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July 28, 2026
ITEM TITLE
Agreement: Approve an Agreement with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. to Perform Preliminary Engineering, Environmental Analysis, and Final Design Engineering Services for “F Street Promenade Phase 1” (CIP STL0464)
Report Number: 26-0129
Location: F Street corridor between Bay Boulevard and Broadway Department: Engineering
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution approving a professional services agreement with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. to perform engineering consulting services for Federal Project ATPL-5203(055): City Project F Street Promenade Phase 1 (STL0464).
SUMMARY
The “F Street Promenade Phase 1” (CIP STL0464) capital improvement project will complete Phase 1 of the F Street Promenade Streetscape Master Plan and provide improved bicycle and pedestrian facilities to connect the Chula Vista Bayfront to Downtown Chula Vista. To advance this project, the Ci ty conducted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitation process to select an engineering consultant. City staff recommends approving a professional services agreement with Chen Ryan Associates , Inc. to perform the required services.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed activity was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and it was determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
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This determination is predicated on State CEQA Guidelines Section 15004 which provides direction to lead agencies on the appropriate timing for environmental review. The future F Street Promenade Phase 1 project resulting from implementation of the professional services agreement will require environmental review and preparation of appropriate documentation in accordance with applicable state requirements, including CEQA and applicable provisions of the City Municipal Code.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The City’s F Street Promenade Master Plan outlines improved pedestrian and bicycle connectivity between the Chula Vista Bayfront to Downtown Chula Vista. The improvements are planned along F Street from Bay Boulevard to Third Avenue. The “ F Street Promenade Phase 1 ” (CIP STL0464) project ( the “Project”) will construct street and sidewalk improvements for the F Street Promenade corridor, from Bay Boulevard to Broadway. City continues to monitor and apply for funding opportunities for other Phases of the Master Plan project.
The Project will enhance pedestrian and bicycle facilities by reducing the existing vehicular travel lanes and expanding the existing 5’ wide sidewalk to create a 12’ wide multi -use pedestrian and bicycle path on both sides of the street, landscaped and lighted parkways, extended curb returns (bulb-outs) at intersections, and signing and striping. A traffic analysis will also be performed to determine intersection control at the F Street and Bay Boulevard intersection.
The Project requires engineering consulting services for design and to retain responsibility to ensure the City remains in compliance with requirements associated with grant administration as outlined in the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (“LAPM”). The Project is eligible for grant funding thro ugh the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 6 which is administered by Caltrans. Eligible grant expenses include preliminary engineering, environmental analysis and final design engineering plans, specifications, estimate and bid quantities.
A selection committee was created to select the consultant and was comprised of various staff that are subject matter experts from the project’s functional areas.
The Project was advertised as a Request for Qualifications on October 24, 2025. Consultant Statements of Qualifications were submitted on December 22, 2025. A shortlist of three (3) consultants presented before the City’s selection committee and answered questions from the committee. The consultant selection committee evaluated and scored each firm and selected Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. as the most qualified firm.
Staff recommends that City enter into a professional services agreement with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. from July 28, 2026 through December 27, 2030.
Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. will be compensated on a time -and-materials basis in accordance with the rates and amounts established in the agreement, with a not-to-exceed amount of $2,023,901.70 for the term of the agreement.
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Wage Statement
Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. and subcontractors shall be required to pay prevailing wage to persons employed by them for their work under this contract. The prevailing wage scales are those determined by the Director of Industrial Relations, State of California. Chen Ryan Associates, Inc . and subcontractors shall also be required to abide by the terms and requirements in the City’s Project Labor Agreement (PLA).
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council members and found no property holdings within 1,000 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action. Consequently, this item does not present a disqualifying real property -related financial conflict of interest under California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702. 2(a)(7) or (8), for purposes of the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov’t Code §87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware and has not been informed by any City Council member of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funds are available in the CIP STL0464 project balance to fund the professional services agreement and associated City staff costs required to complete the preliminary engineering and final design engineering and associated environmental analysis and clearance work. Therefore, there is no current-year fiscal impact to the Active Transportation Grant Fund , the Western Transportation Development Impact Fee ( WTDIF) Fund, or the TransNet Fund as a result of this action. Project costs are summarized below:
FUNDS REQUIRED FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES & CITY STAFF COSTS (STL0464) Consultant Contract Amount $2,023,901.70
City Staff Costs $312,714.30
TOTAL FUNDS REQUIRED FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES & STAFF COSTS $2,336,616.00
AVAILABLE FUNDING FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES & CITY STAFF COSTS (STL0464) Active Transportation Grant (Acct: STL0464-736957)
Project Approval & Environmental Document (“PA&ED”) Phase $40,000.00 Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (“PS&E”) Phase $1,295,000.00 WTDIF Fund (Acct: STL0464-590923-INFRASTR) $1,000,000.00 TransNet Fund (Acct: STL0464-227) $1,616.00
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES & STAFF COSTS $2,336,616.00
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed professional services agreement will have no ongoing fiscal impact. All associated costs are covered within CIP STL0464 project budget, with no additional funding required.
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Consultant Services Agreement with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc.
Staff Contact:
Luis Schaar, Director of Engineering & Capital Projects / City Engineer Rosina Constanza Flores, Assistant Director of Engineering Nolan Huelsman, Principal Civil Engineer
José Serrato, Senior Civil Engineer
Charisse Phillips, Associate Civil Engineer