessory dwelling unit
provisions, even despite higher mortgage interest rates which are influenced by Federal Reserve action.1 Existing
home sales continue to be depressed as homeowners sit on their properties with existing very low interest rates.
Construction labor will continue to constrain growth in the supply of housing.
County of San Diego
Unemployment: The EDD also publishes data on countywide unemployment data in its Labor Market Review report.
From the March 2025 report, the unemployment rate in San Diego County was 4.4% in February 2025, up slightly
from 4.1% one year ago in March 2024.1
Inflation: The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ consumer price index for urban customers (CPI-U) illustrates the change
in the prices of a standard list of goods and services. Based on the March 2025 update on CPI-U, the County of San
Diego experienced a 3.8% increase in prices, as compared to one year ago, paid for the standard set of goods and
services which is more than the average United States City of 3.0%.2 Higher prices for shelter and food were major
contributors to the CPI change in the San Diego region.
Housing: The San Diego Association of Realtors (SDAR) reported the median home price of a detached home in
San Diego County was $1,083,750 in March 2025, an increase of 3.2% compared to one year ago.3 The increase in
home prices demonstrates the strong demand for real estate in San Diego. With the number of days on market until
sale increasing by 10% year over year and the closed sales decreasing by 7% year over year, the rate of sales and
home turnover is slowing.4
Gasoline: Across the state of California, the average price for a gallon of gasoline is consistently significantly higher
than the national average, particularly due to industry regulation and state taxes on gasoline consumption. Over
the last year, prices for a gallon of gasoline on average declined to the lowest in the past three years, decreasing
from $5.37 per gallon in March 2024 to $4.66 per gallon in March 2025.4 This decrease is partially attributed to
implementation of state legislation Senate Bill X1-2 for consumer protections and price transparency in the petroleum
industry�
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1 UCLA Anderson Spring 2025 Economic Outlook, March 5, 2025�https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/about/centers/ucla-anderson-forecast/events/Spring-2025-economic-outlook
2 Bureau of Labor Statistics, March 2025 “San Diego Area Economic Summary” https://www.bls.gov/regions/west/ca_sandiego_msa.htm
3 San Diego Association of Realtors, March 2024, “Monthly Indicators - March 2024” http://sdar.stats.10kresearch.com/reports
4 AAA Gas Prices. National Average Gas Prices.10 Mar 2025. https://gasprices.aaa.com/https://gasprices.aaa.com/
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City of Chula Vista
The fiscal year 2026 Proposed General Fund revenues budget is $305.6 million. This reflects an increase of $31.5
million or 11.5% when compared to the fiscal year 2025 Adopted General Fund revenues budget. General Fund
revenues provide funding for essential City services including police, fire, library services, and park and recreation
programs. Property taxes are the largest revenue source for the City and account for 19.1% of the General Fund
Revenue Budget. The City’s other major revenue sources are: Sales Tax, Measure A Sales Tax, Measure P Sales Tax,
Franchise Fees, Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), Utility User Tax, and Property Tax collected in lieu of Motor Vehicle
License Fees. The other major revenue sources (excluding Measure A and Measure P Sales Tax revenue) account
for 35.1% of the General Fund Revenue Budget and total $111.6 million. Additional information on City revenues is
provided in the All Funds Summary and General Fund Revenue Summary sections of this budget document.
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Charges for Services: 16.5%Charges for Services: 16�5%Charges for Services: 16.5%
DIF & Develop Fees: 2.8%DIF & Develop Fees: 2.8%DIF & Develop Fees: 2.8%
Federal Revenue: 1.5%Federal Revenue: 1.5%Federal Revenue: 1.5%
Fines and Penalties: 0.3%Fines and Penalties: 0.3%Fines and Penalties: 0.3%
Licenses & Permits: 1.1%Licenses & Permits: 1.1%Licenses & Permits: 1.1%
Other Agency Revenue: 0.0%Other Agency Revenue: 0.0%Other Agency Revenue: 0.0%
Other Revenue: 9.0%Other Revenue: 9.0%Other Revenue: 9.0%
State Revenue: 2.9%State Revenue: 2.9%State Revenue: 2.9%Taxes: 41.9%Taxes: 41.9%Taxes: 41.9%
Transfers In: 22.6%Transfers In: 22.6%Transfers In: 22.6%Use Money/Property: 1.3%Use Money/Property: 1.3%Use Money/Property: 1.3%
Total Revenues Fiscal Year 2026 (All Funds Combined)
All Funds Summary
The following section provides an overview of the combined, all City funds budget. The City has over 150 funds
which include the General Fund, enterprise funds, housing funds, redevelopment successor agency funds, special
revenue funds, internal service funds, capital project funds, and debt service funds. Detailed descriptions, funding,
and staffing levels are provided for each fund under the corresponding fund section in this document. This section
is intended to provide a citywide overview of the Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026.
All Funds Revenue Summary
The combined revenue budget for all City funds totals $630.9 million, of which $142.8 million represents interfund
transfers. The revenues for all funds are anticipated to increase by $22.4 million when compared to the fiscal year
2025 Adopted Budget revenue of $608.5 million. The following table reflects a summary of all City revenues by
category�
Sources of Funds (All Funds Combined)
Fiscal Year 2023 – 2026 Revenues
In Thousands (000)
Revenue Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Charges for Services $ 87,488 $ 97,207 $ 98,103 $ 103,900 $ 5,797
DIF & Develop Fees 23,835 20,875 20,007 17,945 (2,062)
Federal Revenue 26,661 52,359 45,072 9,699 (35,373)
Fines and Penalties 1,598 1,609 1,789 1,722 (67)
Licenses & Permits 6,766 7,120 6,739 6,823 84
Other Agency Revenue 5,834 828 80 75 (5)
Other Revenue 67,205 73,039 47,749 56,750 9,001
State Revenue 34,704 43,811 17,576 18,108 532
Taxes 219,012 232,791 237,261 264,557 27,296
Transfers In 142,148 171,768 126,419 142,823 16,404
Use Money/Property 17,918 24,217 7,731 8,508 777
Total $ 633,169 $ 725,622 $ 608,525 $ 630,910 $ 22,385
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Personnel Services: 37.0%Personnel Services: 37�0%Personnel Services: 37.0%
Utilities: 2.1%Utilities: 2.1%Utilities: 2.1%
Other Expenses: 14.0%Other Expenses: 14.0%Other Expenses: 14.0%
Other Capital: 1.0%Other Capital: 1.0%Other Capital: 1.0%
Transfers Out: 22.8%Transfers Out: 22.8%Transfers Out: 22.8%
Supplies and Services: 17.3%Supplies and Services: 17.3%Supplies and Services: 17.3%
Internal Service Charges: 1.0%Internal Service Charges: 1.0%Internal Service Charges: 1.0%
Non-CIP Project Expenditures: 0.1%Non-CIP Project Expenditures: 0.1%Non-CIP Project Expenditures: 0.1%
CIP Project Expenditures: 4.7%CIP Project Expenditures: 4.7%CIP Project Expenditures: 4.7%
Cost of Sales: 0.1%Cost of Sales: 0.1%Cost of Sales: 0.1%
Total Expenditures Fiscal Year 2026 (All Funds Combined)
All Funds Expenditure Summary
The combined expenditure budget for all City funds for fiscal year 2026 totals $616.9 million. The combined budget
amount includes a General Fund operating budget of $305.6 million and a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget
of $29.2 million. When compared to the prior year budget, the fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget reflects an increase
of $21.6 million. The following table reflects a summary of all City expenditures by category.
Uses of Funds (All Funds Combined)
Fiscal Year 2023 – 2026 Expenditures
In Thousands (000)
Expenditure Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Personnel Services $ 173,299 $ 188,147 $ 202,792 $ 228,270 $ 25,478
Utilities 9,387 9,937 11,402 12,685 1,283
Other Expenses 100,756 148,470 63,792 86,266 22,473
Other Capital 5,903 8,363 3,458 5,892 2,434
Transfers Out 213,036 224,317 126,749 140,661 13,912
Supplies and Services 89,538 99,020 99,053 107,014 7,961
Internal Service Charges 4,857 5,491 5,922 5,939 17
Non-CIP Project Expenditures 5,029 4,541 455 455 0
CIP Project Expenditures 166,234 231,602 81,240 29,277 (51,963)
Cost of Sales 426 455 437 441 5
Total $ 768,464 $ 920,342 $ 595,299 $ 616,900 $ 21,601
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General Fund Reserves, with a total recommended minimum reserve level for the three reserves of 23.0% of the
prior year’s Adopted General Fund Budgeted operating expenditures including transfers out related to debt service
payments and reoccurring operating obligations (Budgeted Operating Expenditures).
General Fund Operating Reserve
The General Fund Operating Reserves represent resources available for appropriation by the City Council to address
extraordinary needs of an emergency nature, such as a major storm drain repair, litigation, settlement costs or an
unexpected liability created by Federal and State legislative action. This reserve has a minimum level of no less than
fifteen percent (15.0%) of budgeted operating expenditures.
Economic Contingency Reserve
The Economic Contingency Reserves represent funds available for appropriation by the City Council to mitigate
service impacts during a significant downturn in the economy which impacts City revenues such as sales tax,
property tax, transient occupancy tax, etc. This reserve has a minimum level of no less than five percent (5.0%) of
budgeted operating expenditures.
Catastrophic Event Reserve
The Catastrophic Event Reserves represent funds available for appropriation by the City Council to fund unanticipated
expenses related to a major natural disaster in the City. This reserve has a minimum level of no less than five percent
(3.0%) of budgeted operating expenditures.
The following chart depicts the General Fund Reserves since fiscal year 2021 as a percentage or the respective
budgeted operating expenditures. As the reserve is intended to be a gauge of the General Fund, Measure A and
Measure P funding are not included in the calculation of the General Fund Reserves.
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Pension Obligation Bonds
City Staff, in conjunction with discussions with City Council, explored over several years the use of pension obligation
bonds (POBs) to help manage retirement costs. A pension obligation bond is a taxable bond issued to investors, with
proceeds utilized to extinguish all or a part of the City’s pension liabilities. These liabilities are termed the “unfunded
accrued liability” (UAL) and are due to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). The UAL is
the shortfall or gap between what the City has in assets and what it will need in assets to fully pay out the benefits
that it has promised to retirees under CalPERS.
Issuance of the POBs provides the City several benefits, including: (1) generating cash flow savings to the City through
historically low interest rates relative to the CalPERS discount rate assumption; (2) creating a repayment shape
for the City’s pension liabilities that increases more gradually than currently mandated by CalPERS; (3) enhancing
budget predictability and long-term fiscal sustainability by creating a smoother repayment shape at a lower level; (4)
leveraging the projected savings to adequately fund various reserves; and (5) setting aside a portion of the future
savings into the Section 115 Trust and Bond Call Fund to mitigate future pension and OPEB cost increases and
potentially pay off (redeem) the POBs prior to maturity.
On September 15, 2020, City Council approved the initial legal documents related to a POB and the City and its
financing team initiated a validation process in the San Diego County Superior Court. This process concluded on
January 11, 2021, with the City refinancing the City’s UAL with CalPERS at historically low interest rates. In February
2021, the City issued approximately $350 million in Pension Obligation Bonds to refund all of the UAL based on the
CalPERS Actuarial Valuation as of June 30, 2019.
At issuance, the projected benefit to the City from the 2021 Pension Obligation Bonds issuance was $116 million
($112 million on a present value basis). These savings estimates assume that CalPERS achieves its target rate
(7.0% at the time of issuance; updated to 6.8% in July 2021) in the future. Savings will be higher if CalPERS earns
more than the target rate and lower if it earns less than the target rate. These savings will be utilized to fund the
new Pension Reserve Fund mentioned above, mitigating future fiscal impacts from anticipated CalPERS pension
investment return shortfalls.
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CHANGES
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Summary of Staffing Changes
The fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget includes 1,325.75 positions for all funds. This is a net increase of 24.0
positions when compared to the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget that included 1,301.75 authorized positions. The
summary of staffing changes is divided into two sections – the staffing changes that were approved by Council
during fiscal year 2025 and changes made as part of the development of the fiscal year 2026 budget.
Position Changes Authorized during Fiscal Year 2025
During fiscal year 2025, Council approved a net increase of 8.00 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions Citywide, as well
as several reclassifications to reflect changes in duties. This includes changes in the General Fund (GF) resulting in
a net decrease of 9.00 FTEs and changes to other funds resulting in a net increase of 17.00 FTEs. These changes
are summarized in the following table.
Summary of Fiscal Year 2025 Staffing Changes
Approved by City Council
Department/Fund Program Position FTE
Animal Services (0.00)Veterinary Services
Chief Veterinarian 1.00
Veterinarian II 0.75
Veterinarian (Permitted) (1.75)
Administration (-2.00)
Communications
Chief Communications Officer 1.00
Communications Manager (1.00)
Communications Officer 1.00
Communications/Special Events Coordinator (1.00)
Community Engagement Spec (1.00)
Public Information Specialist (1.00)
City Clerk (0.00)Operations Fiscal Office Specialist (1.00)
Sr Administrative Secretary 1.00
Development Services GF (-1.00)Code Enforcement Building Official (1.00)
Development Services Fund (1.00)Code Enforcement Building Official 1.00
Economic Development (-5.00)Office of Sustainability
Administrative Technician (1.00)
Conservation Specialist II (3.00)
Environmental Sustainability Mgr (1.00)
Fire (-9.00)Operations Firefighter - A (9.00)
CV Housing Authority Fund (1.00)Housing and Homeless
Services Community Engagement Spec 1.00
Human Resources (0.00)Risk Management Safety Program Manager 1.00
Sr Risk Management Specialist (1.00)
Library (1.00)Administration Special Events Coordinator 1.00
Measure A Sales Tax Fund (16.00)
Fire Firefighter - A 9�00
Police Peace Officer 6�00
Police Captain 1.00
Police (1.00)
Administration Services Management Analyst I (1.00)
Management Analyst II 1.00
Community Engagement Public Information Specialist (1.00)
Sr Public Information Specialist 1.00
Patrol Operations Peace Officer 1.00
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Summary of Fiscal Year 2025 Staffing Changes (Continued)
Approved by City Council
Department/Fund Program Position FTE
Police Grant Funds (-1.00)
HIDTA CBAG
FA Administrative Program Manager 1.00
FA Deputy Director LECC (2.00)
FA Deputy Director IV-LECC 1.00
FA Network Administrator II (1.00)
FA Network Administrator III 1.00
FA Prog Asst Supervisor (1.00)
FA Supv Intelligence Analyst I 1.00
California Violence Intervention
& Prevention Program Peace Officer (1.00)
Public Works (6.00)
Administration Sr Public Works Specialist 1.00
Public Works Specialist (1.00)
Sustainability
Administrative Technician 1.00
Conservation Specialist II 4�00
Environmental Sustainability Mgr 1.00
Sewer Funds (0.00)
Engineering Engineering Tech II (1.00)
Sr Engineering Tech 1.00
Public Works Public Works Specialist (1.00)
Sr Public Works Specialist 1.00
Citywide Total 8.00
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Fiscal Year 2026 Changes
The fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget reflects specific program changes based on the resources available. In total,
the changes result in a net increase of 16.00 FTEs across funds when compared to the fiscal year 2025 Adopted
Budget. This includes changes in the General Fund (GF) resulting in a 11.00 FTE increase and changes to other funds
resulting in a net increase of 5.00 FTEs. The following table summarizes the fiscal year 2026 staffing changes by
department and/or fund:
Summary of Fiscal Year 2026 Staffing Changes
Department/Fund Program Position FTE
City Attorney (0.00)Advisory & Litigation Deputy City Attorney II (1.00)
Deputy City Attorney III 1.00
Development Services GF (0.00)Administration Assistant Dir Development Srvcs (1.00)
Deputy Director Of Development Srvcs 1.00
Development Services Fund (1.00)Current Planning Assistant Planner (1.00)
Associate Planner 1.00
Facilities Financing Sr Management Analyst 1.00
Finance (0.00)Revenue & Recovery Accounting Assistant 1.00
Fiscal Office Specialist (1.00)
Fire (9.00)Operations
Fire Captain - A 3�00
Fire Engineer - A 3�00
Firefighter/Paramedic - A 3�00
Measure A Sales Tax Fund (3.00)Fire Firefighter - A 3�00
Police (2.00)Community Policing Police Comm Relations Spec 1.00
Research & Analysis Public Safety Analyst (1.00)
Sr Public Safety Analyst 1.00
Police Support Services Sr Records Specialist 1.00
Police Grant Funds (-1.00)Justice Assistance Grant Police Comm Relations Spec (1.00)
Public Works (1.00)Construction and Repair
Electrician (1.00)
Sr Electrician 1.00
Plumber (1.00)
Sr Plumber 1.00
Parks Maintenance Maintenance Worker II 1.00
Parks & Recreation (0.00)
Aquatics Aquatic Supv II (1.00)
Aquatic Supv III 1.00
Recreation Facilities Recreation Supervisor II (1.00)
Recreation Supervisor III 1.00
Sewer Funds (1.00)Wastewater Engineering Sr Engineering Tech 1.00
Total Citywide 16.00
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Summary of Frozen Positions
As funding becomes available the status of these positions will be reevaluated; recommended funding changes will
be brought to Council for consideration mid-year or through the budget development process. The fiscal year 2026
Proposed Budget reflects 2.00 FTE frozen positions summarized by department in the below table.
Summary of Fiscal Year 2026 Frozen Positions
Department/Fund Program Position FTE
City Council (1.00)Administration Admin Secretary - Mayor 1.00
Fire (1.00)Fire Prevention Fire Prevention Specialist 1.00
Total Citywide 2.00
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Summary of Staffing Changes by Department and Bargaining Unit
The following tables summarize the staffing changes occurring between the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget and
the fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget, by department and bargaining unit.
Summary of Staffing Changes by Department
Department/Fund
FY 2025
Adopted
Staffing
FY 2025
Mid Year
Changes
FY 2026
Changes
FY 2026
Proposed
Staffing % Change
Administration 13.00 (2.00) - 11.00 (15.4%)
Animal Services 29.25 - - 29.25 -%
City Attorney 17.00 - - 17.00 -%
City Clerk 10.00 - - 10.00 -%
City Council 14.00 - - 14.00 -%
Development Services (General Fund) 22�00 (1.00) - 21.00 (4.5%)
Economic Development 8�00 (5.00) - 3�00 (62.5%)
Engineering and Capital Projects 60�00 - - 60�00 -%
Finance 35.00 - - 35.00 -%
Fire 165.00 (9.00) 9�00 165.00 -%
Human Resources 22�00 - - 22�00 -%
Information Technology Services 21.00 - - 21.00 -%
Library 22.50 1.00 - 23.50 4.4%
Parks and Recreation 20�00 - - 20�00 -%
Police 328�00 1.00 1.00 330�00 0.6%
Public Works 128.00 6�00 1.00 135.00 5.5%
General Fund Total 914.75 (9.00) 11.00 916.75 0.2%
Other Funds
Advanced Life Support Fund 5.00 - - 5.00 -%
CV Housing Authority Fund 11.00 1.00 - 12.00 9.1%
Development Services Fund 63�00 1.00 1.00 65.00 3.2%
Environmental Services Fund 9�00 - - 9�00 -%
Federal Grants Fund 44�00 (1.00) (1.00) 42�00 (4.5%)
Fleet Management 13.00 - - 13.00 -%
Gas Tax Fund 2�00 - - 2�00 -%
Measure A Fund 120.00 16.00 4�00 140.00 16.7%
Sewer Fund 50.00 - 1.00 51.00 2.0%
Transportation Fund 70�00 - - 70�00 -%
Other Funds Total 387.00 17.00 5.00 409.00 5.7%
Citywide Total 1,301.75 8.00 16.00 1,325.75 1.8%
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Summary of Staffing Changes by Bargaining Unit
Bargaining Unit
FY 2025
Adopted
Staffing
FY 2025
Mid Year
Changes
FY2026
Changes
FY 2026
Proposed
Staffing % Change
City Attorney (Elected) 1.00 - - 1.00 -%
Unrepresented Professionals and Mid Managers 54.50 - - 54.50 -%
Executives 18.00 - - 18.00 -%
Chula Vista Mid Managers and Professionals
Association 86.75 (1.00) 1.00 86.75 -%
Association of Chula Vista Employees 447.50 3�00 450.50 0.7%
City Council 5.00 - - 5.00 -%
International Association of Firefighters 208�00 - 12.00 220�00 5.8%
Non-Safety International Association of Firefighters 66�00 - - 66�00 -%
Police Officers Association 285.00 6�00 - 291.00 2.1%
Western Council of Engineers 49�00 - - 49�00 -%
Senior Managers 49�00 3�00 - 52.00 6.1%
Confidential 32�00 - 32�00 -%
Total 1,301.75 8.00 16.00 1,325.75 1.8%
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General Fund Expenditure Summary
General Fund Revenue Summary
General Fund Net Cost
General Fund Long-Term Financial Plan
Department Summary Reports
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SUMMARY
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General Fund Expenditure Summary
The fiscal year 2026 Proposed General Fund expenditures budget is $305.6 million, an increase of $31.5 million
or 11.5% when compared to the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget expenditures budget. Fiscal year 2026 capital
improvement projects will be funded primarily by non‐General Fund allocations; see the Capital Improvement
Program section of this document�
The fiscal year 2026 Proposed General Fund Budget is balanced, with budgeted expenditures equal to or less than
budgeted revenues, plus other available sources. The fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget continues positive growth in
its revenue sources. However, due to multiple factors within the current economy, conservative growth assumptions
have been incorporated into the budget projections. The fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget expenditures focus on
maintaining current levels of service.
General Fund Expenditures Summary
In Thousands (000)
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Personnel Services $ 126,527 $ 135,687 $ 146,898 $ 161,782 $ 14,884
Supplies and Services 19,993 24,265 25,678 28,637 2,959
Other Expenses 6,631 3,817 2,187 2,723 537
Internal Service 3,810 4,399 4,650 4,639 (10)
Capital 545 157 193 162 (31)
Transfers Out 104,793 112,839 87,700 99,989 12,289
Non-CIP Project Expenditures 171 103 - - -
Utilities 6,560 7,174 6,819 7,679 860
Total Operating Budget $ 269,030 $ 288,441 $ 274,124 $ 305,610 $ 31,486
CIP Project Expenditures 44 10 - - -
Total General Fund Budget $ 269,074 $ 288,451 $ 274,124 $ 305,610 $ 31,486
Major Expenditure Changes by Category
The following summarizes the significant changes within the expenditure categories:
Personnel Services: Increase of $14.9 million from the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget, driven by the following:
■Net addition of 2.0 FTE: 9.0 FTE fiscal year 2025 mid-year reductions and 11.0 FTE fiscal year 2026 increase of
budgeted positions�
■An increase of $10.4 million increase in personnel costs due to negotiated agreements with City bargaining
groups�
■An increase of $3.4 million for retirement costs, reflecting the increased contribution rates based on the June
30, 2023 valuation report from CalPERS for fiscal year 2026.
■An increase of $0.9 million in expenses for healthcare benefits.
Supplies and Services: Increase of approximately $3.0 million when compared to the fiscal year 2025 Adopted
Budget�
■General/liability insurance increase of $1.7 million
■Software Maintenance Fees increase of $0.5 million.
■Travel, Conferences, Training increase of $0.2 million.
■Other various supplies and services increase of $0.6 million
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Fiscal Year 2026
Note: Personnel Services (Personnel Expense, Retirement Benefits, and Health Benefits) accounts for 53% of General Fund
expenditures in the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget.
Health Benefits: 5.2%Health Benefits: 5�2%Health Benefits: 5.2%
Personnel Expense: 40.9%Personnel Expense: 40.9%Personnel Expense: 40.9%
Supplies and Services: 9.4%Supplies and Services: 9.4%Supplies and Services: 9.4%
Other Expenses: 0.9%Other Expenses: 0.9%Other Expenses: 0.9%
Internal Service: 1.5%Internal Service: 1.5%Internal Service: 1.5%
Transfers Out: 32.7%Transfers Out: 32.7%Transfers Out: 32.7%
Utilities: 2.5%Utilities: 2.5%Utilities: 2.5%Retirement Benefits: 6.8%Retirement Benefits: 6.8%Retirement Benefits: 6.8%
General Fund Expenditures by Category
Other Expenses: Increase of $0.54 million when compared to the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget, largely due to
administrative expense to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) for the collection and
administration of sales related tax revenues.
Transfers Out: Increase of $12.3 million over the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget, driven by the following:
■An increase of $14.9 million for the City’s contribution to the Bayfront Lease Revenue fund for revenues generated
by the Bayfront Hotel and Convention Center for contractual commitments.
■Transfers out from the General Fund to the Sales Tax Measure A and P Funds each increased by $1.5 million
based on projected sales tax revenues, for a total of $3.0 million.
■A decrease in transfers to the Pension/Reserve Fund of $2.4 million.
■A decrease in other transfers of $3.3 million.
Utilities: Increase of $0.9 million from the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget based on rate increases for gas and
electric, and water.
The chart below illustrates the fiscal year 2026 expenditures by expense category as a percentage of the entire
General Fund adopted budget, followed by a chart showing the City’s historical General Fund expenditures from fiscal
year 2023 to the fiscal year 2026 Adopted Budget expenditure amounts.
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General Fund Expenditures History by Category
Personnel Services Supplies and Services Other Expenses
Internal Service Capital Transfers Out
CIP Project Expenditures Non-CIP Project Expenditures
FY23 Actual FY24 Actual FY25 Adopted FY26 Adopted
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Fiscal Year 2026
Note: The chart above does not reflect net cost of each department, only their expenditure allocations.
Boards and Commissions: $0.0, 0%Boards and Commissions: $0�0, 0%Boards and Commissions: $0.0, 0%
City Clerk: $2.3, 4%City Clerk: $2.3, 4%City Clerk: $2.3, 4%
City Council: $1.8, 3%City Council: $1.8, 3%City Council: $1.8, 3%
Human Resources: $4.2, 7%Human Resources: $4.2, 7%Human Resources: $4.2, 7%
Development Services: $3.3, 6%Development Services: $3.3, 6%Development Services: $3.3, 6%
Economic Development: $0.6, 1%Economic Development: $0.6, 1%Economic Development: $0.6, 1%
Engineering & Capital Projects: $12.2, 21%Engineering & Capital Projects: $12.2, 21%Engineering & Capital Projects: $12.2, 21%
City Attorney: $3.9, 7%City Attorney: $3.9, 7%City Attorney: $3.9, 7%Administration: $3.3, 6%Administration: $3.3, 6%Administration: $3.3, 6%
Animal Services: $4.0, 7%Animal Services: $4.0, 7%Animal Services: $4.0, 7%
Information Technology: $5.2, 9%Information Technology: $5.2, 9%Information Technology: $5.2, 9%
Library: $4.6, 8%Library: $4.6, 8%Library: $4.6, 8%
Finance: $5.8, 10%Finance: $5.8, 10%Finance: $5.8, 10%
Parks and Recreation: $6.6, 11%Parks and Recreation: $6.6, 11%Parks and Recreation: $6.6, 11%
General Fund Expenditure by Department
The following chart reflects the “Other” department costs included in the previous chart that includes the $57.8
million of the General Fund department budgeted expenditures.
Fiscal Year 2026
Note: The chart above does not reflect net cost of each department, only their expenditure allocations.
Fire: $41.3, 14%)LUHFire: $41.3, 14%
Public Works: $27.4, 9%3XEOLF:RUNVPublic Works: $27.4, 9%
Police: $66.3, 22%3ROLFHPolice: $66.3, 22%
Non-Departmental: $112.8, 37%1RQ'HSDUWPHQWDONon-Departmental: $112.8, 37%
Other Departments: $57.8, 19%2WKHU'HSDUWPHQWVOther Departments: $57.8, 19%
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The chart below illustrates the fiscal year 2026 Proposed General Fund Expenditure budget by department. Public
safety (Police and Fire departments), represent approximately 35.2% of the General Fund budget for fiscal year 2026.
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The fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget includes a net increase of 2.0 General Fund positions over the fiscal year
2025 Adopted Budget. The staffing changes are divided by those approved by Council during fiscal year 2025 and
changes made as part of the development of the fiscal year 2026 budget.
General Fund Staffing Level Summary Table
General Fund Budget FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026
% Change FY
2023 to FY
2026
Legislative and Administrative 119.00 128.00 132.00 130.00 9.2%
Development and Maintenance 200.25 240.25 247.25 248.25 24.0%
Public Safety 465.00 485.00 493�00 495.00 6.5%
Community Services 83.50 42.50 42.50 43.50 -47.9%
Total General Fund Staff 867.75 895.75 914.75 916.75 5.6%
The Park Rangers, Park Maintenance, and Park Operations Administration Divisions were moved from the Parks and Recreation Department (Community Services) to the Public Works Department (Development and Maintenance) in FY 2023.
The modest increases in staffing are consistent with City’s population growth as projected by the California
Department of Finance. These growth patterns are reflected in the following graph which provides the number of
General Fund full-time employees (FTEs) per thousand residents.
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Relative to CalPERS Assumed Investment Return Rate
The FY 2024 return is 9.5% for the year ending June 30, 2024. The CalPERS assumed investment rate is 7.0% for FY 2016 – FY 2021;
6.8% since FY 2022.
CalPERS Historical Market Value Rates of Return
Target Percent Return
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
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Salary Adjustments
The fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget for the Personnel Services expense category, which includes salaries and
benefits, is $161.8 million or 52.9% of the General Fund expenditure budget, a 10.1% increase from the fiscal year
2025 Adopted Budget. The fiscal year 2026 Adopted General Fund Budget includes funding for the annualized costs
of negotiated salary increases approved per the current Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with each of the City’s
employee groups�
Rising Retirement Costs
The increase in retirement/pension costs driven by rising California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
contributions is a significant budgetary challenge facing the City. Pension cost increases are the largest financial
challenge facing most cities throughout the state and are primarily due to factors outside of the cities’ control, namely
actuarial assumptions changes made by CalPERS and below average investment returns. The payments estimated to
be made to the retirement system equal approximately $21.0 million or 6.9% of the City’s fiscal year 2026 Proposed
Budget. This represents an increase of $3.4 million from the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget.
To follow is a series of charts related to pension costs. The first chart depicts the actual market rates of return for
the CalPERS investment portfolio in relation to the typical 6.8% investment return assumption used by CalPERS in
most years�
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The final chart reflects historical CalPERS contributions illustrating the employer (City) contribution rates from fiscal
years 2023 to 2026 and projected rates for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. As noted above, due to the payment of
the UAL in fiscal year 2021, employer contribution rates decreased significantly between fiscal year 2022 and fiscal
year 2023�
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Retirement Costs POB Debt Service
FY 2023 Actual FY 2024 Actual FY 2025 Adopted FY 2026 Proposed
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$40.0
Retirement Costs (General Fund)
Fiscal Years 2023 – 2026
The second chart reflects actual CalPERS costs in the General Fund for fiscal years 2023 to the fiscal year 2026
Proposed Budget. Due to the payment of the Unfunded Actuarial Liability (UAL) June 30, 2019 balance to CalPERS
paid by the proceeds of the City’s issuance of the 2021 Pension Obligation Bonds, retirement costs decreased in
fiscal year 2022 and 2023. However, due to lower than anticipated CalPERS investment earnings, increases to the
CalPERS unfunded actuarial liability (UAL) costs and scheduled annual debt service payments to service the 2021
Pension Obligation Bonds, retirement costs are anticipated to increase.
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The City’s “Flex Plan” is an annual allotment toward the purchase of benefits available under the City’s Cafeteria
Benefits Plan for employees to choose health plan coverage. The Flex/health insurance expenses total approximately
$15.9 million or 5.2% of the fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget expenditures. This represents an increase of $0.9
million or 5.7% from the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget. The increase in costs is primarily due to the City’s health
insurance providers Kaiser and AETNA rate increases in calendar year 2025, based on healthcare utilization rates.
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1. Reflects Employer Contribution. The actual employer contribution is higher due to Employer Paid Member Contributions (EPMC)
ranging from 1.3% to 4.2%, and for applicable years an additional 8% and 9% for the Employer Paid Member Contribution (Employee
Contribution).
2. Projected rates (FY 2026 - 2030), based on CalPER’s Annual Valuation Report as of June 30, 2023
CalPERS Employer Contribution Rates
Miscellaneous Public Safety
FY25 FY26 FY27 (projected)FY28 (projected)FY29 (projected)FY30 (projected)FY31 (projected)
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Flex Allotment Increases by Bargaining Group
Calendar Year 2023 to 2026
FLEX Allotment Increases by Bargaining Unit
Bargaining Group 2023 2024 2025
2026
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2025-2026
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Confidential $ 16,436 $ 17,666 $ 18,580 $ 19,983 7.6%
Chula Vista Employees Association $ 15,060 $ 16,290 $ 18,080 $ 19,483 7.8%
Executive $ 18,336 $ 19,566 $ 21,356 $ 22,759 6.6%
Mid Managers and Professionals $ 16,436 $ 17,666 $ 19,456 $ 20,859 7.2%
Non-Safety International Association of Fire
Fighters $ 15,060 $ 16,290 $ 18,080 $ 19,483 7.8%
Senior Managers $ 16,936 $ 18,166 $ 19,956 $ 21,359 7.0%
Western Council of Engineers $ 15,936 $ 17,166 $ 18,956 $ 20,359 7.4%
Mayor & Council $ 18,336 $ 19,566 $ 21,356 $ 22,759 6.6%
City Provided Public Safety Flex Benefit Ranges
Calendar Year 2023 to 2026
Public Safety Flex Benefit Ranges
Benefit 2023 2024 2025 2026 Estimated
Medical $7,752 - $28,464 $8,316 - $30,828 $8,620 - $33,911 $9,482 - $37,302
Dental(1) $120 - $456 $120 - $456 $204 - $480 $204 - $480
(1) Dental insurance for public safety employees is fully compensated for at the DHMO level. Employees may choose PPO and pay the variance between DHMO and PPO.
Insurance Premiums
The annual budget for Flex/Health Insurance has increased by $0.9 million from the fiscal year 2025 Adopted
Budget to $15.9 million in the fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget. Discussions with health care professionals indicate
increases in health care costs are likely to continue for the foreseeable future based on healthcare utilization trends.
The following table reflects the changes in health care rate premiums the City has experienced from January 2021
to January 2025. The final rate premium that will be in effect for January 2026 will not be known until early Fall 2025.
Premium Increases by Health Care Provider
Calendar Year 2023 to 2026
Date of Increase Kaiser AETNA Average
January 2023 15.0% 9.0% 12.0%
January 2024 7.5% 7.5% 7.5%
January 2025 9.5% 14.9% 12.2%
January 2026 (estimated) 10.0% 10.0% 10.0%
Annual Average Premium Increase 10.5% 10.4% 10.4%
Total Increase (January 2023 to January 2026) 42.0% 41.4% 41.7%
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Measure P & Measure A Expenditures
Measure P – Approved in November 2016, Measure P is a temporary, ten-year, half-cent sales tax dedicated by the
City to funding high priority deferred maintenance items such as infrastructure, fleet replacement, technology and
other capital equipment. Collection of this tax began in April 2017 and in 2024, voters approved the renewal of the
Measure for an additional ten years through 2037. The Measure P Sales Tax revenue is restricted for supporting
repair and replacement of City infrastructure. The fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget projects approximately $30.8
million in revenue from this tax and a corresponding transfer out (expense) of the General Fund to the Measure P
fund for the same amount less administrative costs. The fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget transfer amount is an
increase of approximately $1.5 million over the transfer amount included in the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget.
Measure A – Approved in June 2018, Measure A is a half-cent sales tax dedicated to addressing public safety (Police
and Fire departments) critical needs. Collection of this revenue began in October 2018 and will remain in place;
Measure A sales tax does not have a sunset date. The fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget projects approximately
$30.8 million in revenue from this tax and a matching transfer out of the General Fund to the Measure A fund for the
same amount less administrative costs. The fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget transfer amount is an increase of
approximately $1.5 million over the transfer amount included in the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget.
Although these measures were approved as “general purpose tax” (City has discretion to spend revenues generated
for any lawful municipal purpose), the City has established specific uses and spending plans for each revenue
stream. Accordingly, the City has set up separate funds to monitor and track the usage and balance of these funds.
The General Fund serves as a pass-through conduit for these funds. The fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget includes
transfers out of approximately $30.8 million to each of the Measure P and Measure A funds, respectively. Specific
budget information related to these measures is provided in the Measure P and Measure A sections of this document.
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General Fund Revenue Summary
The fiscal year 2026 Proposed General Fund revenue budget is $305.6 million, an increase of $31.5 million or 11.5%
when compared to the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget revenues budget. General Fund revenues provide funding
for essential City services including police, fire, library services, and park and recreation programs. The City’s major
revenue sources are: Property Tax, Sales Tax, Measure P Sales Tax, Measure A Sales Tax, Franchise Fees, Transient
Occupancy Tax (TOT), Utility Users’ Tax, and Property Tax collected in‐lieu of Motor Vehicle License Fees (MVLF).
The major revenue sources account for 79.9% percent of the City’s General Fund revenue for the fiscal year 2026
Proposed Budget�
General Fund Revenues Summary
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Property Taxes $ 46,175 $ 48,566 $ 51,964 $ 58,433 $ 6,468
Sales Tax 46,303 48,105 47,983 49,947 1,964
Sales Tax - Measure P 28,527 29,388 29,316 30,838 1,522
Sales Tax - Measure A 28,505 29,388 29,316 30,838 1,522
Franchise Fees 14,432 14,966 15,104 15,406 302
Utility Users Taxes 3,643 3,608 3,857 3,661 (196)
Transient Occupancy Taxes 8,830 8,345 10,005 21,740 11,735
Motor Vehicle License Fees 28,010 29,857 31,052 33,458 2,407
Development Revenue 1,357 1,620 1,766 1,766 -
Licenses and Permits 1,785 2,058 1,744 1,816 72
Fines, Forfeitures & Penalties 1,084 1,033 1,097 1,132 35
Use of Money and Property 6,094 6,283 5,310 5,634 324
Other Local Taxes 7,689 7,733 7,897 9,838 1,941
Police Grants 894 733 774 787 13
Other Agency Revenue 820 927 1,042 1,063 21
Charges for Services 9,409 10,221 9,932 12,087 2,155
Interfund Reimbursements 10,670 12,455 10,143 9,388 (755)
Other Revenues 2,446 2,722 1,740 2,780 1,040
Transfers From Other Funds 14,052 32,484 14,082 14,999 917
Total General Fund Revenues $ 260,728 $ 290,493 $ 274,124 $ 305,610 $ 31,486
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Significant Revenue Changes
Significant changes impacting the fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget revenues – as compared to fiscal year 2025
Adopted Budget – include:
■Projected increase of approximately $6.5 million in property taxes.
■Projected increase of approximately $2.0 million in sales tax revenue (excluding Measures A & P).
■Projected increase of approximately $2.4 million in Motor Vehicle License Fees revenue.
■Projected increase of approximately $1.5 million for Measure A sales tax revenues and $1.5 million for Measure
P sales tax revenues.
■Projected increase of approximately $0.3 million in Franchise Fees revenue.
Major Revenue Changes by Category
The following summarizes the significant changes within the revenue categories:
■Property Taxes – For fiscal year 2026, property taxes are anticipated to total $58.4 million, which accounts for
19.1% of the General Fund revenue budget. This category reflects an increase of $6.5 million or 12.4% over the
prior year’s adopted budget�
■Sales Tax – Sales tax revenue represents the second largest revenue source for the City. The fiscal year 2026
Proposed Budget projects $49.9 million to be collected in sales tax revenue. This revenue source represents
16.3% of the fiscal year 2026 Proposed General Fund revenue budget. When compared to the prior fiscal year
adopted budget, Sales Tax revenues for fiscal year 2026 are projected to increase by $2.0 million or 4.1%. This
is exclusive of the Measure P and Measure A Sales Tax revenues.
■Measure P Sales Tax – The City of Chula Vista voters approved the Measure P Sales Tax Measure in November
2016. Measure P was a temporary, ten-year, half-cent sales tax dedicated by the City to funding high priority
deferred maintenance items. Collection of the revenue began in fiscal year 2017 and fiscal year 2018 was the first
full year the City received Measure P revenue. In 2024, voters approved the continuation of Measure P through
2037. The fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget projects $30.8 million in Measure P Sale Tax revenues, which is
an increase of approximately $1.5 million or 5.2% over the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget. The full amount of
revenue collected for Measure P is transferred out from the General Fund to the Measure P fund. The General
Fund only serves as a conduit for these funds and provides no net impact to the General Fund.
■Measure A Sales Tax – The City of Chula Vista voters approved the Measure A Sales Tax Measure in June 2018.
Measure A is a one-half cent Sales Tax increase to address identified critical needs and enhance public safety
staffing. This sales tax will remain in place until and unless the voters repeal it. The fiscal year 2026 Proposed
Budget projects $30.8 million in revenue for this revenue, which is an increase of approximately $1.5 million or
5.2% over the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget. The full amount of revenue collected for Measure A is transferred
out from the General Fund to the Measure A fund. The General Fund only serves as a conduit for these funds.
Per the Measure A approved Intended Public Safety Expenditure Plan, several city departments, such as Human
Resources and Information Technology, receive reimbursements from Measure A for staff time used supporting
Measure A (public safety) operations. These reimbursements are counted as department generated revenues
within the respective support departments.
■Property tax collected In-lieu of Motor Vehicle License Fees (MVLF) – The fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget for
the MVLF is $33.5 million, reflecting an increase of approximately $2.4 million over the fiscal year 2025 Adopted
Budget amount. Beginning in fiscal year 2006, due to a change in revenue allocation resulting from the Budget Act
of 2006, MVLF revenues are projected to grow in proportion to the change in gross assessed property valuation.
As such, this revenue category reflects a 7.8% increase from fiscal year 2025 amounts.
■Franchise Fees – For the fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget, Franchise Fees are anticipated to increase by $0.3
million from the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget. Franchise fees are collected from three primary sources: gas
& electric, trash collection, and cable receipts.
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Fiscal Year 2026
*Non-Major Revenues includes the following revenue categories: Development Revenue, Other Agency Revenue, Other Local Taxes,
Other Revenues, Use of Money & Property, Licenses and Permits, Interfund Reimbursements, Other Revenues, Police Grants, Fines,
Forfeitures & Penalties, Charges for Services, and Transfers from Other Funds
Property Taxes: 19.1%Property Taxes: 19�1%Property Taxes: 19.1%
Measure P Sales Tax: 10.1%Measure P Sales Tax: 10.1%Measure P Sales Tax: 10.1%
Measure A Sales Tax: 10.1%Measure A Sales Tax: 10.1%Measure A Sales Tax: 10.1%
Motor Vehicle License Fees (MVLF): 10.9%Motor Vehicle License Fees (MVLF): 10.9%Motor Vehicle License Fees (MVLF): 10.9%
Non-Major Revenues: 20.1%Non-Major Revenues: 20.1%Non-Major Revenues: 20.1%
Franchise Fees: 5.0%Franchise Fees: 5.0%Franchise Fees: 5.0%
Utility Users Tax: 1.2%Utility Users Tax: 1.2%Utility Users Tax: 1.2%
Sales Tax: 16.3%Sales Tax: 16.3%Sales Tax: 16.3%
Transient Occupancy Taxes: 7.1%Transient Occupancy Taxes: 7.1%Transient Occupancy Taxes: 7.1%
General Fund Revenues by Category
■Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) – Transient occupancy tax revenues are projected to be $21.7 million in fiscal
year 2026, an increase of $11.7 million compared to the 2025 Adopted Budget. This increase is based on current
trends and an increase in the number of hotel operators in the City of Chula Vista, including the new Bayfront
Hotel Resort and Convention Center. TOT revenue generated by the Bayfront Hotel Resort and Convention Center
is contractually required to be transferred out from the General Fund to a separate fund.
■Utility Users Tax (UUT) – UUT revenues are estimated at $3.7 million for fiscal year 2026. The fiscal year 2026
Proposed Budget anticipates a very moderate decrease in this revenue category of less than $0.02 million over
the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget amounts.
The following chart illustrates the fiscal year 2026 PProposed Budget revenues by revenue category.
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Franchise Fees Utility Users Taxes Transient Occupancy Tax Motor Vehicle Licenses
Development Rev.Licenses & Permits Fines Forfeitures & Penalties Use of Money & Property
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Major Revenue Sources
The following is a description of the City’s major revenue sources along with a brief discussion of the trends impacting
these revenues for fiscal year 2026.
Sales Tax
Sales Tax revenue is estimated at $49.9 million in the fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget, a change of approximately
4.1% or $2.0 million when compared to the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget. With the addition of Measure P and
Measure A sales tax revenues, total Sales Tax revenues for fiscal year 2026 are projected to total $111.6 million. Sales
tax revenue is highly sensitive to economic conditions, and reflects the factors that drive taxable sales, including
levels of unemployment, consumer confidence, per-capita income, and business investment.
Retailers must register with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration and pay the state’s sales tax.
Sales taxes are collected at the point of sale and remitted to the State Board of Equalization. Sales tax provides
revenue for the State, County, and City. Sales tax is collected at a rate of 8.75% for the City of Chula Vista, allocated
based on the following:
State General Fund (includes K-12/Community Colleges) 3.94%
Public Safety (Prop 172) 0.50%
County Realignment (Mental Health/Welfare/Public Safety) 1.56%
Countywide Transportation Fund 0.25%
San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission (TransNet) 0.50%
State and County Subtotal 6.75%
Local Jurisdiction (City or County of place sale/use) (City Share) 1.00%
City Transaction Tax (Measure P) 0.50%
City Transaction Tax (Measure A) 0.50%
City Subtotal 2.00%
Total Sales Tax Rate – Chula Vista (1) 8.75%
(1) Total sales tax rates will vary by City due to local sales tax initiatives.
With the approval of Measure P and Measure A, the City receives 2.0% of sales tax revenue applied to all taxable retail
sales occurring within the City limits. The measures are projected to generate approximately $61.7 million in revenue
in fiscal year 2026. The General Fund will serve as a pass-through for these revenues; these funds will ultimately be
recognized as a Transfer Out to the Measure P and Measure A Sales Tax Funds.
Sales tax revenue is highly sensitive to economic conditions, and reflects the factors that drive taxable sales, including
levels of unemployment, consumer confidence, per-capita income, and business investment.
Sales tax revenue (exclusive of Measure P and Measure A) is the City’s second largest discretionary revenue source,
accounting for 20.2% of total revenue for the General Fund in the fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget.
The positive trend in sales tax growth is expected to continue in fiscal year 2026 and Sales Tax revenue is estimated
at $49.9 million (excluding Measure P and Measure A revenues) in the Proposed Budget. This is a change of
approximately 4.1% or $2.0 million when compared to the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget. With the addition of
Measure P and Measure A revenues, Sales Tax revenues for fiscal year 2026 are projected to total $111.6 million.
The following graphs illustrate the generally gradually increasing trend in Sales Tax revenues (exclusive of Measure
P and Measure A Sales Tax revenues) as well as Measure P and Measure A Sales Tax revenues from fiscal year 2023
to the projected amounts for fiscal year 2026.
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sales per capita for the cities within San Diego County. This comparison indicates that the City may lack a diverse
marketplace as residents seek goods and services outside the City boundaries.
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City of Chula Vista and Countywide Comparison
Source: County of San Diego Assessors Office
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The change in assessed value for properties within the City of Chula Vista versus the County of San Diego since
2015 is depicted in the graph below.
Property Tax
Property tax revenues comprise the City’s largest discretionary revenue source and accounts for 19.1% of the total
revenue for the General Fund. This revenue source is estimated at $58.4 million in the fiscal year 2026 Proposed
Budget and represents 12.4% or $6.5 million increase from the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget.
Property Tax revenues are based on a 1.0% levy on the assessed value of all real property. Under the terms of Proposition
13, approved in California in 1978, annual increases in the assessed value are capped at a maximum of 2% per year unless
there is a change in ownership or new construction. Annual increases in assessed value are limited by either the California
Consumer Price Index (CPI) or the 2% cap, whichever is less. Property tax revenues represent a major funding source for
the City of Chula Vista as well as other local jurisdictions. Currently, the City of Chula Vista receives approximately 12.6% of
each property tax dollar. Distribution of property tax dollars is depicted below.
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Franchise Fees
Franchise fee revenues are generated from public utility sources such as San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) (2%
on gas and 1.25% on electricity), trash collection franchises (20% fee), and cable franchises (5% fee) conducting
business within City limits. SDG&E collects the franchise fee from Chula Vista customers based on gas and electricity
usage. Revenue growth is projected based on population and inflation factors. Proposed Franchise Fees revenues
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Utility Users’ Tax
The City of Chula Vista imposes a utility users’ tax (UUT) on the use of telecom at a rate of 4.75% of gross receipts.
For natural gas services UUT is applied at a rate of $0.00919 per therm and $0.00250 per kilowatt on electricity
services, which equates to a tax of approximately 1% of utility charges. Based on consumer trends and changes
in technology, UUT is expected to slightly decline, and is budgeted at $3.7 million in fiscal year 2026, a decrease of
approximately $0.2 million, or (5.1%) over the 2025 Adopted Budget.
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
The City of Chula Vista imposes a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) upon all hotel stays within the City boundaries.
The TOT tax rate in the City is 10%. Major economic drivers for TOT revenue include room rates, average occupancy
rates, and seasonal and non‐seasonal tourism.
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$28�0 $29.9 $31.1 $33.5
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FY23 Actual FY24 Actual FY23 Adopted FY26 Proposed
$0
$5
$10
$15
$20
$25
$30
$35
$40
are budgeted at $15.4 million, a projected increase of approximately $0.3 million compared over the fiscal year 2025
Adopted Budget.
Motor Vehicle License Fees
Motor Vehicle License Fees (MVLF) revenues are generated from vehicle license fees paid with vehicle registrations
with the State of California and then allocated to cities and counties. The fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget MVLF
revenues are projected to increase by $2.4 million to $33.5 million and represent 10.9% of the total fiscal year 2026
anticipated General Fund revenues.
With the State Budget Act of 2004, the allocation of MVLF revenues to cities and counties was substantially changed.
Since 2006 the majority of MVLF revenues for each city grew essentially in proportion to the growth in the change in
gross assessed valuation. Due to the revised formula by the State, 96% of the City’s MVLF revenues fluctuated with
changes in assessed values within the City.
The other 4% of MVLF revenues received by the City were based on a per capita formula but has since been shifted
per Senate Bill (SB) 89 from June 2011. Provisions in SB89 shifted Vehicle License Fee revenues to fund the state
law enforcement grants.
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Estimated TOT revenues for fiscal year 2026 are $21.7 million. This estimate includes a projected $11.7 million
increase from the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget based on current trends and an increase in the number of hotel
operators in the City of Chula Vista, including the opening of the Bayfront Hotel Resort and Convention Center. TOT
revenue generated by the Bayfront Hotel Resort and Convention Center is contractually required to be transferred
from the General Fund to a separate fund�
Revenue Assumptions
Revenue projections are continually reviewed and updated by City staff. As described above, major general revenues,
such as property taxes, sales taxes, franchise fees, utility users’ tax, transient occupancy tax and motor vehicle
license fees, are projected by the Finance Department based on prior history, growth and inflation projections, and
economic climate. Additional assistance in the projection of revenues is provided by subject-matter experts such as
the City’s sales consultant, the County Assessor, and by reviewing regional and local economic forecasts provided
by the UCLA Anderson Forecast and the County of San Diego, respectively.
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$8�8 $8.3
$10.0
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TOT Revenues
FY23 Actual FY24 Actual FY25 Adopted FY26 Proposed
$0
$2
$4
$6
$8
$10
$12
$14
$16
$18
$20
$22
$24
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Fiscal Year 2026
Note: Amounts exclude Transfers Out, Utilities and Internal Services charges. * Revenue allocated for Measure A support
departments is embedded in department generated revenue. Expenses of approximately $19.3 million added to Fire and Police
Departments for Measure A expense allocations.
City Clerk: 1%City Clerk: 1%City Clerk: 1%
City Attorney: 2%City Attorney: 2%City Attorney: 2%
Administration: 2%Administration: 2%Administration: 2%
Information Technology: 3%Information Technology: 3%Information Technology: 3%
Human Resources: 2%Human Resources: 2%Human Resources: 2%
Finance: 3%Finance: 3%Finance: 3%
Animal Care Services: 2%Animal Care Services: 2%Animal Care Services: 2%
Police*: 38%Police*: 38%Police*: 38%
Economic Development: 0%Economic Development: 0%Economic Development: 0%
Development Services: 2%Development Services: 2%Development Services: 2%
Engineering/Capital Projects: 5%Engineering/Capital Projects: 5%Engineering/Capital Projects: 5%
Fire*: 25%Fire*: 25%Fire*: 25%
Public Works: 11%Public Works: 11%Public Works: 11%Parks and Recreation: 3%Parks and Recreation: 3%Parks and Recreation: 3%
Library: 2%Library: 2%Library: 2%
General Fund Net Cost by Department
General Fund Net Cost
The fiscal year 2026 Proposed General Fund budget of $305.6 million is based on funding from estimated department
generated revenues totaling $73.4 million and discretionary revenues totaling $263.5 million. Department generated
revenues are broadly defined as those revenues generated by a given activity (e.g., grant revenues, charges for
services, licenses, permits). General revenues, or “discretionary revenues,” are broadly defined as those revenues
that are generated not by any given activity, but by general or specific taxing authority such as property taxes and
sales tax that are included in Non-Departmental and not assigned to a specific department.
Departments that generate small amounts of revenue relative to their size generally have higher net costs, while
those that generate large amounts of revenue relative to their size generally have lower net costs. The majority
of discretionary revenue is allocated to public safety services, with the Police Department expenditures at 38.1%
followed by the Fire Department at 25.4%. The next highest portion was allocated to Public Works at 10.5%.
The following chart depicts the percentage of net cost of all departments, excluding Non-Departmental, based on
the fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget.
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General Fund Net Impact
Fund/Department Expenditures Revenues Net Impact
100 General Fund
(01) City Council 1,753,727 - (1,753,727)
(02) Boards & Commissions 2,088 - (2,088)
(03) City Clerk 2,274,703 65,630 (2,209,073)
(04) City Attorney 3,931,905 439,005 (3,492,900)
(05) Administration 3,251,894 172,795 (3,079,099)
(06) Information Technology 5,208,691 336,030 (4,872,661)
(07) Human Resources 4,182,472 1,595,425 (2,587,047)
(08) Finance 5,785,378 1,203,331 (4,582,047)
(09) Non-Departmental 12,932,545 263,450,897 250,518,352
(10) Animal Services 3,877,737 1,090,257 (2,787,480)
(11) Economic Development 640,233 572,993 (67,240)
(12) Development Services 3,305,759 2,264,854 (1,040,905)
(13) Engineering/Capital Projects 10,567,851 9,193,564 (1,374,287)
(14) Police 80,661,586 21,623,525 (59,038,061)
(15) Fire 53,735,119 21,518,812 (32,216,307)
(16) Public Works 22,189,832 8,483,601 (13,706,231)
(17) Parks and Recreation 5,956,017 4,272,444 (1,683,573)
(18) Library 4,193,956 580,090 (3,613,866)
100 General Fund Total 224,451,493 336,863,253 112,411,760
Measure A expenditure allocations of approximately $19.3 million for Fire and Police Departments are included in the above figures.
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TERM FINANCIAL PLAN
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General Fund Long-Term Financial Plan
The City of Chula Vista General Fund Long-Term Financial Plan (LTFP) serves as a long-range fiscal planning tool
to identify financial trends, projected budgetary surpluses or shortfalls, and encourage discussion to proactively
address the City’s long-range needs. The LTFP also served as a guideline for the development of the Fiscal Year
2026 General Fund budget�
The goal of the LTFP is to assess the City’s ability over the ten-year term of the plan to:
■Maintain current or expand service levels;
■Preserve the City’s long-term fiscal health; and
■Strategically maintain the City’s reserve funds to meet the City’s reserve policies thresholds.
The LTFP focuses on baseline revenues and expenditures that are essential for the City to achieve the City’s strategic
goals over the next ten years. These goals include:
■Providing the highest level of municipal services based upon available resources;
■Maintaining safe and appealing neighborhoods;
■Providing funding for City infrastructure; and
■Continuing to expand the City’s economic development and financial base.
The LTFP is presented to the City Council at the beginning of the budget development process, typically between
November and February, depending upon factors such as Councilmember elections. It is important to emphasize
that the LTFP is not a budget. The LTFP does not make expenditure decisions, but rather highlights the need to
prioritize the allocation of City resources, to ensure the continuation of core City services. The purpose of the LTFP
is to provide the City Council, key stakeholders, and the public an overview of the City’s fiscal health based on various
financial and service level assumptions over the next ten years, and to allow for the discussion of necessary steps
to be initiated during the development and implementation of future budgets. The LTFP is intended to look beyond
the annual budget cycle and serve as a planning tool to bring a long-term perspective to the budget process. Should
projected expenditures exceed projected revenues in any given year, the City Manager will identify steps to mitigate
the shortfalls prior to presenting a balanced budget to the City Council for consideration during the annual budget
development process.
Revenue and Expenditure Projections
The LTFP considers the annual growth of all currently known elements of City revenues and expenditures. Projecting
revenues including property taxes, sales taxes, franchise fees, departmental revenues, and other revenues is an
essential part of the planning process. Forecasting expenditures, including rising salary, pension and healthcare
costs, contractual obligations, cost of goods and services, and factoring the impact of inflation on operational
expenditures is another critical element of the process.
As a result, the LTFP utilizes growth rates that vary by revenue and expenditure category. The plan also considers
other assumptions such as the impact of future development, debt obligations, and other commitments as part of
the revenue and expenditure projections.
The current General Fund Long-Term Financial Plan is available at the following link:
https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/finance/financial-reports
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SUMMARY REPORTS
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General Fund Department Summary
The General Fund budget funds the day-to-day operations of most City services. For fiscal year 2026, the Proposed
General Fund operating budget totals $305.6 million. The General Fund budget supports the following departments:
■Mayor and City Council
■Boards and Commissions
■City Clerk
■City Attorney
■Administration
■Information Technology Services
■Human Resources
■Finance
■Non-Departmental
■Animal Services
■Economic Development
■Development Services
■Engineering and Capital Projects
■Police
■Fire
■Public Works
■Parks and Recreation
■Library
To follow is a series of summary reports that reflect the anticipated revenues and expenditures, staffing information
and significant budget adjustments and service impacts for each of the General Fund departments.
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City Council
INFORMATION
WEBSITE www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/mayor-council
PHONE 619-691-5044
Title 2, Chapter 2.03 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, (Ord. 2619 Sec. 1, 1994) consistent with Section 501 of the
City Charter, established the City’s Department of Mayor and Council. The Department is responsible for policy setting,
constituent relations, inter-agency relations and intra-agency policy implementation. It is the professional support
office of city government for the Mayor and City Council in the legislative branch and apart from the administrative
functions of the City�
The City Council is comprised of a full-time Mayor and four part-time Council members. They are the governing
and legislative body of the City. All powers of the City reside in the Council (the Mayor is considered a member of
the Council) unless expressly delegated, assigned or excluded by the City Charter or controlling state or federal law
(Article II, Sec. 201 City Charter). The City Council sets policy for the City through its legislative, budget and expressly
granted executive functions.
The Mayor is elected at-large and Councilmembers are elected by district. Each holds office for a four-year term.
The City Manager and City Clerk, the primary executive and document support officials, are appointed by and serve
at the pleasure of the Council. The City Council reviews and approves the budget, enacts ordinances, authorizes
public improvements, adopts traffic regulations, approves contracts, and sits as the Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority. The City Council is also granted some expressly defined executive
functions such as confirmation authority over all executive management and department head appointments. In
addition, the Mayor has eight specific responsibilities defined in the City Charter; these are:
1. To report to the City Council annually and from time to time on the affairs of the City and to recommend for its
consideration such matters as deemed expedient, and
2� To be the official head of the City for all political and ceremonial purposes and to be recognized by the courts for
the purpose of serving civil process, for the signing of all legal instruments and documents, and by the Governor
for emergency purposes, and
3� In the time of public danger or emergency, the Mayor, with the consent of the council, and for such period as the
council may fix, to take command of the police, maintain order and enforce the law, and
4� To assume the primary, but not the exclusive responsibility, for interpreting to the people the policies, programs
and needs of the City government and for informing the people of any major change in policy or program. The
Mayor may represent the City in any and all matters involving other governmental agencies, provided that no act,
promise, commitment or agreement entered into or committed by the Mayor shall be binding upon the City of
Chula Vista unless duly authorized or ratified by the City Council, and
5. To represent the City in all regional public agencies which require an elected City official, unless otherwise
determined by the City Council, and
6� To supervise the operation of the Mayor/Council office and personnel assigned thereto,
7� To perform such other duties consistent with the office as may be prescribed by this Charter or delegated to the
Mayor or imposed on the Mayor by the City Council if not inconsistent with the provisions of this Charter, and
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8� To exercise the full-time function as Mayor of the City during the usual business hours that the offices of the City
are open, and such other hours and times as shall be necessary to discharge in full the duties imposed upon the
Mayor.
Under Section 304 (4) of the City Charter, The Mayor is assigned the primary responsibility for interpreting to the
community the policies, programs, needs of the City government and communicating any change in these policies
and programs. By Charter, the Mayor is designated as the City’s representative to serve on committees that review
policies, programs, and practices at regional, state, national and international levels. This is accomplished through
work on bodies such as SANDAG, the League of California Cities, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Responding to the Community
The Mayor and Council members respond to requests from the public. They support resident input and participation
in policy-setting and review of city operations. City Boards and Commissions, and active civic, interest and community
groups offer valued and diverse feedback. The flow of information between residents and City Hall is welcomed and
encouraged. In addition to phone calls, letters and email, the public can learn more about Council actions by visiting
the City’s website at www.chulavistaca.gov�
Regular City Council meetings can be viewed via livestream at www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/mayor-council/
council-meeting-agenda, on AT&T U-verse channel 99 (throughout the County), and on Cox Cable channel 24 (only
in Chula Vista). Recorded meetings are also aired on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. (both channels) and are archived on
the City’s website.
The Constituent Services Representative facilitates the Mayor’s role established by City Charter as having the
primary responsibility for communicating with the community regarding City policies and programs. While each
Council member can respond to community inquiries, the Mayor is vested with this responsibility. The Constituent
Services Representative facilitates coordinating incoming concerns and efficiently handles timely responses. This
process means that responsive City departments get one referral and not five, and constituents receive factual
and consistent responses� Problems are addressed either directly or by referral to the responsible department�
Responses to requests for assistance are made within as short a time frame as possible.
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MISSION STATEMENT
The City Council is comprised of a full time Mayor and four part-time Councilmembers. The Mayor and City Council
are elected at-large, and each holds office for a four-year term. The City Council reviews and approves the budget,
enacts ordinances, authorizes public improvements, adopts traffic regulations, approves contracts, and sits as the
Housing Authority and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency.
SIGNIFICANT BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE IMPACTS
Revenues
■No significant budget adjustments.
Expenditures
■No significant budget adjustments.
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(01) CITY COUNCIL
Summary of Department Resources
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Expenses
Salaries 861,231 981,827 1,050,346 1,119,273 68,927
Hourly Wages 35,836 74,086 119,566 121,377 1,811
Health Benefits 152,333 150,751 177,469 169,756 (7,713)
Retirement Benefits 85,919 110,489 117,080 108,477 (8,603)
Other Personnel Expense 105,736 99,887 127,663 125,774 (1,889)
Personnel Expenses Subtotal 1,241,055 1,417,040 1,592,124 1,644,657 52,533
Supplies and Services 44,720 80,975 105,880 105,880 -
Other Capital - - 3,190 3,190 -
Utilities 687 518 534 534 -
Non-Personnel Expenses Subtotal 45,407 81,493 109,604 109,604 -
Total Expenditures $ 1,286,463 $ 1,498,532 $ 1,701,728 $ 1,754,261 $ 52,533
Other Revenues (152) (48) - - -
Transfers In (5,000) - - - -
Total Revenues $ (5,152) $ (48) $ - $ -$ -
Net Program Expenditures $ 1,281,310 $ 1,498,485 $ 1,701,728 $ 1,754,261 $ 52,533
Revenue Recovery % 0% 0% N/A N/A
Authorized Full Time Positions 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 -
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Boards and Commissions
INFORMATION
WEBSITE www.chulavistaca.gov/boards
PHONE 619-691-5041
EMAIL cityclerk@chulavistaca.gov
The process of establishing boards and commissions is one that began with the City Charter as a method to
give citizens a greater voice in the determinations of policies at all levels of government. Five commissions were
established by the Charter:
■Board of Library Trustees
■Civil Service Commission
■Parks & Recreation Commission
■Planning Commission
■Redistricting Commission
All other City boards and commissions have been established through an ordinance or resolution since that time in
order to meet specific needs of the City Council.
■Board of Appeals and Advisors
■Board of Ethics
■Charter Review Commission
■Citizens Oversight Committee – Measure A
■Citizens Oversight Committee – Measure P
■Cultural Arts Commission
■Health Wellness and Aging Commission
■Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission
■Human Relations Commission
■Privacy Protection & Technology Advisory Commission
■Police Department Community Advisory Committee
■Sustainability Commission
■Traffic Safety Commission
■Veterans Advisory Commission
If you are interested in serving on a City board or commission, please complete an application on the City’s website.
Applications are accepted throughout the year from all interested residents at the following link: www.chulavistaca.
gov/boards�
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SIGNIFICANT BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE IMPACTS
Revenues
■No significant budget adjustments.
Expenditures
■No significant budget adjustments.
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(02) BOARD & COMMISSIONS
Summary of Department Resources
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Supplies and Services 7,950 1,376 2,088 2,088 -
Non-Personnel Expenses Subtotal 7,950 1,376 2,088 2,088 -
Total Expenditures $ 7,950 $ 1,376 $ 2,088 $ 2,088 $ -
Net Program Expenditures $ 7,950 $ 1,376 $ 2,088 $ 2,088 $ -
Revenue Recovery %1 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Authorized Full Time Positions
1
- - - - -
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City Clerk
INFORMATION
WEBSITE www.chulavistaca.gov/cityclerk
PHONE (619) 691-5041
EMAIL cityclerk@chulavistaca.gov
The City Clerk is the Municipal Elections Official, Political Reform Act Filing Officer, and is responsible for legislative
services, and records management. The Office of the City Clerk also manages public inquiries and Public Records
Act requests, and provides support and information to the City Council, City Boards, Commissions, and Committees,
City staff, and the public. The City Clerk manages City Council agendas and ensures they are published within legal
timeframes and any other requirements provided by law.
MISSION STATEMENT
The City Clerk’s Office is committed to accurately recording and preserving the actions of the City Council; safeguarding
all vital, historical, and permanent records of the City; providing the highest quality service to the City Council, City
staff, and the public in a timely, courteous, and fiscally responsible manner; and administering open and free elections
in accordance with statutory requirements.
STRATEGIC GOALS
Operational Excellence
■Manage City elections from pre-planning to certification of election results for the June 2026 elections for Mayor,
City Attorney, and City Councilmembers for Districts 1 and 2.
↘STATUS:
The City Clerk will conduct the primary election in June of 2026 to determine the candidates who would
proceed to the November 2026 general election.
■Streamline the agenda management process for the commissions for which the department provides administrative
support, including the Planning Commission, Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee, Sustainability Commission,
Board of Appeals and Advisors Commission, and the Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission.
↘STATUS:
The City Clerk’s Department is implementing new tools and workflows to ensure smoother coordination, faster
turnaround times, and improved transparency. These efforts are expected to improve operational efficiency,
reduce administrative resources, and enhance the overall experience for the public, commissioners, and City
staff. The department is on track to deliver these improvements, focusing on optimizing each step of the
process�
■Maintain a strong collaborative relationship with the Registrar of Voters, offering City Hall as a designated vote
center for elections in the City and collaborating on permanently installed ballot drop boxes throughout the city.
This partnership promotes transparency, strengthens public trust, and actively encourages civic engagement and
democratic participation within the community.
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↘STATUS:
The City Clerk’s Department is actively collaborating with the Registrar of Voters and other City departments
to provide City Hall as a designated vote center and coordinate the installation of permanent ballot drop boxes
on City property throughout the City. This initiative not only encourages increased foot traffic to City Hall,
parks, libraries, and other City locations but also offers residents convenient and accessible voting options.
By working together, the City Clerk and Registrar of Voters ensure a seamless experience for voters, further
promoting transparency, trust, and civic engagement within the community.
■Develop Laserfiche file plans for all City Departments, enabling the City to set the course for further automation
of retention requirements, improve findability, increase in departments’ ability to share information, and greater
transparency�
↘STATUS:
The City Clerk Department continues efforts to develop file plans for various City departments, expanding the
work to include the City Attorney, Finance, and Human Resources departments. Staff are actively migrating
records in preparation for launching the City Clerk repository citywide, enhancing accessibility and efficiency
when accessing City records.
■Modernize and update the City’s Records and Information Management (RIM) program for the effective
management of citywide records.
↘STATUS:
The City Clerk Department is working to fill a vacant Records Manager position. The position will focus on
developing the RIM program to ensure organized, efficient, and secure records management practices.
■To enhance the professional capabilities of City Clerk staff by supporting their participation in accredited training
programs, with the goal of achieving the Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation for all Deputy Clerks
and senior department management. This initiative aims to improve the department’s service delivery, foster
transparency, and strengthen community trust by ensuring staff are well-equipped with the skills and knowledge
necessary for effective governance and responsive public service.
↘STATUS:
Department staff are actively encouraged to take part in professional development opportunities, utilizing
available funding for professional enrichment and scholarships. Employees working towards certification
are diligently tracking their credits to streamline the certification process and are engaging with industry
professionals to expand their knowledge and skills. This commitment ensures they stay current with the
latest advancements in the field.
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KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Estimated
FY 2026
Projected
Number of state-mandated statements (campaign and conflict of interest) received
and recorded
599 465 470
Number of state-mandated ethics certificates (AB 1234) 172 175 175
Number of Public Records Act Requests 1,274 1,300 1,350
Public Records Act Requests responded to within ten days 100% 100% 100%
Median number of days to fulfill Public Records Act Requests 10 10 10
Number of documents in Responsive Records released 12,670 15,000 15,000
Single redactions reviewed on responsive records 13,957 15,000 15,000
Number of City Council Meetings 36 36 36
Number of agenda items managed for the City Council meetings 450 450 450
Number of agenda items managed for dept. managed Boards & Commissions 77 61 65
Boards & Commissions applications processed 90 90 75
Boards & Commissions Vacancies Filled 12 38 15
Resolutions processed 268 250 250
Boards & Commissions resolutions processed 26 17 21
Ordinances processed 25 25 25
Documents routed for electronic signature 407 500 500
Boards & Commissions meetings 75 100 100
SIGNIFICANT BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE IMPACTS
Revenues
■No significant budget adjustments.
Expenditures
■$533,500 increase in Supplies and Services due to removing $120,000 costs from November 2024 elections in
FY 2025 and adding $650,000 in estimated June 2026 election costs for Mayor, City Attorney, Council District 1
and Council District 2.
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Summary of Department Resources
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Expenses
Salaries 690,299 828,950 994,553 1,131,139 136,586
Hourly Wages - 15,654 20,958 21,276 318
Overtime - 19,204 - - -
Health Benefits 117,268 140,440 182,042 176,739 (5,303)
Retirement Benefits 68,088 86,803 101,566 110,096 8,530
Other Personnel Expense 90,312 82,580 62,680 100,518 37,838
Personnel Expenses Subtotal 965,967 1,173,631 1,361,799 1,539,768 177,969
Supplies and Services 413,518 1,863,364 201,435 734,935 533,500
Other Expenses 13,456 - - - -
Utilities 328 574 461 461 -
Non-Personnel Expenses Subtotal 427,302 1,863,938 201,896 735,396 533,500
Total Expenditures $ 1,393,269 $ 3,037,568 $ 1,563,695 $ 2,275,164 $ 711,469
Charges for Services (825) (875) (750) (750) -
Other Revenues (225,910) (249,949) (5,200) (5,200) -
Transfers In (8,000) (54,564) (29,840) (59,680) (29,840)
Total Revenues $ (234,735) $ (305,387) $ (35,790) $ (65,630)$ (29,840)
Net Program Expenditures $ 1,158,533 $ 2,732,181 $ 1,527,905 $ 2,209,534 $ 681,629
Revenue Recovery % 17% 10% 2% 3%
Authorized Full Time Positions 7.00 9.00 10.00 10.00 -
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ElectionsOperations
Total GF FTE 10.00
Total Non GF FTE 0.00
Total Dept FTE 10.00
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City Attorney
INFORMATION
WEBSITE www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/city-attorney
PHONE (619) 691-5037
EMAIL CityAttorney@chulavistaca.gov
The City of Chula Vista City Attorney’s Office serves as legal counsel to the City Council, all City Boards and
Commissions, the City Manager, the City Clerk, and all City Departments. The Office’s primary responsibility is to
provide clients with the legal services they need to conduct City operations, develop and implement City policy, and
deliver City services in a lawful and efficient manner.
Staffing
The City Attorney’s Office has ten full-time attorney positions, three administrative assistant positions, one paralegal
position, one investigator position, one risk manager position, and one office manager position. The Department
currently has two attorney positions, one paralegal position, and one City Attorney Investigator position unfilled.
The City Attorney’s office is currently engaging outside counsel to assist with litigation and/or specialty law issues.
Volunteer legal interns also provide valuable support.
In 2019, the City Council approved the creation of a Neighborhood Protection Unit (“NPU”), to include a prosecutor,
a paralegal, and an investigator.
Elected City Attorney
Marco Verdugo serves as Chula Vista’s City Attorney, the City’s general counsel on all legal matters. He was sworn
in on April 9, 2024, as Chula Vista’s City Attorney. The City Attorney advises the City Council, City officials, boards,
commissions, and departments on legal matters. His responsibilities also include drafting and reviewing municipal
contracts, ordinances, and resolutions. This Office also plays a key role in advising on land use, public safety, labor
law, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Practice Areas
The City Attorney’s Office delivers legal services in the following primary practice areas:
Contracts
The City enters into numerous contracts annually including those involving public works, procurement, consulting
services, grants, and public/private partnerships. The City Attorney’s Office provides legal services at all stages
of contract development, implementation, and enforcement, including negotiation, drafting, administration, and
dispute resolution. The City Attorney develops and maintains standardized City contracts, and actively participates
in negotiations and structuring of complex transactions such as the finance and implementation of major capital
projects, design/build agreements, and energy, telecommunications and solid waste disposal franchises.
Land Use
The City Attorney’s Office provides legal counsel to the City Council, Development Services, Department, and Planning
Commission on a wide range of land use issues including general and specific plans, zoning, subdivisions, growth
management, special and conditional use permits, environmental impacts, including California Environmental Quality
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Act (CEQA) review, hazardous materials, affordable housing, preservation of historic properties, and impact fees,
exactions, and assessment districts for open space, parks, and other public facilities.
Economic Development and Real Estate
The City Attorney advises the City Council, City Manager, Successor Agency, and various City departments in
connection with a wide range of economic development and real estate issues. Typical matters include property
acquisition and disposition, leasing, licensing, easements, development agreements, affordable housing transactions,
and the winding down of redevelopment activities.
Employment/Labor
With over 1,000 full-time City employees, and five established bargaining units, the personnel and labor issues
facing the City are complex and diverse. In collaboration with the City’s Human Resources Department, the City
Attorney’s office is responsible for advising on labor negotiations, employee policy development, federal and state
labor, employment, and anti-discrimination laws, disciplinary matters, and dispute resolution, (including civil service
and arbitration proceedings, and representing the City before various state/federal entities, including EEOC, DFEH,
and PERB).
General Municipal Law
The City Attorney’s Office provides legal advice in diverse areas of local government law such as municipal finance,
budgeting, and taxation. The City Attorney’s Office assists with the enactment of local laws by preparing City Council
resolutions and ordinances, advises on conflicts of interest, open meeting laws, public records requirements, inter/
intragovernmental relations and advises the City’s many Boards and Commissions. The City Attorney’s Office is
frequently called upon to interpret and apply the rules contained in the City Charter and Municipal Code.
Litigation and Risk Management
The City Attorney’s Office is responsible for defending the City against civil lawsuits alleging personal injury, land
use, property damage, construction defect, wrongful death, and civil rights violations. The City Attorney’s Office also
includes key risk/claims management staff, who evaluate pre-litigation claims against the City, and work with all City
Departments to develop and improve policies and procedures that mitigate risk. Along with risk management staff,
the Office also takes steps to protect the City’s interests and recover costs of damages incurred in certain matters
including, but not limited to, breach of contract and construction defect matters. Cases and claims range from minor
matters to multi-million-dollar lawsuits. The City Attorney’s Office also initiates litigation when it is necessary to
protect the interests of the City and/or its constituents. Lawsuits initiated by the City can include breach of contract,
enforcement of property rights, construction defect, and pollution matters.
Criminal Prosecution
The Neighborhood Protection Unit (NPU) is responsible for evaluating and prosecuting misdemeanor violations of
the City’s Municipal Code. The topics covered vary according to the needs of the City. The NPU continues to work
with City departments to support prosecutorial efforts to increase public safety in the City, as appropriate. The NPU
also acts as a liaison with the District Attorney’s Office to support collaborative efforts to effectively combat issues
facing the community�
NPU and CVPD have collaborated on prosecuting the illegal sales of flavored tobacco products, thanks to grant
funding which allows CVPD to conduct inspections and enforcement operations at various locations selling tobacco
products. NPU has also prosecuted violations related to cannabis dispensary operations.
Gun Violence Restraining Orders
The NPU also works closely with the Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) to obtain Gun Violence Restraining
Orders (GVROs). GVROs are civil proceedings, filed by law enforcement agencies. The orders prevent individuals
from obtaining or possessing firearms ammunition and/or body armor. These individuals face many different
circumstances which may present a risk of gun violence, such as a mental health emergency, a threat of suicide, or
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a threat of harm to another. The City Attorney’s Office files these GVROs in court and appears at all court hearings
on behalf of CVPD. The City Attorney’s Office also coordinates training for officers and works in conjunction with
other agencies to use this tool as efficiently and effectively as possible.
In FY 2024-2025, CVPD referred 17 cases to NPU for GVROs. There were 10 permanent orders issued by the court
after hearing. In three cases, the individuals were already otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms under
other legal grounds. Two cases were dismissed by CVPD after further investigation. Two cases are still pending in
court. Of great significance, four of the cases involved GVROs against minors who had access to firearms and were
found to be a danger to themselves and others. In one of those cases, CVPD obtained a permanent GVRO against
the father of one of the minors as a result of his negligent storage of his firearm, allowing his child to access his
unsecured handgun�
Police Controlled Licenses
NPU also assists CVPD with ensuring compliance with Police Controlled Licenses (PCLs), for industries related to
cannabis, alcohol, tobacco, hotels, and massage businesses. NPU assisted with the revocation of two massage
business permits. The businesses had numerous violations of the Chula Vista Municipal Code and were allowing
prostitution activity at their establishments.
