City Manager Message

After almost three years, the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration has come to an end. While it has been a difficult time with much uncertainty, I am proud of our City employees who worked tirelessly to keep our community safe, continued delivery of critical services and ensured city projects moved forward. Our resiliency would not have been possible without our amazing community who came together and supported each other in many ways. Click here to read the complete message.

University Project Update

The City is working with Assemblymember David Alvarez (AD80) to seek a legislative exemption from the Surplus Land Act (SLA) to advance the City of Chula Vista University-Innovation District (UID) development. Click here to read more.

Civic Center Library Renovations

Have you seen the beautiful renovations at the Civic Center Library at 365 F Street? Thanks to Measure P, the ten-year half-cent sales tax passed by Chula Vista voters in 2016, the children’s area, the public restrooms in the main lobby and children’s area, the roof, and the parking lot have been transformed. Click here to read more.

New Tenant Protections in Effect March 1

Whether renting a room, an apartment, a house, or a duplex, the relationship between a renter and the property owner is governed by federal, state, and, local laws. Learn more about the new ordinance.

Read About the Long-Term Financial Plan

Read about Living Coast Discovery Center

COMMUNITY NEWS

Good to Know: Through April 14, SBCS San Diego is providing free tax filing services for low-income residents in Chula Vista and the South Bay. Call 211 to schedule an appointment or walk-in during open hours. Visit the Chula Vista location at 276 Fourth Ave., Building C, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays. To qualify for free tax filing services, residents must earn less than $60,000 gross per year. Learn more.

Tiffany Allen is named Assistant City Manager. Learn more.

Reminder that California law states residents and businesses must recycle food waste. Learn more.

COVID-19 operations at the city are now demobilized after almost three years of providing testing and vaccines. Learn more.

Get Involved: Applications are now being accepted for several City boards and commissions including Sustainability, Housing and Homelessness, Board of Appeals and Advisors, Veterans Advisory, and Charter Review. Learn more .

Neighborhood Beautification: Thanks to the California SB1 Gas Tax (Road Repair and Accountability Act), the City generally receives an additional $6 million per year to fund pavement repairs. Learn more.

More great work by McAlister Institute (Work for Hope) was recently completed in Discovery Park where they refurbished the area. Learn more.

MEETINGS AND EVENTS

March is Women’s History Month, Daylight Saving Time begins March 12; St. Patrick’s Day March 17; Spring Equinox March 20; National Puppy Day March 23; National Mom & Pop Business Owners Day March 29; and Cesar Chavez Day March 31. All City offices and facilities will be closed for the Cesar Chavez Holiday. Click here for meetings and events in March.