Minutes — Chula Vista City Council, March 3, 2026

1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:

The meeting was called to order at 5:01 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 Clerk Bigelow.

Mayor McCann called for a moment of silence in honor of six service members recently killed in battle.

4. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 4.1 through 4.8)
Public Comments:

John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various topics.

Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Inzunza
To approve t
he recommended actions
appearing below consent calendar Items 4.1 through 4.8. The headings were read, text waived
.

The motion was carried by the following vote:

Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor Fernandez Result, Carried (5 to 0)

4.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Draft Special City Council Meeting Minutes - 2_2_2026.pdf

2. Draft City Council Meeting Minutes - 2_10_2026.pdf
Approve the minutes dated: February 2 and 10, 2026.

4.2 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.

4.3 Consider Requests for Excused Absences
Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Excused Absence Memo for Feb 2nd Special Council Meeting.pdf Richard
Mayor appeared on KUSI news on Feb 19, 2026 stating he "properly" notified the city manager of his Feb 2nd absence in December 2025. Please have the Mayor provide that documentation as an excuse to missing this meeting! Enough is enough with Mayor McCann lying and using the media to cover his behind & accusing his city council members for his lack of communication.

https://fox5sandiego.com/video/mayor-john-mccann-addresses-recent-deployment-cvpd-chief-more/11528943/ Dwight
Mayor McCann is expected to be a leader in the community and communicate with city staff and council in ADVANCE when he is not available to perform his civic duty as Mayor! This Memo is dated 2wks after his absence on February2, 2026! Which caused unnecessary lies being spread on a social media platform ran by his sr assistant, KUSI news and multiple news articles.

The following members of the public submitted written comments in opposition to the item:

Richard
Dwight
Approve an excused absence for Mayor McCann from the February 2, 2026, Special City Council meeting.

4.4 Agreement Amendment: Approve a Third Amendment to the Agreement with Fehr & Peers to Provide Professional Services Related to Transportation Development Impact Fee Program Updates and Appropriate Funds for that Purpose Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report – Third Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement for Transportation Development Impact Fee Update.pdf

2. Resolution.pdf

3. Attachment 1 - Third Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement.docx.pdf Adopt a resolution approving the third amendment to the agreement with Fehr & Peers to provide professional services related to the Transportation Development Impact Fee Programs updates and appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 4.4 heading:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-031 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH FEHR & PEERS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE PROGRAM UPDATES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)

4.5 Service Agreements: Approve a Contractor Service Agreement with BodyWorks Collision, Inc. and MJP Enterprises, Inc. to Provide Collision Repair Services Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report - Award of Collision Repair Services - 25-0263.pdf

2. Resolution A - Body Works.pdf

3. Resolution B - Romans - MJP.pdf

4. Attachment 1 - Two Party Agreement - Bodyworks Collision Inc.pdf

5. Attachment 2 - Two Party Agreement - MJP Enterprises Inc.pdf Adopt the following resolutions:

A) Accepting bids, approving a contractor service agreement with BodyWorks Collision, Inc. to provide collision repair services in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract and any related documents in forms approved by the City Attorney; and B) Accepting bids, approving a contractor service agreement with MJP Enterprises, Inc. to provide collision repair services in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract and any related documents in forms approved by the City Attorney.

Item 4.5 headings:

A) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-032 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CONTRACTOR SERVICE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE COLLISION REPAIR SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND BODYWORKS COLLISION, INC.

B) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-033 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CONTRACTOR SERVICE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE COLLISION REPAIR SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND MJP ENTERPRISES, INC.

4.6 Contract Award Approval for Capital Improvement Project: Accept Bid and Award a Contract to Swinerton Builders for the Millenia Library (GGV0267) Tenant Improvements Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report - Millenia Library TI Agreement - 26-0065.pdf

2. Resolution(1).pdf

3. Attachment 1 - Contract Bid List.pdf

4. Attachment 2 - Contractor Disclosure Statement.pdf
Adopt a resolution A) accepting bids and awarding a public works contract to Swinerton Builders for the construction of tenant improvements for the Millenia Library (GGV0267) project in the amount of $9,695,542 and B) delegating authority to the City Manager to waive requirements and make findings as required by Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.56.160 (H) in furtherance of this construction of Project improvements.

Item 4.6 heading:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-034 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SWINERTON BUILDERS FOR THE “MILLENIA LIBRARY (GGV0267)” PROJECT

4.7 Agreement Amendment: Approve an Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report - Approval of Additional Legal Fees for Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC - 26-0083.pdf

2. Attachment 1.pdf

3. Resolution(2).pdf
Laura Wilkinson Sinton
The 4.7 attachment is not attached to show the billing, in possible violation of the Brown Act and certainly a lack of transparency. Please attach the actual billing so citizens can actually assess this motion.

Laura Wilkinson Sinton
This outside counsel has taken advantage of the city council and pursued losing litigation against my firm, CV Amalgamated and others. The fact that you have been paying this law firm for now SIX years and they have refused to discuss mediation, settlements, or any resolution because they have become "rent seekers" and are pursuing this in THEIR ongoing financial interest and billable hours - not in the best interest of the city. This makes the city look bad for small business, and puts the city at risk of damages. Look at the high-profile lawsuits you have already lost due to them (including the Appellate Court in my case and others). This ongoing adversarial position of the city costs you in reputation and money. You can choose to put a stop to this waste of taxpayers' money paying lawyers who keep telling you that they'll win when they have already lost so much. This law firm does not care about the city's reputation, only their own billable hours. The endless perpetual payments with nothing to show for it is the very definition of "rent-seeker". Be good stewards and stop this waste and abuse.

Laura Wilkinson Sinton submitted written comments regarding the item.

Adopt a resolution approving the seventh amendment to the legal services agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC to increase the not to exceed amount by $20,000.

Item 4.7 heading:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-035 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COLANTUONO, HIGHSMITH, & WHATLEY, PC

4.8 Council Policies: Consider Revising and Adopting Policies on Records and Information Management Program and Purchasing Environmentally Preferable Products Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report - City Council Policies Revision and Addition - 25-0262.pdf

2. Resolution A - Revising Policy 112-01 Records and Information Management Program.pdf

3. Resolution B - Revising Policy 2000-03 Purchasing Environmentally Preferable Products.pdf

4. Attachment 1 and Exhibit to Resolution A - City Council Policy 112-01 Records and Information Management Program - CLEAN.pdf

5. Attachment 2 - City Council Policy 112-01 Records and Information Management Program - REDLINE.pdf

6. Attachment 3 and Exhibit to Resolution B - City Council Policy 2000-03 Purchasing Environmentally Preferable Products CLEAN.pdf

7. Attachment 4 - City Council Policy 2000-03 Purchasing Environmentally Preferable Products REDLINE.pdf Adopt the following resolutions:

Revising City Council Policy 112-01 Records and Information Management Program; and Revising City Council Policy 2000-03 Purchasing Environmentally Preferable Products Item 4.8 headings:

A) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-036 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CITY COUNCIL POLICY 112-01 THE RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM B) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-037 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REVISING CITY COUNCIL POLICY 2000-03 PURCHASING ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PRODUCTS

5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Written Communications - Giannone - Received 02_24_2026.pdf

2. Written Communications - Raso - Received 03_02_2026 .pdf

3. Written Communications - Anthony - Received 03_02_2026.pdf

4. Written Communications - Acosta - Received 03_02_2026.pdf

5. Written Communications - Lorena H. - Received 03_03_2026.pdf Richard
We acknowledge Mayor McCann is and has been campaigning for re election as Mayor since he hired his assistant last summer to take photos of him and post on every neighborhood social media page. Mayor McCann we are disappointed in the leadership skills you have shown during meetings, on social media, and now on the news! You are constantly blaming "certain" or "new council members" for your inability to work effectively or provide any leadership! I suggest you inform your wife to stop replying on your behalf and teach your assistant to respect ALL city residents not just D1 residents! The following members of the public spoke regarding various topics:

John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Purita Javier
Cesar Javier
Brandon Claypool
The following members of the public spoke in support of Police Chief Kennedy.

Sandra Hodge
Dr. Chanda Simmons
Silvia Irigoyen spoke regarding matters related to homelessness.

Richard expressed concerns about leadership and commented on campaign activities.

6. ACTION ITEMS
Public Comments:

6.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any Public Comments:

There were none.

6.2 Technology Impact Report: Presentation of Axon’s Software Solution Known as Prepared Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report - Prepared By Axon - 25-0302.pdf

2. Resolution - Axon Prepared.pdf

3. Attachment 1 - Axon Master Services and Purchasing Agreement for Agency.pdf

4. Attachment 2 - First Amendment to Master Services and Purchasing Agreement.pdf

5. Attachment 3 - Second Amendment to Master Services and Purchasing Agreement.pdf

6. Attachment 4 - Assistive Call Taking Use Policy.pdf

7. Item 6.2 - Prepared_by_Axon_City_Council_Presentation_Updated.pdf Lieutenant Bruzee and Police Communications Systems Manager Howard gave a presentation.

Moved by
Mayor McCann
Seconded by
Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-038, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:

Yes (5)
Mayor McCann, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor Fernandez Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 6.2 heading:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-038 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER SERVICES AND PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. TO ADD PREPARED EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLATFORM AND APPROVING USE POLICY FOR COMMUNICATIONS CENTER TECHNOLOGY

6.3 Due Process and Safety: Adopt an Ordinance Adding Chapter 2.19 (Due Process and Safety in City Facilities) to the Chula Vista Municipal Code Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report- Ordinance related to Law Enforcement Access to City Facilities and Transparency - 26-0068.pdf

2. Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2025-191.pdf

3. Attachment 2 - Ordinance - Chapter 2.19 Due Process and Safety in City Facilities.pdf Mayor McCann stated he would abstain from participating in discussion and voting on the item due to a potential conflict of interest related to his service in the military.

The following members of the public spoke in support of the item:

Nancy Yanagata
Aldo Brambila
Karla Halvorson
AJ Estrada
Marco Briones
Lucy Ugarte
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident spoke in opposition to the item.

Moved by
Councilmember Chavez
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To place the below ordinance on first reading, as amended to retitle the chapter “ S
afe Neighbor Ordinance,” and amend Section 2.19.010 to modify the reporting requirement so that reports are submitted every six months, covering the preceding six-month period, with the report due within six months following the end of the reporting period; and to direct staff to prepare an initial report covering January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, to be submitted by July 1, 2026. The heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:

Yes (4)
Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Preciado, Councilmember Inzunza, and Deputy Mayor Fernandez Abstain (1)
Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 6.3 heading:

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING CHAPTER 2.19 (SAFE NEIGHBOR ORDINANCE) RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCESS TO CITY FACILITIES (FIRST READING)

7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
Public Comments:

There were none.

8. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
Public Comments:

There were none.

9. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Public Comments:

Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.

10. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Public Comments:

Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.

At the request of Councilmember Inzunza, there was a consensus of the City Council to direct the City Attorney, in coordination with the City Manager and the Police Department, to return to the City Council with a comprehensive policy and recommendations addressing death threats, credible threats of violence, and acts of violence directed at City staff, elected officials, and members of the public in connection with City business, including during Council meetings, written communications, and online submissions, the policy should include a legal framework distinguishing protected speech from unlawful threats or harassment; standardized intake; documentation and reporting protocols; Council meeting safety and decorum procedures; administrative controls; and recommended enforcement measures and remedies, and to return with a draft policy within 90 days.

Chula Vista City CouncilMarch 3, 2026

Chula Vista City Council
March 3, 2026