City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
October 7, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Mayor McCann
Absent: Councilmember Preciado (Excused absence pending City Council approval)
Also Present: City Manager Allen, City Attorney Verdugo, City Clerk Bigelow, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services Turner
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda. _____________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by City Manager Allen.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Oath of Office
- 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
The proclamation was presented.
4.3 Presentation of a Proclamation in Observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day in the City of Chula Vista
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
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The proclamation was presented.
4.5 Presentation by San Diego Gas and Electri c Senior Public Affairs Manager Roberto Alcantar on Wildfire and Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Preparedness in the City of Chula Vista
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)
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 the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1, 5.2, and 5.4 through 5.7. The headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: September 23, 2025
5.2 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances 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
Adopt a resolution accepting $100,000 in grant funds from the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Pedestrian and Bi cycle 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 2025-10-07 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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
Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds in the amount of $620,00 0 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
Adopt a resolution 1) Approving a Contrib ution 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 A SSOCIATED 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 Fir st Due, for Fire Department Staffing Software
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
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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
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 Fernandez, and Councilmember Inzunza
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
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 Fernandez, and Councilmember Inzunza
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 regar ding matters related to freedom of speech:
Paula Whitsell, Chula Vista resident
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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
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
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
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To place the below ordinance on first reading, the heading was read, text waived.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Mayor McCann
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 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 ado pt 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): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
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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
8.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any For action on this item, refer to the section Items Removed from the Consent Calendar, above.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
Item 9 was taken out of order and heard after Item 6.
10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.
11. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
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 cen ter on the east side of the City.
13. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
There were none.
14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
15. CLOSED SESSION
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.
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15.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
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
The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk