Form Rev 9/30/2025
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION O F THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE NAMING OF THE FUTURE
URBAN PARK AT OXFORD STREET AND FOURTH AVENUE
AS “ROY FRANZEN PARK” AND WAIVING CITY COUNCIL
POLICY NO. 470-01.
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista (“City”) has initiated planning efforts for a future urban park to be located at the corner of Oxford St. and Fourth Ave. which is the former site of Fire Station #5; and
WHEREAS, former Fire Station #5 served the community for over six decades; and
WHEREAS, on April 14, 2026, the City Council made a referral to name the future urban park in honor of Roy Franzen, a steadfast presence at the former fire station whose contributions helped shape the station’s identity, and by extension, the surrounding community; and
WHEREAS, City desires to waive the naming requirements set forth in City Council Policy No. 470-01; and
WHEREAS, City desires to name the future urban park “Roy Franzen Park” after the individual, Roy Franzen.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it waives the naming requirements set forth in City Council Policy No. 470 -01 and approves the naming of the future urban park at Oxford Street and Fourth Avenue “Roy Fra nzen Park” in recognition of his perseverance, compassion, and service to the community.
Presented by Approved as to Form by
Tiffany Allen Marco A. Verdugo
City Manager City Attorney