1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
The meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Public Comments:
Led by City Manager Allen.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Public Comments:
4.1 Oath of Office
Public Comments:
- Alejandro Galicia, Traffic Safety Commission
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office.
4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming October 2025 Disability Awareness Month in the City of Chula Vista Public Comments:
The proclamation was presented.
4.3 Presentation of a Proclamation in Observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day in the City of Chula Vista Public Comments:
The proclamation was presented.
4.4 Presentation of a Proclamation to the Chula Vista Fire Department Proclaiming October 5 through 11, 2025, as Fire Prevention Week in the City of Chula Vista Public Comments:
The proclamation was presented.
4.5 Presentation by San Diego Gas and Electric Senior Public Affairs Manager Roberto Alcantar on Wildfire and Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Preparedness in the City of Chula Vista Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Item 4.5 - Wildfire Safety PSPS Preparedness - COCV.pdf San Diego Gas and Electric Senior Public Affairs Manager Alcantar gave a presentation on the item.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.7)
Public Comments:
Item 5.3 was removed from the consent calendar at the request of Mayor McCann.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various topics related to the consent calendar.
Delia Dominguez Cervantes, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of items 5.4 and 5.5.
Alan C. spoke in opposition to bike lanes throughout the City.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Fernandez
To approve t
he recommended actions
appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1, 5.2, and 5.4 through 5.7. The headings were read, text waived
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The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor McCann, Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Fernandez Result, Carried (4 to 0)
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 2025-09-23 Draft Meeting Minutes.pdf
Approve the minutes dated: September 23, 2025
5.2 Waive 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.
5.4 Grant Acceptance and Appropriation: Accept Grant Funds from the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program and Appropriate Funds Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - OTS Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety - 25-0236.pdf
2. Resolution(1).pdf
3. Attachment 1(1).pdf
Adopt a resolution accepting $100,000 in grant funds from the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program, approving the grant agreement between the City of Chula Vista and the California Office of Traffic Safety, and appropriating $75,000 to the Police Grants Section of the Federal Grants Fund. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-166 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY, ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.5 Grant Acceptance and Appropriation: Accept Grant Funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program and Appropriate Funds Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - OTS STEP Grant - 25-0239.pdf
2. Resolution(LMG).pdf
3. Attachment 1.pdf
Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds in the amount of $620,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program and appropriating $469,036 to the Police Grants Section of the Federal Grants Fund. (4/5
vote required)
Item 5.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-167 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY, ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.6 Agreement: Approve a Contribution Agreement with the City of San Diego for the Heritage Road Bridge Replacement Project (STM0386), Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 CIP, and Appropriate Funds Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - STM386 Contribution Agreements CiSD - 25-0219.pdf
2. Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Contribution Agreement- Heritage Rd Bridge.pdf Adopt a resolution 1) Approving a Contribution Agreement with the City of San Diego in the amount of $2,000,000 for construction costs associated with the Heritage Road Bridge Replacement Project (STM0386); and 2) Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program to appropriate $2,000,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 713) to STM0386. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-168 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO FOR CONSTRUCTION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HERITAGE ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (STM0386), AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.7 Agreement: Approve an Agreement with Locality Media, Inc., dba First Due, for Fire Department Staffing Software Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Fire Department Staffing Software - 25-0198.pdf
2. Resolution .pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Agreement for Services with Locality Media Inc. dba First Due.pdf Adopt a resolution entering into an agreement with Locality Media, Inc., dba First Due, for Fire Department Staffing Software.
Item 5.7 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-169 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE BETWEEN THE CITY AND LOCALITY MEDIA, INC. DBA FIRST DUE
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5.3 Employee Compensation and Bargaining Agreement: Amendment to the MOU with the Chula Vista Mid-Managers/Professional Association and Revised Compensation Schedule Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - MMPR Side Letter and Revised Compensation Schedule - 25-0254.pdf
2. Resolution A - Approve First Amendment to MMPR MOU.pdf
3. Resolution B - Approve Compensation Schedule and Revised FY 25-26 Compensation Schedule Effective 10-17-2025.pdf
4. Attachment 1 - First Amendment to the MMPR MOU Signed.pdf
5. Attachment 2 - FY2025-26 Compensation Schedule Eff 10-17-2025.pdf
6. Item 5.3 - Employee Compensation and Bargaining Agreement.pdf Moved by
Councilmember Inzunza
Seconded by
Councilmember Fernandez
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2025-164 and 2025-165, the headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (3)
Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Fernandez No (1)
Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (3 to 1)
Item 5.3 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-164 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (“MOU”) BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CHULA VISTA MID-MANAGERS/PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION (“MM/PROF”), SEIU LOCAL 221, CLC, CTW, COVERING THE PERIOD OF MARCH 18, 2025, TO DECEMBER 31, 2027, REGARDING ARTICLE 2.01 WAGES B) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-165 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 17, 2025, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Written Communications - Acosta - Received 10_01_25.pdf
2. Written Communications - Werner - Received 10_07_25.pdf James Moffat
My name is James Moffat and I am President of the Chula Vista Democratic Club, I want to express my full support for Councilmembers Chavez, Fernandez, and Inzunza. Their silent walkout was a dignified and peaceful act, a reminder that free speech takes many forms, including the right to quietly dissent.
It’s deeply disappointing to see the hostility directed at them from some members of our community, including those who claim to defend free speech yet condemn it when it challenges their own views. Even Charlie Kirk often spoke about protecting free expression, so criticizing our councilmembers for exercising that same right misses the point entirely.
I urge everyone to bring down the temperature and lead with respect. Let’s focus on building a Chula Vista that values open dialogue, compassion, and the dignity of all people. Thank you Moved by
Councilmember Inzunza
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Chavez
To continue with all general public comments and hear Item 9 at that time. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (3)
Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Fernandez No (1)
Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (3 to 1)
The following members of the public spoke regarding various topics:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Alan C.
The following members of the public spoke regarding matters related to freedom of speech:
Paula Whitsell, Chula Vista resident
Delia Dominquez Cervantes, Chula Vista resident
Brigette Browning, Chula Vista resident
Michael Gorski, Chula Vista resident
Laura D., Chula Vista resident
Diana MJC
Angelica Martinez, Chula Vista resident
Andrea Beth Damsky
Sarah Ochoa
Admiral Rivera
Marcelo R.
Claudia Granados, Chula Vista resident
Robert
Mary Davis
Laura Wilkinson Sinton
Don Dumas
Will Rodriguez-Kennedy, representing San Diego Democratic Party Marquetta Brown
John Earl
Greg Martinez
AJ
Robert Krilowicz
Kathleen Lopez
Joan Strul
Raul Campillo
Brandon Claypool spoke regarding matters related to homelessness.
The following members of the public spoke in support of safety related to bikes:
Patricia Pollack, Chula Vista resident
Linda Palos, Chula Vista resident
James Moffat submitted written comments regarding freedom of speech.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments:
7.1 Chula Vista Auto Park BID: Adopt an Ordinance to Repeal CVMC Chapter 5.05 - Chula Vista Auto Park Business Improvement District, Disestablish the Auto Park Business Improvement District, and Order the Disposal of Remaining Assets Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Auto Park Business Improvement District Disestablishment - 25-0238.pdf
2. Ordinance.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Chapter 5.05 CVMC.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - Letter from Sunroad CV Auto.pdf
5. Attachment 3 - Reso 2025-141.pdf
6. Item 7.1 - Auto Park BID Disestablishment.pdf
Notice 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.
Economic Development Director Graham gave a presentation.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Inzunza
To place the below ordinance on first reading, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor McCann, Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Fernandez Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 7.1 heading:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REPEALING CHAPTER 5.05 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE — CHULA VISTA AUTO PARK BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, DISESTABLISHING THE AUTO PARK BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, AND ORDERING THE DISPOSAL OF REMAINING ASSETS (FIRST READING)
7.2 Conditional Use Permit & Design Review: New Construction and Establishment of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Facility Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Conditional Use Permit and Design Review for BESS Facility - 25-0223.pdf
2. Revised resolution - pg. 6 Received 10_07_25.pdf
3. Resolution(2).pdf
4. Attachment 1 - Location Map.pdf
5. Attachment 2 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-07.pdf
6. Attachment 3 - Project Plans.pdf
7. Attachment 4 - Air Quality and GHG Analysis.pdf
8. Attachment 5 - Biological Resources Report.pdf
9. Attachment 6 - Hazards Analysis.pdf
10. Attachment 7 - Noise Analysis.pdf
11. Attachment 8 - Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment.pdf
12. Attachment 9 - Phase 1 ESA Addendum.pdf
13. Attachment 10 - Site Photos.pdf
14. Attachment 11 - Disclosure Statement.pdf
15. Written Communications - Anderson - Received 10_06_25.pdf
16. Item 7.2 - Public Hearing BESS Facility - Applicant Presentation.pdf
17. Item 7.2 - Public Hearing BESS Facility.pdf
Notice 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.
Associate Planner Tarka gave a presentation.
Paul Cummins, representing Chula Vista Energy Center 2, LLC, gave a presentation.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the item:
Christina Marquez, representing IBEW 569
Jason Anderson, representing Cleantech San Diego
AJ, representing the San Diego Building and Construction Trades Council Ashley Rodriguez, representing San Diego Community Power The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the item:
Robert
Alan C.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann closed the public hearing.
Moved by
Councilmember Fernandez
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-170, as amended to clarify that Section 9(a)(i) references the Chula Vista Elementary School District and Section 9(b)(i) references the Sweetwater Union High School District, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4)
Mayor McCann, Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Fernandez Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 7.2 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-170 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP24-0024 AND DESIGN REVIEW DR24-0016 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF A BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FACILITY ON APPROXIMATELY 1.9 ACRES OF A 3.82-ACRE PARCEL WITHIN A LIMITED INDUSTRIAL – PRECISE PLAN ZONE
8. ACTION ITEMS
Public Comments:
8.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any Public Comments:
For action on this item, refer to the section Items Removed from the Consent Calendar, above.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
Public Comments:
Item 9 was taken out of order and heard after Item 6.
10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
11. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Public Comments:
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
At the request of Deputy Mayor Chavez, there was a consensus of the City Council to add an item to a future agenda to discuss exploring opportunities to expand senior programming and the potential establishment of a senior center on the east side of the City.
13. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
Public Comments:
There were none.
15. 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 8:49 p.m. and reconvened in closed session at 8:57 p.m. with all members present.
15.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Public Comments:
Name of cases:
A) Francisco, Jay, et al. v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2024-00021006-CU-PO-CTL Action: No reportable action
B) Elizabeth Sachs v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 25CU001754C Action: No reportable action
16. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services