Code Enforcement
The City Attorney’s Office assists with the enforcement of City Code provisions related to building standards,
zoning requirements, neighborhood preservation, land use, and other conditions or conduct affecting public health,
safety or welfare. Violations are addressed by employing the various legal enforcement tools available to the City:
administrative actions, civil actions and, in extreme cases, criminal prosecution. The City Attorney’s Office provides
further assistance by obtaining legal orders for the abatement, and/or demolition of substandard properties.
NPU has assisted Code Enforcement with cases involving illegal/unpermitted grading, Mobile Food Facility violations,
illegal encroachments in the public right of way, illegal encampments and environmental hazards.
Public Requests for Legal Assistance
The City Attorney’s Office frequently receives requests for assistance from the public. The City Attorney’s client is the
city itself, not any one City resident. As a result, the City Attorney’s Office cannot provide direct legal advice to anyone
other than the City Council, the City’s Boards and Commissions, the City Manager, and the other City employees
acting on behalf of the City. However, the City Attorney staff use their best efforts to assist the public by directing
them to other legal resources, as appropriate.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the City Attorney’s Office is to provide high-quality legal services to the City in order for the City
to operate in a lawful and effective manner, safeguard taxpayer resources, and to improve quality of life for City
residents�
STRATEGIC GOALS
Operational Excellence
■Continue to Support Digital Document Processes and Retention Practices
●Implement procedures and practices for digital document storage, organization and retention in accordance
with the City’s retention schedule.
↘STATUS:
The City Attorney’s Office continues to work in conjunction with the City Clerk’s Department to reorganize the
City Attorney’s digital document repository. The reorganization is based on the City’s retention schedule. The
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updated framework for digital document retention will serve to ease the transfer of information, promote the
environment and boost security. This reorganized digital document repository will streamline and improve the
efficiency of the City Attorney’s Office by allowing staff to store digitized documents that are grouped together
so that business rules for retention, security and privacy can easily and logically be applied.
■Improve Risk Management Practices
●Improve Contract and Insurance Standardization and Management Implement procedures and practices for
drafting and processing various template and non-template City contracts, as well as securing appropriate
coverage of insurance documents.
↘STATUS:
The City Attorney’s Office is working with City Management and the Finance Department to implement City-
wide streamlining for processing all template and non-template City contracts using contract management
software, which includes an interface with the City’s DocuSign technology and digital document storage
software. This software will provide greater oversight and recordkeeping for City contracts, improve
compliance with procurement and signature authority requirements, and highlight non-standard terms and
conditions for risk management.
■Enhance Claims Handling and Litigation Efficiency
●Design standard work and protocols for pre-litigation/claims and litigation matters handled and/or overseen by
the City Attorney Office to improve efficiency and outcomes for the City and its constituents.
↘STATUS:
This is an ongoing process which includes initiating the deployment of a matter management system to
more efficiently handle and oversee litigation and develop best practices for City staff relating to potential
claims and litigation�
Connected Community
■Improve the Flow of Information to the Public
●Continue to provide legal information related to issues affecting the City at public forums and meetings.
↘STATUS:
The City Attorney’s Office continues to identify topical issues of interest to the public and provides legal
information on such issues at City Council meetings, Board and Commission meetings, and community
forums�
Strong and Secure Neighborhoods
■Develop programs that assist in the creation and maintenance of safe neighborhoods
●Review and update Chula Vista Municipal Code to make sure the statutes allow City to utilize enforcement tools
more effectively.
●Review and update administrative appeal procedures to allow quick resolution of administrative enforcement
actions, ensuring individuals receive proper notice and due process; simplify internal processes to streamline
the administrative process and improve communication between City departments.
●Continue reviewing and updating forms and notices to make sure City departments are communicating
effectively.
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↘STATUS:
The City Attorney’s Office worked with the Housing Department to facilitate the use and disbursement of
grant monies to increase access to affordable housing, to adopt and enforce rental protections for residential
tenants, and to identify legally appropriate approaches to the unhoused crisis.
↘STATUS:
The City Attorney’s Office worked with the Housing Department to facilitate the use and disbursement of
grant monies to increase access to affordable housing, to adopt and enforce rental protections for residential
tenants, and to identify legally appropriate approaches to the unhoused crisis.
KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Estimated
FY 2026
Projected
Acknowledge Constituent Requests for Information within One Business Day from
Receipt of Request 98% 98% 100%
Respond to Constituent Requests for Information within Three Business Days from
Receipt of Request 100% 100% 100%
Assess and Review Various Analysis Models for More Efficient Risk Management of
Pooled Insurance, Self-Insurance and Reserve Fund Balance Protocols 99% 99% To be
determined
SIGNIFICANT BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE IMPACTS
Revenues
■No significant budget adjustments.
Expenditures
■No significant budget adjustments.
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Summary of Department Resources
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Expenses
Salaries 1,693,408 1,339,118 2,665,188 2,713,521 48,333
Hourly Wages 52,615 54,109 2,015 2,046 31
Overtime - - 500 500 -
Health Benefits 177,868 150,763 303,089 294,500 (8,589)
Retirement Benefits 165,237 148,177 296,892 286,603 (10,289)
Other Personnel Expense 183,092 140,577 124,812 177,365 52,553
Personnel Expenses Subtotal 2,272,220 1,832,744 3,392,496 3,474,535 82,039
Supplies and Services 513,797 805,032 367,374 452,422 85,048
Other Capital - - 4,948 4,948 -
Utilities 766 872 1,086 1,086 -
Non-Personnel Expenses Subtotal 514,563 805,904 373,408 458,456 85,048
Total Expenditures $ 2,786,783 $ 2,638,648 $ 3,765,904 $ 3,932,991 $ 167,087
Licenses and Permits (28,160) (24,838) (22,176) (22,176) -
Charges for Services (247,025) (233,436) (347,381) (404,065) (56,684)
Other Revenues (266,499) (557,929) (12,764) (12,764) -
Transfers In (22,806) (1,537) - - -
Total Revenues $ (564,490) $ (817,739) $ (382,321) $ (439,005)$ (56,684)
Net Program Expenditures $ 2,222,293 $ 1,820,908 $ 3,383,583 $ 3,493,986 $ 110,403
Revenue Recovery % 20% 31% 10% 11%
Authorized Full Time Positions 17.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 -
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Neighborhood
Protection
LitigationAdvisory
Total GF FTE 17.00
Total Non GF FTE 0.00
Total Dept FTE 17.00
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Administration
INFORMATION
WEBSITE www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/city-manager
PHONE (619) 691-5031
EMAIL citymanager@chulavistca.gov
The City of Chula Vista is governed under the council-manager form of government. This local government structure
combines the political leadership of elected officials with the strong managerial and administrative expertise of an
appointed City manager. Under the council-manager form of government, the City Council are the policy makers, and
the City Manager is responsible for the implementation of those policies.
In Chula Vista, the City Manager is responsible for the daily operation and administration of all City departments and
professional staff except for the elected and appointed offices of the City Attorney and City Clerk, respectively. The
City’s FY 2025 Adopted Budget included 1,301.75 full-time equivalent employees in the 14 City Manager-directed
departments: Administration, Animal Services, Development Services, Economic Development, Engineering, Finance,
Fire, Housing and Homeless Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, Library, Parks and Recreation,
Police and Public Works.
The Administration Department is comprised of the City Manager’s Office and the Office of Communications.
City Manager’s Office
The City Manager serves as the City’s Chief Executive Officer daily and as the Director of Emergency Services during
emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Border 2 Fire. To execute the position, the City Manager plans and
directs the implementation of City programs in accordance with City Council direction and policies, the City Charter
and the Municipal Code to provide efficient, effective and equitable municipal services for the Chula Vista community.
In addition to overseeing daily operations, the City Manager utilizes strategy and visionary leadership to champion
special projects and initiatives to guide the long-term development of the City such as the Chula Vista Bayfront,
the University and Innovation District, the Citywide Strategic Plan, and continued implementation of Measure A
and Measure P sales tax measures. The City Manager ensures the preparation and monitoring of a fiscally sound
operating budget to fund the highest level of municipal services possible.
Within the City Manager’s Office, one Assistant City Manager and three Deputy City Managers provide support through
direct supervision over 10 of the 14 manager-directed departments. The Assistant and Deputy City Managers, Chief
of Police and Fire Chief report directly to the City Manager.
About the City Manager: Maria V. Kachadoorian
Maria V. Kachadoorian was appointed City Manager in June 2020 after serving as Assistant City Manager. She is
the first woman and first Latina to serve as City Manager. She began her career at the County of San Diego and has
worked at the City of Chula Vista since 1998 where she started in the Finance Department, advanced to Finance
Director, before becoming Deputy City Manager, Assistant City Manager, then City Manager.
Her strong finance background helped lead the City through the Great Recession and has been instrumental in
implementing innovative strategies to mitigate the financial, economic and community impacts to the City and
residents from the COVID-19 pandemic. In the midst of the pandemic’s uncertainty, Kachadoorian led the team that
ultimately inked the deal and broke ground on the $1.2 billion Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center project
on Chula Vista’s Bayfront�
Kachadoorian was born in Tijuana and immigrated to the United States as an infant. She is a long-time resident of
South County and lives in Chula Vista. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree with an emphasis in Accounting and
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a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from San Diego State University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant
and a proud Chula Vista Rotarian.
Office of Communications
The Administration Department also includes the Office of Communications, which leads the City’s efforts to promote
and engage with our diverse communities. These efforts are achieved through robust public information, media
relations, community engagement, multilingual access, emergency communications, marketing, and branding.
The Office’s work serves to strengthen community and civic pride, improve economic development, and increase
awareness and understanding of the City with residents and visitors alike. The Communications team leads major
communications initiatives; develops and implements public education, marketing and advertising campaigns;
promotes the City as a destination for filming; creates and provides original content via web, social media, newsletters,
press releases, and other channels; and provides media, emergency communications and public information services.
Communications also advises and supports departments Citywide, to conduct proactive community engagement,
outreach, and participation activities.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Administration Department is to provide the leadership necessary for the implementation of City
Council policies, administration of the organization and delivery of services to our community.
STRATEGIC GOALS
Connected Community
■Implement City of Chula Vista Marketing and Communications Program
●Implement a robust marketing and communications program that strengthens community and civic pride,
improves economic development, and increases awareness and understanding of the City with residents and
visitors alike.
Status:
►Strengthening the connections between the City and our diverse communities through the provision of
timely and accurate information using the most up-to-date platforms and methods�
►Shifting the City’s communications approach to one that is strategic and proactive, to ensure that the City’s
story is being told�
■Foster an environment of community engagement.
●Supporting engaging with our diverse communities by understanding the unique needs of our residents, visitors
and businesses, and then crafting inclusive and effective engagement strategies.
Status:
►Building and rolling out an innovative new online engagement platform that will provide new tools to
connect and gather public input�
►Using data and research to guide priorities that will best meet the needs of our communities and improve
overall quality of life.
Operational Excellence
■Uphold a commitment to Fiscal Health.
●Continue to support fiscally sound policies that preserve and enhance services for the community.
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Status:
►Presented a balanced budget�
►Measure P sales tax (2016), Measure A sales tax (2018) and Measure Q cannabis business tax (2020)
oversight and monitoring to bolster City revenue and strengthen services, safety and infrastructure.
■Excel in service delivery by continuously improving.
●Implement structural changes as needed throughout the organization for continuous improvement.
Status:
►Reviewing Citywide organizational structure and functions to streamline processes and enhance operations.
Economic Vitality
■Provide policies, planning, infrastructure, and services that are fundamental to an economically strong, vibrant
city�
●Plan and implement the University-Innovation District.
Status:
►Collaborating with State legislators and university partners to seed the first phase of the University-
Innovation District.
►Developing a feasibility study on the first phase of development on the City-owned University-Innovation
District.
KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
City Manager’s Office
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Estimated
FY 2026
Projected
Provide an annual report to the City Council, community and City staff at the
end of each fiscal year
100% complete 100% complete 100% complete
Implement a cross-departmental spending plan with reporting metrics
and an emphasis on equity for American Rescue Plan Act Funds from May
2021-December 2024
100% complete
100% complete
N/A
Increase intergovernmental collaboration and legislative advocacy to
further adopted platform and support as-needed special projects, including
a new federal legislative advocacy contract
100% complete
100% complete
100% complete
Continue City Manager’s Message in the monthly Community Connection
newsletter to improve and increase outreach and relationship building
within the community; write minimum of 10 messages annually
100% complete
100% complete
100% complete
Propose a Citywide technology oversight and privacy policy and establish a
privacy advisory commission
100% complete 100% complete N/A
Engage a consultant to assist in the development and adoption of a
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan
90% complete 100% complete N/A
Update the City’s Strategic Plan
25-50%
complete 100% complete N/A
University Now Initiative (Academic Program Planning with Southwestern
College)
80% complete 100% complete N/A
First Phase of University Development Planning Effort N/A 100% complete N/A
Engage a consultant to assist in the development and adoption of the first-
ever Economic Development Strategic Plan
N/A 25 % Complete 100% complete
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FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Estimated
FY 2026
Projected
Increase in followers on City social media sites N/A 11 % growth 5% growth
Percentage of social media posts translated into Spanish N/A 100% 100%
Number of community engagement campaigns Communications conducted via
Community Voices N/A 3 10
Engage consultant to conduct Citywide strategic communications assessment,
with recommendations for improvements to modernize practices N/A 50% complete 100% complete
Engage a consultant to assist in the development of a Crisis Communications Plan N/A 20% complete 100% complete
SIGNIFICANT BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE IMPACTS
Revenues
■No significant budget adjustments.
Expenditures
■Mid-year FY 2025 transfer of 1.0 FTE Special Events Coordinator to Library Department and 1.0 FTE Community
Engagement Specialist to Housing & Homeless Services Department.
■No significant budget adjustments.
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Summary of Department Resources
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Expenses
Salaries 1,567,121 1,637,019 2,245,552 2,233,513 (12,039)
Hourly Wages - 22,917 - - -
Overtime - 528 - - -
Health Benefits 151,403 145,425 205,179 199,923 (5,256)
Retirement Benefits 137,342 150,896 206,713 205,663 (1,050)
Other Personnel Expense 231,011 229,307 279,227 347,056 67,829
Personnel Expenses Subtotal 2,086,876 2,186,092 2,936,671 2,986,155 49,484
Supplies and Services 257,005 232,706 265,739 265,739 -
Other Expenses 38,071 - - - -
Utilities 559 913 675 675 -
Non-Personnel Expenses Subtotal 295,636 233,618 266,414 266,414 -
Total Expenditures $ 2,382,512 $ 2,419,711 $ 3,203,085 $ 3,252,569 $ 49,484
Charges for Services (50,883) (54,651) (55,100) (172,060) (116,960)
Other Revenues (59,720) (13,453) (735) (735) -
Transfers In (17,000) - - - -
Total Revenues $ (127,603) $ (68,104) $ (55,835) $ (172,795)$ (116,960)
Net Program Expenditures $ 2,254,909 $ 2,351,607 $ 3,147,250 $ 3,079,774 $ (67,476)
Revenue Recovery % 5% 3% 2% 5%
Authorized Full Time Positions 10.00 11.00 13.00 11.00 (2.00)
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(11.00)
City Manager’s Office
Communications
Total GF FTE 11.00
Total Non GF FTE 0.00
Total Dept FTE 11.00
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Information Technology Services
INFORMATION
WEBSITE www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/information-technology-service
EMAIL ITSINFO@chulavistaca.gov
The Information and Technology Services (ITS) Department provides Citywide technology services, solutions, and
support to all departments within the City. ITS develops, implements, operates, and maintains computer hardware
and software systems, mobile communications systems, and enterprise application systems to improve the
operational availability and efficiencies of all departments in support of the citizens of the City. ITS also partners
with regional municipalities and other governmental agencies including the Living Coast Discovery Center and Elite
Athlete Training Center to provide IT support and advice.
Information and Technology Services is comprised of the following divisions:
■Network Operations
■Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
■Application Support and Programming
The Network Operations (NetOps) Division provides technical planning and implementation, guidance, training, and
assistance to employees who work on more than 1,000 microcomputers, dozens of standard office productivity
and specialized applications. The Network staff also maintains the City’s Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wireless
(WLANs) networks for both City guests and staff at City Hall and remote facilities. Additionally, NetOps also provides
planning and support services for an increasingly wide range of non-desktop computer technologies, including
mobile devices such as smartphones or tablet computers, digital displays, wireless devices for public safety, and
videoconferencing equipment.
The Geographic Information System (GIS) Division provides mapping, data modeling and analysis, and development
of custom applications used by staff daily. The Division also provides GIS services to the public through data access
and web-enabled mapping applications. With over 300 unique data layers, GIS staff manages one of the most
extensive, fully integrated GIS databases in San Diego County. As a multi-departmental resource, the City’s GIS
division has developed into a critical decision-making tool used by City staff and the public daily.
The Applications Support and Programming Division administers and supports enterprise-level software used by
staff, including the City’s accounting, financial planning, human resources, land development, building permitting, and
utility billing systems. The Division assists end users in application functionalities, configuration, report writing, data
exchange, security, and the implementation of modifications to meet end-user needs and specialized requirements.
Programming staff improve business efficiencies by developing custom desktop and web applications used daily
by City staff and their customers. The City’s webmaster designs and administers the City’s website and content
management system. The website is the City’s first point of contact and is vital in linking the City with the public.
It allows residents and visitors alike to conduct business and find accurate, up-to-date information 24 hours a day.
The City’s continued expansion of online services results not only in improved customer service, but also furthers
the City’s green paperless initiative to reduce the negative environmental impacts associated with printed materials.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Information Technology Services Department is to build a quality and comprehensive technology
infrastructure, establish and maintain an effective operational environment, and deliver quality, prompt, cost effective,
and reliable technology services to the City of Chula Vista.
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STRATEGIC GOALS
Network & Cyber Operation Services
■Continuously evaluate, pilot, and implement emerging technologies that address operational challenges, improve
service delivery, and inform the City’s long-term digital direction.
■Deliver secure, scalable, and reliable information technology solutions by developing and executing a
comprehensive 5-year Information Technology and Cybersecurity Strategic Roadmap aligned with the City’s
evolving service needs and compliance requirements.
■Enhance staff productivity, collaboration, and digital literacy by implementing a structured professional
development program focused on the practical application of current and emerging technologies.
■Develop, implement, and annually test a comprehensive Cybersecurity and Disaster Recovery Plan that ensures
business continuity, data protection, and regulatory compliance across all City departments.
■Establish and support a Citywide Privacy Commission to provide oversight, guidance, and policy recommendations
on the ethical use, collection, and protection of personal data.
■Establish a cross-departmental IT Governance Board to oversee technology investments, prioritize initiatives, and
guide the City’s digital transformation through a structured, transparent governance process.
↘STATUS:
Staff is currently engaged in several projects which will enhance the City’s technology infrastructure:
►The City’s IT Service Desk platform was significantly enhanced by streamlining workflows and overhauling
the new hire onboarding process, improving efficiency and response times.
►Onboarding and offboarding processes were further automated in collaboration with HR, enhancing
security and operational consistency�
►Integration began between Active Directory and the enterprise resource planning’s Human Capital
Management module, setting the foundation for automated user provisioning.
►Group Policies were securely restructured to strengthen endpoint compliance and reduce attack surfaces.
►The City Hall, Public Works, and Library domain controllers (approx. 10 servers) were upgraded to the latest
operating system, enhancing security and performance.
►Virtualization efforts increased, leading to the consolidation and decommissioning of physical servers to
reduce maintenance and power costs.
►A five-year device replacement plan was developed to standardize lifecycle planning for PCs and laptops
across all departments�
►The City migrated DNS services from Cox to Azure DNS, increasing reliability and security of domain name
resolution across all operations�
►Twenty legacy routers were decommissioned from fire stations and parks to simplify the network topology
and reduce operational costs�
►Internet circuits at City Hall and the Police Department were migrated from Cox to AT&T, enhancing reliability
and preparing for future high availability.
►Fire stations and parks migrated from Cox DMVPN to AT&T EoMPLS circuits, significantly improving
network stability and performance.
►SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability was deployed to provide real-time health monitoring for critical
network infrastructure.
►Mobile hardware in Fire Department vehicles was upgraded—including Cradlepoint routers, MDCs, and
Medisafes—to ensure secure, real-time communication and data access in the field.
►A citywide implementation of Canon multifunction devices was completed, optimizing printing infrastructure
and introducing automatic toner resupply features�
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Division
■Integrate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) across all departments to support planning, operations, and
public engagement by delivering actionable spatial insights and enterprise system integration.
■Ensure GIS data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility through formal data governance, regular validation, and
collaboration with departmental data owners.
■Develop and maintain user-friendly public-facing mapping applications and dashboards that improve transparency,
civic engagement, and access to city services.
↘STATUS:
Staff is currently engaged in several projects which will enhance the City’s technology infrastructure:
►Maintained and updated the City’s geospatial database with 374 feature classes and over 1.8 million data
points, including 181,134 feature edits and 20,473 new features across 53 classes.
►Created 8 new feature classes and 35 maps/apps supporting projects like Citywide wall maps, EOC data,
addressing, encampments, shuttle routes, stormwater inspections, and public safety models.
►Automated ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to push public-facing map data to ArcGIS Online
(AGOL), reducing system load and increasing efficiency.
►Integrated new Public Works striping data from SpecRite into CVMapper for real-time access by field staff.
►Upgraded the Enterprise ArcGIS platform to version 11.4, improving stability and functionality while saving
$13,000 through internal deployment.
►Enhanced CVMapper with Windows Authentication and security upgrades, increasing registered users to
362 and boosting daily use by 8% to 160 users per day.
Application Support Division
■Ensure the stability, performance, and reliability of enterprise applications through proactive maintenance, timely
upgrades, and responsive support aligned with departmental needs.
■Collaborate with departments to streamline workflows and eliminate manual processes by expanding integrations
between enterprise systems and deploying low-code automation solutions.
■Deliver user-focused training, documentation, and support to maximize adoption, improve productivity, and
increase satisfaction with City-supported applications.
↘STATUS:
Staff is currently engaged in several projects which will enhance the City’s technology infrastructure:
►Implemented a new point-of-sale system within Accela, fully integrated with the City’s financial system,
improving payment processing for permitting, licensing, and building services.
►Enabled electronic plan review in Accela and initiated integration between Active Directory and the ERP
system, streamlining permitting workflows and automating user provisioning.
►Expanded CV360 tools and delivered Smart Tech Tips training resources, improving staff collaboration, file
sharing, and technical proficiency across departments.
KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
The Information Technology Services Department tracks performance through system uptime, cybersecurity
readiness, data accuracy, and user engagement. Key metrics include maintaining 99.9% network uptime, completing
annual disaster recovery tests, and delivering major infrastructure and application upgrades on schedule. GIS
success is measured by updated datasets, published maps, and increased use of tools like CVMapper. Application
Support performance includes completed integrations, reduced manual workflows, and increased staff adoption of
key platforms and training resources.
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SIGNIFICANT BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE IMPACTS
Revenues
■No significant budget adjustments.
Expenditures
■Increase in Supplies and Services of $322,000 for increases in software contracts costs.
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(06) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Summary of Department Resources
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Expenses
Salaries 1,860,936 2,125,067 2,392,307 2,535,966 143,659
Hourly Wages 14,405 95,518 - - -
Overtime 711 5,313 - - -
Health Benefits 226,860 260,178 318,032 289,175 (28,857)
Retirement Benefits 178,497 235,241 253,847 255,179 1,332
Other Personnel Expense 169,446 172,094 146,089 180,020 33,931
Personnel Expenses Subtotal 2,450,855 2,893,410 3,110,275 3,260,340 150,065
Supplies and Services 1,856,863 1,685,630 1,538,461 1,860,461 322,000
Other Capital - - 87,890 87,890 -
Utilities 1,462 1,586 4,270 4,270 -
Internal Service Charges 72 465 - 941 941
Non-Personnel Expenses Subtotal 1,858,397 1,687,681 1,630,621 1,953,562 322,941
Total Expenditures $ 4,309,252 $ 4,581,091 $ 4,740,896 $ 5,213,902 $ 473,006
Charges for Services (236,427) (238,517) (220,358) (249,630) (29,272)
Other Revenues - (155) - - -
Transfers In (117,114) (149,340) (86,400) (86,400) -
Total Revenues $ (353,541) $ (388,012) $ (306,758) $ (336,030)$ (29,272)
Net Program Expenditures $ 3,955,711 $ 4,193,080 $ 4,434,138 $ 4,877,872 $ 443,734
Revenue Recovery % 8% 8% 6% 6%
Authorized Full Time Positions 18.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 -
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Info Tech Svcs
(21.00)
Application Support and
ProgrammingNetwork Operations Geographic Information
Systems (GIS)
Total GF FTE 21.00
Total Non GF FTE 0.00
Total Dept FTE 21.00
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Human Resources Department
INFORMATION
WEBSITE www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/human-resources
PHONE (619) 691-5096
EMAIL humanresources@chulavistaca.gov
The Human Resources Department is committed to providing superior services to employees, departments and
the public to ensure an informed, quality workforce and community, while treating everyone with fairness, dignity,
equality and respect.
The Human Resources Department (HR) develops and manages five major divisions, including Administration,
Operations, Risk Management, Benefits, and Training and Development; and oversees the Citywide Employee
Engagement and Wellness Committee, Citywide Safety Committee and Workplace Prevention Working Group.
HR Administration provides the day-to-day oversight of 22.0 HR staff, serving approximately 1,311.75 active full-
time and part-time benefits-eligible employees and up to 500 temporary employees. HR Administration advises
departments on the interpretation and application of City policies and procedures pertaining to Human Resources
and the Civil Service Rules. Additionally, this division is responsible for training and guiding departments and
individuals through teambuilding, performance management, investigation and the discipline process, as well as
providing City employees with organizational and personal professional development resources. HR Administration
negotiates the City’s six labor contracts, coordinates Citywide labor management cooperation, and interprets and
maintains compliance with each bargaining unit’s memorandum of understanding. HR Administration also provides
staff assistance to the Civil Service Commission.
One of the goals of the Human Resources Department is to attract the best and brightest to the City of Chula Vista
to fostering an environment where employees can thrive. The HR Operations Division is responsible for recruitment,
selection, classification and compensation. The division identifies qualified applicants to fill job vacancies at all
levels, through recruitment efforts and testing. Applicants are given the opportunity to demonstrate their employment
strengths through each phase of the recruitment and selection process. The outcome is an eligible list of qualified
candidates. Filling vacancies in a timely manner helps departments deliver efficient, cost-effective services to City
residents, aligning with the City of Chula Vista’s goals and objectives.
Human Resources Operations staff also conducts studies of positions and makes recommendations on proper
job classification and compensation, and writes and revises job descriptions based on these studies. The division
maintains the City’s Classification Plan, Compensation Plan, and related administrative regulations. In addition,
staff conducts and responds to salary and benefit surveys, provides advice on Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
designation, and supports labor negotiations with the City’s unions and employee associations.
The Risk Management Division is responsible for the development of a safe and healthy environment for City
employees and the public and for controlling and reducing liability exposures in order to preserve the City’s assets
and service capabilities. The Human Resources Department has citywide oversight of various state and federal
programs which are administered through the following areas: occupational health and safety, loss control, and
disability management�
The City acknowledges the inherent risks associated with tasks performed by Police, Fire and Public Works, but
will not allow this to excuse injuries and exposures as acceptable conditions. Instead, we challenge ourselves to
prevent their occurrence through assessments, inspections, investigations, hazard controls, safe work practices,
best available technology, communication, education and training. We are committed to providing a safe and
healthy working environment for employees, volunteers and the public while strengthening the safety culture of our
organization�
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Risk Management’s Safety program has oversight of all City safety efforts. The Safety program provides a systematic
way to minimize incident frequency and severity, contribute to positive morale, effectively maintain the City’s resources
and increase operational efficiency.
Disability Management oversees the City’s self-insured workers’ compensation program and the handling of claims
by our third-party administrator. It also provides comprehensive services to employees and departments. The goal
of the Disability Management program is to return injured or ill employees to the workforce as soon as they are able.
This is accomplished via the City’s hands on Return to Work Transitional Duty program where we partner with the
treating doctors to focus on what the recovering employee can rather than what they can’t do. In the interim, Disability
Management works to ensure that employees are receiving any income and job protection to which they are entitled.
Risk Management is responsible for recovering funds when City property is damaged by outside parties and recovers
costs associated with emergency response related to impaired drivers. Staff aggressively seeks reimbursement
from insurance companies or the uninsured party and averages between $250k and $350k per year in revenue from
these endeavors.
The Training and Development Division is increasing the availability of training in the City and concentrating on
expanding e-learning opportunities. One method is to continue to utilize our Target Solutions internet-based training
platform. Via this program we have created several safety and human resource trainings, both mandatory and
elective, available to employees from the comfort of their workstation. We also partner with external subject matter
experts including local community colleges to offer a wide variety of courses at our worksite to reduce the cost of
travel times for employees.
The Benefits Division administers a variety of programs including the City’s §125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan, Retiree
Medical Program, Human Resources Information System (HRIS) implementation and maintenance, New Hire
Orientations and Professional Enrichment Program. Benefits are an important component of total compensation,
and the Division is committed to implementing comprehensive employee benefits by supporting and delivering
personal assistance to valued employees, retirees, dependents, and service providers.
The following competitive benefit options are managed by the Division: medical, dental, and vision coverage; group life
(including accidental death & dismemberment) insurance; voluntary supplemental life insurance; voluntary accident,
critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance; Employee Assistance Program; voluntary pet insurance; and
retirement benefits through Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) and California Public Employees’ Retirement
System (CalPERS). To assist employees in making their benefits-related decisions, benefits forms, resources, and
tools are made available to employees online.
The Department leads the City-wide Employee Engagement and Wellness Committee, comprised of representatives
from each City department and each of the City’s bargaining groups. The committee implements events and programs
to increase engagement levels within the City’s workforce. Merging Engagement and Wellness together has allowed
the Department to further promote and foster wellness of mind and body by providing education, opportunities and
support in choosing a healthy lifestyle. By keeping our workforce healthy, we increase productivity and reduce health
care costs�
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Human Resources Department is to provide superior services to employees, departments, and
the public to ensure an informed, quality workforce and community, while treating everyone with fairness, dignity,
and respect�
STRATEGIC GOALS
Operational Excellence
■Leverage technology to refine the employee onboarding process
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●Create tools to ensure new hires receive all of the information needed to be effective members of the City
workforce and retain quality employees.
●Create tools and implement streamlined processes to allow optimal use of existing functionality in the Human
Resources Information System (HRIS).
↘STATUS:
Human Resources continues to create new resources and tools for employees through multiple online portals.
During the last fiscal year, the Department launched an online system aimed at streamlining the onboarding
process and providing an engaging experience for new employees. The Department has added the City Clerk’s
Office to the onboarding portal to further streamline and automate our onboarding process. To allow more
flexibility in the onboarding process of unclassified hourly (UCHR) employees, a new hire orientation video
was created. In the coming year, the Department is improving the New Hire Orientation process by continuing
to incorporate department-level, multi-phased training. Additionally, efforts are being made to streamline the
administration of the Professional Enrichment and Performance Management Programs within the HRIS. The
Department is also working towards the implementation of benefits life event reporting within the system
which would allow for employees to report qualifying life events for benefits coverage purposes, replacing
a current paper process�
■Enhance self-development resources for existing employees
●Introduce resources aimed at fostering self-development and enriching existing employees’ career development.
↘STATUS:
Human Resources continues to explore opportunities to promote personal growth and advancement. In the
previous fiscal years, the Department introduced LinkedIn learning, a platform offering over 16,000 courses
aimed at enhancing employee development. During the next fiscal year, the Department plans to revamp
supervisor training and bolster the performance management program.
■Reduce Lost Time for Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
●Reduce lost productivity and costs associated with filed Workers’ Compensation Claims.
↘STATUS:
The City is in its eighth year with our Worker’s Compensation third-party administrator. Quarterly file
reviews have been conducted to review open claims and we completed our seventh stewardship review of
our program. The Disability Management Staff is working closely with the Police and Fire Departments to
provide innovative ways to decrease lost time due to work-related injuries. Human Resources implemented
a pilot Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program for Chula Vista Police Officer Association represented
classifications which has been extended and is in its fifth year. Specifics of ADR programs can vary with the
goal of streamlining dispute resolution issues and reducing delays in getting employees treated and back
to work. The Division continues to assist employees with the claims process and works collaboratively with
the providers and the third-party administrator to facilitate returning employees to work as soon as they are
physically capable to perform modified or transitional work within their restrictions.
■Retain and attract quality employees
●Create a culture of employee engagement.
↘STATUS:
►Over 150 employees will have been recognized with a service year milestone.
►The Employee Engagement and Wellness Committee hosted several Employee Engagement and Wellness
events, such as the New Fiscal Year Kickoff Event, Halloween Celebration including a costume contest
and pumpkin decorating contest, Holiday Celebration event with an ugly sweater contest and gingerbread
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house contest. The following wellness areas were incorporated into events: financial education, sleep
health, and mental health.
KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Estimated
FY 2026
Projected
% of assigned mandatory trainings completed 99% 99% 99%
CY 2023
Actual
CY 2024
Actual
CY 2025
Projected**
# of lost workdays due to work related injury* 1,987 945 -
Average Number of lost workdays per work related injury* 9�69 4�92 -
* City of Chula Vista tracks and reports workdays lost due to work related injury based on calendar year (CY), pursuant to OSHA calendar year reporting requirements. Numbers provided are for CY 2023 through CY 2024.
** Unable to estimate or project lost workdays due to work related injuries. Target is always 0.
SIGNIFICANT BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE IMPACTS
Revenues
■Increase in Other Revenues of $1.0 million based on the available fund balance of Flexible Spending Account
(FSA) forfeitures.
Expenditures
■No significant budget adjustments.
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(07) HUMAN RESOURCES
Summary of Department Resources
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Expenses
Salaries 2,105,584 2,032,332 2,392,294 2,554,250 161,956
Hourly Wages 83,378 146,350 54,656 55,485 829
Overtime 3,431 8,849 - - -
Health Benefits 289,675 283,959 353,930 328,317 (25,613)
Retirement Benefits 201,837 211,972 242,177 242,965 788
Other Personnel Expense 207,658 172,884 116,440 149,721 33,281
Personnel Expenses Subtotal 2,891,564 2,856,346 3,159,497 3,330,738 171,241
Supplies and Services 526,736 571,193 849,286 849,286 -
Other Capital - - 2,500 2,500 -
Utilities 1,524 1,715 1,871 1,871 -
Non-Personnel Expenses Subtotal 528,261 572,908 853,657 853,657 -
Total Expenditures $ 3,419,824 $ 3,429,254 $ 4,013,154 $ 4,184,395 $ 171,241
Charges for Services (312,021) (426,576) (348,987) (309,684) 39,303
Other Revenues (92,663) (150,883) (109,879) (1,109,879) (1,000,000)
Transfers In (202,516) (185,711) (170,616) (175,862) (5,246)
Total Revenues $ (607,200) $ (763,170) $ (629,482) $ (1,595,425)$ (965,943)
Net Program Expenditures $ 2,812,625 $ 2,666,084 $ 3,383,672 $ 2,588,970 $ (794,702)
Revenue Recovery % 18% 22% 16% 38%
Authorized Full Time Positions 21.00 22.00 22.00 22.00 -
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Human Resources
(22.00)
Administration
Human Resources
Operations
Benefits
Employee Development
Risk Management
Safety
Disability Management
Total GF FTE 22.00
Total Non GF FTE 0.00
Total Dept FTE 22.00
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Finance Department
INFORMATION
WEBSITE www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/finance
PHONE (619) 691-5250
EMAIL finance@chulavistaca.gov
The Chula Vista Finance Department is dedicated to supporting the long-term financial stability of the City and
enhancing public and organizational trust through integrity of financial reporting and sound financial practices. The
Finance Department is responsible for the overall financial management of the City. The department consists of
five divisions: Administration, Budget & Analysis, Purchasing, Comptroller, and Revenue & Recovery. These divisions
provide support services to other City departments, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable,
cashiering, purchasing, and general accounting. Responsibilities include the oversight of revenues, expenditures,
investments, financing and management of debt obligations, and financial reporting. The Finance Department is
also responsible for the City’s annual audit that includes publication of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
(ACFR) and the Single Audit of Federal Expenditures (SEFA). The Finance Director also serves as the City Treasurer
and is responsible for managing City investments.
The Administration Division is responsible for the overall management and supervision of the Finance Department.
The division works closely with the City Manager and City Council providing guidance and financial advice, long-range
financial planning, forecasting and policy implementation.
The Budget & Analysis Division is responsible for coordination, preparation, and monitoring the City’s operating
budget, as well as the preparation of the City’s long-term financial plan. The division oversees budget transfers and
adjustment throughout the year to accommodate unforeseen budget changes by reviewing numerous fiscal, policy
and programmatic analyses to accurately identify potential fiscal impacts. Budget & Analysis provides ongoing
analytical support on various operational and staffing issues throughout the City and participates in several special
projects and studies, which may include updating fees, contracts and supporting labor negotiations.
The Purchasing Division oversees the purchasing team which provides acquisition and contract management services
to City staff in accordance with the Standards of Purchasing Practice as defined by the California Association of
Public Purchasing Officers (CAPPO). This team ensures compliance with formal bid requirements, processes all City
purchase orders, and develops and maintains purchasing policies and procedures.
The Comptroller Division includes general accounting, debt service management, accounts payable, and payroll for
the City. The general accounting functions involve accounting for expenditures, revenues, and other transactions in
accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The accounts payable function processes all
payments and invoices in a timely manner. Staff has processed 34,700 accounts payable transactions in fiscal year
2024. The payroll function is responsible for the payment of salaries and other benefits to City employees in addition
to filing all State and Federal payroll tax returns and reports. Payroll staff issued 1,796 W-2’s to current and former
City employees in fiscal year 2024.
The Revenue & Recovery Division is responsible for the City’s general accounts receivable, cash handling, depositing,
bank reconciliation processes, cash flow management and investment of City funds. Other functions performed
by this division include utility billing, oversight of parking meter operations, issuance of business licenses and
coordinating the business license renewal process, special districts administration, and the documentation and
accounting of staff time reimbursements through the City’s Project Accounting system. Division staff have issued
13,296 business licenses in fiscal year 2024. The Revenue & Recovery Division works closely with other City
departments as well as outside agencies in the collection of delinquent accounts. Unpaid sewer and trash bills that
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have gone unsuccessfully through the collection process are eventually placed as liens on the County’s property tax
roll by division staff.
For its financial reporting, the department has received the “Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting” award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) every year, beginning with the fiscal year
2000 financial report. The department has also received GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award annually
since fiscal year 2003, with the exception of fiscal year 2010 when the City did not pursue the award due to staffing
reductions and budget constraints�
MISSION STATEMENT
The Chula Vista Finance Department is dedicated to supporting the long-term financial stability of the City and
enhancing public and organizational trust through integrity of financial reporting and sound financial practices.
STRATEGIC GOALS
Operational Excellence
■Provide fiscal oversight of the Federal American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) Funds received from the Federal
government to address the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic impact.
●Established the accounting structure within the City’s ERP system to track revenue and expenditures for the
ARPA allocation received from the United States Treasury (“Treasury”) in the sum of $57.5 million. Reporting
information to the Treasury as prescribed in the ARPA legislation.
↘STATUS:
Ongoing: Tracking ARPA activities in accordance with the Final Rule that was issued by the Treasury. Submitted
Quarterly Project and Expenditure Reports and a Recovery Plan Performance Report in support of reporting
requirements associated with American Rescue Plan Funds.
■Create and implement policies to help safeguard the City’s finances.
↘STATUS:
Updated the Citywide Reserve Policy - Fiscal Health Plan (Council Policy No. 220-03) to consolidate the
City’s reserve into one policy for consistency and to refine the uses of reserves in response to the increased
CalPERS costs. This policy can be found in the Appendix section.
Updated the City’s Debt Policy (Council Policy No. 220-05) and Disclosure Policy (Council Policy No. 220-07)
to stay current with best practices and new debt and disclosure rules.
SIGNIFICANT BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE IMPACTS
Revenues
■Decrease of Transfers In revenues of $425,419 due to changes in staff time related to treasury services and
support of other funds�
Expenditures
■Increase in Personnel Services of $314,555 for scheduled MOU contract increases for various bargaining groups
along with changes to health and retirement benefits.
■Increase in Supplies and Services of $380,500 for contract management software and internal audit services.
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KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Estimated
FY 2026
Projected
Accounts payable transactions 34,700 35,694 36,000
Business licenses issued 13,926 13,658 13,900
Purchase requisitions 2,396 2,450 2,500
Form W-2s processed 1,796 1,834 1,870
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY REPORTS → Finance Department
(08) FINANCE
Summary of Department Resources
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Expenses
Salaries 2,900,741 3,172,066 3,594,344 3,806,313 211,969
Hourly Wages 38,254 44,760 33,287 33,791 504
Overtime 2,970 2,202 - - -
Health Benefits 414,929 431,551 486,376 508,885 22,509
Retirement Benefits 300,022 366,241 397,175 404,511 7,336
Other Personnel Expense 273,141 226,111 184,464 256,701 72,237
Personnel Expenses Subtotal 3,930,056 4,242,931 4,695,646 5,010,201 314,555
Supplies and Services 264,394 263,088 391,052 771,552 380,500
Other Capital 2,594 55 3,573 3,573 -
Utilities 1,432 1,661 1,789 1,789 -
Internal Service Charges - - - 52 52
Non-Personnel Expenses Subtotal 268,421 264,804 396,414 776,966 380,552
Total Expenditures $ 4,198,476 $ 4,507,735 $ 5,092,060 $ 5,787,167 $ 695,107
Licenses and Permits (41,324) (31,598) (31,395) (31,412) (17)
Charges for Services (201,875) (217,184) (288,724) (274,744) 13,980
Other Revenues (483,957) (496,551) (391,791) (439,992) (48,201)
Transfers In (639,649) (592,475) (882,602) (457,183) 425,419
Total Revenues $ (1,366,805) $ (1,337,808) $ (1,594,512) $ (1,203,331)$ 391,181
Net Program Expenditures $ 2,831,671 $ 3,169,927 $ 3,497,548 $ 4,583,836 $ 1,086,288
Revenue Recovery % 33% 30% 31% 21%
Authorized Full Time Positions 32.00 34.00 35.00 35.00 -
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Finance
(37.00)
Administration
Revenue & RecoveryBudget & Analysis
Comptroller
Sewer Billing
Total GF FTE 35.00
Total Non GF FTE 2.00
Total Dept FTE 37.00
Purchasing
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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Non-Departmental
The Non-Departmental budget reflects expenses that are not directly related to any single department. The expenditure
budget consists of items such as:
■General liability insurance
■Interest expense
■Transfers Out expenditures to liability reserves and to various Debt Service Funds for the General Fund’s debt
service obligations.
The Non-Departmental budget also includes all General Fund discretionary revenues including the following:
■Property taxes
■Sales and Use taxes
■Motor Vehicle License Fees (MVLF)
■Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
■Franchise Fees
■Utility Users’ Tax (UUT)
■Transfers In from various other funds.
SIGNIFICANT BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE IMPACTS
Revenues
■Property Tax: $6,468,323 increase to assessed values by $3,925,323 on real property budgeted due to anticipated
growth over FY 2025 Adopted Budget, and increase to Bayfront property tax increment projections of $2,543,000.
■Other Local Taxes: $16,688,736, including Sales & Use Taxes by $1,963,874, Measure A Sales Tax by $1,521,828,
Measure P Sales Tax by $1,521,828, Transient Occupancy Taxes by $11,734,652, based on projected growth along
with other local taxes of $53,446.
■Motor Vehicle License Fees: $2,406,563 increase to assessed values on real property due to anticipated growth
over FY 2025 Adopted Budget.
■Other Revenues: $1,103,129 increase driven by the following changes: a $302,073 increase in Franchise Fees,
a $225,547 rise in Cannabis Excise Tax, a $250,366 increase in Cardroom Fees, and $61,437 from various
miscellaneous licenses and fees. Additionally, a $1,287,000 increase is projected for sales tax revenue related
to the Bayfront project. These increases in revenues were partially offset by a $903,294 decrease in transfers
from other City funds and a $120,000 reduction in donations.
■Transfers In: $1,501,572 increase related to revenues received from resolving obligations related to the former
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista.
Expenditures
■Personnel Services: $484,650 increase in expenditures to remove $400,000 in FY 2025 projected salary savings
used to offset expenditures for a potential ballot measure related to City Charter amendments, and add $84,650
for professional enrichment funding under current labor agreements�
■Supplies and Services: $801,300 increase for a significant increase in insurance costs by $1,671,300 and decrease
for potential ballot measure costs projected during FY 2025 by $900,000.
■Other Expenses: $368,851 increase in expenditures primarily for real estate property taxes for Community Facility
Districts.
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■Transfers Out: $12,333,802 increase, including a transfer to both the Measure A Sales Tax Fund and Measure P
Sales Tax Fund for a total of $3,008,655, decrease of other transfers of $3,325,818, decrease in transfers to the
Pension/Reserve Fund by $2,435,074, and increase transfers of revenues generated by the Bayfront Hotel and
Convention Center for contractual commitments by $14,897,619.
(09) NON-DEPARTMENTAL
Summary of Department Resources
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Expenses
Salaries - 176,963 (400,000) - 400,000
Health Benefits 2,705 166 10,000 10,000 -
Retirement Benefits 93,895 107,645 100,000 100,000 -
Other Personnel Expense 249,334 260,202 279,700 364,350 84,650
Personnel Expenses Subtotal 345,933 544,976 (10,300) 474,350 484,650
Supplies and Services 5,013,545 6,291,295 9,530,309 10,331,609 801,300
Other Expenses 2,703,250 3,146,262 1,757,735 2,126,586 368,851
Utilities 30,036 39,184 19,074 - (19,074)
Transfers Out 104,525,678 112,336,303 87,537,519 99,871,321 12,333,802
CIP Project Expenditures 44,103 10,006 - - -
Non-CIP Project Expenditures (134,654) - - - -
Non-Personnel Expenses Subtotal 112,181,958 121,823,050 98,844,637 112,329,516 13,484,879
Total Expenditures $ 112,527,891 $ 122,368,026 $ 98,834,337 $ 112,803,866 $ 13,969,529
Property Taxes (46,174,891) (48,566,271) (51,964,391) (58,432,714) (6,468,323)
Other Local Taxes (118,406,715) (121,316,080) (123,230,395) (139,919,131) (16,688,736)
Motor Vehicle License Fees (28,010,041) (29,857,462) (31,051,760) (33,458,323) (2,406,563)
Licenses and Permits (125,394) (141,077) (103,920) (103,920) -
Use of Money and Property (4,054,304) (4,052,635) (3,333,585) (3,504,612) (171,027)
Revenue from Other Agencies (318,828) (207,557) (228,246) (228,246) -
Charges for Services (224) (828) - - -
Other Revenues (21,380,497) (21,957,577) (22,696,588) (23,799,717) (1,103,129)
Transfers In (2,621,212) (21,700,881) (2,519,746) (4,021,318) (1,501,572)
Total Revenues $ (221,092,106) $ (247,800,368) $ (235,128,631) $ (263,467,981)$ (28,339,350)
Net Program Expenditures $ (108,564,216) $ (125,432,342) $ (136,294,294) $ (150,664,115)$ (14,369,821)
Revenue Recovery % N/A N/A N/A N/A
Authorized Full Time Positions
1
- - - - -
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Animal Services Department
INFORMATION
WEBSITE www.cvacf.org
PHONE (619) 691-5123
EMAIL animalcare@chulavistca.gov
The Chula Vista Animal Services Department (CVAS) has provided animal control services since 1923. Over the years,
CVAS services have expanded to include community outreach and education programming, and comprehensive
medical care. The Animal Services Department is comprised of five divisions: Field Services, Shelter Services,
Adoption/Volunteer Services, Veterinary/Medical Services, and Administrative Services. Approximately 3,500
homeless animals come to the facility each calendar year�
Field Operations and Dispatch
Animal Control is one of the divisions within Animal Services which responds to a variety of animal related questions;
complaints; concerns and investigates any possible violations. The division also responds to animal disturbances,
noise complaints, mistreatment or abuse to animals, neglect and cruelty of any other animal related problems.
Appropriate action ranges from voluntary compliance through education to administrative action and/or prosecution
in some instances. Additionally, our officers rescue animals from a variety of situations.
CVAS also provides animal control services for the City of Lemon Grove. Call (619) 476-2476 during our business
hours to report any animal issues or (619) 691-5151 (PD Dispatch) after hours for animal related emergencies.
Shelter Operations
CVAS also provides sheltering services for the cities of Chula Vista, Lemon Grove and National City. Every day a
variety of animals are sheltered at the CVAS either because they are found, rescued, surrendered, or impounded.
Adoption
CVAS assists interested persons adopting a pet through the application and matching process. The staff works with
a number of partnering agencies/businesses to find suitable homes for animals every day. Adoptable pets can be
viewed online at www.24petconnect.com�
Veterinary/Medical Services
CVAS provides veterinary care to all shelter animals. Animals being adopted out are altered, vaccinated and
microchipped. CVAS offers Spay/Neuter Clinics for Low Income Chula Vista, National City, Lemon Grove, and
qualifying City of San Diego residents. Rabies & Microchipping services are also available weekly. Free vaccine and
microchip clinics are held quarterly, if not more frequently based on grants and donations.
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MISSION STATEMENT
We work to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of animals and people in our community through compassion,
support and education.
STRATEGIC GOALS
Strong and Secure Neighborhoods
■Decrease Length of stay by increasing reclaims and adoptions and decreasing intakes.
■Support our community with consistent spay/neuter, Trap-Neuter-Return (TPN), and vaccination/microchip clinics
■Increase dog fosters which will positively impact the length of stay, mental and physical health of the dogs
■Increase volunteers able to directly impact the animal’s wellbeing and increase adoption opportunities
KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Projected
FY 2026
Estimated
% Cat Save rate 84% 77% 84%
% Dog Save rate 85% 90% 92%
Total Animal Intake 4,100 3,900 3,800
SIGNIFICANT BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE IMPACTS
Revenues
■Decrease in Other Revenues of $283,285 due to no longer providing services to the City of Imperial Beach.
Expenditures
■Increase to Personnel Services of $301,496 for scheduled MOU contract increases for various bargaining groups
along with changes to health and retirement benefits.
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(10) ANIMAL SERVICES
Summary of Department Resources
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Expenses
Salaries 1,639,278 1,608,100 2,142,764 2,354,458 211,694
Hourly Wages 230,344 291,706 117,363 119,141 1,778
Overtime 84,357 79,947 98,736 98,736 -
Health Benefits 309,644 315,340 439,580 460,271 20,691
Retirement Benefits 184,432 197,734 245,077 258,856 13,779
Other Personnel Expense 170,504 147,594 87,471 141,025 53,554
Personnel Expenses Subtotal 2,618,560 2,640,419 3,130,991 3,432,487 301,496
Supplies and Services 389,280 390,996 351,950 440,750 88,800
Other Expenses 4,812 3,691 4,500 4,500 -
Other Capital 239 68,302 6,282 - (6,282)
Utilities 77,639 65,065 64,541 73,713 9,172
Internal Service Charges 41,825 61,353 77,384 59,118 (18,266)
Non-Personnel Expenses Subtotal 513,795 589,407 504,657 578,081 73,424
Total Expenditures $ 3,132,355 $ 3,229,827 $ 3,635,648 $ 4,010,568 $ 374,920
Licenses and Permits (140,736) (144,450) (142,800) (142,800) -
Fines and Penalties (14,984) (6,665) (20,400) (20,400) -
Charges for Services (133,906) (144,371) (299,256) (299,256) -
Transfers In (23,500) - - - -
Other Revenues (835,006) (1,132,760) (911,086) (627,801) 283,285
Use of Money and Property - (380) - - -
Total Revenues $ (1,148,132) $ (1,428,625) $ (1,373,542) $ (1,090,257)$ 283,285
Net Program Expenditures $ 1,984,224 $ 1,801,201 $ 2,262,106 $ 2,920,311 $ 658,205
Revenue Recovery % 37% 44% 38% 27%
Authorized Full Time Positions 21.25 27.25 29.25 29.25 -
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Animal Services
(29.25)
Shelter Services
Total GF FTE 29.25
Total Non GF FTE 0.00
Total Dept FTE 29.25
Field Services
Veterinary Services
Administrative Services
Community Outreach
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY REPORTS → Economic Development
Economic Development
INFORMATION
WEBSITE www.chulavistaca.gov/businesses
PHONE (619) 409-5913
EMAIL business@chulavistaca.gov
The Office of Economic Development focuses on facilitating the achievement of economic prosperity for Chula Vista
through the expansion, attraction and retention of office, industrial, hospitality and retail-based businesses. Two key
aspects of the Department’s work include providing critical small business support services to establish a sound
foundation for Chula Vista’s sustainable economic development. The Department’s work is guided by its support of
small businesses, as well as business expansion, attraction and retention efforts. In addition the Office of Economic
Development supports key priority projects for the City including Bayfront development and associated hospitality
integration efforts; University and Innovation District opportunities; and key real estate development efforts. The
Office of Economic Development works to provide financial, technical and marketing assistance to small businesses
in addition to creating more business-friendly policies�
The Office of Economic Development strives to create sustainable economic development through quality
employment, shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities for Chula Vista’s residents while increasing City
revenues for vital public infrastructure and community services. This work translates into an enhanced quality of
life for all Chula Vista residents to enjoy�
Economic Development
Economic Development staff work directly with businesses, trade and business organizations, stakeholders and
internal City departments to create a business-friendly ecosystem that supports a stable and thriving economy.
Staff also maintains and manages the City’s portfolio of real estate assets and raw land including the licensing and
leasing of assets held by the City�
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the City of Chula Vista’s Economic Development Department is to maintain and enhance a high quality
of life for the City’s residents and businesses by developing and sustaining a healthy, strong and diverse economic
base while promoting a smart and sustainable community for everyone.
Strategic Goals
Expand Business Support
■Promote an environment for residents and businesses to prosper.
●Provide exceptional customer service to all businesses.
Improve Collaboration and Outreach
■Collaboration with regional and bi-national partners is essential to strengthening the region and provides
sustainable economic development.
●Create a culture of stewardship, innovation and regional action that can lead to community prosperity and future
economic gains.
●Collaborative with regional economic development ecosystem partners.
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Strengthen Economic Vitality
■Foster the economic development efforts of existing assets and key development projects.
●Champion catalytic development projects such as the Chula Vista Bayfront, Millenia and the University Innovation
District as they drive job growth, expand workforce development, strengthen public revenues, and improve the
quality of life and vitality for residents and businesses.
Advance Equity and Inclusion
■Rebuild the local economy while prioritizing equity and inclusion.
●Implement policies that promote and support small, minority, women, disabled, veteran-owned businesses to
foster a more inclusive local economy.
●Continue to support an equitable community recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Due to organizational restructuring that took place in Fiscal Year 2025, the Sustainability Division was reorganized
under the Department of Public Works. Additionally, the development of an Economic Development Strategic Plan
with the assistance of a professional services consultant. Staff expects to present a draft Economic Development
Strategic Plan to City Council for consideration in Fiscal Year 2026. The Economic Development Strategic Plan will
include new key performance metrics that will guide the City’s economic development efforts into the future and
inform staffing needs to support the City’s economic development work.
SIGNIFICANT BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE IMPACTS
Revenues
■No significant budget adjustments.
Expenditures
■The Sustainability Division was restructured from the Economic Development Department to the Public Works
Department in FY 2025. Positions 1.0 FTE Administrative Technician, 1.0 Environmental Sustainability Manager
and 3.0 FTE Conservation Specialist II were transferred from the Economic Development Department to the
Public Works Department.
■Decrease of $589,472 in Personnel Services expenditures primarily due to the mid-year restructuring of the
Sustainability Division staffing from the Economic Development Department to the Public Works Department.
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(11) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Summary of Department Resources
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Expenses
Salaries 826,105 908,128 830,151 403,118 (427,033)
Hourly Wages 12,572 21,974 772 - (772)
Overtime 4,780 375 - - -
Health Benefits 122,355 119,199 138,328 45,812 (92,516)
Retirement Benefits 85,782 103,770 89,520 42,021 (47,499)
Other Personnel Expense 77,872 67,275 58,330 36,678 (21,652)
Personnel Expenses Subtotal 1,129,465 1,220,720 1,117,101 527,629 (589,472)
Supplies and Services 417,726 264,027 195,154 112,604 (82,550)
Other Expenses 63,482 - - - -
Utilities 1,644 1,732 1,776 1,156 (620)
Transfers Out - 200,000 - - -
Non-CIP Project Expenditures 111,392 93,336 - - -
Non-Personnel Expenses Subtotal 594,244 559,095 196,930 113,760 (83,170)
Total Expenditures $ 1,723,709 $ 1,779,816 $ 1,314,031 $ 641,389 $ (672,642)
Transfers In (493,670) (103,670) (211,334) (10,334) 201,000
Other Revenues (48,902) (104,813) (246,072) (246,072) -
Use of Money and Property (309,774) (312,985) (309,774) (316,587) (6,813)
Total Revenues $ (852,346) $ (521,468) $ (767,180) $ (572,993)$ 194,187
Net Program Expenditures $ 871,363 $ 1,258,347 $ 546,851 $ 68,396 $ (478,455)
Revenue Recovery % 49% 29% 58% 89%
Authorized Full Time Positions 11.00 9.00 8.00 3.00 (5.00)
Budget Restructuring:
The Sustainability Division was moved from the Economic Development Department to the Public Works Department in FY 2025.
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Office of Economic
Development
(3.00)
Administration
Economic Development
Total GF FTE 3.00
Total Non GF FTE 0.00
Total Dept FTE 3.00
Successor Agency to
the Redev Agency Debt Service Funds
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY REPORTS → Development Services Department
Development Services Department
INFORMATION
WEBSITE https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/development-services
PHONE (619) 691-5101
EMAIL dsd@chulavistaca.gov
With the adoption of the fiscal year 2026 budget, the City Council approves the budget for the General Fund divisions
of the Development Services Department. The Development Services Department’s General Fund divisions include
Code Enforcement, Advance Planning, and an Administration division.
Code Enforcement
The primary function of Code Enforcement is to educate the public in code issues and to work with citizens to
achieve code compliance. Code Enforcement responds to complaints from the community and proactively enforces
regulations regarding inoperable vehicles on private property, graffiti on businesses, commercial cannabis, short-term
rentals and garage sale permits. The following are issues routinely investigated by Code Enforcement:
■Abandoned foreclosed homes
■Abandoned vehicles
■Auto repair
■Construction without a permit
■Excessive or unpermitted signage
■Garage conversions
■Home occupations
■Illegal signage
■Short-term rentals
■Trash, junk and debris
■Unpermitted cannabis sales
Violations can be reported by calling the Code Enforcement Hotline at (619) 691-5280 or online by visiting
https://www.chulavistaca.gov/ce�
Advance Planning
The primary purpose of Advance Planning is to manage the City’s vision for growth and development. The Advance
Planning section consists of four major areas of emphasis: long-range planning, special projects (such as the Otay
Valley Regional Park), environmental planning and Chula Vista Municipal Code updates (Comprehensive, single
topic and consistency with newly adopted State Laws). Advance Planning is primarily responsible for the following:
■Maintaining, updating, and monitoring implementation of the City’s General Plan
■Regional planning programs and coordination (such as SANDAG)
■Administering environmental programs including the Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP), historic
preservation, and mitigation monitoring
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■Lead for updates to the Chula Vista Municipal Code
■Maintaining the Citywide land use database and maps
■Providing technical services including land use and demographic information and forecasts
■Reviewing proposed development projects for compliance with the City’s General Plan and Sectional Plans
■Conducting public hearings on issues of community concern
■Coordinating with elected representatives, citizen groups, individuals, and other City departments and agencies
on issues of local and regional significance
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Development Services Department is to guide the physical development of the City through the
implementation of the General Plan, development regulations and Building Codes. We are committed to enhancing
the quality of life in our community by planning for sound infrastructure and public services, protection of the
environment, and promotion of high quality social and economic growth.
STRATEGIC GOALS
Healthy Community
■Develop and implement strategies and programs that restore and protect natural resources.
↘STATUS:
Advanced Planning implements the City’s Multiple Species Conservation Program Subarea Plan which
preserves, protects and connects the most valuable biological habitats while allowing development to occur
in less sensitive areas.
►Comprehensively manage and conduct stewardship activities within open space preserves, by treating
invasive plant species, controlling unauthorized access, implementing erosion control, and reducing fuel-
load�
►Monitor biological resources, including threat assessments, habitat conditions and the presence of
sensitive species to allow for adaptive management.
►Actively seek partnerships and funding to restore and enhance habitats to maintain and improve the region’s
biological integrity�
Economic Vitality
■Strengthen and diversify the City’s economy by supporting and advancing existing businesses, targeting and attracting
new businesses, promoting balanced land use decisions, and engaging the community to reinvest in the City.
↘STATUS:
The Development Services Department has made great progress moving the Bayfront Master Plan forward.
Permits for the planned resort hotel and convention center project and associated infrastructure have been
issued. Project construction was completed in May 2025. Additionally, in December 2024, Development
Services launched an all-digital permitting process that will streamline the permitting process for existing
and future business in the City�
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SIGNIFICANT BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE IMPACTS
Revenues
■No significant budget adjustments.
Expenditures
■Mid-year FY 2025 transfer of 1.0 FTE Building Official from the General Fund to the Development Services Fund.
KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Estimated
FY 2026
Projected
Respond to 85% of Code Enforcement complaints within two business days of
initial report� 97% 85% 85%
Update 85% of Code Enforcement cases from an “Open” status to another status
within thirty days. 97% 85% 85%
Inspect a minimum 5% of the City’s mobile home park units annually, as required by
State law. 100% 100% 100%
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(12) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Summary of Department Resources
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Expenses
Salaries 1,619,813 1,809,335 2,382,112 2,335,165 (46,947)
Hourly Wages 19,494 29,743 31,033 31,503 470
Overtime 3,960 8,137 1,026 1,026 -
Health Benefits 229,332 244,318 302,301 317,465 15,164
Retirement Benefits 148,944 194,402 243,809 232,547 (11,262)
Other Personnel Expense 145,280 122,333 85,224 139,621 54,397
Personnel Expenses Subtotal 2,166,823 2,408,267 3,045,505 3,057,327 11,822
Supplies and Services 216,844 203,621 173,003 201,822 28,819
Other Expenses 3,426,108 46,613 46,610 46,610 -
Other Capital (31) - - - -
Utilities 2,586 2,548 1,533 1,533 -
Internal Service Charges 15,107 13,829 34,610 26,015 (8,595)
Non-Personnel Expenses Subtotal 3,660,614 266,612 255,756 275,980 20,224
Total Expenditures $ 5,827,437 $ 2,674,879 $ 3,301,261 $ 3,333,307 $ 32,046
Licenses and Permits (605,128) (672,202) (555,504) (604,093) (48,589)
Fines and Penalties (85,928) (66,684) (350,521) (350,521) -
Charges for Services (225,508) (172,311) (255,057) (257,390) (2,333)
Transfers In (1,114,472) (1,023,733) (1,023,733) (1,023,733) -
Other Revenues (21,800) (818) (29,117) (29,117) -
Total Revenues $ (2,052,837) $ (1,935,749) $ (2,213,932) $ (2,264,854)$ (50,922)
Net Program Expenditures $ 3,774,600 $ 739,130 $ 1,087,329 $ 1,068,453 $ (18,876)
Revenue Recovery % 238% 72% 67% 68%
Authorized Full Time Positions 20.00 21.00 22.00 21.00 (1.00)
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Development
Services
(86.00)
Administration
Building ServicesCurrent Planning
Facilities
Financing
Total General Fund (GF) FTE 21.00
Total Non GF FTE 65.00
Total Dept FTE 86.00
Code EnforcementAdvance Planning Land Development Landscape
Architecture
Development Svcs
Counter
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Engineering & Capital Projects Department
INFORMATION
WEBSITE www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/engineering
PHONE (619) 691-5021
EMAIL Engineering@chulavistaca.gov
The Engineering & Capital Projects Department provides engineering services, technical expertise and oversight for
the development and operations of the City’s public infrastructure and facilities. The Department is responsible for the
development of the long-range Capital Improvement Plan, the delivery of the diverse projects identified in the CIP as
well as a variety of other engineering related functions. The Department strives to provide expeditious, cost-effective
service while maintaining a high degree of quality optimizing mobility, public and environmental health, and safety.
The Engineering & Capital Projects Department is located in the Public Services Building B, across from the Council
Chambers at 276 Fourth Avenue. The Department consists of the following programs:
Advanced Planning
Manages asset inventories, infrastructure master plans, FEMA floodplain management services, and special studies
to identify current and future deficiencies in the City’s sewer, pavement, storm drain, wastewater disposal, and street
systems to ensure that the City’s infrastructure will adequately serve the community now and in the future.
Project Delivery (Design/Survey)
Manages the delivery of Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) through the entire life cycle to meet or exceed quality,
scope, schedule, and cost commitments to ensure that the City’s infrastructure will adequately serve the community
now and in the future. Also provides technical support services to various divisions and other departments.
Traffic Engineering
Provides traffic management, operations and planning services to the traveling public so they can enjoy a safe and
efficient transportation system by responding to inquiries regarding public safety and other related issues, monitoring
the function and operation of the roadway system on a daily basis, initiating remedial measures for high accident
locations and provide for timely transportation infrastructure.
Advanced Transportation Technologies & Maintenance
Implements transportation related “Smart City” strategies and technologies, supports the Autonomous Vehicles
Proving Grounds (AVPG) implementation in Chula Vista through coordination with SANDAG & CALTRANS and
provides the focus and expertise needed to ensure proper development and deployment. Provides safe movement of
all users of the City’s circulation system, including vehicle operators, bicyclists and pedestrians through maintenance
of electrical traffic control devices and street lighting.
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Wastewater Engineering
Manages the City’s sewer system so that Chula Vista residents receive dependable and affordable wastewater
treatment and disposal services.
CIP Construction, Administration and Management
Provides inspection, enforcement, education, and contract administration services to contractor’s, developers and
City departments so they can comply with City construction standards and storm water regulations related to
construction activities with the goal of delivering to the public cleaner water and durable and safe public infrastructure.
Stormwater Management
Develops and implements comprehensive programs and activities in compliance with State and Federal Clean Water
Act (CWA) standards applied locally through Municipal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
permitting requirements. Local NPDES permits are issued and regulated by the San Diego Regional Water Quality
Control Board (RWQCB). Core stormwater management services include: enforcement of the City’s stormwater
ordinance, review and implementation of development standards including training to affected City staff, inspection
of commercial, industrial, municipal and construction sites, water quality monitoring and reporting, complaint
response, community outreach and education, and interjurisdictional watershed management.
Development and Utility Permit Inspections
Provides inspections and inspection documentation for permits issued by the Development Services Department
associated with grading, improvements, minor construction, utility, and encroachments to ensure compliance with
City construction standards�
Wastewater Management
Provides wastewater infrastructure maintenance services to residents, businesses, along with other City departments
to sustain a reliable and environmentally safe wastewater system.
Fiscal Sustainability
Prepares the annual Capital Improvement Program, oversees funds, grants and projects. Provides financial support
services to manage and accommodate growth while maintaining service levels for existing infrastructure.
This is all accomplished through the Department’s commitment to provide a safe and sustainable environment for
the City’s residents and to keep the City beautiful. We provide the means for residents to live in the City and get safely
to work, schools, shops, businesses, offices, and other communities.
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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Engineering & Capital Projects Department is to provide and manage the City’s infrastructure
through high quality operations, maintenance, and construction in order to optimize mobility, public and environmental
health and safety�
STRATEGIC GOALS
Connected Community
■Replace Loma Verde Community Center
●This facility was approximately 50 years old and was among the busiest community centers in the southwestern
area of the City. The facility was in need of replacement.
●In April 2020, City Council approved a Design Build Agreement for replacing the Center which includes multi-
purpose facilities in addition to an aquatic facility encompassing an area of approximately 44,000 square feet.
●In August 2021, City Council awarded the contract for construction for Phases 1 and 2 which includes the
demolition and reconstruction of approximately 20,000 square feet of the Center and will feature a new multi-
purpose gymnasium, dance rooms, crafts room, fitness room, game room, hard courts, restrooms, changing
room, staff offices, lifeguard staff room, and break room.
●The Phase 3 portion of the project replaced the balance of the existing building to create space for new pool
mechanical equipment, wet and dry storage, construction of a new pool; and deck, classroom space, a new
splashpad, replacement playground, replacement of the solar water heater, and new sports lighting.
↘STATUS:
Construction of Segments 1 and 2 was completed in April 2023, and these segments were opened for
limited use pending the completion of Segment 3. Design for Segment 3 began in June 2021 and was
completed in June 2022. The Loma Verde Community Center is fully operational and open to the public
while final construction activities are underway. Due to stormwater issues, the splash pad required redesign.
Construction of the new splash pad is expected to be completed in Spring 2025. This project supports
the City’s Strong and Secure Neighborhoods goal by providing a safe, modern, and appealing space where
residents can gather, play, and stay connected.
■Expansion of Adaptive Traffic Control Systems and Traffic Signal Modernization
●These “smart” traffic signal systems detect approaching vehicles along certain major corridors to automatically
adjust the duration of traffic signal cycles to best serve changing traffic patterns and congestion in real time.
●The goal is to reduce travel times, enhance safety, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions attributable to vehicles
idling at red lights along heavily traveled streets.
●These modern adaptive control systems also have the capability to connect to some connected vehicles and
autonomous vehicles, better known as self-driving cars, using vehicle-to-infrastructure data sharing technology.
●In 2021, the City upgraded 29 intersections along Telegraph Canyon Road, East H Street, and Otay Lakes Road
with adaptive traffic signal controllers. The system continues to be monitored and optimized even years later
to provide a safe and efficient flow of traffic along these major corridors.
●In 2023, the City completed the construction of traffic signal modifications and improvements at 11 locations
throughout the City. The CIP project’s scope of work included traffic signal modifications and upgrades to
improve visibility, provide for protected left turn movements, provide for permissible flashing yellow left turn
movements, and replace failing and outdated traffic signals at various locations Citywide.
●In 2025, the City continues to expand its adaptive traffic control system onto sections of Otay Lakes Rd and
Eastlake Parkway. Also, the traffic signal modernization at three intersections throughout the City focuses on
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upgrading traffic signal hardware, improving circulation and safety at these locations. These projects are in the
design phase.
↘STATUS:
An additional $25 thousand in Measure P funding for FY 2026 will help further these efforts, as the City
continues to evaluate other streets to deploy modern traffic signal technology which will enhance safety,
efficiency, and support the City’s “Smart City” initiatives.
Strong and Secure Neighborhoods
■Renovation of Fire Station 1
●This facility was constructed in 1947.
●Fire Station 1 required renovation to meet the evolving duties of the Fire Department.
●The project was to include enlarging the opening at the apparatus bay to accommodate a larger ladder truck,
renovations to accommodate modern equipment and completing repairs for aging aspects of the building.
●The station’s dorm rooms and bathrooms also required upgrades to meet modern firefighter personnel needs.
●In May 2021, City Council approved a Design Build Agreement for renovation of Fire Station 1.
●The design phase was completed in January of 2023 and the award of the construction phase was approved
by City Council in February of 2023.
↘STATUS:
Construction began in September 2023 and was completed in January 2025. The station is now fully
operational, with final project closeout activities currently underway. This renovation directly supports
the City’s Strong and Secure Neighborhoods strategy by enhancing emergency response capabilities and
improving firefighter readiness and safety.
■Replace Heritage Road Bridge
●The existing four-lane bridge at Heritage Road was built using FEMA emergency funding as an interim facility
in 1993 when heavy flood waters destroyed the original two-lane river crossing.
●This interim bridge is inadequate for peak traffic volumes, does not accommodate pedestrians, special event
vehicle volumes, and is unable to convey the 50-year storm without being overtopped.
●Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Caltrans approved the bridge for replacement as the existing bridge
is Functionally Obsolete (FO) and the cost of rehabilitation exceeded replacement.
●In 2014, the Heritage Road Bridge Replacement Project was accepted into the Highway Bridge Program (HBP).
●The HBP provides funding to enable states to improve the condition of their highway bridges through replacement,
rehabilitation, and systematic preventive maintenance of deficient bridges.
●As of March 2025, approved grant funds total $6.8 million for preliminary engineering, $214 thousand for right-
of-way acquisition, $31.3 million for construction, and $4.7 million for construction engineering.
●Funding for construction includes $31.3 million HBP funds, $12.6 million City TDIF funds, and a $2Million
contribution from the City of San Diego.
●Environmental resource agency permits are in place and final coordination for a supporting document is on-
going with California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
↘STATUS:
The construction contract was awarded in October of 2024, and construction started in December of 2024.
Completion is anticipated in summer 2027. Development Impact Fees from both Chula Vista and the City of
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San Diego benefit areas will provide both the required matching funds and funds for improvements that are
not grant eligible�
■Renovation of Eucalyptus Park
●Eucalyptus Park was the City’s first park, built in 1927.
●The 19.69-acre community park is located at 436 C Street and stretches from 5th Avenue and 4th Avenue.
●The renovation work is funded in part by $6.4 million in grant funding from the Statewide Parks Program’s Round
Four, awarded in February 2022.
●Following a series of community workshops and public engagement surveys, an updated Eucalyptus Park
Master Plan was presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission in April 2023 and approved by City Council
in June 2023.
●New Eucalyptus park amenities funded by the grant will include multi-purpose field with lighting, interactive
water feature, skate/scooter plaza, bike skills plaza and jump area, perimeter walking path, fitness equipment,
pickleball courts with lighting, additional parking by the softball field, new park monument sign, new playground
equipment and surfacing, renovated small and large dog park areas
●In December 2023, the City Council approved additional funding, including $3.5 million in Measure P and $8.6
million from the Capital Improvement Projects Fund to upgrade existing facilities such as tennis courts and
lighting, softball field and lighting, basketball court, picnic shelters, restroom and storage buildings, trash
enclosure, and park fencing.
↘STATUS:
The construction contract for the Eucalyptus Park project was awarded in November of 2024. Construction
began on March 10, 2025, and is anticipated to be complete by Spring of 2026.
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KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Estimated
FY 2026
Projected
Pavement Condition Index 72 70 71
Deliver Projects within 5 Year CIP Cycle 81% 80% 85%
Sewer pipe flows meeting design standards 100% 100% 100%
Storm water flows meeting design standards 100% 100% 100%
Arterial roadways meeting service levels 97.5% 97.5% 97.5%
Number of traffic signals retimed (20 signals/year) 100% 100% 100%
Number of traffic signals with upgraded communications or newly connected (40
signals/year) 100% 100% 100%
SIGNIFICANT BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE IMPACTS
Revenues
■No significant budget adjustments.
Expenditures
■Increase to Personnel Services of $335,164 for scheduled MOU contract increases for various bargaining groups
along with changes to health and retirement benefits.
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Summary of Department Resources
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Expenses
Salaries 5,346,773 5,602,583 7,506,593 7,722,411 215,818
Hourly Wages 2,112 10,144 25,123 25,504 381
Overtime 46,673 43,829 81,958 81,958 -
Health Benefits 675,796 683,300 999,686 956,961 (42,725)
Retirement Benefits 512,996 605,383 809,768 818,659 8,891
Other Personnel Expense 528,295 430,523 356,043 508,842 152,799
Personnel Expenses Subtotal 7,112,645 7,375,762 9,779,171 10,114,335 335,164
Supplies and Services 758,531 837,486 353,517 353,517 -
Other Expenses 72,851 90,149 95,000 95,000 -
Other Capital 199,526 - 5,000 5,000 -
Utilities 1,329,668 1,498,479 1,353,083 1,385,617 32,534
Internal Service Charges 207,222 183,925 271,204 217,097 (54,107)
Transfers Out 201,668 200,850 100,440 - (100,440)
Non-Personnel Expenses Subtotal 2,769,467 2,810,888 2,178,244 2,056,231 (122,013)
Total Expenditures $ 9,882,112 $ 10,186,650 $ 11,957,415 $ 12,170,566 $ 213,151
Licenses and Permits (51,755) (264,482) (66,300) (66,300) -
Charges for Services (1,657,126) (1,754,077) (2,071,170) (2,071,924) (754)
Transfers In (1,341,966) (1,343,822) (1,473,151) (1,473,151) -
Other Revenues (5,693,329) (5,317,257) (5,455,837) (5,582,189) (126,352)
Total Revenues $ (8,744,176) $ (8,679,638) $ (9,066,458) $ (9,193,564)$ (127,106)
Net Program Expenditures $ 1,137,937 $ 1,507,012 $ 2,890,957 $ 2,977,002 $ 86,045
Revenue Recovery % 88% 85% 76% 76%
Authorized Full Time Positions 59.00 59.00 60.00 60.00 -
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Eng & Capital
Projects
(67.00)
Administration
Prj Design & Mgmt
Admin
Fiscal
Sustainability
Infrastructure
Projects
Total GF FTE 60.00
Total Non GF FTE 7.00
Total Dept FTE 67.00
Transportation and
Planning
Wastewater
Engineering
Advanced
Planning
Building Projects
Survey
Traffic Sig/St. Light
Maint
Traffic Engineering Construction
Inspection
NPDES
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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Police Department
INFORMATION
WEBSITE www.chulavistapd.org
PHONE (619) 691-5151
The Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) is recognized as a leader in the field of public safety, committed to a culture
of community-based policing, innovative problem-solving, and active community engagement. The Department’s
dedication to delivering public safety services with fairness, compassion, equality, and justice is not only reflected
in its formal policies and practices, but also deeply rooted in its history and core values. Guided by the principles
outlined in former President Obama’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing, CVPD upholds the highest standards
of modern policing and remains responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of the Chula Vista community.
The Police Department’s primary focus is community policing—a strategy that addresses crime and social disorder
through a blend of traditional law enforcement and proactive efforts such as prevention, problem solving, community
engagement, and partnerships. This philosophy balances reactive responses to calls for service with proactive
approaches that target the root causes of crime and disorder. In addition to community policing, the Department is
committed to traffic safety, criminal investigations, juvenile services, regional task forces, and a wide range of other
services that support and enhance public safety operations.
The Chula Vista Police Department is led by a dedicated Command Staff composed of the Police Chief, an Assistant
Police Chief, four Police Captains, and an Administrative Services Manager. The Department is authorized for 297
sworn officers and 113 civilian personnel. Despite having the lowest per capita staffing in the region, as noted
by SANDAG studies, the Department remains highly effective through a strong focus on innovation, efficiency,
and strategic resource management. The organization is structured into five key divisions: Patrol Operations,
Investigations, Community Engagement, Support Operations, and Administrative Services.
Patrol Operations
The Patrol Operations Division encompasses Community Patrol, the K-9 Unit, Field Training Unit, and Police
Technology. Community Patrol is the largest section within the Police Department, delivering 24/7 law enforcement
services to Chula Vista’s residents, businesses, and visitors. In 2024, the Patrol Division responded to 58,249 citizen-
initiated calls for service, conducted 29,853 officer-initiated contacts, and made 4,339 arrests—demonstrating the
Division’s ongoing commitment to public safety and proactive policing.
Investigations
The Investigations Division is made up of specialized units staffed by officers, detectives, and civilian personnel,
many of whom work in plainclothes assignments and focus on follow-up investigations. Core units within the division
include Crimes of Violence, Family Protection, and Property Crimes. Additionally, the Crime Lab, Property & Evidence,
and Digital Evidence Unit support investigative efforts. The Crime Lab provides critical forensic services such as
evidence collection, documentation, crime scene reconstruction, and latent print analysis. The Property & Evidence
Unit manages the secure storage, disposal, and auction of items, while maintaining a strict chain of custody. The
Division also includes Special Operations, where personnel conduct undercover investigations related to intelligence
and narcotics, and participate in regional task forces targeting fugitives, auto theft, and organized crime.
Community Engagement
The Community Engagement Division focuses on building trust, increasing transparency, and strengthening
relationships with residents, visitors, business owners, students, community leaders, advocates, and the unsheltered
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population. This Division plays a vital role in advancing the Department’s mission to deliver community policing with
the highest standards of professionalism and openness�
Key components of the Division include the Community Policing Unit, Traffic Operations, School Resource Officer Unit,
and the proactive Street Team and Gang Suppression Unit. The Community Policing Unit comprises the Homeless
Outreach Team, Community Relations Unit, and Community Liaison Officers—each working to address community
needs through direct engagement and problem-solving initiatives.
The Division also oversees the Strategic Operations Unit, which manages the Department’s internationally recognized
Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, a cutting-edge initiative that enhances real-time response and situational
awareness.
Support Operations
The Support Operations Division includes the Professional Standards Unit, City Jail, and Police Communications
Center (Dispatch). The Professional Standards Unit (PSU) is responsible for upholding the highest standards of
training, ethics, and professionalism across the Department. The City Jail functions as a temporary holding facility
for individuals in custody. The Police Communications Center serves as the hub for emergency and non-emergency
calls, with highly trained dispatchers who manage incoming requests for service and maintain clear, effective
communication with officers in the field.
Administrative Services
The Administrative Services Division consists of Fiscal Operations and Police Support Services (Records). The
Fiscal Operations Unit oversees the Department’s operating budget, manages restricted funds, administers grants,
and handles payroll, purchasing, and inventory. Police Support Services provides essential assistance to the public,
Department personnel, and other law enforcement agencies by maintaining and distributing police records and
offering front counter support�
The Police Department operates from a nationally recognized, 148,000-square-foot facility designed to enhance
police operations and improve service delivery to the community. The site also features a regional law enforcement
memorial, honoring peace officers in San Diego County who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
The Department is committed to fiscal responsibility and actively seeks alternative funding sources to reduce reliance
on the General Fund. For fiscal year 2026, the Department secured approximately $8.5 million in grant funding. Since
1995, it has obtained more than $162 million in grants, enabling the expansion of services and resources to meet
the growing needs of the Chula Vista community—while maintaining a strong commitment to financial stewardship.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Chula Vista Police Department, in partnership with the Community, is dedicated to providing community policing,
with the highest level of professionalism and transparency. Chula Vista Police Department Employees will provide
fair, courteous, and compassionate service to enhance the quality of life in Chula Vista.
VALUES STATEMENT
Leadership – Respect – Integrity – Accountability
STRATEGIC GOALS
Protecting and Serving the Community
■Address community concerns regarding general safety, crime, traffic safety, and satisfaction with CVPD
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●As a result of a resident survey conducted by SANDAG in 2019, the survey’s outcomes disclose that residents
generally believe the crime rate is the same, or has increased, from 2018. This is in spite of the fact that the City
was, at the time of the survey, experiencing the lowest levels of crime in more than three decades.
↘STATUS:
The Police Department is implementing a comprehensive, multi-faceted strategy to address community
concerns, reduce the fear of crime, and enhance communication—both in person and through digital platforms.
This initiative will be led by the Community Relations Unit, which focuses on building positive relationships
with residents, and the Public Information Unit, which ensures timely, transparent communication with the
public. To further address traffic safety concerns, Measure A funding has allowed the Department to expand
its Traffic Unit, increasing education efforts, proactive prevention programs, and targeted enforcement
throughout the city�
■Recruit, train, and retain critical staffing positions that are authorized and necessary to maintain Chula Vista’s
low crime rate
↘STATUS:
The Police Department will continue working closely with bargaining groups and Citywide partners to ensure
it remains regionally competitive in terms of workload, compensation, and overall workplace environment—
making it a department where employees want to work and build lasting careers. Additionally, the Department
will strengthen and expand its commitment to member engagement, health, safety, and wellness—ensuring
personnel are mentally and physically prepared to serve the community with the professionalism, compassion,
and readiness the public expects and deserves.
Driving Innovation and Performance
■Manage innovation in the Department to remain at the leading edge of change, and also to optimize the integration
of new capabilities into existing organizational structures in the best possible ways
●Chula Vista has established itself as a leader in public safety innovation. The Police Department’s innovation
initiative is focused on the safe, effective use of technology to enhance community safety, while carefully
balancing the protection of individual rights and aligning with the community’s values and expectations.
↘STATUS:
Chula Vista is a national leader in the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), driven by its innovative Drone
as First Responder (DFR) program, which deploys remotely operated drones to respond to calls for service
and provide critical situational awareness. To further enhance operational efficiency, the Department is
developing a Real Time Crime Center, designed to deliver live crime analysis and real-time intelligence to
support both patrol and investigative units. Strategically located adjacent to field operations, the center will
promote seamless communication and information sharing�
Strengthening Resource Sustainability
■Participate more fully in the City’s planning and growth to allow the Department to anticipate emerging challenges
and develop strategies to ensure public safety
●Growth in Chula Vista is persistent, and the next five years will see unprecedented changes in the City population,
and in the community’s complexity. Major components of this growth include the Bayfront resort hotel and
convention center, university site, and maturation of the Millenia project.
↘STATUS:
The Police Department will ensure CVPD representatives actively participate in all relevant City Economic
Development meetings, including public hearings and discussions related to public safety needs. As
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development projects can significantly impact law enforcement operations, it is essential that the police
perspective is incorporated early in the planning process to support effective, well-informed decision-making.
Championing Community Engagement, Equity and Inclusion
■Continue to build trust between law enforcement and the community
●Strong, trust-based relationships between police agencies and the communities they serve are essential to
effective policing and public safety. Law enforcement relies on community cooperation to share information,
report crime, and collaborate on solutions to issues of crime and disorder. In turn, community trust is built
when residents believe that police actions are aligned with community values and guided by the principles of
procedural justice and legitimacy.
↘STATUS:
CVPD staff will engage in meaningful dialogue, ongoing training, and collaborative efforts with the community
to strengthen existing relationships, build new ones, and address concerns related to bias, racism, or adverse
police conduct. The Community Engagement Division will take the lead in advancing this important work.
KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
Average Response Time for Priority 1 Calls 5:39 6:28 -
Average Response Time for Priority 2 Calls 12:41 12:41 -
CY 2023
Actual
CY 2024
Actual
CY 2025
Actual
FBI Part I Overall Crime Rate 33�33 Pending -
* FBI has not published 2024 crime rate data
* National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Group A offenses include crimes against persons, crimes against property, and crimes against society.
SIGNIFICANT BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE IMPACTS
Revenues
■No significant budget adjustments.
Expenditures
■Mid-year FY 2025 addition of 1.0 Peace Officer and FY 2026 addition of 1.0 Senior Records Specialist.
■Increase to Personnel Services of $6,198,688 based on position changes; additional $1.0 million in overtime; and
scheduled MOU contract increases for various bargaining groups along with changes to health and retirement
benefits.
■Increase to Supplies and Services of $300,000 for contracted services.
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Summary of Department Resources
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Expenses
Salaries 30,545,777 34,095,085 37,571,374 40,873,684 3,302,310
Hourly Wages 137,835 255,237 314,971 319,744 4,773
Overtime 5,421,690 5,669,143 2,979,964 3,985,971 1,006,007
Health Benefits 3,925,331 4,377,938 5,205,930 5,505,340 299,410
Retirement Benefits 5,515,160 6,610,663 6,951,385 7,595,459 644,074
Other Personnel Expense 2,757,491 2,916,751 1,646,810 2,588,924 942,114
Personnel Expenses Subtotal 48,303,284 53,924,818 54,670,434 60,869,122 6,198,688
Supplies and Services 2,731,403 2,848,975 2,405,280 2,705,280 300,000
Other Expenses 94,690 127,957 100,930 268,639 167,709
Other Capital 89,975 13,589 25,000 25,000 -
Utilities 820,816 861,182 828,875 929,386 100,511
Internal Service Charges 1,086,654 1,350,321 1,462,589 1,539,752 77,163
Transfers Out - 26,587 - - -
Non-Personnel Expenses Subtotal 4,823,539 5,228,611 4,822,674 5,468,057 645,383
Total Expenditures $ 53,126,822 $ 59,153,429 $ 59,493,108 $ 66,337,179 $ 6,844,071
Licenses and Permits (238,408) (220,608) (274,424) (274,424) -
Fines and Penalties (956,578) (909,769) (726,003) (761,101) (35,098)
Revenue from Other Agencies (1,227,087) (1,073,106) (1,237,786) (1,237,786) -
Charges for Services (3,372,860) (3,493,662) (3,320,433) (3,556,434) (236,001)
Transfers In (337,679) (264,003) (399,140) (251,500) 147,640
Other Revenues (254,963) (704,818) (128,419) (237,261) (108,842)
Use of Money and Property (16,663) (9,770) - - -
Total Revenues $ (6,404,238) $ (6,675,735) $ (6,086,205) $ (6,318,506)$ (232,301)
Net Program Expenditures $ 46,722,584 $ 52,477,695 $ 53,406,903 $ 60,018,673 $ 6,611,770
Revenue Recovery % 12% 11% 10% 10%
Authorized Full Time Positions 319.50 329.00 328.00 330.00 2.00
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Police
(446.00)
Administration
InvestigationsPatrol
Operations
Total GF FTE 330.00
Total Non GF
FTE
116.00
Total Dept FTE 446.00
Support
Operations
Community
Engagement
Administration
Services
Special
Operations
Police Dispatch
Community
Policing
Police Support
Services
Criminal
Investigations
Family
Protection Unit
Professional
Standards
Field Training
Unit
Fiscal
Operations
Evidence Control
RATT
School Resource
Unit
Police
Technology
Police Grant
Funds
Narcotic
Enforcement
Special
Investigations
Forensic
Services
Traffic Unit
Task Forces
City Jail
Street Team
Measure A Fund
Property Crimes
Watch
Commander
Community
Patrol
Crimes of
Violence
Research &
Analysis
Public
Info/Social
Media
Strategic Ops
UAS
Digital Evidence
Unit
Employee
Wellness
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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Fire Operations
Responsible for emergency medical services (EMS), fire suppression, rescue, hazardous conditions, and all other
emergency and non-emergency calls for service. Consists of ten fire stations located in all of the City’s major regions.
Operations responses are 85% medical, 10% fire, and 5% hazardous materials, rescues, and public assistance.
Emergency Services Division
The emergency services division prepares the City for any natural disasters or other unusual occurrences. This
division maintains the Emergency Operations Center and acts as a liaison with other agencies regarding large
disasters�
Fire Prevention Division
The purpose of the Chula Vista Fire Prevention Division is to provide services aimed at reducing the risk of fire and
injuries to the public. These services are provided through the administration of Fire Safety Engineering, Fire Code
Inspection, Fire Investigation and Public Education Programs to the community while maintaining a commitment to
Fire Department
INFORMATION
WEBSITE www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/fire-department
PHONE (619) 691-5055
The Chula Vista Fire Department delivers fire, rescue and emergency medical services to Chula Vista residents,
visitors, and employees daily. The Fire Department is currently in a period of renovation and expansion, with the
recent remodel of two fire stations, planned remodel of Fire Station 1, celebration of the third year of operation of
our Ambulance Transport System (ATS), and planning for additional fire stations for the upcoming developments
within the City of Chula Vista.
The Fire Department is authorized for 225 sworn positions (158 General Fund, 63 Measure A Sales Tax Fund, 1
Advanced Life Support Fund and 3 Transport Enterprise Fund), 66 single-role ambulance positions (Transport
Enterprise Fund), and 15 civilian positions (7 General Fund, 4 Advanced Life Support Fund, 1 Federal Grants Fund, 2
Measure A Sales Tax Fund and 1 Transport Enterprise Fund) . The department’s ten stations respond to nearly 27,000
calls annually across the City and neighboring cities as needed. Each day the Fire Department has 51 firefighters, 10
EMT’s and 10 paramedics on duty.
Station Address Units Incidents Responses
Station 1 447 F St B51, E51, M51 7,403 18,593
Station 2 80 East J St E52, O420, M52 1,592 3,454
Station 3 341 Orange Ave USAR53, T51, M53 3,090 6,817
Station 4 850 Paseo Ranchero E54 1,932 4,787
Station 5 100 Moss St E55, M55, M54, BR55 3,743 8,181
Station 6 605 Mount Miguel Rd E56, M56, BR56 1,266 3,107
Station 7 1640 Santa Venita B52, E57, T57, M57 2,409 6,128
Station 8 1180 Woods Dr E58 1,267 3,231
Station 9 1410 Brandywine Ave E59 2,550 5,566
Station 10 1715 Millenia E60, E61, M60 1,226 3,016
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excellence in an atmosphere of courtesy, integrity, and respect for diversity. The Fire Marshal is responsible for the
Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Division.
Training Division
The Training Division provides effective and realistic training for all personnel based on fire service standards,
information analysis, and emergency response demands. The Training Division’s goal is to provide valuable training
before a firefighter is presented with the many different types of emergency and non-emergency calls for service
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
The EMS division is responsible for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) that are delivered in Chula Vista by Emergency
Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics that respond on both fire apparatus and ambulances. This division is
responsible for ongoing medical training and compliance for both firefighters and ambulance personnel.
MISSION STATEMENT
Protect life, environment, and property
VISION STATEMENT
The vision statement answers who we are as an organization�
We are: “People who care about people.”
VALUES STATEMENT
Service and protection, with pride, respect, teamwork and safety.
PURPOSE STATEMENT
The purpose statement answers why we are here as an organization.
We are here to: Put others first, make positive contacts, and build relationships.
STRATEGIC GOALS
Organizational Effectiveness
Key factors associated with this initiative are to build transparency and effectiveness of organizational responsibilities,
complete essential organizational assessments and planning to establish a unified direction, and rebuild Department
doctrine to guide daily operations
■Goal 1: Department Doctrine Framework
Develop a department doctrine framework identifying significant manuals and documentation. This doctrine
framework goal includes the development of an executive summary, policies and procedures revision, rules and
regulations revision, and a communications plan.
↘STATUS:
All items of the framework are currently in process and are expected to be completed within calendar year
2025.
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■Goal 2: Organizational Accountability
Improve accountability within the organization by standardizing administrative processes. This includes establishing
desk manuals and comprehensive task lists for each administrative position, as well as quality control policies
and procedures around departmental purchasing and procurement. In addition, establish and deliver standardized
responsibilities and expectations of officer positions, and establish a committee program document to provide a
transparent structure of workgroups within the Department.
↘STATUS:
Comprehensive task lists of administrative staff and responsibilities have been completed and are now in
progress to be added to the department-wide formal policies and procedures platform. Expectations and
responsibilities of captains/supervisors have also been completed. The development of desk manuals and
expectations and responsibilities of Battalion Chiefs have been completed. Establishment of a committee
program document is currently in progress�
■Goal 3: Structural Plans
Develop and/or refine critical and perpetual planning documents. This includes developing a three-year Strategic
Work Plan, a Staffing and Succession Plan, a three-year Fire Department (FD) Training Plan, and a three-year
Emergency Operations Center Training Plan. Due to the large number of anticipated retirements and new firefighters
necessary for future fire stations, a Fire Academy Program document is needed to standardize initial training. The
Fire Department will also be assisting the Public Works Department to complete an FD-based fleet study. Existing
plans also require updating or revision. These include the revision of the Fire Department Master Plan and the City’s
Disaster Plan. Emergency management and Fire Operations will be creating an internal large-scale disaster response
framework to match known hazards within the City, including a fuel mitigation plan to reduce wildfire risk to the City.
↘STATUS:
The Fire Academy program document and the FD-based Fleet study are complete. The disaster response
and wildfire risk fuel mitigation framework is currently in progress and expected to be completed by their
target deadline�
■Goal 4: Continuous Improvement
Initiate organizational continuous improvement efforts. This includes building financial, operational and budgetary
standards of work and 10-year budget forecasts for each division within the Department to ensure proper planning.
In addition, this includes establishing a comprehensive and contemporary community risk reduction assessment
and developing a program document executive summary detailing a program framework and necessary resources.
↘STATUS:
Currently in progress and expected to be completed by their target deadline.
Operational Excellence
Key factors associated with this initiative aim to: Improve operational service delivery; Streamline recruitment and
hiring; and Correcting known areas for improvement.
■Goal 1: Assess, improve, and adjust operational awareness. This includes developing, revising, and training on
all SOG’s and policies related to fire ground command and control, methods, and communications. In addition,
the Fire Department will be evaluating areas such as service delivery for transport services in Imperial Beach and
Bonita, as well as continue to build our relationship with San Diego Fire Department (SDFD) and Falck for transport
and bariatric services to ensure operational effectiveness for the communities. Lastly, the Fire Department will
review and update with proposed changes to the State Fire Marshals model and adopted code, work with the
City to update the General Plan’s Safety Element, and develop a Crowd Manager Program for events at the North
Island Credit Union Amphitheatre.
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↘STATUS:
The update to the State Fire Marshals model and adopted code is complete. Evaluation of service delivery
with Imperial Beach, Bonita, and SDFD/Falck is currently in progress and expected to be completed by the
target deadline�
■Goal 2: Prioritize and invest in the development of our personnel. This includes minimizing vacancy rate below
5% and developing and delivering an officer academy to mirror firefighter and engineer training effectiveness. In
addition, the Fire Department will also fill vacant Emergency Operations Center (EOC) roster positions, implement
an EOC training plan, and host an EOC workshop or functional exercise.
↘STATUS:
Filling of EOC vacant positions and hosting of a functional exercise are complete. The development of an
officer academy is complete. Minimizing the vacancy rate is currently in progress.
■Goal 3: Enhance our information technology system to provide seamless integration and access to data. This
includes transitioning Cradle Point management to Emergency Communications & Data Center (ECDC) and
establish First Watch Online Compliance Utility to allow for compliance reconciliation. The Fire Department
will also upgrade Telestaff and complete its connection to Tablet Command and Computer Aided Dispatch
(CAD) to allow for the Ambulance Transport System use of National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS).
The Prevention Division will deploy ePlanSoft for fire/life safety system permits and establish the Inspection
Records Management System (RMS) application. Finally, the EMS and Operations divisions will develop the
PSTrax modules to include critical equipment and facilities tracking and maintenance.
↘STATUS:
Telestaff upgrade and transition of Cradle Point to ECDC, establishing First Watch, Inspection RMS application
and ePlanSoft are complete. The Fire Department is currently working to transition away from Telestaff to a
new staffing software.
Service
Key factors associated with this initiative are: Focusing on serving Department members; Revitalizing community
engagement efforts; and Supporting response partners�
■Goal 1: Focused attention on our inward-facing service delivery efforts. This includes developing an organizational
leadership workshop focused on building relationships, build and maintain relationships with other City
departments and external partners, assess how to effectively improve communication of Department information
through the organizations and establish quarterly briefings to review Department liaison assignment reports.
Additionally, the Fire Department will assess Department-wide needs for mental health training and resources
to formulate a 3-year plan�
↘STATUS:
The assessment of mental health awareness training and resources is complete.
■Goal 2: Service Outside the Department: Focused attention on our outward-facing service delivery efforts. This
includes improving connectedness with the community, such as re-establishing Fire Safety Week, developing
an engagement program with the elementary and high school systems, increasing social media following by
10%, developing yearly public safety outreach and programs, and release Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
focused on public safety and disaster preparedness. Additionally, the Fire Department will develop and initiate
public safety meetings through the Homeowners Association and Senior Center to establish outreach programs.
Finally, the Department will also research the need for Advanced Practice EMS programs and develop and deliver
the SB-105 Multi-Family Condominium Inspection Program.
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↘STATUS:
The re-establishment of Fire Safety Week is complete. Improve social media presence, and develop a yearly
public safety outreach programs are currently in progress. In addition, the SB-105 Multi-Family Condominium
Inspection Program and creation and release of PSAs are also in progress.
■Goal 3: Be attentive to mutual aid partners. This includes establishing a mutual aid program document to properly
track aid agreements, resume ability to support California Fire Assistance Agreement (CFAA) deployment requests
to participate in the mutual aid system, and resume ability to support California Task Force 8 (CA-TF8) deployment
requests to participate in FEMA Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) responses.
↘STATUS:
The support of the CFAA agreement and California Task Force 8 (CA-TF8) is complete.
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KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Service Function (1)Standard
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Estimated
FY 2026
Projected
Ambulance Transport System (ATS) (2)
ALS - 1st unit 12 mins @ 90% 95.0% 94.0% 93%
BLS - 1st unit 20 mins @ 90% 96.0% 95.0% 94%
First Responder
EMS
ALS - 1st unit (3)7 mins @ 90% 87.0% 87.0% 86%
Fire
IAF – (1E, 4FF)7 mins @ 90% 76.0% 77% 77%
ERF – (1E, 14FF)10 mins @ 90% 83.0% 82% 80%
Training
Mandatory Training 100% annually 100% 100% 100%
Fire Prevention
Inspections – FCIP 100% annually 100% 100% 100%
Inspections – Group E, Schools (4)100% annually 100% 100% 100%
Inspections – Group R2, Apartments (4)100% annually 100% 100% 100%
Inspections – Group R2, Condo (4)(5)100% annually -% 100% 100%
Inspections – Group R1, Hotels (4)100% annually 100% 100% 100%
Inspections – Group I2 & I3, Institutional 100% annually 100% 100% 100%
Inspections – Fire Code Permits 100% annually 100% 100% 100%
Inspections – GUC (6)w/in 1 month of application -% -% -%
Plan Reviews – Fire Safety Engineering w/in 90% of time frame 98% 97% 97%
Investigations – Origin & Cause 100% of all fires investigated by a
trained Investigator 100% 100% 100%
(1) All reporting completed on a calendar year basis
(2) Includes service to Chula Vista only
(3) ALS in 7 mins includes any unit with a Paramedic (Ambulance or First Responder)
(4) SB 1205 reporting requirement, reported as part of this budget process
(5) Group R2 Condo inspection program is in the process of development
(6) Position frozen
ALS - Advanced Life Support, requires two paramedics
BLS - Basic Life Support, requires two EMTs
ERF - Effective Response Force, requires multiple units and fourteen firefighters
FCIP - Fire Company Inspection Program
GUC - General Use Certificate, initial fire inspection upon business license application receipt
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SIGNIFICANT BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE IMPACTS
Revenues
■Increase to Charges for Services of $1,929,447 related to reimbursements for the Bayfront Fire Station fully
operational in FY 2026�
Expenditures
■Mid-year FY 2025 decrease of 9.0 FTE positions due to transfer to the Measure A Sales Tax Fund and increase
for FY 2026 of 9�0 FTE positions�
■Increase to Personnel Services of $4,432,773 for scheduled MOU contract increases for various bargaining
groups along with changes to health and retirement benefits.
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(15) FIRE
Summary of Department Resources
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Expenses
Salaries 15,167,850 16,179,993 18,249,503 20,329,592 2,080,089
Hourly Wages 177,768 62,483 37,974 38,549 575
Overtime 8,120,649 7,547,239 5,541,592 6,533,264 991,672
Health Benefits 2,407,478 2,602,315 3,364,118 3,795,623 431,505
Retirement Benefits 3,143,608 3,678,906 3,781,590 4,192,254 410,664
Other Personnel Expense 1,353,060 1,667,102 1,817,798 2,336,066 518,268
Personnel Expenses Subtotal 30,370,412 31,738,039 32,792,575 37,225,348 4,432,773
Supplies and Services 1,632,091 2,080,980 2,319,351 2,154,239 (165,112)
Other Capital 96,228 75,133 25,000 - (25,000)
Utilities 285,274 287,873 311,536 311,745 209
Internal Service Charges 1,501,802 1,637,035 1,647,473 1,465,052 (182,421)
Transfers Out 65,516 74,830 62,048 117,596 55,548
Non-Personnel Expenses Subtotal 3,580,912 4,155,851 4,365,408 4,048,632 (316,776)
Total Expenditures $ 33,951,324 $ 35,893,890 $ 37,157,983 $ 41,273,980 $ 4,115,997
Licenses and Permits (688,060) (757,218) (749,539) (773,192) (23,653)
Charges for Services (758,659) (1,450,750) (1,248,046) (3,177,493) (1,929,447)
Transfers In (1,609,605) (1,243,009) (1,335,255) (1,390,315) (55,060)
Other Revenues (1,053,309) (2,169,114) (212,395) (212,395) -
Total Revenues $ (4,109,634) $ (5,620,091) $ (3,545,235) $ (5,553,395)$ (2,008,160)
Net Program Expenditures $ 29,841,691 $ 30,273,800 $ 33,612,748 $ 35,720,585 $ 2,107,837
Revenue Recovery % 12% 16% 10% 13%
Authorized Full Time Positions 146.00 156.00 165.00 165.00 -
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Fire
(306.00)
Operations
Training Operations
Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Fund
Administration
Prevention Operation
Measure A Fund
Total GF FTE 165.00
Total Non GF FTE 141.00
Total Dept FTE 306.00
Federal Grants FundTransport Enterprise Fund
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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Public Works Department
INFORMATION
WEBSITE www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/public-works
PHONE (619) 397-6000
EMAIL operations@chulavistaca.gov
The Public Works Department maintains the City’s infrastructure including, streets, wastewater, facilities, parks, and
open space through high quality operations, maintenance repair and rehabilitation in order to optimize mobility, public
and environmental health, and safety.
Located at the John Lippitt Public Works Center at 1800 Maxwell Road, just north of Auto Park Drive and east of
Interstate 805, the Public Works Department consists of the following divisions:
Facilities Management: Provides maintenance, and custodial services to the Police Department, Fire stations, Civic
Center, Public Works Center, Libraries, and Recreational facilities including city parks and maintains public safety
communication radio equipment and some of the City’s audiovisual equipment.
Drainage Management: Provides cleaning and maintenance services to residents for flood prevention and improved
water quality and to ensure the City is in compliance with environmental standards.
Fleet Management: Provides and maintains vehicles and equipment to City departments used to perform City
services such as Police and Fire response calls, sewer system maintenance, street signage and striping, open space
inspections and park maintenance.
Open Space Management: Provides various landscape management and inspection services to preserve natural
and landscaped open space areas within neighborhoods and to enhance City parkways and medians.
Parks Management: Provides maintenance of parks, sports courts and fields used by the public, sports leagues,
schools and for Recreation programs.
Park Ranger Program: The Park Ranger Program, spanning across Chula Vista’s 72 parks, creates a secure and
welcoming environment. Rangers assist with various tasks, including restroom cleaning, restocking supplies,
maintaining event gazebo cleanliness, removing graffiti, and managing trash cleanup. The Park Ranger program is
also part of the homeless outreach team to provide support to individuals experiencing homelessness and manages
initiatives like the Junior Ranger Program, Adopt-a-Park, and the Ranger Volunteer Program. The Park Rangers play a
vital role in educating the public about park rules and regulations, enforcing Chula Vista’s municipal code to ensure
compliance and safety�
Project Management: Provides management of all stages of building projects, including capital improvement
projects, to ensure construction and alteration work is completed in accordance with contract specifications.
Roadway Management: Provides maintenance services to the City’s roadway system to ensure the benefits of safe,
clean, and dependable public streets, sidewalks, curbs & gutters, traffic striping and signage, fences, railings, traffic
control support, and graffiti abatement.
Sustainability: At an organizational level, “sustainability” is defined as the City’s ability to provide high quality
infrastructure, services and programs in a manner which balances the social, economic, and environmental needs of
current and future generations – also referred to as the 3Ps: People, Planet and Prosperity. Sustainability comprises
of two divisions: Environmental Services (as discussed in the “Other Funds” section) and Conservation.
■Conservation: Conservation Division leads the City’s energy efficiency, water conservation, alternative
transportation, greenhouse gas emissions reductions, green building initiatives and climate action planning
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efforts. Conservation actively collaborates with civic groups, business organizations, environmental and health
advocates, academic institutions, internal City departments and other public agencies locally and nationally.
■Environmental Services: Environmental Services provides comprehensive resource recovery management services
by building partnerships and implementing best management practices; increasing public awareness through
educational and informational programming; and pursuing cutting edge and emerging waste management
technologies�
Urban Forestry Management: Provides for the ongoing maintenance needs of trees and the liability presented by
aging and dying trees throughout the City�
Wastewater Management: Provides wastewater infrastructure maintenance services to residents, businesses, and
other City departments to sustain a reliable and environmentally safe wastewater system. A new crew was formed in
2021 to address added service needs to new residents as a result of new development. The new crew is necessary
to support infrastructure maintenance standards for over 511 miles of sewer pipes.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Public Works Department is to provide and manage the City’s infrastructure, open space through
high quality operations, maintenance, repair and rehabilitation of assets to optimize mobility, public and environmental
health and safety�
STRATEGIC GOALS
Strong and Secure Neighborhoods
■Determine adequate funding for maintenance and replacement
●Initiate study to recommend systems and methods to implement Asset Management, leading to near and long-
term financial planning.
↘STATUS:
►From the City’s nine Asset Management Systems, the Public Works Department has identified the “critical”
infrastructure needs based on “risk” to prioritize replacement and repair of City’s deteriorating assets.
Maintenance for critical asset replacement is generally funded by Measure P, Public Works continues to
work on these projects. Some of the projects that were completed in FY2024 include: Fuel Management
Upgrades, Third Avenue Sign LED Light Replacement, Park Resilient Surfacing Replacement, Public Works
Security Cameras, and Living Coast Discovery Center Waterproofing.
■Update the asset inventory and condition assessment
●Public Works Management developed an Asset Management Program (AMP) strategy in July 2010. Funding
has been allocated to update the Asset Management Program and work is currently being planned.
↘STATUS:
►The City has an Asset Management Program (AMP) which consists of nine Asset Management Systems
including Wastewater, Roadway, Drainage, Building, Parks, Open Space, Urban Forestry, Fleet, and
General Government. The City continues to make efforts to maintain an accurate asset inventory via GIS
(Geographical Information System) mapping locations, and condition assessment of the various elements
within each System, along with development of risk assessment and potential failure modes to execute
preservation and rehabilitation strategies for each asset type.
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KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Estimated
FY 2026
Projected
Storm Drain Structure Inspections 2,506 3,453 3,453
Storm Drains Cleaned 961 1,417 1,417
Storm Drain Channels Cleaned 110,194 SF 310,210 SF 310,210 SF
Sewer Mains Cleaned 3,035,491.52 LF 2,862,547 LF 2,862,547 LF
Crack Sealing 169,970 LF 180,220 LF 180,220 LF
Graffiti Removal 63,956 SF 53,938 SF 53,938 SF
Traffic Sign Maintenance 636 667 667
Trees Trimmed (Right-of-Way) 3,955 4,000 4,000
Fleet Vehicles Commissioned (1) 68 95 95
ACT Chula Vista Requests 9,026 7,373 7,373
Develop an integrated Waste Management Plan to meet a 90% City waste reduction
goal 75% 85% 85%
Develop and implement the Building Energy Saving Ordinance to support high
performing commercial and multifamily buildings in Chula Vista
Goal of 50%
buildings
reported 60% 60%
Engage stakeholders, including the Climate Change Working Group, to develop
strategies and fully update the 2017 Climate Action Plan 75% 90% 90%
(1) Vehicles commissioned = new vehicles processed, including additions to the fleet and new vehicles for replacement purposes.
SIGNIFICANT BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE IMPACTS
Revenues
■Increase in Other Revenues of $367,261 related to reimbursements from other funds for staff time on projects.
Expenditures
■The Sustainability Division was restructured from the Economic Development Department to the Public Works
Department in FY 2025. Positions 1.0 FTE Administrative Technician, 1.0 Environmental Sustainability Manager
and 3.0 FTE Conservation Specialist II were transferred from the Economic Development Department to the
Public Works Department.
■Mid-year FY 2025 addition of 1.0 FTE Conservation Specialist II for a federal grant program and FY 2026 addition
of 1.0 FTE Parks Maintenance Worker II.
■Increase in Personnel Services of $2,148,010 due to the mid-year restructuring of Sustainability Division staffing
from Economic Development to Public Works; increase in hourly staffing at Harborside Park; and for scheduled
MOU contract increases for various bargaining groups along with changes to health and retirement benefits.
■Increase in Supplies & Services of $462,593 for contracted services.
■Increase in Utilities of $379,638 for increased costs related to gas and electric, water and trash disposal.
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(16) PUBLIC WORKS
Summary of Department Resources
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Expenses
Salaries 8,428,874 8,592,998 9,969,436 11,387,499 1,418,063
Hourly Wages 516,250 642,052 705,647 865,584 159,937
Overtime 240,967 316,986 153,679 153,679 -
Health Benefits 1,597,571 1,560,707 1,853,925 2,092,218 238,293
Retirement Benefits 817,841 927,043 1,008,597 1,113,605 105,008
Other Personnel Expense 927,725 749,340 507,475 734,184 226,709
Personnel Expenses Subtotal 12,529,227 12,789,126 14,198,759 16,346,769 2,148,010
Supplies and Services 3,797,978 4,674,248 5,366,070 5,828,663 462,593
Other Expenses 47,233 181,293 11,400 11,400 -
Other Capital 149,826 - 3,000 3,000 -
Utilities 3,360,316 3,678,125 3,566,229 3,945,867 379,638
Internal Service Charges 938,595 1,130,091 1,122,510 1,285,399 162,889
Non-CIP Project Expenditures 4,769 - - - -
Non-Personnel Expenses Subtotal 8,298,716 9,663,756 10,069,209 11,074,329 1,005,120
Total Expenditures $ 20,827,943 $ 22,452,882 $ 24,267,968 $ 27,421,098 $ 3,153,130
Fines and Penalties (11,383) (28,073) - - -
Charges for Services (614,767) (636,197) (93,005) (93,005) -
Transfers In (5,462,102) (5,621,345) (5,949,792) (6,049,081) (99,289)
Other Revenues (2,242,609) (2,560,169) (1,974,254) (2,341,515) (367,261)
Use of Money and Property (23,717) (4,364) - - -
Total Revenues $ (8,354,578) $ (8,850,147) $ (8,017,051) $ (8,483,601)$ (466,550)
Net Program Expenditures $ 12,473,365 $ 13,602,735 $ 16,250,917 $ 18,937,497 $ 2,686,580
Revenue Recovery % 40% 39% 33% 31%
Authorized Full Time Positions 83.00 124.00 128.00 135.00 7.00
Budget Restructuring:
The Park Rangers, Park Maintenance, and Park Operations Administration Divisions were moved from the Parks and Recreation Department to the Public Works Department in FY 2023.
The Sustainability Division was moved from the Economic Development Department to the Public Works Department in FY 2025.
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Public Works
(201.00)
Administration
WastewaterBuilding Svcs
Admin
Total GF FTE 135.00
Total Non GF
FTE
66.00
Total Dept FTE 201.00
Open Space Street
Maintenance
Pumps & PoolsBuilding Svcs
Comm
Fleet Management
BRT Maintenance
Storm DrainsConstruction &
Repair Graffiti Removal
Wastewater Maint
Custodial
Services Gas Tax Fund
Striping & Signing
Urban Forestry
Park
Maintenance
Park Rangers
Parks Sustainability
Conservation
Environmental
Services
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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Parks and Recreation
INFORMATION
WEBSITE www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/recreation
PHONE (619) 409-5979
EMAIL RecAdmin@chulavistaca.gov
The Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of recreational opportunities and services to the community.
The Department’s vision is a community that achieves learning, self-discovery, balance, and essential life skills
through recreation. Community involvement is an important component of this process as the Department’s values
assessment information and evaluative input from the community on new and existing programs and services.
Community volunteers are an important and valuable resource to the Parks and Recreation Department’s offerings
and with their support, additional offerings of activities are available to the community.
A multitude of programs and classes are currently offered to the community, which include the following:
■Adult and youth aquatics and sports
■Programs for senior citizens
■Camps for children during school intersessions
■Therapeutic classes
■Public rental of recreation facilities, including park gazebos
■Fee-based classes such as dance, performing arts, martial arts, physical fitness, preschool, and courses that
promote physical fitness enrichment, and creativity
■Free after school programs during critical hours for children and youth focusing on fitness, fun, and a healthy
lifestyle
■Coordinates the use of outdoor fields for local nonprofit youth-serving sports organizations
■The Parks and Recreation Department operates 12 recreational facilities throughout the City, which includes two
outdoor swimming complexes (Parkway, Loma Verde).
MISSION STATEMENT
We enrich our community through recreation opportunities and services.
VALUES STATEMENT
Integrity – Respect – Professionalism – Accountability – Commitment – Teamwork – Fun
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STRATEGIC GOALS
Economic Vitality
■Enhance the quality, experience, and accessibility of parks and recreation opportunities and facilities for the
citizens of Chula Vista�
↘STATUS:
►Continued services for senior citizens and therapeutic recreation programs, funded by a Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG).
►Meals on Wheels 5-year lease to use Norman Park as a hub for senior meals.
►Partnered with the Friends of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Foundation for a scholarship program for
children who are in foster care and/or homeless families to participate in core recreation programs and
services.
►Held the annual Snores & Smores family campout.
►Continued the Movies in the Park program throughout the City.
►Norman Park Senior Center received two Grants-$3500 and $12,200 for Programs and Services
Operational Excellence
■Perform quality public service to our citizens by enhancing facilities and programs.
↘STATUS:
►Expanding services targeting active adults, including fitness and wellness (yoga, tai chia, walking groups);
social engagement (clubs, game nights, special events); lifelong learning (movies, guest lectures, arts and
crafts); support services (health screenings and legal aid).
Connected Community & Healthy Community
■Provide safe and inclusive parks and recreational programs, services, and facilities.
↘STATUS:
►Worked with local nonprofit youth sports organizations to continue the field allocation process to provide
more equity in accessing Chula Vista sports fields.
►Conducted “Champions Run” 5k at the CVEATC.
►Celebrated Parks and Rec Month in May at Memorial Bowl.
►Participated in the Starlight Parade�
►Implemented Coed Youth Volleyball League.
►Partnered with CVESD for scholarships for homeless children.
►Rebranded Senior Walking group-Norman Park Sole Walkers.
►Continued partnership with the Chula Vista Elementary School district to provide sports leagues for the
faculty�
►Continued Chula Vista’s Elementary Learn to Swim Program: fourth graders are provided swim lessons,
water safety, sun safety, which continues to be funded through a grant provided by Kaiser Foundation.
Received $93,500 for the program.
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KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Estimated
FY 2026
Projected
Facility Attendance at Norman Park Senior Center 65,000 65,000 65,500
Number of Enrolled in Recreation Classes & Activities 28,000 29,000 29,500
Facility Attendance at Recreation Facilities 850,000 850,000 852,000
Number of Enrolled Teams in Adult Sports Leagues 580 580 590
Volunteers for the Parks & Recreation / Equivalent Cost Savings 90/$19,000 90/$19,000 90/$19,000
SIGNIFICANT BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE IMPACTS
Revenues
■No significant budget adjustments.
Expenditures
■Increase in Personnel Services of $264,311 for scheduled MOU contract increases for various bargaining groups
along with changes to health and retirement benefits, and an increase in hourly wages.
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Summary of Department Resources
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Expenses
Salaries 1,459,279 1,397,210 1,954,673 2,118,008 163,335
Hourly Wages 1,363,957 1,637,710 1,875,526 1,940,312 64,786
Overtime 3,058 14,583 4,193 4,193 -
Health Benefits 242,061 236,537 333,115 332,439 (676)
Retirement Benefits 199,068 207,103 257,063 253,705 (3,358)
Other Personnel Expense 170,649 134,938 38,774 78,998 40,224
Personnel Expenses Subtotal 3,438,072 3,628,082 4,463,344 4,727,655 264,311
Supplies and Services 883,937 864,884 828,686 1,032,565 203,879
Other Expenses 166,987 220,933 170,000 170,000 -
Other Capital 6,913 - 26,423 26,423 -
Utilities 332,207 394,588 407,421 640,304 232,883
Internal Service Charges 15,970 15,098 29,011 38,200 9,189
Non-Personnel Expenses Subtotal 1,406,015 1,495,502 1,461,541 1,907,492 445,951
Total Expenditures $ 4,844,087 $ 5,123,584 $ 5,924,885 $ 6,635,147 $ 710,262
Revenue from Other Agencies (18,605) (18,127) - (12,500) (12,500)
Charges for Services (2,099,929) (2,306,914) (2,137,743) (2,224,231) (86,488)
Transfers In (20,000) - - - -
Other Revenues (263,366) (301,448) (305,180) (241,447) 63,733
Use of Money and Property (1,670,269) (1,887,040) (1,648,601) (1,794,266) (145,665)
Total Revenues $ (4,072,168) $ (4,513,529) $ (4,091,524) $ (4,272,444)$ (180,920)
Net Program Expenditures $ 771,919 $ 610,055 $ 1,833,361 $ 2,362,703 $ 529,342
Revenue Recovery % 84% 88% 69% 64%
Authorized Full Time Positions 60.50 19.50 20.00 20.00 -
Budget Restructuring:
The Park Rangers, Park Maintenance, and Park Operations Administration Divisions were moved from the Parks and Recreation Department to the Public Works Department in FY 2023.
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Parks & Recreation
(20.00)
Administration
Total GF FTE 20.00
Total Non GF FTE 0.00
Total Dept FTE 20.00
SportsSenior Services Recreation Facilities
Mount San MiguelNorman Park Senior Center Chula Vista Woman’s
Club
Aquatics
Adult Athletics Heritage Park Rec
Center
Parkway Pool
Athletics & Ballfield
Management
Loma Verde Pool
Youth Athletics
Loma Verde Rec Center
Montevalle Rec Center
Otay Recreation Center
Parkway Rec Center
Salt Creek Rec Center
Veterans Rec Center
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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Library
INFORMATION
WEBSITE www.chulavistalibrary.com
PHONE (619) 691-5170
EMAIL libraryinfo@chulavistaca.gov
The mission of the Chula Vista Public Library is to increase knowledge and enrich lives within the community. This is
accomplished by connecting people equitably to responsive programs, services and resources that reflect the ideals
of a democratic society. The Department’s vision is that the Chula Vista Public Library builds connections, promotes
literacy, and engages the community.
The Chula Vista Public Library is comprised of three dynamic state-of-the-art libraries delivering books, magazines,
newspapers, information services, DVD’s, CD’s, free public access computers, free Wi-Fi, passport application
services, and community programming to the City’s residents nearly every day of the year. The South Chula Vista
Branch Library and the Civic Center Branch Library offer full library service in English and Spanish. The Otay Ranch
storefront branch, located in the Otay Ranch Town Center Mall is an exciting community-based partnership providing a
location especially suited for young families and students. From the Library’s interactive and user-friendly homepage,
residents can request or renew books, pay fines, browse digitized photos from Chula Vista’s past, use premium
subscription databases and research materials, learn a language, practice civil service and academic tests, download
e-books, music, and digital audiobooks, check out the calendar of Library events, and register for programs via remote
access 24 hours a day, from home, work or school.
The Chula Vista Public Library offers numerous programs, activities and events to the community’s children, teens
and adults. These include summer reading programs for all ages, after school activities, homework help, free film
festivals, art exhibits, and concerts. The Library provides a variety of public spaces available for use by community
groups, as well as bridging the digital divide by providing laptops and wi-fi hotspots for home use. As part of the
Library’s thriving volunteer program, residents may read to children and help with early literacy and youth activities,
tutor students, staff the Adult Literacy and ESL (English as a Second Language) center, help in the Library’s bookstores,
work on Library projects, and assist with special events.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Chula Vista Public Library is to increase knowledge and enrich lives within the community. We
accomplish this by connecting people equitably to responsive programs, services and resources in a manner that
reflect the ideals of a democratic society.
STRATEGIC GOALS
Connected Community
■Explore New Library facility
●Identify opportunities to open a community services hub on the east side of the City. Continue planning process
for library at Millenia site.
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↘STATUS:
►Since September 2022, the City of Chula Vista has been in the planning and building phase of the Millenia
Library, a multi-use library which will serve a larger vision of public, education and industry use. The facility
is set to open in July 2026 (FY 2027) for public use, providing our first city library built since 1995. The
Millenia Library will feature more community spaces, meeting and conference rooms, and a small business
incubator�
■Expand early literary services.
●Create high interest programming and events designed to spark positive media attention.
↘STATUS:
►The Library continues to be a part of the State Library’s Stay and Play Early Literacy Initiative. The Stay and
Play Initiative is a library service model specifically designed to serve and support the needs of informal
childcare providers, often referred to as Family, Friends, and Neighbors (FFNs). Stay & Play is designed to
be offered over time and includes weekly in-person gatherings as well as targeted online resources. As a
part of this initiative, the Library offers special Stay and Play programs at its locations. To date, the Library
has offered over 100 programs with over 2,000 attendees participating.
►In addition to the Stay and Play program, the Library continues to support early literacy with our weekly
story times at all locations and special early literacy events. In particular, the Library has partnered with
Chula Vista Animal Services to host story times that feature adoptable animals to our community. Since
its inception in 2023, every featured animal has been adopted into a forever home.
■Create and use effective partnerships to leverage the Library’s reach into the community.
↘STATUS:
►The Library continues to build connections within the Chula Vista community. The Library continued to
partner with Chula Vista Elementary School District to provide Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and
Mathematics (STEAM) classes from the Innovation Station, Sound Station, and Energy Station. This year
the Library and the District have continued to grow the partnership to reach the Chula Vista community by
opening the Life Science Station in October 2024. The Stations create an innovative learning experience
through a rigorous 21st Century learning environment that is rooted in effective teaching practices and
high-quality instruction. Their mission is to nurture every child’s imagination, intellect, and sense of inquiry
through the District’s 50 schools that serve nearly 30,000 students, primarily in grades K-6, with over 8,000
students visiting the Station experiences annually.
■Provide successful Library programming, services, and facilities
●Evaluate current programs, facilities, and services. Identify optimum candidates for affordable, effective
improvement and expansion.
↘STATUS:
►The Library continues to grow its cultural arts programming. In August 2024, the Library held Chula Vista’s
ArtFest— the latest in a series of ongoing efforts to strengthen the local arts community. The inaugural
Chula Vista Art Fest brought together dozens of local artists who displayed and sold their work on the
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courtyard outside Chula Vista City Hall. The event also featured food trucks, live painting, art exhibits,
music, and dance performances. The event boasted an attendance of over 6,000 community members.
►The Library has supported the return of the Odawara Ambassador Exchange Program, an opportunity
for young adults ages 18 to 28 to engage in a cultural exchange with ambassadors from our sister city,
Odawara, Japan, which will occur in August 2025.
►The Library has also supported the return of the Gayle McCandliss Art Awards, given annually to local
individuals and groups who have supported the arts in Chula Vista. The fund is named after former Mayor
Gayle McCandliss, who was a strong supporter of the arts.
►The Library was awarded the California State Library’s Lunch at the Library Grant and in conjunction with
the Chula Vista Elementary School District, this year’s program partnered with the Chula Vista Elementary
School District to provide on-site meal distribution at 2 of our library branches. In addition to providing
free healthy meals for children ages 1-18, the Library was able to provide free enrichment programming to
all family members, regardless of age. The Library partnered with a local, woman-owned tortilla company
“Manos de Mujer” to explore the agricultural history of corn, and to demonstrate how corn is ground into
masa. Another event featured a couple who own a nearby farm, Ranchito Milkyway Farms, sharing their
expertise on sustainable farming with children and families. The partnerships highlighted the importance
of local agriculture and emphasized community connections that enhance food access� By engaging
families in food preparation and farming traditions, the Library fostered a deeper understanding of where
food comes from, as well as an appreciation of local agriculture.
►In 2025, the Library is preparing to award the Performing Visual Arts Grant to support arts in the Chula Vista
community. The grant fund supports art projects in dance, design arts, media arts, music, photography,
theater, traditional/folk arts, visual arts, or interdisciplinary expressions involving more than one of the above
fields. This grant provides the city with an opportunity to increase public awareness of, and participation in,
performing and cultural arts in the community. Awardees will be announced in the Summer 2025.
►The Library will once again be involved in the California State Library’s Lunch at the Library Initiative in the
2025 year. In partnership with the Chula Vista Elementary School District, the Library will be offering lunch
and snacks during school breaks. For many families, the stability, nutrition, and education provided during
the school year end when school lets out for summer. During the summer months, children and teens in
low-income families often have reduced or limited access to healthy food. The Lunch at the Library program
exists to meet this need while sharing information about other resources available at the Library and in the
community. In 2024, the Library served over 1,400 meals to kids in the Chula Vista community.
►The Library continues to provide relevant Library programming to our community such as our Friday Night
Magic program that featured the Magic: The Gathering card game to engage teens to connect, learn, and
have fun. From monthly tournaments to beginner workshops, these programs offer a chance for teens to
develop strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and teamwork. Whether it’s through competitive play,
draft nights, or themed events, Friday Night Magic fosters a sense of community and excitement while
also promoting critical thinking and creativity.
►The Library created the addition of the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) which engages teens to take a leadership
role in shaping Library programming. TAG members work together to plan events, provide feedback, and
ensure the Library offers resources and activities that appeal to their interests. Through their involvement
with TAG, teens have the opportunity to build valuable skills in organization, event planning, and mentorship
while creating a welcoming and inclusive space for all teens while also creating opportunities for personal
growth, building stronger connections within the community, and making the Library a more vibrant and
interactive place for teens.
►The Library hosted a Teen Wellness Fair in partnership with San Ysidro Health Center. The fair included
information on a wide variety of health-related issues from mental health to nutrition.
►Since 2023, the City continues to work towards the revitalization of 50 North Fourth Avenue, Casa Casillas,
which will provide the community a space dedicated to arts, for exhibition, incubation, and development
of artistic capabilities. This facility will be supporting programs and activities that provide community
members with creative expression and social engagement have proven to be beneficial to both the individual
and the community at large. Through Casa Casillas, the Chula Vista Public Library plans on providing arts
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classes, art exhibitions, and providing opportunities for artists in residence The Casa Casillas Art Space is
scheduled to open to the public in Spring 2025. The new facility will host three artists in residence studios
as well as a rotating arts exhibition. Artists in residence will be provided a stipend for their work during
their residency and be required to offer workshops and programs for the community.
KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Estimated
FY 2026
Projected
Internet sessions per capita 0�44 0�44 0�40
Program attendance per capita 0�40 0�43 0�30
Visitor count per capita 3�30 3�40 3�20
Circulation per capita 2.15 2.18 2.10
SIGNIFICANT BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE IMPACTS
Revenues
■No significant budget adjustments.
Expenditures
■Mid-year FY 2025 transfer of 1.0 FTE Special Events Coordinator from Administration Department.
■Increase to Personnel Services of $298,445 for scheduled MOU contract increases for various bargaining groups
along with changes to health and retirement benefits.
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Summary of Department Resources
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Expenses
Salaries 1,531,689 1,563,352 1,920,002 2,121,178 201,176
Hourly Wages 583,303 678,102 883,368 896,751 13,383
Health Benefits 243,813 238,337 332,067 380,678 48,611
Retirement Benefits 177,968 201,966 247,027 250,816 3,789
Other Personnel Expense 136,782 132,737 79,220 110,706 31,486
Personnel Expenses Subtotal 2,673,555 2,814,492 3,461,684 3,760,129 298,445
Supplies and Services 266,671 305,361 433,427 433,427 -
Other Expenses 360 360 400 400 -
Utilities 312,941 337,363 254,384 378,685 124,301
Internal Service Charges 2,730 6,393 4,879 7,623 2,744
Non-CIP Project Expenditures 189,922 10,000 - - -
Non-Personnel Expenses Subtotal 772,625 659,477 693,090 820,135 127,045
Total Expenditures $ 3,446,180 $ 3,473,970 $ 4,154,774 $ 4,580,264 $ 425,490
Fines and Penalties (15,625) (22,026) - - -
Revenue from Other Agencies - (21,535) - - -
Charges for Services (589,086) (513,067) (804,058) (554,584) 249,474
Transfers In (16,000) (199,922) - - -
Other Revenues 1,274 (16,067) (7,236) (7,236) -
Use of Money and Property (19,434) (15,860) (18,270) (18,270) -
Total Revenues $ (638,872) $ (788,478) $ (829,564) $ (580,090)$ 249,474
Net Program Expenditures $ 2,807,308 $ 2,685,492 $ 3,325,210 $ 4,000,174 $ 674,964
Revenue Recovery % 19% 23% 20% 13%
Authorized Full Time Positions 23.00 23.00 22.50 23.50 1.00
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Library
(23.50)
Administration
Branch Operations
Civic Center Branch
Operations
Museum
Cultural Arts
Literacy
South Chula Vista
Branch Operations
Total GF FTE 23.50
Total Non GF FTE 0.00
Total Dept FTE 23.50
Otay Ranch Branch
Operations
Special Events
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SERVICES FUND
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Development Services Fund
Development Services Fund
The Development Services Fund is an enterprise fund, accounting for
revenues and expenditures related to the processing of development
plans and permits. Enterprise funds are self-supporting, where revenues
cover expenses. Enterprise funds allow for operating expenses to be
adjusted with changes in demand, avoiding impacts to the General Fund
when revenue fluctuations occur because of changes in development
activity throughout the City.
The Development Services Fund provides Planning, Building, Engineering,
Landscape Architecture, and permitting services to property owners, developers, and the City as required for the
entitlement and/or improvement of property. The services provided encompass most development activities,
including land use entitlements; public infrastructure, open space, and landscape planning; public infrastructure
construction, grading and building permits.
Revenues
Development related revenues consist of two categories: development processing fee revenues and deposit-based
revenues. Development processing fee revenues include building permits, planning fees, other building department
fees, and engineering fees. Deposit-based revenues are generated through staff time reimbursements related to
specific projects. The City is anticipating that the following major projects will continue to move forward in fiscal
year 2026:
■Bayfront Redevelopment Project
■Millenia Project
■Freeway Commercial North
■Otay Ranch Villages
■Sunbow II, Phase 3
■Chula Vista Center mixed-use project
■Otay Ranch Town Center mixed-use project
■University Land Entitlement Projects
The following table compares the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget revenues to the fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget
revenues.
Development Services Fund Revenues
Category
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change % Change
Licenses and Permits $ (4,722,895) $ (4,722,895) $ - -%
Charges for Services $ (6,907,836) $ (6,939,743) $ (31,907) 0.5%
Taxes $ (50,000) $ (50,000) $ - -%
Transfers In $ (582,991) $ (582,991) $ - -%
Other Revenue $ (737,985) $ (895,789) $ (157,804) 21.4%
Total Revenues $ (13,001,707) $ (13,191,418) $ (189,711) 1.5%
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Expenditures
Development related expenditures support personnel costs, training costs for technical staff, and maintenance costs
for Development Services software applications.
The fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget includes funding for 65.0 positions in the Development Services Fund.
The following table compares the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget expenditures to the fiscal year 2026 Proposed
Budget expenditures.
Development Services Fund Expenditures
Category
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Adopted Change % Change
Personnel Services $ 8,799,023 $ 10,108,824 $ 1,309,801 14.9%
Supplies and Services $ 1,021,852 $ 1,223,993 $ 202,141 19.8%
Other Expenses $ 1,192,082 $ 1,201,783 $ 9,701 0.8%
Other Capital $ 85,500 $ 75,000 $ (10,500) (12.3%)
Utilities $ 3,073 $ 3,073 $ - -%
Internal Service Charges $ 68,173 $ 51,860 $ (16,313) (23.9%)
Transfers Out $ 2,824,695 $ 2,722,032 $ (102,663) (3.6%)
Total Expenditures $ 13,994,398 $ 15,386,565 $ 1,392,167 9.9%
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FUND (408)
Summary of Department Resources
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Services 7,378,931 7,529,738 8,799,023 10,108,824 1,309,801
Supplies and Services 1,428,032 1,325,268 1,021,852 1,223,993 202,141
Other Expenses 1,238,681 1,237,703 1,192,082 1,201,783 9,701
Other Capital 80,893 - 85,500 75,000 (10,500)
Utilities 3,814 4,179 3,073 3,073 -
Internal Service Charges 39,725 36,991 68,173 51,860 (16,313)
Transfers Out 2,393,036 2,543,221 2,824,695 2,722,032 (102,663)
Total Expenditures $ 12,563,112 $ 12,677,099 $ 13,994,398 $ 15,386,565 $ 1,392,167
Licenses and Permits (4,755,476) (4,801,889) (4,722,895) (4,722,895) -
Charges for Services (6,443,133) (5,452,853) (6,907,836) (6,939,743) (31,907)
Taxes (51,540) (51,125) (50,000) (50,000) -
Transfers In (871,730) (1,003,694) (582,991) (582,991) -
Other Revenue (729,075) (530,094) (737,985) (895,789) (157,804)
Use of Money and Property (63,713) (69,782) - - -
Total Revenues $ (12,914,667) $ (11,909,437) $ (13,001,707) $ (13,191,418)$ (189,711)
Net Program Expenditures $ (351,555) $ 767,662 $ 992,691 $ 2,195,147 $ 1,202,456
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AND HOUSING FUNDS
Successor Agency Funds
Housing Authority Funds
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Successor Agency Funds
The Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency was created on October 24, 1972 by City Council Ordinance. The goals of
the former Redevelopment Agency were to reduce blight and to encourage new development, reconstruction, and
rehabilitation of residential, commercial, industrial, and retail uses. Since the Agency’s creation, the City adopted and
amended six project areas to encompass a total of approximately 3,563 acres of City territory. Land uses within these
areas are mostly commercial and industrial, but also includes some residential and public uses (e.g., governmental
administrative centers, corporation yards, streets, etc.).
On December 29, 2011, amidst a state fiscal emergency, the California Supreme Court upheld Assembly Bill (AB) 26
dissolving California redevelopment agencies. Effective February 1, 2012, all redevelopment agencies were dissolved,
and the City of Chula Vista assumed the role of Successor Agency to the Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency (City
Council resolution 2011-164).
The Successor Agency is responsible for the wind down of the former Redevelopment Agency activities and
obligations. The Successor Agency will continue to oversee all legally enforceable obligations as well as dispose of
the former Redevelopment Agency assets.
As required by AB 26, an Oversight Board, composed of affected taxing entities within the City, was created. The
primary responsibility of the Oversight Board is reviewing and approving the annual Recognized Obligation Payment
Schedule and serving in a fiduciary role to the taxing entities that the Oversight Board represents. The Oversight
Board transitioned to one central County Oversight Board in fiscal year 2019.
Fund Descriptions
The Successor Agency budget is organized into a Redevelopment Obligation Retirement Fund (RORF) and debt
service funds. The RORF accounts for the staffing and other expenditures required in winding down activities of
the former Redevelopment Agency. The Debt Service funds are used to pay for the former Redevelopment Agency’s
debt service on its outstanding Tax Allocation Bonds, loans and other debt of the former Redevelopment Agency.
Operating Funds
■Fund 318: Redevelopment Obligation Retirement Fund (RORF)
The RORF serves as the primary operating funds in the winding down of the former Redevelopment Agency. This
fund is used to pay the documented enforceable obligations of the former redevelopment agency that have been
approved by the Successor Agency Oversight Board and the State Department of Finance.
Debt Service Funds
The Debt Service funds are used to pay for former Redevelopment Agency debt service on its outstanding Tax
Allocation Bonds, loans and other debt of the former Redevelopment Agency.
■Fund 666: 2016 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds (TARBs)
In July 2016, the Successor Agency issued the Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds in the amount of $29,315,000 to
refinance the Agency’s outstanding 2006 Senior Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, Series A, 2006 Subordinate Tax
Allocation Refunding Bonds, Series B, and the 2008 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds. The Annual Debt Service
is paid from property tax increments generated in the project areas. The term of the bonds runs through 2036.
■Fund 692: Long Term Advances Debt Service Fund – Redevelopment Agency
This fund was established to account for Redevelopment Agency inter-fund loans.
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Revenues
A summary of revenues by category are listed below:
■Property Taxes – The revenues in this category are received due to the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency.
Property tax increment revenues are now received by the County of San Diego and will be distributed to the
Successor Agency based on documented enforceable obligations that have been approved by both the Successor
Agency Oversight Board and the State Department of Finance. For fiscal year 2026, revenues decreased in
comparison to the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget based on updated redevelopment property tax trust fund
allocation information from the County Auditor & Controller.
The table below provides a revenue comparison of the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget to the fiscal year 2026
Proposed Budget. The table does not reflect the revenue budget of the debt service funds which are reflected in the
debt service section of the budget document.
Redevelopment/Successor Agency Operating Fund Revenues
Category
Fund 318
FY 2025
Adopted
Fund 318
FY 2026
Proposed Change % Change
Property Taxes $ (3,229,247) $ (2,861,563) $ 367,684 (11.4%)
Total Revenues $ (3,229,247) $ (2,861,563) $ 367,684 (11.4%)
Expenditures
Expenditures for fiscal year 2026 are for winding down for the former Redevelopment Agency activities and
documented enforceable obligations�
■Supplies & Services – The supplies and services expenditure category decreased by $1,500 as compared to the
fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget based on the reduced need for professional services.
■Other Expenses – The other expenses expenditure category decreased by $2,239 as compared to the fiscal
year 2025 Adopted Budget based on the reduced need for staff time on Redevelopment Agency activities and
administration of enforceable obligations�
■Transfers Out – The transfers out expenditure category accounts for the required debt service for the Successor
Agency. Bonded debt service for the 2016 TARBS is approximately $2.8 million. The Transfers Out category
has decreased by $6,409 due to the scheduled decrease of the debt service payments related to the 2016 Tax
Allocation Refunding Bonds.
The table below provides a comparison of the 2025 Adopted Budget expenditures to the fiscal year 2026 Proposed
Budget expenditures.
Redevelopment/Successor Agency Operating Fund Expenditures
Category
Fund 318
FY 2025
Adopted
Fund 318
FY 2026
Proposed Change % Change
Supplies and Services $ 11,500 $ 10,000 $ (1,500) (13.04%)
Other Expenses $ 369,730 $ 367,491 $ (2,239) (0.61%)
Transfers Out $ 2,796,211 $ 2,789,802 $ (6,409) (0.2%)
Total Expenditures $ 3,177,441 $ 3,167,293 $ (10,148) (0.3%)
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RDA SUCCESSOR AGENCY FUND (318)
Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Supplies and Services 5,881 5,480 11,500 10,000 (1,500)
Other Expenses 217,931 367,718 369,730 367,491 (2,239)
Transfers Out 2,796,882 2,792,959 2,796,211 2,789,802 (6,409)
Total Expenditures $ 3,020,693 $ 3,166,157 $ 3,177,441 $ 3,167,293 $ (10,148)
Property Taxes (3,363,658) (7,918,403) (3,229,247) (2,861,563) 367,684
Use of Money and Property (61,626) (124,269) - - -
Total Revenues $ (3,425,284) $ (8,042,672) $ (3,229,247) $ (2,861,563)$ 367,684
Net Program Expenditures $ (404,591) $ (4,876,515) $ (51,806) $ 305,730 $ 357,536
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DEBT SERVICE - SUCCESSOR AGENCY FUND (666, 692)
Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Supplies and Services 4,000 4,200 5,000 7,000 2,000
Other Expenses 703,609 624,571 2,788,700 2,784,100 (4,600)
Total Expenditures $ 707,609 $ 628,771 $ 2,793,700 $ 2,791,100 $ (2,600)
Revenues
Transfers In (2,796,882) (2,792,959) (2,793,700) (2,791,100) 2,600
Other Revenue (4,788,560) (57,900) - - -
Use of Money and Property (826) (1,293) - - -
Total Revenues $ (7,586,267)
$
-$ (2,852,153) $ (2,793,700) $ (2,791,100)$ 2,600
Net Program Expenditures $ (6,878,658) $ (2,223,382) $ - $ -$ -
DEBT SERVICE - SUCCESSOR AGENCY FUND (666, 692)
Fund Detail
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
666-2016 TARBs 707,609 628,771 2,793,700 2,791,100 (2,600)
Total Expenditures $ 707,609 $ 628,771 $ 2,793,700 $ 2,791,100 $ (2,600)
666-2016 TARBs (2,797,707) (2,794,253) (2,793,700) (2,791,100) 2,600
692-Long-Term Advances DSF-RDA SA (4,788,560) (57,900) - - -
Total Revenues $ (7,586,267) $ (2,852,153) $ (2,793,700) $ (2,791,100)$ 2,600
Net Program Expenditures $ (6,878,659) $ (2,223,382) $ - $ -$ -
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Housing Authority Funds
The Housing Authority was formed in 1993. A Housing Authority can provide tax-exempt bond financing, own and
operate housing, and operate various housing programs. The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, including
public housing in Chula Vista, is operated by the County of San Diego Housing Authority. With the elimination of
the City’s Redevelopment Agency in 2012, the Housing Authority assumed the housing functions of the former
Redevelopment Agency, becoming a “Successor Housing Agency”. Housing Authority staff provides comprehensive
housing services for the City including new affordable housing development and program administration.
The Chula Vista Housing Authority fund is the clearinghouse for all housing related staff activity. Included in this fund
are personnel expenses which are reimbursed by various funding sources such as the US Department of Housing and
Urban Development Grant Funds and Low/Moderate Income Housing Funds. The Housing Fund will receive funds
for staff time reimbursements for managing the City’s Affordable Housing projects and programs, administering
State and Federal Grant Programs, and for monitoring bond covenants for multifamily housing revenue bonds issued
by the City’s Housing Authority. The Housing Authority focuses on the development of sustainable neighborhoods
through investments in and administration of programs that seek to improve, preserve, and increase the supply of
affordable housing in Chula Vista and serve low income residents such as:
■Long-range planning of housing goals and annual monitoring of Housing Element goals
■Predevelopment financing
■Financing and assistance in the production of affordable rental housing through new construction and acquisition/
rehabilitation
■Rehabilitation grants and loans for small owner-occupied and rental properties
■Providing rental assistance
■Expanding home ownership opportunities for first-time homebuyers
■Assistance to homeless shelter/service providers
■Overseeing contracts with social service agencies for the provision of services to low/moderate income residents
■Developing and implementing policies and programs related to affordable housing
Fund Descriptions
Operating Funds
■Fund 313: Chula Vista Housing Authority
The Chula Vista Housing Authority Fund accounts for all housing related activities funded through the Low/
Moderate Income Housing Fund and those eligible for reimbursement such as the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development Block Grant Funds.
■Fund 319: Successor Agency Housing Fund
The City’s Housing Authority became the Successor Housing Agency. This fund accounts for all assets originally
held by the Low and Moderate Income Housing fund and will account for activities similar to the Low and
Moderate Income Housing program. The fund revenues are not discretionary and must be used for the production
of affordable housing�
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Revenues
Below is a summary of fiscal year 2026 changes by category:
The table provides a comparison of the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget to the fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget
revenues. The table does not reflect the revenue budget of the debt service funds which are reflected in the debt
service section of the budget document.
Housing Authority Operating Fund Revenues
Category
Funds
313/319
FY 2025
Adopted
Funds
313/319
FY 2026
Proposed Change % Change
Charges for Services $ (1,771,380) $ (1,771,380) $ - -%
Transfers In $ (3,000) $ (307,043) $ (304,043) 10134.8%
Other Revenue $ (902,407) $ (902,407) $ - -%
Use of Money and Property $ (215,000) $ (215,000) $ - -%
Total Revenues $ (2,891,787) $ (3,195,830) $ (304,043) 10.5%
Expenditures
Expenditure changes for fiscal year 2026 for the Housing Authority are summarized below:
The table below provides a comparison of the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget to fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget.
The table does not reflect the debt service expenditure budget which is discussed in the debt service section of this
document�
Successor Housing Agency Operating Fund Expenditures
Category
Funds
313/319
FY 2025
Adopted
Funds
313/319
FY 2026
Proposed Change % Change
Personnel Services $ 1,579,933 $ 1,856,572 $ 276,639 17.5%
Supplies and Services $ 367,900 $ 367,900 $ - -%
Other Expenses $ 2,051,000 $ 2,051,000 $ - -%
Other Capital $ 6,000 $ 6,000 $ - -%
Transfers Out $ 373,092 $ 379,512 $ 6,420 1.7%
Internal Service Charges $ - $ 752 $ 752 -%
Total Expenditures $ 4,377,925 $ 4,661,736 $ 283,811 6.5%
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Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Services 865,635 1,297,011 1,579,933 1,856,572 276,639
Supplies and Services 343,066 413,194 310,000 310,000 -
Other Expenses 42,860 69,073 42,500 42,500 -
Internal Service Charges 25 384 - 752 752
Transfers Out 368,819 125,513 363,234 364,544 1,310
Total Expenditures $ 1,620,405 $ 1,905,174 $ 2,295,667 $ 2,574,368 $ 278,701
Revenues
Charges for Services (383,518) (287,795) (1,771,380) (1,771,380) -
Transfers In (6,000) (1,000) (3,000) (307,043) (304,043)
Other Revenue (779,083) (1,721,307) (647,407) (647,407) -
Use of Money and Property (163,739) (180,167) - - -
Total Revenues $ (1,332,340) $ (2,190,269) $ (2,421,787) $ (2,725,830)$ (304,043)
Net Program Expenditures $ 288,064 $ (285,095) $ (126,120) $ (151,462)$ (25,342)
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HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY FUND (319)
Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Supplies and Services 425 89,963 57,900 57,900 -
Other Expenses 2,289 5,092 2,008,500 2,008,500 -
Other Capital 2,025 1,350 6,000 6,000 -
Transfers Out 5,262 5,110 9,858 14,968 5,110
Total Expenditures $ 10,001 $ 101,515 $ 2,082,258 $ 2,087,368 $ 5,110
Revenues
Other Revenue (143,487) (148,739) (255,000) (255,000) -
Use of Money and Property (466,994) (823,914) (215,000) (215,000) -
Total Revenues $ (610,481) $ (972,653) $ (470,000) $ (470,000)$ -
Net Program Expenditures $ (600,480) $ (871,138) $ 1,612,258 $ 1,617,368 $ 5,110
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY REPORTS → Housing & Homeless Services
Specific projects to address these priorities in fiscal year 2026 include the funding for permanent supportive housing,
collaboration with the Homeless Outreach Team to implement Council priorities, pursue funding opportunities for
expansion of homeless services, operations of the Chula Vista Bridge Shelter, affordable and middle-income housing
development, first-time homebuyer and rental assistance programs, overseeing the Tenant Protection Ordinance,
implementation of new Density Bonus and Inclusionary housing procedures, and administration of the Community
Development Block Grants and other Housing & Urban Development funding programs. To support these efforts
the Department has a Director who immediately supervises at least one staff member in each of the priority areas
including a Principal Management Analyst, Housing Manager, Homeless Solutions Manager, Community Engagement
Specialist, and a Management Analyst II.
The Department’s efforts are better detailed below, listing specific responsibilities under each priority.
Housing & Homeless Services
INFORMATION
WEBSITE www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/development-services/housing
PHONE (619) 691-5047
EMAIL affhousing@chulavistaca.gov
The Department of Housing and Homeless Services was created in November 2022 to better address the housing
needs of Chula Vista residents and to advance solutions for the City’s unhoused residents. The department manages
important programs to meet the housing needs of City residents across all income levels. Priorities for the Department
include: grant administration for federal and state funds; maintaining and increasing the housing stock; providing
essential services and programs both internally and through partnerships to initiate and sustain individual and family
self-sufficiency; overseeing the Healthy & Age-Friendly Initiatives to promote public health, wellness, and community
livability for all ages; and engaging the community through cultural events, minimizing barriers between the City and
residents, and work towards the development of innovative partnerships within City departments and with external
stakeholders.
The Department has been strategically structured to address each priority and better serve the residents of Chula
Vista in four main priority areas�
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■Grant Administration and Compliance – the Principal Management Analyst leads a team consisting of a
Management Analyst II and Office Specialist to provide day to day operations and customer service response.
In addition, this team oversees grant administration, leads new grant applications and monitors and ensures
compliance for grant requirements and other financial obligations of the Department and clients.
■Affordable Housing Preservation & Production – the Housing Manager oversees the production and preservation
of affordable housing, the implementation of the Housing Element, and compliance with state laws through the
supervision of a Senior Planner and Management Analyst II.
■Homeless Solutions and Prevention - Homeless Solutions Manager supervises a Homeless Services Specialist I
that leads the efforts to address the needs of unhoused residents, oversee operations of the Emergency Bridge
Shelter, and assist clients on their path to self-sufficiency.
■Community Initiatives – A Community Engagement Specialist was added to the Department in 2025 to serve as
staff liaison to the Human Relations Commission and assist engaging the community through cultural events.
A Management Analyst II is also assigned to pursue grants, policies, and programs related to the Healthy & Age-
Friendly Initiatives.
In addition to everyday operations, the Department of Housing and Homeless Services also works closely with the
Housing and Homeless Advisory Commission and the Health, Wellness & Aging Commission which further branch
into their respective task forces.
MISSION STATEMENT
Empower individuals & families – Build community resilience – Promote housing opportunities – Enhance quality of life
The Department of Housing & Homeless Services strives to channel available resources, services and information
needed to provide residents with affordable housing opportunities, essential services, and empowering the community
through partnerships to enhance quality of life and build resilience.
STRATEGIC GOALS
Operational Excellence
■Implementation of the 2021-2029 Housing Element Policies and Goals
●The Department of Housing and Homeless Services is committed to complying with State law regarding
the Housing Element and related policies. The development and preservation of affordable housing is at the
forefront of the Department’s efforts.
↘STATUS:
►In Progress - The City is required to provide the California Department of Housing and Community
Development with an Annual Progress Report by April 1st of each year. With this year’s Annual Progress
Report submittal (2024), the City is almost halfway towards its RHNA allocation (47.5%). For specific
timeframes related to goals see the Housing Element, Chapter 7 of the City’s General Plan at https://www.
chulavistaca.gov/departments/development-services/planning/planning-digital-library/general-plan� The
City continues to promote affordable housing development by informing developers of and encouraging
the use of State laws that reward affordable housing production with incentives, such as density bonus,
AB 2162, and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
■Fiscal Responsibility and Administration of Grants
●The Department of Housing and Homeless Services works to implement the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan and
utilize grant funds as required and allowed to create opportunities for the vulnerable populations of the City of
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Chula Vista. In addition, staff continuously reviews grant applications in order to increase and enhance funding
opportunities to provide critical services for the Chula Vista community.
↘STATUS:
►In Progress - The City released a Notice of Funding Availability in February 2024 to solicit applications from
qualified organizations that can provide necessary services to Chula Vista residents. The City is required
to adopt an Annual Action Plan identifying the use and distribution of funds annually and submit such
documentation to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by May 15th. During fiscal year
2025 the City will be following its Community Participation Plan process to update and adopt the 2026-
2030 Consolidated Plan�
Economic Vitality
■Furthering Affordable Housing Options in the City
●The Department of Housing and Homeless Services continues to seek opportunities to apartment with qualified
developers and service providers and facilitate the construction and provision of quality housing to meet the
City’s diverse needs.
↘STATUS:
►In Progress - During fiscal year 2025, the City and the Chula Vista Housing Authority, acting in its capacity
as the Successor Housing Agency to the Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency, issued a Notice of Funding
Availability (NOFA) in the amount of $4.0 million in Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds. These
funds were awarded to a 79-unit affordable project to be developed by Community HousingWorks at 201
Third Avenue.
►The City and Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation entered into a Leasehold Disposition
and Development Agreement for the rehabilitation and conversion of the Palomar Motel into Permanent
Supportive Housing for 27 households. The Successor Agency also awarded a loan in the amount of $3.0
million to Wakeland to partially finance the rehabilitation of the project. Construction is expected to begin in
FY 2026. Wakeland also continued to refine development plans and seek financing for its 96-unit affordable
project to be located at 610 Paseo Del Rey.
►The City continued to hold public hearings for the approval of tax-exempt bonds, in accordance with the Tax
Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA). The following TEFRA hearings were held in FY 2025:
►Encelia at Cota Vera – approving the conversion of multifamily revenue notes to the permanent phase of
financing for an affordable family development located at 1910 Encelia Circle.
►Seniors on Broadway – financing the rehabilitation of a senior development located at 845 Broadway.
►Teresina Apartments – financing the acquisition and rehabilitation of a family development located at
1250 Santa Cora Avenue.
►The following affordable projects, not funded by the City or Housing Authority, were leased up in FY 2025:
►Casa Estilo – Mixed-income senior project with 16 affordable units located at 795 Third Avenue
►Citrus Villa – Senior development with 58 affordable units located at 178 Third Avenue
►Congregational Place, a 56-unit senior project located at 305 E Street, is expected to complete construction
and lease up in FY 2026�
■Promote Programs and Services Related to Self-Sufficiency
●The Department of Housing and Homeless Services seeks to provide programs that meet individuals where
they are and give a hand up to improve their quality of life and standard of living.
↘STATUS:
In Progress - The City designed a set of coordinated programs and interventions to support each person who
experiences homelessness along a pathway that leads to a permanent housing solution. Utilizing a cross-
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departmental and multidisciplinary system allows the City to leverage resources that serve all people experiencing
homelessness, including responding to the unique needs of different subpopulations, such as families with children,
youth, veterans, or survivors of domestic violence. The primary programs offered are: outreach/engagement, case
management, housing options, and job training/reentry.
KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
FY 2024 Actual FY 2025 Estimated FY 2026 Projected
Respond to constituent requests for information within three (3) business days
from receipt of request 100% 100% 100%
Maintain web based resources and information including dashboards for
CVMC 9.65 Tenant Protection Ordinance and Homeless Housing Outcomes. 100% 100% 100%
Perform file inspections of all City-regulated affordable projects, and physical
inspections of 33% of City-regulated affordable projects. 100% 100% 100%
Complete all 2021-2029 Housing Element implementation items falling under
Department’s purview that set a completion target of 36 months of Housing
Element adoption by FY25 and address ongoing goals for the remainder of the
period� 100% 100% 100%
Assist households with homeless prevention programs, such as rehabilitation
and rental assistance� TBD 40 households 45 households
Engage individuals in Community Participation Plan and adopt the 2026-2030
Community Plan in FY25. * 50 individuals **
Provide resources to homeless individuals. 300 individuals 300 individuals 325 individuals
Support emergency shelter operator in positively exiting clients into permanent
housing� *** *** 20 individuals
Provide financial support to produce or preserve affordable housing units. *** *** $3 million
* Department will begin the Consolidated Plan process in fiscal year 2025.
** Task completed in FY 2025.
*** New goal for FY 2026.
SIGNIFICANT BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS & SERVICE IMPACTS
Revenues
■No significant budget adjustments.
Expenditures
■Increase of $276,306 for Personnel Services expenditures due to mid-year addition of 1.0 FTE Community
Engagement Specialist and scheduled MOU contract increases for various labor groups along with changes to
health and retirement benefits.
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY REPORTS → Housing & Homeless Services
(19) HOUSING & HOMELESS SERVICES
Summary of Department Resources
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Expenses
Salaries 298,580 893,055 1,158,154 1,360,080 201,926
Hourly Wages 42,132 95,293 - - -
Health Benefits 34,914 134,752 189,730 206,081 16,351
Retirement Benefits 28,081 102,754 126,038 141,846 15,808
Other Personnel Expense 4,269 71,157 82,539 124,760 42,221
Personnel Expenses Subtotal 407,976 1,297,011 1,556,461 1,832,767 276,306
Supplies and Services - 900 4,200 4,200 -
Other Expenses 2,199 (2,199) - - -
Internal Service Charges 25 384 - 752 752
Non-Personnel Expenses Subtotal 2,224 (915) 4,200 4,952 752
Total Expenditures $ 410,200 $ 1,296,096 $ 1,560,661 $ 1,837,719 $ 277,058
Charges for Services - (3,055) (1,448,286) (1,448,286) -
Transfers In - (1,000) - (304,043) (304,043)
Other Revenues (474,966) (1,714,271) - - -
Use of Money and Property (50,424) (28,289) - - -
Total Revenues $ (525,389) $ (1,746,615) $ (1,448,286) $ (1,752,329)$ (304,043)
Net Program Expenditures $ (115,189) $ (450,519) $ 112,375 $ 85,390 $ (26,985)
Revenue Recovery % N/A N/A 93% 95%N/A
Authorized Full Time Positions - 10.00 11.00 12.00 1.00
The Housing & Homeless Services Department was created in November 2022 (FY 2023).
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Housing & Homeless
Services
(12.00)
Homeless Solutions &
Prevention
Total GF FTE 0.00
Total Non GF FTE 12.00
Total Dept FTE 12.00
Affordable Housing
Preservation & ProductionAdministration
Chula Vista Housing
Authority
Community Initiatives
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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Sewer Funds
Sewer Funds
The Sewer enterprise funds account for revenues and expenditures related to the City’s Sewer programs, including
maintenance and expansion of the City’s conveyance system and payment of San Diego Metro wastewater treatment
costs�
The City of Chula Vista provides wastewater conveyance and treatment services to approximately 50,000 billing
accounts, including residential and non-residential uses. The wastewater generated by Chula Vista customers
is collected and sent to treatment facilities in the South Bay and Point Loma through the City’s extensive sewer
collection system, which consists of 13 pump stations and over 500 miles of sewer pipe. The San Diego Metropolitan
Wastewater System (San Diego Metro) provides wastewater treatment services to the City of Chula Vista and most of
the region per an agreement. The wastewater permit for the Point Loma Treatment Plant Advanced Primary requires
a waiver which is renewed regularly. The last approved waiver application, submitted in 2015 to the Regional Water
Quality Control Board and the Environmental Protection Agency was approved in April 2018 with special conditions.
This included the requirement to implement the Pure Water Program.
The 2005 Chula Vista Wastewater Master Plan (WWMP), which was updated in 2014, identifies a conservative
planning level sewer generation rate of 230 gallons per equivalent dwelling units (EDU). The 2014 WWMP estimates
the City’s ultimate sewer treatment capacity required for the currently planned build out condition will be 29.89
million gallons per day (MGD). However, current flow projections are lower with treatment capacity needs estimated
at 19.9 MGD. The reduction in flow can be attributed, in part, to lowered use due to the increase in the cost of water
and on-going water conservation efforts. The City’s buildout sewer capacity needs are projected to be between the
WWMP and the current metered flow estimate. The Wastewater Engineering Section will continue to track water
usage trends, changes in land use and population projections to validate current generation rates and project the
ultimate need for the City. An update to the WWMP is currently underway, which will include an evaluation of the
projected build out sewer needs.
The following figure illustrates the City’s current trunk sewer network, which conveys flows to the San Diego Metro
trunk sewer (shown in red). Some of the City’s sewer lines are used by the County of San Diego (County) and some
of the County’s sewer pipelines are used by the City and coordinated through transportation agreements. The City
has an existing transportation agreement with the County to use the Spring Valley Trunk sewer (shown in green).
City’s Current Trunk Sewer Network
Revenues
The Sewer Fund derives the majority of its revenue from various service charges that are collected from system
users. This fund also derives revenues from other sources such as permit fees for new connections to the sewer
system, interest earnings from investments, development impact fees, transfers from other funds designated to
support Sewer fund operations. Other revenues include revenue reimbursements from other City funds and various
service charges.
To ensure the future adequacy of the Sewer Funds, the City Council adopted the sewer rate case study that set the
new sewer rates, which went into effect April 26, 2022 upon adoption and remains in effect through fiscal year 2026.
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Previously, the rates had not changed since July 1, 2018 and with the adoption of the new rates, increases began
on July 1, 2022. One issue of continued importance is the sewage treatment costs through the City of San Diego.
The recent permit required for treatment was renewed on the condition of implementation of a regional wastewater
reuse program, Pure Water Program, which includes significant capital investments. The adopted sewer rate case
study allows for increases or decreases in the costs from the City of San Diego to be adjusted annually to ensure
more accuracy�
Revenues for the Sewer Income Fund (Fund 411), the Trunk Sewer Capital Reserve Fund (Fund 413), the Sewer
Service Revenue Fund (Fund 414) and the Sewer Facility Replacement Fund (Fund 428) are summarized in the
following table:
Sewer Fund Revenues
Category
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change % Change
Licenses and Permits $ (40,000) $ (40,000) $ - 0.00%
Charges for Services $ (53,570,000) $ (53,441,374) $ 128,626 0.00%
Transfers In $ (198,000) $ (198,000) $ - 0.00%
Other Revenues $ (133,133) $ (133,133) $ - 0.00%
Use of Money and Property $ (1,185,726) $ (1,257,726) $ (72,000) 0.06%
Total Revenues $ (55,126,859) $ (55,070,233) $ 56,626 0.00%
Note: Revenue amounts include Sewer Operating Funds: 411, 413, 414, and 428. Note that Fund 430 is not included.
Expenditures
Sewer Fund operations and capital project programming contain no General Fund contributions. Sewer fund
operations and capital programming costs are offset by fees paid by residential and non-residential users. In addition,
other revenue sources generated within the Sewer Fund through normal operations fund 42.0 permanent positions
that are contained in the fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget.
The City continues to focus on its Annual Sewer Rehabilitation Program, which ranges annually from $1,200,000 to
$2,000,000 for the replacement and rehabilitation of sewer pipes, manholes, lift stations, access roads, and other
sewer system components. The City utilizes standardized evaluation and ranking criteria to inspect and evaluate the
condition of the entire system to prioritize sewer infrastructure for replacement or rehabilitation.
City staff expenditures incurred supporting wastewater system maintenance and operations are funded by the
Sewer Funds through a combination of direct expenditures and inter-fund transfers. Positions 100% funded by Sewer
Funds are budgeted directly in the Sewer Funds. The remaining support staff is budgeted in either the General or
Development Services Funds. These position costs are partially offset via inter-fund transfers. All supplies, services
and utilities budgets associated with supporting the wastewater system are also budgeted in the Sewer Service
Fund in fiscal year 2026.
Capital Improvement Projects
The second highest commitment of CIP funding is for the Wastewater Management System (WMS). The appropriation
for Wastewater projects is approximately $3.5 million, which represents 11.78% of the adopted CIP budget. The
capital projects are done through the use of enterprise funds coming from the Sewerage Facilities Replacement Fund.
Sewer Projects
■Include $1.2 million for the Sewer Main Rehabilitation project, which will repair and renew priority segments of
the collection system�
■An additional $0.8 million is programmed for CCTV inspection of large-diameter sewer mains to assess conditions
and plan future improvements.
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■Funding of $0.6 million will be invested in the rehabilitation of deteriorated sewer maintenance holes to ensure
structural integrity�
■Funding of $0.45 million is programmed to install semi-permanent monitoring equipment throughout the collection
system, enhancing early deduction of potential failures.
■A separate $0.45 million is programmed for a project that will replace aging sewer maintenance holes along Main
Street to address corrosion and reliability issues�
These investments are aligned with the City’s Wastewater Master Plan, which provides long-range guidance for sewer
system improvements to meet capacity, regulatory, and operational goals as the community grows and infrastructure
ages�
Sewer Fund expenditures are summarized in the table below:
Sewer Fund Expenditures
Category
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change % Change
Personnel Services $ 5,278,868 $ 5,856,713 $ 577,845 10.9%
Supplies and Services $ 34,689,858 $ 34,839,666 $ 149,808 0.4%
Other Expenses $ 725,610 $ 731,549 $ 5,939 0.8%
Other Capital $ 1,393,473 $ 1,393,473 $ - -%
Utilities $ 155 $ 155 $ - -%
Internal Service Charges $ 542,970 $ 579,741 $ 36,771 6.8%
Transfers Out $ 4,360,705 $ 4,503,540 $ 142,835 3.3%
CIP Project Expenditures $ 4,315,000 $ 3,450,000 $ (865,000) (20.0%)
Non-CIP Project Expenditures $ 64,600 $ 64,600 $ - -%
Total Expenditures $ 51,371,239 $ 51,419,437 $ 48,198 0.1%
Note: Expenditure amounts include Sewer Operating Funds: 411, 413 414, and 428. Note that Fund 430 is not included.
Fund Descriptions
■Fund 411: Sewer Income Fund
This fund is used to account for all revenues collected to recover the City’s costs incurred constructing the public
wastewater system. The funds are collected from new properties receiving a permit to connect to the City’s
wastewater collection system. The owner or person making the application for connection pays fees to the City as
designated in the master fee schedule. Funds received are used for the acquisition, construction, reconstruction,
maintenance and operation of sanitation or sewerage facilities, or to reimburse a subdivider or any person who
has constructed sewer facilities benefiting other properties. The fund may also be used to reimburse the City
for any expense incurred in connection with the construction and installation of any sewer facility including
engineering work and acquisition of rights-of-way.
■Fund 413: Trunk Sewer Capital Reserve Fund
The Trunk Sewer Capital Reserve Fund is used to account for the revenue derived from the sewer capacity charges
or sewerage facility participation charges. The funds are collected from new properties or existing facilities to
account for increases in sewer flow. Funds received may be used for the planning, design, or construction of
sewerage collection or treatment or water reclamation purposes.
■Fund 414: Sewer Service Revenue Fund
The Sewer Service Revenue Fund is used to account for monies collected from the monthly sewer service charge
not going into the Sewer Facility Replacement Fund. Monies in this fund may be used for sewer related activities.
The primary use of these funds is the payment of the operations and maintenance of the system assets including
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City’s annual San Diego Metropolitan Sewer Capacity and Maintenance fees. It can also be used to meet capital
and planning needs�
■Fund 428: Sewer Facility Replacement Fund
A portion of the revenues derived from the monthly sewer service charge is deposited into the Sewerage Facilities
Replacement Fund. Monies in this fund are used for the purpose of paying the cost of refurbishment and/or
replacement of deficient sewerage facilities including related evaluation, engineering, and utility modification
costs�
■Funds 430: Sewer Development Impact Fee Funds
These fees are levied against new development in specific areas of the City, based upon the sewer facility their
project will impact. The monies collected are used to fund construction of public improvements designed to
increase the capacity of the subject facilities, allowing the City to maintain service levels with increased demand.
A portion of the revenues derived from the monthly sewer service charge is deposited into the Sewerage Facilities
Replacement Fund. Monies in this fund are used for the purpose of paying the cost of refurbishment and/or
replacement of deficient sewerage facilities including related evaluation, engineering, and utility modification
costs to increase the capacity of the subject facilities, allowing the City to maintain service levels with increased
demand�
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SEWER FUNDS (411 - 428)
Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Services 4,525,597 4,712,893 5,278,868 5,856,713 577,845
Supplies and Services 28,643,561 32,838,003 34,689,858 34,839,666 149,808
Other Expenses 594,090 645,436 725,610 731,549 5,939
Other Capital 466,634 1,751,413 1,393,473 1,393,473 -
Utilities 120 112 155 155 -
Internal Service Charges 551,182 540,732 542,970 579,741 36,771
Transfers Out 3,715,641 3,887,730 4,360,705 4,503,540 142,835
CIP Project Expenditures 4,869,543 9,011,613 4,315,000 3,450,000 (865,000)
Non-CIP Project Expenditures - - 64,600 64,600 -
Total Expenditures $ 43,366,365 $ 53,387,933 $ 51,371,239 $ 51,419,437 $ 48,198
Licenses and Permits (49,116) (20,201) (40,000) (40,000) -
Revenue from Other Agencies - 2,284 - - -
Charges for Services (45,286,518) (48,802,245) (53,570,000) (53,441,374) 128,626
Transfers In (203,806) (895,628) (198,000) (198,000) -
Other Revenue (10,103,049) (5,803,853) (133,133) (133,133) -
Use of Money and Property (3,963,179) (4,666,932) (1,185,726) (1,257,726) (72,000)
Total Revenues $ (59,605,668) $ (60,186,576) $ (55,126,859) $ (55,070,233)$ 56,626
Net Program Expenditures $ (16,239,303) $ (6,798,643) $ (3,755,620) $ (3,650,796)$ 104,824
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SEWER FUNDS (411 - 428)
Fund Detail
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
411-Sewer Income 732,443 1,364,689 51,809 2,693 (49,116)
412-Special Sewer 0 0 - - -
413-Trunk Sewer Capital Reserve 3,322,552 4,473,936 203,895 235,563 31,668
414-Sewer Service Revenue 38,544,143 45,688,681 46,939,891 47,564,715 624,824
428-Sewer Facility Replacement 767,227 1,860,627 4,175,644 3,616,466 (559,178)
Total Expenditures $ 43,366,365 $ 53,387,933 $ 51,371,239 $ 51,419,437 $ 48,198
411-Sewer Income (47,285) (6,200) - (2,693) (2,693)
412-Special Sewer (9) (13) - - -
413-Trunk Sewer Capital Reserve (12,027,810) (12,792,237) (6,134,000) (5,206,000) 928,000
414-Sewer Service Revenue (45,172,018) (44,746,361) (46,691,133) (47,559,814) (868,681)
428-Sewer Facility Replacement (2,358,547) (2,641,764) (2,301,726) (2,301,726) -
Total Revenues $ (59,605,668) $ (60,186,576) $ (55,126,859) $ (55,070,233)$ 56,626
Net Program Expenditures $ (16,239,303) $ (6,798,643) $ (3,755,620) $ (3,650,796)$ 104,824
SEWER DIF FUNDS (430)
Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Supplies and Services - - 120,000 120,000 -
Other Expenses 1,029,000 487,455 695,490 767,490 72,000
Transfers Out - 2,408 - 2,408 2,408
CIP Project Expenditures 68,418 26,230 - - -
Total Expenditures $ 1,097,417 $ 516,092 $ 815,490 $ 889,898 $ 74,408
Charges for Services (832,475) (1,058,922) (842,000) (842,000) -
Use of Money and Property (114,347) (173,455) - - -
Total Revenues $ (946,821) $ (1,232,377) $ (842,000) $ (842,000)$ -
Net Program Expenditures $ 150,596 $ (716,285) $ (26,510) $ 47,898 $ 74,408
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Fleet Fund
The Fleet Fund is an internal service fund, which is used to finance and account for
goods, special activities, and services performed by one City department for other City
departments on a cost reimbursement basis. The Fleet Management fund consists
of two functions, Central Garage Operations and Equipment Replacement. Funds are
collected on an annual basis through each affected department’s operating budget and
deposited in the Fleet Management Fund.
The Central Garage Operations function maintains the City’s fleet of vehicles and
equipment, both through City equipment mechanics and through contracts with local
vendors for more specialized maintenance work, such as major transmission repairs.
All City vehicles/equipment are maintained by the Central Garage including vehicles for
public safety, streets and sewers, parks and open space, development services, housing
and library. Services provided include maintenance and repair of vehicles, vehicle fuel,
vehicle replacement, and other specialized services not directly related to any single vehicle.
With the approval of Measure P, Fleet has been able to address the replacement of many older vehicles that had
reached the end of their useful life. The replacement of the vehicles has generated new workload (ordering and
outfitting vehicles) as vehicles had not been replaced at this rate in prior years; the new vehicles reduce maintenance
costs and provide reliable vehicles for service delivery. Fleet recently upgraded the fleet management system software
(used to track work orders and vehicle repair history) and the fuel management system (used to track fuel usage).
As part of the City’s goal to reduce greenhouse emissions, the City has a fleet of 45 Electric Vehicles (EV), 85 Hybrid
Electric Vehicles (HEV), and 17 Plug-In Hybrids Electric Vehicles (PHEV) with the corresponding charging stations
to support those vehicles. Electric vehicles help reduce maintenance costs while making a positive impact on the
environment. These vehicles represent approximately 25 percent of the total vehicle fleet.
Revenues
Revenues in the Fleet Fund are generated from departments which utilize City vehicles and equipment through
vehicle maintenance charges. These charges are based on the actual vehicles that reside within a department and
include costs ranging from routine (oil changes, preventive maintenance) to major (transmission repair, accident
repair), as well as fuel costs.
During the past eight years, the majority of vehicle replacement costs have been funded by Measure P sales tax
revenues. However, the Measure P Sales Tax Fund allocation to vehicle replacements has been fully encumbered
for non-public safety–there are no planned vehicle replacements in fiscal year 2026 for non-public safety vehicles.
Approximately $2.9 million is allocated in the fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget for the replacement of public safety
vehicles within the Measure P Sales Tax Fund. In addition, $1.2 million is allocated for the replacement of vehicles
in the Sewer Fund.
For fiscal year 2026, the proposed revenue budget for the Fleet Fund is $7.1 million. The increase of revenues over
the fiscal year 2025 Adopted Budget is due to an increase in the size of the fleet and operating expenditures such
as fuel costs and automotive maintenance.
Fleet Fund Revenues
Category
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change % Change
Charges for Services $ 198,771 $ 85,000 $ (113,771) (57.2%)
Transfers In $ 929,755 $ 1,077,524 $ 147,769 15.9%
Other Revenues $ (5,818,503) $ 5,958,205 $ 11,776,708 (202.4%)
Total Revenues $ (4,689,977) $ 7,120,729 $ 11,810,706 (251.8%)
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Expenditures
The Fleet Fund expenditures include costs to maintain City vehicles, as well as to maintain and repair equipment
(mowers, generators, equipment trailers) throughout the City. As discussed in the revenue summary above, these
costs are then allocated back to the affected departments based on several factors such as the number of vehicles/
equipment, repair history, and fuel usage.
The fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget for Fleet Management expenditures is $6.3 million. This amount includes
funding for the necessary resources that will be required to sustain operations for service, repairs, and to fuel the
City’s fleet in fiscal year 2026.
Fleet Fund Expenditures
Category
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change % Change
Personnel Services $ 1,580,941 $ 1,660,215 $ 79,274 5.0%
Supplies and Services $ 4,186,389 $ 4,186,389 $ - -%
Other Expenses $ 92,450 $ 93,538 $ 1,088 1.2%
Utilities $ 111,059 $ 176,541 $ 65,482 59.0%
Internal Service Charges $ 33,639 $ 26,168 $ (7,471) (22.2%)
Transfers Out $ 126,567 $ 117,493 $ (9,074) (7.2%)
Total Expenditures $ 6,131,045 $ 6,260,344 $ 129,299 2.1%
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FLEET MANAGEMENT (391, 392, 394)
Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Services 1,186,896 1,338,933 1,580,941 1,660,215 79,274
Supplies and Services 3,370,928 3,842,875 4,186,389 4,186,389 -
Other Expenses 90,156 91,674 92,450 93,538 1,088
Other Capital 608,236 31,757 - - -
Utilities 233,020 138,140 111,059 176,541 65,482
Internal Service Charges 23,295 45,443 33,639 26,168 (7,471)
Transfers Out 82,673 96,354 126,567 117,493 (9,074)
Total Expenditures $ 5,595,205 $ 5,585,175 $ 6,131,045 $ 6,260,344 $ 129,299
Revenue from Other Agencies - 131 - - -
Charges for Services (388,703) (277,976) (198,771) (85,000) 113,771
Transfers In (321,760) (706,124) (929,755) (1,077,524) (147,769)
Other Revenue (4,922,898) (5,542,613) (5,818,503) (5,958,205) (139,702)
Use of Money and Property (84,120) (249,849) - - -
Total Revenues $ (5,717,481) $ (6,776,431) $ (6,947,029) $ (7,120,729)$ (173,700)
Net Fund Activity $ (122,276) $ (1,191,256) $ (815,984) $ (860,385)$ (44,401)
FLEET MANAGEMENT
Fund Detail
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
391-Central Garage Fund 5,114,186 5,580,738 6,131,045 6,260,344 129,299
392-Equipment Vehicle Replacement 481,018 4,109 - - -
394-Vehicle Replacement Fund 0 328 - - -
Total Expenditures $ 5,595,205 $ 5,585,175 $ 6,131,045 $ 6,260,344 $ 129,299
391-Central Garage Fund (5,271,257) (5,855,789) (6,131,045) (6,267,815) (136,770)
392-Equipment Vehicle Replacement (84,090) (206,642) - - -
394-Vehicle Replacement Fund (362,133) (714,000) (815,984) (852,914) (36,930)
Total Revenues $ (5,717,481) $ (6,776,431) $ (6,947,029) $ (7,120,729)$ (173,700)
Net Fund Activity $ (122,276) $ (1,191,256) $ (815,984) $ (860,385)$ (44,401)
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FUNDS
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Capital Projects Funds
Capital Projects Funds account for resources used for the acquisition and construction of capital facilities by the
City, with the exception of those assets financed by proprietary funds.
Assessment District Improvement Funds
These funds were established as depositories for monies received from issuance of bonds for various assessment
districts. The monies are used to finance the construction of public works improvements in the related districts.
Included in this group are funds 501 through 518.
Development Impact Fees (DIF)
These funds were established as depositories for various development impact fees. The fees are levied against all
new development in the City in order to pay for the construction or improvement of public facilities as a result of
City growth. Included in this group are the following funds:
■Fund 542: Drainage Development Impact Fee
This fee is levied against new development in specific areas of the City, based upon the drainage facility their
project will generate an impact on. The monies collected are used to fund construction of public improvements
designed to increase the capacity of the subject facilities, allowing the City to maintain service levels with
increased demand�
■Funds 560: Public Facilities Development Impact Fees
The Public Facilities Development Impact Fee (PFDIF) is levied against new development throughout the City to
mitigate the impacts of growth on the City’s public services. The monies collected are used in the construction
of new, and renovation of existing, public facilities.
■Fund 580: Pedestrian Bridge DIF
The Otay Ranch Pedestrian Bridge DIF is levied against all new development in Otay Ranch Villages 1, 2, 5, 6,
and 11 to fund the construction of pedestrian bridge improvements, as necessitated by growth in these villages.
■Fund 590: Transportation Development Impact Fee
The Transportation Development Impact Fee (TDIF) is levied against all new development in the City to fund the
construction of transportation improvements, as necessitated by growth in the City.
Other Transportation Funds
Included as a part of this group are the following:
■Fund 723: Bicycle Facilities
This fund is a depository for local Transportation Development Act funds, Article 3.0, received from the County
for bicycle related programs�
■Fund 725: Industrial Development Authority
The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) is a conduit-issuer of bonds, formed in February 1982 (Ordinance
1970) by the City of Chula Vista City Council. The IDA enables bonds to be issued with a tax-exempt status
but does not pledge City funds to repay the bond issues. The City can issue and sell bonds to provide financial
assistance that has a public benefit for the acquisition, construction and installation of facilities for industrial,
commercial, business or public utility purposes.
■Fund 735: Transportation Partnership
This fund is a depository for the revenues received from the State and Local Transportation Partnership Program.
Funds must be spent on street purposes�
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■Fund 736: Other Transportation Programs
This fund accounts for other miscellaneous Federal and State transportation grants received by the City.
■Fund 741: Proposition 1B Highway Safety
This fund is a depository for revenues received from the State government under Proposition 1B (The Highway
Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality, and Port Security Act), as approved by voters in the November 2006 general
election� Funds must be spent on street purposes�
Miscellaneous Capital Improvement Program Funds
Included as part of this group are the following:
■Fund 713: Capital Improvement Fund
The Capital Improvement Fund is used to account for general purpose capital projects funded primarily from the
General Fund. Funds are utilized to account for resources used for the acquisition and construction of capital
facilities by the City�
■Fund 715: Park Acquisition and Development (East)
This fund is a depository for fees collected from subdividers for the purpose of providing park and recreational
facilities directly benefiting and serving the residents of the regulated subdivision east of the 805. These funds
are collected pursuant to Chapter 17.10 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, in accordance with authority granted
by Section 66477 of the California Government Code.
■Fund 716: Park Acquisition and Development (West)
This fund is a depository for fees collected from subdividers for the purpose of providing park and recreational
facilities directly benefiting and serving the residents of the regulated subdivision west of the 805. These funds
are collected pursuant to Chapter 17.10 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, in accordance with authority granted
by Section 66477 of the California Government Code.
■Fund 717: Residential Construction Tax
This fund is a depository for fees levied for the construction, replacement, or conversion of all dwelling units
within the City including hotels and motels, collected pursuant to Chapter 3.32 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code.
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ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS IMPROVEMENT FUNDS
Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Other Expenses 134 369 - - -
Total Expenditures $ 134 $ 369 $ - $ -$ -
Use of Money and Property (22,310) (29,491) - - -
Total Revenues $ (22,310) $ (29,491) $ - $ -$ -
Net Fund Activity $ (22,176) $ (29,121) $ - $ -$ -
ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS IMPROVEMENT FUNDS
Fund Detail
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
507-Otay Valley Rd AD 90-2 Impvt 11 31 - - -
508-Assessment District 97-2 1 - - - -
511-OV Rd Fee Recovery District 122 339 - - -
518-AD2005-1 Tobias Drive 0 - - - -
Total Expenditures $ 134 $ 369 $ - $ -$ -
507-Otay Valley Rd AD 90-2 Impvt (1,842) (2,460) - - -
508-Assessment District 97-2 (145) 39 - - -
511-OV Rd Fee Recovery District (20,273) (27,083) - - -
518-AD2005-1 Tobias Drive (51) 14 - - -
Total Revenues $ (22,310) $ (29,491) $ - $ -$ -
Net Fund Activity $ (22,176) $ (29,121) $ - $ -$ -
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DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUNDS
Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Supplies and Services 71,333 420,690 57,000 57,000 -
Other Expenses 3,555,408 1,249,825 2,808,891 2,843,891 35,000
Other Capital 93,947 148,091 - 200,000 200,000
Transfers Out 5,276,291 5,163,864 5,253,005 5,298,841 45,836
CIP Project Expenditures 2,863,544 16,896,324 20,000 - (20,000)
Non-CIP Project Expenditures - - 15,000 15,000 -
Total Expenditures $ 11,860,523 $ 23,878,794 $ 8,153,896 $ 8,414,732 $ 260,836
Use of Money and Property (1,763,743) (2,476,922) (245,000) (295,000) (50,000)
Charges for Services (22,728,636) (18,736,480) (18,265,000) (16,102,712) 2,162,288
Other Revenue - (300,000) - - -
Total Revenues $ (24,492,379) $ (21,513,403) $ (18,510,000) $ (16,397,712)$ 2,112,288
Net Fund Activity $ (12,631,855) $ 2,365,391 $ (10,356,104) $ (7,982,980)$ 2,373,124
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FUNDS
Fund Detail
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
542-Drainage DIF 226,930 457,656 13,291 14,790 1,499
560-Public Facilities DIF 7,206,356 21,600,025 7,452,883 7,710,625 257,742
580-Pedestrian Bridge DIFs 2,013,681 4,052 100,279 102,712 2,433
590-Transportation DIFs 2,413,557 1,817,061 587,443 586,605 (838)
Total Expenditures $ 11,860,523 $ 23,878,794 $ 8,153,896 $ 8,414,732 $ 260,836
542-Drainage DIF (71,505) (84,992) - (15,000) (15,000)
560-Public Facilities DIF (14,132,093) (16,753,345) (11,375,000) (8,900,000) 2,475,000
580-Pedestrian Bridge DIFs (218,647) (387,952) (90,000) (102,712) (12,712)
590-Transportation DIFs (10,070,134) (4,287,114) (7,045,000) (7,380,000) (335,000)
Total Revenues $ (24,492,379) $ (21,513,403) $ (18,510,000) $ (16,397,712)$ 2,112,288
Net Fund Activity $ (12,631,855) $ 2,365,391 $ (10,356,104) $ (7,982,980)$ 2,373,124
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OTHER TRANSPORTATION FUNDS
Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
CIP Project Expenditures 533,658 1,943,282 34,967,767 1,444,282 (33,523,485)
Total Expenditures $ 533,658 $ 1,943,282 $ 34,967,767 $ 1,444,282 $ (33,523,485)
Revenue from Other Agencies (704,245) (1,784,000) (34,967,767) (1,444,282) 33,523,485
Transfers In - (4,460) - - -
Use of Money and Property (23) (30) - - -
Total Revenues $ (704,268) $ (1,788,491) $ (34,967,767) $ (1,444,282)$ 33,523,485
Net Fund Activity $ (170,610) $ 154,789 $ - $ -$ -
OTHER TRANSPORTATION FUNDS
Fund Detail
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
736-Other Transportation Program 533,658 1,943,282 34,967,767 1,444,282 (33,523,485)
Total Expenditures $ 533,658 $ 1,943,282 $ 34,967,767 $ 1,444,282 $ (33,523,485)
723-Bicycle Facilities Fund - (4,460) - - -
735-Transportation Partnership (2) (3) - - -
736-Other Transportation Program (704,245) (1,784,000) (34,967,767) (1,444,282) 33,523,485
741-Prop 1B Highway Safety (20) (26) - - -
Total Revenues $ (704,268) $ (1,788,491) $ (34,967,767) $ (1,444,282)$ 33,523,485
Net Fund Activity $ (170,610) $ 154,789 $ - $ -$ -
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MISCELLANEOUS CIP FUNDS
Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Supplies and Services - 7,140 50,000 50,000 -
Other Expenses 195,767 661,707 337,000 380,000 43,000
Transfers Out 673,358 673,891 701,110 2,221,544 1,520,434
CIP Project Expenditures 8,402,109 1,886,199 500,000 - (500,000)
Non-CIP Project Expenditures 508,967 520,013 200,000 200,000 -
Total Expenditures $ 9,780,201 $ 3,748,950 $ 1,788,110 $ 2,851,544 $ 1,063,434
Revenue from Other Agencies - (450,000) - - -
Charges for Services (658,723) (1,698,444) (1,200,000) (1,100,000) 100,000
Transfers In (8,739,618) (25,269,116) (200,000) (200,000) -
Other Revenue (215,958) (1,791,718) (325,505) (325,505) -
Use of Money and Property (946,204) (1,565,578) (277,000) (320,000) (43,000)
Total Revenues $ (10,560,503) $ (30,774,856) $ (2,002,505) $ (1,945,505)$ 57,000
Net Fund Activity $ (780,302) $ (27,025,907) $ (214,395) $ 906,039 $ 1,120,434
MISCELLANEOUS CIP FUNDS
Fund Detail
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
713-Capital Improvement Projects 8,935,419 2,424,076 201,434 1,703,006 1,501,572
715-Parkland Acquisition & DevFees 20,960 31,690 114,975 132,394 17,419
716-Western-Park Acquisition & Dev 191,751 638,211 803,768 348,267 (455,501)
717-Residential Construction Tax 632,071 654,973 667,933 667,877 (56)
Total Expenditures $ 9,780,201 $ 3,748,950 $ 1,788,110 $ 2,851,544 $ 1,063,434
713-Capital Improvement Projects (8,858,153) (27,048,348) (200,000) (200,000) -
715-Parkland Acquisition & DevFees (1,281,813) (2,937,223) (1,277,000) (1,320,000) (43,000)
716-Western-Park Acquisition & Dev (272,061) (233,293) (200,000) (100,000) 100,000
717-Residential Construction Tax (148,476) (555,993) (325,505) (325,505) -
Total Revenues $ (10,560,503) $ (30,774,856) $ (2,002,505) $ (1,945,505)$ 57,000
Net Fund Activity $ (780,302) $ (27,025,907) $ (214,395) $ 906,039 $ 1,120,434
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Debt Service Funds
The debt service requirement for the City, Public Financing Authority and Municipal Financing Authority is $38.1
million for fiscal year 2026. These funds do not include the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency debt as
it is reported in the Debt Administration section of this document. The $38.1 million budgeted for debt service funds
is the required payments for the debt per respective amortization schedules; however, the amounts actually paid for
debt service are usually less due to funds available with the trustee as a result of interest earnings or excess cash
in the various debt service funds that reduce the required cash outlay budgeted for the annual payment of the debt.
Debt service payments are made from various City funds in accordance with the legal documents governing
each borrowing. Currently, the debt is in the form of Certificates of Participation, Lease Revenue Bonds, Pension
Obligation Bonds, Long Term Notes and Financed Purchase Obligations. Debt has been issued by the City to pay the
City’s currently unamortized, unfunded accrued actuarial liability to CalPERS as of the 6/30/2019 valuation, and to
finance a wide variety of projects, including the construction of the Public Works Center, the Police Facility, parking
facilities, refurbishment of the Chula Vista Shopping Mall, property acquisitions, building remodeling, and equipment
acquisition.
Debt Service – City Fund
Debt Service for City Fund accounts for the activities of the City’s bonds (not issued by the CV Public Financing
Authority or the CV Municipal Financing Authority), notes, financed purchases, leases and subscriptions. Debt service
expenditures for the City Fund are approximately $20.9 million offset by revenues of $20.9 million. To follow is a
brief description of the City’s debt service funds.
■Fund 100: General Fund - Financed Purchases
In November 2024, the City entered into a 4-year lease purchase agreement with Lenovo Financial Services for
Mobile Data Computers. The total amount is $810,287 and $599,612 or 74% will be paid from the General Fund.
■Fund 220: Sales Tax Measure P - Financed Purchases
In July 2020 the City was approved for a loan of $2.3 million from Bank of America for the acquisition of one
Pierce Aerial Ladder Truck (tiller) and one Pierce Arrow XT Triple Combination Pumper/Fire Engine. These funds
will be repaid from Measure P tax revenue.
■Fund 222: Sales Tax Measure A - Financed Purchases
In November 2024, the City entered into a 4-year lease purchase agreement with Lenovo Financial Services for
Mobile Data Computers. The total amount is $810,287 and $210,675 or 26% will be paid from the Measure A Fund.
■Fund 272: Federal Grants Fund - Financed Purchases
In December 2023, the City entered into a financed purchase agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to purchase
Body worn cameras. The total amount is $339,861 and it will be repaid from revenues from the Federal Grants
Fund�
In December 2023, the City entered into a financed purchase agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for tasers. The
total amount is $677,747 and it will be repaid from revenues from the Federal Grants Fund.
In December 2023, the City entered into a financed purchase agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for In-vehicle
Cameras. The total amount is $478,796 and it will be repaid from revenues from the Federal Grants Fund.
■Fund 410: Transport Enterprise Fund - Financed Purchase
In July 2020, as part of the loan agreement of the $2.3 million above, an additional $4.5 million was approved
by Bank of America for additional equipment pertaining to the Ambulance Transport Enterprise Program. These
funds will be repaid from revenues from the new Ambulance Transport Enterprise Program.
■Fund 442: CDBG Section 108 Loan
In June of 2008, the City received a loan of $9.5 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD), under the Section 108 program. These funds will be repaid with a portion of the City’s annual
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CDBG allocation, over the next 20 years. The funds will be used for the ‘Castle Park Infrastructure Project’. The
Section 108 loan is an ‘advance’ of future CDBG entitlement funds, and, as such, is repaid with a portion of the
City’s annual entitlement�
■Fund 451: Long-Term Debt City of Chula Vista
In February of 2021, the City issued the 2021 Pension Obligation Bonds in the amount of $350,025,000 to pay the
balance of Miscellaneous and Safety plans Unfunded Actuarial Liability (UAL) based on the CalPERS Actuarial
Valuation as of June 30, 2019. The source of repayment is from the General Fund and other City funds over the
remaining life of the bonds. The term of the bonds is through calendar year 2045. Future pension liabilities will
be addressed by the City’s Section 115 Trust that has been specifically established for future pension related
liabilities�
■Fund 452: Capital Leases
This fund was established to account for the financed purchases of the Fire Department’s apparatuses, the Police
Department’s Mobile Data Computers, and Energy Conservation equipment.
In December 2012, the City entered into a lease purchase agreement with Bank of America to purchase certain
energy conservation equipment. The agreement would bridge the financial gap between the Municipal Streetlight
Retrofit Project capital costs and the available rebates for energy conservation equipment.
In August 2016, the City entered into a financed purchase agreement with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. for the
acquisition of one Pierce Fire Engine. In 2018, it was decided that this lease would be paid out of the revenues
from the newly adopted tax increase known as Measure P.
■Fund 453: Energy Loan Repayment
This fund accumulates payment of principal and interest on a loan obtained through the California Energy
Commission to fund various energy conservation capital projects.
On July 23, 2013, the City Council authorized a 16-year lease purchase agreement with Bank of America to fund
various solar energy projects for City facilities. The original amount of the loan was $2,121,500 and will be repaid
through future energy savings.
■Fund 560: Financed Purchases
In October 2018, the City entered into a financed purchase loan agreement with JP Morgan to purchase one Pierce
Arrow XT Triple Combination Pumper/Fire Engine. The total loan amount is $720,785.92 and it will be repaid from
revenues from the Public Facilities Development Impact Fees (PFDIF) Fund.
In November 2022, the City entered into a financed purchase agreement with JP Morgan to purchase two Pierce
Arrow XT Pierce’s Ultimate Configuration (PUC) Pumpers and one Pierce Arrow XT 107’ Tractor Drawn Aerial (TDA)
engine. The total loan amount is $3,986,967 and it will be repaid from revenues from the PFDIF Fund.
Debt Service – Chula Vista Public Financing Authority
The Chula Vista Public Financing Authority (PFA) formed in April 1995 to provide for financing of acquisition,
construction and improvement of public capital improvements. The PFA has been used to issue Certificates of
Participation on behalf of the City�
Debt service expenditures for the PFA are approximately $6.8 million with offsetting revenues of $6.8 million. To
follow is a brief description of the Chula Vista PFA - debt service funds.
■Fund 475: 2014 Refunding Certificates of Participation
In March 2014, the Public Financing Authority issued the 2014 COP in the amount of $45,920,000 to refinance
the outstanding principal balance of the 2002 Certificates of Participation. The source of repayment of the
certificates is the lease payments to be made by the General Fund and PFDIF to the Public Financing Authority.
The term of the certificates is through calendar year 2032.
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■Fund 476: 2015 Refunding Certificates of Participation
In September 2015, the Public Financing Authority issued the 2015 COP in the amount of $34,330,000 to refinance
the outstanding principal balance of the 2004 Certificates of Participation and to refinance part of the outstanding
principal balance of the 2006 Certificates of Participation. The source of repayment of the certificates is the lease
payments to be made by General Fund and PFDIF to the Public Financing Authority. The term of the certificates
is through calendar year 2034�
■Fund 477: 2016 Refunding Certificates of Participation
In July 2016, the Public Financing Authority issued the 2016 COP in the amount of $8,600,000 to refinance
the outstanding principal balance of the 2006 Certificates of Participation. The source of repayment of the
certificates is the lease payments to be made by General Fund and PFDIF to the Public Financing Authority. The
term of the certificates is through calendar year 2036.
Debt Service – Chula Vista Municipal Financing Authority
The Chula Vista Municipal Financing Authority (MFA) formed in June 2013 to provide for financing or refinancing
for the acquisition, construction and improvement of public capital improvements. The MFA has been used to issue
Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds on behalf of the City.
Debt service expenditures for the MFA are approximately $10.4 million with offsetting revenues of $10.4 million. To
follow is a brief description of the Chula Vista MFA debt service funds.
■Fund 478: 2016 Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds
In July 2016, the Municipal Financing Authority issued the 2016 LRRB in the amount of $25,885,000 to refinance
the outstanding principal balance of the 2010 Certificates of Participation. The source of repayment of the LRRBs
is the lease payments to be made by General Fund and PFDIF to the Municipal Financing Authority. The term of
the lease is through calendar year 2033�
■Fund 479: Lease Revenue Bonds Series 2017A & Series 2017B
In December 2017, the Municipal Financing Authority issued the 2017 LRB Series A in the amount of $12,045,000
and the 2017 LRB Series B in the amount of $1,085,000 to finance photovoltaic energy systems at various City
facilities. The source of repayment of the LRB is the lease payments to be made by the General Fund to the
Municipal Financing Authority. The term of the Series 2017A lease is through calendar year 2048 and the term
of the Series 2017B lease is through calendar year 2028.
■Fund 480: 2017 Lease Revenue Bonds Series
In July 2017, the Municipal Financing Authority issued the 2017 Lease Revenue Bonds in the amount of $61,355,000
under Fund 220 to finance critical City infrastructure, facilities, and equipment. The source of repayment of the
2017 Lease Revenue Bonds is revenue generated from the citizen-approved Measure P Sales tax. The term
of the issuance is through calendar year 2027. Fund 220 is reported under the General column of the financial
statements. In Fiscal Year 2022, fund 480 was created to report the bond-related activity under the Municipal
Financing Authority column of the financial statements.
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DEBT SERVICE – CITY FUNDS (442 - 453)
Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Supplies and Services 3,665 3,848 6,413 6,421 8
Other Expenses 16,369,946 16,470,014 16,537,368 16,634,858 97,490
Transfers Out 100,336 - - - -
Total Expenditures $ 16,473,947 $ 16,473,861 $ 16,543,781 $ 16,641,279 $ 97,498
Transfers In (16,339,682) (16,442,592) (16,542,488) (16,641,280) (98,792)
Other Revenue (12,818) (7,152) (1,300) - 1,300
Use of Money and Property (1,641) (5,345) - - -
Total Revenues $ (16,354,142) $ (16,455,089) $ (16,543,788) $ (16,641,280)$ (97,492)
Net Fund Activity $ 119,805 $ 18,772 $ (7) $ (1)$ 6
DEBT SERVICE – CITY FUNDS (442 - 453)
Fund Detail
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
442-CDBG Section 108 Loan 657,213 669,863 682,451 695,903 13,452
451-Long Term Debt - City of CV 15,116,862 15,290,015 15,450,403 15,632,889 182,486
452-Equipment Lease Fund 396,752 208,019 101,741 - (101,741)
453-Energy Conservation Loans 303,120 305,964 309,186 312,487 3,301
Total Expenditures $ 16,473,947 $ 16,473,861 $ 16,543,781 $ 16,641,279 $ 97,498
442-CDBG Section 108 Loan (657,213) (669,863) (682,451) (695,903) (13,452)
451-Long Term Debt - City of CV (15,097,603) (15,271,231) (15,450,410) (15,632,890) (182,480)
452-Equipment Lease Fund (296,205) (208,031) (101,741) - 101,741
453-Energy Conservation Loans (303,120) (305,964) (309,186) (312,487) (3,301)
Total Revenues $ (16,354,142) $ (16,455,089) $ (16,543,788) $ (16,641,280)$ (97,492)
Net Fund Activity $ 119,805 $ 18,772 $ (7) $ (1)$ 6
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DEBT SERVICE – PUBLIC & MUNICIPAL FINANCING AUTHORITIES (475 - 480)
Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Supplies and Services 28,600 29,444 36,746 36,412 (334)
Other Expenses 17,444,313 17,152,942 17,185,205 17,203,217 18,012
Total Expenditures $ 17,472,913 $ 17,182,386 $ 17,221,951 $ 17,239,629 $ 17,678
Transfers In (16,870,451) (16,754,522) (16,980,951) (17,000,629) (19,678)
Other Revenue (246,113) (276,191) (241,000) (239,000) 2,000
Use of Money and Property 311,224 (209,644) - - -
Total Revenues $ (16,805,339) $ (17,240,357) $ (17,221,951) $ (17,239,629)$ (17,678)
Net Fund Activity $ 667,574 $ (57,971) $ - $ -$ -
DEBT SERVICE – PUBLIC & MUNICIPAL FINANCING AUTHORITIES (475 - 480)
Fund Detail
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
475-2014 COP Refunding 3,610,081 3,619,081 3,618,082 3,617,457 (625)
476-2015 Refunding COP 2,922,763 2,925,963 2,929,692 2,929,443 (249)
477-2016 Ref COP Civic Ctr/Nature 286,550 286,750 287,552 289,553 2,001
478-2016 LRRB PFDIF/COP 2,148,275 2,152,675 2,150,077 2,156,277 6,200
479-2017 CREBs LRBs 681,245 687,718 721,753 731,354 9,601
480-2017 Measure P LRBs 7,824,000 7,510,200 7,514,795 7,515,545 750
Total Expenditures $ 17,472,913 $ 17,182,386 $ 17,221,951 $ 17,239,629 $ 17,678
475-2014 COP Refunding (3,438,717) (3,622,507) (3,618,082) (3,617,457) 625
476-2015 Refunding COP (2,578,439) (2,960,795) (2,929,692) (2,929,443) 249
477-2016 Ref COP Civic Ctr/Nature (130,018) (302,546) (287,552) (289,553) (2,001)
478-2016 LRRB PFDIF/COP (2,148,331) (2,153,532) (2,150,077) (2,156,277) (6,200)
479-2017 CREBs LRBs (681,293) (687,721) (721,753) (731,354) (9,601)
480-2017 Measure P LRBs (7,828,541) (7,513,256) (7,514,795) (7,515,545) (750)
Total Revenues $ (16,805,339) $ (17,240,357) $ (17,221,951) $ (17,239,629)$ (17,678)
Net Fund Activity $ 667,574 $ (57,971) $ - $ -$ -
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Other Funds
The funds included in this section include miscellaneous Special Revenue, Internal Service, and Enterprise
funds. Special Revenue Funds are used to account for proceeds derived from various revenue sources, which are
legally restricted to expenditures for specific purposes. Internal Service Funds are used to finance and account
for goods, special activities, and services performed by one City department for other City departments on a cost
reimbursement basis. Internal Service Funds account for the activities of worker’s compensation, insurance, and
technology replacement. Enterprise Funds are self-supporting, typically involve goods and services for a fee, with
an accounting framework similar to that used in the private sector.
To follow is a brief description of the City’s special revenue funds.
Transportation Funds
Included in this group are the following funds:
■Fund 221: Gas Tax
This fund accounts for the receipt and expenditure of all monies received from the State under Street and Highway
Code Sections 2103, 2105, 2106, 2107, 2107.5, and the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Senate Bill
1). The allocations must be spent for street maintenance or construction and a limited amount for engineering.
■Fund 227: Transportation Sales Tax
This fund was established to account for the receipt and disbursement of all transportation sales tax (TransNet)
revenues for the City. In November 1987, San Diego County voters first approved the Transportation Program
(TransNet). In November of 2004, voters approved a 40-year extension of the program, which funds transportation
improvements throughout the region via a half-cent local sales tax. The City’s allocation of regional funds is based
upon population and the number of local street and road miles maintained by the City�
Parking Funds
Included as part of this group are the following funds:
■Fund 241: Parking Meter
Parking Meter Fund revenues are generated through two sources: coin deposits from parking meters located
in the downtown area and parking citation payments for expired meter violations. These funds pay for the coin
collection and maintenance of the meters, the parking enforcement staff that monitors the downtown area, and
general upkeep and signage of the downtown parking lots.
■Fund 243: Town Center I Parking
This fund is used to account for revenues from an in-lieu parking fee. This in-lieu parking fee applies to any
developer of a new commercial building or addition to an existing commercial building within the Downtown
Parking District. Use of monies in this fund is restricted to the purchase or development of parking sites.
Public Safety Funds
Included in this group are the following funds:
■Fund 245: Traffic Safety
This fund is a depository for all monies derived from vehicle code fines, excluding parking violations. The fines
are collected through the County court system and remitted to the City monthly. These monies may be expended
only for traffic control devices and equipment and maintenance thereof or for the maintenance, improvement
or construction of public streets�
This fund was established to account for the receipt and disbursement of local grant funds received by the City
(non-Federal or State Grants).
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Library/Cultural Arts Funds
Included in this group are the following Permanent funds:
■Fund 267: Permanent Endowments Fund
The Permanent Endowments Fund was established from a contribution from Gayle McCandliss in 1991 shortly
after she passed away. Consistent with her wishes, it was established as a perpetual fund to recognize and
provide monetary support or recognition to individuals or groups who make substantial contributions to the arts
in the City of Chula Vista�
Sundry Grant & Miscellaneous Funds
Included as part of this group are the following funds:
■Fund 223: Telephone Users Tax (TUT) Common Fund
This fund is used to account for funds in accordance with a 2014 settlement agreement that resolved a class
action lawsuit challenging the City’s collection of Telephone Users’ Taxes from wireless customers.
■Fund 268: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
This fund is used to account for federal funds under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Coronavirus State
and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program.
■Fund 269: Other Grant Fund
The Other Grants Fund was established to account for all grants other than Federal and State grants such as:
San Diego Neighborhood Reinvestment Program and Be the Change grants.
■Fund 270: Mobile Home Rent Review Program Fund
This fund is a depository for monies collected for the Mobile Home Administrative Fee. This fee was established in
July 2011 to ensure a consistent funding source for administration and implementation of Chula Vista Municipal
Code 9.50 – Mobile Home Park Space Rent Review.
■Fund 271: Local Grants
This fund was established to account for the receipt and disbursement of local grant funds received by the City
(non-Federal or State Grants).
■Fund 272: Federal Grants Fund
This fund was established to account for the receipt and disbursement of all Federal Grants received by the City.
■Fund 273: State Grants Fund
This fund was established to account for the receipt and disbursement of all State Grants received by the City
(excluding Recreation related grants).
Environmental Services and Conservation Funds
Included as part of this group is the following fund:
■Fund 282: Environmental Services
Environmental Services (Fund 282) is a depository for revenue that is generated primarily by a 5% surcharge (AB
939 fees) applied to the refuse rates for residential and commercial customers. The surcharge is authorized by the
State to recover the costs of developing and implementing source reduction, recycling, and composting programs
that are implemented to meet the State mandate to divert 50% of all waste generated annually in the City from
landfills. The fund also includes two annual flat fees paid by the franchise hauler under the franchise agreement
to cover litter container costs and to support the programs public education and enforcement service costs.
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Storm Drain Fund
Storm Drain Revenue (Fund 301) – In accordance with Chapter 14.16 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code all proceeds
of the storm drain fee are deposited into the Storm Drain Revenue Fund. Monies in this fund may only be used for
storm drain purposes. The monthly storm drain service charge is included on the sewer bill.
Community Development Block Grant Housing Program Fund
The overall CDBG entitlement funds are now budgeted in Fund 272 – Federal Grants.
■311: CDBG Housing Program
These funds are depositories of grant entitlement monies received from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development for the Housing Program. The purpose of these monies is for community development projects;
eligible activities include those that:
●Benefit low and moderate income people.
●Eliminate substandard housing and blight�
●Alleviate conditions posing a serious health and/or safety hazard.
Open Space District Funds
These funds are a depository for all monies received for all flat rate property tax assessments levied against benefiting
property owners for all maintenance of open space areas. Included in this group are funds 342 through 389.
The total assessment amount for each Open Space District is calculated each year based upon the cost of providing
services within the district. This assessment rate is limited to the prior year’s amount, increased by the lesser of
two local indexes. In recent years the indexed increases were not effectively keeping pace with the actual costs of
providing these services to the property owners. Since the formation of several of the Open Space Districts, costs
have significantly increased, and the assessments provided by these districts cannot keep up with the rising costs.
As a result, several Open Space Districts struggle to fund even the most basic levels of service with the resources
available.
Miscellaneous Special Revenue Funds
Included in this group are the following funds:
■Fund 105: Bayfront Lease Revenue Fund
This fund was established as part of the City’s Bayfront Master Plan and the development of the Gaylord Pacific
Resort and Convention Center under a Revenue Sharing Agreement between the City, Port of San Diego and
developer RIDA Chula Vista, LLC. Revenues include transfers from the General Fund based on: 1) Master Service
Agreement in which the Port of San Diego reimburses the City for municipal public safety services provided by the
City in the tidelands area; and 2) project-generated revenues. Project revenues include Transient Occupancy Tax
and Sales Tax revenues generated by the Bayfront Project geographic area. Expenditures include contributions
to the Chula Vista Bayfront Facilities Financing Authority. The Bayfront Financing Authority was created as a
joint powers agreement between the City of Chula Vista, the County of San Diego, and the San Diego Unified
Port District for the purpose of issuing tax exempt debt obligations to finance development of the Chula Vista
Bayfront Master Plan area.
■Fund 224: OR V2 Public Benefit Contributions
This fund is used to account for public benefit contributions in Otay Ranch Village 2.
■Fund 225: Community Purpose Facilities (CPF) Benefit Funds
This fund is used to account for resources related to Community Purpose Facility requirements for development
projects under Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 19.48.025. These requirements enable the City to adopt
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measures providing for the development of the surrounding area to be compatible with the planned community
zone�
■Fund 230: Developer Deposits
This fund is used to account for developer deposits.
■Fund 250: National Opioid Settlement
This fund is utilized for the National Opioid Settlement against manufacturers, distributors and other entities
responsible for aiding the opioid epidemic. Funds are to be utilized for opioid abatement activities. Payments
are expected to be received through 2038.
■Fund 260 Transportation Fair Share Developer Contributions
This fund is used to account for transportation fair share developer contributions.
■Fund 261 Park Benefit Fees
This fund is used to account for park benefit fees.
■Fund 262 Public Benefit Contributions
This fund is used to account for public benefit contributions.
■Fund 263: Economic Development Developer Contributions
This fund was established to account for contributions from developers and eligible expenditures related to
economic development in the City.
■Fund 264: Donations
This fund is used to account for donations to the City for various programming.
■Fund 316: Public Educational & Governmental Fees Fund
This fund was established to account for the fees associated with regulating video service providers holding
state video franchised pursuant to the Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006.
■Fund 340: Pension Reserve Fund - Section 115 Trust
The Pension & OPEB Reserve Fund Policy (PRF) established an Irrevocable Section 115 Trust Fund where all
PRF contributions will be made to cover the following: repayment of future CalPERS unfunded liabilities in part
or whole; establishment of an OPEB reserve fund; to pay off any outstanding Pension Obligation Bonds; and any
other unanticipated pension related costs or charges. Upon meeting the 15% General Fund Operating Reserves,
75% of all future surplus funds shall be transferred to the PRF while the remaining 25% is allocated to the
Economic Contingency Reserves and Catastrophic Event reserves in accordance with the General Fund Reserve
Policy. In the event all three General Fund reserve accounts are fully funded at the stated policy percentage, 100%
of surplus funds will be transferred to the PRF until it reaches 15% of annual General Fund budgeted expenditures
(excluding Measure A and P Sales taxes).
Internal Service Funds
Included as part of this group are the following funds:
■Fund 234: Advanced Life Support (ALS) Fund
This fund accounts for the receipt of pass-through revenue from ambulance services to fund the First Responder
Advanced Life Support program.
■Fund 341: Public Liability Trust Fund
This fund is a depository for contributions made from the General Fund to provide an appropriate reserve level to
pay for uninsured and deductibles for public liability losses. The City is self-insured for amounts up to $250,000
per claim�
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■Fund 393: Technology Replacement Fund
The Technology Replacement Fund is an internal service function that provides for the replacement of computers
and related technology equipment. Funds from departments’ operating budgets are transferred to the Technology
Replacement Fund for future replacement of equipment included in the program. Due to economic reasons, the
program has not been funded for several years. Computer replacement has been included in various funds based
on available resources.
■Fund 394: Vehicle Replacement Fund
The Vehicle Replacement Fund was established to set aside funds for the purchase and/or replacement of
vehicles.
■Fund 398 Workers’ Compensation
This fund is a depository for contributions made from all funds, which have personnel allocated to them, to pay
for annual costs related to workers’ compensation liabilities including the provision of an appropriate reserve
to pay uninsured claims costs. The City is self-insured for amounts up to $1.0 million per claim. The amount of
the reserve and the required annual transfer is determined by the Director of Finance, based on experience and
consultation with the Risk Manager.
Other Enterprise Funds
Included as part of this group are the following funds:
■Fund 406: Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course
This fund is used to account for revenues and expenditures related to the operation of the Chula Vista Municipal
Golf Course�
■Fund 407: Living Coast Discovery Center
This account is to track revenues and expenses related to the Living Coast Discovery Center.
■Fund 409: Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center
This fund accounts for the revenues and expenditures related to the management of the Chula Vista Elite Athlete
Training Center�
■Fund 410: Transport Enterprise
This fund accounts for the revenues and expenditures related to the management of the Fire Department’s
Transport Program�
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OTHER FUNDS – TRANSPORTATION FUNDS (221, 227)
Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Services 242,219 268,577 240,203 285,290 45,087
Supplies and Services - 23,602 - - -
Other Expenses 2,581 7,861 - - -
Internal Service Charges - - 7,107 - (7,107)
Transfers Out 4,582,973 4,695,656 5,092,897 5,100,731 7,834
CIP Project Expenditures 10,784,425 7,937,932 18,481,785 20,067,647 1,585,862
Total Expenditures $ 15,612,198 $ 12,933,629 $ 23,821,992 $ 25,453,668 $ 1,631,676
Revenues
Revenue from Other Agencies (13,199,800) (14,620,717) (14,645,345) (14,645,345) -
Charges for Services (1,602) (525) - - -
Transfers In (2,000) (1,500) (2,000) (2,000) -
Other Revenue (2,897,706) (4,021,602) (6,673,500) (6,673,500) -
Use of Money and Property (443,659) (576,752) - - -
Total Revenues $ (16,544,767) $ (19,221,095) $ (21,320,845) $ (21,320,845)$ -
Net Fund Activity $ (932,569) $ (6,287,467) $ 2,501,147 $ 4,132,823 $ 1,631,676
OTHER FUNDS – TRANSPORTATION FUNDS (221, 227)
Fund Detail
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
221-Transportation Grants-Gas Tax 12,576,248 9,538,599 14,596,492 15,595,740 999,248
227-Transportation Sales Tax 3,035,950 3,395,030 9,225,500 9,857,928 632,428
Total Expenditures $ 15,612,198 $ 12,933,629 $ 23,821,992 $ 25,453,668 $ 1,631,676
Revenues
221-Transportation Grants-Gas Tax (13,644,900) (15,216,327) (14,647,345) (14,647,345) -
227-Transportation Sales Tax (2,899,867) (4,004,768) (6,673,500) (6,673,500) -
Total Revenues $ (16,544,767) $ (19,221,095) $ (21,320,845) $ (21,320,845)$ -
Net Fund Activity $ (932,569) $ (6,287,467) $ 2,501,147 $ 4,132,823 $ 1,631,676
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OTHER FUNDS – PARKING FUNDS (241 - 243)
Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Supplies and Services 386,826 491,690 415,700 555,200 139,500
Other Expenses 213,277 304,738 254,500 334,500 80,000
Utilities 52,525 55,520 97,183 97,183 -
Transfers Out 655 614 1,227 1,841 614
CIP Project Expenditures 15,403 - - - -
Total Expenditures $ 668,686 $ 852,561 $ 768,610 $ 988,724 $ 220,114
Revenues
Licenses and Permits (42,100) (41,040) (30,000) (42,000) (12,000)
Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties (231,033) (285,718) (249,153) (295,200) (46,047)
Other Revenue (10,500) (15,839) - - -
Use of Money and Property (450,450) (488,733) (440,268) (739,303) (299,035)
Total Revenues $ (734,083) $ (831,330) $ (719,421) $ (1,076,503)$ (357,082)
Net Fund Activity $ (65,397) $ 21,231 $ 49,189 $ (87,779)$ (136,968)
OTHER FUNDS – PARKING FUNDS (241 - 243)
Fund Detail
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
241-Parking Meter 668,657 852,475 768,610 988,724 220,114
243-Town Center I Parking District 30 87 - - -
Total Expenditures $ 668,686 $ 852,561 $ 768,610 $ 988,724 $ 220,114
Revenues
241-Parking Meter (718,556) (811,232) (719,421) (1,076,503) (357,082)
243-Town Center I Parking District (15,528) (20,098) - - -
Total Revenues $ (734,083) $ (831,330) $ (719,421) $ (1,076,503)$ (357,082)
Net Fund Activity $ (65,397) $ 21,231 $ 49,189 $ (87,779)$ (136,968)
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OTHER FUNDS – PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDS (245, 256)
Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Supplies and Services 48,846 36,049 38,500 38,500 -
Other Expenses 25 71 - - -
Other Capital 2,175 - - - -
Transfers Out 236,374 258,698 399,140 251,500 (147,640)
Total Expenditures $ 287,420 $ 294,818 $ 437,640 $ 290,000 $ (147,640)
Revenues
Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties (282,454) (289,954) (437,640) (290,000) 147,640
Other Revenue - (3,177) - - -
Use of Money and Property (1,694) (3,180) - - -
Total Revenues $ (284,147) $ (296,311) $ (437,640) $ (290,000)$ 147,640
Net Fund Activity $ 3,273 $ (1,493) $ - $ -$ -
OTHER FUNDS – PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDS (245, 256)
Fund Detail
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
245-Traffic Safety 287,420 294,818 437,640 290,000 (147,640)
Total Expenditures $ 287,420 $ 294,818 $ 437,640 $ 290,000 $ (147,640)
Revenues
245-Traffic Safety (284,147) (293,132) (437,640) (290,000) 147,640
Total Revenues $ (284,147) $ (293,132) $ (437,640) $ (290,000)$ 147,640
Net Fund Activity $ 3,273 $ 1,686 $ - $ -$ -
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OTHER FUNDS – PERMANENT ENDOWMENTS FUND (267)
Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Other Expenses 2 4 - - -
Total Expenditures $ 2 $ 4 $ - $ -$ -
Revenues
Use of Money and Property (255) (341) - - -
Total Revenues $ (255) $ (341) $ - $ -$ -
Net Fund Activity $ (254) $ (337) $ - $ -$ -
OTHER FUNDS – SUNDRY GRANT & MISC FUNDS
Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Services 7,873,563 6,972,634 7,104,990 6,771,083 (333,907)
Supplies and Services 1,894,635 3,486,075 2,169,610 3,322,329 1,152,719
Other Expenses 9,043,581 7,242,299 1,195,421 1,289,455 94,034
Other Capital 83,372 532,183 420,000 700,000 280,000
Internal Service Charges 2,930 3,106 3,371 2,895 (476)
Transfers Out 3,228,492 23,546,995 1,222,919 1,375,949 153,030
CIP Project Expenditures 10,611,349 40,172,420 - - -
Non-CIP Project Expenditures 4,157,380 3,772,641 - - -
Total Expenditures $ 36,895,301 $ 85,728,353 $ 12,116,311 $ 13,461,711 $ 1,345,400
Revenues
Revenue from Other Agencies (51,239,391) (78,401,945) (11,198,145) (9,842,884) 1,355,261
Charges for Services (211,797) (156,674) (220,269) (223,216) (2,947)
Transfers In (520,288) (114,533) (396,783) (55,548) 341,235
Other Revenue (1,128,614) (2,005,880) (10,000) (10,000) -
Use of Money and Property (154,826) (116,493) - - -
Total Revenues $ (53,254,915) $ (80,795,524) $ (11,825,197) $ (10,131,648)$ 1,693,549
Net Fund Activity $ (16,359,614) $ 4,932,828 $ 291,114 $ 3,330,063 $ 3,038,949
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Fund Detail
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
223-Utility Tax Settlement 12 34 - - -
268-American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 6,491,478 34,631,409 - - -
269-Other Grants 1,529,401 566,582 75,000 75,000 -
270-Mobile Park Fee 38,897 47,133 65,000 65,000 -
271-Local Grants 84,874 325,909 258,564 2,517,791 2,259,227
272-Federal Grants 20,053,681 18,244,556 9,964,884 8,719,034 (1,245,850)
273-State Grants 8,696,957 31,912,730 1,752,863 2,084,886 332,023
Total Expenditures $ 36,895,301 $ 85,728,353 $ 12,116,311 $ 13,461,711 $ 1,345,400
223-Utility Tax Settlement (2,058) (2,750) - - -
268-American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (7,184,923) (35,314,511) - - -
269-Other Grants (2,354,549) (356,734) (75,000) (75,000) -
270-Mobile Park Fee (24,076) (23,670) (65,000) (65,000) -
271-Local Grants (4,073,411) (218,251) (38,564) (33,564) 5,000
272-Federal Grants (19,605,673) (16,426,488) (9,893,770) (7,873,198) 2,020,572
273-State Grants (20,400,080) (28,453,119) (1,752,863) (2,084,886) (332,023)
Total Revenues $ (53,644,770) $ (80,795,524) $ (11,825,197) $ (10,131,648)$ 1,693,549
Net Fund Activity $ (16,749,469) $ 4,932,828 $ 291,114 $ 3,330,063 $ 3,038,949
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OTHER FUNDS – ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (282)
Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Services 739,290 944,076 1,013,835 1,258,561 244,726
Supplies and Services 946,008 928,043 1,402,262 1,402,262 -
Other Expenses 51,944 103,177 110,351 110,351 -
Other Capital 30,621 - 4,600 4,600 -
Utilities - - 18,558 18,558 -
Internal Service Charges 10,911 9,224 10,766 19,222 8,456
Transfers Out 400,604 208,855 457,189 252,430 (204,759)
Total Expenditures $ 2,179,377 $ 2,193,375 $ 3,017,561 $ 3,065,984 $ 48,423
Revenues
Charges for Services (1,693,162) (1,953,838) (1,574,627) (1,863,327) (288,700)
Transfers In (5,000) (4,000) (7,000) (7,000) -
Other Revenue (259,659) (276,110) (139,726) (139,726) -
Total Revenues $ (1,957,821) $ (2,233,947) $ (1,721,353) $ (2,010,053)$ (288,700)
Net Fund Activity $ 221,556 $ (40,572) $ 1,296,208 $ 1,055,931 $ (240,277)
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OTHER FUNDS – STORM DRAIN FUND (301)
Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Supplies and Services 235,843 254,557 348,100 348,100 -
Other Expenses 317 995 - 6 6
Transfers Out 27,685 218,081 318,284 319,365 1,081
CIP Project Expenditures - - - 700,000 700,000
Total Expenditures $ 263,845 $ 473,634 $ 666,384 $ 1,367,471 $ 701,087
Revenues
Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties (400) - (5,000) (5,000) -
Charges for Services (616,392) (612,769) (661,384) (661,384) -
Other Revenue (3,950) (76,385) - - -
Use of Money and Property (50,699) (76,385) - - -
Total Revenues $ (671,441) $ (765,539) $ (666,384) $ (666,384)$ -
Net Fund Activity $ (407,596) $ (291,906) $ - $ 701,087 $ 701,087
OTHER FUNDS – CDBG HOUSING PROGRAM (311)
Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Supplies and Services 578 114 - - -
Other Expenses 36,347 16,718 25,000 25,000 -
Non-CIP Project Expenditures 96,905 13,375 75,000 75,000 -
Total Expenditures $ 133,831 $ 30,207 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ -
Revenues
Revenue from Other Agencies (92,019) - (100,000) (100,000) -
Total Revenues $ (92,019) $ - $ (100,000) $ (100,000)$ -
Net Fund Activity $ 41,812 $ 30,207 $ - $ -$ -
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Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Supplies and Services 9,568,106 10,122,784 15,340,520 16,841,973 1,501,453
Other Expenses 2,640,276 2,912,479 3,671,799 10,315,723 6,643,924
Other Capital - 56,917 - - -
Utilities 2,317,643 2,360,994 4,123,716 4,479,329 355,613
Internal Service Charges - - 3,519 945 (2,574)
Transfers Out 57,467,328 339,215 323,665 15,944 (307,721)
Total Expenditures $ 71,993,353 $ 15,792,389 $ 23,463,219 $ 31,653,914 $ 8,190,695
Revenues
Transfers In (514,002) (700,768) (701,555) (97,800) 603,755
Other Revenue (20,497,616) (21,680,994) (22,547,777) (30,648,453) (8,100,676)
Use of Money and Property (966,777) (1,462,710) - - -
Total Revenues $ (21,978,394) $ (23,844,473) $ (23,249,332) $ (30,746,253)$ (7,496,921)
Net Fund Activity $ 50,014,959 $ (8,052,084) $ 213,887 $ 907,661 $ 693,774
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Fund Detail
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
342-CFD 11-M Rolling Hills McM 160,286 187,627 250,503 260,319 9,816
343-CFD 12-M Otay Ranch Village 7 584,933 482,382 679,816 692,136 12,320
344-CFD 13-M Otay Ranch Village 2 511,480 740,495 2,448,200 2,843,501 395,301
345-CFD 12M Village 7 Otay Ranch 551,712 658,948 777,735 819,835 42,100
346-CFD 14M-A-EUC Millenia 195,861 238,043 267,859 286,727 18,868
347-CFD 14M-B-EUC Millenia 388,093 462,343 646,383 643,811 (2,572)
348-CFD 18M Village 3 Otay Ranch 108,960 286,414 1,231,572 1,768,177 536,605
349-CFD 19M Freeway Commercial 2 26,970 25,164 315,430 398,733 83,303
350-Bayfront Special Tax District 57,766,396 557,840 607,545 6,695,545 6,088,000
351-Town Center Landscape Dist I 3 9 - - -
352-Bay Blvd Landscape District 6,923 7,591 12,930 10,462 (2,468)
353-Eastlake Maintenance Dist I 400,534 353,716 470,930 486,914 15,984
354-Open Space District #01 86,306 84,362 101,417 104,323 2,906
355-Open Space District #02 12,431 11,155 17,805 26,186 8,381
356-Open Space District #03 41,409 43,558 62,441 70,139 7,698
357-Open Space District #04 105,651 115,196 124,453 128,245 3,792
358-Open Space District #05 46,355 40,159 62,409 66,141 3,732
359-Open Space District #06 37,700 24,150 43,729 45,857 2,128
361-Open Space District #07 21,394 23,248 30,557 28,337 (2,220)
362-Open Space District #08 65,253 64,942 88,633 105,141 16,508
363-Open Space District #09 54,985 60,211 87,040 90,653 3,613
364-Open Space District #10 70,490 79,755 101,407 107,792 6,385
365-Open Space District #11 158,166 163,824 197,538 237,280 39,742
366-Open Space District #13 0 0 - - -
367-Open Space District #14 253,348 273,949 414,159 431,475 17,316
368-Open Space District #15 13,775 15,375 23,562 28,748 5,186
369-Open Space District #17 7,827 8,270 10,835 11,260 425
371-Open Space District #18 164,544 156,340 232,832 233,753 921
372-Open Space District #20 1,495,266 1,562,425 1,884,730 1,964,431 79,701
373-Open Space District #23 69,721 59,228 74,819 82,103 7,284
374-Open Space District #24 22,430 22,072 37,191 38,310 1,119
375-Open Space District #26 8,994 8,450 13,785 14,282 497
376-Open Space District #31 206,009 185,161 253,735 288,344 34,609
378-CFD 07M Eastlake Woods & Vista 559,204 660,906 933,442 1,070,699 137,257
379-CFD 08M Vlg 6 McMillin & OR 1,145,604 1,250,126 1,956,040 2,059,840 103,800
380-CFD 09M ORV II Brookfield-Shea 1,019,319 1,112,410 1,447,147 1,529,421 82,274
381-CFD 14M-2-EUC Millenia 188,906 229,755 314,429 336,576 22,147
382-CFD 99-2 Otay Ranch Vlg 1 West 873,691 833,215 1,183,939 1,207,842 23,903
383-Town Ctr Business Improv Dist 1 50 - 330,060 330,060
386-Otay Ranch Preserve 692,170 727,224 804,387 816,551 12,164
387-CFD 98-3 Sunbow 2 1,089,571 1,163,715 1,333,982 1,369,515 35,533
388-CFD 97-1 Otay Ranch 2,780,660 2,812,531 3,917,873 3,924,450 6,577
389-Otay Ranch Village 1,2,6,7,12 20 56 - - -
Total Expenditures $ 71,993,353 $ 15,792,389 $ 23,463,219 $ 31,653,914 $ 8,190,695
Revenues
342-CFD 11-M Rolling Hills McM (223,614) (246,592) (228,327) (236,558) (8,231)
343-CFD 12-M Otay Ranch Village 7 (589,219) (627,229) (606,932) (628,805) (21,873)
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FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
344-CFD 13-M Otay Ranch Village 2 (1,387,186) (1,964,522) (2,409,842) (2,587,175) (177,333)
345-CFD 12M Village 7 Otay Ranch (660,860) (710,463) (681,479) (706,039) (24,560)
346-CFD 14M-A-EUC Millenia (328,164) (355,206) (336,931) (349,074) (12,143)
347-CFD 14M-B-EUC Millenia (496,842) (669,474) (647,329) (647,330) (1)
348-CFD 18M Village 3 Otay Ranch (1,880,322) (2,157,007) (1,982,382) (2,105,623) (123,241)
349-CFD 19M Freeway Commercial 2 (311,793) (342,495) (316,109) (351,399) (35,290)
350-Bayfront Special Tax District (565,043) (530,521) (500,000) (6,689,000) (6,189,000)
351-Town Center Landscape Dist I (556) (742) - - -
352-Bay Blvd Landscape District (14,013) (14,546) (13,028) (13,005) 23
353-Eastlake Maintenance Dist I (415,555) (456,208) (442,921) (458,446) (15,525)
354-Open Space District #01 (96,925) (102,283) (101,417) (105,071) (3,654)
355-Open Space District #02 (16,629) (17,553) (17,805) (27,746) (9,941)
356-Open Space District #03 (60,212) (62,351) (62,441) (78,792) (16,351)
357-Open Space District #04 (111,469) (106,368) (108,014) (114,906) (6,892)
358-Open Space District #05 (59,244) (63,250) (61,781) (64,007) (2,226)
359-Open Space District #06 (39,803) (42,215) (40,570) (42,034) (1,464)
361-Open Space District #07 (16,073) (17,526) (17,492) (18,123) (631)
362-Open Space District #08 (85,274) (89,730) (87,914) (114,382) (26,468)
363-Open Space District #09 (83,511) (87,945) (87,194) (90,345) (3,151)
364-Open Space District #10 (98,224) (103,548) (100,370) (103,995) (3,625)
365-Open Space District #11 (198,732) (208,396) (204,325) (250,591) (46,266)
366-Open Space District #13 (11) (15) - - -
367-Open Space District #14 (413,856) (434,693) (428,590) (444,034) (15,444)
368-Open Space District #15 (25,722) (27,224) (27,190) (34,770) (7,580)
369-Open Space District #17 (10,135) (10,715) (10,504) (10,882) (378)
371-Open Space District #18 (197,058) (199,604) (196,854) (200,789) (3,935)
372-Open Space District #20 (1,715,898) (1,794,185) (1,756,303) (1,820,147) (63,844)
373-Open Space District #23 (60,516) (55,061) (62,635) (73,489) (10,854)
374-Open Space District #24 (34,550) (36,579) (36,978) (38,310) (1,332)
375-Open Space District #26 (13,056) (13,776) (13,785) (14,282) (497)
376-Open Space District #31 (199,206) (199,536) (203,876) (203,510) 366
378-CFD 07M Eastlake Woods & Vista (1,052,546) (1,082,184) (1,013,101) (1,014,748) (1,647)
379-CFD 08M Vlg 6 McMillin & OR (1,808,391) (1,910,007) (1,770,578) (1,796,012) (25,434)
380-CFD 09M ORV II Brookfield-Shea (1,563,326) (1,597,795) (1,511,968) (1,509,255) 2,713
381-CFD 14M-2-EUC Millenia (343,224) (393,168) (388,678) (402,686) (14,008)
382-CFD 99-2 Otay Ranch Vlg 1 West (1,174,339) (1,197,130) (1,137,129) (1,135,089) 2,040
383-Town Ctr Business Improv Dist 5,353 4,620 - (330,000) (330,000)
386-Otay Ranch Preserve (871,692) (949,773) (922,011) (980,025) (58,014)
387-CFD 98-3 Sunbow 2 (1,145,442) (1,201,549) (1,184,763) (1,376,480) (191,717)
388-CFD 97-1 Otay Ranch (3,612,150) (3,765,433) (3,529,786) (3,579,299) (49,513)
389-Otay Ranch Village 1,2,6,7,12 (3,366) (4,496) - - -
Total Revenues $ (21,978,394) $ (23,844,473) $ (23,249,332) $ (30,746,253)$ (7,496,921)
Net Fund Activity $ 50,014,959 $ (8,052,084) $ 213,887 $ 907,661 $ 693,774
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Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Supplies and Services 684,254 752,948 319,500 468,000 148,500
Other Expenses 2,802,804 2,517,303 2,162,317 17,053,941 14,891,624
Other Capital 139,531 443,063 168,500 168,500 -
Transfers Out - 688 - - -
CIP Project Expenditures 76,211 277,450 - - -
Total Expenditures $ 3,702,800 $ 3,991,451 $ 2,650,317 $ 17,690,441 $ 15,040,124
Transfers In (17,529,144) (13,453,361) (11,082,053) (22,897,188) (11,815,135)
Other Revenue (795,334) (1,743,945) - - -
Use of Money and Property (5,486,979) (10,845,038) (513,995) (488,000) 25,995
Total Revenues $ (23,811,456) $ (26,042,343) $ (11,596,048) $ (23,385,188)$ (11,789,140)
Net Fund Activity $ (20,108,657) $ (22,050,893) $ (8,945,731) $ (5,694,747)$ 3,250,984
OTHER FUNDS – MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Fund Detail
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
105-Bayfront Lease Revenue 2,522,531 2,016,345 2,136,322 17,053,941 14,917,619
225-CPF Benefit Funds 52,649 36,993 - - -
250-National Opioid Settlement 37 154 - - -
260-Transp Fair Share Dev Contrib 6 18 - - -
262-Public Benefit Contribution 9,395 (9,154) - - -
263-Developer Contributions 173,738 276,380 - - -
264-Donations 165,720 535,499 25,995 - (25,995)
316-Public Educational & Govt Fee 727,510 1,043,567 488,000 488,000 -
340-Section 115 Trust 51,214 91,650 - 148,500 148,500
Total Expenditures $ 3,702,800 $ 3,991,451 $ 2,650,317 $ 17,690,441 $ 15,040,124
105-Bayfront Lease Revenue (1,980,515) (1,952,914) (2,136,322) (17,053,941) (14,917,619)
225-CPF Benefit Funds (131,244) (2,479,308) - - -
250-National Opioid Settlement (92,382) (58,315) - - -
260-Transp Fair Share Dev Contrib (55,930) (1,441) - - -
262-Public Benefit Contribution (169,883) (53,822) - - -
263-Developer Contributions (4,050,483) (7,239,292) - - -
264-Donations (654,470) (490,312) (25,995) - 25,995
316-Public Educational & Govt Fee (416,801) (856,517) (488,000) (488,000) -
340-Section 115 Trust (16,259,750) (12,910,423) (8,945,731) (5,843,247) 3,102,484
Total Revenues $ (23,811,458) $ (26,042,344) $ (11,596,048) $ (23,385,188)$ (11,789,140)
Net Fund Activity $ (20,108,657) $ (22,050,893) $ (8,945,731) $ (5,694,747)$ 3,250,984
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Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Services 864,960 849,969 974,899 1,077,794 102,895
Supplies and Services 2,398,070 2,572,238 2,113,782 2,317,415 203,633
Other Expenses 6,321,322 6,333,131 4,675,941 4,751,483 75,542
Other Capital - 100,577 - - -
Internal Service Charges 11,531 23,270 21,589 28,668 7,079
Transfers Out 1,226,216 1,317,128 1,335,255 1,805,973 470,718
Total Expenditures $ 10,822,099 $ 11,196,312 $ 9,121,466 $ 9,981,333 $ 859,867
Revenues
Charges for Services (3,668) (137) - - -
Transfers In (6,375,129) (4,842,960) (3,602,339) (4,304,074) (701,735)
Other Revenue (5,137,519) (5,331,582) (5,250,916) (5,534,091) (283,175)
Total Revenues $ (11,516,316) $ (10,174,680) $ (8,853,255) $ (9,838,165)$ (984,910)
Net Fund Activity $ (694,217) $ 1,021,633 $ 268,211 $ 143,168 $ (125,043)
OTHER FUNDS – INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS (234, 341, 398)
Fund Detail
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
234-Advanced Life Support Program 2,246,961 2,487,078 2,582,472 3,163,164 580,692
341-Public Liability Trust 3,881,335 3,237,356 1,284,078 1,284,078 -
398-Workers Compensation Fund 4,693,803 5,471,879 5,254,916 5,534,091 279,175
Total Expenditures $ 10,822,099 $ 11,196,312 $ 9,121,466 $ 9,981,333 $ 859,867
Revenues
234-Advanced Life Support Program (2,426,315) (2,392,521) (2,318,261) (3,019,996) (701,735)
341-Public Liability Trust (4,243,502) (2,761,112) (1,284,078) (1,284,078) -
398-Workers Compensation Fund (4,846,499) (5,021,046) (5,250,916) (5,534,091) (283,175)
Total Revenues $ (11,516,316) $ (10,174,680) $ (8,853,255) $ (9,838,165)$ (984,910)
Net Fund Activity $ (694,217) $ 1,021,633 $ 268,211 $ 143,168 $ (125,043)
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OTHER FUNDS – OTHER ENTERPRISE FUNDS (405-407, 409-410)
Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Changes
Expenditures
Personnel Services 7,871,396 9,388,384 8,695,584 10,891,212 2,195,628
Supplies and Services 5,511,621 6,179,180 6,250,906 6,944,819 693,913
Other Expenses 1,865,802 3,941,061 2,798,184 2,891,733 93,549
Other Capital 136,006 653,201 - 200,000 200,000
Utilities 160,293 136,536 167,691 167,691 -
Internal Service Charges 292,903 259,425 328,953 345,909 16,956
Transfers Out 3,290,966 3,058,881 3,158,103 3,810,858 652,755
CIP Project Expenditures 31,253 - - 200,000 200,000
Total Expenditures $ 19,160,239 $ 23,616,668 $ 21,399,421 $ 25,452,222 $ 4,052,801
Revenues
Charges for Services (21,439,031) (27,399,277) (21,330,307) (25,169,241) (3,838,934)
Transfers In (358,288) (370,592) (357,270) (357,270) -
Other Revenue (792,219) (358) (51,800) (51,800) -
Use of Money and Property (51,640) (148,312) - - -
Total Revenues $ (22,641,178) $ (27,918,539) $ (21,739,377) $ (25,578,311)$ (3,838,934)
Net Fund Activity $ (3,480,940) $ (4,301,871) $ (339,956) $ (126,089)$ 213,867
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Fund Detail
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
406-Chula Vista Muni Golf Course 3,121,924 3,336,739 3,249,516 3,799,831 550,315
407-Living Coast Discovery Center 173,295 227,467 180,570 172,404 (8,166)
409-CV Elite Athlete Training Ctr 914,107 218,667 254,526 254,526 -
410-Transport Enterprise 14,950,913 19,833,795 17,714,809 21,225,461 3,510,652
Total Expenditures $ 19,160,239 $ 23,616,667 $ 21,399,421 $ 25,452,222 $ 4,052,801
Revenues
406-Chula Vista Muni Golf Course (3,214,664) (3,534,111) (3,615,498) (3,917,395) (301,897)
407-Living Coast Discovery Center (173,295) (228,265) (180,570) (180,570) -
409-CV Elite Athlete Training Ctr (912,547) (132,940) (228,500) (228,500) -
410-Transport Enterprise (18,340,672) (24,023,223) (17,714,809) (21,251,846) (3,537,037)
Total Revenues $ (22,641,178) $ (27,918,539) $ (21,739,377) $ (25,578,311)$ (3,838,934)
Net Fund Activity $ (3,480,940) $ (4,301,871) $ (339,956) $ (126,089)$ 213,867
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CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
Capital Improvement Program Summary
CIP Revenue Summary
CIP Expenditure Summary
CIP Budget Summary
Five‐Year CIP Project Summary Schedule
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IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM SUMMARY
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Capital Improvement Program Summary
The following is an overview of the Capital Improvement Budget Program.
