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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2026/09/01City of Chula Vista Regular City Council Meeting MINUTES Date: Location: September 1, 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 of City Clerk Services Turner Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda. _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL City Clerk Bigelow called the roll. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Councilmember Preciado. 4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 4.1 Oaths of Office for the Cultural Arts Commission: Lisa Brannen, Cultural Arts Commission City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.3) The following members of the public spoke regarding various topics related to the consent calendar: • John Acosta, Chula Vista resident • Robert Moved by Mayor McCann Seconded by Councilmember Chavez To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.3. The headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote: Docusign Envelope ID: EED791CE-E608-86B5-8365-6DFE2D30B9DF 2026-09-01 Regular City Council Meeting Page 2 Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann Result, Carried (5 to 0) 5.1 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. 5.2 Wastewater Disposal Agreement: Approval of the Revised “Second Amended and Restated Regional Wastewater Disposal Agreement” (SARA) Adopt a resolution approving the revised version of the Second Amended and Restated Regional Wastewater Disposal Agreement (SARA). Item 5.2 heading: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-186 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED WASTEWATER DISPOSAL AGREEMENT, DIRECTING THE METRO JPA REPRESENTATIVE TO SUPPORT THE SAME AT METRO JPA MEETINGS, AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME 5.3 Grant Acceptance and Appropriation: Accept $97,589 from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and Amend the Fiscal Year 2026 -27 Adopted Budget by Appropriating the Grant Funds Adopt a resolution approving an agreement and accepting $97,589 in grant funds from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to be used for the Alcohol Policing Partnership Program and amending the Fiscal Year 2026 -27 budget to appropriate funds to the Police Grants Section of the State Grants Fund for the Alcohol Policing Partnership Program. (4/5 Vote Required) Item 5.3 heading: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-187 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL FOR THE ALCOHOL POLICING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS The following members of the public spoke regarding various topics: • John Acosta, Chula Vista resident • Robert Michael Benoza, Olympian High School student, spoke regarding a UNICEF initiative to support educational opportunities for children in Zambia. The following members of the public spoke regarding matters related to District 2: • Angelica Martinez, Chula Vista resident • Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident Docusign Envelope ID: EED791CE-E608-86B5-8365-6DFE2D30B9DF 2026-09-01 Regular City Council Meeting Page 3 David Whatley spoke regarding improving public education. Madison Rapp spoke in opposition to teen usage of disposable vape cigarettes. Jeff Shelton submitted written comments regarding oversight and transparency of the City’s automated license plate reader program. 7. ACTION ITEMS 7.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any There were none. 7.2 Community Benefit District: Preliminary Approval of the Final Assessment Engineer’s Report; Expressing Intention to Establish the Downtown Chula Vista Community Benefit District for Twenty Years; and Setting the Public Hearing on Such Establishment Economic Development Director Graham and Lutfi Kharuf, representing Best Best & Krieger gave a presentation on the item. The following members of the public spoke in support of the item: • John Acosta, Chula Vista resident • Sylvia Chairez, representing C+C Flats • Joseph Raso • Kevin O'Neill • Daisy Romero • Joe Warren Stephanie Arechiga spoke in opposition to the item. Robert spoke, expressing a neutral position on the item. Moved by Councilmember Preciado Seconded by Councilmember Inzunza To adopt Resolution No. 2026-188, 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 7.2 heading: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-188 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PROVIDING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ENGINEER’S REPORT; EXPRESSING ITS INTENTION TO ESTABLISH THE DOWNTOWN CHULA VISTA COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY YEARS; AND SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING ON SUCH ESTABLISHMENT The meeting was recessed at 6:42 p.m. and reconvened at 7:00 p.m. Docusign Envelope ID: EED791CE-E608-86B5-8365-6DFE2D30B9DF 2026-09-01 Regular City Council Meeting Page 4 7.3 Agreement: Approve an Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement with California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”) for Encampment Removal Activities Along Interstate 5 from Main Street to E Street Director of Housing and Homeless Services Kurz gave a presentation on the item. The following members of the public spoke regarding the item: • John Acosta, Chula Vista resident • Robert Westside CV submitted written comments in opposition to the item. Moved by Mayor McCann Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez To adopt Resolution No. 2026-189, 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 7.3 heading: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-189 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN ENCAMPMENT DELEGATED MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A REIMBURSABLE AMOUNT IN FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 OF UP TO $200,000 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) The meeting was recessed at 7:47 p.m. and reconvened at 7:52 p.m. 7.4 Grant Acceptance and Agreements: Accept a Grant and Approve an Agreement with the California Board of State and Community Corrections, Approve Agreements with SBCS Corporation and SANDAG for the Proposition 64 Grant Program, and Appropriate Funds Acting Police Chief Peak and Sergeant White gave a presentation on the item. Moved by Councilmember Preciado Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez To adopt Resolution Nos. 2026-190 through 2026-192, 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 7.4 headings: A. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-190 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE BOARD OF STATE Docusign Envelope ID: EED791CE-E608-86B5-8365-6DFE2D30B9DF 2026-09-01 Regular City Council Meeting Page 5 AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) B. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-191 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AGREEMENT NUMBER BSCC 1430 -26 WITH THE BOARD OF STATE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS FOR THE PROPOSITION 64 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM C. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-192 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH SBCS CORPORATION AND SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE PROPOSITION 64 PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED) David Garcia Ozua spoke regarding a request for district -level sales tax reporting. 9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS City Manager Allen announced that the City’s ACT Chula Vista app was temporarily unavailable and that staff was working to resolve the issue. 10. MAYOR’S REPORTS Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements. 11. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements. At the request of Councilmember Preciado, there was a consensus of the City Council to request that the City Manager provide an update within six months on the status of the cannabis industry and the City’s progress toward meeting its goals for cannabis re tailers and retail establishments. 11.1 Councilmember Preciado: Ratify Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees Parks and Recreation Commission - Matt Yagyagan Robert spoke regarding the item. Moved by Councilmember Preciado Seconded by Councilmember Chavez To ratify the appointment of Matt Yagyagan to the Parks and Recreation Commission. The motion was carried by the following vote: Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann Docusign Envelope ID: EED791CE-E608-86B5-8365-6DFE2D30B9DF 2026-09-01 Regular City Council Meeting Page 6 Result, Carried (5 to 0) 11.2 Deputy Mayor Fernandez: Ratify Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees Charter Review Commission -Dr. Vernon Moore Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee -Aldo Brambila Sustainability Commission -Marianna Garcia Diaz Traffic Safety Commission -John Rodgers Veterans Advisory Commission -Chad Jones Deputy Mayor Fernandez disclosed that he was employed by the Sweetwater Union High School District, as was Dr. Vernon Moore, and stated that the shared employment did not constitute a conflict of interest regarding the item. Angelica Martinez spoke in opposition to the ratification of Dr. Vernon Moore’s appointment to the Charter Review Commission. Robert spoke regarding the item. Moved by Deputy Mayor Fernandez Seconded by Councilmember Preciado To ratify the appointments listed above. 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) 12. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS There were none. 13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS There were none. Docusign Envelope ID: EED791CE-E608-86B5-8365-6DFE2D30B9DF 2026-09-01 Regular City Council Meeting Page 7 14. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, CMC, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services _________________________ Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk Docusign Envelope ID: EED791CE-E608-86B5-8365-6DFE2D30B9DF