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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2026/09/22City of Chula Vista Regular City Council Meeting MINUTES Date: Location: September 22, 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 City Manager Allen. 4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 4.1 Oaths of Office: • Aldo Brambila, Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee • Matt Yagyagan, Parks and Recreation Commission • John Rodgers, Traffic Safety Commission City Clerk Bigelow administered the oaths of office. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.7) John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various topics related to the consent calendar. The following members of the public spoke in opposition to Item 5.5: • Aldo Brambila • Tim D. City Clerk Bigelow announced that a revised exhibit for Item 5.7 had been distributed and that action on the item would be on the revised document. Docusign Envelope ID: EED791CE-E608-86B5-8365-6DFE2D30B9DF 2026-09-22 Regular City Council Meeting Page 2 Moved by Mayor McCann Seconded by Councilmember Preciado 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 (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann Result, Carried (5 to 0) 5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes Approve the minutes dated: August 18 and August 25, 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 Employee Compensation and Positions: Amended Classification and Compensation Plan; Authorized Position Counts; Revised Compensation Schedule; and Amended Unclassified Ordinance Adopt the following resolutions and place the ordinance on first reading: A. Resolution amending the Classification Plan, Compensation Schedule, and authorized position count in various departments B. Resolution approving the revised Fiscal Year 2026 -27 Compensation Schedule effective October 2, 2026, as required by California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5 C. Place an ordinance on first reading amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.05.010 adding the unclassified position title of Organizational Development and Training Manager and deleting the position titles of FA Administrative Program Manager, FA Cyb er Security Program Manager, FA Deputy Director of IV-LECC, FA Deputy Director of LECC, FA Deputy Executive Director, FA Director of San Diego LECC, FA Finance Manager, FA Geospatial Intelligence Analyst, FA Intelligence Analyst, FA IVDC-LECC Executive Director, FA LECC Information Technology Manager, FA Network Administrator II, FA Network Administrator III, FA Program Assistant Supervisor, FA Public-Private Partnership Exercise Manager, FA RCFL Network Engineer, FA Senior Intelligence Analyst, FA Senior P rogram Assistant, FA Supervisory Intelligence Analyst I, FA Supervisory Intelligence Analyst II and other inactive Fiscal Agent (“FA”) position titles. (4/5 Vote Required) (First Reading) Item 5.3 headings: A. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-193 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS Docusign Envelope ID: EED791CE-E608-86B5-8365-6DFE2D30B9DF 2026-09-22 Regular City Council Meeting Page 3 B. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-194 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2026 -27 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 2, 2026, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5 C. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 ADDING THE UNCLASSIFIED POSITION TITLE OF ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING MANAGER AND DELETING THE POSITION TITLES OF FA ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER, FA CYBER SECURITY PROGRAM MANAGER, FA DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF IV-LECC, FA DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF LECC, FA DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FA DIRECTOR OF SAN DIEGO LECC, FA FINANCE MANAGER, FA GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE ANALYST, FA INTELLIGENCE ANALYST, FA IVDC-LECC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FA LECC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER, FA NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR II, FA NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR III, FA PROGRAM ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR, FA PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP EXERCISE MANAGER, FA RCFL NETWORK ENGINEER, FA SENIOR INTELLIGENCE ANALYST, FA SENIOR PROGRAM ASSISTANT, FA SUPERVISORY INTELLIGENCE ANALYST I, FA SUPERVISORY INTELLIGENCE ANALYST II AND OTHER INACTIVE FISCAL AGENT (“FA”) POSITION TITLES (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) (FIRST READING) 5.4 Grant Acceptance: Accept Conservation Grant Services and Resources from the State of California through the University of San Diego and the San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative Adopt a resolution accepting conservation grant services and resources valued at approximately $400,000, from the State of California's Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program through the University of San Diego and the San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative. Item 5.4 heading: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-195 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING CONSERVATION GRANT SERVICES AND RESOURCES FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO AND SAN DIEGO REGIONAL CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE 5.5 Grant Award and Appropriation: Accept Grant Funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Operation Stonegarden and Appropriate Funds Adopt a resolution accepting $80,000 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Operation Stonegarden and appropriating the funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required) Item 5.5 heading: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-196 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR OPERATION STONEGARDEN, AMENDING THE Docusign Envelope ID: EED791CE-E608-86B5-8365-6DFE2D30B9DF 2026-09-22 Regular City Council Meeting Page 4 FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) 5.6 Grant Award and Appropriation: Accept Grant Funding from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program and Appropriate Funds Adopt a resolution accepting $53,338 in grant funds from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program and appropriating $29,883 to the Supplies and Services category and $23,455 to the Capital category in the Police Grants section of the Federal Grants Fund. (4/5 Vote Required) Item 5.6 heading: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-197 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 -27 BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) 5.7 Conflict of Interest Code: Modify the List of Officials, Candidates, and Designated Employees Required to File Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700) and Their Disclosure Categories Adopt a resolution modifying the appendix to the Conflict of Interest Code, which lists the officials, candidates, and designated employees who are required to file periodic Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700) and their disclosure categories. Item 5.7 heading: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-198 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MODIFYING THE APPENDIX TO THE LOCAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE TO AMEND THE LIST OF DESIGNATED FILERS AND ASSOCIATED DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES, AND DESIGNATING THE FILERS AS LOCAL AGENCY OFFICIALS, THEREBY REQUIRING THEM TO COMPLETE STATE - MANDATED ETHICS AND FISCAL AND FINANCIAL TRAINING 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various topics. Michael Benoza and other local high school students, representing Project Pulmonary, spoke regarding their efforts to support the pulmonary health of Chula Vista firefighters through various initiatives. Greg Martinez spoke regarding political activity at the City’s El Grito celebration. Brandon Claypool spoke regarding matters related to homelessness. The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the use of marijuana and hemp products: • Becky Rapp • Madison Rapp Docusign Envelope ID: EED791CE-E608-86B5-8365-6DFE2D30B9DF 2026-09-22 Regular City Council Meeting Page 5 Harry Orgovan spoke regarding reductions to the Chula Vista Community Shuttle service and their impacts on older adults and individuals with disabilities. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7.1 Development and Construction Fees Update: Amend Chapters 10 (Building), 11 (Engineering), and 14 (Planning) of the City’s Master Fee 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. Principal Management Analyst Alvarado and Deputy City Manager/Director of Development Services Sapa'u 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 Deputy Mayor Fernandez To adopt Resolution Nos. 2026-199 through 2026-201, 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 7.1 headings: A. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-199 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 10 (BUILDING) OF THE CITY’S MASTER FEE SCHEDULE B. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-200 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 11 (ENGINEERING) OF THE CITY’S MASTER FEE SCHEDULE C. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-201 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 14 (PLANNING) OF THE CITY’S MASTER FEE SCHEDULE The meeting was recessed at 6:24 p.m. and reconvened at 6:35 p.m. 8. ACTION ITEMS 8.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any There were none. 8.2 Planning Commission Vacancies: Nominate Applicants for Interview and Set Interview Meeting Date Docusign Envelope ID: EED791CE-E608-86B5-8365-6DFE2D30B9DF 2026-09-22 Regular City Council Meeting Page 6 City Clerk Bigelow provided information on the Planning Commission vacancies and stated the nomination forms were available for public review and retained in the City Clerk's Office. Councilmember Inzunza stated he would abstain from discussion and voting on the item due to potential conflicts of interest arising from relationships with two of the applicants and he left the dais for the duration of the item. John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the item. The nomination forms for the Planning Commission vacancies were distributed to the City Council. City Councilmembers completed their nomination forms and submitted them to City Clerk Bigelow. City Clerk Bigelow announced that the following individuals had received two or more nominations for the at -large seat and would be invited to interview: • Judith Alvarez-Gallardo • Stacy Cannon • Timothy Manglicmot • Jose Andres Zapata There was a consensus of the City Council to set the date for the Planning Commission interviews for October 6, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. 8.3 Staff Report: Approve the City’s Economic Development Strategic Plan and Provide Input on an Implementation Plan to be Presented to City Council at a Later Date Economic Development Director Graham and Judith Taylor, Partner, HR&A Advisors, gave a presentation on the item. David Garcia spoke regarding the item. Moved by Councilmember Preciado Seconded by Mayor McCann To adopt Resolution No. 2026-202, 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. 2026-202 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CITY’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN 8.4 Lease Agreement: Approve a Lease Agreement with ORBPD-1, LLC for Real Property Located at Otay River Business Park for Police Department Vehicle Storage The item was pulled from consideration by staff, and no action was taken. Docusign Envelope ID: EED791CE-E608-86B5-8365-6DFE2D30B9DF 2026-09-22 Regular City Council Meeting Page 7 8.5 Grant Extension: Extend Grant from California Board of State and Community Corrections for Organized Retail Theft Grant Program Acting Police Chief Peak and Acting Lieutenant Hall gave a presentation on the item. Moved by Mayor McCann Seconded by Councilmember Chavez To adopt Resolution Nos. 2026 -203 and 2026-204, 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 8.5 headings: A. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-203 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENT 1 OF AGREEMENT NUMBER BSCC 1146-23 WITH THE BOARD OF STATE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS FOR THE ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT GRANT PROGRAM B. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-204 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT GRANT PROGRAM 8.6 Agreement: Approve a Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for a Records Management System Acting Police Chief Peak and Police Technology Manager Handog gave a presentation on the item. Moved by Mayor McCann Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez To adopt Resolution No. 2026-205, 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 8.6 heading: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-205 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MASTER SERVICES AND PURCHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED) Docusign Envelope ID: EED791CE-E608-86B5-8365-6DFE2D30B9DF 2026-09-22 Regular City Council Meeting Page 8 Admiral Rivera, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding support for first responders, public safety resources, and City Council participation. 10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS There were none. 11. MAYOR’S REPORTS Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements. Mayor McCann called for a moment of silence in honor of the 2,977 victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. 11.1 Ratify Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees Board of Appeals and Advisors -Joy Emmanuel Cultural Arts Commission -Nancy Laturno Moved by Mayor McCann 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. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements. At the request of Councilmember Inzunza, there was a consensus of the City Council to direct the City Manager and Communications staff to return in November or December 2026 with an update on the development of an emergency notification/reverse 911 system that would allow the City to directly notify residents during emergencies and evacuations. At the request of Councilmember Inzunza, there was a consensus of the City Council to direct staff to explore the feasibility of naming a street near Otay Ranch High School in honor of fallen San Diego Police Officer Austin Machitar. Deputy Mayor Fernandez reported on recent Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) changes related to fares. 13. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS There were none. 14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS Docusign Envelope ID: EED791CE-E608-86B5-8365-6DFE2D30B9DF 2026-09-22 Regular City Council Meeting Page 9 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 8:35 p.m. and reconvened in closed session at 8:43 p.m. with all members present. 15.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) A. Name of case: Devon Phillips vs Sgt. P. White, et al., Southern District of California Case No. 24cv1818 -TWR-DDL Action: No reportable action. B. Name of case: Eric Crockett vs City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2024-00012828-CU-OE-CTL Action: No reportable action. C. Name of case: Elizabeth Sachs vs City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 25CU001754C Action: No reportable action. 15.2 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 The following members of the public spoke regarding the item: • Stephanie Meza • Edgar Cordova • Jenna Zamora • John Acosta • Nicholas Parra • Erik Nelson • Eric Skraby • Noah Hershman • Tatum Brinkman • Andy Wilson • Andrew Robinson • LaMar Parker • Eric Martinez • Darrell Roberts • Crisofor Gomez • Blake Yamamoto Agency-designated representatives: Tiffany Allen, Courtney Chase, Tanya Tomlinson, Marco Verdugo, and Elizabeth Pietanza. Docusign Envelope ID: EED791CE-E608-86B5-8365-6DFE2D30B9DF 2026-09-22 Regular City Council Meeting Page 10 Employee organization: NS-IAFF Action: No reportable action. 16. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCann adjourned the meeting in memory of Michele Salas. The meeting was adjourned at 9:42 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services _________________________ Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk Docusign Envelope ID: EED791CE-E608-86B5-8365-6DFE2D30B9DF