City of Chula VistaRegular City Council MeetingMINUTESMeeting #:Date:Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.Location:Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CAPresent:Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann Also Present:City Manager Allen, City Attorney Verdugo, City Clerk Bigelow, and Deputy Director of City Clerk Services Turner Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.1.CALL TO ORDER Public Comments: The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. Mayor McCann announced, pursuant to the California Brown Act, (Government Code Section 54952.3), that he and all Councilmembers would receive $50 for their attendance at that Housing Authority meeting, held simultaneously with the City Council meeting.2.ROLL CALL Public Comments: City Clerk Bigelow called the roll. Councilmember Preciado joined the meeting at 5:10 p.m.3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Public Comments: Led by Councilmember Chavez.4.CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 4.1 through 4.14) Public Comments: Mayor McCann stated he would abstain from voting on Item 4.4 due to a potential conflict of interest related to his service in the military. The following members of the public spoke regarding various topics: John Acosta, Chula Vista resident Robert Moved byMayor McCannSeconded byDeputy Mayor FernandezTo approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 4.1 through 4.3 and 4.5 through 4.14. The headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:Yes (4)Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor FernandezResult, Carried (4 to 0)Moved byMayor McCannSeconded byDeputy Mayor FernandezTo adopt Ordinance No. 3618 (Item 4.4), the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:Yes (3)Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor FernandezAbstain (1)Mayor McCannResult, Carried (3 to 0)Item 4.4 heading: ORDINANCE NO. 3618 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING CHAPTER 2.19 (SAFE NEIGHBOR) RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCESS TO CITY FACILITIES (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)4.1Approve Meeting Minutes Attachments | Public Comments1.Draft Meeting Minutes - February 24, 2026 .pdf2.Draft Meeting Minutes -March 3, 2026 .pdf3.Draft Meeting Minutes - March 10, 2026.pdfApprove the minutes dated: February 24, March 3, and 10, 2026.4.2Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances Public Comments: Approve a motion to read only the title and waive the reading of the text of all resolutions and ordinances at this meeting.4.3Consider Requests for Excused Absences Attachments | Public Comments1.Absence Memo CM JPreciado.pdfApprove an excused absence for Councilmember Preciado from the March 10, 2026, Special City Council Meeting.4.4Due Process and Safety: Adopt an Ordinance Adding Chapter 2.19 (Safe Neighbor) to the Chula Vista Municipal Code Attachments | Public Comments1.Staff Report - 2nd Reading.pdf2.Ordinance - Chapter 2.19 Due Process and Safety in City Facilities .pdfAdopt an ordinance adding Chapter 2.19 (Safe Neighbor) to the Chula Vista Municipal Code, establishing protections to ensure that City facilities and contracts are not utilized in a manner that facilitates discrimination, unlawful detention, or the criminalization of individuals based on immigration status. (Second Reading and Adoption)Item 4.4 heading: ORDINANCE NO. 3618 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING CHAPTER 2.19 (SAFE NEIGHBOR) RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCESS TO CITY FACILITIES (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)4.5Approve Bid and Contract Award: Accept Bids and Award a Contract to GM Business Interiors for Millenia Library Project Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment Attachments | Public Comments1.Staff Report - Millenia Library Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Contract - 26-0104.pdf2.Resolution - GMBI .pdfAdopt a resolution accepting bids, awarding a contract to GM Business Interiors for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment for the Millenia Library in the amount of $2,794,838.69, and authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute agreement.Item 4.5 heading: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-039 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND GM BUSINESS INTERIORS FOR FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT AT THE “MILLENIA LIBRARY (GGV0267)” PROJECT4.6Contract Amendment: Approve the First Amendment with Global Power Group to Extend the Term of the Contract and Increase Maximum Not-to-Exceed Amount for Emergency Generator Service and Maintenance Attachments | Public Comments1.Staff Report - First Amendment to Global Power Group for Emergency Generator Maintenance - 26-0061.pdf2.Resolution - First Amendment to Global Power Group.pdf3.Attachment 1 - First Amendment to Agreement Global Power 2.23.26.pdfAdopt a resolution approving the first amendment to the agreement with Global Power Group to provide emergency generator service and maintenance.Item 4.6 heading: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-040 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH GLOBAL POWER GROUP TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY GENERATOR SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE4.7Housing Funds: Amendment of Loan Commitments for a Permanent Supportive Housing Development to be Located at 610 Paseo Del Rey Attachments | Public Comments1.Staff Report - Paseo Del Rey - Amendment of Loan Commitments - 26-0054.pdf2.Resolution A - City Extension of HOME Loan Commitment.pdf3.Resolution B - Housing Authority Extension of Loan Commitment.pdfAdopt resolutions amending loan commitments to a 96-unit affordable housing project to be located at 610 Paseo Del Rey, to extend the deadline to March 17, 2028, for assembling all financing and preparing to begin construction, as follows: A) City Council authorizes extension for $3,300,000 in HOME Investment Partnership Program; and B) Housing Authority authorizes extension for $700,000 in Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund.Item 4.7 headings: A) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-041 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-119 TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE FOR CONSTRUCTION START ON AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT TO BE LOCATED AT 610 PASEO DEL REY B) HA RESOLUTION NO. 2026-001 OF THE CHULA VISTA HOUSING AUTHORITY AMENDING HA RESOLUTION NO. 2024-005 TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE FOR CONSTRUCTION START ON AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT TO BE LOCATED AT 610 PASEO DEL REY4.8Housing Report: Accept the Housing Element 2025 Annual Progress Report and Housing Successor Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Attachments | Public Comments1.Staff Report - Housing Element 2025 Annual Progress Report - 26-0063.pdf2.Attachment 1 - Executive Summary.pdf3.Attachment 2 - Housing Element Reporting Form.pdf4.Attachment 3 - Chula Vista SB 341 FY24-25.pdfCV Resident The City needs to find the funding to complete the environmental justice element or risk the Housing Element from being decertified by HCD by not meeting Goal 4.2 and being out of compliance with SB1000. As stated in the 2021-2029 Housing Element 4.2 Environmental Justice Element: Adopt an Environmental Justice Element as an additional Element of the City’s General Plan. The Environmental Justice Element will include policies and programs to reduce community health risks including addressing air quality, access to public facilities, healthy food access, safe and sanitary homes and physical activity. New Program Lead(s): Funding Source: Development Services, Planning Division Department Budget Implementation Timeline: Within 24 months of adoption of the 2021-2029 Housing Element CV Resident submitted written comments expressing a neutral position on the item.Accept the Housing Element 2025 Annual Progress Report and the Housing Successor Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25.4.9Vacation of Easement: Vacate a Portion of Lot 62 and Unnamed Street/Alley of Rosebank Subdivision Attachments | Public Comments1.Staff Report Summary Vacation of Easement at 130 First St - 26-0002.pdf2.Resolution with Exhibits A and B.pdf3.Attachment 1 Vicinity Map.pdfAdopt a resolution approving the vacation of a portion of Lot 62 and unnamed street/alley of Rosebank Subdivision.Item 4.9 heading: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-042 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO VACATE A PORTION OF LOT 62 AND UNNAMED STREET/ALLEY OF ROSEBANK SUBDIVISION4.10General Plan: Acceptance of the General Plan 2025 Annual Progress Report and Submission to the State of California Attachments | Public Comments1.Staff Report 2025 Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of the General Plan - 26-0044.pdf2.2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report.pdfCV Resident The report says the City is actively seeking funding to support the development of a new separate Environmental Justice Element for the General Plan, which is on the department priority list for Fiscal Year 26/27. How is it that the second largest City in the region does not have the staff or the funding to complete this document. The City is risking HCD decertifying its 2021-2029 Housing Element for not completing the goals and objectives that were promised to HCD that includes producing an Environmental Justice Element. This document should have been done over 2 years ago as stated in the Housing Element. CV Resident submitted written comments expressing a neutral position on the item.Accept the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2025. 4.11Agreement: Approve an Agreement with Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates, Inc. to Provide Municipal Advisory Services Attachments | Public Comments1.Staff Report Municipal Advisory Services - 26-0081.pdf2.Resolution.pdf3.Attachment 1 - Consultant Services Agreement.pdfAdopt a resolution approving an agreement with Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates, Inc. to provide municipal advisory services.Item 4.11 heading: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-043 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL ADVISORY SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND FIELDMAN, ROLAPP & ASSOCIATES, INC.4.12Grant Administration: Authorize Agents to Act on Behalf of the City for Purposes of Obtaining State or Federal Assistance Through California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and Adopt the Required Resolution Attachments | Public Comments1.Staff Report Cal OES 130 Designation of Authorized Agents - 26-0072.pdf2.Resolution - Designation of Authorized Agents.pdf3.Cal OES Resolution 130 .pdfAdopt a resolution designating authorized agents to act on behalf of the City for purposes of obtaining state or federal assistance and through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES”) and adopting the required Cal OES Resolution 130.Item 4.12 heading: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-044 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY FOR PURPOSES OF OBTAINING STATE OR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE AND ADOPTING THE REQUIRED CAL OES RESOLUTION 1304.13Agreement: Approve Consultant Services Agreement with Cole Pro Media, Corp. to Provide Community Transparency and Engagement Consulting Services Attachments | Public Comments1.Staff Report - Agreement with Cole Pro Media - 26-0084.pdf2.Resolution(1).pdf3.Attachment 1.pdfAdopt a resolution approving a Consultant Services Agreement with Cole Pro Media, Corp. for community transparency and engagement consulting services.Item 4.13 heading: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-045 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COLE PRO MEDIA, CORP FOR COMMUNITY TRANSPARENCY AND ENGAGEMENT SERVICES4.14City Elections: Remove City Attorney Seat from the June 2, 2026, Election Due to One Qualified Candidate Attachments | Public Comments1.Staff Report - Remove City Attorney Seat from June 2026 Election - 26-0111.pdf2.Resolution - Remove City Attorney Seat from June 2026.pdf3.Attachment 1 - Resolution 2026-004.pdfAdopt a resolution ratifying the removal of the City Attorney seat from the June 2, 2026, Primary Municipal Election ballot and amending Resolution No. 2026-004 accordingly due to only one qualified candidate.Item 4.14 heading: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-046 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RATIFYING THE REMOVAL OF THE CITY ATTORNEY SEAT FROM THE JUNE 2, 2026, PRIMARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT AND AMENDING CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2026-0045.PUBLIC COMMENTS Attachments | Public Comments1.Written Communications - Acosta - Received 03_16.pdf2.Written Communications - Acosta - Received 03_17.pdf3.Written Communications - Estrada - Received 03_17_26.pdfThe following members of the public spoke regarding various topics: John Acosta, Chula Vista resident Robert Mayra Estrada, representing the Association of Chula Vista Employees, spoke and submitted written comments regarding employee compensation. Javier Santizo, representing the Carpenters Union Local 619, spoke regarding tax fraud in the construction industry.6.PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Comments: 6.1City Position Vacancies: Status of City Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts for 2025 Attachments | Public Comments1.Staff Report AB 2561 Vacancy Rates for 2025 - 26-0064.pdf2.Item 6.1 2025 AB2561 Council Presentation on Vacancies (3-16-2026).pdf3.Item 6.1 FINAL - Association of Chula Vista Employees March 17 Council Presentation - 3.13.2026.pdfNotice 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. Human Resources Director Tomlinson and Assistant Human Resources Director Dempster gave a presentation on the item. Mayor McCann opened the public hearing. The following members of the public spoke regarding the item: Mayra Estrada, representing the Association of Chula Vista Employees Robert John Acosta, Chula Vista resident There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.6.2Community Benefit Districts: Adopt an Ordinance Adding Chapter 5.14 (Community Benefit Districts) to the Chula Vista Municipal Code Establishing Procedures for the Formation of Community Benefit Districts Attachments | Public Comments1.Staff Report - Adopt an Ordinance Allowing for Establishment of Community Benefit Districts - 26-0060.pdf2.Ordinance.pdf3.Item 6.2 - Adopt a Community Benefits District Ordinance.pdfNotice 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. Mayor McCann opened the public hearing Director of Economic Development Graham gave a presentation on the item. The following members of the public spoke regarding the item: Robert Dominic LiMandri There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.Moved byCouncilmember PreciadoSeconded byDeputy Mayor FernandezTo place the ordinance below on first reading, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:Yes (5)Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor FernandezResult, Carried (5 to 0)Item 6.2 heading: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING CHAPTER 5.14 “COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICTS” TO TITLE 5 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE FORMATION OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (FIRST READING) The meeting was recessed at 6:16 p.m. and reconvened at 6:26 p.m.7.ACTION ITEMS Public Comments: 7.1Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any Public Comments: There were none.7.2Financial Report and Appropriations: Quarterly Financial Report and Budget Appropriations for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2025 (Second Quarter Report) and Acceptance of Police Foundation Donations Attachments | Public Comments1.Staff Report Q2 FY2026 Financial Report - 26-0069.pdf2.Resolution A - Second Quarter Report.pdf3.EXHIBIT 1 to Resolution A.pdf4.Resolution B - Police Department Donations.pdf5.Attachment 1 - FY26 Second Quarter Report.pdf6.Attachment 2 - FY26 General Fund Transfers.pdf7.Attachment 3 - FY26 General Fund Budget Amendments.pdf8.Attachment 4 - Police Department Donations.pdf9.Item 7.2 - FY2026 Q2 Financial Report_Final.pdfFinance Director Schoen, Budget and Analysis Manager Prendell, and Fiscal and Management Analyst Vargas gave a presentation on the item. Moved byMayor McCannSeconded byCouncilmember ChavezTo adopt Resolution Nos. 2026-047 and 2026-048, the headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:Yes (5)Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor FernandezResult, Carried (5 to 0)Item 7.2 headings: A) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-047 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET TO ADJUST FOR VARIANCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) B) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-048 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING DONATIONS FROM THE CHULA VISTA POLICE FOUNDATION8.PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED) Public Comments: There were none.9.CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS Public Comments: There were none.10.MAYOR’S REPORTS Public Comments: Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.11.COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS Public Comments: Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.12.CITY CLERK'S REPORTS Public Comments: There were none.13.CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS Public Comments: There were none.14.CLOSED SESSION Public Comments: 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 6:44 p.m. and reconvened in closed session at 6:48 p.m. with all members present.14.1Public Employee Appointments Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) Public CommentsJohn Smith What was the recruitment process? Why does the City promote from within for the Executive Team but does not promote staff from within for other City Departments? Jose GonzalezWOW! Economy is tanking. CV in a number of lawsuits regarding personnel. 2 DCMs for appointment (not recruited), with 1 DCM in place and 1 currently being recruited so 4 Total Deputy City Managers. Top heavy organization. Then appointment of 2 director positions. No recruitment except 1 DCM. Lack of transparency. Smells like a back room deal of favorites. Titles: Deputy City Manager; Deputy City Manager/Director of Development Services; Director of Public Works; Director of Finance The following members of the public submitted written comments in opposition to the item: John Smith Jose Gonzalez Moved byMayor McCannSeconded byDeputy Mayor FernandezTo ratify the appointment of Sarah Schoen as Deputy City Manager, Angelica Aguilar as Director of Public Works, Adrian Del Rio as Director of Finance, and to appoint Roy Sapa'u as Deputy City Manager/Director of Development Services to be effective upon the City Council adopting that title at the earliest convenience. The motion was carried by the following vote:Yes (5)Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor FernandezResult, Carried (5 to 0)15.ADJOURNMENT Public Comments: The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk ServicesNo Item Selected Attachments (0) | Public Comments (0)This item has no attachments.1.Staff Report 2025 Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of the General Plan - 26-0044.pdf2.2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report.pdf1.Staff Report Municipal Advisory Services - 26-0081.pdf2.Resolution.pdf3.Attachment 1 - Consultant Services Agreement.pdf1.Staff Report AB 2561 Vacancy Rates for 2025 - 26-0064.pdf2.Item 6.1 2025 AB2561 Council Presentation on Vacancies (3-16-2026).pdf3.Item 6.1 FINAL - Association of Chula Vista Employees March 17 Council Presentation - 3.13.2026.pdf1.Staff Report - Millenia Library Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Contract - 26-0104.pdf2.Resolution - GMBI .pdf1.Staff Report - Remove City Attorney Seat from June 2026 Election - 26-0111.pdf2.Resolution - Remove City Attorney Seat from June 2026.pdf3.Attachment 1 - Resolution 2026-004.pdf1.Staff Report - First Amendment to Global Power Group for Emergency Generator Maintenance - 26-0061.pdf2.Resolution - First Amendment to Global Power Group.pdf3.Attachment 1 - First Amendment to Agreement Global Power 2.23.26.pdf1.Absence Memo CM JPreciado.pdf1.Staff Report - Housing Element 2025 Annual Progress Report - 26-0063.pdf2.Attachment 1 - Executive Summary.pdf3.Attachment 2 - Housing Element Reporting Form.pdf4.Attachment 3 - Chula Vista SB 341 FY24-25.pdf1.Staff Report Summary Vacation of Easement at 130 First St - 26-0002.pdf2.Resolution with Exhibits A and B.pdf3.Attachment 1 Vicinity Map.pdf1.Staff Report - Paseo Del Rey - Amendment of Loan Commitments - 26-0054.pdf2.Resolution A - City Extension of HOME Loan Commitment.pdf3.Resolution B - Housing Authority Extension of Loan Commitment.pdf1.Staff Report - Adopt an Ordinance Allowing for Establishment of Community Benefit Districts - 26-0060.pdf2.Ordinance.pdf3.Item 6.2 - Adopt a Community Benefits District Ordinance.pdf1.Staff Report Cal OES 130 Designation of Authorized Agents - 26-0072.pdf2.Resolution - Designation of Authorized Agents.pdf3.Cal OES Resolution 130 .pdf1.Staff Report - Agreement with Cole Pro Media - 26-0084.pdf2.Resolution(1).pdf3.Attachment 1.pdf1.Draft Meeting Minutes - February 24, 2026 .pdf2.Draft Meeting Minutes -March 3, 2026 .pdf3.Draft Meeting Minutes - March 10, 2026.pdf1.Staff Report - 2nd Reading.pdf2.Ordinance - Chapter 2.19 Due Process and Safety in City Facilities .pdf1.Staff Report Q2 FY2026 Financial Report - 26-0069.pdf2.Resolution A - Second Quarter Report.pdf3.EXHIBIT 1 to Resolution A.pdf4.Resolution B - Police Department Donations.pdf5.Attachment 1 - FY26 Second Quarter Report.pdf6.Attachment 2 - FY26 General Fund Transfers.pdf7.Attachment 3 - FY26 General Fund Budget Amendments.pdf8.Attachment 4 - Police Department Donations.pdf9.Item 7.2 - FY2026 Q2 Financial Report_Final.pdf1.Written Communications - Acosta - Received 03_16.pdf2.Written Communications - Acosta - Received 03_17.pdf3.Written Communications - Estrada - Received 03_17_26.pdfThis item has no public commentJohn Smith (Oppose)What was the recruitment process? Why does the City promote from within for the Executive Team but does not promote staff from within for other City Departments? Jose Gonzalez (Oppose)WOW! Economy is tanking. CV in a number of lawsuits regarding personnel. 2 DCMs for appointment (not recruited), with 1 DCM in place and 1 currently being recruited so 4 Total Deputy City Managers. Top heavy organization. Then appointment of 2 director positions. No recruitment except 1 DCM. Lack of transparency. Smells like a back room deal of favorites. CV Resident (Neutral)The City needs to find the funding to complete the environmental justice element or risk the Housing Element from being decertified by HCD by not meeting Goal 4.2 and being out of compliance with SB1000. As stated in the 2021-2029 Housing Element 4.2 Environmental Justice Element: Adopt an Environmental Justice Element as an additional Element of the City’s General Plan. The Environmental Justice Element will include policies and programs to reduce community health risks including addressing air quality, access to public facilities, healthy food access, safe and sanitary homes and physical activity. New Program Lead(s): Funding Source: Development Services, Planning Division Department Budget Implementation Timeline: Within 24 months of adoption of the 2021-2029 Housing Element CV Resident (Neutral)The report says the City is actively seeking funding to support the development of a new separate Environmental Justice Element for the General Plan, which is on the department priority list for Fiscal Year 26/27. How is it that the second largest City in the region does not have the staff or the funding to complete this document. The City is risking HCD decertifying its 2021-2029 Housing Element for not completing the goals and objectives that were promised to HCD that includes producing an Environmental Justice Element. This document should have been done over 2 years ago as stated in the Housing Element.