The goal of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is to provide for the
sustainable preservation of City-owned assets at the lowest cost and
to leverage financial strategies to address infrastructure needs within
a prioritized framework, which includes an assessment of the asset’s
condition, capacity to meet service demands, probability of failure,
maintenance and preservation strategies, and funding availability. The
CIP is a living document used to identify current and future requirements
and the basis for determining annual capital budget expenditures. The
CIP document can be found in its entirety on the City’s website. To follow
is a summary of the document�
Capital Improvement Projects are defined as capital investments with a
value of $50,000 or more and a minimum useful life of 5 years at a fixed
location. Equipment, operating, and maintenance costs are budgeted in
the City’s operating budget. New maintenance costs are included in the
CIP budget and appropriated in future operating budget cycles.
The CIP document provides the capital project budget detail and
reporting by asset management category, funding, and location. This
format better aids the decision-making process as it allows the City
Council to review projects recommended in each asset management system, gain an understanding of the condition
of the asset in relation to the overall system and the basis for the recommendation, as well as the availability of
funding sources. The proposed projects’ detail sheets within each asset management system provide a description,
location, project intent, type of project, link to the strategic goals, and funding requirements over the life of the project.
CIP Process
The Engineering and Capital Projects Department annually prepares a Capital Improvement Budget for the City
Council’s approval. The process of developing the Capital Improvement Program is quite extensive and includes
participation from each division of the department including Advance Planning, Project Delivery (Design/Survey),
Traffic Engineering, Advanced Transportation Technologies & Maintenance, Inspection Services, Stormwater
Management, Building Construction, Wastewater Management, and Fiscal Sustainability. Project proposals are
submitted by these divisions and by other City departments such as Public Works, Fire, Police, Library, Development
Services, and Community Services. The cooperation and diligence of each participating group is a critical component
of the program’s quality and success.
The CIP budget includes an estimated five-year Capital Improvement Program, which gives the public and City
Council an idea of what infrastructure needs are projected in the future. This also allows the City to begin planning
and identifying possible funding options to repair and/or replace infrastructure assets. The City is faced with the
challenge of managing a range of aging infrastructure assets that are critical to maintaining an aging City while
serving new development. Making sound decisions about asset maintenance and replacement requires detailed
information about the assets’ expected life cycle, probability of failure, and capacity to meet the ongoing requirements
necessary to sustain the system�
The CIP Program is a planning tool the City uses to identify and manage the City’s capital needs and priorities. As
such, amendments are presented to Council throughout the year to address any changes in priority and/or emergency
infrastructure repairs. On a continuous basis, project proposals are added to the City’s capital improvement budget
and project management database (CIPACE). These proposals are based on recommendations from “guiding
documents” (see list below) adopted by the City Council as well as condition assessments performed by staff from
the Engineering & Capital Projects and Public Works Departments.
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The process of establishing the annual CIP includes ranking proposals and projects, by reviewing the scopes,
preliminary cost estimates, locations, and feasibility of each proposal. Projects are placed in order with the highest
ranked receiving top priority, based on the following categories:
■City Needs – Does the proposal address an existing need, problem and/or safety concern?
■City Benefit – Does the proposal provide a benefit citywide or for a specific area? Does the proposal link to one of
the City’s Strategic Goals?
■Regulatory Concerns, Implementation Pathways – Is the proposal feasible based on time and cost necessary to
meet federal, state and City regulations?
■Methodology – Is the proposed scope and location consistent with a “guiding document” (see list below)?
■Funding Limitations/Availability – Does the proposal require funding from the General Fund? Is the proposal fully
or partially funded by grant funds?
Depending upon the availability of funding, lower ranked proposals may not be funded; however, they will remain
on the Unfunded Proposals List to be addressed as resources become available. A list of non-funded projects is
included as part of the CIP document.
Another tool used in ranking and formulating the CIP recommendations are “guiding documents” approved by the
City Council. “Guiding Documents” are used in the ranking process to ensure proposed CIP projects are consistent
with established program priorities and determine whether the project description fits within a specific master plan
(i.e., Pedestrian Master Plan). The ”guiding documents” also provide more insight on the planned project details.
Typically, the development of these “guiding documents” includes a large public outreach element as described in
the Public Input/Community Involvement section below. The following is a partial list of “guiding documents”, which
have included public input from multiple stakeholders in the community.
■General Plan
■SANDAG 2050 Regional Transportation Program
■Active Transportation (Bikeway & Pedestrian) Plan
■Street Saver Condition Index Database
■Drainage Master Plan
■Wastewater Master Plan
■Fire Master Plan
■Asset Management Plan
■Parks Master Plan
■Redevelopment Implementation Plan
■Southwest United in Action Survey Results
■Third Avenue Streetscape Master Plan
■F Street Promenade Streetscape Master Plan
■Environmental Mitigation Program
■Bayfront TDIF Program
■Western TDIF Program
■TDIF Program
■Redevelopment Implementation Plan
■Traffic Monitoring Program
■Growth Management Oversight Committee Annual Report
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■Other Specific Plans (e.g., Urban Core Specific Plan, Palomar, Bayfront and Main Street Specific Plans)
Operational Impact of Capital Projects
Projects included in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan and Budget typically focus on addressing existing
infrastructure needs and typically do not have a substantial impact on operational costs. However, when new facilities
such as fire stations, libraries, parks, and/or recreation centers are planned that have a significant operational
impact, projected costs will be reflected in the City’s General Fund Long-Term Financial Plan (LTFP), issued annually.
Additionally, staffing, building maintenance, equipment maintenance, and utility costs associated with these facilities
would be approved as part of the annual Budget Process. As a result, these costs would be specified within the
budget document and identified under the Significant Budget Adjustments and Service Impact sections of the
General Fund Department Summary Reports for Fire, Library, Parks and Recreation or other respective departments.
Public Input/Community Involvement
As mentioned, the “guiding documents” included public input and involvement from multiple stakeholders. Throughout
the development of a “guiding document”, a community engagement process is conducted in two phases and
located in both eastern and western Chula Vista. During Phase 1, the outreach focuses on existing conditions.
Several workshop sessions and booths at local civic events are scheduled with community stakeholder groups so
that valuable local insight to existing conditions and desired infrastructure requests can be discussed and defined.
Phase 2 focuses on soliciting feedback on the proposed networks and community priorities. Additional workshop
sessions are scheduled to discuss progress made on refining proposed recommendations and priority or policy
decisions needed to work towards a final scope and plan of action.
Once the final draft of the “guiding document” is completed, the document is brought before any of the relevant
Boards, Commissions, Associations, and/or Civic Groups for their review before it is brought for approval and
adoption by City Council. Continuous public input throughout the development of these “guiding documents” is
maintained including web-based and map-based questionnaires, and electronic opinion surveys hosted on the City’s
website. Furthermore, the public is provided notice of upcoming Boards & Commission Meetings and City Council
Public Hearings. Typical summary of public outreach includes:
■Community event booths for public to provide comments
■Workshop sessions held at public library sites closest to project
■Website surveys conducted during initial & final draft phases of project
■Consultant outreach programs & mailouts during development of project
■Presentations at Board & Commission Meetings prior to City Council adoption
■Final draft presentation at City Council Public Hearings
The City continuously works with local community-based groups, healthcare organizations, faith-based groups,
senior groups, commissions, home-owner associations, chamber of commerce, non-profit organizations, and other
stakeholders in the community such as:
■Southwest Civic Association – citizen group interested in infrastructure needs within southwestern Chula Vista
■Crossroads II – citizen group interested in new development projects as they progress through the Planning
Commission’s and City Council’s approval process
■Bike Walk Chula Vista – citizen group interested in bicycle & pedestrian infrastructure needs and programs
■Chula Vista Elementary School District – organization interested in traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures
near elementary schools
■Sweetwater Union High School District – organization interested in traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures
near middle schools and high schools
■DCVA – business group interested in programs and redevelopment within the downtown Chula Vista area
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Budget Development
Although a component of the City Manager’s overall budget, the CIP budget is developed separately by Engineering
and Capital Projects staff on an annual basis. The CIP budget process runs parallel to the development process for
the City’s operating budget, and they are subsequently presented together for City Council approval.
On June 7, 2022, a public hearing was held for the City Council to consider and adopt an amendment to the TransNet
Local Street Improvement Program of projects for fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Public comment is a vital component of the “guiding documents” and the CIP process. The public also had the
opportunity to comment on the proposed CIP. The initial proposed capital improvement project detail sheets are
posted annually in April of each year on the Engineering and Capital Projects website for public comment and review:
www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/public-works/projects
Additionally, the Engineering and Capital Projects Department publishes an annual proposed CIP budget. The
document will be made available at the City Clerk’s Office, the Civic Center Library, Otay Ranch Mall Library, and the
South Chula Vista Library.
The proposed program reaffirms the City’s commitment to identify resources to move us toward long-term
sustainability of our City’s current assets as well as new improvements that accommodate growth.
The City will continue to collaborate with regional agencies, such as the Port, SANDAG, and Caltrans, to ensure that
the needs of our City residents are met, taking into account the unique characteristics of our City and recognizing
our role as the County’s second largest City and a leader in the South Bay�
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SUMMARY
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Gas Tax: 34.87%*DV7D[Gas Tax: 34.87%
Highway Bridge Program (HBP): 4.93%+LJKZD\%ULGJH3URJUDP+%3Highway Bridge Program (HBP): 4.93%
Chula Vista Muni Golf Course: 0.68%&KXOD9LVWD0XQL*ROI&RXUVHChula Vista Muni Golf Course: 0.68%
Measure P: 11.66%0HDVXUH3Measure P: 11.66%
Sewer Facility Replacement: 11.78%6HZHU)DFLOLW\5HSODFHPHQWSewer Facility Replacement: 11.78%
Storm Drain Fund: 2.39%6WRUP'UDLQ)XQGStorm Drain Fund: 2.39%
TransNet: 33.67%7UDQV1HWTransNet: 33.67%
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Fund Source Percentage Amount
Gas Tax 34.87% $ 10,209,719
Highway Bridge Program (HBP) 4.93% $ 1,444,282
Chula Vista Muni Golf Course 0.68% $ 200,000
Measure P 11.66% $ 3,415,132
Sewer Facility Replacement 11.78% $ 3,450,000
Strom Drain Fund 2.39% $ 700,000
TransNet 33.67% $ 9,857,928
Total: 100% $ 29,277,061
CIP Revenue Summary
The Capital Improvement Program is supported by several funding sources. City staff continuously explore
opportunities to diversify revenue and leverage funding for infrastructure improvements. The following chart and
table summarize the funding sources for the fiscal year 2026 CIP budget.
Fiscal Year 2026 CIP by Funding Source
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The Capital Improvement Budget is primarily supported by Transportation Sales Tax (TransNet), Gas Tax/RMRA
(Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account), and Measure P funds. Chula Vista voters approved Measure P
– a temporary, 10-year, half-cent sales tax to fund high priority infrastructure needs. TransNet is the largest stable
source of revenues for Capital Improvement projects. Along with TransNet, Gas Tax/RMRA funds continue to provide
a steady source of revenue for street related projects. Other major revenues in this year’s budget include federal
grant funding from the Highway Bridge Program (HBP) and Sewer Facility Replacement funds for ongoing capital
improvement projects. Competitive grant revenue sources remain steady with grant revenue growth opportunities in
the imminent future. Transportation grants include the Active Transportation Program and Federal Highway Safety
Improvement Program.
The following is a brief description of key funding sources which support the City’s Capital Improvement Budget:
Development Impact Fees
Traffic Signal Fee
The Traffic Signal Fee is a trip-based development impact fee that is charged with the issuance of building permits
for new construction. The fee can be utilized for the installation and upgrade of traffic signals throughout the City.
No Traffic Signal DIF funding is programmed in fiscal year 2026.
Transportation Development Impact Fee (TDIF)
The City’s TDIF Program was established on January 12, 1988, by Ordinance 2251 for the collection of development
impact fees to be used to construct transportation facilities to accommodate increased traffic generated by new
development within the City’s eastern territories. No TDIF funding is programmed as part of the fiscal year 2026 CIP.
Western Transportation Development Impact Fee (WTDIF)
The City’s WTDIF Program was established on March 18, 2008, by Ordinances 3106 through 3110. This program is
similar to the Eastern Transportation Development Impact Fee (TDIF) Program, which was established on January
12, 1988. In 2014, it was determined that the Bayfront, previously included in the WTDIF, be removed and a new DIF
area covering only the Bayfront be established. No WTDIF is programmed as part of the fiscal year 2026 CIP.
Telegraph Canyon Development Impact Fee
The City’s Telegraph Canyon DIF was established on August 7, 1990, by Ordinance 2384 for collection of development
impact fees to be used to construct drainage and channel improvements for the Telegraph Canyon Basin. No
Telegraph Canyon DIF funds are programmed in the fiscal year 2026 CIP.
Public Facilities Development Impact Fees
The Public Facilities Development Impact Fee (PFDIF) is levied against new development throughout the City to
mitigate the impacts of growth on the City’s public services. The monies collected are used in the construction of
new, and renovation of existing public facilities. No PFDIF is programmed in the fiscal year 2026 CIP.
Grants
California Active Transportation Grant Program
The Legislature created the Active Transportation Program (ATP) in 2013 to encourage increased use of active
modes of transportation, such as biking and walking. The ATP consolidates existing federal and state transportation
programs – including the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA), and
Safe Routes to School (SR2S) – into a single program with a focus to make California a national leader in active
transportation. ATP Cycle 6 was announced in early 2022 and included about $440 million of Federal, State SB1,
and State Highway (SHA) funding. The funding/programming years for ATP Cycle 6 include FY23/24, 24/25, 25/26,
and 26/27. Regionally, $61.9 million was available and Chula Vista received approximately 21%, or $12.8 million for
two projects. Therefore, $12.8 million in ATP grant funds were programmed in the fiscal year 2024 CIP Program for
two ATP projects: F Street Promenade - Phase 1 (Bay Blvd to Broadway) and the Bayshore Bikeway - Segment 6A (E
Street to Lagoon Dr.). There are no additional ATP funds programmed as part of the fiscal year 2025 CIP.
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TransNet Active Transportation Grant Program (San Diego Region)
The TransNet Active Transportation Grant Program (ATGP) is also funded with Transportation Development Act
(TDA) funds. The grant program encourages local jurisdictions to plan and build facilities that promote multiple
travel choices and increase connectivity to transit, schools, retail centers, parks work, and other community gathering
places. It also encourages agencies to provide bike parking, education, encouragement, and awareness programs
that support pedestrian and bike infrastructure. There are no ATGP grant funds programmed as part of the fiscal
year 2026 CIP Program.
Community Development Block Grant Funds
Each year, the City receives approximately $2.4 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Of
this amount approximately $1.3 million is available for community development activities, which include capital
improvement projects. In 2006, the City of Chula Vista received a CDBG Section 108 loan in the amount of $9.5
million for the completion of the Castle Park Infrastructure Projects. While the project has been completed, the City
continues to allocate funding for the annual debt service payments of approximately $650,000 annually. This reduces
the amount of CDBG funds available for other capital projects to approximately $0.3 - $0.5 million annually for the
next few years. No CDBG funds are programmed as part of the fiscal year 2026 CIP Program.
Highway Bridge Program
The Highway Bridge Program (HBP) provides federal funding to help states improve the condition of their highway
bridges through replacement, rehabilitation, and systematic preventive maintenance of deficient bridge structures.
The City of Chula Vista has received HBP funding for two major bridge replacement projects: “Willow Street Bridge
Widening (STL0261)” and “Heritage Road Bridge Replacement (STM0386)”.
The original Willow Street bridge was constructed in 1940 and was determined that it was infeasible to rehabilitate.
Funding for full replacement was approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Caltrans, which
administers the HBP Grant Program in California. The project was completed in November 2020, and features a
610-foot arched bridge with four traffic lanes, 8-foot shoulders (bike lanes), and 5.5-foot sidewalks. The Willow Street
Bridger Widening project received approximately $30 million in HBP funds. While now complete, the Willow project
remains a key milestone in the City’s infrastructure investment strategy.
The existing four-lane bridge at Heritage Road was constructed in 1993 as an interim facility using FEMA emergency
funding after severe flooding destroyed the original two-lane river crossing. The current structure is considered
Functionally Obsolete (FO), unable to handle peak traffic volumes, lacks pedestrian access and cannot convey the
50-year storm without being overtopped.
In 2014, the Heritage Road Bridge Replacement Project was accepted into the HBP. FHWA and Caltrans approved
full replacement due to the high cost and limited benefit of rehabilitation. As of March 2025, the project has secured
$6.8 million in HBP grant funding for preliminary engineering, $214,000 for right-of-way acquisition, $4.7 million for
construction engineering, and $31.3 million for construction. Additional construction includes $12.6 million in TDIF
funds, and a $2 million contribution from the City of San Diego.
Status:
All required environmental permits have been secured. Construction was awarded in October 2024 and began in
December 2024. Completion is anticipated by Summer 2027.
Approximately $1.4 million in HBP funding is programmed in fiscal year 2026 for the Heritage Road Bridge
Replacement project.
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Highway Safety Improvement Program
The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) was established to attain a significant reduction in traffic
fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads through the implementation of infrastructure-related highway safety
improvements. There are no HSIP Grant funds programmed as part of the fiscal year 2026 CIP.
Neighborhood Reinvestment Program
The Neighborhood Reinvestment Program (NEP) provides grant funds to County departments, public agencies,
and to non-profit community organizations for one-time community, social, environmental, educational, cultural or
recreational needs. No NEP funds are programmed in the fiscal year 2026 CIP.
Smart Growth Incentive Program Grant
The TransNet Smart Growth Initiative Program (SGIP) provides funding for transportation-related infrastructure
improvements and planning efforts that support smart growth development in Smart Growth Opportunity Areas
as shown on the Smart Growth Concept Map (updated May 2016). The goal is to fund comprehensive public
infrastructure projects and planning activities that facilitate compact, mixed-use, transit-oriented development and
increase housing and transportation choices. There are no SGIP funds programmed as part of the fiscal year 2026
CIP.
Rubberized Pavement Grant Program
The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) provides the Rubberized Pavement
Grant Program to promote markets for recycled-content surfacing products derived from waste tires generated in
California and decrease the adverse environmental impacts created by unlawful disposal and stockpiling of waste
tires. Rubberized Asphalt Concrete (RAC) is a proven road paving material that has been used in California since the
1970s. Under the Pavement Grant Program, two project types are eligible for grant funding - RAC and Rubberized
Chip Seal projects. No Rubberized Pavement Grant funds are programmed as part of the fiscal year 2026 CIP.
Miscellaneous Funds
General Fund
The General Fund is the City’s main operating fund used to pay for City services. No General Fund monies are
programmed as part of the fiscal year 2026 CIP. Capital improvement projects will be funded by the Measure P
commitment�
Residential Construction Tax (RCT)
The Residential Construction Tax (RCT) was established by the City Council in October 1971 to provide a more
equitable distribution of the burden of financing parks, open spaces, public facilities, and other capital improvements,
the need for which is created by the increasing population of the City. The RCT is applicable to all new residential
units and paid by the person constructing the units. RCT funds are used to pay for debt service obligations resulting
from the issuance of Certificates of Participation (COP’s) for western Chula Vista failing CMP repairs. No RCT funds
are programmed as part of the fiscal year 2026 CIP.
Capital Improvement Project Fund
The Capital Improvement Fund was established to set aside monies for capital improvement projects. This fund
does not generate revenues from any source except by transfer from other funds. Monies transferred to the fund
are expended for budgeted capital improvement projects and monies remaining after completion of a project are
transferred back to the fund from which the project was originally financed. No CIP funds are programmed as part
of the fiscal year 2026 CIP.
Park Acquisition and Development Fund
The Park Acquisition and Development (PAD) fund is a depository for fees collected from subdividers for the purpose
of providing park and recreational facilities directly benefiting and serving the residents of the regulated subdivisions
east and west of the 805. These funds are collected pursuant to Chapter 17.10 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code,
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in accordance with authority granted by Section 66477 of the California Government Code. No PAD funds are
programmed as part of the fiscal year 2026 CIP
Voter Approved Funds
Proposition 1B Highway Funds
In 2007, the voters of the State of California approved Proposition 1B. This proposition included funds to be provided
to cities within the State for local roadway improvements. The initial allocation of $3.6 million was spent on pavement
rehabilitation projects in fiscal year 2011. The second allocation of $3.3 million was frozen by the State of California
due to the State’s financial crisis and released in late April 2010 in monthly installments. As a result, the State provided
an additional year of expenditure for Prop 1B funds received in fiscal year 2010. The City spent the second allocation
of Prop 1B funds prior to June 2014.
Gas Tax/RMRA
The state of California imposes per-gallon excise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel, sales taxes on gasoline and
diesel fuel and registration taxes on motor vehicles with allocations dedicated to transportation purposes. These
allocations flow through the Highway Users Tax Account (HUTA), the familiar gasoline tax revenues that have been in
place for decades, and the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account which allocates much of the revenue from
the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB1 Beall). The SB1 Beall is a significant investment in California’s
transportation systems. The Act increases per gallon fuel excise taxes, diesel fuel sales taxes and vehicle registration
taxes, stabilizes the problematic price-based fuel tax rates and provides for inflationary adjustments to rates in future
years. The Act significantly increased local streets and road funds allocated through the Highway Users Tax Account,
allocating funds from new taxes through the “Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA). In fiscal year
2026, the Gas Tax-RMRA budget is approximately $10.2 million for pavement rehabilitation and maintenance based
on the City’s Pavement Management System.
Transportation Sales Tax
Transportation Sales Tax (TransNet) funds are derived from sales tax revenues levied in San Diego County that
are collected by the State specifically for use on transportation related projects in San Diego County. The regional
metropolitan planning agency, San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), programs these funds to
municipalities within San Diego County. Revenues vary from year-to-year, depending on the amount of sales tax
available to the region and the number and costs of projects for which municipalities, local transit, and Caltrans
request funding. The revenue approved for municipalities is based on the specific cost estimates that are required
to be submitted as part of the annual request for funding. The TransNet Extension Ordinance states that at least
70% of the funds allocated to local agencies for local road projects should be used to fund Congestion Relief (CR)
projects. CR projects include the construction of new or expanded facilities, major rehabilitation and reconstruction
of roadways, traffic signalization, transportation infrastructure to support smart growth, capital improvements for
transit facilities, and operating support for local shuttle and circulator transit routes. No more than 30% of TransNet
funds allocated to local agencies are expected to be used for local street and road maintenance. In the fiscal year
2026 CIP, the TransNet budget is approximately $9.9 million.
Measure P
On August 2, 2016, the City Council approved Ordinance 3371 modifying the Municipal Code to establish a temporary
one-half cent General Transactions and Use Tax if approved by the voters. As part of the action to approve the
Ordinance, the City Council approved a spending plan described as the Intended Infrastructure, Facilities and
Equipment Expenditure Plan, which identified how the funds were to be allocated. On November 8, 2016, Chula
Vista voters approved Measure P, authorizing the one-half cent sales tax increase on retail sales within the City for
a period of ten (10) years. The Finance Department created the 2016 Measure P Sales Tax Fund for the purpose of
monitoring all revenues and expenditures of Measure P funds. All expenditures of Measure P funds will be tracked
and accounted for by the Finance Department in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
and presented annually in a report to the Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC). Approximately $3.4 million in Measure
P funds are programmed as part of the fiscal year 2026 CIP.
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Sewer Funds
Sewer Service Revenue
The Special Sewer fund is used to account for the sale of the City’s excess Metropolitan Sewerage Capacity. While
no Sewer Revenue funds are programmed in the fiscal year 2026 CIP, the fund continues to support strategic sewer-
related initiatives. In fiscal year 2025 $250,000 in Special Service funds were allocated to support the Sewer Cost of
Service (Rate) Study, a five-year evaluation designed to ensure that sewer service charges adequately cover the costs
to operate and maintain the City’s sewer system. The study typically requires 6-12 months to complete, followed by
an estimated six month implementation.
Trunk Sewer Capital Reserve
The Trunk Sewer Capital Reserve Fund is a permit fee-based revenue source received from the owner or person
applying for a permit to develop or modify the use of any residential, commercial, industrial, or other property that may
increase the volume of flow in the City’s sewer system. The funds may be used for: (1) to repair, replace or enlarge
trunk sewer facilities to enhance efficiency of utilization and/or adequacy of capacity to serve the needs of the City, or
(2) to plan and/or evaluate any future proposals for area-wide sewage treatment and/or water reclamations systems
and facilities. No Truck Sewer Capital Reserve funds are programmed in the fiscal year 2026 CIP.
Sewer Facility Replacement Fund
The Sewer Facility Replacement Fund is a fee-based revenue source that all properties pay each month as part of
their sewer bills. The funds can be utilized to replace, rehabilitate or upgrade existing sewer facilities. Approximately
$3.5 million in Sewer Facility Replacement funds are programmed in the fiscal year 2026 CIP.
Sewer Development Impact Fee Funds
These fees are levied against new development in specific areas of the City, based upon the sewer facility their project
will impact. The monies collected are used to fund construction of public improvements designed to increase the
capacity of the subject facilities, allowing the City to maintain service levels with increased demand. Included DIF
programs are the Telegraph Canyon Sewer Basin DIF, the Poggi Canyon Sewer Basin DIF, and the Salt Creek Sewer
Basin DIF. No Sewer DIF funds are programmed in the fiscal year 2026 CIP.
Storm Drain Fund
Storm Drain Fund
Revenues for the Storm Drain fund come from monthly service fees charged to property owners and are dedicated
exclusively to stormwater-related activities. These funds support the City’s efforts to comply with the Federal Clean
Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, ensuring proper
stormwater management, infrastructure maintenance, and environmental protection. Approximately $0.7 million in
Storm Drain funds are programmed in the fiscal year 2026 CIP.
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CIP Expenditure Summary
The fiscal years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a five-year expenditure plan that provides the City
with a financial strategy for infrastructure improvements. The estimated five-year project summary report is included
at the end of this Capital Improvement Program (CIP) section. The CIP includes funding for projects and programs
in various geographic areas of the City. The Proposed fiscal year 2026 capital expenditure budget is approximately
$29.2 million. The forecasted five-year program is estimated at $140.8 million. The fiscal years 2026-2030 CIP
program reflects the actions taken by Council and developed in accordance with Council adopted policies and
guiding documents (such as and not limited to the City’s General Plan, Master Plans, Specific Plans and the Regional
Transportation Plan) as well as generally accepted accounting principles. Overall, the 5-year program continues to
trend favorably. Despite broader economic challenges and fiscal constraints, the City has maintained steady funding
commitments across critical infrastructure priorities, ensuring sustained progress and long-term stability.
Projects in this year’s Capital Improvement Budget have been sorted by the nine-asset management systems
identified in the City’s Fiscal Recovery Plan and the Infrastructure Workshop with the City Council. This provides a
mechanism to track CIP allocations by Asset Management System (AMS). The nine AMS’s include the following:
■The Roadway Management System (RMS) is comprised of all City-owned assets in the Public Right-of-Way. These
assets include: Major and Local Streets, Sidewalks, Traffic Signals & Striping, Bicycle and Pedestrian paths, ADA
Ramps and Curbs and Gutters.
■The Wastewater Management System (WMS) is comprised of Sewer Pump Stations, Rehabilitation and related
projects�
■The Drainage Management System (DMS) is comprised of Citywide storm drain facilities.
■The Building Management System (BMS) is comprised of City-owned facilities including the Civic Center, Fire
Stations, Libraries, Police Station, Recreation Centers, and community facilities such as Rohr Manor and the
Woman’s Club.
■The Parks Management System (PMS) is comprised of the citywide park system.
■The Open Space Management System (OSMS) is comprised of the Open Space Districts and Community Facility
Districts (CFDs).
■The Fleet Management System (FMS) is comprised of infrastructure associated with maintaining City-owned
vehicles.
■The General Government Management System (GGMS) includes general-purpose items such as Automation,
Utility Undergrounding and Parking Meters.
■The Urban Forestry Management System (UFMS) is comprised of City-owned street trees, and trees within Public
Right-of-Way and parks.
The following chart provides an expenditure breakdown, by Asset Management System, totaling approximately $81.2
million of recommended appropriations:
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Roadway Management System (RMS)
A majority of the CIP funding is focused on the Roadway Management System (RMS). The total amount programmed
for the Roadway Management System (RMS) is $23.0 million, which represents 78.9% of the adopted CIP budget.
Project types within the RMS are Major Streets, Local Streets, and Traffic. The following table summarizes the funding
by these project types�
Fund Source Percentage Amount
Local Streets 26.00% $ 5,988,066
Major Streets 60.43% $ 13,915,676
Traffic 13.57% $ 3,125,000
Total: 100% $ 23,028,742
Major Streets
The Heritage Road Bridge Replacement Project is a multi-phase capital project currently supported by a combined
budget of approximately $58.55 million, funded primarily through the Highway Bridge Replacement Program (HBP)
and Transportation Development funds. To date, over $7 million has been expended, and an additional $45.6 million is
currently encumbered in active purchase orders to support ongoing construction and project management activities.
The project is part of a larger corridor improvement effort that includes the widening of Main Street from Nirvana
Avenue to Heritage Road to a six-lane major arterial, as well as the widening of Heritage Road from Main Street to
Entertainment Circle, adding two travel lanes, sidewalks, and bike lanes on both sides of the roadway. Approximately
$41 million in HBP grant funding has been programmed to support the bridge replacement, and an additional $1.4
million in HBP grant funding is programmed as part of the FY 2026 CIP Program.
Approximately $12.4 million is programmed in FY 2026 for the Pavement Major Rehabilitation Program, which
includes pavement overlays and reconstruction treatments based on recommendations from the City’s Pavement
Building: 0.46%Building: 0�46%Building: 0.46%
Drainage: 4.35%Drainage: 4.35%Drainage: 4.35%
General Gov't: 1.33%General Gov't: 1.33%General Gov't: 1.33%
Parks: 3.42%Parks: 3.42%Parks: 3.42%
Roadway: 78.66%Roadway: 78.66%Roadway: 78.66%
Wastewater: 11.78%Wastewater: 11.78%Wastewater: 11.78%
FY 2026 Capital Improvement Plan by Asset
Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed CIP by Asset Management System
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Management System. These rehabilitation efforts can extend pavement life by 15 to 20 years and help avoid higher
long-term repair costs by addressing deterioration early�
In addition, a total of $120,000 is programmed to support the Pavement Management System which helps the City
monitor roadway conditions, prioritize rehabilitation projects, and ensure that limited resources are invested in the
most cost-effective and impactful way possible.
The FY 2026 CIP includes two new Major Streets projects focused on citywide pavement rehabilitation and
reconstruction. These efforts reflect the City’s continued investment in extending the life of key roadway corridors
and improving long-term drivability across the arterial network.
Local Streets
Approximately $3.2 million is programmed for the annual Pavement Maintenance and Pavement Repair Programs
which are designed to extend street life by 7-10 years.
Over $2.7 million is planned for projects associated with curb, gutter, sidewalk, pedestrian, and Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) pedestrian ramp improvements throughout the City.
These totals include four new Local Streets CIP projects focused on pavement maintenance, pavement repairs, ADA
curb ramp installations, and the citywide sidewalk replacement program, each supporting safer, more accessible
neighborhood streets and long-term infrastructure preservation.
Traffic
Approximately $1.8 million is programmed for the Traffic Calming Program, Traffic Signal System Optimization,
Traffic Signal and Streetlight Systems Upgrade and Modification Program, Neighborhood Traffic & Pedestrian Safety
Program, Adaptive Traffic Signal System, and other traffic related programs.
A total of $1.3 million is programmed in FY 2026 for various traffic safety and operational improvements throughout the
City. This includes upgrades to traffic signals, pedestrian beacons, intersection modifications, median enhancements,
and updates to engineering and traffic surveys. The FY 2026 programming for traffic projects includes the creation of
four new CIP projects, which provide for intersection improvements at L Street and Industrial Boulevard, emergency
vehicle pre-emption signal upgrades to support faster and safer response times, a mid-block pedestrian crossing
near Valle Lindo Elementary School to enhance student safety, and the modernization of street name signs to
improve visibility and compliance with current safety standards. These improvements aim to enhance roadway
efficiency, pedestrian safety, and accessibility, while supporting the City’s broader goals for a safe and well-managed
transportation network.
Wastewater Management System (WMS)
Sewer
The appropriation for the Wastewater Management System (WMS) is $3.45 million, which represents about 11.78%
of the total fiscal year 2026 CIP budget. This funding supports five new sewer infrastructure projects focused on
rehabilitation, condition assessment, and system monitoring.
The fiscal year 2026 CIP program for sewer projects includes $1.2 million for the Sewer Main Rehabilitation
FY2025/26 project, which will repair and renew priority segments of the collection system. An additional $750,000 is
programmed for CCTV inspection of large-diameter sewer mains to assess conditions and plan future improvements.
The City will also invest $600,000 in the rehabilitation of deteriorated sewer maintenance holes to ensure structural
integrity, and $450,000 to install semi-permanent monitoring equipment throughout the collection system, enhancing
early detection of potential failures. A separate $450,000 project will replace aging sewer maintenance holes along
Main Street to address corrosion and reliability issues.
These investments are aligned with the City’s Wastewater Master Plan, which provides long-range guidance for sewer
system improvements to meet capacity, regulatory, and operational goals as the community grows and infrastructure
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A complement to the Wastewater Master Plan is the Wastewater Asset Management Plan (WAMP) focusing on
existing infrastructure. The WAMP utilizes condition assessments already completed or underway to establish a
priority level for rehabilitations/replacements to ensure reliability of facilities. No additional funding is programmed
for the WAMP as part of the fiscal year 2026 CIP.
Drainage Management System (DMS)
Drainage
The total appropriation for Drainage Management System (DMS) projects is approximately $1.3 million, representing
4.35% of the total fiscal year 2026 CIP budget.
The FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program includes projects that support condition assessments, permitting, and
the rehabilitation of critical storm drain infrastructure across the City�
A total of $525 thousand in Gas Tax and TransNet funding is programmed to address corrugated metal pipe (CMP)
in poor condition located within the public right-of-way. CMP segments outside the right-of-way, typically located
within drainage easements and identified as being in critical or unknown condition, were previously funded through
Measure P. No additional Measure P funding for CMP rehabilitation is included in the FY 2026 CIP.
CMP in satisfactory condition will continue to be monitored as part of the City’s ongoing asset management practices
and prioritized for rehabilitation or replacement in future CIP cycles as needs arise or as conditions worsen. This
approach ensures that resources are directed where they are most urgently needed while maintaining oversight of
the broader system to prevent unexpected failures.
The Statewide Trash Amendments mandate that jurisdictions control the discharge of trash from Municipal Separate
Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) into receiving waters. In response, the City has devised an Implementation Plan to meet
these regulations, with a final compliance deadline set for fiscal year 2029. This plan entails the installation and
perpetual maintenance of Full Capture Trash Best Management Practices (BMPs) within storm drains in targeted
areas�
To outline the City’s approach to compliance with the Trash Amendments, City Council adopted Resolution 2017-
158, which delineates the adopted strategies and commitments. Project DRN0214 is a focal point of these efforts,
with $175,000 allocated in previous years to prevent trash from infiltrating local creeks, rivers, and San Diego Bay.
An additional $50,000 is programmed for this project in the FY 2025/26 CIP.
Building Management System (BMS)
The appropriation for Building Management System (BMS) projects includes approximately $133,000 in Measure
P funding as part of the Public Building and Repairs project (GGV0234), which will support repairs in City buildings
citywide.
Additional funding provided by Measure P in preceding years supports several ongoing, multi-year projects focused
on completing building repairs and replacing assets that have reached or surpassed their expected useful life. These
projects encompass essential facilities such as Fire Stations, the Police Facility, Civic Center, South Libraries, and
other public buildings. The allocated funds will ensure the maintenance and enhancement of these vital community
assets�
Fleet Management System (FMS)
There are no CIP projects associated with Fleet infrastructure. However, since the adoption of Measure P, approximately
$36 million has been allocated towards replacing 171 non-public safety vehicles, 170 police vehicles, and 38 fire
vehicles that had exceeded their recommended replacement period. Notably, Measure P funds have also facilitated
the installation of electric charging stations at select municipal facilities, supporting the integration of new electric
vehicles into the fleet.
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Other funds, such as Wastewater, Development Services, and Measure A, also fund vehicle replacement and/or new
additions to the Fleet needed to meet service needs.
Parks Management System (PMS)
The appropriation for Park Management System (PMS) projects is $1 million, representing 3.42% of the total fiscal
year 2026 CIP budget.
The Measure P funds are planned for park infrastructure replacements and repairs associated with drinking fountains,
irrigation controls, lights, picnic tables, benches, and similar amenities. Additionally, repairs may also include efforts
to bring the City’s sports fields up to good standing.
Open Space Management System (OSMS)
The Open Space Districts and Community Facility Districts (CFD’s) were established with new subdivisions beginning
in the 1980s. These funding mechanisms were established to ensure sustainable improvements in the natural and
landscaped areas in and around the new developments. These fees were structured to allow incremental adjustment
with inflation and have generally kept pace with the maintenance needs of the districts. There are no CIP projects
associated with the Open Space Management System.
Urban Forestry Management System (UFMS)
The Urban Forestry Management System is responsible for monitoring the overall health of trees throughout the City,
including street trees, park trees, and trees located on City property. The City continues to maintain City street trees to:
■Ensure ongoing traffic safety along City streets;
■Enhance the appearance and image of the City;
■Improve the air quality and the environment for City residents; and
■Clear right-of-way obstructions.
Industry standard sets the ideal schedule for periodic tree trimming as follows: Palms need to be trimmed every 1 or
2 years. Non-palms are recommended to be trimmed every 3‐5 years (eucalyptus and pine every 2‐3 and broadleaf
every 5‐6). Based on an inventory of about 27,500 trees and using 5 years, the annual goal is to trim 5,500 trees.
There are no CIP projects associated with the Urban Forestry Management System.
General Government Management System (GGMS)
The appropriation for General Government Management System (GGMS) projects is approximately $390,000, which
represents 1.33% of the proposed CIP budget.
General Government
The City has approximately 164 Miles of aboveground electric distribution wires on arterial/collector streets (20A
Program) and on local streets (20B Program) with an estimated cost to underground of $275 million. The Franchise
Agreement with SDG&E Allocation is $2 million per year from 20A Funds and about 33 miles of arterial/collector
streets qualify, but at a cost of about $134 million. Close to $40 million has been expended on underground projects
since the 1990’s. As of Spring 2023, the City’s 20A fund allocation has a positive balance of approximately $12
million. Draw down on the balance is expected in 2023 as the design work for UUD # 141 is completed and the
conversion work commences.
On November 21, 2017, the City Council held a Public Hearing and formed the two Utility Undergrounding Districts
(UUD) for the F Street corridor: F Street from Bay Blvd. to Broadway (UUD # 141) - $3 million, and from Broadway to
Fourth Avenue (UUD #142) - $1.6 million via Resolution 2017-216. Design work commenced with SDG&E on UUD
#141 and the undergrounding of the utilities began in 2023. The cost estimate of UUD #141 was recently increased
to $5.9 million to reflect current design plans and inflationary increases in construction costs. MTS also removed
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approximately 1,550 LF of railroad tracks, ties and ballast and repaved the center of F Street west of Broadway in
August of 2019 at a cost of about $600,000. SDG&E began the conversion work for UUD # 141 on F street in 2023,
which will be followed by the F Street Promenade Streetscape improvements funded with almost $10 million in Active
Transportation Program Grant funds. The conversion work east of Broadway on UUD # 142 is anticipated to closely
follow UUD #141 completion, but the CPUC has taken the decision to sunset the 20A Program as of December 31,
2022. It is unclear at this time if a new program will be created to continue utility undergrounding.
Approximately $390,000 is programmed for advance planning associated with the Citywide CIP Program.
Regional Projects
The City of Chula Vista CIP includes funding for several planning level studies related to regional projects. Regional
projects are predominantly funded and led by regional agencies such as Caltrans or SANDAG, however, City staff
is often involved in the delivery of these projects, since they provide a direct benefit to the community and provide
sustainable infrastructure. CIP funding for regional projects is often necessary to assist regional agencies with
initiating projects and to fund City staff costs. The following is a summary of various regional projects:
Interstate-5 Multi-modal Corridor Study
In an effort to identify all transportation related improvements needed along, across and within the four-mile long
Interstate-5 and rail corridor in Chula Vista, the City has combined efforts with Caltrans, Metropolitan Transit System
(MTS) and SANDAG to undertake this planning level study. Funding is provided by a combination of TransNet and
two Federal grants. The study has three phases of work, which are all now completed.
Phase I identified and prioritized needed transportation improvements to improve mobility and goods movement
within the study area bounded by SR-54 and Main Street. The results of the first phase study included in the 2050
Regional Transportation Plan adopted by SANDAG in October 2011 and in 2015. This report is used as a technical
appendix to the SANDAG 2050 Regional Transportation Plan. Rail improvements were identified as the highest near-
term need and led to the SANDAG’s Board of Directors approval of the design phase at Palomar Street. Design began
in 2021 and will be completed by the end of 2025.
https://www.sandag.org/regional-plan
Phase II, the Chula Vista Light Rail Corridor Improvements Project Study Report, is a grade separation study for each
of the three light rail trolley stations at E Street, H Street and Palomar Street. This document, completed in August
2012, has planning level work for the ultimate rail corridor improvements in Chula Vista. Final recommendations
from the Light Rail Train (LRT) Improvement study were incorporated into the Phase III environmental work for the
Palomar Street location as well as future regional plans and as individual projects into the Bayfront Development
Impact Fee Program, the Western Transportation Development Impact Fee (WTDIF) Program and the CIP program.
https://www.chulavistaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/16349/636542936250330000
In April of 2017, the E Street, F Street & H Street rail corridor study was updated to include additional information
on project limits and a program level cost estimate. The “CHULA VISTA LIGHT RAIL CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS
FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL PROJECT STUDY REPORT” functions as a supplemental report to the 2012 Project Study
Report, and whose purpose is to document the analysis of one additional alternative for grade-separating the MTS
(San Diego Metropolitan Transit System) LRT tracks from the roadway crossings at E and H Streets by combining
the two grade separations into one project. Since F Street is between E and H Streets, this combined project would
also grade-separate the F Street crossing. The three future grade separated tracks are also used by the freight trains
that travel through this corridor.
The completed Phase I and Phase II studies serve to identify an accurate project description for Phase III, which
commenced in FY 2013-14 for the environmental work and preliminary engineering of grade-separating the Palomar
Street railroad crossing near the intersection with Industrial Blvd. On January 28, 2020, the City Council approved the
Project Report for the Palomar Street Rail Grade Separation Project with Resolution 2020-015. A freight rail and LRT
grade-separation Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Palomar Street rail crossing commenced in FY 2013-14
and was completed during this phase.
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Chula Vista Light Rail Corridor Improvements
www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/engineering/light-rail-corridor-improvements
This environmental and preliminary design work was the last phase of the I-5 Multi-modal Corridor Study. The
Palomar Street crossing is the highest priority LRT grade-separation project out of 27 study locations evaluated within
San Diego County. City staff worked with SANDAG staff to obtain the $5 million design phase funded in FY2020 for
the next phase of work for Palomar Street. SANDAG and the City of Chula Vista were awarded $21.5 million through
the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program. These funds will be used
for the project’s design phase, which includes acquiring right-of-way and relocating utilities ahead of the start of
construction. The construction phase is likely to get regional, State & Federal funding once the design phase nears
completion in late 2025. The design phase is estimated to take 24 to 30 months. Pending SANDAG funding for the
construction phase in FY2025, construction could be up to 36 months in duration with project completion anticipated
in FY2029�
The H Street and the E street locations rank fourth and sixth, respectively. Due to the proximity of the F Street crossing
and freight rail profile design constraints between the Sweetwater River and the J Street rail crossing, F Street must
be grade separated along with the E Street and H Street rail crossings. The updated April 2017 E Street & H Street
Grade Separation Project Alternatives Analyses/Feasibility Study (AA/FS) Report was completed with input from the
freight rail operator. This AA/FS report provides additional information on the extent of the work needed from south
of the Sweetwater River to a point south of the J Street crossing for this corridor. The AA/FS report also includes a
preliminary opinion of probable costs�
Ultimate improvements for this freight and LRT rail corridor are planned for in the SANDAG Regional Transportation
Plan and shown in Appendix A.
https://www.sandag.org/-/media/SANDAG/Documents/PDF/regional-plan/2021-regional-plan/final-2021-regional-
plan/2021-regional-plan-appendix-a-2021-12-01.pdf
This project titled “Blue Line/Mid-Coast Frequency Enhancements and rail grade separations at 28th St, 32nd St, E St,
H St, Palomar St, at Taylor St and Ash St, and Blue/Orange Track Connection at 12th/Imperial” is included as in the
”2019 Federal Regional Transportation Plan” – Appendix A, as a two phased project with a planned completion date
of Year 2035 for the work within Chula Vista. No funding is yet identified for the E Street (& F Street) to H Street rail
corridor other than the current design phase of work at Palomar Street. As indicated below, the Chula Vista locations
are planned to be completed by year 2035. In FY21, staff submitted to SANDAG an application packet for all four
Chula Vista rail improvements so that they can be considered in the next Federal Transportation Act.
Phase I – Blue Line Frequency Enhancements and rail grade separations at 28th St, 32nd St, E St, H St, Palomar St,
and Blue/Orange Track Connection at 12th/Imperial (Year 2035).
Phase II – Blue Line rail grade separations at Taylor St and Ash St (Year 2050).
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Main Street Extension from Heritage Road to La Media Road.
The project is in coordination with the development community to consider several roadway alignments of which
one includes a bridge over Wolf Canyon and associated utilities. The initial work involves meeting with the resource
agencies and Caltrans, which will ultimately result in the completion of the environmental document and preliminary
level bridge and utility design. The development community continues their evaluation of various land use alternatives
that will determine the timing and alignment needs for this arterial roadway but more immediate needs are further
east along the SR-125 corridor.
On July 30, 2020, as new development continues in the southeastern portion of the City in Otay Ranch, the developer,
with approval by the City, initiated work with Caltrans on a future pair of $65M interchanges at SR-125/Main Street
and at SR-125/Otay Valley Road (La Media Road). Additional discussion with Caltrans has been conducted on the
first interchange with SR-125 at the easterly terminus of Main Street between Magdalena Avenue and westerly
extension of Hunte Parkway from Eastlake Parkway. To eventually proceed to the construction phase for the initial
interchange at Main Street, a Project Initiation Document (PID) via a Project Study Report has been completed for the
project and is currently in the environmental clearance phase. Design phase for the project is anticipated in FY2025.
The second location is an overcrossing planned south of Main Street at Otay Valley Road. Otay Valley Road is the
south-to-easterly extension of La Media Road across the SR-125 corridor. This overcrossing is needed but may be
constructed as a secondary interchange pending the traffic and geometric studies.
The phase of work and completion of work timeline for the SR-125 interchanges are:
1. Project Initiation Document/Project Study Report (FY2023)
2� Project Report/Environmental Document (FY2025)
3� Construction Phase (Begin FY2025 – Open to Public FY2027)
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I-805 South Express Lanes Project (from www.keepsandiegomoving.com website):
Work began in June 2012 on the first phase of the I-805 South Express Lanes Project, a $1.1 billion effort to create
a modern, new transportation backbone that will meet the future needs of travelers in our region. When finished, the
project will offer new transportation choices, relieve traffic congestion, and improve the quality of life in South County.
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Phase I (Completed)
■Built nearly eight miles of Carpool/High Occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes and ten sound walls between East Naples
Street in Chula Vista and State Route 94 (SR 94) in San Diego (completed 2014)
■Constructed a Direct Access Ramp (DAR), Transit Station and Park & Ride at East Palomar Street in Chula Vista
that provides new travel choices for commuters (completed 2017)
■Added a northbound auxiliary lane and a southbound outside through lane along I-805 from State Route 54 (SR54)
to East Plaza Boulevard to accommodate the maneuvering of entering and exiting traffic (completed 2016)
■Constructed five additional sound wall segments along I-805 between East Naples Street and Bonita Road in
Chula Vista (completed 2020)
■Constructed bridge and safety improvements between Bonita Road and SR54 in National City (completed 2021)
Phase II (In Construction)
■Convert the HOV Lanes into Express Lanes to construct an HOV direct connector between I-805 and I-15.
■ Construct planned in-line transit stations built in the freeway median at East H Street in Chula Vista and East
Plaza Boulevard in National City.
■Construct a northbound auxiliary lane between East Naples Street and Telegraph Canyon Road in Chula Vista
along I-805 to extend the merging distance between on and off-ramps.
■Construct additional sound walls.
www.keepsandiegomoving.com/I-805-corridor/I-805-south-segment.aspx
Future I-5 (Blue Line), SR 125 & I-805 (Purple Line) Corridor System Management Plans
In late 2019, the SANDAG Board of Directors took two actions that ultimately approved an amendment to the FY 2020
Program Budget, adding $593.4 million in formula funds for numerous region wide projects. For Chula Vista, the
freeway corridors listed below have commenced and will conclude with recommendations for various transportation
improvements that could be implemented in phases over many years:
■Complete Corridor: Blue Line Express/I-5 South & Palomar St Rail Xing
■Complete Corridor: High Speed Transit/SR 125
■Complete Corridor: Purple Line Corridor/I-805
City staff has been working with SANDAG on the Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan (CMCP) known as the
South Bay to Sorrento (SB2S) Study. The CMCP evaluates all travel modes and transportation facilities in a defined
corridor – highways and freeways, parallel and connecting roadways, transit (bus, bus rapid transit, light rail, intercity
rail, etc.), pathways, and bikeways to accommodate more efficient movement of people and goods through the
southern portion of San Diego County.
The completed CMCP will help the San Diego region compete for local, state, and federal funds, including SB1. The
SB2S Study was completed in September 2022.
https://www.sandag.org/regional-plan/comprehensive-multimodal-corridor-plans/south-bay-to-sorrento-cmcp
CIP Document
The initial proposed capital improvement project detail sheets are posted annually in April of each year on the
Department of Engineering website for public comment and review.
www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/public-works/projects
The proposed CIP is presented at a Council Budget Workshop and adopted in May of every year.
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Additionally, the Engineering & Capital Projects Department publishes an annual adopted CIP budget. The document
is made available at the City Clerk’s Office, the Civic Center Library, Otay Ranch Library, the South Chula Vista Library,
and the City’s website.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
Funding Summary by Project Type
BUILDING
FY 2025-26
Proposed
GGV0234 Public Building Repairs (Measure P) $ 133,333
BUILDING TOTAL $ 133,333
DRAINAGE
FY 2025-26
Proposed
DRN0214 Full Capture Trash BMP Installation $ 50,000
DRN0217 Corrugated Metal Pipe Repair In The Right-Of-Way FY2020/21 $ 325,000
DRN0222 Telegraph Canyon Storm Drain Channel Permits $ 300,000
DRN0223 CMP Storm Drain within ROW $ 200,000
DRN0225 Close Circuit TV (CCTV) Storm Pipe System $ 300,000
DRN0226 Condition Assessment of Concrete Lined Channels $ 100,000
DRAINAGE TOTAL $ 1,275,000
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
FY 2025-26
Proposed
CTY0202 CIP Advance Planning $ 60,000
GGV0236 Citywide Network Replacement $ 129,986
GGV0259 Golf Course Improvements $ 200,000
GENERAL GOVERNMENT TOTAL $ 389,986
PARKS
FY 2025-26
Proposed
PRK0326 Park Infrastructure (Measure P) $ 1,000,000
PARKS TOTAL $ 1,000,000
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
Funding Summary by Project Type
ROADWAY
FY 2025-26
Proposed
CTY0219 Pavement Management System $ 120,000
CTY0232 ADA Pedestrian Connectivity Program $ 50,000
STL0454 ADA Pedestrian Curb Ramps Program FY2021/22 $ 20,000
STL0463 Pavement Repair Program $ 100,000
STL0470 Sidewalk Panel Replacement Citywide $ 2,126,813
STL0471 Pavement Maintenance FY2024/25 $ 673,806
STL0475 ADA Pedestrian Curb Ramps $ 250,000
STL0476 Pavement Maintenance FY2025/26 $ 1,000,000
STL0477 RMRA Pavement Maintenance FY2025/26 $ 1,467,447
STL0479 Sidewalk Replacement Program FY2025/26 $ 300,000
STM0386 Heritage Road Bridge Replacement Project $ 1,444,282
STM0415 RMRA Pavement Rehabilitation FY2025/26 $ 5,993,466
STM0416 Pavement Major Rehabilitation Program FY2025/26 $ 6,357,928
TRF0321 Citywide Traffic Data Program $ 20,000
TRF0325 Traffic Monitoring Program $ 20,000
TRF0327 Neighborhood Road Safety Program $ 400,000
TRF0332 Signing and Striping Program $ 50,000
TRF0337 Traffic Signal Left Turn Modification Program $ 20,000
TRF0345 School Zone Traffic Calming Program $ 200,000
TRF0350 Traffic Signal System Optimization Program $ 400,000
TRF0354 Traffic Congestion Relief Program $ 250,000
TRF0366 Traffic Signal and Streetlight Systems Upgrade and Modification Program $ 400,000
TRF0414 Pedestrian Access and Traffic Calming Program $ 50,000
TRF0415 Telegraph Canyon Road Raised Median Improvements $ 30,000
TRF0421 Engineering & Traffic Survey Updates Project $ 100,000
TRF0436 Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Upgrade - Intersection of Fourth Ave. & Orsett $ 160,000
TRF0439 Traffic Signal Modifications FY25 (Measure P) $ 25,000
TRF0440 Internally Illuminated Street Name Sign Conversion $ 100,000
TRF0441 Valle Lindo Elementary School Mid-Block Pedestrian Crossing $ 300,000
TRF0442 Traffic Signal Emergency Vehicle Pre- emption Equipment $ 100,000
TRF0443 L St & Industrial Bl Intersection Improvements $ 500,000
ROADWAY TOTAL $ 23,028,742
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
Funding Summary by Project Type
WASTEWATER
FY 2025-26
Proposed
SWR0331 Main Street Sewer Manhole Replacement $ 450,000
SWR0332 Sewer Main Rehabilitation FY2025/26 $ 1,200,000
SWR0333 Sewer Mains CCTV Inspection (large diameter) $ 750,000
SWR0334 Sewer Maintenance Hole Rehabilitation FY2025/26 $ 600,000
SWR0335 Sewer Monitoring $ 450,000
WASTEWATER TOTAL $ 3,450,000
GRAND TOTAL – ALL PROJECTS: $ 29,277,061
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Fiscal Years 2025/26 – 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program
CIP #Project Name 2025/2026 2026/2027 2027/2028 2028/2029 2029/2030 Total
CTY0202 CIP Advanced Planning $ 60,000 $ 60,000 $ 60,000 $ 60,000 $ 60,000 $ 300,000
CTY0219 Pavement Management System 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 600,000
CTY0232 ADA Pedestrian Connectivity
Program
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
250,000
DRN0214 Full Capture Trash BMP Installation 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 250,000
DRN0217 Corrugated Metal Pipe Repair In The
Right-Of-Way FY2020/21
325,000
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325,000
DRN0222 Telegraph Canyon Storm Drain
Channel Permits
300,000
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-
300,000
DRN0223 CMP Storm Drain within ROW 200,000 1,300,000 - - - 1,500,000
DRN0225 Close Circuit TV (CCTV) Storm Pipe
System
300,000
-
-
-
-
300,000
DRN0226 Condition Assessment of Concrete
Lined Channels
100,000
-
-
-
-
100,000
GGV0234 Public Building Repairs (Measure P) 133,333 - - - - 133,333
GGV0236 Citywide Network Replacement 129,986 - - - - 129,986
GGV0259 Golf Course Improvements 200,000 - - - - 200,000
PRK0326 Park Infrastructure 1,000,000 - - - - 1,000,000
STL0454 ADA Pedestrian Curb Ramps
Program FY2021/22
20,000
-
-
-
-
20,000
STL0463 Pavement Repair Program
FY2022/23
100,000
200,000
200,000
200,000
200,000
900,000
STL0470 Sidewalk Panel Replacement
Citywide
2,126,813
-
-
-
-
2,126,813
STL0471 Pavement Maintenance FY2024/25 673,806 - - - - 673,806
STL0475 ADA Pedestrian Curb Ramps 250,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 2,250,000
STL0476 Pavement Maintenance FY2025/26 1,000,000 1,600,000 1,600,000 1,600,000 1,600,000 7,400,000
STL0477 RMRA Pavement Maintenance
FY2025/26
1,467,447
1,400,000
1,400,000
1,400,000
1,400,000
7,067,447
STL0479 Sidewalk Replacement Program
FY2025/26
300,000
300,000
300,000
300,000
300,000
1,500,000
STM0386 Heritage Road Bridge Replacement
Project
1,444,282
-
-
-
-
1,444,282
STM0415 RMRA Pavement Rehabilitation
FY2025/26
5,993,466
6,000,000
6,000,000
6,000,000
6,000,000
29,993,466
STM0416 Pavement Major Rehabilitation
Program FY2025/26
6,357,928
14,000,000
14,000,000
14,000,000
14,000,000
62,357,928
SWR0331 Main Street Sewer Manhole
Replacement
450,000
-
-
-
-
450,000
SWR0332 Sewer Main Rehabilitation
FY2025/26
1,200,000
500,000
500,000
500,000
500,000
3,200,000
SWR0333 Sewer Mains CCTV Inspection (large
diameter)
750,000
-
-
-
-
750,000
SWR0334 Sewer Maintenance Hole
Rehabilitation FY2025/26
600,000
600,000
600,000
600,000
600,000
3,000,000
SWR0335 Sewer Monitoring 450,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 1,050,000
TRF0321 Citywide Traffic Data Program 20,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 180,000
TRF0325 Traffic Monitoring Program 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 100,000
TRF0327 Neighborhood Road Safety Program 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 2,000,000
TRF0332 Signing and Striping Program 50,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 450,000
TRF0337 Traffic Signal Left Turn Modification
Program
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
100,000
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Capital Improvement Program → FIVE-YEAR CIP PROJECT SUMMARY SCHEDULE
296
Fiscal Years 2025/26 – 2029/30 Capital Improvement Program
CIP #Project Name 2025/2026 2026/2027 2027/2028 2028/2029 2029/2030 Total
TRF0345 School Zone Traffic Calming
Program
200,000
200,000
200,000
200,000
200,000
1,000,000
TRF0350 Traffic Signal System Optimization
Program
400,000
400,000
400,000
400,000
400,000
2,000,000
TRF0354 Traffic Congestion Relief Program 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,250,000
TRF0366 Traffic Signal and Streetlight
Systems Upgrade and Modification
Program
400,000
400,000
400,000
400,000
400,000
2,000,000
TRF0414 Pedestrian Access and Traffic
Calming Program
50,000
-
-
-
-
50,000
TRF0415 Telegraph Canyon Road Raised
Median Improvements
30,000
-
-
-
-
30,000
TRF0421 Engineering & Traffic Survey Updates
Project
100,000
200,000
200,000
200,000
200,000
900,000
TRF0436 Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Upgrade -
Intersection of Fourth Ave. & Orsett
160,000
-
-
-
-
160,000
TRF0439 Traffic Signal Modifications FY25
(Measure P)
25,000
-
-
-
-
25,000
TRF0440 Internally Illuminated Street Name
Sign Conversion
100,000
-
-
-
-
100,000
TRF0441 Valle Lindo Elementary School Mid-
Block Pedestrian Crossing
300,000
-
-
-
-
300,000
TRF0442 Traffic Signal Emergency Vehicle Pre-
emption Equipment
100,000
-
-
-
-
100,000
TRF0443 L St & Industrial Bl Intersection
Improvements
500,000
- - - - 500,000
$ 29,277,061 $ 28,860,000 $ 27,560,000 $ 27,560,000 $ 27,560,000 $ 140,817,061
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TAX FUND SUMMARY
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Measure A Sales Tax Fund Summary
Measure A Fund Summary
The Measure A fund accounts for revenues and expenditures related to the approved ballot measure adopting a
one-half (½) cent Public Safety General Transactions and Use Tax (Sales Tax) in the City of Chula Vista.
In December 2017, City staff presented the Public Safety Staffing Strategies Report to the City Council. This report
outlined staffing proposals for the Police and Fire Department that addressed critical needs. After discussions
regarding the critical needs and funding options, the City Council directed the City Manager to return with a proposal
for Council consideration to place a half-cent sales tax measure before the voters to fund public safety critical needs.
In February 2018, City staff presented the City Council with a ballot measure to consider for placement to address
public safety staffing on the ballot in June 2018. The tax will remain in place, Measure A sales tax does not have a
sunset date. Concurrent with the approval of placing the measure on the ballot, the City Council adopted an Intended
Public Safety Expenditure Plan for the anticipated revenues generated from the measure.
On June 5, 2018 Chula Vista voters approved Measure A, authorizing the one-half cent sales tax increase. Collection
of the sales tax began October 1, 2018.
The sales tax will allow the Chula Vista Fire and Police Departments to provide faster responses to 9-1-1 emergency
calls, increase neighborhood police patrols, reduce gang and drug-related crimes, address homelessness, and
improve firefighter, paramedic and emergency medical response times.
The City has established a separate fund to track and account for income and expenses and appointed a Citizen’s
Oversight Committee (“COC”) to ensure transparency in the use of Measure A Funds.
Revenues
The fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget reflects the allocation of approximately $30.8 million in transfers in from
Measure A Sales Tax revenues and for reimbursements from other city funds, and approximately $0.1 million in grant
reimbursements and investment earnings for a total of $30.9 million in revenues. Sales tax revenues are received in
the City’s General Fund, and then transferred into the Measure A Fund.
The following table reflects the Measure A revenues by category.
Measure A Fund Revenues
Category
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change % Change
Transfers In $ 28,978,966 $ 30,821,679 $ 1,842,713 6.4%
Other Revenues $ - $ 63,372 $ 63,372 -%
Charges for Services $ 78,017 $ - $ (78,017) -100.0%
Use of Money and Property $ 58,000 $ 47,000 $ (11,000) -19.0%
Total $ 29,114,983 $ 30,932,051 $ 1,817,068 13.4%
Expenditures
The fiscal year 2026 Proposed Measure A Budget includes approximately $33.7 million in expenditures for the Fire
and Police Departments, to follow are the major categories for each department as noted within the Spending Plan:
Police Department
■Personnel Costs – The budget includes funding for the costs related to the approved Measure A positions.
■Sworn Non-Personnel Costs – Funding included for equipment and supplies to support sworn staff.
■Civilian Non-Personnel Costs – Funding included for equipment and supplies to support civilian staff.
■Computers and Other Equipment – Includes funding for computers and equipment used by staff within the fund.
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Measure A Sales Tax Fund Summary
■Police Vehicles, Outfitting, Maintenance, Fuel, etc. – Funding included for Police vehicles and the costs associated
with their operation.
■Reimbursement for Support Staff (IT, Fin, HR, City Attorney) – Includes funding for the departments that provide
the Measure A support to the Police Department.
■Transfers Out – This category reflects funding for the 2021 Pension Obligation Bonds debt service payment and
Section 115 Trust for OPEB contributions, and contributions to the Vehicle Replacement Fund.
Fire Department
■Personnel Costs – The budget includes funding for costs related to Measure A positions.
■Academy Costs – Funding for the Fire Academy.
■PPE Maintenance – Includes funding for the maintenance of personal protection equipment.
■Computers and Other Equipment – Includes funding for computers and equipment used by staff within the fund.
■Fire Vehicles, Outfitting, Maint., Fuel, etc. – Funding included for Fire vehicles and the associated costs of
operation�
■Reimbursement for Support Staff (IT, Fin, HR, City Attorney) – Includes funding the departments that provide
Measure A support to the Fire Department.
■Transfers Out – This category reflects funding for the 2021 Pension Obligation Bonds debt service payment,
Section 115 Trust for OPEB contributions, and contributions to the Vehicle Replacement Fund.
The following table provides the detailed breakdown of the Measure A expenditures by category.
Measure A Fund Expenditures
Category
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Police Department:
Personnel Services $ 11,502,342 $ 14,180,742 $ 2,678,400
Supplies & Services $ 1,477,220 $ 1,784,440 $ 307,220
Other Expenses $ 526,760 $ 758,427 $ 231,667
Internal Service Charges $ 156,357 $ 113,282 $ (43,075)
Other Capital $ 69,936 $ 69,936 $ -
Transfers Out $ 1,693,923 $ 1,349,017 $ (344,906)
Total Police Department Expenditures $ 15,426,538 $ 18,255,844 $ 2,829,306
Fire Department:
Personnel Services $ 9,123,492 $ 12,541,595 $ 3,418,103
Supplies & Services $ 1,920,671 $ 1,386,052 $ (534,619)
Utilities $ 61,800 $ 63,655 $ 1,855
Other Capital $ - $ - $ -
Other Expenses $ 543,356 $ 444,342 $ (99,014)
Internal Service Charges $ 95,622 $ 130,291 $ 34,669
Transfers Out $ 1,096,068 $ 837,769 $ (258,299)
CIP Project Expenditures $ 15,200,000 $ - $ (15,200,000)
Total Fire Department Expenditures $ 28,041,009 $ 15,403,704 $ (12,637,305)
Total Expenditures $ 43,467,547 $ 33,659,548 $ (9,807,999)
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Measure A Sales Tax Fund Summary
Staffing
The fiscal year 2026 budgeted staffing totals are 140.00 FTE, of which 65.00 are in the Fire Department and 75.00
are in the Police Department. The below table summarizes the staffing changes.
Measure A Fund Staffing
Measure A Fund
FY 2025
Adopted
Staffing
FY 2025
Mid Year
Changes
FY 2026
Changes
FY 2026
Proposed
Staffing
Deputy Fire Chief 1.00 - - 1.00
Fire Captain (80 hr) 6�00 - - 6�00
Fire Engineer 2�00 - - 2�00
Fire Inventory Specialist 1.00 - - 1.00
Firefighter (112 hr) 33�00 9�00 3�00 45.00
Firefighter/Paramedic 9�00 - - 9�00
Sr Application Support Specialist 1.00 - - 1.00
Fire Department Total 53.00 9.00 3.00 65.00
Civilian Background Investigator 1.00 - - 1.00
Community Services Officer 4�00 - - 4�00
Digital Forensics Analyst II 2�00 - - 2�00
Forensics Specialist 1.00 - - 1.00
Information Technology Tech 1.00 - - 1.00
Peace Officer 24�00 6�00 - 30�00
Police Agent 6�00 - - 6�00
Police Captain 1.00 1.00 - 2�00
Police Comm Systems Manager 1.00 - - 1.00
Police Comm Relations Specialist - - 1.00 1.00
Police Dispatcher 7�00 - - 7�00
Police Lieutenant 1.00 - - 1.00
Police Sergeant 9�00 - - 9�00
Police Tech Spec 1.00 - - 1.00
Property & Evidence Specialist 3�00 - - 3�00
Property & Evidence Supervisor 1.00 - - 1.00
Public Information Spec 1.00 (1.00) - -
Sr Police Records Specialist 3�00 - - 3�00
Sr Public Information Specialist - 1.00 - 1.00
Police Department Total 67.00 7.00 1.00 75.00
Measure A Fund Staffing Total 120.00 16.00 4.00 140.00
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Measure A Sales Tax Fund Summary
2018 MEASURE A SALES TAX FUND (222)
Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Personnel Services 15,223,938 19,158,187 20,625,834 26,722,337 6,096,503
Supplies and Services 1,393,656 2,165,782 3,397,891 3,170,492 (227,399)
Other Expenses 1,059,686 1,094,363 1,070,116 1,202,769 132,653
Other Capital 395,574 806,129 69,936 69,936 -
Utilities 59,842 67,382 61,800 63,655 1,855
Internal Service Charges 114,632 173,470 251,979 243,573 (8,406)
Transfers Out 1,935,959 2,473,966 2,789,991 2,186,786 (603,205)
CIP Project Expenditures - - 15,200,000 - (15,200,000)
Total Expenditures $ 20,183,287 $ 25,939,279 $ 43,467,547 $ 33,659,548 $ (9,807,999)
Revenue from Other Agencies (250,000) (83,334) - - -
Charges for Services - (436) (78,017) - 78,017
Transfers In (28,355,648) (29,383,513) (28,978,966) (30,821,679) (1,842,713)
Other Revenue - (23,328) - (63,372) (63,372)
Use of Money and Property (57,472) (40,335) (58,000) (47,000) 11,000
Total Revenues $ (28,663,120) $ (29,530,946) $ (29,114,983) $ (30,932,051)$ (1,817,068)
Net Fund Activity $ (8,479,833) $ (3,591,667) $ 14,352,564 $ 2,727,497 $ (11,625,067)
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MEASURE P FUND
SUMMARY
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Measure P Fund Summary
Measure P Sales Tax Fund Summary
The Measure P fund accounts for revenues and expenditures related to the approved ballot measure adopting a
one-half (½) cent General Transactions and Use Tax (Sales Tax) in the City of Chula Vista.
On August 2, 2016, the City Council approved Ordinance 3371 (“Ordinance”) modifying the Municipal Code to establish
a temporary one-half cent Sales Tax if approved by the voters. As part of the action to approve the Ordinance, the City
Council approved a spending plan described as the Intended Infrastructure, Facilities and Equipment Expenditure
Plan (Expenditure Plan), which identified how the funds were to be allocated.
On November 8, 2016 Chula Vista voters approved Measure P, authorizing the one-half cent sales tax increase on
retail sales within the City for a period of ten (10) years.
Collection of the sales tax began April 1, 2017. The sales tax is anticipated to exceed the original estimated amount
of $177.8 million over the ten-year collection period. The proceeds of the tax will be used to upgrade police, fire,
paramedic and 9-1-1 equipment, vehicles and facilities; fund streets and sidewalks; replace storm drains to prevent
sinkholes; improve parks; repair recreation facilities; and repair or replace other City infrastructure. In 2024, voters
approved the continuation of Measure P and the one-half cent sales tax increase on retail sales. The continuation
of the sales tax is projected to generate $337 million over the next ten-year period.
The City has established a separate fund to track and account for income and expenses and appointed a Citizen’s
Oversight Committee (“COC”) to ensure transparency in the use of Measure P Funds.
Revenues
The fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget reflects the allocation of approximately $30.5 million in Measure P sales tax
revenues. These sales tax revenues are received in the City’s General Fund, and then transferred into the Measure
P Fund�
The following table reflects the Measure P revenues by category.
Measure P Fund Revenues
Category
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change % Change
Transfers In 28,978,966 30,483,293 1,504,327 5.2%
Total $ 28,978,966 $ 30,483,293 $ 1,504,327 5.2%
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Measure P Fund Summary
Expenditures
The fiscal year 2026 Proposed Measure P Budget includes approximately $17.0 million in expenditures for other public
facilities, sports courts and fields, park infrastructure, traffic signal system, other public infrastructure, equipment,
fleet purchases, police communication & dispatch system, other public safety and debt service. To follow are the
major categories as noted within the adopted Expenditure Plan:
The following table provides the breakdown of the Measure P expenditures by project category.
Measure P Fund Expenditures
Project
FY 2026
Proposed
Fire Vehicles $ 898,700
Police Vehicles $ 2,794,317
Fire Equipment $ 1,435,251
Police Equipment $ 32,739
Police Communications & Dispatch System $ 740,576
Citywide Telecommunications $ 129,986
Other Public Facilities $ 133,333
Park Infrastructure $ 1,000,000
Traffic Signal System $ 25,000
Other Public Infrastructure $ 2,226,813
Total Project Expenditures $ 9,416,715
Administrative Expenses $ 25,000
Annual Debt Service Payments $ 7,515,696
Total Expenditures $ 16,957,411
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Measure P Fund Summary
2016 MEASURE P SALES TAX FUND (220)
Fund Summary
Budget Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Expenditures
Supplies and Services 252,400 264,385 1,025,256 2,063,328 1,038,072
Other Expenses 1,278,138 1,285,167 1,295,502 950,238 (345,264)
Other Capital 3,318,230 3,681,197 1,116,750 2,913,017 1,796,267
Transfers Out 7,809,303 7,518,029 7,514,795 7,515,696 901
CIP Project Expenditures 19,908,242 8,007,407 7,755,146 3,415,132 (4,340,014)
Non-CIP Project Expenditures 94,310 131,468 100,000 100,000 -
Total Expenditures $ 32,660,624 $ 20,887,654 $ 18,807,449 $ 16,957,411 $ (1,850,038)
Transfers In (28,286,339) (29,183,788) (28,978,966) (30,483,293) (1,504,327)
Other Revenue (468) (108,745) - - -
Use of Money and Property (531,941) (799,940) - - -
Total Revenues $ (28,818,748) $ (30,092,472) $ (28,978,966) $ (30,483,293)$ (1,504,327)
Net Fund Activity $ 3,841,876 $ (9,204,819) $ (10,171,517) $ (13,525,882)$ (3,354,365)
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SUMMARY TABLES
Fund Appropriations by Department and Expenditure Category
Schedule of Revenues
Authorized Positions by Department
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FUND APPROPRIATIONS
BY DEPARTMENT
AND EXPENDITURE
CATEGORY
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City of Chula Vista
Proposed Budget FY 2026 313
EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT/CATEGORY
Dept / Fund
Personnel
Services
Supplies &
Services Utilities
Other
Expenses
Other
Capital
Internal
Service
Charges
Transfers
Out
CIP
Projects
Non-CIP
Projects
Total
FY 2026
100 General Fund
01 City Council 1,644,657 105,880 534 - 3,190 - - - - 1,754,261
02 Boards & Commissions - 2,088 - - - - - - - 2,088
03 City Clerk 1,539,768 734,935 461 - - - - - - 2,275,164
04 City Attorney 3,474,535 452,422 1,086 - 4,948 - - - - 3,932,991
05 Administration 2,986,155 265,739 675 - - - - - - 3,252,569
06 Information Technology 3,260,340 1,860,461 4,270 - 87,890 941 - - - 5,213,902
07 Human Resources 3,330,738 849,286 1,871 - 2,500 - - - - 4,184,395
08 Finance 5,010,201 771,552 1,789 - 3,573 52 - - - 5,787,167
09 Non-Departmental 474,350 10,331,609 - 2,126,586 - - 99,871,321 - - 112,803,866
10 Animal Services 3,432,487 440,750 73,713 4,500 - 59,118 - - - 4,010,568
11 Economic Development 527,629 112,604 1,156 - - - - - - 641,389
12 Development Services 3,057,327 201,822 1,533 46,610 - 26,015 - - - 3,333,307
13 Engineering/Capital Projects 10,114,335 353,517 1,385,617 95,000 5,000 217,097 - - - 12,170,566
14 Police 60,869,122 2,705,280 929,386 268,639 25,000 1,539,752 - - - 66,337,179
15 Fire 37,225,348 2,154,239 311,745 - - 1,465,052 117,596 - - 41,273,980
16 Public Works 16,346,769 5,828,663 3,945,867 11,400 3,000 1,285,399 - - - 27,421,098
17 Parks and Recreation 4,727,655 1,032,565 640,304 170,000 26,423 38,200 - - - 6,635,147
18 Library 3,760,129 433,427 378,685 400 - 7,623 - - - 4,580,264
19 Housing & Homeless Services - - - - - - - - - -
100 General Fund Total 161,781,545 28,636,839 7,678,692 2,723,135 161,524 4,639,249 99,988,917 - - 305,609,901
105 Bayfront Lease Revenue - - - 17,053,941 - - - - - 17,053,941
220 2016 Measure P Sales Tax - 2,063,328 - 950,238 2,913,017 - 7,515,696 3,415,132 100,000 16,957,411
221 Transportation Grants-Gas Tax 285,290 - - - - - 5,100,731 10,209,719 - 15,595,740
222 2018 Measure A Sales Tax 26,722,337 3,170,492 63,655 1,202,769 69,936 243,573 2,186,786 - - 33,659,548
227 Transportation Sales Tax - - - - - - - 9,857,928 - 9,857,928
234 Advanced Life Support Program 1,077,794 250,729 - - - 28,668 1,805,973 - - 3,163,164
241 Parking Meter - 555,200 97,183 334,500 - - 1,841 - - 988,724
245 Traffic Safety - 38,500 - - - - 251,500 - - 290,000
269 Other Grants 75,000 - - - - - - - - 75,000
270 Mobile Park Fee - 28,000 - 37,000 - - - - - 65,000
271 Local Grants 23,564 1,794,227 - - 700,000 - - - - 2,517,791
272 Federal Grants 5,607,974 585,420 - 1,204,341 - - 1,321,299 - - 8,719,034
273 State Grants 1,064,545 914,682 - 48,114 - 2,895 54,650 - - 2,084,886
282 Environmental Services 1,258,561 1,402,262 18,558 110,351 4,600 19,222 252,430 - - 3,065,984
301 Storm Drain - 348,100 - 6 - - 319,365 700,000 - 1,367,471
311 CDBG Housing Program - - - 25,000 - - - - 75,000 100,000
313 Chula Vista Housing Authority 1,856,572 310,000 - 42,500 - 752 364,544 - - 2,574,368
316 Public Educational & Govt Fee - 319,500 - - 168,500 - - - - 488,000
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Proposed Budget FY 2026 314
EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT/CATEGORY
Dept / Fund
Personnel
Services
Supplies &
Services Utilities
Other
Expenses
Other
Capital
Internal
Service
Charges
Transfers
Out
CIP
Projects
Non-CIP
Projects
Total
FY 2026
318 RDA Successor Agency Fund - 10,000 - 367,491 - - 2,789,802 - - 3,167,293
319 Housing Successor Agency - 57,900 - 2,008,500 6,000 - 14,968 - - 2,087,368
340 Section 115 Trust - 148,500 - - - - - - - 148,500
341 Public Liability Trust - 384,908 - 899,170 - - - - - 1,284,078
342 CFD 11-M Rolling Hills McM - 189,083 26,236 45,000 - - - - - 260,319
343 CFD 12-M Otay Ranch Village 7 - 476,635 130,108 85,393 - - - - - 692,136
344 CFD 13-M Otay Ranch Village 2 - 1,718,758 833,596 289,869 - - 1,278 - - 2,843,501
345 CFD 12M Village 7 Otay Ranch - 540,145 176,980 102,096 - - 614 - - 819,835
346 CFD 14M-A-EUC Millenia - 103,239 5,557 177,931 - - - - - 286,727
347 CFD 14M-B-EUC Millenia - 69,940 146,109 426,817 - 945 - - - 643,811
348 CFD 18M Village 3 Otay Ranch - 1,148,686 463,834 153,102 - - 2,555 - - 1,768,177
349 CFD 19M Freeway Commercial 2 - 221,134 58,455 119,144 - - - - - 398,733
350 Bayfront Special Tax District - 6,545 - 6,689,000 - - - - - 6,695,545
352 Bay Blvd Landscape District - 286 6,000 4,176 - - - - - 10,462
353 Eastlake Maintenance Dist I - 324,361 96,214 66,339 - - - - - 486,914
354 Open Space District #01 - 54,765 38,245 11,313 - - - - - 104,323
355 Open Space District #02 - 17,749 4,405 4,032 - - - - - 26,186
356 Open Space District #03 - 48,984 13,000 8,155 - - - - - 70,139
357 Open Space District #04 - 98,668 17,000 12,577 - - - - - 128,245
358 Open Space District #05 - 36,655 19,164 10,322 - - - - - 66,141
359 Open Space District #06 - 28,112 11,428 6,317 - - - - - 45,857
361 Open Space District #07 - 16,802 7,324 4,211 - - - - - 28,337
362 Open Space District #08 - 84,435 9,600 11,106 - - - - - 105,141
363 Open Space District #09 - 45,302 31,302 14,049 - - - - - 90,653
364 Open Space District #10 - 60,848 31,376 15,568 - - - - - 107,792
365 Open Space District #11 - 140,068 71,450 25,762 - - - - - 237,280
367 Open Space District #14 - 308,202 68,583 54,690 - - - - - 431,475
368 Open Space District #15 - 17,494 6,300 4,954 - - - - - 28,748
369 Open Space District #17 - 7,971 - 3,289 - - - - - 11,260
371 Open Space District #18 - 129,511 68,800 35,442 - - - - - 233,753
372 Open Space District #20 - 1,335,413 394,044 234,974 - - - - - 1,964,431
373 Open Space District #23 - 65,128 7,364 9,611 - - - - - 82,103
374 Open Space District #24 - 22,091 10,226 5,993 - - - - - 38,310
375 Open Space District #26 - 7,723 2,700 3,859 - - - - - 14,282
376 Open Space District #31 - 207,612 48,033 32,699 - - - - - 288,344
378
CFD 07M Eastlake Woods &
Vista - 729,233 155,400 185,108 - - 958 - - 1,070,699
379 CFD 08M Vlg 6 McMillin & OR - 1,496,160 310,018 251,205 - - 2,457 - - 2,059,840
380 CFD 09M ORV II Brookfield-Shea - 1,136,660 211,221 179,919 - - 1,621 - - 1,529,421
381 CFD 14M-2-EUC Millenia - 121,176 6,525 208,875 - - - - - 336,576
382 CFD 99-2 Otay Ranch Vlg 1 West - 857,537 212,235 136,866 - - 1,204 - - 1,207,842
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EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT/CATEGORY
Dept / Fund
Personnel
Services
Supplies &
Services Utilities
Other
Expenses
Other
Capital
Internal
Service
Charges
Transfers
Out
CIP
Projects
Non-CIP
Projects
Total
FY 2026
383 Town Ctr Business Improv Dist - 330,000 - 60 - - - - - 330,060
386 Otay Ranch Preserve - 720,540 - 95,348 - - 663 - - 816,551
387 CFD 98-3 Sunbow 2 - 1,010,317 224,087 134,497 - - 614 - - 1,369,515
388 CFD 97-1 Otay Ranch - 2,908,005 556,410 456,055 - - 3,980 - - 3,924,450
391 Central Garage Fund 1,660,215 4,186,389 176,541 93,538 - 26,168 117,493 - - 6,260,344
398 Workers Compensation Fund - 1,681,778 - 3,852,313 - - - - - 5,534,091
406 Chula Vista Muni Golf Course 1,563,639 - - 1,836,192 200,000 - - 200,000 - 3,799,831
407 Living Coast Discovery Center - 4,713 167,691 - - - - - - 172,404
408 Development Services Fund 10,108,824 1,223,993 3,073 1,201,783 75,000 51,860 2,722,032 - - 15,386,565
409 CV Elite Athlete Training Ctr - 160,800 - 93,726 - - - - - 254,526
410 Transport Enterprise 9,327,573 6,779,306 - 961,815 - 345,909 3,810,858 - - 21,225,461
411 Sewer Income - - - - - - 2,693 - - 2,693
413 Trunk Sewer Capital Reserve - - - 150,000 - - 85,563 - - 235,563
414 Sewer Service Revenue 5,856,713 34,839,666 155 581,525 1,393,473 579,741 4,248,842 - 64,600 47,564,715
428 Sewer Facility Replacement - - - 24 - - 166,442 3,450,000 - 3,616,466
430 Sewer DIFs - 120,000 - 767,490 - - 2,408 - - 889,898
442 CDBG Section 108 Loan - - - 695,903 - - - - - 695,903
451 Long Term Debt - City of CV - 6,421 - 15,626,468 - - - - - 15,632,889
453 Energy Conservation Loans - - - 312,487 - - - - - 312,487
475 2014 COP Refunding - 5,000 - 3,612,457 - - - - - 3,617,457
476 2015 Refunding COP - 5,001 - 2,924,442 - - - - - 2,929,443
477 2016 Ref COP Civic Ctr/Nature - 7,001 - 282,552 - - - - - 289,553
478 2016 LRRB PFDIF/COP - 7,000 - 2,149,277 - - - - - 2,156,277
479 2017 CREBs LRBs - 4,865 - 726,489 - - - - - 731,354
480 2017 Measure P LRBs - 7,545 - 7,508,000 - - - - - 7,515,545
542 Drainage DIF - - - 10,000 - - 4,790 - - 14,790
560 Public Facilities DIF - 57,000 - 2,209,391 200,000 - 5,244,234 - - 7,710,625
580 Pedestrian Bridge DIFs - - - 95,500 - - 7,212 - - 102,712
590 Transportation DIFs - - - 529,000 - - 42,605 - 15,000 586,605
666 2016 TARBs - 7,000 - 2,784,100 - - - - - 2,791,100
713 Capital Improvement Projects - - - - - - 1,503,006 - 200,000 1,703,006
715 Parkland Acquisition & DevFees - 50,000 - 35,000 - - 47,394 - - 132,394
716 Western-Park Acquisition & Dev - - - 345,000 - - 3,267 - - 348,267
717 Residential Construction Tax - - - - - - 667,877 - - 667,877
736 Other Transportation Program - - - - - - - 1,444,282 - 1,444,282
Other Funds Total 66,488,601 78,377,199 5,006,185 83,984,116 5,730,526 1,299,733 40,672,245 29,277,061 454,600 311,290,266
Grand Total, All Funds 228,270,146 107,014,038 12,684,877 86,707,251 5,892,050 5,938,982 140,661,162 29,277,061 454,600 616,900,167
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Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
100 General Fund
Property Taxes
4001 Current Taxes Secured (41,165,976) (43,721,029) (46,035,700) (49,581,985) (3,546,285)
4002 State Secured Unitary (1,011,055) (1,103,216) (1,141,900) (1,214,982) (73,082)
4003 Current Taxes Unsecured (1,351,134) (1,562,794) (1,649,200) (1,754,749) (105,549)
4004 Delinquent Taxes (59,192) (37,776) (216,368) (230,216) (13,848)
4005 Prop Tax in Lieu (12,960) (11,295) (16,640) (17,306) (666)
4006 Property Tax in Lieu of VLF (28,010,041) (29,857,462) (31,051,760) (33,458,323) (2,406,563)
4007 Successor Agency Property Tax (2,574,573) (2,130,161) (2,904,583) (3,090,476) (185,893)
4008 Tax Increment - RIDA - - - (2,543,000) (2,543,000)
4531 St Motor Vehicle Licenses (283,711) (339,417) (350,000) (371,000) (21,000)
Property Taxes Total (74,468,642) (78,763,150) (83,366,151) (92,262,037) (8,895,886)
Other Local Taxes
4011 Sales and Use Taxes (46,303,192) (48,105,110) (47,983,027) (49,946,901) (1,963,874)
4012 Sales Tax Pub Safety Augment (1,255,779) (1,264,483) (1,277,388) (1,325,929) (48,541)
4015 Sales Tax - Measure P (28,527,379) (29,388,328) (29,316,100) (30,837,928) (1,521,828)
4016 Sales Tax - Measure A (28,505,316) (29,387,523) (29,316,100) (30,837,928) (1,521,828)
4017 Sales Tax - RV Park (14,946) (14,789) (15,000) (15,000) -
4018 RIDA Sales Tax - - - (1,287,000) (1,287,000)
4021 Franchise Fees (14,432,110) (14,966,084) (15,103,671) (15,405,744) (302,073)
4031 Utility Taxes (3,643,465) (3,607,996) (3,857,285) (3,660,895) 196,390
4041 Business License Tax (1,956,537) (1,134,005) (1,181,247) (1,216,684) (35,437)
4042 Business License Tax Penalty (60,933) (44,650) - - -
4043 Cardroom Fees/Business License - (840,224) (859,007) (1,109,373) (250,366)
4051 Transient Occupancy Taxes (7,203,682) (6,970,714) (8,295,064) (9,150,066) (855,002)
4052 Short-Term Rentals TOT (898,156) (686,446) (860,769) (707,039) 153,730
4053 RV Park TOT (728,567) (688,298) (849,620) (854,000) (4,380)
4054 RIDA TOT - - - (11,029,000) (11,029,000)
4071 Real Property Transfer Tax (1,341,179) (1,217,183) (1,475,042) (1,569,445) (94,403)
4111 Cannabis Excise Tax (3,059,568) (3,218,001) (3,088,994) (3,314,541) (225,547)
Other Local Taxes Total (137,930,809) (141,533,834) (143,478,314) (162,267,473) (18,789,159)
Licenses & Permits
4201 Animal Licenses (140,736) (144,450) (142,800) (142,800) -
4202 Bicycle Licenses - (643) - - -
4204 Cannabis Compliance Insp Fee (319,505) (288,386) (233,316) (235,841) (2,525)
4211 Building Permits (133,582) (198,643) (202,459) (202,459) -
4215 Utility Permits (41,000) (243,540) (51,000) (51,000) -
4221 Fire Permits (596,792) (625,934) (600,780) (624,433) (23,653)
4222 Security Alarm Permits (194,187) (185,108) (245,993) (245,993) -
4223 Housing Permits (485,644) (561,225) (459,000) (507,589) (48,589)
4224 Parking Permits (7,518) (8,544) (10,710) (8,202) 2,508
Licenses & Permits Total (1,918,964) (2,256,473) (1,946,058) (2,018,317) (72,259)
Fines and Penalties
4301 Negligent Veh. Impound Proc. Fee (347,271) (390,162) (234,190) (234,190) -
4302 Code Enforcement Violations (69,473) (55,223) (281,521) (281,521) -
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FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
4312 False Alarm Penalty (93,252) (102,282) (115,820) (115,820) -
4314 Ordinance Violation Fines (151,986) (90,752) (130,200) (130,200) -
4331 Parking Citation (406,890) (372,771) (335,193) (370,291) (35,098)
4341 Library Fines (15,625) (22,026) - - -
Fines and Penalties Total (1,084,497) (1,033,216) (1,096,924) (1,132,022) (35,098)
Use of Money & Property
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (2,131,133) (2,134,993) (1,650,000) (1,854,124) (204,124)
4402 Investment Earnings Others (82,662) (182,641) (68,000) (68,000) -
4421 Sale of Other Personal Prop (48,581) (14,134) - - -
4431 Coin Operated Machine Revenue (20,745) (28,069) (16,620) (36,620) (20,000)
4433 Film Video Insurance Charge (2,327) (1,237) (1,650) (1,650) -
4442 Rental Leases Picnic Shelters (451,271) (425,595) (466,565) (466,565) -
4411 Sale of Real Property (210,000) - - - -
4443 Rentals Leases Baseball Fields (323,611) (350,043) (207,083) (307,833) (100,750)
4446 Rentals Leases Land Space (309,786) (312,985) (309,774) (316,587) (6,813)
4447 Rental Telecom Site Lic. Fee (1,252,114) (1,436,563) (1,285,573) (1,479,660) (194,087)
4461 Rental Leases P R Centers (891,749) (1,098,337) (974,953) (999,868) (24,915)
4462 Rentals Leases Buildings (370,182) (298,438) (330,012) (102,828) 227,184
Use of Money & Property Total (6,094,161) (6,283,035) (5,310,230) (5,633,735) (323,505)
Revenue from Other Agencies
4503 PD State Grant RATT (286,042) (376,298) (335,000) (335,000) -
4511 State Grant (273,809) (238,354) (407,346) (407,346) -
4521 State Homeowners Prop.Tax Relief (214,918) (207,507) (228,246) (228,246) -
4551 Reimb. State Mandated Costs (103,910) (50) - - -
4552 Reimb. Human Services Agen. (18,605) (18,127) - (12,500) (12,500)
4602 PD Fed Grant - HIDTA (CBAG) (113,122) (155,091) (117,084) (117,084) -
4603 PD Fed Grant-HIDTA Task Force (275,446) (142,500) (287,000) (287,000) -
4611 Federal Grant - Other (48,359) (119,916) (56,356) (56,356) -
4621 PD POST Reimb. Prog (97,078) (40,946) (35,000) (35,000) -
4622 PD STC Reimb Prog 883 - - - -
4701 Grant - Other Agency - (21,535) - - -
Revenue from Other Agencies Total (1,430,406) (1,320,324) (1,466,032) (1,478,532) (12,500)
Charges for Services
4751 Planning Fees 3,425 - (3,528) (3,528) -
4752 Dev Fees - Deposit Based (1,226,902) (1,421,618) (1,553,072) (1,553,072) -
4761 Sale of Maps & Publication (6,460) (5,080) (1,656) (1,739) (83)
4763 Passport Fees (587,650) (511,752) (803,650) (554,156) 249,494
4764 Lien Release Fees (825) (875) (750) (750) -
4766 Lien Release Fees (224) (828) - - -
4771 Plan Checking Fees (256,023) (273,984) (192,175) (201,784) (9,609)
4781 Engineering Fees (167,968) (169,813) (261,732) (261,732) -
4782 Fire Construction Fees (310,868) (623,781) (402,000) (486,814) (84,814)
4784 State Mobilehome Park Act Fee (49,658) (49,656) (46,665) (48,998) (2,333)
4785 Microfilming Fees (1,436) (1,314) (408) (428) (20)
4901 National City - Impounds (4,690) (3,680) (10,050) (10,050) -
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Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
4902 Imperial Beach - Impounds - (633) - - -
4903 Lemon Grove - Impounds (2,671) (1,080) (4,590) (4,590) -
4911 Port District Fees (1,170,859) (1,440,413) (1,381,057) (1,422,489) (41,432)
4912 Bayfront Fire Station Fees - - (463,690) (2,293,999) (1,830,309)
4921 Reimb fr Other Agencies-Jail (134,114) - - - -
4951 Swimming Pool Fees (315,952) (319,595) (453,624) (453,624) -
4952 Recreation Program Fees (887,798) (1,025,766) (913,416) (971,107) (57,691)
4953 Other Recreation Fees (231,616) (244,706) (32,573) (30,278) 2,295
4955 Norman Park Ctr Prog Fees - (15) - - -
4961 Special Interest Class Fees (658,103) (711,752) (736,474) (767,483) (31,009)
4971 Tow Referral Fee (172,170) (198,662) (200,924) (200,924) -
5061 Special Police Department Serv (49,943) (45,310) (53,463) (53,463) -
5062 Police Reimbursements (2,096,536) (2,279,757) (1,836,604) (2,036,642) (200,038)
5064 Witness Fee - (1,375) (510) (510) -
5065 City Staff Time & Cost Recover (698,853) (819,993) (336,665) (306,515) 30,150
5066 Live Scan Services (5,380) (11,200) (30,150) (30,150) -
5201 Animal Shelter Fees (126,545) (138,978) (284,616) (284,616) -
5220 Measure P Reimbursements (425,000) (198,864) (461,760) (461,760) -
5222 Measure A Reimbursements (934,135) (981,151) (972,941) (1,152,724) (179,783)
5231 Traffic Control Plan Fee (112,050) (159,685) (43,165) (43,165) -
5241 Distressed Property Mgt Fee (210) - (3,060) (3,060) -
5251 Special Event Fees (1,200) (1,500) (3,060) (3,060) -
5252 Block Party Fees (300) (450) (510) (510) -
5253 Professional Filming Fees (2,525) (150) (1,530) (1,530) -
Charges for Services Total (10,635,239) (11,643,416) (11,490,068) (13,645,250) (2,155,182)
Other Revenue
5301 Reimb. - DIF (8,365) - (44,672) (44,672) -
5331 Reimb. - RDA Housing (105) (46) - - -
5341 Reimb. - Open Space Dist (397,253) (414,604) (448,516) (403,168) 45,348
5342 Reimb. - Assessment Dist (6,173) (6,314) (6,989) (6,949) 40
5343 Reimb. - Comm Fac Distr (1,818,348) (2,021,452) (1,739,650) (1,938,493) (198,843)
5351 Reimb. - CIP Projects (3,700,950) (4,085,087) (4,682,112) (4,682,112) -
5352 Reimb. - DIF CIP (881,996) (571,752) (671,340) (797,692) (126,352)
5361 Reimb. - CDBG Admin (2,060) - (6,532) (5,025) 1,507
5362 Reimb. - HOME Prog - (413) - - -
5363 Reimb. - CDBG CIP (483,430) (171,764) (111,555) (111,555) -
5364 Reimb. - CDBG Others (50,000) (46,276) (50,350) (50,350) -
5365 Reimb. - ESG Program (321) - - - -
5371 Reimb. - Other (3,222,279) (4,993,795) (1,255,554) (1,014,420) 241,134
5372 Reimb. - Other City Funds (96,661) (143,395) (1,124,497) (332,511) 791,986
5373 Reimb. - Parking Meter (72,043) (89,262) (60,300) (89,260) (28,960)
5462 Gain on Disposal of Property (401) - - - -
5463 Recoveries on Damaged Property (131,598) (403,070) (105,525) (105,525) -
5481 Entertainment Facility Contrib. (1,067,840) (1,025,966) (1,000,000) (1,005,000) (5,000)
5491 P.Y. Revenue (47,267) (4,197) - - -
5492 Cash Overage 4,718 (4,533) - - -
5501 Donations (105,400) (10,548) (158,676) - 158,676
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FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
5511 Rebates/Refunds (151,260) (75,094) (85,425) (85,425) -
5513 Prior Year Rebates/Refunds (290,236) - - - -
5521 Miscellaneous Revenues (329,793) (240,642) (195,055) (1,248,055) (1,053,000)
5522 Litigation Recovery - (538,340) - - -
5523 City Administration Fee (234,768) (316,050) (128,419) (237,261) (108,842)
5651 Service Charge - A/R (6,298) (7,107) - (6,681) (6,681)
5656 Service Chg - Returned Cks (1,885) (880) (5,025) (1,382) 3,643
5702 Sales - Food/Beverage (11,591) (6,053) (1,206) (1,206) -
5703 Sales - Supplies - - (7,236) (7,236) -
Other Revenue Total (13,113,603) (15,176,640) (11,888,634) (12,173,978) (285,344)
Transfers In
5999 Transfers In (14,052,291) (32,484,011) (14,081,609) (14,998,557) (916,948)
Transfers In Total (14,052,291) (32,484,011) (14,081,609) (14,998,557) (916,948)
100 GENERAL FUND Total (260,728,612) (290,494,099) (274,124,020) (305,609,901) (31,485,881)
105 Bayfront Lease Revenue
5999 Transfers In (1,980,515) (1,952,914) (2,136,322) (17,053,941) (14,917,619)
105 Bayfront Lease Revenue Total (1,980,515) (1,952,914) (2,136,322) (17,053,941) (14,917,619)
220 2016 Measure P Sales Tax
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (531,941) (799,940) - - -
5371 Reimb - Other (468) (31,140) - - -
5463 Recoveries on Damaged Property - (77,605) - - -
5999 Transfers In (28,286,339) (29,183,788) (28,978,966) (30,483,293) (1,504,327)
220 2016 Measure P Sales Tax Total (28,818,748) (30,092,473) (28,978,966) (30,483,293) (1,504,327)
221 Transportation Grants-Gas Tax
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (441,498) (574,912) - - -
4522 St Gas Tax Section 2105 (1,575,575) (1,666,965) (1,705,925) (1,705,925) -
4523 St Gas Tax Section 2106 (1,033,996) (1,096,671) (1,125,595) (1,125,595) -
4524 St Gas Tax Section 2107 (2,147,247) (2,256,382) (2,331,377) (2,331,377) -
4525 St Gas Tax Section 2107 5 (10,000) (10,000) (10,000) (10,000) -
4526 St Gas Tax Section 2103 (2,255,829) (2,499,609) (2,440,078) (2,440,078) -
4527 St Gas Tax RMRA (6,177,152) (7,091,090) (7,032,370) (7,032,370) -
5065 City Staff Time & Cost Recover (1,602) - - - -
5220 Measure P Reimbursements - (525) - - -
5371 Reimb - Other - (18,675) - - -
5999 Transfers In (2,000) (1,500) (2,000) (2,000) -
221 Transportation Grants-Gas Tax Total (13,644,899) (15,216,329) (14,647,345) (14,647,345) -
222 2018 Measure A Sales Tax
4402 Investment Earnings Others (57,472) (40,335) (58,000) (47,000) 11,000
4601 PD Fed Grant-Cops Univ Hiring (250,000) (83,334) - - -
4912 Bayfront Fire Station Fees - - (78,017) - 78,017
5062 Police Reimbursements - (436) - - -
5371 Reimb - Other - (328) - - -
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FY 2024
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FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
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5372 Reimb - Other City Funds - - - (63,372) (63,372)
5521 Miscellaneous Revenues - (23,000) - - -
5999 Transfers In (28,355,648) (29,383,513) (28,978,966) (30,821,679) (1,842,713)
222 2018 Measure A Sales Tax Total (28,663,120) (29,530,946) (29,114,983) (30,932,051) (1,817,068)
223 Utility Tax Settlement
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (2,058) (2,750) - - -
223 Utility Tax Settlement Total (2,058) (2,750) - - -
225 CPF Benefit Funds
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (2,367) (49,215) - - -
5390 Other Contributions (128,877) (2,430,093) - - -
225 CPF Benefit Funds Total (131,244) (2,479,308) - - -
227 Transportation Sales Tax
4013 Sales Tax for Transportation (2,897,706) (3,939,799) (6,673,500) (6,673,500) -
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (2,161) (1,841) - - -
5371 Reimb - Other - (63,128) - - -
227 Transportation Sales Tax Total (2,899,867) (4,004,768) (6,673,500) (6,673,500) -
234 Advanced Life Support Program
5065 City Staff Time & Cost Recover (3,668) - - - -
5371 Reimb - Other (158,848) (174,874) - - -
5523 City Administration Fee (21,147) - - - -
5999 Transfers In (2,242,652) (2,217,647) (2,318,261) (3,019,996) (701,735)
234 Advanced Life Support Program Total (2,426,315) (2,392,521) (2,318,261) (3,019,996) (701,735)
241 Parking Meter
4231 Parking Permits Space Rental (42,100) (41,040) (30,000) (42,000) (12,000)
4331 Parking Citation (231,033) (285,718) (249,153) (295,200) (46,047)
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (29,347) (38,403) - - -
4421 Sale of Other Personel Prop - (219) - - -
4444 Parking Meters On Street (262,888) (288,551) (267,556) (461,103) (193,547)
4445 Parking Meters Off Street (153,188) (154,587) (172,712) (278,200) (105,488)
5521 Miscellaneous Revenues - (2,701) - - -
5492 Cash Overage - (12) - - -
241 Parking Meter Total (718,556) (811,231) (719,421) (1,076,503) (357,082)
243 Town Center I Parking District
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (5,028) (6,973) - - -
5391 Town Ctr I in Lieu Parking (10,500) (13,125) - - -
243 Town Center I Parking District Total (15,528) (20,098) - - -
245 Traffic Safety
4313 Vehicle Code Fines (186,620) (289,954) (437,640) (290,000) 147,640
4314 Ordinance Violation Fines (95,834) - - - -
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (1,693) (3,177) - - -
245 Traffic Safety Total (284,147) (293,131) (437,640) (290,000) 147,640
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FY 2025
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250 National Opioid Settlemnt
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (4,222) (11,534) - - -
5521 Miscellaneous Revenues (88,160) (46,781) - - -
250 National Opioid Settlement (92,382) (58,315) - - -
256 Asset Seizure
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool 9 (2) - - -
5999 Transfers In - (464) - - -
256 Asset Seizure Total 9 (466) - - -
260 Transp Fair Share Dev Contrib
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (546) (1,441) - - -
5385 Developer Contributions (55,384) - - - -
260 Transp Fair Share Dev Contrib Total (55,930) (1,441) - - -
261 Park Benefit Fees
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool - (2,390) - - -
5385 Developer Contributions - (4,123,080) - - -
261 Park Benefit Fees Total - (4,125,470) - - -
262 Public Benefit Contribution
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (11,411) (13,919) - - -
5385 Developer Contributions - 18,197 - - -
5390 Other Contributions - (58,100) - - -
5501 Donations (158,472) - - - -
262 Public Benefit Contribution Total (169,883) (53,822) - - -
263 Econ Dev Developer Contrib
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (50,483) (239,292) - - -
5385 Developer Contributions (4,000,000) (7,000,000) - - -
263 Econ Dev Developer Contrib Total (4,050,483) (7,239,292) - - -
264 Donations
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (15,184) (18,568) (0) - 0
5501 Donations (639,286) (471,744) (25,995) - 25,995
264 Donations Total (654,470) (490,312) (25,995) - 25,995
267 Permanent Endowments
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (255) (341) - - -
267 Permanent Endowments Total (255) (341) - - -
268 American Rescue Plan Act 2021
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (973,787) (1,069,018) - - -
4446 Rentals Leases Land Space - (25,000) - - -
4610 Federal Grant Project Revenue - (1,097) - - -
4624 American Rescue Plan 2021 (6,211,136) (34,219,397) - - -
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268 American Rescue Plan Act 2021 Total (7,184,923) (35,314,511) - - -
269 Other Grants
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (2,207) (34,430) - - -
4701 Grant - Other Agency (1,972,438) (35,465) - - -
4710 Other Agency Grant Project Rev (153,327) (197,129) - - -
4711 Contributions - Other Agencies (81,978) (52,486) (75,000) (75,000) -
5065 City Staff Time & Cost Recover (145,099) (37,225) - - -
5371 Reimb - Other 500 - - - -
269 Other Grants Total (2,354,549) (356,734) (75,000) (75,000) -
270 Mobile Park Fee
5065 City Staff Time & Cost Recover (24,076) (23,670) (65,000) (65,000) -
270 Mobile Park Fee Total (24,076) (23,670) (65,000) (65,000) -
271 Local Grants
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (36,361) (108,936) - - -
4441 Pay Phones Revenue (422) - - - -
4511 State Grant - - (23,564) (23,564) -
4711 Contributions - Other Agencies (3,626,435) (71,025) (5,000) - 5,000
5524 Confiscated Funds (405,998) (38,289) (10,000) (10,000) -
5701 Sales - Sundries (4,195) - - - -
271 Local Grants Total (4,073,411) (218,250) (38,564) (33,564) 5,000
272 Federal Grants
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool 31,260 (173,133) - - -
4402 Investment Earnings Others (43,453) (142,368) - - -
4446 Rentals Leases Land Space (80,412) (14,081) - - -
4602 PD Fed Grant - HIDTA (CBAG) (2,978,274) (1,668,528) (3,077,695) (2,558,531) 519,164
4604 PD Fed Grant - OTS (608,150) (669,146) (125,500) (156,257) (30,757)
4610 Federal Grant Project Revenue (4,380,797) (4,079,685) (706,030) (776,905) (70,875)
4611 Federal Grant - Other (10,611,985) (8,941,611) (3,794,583) (3,967,741) (173,158)
4612 PD DOJ (286,901) (455,920) (295,100) (100,000) 195,100
4613 PD Treasury (4,707) - (1,509,545) (100,000) 1,409,545
5062 Police Reimbursements (42,622) (95,779) (155,269) (158,216) (2,947)
5371 Reimb - Other (401) - - - -
5453 Loan Repayments (62,445) (55,195) - - -
5463 Recoveries on Damaged Property (16,500) (23,009) - - -
5999 Transfers In (520,288) (108,033) (230,048) (55,548) 174,500
272 Federal Grants Total (19,605,675) (16,426,488) (9,893,770) (7,873,198) 2,020,572
273 State Grants
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (14,661) (436,164) - - -
4402 Investment Earnings City Pool (6,512) - - - -
4501 State Grant SLESF (701,921) (795,559) (680,771) (746,490) (65,719)
4510 State Grant Project Revenue (1,136,361) (4,933,052) (23,935) - 23,935
4511 State Grant (18,484,982) (22,281,794) (881,422) (1,338,396) (456,974)
4711 Contributions - Other Agencies - (51) - - -
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FY 2023
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FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
5453 Loan Repayments (55,642) - - - -
5999 Transfers In - (6,500) (166,735) - 166,735
273 State Grants Total (20,400,079) (28,453,120) (1,752,863) (2,084,886) (332,023)
282 Environmental Services
4752 Dev Fees - Deposit Based (26,554) (10,926) - - -
5221 Trash/Recyc. AB939 Admin Fee (1,666,608) (1,942,912) (1,574,627) (1,863,327) (288,700)
5351 Reimb - CIP Projects (378) (386) - - -
5371 Reimb - Other (254,792) (87,843) (110,000) (110,000) -
5372 Reimb - Other City Funds (4,489) (187,881) (29,726) (29,726) -
5999 Transfers In (5,000) (4,000) (7,000) (7,000) -
282 Environmental Services Total (1,957,821) (2,233,948) (1,721,353) (2,010,053) (288,700)
301 Storm Drain
4321 Storm Drain Ord Violation Fee (400) - (5,000) (5,000) -
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (50,699) (76,385) - - -
5011 Storm Drain Fees (616,392) (612,769) (661,384) (661,384) -
5651 Service Charge - A/R (3,950) (2,924) - - -
5999 Transfers In - (9,700) - - -
301 Storm Drain Total (671,441) (701,778) (666,384) (666,384) -
311 CDBG Housing Program
4611 Federal Grant - Other (92,019) - (100,000) (100,000) -
311 CDBG Housing Program Total (92,019) - (100,000) (100,000) -
313 Chula Vista Housing Authority
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (113,315) (151,878) - - -
4402 Investment Earnings Others (50,424) (28,289) - - -
4752 Dev Fees - Deposit Based (4,890) (3,001) - - -
5065 City Staff Time & Cost Recover (32,215) (30,899) (1,448,286) (1,448,286) -
5242 Bond Administrative Fees (346,412) (253,895) (323,094) (323,094) -
5331 Reimb - RDA Housing (39,861) (69,290) - - -
5332 Reimb - CHIP (27,180) (16,718) (25,000) (25,000) -
5361 Reimb - CDBG Admin (219,633) (372,369) (419,735) (419,735) -
5362 Reimb - HOME Prog (25,008) (74,676) (86,630) (86,630) -
5364 Reimb - CDBG Others - - (50,000) (50,000) -
5365 Reimb - ESG Program (13,778) (6,738) (1,042) (1,042) -
5371 Reimb - Other (323,712) (580,659) (20,000) (20,000) -
5372 Reimb - Other City Funds (34,454) (39,261) (45,000) (45,000) -
5453 Loan Repayments (95,173) (561,400) - - -
5651 Service Charge - A/R (284) (196) - - -
5999 Transfers In (6,000) (1,000) (3,000) (307,043) (304,043)
313 Chula Vista Housing Authority Total (1,332,339) (2,190,269) (2,421,787) (2,725,830) (304,043)
316 Public Educational & Govt Fee
4022 Public Educational & Govt. Fee (416,801) (371,377) (488,000) (488,000) -
5371 Reimb - Other - (485,140) - - -
316 Public Educational & Govt Fee Total (416,801) (856,517) (488,000) (488,000) -
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FY 2025
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FY 2026
Proposed Change
318 RDA Successor Agency Fund
4005 Prop Tax in Lieu (312,107) (318,349) - (331,211) (331,211)
4081 Property Tax Increment TCI (537,274) (1,254,397) (568,560) (411,458) 157,102
4082 Property Tax Increment Bayfront (298,700) (1,164,912) (316,094) (322,648) (6,554)
4083 Prop Tax Increment Southwest (767,979) (1,873,181) (812,699) (663,650) 149,049
4084 Property Tax Increment TC II (239,571) (472,976) (253,522) (171,981) 81,541
4085 Property Tax Increment Otay Vl (527,980) (1,196,557) (558,725) (397,905) 160,820
4086 Prop Tax Increment Merged Proj (680,047) (1,638,032) (719,647) (562,710) 156,937
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (61,626) (124,269) - - -
318 RDA Successor Agency Fund Total (3,425,284) (8,042,673) (3,229,247) (2,861,563) 367,684
319 Housing Successor Agency
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (241,580) (336,086) - - -
4402 Investment Earnings Others (200,750) (476,030) (200,000) (200,000) -
4446 Rentals Leases Land Space (24,664) (11,799) (15,000) (15,000) -
5453 Loan Repayments (143,486) (148,738) (255,000) (255,000) -
319 Housing Successor Agency Total (610,480) (972,653) (470,000) (470,000) -
340 Section 115 Trust
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool - (94,212) - - -
4403 Trustee Investment Earnings (711,121) (1,315,765) - - -
5999 Transfers In (15,548,629) (11,500,446) (8,945,731) (5,843,247) 3,102,484
340 Section 115 Trust Total (16,259,750) (12,910,423) (8,945,731) (5,843,247) 3,102,484
341 Public Liability Trust
5065 City Staff Time & Cost Recover - (137) - - -
5371 Reimb - Other (110,877) (135,662) - - -
5511 Rebates/Refunds (148) - - - -
5999 Transfers In (4,132,477) (2,625,313) (1,284,078) (1,284,078) -
341 Public Liability Trust Total (4,243,502) (2,761,112) (1,284,078) (1,284,078) -
342 CFD 11-M Rolling Hills McM
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (11,206) (15,933) - - -
5511 Rebates/Refunds - (130) - - -
5601 District Assessments (212,408) (230,529) (228,327) (236,558) (8,231)
342 CFD 11-M Rolling Hills McM Total (223,614) (246,592) (228,327) (236,558) (8,231)
343 CFD 12-M Otay Ranch Village 7
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (23,803) (33,682) - - -
5601 District Assessments (565,416) (593,547) (606,932) (628,805) (21,873)
343 CFD 12-M Otay Ranch Village 7 Total (589,219) (627,229) (606,932) (628,805) (21,873)
344 CFD 13-M Otay Ranch Village 2
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (60,159) (106,223) - - -
5601 District Assessments (1,327,027) (1,858,299) (2,409,842) (2,587,175) (177,333)
344 CFD 13-M Otay Ranch Village 2 Total (1,387,186) (1,964,522) (2,409,842) (2,587,175) (177,333)
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FY 2024
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FY 2025
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FY 2026
Proposed Change
345 CFD 12M Village 7 Otay Ranch
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (28,708) (41,098) - - -
5601 District Assessments (632,152) (669,365) (681,479) (706,039) (24,560)
345 CFD 12M Village 7 Otay Ranch Total (660,860) (710,463) (681,479) (706,039) (24,560)
346 CFD 14M-A-EUC Millenia
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (16,811) (25,049) - - -
5601 District Assessments (311,353) (330,157) (336,931) (349,074) (12,143)
346 CFD 14M-A-EUC Millenia Total (328,164) (355,206) (336,931) (349,074) (12,143)
347 CFD 14M-B-EUC Millenia
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (14,120) (22,932) - - -
5601 District Assessments - - - (647,330) (647,330)
5999 Transfers In (482,722) (646,542) (647,329) - 647,329
347 CFD 14M-B-EUC Millenia Total (496,842) (669,474) (647,329) (647,330) (1)
348 CFD 18M Village 3 Otay Ranch
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (121,152) (204,728) - - -
5601 District Assessments (1,759,169) (1,952,279) (1,982,382) (2,105,623) (123,241)
348 CFD 18M Village 3 Otay Ranch Total (1,880,321) (2,157,007) (1,982,382) (2,105,623) (123,241)
349 CFD 19M Freeway Commercial 2
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (18,968) (32,427) - - -
5601 District Assessments (292,825) (310,068) (316,109) (351,399) (35,290)
349 CFD 19M Freeway Commercial 2 Total (311,793) (342,495) (316,109) (351,399) (35,290)
350 Bayfront Special Tax District
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (4,857) (6,592) - - -
5601 District Assessments (560,186) (523,929) (500,000) (6,689,000) (6,189,000)
350 Bayfront Special Tax District Total (565,043) (530,521) (500,000) (6,689,000) (6,189,000)
351 Town Center Landscape Dist I
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (556) (742) - - -
351 Town Center Landscape Dist I Total (556) (742) - - -
352 Bay Blvd Landscape District
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (1,245) (1,763) - - -
5601 District Assessments (12,769) (12,783) (13,028) (13,005) 23
352 Bay Blvd Landscape District Total (14,013) (14,546) (13,028) (13,005) 23
353 Eastlake Maintenance Dist I
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (16,410) (22,245) - - -
5601 District Assessments (367,865) (379,737) (388,695) (458,446) (69,751)
5999 Transfers In (31,280) (54,226) (54,226) - 54,226
353 Eastlake Maintenance Dist I Total (415,555) (456,208) (442,921) (458,446) (15,525)
354 Open Space District #01
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (1,842) (2,744) - - -
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FY 2025
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Proposed Change
5601 District Assessments (95,083) (99,539) (101,417) (105,071) (3,654)
354 Open Space District #01 Total (96,925) (102,283) (101,417) (105,071) (3,654)
355 Open Space District #02
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (44) (184) - - -
5601 District Assessments (16,585) (17,369) (17,805) (18,446) (641)
5999 Transfers In - - - (9,300) (9,300)
355 Open Space District #02 Total (16,629) (17,553) (17,805) (27,746) (9,941)
356 Open Space District #03
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (1,344) (2,190) - - -
5601 District Assessments (58,868) (60,161) (62,441) (64,692) (2,251)
5999 Transfers In - - - (14,100) (14,100)
356 Open Space District #03 Total (60,212) (62,351) (62,441) (78,792) (16,351)
357 Open Space District #04
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (1,910) (2,408) - - -
5601 District Assessments (109,560) (103,960) (108,014) (111,906) (3,892)
5999 Transfers In - - - (3,000) (3,000)
357 Open Space District #04 Total (111,470) (106,368) (108,014) (114,906) (6,892)
358 Open Space District #05
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (2,130) (3,315) - - -
5601 District Assessments (57,114) (59,936) (61,781) (64,007) (2,226)
358 Open Space District #05 Total (59,244) (63,251) (61,781) (64,007) (2,226)
359 Open Space District #06
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (1,917) (2,654) - - -
5601 District Assessments (37,886) (39,561) (40,570) (42,034) (1,464)
359 Open Space District #06 Total (39,803) (42,215) (40,570) (42,034) (1,464)
361 Open Space District #07
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (295) (220) - - -
5601 District Assessments (15,778) (17,306) (17,492) (18,123) (631)
361 Open Space District #07 Total (16,073) (17,526) (17,492) (18,123) (631)
362 Open Space District #08
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (2,220) (3,473) - - -
5601 District Assessments (83,054) (86,257) (87,914) (91,082) (3,168)
5999 Transfers In - - - (23,300) (23,300)
362 Open Space District #08 Total (85,274) (89,730) (87,914) (114,382) (26,468)
363 Open Space District #09
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (1,538) (2,715) - - -
5601 District Assessments (81,973) (85,230) (87,194) (90,345) (3,151)
363 Open Space District #09 Total (83,511) (87,945) (87,194) (90,345) (3,151)
364 Open Space District #10
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FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (3,415) (5,219) - - -
5601 District Assessments (94,809) (98,329) (100,370) (103,995) (3,625)
364 Open Space District #10 Total (98,224) (103,548) (100,370) (103,995) (3,625)
365 Open Space District #11
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (5,705) (8,649) - - -
5601 District Assessments (193,027) (199,747) (204,325) (211,691) (7,366)
5999 Transfers In - - - (38,900) (38,900)
365 Open Space District #11 Total (198,732) (208,396) (204,325) (250,591) (46,266)
366 Open Space District #13
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (11) (15) - - -
366 Open Space District #13 Total (11) (15) - - -
367 Open Space District #14
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (9,314) (16,173) - - -
5601 District Assessments (404,542) (418,519) (428,590) (444,034) (15,444)
367 Open Space District #14 Total (413,856) (434,693) (428,590) (444,034) (15,444)
368 Open Space District #15
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (168) (547) - - -
5601 District Assessments (25,554) (26,677) (27,190) (28,170) (980)
5999 Transfers In - - - (6,600) (6,600)
368 Open Space District #15 Total (25,722) (27,224) (27,190) (34,770) (7,580)
369 Open Space District #17
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (266) (409) - - -
5601 District Assessments (9,869) (10,306) (10,504) (10,882) (378)
369 Open Space District #17 Total (10,135) (10,715) (10,504) (10,882) (378)
371 Open Space District #18
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (8,843) (12,576) - - -
5601 District Assessments (188,216) (187,028) (196,854) (200,789) (3,935)
371 Open Space District #18 Total (197,058) (199,604) (196,854) (200,789) (3,935)
372 Open Space District #20
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (46,586) (69,055) - - -
5511 Rebates/Refunds (66) - - - -
5601 District Assessments (1,669,246) (1,725,130) (1,756,303) (1,817,547) (61,244)
5999 Transfers In - - - (2,600) (2,600)
372 Open Space District #20 Total (1,715,898) (1,794,185) (1,756,303) (1,820,147) (63,844)
373 Open Space District #23
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (1,636) (2,309) - - -
5601 District Assessments (58,880) (52,752) (62,635) (73,489) (10,854)
373 Open Space District #23 Total (60,516) (55,061) (62,635) (73,489) (10,854)
374 Open Space District #24
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4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (661) (1,200) - - -
5601 District Assessments (33,889) (35,379) (36,978) (38,310) (1,332)
374 Open Space District #24 Total (34,550) (36,579) (36,978) (38,310) (1,332)
375 Open Space District #26
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (98) (250) - - -
5601 District Assessments (12,957) (13,526) (13,785) (14,282) (497)
375 Open Space District #26 Total (13,056) (13,776) (13,785) (14,282) (497)
376 Open Space District #31
5601 District Assessments (199,206) (199,536) (203,876) (203,510) 366
376 Open Space District #31 Total (199,206) (199,536) (203,876) (203,510) 366
378 CFD 07M Eastlake Woods & Vista
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (53,156) (81,679) - - -
5601 District Assessments (999,391) (1,000,504) (1,013,101) (1,014,748) (1,647)
378 CFD 07M Eastlake Woods & Vista Total (1,052,546) (1,082,184) (1,013,101) (1,014,748) (1,647)
379 CFD 08M Vlg 6 McMillin & OR
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (116,041) (168,690) - - -
5601 District Assessments (1,692,350) (1,741,317) (1,770,578) (1,796,012) (25,434)
379 CFD 08M Vlg 6 McMillin & OR Total (1,808,391) (1,910,007) (1,770,578) (1,796,012) (25,434)
380 CFD 09M ORV II Brookfield-Shea
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (76,243) (112,483) - - -
5511 Rebates/Refunds - (160) - - -
5601 District Assessments (1,487,084) (1,485,152) (1,511,968) (1,509,255) 2,713
380 CFD 09M ORV II Brookfield-Shea Total (1,563,326) (1,597,795) (1,511,968) (1,509,255) 2,713
381 CFD 14M-2-EUC Millenia
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (3,235) (7,975) - - -
5601 District Assessments (339,989) (385,193) (388,678) (402,686) (14,008)
381 CFD 14M-2-EUC Millenia Total (343,224) (393,168) (388,678) (402,686) (14,008)
382 CFD 99-2 Otay Ranch Vlg 1 West
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (57,339) (83,149) - - -
5601 District Assessments (1,117,001) (1,113,981) (1,137,129) (1,135,089) 2,040
382 CFD 99-2 Otay Ranch Vlg 1 West Total (1,174,339) (1,197,130) (1,137,129) (1,135,089) 2,040
383 Town Ctr Business Improv Dist
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (377) (1,087) - - -
5601 District Assessments 5,730 5,707 - (330,000) (330,000)
383 Town Ctr Business Improv Dist Total 5,353 4,620 - (330,000) (330,000)
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (31,595) (43,418) - - -
5601 District Assessments (840,097) (906,355) (922,011) (980,025) (58,014)
386 Otay Ranch Preserve Total (871,692) (949,773) (922,011) (980,025) (58,014)
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387 CFD 98-3 Sunbow 2
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (28,799) (39,306) - - -
5601 District Assessments (1,116,643) (1,162,243) (1,184,763) (1,376,480) (191,717)
387 CFD 98-3 Sunbow 2 Total (1,145,442) (1,201,549) (1,184,763) (1,376,480) (191,717)
388 CFD 97-1 Otay Ranch
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (188,691) (270,709) - - -
5371 Reimb - Other - (18,030) - - -
5601 District Assessments (3,423,459) (3,476,695) (3,529,786) (3,579,299) (49,513)
388 CFD 97-1 Otay Ranch Total (3,612,150) (3,765,433) (3,529,786) (3,579,299) (49,513)
389 Otay Ranch Village 1,2,6,7,12
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (3,366) (4,496) - - -
389 Otay Ranch Village 1,2,6,7,12 Total (3,366) (4,496) - - -
391 Central Garage Fund
4403 Trustee Investment Earnings (12) (32) - - -
4421 Sale of Other Personal Prop - (10,489) - - -
4626 FEMA Reimbursement - 131 - - -
5065 City Staff Time & Cost Recover (263,151) (164,764) (85,000) (85,000) -
5222 Measure A Reimbursements (125,551) (113,212) (113,771) - 113,771
5371 Reimb - Other (2,505) - - - -
5463 Recoveries on Damaged Property (7,050) (42,323) (20,168) (20,168) -
5471 Billings to Other Departments (4,861,669) (5,494,474) (5,798,335) (5,938,037) (139,702)
5511 Rebates/Refunds (3,318) (5,816) - - -
5999 Transfers In (8,000) (24,810) (113,771) (224,610) (110,839)
391 Central Garage Fund Total (5,271,256) (5,855,789) (6,131,045) (6,267,815) (136,770)
392 Equipment Vehicle Replacement
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (16,454) (21,378) - - -
4421 Sale of Other Personal Prop (67,636) (185,264) - - -
392 Equipment Vehicle Replacement Total (84,090) (206,642) - - -
394 Vehicle Replacement Fund
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (17) (32,686) - - -
5462 Gain on Disposal of Property (48,356) - - - -
5999 Transfers In (313,760) (681,314) (815,984) (852,914) (36,930)
394 Vehicle Replacement Fund Total (362,133) (714,000) (815,984) (852,914) (36,930)
398 Workers Compensation Fund
5371 Reimb - Other (60,602) (66,405) (25,000) (60,000) (35,000)
5461 Recoveries on Lien & W/C Overp - - (25,000) - 25,000
5471 Billings to Other Departments (4,785,897) (4,954,641) (5,200,916) (5,474,091) (273,175)
398 Workers Compensation Fund Total (4,846,499) (5,021,046) (5,250,916) (5,534,091) (283,175)
401 Bayfront Trolley Station
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (1,800) (2,553) - - -
401 Bayfront Trolley Station Total (1,800) (2,553) - - -
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402 Chula Vista Transit
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool 1,805 (489) - - -
5999 Transfers In - (93,109) - - -
402 Chula Vista Transit Total 1,805 (93,598) - - -
403 Transit Capital Projects
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (3,630) (5,149) - - -
403 Transit Capital Projects Total (3,630) (5,149) - - -
406 Chula Vista Muni Golf Course
5101 Operating Revenue (3,214,664) (3,534,111) (3,615,498) (3,917,395) (301,897)
406 Chula Vista Muni Golf Course Total (3,214,664) (3,534,111) (3,615,498) (3,917,395) (301,897)
407 Living Coast Discovery Center
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool 467 363 - - -
5371 Reimb - Other - (476) - -
5999 Transfers In (173,762) (228,152) (180,570) (180,570) -
407 Living Coast Discovery Center Total (173,295) (228,265) (180,570) (180,570) -
408 Development Services Fund
4101 State Fee SB1186 (51,540) (51,125) (50,000) (50,000) -
4211 Building Permits (4,081,921) (4,302,214) (4,231,410) (4,231,410) -
4212 Plumbing Permits (441,724) (344,709) (333,785) (333,785) -
4213 Electrical Permits (156,651) (129,266) (100,000) (100,000) -
4214 Sewer Connection Permits (14,780) (25,700) (30,000) (30,000) -
4215 Utility Permits (19,900) - (27,700) (27,700) -
4232 Short-Term Rental Permits (40,500) - - - -
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (63,606) (67,375) - - -
4403 Trustee Investment Earnings (107) (283) - - -
4421 Sale of Other Personal Prop - (2,125) - - -
4751 Planning Fees (308,505) (213,265) (298,384) (298,384) -
4752 Dev Fees - Deposit Based (2,593,951) (2,142,478) (3,459,345) (3,491,252) (31,907)
4761 Sale of Maps & Publication (4,755) (7,711) (500) (500) -
4766 Lien Recording Fees - 97 - - -
4771 Plan Checking Fees (3,264,630) (2,785,537) (2,907,033) (2,907,033) -
4781 Engineering Fees (197,184) (194,570) (125,000) (125,000) -
4783 Strong Motion Instrument Prog (43,594) (73,889) (95,000) (95,000) -
4813 Certificate of Occupancy Fee - - (2,000) (2,000) -
5065 City Staff Time & Cost Recover (18,288) (33,260) (20,574) (20,574) -
5220 Measure P Reimbursements (12,227) (2,239) - - -
5301 Reimb - DIF (536,961) (313,096) (450,000) (607,804) (157,804)
5341 Reimb - Open Space Dist (43) - - - -
5342 Reimb - Assessment Dist - (27,253) - - -
5343 Reimb - Comm Fac Distr (9,390) (37,747) (145,000) (145,000) -
5351 Reimb - CIP Projects (132,694) (123,005) (87,000) (87,000) -
5352 Reimb - DIF CIP (32,979) (27,124) (32,500) (32,500) -
5371 Reimb - Other (11,432) (1,869) - - -
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FY 2025
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FY 2026
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5372 Reimb - Other City Funds (3,661) - (23,485) (23,485) -
5521 Miscellaneous Revenue (1,914) (1) - - -
5999 Transfers In (871,730) (1,003,694) (582,991) (582,991) -
408 Development Services Fund Total (12,914,667) (11,909,437) (13,001,707) (13,191,418) (189,711)
409 CV Elite Athlete Training Ctr
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool 6,562 - - - -
5371 Reimb - Other (792,583) - (51,800) (51,800) -
5999 Transfers In (126,526) (132,940) (176,700) (176,700) -
409 CV Elite Athlete Training Ctr Total (912,547) (132,940) (228,500) (228,500) -
410 Transport Enterprise
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (58,668) (148,675) - - -
4931 Medical Transport Fee (18,224,367) (23,865,166) (17,714,809) (21,251,846) (3,537,037)
5492 Cash Overage 363 118 - - -
5999 Transfers In (58,000) (9,500) - - -
410 Transport Enterprise Total (18,340,672) (24,023,223) (17,714,809) (21,251,846) (3,537,037)
411 Sewer Income
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (41,837) (1,736) - - -
5005 Sewer Income Assessments (5,448) (4,464) - (2,693) (2,693)
411 Sewer Income Total (47,285) (6,200) - (2,693) (2,693)
412 Special Sewer
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (9) (13) - - -
412 Special Sewer Total (9) (13) - - -
413 Trunk Sewer Capital Reserve
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (1,499,887) (2,175,141) - - -
4402 Investment Earnings Others (1,016,064) (465,740) (1,134,000) (1,206,000) (72,000)
5002 Sewerage Facility Participant (3,519,065) (4,859,064) (5,000,000) (4,000,000) 1,000,000
5385 Developer Contributions - (5,292,292) - - -
5501 Donations (5,984,987) - - - -
5999 Transfers In (7,806) - - - -
413 Trunk Sewer Capital Reserve Total (12,027,810) (12,792,237) (6,134,000) (5,206,000) 928,000
414 Sewer Service Revenue
4214 Sewer Connection Permits (49,116) (20,201) (40,000) (40,000) -
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (1,124,156) (1,575,610) - - -
4403 Trustee Investment Earnings (65) (172) - - -
4421 Sale of Other Personal Prop (6,233) (29,208) - - -
4626 FEMA Reimbursement - 2,284 - - -
4752 Dev Fees - Deposit Based (2,423) (169) (20,000) (20,000) -
4766 Lien Recording Fees - 20 - - -
5001 Sewer Service Charges (36,178,966) (38,099,691) (42,800,000) (43,516,681) (716,681)
5006 Montgomery Sewer Charges (3,517,342) (3,687,083) (3,500,000) (3,602,000) (102,000)
5021 Industrial Waste Permit Fees (8,300) (22,373) - (50,000) (50,000)
5065 City Staff Time & Cost Recover (279) (4,276) - - -
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5220 Measure P Reimbursements (265) (489) - - -
5351 Reimb - CIP Projects (1,342) (32,756) (5,000) (5,000) -
5352 Reimb - DIF CIP - (12,978) - - -
5363 Reimb - CDBG CIP (133) - - - -
5462 Gain on Disposal of Property (70,150) - - - -
5491 P.Y. Revenue - (3) - - -
5492 Cash Overage (694) (492) - - -
5515 Metro Sewer System Refund (3,783,381) - - - -
5601 District Assessments (6) (6) - - -
5651 Service Charge - A/R (230,733) (183,553) (128,133) (128,133) -
5652 Past Due A/R - General (2,435) (257,964) - - -
5999 Transfers In (196,000) (821,642) (198,000) (198,000) -
414 Sewer Service Revenue Total (45,172,018) (44,746,361) (46,691,133) (47,559,814) (868,681)
428 Sewer Facility Replacement
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (274,928) (419,312) - - -
4402 Investment Earnings Others - - (51,726) (51,726) -
5003 Sewer Facility Replacement Fee (2,054,430) (2,124,656) (2,250,000) (2,250,000) -
5521 Miscellaneous Revenues - 169 - - -
5651 Service Charge - A/R (29,189) (23,979) - - -
5999 Transfers In - (73,986) - - -
428 Sewer Facility Replacement Total (2,358,547) (2,641,764) (2,301,726) (2,301,726) -
430 Sewer DIFs
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (114,347) (173,455) - - -
5792 DIF - Swr. Basin Salt Creek (827,705) (955,702) (800,000) (800,000) -
5793 DIF - Swr. Basin Poggi Cyn (4,770) (103,220) (42,000) (42,000) -
430 Sewer DIFs Total (946,821) (1,232,377) (842,000) (842,000) -
442 CDBG Section 108 Loan
5999 Transfers In (657,213) (669,863) (682,451) (695,903) (13,452)
442 CDBG Section 108 Loan Total (657,213) (669,863) (682,451) (695,903) (13,452)
449 SD County Regional Comm System
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (5) - - - -
449 SD County Regional Comm System Total (5) - - - -
451 Long Term Debt - City of CV
4403 Trustee Investment Earnings (2,015) (5,315) - - -
5999 Transfers In (15,095,588) (15,265,916) (15,450,410) (15,632,890) (182,480)
451 Long Term Debt - City of CV Total (15,097,603) (15,271,231) (15,450,410) (15,632,890) (182,480)
452 Equipment Lease Fund
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool 374 (29) - - -
5371 Reimb - Other (12,818) (7,152) (1,300) - 1,300
5999 Transfers In (283,761) (200,850) (100,441) - 100,441
452 Equipment Lease Fund Total (296,205) (208,031) (101,741) - 101,741
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FY 2025
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453 Energy Conservation Loans
5999 Transfers In (303,120) (305,964) (309,186) (312,487) (3,301)
453 Energy Conservation Loans Total (303,120) (305,964) (309,186) (312,487) (3,301)
475 2014 COP Refunding
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (0) (1) - - -
4403 Trustee Investment Earnings 49,000 (73,835) - - -
5999 Transfers In (3,487,717) (3,548,671) (3,618,082) (3,617,457) 625
475 2014 COP Refunding Total (3,438,717) (3,622,507) (3,618,082) (3,617,457) 625
476 2015 Refunding COP
4403 Trustee Investment Earnings 193,953 (87,951) - - -
5999 Transfers In (2,772,392) (2,872,844) (2,929,692) (2,929,443) 249
476 2015 Refunding COP Total (2,578,439) (2,960,795) (2,929,692) (2,929,443) 249
477 2016 Ref COP Civic Ctr/Nature
4403 Trustee Investment Earnings 88,438 (39,252) - - -
5999 Transfers In (218,456) (263,294) (287,552) (289,553) (2,001)
477 2016 Ref COP Civic Ctr/Nature Total (130,018) (302,546) (287,552) (289,553) (2,001)
478 2016 LRRB PFDIF/COP
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (10) 2 - - -
4403 Trustee Investment Earnings (851) (1,859) - - -
5999 Transfers In (2,147,470) (2,151,674) (2,150,077) (2,156,277) (6,200)
478 2016 LRRB PFDIF/COP Total (2,148,331) (2,153,531) (2,150,077) (2,156,277) (6,200)
479 2017 CREBs LRBs
4403 Trustee Investment Earnings (68) (292) - - -
5371 Reimb - Other (246,113) (276,191) (241,000) (239,000) 2,000
5999 Transfers In (435,113) (411,238) (480,753) (492,354) (11,601)
479 2017 CREBs LRBs Total (681,293) (687,721) (721,753) (731,354) (9,601)
480 2017 Measure P LRBs
4403 Trustee Investment Earnings (19,238) (6,455) - - -
5999 Transfers In (7,809,303) (7,506,801) (7,514,795) (7,515,545) (750)
480 2017 Measure P LRBs Total (7,828,541) (7,513,256) (7,514,795) (7,515,545) (750)
507 Otay Valley Rd AD 90-2 Impvt
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (1,842) (2,460) - - -
507 Otay Valley Rd AD 90-2 Impvt Total (1,842) (2,460) - - -
508 Assessment District 97-2
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (145) 39 - - -
508 Assessment District 97-2 Total (145) 39 - - -
511 OV Rd Fee Recovery District
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (20,273) (27,083) - - -
511 OV Rd Fee Recovery District Total (20,273) (27,083) - - -
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518 AD2005-1 Tobias Drive
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (51) 14 - - -
518 AD2005-1 Tobias Drive Total (51) 14 - - -
542 Drainage DIF
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (71,505) (84,992) - (15,000) (15,000)
542 Drainage DIF Total (71,505) (84,992) - (15,000) (15,000)
560 Public Facilities DIF
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (662,702) (866,311) - - -
5751 DIF PF - Admin (805,020) (930,708) (650,000) (600,000) 50,000
5752 DIF PF - Civic Ctr Expansion (3,938,798) (4,652,330) (3,500,000) (2,500,000) 1,000,000
5753 DIF PF - Police Fac Remodel (2,532,380) (2,937,321) (2,000,000) (1,700,000) 300,000
5754 DIF PF - Corp Yard Relocation (675,283) (616,216) (425,000) (300,000) 125,000
5755 DIF PF - Libraries-East Terr (2,245,104) (2,802,865) (2,000,000) (1,600,000) 400,000
5756 DIF PF - Fire Supp Sys Exp (1,560,603) (1,829,403) (1,300,000) (1,000,000) 300,000
5771 DIF PF - Recreation Facilities (1,712,204) (2,118,189) (1,500,000) (1,200,000) 300,000
560 Public Facilities DIF Total (14,132,093) (16,753,345) (11,375,000) (8,900,000) 2,475,000
580 Pedestrian Bridge DIFs
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (120,575) (127,410) - - -
5811 DIF - Ped Bridge - Otay Ranch (98,072) (260,542) (90,000) (102,712) (12,712)
580 Pedestrian Bridge DIFs Total (218,647) (387,952) (90,000) (102,712) (12,712)
590 Transportation DIFs
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (908,961) (1,238,647) - - -
4402 Investment Earnings Others - (159,563) (245,000) (280,000) (35,000)
4812 Traffic Signal Fee (384,808) (618,993) (300,000) (100,000) 200,000
5371 Reimb - Other - (300,000) - - -
5781 DIF - Transportation (8,776,364) (1,969,911) (6,500,000) (7,000,000) (500,000)
590 Transportation DIFs Total (10,070,134) (4,287,114) (7,045,000) (7,380,000) (335,000)
666 2016 TARBs
4403 Trustee Investment Earnings (826) (1,293) - - -
5999 Transfers In (2,796,882) (2,792,959) (2,793,700) (2,791,100) 2,600
666 2016 TARBs Total (2,797,707) (2,794,253) (2,793,700) (2,791,100) 2,600
692 Long-Term Advances DSF-RDA SA
5371 Reimb - Other (4,788,560) (57,900) - - -
692 Long-Term Advances DSF-RDA SA Total (4,788,560) - (57,900) - - - - -
713 Capital Improvement Projects
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (7,199) (62,022) - - -
4403 Trustee Investment Earnings (62,253) (28,092) - - -
4701 Grant - Other Agency - (450,000) - - -
5371 Reimb - Other (49,083) (1,239,118) - - -
5999 Transfers In (8,739,618) (200,000) (200,000) -
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FY 2023
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FY 2024
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FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
