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Cesar Fernandez

District 4 Councilmember2024-12-03 to 2028-12-05 (assumed office December 3, 2024; term ends December 5, 2028 per Ballotpedia officeholder page for Cesar Fernandez)

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Term ending Dec 5, 2028.

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Top issues during term (20)

medium↑Oct 2026[40]

JNF conference at Gaylord Pacific

The Gaylord was built with roughly $400 million in public bond financing; the conference brings tourism revenue.

critical↑Oct 2026[25]

Public safety at Casa Lago Eastlake apartment complex

high↑Oct 2026[22]

City tenant protection ordinance vs. state law

Doubling relocation assistance and eviction delays carry costs for landlords that can be passed to renters.

high→Jan 2026[18]

Flock Automated License Plate Reader Oversight

The exact contract cost wasn't stated in the minutes; funding details are in the staff report.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Downtown Chula Vista Community Benefit District

Downtown property owners would pay assessments for up to 20 years if the district is finalized.

medium↑Nov 2026[13]

Artificial intelligence in cultural arts programs

low↑Nov 2026[13]

New artists in residence at Casa Casillas

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

Public comment policy review controversy

medium↑May 2026[12]

Outdoor dining in the public right-of-way

Permit fees range from $1,250 to $3,500 initially, with annual renewals and monthly per-square-foot occupancy fees; parking revenue recovery fees may also apply.

medium↑Jul 2026[12]

Active Transportation Plan Update funding

Grant-funded; state Active Transportation Program money would cover the segment if awarded.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

University District Financing and Funding Strategies

The eventual financing framework will determine how hundreds of millions of dollars in University District development are funded and who bears the cost.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

CEQA Legislative Recommendations for the University District

CEQA streamlining could shorten approval timelines, which affects project costs and delivery dates.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Resolution condemning presidential remarks

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Time-limited parking on Avenida Escaya

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Proclamations and special orders policy

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Elite Athlete Training Center master plan

Revenues fell 18% from 2022-2025 but are stabilizing; new revenue ideas include naming rights and tournaments.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

City finances: FY 2025-26 fourth quarter

Property tax underperformed by $3.9 million; sales tax exceeded by $1.2 million; FY 2028 budget faces a shortfall from one-time fixes.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Domestic violence response data referral

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Wireless facility at Bel Aire Water Tank site

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Otay Ranch Village 4 tentative map extension

Decisions during term (42)

Recorded while Fernandez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved7-0-1Nov 4, 2026

Approval of Meeting Minutes (October 7, 2026)

approved4-1Oct 27, 2026

Agenda reorder: move Item 8.4 up and consolidate public comments

approved4-1Oct 27, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 5.1–5.8)

tabledOct 27, 2026

Item 7.1 — Municipal Code amendments on community purpose facilities (public hearing)

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Item 7.2 — Municipal Code update and Freeway Commercial SPA plan clarification

tabledOct 27, 2026

Item 7.3 — Outdoor dining in the public right-of-way ordinance

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Item 8.3 — Fourth-quarter financial report and budget appropriations

tabledOct 27, 2026

Item 10.1 — Enhancing Emergency Communications

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Item 12.1 — Ratify appointment of Edith Fuentes to Board of Library Trustees

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Item 12.2 — Ratify appointment of Lucero Chavez to Charter Review Commission

approved4-1Oct 27, 2026

Approve Meeting Minutes

approved4-1Oct 27, 2026

Grant Acceptance and Appropriation: Accept Grant Funds from the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program and Appropriate Funds

approved4-1Oct 27, 2026

Grant Acceptance and Appropriation: Accept Grant Funds from the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program and Appropriate Funds

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 1, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 5.1-5.3)

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 1, 2026

Downtown Chula Vista Community Benefit District — Resolution of Intent

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 1, 2026

Caltrans Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement — Resolution No. 2026-189

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 1, 2026

Proposition 64 Grant — Resolutions Nos. 2026-190 through 2026-192

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 1, 2026

Ratify Appointment of Matt Yagyagan to Parks and Recreation Commission

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 1, 2026

Ratify Fernandez Board and Commission Appointments

approved5-0Sep 1, 2026

Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances

Voting record (137)

135 yes2 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

To adopt Resolution No. 2026-215, the heading was read, text waived.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

To adopt Resolution No. 2026-214, the heading was read, text waived.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

To approve t he recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.8.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

To adopt Resolution Nos. 2026-211 and 2026-212, the headings were read, text waived.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

ORBPD-1, LLC Lease for Police Vehicle Storage (Resolution No. 2026-215)

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

To adopt Resolution No. 2026-213, subject to completion of the meet-and-confer process with the City’s labor groups, the heading was read, text waived.

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

To approve t he recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.7.

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

To adopt Resolution Nos. 2026-199 through 2026-201, the headings were read, text waived.

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

To ratify the appointments listed above.

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

To adopt Resolution No. 2026-202, the heading was read, text waived.

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

To adopt Resolution No. 2026-205, the heading was read, text waived.

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

To adopt Resolution Nos. 2026-203 and 2026-204, the headings were read, text waived.

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

To adopt Resolution No. 2026-188, the heading was read, text waived.

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

To ratify the appointment of Matt Yagyagan to the Parks and Recreation Commission.

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

To adopt Resolution Nos. 2026-190 through 2026-192, the headings were read, text waived.

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

To approve t he recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.3.

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

To ratify the appointments listed above.

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

To adopt Resolution No. 2026-189, the heading was read, text waived.

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 5.1-5.3)

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Downtown Chula Vista Community Benefit District — Resolution of Intent

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Caltrans Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement — Resolution No. 2026-189

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Proposition 64 Grant — Resolutions Nos. 2026-190 through 2026-192

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Ratify Appointment of Matt Yagyagan to Parks and Recreation Commission

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Ratify Fernandez Board and Commission Appointments

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

To adopt Resolution No. 2026-177

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

To approve t he recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.6.

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

To adopt Resolution No. 2026-174

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

To adopt Resolution No. 2026-175

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

To adopt Resolution No. 2026-176

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

To adopt Resolution No. 2026-165 (Item 7.1C)

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

To adopt Resolution No. 2026-166 (Item 7.1D)

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

To adopt Resolution No. 2026-168

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

To adopt Resolution No. 2026-164 (Item 7.1B)

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

To appoint Mayor McCann as the voting delegate for the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference.

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

To ratify the appointments listed above.

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

To adopt Resolution No. 2026-167

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

To reappoint the members listed above to first and second terms.

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

To adopt Resolution No. 2026-163 (Item 7.1A)

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

To adopt Resolution No. 2026-169

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

To place the below ordinance (Item 7.1E) on first reading

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

To approve t he recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.6.

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 4.1-4.8)

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Gaming Ordinance — First Reading

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Surplus Land Declaration — Rancho Robinhood

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Events Policy Direction — Signature and Civic Events Control

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

To adopt Resolution No. 2026-162, the heading was read, text waived.

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

To approve t he recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 4.1 through 4.8.

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

To place the below ordinance on first reading, the heading was read, text waived.

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

To approve t he recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 4.1 through 4.3.

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

With respect to the proposed Charter amendments to be referred to the Charter Review Commission, to clarify that the City Council is not interested in the Commission making recommendations regarding c