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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026/07/14 AgendaI declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Chula Vista in the office of the City Clerk and that I posted the document according to Brown Act requirements. r-.1 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 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Watch live in English and Spanish: chulavistaca.ciov/councilmeetings or Cox Ch. 24 (English only). Free Spanish interpretation is available on -site. Watch the Meeting. City Council meetings may be viewed live or recorded in English or Spanish at chulavistaca.gov/councilnieetincs. To view in Spanish, click "ES" at the bottom of the webpage. Closed captioning is available in both languages. Register to Speak In Person or Remotely. Register to speak in person or remotely at https://publiccomment.chulayistaca.gov starting at 8:00 a.m. on Monday before the meeting. In -person speakers may also register at the meeting. Remote speakers must register using the same phone number they will use to call into the meeting; this phone number is used to identify and call on remote speakers during the meeting. Remote participants may call (619) 679-9952 to listen to the meeting and/or await their opportunity to speak. Requests to speak must be submitted before the close of the public comment period for the applicable agenda item or before the close of the general public comment period for non -agenda items. Written Comments. Written comments may be submitted online at chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetinos. Written comments may also be submitted by email to cityclerkCcbchulavistaca.clov. 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City of Chula Vista - City Council July 14, 2026 City Council Agenda Page 2 of 10 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 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 14, 2026 City Council Agenda Page 3 of 10 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. City of Chula Vista - City Council July 14, 2026 City Council Agenda Page 4 of 10 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. City of Chula Vista - City Council July 14, 2026 City Council Agenda Page 5 of 10 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. City of Chula Vista - City Council July 14, 2026 City Council Agenda Page 6 of 10 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. City of Chula Vista - City Council July 14, 2026 City Council Agenda Page 7 of 10 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 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 14, 2026 City Council Agenda Page 8 of 10 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 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 14, 2026 City Council Agenda Page 9 of 10 16.ADJOURNMENT to the regular City Council meeting on July 21, 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. We encourage community participation - sign up at www.chulavistaca.gov to receive email notifications when City Council agendas are published online. City of Chula Vista - City Council July 14, 2026 City Council Agenda Page 10 of 10