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Regular City Council, Special Housing Authority, and Special Successor Agency
to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
May 19, 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, Deputy Director of City
Clerk Services Turner
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
Councilmembers Chavez and Preciado joined the meeting 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
Deputy Director, City Clerk Services Turner called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Led by Councilmember Inzunza.
Mayor McCann called for a moment of silence to acknowledge the tragic event at the
Islamic Center of San Diego, honoring the victims, their families, and the affected
community.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Presentation of a Proclamation Honoring EMS Week in the City of Chula Vista
The proclamation was presented.
4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming May 17 through May 23, 2026 as
National Public Works Week in the City of Chula Vista
The proclamation was presented.
4.3 Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing Chula Vista Resident, Vien R.
Zhivago, Upon Retirement from the Drug Enforcement Association
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The proclamation was presented.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.14)
The following members of the public spoke regarding various topics related to the
Consent Calendar:
• John Acosta
• Robert
Mayor McCann stated he would abstain from voting on Items 5.8C, 5.8E, and 5.13, and
Councilmember Chavez stated she would abstain from voting on Items 5.8C and 5.8D,
both due to potential property-related conflicts of interest.
City Attorney Verdugo announced that a revised resolution for Item 5.5 had been
distributed and that action on the item would be on the revised document.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1
through 5.7, 5.9 through 5.12, and 5.14. The headings were 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)
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calendar Item 5.8C. The
heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (3): Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember
Preciado
Abstain (2): Councilmember Chavez, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calendar Item 5.8D. The
heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
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Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado,
and Mayor McCann
Abstain (1): Councilmember Chavez
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To approve the recommended action appearing below consent calendar Item 5.8E, the
heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza,
and Councilmember Preciado
Abstain (1): Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: April 21, and 28, 2026.
5.2 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances
Approve a motion to read only the title and waive the reading of the text of all
resolutions and ordinances at this meeting.
5.3 Consider Requests for Excused Absences
Approve an excused absence for Deputy Mayor Fernandez from the April 28, 2026,
City Council meeting.
5.4 Comprehensive Code Update: Consideration of Amendments to the Chula
Vista Municipal Code
Adopt an ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code (“CVMC”) Title 1 (General
Provisions), Title 3 (Revenue and Finance), Title 5 (Business Licenses, Taxes, and
Regulations), Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic), Title 12 (Streets and Sidewalks), Title
15 (Buildings and Construction), Title 17 (Environmental Quality), Title 18
(Subdivisions), Title 19 (Planning and Zoning), and Title 21 (Historic Preservation).
(Second Reading and Adoption)
Item 5.4 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3623 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA COMPREHENSIVELY
AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS),
TITLE 3 (REVENUE AND FINANCE), TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES, TAXES AND
REGULATIONS), TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), TITLE 12 (STREETS AND
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SIDEWALKS), TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION), TITLE 17
(ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY), TITLE 18 (SUBDIVISIONS), TITLE 19 (PLANNING
AND ZONING), AND TITLE 21 (HISTORIC PRESERVATION) (SECOND READING
AND ADOPTION)
5.5 Community Facilities District Annexation: Initiate Annexation of Eastlake Self
Storage Project into CFD No. 97-2
Adopt the following resolutions:
A. Setting forth the boundaries of the proposed Annexation No. 14 into CFD No. 97 -
2, Improvement Area “C”;
B. Setting forth the boundaries of the proposed Annexation No. 1 into CFD No. 97 -
2, Improvement Area “D”;
C. Declaring the intention of the City Council to authorize the proposed Annexation
No. 14 into Improvement Area “C” of CFD No. 97-2, levy a Special Tax, and set a
time and place for the public hearing; and
D. Declaring the intention of the City Council to authorize the proposed Annexation
No. 1 into Improvement Area “D” of CFD No. 97 -2, levy a Special Tax, and set a time
and place for the public hearing.
