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CITY OF
CHULA VISTA
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
John McCann, Mayor
Tiffany Allen,City Manager
Carolina Chavez, Councilmember- District 1
Jose Preciado,Councilmember- District 2 Marco A.Verdugo,City Attorney
Kerry K. Bigelow,City Clerk
Michael Inzunza, Councilmember- District 3
Cesar T. Fernandez, Councilmember- District 4
Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Location: Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
**REVISED 12/12/2025**
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5041. Providing at least 48 hours' notice will help ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made.
Gov. Code § 84308 Regulations: To promote transparency and fairness in the governmental decision-making
process, there are rules to prevent public officials from being unfairly influenced by contributors to their
campaigns. The type of activity these laws were enacted to limit is often referred to as "pay-to-play," and is
governed in California by Government Code section 84308. Parties to any proceedings involving a "license,
permit, or other entitlement for use," as that term is defined in the Political Reform Act, pending before the City
Council must disclose any campaign contribution over $500 (aggregated) within the preceding 12 months
made by the party, their agent, and those required to be aggregated with their contributions under Gov. Code
§ 82015.5. The disclosure must include the amount contributed and the name(s) of the contributor(s). "G.C. §
84308 Regulations Apply: Yes" on this agenda indicates that the item is subject to these regulations.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Complete Agenda Packet: The agenda packet, including staff reports, draft resolutions and ordinances, and
other backup materials, is available at chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings or the City Clerk's Office.
Time Allotted for Speaking (subject to change by the presiding officer)
- Consent Calendar (any or all items): 3 minutes
- Agenda Items (not on Consent): 3 minutes
- General Public Comment (not on agenda): 3 minutes
Individuals who use a translator will be allotted twice the time.
General Public Comments: Twenty-one (21) minutes are scheduled near the beginning of the meeting. The
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 of a Proclamation in Recognition of Library Associate Ruth Vasquez Upon Her
Retirement After 30 Years of Dedicated Public Service
4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation in Recognition of Fire Chief Harry Muns Upon His Retirement
After 31 Years of Dedicated Public Service and Being Named 2025 San Diego County Fire
Chief of the Year
4.3 Chula Vista Bayfront Update Presented by Chula Vista Port Commissioner & Vice Chair Ann
Moore
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.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the recommended action on the below consent calendar items.
5.1 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.
5.2 Incentive Program: Approve a Letter of Authorization to Participate in the SD EnergyLink
Incentive Program and Accept $352,000 in Assets and Labor
Report Number: 25-0289
Location: City Hall (276 Fourth Avenue), Fire Station 4 (850 Paseo Ranchero), Fire Station 6
(605 Mount Miguel Road), Fire Station 7 (1640 Santa Venetia Street #18421), Fire Station 8
(1181 Woods Drive), Fire Station 9 (1410 Brandywine Avenue), and Police Department (315 4 th
Avenue)
Department: Public Works
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to California
Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution to A) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Letter of Authorization to
participate in the SD EnergyLink Equipment Incentive Program and B) Accept $352,000 in
assets and labor.
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5.3 Grant Acceptance and Appropriation: Accept and Appropriate Adult Literacy and Family
Literacy Services Grant Funds From the California State Library
Report Number: 25-0292
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: 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 accepting and appropriating Adult Literacy and Family Literacy Services
grant funds from the California State Library. (4/5 Vote Required)
5.4 Employee Benefits: Adopt the 2026 Cafeteria Benefits Plan Reflecting Health Insurance and
Voluntary Insurance Benefits for Eligible City Employees
Report Number: 25-0300
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Human Resources
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The proposed action 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 for the 2026 Cafeteria Benefits Plan.
5.5 Employee Compensation: Approve the Revised Compensation Schedule that Reflects
Scheduled Salary Adjustments for Certain Employee Groups
Report Number: 25-0304
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Human Resources
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 the revised Fiscal Year 2025-26 Compensation Schedule
effective January 9, 2026, as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section
570.5.
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5.6 Grant Award and Appropriation: Accept Grant Funds from the San Diego Workforce
Partnership for Cohort Training Activities and Appropriate Funds
Report Number: 25-0301
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Fire
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 accepting the San Diego Workforce Partnership grant of $494,181 and
appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required)
5.7 Real Property Purchase: Approve the Acquisition of Real Property at 61 First Avenue, Amend
the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget and Appropriate Funds
Report Number: 25-0303
Location: 61 First Avenue
Department: City Manager
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes
Environmental Notice: The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15316 Class 16 (Transfer of
Ownership of Land in Order to Create Parks). In addition, notwithstanding the foregoing, the
Project also qualifies for the Common Sense Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the
California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving the purchase of 61 First Avenue (APN 566-131-05-00) for the
purposes of the Lower Sweetwater Community Park Project, amending the fiscal year 2025-26
budget, and appropriating funds for this purpose. (4/5 Vote Required)
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5.8 Grant Acceptance and Appropriation: Accept Grant Funds from the American Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) for Wildfire Response and Preparedness and
Appropriate Funds
Report Number: 25-0284
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Animal Services
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 accepting grant funds in the amount of $14,473 from the ASPCA for wildfire
response and disaster preparedness activities and appropriating the funds for that purpose.
(4/5 Vote Required)
6.PUBLIC COMMENTS
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.ACTION ITEMS
7.1 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.
*7.2 Agreement: Approve a Ten-Year Facilities Operations Agreement with Elite Athlete Services,
LLC to Operate the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center
Report Number: 25-0277
Location: 2800 Olympic Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA 91915
Department: City Manager
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes
Environmental Notice: The proposed 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 facilities operations agreement with Elite Athlete Services, LLC
for the operations of the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center.
8.PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
There will be no continued Public Comment period if all speakers present at the first Public Comment
period are heard.
9.CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
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10.MAYOR’S REPORTS
10.1 Ratification of Appointments
Location: No specific geographic location
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
Sections 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Ratify the appointments of Deepa Kurup to the Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission and
Isaiah Diamond to the Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission.
11.COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
12.CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
13.CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
14.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)
14.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: Natalie Vazquez v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court Case No.
25CU045186C
14.2 Conference with Legal Counsel -- Anticipated Litigation
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
One (1) Case: Including City of Chula Vista Claim CV25134, Presented on June 18, 2025.
14.3 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: Tiffany Allen, Sarah Schoen, Tanya Tomlinson, Marco
Verdugo, and Courtney Chase
Employee organization: POA
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15.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular City Council meeting on January 6, 2026, 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.
Sign up at www.chulavistaca.gov to receive email notifications when City Council
agendas are published online.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
In accordance with California Government Code Section 66458(d), notice is hereby given that the City
Engineer has reviewed and, immediately following this City Council meeting of December 16, 2025,
will approve the following final map:
Chula Vista PCS18-0003, 354 Moss Street
Final Map (PRJ23-011)
Specifically, the City Engineer has caused the map to be examined and has made the following
findings:
(1) The map substantially conforms to the approved tentative map(s), and any approved alterations
thereof and any conditions of approval imposed with said tentative map(s).
(2) The map complies with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and any local ordinances
applicable at the time of approval of the tentative map.
(3) The map is technically correct. Said map will be finalized and recorded within 10 calendar days
from the date of this City Council meeting.
If you have questions about the map approval findings or need additional information about the map,
please feel free to contact Jaime Campos, Principal Civil Engineer at (619) 409-5483, or at
Jcampos@chulavistaca.gov.
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