713 Capital Improvement Projects Total (8,858,153) (24,303,924) (200,000) (200,000) -
715 Parkland Acquisition & DevFees
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (824,270) (1,142,186) - - -
4402 Investment Earnings Others - (232,056) (277,000) (320,000) (43,000)
5801 Park Dedication Fee (457,543) (1,562,980) (1,000,000) (1,000,000) -
715 Parkland Acquisition & DevFees Total (1,281,813) (2,937,223) (1,277,000) (1,320,000) (43,000)
716 Western-Park Acquisition & Dev
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (70,881) (97,829) - - -
5801 Park Dedication Fee (201,180) (135,464) (200,000) (100,000) 100,000
716 Western-Park Acquisition & Dev Total (272,061) (233,293) (200,000) (100,000) 100,000
717 Residential Construction Tax
4061 Residential Construction Tax (166,875) (552,600) (325,505) (325,505) -
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool 18,399 (3,393) - - -
717 Residential Construction Tax Total (148,476) (555,993) (325,505) (325,505) -
723 Bicycle Facilities Fund
5999 Transfers In - (4,460) - - -
723 Bicycle Facilities Fund - (4,460) - - -
725 Industrial Development Auth.
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (1) (1) - - -
725 Industrial Development Auth. Total (1) (1) - - -
735 Transportation Partnership
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (2) (3) - - -
735 Transportation Partnership Total (2) (3) - - -
736 Other Transportation Program
4611 Federal Grant - Other (704,245) (1,784,000) (34,967,767) (1,444,282) 33,523,485
736 Other Transportation Program Total (704,245) (1,784,000) (34,967,767) (1,444,282) 33,523,485
741 Prop 1B Highway Safety
4401 Investment Earnings City Pool (20) (26) - - -
741 Prop 1B Highway Safety Total (20) (26) - - -
Other Funds, Total (372,440,086) (435,127,671) (334,401,141) (325,299,975) 9,065,876
Grand Total, All Funds (633,168,705) (725,621,767) (608,525,161) (630,909,876) (22,384,715)
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Classification
FY 2025
Adopted
Budget
FY 2025
Midyear
Changes
FY 2026
Proposed
Changes
FY 2026
Proposed
Budget
Administration – General Fund
Asst City Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
City Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Chief Communications Officer 0�00 1.00 0�00 1.00
Communications Manager 1.00 (1.00) 0�00 0�00
Communications Officer 0�00 1.00 0�00 1.00
Communications/Special Events Coordinator 1.00 (1.00) 0�00 0�00
Community Engagement Specialist 2�00 (1.00) 0�00 1.00
Deputy City Manager 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Deputy City Manager/Public Works Director 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Executive Secretary 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Marketing & Communications Manager 1.00 (1.00) 0�00 0�00
Special Projects Manager 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Administration – General Fund Total 13.00 (2.00) 0.00 11.00
Animal Services – General Fund
Animal Care Facility Supervisor 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Animal Care Specialist 4�00 0�00 0�00 4�00
Animal Care Supervisor 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Animal Control Officer 4�00 0�00 0�00 4�00
Animal Control Officer Supervisor 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Animal Services Specialist 3�00 0�00 0�00 3�00
Chief Veterinarian 0�00 1.00 0�00 1.00
Deputy Director of Animal Services 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Director of Animal Services 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Management Analyst II 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Office Specialist 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Registered Veterinary Tech 4.50 0�00 0�00 4.50
Sr Animal Care Specialist 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Sr Fiscal Office Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Office Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Veterinarian II 0�00 0.75 0�00 0.75
Veterinarian (Permitted) 1.75 (1.75) 0�00 0�00
Animal Services – General Fund Total 29.25 0.00 0.00 29.25
City Attorney – General Fund
Asst City Attorney 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
City Attorney (Elected) 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
City Attorney Investigator 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Deputy City Attorney II 2�00 0�00 (1.00) 1.00
Deputy City Attorney III 5.00 0�00 1.00 6�00
Executive Secretary 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Law Office Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Legal Assistant 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Paralegal 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Asst City Attorney 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Legal Assistant 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
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Classification
FY 2025
Adopted
Budget
FY 2025
Midyear
Changes
FY 2026
Proposed
Changes
FY 2026
Proposed
Budget
Sr Risk Management Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
City Attorney – General Fund Total 17.00 0.00 0.00 17.00
City Clerk – General Fund
City Clerk 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Deputy City Clerk II 4�00 0�00 0�00 4�00
Deputy Director, City Clerk Services 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Fiscal Office Specialist 1.00 (1.00) 0�00 0�00
Records Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Administrative Secretary 0�00 1.00 0�00 1.00
Sr Records Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
City Clerk – General Fund Total 10.00 0.00 0.00 10.00
City Council – General Fund
Admin Secretary (Mayor, At Will) - Frozen/Unfunded 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Chief of Staff 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Councilperson 4�00 0�00 0�00 4�00
Executive Secretary 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Mayor 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Policy Aide 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Council Asst 5.00 0�00 0�00 5.00
City Council – General Fund Total 14.00 0.00 0.00 14.00
Development Services – General Fund
Assistant Dir Development Srvcs 1.00 0�00 (1.00) 0�00
Associate Planner 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Building Official 1.00 (1.00) 0�00 0�00
Code Enforcement Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Code Enforcement Officer II 7�00 0�00 0�00 7�00
Deputy Director Of Development Srvcs 1.00 0�00 1.00 2�00
Development Srvcs Department Director 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Development Srvcs Tech I 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Office Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Principal Management Analyst 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Principal Planner 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Administrative Secretary 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Code Enforcement Officer 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Sr Office Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Development Services – General Fund Total 22.00 (1.00) 0.00 21.00
Development Services Fund
Assistant Planner 1.00 0�00 (1.00) 0�00
Assoc Engineer 6�00 0�00 0�00 6�00
Assoc Plan Check Engineer 4�00 0�00 0�00 4�00
Associate Planner 4�00 0�00 1.00 5.00
Building Inspection Mgr 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Building Inspector II 7�00 0�00 0�00 7�00
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FY 2025
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Changes
FY 2026
Proposed
Changes
FY 2026
Proposed
Budget
Building Inspector III 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Building Official 0�00 1.00 0�00 1.00
Development Automation Spec 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Development Services Counter Mgr 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Development Services Tech II 6�00 0�00 0�00 6�00
Development Services Tech III 5.00 0�00 0�00 5.00
Facilities Financing Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Landscape Architect 4�00 0�00 0�00 4�00
Landscape Inspector 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Management Analyst II 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Plan Check Supervisor 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Planning Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Principal Civil Engineer 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Principal Landscape Architect 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Principal Planner 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Building Inspector 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Civil Engineer 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Sr Landscape Inspector 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Management Analyst 0�00 0�00 1.00 1.00
Sr Plan Check Technician 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Planner 6�00 0�00 0�00 6�00
Sr Secretary 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Transportation Engineer W/ Cert 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Development Services Fund Total 63.00 1.00 1.00 65.00
Development Services – General Fund Total 22.00 (1.00) 0.00 21.00
Development Services – Non-General Fund Total 63.00 1.00 1.00 65.00
Economic Development – General Fund
Administrative Technician 1.00 (1.00) 0�00 0�00
Conservation Specialist II 3�00 (3.00) 0�00 0�00
Economic Development Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Environmental Sustainability Mgr 1.00 (1.00) 0�00 0�00
Principal Economic Development Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Economic Dev Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Economic Development – General Fund Total 8.00 (5.00) 0.00 3.00
Engineering and Capital Projects – General Fund
Assistant Director of Engineering 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Assoc Engineer 23�00 0�00 0�00 23�00
Assoc Land Surveyor 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Dir of Engineering 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Management Analyst II 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Principal Civil Engineer 4�00 0�00 0�00 4�00
Principal Management Analyst 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Principal Traffic Engineer 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
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Adopted
Budget
FY 2025
Midyear
Changes
FY 2026
Proposed
Changes
FY 2026
Proposed
Budget
Public Works Insp II 4�00 0�00 0�00 4�00
Sr Administrative Secretary 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Civil Engineer 7�00 0�00 0�00 7�00
Sr Engineering Tech 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Fiscal Office Spec 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Land Surveyor 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Public Works Insp 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Stormwater Environmental Specialist II 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Stormwater Compliance Inspector II 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Stormwater Program Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Survey Technician II 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Traffic Signal & Lighting Supervisor 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Traffic Signal & Lighting Technician II 4�00 0�00 0�00 4�00
Engineering and Capital Projects – General Fund Total 60.00 0.00 0.00 60.00
Sewer Funds
Assoc Engineer 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Engineering Tech II 2�00 (1.00) 0�00 1.00
Sr Civil Engineer 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Engineering Tech 0�00 1.00 1.00 2�00
Sr Fiscal Office Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sewer Funds Total 6.00 0.00 1.00 7.00
Engineering and Capital Projects – General Fund Total 60.00 0.00 0.00 60.00
Engineering and Capital Projects – Non-General Fund Total 6.00 0.00 1.00 7.00
Finance – General Fund
Accountant 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Accounting Assistant 4�00 0�00 0�00 4�00
Accounting Technician 4�00 0�00 0�00 4�00
Accounts Payable Supervisor 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Asst Dir of Finance 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Budget & Analysis Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Business License Rep 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Director of Finance 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Finance Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Fiscal & Management Analyst 3�00 0�00 0�00 3�00
Fiscal Debt Mgmt Analyst 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Fiscal Office Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Fiscal Services Analyst 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Payroll Specialist 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Payroll Supervisor 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Principal Accountant 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Procurement Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Purchasing Agent 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Revenue Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
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FY 2025
Adopted
Budget
FY 2025
Midyear
Changes
FY 2026
Proposed
Changes
FY 2026
Proposed
Budget
Sr Accountant 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Sr Management Analyst 4�00 0�00 0�00 4�00
Sr Procurement Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Finance – General Fund Total 35.00 0.00 0.00 35.00
Sewer Funds
Accounting Assistant 0�00 0�00 1.00 1.00
Collections Supervisor 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Fiscal Office Specialist 1.00 0�00 (1.00) 0�00
Sewer Funds Total 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00
Finance – General Fund Total 35.00 0.00 0.00 35.00
Finance – Non-General Fund Total 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00
Fire – General Fund
Deputy Fire Chief 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Fire Battalion Chief - A 6�00 0�00 0�00 6�00
Fire Captain - A 42�00 0�00 3�00 45.00
Fire Captain - C 3�00 0�00 0�00 3�00
Fire Chief 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Fire Division Chief 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Fire Engineer - A 42�00 0�00 3�00 45.00
Fire Engineer - C 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Fire Insp/Invest I 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Fire Insp/Invest II 6�00 0�00 0�00 6�00
Fire Inventory Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Fire Prevention Specialist - Frozen/Unfunded 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Firefighter - A 9�00 (9.00) 0�00 0�00
Firefighter/Paramedic - A 42�00 0�00 3�00 45.00
Public Safety Analyst 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Administrative Secretary 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Fire Insp/Invest 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Sr Management Analyst 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Office Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Training Programs Spec 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Fire – General Fund Total 165.00 (9.00) 9.00 165.00
Advanced Life Support Fund
Deputy Fire Chief 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
EMS Educator 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Management Analyst II 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Multimedia Designer 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Principal Management Analyst 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Advanced Life Support Fund Total 5.00 0.00 0.00 5.00
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Budget
FY 2025
Midyear
Changes
FY 2026
Proposed
Changes
FY 2026
Proposed
Budget
Grant Funds
Emergency Svcs Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Grant Funds Total 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00
Measure A Sales Tax Fund
Deputy Fire Chief 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Fire Captain - C (80 hr) 6�00 0�00 0�00 6�00
Fire Engineer 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Fire Inventory Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Firefighter - A (112 hr) 33�00 9�00 3�00 45.00
Firefighter/Paramedic 9�00 0�00 0�00 9�00
Sr Application Support Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Measure A Sales Tax Fund Total 53.00 9.00 3.00 65.00
Transport Enterprise Fund
Delivery Driver 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Emergency Medical Tech (Non-Safety) 26�00 0�00 0�00 26�00
Fire Battalion Chief - A 3�00 0�00 0�00 3�00
Paramedic (Non-Safety) 40�00 0�00 0�00 40�00
Transport Enterprise Fund Total 70.00 0.00 0.00 70.00
Fire – General Fund Total 165.00 (9.00) 9.00 165.00
Fire – Non-General Fund Total 129.00 9.00 3.00 141.00
Housing and Homeless Services - CV Housing Authority Fund
Director of Housing And Homeless Services 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Community Engagement Spec 0�00 1.00 0�00 1.00
Homeless Services Specialist II 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Homeless Solutions Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Housing Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Management Analyst II 4�00 0�00 0�00 4�00
Principal Management Analyst 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Fiscal Office Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Planner 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Housing and Homeless Services – Non-General Fund Total 11.00 1.00 0.00 12.00
Human Resources – General Fund
Assistant Director of Human Resources 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Benefits Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Dir of Human Resources/Risk Management 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Fiscal Office Specialist 0.50 0�00 0�00 0.50
HR Analyst 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
HR Technician 4�00 0�00 0�00 4�00
Human Resources Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Principal HR Analyst 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
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Classification
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Adopted
Budget
FY 2025
Midyear
Changes
FY 2026
Proposed
Changes
FY 2026
Proposed
Budget
Principal Risk Management Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Risk Management Specialist 0.50 0�00 0�00 0.50
Safety Program Manager 0�00 1.00 0�00 1.00
Sr Fiscal Office Specialist 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Sr Hr Analyst 5.00 0�00 0�00 5.00
Sr Hr Tech 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Risk Management Specialist 1.00 (1.00) 0�00 0�00
Human Resources – General Fund Total 22.00 0.00 0.00 22.00
Information Technology Services – General Fund
Application Support Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Application Support Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Chief Info Security Officer 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Dir Of Info Tech Srvcs 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
GIS Analyst 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
GIS Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Info Tech Support Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Info Technology Technician 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Information Technology Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Information Technology Project Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Application Support Spec 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Sr Info Tech Support Spec II 2�00 0�00 2�00 4�00
Sr Info Tech Support Spec II/Sr Police Tech Spec 2�00 0�00 (2.00) 0�00
Sr Network Engineer 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Programmer Analyst 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Webmaster 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
VOIP/Videoconf Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Information Technology Services – General Fund Total 21.00 0.00 0.00 21.00
Library – General Fund
Director of Library Services 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Librarian II 6�00 0�00 0�00 6�00
Librarian III 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Library Associate 7.50 0�00 0�00 7.50
Management Analyst II 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Principal Librarian 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Special Events Coordinator 0�00 1.00 0�00 1.00
Sr Librarian 3�00 0�00 0�00 3�00
Library – General Fund Total 22.50 1.00 0.00 23.50
Parks And Recreation – General Fund
Administrative Secretary 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Aquatic Supv I 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Aquatic Supv II 2�00 0�00 (1.00) 1.00
Aquatic Supv III 1.00 0�00 1.00 2�00
Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Director of Parks & Recreation 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
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Budget
FY 2025
Midyear
Changes
FY 2026
Proposed
Changes
FY 2026
Proposed
Budget
Fiscal Office Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Management Analyst II 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Principal Recreation Manager 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Recreation Supervisor II 1.00 0�00 (1.00) 0�00
Recreation Supervisor III 8�00 0�00 1.00 9�00
Parks And Recreation – General Fund Total 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00
Police – General Fund
Assistant Chief of Police 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Automated Fingerprint Tech 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Chief of Police 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Civilian Background Investigtr 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Community Service Officer 8�00 0�00 0�00 8�00
Crime Laboratory Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Detention Officer 7�00 0�00 0�00 7�00
Detention Supervisor 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Forensics Specialist 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Latent Print Examiner 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Management Analyst I 1.00 (1.00) 0�00 0�00
Management Analyst II 0�00 1.00 0�00 1.00
Parking Enforcement Officer 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Peace Officer 155.00 1.00 0�00 156.00
Police Admin Svcs Administrator 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Police Agent 48�00 0�00 0�00 48�00
Police Captain 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Police Dispatcher 21.00 0�00 0�00 21.00
Police Dispatcher Supervisor 5.00 0�00 0�00 5.00
Police Facility & Supply Coordinator 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Police Lieutenant 10.00 0�00 0�00 10.00
Police Records Specialist 10.00 0�00 0�00 10.00
Police Records & Support Supervisor 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Police Sergeant 25.00 0�00 0�00 25.00
Police Support Services Mgr 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Police Technology Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Police Technology Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Principal Management Analyst 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Public Safety Analyst 1.00 0�00 (1.00) 0�00
Secretary 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Sr Administrative Secretary 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Fiscal Office Specialist 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Sr Latent Print Examiner 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Office Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Parking Enforcement Officer 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Police Records Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Prop & Evidence Specialist 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Sr Public Safety Analyst 2�00 0�00 1.00 3�00
Sr Records Specialist 1.00 0�00 1.00 2�00
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FY 2026
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Supv Public Safety Analyst 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Training Programs Spec 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Police – General Fund Total 328.00 1.00 1.00 330.00
Grant Funds
FA Administrative Program Manager 0�00 1.00 0�00 1.00
FA Cyber Security Program Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
FA Deputy Director LECC 3�00 (2.00) 0�00 1.00
FA Deputy Director IV-LECC 0�00 1.00 0�00 1.00
FA Deputy Executive Director 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
FA Director of SD LECC 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
FA Finance Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
FA Geospatial Intel Analyst 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
FA Intelligence Analyst 3�00 0�00 0�00 3�00
FA IVDC-LECC Exec Director 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
FA LECC IT Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
FA Network Administrator II 3�00 (1.00) 0�00 2�00
FA Network Administrator III 1.00 1.00 0�00 2�00
FA Prog Asst Supervisor 2�00 (1.00) 0�00 1.00
FA Pub Prvt Part Exer Prg Mgr 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
FA RCFL Network Engineer 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
FA Sr Intelligence Analyst 8�00 0�00 0�00 8�00
FA Sr Program Assistant 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
FA Supv Intelligence Analyst I 1.00 1.00 0�00 2�00
FA Supv Intelligence Analyst II 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Peace Officer 5.00 (1.00) 0�00 4�00
Police Agent 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Police Comm Relations Spec 1.00 0�00 (1.00) 0�00
Police Sergeant 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Grant Funds Total 43.00 (1.00) (1.00) 41.00
Measure A Fund
Civilian Background Investigator 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Community Services Officer 4�00 0�00 0�00 4�00
Digital Forensics Analyst II 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Forensics Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Information Technology Tech 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Peace Officer 24�00 6�00 0�00 30�00
Police Agent 6�00 0�00 0�00 6�00
Police Captain 1.00 1.00 0�00 2�00
Police Comm Systems Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Police Comm Relations Spec 0�00 0�00 1.00 1.00
Police Dispatcher 7�00 0�00 0�00 7�00
Police Lieutenant 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Police Sergeant 9�00 0�00 0�00 9�00
Police Technology Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Property & Evidence Specialist 3�00 0�00 0�00 3�00
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FY 2025
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FY 2026
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Changes
FY 2026
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Property & Evidence Supervisor 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Public Information Specialist 1.00 (1.00) 0�00 0�00
Sr Police Records Specialist 3�00 0�00 0�00 3�00
Sr Public Information Specialist 0�00 1.00 0�00 1.00
Measure A Fund Total 67.00 7.00 1.00 75.00
Police – General Fund Total 328.00 1.00 1.00 330.00
Police – Non-General Fund Total 110.00 6.00 0.00 116.00
Public Works – General Fund
Administrative Secretary 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Administrative Technician 0�00 1.00 0�00 1.00
Asst Dir of Public Works 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Building Project Manager 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Building Services Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Building Services Supervisor 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Carpenter 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Conservation Specialist II 0�00 4�00 0�00 4�00
Construction & Repair Supvsr 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Custodial Supervisor 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Custodian 7�00 0�00 0�00 7�00
Electrician 2�00 0�00 (1.00) 1.00
Environmental Sustainability Mgr 0�00 1.00 0�00 1.00
Equipment Operator 3�00 0�00 0�00 3�00
Facilities Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
HVAC Technician 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Lead Custodian 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Locksmith 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Maintenance Worker II 11.00 0�00 1.00 12.00
Management Analyst II 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Open Space Inspector 5.00 0�00 0�00 5.00
Open Space Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Parks Maintenance Worker II 25.00 0�00 0�00 25.00
Parks Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Park Ranger Program Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Park Ranger Supervisor 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Parks Supervisor 4�00 0�00 0�00 4�00
Plumber 2�00 0�00 (1.00) 1.00
Principal Management Analyst 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Public Works Manager 2�00 0�00 0�00 2�00
Public Works Specialist 2�00 (1.00) 0�00 1.00
Sr. Public Works Specialist 0�00 1.00 0�00 1.00
Public Works Superintendent 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Public Works Supervisor 5.00 0�00 0�00 5.00
Pump Maintenance Supervisor 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Pump Maintenance Technician 5.00 0�00 0�00 5.00
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Real Property Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Electrician 0�00 0�00 1.00 1.00
Sr Electronics Tech 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Fiscal Office Specialist 4�00 0�00 0�00 4�00
Sr HVAC Technician 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Maintenance Worker 9�00 0�00 0�00 9�00
Sr Management Analyst 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Office Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Open Space Inspector 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Park Ranger 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Parks Maintenance Worker 10.00 0�00 0�00 10.00
Sr Plumber 0�00 0�00 1.00 1.00
Tree Trimmer Supervisor 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Public Works – General Fund Total 128.00 6.00 1.00 135.00
Environmental Services Fund
Environmental Services Mgr 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Recycling Specialist II 7�00 0�00 0�00 7�00
Sr Recycling Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Environmental Services Fund Total 9.00 0.00 0.00 9.00
Fleet Management Fund
Equipment Mechanic 8�00 0�00 0�00 8�00
Fleet Inventory Control Specialist 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Fleet Manager 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Fleet Supervisor 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Equipment Mechanic 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Management Analyst 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Fleet Management Fund Total 13.00 0.00 0.00 13.00
Gas Tax Fund
Maintenance Worker II 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Sr Maintenance Worker 1.00 0�00 0�00 1.00
Gas Tax Fund Total 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00
Sewer Funds
Equipment Operator 3�00 0�00 0�00 3�00
Maintenance Worker II 19.00 0�00 0�00 19.00
Public Works Specialist 1.00 (1.00) 0�00 0�00
Sr Public Works Specialist 0�00 1.00 0�00 1.00
Public Works Supervisor 4�00 0�00 0�00 4�00
Sr Maintenance Worker 15.00 0�00 0�00 15.00
Sewer Funds Total 42.00 0.00 0.00 42.00
Public Works – General Fund Total 128.00 6.00 1.00 135.00
Public Works – Non-General Fund Total 66.00 0.00 0.00 66.00
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Classification
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Budget
FY 2025
Midyear
Changes
FY 2026
Proposed
Changes
FY 2026
Proposed
Budget
General Fund Subtotal 914.75 (9.00) 11.00 916.75
Non-General Fund Subtotal 387.00 17.00 5.00 409.00
Total Authorized Positions 1,301.75 8.00 16.00 1,325.75
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APPENDIX
Fiscal Policies
Investment Policies
Citywide Reserve Policy – Fiscal Health Plan
Financial Reporting and Transfer Authority Policy
City Debt Policy
Debt Administration
Service Impacts
Accounting Systems and Budgetary Control
List of Acronyms
Glossary
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Fiscal Policies
This section of the budget document reiterates the fiscal policies that were reviewed, acknowledged, or approved/
adopted by the City Council. These policies form the overall framework within which the operating budget was
formulated. The fiscal policies, most of which are already codified in one form or another, are not considered new
or controversial, but are summarized here to assist you to better understand the basis for the resource allocation
decisions that were made.
General
1. The City’s financial assets will be managed in a sound and prudent manner in order to ensure the continued
viability of the organization.
2� A comprehensive operating and capital budget for all City funds will be developed annually and presented to the
City Council for approval. The purpose of the annual budget will be to:
a) Identify community needs for essential services.
b) Identify the programs and specific activities required to provide these essential services.
c) Establish program policies and goals that define the nature and level of program services required.
d) Identify alternatives for improving the delivery of program services.
e) Identify the resources required to fund identified programs and activities and enable accomplishment of
program objectives.
f) Set standards to facilitate the measurement and evaluation of program performance.
3� The City’s annual operating budget will be balanced whereby planned expenditures do not exceed anticipated
revenues.
4� Recurring revenues will fund recurring expenditures. One-time revenues will be used for capital, reserve
augmentation, or other non-recurring expenditures.
5. Accounting systems will be maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
6� Investment policy and practice will be in accordance with State statues that emphasize safety and liquidity over
yield, including quarterly status reports to the City Council. (Council Policy)
7� City operations will be managed, and budgets prepared with the goal of maintaining an available fund balance in
the General Fund of no less than fifteen percent of the General Fund operating budget. (Council Policy)
8� General Fund fiscal status reports reflecting comparisons of actual and projected performance with budget
allocations for both revenue and expenditures will be presented to the City Council on a quarterly basis. (City
Charter)
Revenue
1. The City will endeavor to maintain a diversified and stable revenue base in order to minimize the impact to
programs from short-term economic fluctuations.
2� Revenue projections will be maintained for the current year and four future fiscal years, and estimates will be
based on a conservative, analytical, and objective process.
3� In order to maintain flexibility, except as required by law or funding source, the City will avoid earmarking any
restricted revenues for specific purpose or program.
4� The City has established user fees to best ensure that those who use a proprietary service pay for that service
in proportion to the benefits received. With few exceptions, such as those services provided for low-income
residents, fees have been set to enable the City to recover the full cost of providing those services. (Citywide Cost
Recovery Policy, Council Policy Number 159-03)
5. User fees will be reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis to ensure that program costs continue to be recovered
and that the fees reflect changes in levels of service delivery. (Master Fee Schedule)
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6� The City will recover the cost of new facilities and infrastructure necessitated by new development consistent
with State law and the City’s Growth Management Program. Development Impact Fees will be closely monitored
and updated to ensure that they are maintained at a level adequate to recover costs. (GMOC Ordinance)
7� When considering new development alternatives, the City will attempt to determine the fiscal impact of proposed
projects, annexations, etc. and ensure that mechanisms are put in place to provide funding for any projected
negative impacts on City operations. (GMOC Ordinance)
Expenditures
1. Budgetary control will be exercised at the Department/category level, meaning that each department is authorized
to spend up to the total amount appropriated for that department within the expenditure categories of Personnel
Costs, Supplies & Services, Other Charges, Utilities, and Capital. Transfers of appropriations between expenditure
categories of up to $75,000 may be approved by the City Manager. Transfers of appropriations between
expenditure categories in excess of $75,000, between departments, and transfers from CIP projects require City
Council approval. (City Charter & Council Policy)
2� Appropriations, other than for capital projects, remaining unspent at the end of any fiscal year will be canceled
and returned to Available Fund Balance with the exception of any appropriations encumbered as the result of
a valid purchase order or as approved for a specific project or purpose by the City Council or the City Manager.
Appropriations for capital projects will necessarily be carried over from year to year until the project is deemed
to be complete� (Council Policy)
3� The City will establish and maintain equipment replacement and facility maintenance funds as deemed necessary
to ensure that monies are set aside and available to fund ongoing replacement needs.
4� The City will attempt to compensate non-safety employees at rates above the middle of the labor market as
measured by the median rate for similar jurisdictions. (Council Policy)
Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
1. Major capital projects will be included in a CIP Budget reflecting a five-year period. The CIP budget will be updated
annually and presented to City Council for approval. Resources will be formally appropriated (budgeted) for the
various projects on an annual basis in accordance with the five-year plan.
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Investment Policies
1.0 Purpose:
This “Investment Policy and Guidelines” (the “Investment Policy”) Policy is intended to provide guidelines for the
prudent investment of the City of Chula Vista’s (the “City”) cash balances, and outline policies to assist in maximizing
the efficiency of the City’s cash management system, while meeting the daily cash flow demands of the City.
2.0 Policy:
The investment practices and policies of the City of Chula Vista are based upon state law and prudent money
management�
3.0 Scope:
This Investment Policy applies to all financial assets of the City of Chula Vista, as indicated in 3.1 below. These funds
are accounted for in the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
3.1 Funds:
The Director of Finance/Treasurer is responsible for investing the unexpended cash in the City Treasury for all
funds, except for the employee’s retirement funds, which are administered separately, and those funds which are
managed separately by trustees appointed under indenture agreements. The Director of Finance/Treasurer will strive
to maintain the level of investment of this cash as close as possible to 100%. These funds are described in the City’s
annual financial report and include:
●General Fund
●Special Revenue Funds
●Capital Project Funds
●Enterprise Funds
●Fiduciary Funds
●Any new fund created by the legislative body, unless specifically exempted
This Investment Policy applies to all transactions involving the financial assets and related activity of the foregoing
funds�
Bond proceeds shall be invested in the investments permitted by the applicable bond documents. If the bond
documents are silent as to the permitted investments, the bond proceeds will be invested in the securities permitted
by this Policy. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Policy, the percentage limitations listed elsewhere in this
Policy do not apply to bond proceeds�
4.0 Prudence:
The standard of prudence to be used by the Director of Finance/Treasurer shall be the “prudent investor standard”.
This shall be applied in the context of managing an overall portfolio. The “prudent investor standard” is applied to
local agencies, pursuant to California Government Code Section 53600.3 which provides, in pertinent part:
“… all governing bodies of local agencies or persons authorized to make investment decisions on behalf of those
local agencies investing public funds pursuant to this chapter are trustees and therefore fiduciaries subject to the
prudent investor standard. When investing, reinvesting, purchasing, acquiring, exchanging, selling, or managing
public funds, a trustee shall act with care, skill, prudence, and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing,
including, but not limited to, the general economic conditions and the anticipated needs of the agency, that a
prudent person acting in a like capacity and familiarity with those matters would use in the conduct of funds of
a like character and with like aims, to safeguard the principal and maintain the liquidity needs of the agency…”
4.1 Personal Responsibility:
The Director of Finance/Treasurer, Assistant Director of Finance, Treasury Manager and Finance Manager as
investment officers acting in accordance with written procedures and the Investment Policy and exercising due
diligence, shall be relieved of personal responsibility for an individual security’s credit risk or market price changes,
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provided deviations from expectations are reported to the City Council in a timely fashion and appropriate action is
taken to control adverse developments.
5.0 Objective:
Consistent with this aim, investments are made under the terms and conditions of California Government Code
Section 53600, et seq. Criteria for selecting investments and the absolute order of priority are:
5.1 Safety:
Safety of principal is the foremost objective of the investment program. Investments of the City of Chula Vista shall
be undertaken in a manner that seeks to ensure the preservation of capital in the overall portfolio. To attain this
objective, diversification is required in order that potential losses on individual securities do not exceed the income
generated from the remainder of the portfolio�
5.2 Liquidity:
The City of Chula Vista’s investment portfolio will remain sufficiently liquid to enable the City to meet all operating
requirements which might be reasonably anticipated and to maintain compliance with any indenture agreement, as
applicable. Liquidity is essential to the safety of principal.
5.3 Return on Investments:
The City of Chula Vista’s investment portfolio shall be designed with the objective of attaining a market-average rate
of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles (market interest rates), within the City’s Investment Policy’s risk
parameters and the City’s cash flow needs. See also Section 16.0.
6.0 Delegation of Authority:
The City Council delegates responsibility for the investment program to the Director of Finance/Treasurer for a period
of one year. Subject to review, the City Council may renew the delegation of authority each year. The Director of
Finance/Treasurer shall be responsible for all transactions undertaken and shall establish a system of controls and
written procedures to regulate the activities of subordinate officials. The responsibility for the day-to-day investment
of City funds will be delegated to the Assistant Director of Finance or their designee. The Director of Finance/
Treasurer may delegate day-to-day investment decision making and execution authority to an investment advisor.
The advisor shall follow the Investment Policy and such other written instructions as are provided.
7.0 Ethics and Conflicts of Interest:
In addition to state and local statutes relating to conflicts of interest, all persons involved in the investment process
shall refrain from personal business activity that could conflict with proper execution of the investment program,
or which could impair their ability to make impartial investment decisions. Employees and investment officers,
including investment advisors, are required to file annual disclosure statements as required for “public officials who
manage public investments” [as defined and required by the Political Reform Act and related regulations, including
Government Code Sections 81000, et seq., and the rules, regulations and guidelines promulgated by California’s Fair
Political Practices Commission (FPPC)].
8.0 Authorized Financial Dealers and Institutions:
For any transactions executed by the City, the City’s Director of Finance/Treasurer will maintain a list of the financial
institutions and brokers/dealers authorized to provide investment and depository services and will perform an
annual review of their financial condition. The City will utilize Moody’s Securities or other such services to determine
financially sound institutions with which to do business. The City shall annually send a copy of the current Investment
Policy to all financial institutions and brokers/dealers approved to do business with the City.
As far as possible, all money belonging to, or in the custody of, a local agency, including money paid to the City’s
Director of Finance/Treasurer or other official to pay the principal, interest, or penalties of bonds, shall be deposited
for safekeeping in state or national banks, savings associations, federal associations, credit unions, or federally
insured industrial loan companies in this state selected by the City’s Director of Finance/Treasurer; or may be invested
in the investments set forth in Section 9.0. To be eligible to receive local agency money, a bank, savings association,
federal association, or federally insured industrial loan company shall have received an overall rating of not less than
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“satisfactory” in its most recent evaluation by the appropriate federal financial supervisory agency of its record of
meeting the credit needs of California’s communities, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods.
To provide for the optimum yield in the investment of City funds, the City’s investment procedures shall encourage
competitive bidding on transactions. Any transactions not executed directly with the issuer shall be made with
approved brokers/dealers. In order to be approved by the City, the broker/dealer must meet the following criteria: (i)
the broker/dealer must be a “primary” dealer or regional broker/dealer that qualifies under Securities and Exchange
Commission Rule 15C3-1 (Uniform Net Capital Rule); (ii) the broker/dealer must be experienced in institutional trading
practices and familiar with the California Government Code as related to investments appropriate for the City; and
(iii) all other applicable criteria, as may be established in the investment procedures. All brokers/dealers and financial
institutions who desire to become qualified bidders for investment transactions must submit documents relative to
eligibility including U4 form for the broker, proof of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) certification and a
certification of having read and understood the City’s Investment Policy and agreeing to comply with the Investment
Policy. The City’s Director of Finance/Treasurer shall determine if they are adequately capitalized (i.e., minimum
capital requirements of $10,000,000 and five years of operation).
If the City has an investment advisor, the investment advisor may use its own list of authorized issuers and broker/
dealers to conduct transactions on behalf of the City�
9.0 Authorized & Suitable Investments:
The City is authorized by California Government Code Section 53600, et. seq., to invest in specific types of securities.
Where this section specifies a percentage limitation for a particular security type, that percentage is applicable
only on the date of purchase� Credit criteria listed in this section refers to the credit rating at the time the security
is purchased. If an investment’s credit rating falls below the minimum rating required at the time of purchase, the
Director of Finance/Treasurer will perform a timely review and decide whether to sell or hold the investment.
Investments not specifically listed below are deemed inappropriate and prohibited:
A. BANKERS’ ACCEPTANCES. A maximum of 40% of the total portfolio may be invested in bankers’ acceptances.
The maximum maturity is 180 days. No more than 30% of the agency’s moneys may be invested in the bankers’
acceptances of any one commercial bank. See Government Code Section 53601(g).
B� NEGOTIABLE CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT. A maximum of 30% of the total portfolio may be invested in negotiable
certificates of deposit (NCD’s). The maximum maturity of a NCD issue shall be 5 years. These are issued by
commercial banks and thrift institutions against funds deposited for specified periods of time and earn specified
or variable rates of interest. Negotiable certificates of deposit (NCD’s) differ from other certificates of deposit by
their liquidity. NCD’s are traded actively in secondary markets. See Government Code Section 53601(i).
C� COMMERCIAL PAPER. A maximum of 40% of the total portfolio may be invested in commercial paper. No
more than 10% of the City’s total investment assets may be invested in the commercial paper and the medium-
term notes of any single issuer. The maximum maturity is 270 days. Commercial paper of prime quality of the
highest ranking or of the highest letter and number rating as provided for by a NRSRO. The entity that issues the
commercial paper shall meet all of the following conditions in either paragraph (1) or paragraph (2):
1) The entity meets the following criteria:
a� Is organized and operating in the United States as a general corporation.
b� Has total assets in excess of five hundred million dollars ($500,000,000).
c� Has debt other than commercial paper, if any, that is rated in a rating category of “A” or higher, or the
equivalent, by a NRSRO.
2) The entity meets the following criteria:
a� Is organized within the United States as a special purpose corporation, trust, or limited liability company.
b� Has program wide credit enhancements including, but not limited to, over collateralization, letters of credit,
or surety bond�
c� Has commercial paper that is rated in a rating category of “A-1” or higher, or the equivalent, by a NRSRO.
See Government Code Section 53601(h).
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D. BONDS ISSUED BY THE CITY OR ANY LOCAL AGENCY WITHIN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. There is no limit on
the percentage of the portfolio that can be invested in this category. See Government Code Section 53601(a)
and 53601(e).
E� OBLIGATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES TREASURY. United States Treasury Notes, bonds, bills or certificates
of indebtedness, or those for which the faith and credit of the United States are pledged for the payment of
principal and interest. There is no limit on the percentage of the portfolio that can be invested in this category.
See Government Code Section 53601(b).
F� FEDERAL AGENCIES. Federal agency or United States government-sponsored enterprise obligations, participations,
or other instruments, including those issued by or fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by federal agencies
or United States government-sponsored enterprises. There is no limit on the percentage of the portfolio that can
be invested in this category. See Government Code Section 53601(f).
G� REPURCHASE AGREEMENT, maximum term 1 year. Investments in repurchase agreements may be made, on
any investment authorized in this section, when the term of the agreement does not exceed 1 year. A Master
Repurchase Agreement must be signed with the bank or broker/dealer who is selling the securities to the City.
There is no limit on the percentage of the total portfolio that can be invested in this category. See Government
Code Section 53601(j).
H. REVERSE-REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (Requires Council approval for each transaction). Per Government Code
Section 53601(j), reverse repurchase agreements or securities lending agreements may be utilized only when all
of the following conditions are met:
a) The security to be sold on reverse repurchase agreement or securities lending agreement has been owned
and fully paid for by the local agency for a minimum of 30 days prior to sale�
b) The total of all reverse repurchase agreements and securities lending agreements on investments owned by
the local agency does not exceed 20% of the base value of the total portfolio.
c) The agreement does not exceed a term of 92 days, unless the agreement includes a written codicil guaranteeing
a minimum earning or spread for the entire period between the sale of a security using a reverse repurchase
agreement or securities lending agreement and the final maturity date of the same security.
d) Funds obtained or funds within the pool of an equivalent amount to that obtained from selling a security to a
counter party by way of a reverse repurchase agreement or securities lending agreement, shall not be used to
purchase another security with a maturity longer than 92 days from the initial settlement date of the reverse
repurchase agreement or securities lending agreement, unless the reverse repurchase agreement or securities
lending agreement includes a written codicil guaranteeing a minimum earning or spread for the entire period
between the sale of a security using a reverse repurchase agreement or securities lending agreement and
the final maturity date of the same security.
e) Investments in reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending agreements, or similar investments in
which the local agency sells securities prior to purchase with a simultaneous agreement to repurchase the
security shall only be made with primary dealers of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York or with a nationally
or state-chartered bank that has or has had a significant banking relationship with a local agency.
f) For purposes of this policy, “significant banking relationship” means any of the following activities of a bank:
i� Involvement in the creation, sale, purchase, or retirement of a local agency’s bonds, warrants, notes, or
other evidence of indebtedness.
ii� Financing of a local agency’s activities.
iii� Acceptance of a local agency’s securities or funds as deposits.
I. MEDIUM-TERM CORPORATE NOTES. A maximum of 30% of the total portfolio may be invested in medium-term
corporate notes, with a maximum remaining maturity of five years or less. Notes eligible for investment shall be
rated in a rating category of “A,” its equivalent or better by a NRSRO. See Government Code Section 53601(k). No
more than 10% of the City’s total investment assets may be invested in the commercial paper and the medium-
term notes of any single issuer�
J. NON-NEGOTIABLE CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT. The maximum maturity is 5 years. Certificates of deposit are
required to be collateralized as specified under Government Code Section 53630 et seq. The City, at its discretion,
may waive the collateralization requirements for any portion that is covered by Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation (FDIC) insurance. There is no limit on the percentage of the portfolio that can be invested in this
category�
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K. OBLIGATIONS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. Including bonds payable solely out of revenues from a revenue
producing property owned, controlled or operated by the state, or by a department, board, agency or authority
of the state. The maximum maturity is 5 years. There is no limit on the percentage of the portfolio that can be
invested in this category. See Government Code Section 53601(d).
L. OBLIGATIONS OF THE OTHER 49 STATES. Including bonds payable solely out of revenues from a revenue
producing property owned, controlled or operated by any of these states, or by a department, board, agency or
authority of the state. The maximum maturity is 5 years. There is no limit on the percentage of the portfolio that
can be invested in this category. See Government Code Section 53601(d).
M. MONEY MARKET FUNDS. A maximum of 20% of the total portfolio may be invested in money market funds. No
more than 10% of the agency’s funds may be invested in shares of beneficial interest of any one mutual fund.
Local agencies may invest in “shares of beneficial interest” issued by diversified management companies which
invest in the securities and obligations as authorized by California Government Code Section 53601, subdivisions
(a) to (k), inclusive, and subdivisions (m) to (q), inclusive. They must have the highest rating from two NRSRO’s
or have retained an investment advisor registered or exempt from registration with the Securities and Exchange
Commission with not less than five years of experience managing money market mutual funds and with assets
under management in excess of $500,000,000. The purchase price of the shares may not include commission.
See Government Code Section 53601(l).
N� San Diego County Treasurer’s Pooled Money Fund. Also known as the San Diego County Investment Pool, the
pool is a local government money fund created to invest the assets of the County of San Diego and other public
agencies located within the County. The three primary objectives of the County Pool are to safeguard principal; to
meet liquidity needs of Pool participants; and to achieve an investment return on the funds within the guidelines of
prudent risk management. Investment in the County Pool is highly liquid, and the City may invest with no portfolio
percentage limit. See Government Code Section 27133.
O. THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND (LAIF). LAIF is a special fund of the California State Treasury through
which any local government may pool investments. The City may invest up to $75 million in this fund. Investments
in LAIF are highly liquid and may be converted to cash within 24 hours. See Government Code Section 16429.1.
P� SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST ISSUED BY A JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (Local Government Investment
Pools [LGIP]). Per Government Code Section 53601(p), there is no limit on the percentage of the portfolio that
can be invested in this category. LGIP’s organized pursuant to Government Code Section 6509.7 that invests in
the securities and obligations authorized in subdivisions (a) to (q) of California Government Code Section 53601,
inclusive. Each share will represent an equal proportional interest in the underlying pool of securities owned by
the joint powers authority. To be eligible under this section the joint powers authority issuing the shares will have
retained an investment adviser that meets all of the following criteria:
●The adviser is registered or exempt from registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
●The adviser has not less than five years of experience investing in the securities and obligations authorized
in subdivisions (a) to (q) Government Code Section 53601, inclusive.
●The adviser has assets under management in excess of five hundred million dollars ($500,000,000).
Q. ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (ABS). A maximum of 20% of the total portfolio may be invested in ABS. The
maximum maturity is five years. Securities eligible for investment under this subdivision not issued or guaranteed
by issuers identified in subdivision E and F, shall be rated in a rating category of “AA” or its equivalent or better
by an NRSRO. ABS constitutes a mortgage pass-through security, collateralized mortgage obligation, mortgage-
backed or other pay-through bond, equipment lease-backed certificate, consumer receivable pass-through
certificate, or consumer receivable-backed bond. See Government Code Section 53601(o).
R. SUPRANATIONALS. A maximum of 30% of the portfolio may be invested in supranationals. The maximum maturity
is five years. Securities eligible for purchase under this subdivision shall be United States dollar denominated
senior unsecured unsubordinated obligations issued or unconditionally guaranteed by the International Bank for
Reconstruction and Development, International Finance Corporation, or Inter-American Development Bank that
are eligible for purchase and sale within the United States. Investments under this subdivision shall be rated in a
rating category of “AA,” its equivalent or better by an NRSRO. See Government Code Section 53601(q).
S� PLACEMENT SERVICE DEPOSITS. A maximum of 30% of the total portfolio may be invested in placement service
deposits. The maximum maturity is 5 years. Deposits placed through a deposit placement service shall meet
the requirements under Government Code Section 53601.8 and 53635.8. The full amount of the principal and
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the interest that may be accrued during the maximum term of each certificate of deposit shall at all times be
insured by federal deposit insurance�
T� COLLATERALIZED BANK DEPOSITS. Notes, bonds, or other obligations that are at all times secured by a valid first
priority security interest in securities of the types listed by California Government Code Section 53651 as eligible
securities for the purpose of securing local agency deposits having a market value at least equal to that required
by California Government Code Section 53652 for the purpose of securing local agency deposits. The securities
serving as collateral shall be placed by delivery or book entry into the custody of a trust company or the trust
department of a bank that is not affiliated with the issuer of the secured obligation. The maximum maturity is 5
years. There is no limit on the percentage of the portfolio that can be invested in this category. See Government
Code Section 53601(n) and 53630 et seq.
9.1 Investment Pools:
The City’s Director of Finance/Treasurer or designee shall be required to investigate all local government investment
pools and money market mutual funds prior to investing and performing at least a quarterly review thereafter while
the City is invested in the pool or the money market fund. LAIF is authorized under provisions in Section 16429.1 of
the California Government Code as an allowable investment for local agencies even though some of the individual
investments of the pool are not allowed as a direct investment by a local agency.
10.0 Portfolio Adjustments:
Should any investment listed in section 9.0 exceed a percentage-of-portfolio limitation due to an incident such
as fluctuation in portfolio size, the affected securities may be held to maturity to avoid losses. When no loss is
indicated, the Director of Finance/Treasurer shall consider reconstructing the portfolio basing his or her decision on
the expected length of time the portfolio will be unbalanced. If this occurs, the City Council shall be notified.
11.0 Collateralization:
Under provisions of the California Government Code, California banks, and savings and loan associations are required
to secure the City’s deposits by pledging letters of credit issued by the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
with a value of 105% of the principal and accrued interest, government securities with a value of 110% of principal
and accrued interest or first trust deed mortgage notes having a value of 150% of the City’s total deposits. Collateral
will be handled as required by the California Government Code. The Director of Finance/Treasurer, at his or her
discretion, may waive the collateral requirement for deposits that are fully insured up to $250,000 by the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation.
The market value of securities that underlay a repurchase agreement shall be valued at 102% or greater of the funds
borrowed against those securities and the value shall be adjusted no less than quarterly. Since the market value of
the underlying securities is subject to daily market fluctuations, the investments in repurchase agreements shall be
in compliance if the value of the underlying securities is brought back up to 102% no later than the next business day.
Collateral will always be held by an independent third party. A clearly marked evidence of ownership (safekeeping
receipt) must be supplied to the City and retained. The right of collateral substitution is granted.
12.0 Safekeeping and Custody:
All City investments shall identify the City of Chula Vista as the registered owner, and all interest and principal
payments and withdrawals shall indicate the City of Chula Vista as the payee. All securities shall be safe kept with
the City itself or with a qualified financial institution, contracted by the City as a third party. All agreements and
statements will be subject to review annually by external auditors in conjunction with their audit. In the event that the
City has a financial institution hold the securities, a separate custodial agreement shall be required. All deliverable
securities shall be acquired by the safekeeping institution on a “Delivery-Vs-Payment” (DVP) basis. For Repurchase
Agreements, the purchase may be delivered by book entry, physical delivery or by third-party custodial agreement
consistent with the Government Code. The transfer of securities to the counter party bank’s customer book entry
account may be used for book entry delivery.
13.0 Diversification:
The City’s investment portfolio will be diversified to avoid incurring unreasonable and avoidable risks associated
with concentrating investments in specific security types, maturity segment, or in individual financial institutions.
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No more than 5% of the investment portfolio shall be in securities of any one issuer except for U.S. Treasuries, U.S.
Government Agency issues, and investment pools such as LAIF, the San Diego County Pool, money market funds,
Joint Power Authorities (JPA’s), and local government investment pools (LGIP’s).
A. Credit risk, defined as the risk of loss due to failure of the insurer of a security, shall be mitigated by investing
in those securities with an “A” or above rating and approved in the Investment Policy and by diversifying the
investment portfolio so that the failure of any one issuer would not unduly harm the City’s cash flow.
B� Market risk, defined as the risk of market value fluctuations due to overall changes in the general level of interest
rates, shall be mitigated by implementing a long-term investment strategy. It is explicitly recognized herein,
however, that in a diversified portfolio, occasional measured losses are inevitable and must be considered within
the context of overall investment return. The City’s investment portfolio will remain sufficiently liquid to enable
the City to meet all operating requirements which might be reasonably anticipated.
14.0 Maximum Maturities:
To the extent possible, the City will attempt to match its investments with anticipated cash flow requirements.
The City will not directly invest in securities maturing more than five (5) years from the date of purchase, unless
the legislative body has granted express authority to make that investment either specifically, or as a part of an
investment program approved by the City Council at least three (3) months prior to the investment.
15.0 Internal Control:
The Director of Finance/Treasurer shall establish a system of internal controls designed to prevent loss of public
funds due to fraud, employee error, or misrepresentation by third parties. No investment personnel, including
an investment advisor, may engage in an investment transaction except as provided for under the terms of this
Investment Policy and the procedure established by the Director of Finance/Treasurer.
The external auditors shall annually review the investments with respect to the Investment Policy. This review
will provide internal control by assuring compliance with policies and procedures for the investments that are
selected for testing. Additionally, account reconciliation and verification of general ledger balances relating to the
purchasing or maturing of investments and allocation of investments to fund balances shall be performed by the
Finance Department and approved by the Director of Finance/Treasurer. To provide further protection of City funds,
written procedures prohibit the wiring of any City funds without the authorization of at least two of the following six
designated City staff:
1. Director of Finance/Treasurer
2� Assistant Director of Finance
3� Treasury Manager
4� Finance Manager
5. Revenue Manager
6� Budget and Analysis Manager
16.0 Performance Standards:
The investment portfolio shall be managed to attain a market-average rate of return throughout budgetary and
economic cycles, taking into account the City’s investment risk constraints and cash flow. Investment return becomes
a consideration only after the basic requirements of investment safety and liquidity have been met. In evaluating the
performance of the City’s portfolio in complying with this policy, the City shall establish an appropriate performance
benchmark and compare the return of its portfolio to the return of the benchmark.
17.0 Reporting:
The Director of Finance/Treasurer shall submit a quarterly investment report to the City Council and City Manager
within 45 days following the end of each quarter. This report will include the following elements:
●Type of investment
●Institutional issuer
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●Purchase date
●Date of maturity
●Amount of deposit or cost of the investment
●Face value of the investment
●Current market value of securities and source of valuation
●Rate of interest
●Interest earnings
●Statement relating the report to its compliance with the Statement of Investment Policy or the manner in which
the portfolio is not in compliance
●Statement on availability of funds to meet the next six month’s obligations
●Monthly and year-to-date budget amounts for interest income
●Percentage of portfolio by investment type
●Days to maturity for all investments
●Comparative report on interest yields
●Monthly transactions
●Compare portfolio total return to market benchmark total return
In addition, a commentary on capital markets and economic conditions may be included with the report.
18.0 Investment Policy Review and Adoption:
This Investment Policy shall be reviewed at least annually by the Director of Finance/Treasurer to ensure its
consistency with the overall objective of preservation of principal, liquidity, and return, and its relevance to current
law and financial and economic trends. Each fiscal year, the Finance Director shall provide a copy of the City’s current
Investment Policy and Guidelines to the City Council. By virtue of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, the Council shall acknowledge the receipt of the Policy for the respective fiscal year.
Council Policy 220-01, Last updated February 11, 2025 via Council Resolution 2025-020
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Citywide Reserve Policy – Fiscal Health Plan
The City Council amended the General Fund Reserves – Fiscal Health Plan policy on May 28, 2024 to consolidate
various reserve policies into a single policy, under Citywide Reserve Policy – Fiscal Health Plan (Resolution 2024-
112).
Purpose:
The purpose of this policy is to establish a citywide reserve policy for:
■Establishing reserves, reserve levels, and methodology for calculating reserves for the General Fund and other
funds
■Use of reserves and the process of replenishment of any used reserves
Background:
Public entities accumulate and maintain adequate reserves to help ensure both financial stability and the ability to
provide core services during difficult times. Sufficient reserves create financial stability resulting in increased credit
quality and allow the public entity to better weather downturns in the economy and the impacts of negative events,
both major and minor. The establishment of prudent financial reserves is important to ensure the long-term fiscal
health of the City�
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), an international organization that promotes the professional
financial management of governments for the public interest, recommends that governments formally adopt reserve
policies that govern the amount of resources to be held in reserve and conditions under which reserves can be used.
GFOA recognizes that each government’s situation is unique, and the reserve policies should be developed based
upon its own specific circumstances.
Policy:
General Fund Operating Reserve Policy
The City’s General Fund is the primary operating fund of the City and source of funding for core services such as
police, fire, public works, and recreation. The General Fund is used to account for the general operations of the City.
It is used to account for all financial resources, except those required to be accounted for in another fund.
The General Fund Reserve policy is established to ensure that the City’s finances are managed in a manner which
will (1) continue to provide for the delivery of quality services, (2) maintain and enhance service delivery as the
community grows in accordance with the General Plan, (3) minimize or eliminate the need to raise taxes and fees
because of temporary revenue shortfalls, and (4) establish the reserves necessary to meet known and unknown
future obligations and ability to respond to unexpected opportunities.
Fiscal stability is an important factor in operating a City. Establishing certain financial reserves protects the City
against unexpected interruptions in revenues, vulnerability to Federal or State actions, adverse economic conditions,
unpredictable one-time costs, and exposure to natural disasters and emergencies.
There are additional benefits to establishing a minimum General Fund reserve. Credit rating agencies carefully
monitor levels of reserves in a government’s General Fund to evaluate a government’s continued creditworthiness.
A higher credit rating results in savings to the taxpayer when the City issues debt or participates in short- term
borrowing. Finally, reserve levels are a crucial consideration in long- term financial planning.
GFOA recommends maintaining a minimum reserves in the General Fund of no less than 5% to 15% of general
fund operating revenues, or no less than one to two months of regular general fund operating expenditures. A
government’s particular situation may require reserve levels in the general fund significantly in excess of these
recommended minimum levels. Cities with higher reserve levels are better positioned to protect public services
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during economic downturns. GFOA recommends that in establishing a policy governing the level of reserves in the
general fund, a government should consider a variety of factors, including:
■The predictability of its revenues and the volatility of its expenditures (i.e., higher levels of reserves may be
needed if significant revenue sources are subject to unpredictable fluctuations or if operating expenditures are
highly volatile).
■The availability of resources in other funds as well as the potential drain upon general fund resources from other
funds (i.e., the availability of resources in other funds may reduce the amount of reserves needed in the general
fund, just as deficits in other funds may require that a higher level of reserves be maintained in the general fund).
■Liquidity (i.e., a disparity between when financial resources become available to make payments and the average
maturity of related liabilities may require that a higher level of resources be maintained).
■Designations (i.e., governments may wish to maintain higher levels of reserves to compensate for any portion of
fund balance already designated for a specific purpose).
This policy establishes three (3) distinct General Fund Reserves:
1. General Fund Operating Reserve – minimum 15%
2� Economic Contingency Reserve – minimum 5%
3� Catastrophic Event Reserve – minimum 3%
The total recommended minimum reserve level for the three categories combined is 23%.
General Fund Operating Reserve
The General Fund Operating Reserve represents unrestricted resources available for appropriations by the City
Council to address extraordinary needs of an emergency nature.
The City shall maintain General Fund Operating Reserve levels of no less than 15% of the annual operating expenditure
budget. This level of reserves represents approximately 1.8 months of General Fund operating expenditures. The
reserves may be used to provide temporary financing for unanticipated extraordinary needs of an emergency nature,
such as major storm drain repairs, litigation or settlement costs or an unexpected liability created by Federal or State
legislative action.
If funds are appropriated (spent) from the operating reserves due to unanticipated needs, the funds should be
replenished in the budget process during the subsequent fiscal year to maintain the minimum reserve balance. If
the magnitude of the event caused the General Fund Operating Reserve to be deeply reduced, the City Manager and
Finance Director shall provide the City Council with a plan to incrementally replenish the reserves to the minimum
15% level.
Authorized use (mid-year appropriations) of the General Fund Operating Reserve will require approval by four/ fifths
(4/5) vote of the City Council.
Economic Contingency Reserve
The Economic Contingency Reserve represents funds available for appropriation by the City Council to mitigate
service impacts during a significant downturn in the economy which impacts City revenues such as sales tax,
property tax, and transient occupancy tax.
The City shall maintain General Fund Economic Contingency Reserve levels of no less than 5% of the annual operating
expenditure budget to provide for unexpected financial impacts related to a significant economic slowdown.
Funds may be appropriated from the Economic Contingency Reserves only after the City Manager and the Finance
Director have prepared an analysis providing sufficient evidence that the remaining reserves are adequate to offset
potential downturns in revenue sources and provide sufficient cash balance for the daily financial needs of the City
for the remainder of the fiscal year. Once the analysis has been presented to the City Council, action to appropriate
from the reserves will require a declaration that a fiscal emergency or extraordinary need exists and approval by
four/ fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council.
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If the Economic Contingency Reserves should ever drop below the minimum reserve level, the City Manager and
Finance Director will develop a plan to replenish the reserves. The plan will be included in the adoption of the City’s
annual operating budget and Long- Term Financial Plan.
Catastrophic Event Reserve
The Catastrophic Event Reserve represents funds available for appropriation by the City Council to fund unanticipated
expenses related to a major natural disaster in the City.
The City shall maintain a General Fund Catastrophic Event Reserve level of no less than 3% of the annual operating
expenditure budget to fund unanticipated expenses related to an “ emergency” as defined in the City of Chula Vista
Municipal Code, Chapter 2.14, Section 2.14.020. These funds are associated with the City’s Emergency Organization
Department and Disaster Council. In the event that the City Council proclaims a local emergency, the Catastrophic
Event Reserve can be utilized to fund response and recovery costs until reimbursements from federal and/or state
agencies can be recovered.
Authorized use of the Catastrophic Event Reserve will require a Proclamation of a Local Emergency by the City
Council or Director of Emergency Services. In addition, authorized use (mid-year appropriations) of the Catastrophic
Event Reserves will require approval by four/ fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council.
If the Catastrophic Event Reserve should ever drop below the minimum reserve level, the City Manager and Finance
Director will develop a plan to replenish the reserves. The plan will be included in the adoption of the City’s annual
operating budget and Long- Term Financial Plan.
Calculation of General Fund Reserves
The General Fund Reserve levels will be calculated using the prior year’s Adopted General Fund budgeted operating
expenditures including transfers out related to debt service payments and reoccurring operating obligations. The
General Fund Reserve levels will be calculated at the close of each fiscal year. The Finance Department shall provide
a comprehensive reserve fund status report annually to the City Council along with the Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report. Reserve levels will be evaluated annually in conjunction with the development of the City’s Long-
Term Financial Plan and annual operating budget to ensure minimum reserve levels are maintained. There is no
maximum reserve level as any additional reserves would provide a greater level of fiscal security.
Pension, Bond Call, and OPEB Reserve Fund Policy
The City provides its permanent employees with a defined benefit pension through the California Public Employees’
Retirement System (CalPERS). The City, like most CalPERS participating agencies, continues to see significant
increases in pension costs due to current and retired employees living longer, lower than anticipated investment
returns by CalPERS, and CalPERS policies. In response to continued increases in pension cost, the City issued
$350 million of Pension Obligation Bonds (POB) in February 2021 to refinance & restructure its CalPERS Unfunded
Actuarial Liability (UAL). At the time of issuance. the POB resulted in the conversion of a 7.0% UAL interest debt with
CalPERS to 2.54% interest debt on the POB.
The City utilized the restructuring to achieve several objectives including:
■Developing a more manageable repayment schedule for this large pension liability will enhance budget
predictability and enhance City’s ability to maintain service levels.
■Prioritizing projected savings towards reserves to mitigate future impacts from pension increases.
At the time of issuance, the City’s POBs were projected to result in over $175 million of interest rate savings. Despite
these significant savings and best efforts to manage pension costs, the City continues to see increases in pension
costs, specifically in the UAL, resulting in higher contributions to CalPERS and burden on the General Fund, the City’s
primary operating fund. As of June 30, 2022, the total Miscellaneous plan UAL was $ 44 million and the total Safety
plan UAL was $41 million.
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The City also provides certain Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) in the form of subsidized health care rates
for tier 1 retirees. The City budgets the implied subsidy amounts on an annual basis. As of June 30, 2023, the total
OPEB liability for the City is $27.7 million.
The Pension Reserve Fund, Bond Call Fund, and OPEB Reserve Fund are established to ensure the City has adequate
reserves to fund future pension and OPEB liabilities.
This policy establishes three (3) distinct reserves:
1. Pension Reserve Fund – minimum 15%
2� Bond Call Fund
3� OPEB Reserve Fund
Pension Reserve Fund
The Pension Reserve Funds represent restricted fund balance and are established in the form of an irrevocable Section
115 Trust (Trust). Pension Reserve Fund funds are deposited in a Trust, and in accordance with IRS regulations, may
only be withdrawn and used for the following purposes: (1) City’s annual UAL payment to CalPERS, (2) City’s annual
normal cost payment to CalPERS, (3) reimbursement to the City for prior-year and current- year payments to CalPERS,
and (4) Additional Discretionary Payments to CalPERS.
The City shall maintain a Pension Reserve Fund level of no less than 15% of the prior year’s Adopted General Fund
budgeted operating expenditures to fund allowable pension costs.
Authorized use (mid-year appropriations) of the Pension Reserve Fund will require approval by four/fifths (4/5) vote of
the City Council. If the Pension Reserve Fund should ever drop below the minimum reserve level due to a withdrawal
from the Trust, the City Manager and Finance Director will develop a plan to replenish the reserves. The plan will be
included in the adoption of the City’s Long- Term Financial Plan and annual operating budget. If the Pension Reserve
Fund should ever drop below the minimum reserve level due to short-term investment losses in the Trust, the City
Manager and Finance Director will not be required to replenish the reserve.
Bond Call Fund and OPEB Reserve Fund
The Bond Call Fund represents funds available for appropriation by the City Council to be used to pay any outstanding
debt prior to maturity that results in net annual savings. These funds will allow the City to accumulate funds to
eliminate debt early. For example, beginning in June 2031, the POBs are eligible to be called, saving on interest costs
and reducing future POB debt service payments. Authorized use ( mid- year appropriations) of Bond Call Fund will
require approval by four/fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council.
OPEB Reserve Funds represent funds available for appropriation by the City Council to provide funding for the City’s
outstanding OPEB liability. OPEB Reserve Fund will be funded up to 75% of the outstanding OPEB liability in the
most recent annual actuarial valuation, to ensure there are adequate reserves to fund this liability in future years.
Authorized use (mid- year appropriations) of OPEB Reserve Funds will require approval by four/fifths (4/5) vote of
the City Council�
Funding the General Fund, Pension, Bond Call Fund, and OPEB Reserve Fund
With the issuance of POBs, the City shall budget a minimum of 75% of the net annual savings ( POB Net Savings)
determined at bond issuance for years 1-101) for bond fiscal years 3 through 10 as follows:
1. City’s annual UAL payment to CalPERS
2� Maintain the Pension Reserve Fund reserve level of 15%
3� Additional Discretionary Payment (ADP) to reach a pension funding level of up to 95% for each plan
4� 75% of all remaining POB Net Savings will be deposited to the Bond Call Fund
5. 25% of all remaining POB Net Savings will be deposited to the OPEB Reserve Fund. Once 75% funding of
outstanding OPEB liability is achieved, all remaining POB Net Savings will be deposited into the Bond Call Fund.
1In years 1 and 2 all POB Net Savings were placed in the Pension Reserve Fund.
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Additional Discretionary Payment (ADP) represents additional payments to CalPERS which would serve to reduce
the City’s UAL resulting in ongoing savings in pension costs and reduction in future required contributions. CalPERS
allows participating agencies to make ADP at any time and in any amount.
Surplus Funds available after closing the General Fund shall be allocated as follows:
1. Carried forward to maintain up to the following fiscal year’s minimum reserve level for all three General Fund
Reserves and Pension Reserve Fund (Section 115 Trust), in the funding order of General Fund Operating Reserve,
Economic Contingency Reserve, Catastrophic Event Reserve, and Pension Reserve Fund
2� 75% of all remaining Surplus Funds will be deposited to the Bond Call Fund
3� 25% of all remaining Surplus Funds will be deposited to the OPEB Reserve Fund. Once 75% funding of outstanding
OPEB liability is achieved, all remaining Surplus Funds will be deposited into the Bond Call Fund.
4� Should the OPEB Reserve Fund and Bond Call Fund be fully funded then any Surplus Funds will be added to the
General Fund Operating Reserve.
Surplus Funds will be calculated at the close of each fiscal year and represent excess fund balance that is not
otherwise designated and is available for appropriation. Special consideration shall be made by the City Manager
and Finance Director each fiscal year when determining Surplus Funds to ensure any General Fund supported funds
such as Workers Compensation and Public Liability Funds maintain adequate fund balances.
Calculation of Pension, Bond Call, and OPEB Reserve Fund Reserves
The Pension, Bond Call, and OPEB Reserve levels will be calculated using the prior year’s Adopted General Fund
budgeted operating expenditures including transfers out related to debt service payments and reoccurring operating
obligations. The Pension, Bond Call, and OPEB Reserve levels will be calculated at the close of each fiscal year.
The Finance Department shall provide a comprehensive reserve fund status report, including five-year reserve fund
balance projections, annually to the City Council along with the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Reserve
levels will be evaluated annually in conjunction with the development of the City’s Long- Term Financial Plan and
annual operating budget to ensure minimum reserve levels are maintained. There is no maximum reserve level as
any additional reserves would provide a greater level of fiscal security.
Below is a graphical representation of the funding of the General Fund, Pension, Bond Call Fund, and OPEB Reserve
Fund for the POB Net Savings and Surplus Funds:
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POB Net Savings
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Sewer Service Revenue Fund Reserve Policy
The City’ s Sewer Enterprise Funds account for specific services funded directly by fees and charges users of the City’
s sewer system. These funds are intended to be self-supporting as well as restricted and cannot be used for other
City services. They account for revenues and expenses related to the City’ s sewer programs, including maintenance
and expansion of the City’ s conveyance system and payment of San Diego Metro wastewater treatment costs.
The Sewer Service Revenue Fund accounts for revenue collected from monthly sewer service charges for all
properties that are connected to the City’ s sewer system. These funds can only be used for sewer related operations
and maintenance. The primary use of these funds is payment for the City’ s annual San Diego Metropolitan Sewer
Capacity and to fund maintenance and operational costs associated with the sewer collection system.
The GFOA recommends enterprise funds maintain minimum reserve balances. A government’ s particular situation
may require levels of reserves significantly in excess of their recommended minimum levels. Cities with higher
reserve levels are better positioned to protect public services during economic downturns.
GFOA recommends that in establishing a policy governing the level of reserves or working capital in enterprise funds,
a government should consider a variety of factors, including but not limited to the following:
■The predictability of its revenues and the volatility of its expenditures ( i.e. higher levels of reserves may be
needed if significant revenue sources are subject to unpredictable fluctuations or if operating expenditures are
highly volatile).
■Liquidity ( i.e. a disparity between when financial resources actually become available to make payments and the
average maturity of related liabilities may require that a higher level of resources be maintained).
■Designations ( i.e. governments may wish to maintain higher levels of reserves to compensate for any portion
of available fund balance already designated for a specific purpose).
This policy establishes four (4) distinct Sewer Service Revenue Fund Reserves:
1. Working Capital and Rate Stabilization Reserve
2� Emergency Reserve
3� Vehicle Replacement Reserve
Surplus Funds
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Working Capital and Rate Stabilization Reserve
Working Capital and Rate Stabilization reserves in the Sewer Service Revenue Fund will be restricted to maintaining
and operating the wastewater collection system and paying treatment charges to City of San Diego Metropolitan
Wastewater (“ Metro”). The reserve will be funded from revenues accumulated in the Sewer Service Revenue Fund.
It is intended to accommodate any natural variability in revenues and expenditures, including potential disruptions
of cash flows due to varied billing methodology, short-term fluctuations and annual cycles. The reserve will also
assist in addressing shortfalls which may occur due to unanticipated cost increases in labor or energy and other
consumption based goods and services, such as wastewater treatment services provided by Metro. The reserves
represent unrestricted resources available for appropriation by the City Council addressing unforeseen needs for
sewer services.
The Working Capital and Rate Stabilization Reserves will assist the City in addressing the following items:
■Rate Stabilization – the reserves will allow the City the flexibility to “smooth” rates and phase increases in over
multiple years, which is prudent given the potential variability in the City’s payments to Metro.
■Revenue Collection Fluctuations - the reserves will be used to protect the City from natural fluctuations in revenue
and expenditure cycles which is prudent given that the City bills customers at different points in time but incurs
expenses continuously throughout the year.
■Rates of delinquencies – delays in collection of outstanding revenues.
■Payroll cycles – the timing of a fixed cash requirement for payroll, as related to the timing of revenue cycles.
■Unanticipated expenses - expenses whose characteristics make accurate estimation difficult, such as increases
in wastewater treatment services provided by the City of San Diego, energy costs, labor benefits and other
consumption based goods and services.
The City shall maintain a Sewer Revenue reserve equivalent to 90 days of operating expenditures and a Rate
Stabilization reserve equivalent to 90 days of operating expenditures for a minimum combined total of 180 days
and a maximum reserve balance of 125% of the minimum balance.
If funds are appropriated from the Sewer Revenue Working Capital and Rate Stabilization Reserves, the funds
should be replenished in the budget process during subsequent fiscal years to the minimum reserve balance. If the
magnitude of the event caused the Sewer Revenue Working Capital and a Stabilization Reserves to be less than 30
days of the operating and maintenance budget, the Finance Director shall provide the City Council with a plan to
incrementally replenish the reserves to the 180 days minimum reserve balance.
Emergency Reserve
The Sewer Service Revenue Fund Emergency Reserve is necessary to secure funding for insurance deductibles,
unforeseen liabilities/ litigation and settlement costs related to the City’ s wastewater system.
The City shall maintain a minimum Sewer Service Revenue Fund Emergency Reserve target level of 5% of the
operating and maintenance budget and a maximum reserve balance of 125% of the minimum balance. If funds are
appropriated from the Sewer Revenue Emergency Reserves due to unanticipated needs, the Finance Director shall
provide the City Council with a plan to incrementally replenish the reserves to the minimum reserve balance.
Vehicle Replacement Reserve
The Sewer Service Revenue Fund Vehicle Replacement Reserves represents monies set aside to fund the replacement
of aging vehicles. The allocation is funded from revenues accumulated in the Sewer Service Revenue Fund.
The City shall maintain a minimum Sewer Service Fund Vehicle Replacement Reserve target of 2% of the operating and
maintenance budget. This reserve will ensure that vehicles utilized for sewer operations are replaced as scheduled
and available to deploy as needed.
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To achieve a minimum impact to cost of services and rates, funds will be included in the proposed budget on an
annual basis as identified in the City’s Vehicle Replacement schedule. The cost of replacing all the vehicles will be
averaged over the lifespan of the existing fleet. This will generate a more normalized cost of services by evenly
distributing revenue requirements on a year-to-year basis offsetting temporary cash flow deficiencies and avoid
significant increases in rates charges to customers in the years the replacement cost are incurred.
Measure A Fund Reserve Policy
On June 15, 2018, Chula Vista voters approved Measure A Sales and Use Tax, a one-half (½) cent Public Safety
General Transactions and Use Tax ( Sales Tax) in the City of Chula Vista. The Measure A Fund Reserve Policy is
established to avoid any impacts to the General Fund due to temporary sales tax revenue shortfalls, and to establish
the reserves necessary to meet known and unknown future obligations for the City’ s Police and Fire Departments.
This policy establishes a Measure A Fund Economic Contingency Reserve.
Measure A Fund Economic Contingency Reserve
The City shall maintain a Measure A Fund Economic Contingency Reserve levels of no less than 60 days approximately
16% of the annual operating budget) of operations to provide for unexpected financial impacts related to a significant
economic slowdown. If funds are appropriated (spent) from the operating reserves due to unanticipated needs, the
funds should be replenished by that department in the budget process during the subsequent fiscal year to maintain
the minimum reserve balance. If the magnitude of the event caused the Measure A Fund Economic Contingency
Reserve to be deeply reduced, the City Manager and Finance Director shall provide the City Council with a plan to
incrementally replenish the reserves to the minimum level.
Authorized use (mid-year appropriations) of the Measure A Economic Contingency Reserve will require approval by
a four/fifths ( 4/5) vote of the City Council.
Calculation of Measure A Fund Economic Contingency Reserves
The Measure A Fund Economic Contingency Reserve levels will be calculated using the prior year’ s Adopted Measure
A Fund budgeted operating expenditures. The reserve level is defined as the number of days of operation in its
normal course of business and shall be calculated based on the annual operating budget for the fiscal year, less
any budgeted debt service. Reserves will be evaluated annually in conjunction with the development of the Annual
Budget process. There is no maximum reserve level as any reserves above the required minimum would provide a
greater level of fiscal security in the case of an unexpected economic slowdown. Any reserves above the required
minimum could also be used to support public safety, consistent with the Measure A Public Safety Expenditure Plan
through the application of Measure A sales tax revenues that will ensure the best return on investment in terms of
staffing improvements for the improved deployment of resources and include the used of these non- recurring funds
for one- time essential public safety purchases ( i.e., capital, consulting, software, etc.)
Ambulance Transport System Enterprise Fund Reserve Policy
On May 12, 2020, City Council approved Chula Vista Council Resolution No. 2020-102 directing the Fire Department
to provide exclusive Emergency Medical Ambulance Transport Services (ATS) within the City of Chula Vista, the
City of Imperial Beach, and the Bonita Sunnyside Fire Protection district. In the resolution were revenue projections
that included both a base rate and ancillary fees multiplied by the volume of transports to reach projected FY2022
revenues. The resolution adopted a rate of $2,800 as the “Base Cost of Service”. In addition, Resolution No. 2020-
103 authorized a purchase agreement with Republic EVS for purchase of 13 ambulances; Resolution No. 2020-104
authorized a purchase agreement with Stryker Medical for gurney systems; Resolution No. 2020- 105 authorized a
sole source purchase agreement with Zoll Medical Corporation for cardiac monitors and auto pulse systems; and
Resolution No. 2020-106 authorized a sole source purchase agreement with Motorola Solutions. These resolutions
resulted in loan agreements in the amount of $ 4,493,100 with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, and an interfund
loan in the amount of $4,881,710 from the Measure A available fund balance. These loans are being utilized to
provide funding for all capital purchases and start- up costs associated with the Ambulance Transport Program.
The interfund loan from Measure A was agreed to be repaid within the first five (5) full years of operation of the ATS
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program at an interest rate equal to the City’s pooled investment rate of return, which was approximately 2.2% at the
time the interfund loan was approved by City Council. The loan from Banc of America Public Capital Corp is repaid
in semiannual payments with an annual interest rate of 1.00%.
This policy establishes a formal ATS Enterprise Fund Reserve Policy. The fund reserve policy is to provide guidance
to City Council and staff in making financial decisions and aid in ensuring fiscal responsibility of the ATS Enterprise
Fund. This policy establishes reserves that will position the Transport program to be able to weather significant
economic downturns and more effectively manage uncertainties. Sufficient reserves create the financial stability
necessary to meet debt obligations of the ATS Enterprise Fund, reduce the risk of impacting the General Fund, and
support continuous provision of emergency services to our residents.
This policy establishes four (4) distinct ATS Enterprise Fund Reserves:
1. Debt Obligation Reserve – Minimum 1-year current debt obligation
2� Operating Reserve – Minimum 180 days operating expenses
3� Capital Replacement Reserve - Minimum $ 4 million in capital replacement reserve
4� Liability Insurance Reserve - Minimum $1 million liability insurance reserve
Debt Obligation Reserve
The ATS Enterprise Fund will maintain a fund balance reserve equal to one fiscal year’ s debt obligation. This reserve
is to ensure debt obligations are met to keep the City in good credit standing. In fiscal years with no current debt
obligations, the debt obligation reserve will be used to bring other reserve balances to their stated policy levels. If
all reserves have achieved minimum levels and no debt obligations exist, this reserve will be no longer be required
and any funds will be release for other use at the discretion of the Fire Department.
If funds are appropriated (spent) from the Debt Obligation Reserve due to unanticipated needs, the funds should be
replenished in the budget process during the subsequent fiscal year to maintain the minimum reserve balance. If
the magnitude of the event caused the Debt Obligation Reserve to be deeply reduced, the City Manager, Fire Chief
and Finance Director shall provide the City Council with a plan to incrementally replenish the reserve to the minimum
one- year debt obligation level. The provided plan will align with the budget process or quarterly monitoring report,
whichever occurs first.
Operating Reserve
An Operating Reserve represents unrestricted resources available for appropriations by City Council to address
extraordinary needs of an emergency nature. The ATS Enterprise Fund will maintain an Operating Reserve of no
less than 180 days of operating expenses. This will be calculated using the following fiscal year’ s adopted expense
budget ( excluding debt service and transfers-out), with the maximum reserve amount of twelve months of operating
expenses. The Fire Department reserves the right to maintain reserve balances at their discretion within the minimum
and maximum thresholds of 180 days and up to twelve months of operating expenses.
If funds are appropriated (spent) from the Operating Reserve due to unanticipated needs, the funds should be
replenished in the budget process during the subsequent fiscal year to maintain the minimum reserve balance. If the
magnitude of the event caused the Operating Reserve to be deeply reduced, the City Manager, Fire Chief and Finance
Director shall provide the City Council with a plan to replenish the reserves to the minimum operating balance.
Capital Reserve
The ATS Enterprise Fund will maintain four million dollars in reserves specified for various capital equipment
replacement, as needed. This reserve is to ensure funds are available for various capital purchase needs as they
arise. This reserve is also being created to provide relief from the need to obtain debt- based funding for capital or
equipment needs. The Fire Department will reassess the need for capital reserve needs every three (3) years and
incorporate necessary adjustments into the budget process to ensure reserve goals are met in a manner that are
balanced with other budgetary priorities.
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If funds are appropriated from the Capital Reserve due to anticipated or unanticipated needs, the funds should be
replenished in the budget process during the subsequent fiscal year to maintain the minimum reserve balance.
If the magnitude of the event caused the Capital Reserve to be deeply reduced, the City Manager, Fire Chief and
Finance Director shall provide the City Council with a plan to replenishment the reserves to the minimum balance.
The provided plan will align with the budget process or quarterly monitoring report, whichever occurs first.
Liability Insurance Reserves
The ATS Enterprise Fund will maintain one million dollars in reserves specified for meeting liability insurance needs
as they arise. This reserve is to ensure claims can be addressed and fulfilled as they arise. The Fire Department will
reassess the need for liability insurance reserve needs every three ( 3) years and incorporate necessary adjustments
into the budget process to ensure reserve goals are met in a manner that are balanced with other budgetary priorities.
If funds are appropriated from the Liability Insurance Reserve due to anticipated or unanticipated needs, the funds
should be replenished in the budget process during the subsequent fiscal year to maintain the minimum reserve
balance. If the magnitude of the event caused the Liability Insurance Reserve Reserves to be deeply reduced, the
City Manager, Fire Chief and Finance Director shall provide the City Council with a plan to replenish the reserves to
the minimum balance. The provided plan will align with the budget process or quarterly monitoring report, whichever
occurs first.
Establishment of Reserves
The ATS Enterprise Fund program is currently in its third year of operation. To establish the reserves outlined above,
until reserves are fully funded, all revenues in excess of expenses (surplus) at year end will be used to fund reserves.
In determining the surplus, expenses will include any discretionary Measure A loan payment.
These reserves will be established as an equal 25% allocation to each reserve category of excess revenue at year
end, after any discretionary Measure A loan payment.
The funding waterfall will be evaluated periodically and may be revised by the Finance Director in consultation with
the Fire Chief�
Council Policy 220-03, Last updated May 28, 2024 via Council Resolution 2024-112
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AUTHORITY POLICY
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Financial Reporting and Transfer Authority Policy
For government entities, a budget creates a legal framework for spending during the fiscal year. After the budget is
approved by the City Council, there are circumstances which arise that could require adjustments to the approved
budget. Council Policy 220-02 “Financial Reporting and Transfer Authority” was established in January of 1996 and
allows for budget transfers and adjustments to be completed (Resolution No. 18191). The Policy was established
to clarify the authority for budget transfers which may be required to fund needed services in each City department
within a given fiscal year. On November 8, 2022, the City Council adopted an update that increased the City Manager’s
allowable transfer amount from $15,000 to $75,000 and other minor language (Resolution No. 2022-250). On October
17, 2023, additional minor language updates to clarified summary accounts” should be replaced with “budget
categories” to align with the current financial system (Resolution No. 2023-158).
Purpose:
To clarify the authority for budget transfers which may be required to fund needed services in each city department
within a given fiscal year.
Background:
City Charter Section 505.c - the Finance Director shall… have control over all expenditures to ensure that budget
appropriations are not exceeded.
Section 505.f - Submit to the City Council through the City Manager a quarterly statement of all receipts and
disbursements in sufficient detail to show the exact financial condition of the City.
Policy:
It is the intent of the City Council that the budget authorization be maintained and that transfers should be limited and
used only when it is necessary to continue the effective operations of the City. This policy shall establish guidelines
for determining the authority level of transfers within the departments.
It is the City Manager’s responsibility to maintain the integrity of the adopted budget and to allow transfers only
as a means for continuing the programs and policies of the City Council as approved via the budgetary process.
Department heads shall be held responsible to exercise adequate financial controls to ensure the accomplishment
of scheduled work programs withing available appropriations. Departments shall maintain budgetary control at the
budget category level rather than by line item to give flexibility of operations. Toward this end, the following guidelines
are established:
1. Budgetary control shall be established at the budget category level, i.e. Personnel Services, Supplies & Services
Utilities, etc., giving departments the flexibility to manage within broader limits, rather than controlling at the
individual line item account level.
2� Council approval shall be required for all transfers of appropriations between departments, regardless of amount.
3� Council approval shall be required for transfers of appropriations which are greater than $75,000 between budget
categories within a department.
4� The City Council delegates authority to the City Manager for approval of transfers of appropriations up to and
including $75,000 between budget categories within the same department upon certification by Director of
Finance that appropriations are available.
5. The City Council shall receive a quarterly status report [required by Charter section 505(f)], from the Director of
Finance which provides actual vs. budgetary comparisons by department, as well as projections for fiscal year.
This report will include a listing of any transfers within departments.
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City Debt Policy
BACKGROUND
Debt, properly issued and managed, is a critical element in any financial management program. It assists in the City’
s effort to allocate limited resources to provide the highest quality of service to the public. The City understands
that poor debt management can have ripple effects that hurt other areas of the City. On the other hand, a properly
managed debt program promotes economic growth and enhances the vitality of the City of Chula Vista ( also referred
to as, “ City”) for its residents and businesses.
This Debt Policy applies to any debt issued by the Successor Agency, the Chula Vista Public Financing Authority, the
Chula Vista Municipal Financing Authority, any Mello-Roos Community Facilities District formed by the City, or any
other entity for which the City Council serves as the governing body, as applicable.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Debt Policy is to set forth the principles and objectives that should guide the City’s decisions
in the responsible issuance and management of debt by the City. The main objectives are to establish conditions
for the use of debt; to ensure that debt capacity and affordability are adequately considered; to minimize the City’s
interest and issuance costs; to maintain the highest possible credit rating; to provide complete financial disclosure
and reporting; and to maintain financial flexibility for the City. In addition, the Debt Policy is intended to comply with
the requirements of California Government Code Section 8855(i), requiring any issuer of public debt to provide to the
California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission (CDIAC), no later than thirty days prior to the sale of any debt,
a report of the proposed issuance, including certification that the issuer has adopted local debt policies concerning
the use of debt and that the proposed debt issuance is consistent with those policies.
POLICY
GENERAL POLICIES
The Finance Team
All debt of the City of Chula Vista or its related entities shall be issued under the direction of the City Manager or
Director of Finance /Treasurer, with the Mayor and City Council providing final approval at a public meeting. The City
Manager or Director of Finance/Treasurer will determine the composition of the “Finance Team” involved in each
issuance. The Finance Team shall consist of both City Staff and outside professionals. The Director of Finance/
Treasurer shall decide which City Staff and outside professionals, when utilized, to include on the Finance Team.
Critical outside professionals include:
■Underwriter: For negotiated sales, the Underwriter purchases the City’s debt and sells it to investors.
■Municipal Advisor: independent financial expert providing financial advice to the City on all aspects of debt.
■Bond Counsel: legal counsel that prepares the resolutions, ordinances, agreements and other legal documents
required.
■Disclosure Counsel: provides legal advice on all disclosure documents and issues in connection to the financing.
May be same entity that provides Bond Counsel services.
■Trustee: typically, a commercial bank or trust company responsible for the collection and repayment of
principal and interest to bondholders, as well as administering the investment of reserve funds, accounting and
disbursement of bond proceeds�
■Special Tax Consultant: provide special district expertise, statistics, data analysis, and disclosure support in the
issuance of Special District debt (e.g. Mello-Roos Community Facilities District and assessment district debt).
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Selection of Outside Professionals
The selection of the Financing Team shall be based upon qualifications, experience, and cost; typically, through a
formal Request for Proposal (“RFP”) Process. Procurement of other services related to the issuance of debt shall
be through a competitive bidding process whenever reasonable.
Depending on circumstances it may be advantageous for the City to participate in a pooled debt issuance with a
number of local agencies where issue costs are shared and the Financing Team are pre-selected by the managing
organization. Due to the overall cost savings involved, programs such as the California Statewide Communities
Development Authority’s “Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note” program are options for the City to consider.
Use of Debt
The City typically issues debt to fund long-term capital improvement projects and to refinance existing debt for
debt service cost savings or other benefits. The City develops an annual capital improvement program (“CIP”)
budget. The City will consider the use of debt financing primarily for projects included in the CIP when the project’s
useful life will exceed the term of the financing and when ongoing resources are identified sufficient to fund the
debt service requirements. The CIP shall provide the basis for determining long-term capital needs of the City
and may be supplemented with longer term capital plans or master plans when appropriate. As necessary, the
Finance Department shall work with the various City departments to develop financial forecasts related to the CIP
to identify the optimal method to finance the program, including pay-as-you-go (“pay-go”) and/or the issuance of
debt obligations�
Some exceptions to this CIP-driven focus are the issuance of debt such as Pension Obligation Bonds, where the
financial benefits to pay the pension liability are estimated to be significantly greater than the costs and where the
benefits are determined to be a financially prudent option; and short-term instruments such as tax and revenue
anticipation notes, which are to be used for prudent cash management purposes.
If a department has any project which is expected to use debt financing, the department director is responsible for
expeditiously providing the Finance Department with reasonable cost estimates, including specific revenue accounts
that will provide payment for the debt service. This will allow the Finance Department to analyze the project’s potential
impact on the City’s debt capacity and limitations�
While the preferred means of financing projects is the pay-go method of using current revenues to pay for capital
projects because it avoids financing costs, the City would be able to undertake capital projects under this method
only if sufficient cash accumulates. Prudent use of debt financing rather than pay-go funding of capital projects
distributes the cost of a project over its useful life, facilitates better allocation of resources, and increases financial
flexibility. Debt can also be used in conjunction with pay-go financing to pay only a portion of the project using debt
if insufficient funds are available from non-debt sources.
Below are the conditions under which debt may be a better choice for the City:
■Low interest rates. Low interest rates mean a lower total cost of borrowing.
■Soft construction market. The community can benefit if the City uses debt to build more assets while construction
costs are low.
■The asset has a long useful life. Assets that last a long time will benefit residents far into the future. It is fair for
these future residents to help pay the cost of the asset by paying for some of the debt�
■The City forecasts show that debt is affordable. Debt adds a long-term cost to the budget. However, the
affordability of debt may be a more equitable method of funding the capital needs at the outset, and paying for
the obligation over the long-term.
■Use of debt is consistent with legal and other limits. Applicable federal, state and local law and this policy (unless
any provision of this policy is waived by City Council) describe limits that the City must observe.
Bonded debt should not be issued for projects with minimal public benefit or support, or to finance normal operating
expenses.
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There are many cases where debt is not the right financing tool. Below are important cases where debt should not
be used:
■Paying for ongoing public services. Ongoing public services benefit current residents, but debt will be paid by
future residents�
■Life of the debt is longer than the life of the capital asset it funds. If the debt lasts longer than the capital asset,
then future residents will pay for an asset that they do not benefit from.
■Cost of issuing debt is too high. The City has to pay certain costs and fees to issue debt� These costs may
outweigh the benefits that debt provides, especially for small capital projects.
