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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2026/04/21 Jt HACity of Chula Vista Regular City Council and Special Housing Authority Meeting MINUTES Date: Location: April 21, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA Present: Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, Mayor McCann Also Present: City Manager Allen, City Attorney Verdugo, City Clerk Bigelow, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services Malone Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda. _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m. Mayor McCann announced, pursuant to the California Brown Act, (Government Code Section 54952.3), that he and all Councilmembers would receive $50 for their attendance at that Housing Authority meeting, held simultaneously with the City Council meeting. 2. ROLL CALL City Clerk Bigelow called the roll. Councilmember Preciado joined the meeting at 5:32 p.m. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Mayor McCann. 4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 4.1 Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing SEIU 221 - Represented MAAC Project Employees The proclamation was presented. 4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming April as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month in the City of Chula Vista The proclamation was presented. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.7) Moved by Councilmember Inzunza Seconded by Councilmember Chavez Docusign Envelope ID: 070C4797-CADA-8B0A-8257-084731436CB8 2026-04-21 Regular City Council and Special Housing Authority Meeting Minutes Page 2 To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.7. The headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote: Yes (4): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Mayor McCann Result, Carried (4 to 0) 5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes Approve the minutes dated: April 14, 2026 5.2 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances Approve a motion to read only the title and waive the reading of the text of all resolutions and ordinances at this meeting. 5.3 Citywide Holiday Renaming: Adopt an Ordinance Renaming Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day Adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 10.08 (Definitions for Vehicles and Traffic) and Chapter 12.50 (Temporary Placement Of Signs In Designated Portions Of The Public Rights-Of-Way) of the Chula Vista Municipal Code to replace Cesar Chavez Day with Farmworkers Day. (Second Reading and Adoption) Item 5.3 heading: ORDINANCE NO. 3620 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10.08.110 RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF HOLIDAYS FOR PARKING METERS AND ZONES AND SECTION 12.50.050 RELATING TO THE TIMES WHEN SIGNS CAN BE TEMPORARILY PLACED IN DESIGNATED PORTIONS OF THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) 5.4 Housing Authority Policy: Updates to the Chula Vista Housing Authority Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bond Policies to Comply with the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee Adopt a resolution of the Chula Vista Housing Authority to approve updates to the Chula Vista Housing Authority Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bond Policies and authorize the Director to make additional minor clerical or administrative changes as needed. Item 5.4 heading: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-002 OF THE CHULA VISTA HOUSING AUTHORITY APPROVING REVISIONS TO ITS MULTIFAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BOND POLICIES 5.5 Grant Acceptance: Accept Grant Funding for the Hazardous Fuels Reduction Program from the California Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement/California Volunteers Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds in the amount of $1,499,974.31 from the California Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement/California Docusign Envelope ID: 070C4797-CADA-8B0A-8257-084731436CB8 2026-04-21 Regular City Council and Special Housing Authority Meeting Minutes Page 3 Volunteers #CaliforniansForAll Youth Service Corps Grant to support the Fuels Crew as part of the Hazardous Fuels Reduction Program. Item 5.5 heading: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-063 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF SERVICE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS #CALIFORNIANSFORALL 2025 - 2026 YOUTH SERVICE CORPS GRANT AND AUTHORIZING THE FIRE CHIEF TO EXECUTE ASSOCIATED GRANT DOCUMENTS 5.6 Grant Application and Appropriation: Authorize Submission of an Application for the Fiscal Year 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and Appropriate Funds Adopt a resolution authorizing submission of a grant application for the Fiscal Year 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, authorizing the City Manager to execute grant documents, and amending the Fiscal Year 2025 -26 budget to appropriate grant funds. (4/5 Vote Required) Item 5.6 heading: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-064 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE GRANT DOCUMENTS AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) 5.7 Meeting Designation: Designate July 7, 2026 as a Non -Regular Meeting Day Pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.04.020 Place an ordinance on first reading designating July 7, 2026 as a non -regular meeting day pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.04.020 (First Reading). Item 5.7 heading: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DESIGNATING JULY 7, 2026, AS A NON-REGULAR MEETING DAY PURSUANT TO CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.04.020 (FIRST READING) 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS The following members of the public spoke in support of Police Chief Roxana Kennedy: • Summer Stephan • Robert Brewer • Pastor Ruben • Fred Rowbothom • Dr. Chanda Simmons • BeBe • Shirley Horton Rita Beyers submitted written comments regarding progress on Hilltop Park. Docusign Envelope ID: 070C4797-CADA-8B0A-8257-084731436CB8 2026-04-21 Regular City Council and Special Housing Authority Meeting Minutes Page 4 Arleth Teresa Perez Beltran spoke regarding the environmental, public health, and community impacts associated with tobacco products and vaping. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7.1 Annual Military Equipment Report: Accept the Annual AB 481 Military Equipment Report, Review and Renew Ordinance No. 3549, and Amend the Chula Vista Police Department Military Equipment Policy 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. Captain Barrett and Lieutenant Monreal gave a presentation on the item. Mayor McCann opened the public hearing. Margaret Baker, representing South Bay People Power, submitted written comments in opposition to the item. There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing. Moved by Councilmember Inzunza Seconded by Mayor McCann To adopt Resolution No. 2026-065, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote: Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann Result, Carried (5 to 0) Item 7.1 heading: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-065 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT 2025 ANNUAL AB 481 MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT, RENEWING ORDINANCE NO. 3549, AND APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY 7.2 Approve Issuance of Bonds: Approve the Issuance of Tax -Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the Acquisition, Construction, and Equipping of the Sol Vista Apartments Project and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto 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. Housing Manager Warwick gave a presentation on the item. Mayor McCann opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing. Moved by Mayor McCann Seconded by Councilmember Inzunza To adopt Resolution No. 2026-066, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote: Docusign Envelope ID: 070C4797-CADA-8B0A-8257-084731436CB8 2026-04-21 Regular City Council and Special Housing Authority Meeting Minutes Page 5 Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann Result, Carried (5 to 0) Item 7.2 heading: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-066 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE OBLIGATIONS OF THE CHULA VISTA HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR THE SOL VISTA APARTMENTS PROJECT 8. ACTION ITEMS 8.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any There were none. 8.2 Housing Authority Bond Approval: Approve the Issuance of Tax -Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the Acquisition, Construction, and Equipping of the Sol Vista Apartments Project and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto Housing Manager Warwick gave a presentation on the item. Moved by Mayor McCann Seconded by Councilmember Chavez To adopt Housing Authority Resolution No. 2026 -003, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote: Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann Result, Carried (5 to 0) Item 8.2 heading: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-003 OF THE CHULA VISTA HOUSING AUTHORITY (1) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ITS TAX -EXEMPT MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE NOTE IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $14,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOL VISTA APARTMENTS MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT; (2) APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER THE NOTE, COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION, AND IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION; AND (3) RATIFYING AND APPROVING ANY ACTION HERETOFORE TAKEN IN CONNECTION WITH THE NOTE 8.3 Park Naming and Council Policy Waiver: Approving Naming of the Future Urban Park at Oxford Street and Fourth Avenue as “Roy Franzen Park, Jr.” and Waiving City Council Policy No. 470-01 Marco Polo Cortez spoke in support of the item. Docusign Envelope ID: 070C4797-CADA-8B0A-8257-084731436CB8 2026-04-21 Regular City Council and Special Housing Authority Meeting Minutes Page 6 Moved by Deputy Mayor Fernandez Seconded by Mayor McCann To adopt Resolution No. 2026 -067, as amended to name the park “Roy Franzen, Jr. Park,” the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote: Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann Result, Carried (5 to 0) Item 8.3 heading: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-067 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE NAMING OF THE FUTURE URBAN PARK AT OXFORD STREET AND FOURTH AVENUE AS “ROY FRANZEN, JR. PARK” AND WAIVING CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 470-01 8.4 Contract Award and CIP Appropriation: Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Carrier Johnson + Culture for the City of Chula Vista Police Department Facilities Master Planning Effort and Amend the Fiscal Year 2025 - 26 CIP Budget Accordingly Acting Police Chief Peak, Special Projects Manager Relph, and Craig Atkinson and Steven Kiss, representing Carrier Johnson + Culture, gave a presentation on the item. Moved by Deputy Mayor Fernandez Seconded by Councilmember Chavez To adopt Resolution No. 2026-068, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote: Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann Result, Carried (5 to 0) Item 8.4 heading: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-068 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (1) APPROVING A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND CARRIER JOHNSON + CULTURE FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT FACILITIES MASTER PLANNING SERVICES AND (2) AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING $93,815 TO CIP PROJECT “POLICE SUBSTATION FEASIBILITY STUDY” (SAF0171) PROJECT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) The meeting was recessed at 9:39 p.m. and reconvened at 9:50 p.m. 8.5 City Council Referral: Presentation and Discussion on Potential Amendments to Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 5.56 Tobacco Retailer Acting Police Chief Peak, Deputy City Attorney Carnahan, and Director of Housing and Homelessness Services Kurz gave a presentation on the item. Docusign Envelope ID: 070C4797-CADA-8B0A-8257-084731436CB8 2026-04-21 Regular City Council and Special Housing Authority Meeting Minutes Page 7 The following members of the public spoke in support of the item: • Jessica Newmyer, Chula Vista resident • Manuel Andrade, Chula Vista resident • Cynthia Knapp • John Jenkins, Escondido resident • Liz Murphy, Chula Vista resident • Josie Mercado, Chula Vista resident • Izabelle Alvarado, Chula Vista resident • Liani Pichardo, Chula Vista resident • Eric Del Rio, Chula Vista resident • Jesse Nodora, San Diego resident • Aaron Malacura, Chula Vista resident • Jeff Bettger, Chula Vista resident • Isabel Caballero, Chula Vista resident • David Strong, San Diego resident • Andres Lopez, Chula Vista resident • Margaux Stack-Babich, San Diego resident • Jose Perez, Chula Vista resident • Arlety Teresa Perez Beltran, San Ysidro resident • Andy Jose Lopez, San Diego resident • Melanie Mendoza Gasca, San Diego resident • Stephen Davis Baum, San Diego resident • Edith Alcala, Chula Vista resident • Vanessa Quezada, Bonita resident • Adrian Kwiatkowski, San Diego resident • Diana McGawley, Chula Vista resident • Emily Miller, San Diego resident • Janan Muein, El Cajon resident • Ava Irizarry, Chula Vista resident • Yoselyn Barragan The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item: • Jeremy Ogul • Jeff Mansour • Tony Konja • Roy Micha • Steven Jarjees The following members of the public submitted written comments in support of the item: • Ana Simmons • Ceanne Guerra • Riley Steinley • Lora Bumatay • Lynnette Famania • Tina Matthias, representing South Bay Sustainable Communities • Chase Kornacki Docusign Envelope ID: 070C4797-CADA-8B0A-8257-084731436CB8 2026-04-21 Regular City Council and Special Housing Authority Meeting Minutes Page 8 • Nancy Yamagata • Laina Delgado Flores • Elena Scarr • MJ • Sarah Boyer • Mark O'Connor The following members of the public submitted written comments in opposition to the item: • Michelle Bell, RN • Hikmat Zoura • King Liquor • Hani Marogy • Frank Shammo • Shatha Louis • Anthony Thweni • Love Chula Vista • Roy Mikha • Khadher Bayoudh • Frank Shammo The City Council provided feedback focused on balancing public health priorities, youth protection, and community safety with support for long -standing, law-abiding small businesses, while preventing further saturation of tobacco outlets within the community. The meeting was recessed at 7:54 p.m. and reconvened at 8:22 p.m. 8.6 City Boards and Commissions: Place an Ordinance on First Reading Amending the Municipal Code to Implement District-Based Nominations for Certain Boards and Commissions City Clerk Bigelow spoke regarding the item. Jorge Marroquin spoke regarding the item. Rita Byers, Chula Vista resident, submitted written comments in opposition to the item. Moved by Deputy Mayor Fernandez Seconded by Councilmember Inzunza To place the below ordinance on first reading, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote: Yes (3): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, and Councilmember Inzunza No (2): Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann Result, Carried (3 to 2) Item 8.6 heading: Docusign Envelope ID: 070C4797-CADA-8B0A-8257-084731436CB8 2026-04-21 Regular City Council and Special Housing Authority Meeting Minutes Page 9 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT DISTRICT-BASED NOMINATIONS FOR CERTAIN BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, AND CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR REASSIGNMENT OF SEAT DESIGNATIONS WHEN APPOINTMENT PROCESSES ARE ADJUSTED (FIRST READING) The meeting was recessed at 9:39 p.m. and reconvened at 9:50 p.m. 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED) 10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS 10.1 Emergency Communications Campaign Update Chief Communications Officer Cihomsky spoke regarding the item. 11. MAYOR’S REPORTS Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements. 12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements. 13. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS There were none. 14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS There were none. 15. 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. The meeting was recessed at 10:34 p.m. and reconvened in closed session at 10:39 p.m. with all members present. 15.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) Name of case: Bonita Valley Amateur Girls Softball Association, presented on August 15, 2024 Action: No reportable action 15.2 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 d(1) Name of case: Michael Hamanaka v Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, et al., Southern District of California. 26CV1719 LL BJW Docusign Envelope ID: 070C4797-CADA-8B0A-8257-084731436CB8 2026-04-21 Regular City Council and Special Housing Authority Meeting Minutes Page 10 Action: No reportable action 16. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:06 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services _________________________ Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk Docusign Envelope ID: 070C4797-CADA-8B0A-8257-084731436CB8