Chula Vista — 2026-07-21

City Council

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13.1 Council Policy No. 111-02: Discussion Regarding Amendments to the Special Orders of the Day and Proclamations Policy Location: No specific geographic location Department: City Attorney 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: Option to adopt a resolution approving amendments to Council Policy 111-02 regarding Special Orders of the Day and Proclamations.
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14.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of case: Alexis Lopez v. Gerardo Rios, et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 25CU002571C
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4.1 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.
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4.2 Employee Position Titles: Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.05.010 Unclassified Position Titles 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. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt an 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. (Second Reading and Adoption) (4/5 Vote Required)
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4.3 Approve Agreement: Approve an Agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC to Advise the South County Higher Education Planning Task Force Report Number: 26-0219 Location: University-Innovation District Department: City Manager G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No Environmental Notice: The Project is adequately covered in a previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (“FEIR”) for the Chula Vista University & Innovation District (FEIR-14-01; SCH #2014121097; certified by City Council Resolution No. 2018-221 on November 13, 2018). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving a Consultant Services Agreement with PFM Financial Advisors, LLC (“PFM”) to provide financial analysis, fiscal evaluation, and strategic advisory services in direct support of the South County Higher Education Planning Task Force.
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6.1 Open Space Maintenance Districts: Approve Levying the Assessments and Collectibles for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Report Number: 26-0201 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. This item was continued from the July 14, 2026 meeting. 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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7.1 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.
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7.2 Ballot Initiative: Provide Direction on a Proposed Amendment to the Chula Vista City Charter, Consider Placing a Measure on the November 3, 2026 Ballot to Amend the Charter, Carry Out Necessary Election Procedures, & Authorize Other Necessary Actions Report Number: 26-0248 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: Adopt a resolution 1) amending Resolution No. 2026-135 calling a general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; 2) ordering submission to the qualified voters of the city, a measure amending and adding certain sections of the City Charter related to term limits for elected officials, elected official compensation, establishing a Budget, Government Accountability and Efficiency City Council Committee, establishing Salary Setting and City Ethics Commissions, public contracting rules, lobbying and lobbyist registration, and binding arbitration for labor negotiations; 3) authorizing Deputy Mayor Fernandez to submit ballot arguments in favor of the measure; and 4) directing the City Attorney, or the City Clerk, as appropriate, to prepare an impartial analysis of the measure.
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7.3 Boards and Commissions: Approve Seat Designations for Newly Created District-Nominated Seats on Certain Boards and Commissions Report Number: 26-0194 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 a resolution approving the assignment of members to district-nominated seats as follows: Board of Library Trustees: Board Member Holleron, District 1 seat; Board Member Moffat, District 2 seat; Seat held by Board Member Ellison in holdover status pending appointment of successor, District 3 seat; and Board Member Beyers, District 4 seat. Charter Review Commission: Seat held by Commissioner Buddingh in holdover status pending appointment of successor, District 1 seat; Vacant Seat formerly held by Commissioner Inzunza, District 2 seat; Commissioner Keyes, District 3 seat; and Vacant seat formerly held by Commissioner Hopida, District 4 seat. Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Guevara Gluyas, District 1 seat; Commissioner Alatorre, District 2 seat; Commissioner Korgan, District 3 seat; and Vacant seat formerly held by Commissioner Buquiran, District 4 seat. Traffic Safety Commission: Commissioner Marroquin, District 1 seat; Commissioner Luke, District 2 seat; Commissioner Becerra Firsht, District 3 seat; and Seat held by Commissioner Orso-Delgado in holdover status pending appointment of successor, District 4 seat. Veterans Advisory Commission: Commissioner Nava, District 1 seat; Commissioner Castro, District 2 seat; Vacant seat formerly held by Commissioner Williams, District 3 seat; and Vacant seat formerly held by Commissioner Stewart, District 4 seat.