Relationship of Debt to Capital Improvement Program and Budget
The City intends to issue debt for the purposes stated in this Debt Policy and to implement policy decisions
incorporated in the City’s CIP.
The City shall strive to fund the upkeep and maintenance of its infrastructure and facilities due to normal wear and
tear through the expenditure of available operating revenues. The City shall seek to avoid the use of debt to fund
infrastructure and facilities improvements that are the result of normal wear and tear, unless a specific revenue
source has been identified for this purpose, such as Gas Tax.
The City shall integrate its debt issuances with the goals of its CIP by timing the issuance of debt to ensure that
projects are available when needed in furtherance of the City’s public purposes.
The City shall seek to issue debt in a timely manner to avoid having to make unplanned expenditures for capital
improvements or equipment from its General Fund.
Policy Goals Related to Planning Goals and Objectives
The City is committed to financial planning, maintaining appropriate reserve levels and employing prudent practices
in governance, management and budget administration. The City intends to issue debt for the purposes stated in
this Debt Policy and to implement policy decisions incorporated in the City’s annual operating budget.
It is a policy goal of the City to protect taxpayers, ratepayers and residents by utilizing conservative financing methods
and techniques to obtain the highest practical credit ratings (if applicable) and the lowest practical borrowing costs.
The City will comply with applicable state and federal law as it pertains to the maximum term of debt and the
procedures for levying and imposing any related taxes, assessments, rates and charges.
Except as described under the caption “DEBT ISSUANCE” below, when refinancing debt, it shall be the policy goal of
the City to realize, whenever practicable, minimum net present value debt service savings equal to or greater than
5% of the refunded principal amount.
TYPES OF DEBT INSTRUMENTS
In order to maximize the financial options available to benefit the public, it is the policy of the City to allow for the
consideration of issuing all generally accepted types of debt, including, but not exclusively, the following:
■General Obligation (GO) Bonds: General Obligation Bonds are suitable for use in the construction or acquisition
of improvements to real property that benefit the public at-large. Examples of projects include libraries, parks,
and public safety facilities. Under current State law and the City Charter, GO bonds require a 2/3 vote of the
electorate in order to pass�
■Revenue Bonds: Revenue Bonds are special obligations tied to a specific enterprise revenue stream where the
projects financed clearly benefit or relate to the enterprise. An example of projects that would be financed by a
Revenue Bond would be improvements to the sewer system, which would be paid back with money raised from
the property owner’s sewer bills. Generally, no voter approval is required to issue this type of obligation but any
rate setting process for the enterprise must comply with Proposition 218.
■Lease Revenue Bonds (LRB)/Certificates of Participation (COP): LRBs and COPs are used to allow the City to
finance projects. The LRBs and the COPs are secured by a lease from the City pursuant to which lease payments
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are made and budgeted for annually in an appropriation typically from the General Fund. These lease financings
do not constitute indebtedness under the State Constitution or the City Charter and do not require voter approval.
■Special Assessment/Special District Debt: the City will consider requests from developers for the use of debt
financing secured by property-based assessments or special taxes in order to provide for necessary infrastructure
for new development only under strict guidelines adopted by the City Council, which may include minimum
value-to-lien ratios and maximum tax burdens. Examples of this type of debt are Assessment Districts (AD) and
Community Facilities Districts (CFD) (also known as Mello-Roos Districts). In order to protect bondholders and
limit reputational risk to the City, the Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax for any City CFD must
include provisions that will result in maximum projected annual special tax revenues of not less than 110% of the
projected annual gross debt service on any bonds of the CFD. The City will also comply with all State guidelines
regarding the issuance of special district or special assessment debt. For further information, refer to the City of
Chula Vista Policy No. 505-04, last updated October 24, 2023, titled “Statement of Goals and Policies Regarding
Establishment of Community Facility Districts”.
■Industrial Development Bonds: Industrial Development Bonds (IDBs) are tax-exempt securities which can fund
manufacturing businesses or energy development projects which provides a public benefit. While the authorization
to issue IDBs is provided by a state statute, the tax-exempt status of these bonds is derived from federal law (IRS
Code Section 103(b) (2)).
■Tax Allocation Bonds: Tax Allocation Bonds are special obligations that are secured by the allocation of tax
increment revenues that were generated by increased property taxes in the designated redevelopment area.
Tax Allocation Bonds are not debt of the City. Due to changes in the law affecting California Redevelopment
agencies with the passage of ABX1 26 as codified in the California Health and Safety Code, the City of Chula Vista
Redevelopment Agency (RDA) was dissolved as of February 1, 2012, and its operations substantially eliminated
but for the continuation of certain enforceable RDA obligations to be administered by the City of Chula Vista
Successor Agency. The terms of ABX1 26 require successor agencies to perform all obligations with respect to
enforceable debt obligations, which include Tax Allocation Bonds.
■Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds: The City Housing Authority is authorized to issue mortgage revenue
bonds to finance the development, acquisition and rehabilitation of multi-family rental projects. The interest on
the bonds can be exempt from federal and state taxation. As a result, bonds provide below market financing for
qualified rental projects. In addition, the bonds issued can qualify projects for allocations of federal low-income
housing tax credits, which can provide a significant portion of the funding necessary to develop affordable
housing. For further information, refer to the Chula Vista Housing Authority – Multi-Family Administrative Bond
Policies�
■HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program allows cities to use their annual Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) entitlement grants to obtain federally guaranteed funds large enough to stimulate or pay for major
community development and economic development projects. The program does not require a pledge of the
City’s General Fund, only of future CDBG entitlements. By pledging future CDBG entitlement grants as security,
the City can borrow at favorable interest rates because of HUD’s guarantee of repayment to investors.
■Pension Obligation Bonds: Pension Obligation Bonds (POB) are bonds (usually taxable) which are issued to
finance an unfunded pension liability of the entity.
■Small-Equipment Lease Financing. The City may employ small equipment lease financing at the request of City
departments after analysis and due-diligence review by the Finance Department. Requests from City departments
must demonstrate the need (e.g., legal, environmental, cash flow) for small equipment lease financing, and the
City departments must provide realistic, projected drawdown schedules showing that borrowed funds will be
spent in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), if applicable.
■State and Federal Loans. From time-to-time, the State and the federal government offer loan programs for
specified types of projects which may be at subsidized interest rates. The City may obtain such loans to be
repaid from the revenues of the enterprise to which the financed project relates or from the City’s General Fund, as
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applicable. Such loans may be structured as installment sale agreements, lease revenue bonds or such structure
as the City may deem appropriate to comply with applicable law.
DEBT AFFORDABILITY AND LIMITATIONS
Debt capacity and affordability will be determined by conducting various analyses prior to the issuance of bonds.
The analysis of debt capacity should cover a broad range of factors including but not limited to the following:
■Statutory or constitutional limitations affecting the amount that can be issued, such as legally authorized debt
limits and tax or expenditure ceilings.
■Other legal limitations, such as coverage requirements or additional bonds tests imposed by bond covenants.
■Evaluation of trends relating to the government’s financial performance, such as revenues and expenditures, net
revenues available after meeting operating requirements, reliability of revenues expected to pay debt service and
unreserved fund balance levels.
■Debt service as a percentage of total General Fund revenues.
■Assessed valuation of property within the City.
With respect to General Fund-backed obligations, the City will attempt to limit the total amount of annual debt service
payments payable by the General Fund to no more than 10% of estimated total General Fund revenues. In addition,
in analyzing the affordability of debt to be repaid from the General Fund, the City should take into consideration other
long-term costs which are also paid from the General Fund, such as pension costs.
With respect to general obligation bonds, state law and the City’s Charter limit the amount of general obligation
bonds to be issued to 15% or less of total assessed valuation within the City.
With respect to enterprise financings, in accordance with bond covenants, the revenues generated by the applicable
enterprise should be sufficient to maintain the required coverage levels.
With respect to small-equipment lease financings, consideration should be given to the burden on the fund expected
to repay the financing and the impact on the General Fund, if any.
An analysis using current market rates and conservative projections showing compliance with the debt affordability
limitations included in this Debt Policy shall be conducted before the issuance of any debt with a maturity longer
than two years from date of issue.
Data showing direct and overlapping debt levels for the City and surrounding agencies that affect the residents of
the City shall be compiled for inclusion in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the City.
DEBT STRUCTURING
In order to maximize financial flexibility in a constantly-changing debt market, the City shall be allowed to structure
its debt issuances using generally accepted methods for municipalities�
The guiding principal shall be to structure debt issuances so that the City’s overall costs are minimized while still
maintaining or increasing the City’s credit rating. Allowable structures include, but are not limited to the issuance of:
■Serial and/or Term Bonds: Serial Bonds are those in an issue that mature in consecutive years, whereas Term
Bonds come due in a single maturity but are paid in part each year from sinking fund installments.
■Fixed and Variable Rate Debt: Fixed rate debt is when an interest rate on a security does not change for the
remaining life of the security, where variable rate debt or “floating rate” changes at intervals according to market
conditions or a predetermined index or formula.
■Capital Appreciation/Zero Coupon Bonds: Capital Appreciation/Zero Coupon Bonds are bonds sold at an
original issue discount on which no periodic interest payments are made prior to maturity. Interest compounds
semiannually at a stated interest rate. At maturity the original principal amount plus all accreted interest is paid
to the investor.
■Bonds with Capitalized Interest: Bonds with capitalized interest have a portion of the proceeds of an issue set
aside to pay interest on the bonds for a specified period of time.
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■Senior and Junior Lien Structures: Senior lien bonds have a priority claim against pledged revenues, while junior
lien bonds have a subordinate claim against pledged revenues or other security.
Debt service should be structured so that annual combined principal and interest payments do not dramatically
vary year over year resulting in greater budget stability. Limited exceptions from level debt service will be allowed
for individual debt issues when level debt service is unsuitable; for instance in the case of some refunding of debt,
or when a policy decision is made to use variable rate debt.
Redemption provisions should generally be included in most issuances, providing they are structured in a reasonable
and cost-efficient manner as determined by the Director of Finance/Treasurer, or designee.
Redemption options include but are not limited to:
■Optional Redemption: a call or prepayment provision option that is given to the issuer, often only on or after a
specified date.
■Mandatory Redemption: a call or prepayment provision requiring the issuer to redeem or call the bond “in-whole”
which is all at once, or “in part” which is only a portion on a scheduled basis.
Credit enhancement, such as letters of credit or bond insurance, may be purchased when the cost of enhancement
is more than recovered by the debt service savings created. Entering into a financing utilizing letters of credit or
insurance must be planned for and determined to be feasible by the Director of Finance/Treasurer, or designee.
Maximum Maturity
Debt obligations shall have a maximum maturity of the earlier of:
■the reasonably estimated useful life of the capital improvements being financed; or,
■thirty years; or,
■in the event they are being issued to refinance outstanding debt obligations, the final maturity of the debt
obligations being refinanced, unless a longer term is recommended by the Finance Team.
■Such other terms which meet the financing goals of the debt issuance.
The term of any debt issued should not exceed the useful life the asset is funding. The average weighted bond
maturities of all debt should be 25 years or less.
DEBT ISSUANCE
The City will strive to minimize borrowing costs by:
■Seeking the highest credit rating possible;
■Maintaining transparency and excellent communications with credit rating agencies regarding the City’s fiscal
condition;
■Purchasing bond insurance or taking action to upgrade the City’s current credit rating.
It shall be the policy of the City to allow the issuance of debt through public sale or private placement, and via
competitive or negotiated sales underwriting methods. Consistent with the goal of minimizing costs, competitive sale
shall be evaluated and utilized unless the Director of Finance/Treasurer decides that a negotiated sale is warranted.
Factors that may impact this decision include:
■Issuer/Issue Recognition: competitive sales are easier for an issuer that investors and underwriters are familiar
with. If extensive marketing is needed to educate the market about the issuer or the specific credit to be sold, a
negotiated sale maybe more appropriate. Similarly, even if the issuer is well-known, if the issue itself has a “story”
that needs to be told, a negotiated sale may be needed to enhance the marketing and acceptance of the debt.
■Issue Size: very large or very small deals may benefit from a negotiated sale over a competitive sale.
■Debt Type: GO bonds and other well-known debt structures are generally suitable for competitive sales. Others
such as CFDs, variable rate, or innovative structures may benefit from a negotiated sale.
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■Credit Ratings: issuers with high credit ratings and insured bonds lend themselves to competitive sales. Unrated
or lower rated issues are often more suitable for negotiated sales.
■Market Conditions and Sale Timing: during periods of stable interest rates, market timing is not as critical.
However, during times of market uncertainty when conditions are volatile, the timing of the sale becomes more
critical. Bond refundings are often very interest rate sensitive in terms of potential level of savings or the general
feasibility of the refunding. A negotiated sale provides more flexibility in terms of the structure and timing of
the bond sale and may be more appropriate when issuing refunding bonds and when interest rates are volatile.
Refunding bonds are issued to retire all or a portion of an outstanding bond issue, typically to refinance at a lower
interest rate and reduce debt service payment costs. Alternatively, a refunding transaction may be undertaken for
reasons other than to achieve cost savings, such as to restructure debt service payments, to change the type of debt
instruments being used, or to eliminate undesirable covenants. In any event, a present value savings analysis shall
be prepared that identifies the financial effects of any refunding being considered.
The City will seek to issue refunding bonds with the minimum goal of 5% net present value savings of the principal
amount of the refunded bonds. Anything less than an anticipated 5% savings will require additional analysis discussing
the benefits of the refunding due to the cost associated with refunding debt, which may include benefits to the City
apart from debt service savings (including, but not limited to, eliminating restrictive or burdensome covenants or
restructuring debt to shorten/lengthen the term of the debt). Consideration shall be given to the benefit of delaying
a refunding in a declining interest rate environment to capture maximum savings at the least cost.
A periodic review of the City’s outstanding debt will be performed by the Finance Department to identify potential
refunding opportunities�
DEBT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Internal Control Procedures
When issuing debt, in addition to complying with the terms of this Debt Policy, the City shall comply with any
other applicable policies regarding initial bond disclosure, continuing disclosure, post-issuance compliance, and
investment of bond proceeds. The Director of Finance/Treasurer shall be the Officer of the City charged with primary
responsibility for administering and implementing these internal control procedures�
■The City will periodically review the requirements of and will remain in compliance with the following:
■Any continuing disclosure undertakings under Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC),
■Any federal tax compliance requirements, including without limitation arbitrage and rebate compliance, and
■The City’s investment policies as they relate to the investment of bond proceeds.
■With respect to LRBs or COPs which involve the leasing of City property, the restrictions on the use of the leased
property as set forth in the financing leases.
Disclosure
The City will comply with SEC Rule 15(c) 2-12 and provide timely disclosure of relevant information on an annual basis
as well as any event notices as required. The City will fulfill its obligations as covenanted in all continuing disclosure
undertakings associated with any outstanding debt obligations. Documents are distributed through the Electronic
Municipal Market Access (EMMA) website which can be viewed at any time by the public.
The City recognizes the importance of accuracy in disclosure documents and will strive to provide full and complete
disclosure. To ensure accuracy of stated facts, directors of any department that originally provided or produced any
data appearing in an offering document for the City’s debt will provide a written statement certifying the accuracy of
their department’s data along with a statement denying knowledge of any misstatements or material omissions in
the remainder of the disclosure document. The City has adopted disclosure policies and procedures which set forth
in greater detail the City’s processes with respect to producing information for offering documents and continuing
disclosure filings.
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Arbitrage
In the past, agencies took advantage of their ability to borrow at tax-exempt rates and invest the proceeds at higher
rates, thus earning positive arbitrage. Since 1986, the federal tax code requires issuers of long-term, tax-exempt debt
to rebate positive arbitrage to the federal government under certain circumstances. The City will diligently monitor
its compliance with all federal arbitrage regulations. Due to the complex nature of arbitrage calculations, the City
may elect to hire an outside expert consultant to perform this function.
Compliance with Tax Law Provisions
The City will diligently monitor its compliance with all bond legal covenants, as well as federal and state requirements,
with the assistance of its Finance Team and consultants. Furthermore, recognizing that the smallest of mistakes
can lead to the appearance of conflicts of interest or wrongdoing, which in turn may lead to severe consequences,
including criminal charges, the City will make every effort to ensure its debt financing conduct is above reproach.
Investment of Bond Proceeds
The City shall comply with all federal, state, and indenture restrictions, if any, regarding the use and investment of
bond proceeds. Each issue shall detail allowable investments within the authorizing resolution or applicable financing
documents, to which the City will adhere. Where not specifically spelled out, the City will apply the City investment
policy guiding principal commonly referred to as “SLY:” Safety, Liquidity, and Yield, in that order of priority.
Records Retention
The City will retain records sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of federal and State law
necessary to preserve the tax-exempt nature of any City debt for the period required by law, presently understood to
be the life of the debt obligations or any succeeding refunding obligations plus 3 years�
Other Provisions
Bond proceeds, reserve, and repayment funds, should have separate accounting from operating or other funds, at
a level distinct enough to facilitate arbitrage compliance calculations and ease of debt service and expenditure
tracking. Whenever reasonably possible, proceeds of debt will be held by a third-party trustee and the City will submit
written requisitions for such proceeds. The City will submit a requisition only after obtaining the signature of the City
Manager or the Director of Finance/Treasurer.
The maximum size of a debt service reserve funded from tax-exempt bond proceeds allowed under federal tax law,
is the lesser of (1) ten percent (10%) of the issuance amount (par); (2) one-hundred-twenty-five percent (125%) of
the average annual debt service; or (3) maximum annual debt service. The City shall have the option to issue debt
with a debt service reserve fund that is less than the maximum allowable or without a reserve.
The City Manager or the Director of Finance/Treasurer shall have the authority to determine whether to establish a
debt service reserve fund, the size of any debt service reserve fund, and the investments to be purchased within the
reserve. Factors to consider include the cost of a debt service reserve fund over the life of the bonds compared to
expected interest earnings, and bond pricing and credit rating impacts.
A debt service reserve may be funded with a surety policy when economically feasible, as determined by the Director
of Finance/Treasurer.
If any part of this Debt Policy conflict with federal or state laws, or the City of Chula Vista Municipal Code, or Charter,
such provisions will take precedence over this Debt Policy.
RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER POLICIES
The City has adopted Policy No. 505-04, last updated October 24, 2023, titled “Statement of Goals and Policies
Regarding Establishment of Community Facility Districts” for the Use of The Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of
1982, included as Exhibit A hereto. Special Tax Bonds issued on behalf of a CFD will also comply with these policy
requirements, as applicable.
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WAIVERS OF DEBT POLICY
■There will be circumstances from time to time when strict adherence to a provision of this Debt Policy is not
possible or not in the best interest of the City�
■If the City Manager or Director of Finance/Treasurer has determined that a waiver of one or more provisions of
this Debt Policy should be considered by the City Council, it will include in the agenda bill the rationale for the
waiver and the impact of the waiver on the proposed debt issuance and on taxpayers, if applicable.
■Upon a majority vote of the City Council, one or more provisions of this Debt Policy may be waived for a debt
financing.
■The failure of a debt financing to comply with one or more provisions of this Debt Policy shall in no way affect
the validity of any debt issued by the City in accordance with applicable laws.
Council Policy 220-05. Last updated November 12, 2024 via Council Resolution 2024-218.
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Debt Administration
Debt Portfolio
The City of Chula Vista periodically utilizes various mechanisms for borrowing to finance large capital assets such
as infrastructure, buildings, and large equipment. The City’s Debt Portfolio is a summary of its outstanding bonded
indebtedness by issuance. The purpose of this report is to provide Chula Vista citizens, investors, and the general
public information on the City’s bonded indebtedness. Also included within the report are Redevelopment Agency/
Successor Agency obligations, and other City debt such as Special Tax District liabilities and HUD Section 108 Loan
repayments�
The City’s debt portfolio can be accessed at the following link:
www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/finance/financial-reports
Based on the estimated balances for the year ending June 30, 2025, the City and the former Redevelopment Agency
(Agency) borrowed funds through several long-term debt issues and held other obligations which are to be funded for
a period of time exceeding one year. A summary of the City’s current debt obligations is categorized in the following
table�
Long Term Debt
Description Principal Interest Total
Outstanding
Principal
Balance
Final
Maturity Purpose
General Fund Obligations
2014 Refunding COP 45,920,000 22,832,196 68,752,196 24,645,000 2032 Police Facility Project
2015 Refunding COP 34,330,000 13,315,468 47,645,468 16,575,000 2034 Civic Center Project
2016 Refunding COP 8,600,000 4,309,945 12,909,945 8,600,000 2036 Civic Center Project
2016 Lease Revenue Refunding
Bonds 25,885,000 8,128,865 34,013,865 12,810,000 2033
Capital Lease Refunding
Project
2017 Lease Revenue Bonds 61,355,000 16,879,834 78,234,834 13,960,000 2027 Measure P Projects
Lease Revenue Bonds Series 2017A 12,045,000 10,966,567 23,011,567 11,785,000 2049 CREBs (Taxable)
Lease Revenue Bonds Series 2017B 1,085,000 279,747 1,364,747 440,000 2029 CREBs (Tax-Exempt)
2021 Taxable Pension Obligation
Bonds 350,025,000 134,166,096 484,191,096 316,505,000 2045 CalPERS UAL
General Fund Subtotal 539,245,000 210,878,718 750,123,718 405,320,000
RDA/Successor Agency Bonded
Indebtedness
2016 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds 29,315,000 12,279,980 41,594,980 14,940,000 2036
Refinance Tax Allocation
Bonds
RDA/Successor Agency Subtotal 29,315,000 12,279,980 41,594,980 14,940,000
Other Debt
HUD Section 108 Loan 5,886,000 862,631 6,748,631 2,702,000 2029 CDBG CIP
Financed Purchases 8,199,092 Financed purchases
Notes/Loan Payable 174,056 Various
Leases 1,003,367 Various
Subscriptions 3,215,188 Various
Miscellaneous Claims Payable 39,749,504 Various
Compensated Absences 11,140,531 Employee leave
Other Debt Subtotal 5,886,000 862,631 6,748,631 66,183,738
Total Long Term Debt 574,446,000 224,021,329 798,467,329 486,443,738
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Bond Ratings
Description Rating Agency Bond Rating
2014 Refunding COP Moody’s Aa3
2015 Refunding COP Moody’s Aa3
2016 Refunding COP Moody’s Aa3
2016 Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds Standard & Poor’s AA-
2017 Lease Revenue Bonds Standard & Poor’s AA-
Lease Revenue Bonds Series 2D17A Standard & Poor’s AA-
Lease Revenue Bonds Series 2D17B Standard & Poor’s AA-
2021 Taxable Pension Obligation Bonds Standard & Poor’s AA
2016 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds Standard & Poor’s A+
This section discusses the various types of long-term debt that the City has incurred. Bond financings, notes payable,
financed purchases, and advances from other funds are the traditional forms of long-term debt that the City has
incurred. However, also captured in this section are professional estimates derived from actuarial studies for workers
compensation and general liability claims. In addition, the Finance Department provides an estimate of the City’s
liability for compensated absences as of the end of each fiscal year. The following sections discuss the details of
the City’s long-term debt�
Tax Allocation Bonds ($14.9 million)
Tax Allocation Bonds (TABs) are issued by the Agency and utilize tax increment revenue for debt service. The 2016
Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds (TARBs) were issued to refund the 2006 Senior Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds,
Series A, the 2006 Subordinate Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, Series B and the 2008 Tax Allocation Refunding
Bonds�
Certificates of Participation / Lease Revenue Bonds ($88.8 million)
As of June 30, 2025, the City currently has three outstanding Certificates of Participation and four outstanding
Lease Revenue Bonds. In February 2014, the Chula Vista Public Financing Authority (CVPFA) issued the 2014 COP to
refund the 2002 COP (Police Facility Project), fund a reserve fund, and pay the costs incurred in connection with the
execution and delivery of the Certificates. In September 2015, the CVPFA issued the 2015 COP to refund the 2004
COP (Civic Center Project Phase I) and partially refund the 2006 COP (Civic Center Project Phase II), fund a reserve
fund, and pay the costs incurred in connection with the execution and delivery of the Certificates. In July 2016, the
CVPFA issued the 2016 COP to refund the remaining 2006 COP (Civic Center Project Phase II), fund a reserve fund
and to pay the costs incurred in connection with the execution and delivery of the Certificates. In July 2016, the Chula
Vista Municipal Financing Authority (CVMFA) issued the 2016 Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds (LRRB) to refund
the 2010 COP (Capital Facilities Refunding Projects) and to fund a reserve fund. In July 2017, the CVMFA issued the
2017 Lease Revenue Bonds (LRB) to finance infrastructure, facilities and equipment and pay the costs incurred in
connection with the issuance of the Bonds using Measure P Sales Tax as the dedicated revenue source for the debt
service payments. In December 2017, the CVMFA issued the Lease Revenue Bonds Series 2017A and the Lease
Revenue Bonds Series 2017B to finance photovoltaic energy systems at various City facilities, capitalize interest on
the Bonds and pay the costs incurred in connection with the issuance of the Bonds.
Pension Obligation Bonds ($316.5 million)
In February 2021, the City of Chula Vista issued the Series 2021 Taxable Pension Obligation Bonds to pay all of
the City’s currently unamortized, unfunded accrued actuarial liability to the California Public Employees Retirement
System with respect to the City’s defined benefit retirement plans for City employees, to pay the premium for a
municipal bond insurance policy for the Insured Bonds, and to pay costs of issuance of the Bonds.
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Bond Premium ($8.4 million)
The premium is composed of seven bond issuances. One premium is in connection with the 2014 COP refunding
bonds. The original amount of the premium is $3,537,111 and will be amortized over the life of the bonds. The
second premium is related to the 2015 COP refunding bonds. The original amount of the premium is $2,262,493
and will be amortized over the life of the bonds. The third premium is related to the 2016 COP refunding bonds. The
original amount of the premium is $319,652 and will be amortized over the life of the bonds. The fourth premium is
related to the 2016 LRRB. The original amount of the premium is $2,516,621 and will be amortized over the life of
the bonds. The fifth premium is related to the 2016 TARBs. The original amount of the premium is $4,687,799 and
will be amortized over the life of the bonds. The sixth premium is related to the 2017 LRB. The original amount of
the premium is $10,008,509 and will be amortized over the life of the bonds. The seventh premium is related to the
Lease Revenue Bonds Series 2017B. The original amount of the premium is $135,516 and will be amortized over
the life of the bonds�
Financed Purchases ($8.2 million)
In July 2013, the City Council authorized a 16-year lease purchase agreement with Banc of America Public Capital
Corporation to fund various solar energy projects for City facilities. The original amount of the loan was $2,121,500
and will be repaid through future energy savings.
In August 2016, the City entered into a 10-year capital lease agreement with JP Morgan Chase Bank for the acquisition
of one Pierce Aerial Ladder Truck. The original amount of the lease is $1,229,470.
In June 2017, the City entered into a 10-year Capital Lease Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the acquisition
of a PSA System. The original amount of the lease is $1,351,409.
In September 2018, the City entered into a 10-year Capital Lease Agreement with JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. for
one Pierce Arrow XT Triple Combination Pumper/Fire Engine. The original amount of the loan was $720,786.
In July 2020, the City entered into a 5-year Capital Lease Agreement with Banc of America Public Capital Corporation
for one Pierce Aerial Ladder Truck and one Pierce Arrow XT Triple Combination Pumper/Fire Engine. The original
amount of the loan was $2,273,805.
In July 2020, the City entered into a 5-year Capital Lease Agreement with Banc of America Public Capital Corporation
for additional equipment related to the $2,273,805 lease agreement above. The original amount of the loan was
$4,493,100.
In November 2022, the City entered into a 10-year Capital Lease Agreement with JP Morgan Chase Bank for two
Pierce Arrow XT Pierce’s Ultimate Configuration (PUC) Pumper and one Pierce Arrow XT 107’ Tractor Drawn Aerial
(TDA). The original amount of the loan was $3,986,967.
In December 2023, the City entered into a 5-year purchase agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for body worn
cameras. The original amount of the loan was $339,861.
In December 2023, the City entered into a 5-year purchase agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for tasers. The
original amount of the loan was $677,747.
In December 2023, the City entered into a 5-year purchase agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for in-vehicle
cameras. The original amount of the loan was $478,796.
In November 2024, the City entered into a 4-year lease purchase agreement with Lenovo Financial Services for mobile
data computers. The original amount of the loan was $810,287.
Notes/Loans Payable ($0.2 million)
In September 2007, the City Council authorized the City’s participation in the California Energy Commission and
San Diego Gas and Electric On-Bill Financing program. The loans were to bridge the financial gap between energy
conservation project capital costs and available rebates for energy conservation equipment. The original loan
amount, which is paid in full, was $665,884 for the On-Bill Financing program. In fiscal year 2012 additional loans,
totaling $3.7 million were entered into with the California Energy Commission.
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In December 2012, the City entered into a lease purchase agreement with Bank of America to purchase certain
energy conservation equipment. The agreement would bridge the financial gap between the Municipal Streetlight
Retrofit Project capital costs and the available rebates for energy conservation equipment. The original loan amount
was $2.7 million.
CDBG Section 108 Loan ($2.7 million)
The City entered into a contract for Loan Guarantee Assistance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) as part of the Section 108 Loan Program in the amount of $9,500,000 in June 2008. The Section
108 Loan is an “advance” of future CDBG entitlement funds and as such is repaid with a portion of the City’s annual
entitlement. Proceeds of the loan will be used to fund multiple capital improvement projects. Debt service payments
will be made with future CDBG entitlements for 20 years.
On November 27, 2018, the City received notice from HUD regarding the opportunity to refinance the existing loan
with a lower interest rate. On December 6, 2018, the City notified HUD of its election to redeem the current note. The
City signed the agreement for the refinancing on January 23, 2019. This refinancing resulted in cost savings to the
City from lower interest rates received during the remaining life of the loan.
Leases ($1.0 million)
Per GASB 87 Leases implementation in Fiscal Year 2021-2022, the City replaced capital leases with “financed
purchases” and “leases”. The balance shown above for leases represents the estimated balance through December
31, 2024, as of April 7, 2025. This total may increase if additional leases are identified and recorded during the 2nd
(January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025) and 3rd quarter (April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025) of the fiscal year.
Subscriptions ($2.8 million)
Per GASB 96 Subscriptions-Based IT arrangements implementation in Fiscal Year 2022-2023, the City reports
subscriptions as part of long-term debt. The balance shown above for subscription represents the estimated balance
through December 31, 2024, as of April 7, 2025. This total may increase if additional subscriptions are identified
and recorded during the 2nd (January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025) and 3rd quarter (April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025) of
the fiscal year.
Miscellaneous Claims Payable ($39.7 million)
The Miscellaneous Claims Payable represents the probable amount of loss as estimated by legal counsel and risk
management staff due to worker’s compensation and general liability claims filed against the City.
Compensated Absences ($11.1 million)
The obligation for Compensated Absences represents the estimated dollar value of accumulated leave balances,
primarily vacation leave, for employees that would have to be paid off if all permanent employees were terminated
as of June 30, 2024.
Advances From Other Funds ($39.0 million)
Per Resolution 2015-035 of the City Council, interfund loans from the Transportation Development Impact Fee to
the Fire Suppression System expansion component of the Public Development Impact Fee were consolidated into
one loan totaling $10,500,000. The principal balance for the loan was $8,312,185 as of June 30, 2023. In accordance
with Council Policy No. 220-06, approved via Resolution 2015-028, the financing costs shall be calculated using the
City’s pooled investment earning rate on a quarterly basis.
City Council authorized a loan to Western PAD from Eastern PAD in the amount of $9,630,000 to acquire the 14.41
acre site located in the lower Sweetwater Valley owned by the Redevelopment Agency and $310,000 to acquire
the 1.89 acre site located at Auto Park Place, Chula Vista. Per Resolution 2015-035 of the City Council, these loans
were consolidated. The loan will be repaid as funds become available, either as a result of credit acquisitions by
the Agency or the payment of PAD fees by developers in western Chula Vista; in conjunction with Council Policy No.
200-06, approved via Resolution 2015-028, the financing costs shall be calculated using the City’s pooled investment
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earning rate on a quarterly basis. The principal balance was $9,452,299 as of June 30, 2023. The Agency will ensure
that PAD funds are repaid to fully fund the development of the park for which they were originally collected.
The City Council authorized and set terms for loans from the Trunk Sewer fund to Salt Creek for $16,848,381, to
the Storm Drain fund for $744,612, and $803,331 from the Sewer Facility fund for capital improvement projects, via
Resolution 2015-035. In accordance with Council Policy No. 220-06, approved via Resolution 2015-028, the financing
costs shall be calculated using the City’s pooled investment earning rate on a quarterly basis. The principal balance
was $18,881,379 on June 30, 2023, of which all $18,881,379 is outstanding from the Sewer Fund to the Sewer
Development Impact Fees Fund and the portion due from the Sewer Fund to the Storm Drain Fund has been paid
in full�
On June 23, 2020, the City Council authorized a loan from the Measure A Fund to the Enterprise Transport
Program Fund to cover start-up costs related to the new Ambulance Transport Services Program in the amount of
$4,881,710, via Resolution 2020-152. The total loan utilized was only $3,209,31. The loan will be repaid from the
final reimbursement under the City’s expiring ambulance services contract plus revenues generated from the initial
years of the Fire Department’s Ambulance Services Operations, but no later than after 5 years of ambulance service
operations. The principal balance was $2,318,434 as of June 30, 2023.
General Fund Long-Term Debt for Fiscal Year 2026
The General Fund’s annual debt service “commitment” for the Certificates of Participation and the Lease Revenue
Bonds and Pension Obligation Bonds in fiscal year 2026 is approximately $34.2 million, or 11.2% of the General
Fund operating budget. However, it must be noted that although this amount is truly a General Fund commitment,
only $23.9 million will actually be paid from General Fund resources, with the remaining amount paid from available
development impact fees and residential construction tax. The $23.9 million represents approximately 7.8% of the
General Fund operating budget. The $34.2 million represents ongoing level debt service payments as depicted in
the following chart.
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Jail, Advance Life Support Program, Federal Grants, Environmental Services, Chula Vista Housing Authority, Central Garage Fund,
Development Services Fund and Sewer Service Fund, however all debt service obligations are backed by the General Fund.
(3) The 2002 COP was refunded in FY2013 and became the 2014 Refunding COP. The 2004 COP was refunded and the 2006 was
partially refunded and became the 2015 Refunding COP. The 2006 COP was refunded and became the 2016 Refunding COP. The
2010 COP was refunded and became the 2016 Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds.
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Service Impacts
The service level impacts of an annual operating budget are the changes in the quantity and quality of the services
provided by a City year over year. As economic cycles occur and City revenues rise and fall, it becomes a challenge
to maintain service levels and implement a sustainable budget. In accordance with the City of Chula Vista’s budget
priorities and Strategic Plan, the fiscal year 2026 Proposed Budget includes various changes in how services are
funded and delivered. Departmental service impacts are highlighted in the Department Summary Reports section of
this document under Significant Budget Adjustments & Service Impacts. Highlights of changes in services funding
are described below.
Services Funding
In general, local governments provide many services to the general population at no charge, such as public safety,
libraries, and roadways and park maintenance. These services are paid for with general revenues that the City
receives, including taxes, charges for services, user fees and a variety of other smaller types of general revenues.
Tax Changes
Tax revenue is generally unrestricted and allocated to the City’s General Fund for programming expenditures. The
City collects several types of tax revenue, such as property tax, sales tax, utility users’ tax, business license tax and
transient occupancy tax. A discussion on the City’s major revenue sources, legislative factors and trends impacting
these revenues is provided in the General Fund Revenue Summary section of this document�
There are no changes in tax rates planned for Fiscal Year 2026.
Fees Changes
Cities also offer many services that provide a specific benefit to the requesting party, for which a fee is assessed.
Development plans review, building inspections, golf greens, and public park space rentals are examples of some of
the services the City provides that are paid for directly by the public—residents, non-residents, businesses, developers,
etc.–based on receiving a specific benefit.
The City’s Master Fee Schedule was adopted to set the fees for a variety of services the City provides directly to the
public. Fees levels are generally regulated by state laws (Propositions 13, 26 and 218) and the Citywide Cost Recovery
Policy 159-03. City fees may not exceed the reasonable cost of providing a service/benefit (with exceptions) and
are to be periodically reviewed in order to keep pace with changes in the cost of living (Consumer Price Index) and
methods or levels of service delivery. All changes to the Master Fee Schedule are approved by City Council.
The full Master Fee Schedule can be accessed at the following link: www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/finance/
master-fee-schedule�
Changes made to the Master Fee Schedule and other charges for services during the Fiscal year 2025 and during
the development of the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget are described in the table below.
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Description Change Fund Impact Justification
Development &
In-Lieu Fees
Varies; See Master Fee Schedule
- Chapter 16: Development &
In-Lieu Fees
The City of Chula Vista has
experienced tremendous growth
in recent decades that brings
demand for additional public
facilities to meet the needs of
residents, workers, consumers, and
all those who visit our beautiful
City. To ensure new growth pays
its proportionate share of needed
expansions and upgrades to
infrastructure and facilities, the City
assesses Development Impact Fees
(DIFs) and in-lieu fees on building
permits for new development in
the City�
In California, the Mitigation Fee Act (Government
Code §§66000-66025) and the Quimby Act
(Government Code §66477) allow the City to
assess development impact fees (DIFs) and in-
lieu fees� The fee rates are calculated to ensure
that they are assessed proportional to the impact
created by new development, and the proceeds
from these fees can only be spent on expanding
or upgrading infrastructure that can be used by
the occupants of the new development in the
DIF’s “area of benefit.”
Several City administered DIF and in-lieu fees are
subject to an annual automatic rate increase, as
determined by a given published index. Fees are
calculated by identifying a connection between
the need for the new or expanded public facilities
paid for by the DIF and the forecasted impact
of growth in that DIF’s area of benefit. Fees are
adjusted annually, effective October 1, usually
using Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Historical
Construction Cost Indices (CCI). DIFs may be
periodically reviewed and updated by City Council
to accommodate rising construction costs and
changes in growth or need for facilities.
Downtown Parking
District Meter
Rates
Parking meter rates in the
Downtown Parking District were
increased from $0.50 to $0.75
per hour on Two-Hour and Four-
Hour Meters and from $0.25
to $0.50 per hour on Ten-Hour
Meters (Effective January 2,
2025).
Additional parking meter revenue
resulting from the rate increases
will be deposited within the Parking
Meter Fund to fund current year
operating and maintenance, and
capital expenses of the Downtown
Parking District.
Parking meter revenue provides resources
to support the annual operating and capital
expenses of the Downtown Parking District.
The last rate increase to parking meter rates in
the District was in 2007. In order to address the
projected fund deficits and maintain a positive
fund balance and adequate reserves in the
Parking Meter Fund, parking meter rates were
increased�
Recreation Fees Master Fee Schedule Chapter 7
– Recreation Fees: All General &
Program Fees and Facility User
Fees were increased by 16% in
Fiscal Year 2025.
City policy is to set fees given the
full cost of each service, allowing
optimum cost-recovery rates for
certain services and alleviating
unintended subsidization of
these services from General Fund
resources. Fee levels are set to
align with the reasonable cost
of providing the related services,
resulting in no net fund impact�
The Citywide Cost Recovery Policy is to
periodically review fees to keep pace with
changes in the cost of living and methods or
levels of service delivery at least every five years.
These fee adjustments are necessary to align
with changes in the San Diego area’s Consumer
Price Index (CPI) since the last fee update in
2021.
Sewer Service
Charge (Sewer
Rates)
Rate increase of 5% starting July
1, 2024, and an increase of 5.5%
starting July 1, 2025.
Sewer Service Revenue and Trunk
Sewer Capital Funds will increase
revenues via rate increases through
FY 2025-26 to ensure sewer
expenses are covered and reserves
met�
Based on an independent financial rate study
of the City’s sewer services, rate increases
are needed to fund the cost of operating and
maintaining the City’s sewer collection system,
investment in the infrastructure needed to provide
the service consistent with applicable federal,
state, and local laws, and to ensure adequate
financial reserves.
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Budgetary Funds
Proprietary FundsGovernmental Funds
Enterprise
Funds
Internal
Service Funds
Debt Service
Funds
Capital Project
Funds
Special
Revenue Funds
General Fund
Sewer Funds
Development
Services Fund
Transport
Enterprise
Fiduciary Funds
Successor Agency to
the Chula Vista
Redevelopment
Agency
Fleet Fund
Measure A
Sales Tax
Fund
Measure P
Sales Tax
Fund
Housing
Authority
Successor
Agency
Housing Fund
Public
Liability
Trust Fund
Accounting Systems and Budgetary Control
The City of Chula Vista’s budget provides an overview of the fiscal and operational status of the City, highlighting
policy issues, decisions, and changes in service levels. The budget is comprised of a series of funds used to account
for revenues and expenditures. These funds are generally categorized as governmental or proprietary funds.
Funds Structure
Governmental funds include activities associated with the operations of the City such as the provision of library,
recreation, and public safety services. Special revenue funds, capital project funds, debt service funds, and the City’s
general fund are different types of governmental funds.
Proprietary funds are used to account for activities often found in the private sector including two fund types:
enterprise funds and internal service funds. Operations of the development service and sewer systems are accounted
for as enterprise funds. Examples of functions accounted for by internal service funds include fleet management
and workers’ compensation.
Fiduciary funds are used to account for resources held for the benefit of parties outside the City and are not available
to support the City’s own programs. One fiduciary fund is budgeted to report assets, liabilities, and activities of the
Successor Agency to the Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency.
Budget Book Organization
The budget document is organized around the following major funds – General Fund, Development Services Fund,
Redevelopment Retirement Obligation Fund and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Funds, Sewer
Funds, Fleet Service Funds, Capital Projects Funds, Debt Service Funds, and Other Funds. Details about each of these
funds can be found in the corresponding sections of the document�
City of Chula Vista Fund Structure
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Each fund is considered an autonomous accounting entity. Funds are used to separate the various financial activities
of the City and to demonstrate compliance with specific regulations, restrictions, or limitations. This may include
demonstrating that restricted revenues are spent only for allowable purposes.
Basis of Accounting & Budgeting
The City’s accounting records and budget are prepared and maintained using a modified accrual basis of accounting–
less unrealized gains or losses resulting from the change in fair value of investments–which follows the accounting
practices for governmental units as recommended by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. Basic City
operations are accounted for in the City’s General Fund, with other activities accounted for in separate funds as
required by law or determined by management discretion. Generally, revenues are recorded when measurable and
available, and liabilities are recorded when incurred.
Internal Controls
In administering the City’s accounting systems, primary consideration is given to the adequacy of internal accounting
controls, which include an array of administrative procedures. These controls are designed to provide reasonable,
but not absolute, assurance regarding the safeguarding of assets against loss from unauthorized use or disposition,
as well as the reliability of financial records for accurate and fair presentation of financial reports. The concept of
reasonable assurance recognizes that the cost of specific controls should not exceed the benefits likely to be derived
from exercising the controls, and that this evaluation necessarily involves estimates and judgments by management.
It is believed that the City’s internal accounting controls adequately safeguard City assets and provide reasonable
assurance of proper recording of financial transactions.
Budgetary Control
The City Charter charges the Director of Finance with the responsibility to supervise and be responsible for the
disbursement of all monies and have control over all expenditures to ensure that budget appropriations are not
exceeded. The level of budgetary control, that is the level at which expenditures are not to exceed Council approved
appropriations, is established at the department and expenditure category level (e.g., personnel services, supplies
and services, capital).
Budget Modifications
Any budget modification that would result in an appropriation increase requires City Council approval. The City
Manager and Finance Director are jointly authorized to transfer up to $75,000 of appropriations between expenditure
categories within a departmental budget. City Council approval via resolution is required for: 1) any appropriations
transfer between departments; 2) appropriations transfers in excess of $75,000; and 3) appropriations transfers
from CIP projects.
Encumbrances
An encumbrance (commitment) accounting system is utilized as a technique to enhance budgetary control during the
fiscal year. Appropriations encumbered (committed) at year-end may be carried forward with City Manager approval
and are available to be used for those commitments during the subsequent fiscal year. Unspent and unencumbered
appropriations lapse at year-end and become generally available for re-appropriation the following fiscal year.
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List of Acronyms
A
AA/FS: Alternative Analyses/Feasibility Study
AB: Assembly Bill
ABS: Asset Backed Securities
ACFR: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
AD: Assessment Districts
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act
ADP: Additional Discretionary Payment
ADR: Alternative Dispute Resolution
ADU: Accessory Dwelling Unit
ALS: Advanced Life Support
AMP: Asset Management Program
AMS: Asset Management System
ARPA: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
ATGP: Active Transportation Grant Program
ATP: Active Transportation Program
ATS: Ambulance Transport System
AVPG: Autonomous Vehicles Proving Grounds
B
BLS: Basic Life Support
BFDIF: Bayfront Development Impact Fee
BMS: Building Management System
BRT: Bus Rapid Transit
BTA: Bicycle Transportation Account
C
CAD: Computer Aided Dispatch
CalPERS: California Public Employees Retirement System
CalRECYCLE: California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
CALTRANS: California Department of Transportation
CAPPO: California Association of Public Purchasing Officers
CA-TF8: California Task Force 8
CBAG: California Border Alliance Group
CCTV: Closed Circuit Television
CDBG: Community Development Block Grant
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CDTFA: California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
CEQA: California Environmental Quality Act
CFAA: California Fire Assistance Agreement
CFD: Community Facility District
CIP: Capital Improvement Plan/Project/Program
CIPACE: Capital Improvement Budget & Project Management Database
CMC: Certified Municipal Clerk
CMCP: Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan
CMP: Corrugated Metal Pipe
COC: Citizens’ Oversight Committee
COP: Certificate of Participation
CPF: Community Purpose Facility
CPI: Consumer Price Index
CPI-U: Consumer Price Index for Urban Customers
CPUC: California Public Utilities Commission
CR: Congestion Relief
CREBS: Clean Renewable Energy Bonds
CVACF: Chula Vista Animal Care Facility
CVAS: Chula Vista Animal Services Department
CVEATC: Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center
CVPD: Chula Vista Police Department
CVPFA: Chula Vista Public Financing Authority
CWA: Clean Water Act
CY: Calendar Year
D
DAR: Direct Access Ramp
DCVA: Downtown Chula Vista Association
DFEH: Department of Fair Employment and Housing
DFR: Drone as First Responder
DHCP: Department of Housing and Community Development
DIF: Development Impact Fee
DMS: Drainage Management System
DVP: Delivery Versus Payment
E
ECDC: Emergency Communications & Data Center
EDD: California Employment Development Department
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EDU: Equivalent Dwelling Units
EEOC: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
EIR: Environmental Impact Report
EMS: Emergency Medical Services
EMT: Emergency Medical Technicians
EOC: Emergency Operation Center
EPMC: Employer Paid Member Contribution
ERP: Enterprise Resource Planning
ESL: English as a Second Language
ETL: Extract, Transform, Load
EV: Electric Vehicle
EUC: Eastern Urban Center
F
FBI: Federal Bureau of Investigation
FCIP: Fire Company Inspection Program
FDIC: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency
FF: Firefighters
FFN: Family, Friend, and Neighbor
FHWA: Federal Highway Administration
FLSA: Fair Labor Standards Act
FMS: Fleet Management System
FO: Functionally Obsolete
FOMC: Federal Open Market Committee
FPPC: Fair Political Practices Commission
FTE: Full-Time Equivalent
FY: Fiscal Year
G
GAAP: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
GASB: Governmental Accounting Standards Board
GDP: Gross Domestic Product
GF: General Fund
GFOA: Government Finance Officers of America
GGMS: General Government Management System
GIS: Geographic Information System
GMOC: Growth Management Oversight Committee
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GO: General Obligation Bonds
GUC: General Use Certificates
GVRO: Gun Violence Restraining Order
H
HBP: Highway Bridge Program
HEV: Hybrid Electric Vehicle
HOV: High Occupancy Vehicle
HR: Human Resources
HRIS: Human Resources Information System
HSIP: Highway Safety Improvement Program
HUD: Housing and Urban Development
HUTA: Highway Users Tax Account
HVAC: Heating\Ventilation\Air Conditioning
I
IAF: Initial Attack Force
IDA: Industrial Development Authority
IDB: Industrial Development Bond
IPO: Initial Public Offering
ITS: Information Technology Services
J
JPA: Joint Power of Authority
L
LAIF: Local Agency Investment Fund
LAN: Local Area Network
LGIP: Local Government Investment Pools
LRB: Lease Revenue Bonds
LRRB: Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds
LRT: Light Rail Trolley
LTFP: Long-Term Financial Plan
M
MFA: Municipal Financing Authority
MGD: Million Gallons per Day
MOU: Memorandum of Understanding
MSCP: Multiple Species Conservation Plan
MTS: Metropolitan Transit System
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MVLF: Motor Vehicle License Fee
N
NCD: Negotiable Certificate of Deposit
NEP: Neighborhood Reinvestment Program
NETOPS: Network Operations Division
NFIRS: National Fire Incident Reporting System
NOFA: Notice of Funding Availability
NPDES: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NPU: Neighborhood Protection Unit
NRSRO: Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization
O
OPEB: Other Post-Employment Benefits
OSMS: Open Space Management System
P
PAD: Park Acquisition and Development
PARS: Public Agency Retirement Services
PCI: Pavement Condition Index
PERB: California Public Employment Relations Board
PF: Public Facilities
PFA: Public Financing Authority
PFDIF: Public Facilities Development Impact Fees
PHEV: Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
PID: Project Initiation Document
PIO: Public Information Specialist
PMS: Parks Management System
POB: Pension Obligation Bond
PRF: Pension Reserve Fund
PSA: Public Service Announcements
PSU: Professional Standards Unit
R
RAISE: Rebuilding America Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity
RAC: Rubberized Asphalt Concrete
RCS: Regional Communications System
RCT: Residential Construction Tax
RDA: Redevelopment Agency
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RFP: Request for Proposals
RIM: Records and Information Management
RMA: Rate and Method of Apportionment
RMRA: Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account
RMS: Roadway Management System; Records Management System
RORF: Redevelopment Obligation Retirement Fund
ROI: Return on Investment
RWQCB: Regional Water Quality Control Board
S
SA: Successor Agency
SANDAG: San Diego Association of Governments
SB: Senate Bill
SB2S: South Bay to Sorrento Study
SBBRT: South Bay Bus Rapid Transit
SDAR: San Diego Association of Realtors
SDFD: San Diego Fire Department
SDG&E: San Diego Gas & Electric
SEC: Securities Exchange Commission
SEFA: Single Audit of Federal Expenditures
SGIP: Smart Growth Initiative Program
SHA: State Highway Account
SR2S: Safe Routes to School
STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics
T
TAB: Tax Allocation Bond
TAG: Teen Advisory Group
TAP: Transportation Alternatives Program
TARB: Tax Allocation Refunding Bond
TDA: Transportation Development Act
TDIF: Transportation Development Impact Fee
TEFRA: Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982
TOT: Transient Occupancy Tax
TRANSNET: Transportation Sales Tax
TUT: Telephone Users’ Tax
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U
UUT: Utility Users’ Tax
V
VLF: Vehicle License Fee
W
WAMP: Wastewater Asset Management Plan
WLAN: Wireless Local Area Networks
WMS: Wastewater Management System
WWMP: Wastewater Master Plan
WTDIF: Western Transportation Development Impact Fee
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Glossary
A
Accrual Basis of Accounting – A method of accounting by which transactions are recognized when they occur,
regardless of the timing of cash receipts and disbursements�
Accounting System – The collective set of records and procedures used to record, classify, and report information
on the financial status and operations of the City.
Accounts Payable – Amounts owed by the City to external entities for goods and services received.
Accounts Receivable – Amounts due to the City from external entities for goods and services furnished.
Adopted Budget – The title of the budget following its formal adoption by resolution of the City Council.
Ad Valorem – In proportion to value, a basis for levy of taxes on property.
Amended Budget – The title of the budget version that includes all amendments to the Adopted Budget approved
by Council throughout the fiscal year.
Amortization – Accounting technique used to spread out the costs for the use of a long-term asset over the expected
period the long-term asset will provide value. Amortization schedules are used to present a repayment schedule on
a specific maturity (due) date.
Appropriation – A legislative act by the City Council authorizing the expenditure of a designated amount of public
funds for a specific purpose.
Audit – An examination of City records and accounts by an external source to check their validity and accuracy.
B
Balanced Budget – The amount of budgeted expenditures is equal to or less than the amount of budgeted revenues
plus other available sources. For budgeting purposes, the use of contingency reserves or use of fund balance will
be considered revenue in defining a balanced budget.
Bond – A certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation guaranteeing payment of the original investment
plus interest by a specified future date.
Bond Premium – Occurs when the interest rate on the bond (“coupon rate”) is more than the market interest rate.
Investors are willing to pay more for the bond than its face value, creating a premium. The excess investors pay for
the bond is classified as a premium and is amortized over the life of the bond.
Budget – A spending plan and policy guide comprising an itemized summary of the City’s probable expenditures
and revenues for a given fiscal year.
C
Calendar Year (CY) – The 12-month period from January through December.
Capital Assets – An asset with a useful life greater than three years.
Capital Expenditures – A specific undertaking involving procurement, construction or installation of facilities or
related equipment which improves, preserves, enhances or modernizes the City’s provision of municipal services,
has a useful life of at least five years, and costs in excess of $10,000.
Capital Improvement Program – An ongoing five-year plan of single and multiple-year capital expenditures which
is updated annually�
Capital Improvement Project (CIP) – Any major capital investment with a value of $50,000 or more and a minimum
useful life of five years at a fixed location. CIPs may include construction or major repair of City buildings and facilities
such as streets, roads, storm drains, traffic signals, parks, community centers, etc.
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Capital Project Funds – Funds that are utilized to account for resources used for the acquisition and construction
of capital facilities by the City, with the exception of those assets financed by proprietary funds.
Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs) – A certificate of debt issued by a government to finance renewable energy
projects�
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds – Funds received from the federal government and expenditures
as prescribed under the Community Development Grant Program.
D
Debt Service Funds – Funds used for payment of interest and principal to holders of the City’s various debt instruments.
Deferred Maintenance – A backlog of needed repairs to City facilities including facility maintenance, painting and
structural repairs�
Depreciation – The expense incurred with the expiration of a capital asset.
Direct Costs – Operational expenditures exclusive to a specific service or program.
Discretionary Revenue – Revenues that are generated by general or specific taxing authority such as Property or
Sales Taxes.
E
Encumbrance – The designation or reserving of funds to buy an item or service.
Enterprise Funds – Funds established to account for specific services funded directly by fees and charges to users
such as sewer services. These funds are intended to be self-supporting.
Expenditure – The actual outlay of monies set aside by appropriation for identified goods and services.
F
Fiduciary Funds – Used to account for resources held for the benefit of parties outside the government.
Fiscal Year (FY) – The twelve-month period beginning July 1st and ending June 30th of the subsequent calendar year.
Fringe Benefits – This consists of the costs to provide employee benefits that include the flexible benefit program,
insurance, and retirement.
Full-time Equivalent Positions (FTE) – The conversion of part-time, temporary, or volunteer positions to a decimal
equivalent of a full-time position based on an annual amount of 2,080 hours worked.
Fund – A set of interrelated accounts to record revenues and expenditures.
Fund Balance – The excess of an entity’s assets over its liabilities. A negative fund balance is sometimes referred
to as a fund deficit.
G
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) – A uniform set of minimum standards for external financial
accounting and reporting�
Gann Appropriation Limit – A State of California mandated appropriation limit imposed on local jurisdictions.
General Fund – The City’s main operating fund that is used to pay for City services.
General Plan – The fundamental policy document that guides the City’s future growth and development.
General Revenue – See Discretionary Revenue.
Governmental Funds – Funds that are typically used to account for tax-supported activities. These include the
general fund, special revenue funds, debt service funds, and capital project funds.
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Grants – A contribution by a government or other organization to provide funding for a specific project. Grants can
either be classified as capital projects or programmatic, depending on the grant.
I
Indirect Cost – Costs that are essential to the operation of the City but not exclusive to any specific service or program.
Indirect costs are primarily associated with support departments such as City Clerk, City Attorney, Administration,
Information Technology Services (ITS), Human Resources, and Finance.
Infrastructure – Basic physical assets such as buildings, streets, sewers, and parks.
Interest Expense – Interest costs paid by the City of Chula Vista on loans and bonds.
Internal Service Funds – Funds that are used to finance and account for goods, special activities, and services
performed by one City department for other City departments on a cost reimbursement basis�
L
Levy – To impose or collect a tax, special assessments, or charges for the support of City services.
Liability – Debt or other legal obligations arising out of past transactions that will be liquidated, renewed, or refunded
at some future date�
M
Major Fund – Funds whose revenues, expenditures/expenses, assets or liabilities are at least 10% of the total for
their fund category (governmental or enterprise) and 5% of the aggregate of all governmental and enterprise funds
in total. The general fund is always considered a major fund.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) – A document detailing the outcomes of labor negotiations between the
City and its various bargaining units.
Modified Accrual Basis of Accounting – A method of accounting in which revenues are recognized in the period they
become available and measurable, and expenditures are recognized in the period the associated liability is incurred.
Municipal Code – A collection of ordinances approved by City Council.
N
Non-Capital Improvement Project Expenditures – Expenditures in this category are for large maintenance costs,
studies, and various community outreach programs. By their nature, these maintenance upkeeps and programs are
expended beyond a one-year period. Recording these types of expenditures in an operating type budget would skew
the comparison of budgets from year to year, because of this, the City finds it more efficient to record these types
of expenditures in the Non-Capital Improvement Project category.
Non-Major Fund – All funds which do not meet the criteria for a major fund. Major funds are funds where revenues,
expenditures/expenses, assets or liabilities are at least 10% of the total for their fund category (governmental or
enterprise) and 5% of the aggregate of all governmental and enterprise funds in total.
O
Operating Budget – Costs associated with the ongoing municipal services.
Ordinance – A formal legislative enactment by the City Council.
Other Expenditures – All budgeted expenditures that do not fall into one of the following primary expenditure
categories: Personnel, Supplies and Services, Utilities, Transfers Out, CIP and Non-CIP Projects, and Capital.
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P
Personnel Services Expenditures – Expenses related to employee compensation including salaries, wages, and
benefits.
Program Revenue – Revenues generated by a given activity.
Proposed Budget – The title of the budget prior to its formal adoption by resolution of the City Council.
Proprietary Funds – Funds used to account for a government’s business-type activities, which are supported, at
least in part, by fees or charges.
R
Reserves – The portion of the General Fund balance set aside for contingencies.
Resolution – A special order of the City Council that requires less legal formality than an Ordinance.
Revenue – Funds received from various sources to finance expenditures.
S
Salary Savings – A budgeting tool, shown as negative expenses, which lowers the total Personnel Services budget
based on the likelihood of unfilled positions during the year. The target amount varies based on vacancy trends,
normal attrition, leaves of absence and under-filled positions.
Sewer Funds – Funds that account for revenues and expenditures related to the City’s sewer programs, including
maintenance and expansion of the City’s conveyance system and payment of Metro Sewer treatment costs.
Special Revenue Funds – Funds that are used to account for proceeds derived from specific revenues sources,
which are legally restricted to expenditures for special purposes. (e.g., Transportation Funds, Parking Funds, Public
Safety Funds)
Spending Plan – A preliminary budget approved by Council contingent upon subsequent adoption of appropriations.
Supplies and Services Expenditures – Expenditures for supplies required for the daily operation of the City and for
contractual and professional services.
T
Transfers Out Expenditures – Expenditures in this category are the authorized exchanges of cash, positions, or other
resources between organizational units.
U
Unfunded Accrued Liability – Expenditures related to the shortfall between what the City has in assets and what it
will need in assets to fully pay out the benefits that it has promised to retirees under CalPERS.
Utilities Expenditures – Expenses related to the consumption of services including electricity, natural gas, water,
and telephone services.
Y
Yield – The rate of return earned on an investment based on the price paid.
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Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Proposed Budget Overview
Presented to City Council
May 6, 2025
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BUDGET PROCESS
OVERVIEW
GENERAL FUND AND
OTHER FUNDS OVERVIEW
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS OVERVIEW
BUDGET PROCESS NEXT
STEPS
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Why is the
City budget
important?
Central policy document
Debt Compliance
Spending plan
Management and evaluation tool
Communication tool
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Annual Budget Cycle
Budget
Cycle
Long-Term
Financial Plan
Budget
Development
Public
Hearings and
Workshops
Budget
Adoption
Budget
Monitoring
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Budget Development Timeline
Nov.
Long-Term Financial Plan
Department Budget
Requests
Jan.
Baseline Budget
Development
March
Mid-Year Review
(Q2 Financial Report)
April
Community Budget
Presentations
May
Public Hearings
June
Budget Adopted by
June 30, annually
Public Input
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Fund Restrictions
6
General Fund
Discretionary use of funds
Special Revenue Funds
Funds legally restricted for a
specific purpose
Enterprise Funds
Operating and reporting
similarly to a private business
perspective (profit-loss)
Sewer funds can only be used
for sewer related projects
Trust/Fiduciary funds
City acts as trustee/agent for
parties outside of the City;
other agencies approve budget
Funds are restricted
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Operating Budget vs. Capital Budget
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Operating Budget
•Ongoing expenditures = ongoing revenues
•One-time revenues fund one-time expenditures
Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Budget
•The capital budget is for long-term capital improvements, facilities, and equipment where
revenues are collected over time. Capital programs often extend beyond a single fiscal year and
because of this capital budgets often include expenditures funded by both current year revenues
and funds previously collected.
•Procurement, construction or installation of facilities or related equipment which improves,
preserves, enhances or modernizes the City’s provision of municipal services
•Useful life of at least 5 years, costs in excess of $50K
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Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Outlook
8
Monitor
and adjust
Targeted
services
expansion
Core
services
maintained
Restrained
growth
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General Fund Revenues
(in millions)
9
Category
FY2025
Adopted
FY2026
Proposed Change
Revenues 274.1$ 305.6$ 31.5$
Expenditures 274.1 305.6 31.5
Surplus/(Deficit)-$ -$ -$
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General Fund Revenues
(in millions)
10
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Category
FY2025
Adopted
FY2026
Proposed Change
Major Revenues
Property Taxes 52.0$ 58.4$ 6.5$
Sales Tax 48.0 50.0 2.0
Measure P Sales Tax 29.3 30.8 1.5
Measure A Sales Tax 29.3 30.8 1.5
Franchise Fees 15.1 15.4 0.3
Utility Users Tax 3.9 3.7 (0.2)
Motor Vehicle License Fees 31.4 33.8 2.4
Transient Occupancy Taxes 10.0 21.7 11.7
Major Revenues Total 219.0$ 244.7$ 25.8$
Other Revenues 55.2 60.9 5.7
General Fund Revenues Total 274.1$ 305.6$ 31.5$
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•Increase projected Assessed Valuations ($3.9M)
•Bayfront Hotel and Convention Center tax increment
($2.5M)
Property Taxes
$6.4M
•Bayfront Hotel and Convention Center Transient
Occupancy Taxes ($11.1M)
Transient Occupancy
Taxes $11.7M
•Charges for Services ($2.2M)
•Other Local Taxes ($1.6M)
•Transfers In ($1.1M)
Other Revenues
$6.1M
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General Fund Expenditures Transfers removed
(in millions)
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General Fund Expenditures
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14
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Category
FY2025
Adopted
FY2026
Proposed Change
Personnel Services
Personnel Services 118.0$ 128.4$ 10.4$
Salary Savings (3.8) (3.5) 0.3
Retirement Benefits 17.6 21.0 3.4
Health Insurance 15.0 15.9 0.9
Personnel Services Total 146.9$ 161.8$ 14.9$
Supplies and Services 25.7 28.6 3.0
Other Expenses 2.2 2.7 0.5
Internal Service 4.7 4.6 -
Capital 0.2 0.2 -
Utilities 6.8 7.7 0.9
Transfers Out 87.7 100.0 12.3
Total General Fund Budget 274.1$ 305.6$ 31.5$
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•Labor costs tied to MOU agreements ($10.6M)
•Pension cost increases ($3.4M)
•Health Insurance cost increases ($0.9M)
Personnel $14.9M
•Increase to insurance premiums ($1.7M)
•Estimated election costs in June 2026 ($0.7M)
•Increase to software and supplies costs ($0.6M)
Supplies & Services
$3.0M
•Rising gas, electric, and water costs ($0.9M)Utilities $0.9M
•Measure A and Measure P Sales Tax transfers ($3M)
•Bayfront contractual transfers ($14.9M)
•Debt Service & other funds transfers (-$5.8M) decrease
Transfers $12.3M
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City Pension Costs
In recent years, large Unfunded
Accrued Liability to CalPERS
retirement system
Feb. 2021, City issued $355 million
in Pension Obligation Bonds (POBs)
at an interest rate of 2.54%, to pay
off UAL*
Policy to set aside 75% of any
surpluses generated into the
Pension Reserve Fund (Section 115
Trust) to fund future liabilities/UAL
that may arise
CalPERS investment returns since
the POB was issued have ranged
from a high of 22.4% to a low of
negative 7.5%. The net result is a
new UAL
17
*as of June 30, 2019 CalPERS valuation report
Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL)
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General Fund
Expenditures
by Department
(in millions)
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Department
FY2025
Adopted
FY2026
Proposed Change
City Council 1.7$ 1.8$ 0.1$
City Clerk 1.6 2.3 0.7
City Attorney 3.8 3.9 0.2
Administration 3.2 3.3 0.1
Information Technology 4.7 5.2 0.5
Human Resources 4.0 4.2 0.2
Finance 5.1 5.8 0.7
Non-Departmental 98.8 112.8 14.0
Animal Care Services 3.6 4.0 0.4
Economic Development 1.3 0.6 (0.7)
Development Services 3.3 3.3 0.0
Engineering/Capital Projects 12.0 12.2 0.2
Police 59.5 66.3 6.9
Fire 37.2 41.3 4.1
Public Works 24.3 27.4 3.2
Parks and Recreation 5.9 6.6 0.7
Library 4.2 4.6 0.4
Total General Fund Budget 274.1$ 305.6$ 31.5$
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General Fund
Staffing
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Staffing by Department
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Administration 13.00 11.00 (2.00)
Animal Care Services 29.30 29.30 -
City Attorney 17.00 17.00 -
City Clerk 10.00 10.00 -
City Council 14.00 14.00 -
Development Services 22.00 21.00 (1.00)
Economic Development 8.00 3.00 (5.00)
Engineering/Capital Projects 60.00 60.00 -
Finance 35.00 35.00 -
Fire 165.00 165.00 -
Human Resources 22.00 22.00 -
Information Technology Services 21.00 21.00 -
Library 22.50 23.50 1.00
Parks and Recreation 20.00 20.00 -
Police 328.00 330.00 2.00
Public Works 128.00 135.00 7.00
General Fund Total 914.80 916.80 2.00
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Improved community
services
•Casa Casillas art
center full-year
operations
•Expanded Parks &
Recreation
programming
•Parks maintenance
and Open space
upkeep
Expanded public
safety
•Fire
•Bayfront Fire Station
services expansion
•Police
•Enhanced training
and development
Bayfront Hotel and
Convention Center
•Transfer of revenues
obligated to the
Bayfront project
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Other Funds
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Other Funds
Expenditures
by Fund
Category
(in millions)
22
Fund Category
FY2025
Adopted
FY2026
Proposed Change
Capital Funds 0.9$ 3.1$ 2.2$
Debt Funds 33.8 33.9 0.1
Development Funds 44.7 11.0 (33.7)
Enterprise Funds 35.4 40.8 5.4
Gas Tax Fund 14.6 15.6 1.0
Grant Funds 12.2 13.5 1.3
Internal Service Funds 15.3 16.2 1.0
Measure A Sales Tax Fund 43.5 33.7 (9.8)
Measure P Sales Tax Fund 18.8 17.0 (1.8)
Open Space Funds 23.5 31.7 8.2
Other Funds 18.5 34.4 15.9
Pension/Debt Reserve - 0.2 0.2
Sewer Funds 52.2 52.3 0.1
Successor Agency Funds 8.1 8.1 -
Other Funds Expenditures Total 321.2$ 311.3$ (9.9)$
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Other Funds Staffing
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Staffing by Fund
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed Change
Advanced Life Support Fund 5.00 5.00 -
CV Housing Authority Fund 11.00 12.00 1.00
Development Services Fund 63.00 65.00 2.00
Environmental Services Fund 9.00 9.00 -
Federal Grants Fund 44.00 42.00 (2.00)
Fleet Management Funds 13.00 13.00 -
Gas Tax Fund 2.00 2.00 -
Measure A Fund 120.00 140.00 20.00
Sewer Fund 50.00 51.00 1.00
Transportation Fund 70.00 70.00 -
Other Funds Total 387.00 409.00 22.00
FTE - Full Time Equivalent
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Other Funds Highlights
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•Reduction for Heritage Road Bridge Replacement
CIP project
Other Transportation Fund
•Scheduled projects based on Measure P spending
plan categories for Public Safety equipment, debt,
and infrastructure.
Measure P Sales Tax
•20 additional positions (8 Police, 12 Fire)
•Reduction of CIP budget for Training facility
Measure A Sales Tax
•Increase transfer for the Bayfront Lease Revenue
Fund.
Other Funds
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Fiscal Year 2026
Capital Improvement
Program Summary
Department of Engineering & Capital Projects
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TransNet
Voter approved, ½ cent sales tax measure for Transportation
Projects in San Diego County
Administered by SANDAG
Compliance oversight by TransNet Independent Taxpayer
Oversight Committee (ITOC)
Congestion Relief (Minimum 70%)
• Construct new or expanded facilities • Major roadway rehab
•Traffic signal coordination •Traffic improvements
Maintenance (Maximum 30%)
• Pothole repairs • Crack sealing•Resurfacing •Striping •Signage
• Bridge maintenance •Routine inspections
Storm Drain Fund
Storm Drain Fee Revenue
Funded by monthly service fees charged to property owners
Dedicated exclusively to stormwater-related purposes in
compliance with the Federal Clean Water Act and local
NPDES permit requirements.
Storm Drain System
• Clean inspect, and maintain storm drain inlets, underground
systems,channels, and ditches • Activities for compliance with
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit •
Activities required for Clean Water Act compliance • Storm Drain
and BMP Inspection and compliance programs
Funding Description Approved Uses
Highway User’s Tax
Gas tax revenues for roadway projects and maintenance
Road Maintenance and Rehab Account (RMRA/SB-1)
Funded by gas tax with focus on repairing and preserving state
roads and bridges
Roadway Maintenance
•Streets •Signals •Signs •Guardrails •Drainage • Traffic control
devices •Lighting •Non-motorized traffic facilities • Sidewalks •
Transportation-related projects
RMRA must be used for road maintenance and critical safetyGas Tax
FY 2026 CIP FUNDING
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Funding Description Approved Uses
Measure P
Sewer Enterprise
Funds
Highway Bridge
Program (HBP)
Federal Grant
First award for Heritage Road Bridge was FY 2016
Covers 88.53% of participating grant expenses
Matching funds (11.47%) funded by Transportation DIF
Highway Bridges
Program provides funding for states to improve the condition of
highway bridges through replacement, rehabilitation, and
systematic preventive maintenance.
Voter approved, 10-year, ½ cent sales tax increase
to fund high priority infrastructure needs
Collection began in 2017
Voter-approved extension through March 31, 2037
Compliance oversight by Citizens’ Oversight Committee
Expenditure Plan Priorities
•Pave/repair streets, • Upgrade aging public safety facilities
& equipment •Replace storm drains •Repair older
libraries, senior center, recreation centers •Improve traffic
signal system
Citywide Sewer Facilities Replacement/Rehabilitation
• Pipe /manhole rehabilitation •Pipeline upsize• Sewer Access
Road rehabilitation•Pump/Lift station upgrades •Sewer structure
improvements •Maintenance/expansion of conveyance system •
Sewer related street repairs
Funded by monthly service fees, permit and system
connection fees, and sewer development impact fees
Sub Funds:
• Sewer Income Fund •Trunk Sewer Capital Reserve
• Sewer Service Revenue Fund •Sewer DIFs
FY 2026 CIP FUNDING
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Gas Tax
$10.2M
34.87%
Hwy Bridge Program
$1.4M
4.93%
Measure P
$3.4M
11.66%
CV Muni Golf Course
$200K
0.68%
Sewer Fac Replacement
$3.5M
11.78%
Storm Drain Fund
$700K
2.39%
TransNet
$9.9M
33.67%
BY FUNDING SOURCE
Capital Improvement Program: $29.3 Million
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Capital Improvement Program: $29.3 Million
BY ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Buildings
$133K
0.46%
Drainage
$1.3M
4.35%
General Gov't
$390K
1.33%
Parks
$1M
3.42%
Roadway
$23M
78.66%
Wastewater
$3.5M
11.78%
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Major Building ProjectsBuildingProjects
Citywide Building Repair Efforts to Continue in FY 26
PUBLIC BUILDINGS
–Citywide Public Building Repairs
•Roof Replacement
•HVAC
•General Building Repairs
FY2026 Proposed:
$ 133k Citywide Building Repairs (Measure P)
Measure P Expenditure Plan
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Major Building ProjectsPark Projects
PARK IMPROVEMENTS
•Playgrounds
•Sports Courts and Fields
•Irrigation / Plumbing
•Park Lighting
•Park Amenities:
•BBQ Grills
•Benches / Picnic Tables
•Drinking Fountains
•Pathways / Jogging Trails
FY2026 Proposed:
•$1M Park Infrastructure (Measure P)
Locate City Parks and Amenities
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Major Building ProjectsDrainage
DRAINAGE
-Inspect, Clean and Repair:
•Storm drain inlets
•Underground pipes
•Channels
•Grates and manholes
•Flood Prevention Measures
•Activities to ensure compliance with regional
stormwater regulations
FY2026 Proposed:
•$ 1.3M (Storm Drain Fund)
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Major Building ProjectsRoadway Projects
Pavement
STREET PAVEMENT & REHAB
•Resurfacing
•Pavement Overlays
•Slurry Seals
FY2026 Proposed:
•$ 15.7M (Gas Tax , TransNet)
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Major Building ProjectsRoadway Projects
Traffic Signals
TRAFFIC SIGNAL REPAIR AND UPGRADE
•Upgrades
•Modifications
•Traffic Signal System Optimization Program
•Pedestrian Improvements
FY2026 Proposed:
•$ 3.1M (Gas Tax, TransNet, Measure P)
Traffic Engineering
•Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Plan
•Local Road Safety Plan
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Major Building ProjectsRoadway Projects
Sidewalks
SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT
•Citywide Panel Replacement
•Sidewalk Replacement Program
•Replaces damaged curb, gutter, sidewalk, and
driveway aprons in public right-of-way
•Pedestrian Curb Ramp Program
FY2026 Proposed:
•$ 2.7M (Measure P, TransNet)
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Major Building ProjectsMajor Projects
Roadway
Main Street –Nirvana Ave to Heritage Rd
Heritage Road Bridge Replacement
Construction Began December 2024
Completion Anticipated Summer 2027
HERITAGE ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
–Widen Heritage Road
•Main Street to Entertainment Circle
•Heritage Road Bridge Replacement
•4 Lanes to 6 Lanes
•Sidewalk
•Bike Lanes
–Widen Main Street
•Nirvana Avenue to Heritage Road
•6-Lane Major
FY2025 Proposed:
•$ 1.4M (Highway Bridge Program (HBP) Grant)
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Major Building ProjectsMajor Projects
Wastewater
SEWER FACILITY REPLACEMENT
•Rehabilitation and Upsizing
•Access Road Rehabilitation
•Manhole Inspections
•CCTV Inspection of Sewer Main
FY2026 Proposed:
•$ 3.5M (Sewer Facility Replacement Fund)
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5-Year Capital Improvement Program
CIP Appropriations by Fiscal Year and Asset Type
$0
$10,000,000
$20,000,000
$30,000,000
$40,000,000
$50,000,000
$60,000,000
$70,000,000
$80,000,000
$90,000,000
FY22
$49.2M
FY23
$50.5M
FY24
$66.6M
FY25
$81.2M
FY26
$29M
Building Drainage General Gov't Parks Roadway Wastewater TOTAL CIP
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Capital Improvement Program
CIP Program Summary Total CIP
Budget
% of Budget
Used to Date
CIP Program FY2018-FY2025 $977.1M 65%
CIP Program FY2026 $29.3M -
Total FY2026 CIP Program $1.01B 63%
Bayfront
$327.3M
32.53%
Building
$271.8M
27.03%
Drainage
$24M
2.51%
General Government
$29M
2.90%
Parks
$39.2M
4.00%Roadway
$247.3M
26.87%
Sewer
$38.3M
4.15%
MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL BUDGET SUMMARY: FY 2018 –FY 2026
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Challenges to Maintaining a
Balanced Budget
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•Impacts from economic
slowdown/inflation
•Increase costs for labor, goods and
services, utilities, and insurance
premiums
•CalPERS investment losses
•Unfunded Actuarial Liabilities –
growing from an annual
contribution of $6M to
approximately $12.8M citywide in
5 years
•Deferred and ongoing maintenance of
City’s infrastructure
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Updates to the
City Manager’s
Proposed
Budget
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•Public Facilities DIF Fund
Include the Feasibility Study for the Police Department
substation based on a Council referral received in
March 2025
•Increase the CIP budget by $300,000 utilizing
available fund balance
•General Fund
Unfreeze 1.0 Administrative Secretary position in the
City Council Department to provide administrative
support
•Personnel Services $ 107,927
•Salary Savings $(107,927)
•Total Costs $ -
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Next Steps
42
MAY 20
City Council public hearing and
adoption of FY 2025-26 Proposed
Budget and Capital Improvement
Program Budget
Additional comments can be
submitted on the City’s website
(Chulavistaca.gov/budget)
Fiscal Year 2025-26
Priorities from Strategic Plan
Planning for Measure P 2.0
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Recommended Action
43
Approve the “Resolution of the City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency /Housing Authority of the City of Chula Vista
accepting the City Manager’s Proposed Operating and Capital
Improvement Budgets for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for each agency as their
Proposed Budgets, respectively, and setting the time and place for a
public hearing for final consideration and adoption of the same” on
May 20, 2025.
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Chula Vista Animal
Services
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2022-2024
November 2021-Exceeded capacity for dogs
2022-Average annual capacity 112
2023-Averaged 120-134 dogs daily
2024-We maintained an inventory of 135-156 dogs daily
Length of stay for large dogs increased to an average of 6-9 months,
with some dogs reaching 18 months in care
Increases in parvo/distemper entering shelter
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Be A Shelter
Hero
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Community Engagement Events
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Services for the Community
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