Item 5.5 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-075 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN ANNEXATION MAP SHOWING TERRITORY
PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO IMPROVEMENT AREA “C” OF COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT) OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-076 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A PROPOSED BOUNDARY MAP
DESIGNATING IMPROVEMENT AREA “D” OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT) OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND
SHOWING TERRITORY PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO SUCH
IMPROVEMENT AREA
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-077 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO AUTHORIZE THE
ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97 -2
(PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT) OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND IMPROVEMENT AREA
“C” THEREIN, AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS RELATED THERETO
D) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-078 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO DESIGNATE
IMPROVEMENT AREA “D” OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT N0. 97 -2
(PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT) OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ANNEX TERRITORY AS
ANNEXATION NO. 1 THERETO, AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS RELATED
THERETO
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5.6 Road Maintenance: Adopt a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026 -27 Funded by
Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
Adopt a resolution approving the proposed list of projects for fiscal year 2026 -27
funded by the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account created by Senate Bill
1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
Item 5.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-079 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 -27 FUNDED
BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
5.7 Investment Report: Receive the Investment Report for Quarter Ending March
31, 2026
Receive the investment report for the quarter ending on March 31, 2026.
5.8 Open Space Districts: Initiate Proceedings, Approve the Engineer’s Report,
Declare the Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments for the Open Space
Districts for Fiscal Year 2026-27, and Set a Public Hearing
Adopt the following resolutions:
A. Initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year
2026-27 for Open Space Districts 1 through 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 26, 31,
33, Eastlake Maintenance District No 1, Town Centre Maintenance District, and Bay
Boulevard Maintenance District pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of
1972;
B. Approving the Engineer’s Report, declaring the intention to levy and collect
assessments; and setting a public hearing for July 14, 2026, regarding the Fiscal
Year 2026-27 assessments for Open Space Districts 2 through 11, 14, 15, 17, 18,
20 (Zones 1 through 4, 6, 8, and 9), 23, 24, 26, 31, 33, Eastlake Maintenance District
No 1, Town Centre Maintenance District, and Bay Boulevard Maintenance District;
C. Approving the Engineer’s Report, declaring the intention to levy and collect
assessments; and setting a public hearing for July 14, 2026, regarding the fiscal year
2026-27 assessments for Open Space District 1;
D. Approving the Engineer’s Report, declaring the intention to levy and collect
assessments; and setting a public hearing for July 14, 2026, regarding the fiscal year
2026-27 assessments for Open Space District 20 Zone 5; and
E. Approving the Engineer’s Report, declaring the intention to levy and collect
assessments; and setting a public hearing for July 14, 2026, regarding the fiscal year
2026-27 assessments for Open Space District 20 Zone 7.
Item 5.8 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-080 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS 1
THROUGH 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 26, 31, 33, EASTLAKE MAIN TENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1, TOWN CENTRE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, AND BAY
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BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING
AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-081 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, DECLARING THE INTENTION
TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICTS 2 THROUGH 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20 (ZONES 1 THROUGH 4, 6, 8, AND
9), 23, 24, 26, 31, 33, EASTLAKE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO 1, TOWN
CENTRE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, AND BAY BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-082 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, DECLARING THE INTENTION
TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT 1
D) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-083 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, DECLARING THE INTENTION
TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT 20 ZONE 5
E) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-084 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, DECLARING THE INTENTION
TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT 20 ZONE 7
5.9 Transfer Unclaimed Monies: Transfer Unclaimed Monies from the Deposits
Fund to the General Fund
Adopt a resolution transferring unclaimed monies in the amount of $18,583.24 from
the Deposits Fund to the General Fund.
Item 5.9 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-085 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA TRANSFERRING UNCLAIMED MONIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,583.24
FROM THE DEPOSITS FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND
5.10 Transfer Unclaimed Monies: Transfer Unclaimed Monies from the Cash Bond
Deposit Fund to the General Fund
Adopt a resolution transferring unclaimed monies in the amount of $7,442.30 from
the Cash Bond Deposit Fund to the General Fund.
Item 5.10 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-086 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA TRANSFERRING UNCLAIMED MONIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,442.30
FROM THE CASH BOND DEPOSIT FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND
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5.11 Waiver of Development Impact Fees: Approve a Waiver of Parkland Fees for a
96-Unit Affordable Rental Housing Project within Otay Ranch Village 2
Adopt a resolution waiving parkland fees and obligations for a 96 -unit affordable
rental housing project within Otay Ranch Village 2.
Item 5.11 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-087 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA WAIVING PARKLAND DEDICATION AND IN-LIEU FEE REQUIREMENTS
FOR A 96-UNIT AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN
OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 2
5.12 Vacation of Easement: Vacate Portion of Storm Drain Easement within Parcel
8 of Parcel Map No. 19543
Adopt a resolution approving the vacation of a portion of Storm Drain Easement
within Parcel 8 of Parcel Map No. 19543, which Easement is being abandoned in a
portion of its current alignment and being relocated to another part of the property.
Item 5.12 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-088 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA TO VACATE PORTION OF A STORM DRAIN EASEMENT WITHIN PARCEL
8 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 19543
5.13 Housing Grant Funding: Approve the Fiscal Year 2026 -27 U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plan
Adopt the following resolutions:
A. Approving the Fiscal Year 2026 -27 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development annual spending plan for the Community Development Block Grant
and HOME Investment Partnerships Program within the 2026/27 Annual Action Plan,
authorizing the City Manager to execute subrecipient agreements, memorandum of
agreement(s), and all documents related to the grants; and
B. Approving the Fiscal Year 2026 -27 annual spending plan for the Emergency
Solutions Grant within the 2026/27 Annual Action Plan, authorizing the City Manager
to execute subrecipient agreements and all documents related to the grant.
Item 5.13 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-089 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 -27 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) SPENDING PLAN FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS AND ALL HUD DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO THE GRANTS
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-090 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 -27 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
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HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) SPENDING PLAN FOR THE
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS AND ALL HUD DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO THE GRANT
5.14 Property Management Agreement: Approve an Agreement with Ryan
Companies US, Inc. to Provide Property Management Services for the City -
Owned Building Located at 1775 Millenia Avenue
Adopt a resolution approving an agreement between the City of Chula Vista (“City”)
and Ryan Companies US, Inc. to provide property management services for the
Millenia Library Building located at 1775 Millenia Avenue.
Item 5.14 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-091 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND RYAN COMPANIES US, INC. FOR SERVICES AT
THE CITY-OWNED BUILDING LOCATED AT 1775 MILLENIA AVENUE
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the City Council agenda -setting
process.
Angelica Martinez, Chula Vista resident, expressed concerns regarding potential tax
proposals and sewer rate increases
The following members of the public spoke regarding various topics:
• John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
• Robert
Pastor Francisco Castillo, representing Revive Church, spoke regarding volunteer
opportunities.
Michael Feinstein spoke in support of changes to the state's election system.
Craig Thomsen spoke regarding mobile home parking regulations.
Rita Byers, Chula Vista resident, submitted written comments related to Hilltop Park
irrigation system.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 TEFRA Hearing: Conduct Hearing to Approve the Issuance of Tax -Exempt
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the Otay Ranch II Affordable Housing
Project
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 and Director of Housing and Homeless Services Kurz
gave a presentation on the item.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
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Robert spoke 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 Preciado
Seconded by Mayor McCann
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-092, 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. 2026-092 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE
AUTHORITY EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS FOR A QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL
RENTAL PROJECT IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$80,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING OR REFINANCING THE
ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, AND EQUIPPING OF OTAY
RANCH II AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO
7.2 Annual Budget: Consideration of Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026 -27 Operating
and Capital Improvement Budgets and Revised Fiscal Year 2026 -27
Compensation Schedule
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 stated he would abstain from voting on Items 7.2B and 7.2D,
Councilmember Chavez stated she would abstain from voting on Items 7.2B and
7.2C, and Councilmember Inzunza stated he would abstain from voting on Item 7.2
E, all due to potential pro perty-related conflicts of interest. They left the dais during
voting on the respective items.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
Robert spoke regarding the item.
