City Council

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.