City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
March 3, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, Mayor McCann
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 5:01 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 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)
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various topics.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Inzunza
To approve the 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): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
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4.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: February 2 and 10, 2026.
4.2 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.
4.3 Consider Requests for Excused Absences
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
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
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:
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A) RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -032 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AP PROVING 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 COLLISI ON 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
Adopt a resolution A) ac cepting 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
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 Pur chasing Environmentally Preferable Products
Adopt the following resolutions:
A. Revising City Council Policy 112 -01 Records and Information Management Program; and
B. Revising City Council Policy 2000 -03 Purchasing Environmentally Preferable Products
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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 CO UNCIL POLICY 2000 -03 PURCHASING
ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PRODUCTS
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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
6.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any There were none.
6.2 Technology Impact Report: Presentation of Axon’s Software Solution Known as Prepared
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): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
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
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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 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 “Safe 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, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza, and Councilmember Preciado
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 ENFORC EMENT ACCESS TO
CITY FACILITIES (FIRST READING)
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
There were none.
8. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.
9. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.
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10. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
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 M anager 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 publi c 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; doc umentation 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.
11. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
There were none.
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk