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John McCann, Mayor
Carolina Chavez, Councilmember - District 1
Jose Preciado, Councilmember- District 2
Michael Inzunza, Councilmember - District 3
Cesar T. Fernandez, Councilmember - District 4
Tiffany Allen, City Manager
Marco A. Verdugo, City Attorney
Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Location: Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
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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 Proclaiming July 2026, as Parks and Recreation Month in the
City of Chula Vista
5.CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.9)
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 Approve Meeting Minutes
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the minutes dated: June 16, 2026
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 City Election: Recite the Fact of the Primary Municipal Election Held on June 2, 2026, and
Declare the Results, Call a General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026, and Adopt
Candidate Statement Regulations
Report Number: 26-0226
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: City Clerk
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the
State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State
CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt the following resolutions:
A.Reciting the fact of the primary municipal election held on June 2, 2026, declaring the
results thereof, and other related matters
B.Calling a general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to
elect a Mayor, a City Attorney, and two City Councilmembers, representing Districts 1
and 2, consolidating the election with the statewide election, and requesting the
County of San Diego Board of Supervisors to permit the Registrar of Voters to
perform certain services for the conduct of the election
C.Adopting regulations for candidate statements of qualifications
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5.4 CIP Appropriation: Amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 CIP Program by Appropriating Funds from
the Available Fund Balance of the Public Facilities Development Impact Fees Fund to the Fire
Station 11 Project (GGV0273)
Report Number: 26-0132
Location: 1595 Santa Luna Street
Department: Engineering & Capital Projects
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes
Environmental Notice: The Project was adequately covered in previously certified Final Second
Tier Environmental Impact Report for the Otay Ranch Villages Two, Three, and a Portion of
Village Four Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan (EIR 02-02; SCH No. 2003091012) and only
minor technical changes or additions to this document were necessary; therefore, Addendum
to EIR 02-02 has been prepared.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution amending the fiscal year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
budget by appropriating $13,833,342 from the available fund balance of the Public Facilities
Development Impact Fees (PFDIF) Fund to the Fire Station 11 CIP Project (GGV0273) (4/5
Vote Required)
5.5 Employee Compensation and Positions: Amended Classification and Compensation Plan;
Authorized Position Counts; Enhanced Lateral Incentive Pay for Peace Officers; Revised
Compensation Schedule; Budget Amendments; and Updated Conflict of Interest Code
Report Number: 26-0195
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.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt the following resolutions and place the ordinance on first reading:
A.Resolution amending the Classification Plan, Compensation Schedule and authorized
position count in the Public Works Department
B.Resolution approving the revised Fiscal Year 2026-27 Compensation Schedule
effective July 24, 2026, as required by California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section
570.5
C.Resolution approving an extension to the Enhanced Lateral Incentive Pay for new
lateral Peace Officer hires
D.Resolution amending the fiscal year 2026-27 budget to appropriate funds, accordingly
(4/5 Vote Required)
E.Resolution modifying the appendix to the local Conflict of Interest Code to revise the
list of designated employees who are required to file Statements of Economic Interest
(Form 700) and designating the filers as “Local Agency Officials,” requiring them to
complete state-mandated Ethics and Fiscal and Financial Training
F.Ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.05.010 adding the
unclassified position title of Deputy Director of Public Works and deleting the
unclassified position title of Public Works Superintendent (First Reading) (4/5 Vote
Required)
5.6 Community Facilities Districts: Approve the Levy of Special Taxes and Collectibles for Fiscal
Year 2026-27
Report Number: 26-0202
Location: The Community Facilities Districts are located throughout the City of Chula Vista, for
specific District locations please see Attachment 1
Department: Finance
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: This 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.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt the following resolutions:
A.Levying special taxes to be collected to pay the costs of facilities and services for
Community Facilities Districts 97-3, 98-3, 99-2, 2000-1, 2001-1, 2001-2, 2024-1,
2024-2, 07-I, 08-I, 08-M, 09-M, 11-M, 12-I, 12-M, 13-I, 13-M, 14-M, 14-M2, 16-I, 16M,
18-M and 19-M within the City of Chula Vista (“City”) and designating the Director of
Finance to file a list of taxes to be levied on each parcel with the County auditor each
year.
B.Levying special taxes to be collected to pay the cost of facilities and services for
Community Facilities Districts 06-I and 07-M within the City of Chula Vista and
designating the Director of Finance to file a list of taxes to be levied on each parcel
with the County auditor each year.
C.Levying special taxes to be collected to pay the cost of facilities and services for
Community Facilities Districts 97-1, 97-2, and 99-1 within the City of Chula Vista and
designating the Director of Finance to file a list of taxes to be levied on each parcel
with the County auditor each year.
5.7 Used Oil Recycling Program Participation: Authorize Submittal of an Oil Payment Program
Application to CalRecycle as the Regional Lead Participant for the South Bay/East County
Used Oil Program
Report Number: 26-0207
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Public Works
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to State
California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15308 (Actions by Regulatory
Agencies for Protection of the Environment).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving the submittal of a regional Oil Payment Program application to
CalRecycle as the regional lead participant for the South Bay/East County Used Oil Program.
5.8 Purchase Agreements: Accept Bids from Miwall Corporation and San Diego Police Equipment
Co., Inc. and Approve Agreements to Purchase Ammunition for the Police Department
Report Number: 26-0147
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 (“CEQA”) State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State
Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution accepting bids from Miwall Corporation and San Diego Police Equipment
Co., Inc., and approving agreements with each for the purchase of ammunition for the Police
Department.
5.9 Agreement: Award a Cooperative Agreement to West Coast Arborist, Inc for Citywide Tree
Maintenance Services
Report Number: 26-0210
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Public Works
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 15301 Class 1 (Existing
Facilities) and Section 15304 Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution awarding a cooperative agreement for tree maintenance services to West
Coast Arborist, Inc.
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.PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Community Facilities District Annexation: Public Hearing and Election Regarding Annexation of
Eastlake Self Storage into Community Facilities District No. 97-2
Report Number: 26-0218
Location: Located generally adjacent to State Route (SR) 125, south of Eastlake Drive, and
north of Otay Lakes Road, as shown more particularly on the annexation boundary map.
Department: Development 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 (CEQA) State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Conduct the public hearing, adopt the following resolutions, and place the ordinance on first
reading:
A.Resolution making certain determinations and authorizing submittal of levy of special
taxes to the qualified electors within proposed Annexation No. 14 to Community
Facilities District No. 97-2 (“CFD No. 97-2”), Improvement Area “C”
B.Resolution declaring the results of the special election relating to the levy of special
taxes within Annexation No. 14 to CFD No. 97-2, Improvement Area “C”
C.Resolution making certain determinations and authorizing submittal of levy of special
taxes to the qualified electors within proposed Improvement Area “D”, and Annexation
No. 1 to Community Facilities District No. 97-2 (“CFD No. 97-2”)
D.Resolution declaring the results of the special election relating to the levy of special
taxes within newly designated Improvement Area “D”, Annexation No. 1 to CFD No.
97-2
E.Ordinance authorizing the levy of a special tax in Improvement Area “D”, Annexation
No. 1 (First Reading)
7.2 Open Space Maintenance Districts: Approve Levying the Assessments and Collectibles for
Fiscal Year 2026-27
Report Number: 26-0201
Location: The Open Space Districts are located throughout the City of Chula Vista. For specific
District locations, please see Attachment 3.
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:
Conduct the public hearing and adopt the following resolutions:
A.Levying the Assessments and Collectibles for Fiscal Year 2026-27 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
B.Levying the Assessments and Collectibles for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Open Space
District 1
C.Levying the Assessments and Collectibles for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Open Space
District 20 Zone 5
D.Levying the Assessments and Collectibles for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Open Space
District 20 Zone 7
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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 Ballot Measure: Consider Placing a Charter Amendment Measure on the Nov. 2026 Ballot
Related to Term Limits, Elected Official Compensation, Council Committees, Salary Setting &
City Ethics Commissions, Public Contracting, Lobbying, & Binding Arbitration
Report Number: 26-0247
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: City Attorney & 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:
City Council will consider the proposed Charter amendments and provide direction as it deems
appropriate. Should City Council decide to move forward with amendments, staff will prepare
possible draft ballot language and bring the item back to the City Council for further
consideration at a future City Council meeting.
9.PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
There will be no continued Public Comment period if all speakers present at the first Public Comment
period are heard.
10.CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
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: Tiffany Allen, Courtney Chase, Tanya Tomlinson, and
Marco Verdugo
Employee organization: NS-IAFF and IAFF
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16.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular City Council meeting on July 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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public review, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at cityclerk@chulavistaca.gov
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