Public submitted written comments expressing concerns regarding the City’s
administrative staffing levels, budget balance, and expenditures related to World
Cup events.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann
closed the public hearing.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To adopt City Council Resolution Nos. 2026 -093, and 2026-098 through 2026-100,
Housing Authority Resolution No. 2026 -005, and Successor Agency to the
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Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2026 -002. The headings were 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 7.2 A and F through J headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-093 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS
FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 -27 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
EXCLUDING OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS: #01, #20 ZONE 5, #20 ZONE 7;
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS: 07-M, 97-1, 97-2, 99-2; AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PRK0349
F) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-005 OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
G) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-002 OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE
OPERATING BUDGETS FOR THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
H) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-098 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND CLASSIFICATION
PLAN TO REFLECT THE ADDITION OF VARIOUS POSITION TITLES AND
CHANGES IN SALARY AS REFLECTED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 -27
OPERATING BUDGET
I) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-099 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2026 -27 COMPENSATION
SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JULY 10, 2026, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE
OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5
J) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-100 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDED COMPENSATION SUMMARY FOR ALL
UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED OFFICIALS, INCLUDING
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY
CONTRACT AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENT SAID AMENDED COMPENSATION
SUMMARY (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-094 (Item 7.2B), the heading was read, text waived.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
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Yes (3): Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember
Preciado
Abstain (2): Councilmember Chavez, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
Item 7.2B heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-094 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT #01
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-095 (7.2C), the heading was read, text waived. The
motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember
Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Abstain (1): Councilmember Chavez
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 7.2C heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-095 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT #20
ZONE 5 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
Moved by Councilmember Inzunza
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-096 (7.2D), the heading was read, text waived. The
motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, and Councilmember Preciado
Abstain (1): Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 7.2D heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-096 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR OPEN SPACE DISTRICT #20
ZONE 7, COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 07 -M, AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR PROJECT PRK0349 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 -27
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
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To adopt Resolution No. 2026-097 (7.2E), the heading was read, text waived. The
motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember
Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Abstain (1): Councilmember Inzunza
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 7.2E heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-097 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICTS 97-1, 97-2, 99-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
The meeting was recessed at 6:45 p.m. and reconvened at 7:01 p.m.
8. ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any
There were none.
8.2 Housing Authority & City Housing Funding: Approve a Funding Commitment
of up to $4,000,000 for the Park Hill UMC Development
Housing Manager Warwick and Director of Housing and Homeless Services Kurz
gave a presentation.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the item:
• Rev. Luis Garcia, Chula Vista resident
• Joel Hortiales, Chula Vista resident
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
• Stephanie Rodriguez, Chula Vista resident
• Carl Rodriguez, Chula Vista resident
• Michael O'Steen, Chula Vista resident
Robert spoke, expressing a neutral position on the item.
William Klaser submitted written comments in opposition to the item.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
Seconded by Councilmember Inzunza
To continue the item to a June meeting and direct staff to incorporate City Council
feedback into the agreement related to parking, drainage, and privacy
considerations associated with the project. The motion was carried by the following
vote:
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Yes (4): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, and Councilmember Preciado
No (1): Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 1)
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
The following members of the public spoke regarding concerns related to the proposed
storage facility project near Ridgewater Drive:
• Joana Moreira, Chula Vista resident
• Margarita Garcia, Chula Vista resident
10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
10.1 Request for Clarification of Special Events Referral from May 5 City Council
Meeting
Item was not heard.
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.
Councilmember Chavez provided an update on the recent SANDAG board meeting.
At the request of Councilmember Inzunza, there was a consensus of the City Council to
revise the scope of his previous referral by reducing the audit period by two years and
directing the behested payment audit for events to begin in November 2022.
At the request of Deputy Mayor Fernandez, there was a consensus of the City Council to
direct staff to prepare a draft ordinance and policy recommendations related to promoting
workforce protection and economic continuity while balancing operational flexib ility for
businesses, that included reviewing worker retention, recall, and successor-employer
ordinances adopted by other California municipalities; analyzing the City’s legal authority
and any potential state or federal preemption issues related to local worker retention
policies; evaluating policy options related to temporary business closures, substantial
renovations and tenant improvements, redevelopment -related workforce displacement,
and successor-employer obligations following changes in operational control; and to
consult with business stakeholders, including the local Chamber of Commerce and South
County EDC.
13. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
There were none.
14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
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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 8:45 p.m. and reconvened in closed session at 8:53 p.m.
with all members present.
15.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Greg Martinez, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding Roxana Kennedy v. City of
Chula Vista, et al.
Name of case: A) City of Chula Vista v. Slade Fischer, et al., San Diego Superior
Court, Case No. 24CU006375C
Action: No reportable action
Name of case: B) Eric Crockett v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior
Court, Case No. 37-2024-00012828-CU-OE-CTL
Action: No reportable action
Name of case: C) Roxana Kennedy v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior
Court, Case No. 26CU026069C
Action: No reportable action
16. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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