Chula Vista, CA – The Chula Vista City Council will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 276 Fourth Avenue. Residents are encouraged to attend in person or tune in virtually, with live streaming available in both English and Spanish via the city’s website at chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings or on Cox Channel 24 (English only). On-site Spanish interpretation will be provided, ensuring accessibility for the community’s diverse population.The agenda promises a mix of routine approvals, community recognitions, and forward-looking actions, including discussions on public safety technology and housing grants. Mayor John McCann and council members will also address annual appointments to regional boards and select a Deputy Mayor for 2026.Highlights of the AgendaThe meeting kicks off with special recognitions, honoring the 2025 Human Relations Commission Award recipients: Kensington Duran-Almodovar, Lucia Napolez, Let’s Go South Bay, and Edilberto Samala. Mayor McCann will follow with an awards presentation celebrating the 2025 Starlight Parade, spotlighting community achievements and holiday spirit.A packed consent calendar includes several items expected to pass without debate unless pulled for discussion:
Approval of meeting minutes from November 18, December 2, and December 16, 2025.
Authorization to purchase three GapVax trucks for the Public Works Department at a cost of $1,750,000, funded through appropriations.
Amendments to legal services and grant agreements, including a second amendment with Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, LLP, increasing their contract to $140,000 for ongoing support.
Extensions to agreements with SBCS and the San Diego Association of Governments for the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program.
Calling a primary municipal election on June 2, 2026, for Mayor, City Council Districts 1 and 2, and City Attorney, along with regulations for candidate statements.
An extension of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement with the Chula Vista Police Officers’ Association.
Public hearings will focus on federal block grant programs, specifically setting funding priorities for Fiscal Year 2026/27 under the Housing and Homeless Services Department. This session invites community input on how to allocate resources for housing initiatives, with no environmental review required as it’s not classified as a “project” under state guidelines. In action items, the council will consider a Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., to acquire the Fusus software ( https://www.axon.com/products/axon-fusus )solution for the Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center. This technology aims to enhance public safety through real-time monitoring, with a related amendment to extend an agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. The item emphasizes transparency, with a proposed use policy for the new system. Later in the meeting, Mayor McCann will oversee annual appointments to various outside agencies and task forces, including positions on the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board of Directors, Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), and the Otay Ranch Preserve Owner Manager Policy Committee. The council will also appoint a Deputy Mayor for 2026, shaping leadership for the year ahead. Public participation remains a cornerstone of the meeting. General public comments are allotted 21 minutes total, with speakers limited to three minutes each (or six if using a translator). The first seven speakers will be heard early, with any overflow continuing later. Residents can submit comments in person, via email to [email protected], or electronically through the city’s website by noon on meeting day. For agenda items, requests to speak must be submitted before the comment period closes. The meeting will conclude with reports from the City Manager, Mayor, Councilmembers, City Clerk, and City Attorney, followed by a closed session on a public employee appointment for the Director of Information Technology Services and existing litigation cases.
How to Get Involved The full agenda packet, including staff reports and attachments, is available online at chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings or at the City Clerk’s Office. For accessibility accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the City Clerk at (619) 691-5041 at least 48 hours in advance. City officials remind attendees of Government Code §84308 regulations, which require disclosure of campaign contributions over $500 for items involving licenses or permits, promoting transparency in decision-making. Residents can sign up for email notifications of future agendas at chulavistaca.gov. The meeting adjourns to the next regular session on January 20, 2026.This gathering underscores Chula Vista’s commitment to community engagement, public safety, and strategic planning as the city navigates 2026 priorities. For more details, visit the official city website.
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