December 2, 2025
Item 7.2
South County
Higher Education
Task Force
Assembly Bill (AB) 662 (Alvarez)
Establishes the South County Higher Education Task Force, a collaborative body that will bring together the University of California, California State University, California Community Colleges, the City of Chula Vista, Sweetwater Union High School District and other stakeholders to evaluate the governance models, funding mechanisms, and statutory changes required for creating a four-year public university.
Feasibility Study and Recommendations
1. Identify and recommend potential governance structures for the proposed intersegmental facility, including consortia or other collaborative models.
2. Identify potential site locations and infrastructure requirements.
3. Recommend funding mechanisms, resources, and partnership opportunities to support development and long-term sustainability.
4. Identify statutory or regulatory barriers that may impede the project and propose necessary legislative changes .
Community Engagement & Other Milestones
• Conduct outreach and public engagement activities to gather input from regional stakeholders and community members to ensure broad participation. • First meeting of Task Force to convene by July 1, 2026, and final report submitted by July 1, 2027.
Consultant Services Agreement
• Agreement with Marlene L. Garcia LLC for Task Force facilitation services and other university related advisory services.
• Initial contract period 12 months, with option to extend through August 2027. • Contract not-to-exceed $250,000.
City Appointments
• City of Chula Vista representative: Tiffany Allen
• Public Member appointed by City of Chula Vista: conduct a call for applications and selection similar to Planning Commission.
• Public member(s) should represent various perspectives including those in the business and innovation sector, higher education staff, and students.
Recommended Action:
Adopt resolution: (A) waiving the competitive bidding process and approving a Consultant Services Agreement with
Marlene L. Garcia Consulting, LLC for South County Higher Education Task Force Facilitation Services and (B) designating City Manager Tiffany Allen as City Representative on said Task Force.