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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and it has been 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. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it has also been determined that the activity qualifies for an Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Thus, no environmental review is required.

BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable

DISCUSSION
As part of the original Opportunity Zone 1.0 Program established under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, there are a total of three (3) existing census tracts located in Chula Vista that are designated as Opportunity Zones.

These census tracts are located in southwest Chula Vista and are identified in Attachment 1. The Opportunity Zones initiative has recently been made permanent by the 2025 Working Families Tax Cuts Act, allowing for new Opportunity Zones to be created in recurring 10-year designation cycles. The goal of this item is to establish advocacy for the designation of eight (8) census tracts in Chula Vista to be included in the State’s recommendation for the Treasury’s consideration as part of the Opportunity Zones 2.0 program. Projects developed in census tracts designated as part of the Opportunity Zones 2.0 program would be eligible for federal tax benefits during the period beginning January 2027 through December 2036.

Opportunity Zones function as economic development tools to incentivize investment and development in disadvantaged neighborhoods that might not otherwise experience revitalization. Property development investments located in Opportunity Zones are eligible for federal tax benefits, such as capital gains tax deferral and tax-free appreciation.

Opportunity Zones are ultimately established by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Earlier this year, the Treasury announced that it would begin soliciting comments from states and local agencies on eligible census tracts for inclusion in the Opportunity Zones 2.0 program. Given the criteria established by the program, a total of fifteen (15) census tracts in Chula Vista were identified as disadvantaged and could be considered as eligible for inclusion in the program. These census tracts are all located in western Chula Vista and primarily consist of areas along the Bayfront; in Downtown Chula Vista; and along the Broadway and Main Street corridors. As part of the U.S. Treasury’s comment period, City staff advocated that all fifteen (15) census tracts be considered for the Opportunity Zone 2.0 program.

The Treasury’s public comment period on the Opportunity Zone 2.0 program has closed. The Treasury will now be relying on individual states to make recommendations on which census tracts within their respective state should be considered for inclusion in the Opportunity Zone 2.0 program. City staff will now be making recommendations to the State that certain census tracts in Chula Vista are included in the program. Of the fifteen (15) eligible census tracts, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (“GO-Biz”) preliminarily recommends that only three (3) census tracts be included for the U.S. Treasury’s consideration.

All fifteen (15) census tracts, including the three (3) recommended by GO-Biz, are identified in Attachment

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2. GO-Biz has provided cities and local agencies throughout the state with a deadline of August 28, 2026, to comment on the recommendations it plans to make to the U.S. Treasury for inclusion in the program.

In addition to agreeing with the three (3) census tracts that GO-Biz is preliminarily recommending, staff is also recommending approval of the Resolution;to advocate for GO-Biz to include an additional five (5) census tracts in its final recommendation to the U.S. Treasury. A map identifying the eight (8) census tracts is included as Attachment 3. The basis for staff’s recommendation of these eight (8) census tracts includes consideration of the following, in no particular order:
 Maximizing investment and redevelopment potential in the most underutilized areas of the City;  Ensuring contiguous redevelopment potential along core commercial corridors, such as the Broadway district;
 Ensuring continued investment and development of the Bayfront and implementation of the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan;
 Ensuring investment and redevelopment of core nodes, including the historic Downtown Chula Vista district and the Chula Vista Center shopping mall.

If GO-Biz concurs with the eight (8) census tracts recommended by the City, the state would include these as part of its recommendation to the U.S. Treasury for consideration as part of the Opportunity Zones 2.0 program. The Treasury is expected to announce its determination later this year on which census tracts it approves as part of the Opportunity Zones 2.0 program.

DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found that, Councilmember Fernandez has real property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action. Consequently, pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 2, sections 18700 and 18702.2(a)(7), this item presents a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.) for the above-identified member.

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
There are no current-year fiscal impacts to the General Fund as a result of the proposed action.

ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There are no on-going fiscal impacts to the General Fund as a result of the proposed action.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Map of Census Tracts Depicting Existing Opportunity Zones 1.0

2. Map of Census Tracts Eligible for Opportunity Zones 2.0 Program

3. Map of Census Tracts City Recommends for Opportunity Zones 2.0 Program Staff Contact: Kevin Pointer, Principal Economic Development Specialist David Graham, Economic Development Director

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Form Rev 9/30/2025
RESOLUTION NO. __________

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE GOVERNOR’S

OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
INCLUDE EIGHT (8) CENSUS TRACTS LOCATED IN
WESTERN CHULA VISTA AS PART OF THE STATE’S
RECOMMENDATION FOR THE OPPORTUNITY ZONE 2.0

PROGRAM
WHEREAS, since 2018, Opportunity Zones have been allowed under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and consist of economically distressed communities where investments in development projects can earn preferential federal tax benefits, such as capital gains deferral and tax-free appreciation; and
WHEREAS, under the existing Opportunity Zones 1.0 program established under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, three (3) census tracts in western Chula Vista have been designated as Opportunity Zones; and
WHEREAS, the Opportunity Zones initiative has recently been made permanent by the 2025 Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which allows for new Opportunity Zones 2.0 to be created for the period beginning January 2027 through December 2036; and WHEREAS, the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development has preliminarily recommended that three (3) census tracts in Chula Vista be included for consideration by the U.S. Department of the Treasury for consideration as part of the Opportunity Zones 2.0 program; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the three (3) census tracts preliminarily recommended by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, five (5) additional census tracts warrant consideration for inclusion in the Opportunity Zones 2.0 Program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it recommends that the California Office of Business and Economic Development recommend to the U.S. Department of the Treasury that the following eight (8) census tracts be included in the Opportunity Zones 2.0 Program: 06073012302, 6073012501, 06073012502, 06073012600, 06073012700, 06073013104, 06073013205, and 06073013206.

Presented by Approved as to form by
Tiffany Allen Marco A. Verdugo
City Manager City Attorney

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Attachment 1
Existing Opportunity Zones 1.0 Located in Three (3) Chula Vista Census Tracts Census Tracts Consist of:
 06073013104
 06073013205
 06073012306

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Attachment 2
Census Tracts (15) Eligible for Opportunity Zone 2.0 Program

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Attachment 3
Census Tracts (8) Recommended for Opportunity Zone 2.0 Program

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ITEM TITLE
Improvement District Annual Report: Approve the 2026 Annual Report for the Downtown Chula Vista Property-Based Improvement District
Report Number: 26-0110
Location: An approximately sixteen-block area along Third Avenue commercial corridor, bounded by E Street to the north, Church Avenue to the east, Landis Avenue to the west, and I Street to the south. The property-based business improvement district also includes one block on F Street where the City of Chula Vista central library and police station are located.

Department: Economic Development
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required.

Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution approving the 2026 Annual Report for the Downtown Chula Vista Property-Based Improvement District.

SUMMARY
The Downtown Chula Vista Property-Based Business Improvement District was organized in 2001 to implement various enhanced services within the Third Avenue Village and Downtown area and is directly administered for the City by an owner’s association. In accordance with Streets and Highways Code section 36650, the owner’s association is required to prepare a report for each fiscal year, except the first year, for which assessments are to be levied and collected to pay the costs of the improvements, maintenance, and activities described in the report. The attached report does not propose any modifications to the boundary of the District, the basis or method of levying assessment, or any changes to property classification and complies with the reporting requirements outlined in the California Streets and Highways Code. The total

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annual assessments for 2026 are estimated at approximately $461,849. Staff has reviewed the annual report and recommends the City Council approve the attached resolution.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposed activity consists of a governmental fiscal/administrative activity which does 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.

BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.

DISCUSSION
The Downtown Chula Vista Property-Based Improvement District (PBID) was organized in 2001 to implement various enhancement services within the Third Avenue and Downtown area and was directly administered for the City by the owner’s association, known as the Third Avenue Village Association (TAVA).

In September 2024, all rights and obligations assigned to TAVA under the Third Avenue Village Agreement and Encroachment Permit for Maintenance Services between the City of Chula Vista and the Third Avenue Village Association were assigned to the Greater Third Avenue Improvement Association (GTAIA), doing business as the Downtown Chula Vista Association (DVCA). In accordance with California Streets and Highways Code 36650, GTAIA is required to prepare a report for each fiscal year, except the first year, for which assessments are to be levied and collected to pay the costs of the improvements, maintenance, and activities described in the report (Attachment 1).

GTAIA administers funds received from the PBID and receives approximately $500,000 annually in PBID assessment revenue. In addition to PBID revenue, GTAIA receives business-improvement district revenue including business license fees, grants, and program revenues, bringing the total annual revenue for GTAIA, to approximately $937,549. GTAIA’s fiscal years coincide with each calendar year.

Prepared in accordance with the State of California Property and Business Improvement District law of 1994, Streets and Highways Code Section 36650, the Annual Planning Report represents the tenth year of program operations within the current ten-year term. Pursuant to Streets and Highway Code Sections 36650-36651, GTAIA is required to report information found in the following sections of the 2025 Annual Report:

Section 2: PBID Boundaries
There are no recommended changes to the boundaries of the PBID or in any zones or classification of property or businesses within the district.

Section 3: Assessment Budget
The estimate for improvements, maintenance, and activities includes $929,050 in total expenditures as summarized in the following table.

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EXPENDITURES 2026 Budget Percentage of Budget
Civil Sidewalks
Personnel: Compensation & Benefits $200,000
District Utilities $58,000
Contracted Third-Party Services $37,000
Maintenance, Auto, Landscaping Supplies $34,000
Total Civil Sidewalks $329,000 35.4%
District Identity & Placemaking $75,000 8.1%
Event Expenditures $193,500 20.8%
Grant-Related Expenditures $30,000 3.2%
Administration $301,550 32.5%
Total District Expenditures $929,050 100%
REVENUES 2026 Budget Percentage of Budget
PBID Revenue $461,849 49.3%
BID Revenue $30,000 3.2%
Program & Events $340,000 36.3%
Grants & Sponsorships $45,000 4.8%
Carry Forward $60,700 6.4%
Total District Income $937,549 100.0%
Section 4: Method of Financing
Revenues will be collected through the levy of special annual assessments upon the real property for which the services and activities are provided. There are two benefit zones, those parcels that front Third Avenue and those that do not. Since re-establishment of the PBID in June 2016, the GTAIA Board of Directors has only increased the assessment rate three times, in 2018, 2021, and in 2024. There was no increase in the assessments for fiscal year (“FY”) 2025.

Section 5: Surplus/Deficit Revenue
The cash carry-forward from FY2025 was $60,700. This includes $38,310 that was FY2026 assessment income received by the DVCA in FY2025. Therefore, the actual carry-forward amount to be accounted for in FY2026 is $22,390.

Section 6: Other Funding Contributions
The City of Chula Vista will contribute general benefit funding in the amount of $5,901.88. No bonds will be issued to finance improvements in 2025.

DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council members and has 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.).

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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
The City of Chula Vista has contributed $5,901.88 in general benefit funds to Downtown Chula Vista Association, which was included in the fiscal year 2025-26 budget. There are no additional fiscal impacts as a result of this action.

ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The current PBID will expire on December 31, 2026. If the PBID is renewed, the associated fiscal impacts will be analyzed at that time. There is no ongoing fiscal impact as a result of this action.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Downtown Chula Vista Annual Report – 2026
Staff Contact: Kevin Pointer, Principal Economic Development Specialist David Graham, Director of Economic Development

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Form Rev 3/6/2023
RESOLUTION NO. __________

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE 2026 ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE DOWNTOWN CHULA VISTA PROPERTY-BASED

IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Chula Vista established a Third Avenue Property-based Improvement District (PBID) on July 24, 2001; and WHEREAS, the PBID was renewed in 2006 for an additional ten years; and WHEREAS, the PBID was renewed in 2016 for an additional ten years and is currently in its tenth year of the ten-year term (for the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2026); and
WHEREAS, the Third Avenue Village Association was the original owner’s association for the PBID; and
WHEREAS, in May 2023, the City consented to Third Avenue Village Association assigning all rights and obligations as PBID administrator to the Greater Third Avenue Improvement Association, doing business as Downtown Chula Vista; and WHEREAS, the owner’s association is required by the California Streets and Highways Code to prepare an annual report for City Council consideration; and WHEREAS, Greater Third Avenue Improvement Association, doing business as Downtown Chula Vista Association has submitted its annual report for Fiscal Year January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, and filed it with the City Clerk.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it approves the Greater Third Avenue Improvement Association’s 2026 annual report for the Downtown Chula Vista Property-based Improvement District.

Presented by Approved as to Form by
David Graham Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Economic Development City Attorney

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Downtown Chula Vista
Property-Based Business Improvement District
Annual Planning Report for FY 2026
To the City of Chula Vista
Fiscal Year January 1 - December 31, 2026
Prepared by:

Downtown Chula Vista Association
New City America, Inc.

Marco LiMandri, Executive Director
Prepared pursuant to the State of California
Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994

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Downtown Chula Vista
Property Based Improvement District
FY 2026 Annual Planning Report to the City of Chula Vista Table of Contents
Section Number Page Number

1. Introduction 3

2. PBID Boundary and Map 3 & 4

3. PBID Assessment Budget 5

4. Method of Financing 5 & 6

5. Previous Year Surplus / Deficit Revenue 6

6. Other Funding Contributions 6

7. PBID Activity, Improvements, and Services 6 - 9

8. City of Chula Vista Base Level Services 9

9. District Duration and Governance 9

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Downtown Chula Vista PBID
Annual Planning Report FY 2026
SECTION 1: Introduction
The DOWNTOWN CHULA VISTA PROPERTY-BASED BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2016-122 (boundaries depicted on page 4) was successfully renewed by the Chula Vista City Council and approved by district property owners on June 14, 2016, for an additional ten-year period from January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2026. The district is managed by the Downtown Chula Vista Association (formerly known as the Third Avenue Village Association), which has overseen the operations of the PBID and its funding since January 1, 2002.

Prepared in accordance with the State of California Property and Business Improvement District law of 1994, Streets and Highways Code section 36650, the 2026 Annual Planning Report represents the tenth year of program operations within the current ten-year term. The PBID's activities and improvements aim to improve and convey special benefits to properties located within the defined downtown Chula Vista, providing services beyond the basic services provided by the City of Chula Vista.

SECTION 2: PBID Boundary
There are no proposed changes to the PBID boundaries for 2026. The PBID encompasses approximately a 16-block area along the Third Avenue commercial corridor, bounded by E Street to the north, Church Avenue to the east, Landis Avenue to the west and I Street to the south. It also includes one block on F Street that includes the City of Chula Vista central library and police station.

Within the PBID boundary, there are two distinct benefit zones for the maintenance programs and activities. It was determined that the properties located on Third Avenue required maintenance services more frequently than the properties in the PBID located to the east and west of Third Avenue. Described below are the benefit zones.

District-Wide Maintenance: Is defined as all assessable properties within the PBID boundary. All parcels in the PBID boundary will receive the same base level of maintenance services.

Third Avenue Enhanced: Is defined as all assessable properties with frontage along Third Avenue, between E Street and H Street. These properties will receive a higher frequency of maintenance services than other parcels within the PBID boundary.

The map on the following page illustrates the PBID boundary:

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Downtown Chula Vista PBID
Annual Planning Report FY 2026

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Downtown Chula Vista PBID
Annual Planning Report FY 2026
SECTION 3: PBID Assessment Budget
FY January 1 to December 31, 2026 - PBID Assessment Budget:

The following table outlines the PBID maximum assessment budget for FY 2026 with estimated budget expenditures distributed across PBID services. The annual assessment rate was not increased for FY 2026, according to the DCVA Board of Directors’ May 14th, 2025 action.

EXPENDITURES BUDGET % Of Budget
Civil Sidewalks
Personnel: Compensation & Benefits $200,000
District Utilities $58,000
Contracted Third-Party Services $37,000
Maintenance, Auto, Landscape Supplies $34,000
Total Civil Sidewalks $329,000.00 35.41%
District Identity & Placemaking $75,000.00 8.1%
Event Expenditures $193,500.00 20.83%
Grant-Related Expenditures $30,000.00 3.2%
Administration $301,550.00 32.46%
Total District Expenditures $929,050.00 100.0%

REVENUES
PBID Revenue $461,849.00 49.26%
BID Revenue $30,000.00 3.2%
Programs & Events $340,000.00 36.27%
Grants & Sponsorships $45,000.00 4.8%
Carry Forward $60,699.71 6.47%
Total District Income $937,548.71 100.0%
SECTION 4: Method of Financing
Financing is provided by the levy of special annual assessments upon the real property for which the services and activities are provided. These assessments are not a tax for the general benefit of the City.

Assessment Calculation:

As previously stated, the PBID activities are segregated into two benefit zones; those parcels that front Third Avenue and those that do not. Annual assessments are based upon an allocation of program costs and a calculation of lot square footage and street frontage.

The table below reflects the assessments for FY 2026.

Per Sq. Ft. of
Assessment Rates Lot
Per Linear
Foot
Properties along Third Avenue $0.094 $17.22
(Between E and H Streets)
All other properties in the District $0.094 $2.46

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Downtown Chula Vista PBID
Annual Planning Report FY 2026
Since the re-establishment of the PBID in June of 2016, the DCVA Board of Directors has increased the assessment rate three times, in 2018, in 2021, and most recently, in 2024.

SECTION 5: Previous Year Surplus / Deficit Revenue
The carry-forward from FY2025 is $60,699.71, $38,309.75 is FY26 Assessment Income received in FY25 leaving a surplus of $22,389.96 in actual funds carried forward.

SECTION 6: Other Funding Contributions
The City of Chula Vista will contribute general benefit funding in the amount of $5,901.88.

Bond Issuance:

No bonds will be issued to finance improvements in 2026.

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Downtown Chula Vista PBID
Annual Planning Report FY 2026
SECTION 7: PBID Activity, Improvements, and Services
Civil Sidewalks Committee (formerly Environmental Enhancements) Public Safety:

The DCVA works closely with the Chula Vista Police Department to educate property owners on the safety and trespass programs that support property owners in the prevention of property crimes and to mitigate trespassing when the owner is not present. The DCVA also strives to maintain our district public spaces via the rapid removal of graffiti tags, an effective measure to deter chronic taggers as their defacement will not remain nor identify the area as associated with a specific gang.

Maintenance Services:

The DCVA Clean & Safe Team provides enhanced maintenance and landscape services within the Downtown Chula Vista PBID. The services provided by the DCVA assures the property owners and the City of Chula Vista that the district will be maintained at a level beyond the basic services provided by the City of Chula Vista. For the DCVA to effectively approach the maintenance issues facing the district, a multi-dimensional approach has been developed consisting of the elements and at the frequency stated below. DCVA’s commitment to provide maintenance services to the district are also outlined in the Third Avenue Village Agreement and Encroachment Permit for Maintenance Services Between the City of Chula Vista and the Third Avenue Village Association entered into on June 14, 2016.

Sidewalk Maintenance:

Uniformed personnel remove litter, debris, and refuse from sidewalks and trash receptacles within the District, as well as clean all tables & chairs, benches, kiosks, and bus stops.

Landscape Maintenance:

Public landscape areas within the Third Avenue Service Area are currently being maintained and replanted by DCVA staff. DCVA utilizes and maintains a web-based electrical irrigation program and repairs the associated in-ground irrigation system and controllers as needed and reserves the option to bring in a third-party contractor to assist in landscaping rehabilitation and maintenance.

Alley Maintenance:

DCVA abates graffiti, debris, and weeds within the alley public right-of-way (as needed) and reports illegal dumping to private property owners so that they can have the item(s) removed by Republic Services if applicable.

Graffiti Removal:

The Clean Team removes graffiti from painted surfaces (not brick or windows) up to 12’ by painting, using environmentally safe solvents, and pressure washing. DCVA’s goal is to remove all tags within 48 hours of notification.

Sidewalk Pressure Washing:

The Third Avenue Service Area is to have all sidewalks pressure washed quarterly through a professional company. The high use areas will be cleaned by DCVA on an as-needed basis.

However, during state mandated drought years, pressure washing may not be permitted.

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Downtown Chula Vista PBID
Annual Planning Report FY 2026
Activity
District-Wide
Service Area
Third Avenue
Service Area
Sidewalk Sweeping Weekly Daily
Power Washing Sidewalks As Needed Quarterly
(4 times per year)
Graffiti removal As Needed As Needed
Landscape & Plantings None Daily
Irrigation None As Needed
Alley Cleaning Weekly Weekly
Homeless Outreach:

Reducing homelessness, providing the homeless with resources, and reducing disruptive behavior from street populations is a top priority among district property and business owners. In 2026, DCVA’s staff will continue to work closely with Chula Vista’s Public Works Department and the Chula Vista Police Department’s Homeless Outreach Team to collaboratively inform the homeless population of resources and alternatives to occupying or encamping in private business alcoves.

District Identity & Placemaking Committee (formerly Economic Enhancements)
District Special Events:

In 2026, the DCVA expects to continue many of the events and programs it has successfully organized in downtown in previous years. Occurring weekly on Sundays, the Downtown Chula Vista Farmer’s Market was launched in May 2022 and has been running weekly on Park Way between Third & Fourth Avenue. The market has already become self-sustaining and the DCVA expects this weekly program to continue to expand as downtown grows in prominence and regular activity. Returning this March is also the Taste of Third event, showcasing local businesses and eateries in Downtown Chula Vista to the greater South Bay community. A little later in August, Downtown Chula Vista will also be hosting the annual Lemon Festival as well as the sixth annual Dia de Los Muertos celebration in early November. Finally, in early December, DCVA staff are partnering with City of Chula Vista special events team to organize the annual Starlight Parade & Tree-lighting event.

Sustained Public Relations & Social Media Attention on Downtown Chula Vista:

In Spring of 2022, the Downtown Chula Vista Association contracted with Olive Public Relations to begin promoting the Third Avenue commercial corridor as well as the “Downtown Chula Vista” brand as an emerging South Bay destination to live, work and shop. As a result, Downtown Chula Vista has garnered immensely positive media coverage for its local special events and community developments, successfully pairing the downtown’s growth with the region’s growing prominence, accessibility, and appeal. In 2026, the DCVA expects to expand the gains achieved with local media to further promote the Downtown Chula Vista brand and local stakeholders.

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Downtown Chula Vista PBID
Annual Planning Report FY 2026
Advocacy, Administration and Reserve
Advocacy:

The DCVA provides member advocacy that allows downtown property owners to project a unified voice and elevate their influence in policies and issues that affect the central business district.

DCVA will continue to provide member resources via its website, committee meetings, and its professional staff. The DCVA has been present in numerous policy discussions that impact downtown’s local economy and expects to be very active in providing policy recommendations or solutions to City staff in 2026.

Administration:

The PBID finances the professional staff & services that provides the special benefits necessary for daily operations, maintenance, landscaping, marketing, placemaking, and advocacy on behalf of the district. Funds are allocated to office and support services such as bookkeeping, legal consultation, office rent, insurance, and office equipment.

Reserve:

When year-end finances allow, a 5.0% operating reserve is allocated as a contingency for any payment delinquencies and/or unforeseen budget adjustments. The FY 2026 budget does not include an unallocated portion of the PBID revenue.

SECTION 8: City of Chula Vista Base Level Services
The City of Chula Vista has established and documented the base level of pre-existing City services. THE PBID DOES NOT REPLACE ANY PRE-EXISTING GENERAL CITY SERVICES.

SECTION 9: Duration and Governance
Duration:

The PBID has a ten-year term commencing January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2026. Any major modifications or new or increased assessments during the term of the district that are not consistent with the provisions of the original Management District Plan will require a new mail ballot process.

District Governance:

The owner's association Downtown Chula Vista Association (DCVA) manages the Downtown Chula Vista PBID as established by the Chula Vista City Council. The current PBID term is from January 1, 2017, to December 31, 2026.

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Item 7.2
Improvement District Annual Report:

Approve the 2026 Annual Report for the Downtown
Chula Vista Property-Based Improvement District
David Graham
Director of Economic Development
Chula Vista City Council
August 25, 2026

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6 Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution approving
the 2026 Annual Report for the
Downtown Chula Vista
Property-Based Improvement
District

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6 Summary
• Over 200 similar districts in CA
• Annual report required by law
• 16 Blocks along Third Ave
• Assessment of property owners
for special benefit
• Downtown PBID formed in 2001
• Renewed in 2006 and 2016
• Expires December 31, 2026
• Renewal via underway

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6 PBID Budget
• Assessment and non-assessment
revenue
• Half budget is assessment
• 35% - Clean & safe, sidewalks,
landscaping, pressure-washing,
alley cleaning, and graffiti removal
• 20% - Event expenditures on-going
grant and sponsorships
• Fiscally sound

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6 Partnership
• Hyper-local engagement
• Enhanced landscape and maintenance
• Enrich place and identity
• Encourage local and visitor serving
experiences and events
• Community engagement
• Support small businesses

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Downtown Chula Vista Association
Presentation to City Council | August 25th, 2026
Presented By Dominic LiMandri, District Manager (DCVA)

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District History & Overview
 Originally Established in 2001, the PBID was
renewed in 2006 as well as in 2016.
 PBID Expires in December 2026 and requires
the renewal campaign to be completed by
end of 2026.
 FY26 Operating Budget: $937,548.71
 48% District Revenue Comes from NonAssessment Income  Provides daily, seven-day-a-week coverage
 Maintains Assets & Amenities in Downtown
 Organizes the Annual Taste of Third Program,
Lemon Festival, Dia de los Muertos, and is a
partner with the City on the Starlight Parade.

Assists with other events downtown as well.

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FY25
-26 Highlights:
 Successfully Launched our District
Renewal Campaign.
 Refurbished all downtown kiosk
directories and updated bus shelters.
 Contracted with a local woodworker to
design and fabricate an oversized
Heritage Chair for placement
downtown.
 Commissioned McCullough Landscape
Design to Produce Designs for a New
Public Plaza at Memorial Park
 Conducted a Call for Artists and
selected 4 student artists to design
thematic plaques to be installed on
corner planters.
 Partnered with the City of Chula Vista
to Host the June 18th Soccer
Celebration Watch Party in downtown,
which was the largest in N. America. Page 202 of 341
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Dedicated Downtown Maintenance
Quarterly & Hot Spot
Pressure Washing
Maintain 42 Sidewalk
Gardens
Daily Graffiti Abatement
Trash/Litter Pickup Enhanced Landscaping
Regular Garden
Rehabilitation

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Downtown Events This Past Year
Taste of Third
Lemon Festival
Día De Los Muertos Starlight Nights
Farmer’s Market

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Imagining a New Central Plaza for Downtown

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Thank you!
QUESTIONS?
MAIN OFFICE: (619) 422-1982
[email protected]

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6 Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution approving
the 2026 Annual Report for the
Downtown Chula Vista
Property-Based Improvement
District

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Thank You

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ITEM TITLE
Grant Acceptance and Appropriation: Accept a Grant from the California Board of State and Community Corrections Prop. 64 Health and Safety Grant Program, Amend the Authorized Position Count, and Appropriate Funds
Report Number: 26-0263
Location: No specific geographic location.

Department: Fire
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 Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required.

Recommended Action
Adopt the following resolutions:

A. Accepting a grant award of $4,424,765 from the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program; amending the fiscal year 2026-27 budget; and amending the authorized position count by adding one (1) Limited-Term Paramedic (Non-Safety) - C position funded through the grant and the Fire Department’s Transport Enterprise Fund. (4/5 Vote Required)
B. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into agreements with SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services) and San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) to provide support services and program evaluation as outlined in the grant award and application, in accordance with the grant guidelines.

SUMMARY
The Fire Department has been awarded $4,424,765 through the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program to implement the Chula Vista Fire Department EMS Career Pipeline Program. The grant will fund a comprehensive workforce development initiative that provides emergency medical services career pathways for transition-age youth through

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) education, supportive services, leadership development, and employment opportunities.

Over the five-year grant period, the Fire Department will conduct two sixteen-week EMT Academies annually, preparing approximately 200 job-ready Emergency Medical Technicians while addressing regional workforce shortages in emergency medical services.

Grant funding will also establish one (1) Limited-Term Paramedic (Non-Safety) - C position responsible for administration of the program, instructional oversight, curriculum development, regulatory compliance, grant reporting, and coordination with community partners.

The grant requires no local matching funds and will fully fund eligible program expenses throughout the grant period.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and it has been 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.

BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.

DISCUSSION
The California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) administers the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program to support innovative local programs that improve public safety and reduce negative impacts associated with the illicit cannabis market through prevention, intervention, workforce development, and community partnerships.

To address these objectives, the Fire Department partnered with SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services), a community based nonprofit organization, and the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) to develop the Fire Department’s EMS Career Pipeline Program. The program provides transitionage youth with a structured pathway into emergency medical services careers while helping meet the growing regional demand for Emergency Medical Technicians. SBCS will utilize its expertise to provide the essential wraparound services for the project, including but not limited to recruitment, intensive case management, and behavioral health support, and SANDAG will provide independent evaluation of the program and development of the Local Evaluation Report as required by the grant guidelines.

The program combines leadership development, trauma-informed case management, financial assistance, EMT certification instruction, National Registry examination preparation, ride-along experiences, career mentoring, and employment placement assistance into a comprehensive workforce development model.

Participants completing the program will be prepared for employment within emergency medical services agencies throughout the region, including potential employment opportunities with the Fire Department.

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The Fire Department currently operates a successful EMT Academy that has demonstrated high completion rates and successful placement of graduates into emergency medical careers. Acceptance of this grant will expand that program by increasing instructional capacity, enhancing student support services, and significantly increasing the number of EMTs entering the regional workforce.

Grant funding will support two sixteen-week EMT academies each year over the five-year performance period. Instruction will be provided by experienced Fire Department Paramedics and EMTs utilizing classroom instruction, hands-on skills laboratories, scenario-based training, ambulance ride-alongs, and mentoring to prepare students for National Registry certification and employment.

To successfully administer the expanded program, the Fire Department proposes creation of one (1) Limited-Term Paramedic (Non-Safety) - C position. This position will serve as Program Administrator and Lead Instructor responsible for:
 Curriculum development and instructional delivery;
 Instructor coordination and quality assurance;
 Student recruitment and enrollment;
 Regulatory compliance with EMT accreditation requirements;  Coordination with SBCS and regional partners;
 Grant administration and financial oversight;
 Performance measurement and quarterly reporting to BSCC;  Program evaluation;
 Oversight of National Registry testing and certification activities.

Creation of this position will ensure continuity of program operations while allowing fire suppression personnel to continue supporting academy instruction without adversely affecting emergency response staffing.

Acceptance of the grant aligns with the City's Strategic Plan by investing in workforce development, expanding educational opportunities, strengthening public safety partnerships, and improving access to high-quality emergency medical careers for underserved populations throughout South San Diego County.

DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site specific and consequently, the real property holdings of the City Council members do not create a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov’t Code § 87100, et seq.).

Staff is not independently aware and have not been informed by any Chula Vista 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
Approval of this resolution authorizes acceptance of a five-year grant totaling $4,424,765 from the BSCC.

Additionally, this resolution amends the fiscal year 2026-27 budget by increasing appropriations in the Fire Grants Section of the State Grants Fund as follows: in the Personnel category by $209,600; in the Supplies and Services category by $849,981; and in the Capital category by $80,000.

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Grant funding will fully reimburse eligible program expenditures, including personnel costs, salaries and benefits, participant stipends, instructional materials, equipment, supportive services, program evaluation, administrative costs, and other eligible expenses identified in the grant agreement. The grant also provides funding for one (1) grant-funded Limited-Term Paramedic (Non-Safety) - C position that will administer and instruct the EMS Career Pipeline Program.

This action has no fiscal impact on the General Fund.

ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The grant fully funds all program costs through December 31, 2031, including personnel, instruction, participant support services, program administration, evaluation, and grant compliance activities.

The grant-funded Limited-Term Paramedic (Non-Safety) - C position will exist only for the duration of available grant funding unless the City Council authorizes continuation through a future budget action.

The remaining grant expenditures (Year 2 – Year 5) totaling $3,285,184 will be included as part of the annual budget process as noted in the following chart:

Category FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY2029-30 FY 2030-31 Total Personnel $ 209,600 $ 209,600 $ 209,600 $ 209,600 $ 209,600 $ 838,400 Supplies & Services $ 849,981 $ 611,696 $ 611,696 $ 611,696 $ 611,696 $ 2,446,784 Capital $ 80,000 $ 80,000
Total $ 1,139,581 $ 821,296 $ 821,296 $ 821,296 $ 821,296 $ 4,424,765 Should the City desire to continue the EMS Career Pipeline Program beyond the grant period, future funding requests will be considered as part of the annual budget process.

ATTACHMENTS

1. 2026 Prop 64 Grant Agreement

2. Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program, Cohort 4 Funding Recommendations Staff Contact: Marlon King, Emergency Services Manager
Chris Manroe, Fire Chief

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Form Rev 9/30/2025
RESOLUTION NO. __________

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARD FROM THE

BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $4,424,765 TO SUPPORT THE FIRE

DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
(EMT) TRAINING PROGRAM; AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS
THEREFOR; AND AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION
COUNT IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
WHEREAS, the Fire Department is committed to protecting life, property, and the environment through the delivery of high-quality emergency medical services and the development of a highly trained emergency medical workforce; and WHEREAS, the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) has awarded the City of Chula Vista a grant in the amount of Four Million Four Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars ($4,424,765) to expand and sustain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) education and workforce development; and
WHEREAS, the grant funding will provide financial support to conduct two (2) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training academies annually for a period of five (5) years, increasing the number of qualified EMTs entering California's emergency medical services workforce; and WHEREAS, the grant agreement term extends from July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2031, unless otherwise amended in accordance with the grant agreement; and WHEREAS, the grant funding will support instructional personnel, training materials, equipment, student resources, administrative costs, and other eligible expenses necessary to successfully deliver the EMT training program; and
WHEREAS, in order to effectively administer and sustain the program, the Fire Department has determined that one (1) limited-term Paramedic (Non-Safety) - C position is necessary to oversee program administration, curriculum development, regulatory compliance, student coordination, instructional delivery, and grant reporting requirements through the term of the grant agreement and will be eliminated at the conclusion of the grant period; and WHEREAS, acceptance of this grant will significantly enhance workforce development efforts, improve access to EMT education throughout the region, strengthen the emergency medical services system, and provide long-term public safety benefits to the City of Chula Vista and surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, the grant funds will fully support the costs associated with the EMT training program and the newly created Paramedic C position for the duration of the grant.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it hereby accepts the grant award from the Board of State and Community Corrections in the amount of $4,424,765 and amends the fiscal year 2026-27 budget by appropriating $209,600 to the Personnel category, $849,981 to the Supplies and Services category and $80,000 to the Capital category in the Fire Grants Section of the State Grants Fund.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista hereby amends the Fire Department’s authorized position count to add 1.0 FTE Paramedic (Non-Safety) - C position, funded through the grant, to administer, coordinate, and instruct the Emergency Medical Technician training program. Said position is limited-term and will be eliminated at the conclusion of the grant period.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager and Fire Chief are authorized to enter into and execute a grant agreement with the Board of State and Community Corrections, and any amendments, extensions, or renewals of the agreement, and any and all documents necessary and appropriate to implement this resolution.

Presented by Approved as to form by
Chris Manroe Marco A. Verdugo
Fire Chief City Attorney

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Form Rev 9/30/2025
RESOLUTION NO. __________

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CHULA VISTA APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH SBCS

AND THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
FOR THE PROPOSITION 64 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Fire Department desires to participate in the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program administered by the Board of State and Community Corrections (“BSCC”); and
WHEREAS, on June 26, 2026, the Fire Department received notice from BSCC of a grant award in the amount of $4,424,765.00 for the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program Cohort 4, to address local impacts due to the legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis in California; and
WHEREAS, funds from the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program will allow the Fire Department to implement an EMT Training Program, supporting Project Purpose Area 3 (Youth Development and Prevention) of the grant program, focusing on the prevention of substance abuse and the economic exploitation of vulnerable youth through a trauma-informed vocational framework; and
WHEREAS, SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services) will utilize its expertise to provide the essential wraparound services for the project, including but not limited to recruitment, intensive case management, and behavioral health support, and the San Diego Association of Governments (“SANDAG”) will provide independent evaluation of the program and development of the Local Evaluation Report as required by the grant guidelines; and WHEREAS, Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant cover a 5-year project period of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031, along with a 6-month period of July 1, 2031, to December 31, 2031, to complete a Final Local Evaluation Report.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it authorizes the City Manager to enter into an agreement on behalf of the City with SBCS to provide wraparound services for the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program, under the terms and conditions and scope of work defined in the grant award and application, with minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk and authorizes and directs the City Manager to execute the same.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it authorizes the City Manager to enter into an agreement on behalf of the City with the San Diego Association of Governments to provide independent program evaluation and complete the Local Evaluation Report as outlined in the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Program grant

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agreement and application, with minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk and authorizes and directs the City Manager to execute the same.

Presented by Approved as to form by
Chris Manroe Marco A. Verdugo
Fire Chief City Attorney

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES SCO ID: 5227-BSCC143126 STANDARD AGREEMENT AGREEMENT NUMBER PURCHASING AUTHORIITY NUMBER (If Applicable) STD 213 (Rev 03/2019) BSCC 1431-26 BSCC-5227

1. This Agreement is entered into between the Contracting Agency and the Contractor named below:

CONTRACTING AGENCY NAME

BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS

CONTRACTOR NAME

CITY OF CHULA VISTA, FIRE DEPARTMENT

2. The term of this Agreement is:

START DATE
July 1, 2026

THROUGH END DATE
December 31, 2031

3. The maximum amount of this Agreement is:
$4,424,765.00

4. The parties agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the following exhibits, attachments, and appendices which are by this reference made a part of the Agreement.

EXHIBITS TITLE PAGES
Exhibit A Scope of Work 4
Exhibit B Budget Detail and Payment Provisions 4
Exhibit C General Terms and Conditions (02/2025) 4
Exhibit D Special Terms and Conditions 4
Attachment 1* Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety (Prop 64 PH&S) Grant Request for Proposals * Attachment 2 Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Program Cohort 4 Application for Funding 17 Appendix A Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Program Cohort 4 Scoring Panel Roster 1 B: Appendix B Criteria for Non-Governmental Organizations Receiving BSCC Program Funds 2 * This item is hereby incorporated by reference and can be viewed at:
https://www.bscc.ca.gov/proposition-64-public-health-safety-grant-program/ IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THIS AGREEMENT HAS BEEN EXECUTED BY THE PARTIES HERETO.

CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR NAME (if other than an individual, state whether a corporation, partnership, etc.)

CITY OF CHULA VISTA, FIRE DEPARTMENT

CONTRACTOR BUSINESS ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP
276 FOURTH AVE. CHULA VISTA CA 91910

PRINTED NAME OF PERSON SIGNING TITLE

TIFFANY ALLEN CITY MANAGER

CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DATE SIGNED


STATE OF CALIFORNIA

CONTRACTING AGENCY NAME

BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS

CONTRACTING AGENCY ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP
2590 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 200 Sacramento CA 95833

PRINTED NAME OF PERSON SIGNING TITLE
COLLEEN CURTIN Deputy Director

CONTRACTING AGENCY AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DATE SIGNED

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES APPROVAL: EXEMPT PER SCM, VOLUME 1, CH. 4.06

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BSCC 1431-26
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EXHIBIT A: SCOPE OF WORK
Rev 04/2020

1. GRANT AGREEMENT – Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program This Grant Agreement is between the State of California, Board of State and Community Corrections (hereafter referred to as BSCC) and the City of Chula Vista Fire Department (hereafter referred to as the Grantee or Contractor).

2. PROJECT SUMMARY AND ADMINISTRATION
A. The City of Chula Vista, in partnership with SBCS, proposes the Chula Vista EMS Career Pipeline, an earn-and-learn program designed to divert transition-age youth from the illicit cannabis economy into high-demand healthcare careers. The program provides leadership development, trauma-informed support, and a 16-week EMT certification course with stipends to stabilize participation. Through a vertically integrated model, participants receive training from the Chula Vista Fire Department and direct pathways to employment, including potential department hire.

By combining prevention, workforce development, and wraparound services, the project reduces youth vulnerability while addressing regional shortages of emergency medical personnel and strengthening public safety outcomes.

B. Grantee agrees to administer the project in accordance with Attachment 1: Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Request for Proposals (incorporated by reference) and Attachment 2: Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Program Cohort 4 Application for Funding, which are attached and hereto and made part of this agreement.

3. PROJECT OFFICIALS
A. The BSCC's Executive Director or designee shall be the BSCC's representative for administration of the Grant Agreement and shall have authority to make determinations relating to any controversies that may arise under or regarding the interpretation, performance, or payment for work performed under this Grant Agreement.

B. The Grantee’s Designated Financial Officer and Project Director must be employees of the Contractor. The Grantee’s project officials shall be those identified as follows:

Authorized Officer with legal authority to sign:

Name: TIFFANY ALLEN
Title: CITY MANAGER
Address: 276 FOURTH AVENUE, CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
Phone: 619-691-5031
Email: [email protected]
Designated Financial Officer authorized to receive warrants:

Name: MONICA MARTINEZ
Title: PRINCIPAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST
Address: 276 FOURTH AVENUE, CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
Phone: 619-409-5497
Email: [email protected]
Project Director authorized to administer the project:

Name: CHRISTOPHER MANROE
Title: FIRE CHIEF
Address: 276 FOURTH AVENUE, CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
Phone: 619-409-5854
Email: [email protected]

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Rev 04/2020
C. Either party may change its project representatives upon written notice to the other party.

D. By signing this Grant Agreement, the Authorized Officer listed above warrants that he or she has full legal authority to bind the entity for which he or she signs.

4. DATA COLLECTION
Grantees will be required to comply with all data collection and reporting requirements as described in Attachment 1: Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Request for Proposals and Attachment 2: Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Program Cohort 4 Application for Funding.

5. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A. Grantee will submit quarterly progress reports in a format prescribed by the BSCC. These reports, which will describe progress made on program objectives and include required data, shall be submitted according to the following schedule:

Quarterly Progress Report Periods Due no later than:

1. July 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026 November 15, 2026

2. October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 February 15, 2027

3. January 1, 2027 to March 31, 2027 May 15, 2027

4. April 1, 2027 to June 30, 2027 August 15, 2027

5. July 1, 2027 to September 30, 2027 November 15, 2027

6. October 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027 February 15, 2028

7. January 1, 2028 to March 31, 2028 May 15, 2028

8. April 1, 2028 to June 30, 2028 August 15, 2028

9. July 1, 2028 to September 30, 2028 November 15, 2028

10. October 1, 2028 to December 31, 2028 February 15, 2029

11. January 1, 2029 to March 31, 2029 May 15, 2029

12. April 1, 2029 to June 30, 2029 August 15, 2029

13. July 1, 2029 to September 30, 2029 November 15, 2029

14. October 1, 2029 to December 31, 2029 February 15, 2030

15. January 1, 2030 to March 31, 2030 May 15, 2030

16. April 1, 2030 to June 30, 2030 August 15, 2030

17. July 1, 2030 to September 30, 2030 November 15, 2030

18. October 1, 2030 to December 31, 2030 February 15, 2031

19. January 1, 2031 to March 31, 2031 May 15, 2031

20. April 1, 2031 to June 30, 2031 August 15, 2031
Note: Project activity period ends June 30, 2031. The period of July 1, 2031 to December 31, 2031 is for completion of Final Local Evaluation Report and program-specific compliance audit only.

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B. Evaluation Documents Due no later than:

1. Local Evaluation Plan November 20, 2026

2. Final Local Evaluation Report December 31, 2031
C. Other Due no later than:

Program-Specific Compliance Audit December 31, 2031

6. PROJECT RECORDS
A. The Grantee shall establish an official file for the project. The file shall contain adequate documentation of all actions taken with respect to the project, including copies of this Grant Agreement, approved program/budget modifications, financial records and required reports.

B. The Grantee shall establish separate accounting records and maintain documents and other evidence sufficient to properly reflect the amount, receipt, and disposition of all project funds, including grant funds and any matching funds by the Grantee and the total cost of the project.

Source documentation includes copies of all awards, applications, approved modifications, financial records and narrative reports.

C. Personnel and payroll records shall include the time and attendance reports for all individuals reimbursed under the grant, whether they are employed full-time or part-time. Time and effort reports are also required for all subcontractors and consultants.

D. The grantee shall maintain documentation of donated goods and/or services, including the basis for valuation.

E. Grantee agrees to protect records adequately from fire or other damage. When records are stored away from the Grantee’s principal office, a written index of the location of records stored must be on hand and ready access must be assured.

F. All Grantee records relevant to the project must be preserved a minimum of three (3) years after closeout of the grant project and shall be subject at all reasonable times to inspection, examination, monitoring, copying, excerpting, transcribing, and auditing by the BSCC or designees. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving the records has been started before the expiration of the three-year period, the records must be retained until the completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it or until the end of the regular three-year period, whichever is later.

7. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
A. Existing law prohibits any grantee, subgrantee, partner or like party who participated on the Proposition 64 PH&S Scoring Panel (See Appendix A) from receiving funds from the Proposition 64 PH&S grants awarded under this RFP. Applicants who are awarded grants under this RFP are responsible for reviewing the Proposition 64 PH&S Scoring Panel membership roster (see Appendix A) and ensuring that no grant dollars are passed through to any entity represented by the members of the Proposition 64 PH&S Scoring Panel.

B. In cases of an actual conflict of interest with a Scoring Panel member, the Board may revoke the grant award and legal consequences could exist for the parties involved, including, but not limited to, repayment of the grant award.

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8. STATE AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
Grantees are required to provide the BSCC with a program-specific compliance audit the covers the entire service delivery period of the grant (July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2031). The audit report will be due no later than the end of the contract term, December 31, 2031. The program-specific compliance audit shall be performed by a Certified Public Accountant or a participating county or city auditor that is organizationally independent from the participating county’s or city’s project financial management functions. Expenses for this final audit may be reimbursed for actual costs up to $25,000.

In addition, the BSCC reserves the right to call for a program, compliance or financial audit at any time between the execution of the grant agreement and three (3) years following the end of the grant period.

The Department of General Services, State Controller, the California State Auditor, the Department of Finance, or their designated representative shall have the right to review and to copy any records and supporting documentation pertaining to the performance of this grant.

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1. INVOICING AND PAYMENTS
A. The Grantee shall be paid in quarterly in arrears by submitting an invoice (Form 201) to the BSCC that outlines actual expenditures claimed for the invoicing period.

Quarterly Invoicing Periods: Due no later than:

1. July 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026 November 15, 2026

2. October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 February 15, 2027

3. January 1, 2027 to March 31, 2027 May 15, 2027

4. April 1, 2027 to June 30, 2027 August 15, 2027

5. July 1, 2027 to September 30, 2027 November 15, 2027

6. October 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027 February 15, 2028

7. January 1, 2028 to March 31, 2028 May 15, 2028

8. April 1, 2028 to June 30, 2028 August 15, 2028

9. July 1, 2028 to September 30, 2028 November 15, 2028

10. October 1, 2028 to December 31, 2028 February 15, 2029

11. January 1, 2029 to March 31, 2029 May 15, 2029

12. April 1, 2029 to June 30, 2029 August 15, 2029

13. July 1, 2029 to September 30, 2029 November 15, 2029

14. October 1, 2029 to December 31, 2029 February 15, 2030

15. January 1, 2030 to March 31, 2030 May 15, 2030

16. April 1, 2030 to June 30, 2030 August 15, 2030

17. July 1, 2030 to September 30, 2030 November 15, 2030

18. October 1, 2030 to December 31, 2030 February 15, 2031

19. January 1, 2031 to March 31, 2031 May 15, 2031

20. April 1, 2031 to June 30, 2031 August 15, 2031
Final Invoicing Periods: Due no later than:

21. July 1, 2031 to September 30, 2031 November 15, 2031

22. October 1, 2031 to December 31, 2031 February 29, 2032 *Note: Only expenditures associated with completion of the Final Local Evaluation Report and the financial audit may be included on these last two invoices.

B. All project expenditures (excluding costs associated with the completion of the Final Local Evaluation Report and the program-specific compliance audit) must be expended by the end of the grant project period, June 30, 2031, and included on the invoice due August 15, 2031. Project expenditures spent after June 30, 2031 will not be reimbursed.

C. The Final Local Evaluation Report is due to BSCC by December 31, 2031. Expenditures spent for the completion of the Final Local Evaluation Report during the period of July 1, 2031 to December 31, 2031 must be submitted during the Final Invoicing Periods, with the final invoice due on February 29, 2032. Supporting fiscal documentation will be required for all expenditures claimed on during the Final Invoicing Periods and must be submitted with the final invoice.

D. The program-specific compliance audit is due to BSCC by December 31, 2031. Expenditures spent for the completion of the financial audit during the period of July 1, 2031 to December 31, 2031 must be submitted during the Final Invoicing Periods, with the final invoice due on February 29, 2032. Supporting fiscal documentation will be required for all expenditures claimed during the Final Invoicing Periods and must be submitted with the final invoice.

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D. Grantee shall submit an invoice to the BSCC each invoicing period, even if grant funds are not expended or requested during the invoicing period.

E. Upon the BSCC’s request, supporting documentation must be submitted for project expenditures.

Grantees are required to maintain supporting documentation for all expenditures for the life of the grant and make it readily available for review during BSCC site visits. See Exhibit A. Scope of Work, Item 6. Project Records. Grantee also agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment.

F. The BSCC maintains the right to disallow all or any portion of an invoice at any time based upon information or documentation uncovered through a site visit, desk review, audit, etc. The BSCC may disallow all or any portion of an invoice even after an invoice is approved or paid.

2. GRANT AMOUNT AND LIMITATION
A. In no event shall the BSCC be obligated to pay any amount in excess of the grant award. Grantee waives any and all claims against the BSCC, and the State of California on account of project costs that may exceed the sum of the grant award.

B. Under no circumstance will a budget item change be authorized that would cause the project to exceed the amount of the grant award identified in this Grant Agreement.

3. BUDGET CONTINGENCY CLAUSE
A. This grant agreement is valid and enforceable only if sufficient funds are made available through the Proposition 64 Initiative (the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act) via the State and Local Government Law Enforcement Account. On or before July 15th of each fiscal year, the State Controller shall deposit funds derived from Proposition 64 taxes into the State and Local Government Law Enforcement Account pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 34019, subdivision (f)(3). The grantee agrees that the BSCC’s obligation to pay any sum to the grantee under any provision of this agreement is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding made available to the BSCC pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 34019, subdivision (f)(3)(C).

B. If Proposition 64 PH&S funding is reduced or falls below estimates contained within the Proposition 64 PH&S Cohort 4 Request for Proposals, the BSCC shall have the option to either cancel this Grant Agreement with no liability occurring to the BSCC or offer an amendment to this agreement to the Grantee to reflect a reduced amount.

C. If BSCC cancels the agreement pursuant to Paragraph 3(B) or Grantee does not agree to an amendment in accordance with the option provided by Paragraph 3(B), it is mutually agreed that the Grant Agreement shall have no further force and effect. In this event, the BSCC shall have no liability to pay any funds whatsoever to Grantee or to furnish any other considerations under this Agreement and Grantee shall not be obligated to perform any provisions of this Grant Agreement except that Grantee shall be required to maintain all project records required by Paragraph 6 of Exhibit A for a period of three (3) years following the termination of this agreement.

4. PROJECT COSTS
A. Grantee is responsible for ensuring that actual expenditures are for eligible project costs. “Eligible” and “ineligible” project costs are set forth in the March 2026 BSCC Grant Administration Guide, which can be found under Quick Links here:
https://www.bscc.ca.gov/s_correctionsplanningandprograms/

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B. The provisions of the BSCC Grant Administration Guide are incorporated by reference into this agreement and Grantee shall be responsible for adhering to the requirements set forth therein.

To the extent any of the provisions of the BSCC Grant Administration Guide and this agreement conflict, the language in this agreement shall prevail.

C. Grantee is responsible for ensuring that invoices submitted to the BSCC claim actual expenditures for eligible project costs.

D. Grantee shall, upon demand, remit to the BSCC any grant funds not expended for eligible project costs or an amount equal to any grant funds expended by the Grantee in violation of the terms, provisions, conditions or commitments of this Grant Agreement.

E. Grant funds must be used to support new program activities or to augment existing funds that expand current program activities. Grant funds shall not replace (supplant) any federal, state and/or local funds that have been appropriated for the same purpose. Violations can result in recoupment of monies provided under this grantor suspension of future program funding through BSCC grants.

5. PROMPT PAYMENT CLAUSE
Payment will be made in accordance with, and within the time specified in, Government Code Chapter

4.5, commencing with Section 927.

6. WITHHOLDING OF GRANT DISBURSEMENTS
A. The BSCC may withhold all or any portion of the grant funds provided by this Grant Agreement in the event the Grantee has materially and substantially breached the terms and conditions of this Grant Agreement.

B. The BSCC may withhold the final payment amount as security, to be released to the Grantee upon compliance with all grant provisions, including:
1) submittal and approval of the final invoice;
2) submittal and approval of the final quarterly progress report; and 3) submittal and approval of any additional required reports, including but not limited to the Final Local Evaluation Report and the program-specific compliance audit.

C. The BSCC will not reimburse Grantee for costs identified as ineligible for grant funding. If grant funds have been provided for costs subsequently deemed ineligible, the BSCC may either withhold an equal amount from future payments to the Grantee or require repayment of an equal amount to the State by the Grantee.

D. In the event that grant funds are withheld from the Grantee, the BSCC’s Executive Director or designee shall notify the Grantee of the reasons for withholding and advise the Grantee of the time within which the Grantee may remedy the failure or violation leading to the withholding.

7. EXECUTIVE ORDER N-6-22 – RUSSIA SANCTIONS
On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. The EO directs state agencies to terminate contracts with, and to refrain from entering any new contracts with, individuals or entities that are determined to be a target of Economic Sanctions. Accordingly, should the State determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for termination of this agreement. The State shall provide Contractor advance

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written notice of such termination, allowing Contractor at least 30 calendar days to provide a written response. Termination shall be at the sole discretion of the State.

8. PROJECT BUDGET
.BUDGET CATEGORIES
A. GRANT FUNDS
FOR PPA 1 (PUBLIC

SAFETY/

ENFORCEMENT)
B. GRANT

FUNDS FOR
PPAs 2-4
TOTAL

REQUESTED

GRANT FUNDS
(A+B)

1. Salaries and Benefits $0 $1,048,000 $1,048,000

2. Services and Supplies $0 $272,000 $272,000

3. Professional Services or
Public Agency Contracts $0 $0 $0

4. Non-Governmental
Organization (NGO) $0 $3,011,480 $3,011,480

5. Equipment/Fixed Assets $0 $90,000 $90,000

6. Other (Travel, Training,
etc.) $0 $3,285 $3,285

7. Indirect Costs $0 $0
TOTAL $0 $4,424,765 $4,424,765

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1. APPROVAL: This Agreement is of no force or effect until signed by both parties and approved by the Department of General Services, if required. Contractor may not commence performance until such approval has been obtained.

2. AMENDMENT: No amendment or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing, signed by the parties and approved as required. No oral understanding or Agreement not incorporated in the Agreement is binding on any of the parties.

3. ASSIGNMENT: This Agreement is not assignable by the Contractor, either in whole or in part, without the consent of the State in the form of a formal written amendment.

4. AUDIT: Contractor agrees that the awarding department, the Department of General Services, the Bureau of State Audits, or their designated representative shall have the right to review and to copy any records and supporting documentation pertaining to the performance of this Agreement.

Contractor agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated. Contractor agrees to allow the auditor(s) access to such records during normal business hours and to allow interviews of any employees who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to include a similar right of the State to audit records and interview staff in any subcontract related to performance of this Agreement. (Gov. Code §8546.7, Pub. Contract Code §10115 et seq., CCR Title 2, Section 1896).

5. INDEMNIFICATION: Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless the State, its officers, agents and employees from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any and all contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, laborers, and any other person, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials, or supplies in connection with the performance of this Agreement, and from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, firm or corporation who may be injured or damaged by Contractor in the performance of this Agreement.

6. DISPUTES: Contractor shall continue with the responsibilities under this Agreement during any dispute.

7. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE: The State may terminate this Agreement and be relieved of any payments should the Contractor fail to perform the requirements of this Agreement at the time and in the manner herein provided. In the event of such termination the State may proceed with the work in any manner deemed proper by the State. All costs to the State shall be deducted from any sum due the Contractor under this Agreement and the balance, if any, shall be paid to the Contractor upon demand.

8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: Contractor, and the agents and employees of Contractor, in the performance of this Agreement, shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers or employees or agents of the State.

9. RECYCLING CERTIFICATION: The Contractor shall certify in writing under penalty of perjury, the minimum, if not exact, percentage of post-consumer material as defined in the Public Contract Code Section 12200, in products, materials, goods, or supplies offered or sold to the State regardless of whether the product meets the requirements of Public Contract Code Section 12209. With respect to printer or duplication cartridges that comply with the requirements of Section 12156(e), the certification required by this subdivision shall specify that the cartridges so comply (Pub. Contract Code §12205).

10. NON-DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE: During the performance of this Agreement, Contractor and its subcontractors shall not deny the contract’s benefits to any person on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic

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information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status, nor shall they discriminate unlawfully against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status. Contractor shall insure that the evaluation and treatment of employees and applicants for employment are free of such discrimination. Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with the provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Gov. Code §12900 et seq.), the regulations promulgated thereunder (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, §11000 et seq.), the provisions of Article 9.5, Chapter 1, Part 1, Division 3, Title 2 of the Government Code (Gov. Code §§11135-11139.5), and the regulations or standards adopted by the awarding state agency to implement such article. Contractor shall permit access by representatives of the Department of Fair Employment and Housing and the awarding state agency upon reasonable notice at any time during the normal business hours, but in no case less than 24 hours’ notice, to such of its books, records, accounts, and all other sources of information and its facilities as said Department or Agency shall require to ascertain compliance with this clause.

Contractor and its subcontractors shall give written notice of their obligations under this clause to labor organizations with which they have a collective bargaining or other agreement. (See Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, §11105.)
Contractor shall include the nondiscrimination and compliance provisions of this clause in all subcontracts to perform work under the Agreement.

11. CERTIFICATION CLAUSES: The CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION CLAUSES contained in the document CCC 04/2017 are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement by this reference as if attached hereto.

12. TIMELINESS: Time is of the essence in this Agreement.

13. COMPENSATION: The consideration to be paid Contractor, as provided herein, shall be in compensation for all of Contractor's expenses incurred in the performance hereof, including travel, per diem, and taxes, unless otherwise expressly so provided.

14. GOVERNING LAW: This contract is governed by and shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

15. ANTITRUST CLAIMS: The Contractor by signing this agreement hereby certifies that if these services or goods are obtained by means of a competitive bid, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the Government Codes Sections set out below.

A. The Government Code Chapter on Antitrust claims contains the following definitions:
1) "Public purchase" means a purchase by means of competitive bids of goods, services, or materials by the State or any of its political subdivisions or public agencies on whose behalf the Attorney General may bring an action pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 16750 of the Business and Professions Code.
2) "Public purchasing body" means the State or the subdivision or agency making a public purchase. Government Code Section 4550.

B. In submitting a bid to a public purchasing body, the bidder offers and agrees that if the bid is accepted, it will assign to the purchasing body all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Sec. 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 16700) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code), arising from purchases of goods, materials, or services by the bidder for sale to the purchasing body pursuant to the bid. Such assignment shall be made and become effective

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at the time the purchasing body tenders final payment to the bidder. Government Code Section 4552.

C. If an awarding body or public purchasing body receives, either through judgment or settlement, a monetary recovery for a cause of action assigned under this chapter, the assignor shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for actual legal costs incurred and may, upon demand, recover from the public body any portion of the recovery, including treble damages, attributable to overcharges that were paid by the assignor but were not paid by the public body as part of the bid price, less the expenses incurred in obtaining that portion of the recovery. Government Code Section 4553.

D. Upon demand in writing by the assignor, the assignee shall, within one year from such demand, reassign the cause of action assigned under this part if the assignor has been or may have been injured by the violation of law for which the cause of action arose and (a) the assignee has not been injured thereby, or (b) the assignee declines to file a court action for the cause of action.

See Government Code Section 4554.

16. CHILD SUPPORT COMPLIANCE ACT: For any Agreement in excess of $100,000, the contractor acknowledges in accordance with Public Contract Code 7110, that:

A. The Contractor recognizes the importance of child and family support obligations and shall fully comply with all applicable state and federal laws relating to child and family support enforcement, including, but not limited to, disclosure of information and compliance with earnings assignment orders, as provided in Chapter 8 (commencing with section 5200) of Part 5 of Division 9 of the Family Code; and
B. The Contractor, to the best of its knowledge is fully complying with the earnings assignment orders of all employees and is providing the names of all new employees to the New Hire Registry maintained by the California Employment Development Department.

17. UNENFORCEABLE PROVISION: In the event that any provision of this Agreement is unenforceable or held to be unenforceable, then the parties agree that all other provisions of this Agreement have force and effect and shall not be affected thereby.

18. PRIORITY HIRING CONSIDERATIONS: If this Contract includes services in excess of $200,000, the Contractor shall give priority consideration in filling vacancies in positions funded by the Contract to qualified recipients of aid under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 11200 in accordance with Pub. Contract Code §10353.

19. SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION AND DVBE PARTICIPATION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:

A. If for this Contract Contractor made a commitment to achieve small business participation, then Contractor must within 60 days of receiving final payment under this Contract (or within such other time period as may be specified elsewhere in this Contract) report to the awarding department the actual percentage of small business participation that was achieved. (Govt. Code § 14841.)
B. If for this Contract Contractor made a commitment to achieve disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) participation, then Contractor must within 60 days of receiving final payment under this Contract (or within such other time period as may be specified elsewhere in this Contract) certify in a report to the awarding department: (1) the total amount the prime Contractor received under the Contract; (2) the name and address of the DVBE(s) that participated in the performance of the Contract; (3) the amount each DVBE received from the prime Contractor; (4) that all payments under the Contract have been made to the DVBE; and (5) the actual percentage of DVBE participation that was achieved. A person or entity that knowingly provides false

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information shall be subject to a civil penalty for each violation. (Mil. & Vets. Code § 999.5(d); Govt. Code § 14841.)

20. LOSS LEADER: If this contract involves the furnishing of equipment, materials, or supplies then the following statement is incorporated: It is unlawful for any person engaged in business within this state to sell or use any article or product as a “loss leader” as defined in Section 17030 of the Business and Professions Code. (PCC 10344(e).)

21. GENERATIVE AI DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS:

A. The following terms are in addition to the defined terms and shall apply to the Contract:
1) “Generative AI (GenAI)” means an artificial intelligence system that can generate derived synthetic content, including text, images, video, and audio that emulates the structure and characteristics of the system's training data. (Gov. Code § 11549.64.) B. Contractor shall immediately notify the State in writing if it: (1) intends to provide GenAI as a deliverable to the State; or (2), intends to utilize GenAI, including GenAI from third parties, to complete all or a portion of any deliverable that materially impacts: (i) functionality of a State system, (ii) risk to the State, or (iii) Contract performance. For avoidance of doubt, the term “materially impacts” shall have the meaning set forth in State Administrative Manual (SAM) § 4986.2 Definitions for GenAI.

C. Notification shall be provided to the State designee identified in this Contract.

D. At the direction of the State, Contractor shall discontinue the provision to the State of any previously unreported GenAI that results in a material impact to the functionality of the System, risk to the State, or Contract performance, as determined by the State.

E. If the use of previously undisclosed GenAI is approved by the State, then Contractor will update the Deliverable description, and the Parties will amend the Contract accordingly, which may include incorporating the GenAI Special Provisions into the Contract, at no additional cost to the State.

F. The State, at its sole discretion, may consider Contractor’s failure to disclose or discontinue the provision or use of GenAI as described above, to constitute a material breach of Contract when such failure results in a material impact to the functionality of the System, risk to the State, or Contract performance. The State is entitled to seek any and all remedies available to it under law as a result of such breach, including but not limited to termination of the contract.

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1. GRANTEE’S GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY
A. Grantee agrees to comply with all terms and conditions of this Grant Agreement. Review and approval by the BSCC are solely for the purpose of proper administration of grant funds and shall not be deemed to relieve or restrict the Grantee’s responsibility.

B. Grantee is responsible for the performance of all project activities identified in Attachment 1:

Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Request for Proposals and Attachment 2: Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Program Cohort 4 Application for Funding.

C. Grantee shall immediately advise the BSCC of any significant problems or changes that arise during the course of the project.

2. GRANTEE ASSURANCES AND COMMITMENTS
A. Compliance with Laws and Regulations
This Grant Agreement is governed by and shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Grantee shall at all times comply with all applicable State laws, rules and regulations, and all applicable local ordinances.

B. Fulfillment of Assurances and Declarations
Grantee shall fulfill all assurances, declarations, representations, and statements made by the Grantee in Attachment 1: Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Request for Proposals and Attachment 2:

Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Program Cohort 4 Application for Funding, documents, amendments, approved modifications, and communications filed in support of its request for grant funds.

C. Permits and Licenses
Grantee agrees to procure all permits and licenses necessary to complete the project, pay all charges and fees, and give all notices necessary or incidental to the due and lawful proceeding of the project work.

3. POTENTIAL SUBCONTRACTORS
A. In accordance with the provisions of this Grant Agreement, the Grantee may subcontract for services needed to implement and/or support program activities. Grantee agrees that in the event of any inconsistency between this Grant Agreement and Grantee’s agreement with a subcontractor, the language of this Grant Agreement will prevail.

B. Nothing contained in this Grant Agreement or otherwise, shall create any contractual relation between the BSCC and any subcontractors, and no subcontract shall relieve the Grantee of his responsibilities and obligations hereunder. The Grantee agrees to be as fully responsible to the BSCC for the acts and omissions of its subcontractors and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by any of them as it is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by the Grantee. The Grantee's obligation to pay its subcontractors is an independent obligation from the BSCC's obligation to make payments to the Grantee. As a result, the BSCC shall have no obligation to pay or to enforce the payment of any moneys to any subcontractor.

C. Grantee shall ensure that all subcontractors comply with the eligibility requirements stated in the [Grant Program Name] RFP and described in Appendix B.

D. Grantee assures that for any subcontract awarded by the Grantee, such insurance and fidelity bonds, as is customary and appropriate, will be obtained.

E. Grantee agrees to place appropriate language in all subcontracts for work on the project requiring the Grantee’s subcontractors to:
1) Books and Records

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Maintain adequate fiscal and project books, records, documents, and other evidence pertinent to the subcontractor’s work on the project in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Adequate supporting documentation shall be maintained in such detail so as to permit tracing transactions from the invoices, to the accounting records, to the supporting documentation. These records shall be maintained for a minimum of three (3) years after the acceptance of the final grant project audit under the Grant Agreement and shall be subject to examination and/or audit by the BSCC or designees, state government auditors or designees, or by federal government auditors or designees.
2) Access to Books and Records
Make such books, records, supporting documentations, and other evidence available to the BSCC or designee, the State Controller’s Office, the Department of General Services, the Department of Finance, California State Auditor, and their designated representatives during the course of the project and for a minimum of three (3) years after acceptance of the final grant project audit. The Subcontractor shall provide suitable facilities for access, monitoring, inspection, and copying of books and records related to the grant-funded project.

4. PROJECT ACCESS
Grantee shall ensure that the BSCC, or any authorized representative, will have suitable access to project activities, sites, staff and documents at all reasonable times during the grant period including those maintained by subcontractors. Access to program records will be made available by both the grantee and the subcontractors for a period of three (3) years following the end of the grant period.

5. ACCOUNTING AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
A. Grantee agrees that accounting procedures for grant funds received pursuant to this Grant Agreement shall be in accordance with generally accepted government accounting principles and practices, and adequate supporting documentation shall be maintained in such detail as to provide an audit trail. Supporting documentation shall permit the tracing of transactions from such documents to relevant accounting records, financial reports and invoices.

B. The BSCC reserves the right to call for a program or financial audit at any time between the execution of this Grant Agreement and three years following the end of the grant period. At any time, the BSCC may disallow all or part of the cost of the activity or action determined to not be in compliance with the terms and conditions of this Grant Agreement or take other remedies legally available.

6. DEBARMENT, FRAUD, THEFT OR EMBEZZLEMENT
It is the policy of the BSCC to protect grant funds from unreasonable risks of fraudulent, criminal, or other improper use. As such, the Board will not enter into contracts or provide reimbursement to grantees that have been:

1. debarred by any federal, state, or local government entities during the period of debarment; or

2. convicted of fraud, theft, or embezzlement of federal, state, or local government grant funds for a period of three years following conviction.

Furthermore, the BSCC requires grant recipients to provide an assurance that there has been no applicable debarment, disqualification, suspension, or removal from a federal, state or local grant program on the part of the grantee at the time of application and that the grantee will immediately notify the BSCC should such debarment or conviction occur during the term of the Grant contract.

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BSCC also requires that all grant recipients include, as a condition of award to a subgrantee or subcontractor, a requirement that the subgrantee or subcontractor will provide the same assurances to the grant recipient. If a grant recipient wishes to consider a subgrantee or subcontractor that has been debarred or convicted, the grant recipient must submit a written request for exception to the BSCC along with supporting documentation.

All Grantees must have on file with the BSCC a completed and signed Certification of Compliance with BSCC Policies on Debarment, Fraud, Theft and Embezzlement (Required as Attachment E of the original Proposal Package).

7. MODIFICATIONS
No change or modification in the project will be permitted without prior written approval from the BSCC. Changes may include modification to project scope, changes to performance measures, compliance with collection of data elements, and other significant changes in the budget or program components contained in Attachment 1: Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Request for Proposals and Attachment 2: Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Program Cohort 4 Application for Funding.

8. TERMINATION
A. This Grant Agreement may be terminated by the BSCC at any time after grant award and prior to completion of project upon action or inaction by the Grantee that constitutes a material and substantial breech of this Grant Agreement. Such action or inaction includes but is not limited to:
1) substantial alteration of the scope of the grant project without prior written approval of the BSCC;
2) refusal or inability to complete the grant project in a manner consistent with Attachment 1:

Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Request for Proposals and Attachment 2: Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Program Cohort 4 Application for Funding, or approved modifications; 3) failure to provide the required local match share of the total project costs; and 4) failure to meet prescribed assurances, commitments, recording, accounting, auditing, and reporting requirements of the Grant Agreement.

B. Prior to terminating the Grant Agreement under this provision, the BSCC shall provide the Grantee at least 30 calendar days written notice stating the reasons for termination and effective date thereof. The Grantee may appeal the termination decision in accordance with the instructions listed in Exhibit D: Special Terms and Conditions, Number 8. Settlement of Disputes.

9. SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES
A. The parties shall deal in good faith and attempt to resolve potential disputes informally. If the dispute persists, the Grantee shall submit to the BSCC Corrections Planning and Grant Programs Division Deputy Director a written demand for a final decision regarding the disposition of any dispute between the parties arising under, related to, or involving this Grant Agreement.

Grantee’s written demand shall be fully supported by factual information. The BSCC Corrections Planning and Grant Programs Division Deputy Director shall have 30 days after receipt of Grantee’s written demand invoking this Section “Disputes” to render a written decision. If a written decision is not rendered within 30 days after receipt of the Grantee’s demand, it shall be deemed a decision adverse to the Grantee’s contention. If the Grantee is not satisfied with the decision of the BSCC Corrections Planning and Grant Programs Division Deputy Director, the Grantee may appeal the decision, in writing, within 15 days of its issuance (or the expiration of the 30-day period in the event no decision is rendered), to the BSCC Executive Director, who shall have 45 days to

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render a final decision. If the Grantee does not appeal the decision of the BSCC Corrections Planning and Grant Programs Division Deputy Director, the decision shall be conclusive and binding regarding the dispute and the Contractor shall be barred from commencing an action in court, or with the Victims Compensation Government Claims Board, for failure to exhaust Grantee’s administrative remedies.

B. Pending the final resolution of any dispute arising under, related to or involving this Grant Agreement, Grantee agrees to diligently proceed with the performance of this Grant Agreement, including the providing of services in accordance with the Grant Agreement. Grantee’s failure to diligently proceed in accordance with the State’s instructions regarding this Grant Agreement shall be considered a material breach of this Grant Agreement.

C. Any final decision of the State shall be expressly identified as such, shall be in writing, and shall be signed by the Executive Director, if an appeal was made. If the Executive Director fails to render a final decision within 45 days after receipt of the Grantee’s appeal for a final decision, it shall be deemed a final decision adverse to the Grantee’s contentions. The State’s final decision shall be conclusive and binding regarding the dispute unless the Grantee commences an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to contest such decision within 90 days following the date of the final decision or one (1) year following the accrual of the cause of action, whichever is later.

D. The dates of decision and appeal in this section may be modified by mutual consent, as applicable, excepting the time to commence an action in a court of competent jurisdiction.

10. UNION ACTIVITIES
For all agreements, except fixed price contracts of $50,000 or less, the Grantee acknowledges that applicability of Government Code §§16645 through 16649 to this Grant Agreement and agrees to the following:

A. No State funds received under the Grant Agreement will be used to assist, promote or deter union organizing.

B. Grantee will not, for any business conducted under the Grant Agreement, use any State property to hold meetings with employees or supervisors, if the purpose of such meetings is to assist, promote or deter union organizing, unless the State property is equally available to the general public for holding meetings.

C. If Grantee incurs costs or makes expenditures to assist, promote or deter union organizing, Grantee will maintain records sufficient to show that no reimbursement from State funds has been sought for these costs, and that Grantee shall provide those records to the Attorney General upon request.

11. WAIVER
The parties hereto may waive any of their rights under this Grant Agreement unless such waiver is contrary to law, provided that any such waiver shall be in writing and signed by the party making such waiver.

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Appendix A:

PROPOSITION 64 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM

SCORING PANEL ROSTER
Name Title Organization/Agency
Ella Ban Environmental Scientist California State Water Resources Control Board
Jose Barajas Assistant Branch Chief California Department of Cannabis Control
Jacqueline Campion Deputy Director, Policy & Research California Department of Cannabis Control
Brittany Falcon Program Analyst II Board of State and Community Corrections
Jason Grundel Deputy State Public Defender State of California, Office of the State Public Defender
Jim Keddy Executive Director Youth Forward
Colin Medigovich Strategic Intelligence Analyst California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
Nikkole Melgoza Office of Program Operations California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Nancy O’Malley District Attorney (Ret.) Alameda County
Douglas Roehler Staff Services Manager I California Department of Cannabis Control
Killi Seto Deputy Lieutenant San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office
Douglas Smurr Attorney IV / Assistant General
Counsel
California Department of
Cannabis Control
Doug Snell Correctional Lieutenant (Ret.) California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
George Tiongson Sergeant California Department of
Cannabis Control
Kellie Vasen Attorney IV California Department of
Cannabis Control

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BSCC Powered by Submittable
Title City of Chula Vista
by Marlon King in Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant Program, Cohort 4- Request for Proposals
[email protected]
03/30/2026
id. 53671522
Original Submission 03/30/2026
Score n/a
KEY INFORMATION The Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant Program, Cohort 4 Request for Proposals is organized into five (5) sections: Part I – Applicant Information Part II – Proposal Abstract Part III – Proposal Narrative Part IV – Project Budget (upload attachment) Part V – Attachments:

Mandatory and Optional (upload attachments) Each section contains fields that require a response. Applicants may be prompted to provide written text, numerical input, select radial button options, or upload attachments. Some narrative response fields have character limits. When a character limit applies, a counter will display the total number of allowable characters and will update to show the number remaining as text is entered. Character limits include all letters, numbers, punctuation, and spaces. If the character limit is exceeded, a red prompt will appear stating: “You have exceeded the character limit.” Applicants may start and stop their application at any time during the solicitation period. To ensure information is saved in the BSCC–Submittable Application, applicants must select “Save Draft” at the bottom of the application before exiting. Applicants are prohibited from submitting the Prop 64 Grant Program, Cohort 4 application until all mandatory fields (identified with a red asterisk) are completed, all character limits are met, and all required documents have been uploaded.

Applicants should review the Prop 64 Cohort 4 RFP Instruction Packet before beginning the application. The Instruction Packet contains all information necessary to successfully complete and submit the Prop 64 Cohort 4 application. The document is available at:
http://www.bscc.ca.gov/proposition-64-public-health-safety-grant-program/..

CONFIDENTIALITY
NOTICE:

All documents submitted as a part of the Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant Program proposal are public documents and may be subject to a request pursuant to the California Public Records Act. The BSCC cannot ensure the confidentiality of any information submitted in or with this proposal. (Gov. Code, § 6250 et seq.)

PART I - APPLICANT

INFORMATION
This section requires information about the applicant (County/City), grant funds being requested, proposed project synopsis and project officials.

Name of City or County
Applicant
City of Chula Vista
Applicant Category Medium county or city (with 50,000 to 500,000 residents) *Check this box if you
are a city or county with
a population under
10,000.
unchecked
Tax Identification
Number
95-600690
Lead Public Agency
(LPA) Information
This sub-section requires information about the governmental agency with local authority of or within the applicant county or city that will be acting as the LPA. All Prop 64 grantees are required to designate a Lead Public Agency (LPA) to serve as the coordinator for all grant activities. The applicant may choose to fill the role of LPA itself or it may designate a department, agency, or office under its jurisdiction to serve as the LPA. The role of the LPA is to coordinate with local government agencies and non-governmental organizations (if applicable) to ensure successful implementation of the grant program. The LPA is responsible for data collection and management, overseeing evaluative activities, and will serve as the primary point of contact with the BSCC.

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Name of Lead Public
Agency (LPA)
City of Chula Vista Fire Department
Project Title Chula Vista Fire Department EMS Career Pipeline: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Program
Project Summary The City of Chula Vista, in partnership with SBCS, proposes the Chula Vista EMS Career Pipeline, an earn-and-learn program designed to divert transition-age youth from the illicit cannabis economy into high-demand healthcare careers. The program provides leadership development, trauma-informed support, and a 16-week EMT certification course with stipends to stabilize participation. Through a vertically integrated model, participants receive training from the Chula Vista Fire Department and direct pathways to employment, including potential department hire. By combining prevention, workforce development, and wraparound services, the project reduces youth vulnerability while addressing regional shortages of emergency medical personnel and strengthening public safety outcomes.

Project Purpose Areas
(PPAs)
PPA 4: Environmental Impacts
Applicant's Physical
Address
276 4th Ave
Chula Vista
California
91910
US
Applicant's Mailing
Address (if different than
physical address)
276 Fourth Ave.

Chula Vista
California
91910
AE
Mailing Address For
Reimbursement
Payments
276 Fourth Ave.

Chula Vista
California
91910
US
Project Director Christopher
Manroe
Project Director's Title Fire Chief
Project Director's Email
Address
[email protected]
Project Director's Phone
Number
+16194095854
Financial Officer Emily
Folker
Financial Officer's Title Principal Management Analyst
Financial Officer's Email
Address
[email protected]
Financial Officer's
Phone Number
+16194095055
Day-To-Day Program
Contact
Marlon
King
Day-To-Day Program
Contact's Title and
Agency/Department/Organization
Emergency Services Manager

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Day-To-Day Program
Contact's Email Address
[email protected]
Day-To-Day Program
Contact's Phone
Number
+16194095482
Day-To-Day Fiscal
Contact
Marlon
King
Day-To-Day Fiscal
Contact's Title with
Agency/Department/Organization
Emergency Services Manager
Day-To-Day Fiscal
Contact's Email Address
[email protected]
Day-To-Day Fiscal
Contact's Phone
Number
+16194095482
Name of Authorized
Officer*
Roy
Sapa'u
Authorized Officer's Title Acting Deputy City Manager
Authorized Officer's
Email Address
[email protected]
Authorized Officer's
Phone Number
+16196915031
I hereby certify I am
vested by the Applicant
with the authority to
enter into contract with
the BSCC, and the
grantee and any
subcontractors will
abide by the laws,
policies, and procedures
governing this funding.
checked

PART II - PROPOSAL

ABSTRACT
The Proposal Abstract should provide a brief summary of the proposed project. This section will not be included in the rating of the proposal.

PROPOSAL ABSTRACT The City of Chula Vista, through the Chula Vista Fire Department and in partnership with SBCS Corporation, proposes the Chula Vista EMS Career Pipeline, a comprehensive earnand-learn initiative designed as a direct counter-recruitment strategy against the illicit cannabis market for transition-age youth and high-risk minors in South San Diego County. By establishing a high-fidelity pathway to state-licensed employment, the program addresses the economic exploitation of vulnerable youth and a critical regional shortage of emergency medical personnel through a model that internalizes technical training and employment functions to prevent attrition. Key components include upstream leadership and prevention programming delivered across seventeen regional schools; an intensive sixteen-week EMT Certification Course supported by biweekly stipends and trauma-informed wraparound services; and an employment bridge including direct hire of graduates from every class into the Chula Vista Fire Department, as well as career navigation and placement support. The project transforms a high-risk recruitment pool into a skilled medical workforce, mitigating the immense societal cost of youth disconnection and creating a permanent, prosocial alternative to the underground economy.

PART III - PROPOSAL

NARRATIVE
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Instructions
The Proposal Narrative includes four sections: Project Need, Project Description, Project Organizational Capacity and Coordination, and Project Evaluation. The character limits and page equivalents for each narrative section are outlined below and must be followed when preparing proposal materials. The Project Need narrative may not exceed 8,400 total characters. The Project Description narrative may not exceed 14,000 total characters. The Project Organizational Capacity and Coordination narrative may not exceed 5,600 total characters. The Project Evaluation narrative may not exceed 5,600 total characters.

Proposal Need The regional landscape of San Diego County reveals a widening disparity between the stabilization of the licensed cannabis market and the persistent vulnerabilities of transitionage youth, especially those residing in the South Region and the City of Chula Vista. Young adults between the ages of 18 and 20 navigate a precarious legal and economic environment where they are precluded from legal cannabis use but remain a primary demographic targeted for recruitment into the illicit commercial sector. The legalization of recreational cannabis through the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA) has inadvertently sustained a shadow economy of unlicensed "pop-up" dispensaries and delivery services. A 2023/2024 San Diego County Grand Jury Report highlights that consumers in the region spend roughly $3 in the underground cannabis economy for every $1 spent in the legal market, with unlicensed delivery services diverting significant business by circumventing state labor and safety regulations. In Chula Vista and surrounding South County communities, these illicit operations function as a primary economic competitor for youth facing systemic barriers to traditional, gainful employment. This need aligns with the intent of Proposition 64, which mandates tax revenues be utilized to address public safety impacts resulting from legalization, including specifically via youth development and prevention.

The necessity for intervention is underscored by the neurobiological risks of early-onset cannabis use. Clinical research establishes that the human brain, specifically the prefrontal cortex responsible for executive function and impulse control, continues to develop into the mid-twenties. The introduction of high-potency cannabis during this window is linked to significant cognitive impairment and increased susceptibility to chronic addiction. Data from the SANDAG 2024 San Diego Regional Substance Use report highlights that nearly 80% of interviewed justice-involved youth in the region reported recent cannabis use. Without highvalue prosocial alternatives, youth in high-poverty pockets of Chula Vista, where the youth poverty rate can reach almost 16%, are at significantly greater risk of engaging in frequent use, creating a cycle of dependency that stalls their transition into productive adulthood and could eventually lead to the permanent loss of career options. Research from RAND (2025) indicates that the total societal costs from these youths’ disconnection can be staggering, including lost earnings and tax revenues, amounting to as much as $1 million per youth.

Preventing these costs to society, requires high-intensity focused intervention which, per Brookings and Harvard, necessitates a significant per-capita investment (with effective programs ranging from $8,000 to $35,000 and a median around $15,000 pert youth) to provide the required wraparound supports.

A critical service gap exists in the South Region regarding attainable, high-value career pathways for the 18-to-20-year-old demographic. While the general unemployment rate in San Diego County is approximately 4.8%, Bureau of Labor Statistics data from late 2025 indicates the youth rate remains disproportionately high at 10.8%. Currently, there is a specific lack of entry-level medical training programs and especially those which provide the necessary financial and wraparound support to allow opportunity youth to live in this high-cost region while establishing a legal, viable, accessible career path. At the same time, the local demand for emergency medical personnel is at a critical high. The California Employment Development Department projects over 180 annual openings for EMTs and paramedics in the San Diego region through 2030, yet existing training pathways often lack the capacity or the stabilization services required by the most vulnerable youth. While the Paramedic track is the eventual professional goal for many in this field, the Southwestern College (SWC) Paramedic program currently maintains waitlists of upwards of 30 applicants per cycle. This bottleneck demonstrates a significant long-term demand for advanced training, yet marginalized youth are often unable to even reach the application phase due to a lack of the foundational field experience hours and the prerequisite EMT certification.

The determination of these needs resulted from the combined expertise of the Chula Vista Fire Department (CVFD) and SBCS Corporation, a 501(c)3 full service nonprofit organization and longstanding partner of the City of Chula Vista. This partnership reviewed industry data, internal logs, and frontline service insights to identify that the professional maturity required

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for advanced medical tracks, combined with the gap year attrition of marginalized youth, necessitates a foundational, supported entry point into the healthcare field. Partners identified that many programs rely on external education partners, but hand-off friction often represents an attrition factor for high-need youth. A project designed to bridge these gaps—establishing a vertically integrated, sectoral training pipeline delivered with full internal control by program partners, delivering recruitment to direct municipal hire—stands to transform the target demographic from a recruitment pool for illicit operations into a skilled workforce serving the public health and safety needs of not only San Diego County but the entire State of California.

Data and Sources Used in this Section
2023/2024 San Diego County Grand Jury Report (Cannabis in San Diego) (https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/grandjury/reports/2023-2024/cannabis/23- 24%20Cannabis.pdf)
SANDAG 2024 Substance Use Report (https://www.sandag.org/data-andresearch/reports/public-safety/substance-use) U.S. Census Bureau (Chula Vista Poverty Data)
(https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDP5Y2022.DP03?q=Chula+Vista+city,+California) NIH (Adolescent Brain Development)
(https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3621648/) Bureau of Labor Statistics
(https://www.bls.gov/regions/west/summary/blssummary_sandiego.pdf) CA Employment Development Dept (Workforce Projections)
(https://labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/data/employment-projections.html) https://www.brookings.edu/articles/federal-investments-in-sector-based-training-can-boostworkers-upward-mobility/ https://pw.hks.harvard.edu/post/publicjobtraining#viewer-cp1lr https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA4207-1.html
Project Description The proposed Chula Vista EMS Career Pipeline is a high-intensity, earn-and-learn vocational initiative designed to establish a structured, supported trajectory from initial recruitment to state-licensed gainful employment for transition-age youth in South San Diego County. This project addresses the core intent of the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant by functioning as a direct counter-recruitment strategy against the illicit cannabis market. By providing a high-value, prosocial career path for individuals aged 18 to 20 (legally precluded from the licensed cannabis market but targeted for recruitment by the unregulated commercial sector), as well as upstream prevention for minors, the proposed program systematically mitigates the economic and neurobiological risks identified in the proposal statement of need.

The design of the program is rooted in Project Purpose Area 3 (Youth Development and Prevention), focusing on the prevention of substance abuse and the economic exploitation of vulnerable youth through a trauma-informed vocational framework.

A unique feature of this project is vertical integration: CVFD is experienced and accredited and provides the technical training, EMT course and exam enrollment internally, while also serving as a direct employer for qualified, certified graduates. This eliminates reliance on external academic waitlists and, invaluably, ensures instructional fidelity to real-world operational standards. The core of the program is a 16-week EMT Certification Course delivered in a hybrid format, consisting of two weekday evening sessions (i.e., Tuesday/Thursday) and a full 8-hour Saturday session, to allow participants to maintain existing educational or part-time work commitments. To address the regional cost-of-living barriers and the financial lure of the unregulated sector, participants will receive a $750 biweekly stipend ($1,500 monthly) throughout the duration of the training. This stabilization fellowship is designed with the flexibility to accommodate high-needs youth who may require extended support or accommodation.

The proposed program leverages the deep and direct expertise of SBCS to manage outreach, recruitment, intake, and comprehensive wraparound support, while the Chula Vista Fire Department (CVFD) provides technical medical instruction, professional mentorship, and

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industry connections. The project will feature a Leadership Development and Prevention component delivered by SBCS featuring involvement from CVFD presenters, providing Positive Youth Development, awareness and prevention, and more relevant topics to at least 60 school-age youth per year through SBCS’ existing Before- and After-School Program (BASP) serving 17 middle and high schools in the city of Chula Vista and the South Region. Overall, the project is proposed to function as both a complete pipeline and a medical sector "open door," acknowledging that while Paramedicine is the ultimate longitudinal goal for many who receive this certificate, the foundational EMT credential serves as a primary prerequisite for a broad spectrum of high-demand roles, including Emergency Department Technicians, Medical Scribes, wildland firefighters, and more.

To ensure successful transition to career, the project will leverage dedicated CVFD EMT positions as an optional vehicle for graduates to secure both gainful employment and the relevant field experience hours required for educational advancement. The top 5 students in each class, 10 per year of program operation, will be offered employment with the CVFD as a part-time EMT, progressing toward completing necessary work experience prior to applying for paramedic school. Regardless of selection for direct hire into CVFD, all graduates will be supported through not only successful exam completion, but career navigation, placement, and retention.

The project is proposed in five phases:

Phase I starts with Leadership Development & Prevention for school age youth. SBCS will deliver leadership development courses, including evidence-based Positive Youth Development (PYD), reaching at least 60 youth per year through its network of 17 regional schools. This phase includes CVFD/EMS and other presenters for early exposure and awareness/prevention regarding the realities of cannabis use for young adults—both for health and career.

Phase II will build on the engagement of Phase I to support recruitment and stabilization led by SBCS in partnership with CVFD, utilizing established community networks to identify and enroll youth from justice-involved and/or foster care backgrounds. Candidate selection will be determined through collaborative application review and interviews, with consideration for both fit and need. Selected participants will receive comprehensive wraparound services, including case management and behavioral health support, which are essential for stabilizing struggling young adults before they enter the demanding environment of the fire service.

Phase III (concurrent) provides technical medical instruction through two annual cohorts of 20 youth (40 enrollments) in an intensive 16-week Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification course anchored in the Chula Vista Fire Department’s (CVFD) established training protocols. Instruction is delivered by qualified fire suppression training personnel and specialized instructors to ensure training reflects real-world operational standards.

Phase IV addresses industry requirements for advanced licensure through supervised certification attainment and field experience. All those who complete the training will be provided support to pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Exam, including multiple attempts for those who need it. CVFD will hire the top 5 graduates (based on performance, fit, and interest) from each class directly into part-time EMT roles currently starting at $17.70 per hour. The infrastructure of CVFD’s Hazardous Fuels Reduction Crew may also provide a vehicle to ensure youth remain in the prosocial pipeline and earning field experience to support industry advancement.

Phase V utilizes a tiered academic strategy centered on expanding regional capacity. CVFD is developing plans to expand their in-house educational accreditations, including, potentially, Paramedic courses. Regardless of that process, youth will gain exposure to the requirements and aspects of continued education in the field, through local partner Southwestern College or another comparable institution.

The goals of the Chula Vista EMS Career Pipeline bridge the gap between initial certification and long-term career stability. As detailed in the provided Project Work Plan:

Goal 1 focuses on youth recruitment and retention by establishing a sustainable vocational alternative to the illicit cannabis market. Objectives include serving 60 youth per year through school-based leadership groups and recruiting 20 youth per cycle (40 per year) into the EMT

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track with an 80% program retention rate through integrated case management and financial stipends.

Goal 2 addresses the regional shortage of emergency medical personnel by producing at least 160 program graduates as credentialed EMTs. Of those graduates, ongoing support will ensure that at least 71% will pass the National Registry (NREMT) exam and 95% of those who pass will register with the County of San Diego or other Local EMS Agency.

Goal 3 focuses on the permanent expansion of regional training capacity by establishing the CVFD internal EMT training program as a dedicated, high-volume pipeline, including direct employment. Objectives include hiring 10 graduates annually into part-time EMT roles at CVFD. This ensures that the program does not rely on existing overcrowded systems but creates a dedicated, supported entry point for local youth.

Together, the primary impact of these goals is the permanent removal of vulnerable youth from the recruitment pool of the illicit economy, replacing the risks of addiction and exploitation with a career that necessitates a substance-free lifestyle for professional licensure. By establishing a vertically integrated path where the instructors are also the employers, and dynamic support is integrated from the start, the program eliminates hand-off friction and represents a high-fidelity sectoral training model that counteracts the societal costs of disconnected youth.

By formalizing a path to a full-time career within fire, EMS emergency services, and the broader medical field, the program stands to inject more than 100 culturally competent, local responders into the system; enhancing emergency response resilience; addressing the critical staffing shortages currently causing ambulance delays; and provide a sustainable talent pool for the region’s primary healthcare and public safety agencies. The proposed project aligns with the intent of Proposition 64 by utilizing tax revenues to provide positive alternatives for the demographic most susceptible to the negative externalities of cannabis legalization.

The rationale for the Chula Vista EMS Career Pipeline is grounded in the "Earn-and-Learn" model—emerging as a preeminent vocational strategy both for stabilizing opportunity and disconnected youth and for establishing pipelines for skilled workers to successfully enter critical industries—and the Sectoral Training framework. Research from Brookings (2023) and Harvard (2024) identifies sectoral programs, defined as those with intensive wraparound supports and direct employer engagement, as the most effective intervention for generating large and lasting earnings gains. By providing a $1,500 monthly stipend, the program removes the opportunity cost that frequently forces youth in high-cost regions like San Diego County to choose between education and immediate financial survival. The project’s proposed percapita cost is developed in alignment with the national median for high quality sectoral programs and offers exceptional return on investment compared to the $1 million lifetime societal cost of every youth who remains disconnected. The financial floor provided to participants directly counters the alluring cash incentives of the illicit cannabis market, offering a legitimate economic alternative to allow participants to remain focused on their 16-week intensive training schedule.

The project will leverage SBCS, a regional and national expert in Trauma-Informed Care , to infuse a core evidence-based practice to address the specific needs of justice-involved and foster youth. Research indicates that individuals in the 18–20 age demographic within South County often present with high Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) scores, which can have downstream effects which impede success in high-stress professional environments if not properly managed. By integrating SBCS’ trauma-informed case management, the program will provide the psychological support required for target participants to successfully navigate the rigors of the Fire Service.

This is complemented by the use of a paramilitary training environment, which offers the consistent structure and professional discipline that research from the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests is critical for youth with developing prefrontal cortexes. In these environments, adult mentors and instructors provide the sensitive behavioral guidance and routine organization shown to improve executive function, working memory, and impulse control; cognitive building blocks that are still maturing during the 18–20-year-old developmental window.

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The proposed project leverages established municipal assets and existing regional initiatives to bridge the local service gaps identified in Section 1. To address the South Region's lack of earn-and-learn entry points, the project will build on the SBCS EMS Corps framework, incorporating its proven trauma-informed case management and data systems.

The Chula Vista Fire Department (CVFD) commits its extensive physical infrastructure, including 10 fire stations, training classrooms, and daily operational apparatus. CVFD’s minimum daily staffing of 87 first responders will serve as mentors, providing the professional socialization necessary for participants to transition into the workforce.

An EMT training program delivered by the Chula Vista Fire Department provides a uniquely immersive, real-world learning environment that extends beyond traditional classroom instruction. Students are trained directly by active-duty fire service and EMS professionals, ensuring instruction is grounded in current field practices, operational realities, and professional expectations. Unlike traditional educational settings, participants gain immediate exposure to department resources, mentorship, and a structured pathway into public safety careers. This direct connection to a professional agency not only strengthens skill development, but also builds credibility, confidence, and access to career opportunities that can positively redirect participants toward long-term success.

SBCS will oversee and administer the critical wraparound support, including mental health stabilization, housing linkage, and educational navigation, essential for high-needs youth to remain on track in the training pipeline. A critical component of the project's success is the integration of participants into the broader SBCS spectrum of services. While the grant provides the primary EMT curriculum and stipend, youth will also have immediate access and linkage to a suite of established internal SBCS programs designed to mitigate the socioeconomic barriers common among opportunity youth.

By immediately integrating graduates into the departments entry-level EMT positions, this established prosocial infrastructure provides both field experience hours and professional mentorship in a supported environment.

Project Organizational
Capacity and
Coordination
Established in 1921, CVFD is an all-risk, all-hazard, ISO Class 1 rated department with 10 fire stations and a minimum daily staffing of 87 personnel. The department currently manages several specialty programs, including the CVFD Hazardous Fuels Reduction Crew, and has active, ongoing EMT courses, demonstrating an immediate readiness to proceed in implementing complex, workforce-oriented public safety projects. CVFD’s ability to manage complex state grants is evidenced by its current administration of a $1.5M California Volunteers Youth Service Corps grant and other hazard mitigation grants. Established frameworks include internal systems for fiscal oversight, performance management, and state-level reporting compliance. Project staffing is led by the Emergency Services Manager, with skill development and instruction provided by fire suppression training personnel and specialized instructors. CVFD maximizes existing resources by utilizing reserve emergency vehicles and station-based learning environments, ensuring grant funds are prioritized for direct youth stipends and career certifications. Project management is integrated into the department’s command structure to ensure implementation as intended, with centralized fiscal oversight provided by the City of Chula Vista.

The strength of the EMT training program is rooted in the quality of its fire service professionals. Led by seasoned leaders such as Captain Mike Garcia, who brings more than four decades of experience in EMS and a long-standing role in shaping regional training programs, students will receive instruction grounded in proven field expertise and real-world application. Instructors like Jenna Zamora and Ryan Mc Burney bring extensive paramedic experience, leadership in field training, and active involvement in quality improvement, ensuring students are taught current practices aligned with today’s operational standards.

This level of instruction provides participants with not only technical skills, but also mentorship, professional insight, and a direct connection to the expectations of a career in EMS and the fire service. The City’s Finance Department will provide fiscal oversight, utilizing dedicated grant accounting units to ensure all BSCC reporting, auditing, and procurement requirements are met with transparency and precision.

The City selected SBCS Corporation (SBCS) and the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) as primary partners based on their documented success in implementing and evaluating BSCC-funded and other comparable programs in the San Diego County and the South Region.

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Founded in 1971, SBCS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with over 50 years of experience providing comprehensive social services in the South San Diego region. SBCS was selected as the implementation subject matter expert due to its history of providing trauma-informed social services and its current successful management of the EMS Corps Wrap Services grant.

SBCS is uniquely suited to manage the upstream Leadership and Prevention component due to their existing presence in 17 regional middle and high schools, providing a direct recruitment feeder for local, high-need youth. SBCS brings unparalleled expertise in social service provision, as well as BSCC grant implementation, having successfully managed Prop 64 and CalVIP cohorts with high fidelity. Under the supervision and fiscal responsibility of CVFD, SBCS will oversee recruitment of the target 18-20 demographic, trauma-informed intake, delivery of the extensive suite of wraparound supportive services described herein, and the administration of the $750 biweekly stipends.

SANDAG will serve as the Independent Evaluator for this project. SANDAG is well-suited for this role, with a long history of evaluation of major criminal justice and public safety initiatives, including, five different projects across two cohorts of the Prop 64 grants, and multiple other BSCC funded initiatives. Additionally, SANDAG has served as the regional clearinghouse for crime statistics in SDC for over 40 years. Staff have undergone all necessary law enforcement background checks and are trained and experienced in conducting action research.

Dr. Octavio Rodriguez Ferreira, SANDAG’s Principal Criminal Justice Researcher, and with more than 20 years of policy, research and grant management expertise, will serve as lead evaluator, in charge of the evaluation design and execution, data integrity, analysis and reporting.

The proposed partnership demonstrates an immediate readiness to proceed with implementation, leveraging recruitment pipelines and training structures already active across partners. The program builds on existing prosocial vocational frameworks and significantly enhances the EMT-to-Paramedic track on a staggered schedule to align with industry requirements. Coordination between the City of Chula Vista, CVFD, and SBCS is institutionalized through decades of collaboration on regional safety initiatives. The project utilizes a coordinated management structure where SBCS staff work in concert with CVFD training personnel to align the 16-week EMT curriculum with the stabilization needs of high-risk youth.

Upon notification of award, CVFD and project partners are prepared for immediate execution of contract(s) and subcontract(s). Once executed, Phase I leadership groups and Phase II Cohort 1 EMT Certification cycles could begin within 6 months and continue throughout the performance period.

Project Evaluation Evaluation, Staffing and Roles
As the independent evaluator, SANDAG, through its Criminal Justice Research Division, will design and conduct the evaluation for this project, oversee data integrity, and produce all required reports. SANDAG brings decades of experience conducting research to assist policymakers and criminal justice officials in program evaluation. SANDAG has also served as the evaluation partner for multiple Proposition 64 grant-funded initiatives across the San Diego region, supporting evaluation design, data collection, and program assessment in youth-focused cannabis education and prevention efforts.

SANDAG will be responsible for developing survey instruments, establishing data collection protocols, and conducting ongoing analysis of program performance, both during and after program duration. SANDAG’s research analysts are skilled in qualitative and quantitative methods, statistical analysis, and data interpretation. Their expertise enables evaluations that go beyond basic reporting to include correlations and other relevant statistical analyses.

Monitoring Across Project Phases
Program monitoring will occur continuously across all phases of the project. SANDAG staff will be engaged from the earliest stages of program development to ensure that the evaluation framework is fully aligned with program. This includes establishing research protocols and timelines, and finalizing the Local Evaluation Plan (LEP) in accordance with BSCC requirements.

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During implementation and service delivery, program staff will maintain real time documentation in the Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) database. SANDAG will conduct semi annual evaluation reviews to assess whether project components are being implemented as intended. Findings will be shared with program partners to support ongoing program refinement, guide decision making, and ensure accountability throughout the grant period. In addition, SANDAG will collect, clean and prepare the data needed for the Quarterly Progress Reports (QPRs) to the BSCC.

Data Collection and Analysis
Goal 1: Establish a prosocial feeder and prevention pipeline to mitigate youth recruitment into the illicit cannabis market.

Process and Outcome Measures:

To measure school based prevention outcomes, SBCS staff will use participant attendance logs, intake and assessment records, and pre/post intervention surveys developed by SANDAG. These surveys will assess cannabis risk awareness, attitudes toward cannabis use, awareness of illicit market risks, and interest in EMS careers. All data will be entered into ETO during the delivery of school based programming.

Recruitment and retention into the EMT track will be measured using SBCS enrollment records, attendance logs, and retention tracking maintained throughout each 16 week cycle.

Transition rates from Phase I to the EMT track will be calculated by linking school based participation records with EMT cohort enrollment data. SANDAG will review these data during quarterly reporting and semi annual evaluation cycles. Goal 2: Deliver technical medical training and stabilization to produce state-certified Emergency Medical Technicians.

Process and Outcome Measures:

Training related process data will be collected through the Chula Vista Fire Department training division attendance and performance records, which document instructional hours and number of participants reached. Stipend distribution and wraparound service data will be drawn from SBCS fiscal logs and service delivery documentation. These data will be entered into ETO throughout each 16 week training cycle.

Certification outcomes will be measured using NREMT Central Registry data. First time and cumulative pass rates will be recorded in ETO. Registration with the County or other Local Emergency Medical Services Agencies (LEMSA) will be verified through participant follow up and documentation submitted during the licensure process. SANDAG will analyze these outcomes during semi annual evaluation reviews. When appropriate, bivariate or multivariate analyses may be used to examine whether demographic or contextual factors collected at intake are associated with training completion, certification, or County/LEMSA registration. Goal 3: Ensure direct career placement and field stability for program graduates.

Process and Outcome Measures:

Employment outcomes will be measured using City of Chula Vista personnel records to verify municipal hiring of graduates. SBCS longitudinal follow up logs will document participation in career navigation workshops, industry placement referrals, and six month employment or education status. These data will be entered into ETO during scheduled follow up contacts.

SANDAG will incorporate all available data into its semi annual evaluation reviews and quarterly progress reporting. When sample sizes allow, SANDAG may conduct correlational analyses to explore relationships between participation in career navigation activities, training and certification outcomes, and subsequent employment or education status. Methodology As it will be outlined in further detail in the LEP, the evaluation will use a mixed method, quasi experimental design to measure change over time. When possible, descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate analyses will be conducted to characterize participants, assess program outcomes, and identify predictors of success. Findings will be shared continuously with program partners to support ongoing program refinement, guide decision making, and ensure accountability throughout the grant period.

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PART IV: PROJECT

BUDGET ATTACHMENT
The Budget Attachment must be filled out completely and accurately. Applicants are solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information entered in the Budget Attachment. All project costs must be directly related to the objectives and activities of the project, demonstrating how the funds will be used to address the local needs due to the impact of legalizing cannabis in California. The Budget Table must cover the entire 66-month grant period. For additional guidance related to allowable uses of grant funds, refer to pages 8-15 of the Proposition 64 Request for Proposals (RFP).

Project Budget Attachment
CVFD_Budget_BSCC-Prop64-Public_Safety_Grant_FORMAT.xls

PART V -
ATTACHMENTS:

MANDATORY AND

OPTIONAL
In addition to the Budget Attachment, the list of mandatory attachments include: Project Work Plan Letter of Eligibility Certification of Compliance with BSCC Policies on Debarment, Fraud, Theft, and Embezzlement Criteria for Non-Governmental Organizations Receiving BSCC Funds The Governing Board Resolution attachment upload is optional at Application submission. However, it will be required if the project is awarded Prop 64 Cohort 4 Grant Funds. These documents are stand-alone documents available on the BSCC Proposition 64 Homepage: http://www.bscc.ca.gov/proposition-64-public-health-safety-grant-program/.

Download, complete, and upload where prompted below.

PROJECT WORK PLAN
CVFD-Prop-64-Project-Work-Plan-Appendix-G.docx
Letter of Eligibility
BSCC_Prop_64_Grant_Program_Letter_of_Eligibility_signed.pdf Certification of Compliance with BSCC Policies on Debarment, Fraud, Theft, and Embezzlement CVFD_Certification_of_Compliance_with_BSCC_Policies_on_Debarment_Fraud_Theft_and_Embezzlement.pdf Criteria for Non-Governmental Organizations Receiving BSCC Funds as a Subcontractor CVFD_Criteria_and_Assurance_for_Non- Governmental_Organizations_that_Receive_BSCC_Grant_Funds_as_a_Subcontractor.pdf Governing Board
Resolution (Optional)

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Prop 64 PH&S Grant Project Work Plan
Complete this required document. You will be prompted to upload this attachment to the BSCC Submittable Application.

Instructions: Applicants must complete a Project Work Plan using the format below. Provided goals and objectives must have a clear relationship to the need and intent of the grant. The Project Work Plan must attempt to identify activities/services and estimate timelines for the entire grant term. The plan must identify the top three goals and corresponding objectives, with a minimum of one goal pertaining to each identified PPA. Completed plans should identify:

1. the project’s top goals and objectives.

2. how the goal(s) will be achieved in terms of the activities/services, responsible staff/partners, and the timelines.

3. a list of the data elements to be collected.

Name of City or
County Applicant: City of Chula Vista, Chula Vista Fire Department (1) Goal: Establish a prosocial feeder and prevention pipeline to mitigate youth recruitment into the illicit cannabis market.

Objectives (A., B., etc.) A. By the end of each grant year, at least sixty school-age youth in regional middle and high schools will receive/participate in leadership and career development and cannabis prevention programming to increase awareness of health and career risks.

B. By the end of each grant year, forty transition-age youth (ages 18–20) from the target population will enroll in the intensive EMT certification track as a legal vocational alternative to the unregulated economy.

C.

Process Measures and
Outcome Measures:
> Process: Number of leadership sessions delivered; number of youth recruited/enrolled; percentage of recruitment targets met.

Outcome: Pre/post-survey scores regarding cannabis risk awareness; percentage of Phase I youth transitioning to the EMT track.

Project activities that support the identified goal and objectives: Responsible staff/partners: Timeline Start Date End Date

1. Delivery of Positive Youth Development (PYD) and leadership curricula in 17 schools.

2. Professional career exposure presentations and cannabis prevention workshops.

3. Targeted outreach and trauma-informed intake for transition-age youth.

4. Candidate selection through application review and/or interview

1. > SBCS BASP Staff,
Program Manager

2. CVFD Adjunct Instructors;
SBCS Program Manager

3. SBCS Case Managers

4. SBCS Program Manager
and CVFD training personnel

1. 07/01/26

2. 09/01/26

3. 07/01/26

1.06/30/31

2. 06/30/31

3. 06/30/31

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List data and sources to be used to measure outcomes: SBCS participant attendance logs; SBCS intake and assessment records; Pre/post-intervention surveys; Efforts to Outcomes database.
(2) Goal: > Deliver technical medical training and stabilization to produce state-certified Emergency Medical Technicians.

Objectives (A., B., etc.) A.> By the end of each sixteen-week cycle, at least eighty percent of enrolled transition-age youth will complete the technical training requirements for EMT certification.

B.> By contract completion, at least seventy-one percent of course graduates will pass the National Registry (NREMT) exam to achieve professional licensure and ninety-five percent of those passing will register with the County of San Diego or other Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) to achieve professional licensure.

C.>
Process Measures and
Outcome Measures:
> • Process: Number of technical instruction hours delivered; biweekly stipend distribution logs; wraparound service contact hours and wrap support type and context.
• Outcome: Course completion rate; NREMT first-time and cumulative pass rates.

Project activities that support the identified goal and objectives: Responsible staff/partners: Timeline Start Date End Date

1.> Internal delivery of 16-week hybrid EMT technical instruction.

2. Administration of biweekly stipends and trauma-informed wraparound support

3. Focused National Registry exam preparation and remediation sessions.

1.> CVFD Training Personnel

2.SBCS Case Managers

3.CVFD Instructors with
support from SBCS CM

1.> 11/01/26

2. 11/01/26

3. 02/01/27

1.> 06/30/31

2. 06/30/31

3. 06/30/31
List data and sources to be used to measure outcomes: > CVFD training division attendance and performance records; NREMT Central Registry data; SBCS fiscal logs for stipend verification and wrap support; Efforts to Outcomes database. (3) Goal: > Ensure direct career placement and field stability for program graduates.

Objectives (A., B., etc.) A.> Within two months of certification, ten graduates annually (5 from each cohort) will be hired into part-time municipal EMT roles at the Chula Vista Fire Department to directly bridge the regional experience gap.

B.> 100% of program graduates will receive follow-on support including career education, exposure, navigation, and placement

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C.> By the six-month post-program check-in, seventy-one percent of all certified graduates will maintain gainful employment in the emergency medical field or enrollment in advanced education.

Process Measures and
Outcome Measures:
> • Process: Number of graduates completing career navigation workshops; number of industry placement referrals. • Outcome: Number of municipal hires; percentage of graduates employed or in advanced training at 6-month verification.

Project activities that support the identified goal and objectives: Responsible staff/partners: Timeline Start Date End Date

1.> Direct municipal hiring process and onboarding for top graduates.

2. Individualized career navigation and placement support for all graduates.

3. Six-month longitudinal follow-up and employment status verification.

1.> CVFD Human Resources

2. SBCS Case Managers /
Career Navigators

3. SBCS, SANDAG

1.> 03/01/27

2. 03/01/27

3. 09/01/27

1.> 06/30/31

2.12/30/31

3. 12/30/31
List data and sources to be used to measure outcomes: > City of Chula Vista personnel records; SBCS longitudinal follow-up logs; Efforts to Outcomes database; SANDAG independent evaluation reports.

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A. Grant Funds for
PPA 1: Public
Safety/Enforcement
B. Grant Funds for
PPA 2, 3, and/or 4
Total Requested
Grant Funds
(A+B)
$0 $1,048,000 $1,048,000
$0 $272,000 $272,000
$0 $0 $0
$0 $3,011,480 $3,011,480
$0 $90,000 $90,000
$0 $3,285 $3,285
$0
$0 $4,424,765 $4,424,765
A. Grant Funds for
PPA 1: Public
Safety/Enforcement
B. Grant Funds for
PPA 2, 3, and/or 4
Total Requested
Grant Funds
(A+B)
$89,600 $89,600
$560,000 $560,000
$193,600 $193,600
$0 $204,800 $204,800
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $1,048,000 $1,048,000
A. Grant Funds for
PPA 1: Public
Safety/Enforcement
B. Grant Funds for
PPA 2, 3, and/or 4
Total Requested
Grant Funds
(A+B)
$0 $100,000 $100,000
$0 $100,000 $100,000
$0 $2,000 $2,000
$0 $70,000 $70,000
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $272,000 $272,000
(Show as either % FTE or Hourly Rate) & Benefits
$70/hr x 8 hrs/wk x 32 Weeks x 5 yrs
$70/hr x 10 hrs/wk x 32 Weeks x 5 yrs
TOTAL
2026 Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant Program - Proposal Budget and Budget Narrative Grant Term: July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2031
Course Materials
Consumables
City of Chula Vista, Chula Vista Fire Department
Position Title
Adjunct Instructor (Mon & Wed)

4. Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Subcontracts
Name of City or County Applicant:

Note: Budget Categories 1 - 7 will auto-populate based on the information entered in the sections below.

Do not alter or recreate this budget template. Applicants that do not use the BSCC Budget Template will be disqualified.

Training materials and disposable items. Calculated at $1,000 x 20 participants x 5 years
$55/hr x 22 hrs/wk x 32 Weeks x 5 yrs
$32/hr x 20hrs/wk x 32 Weeks x 5 yrs
Credentials

3. Professional Services or Public Agency Subcontracts
1a. Salaries and Benefits
Calculation for Expenditure

5. Equipment/Fixed Assets
Uniforms for participants $700 x 20 participants x 5 years

7. Indirect Costs (For PPAs 1 through 4) $0

1. Salaries and Benefits

2. Services and Supplies
Textbooks, student manuals and other instructional rsources calculated at $1,000 x 20 participants x 5 years
TOTAL
Description of Services or
Supplies
1b. Salaries and Benefits Narrative: Provide a brief description for each position that addresses their role on the grant project.

Adjunct Instructor (Fri) 5 FTE
Training Program Director (Paramedic-C)
Outreach and Leadership Coordinator (x2)
2a. Services and Supplies
Uniform/Apparel
Required credetialing for students $400 x 5 yrs
Budget Category
TOTAL

6. Other (Travel, Training, etc.)
Percentage of Grant Funds Dedicated to PPA 1: Public Safety/Enforcement (excludes amount budgeted for Indirect Costs)
CVFD will provide one (1) Paramedic to lead the day-to-day operations of the classroom instruction, including identifying adjunct instructors for lectures and skills days. A ratio a 1:5 is utilized for optimal learning on skills days.

Adjunct instructors will help facilitate lectures and administer tests. On skills days, all instructors provide hands-on tutorials, trianing, and guidance to students.

Outreach and leadership staff will support all training activities as well as engage in outreach/recruiting for the EMT training program. These personnel will coordinate with SBCS Before and After School Program (BASP) staff and SBCS Program Manager to help provide mentorship to youth through school leadership groups (e.g. presentations, question and answer sessions, etc.) 2b. Services and Supplies Narrative: Provide a brief description for each item that explains how it will be used toward fulfilling grant objectives.

0.00%
Funding supports the standardized curriculum and medical supplies necessary for up to forty annual participants to complete the sixteen-week EMT certification track. Course materials include the required textbooks and student manuals, which are updated annually to remain current with evolving emergency medical standards. Consumable supplies include disposable medical items such as airway adjuncts, bandages, and splinting materials required for hands-on skills practice to ensure students meet the competency standards for the National Registry (NREMT) exam. These expenditures directly facilitate the project goal of achieving an eighty percent program retention rate and a seventy-one percent pass rate by providing students with industry-standard resources at no personal cost.

Funding for credentials covers the mandatory fees for students to obtain professional certifications, including the NREMT exam and subsequent registration with the Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA). These funds are critical to achieving the objective of having ninety-five percent of graduates achieve state-level professional licensure. The uniform and apparel allowance provides each student with professional attire required for 100 percent of classroom instruction and mandatory field ride-alongs. Adhering to these industry appearance standards fosters the professional maturity and discipline required for successful transition into the municipal fire service and broader medical workforce.

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A. Grant Funds for
PPA 1: Public
Safety/Enforcement
B. Grant Funds for
PPA 2, 3, and/or 4
Total Requested
Grant Funds
(A+B)
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
A. Grant Funds for
PPA 1: Public
Safety/Enforcement
B. Grant Funds for
PPA 2, 3, and/or 4
Total Requested
Grant Funds
(A+B)
$0 $2,786,480 $2,786,480
$0 $225,000 $225,000
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $3,011,480 $3,011,480
A. Grant Funds for
PPA 1: Public
Safety/Enforcement
B. Grant Funds for
PPA 2, 3, and/or 4
Total Requested
Grant Funds
(A+B)
$0 $80,000 $80,000
$0 $10,000 $10,000
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $90,000 $90,000
TOTAL
5a. Equipment/Fixed Assets
Description of Equipment/Fixed
Assets Calculation for Expense
3a. Professional Services or Public Agency Subcontracts 4a. Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Subcontracts
3b. Professional Services or Public Agency Subcontracts Narrative: List each consultant and/or public agency that will receive grant funds. Provide a brief description of the services that will be provided.
4b. Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Subcontracts Narrative: List each NGO subcontractor that will receive grant funds. Provide a brief description of the services that will be provided. 5b. Equipment/Fixed Assets Narrative: List any equipment or fixed assets that will be purchased with grant funds and provide a brief description of each item that explains how it will be used toward fulfilling grant objectives.

Wrap Around Services
TOTAL
Program Evaluation
TOTAL
Calculation for Expenditure
Training Mannequins & iSimulator Software
Technology
Description of Professional
Service(s)
SBCS Corp
SANDAG
Calculation for Expenditure
Requested funding for training mannequins and dedicated software provides the high-fidelity simulation environment necessary for students to master clinical skills within a controlled, internal training setting. The integration of simulation software allows for real-time performance feedback and objective evaluation, directly supporting the project's goal of achieving a seventy-one percent National Registry pass rate. The purchase of a laptop and tablets facilitates essential classroom functions, including secure digital testing, instructional presentations, and the precise recordkeeping required to track student progress and clinical rotations. These fixed assets ensure the fire department possesses the professional infrastructure required to operate a dedicated, high-volume emergency medical training pipeline.

Description of Subcontracts
6 tablets ($7,200) & 1 laptop ($2,800)
The subcontract with SBCS Corporation provides the essential trauma-informed stabilization and recruitment framework for the project. Their role encompasses targeted outreach to justice-involved and foster-care youth, intensive case management, and behavioral health support to ensure program retention. SBCS is responsible for the administration of all participant support costs, including $750 biweekly stipends to offset the financial opportunity costs of the illicit market, approximately $1,000 per youth in flexible wrap-around funds for housing, transportation, or emergency needs, as well as daily meal provisions during technical instruction, and more. These comprehensive supports ensure that high-need participants remain stabilized and focused throughout the intensive sixteen-week training pipeline.

The subcontract with SANDAG establishes their role as the independent evaluator, providing objective oversight of all project goals and objectives. Their role includes the development of the mandatory Local Evaluation Report (LER) and the ongoing tracking of proposed outcomes, such as National Registry (NREMT) pass rates and long-term employment retention in the emergency medical field. This data-driven approach ensures that the project’s impact on regional public health and safety is accurately documented and verified by a respected and experienced independent third party.

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A. Grant Funds for
PPA 1: Public
Safety/Enforcement
B. Grant Funds for
PPA 2, 3, and/or 4
Total Requested
Grant Funds
(A+B)
$3,285 $3,285
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $3,285 $3,285
Grant Funds
Total Requested
Grant Funds
$0 $0
$650,215
$0 $0
$866,953
7b. Indirect Costs Narrative:

N/A
7a. Indirect Costs
Description of Other (Travel,
Training, etc.)
Mandatory 2 day training in Sacramento
for 5 staff
Calculation for Expense
TOTAL
Air $300x5; Hotel $169x5; Transportation $50x5; Per diem $69x2 days x 5 staff
6a. Other (Travel, Training, etc.)
6b. Other (Travel, Training, etc.) Narrative: Provide a brief explanation for how each item listed above will contribute toward fulfilling grant objectives. Please budget for at least one 2-day trip to Sacramento for 3-5 key grant team members.

Please see Instructions tab for additional information regarding Indirect Costs.

If the amount exceeds the maximum allowed and/or turns red , please adjust it to not exceed the line-item noted.

If using Option 2) grant funds allocated to Indirect Costs may not exceed:
facilitates essential classroom functions, including secure digital testing, instructional presentations, and the precise recordkeeping required to track student progress and clinical rotations. These fixed assets ensure the fire department possesses the professional infrastructure required to operate a dedicated, high-volume emergency medical training pipeline.

Program staff from the Chula Vista Fire Department, SBCS, and SANDAG will attend the 2 day training in Sacramento. $0 $0
For this grant program, indirect costs may be charged using only one of the two options below:
1) Indirect costs not to exceed 15 percent (15%) of all grant-funded costs, excluding equipment and fixed assets. Applicable if the applicant does not have a federally approved indirect cost rate.

If using Option 1) grant funds allocated to Indirect Costs may not exceed:
2) Indirect costs not to exceed 20 percent (20%) of all grant-funded costs, excluding equipment and fixed assets. Applicable if the applicant has a federally approved indirect cost rate. Amount claimed may not exceed the applicant's federally approved indirect cost rate.

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APPENDIX B:

CRITERIA AND ASSURANCE FOR NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

THAT RECEIVE BSCC GRANT FUNDS AS A SUBCONTRACTOR
The Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety (Prop 64 PH&S) Grant Program, Cohort 4, includes requirements that apply to non-governmental organizations that receive BSCC grant funds as subcontractors. Grantees are responsible for ensuring that all subcontracted third parties continually meet these requirements as a condition of receiving any Prop 64 PH&S grant funds.

These requirements are as follows.

Any non-governmental organization that receives Prop 64 PH&S grant funds must:
• Have been duly organized, in existence, and in good standing at least six (6) months prior to the start date of the Grantee’s Grant Agreement with BSCC.

Note: Non-governmental organizations that have recently reorganized or have merged with other qualified non-governmental organizations that were in existence prior to the six (6) month date are also eligible, provided all necessary agreements have been executed and filed with the California Secretary of State prior to the start date of the applicant’s Grant Agreement with BSCC. • Be registered with the California Secretary of State’s Office, if applicable. • Have a valid business license, Employer Identification Number (EIN), and/or Taxpayer ID (if sole proprietorship).
• Have any other state or local licenses or certifications necessary to provide the services requested (e.g., facility licensing by the Department of Health Care Services), if applicable.

In the table below, provide the name of the Grantee and list all subcontracted third parties.

See next page for signature block.

Name of Grantee:

Name of Subcontracted Third
Party Address Email / Phone Meets All
Requirements
Yes ☐ No ☐
Yes ☐ No ☐
Yes ☐ No ☐
Yes ☐ No ☐

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CITY OF CHULA VISTA, FIRE DEPARTMENT
BSCC 1431-26
PAGE 2 OF 2
APPENDIX B:

CRITERIA AND ASSURANCE FOR NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

THAT RECEIVE BSCC GRANT FUNDS AS A SUBCONTRACTOR
Grantees are required to update this list and submit it to BSCC any time a new third-party subcontract with an NGO is executed after the initial assurance date. Grantees shall retain (on site) applicable source documentation for each subcontracted party that verifies compliance with the requirements listed in the Prop 64 PH&S RFP. These records will be subject to the records and retention language found in the Standard Agreement.

Unless prior approval is obtained, the BSCC prohibits disbursement or reimbursement to any NGO that does not meet the requirements listed above and for which the BSCC does not have a signed Criteria and Assurance form on file.

A signature below is an assurance that all requirements listed above have been met.

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
(This document must be signed by the person who is authorized to sign the Grant Agreement.)

NAME OF AUTHORIZED OFFICER TITLE TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS

STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE (verified e-signature is acceptable) DATE x

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Attachment E-2
*If no lead agency is listed, the applicant will serve as the lead agency.

Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program, Cohort 4 Funding Recommendations
Summary
Applicant Category Population
Range
Maximum
Award
Possible
Number of
Proposals
Funded
Total Funding
Allocated

1. Small Cities and Counties < 50,000 $1,000,000 21 $20,010,813

2. Medium Cities and Counties 50,000-
500,000 $4,500,000 36 $137,768,234

3. Large Cities and Counties > 500,000 $6,000,000 14 $69,373,113 71 $227,152,160
Funding Recommendations by Applicant Category (in alphabetical order)

1. Small Cities and Counties
Applicant / Lead Agency* Amount to be
Funded

1. City of Adelanto $1,000,000

2. City of Belmont / Belmont Police Department $999,447

3. City of Benicia $1,000,000

4. City of Ceres $998,344

5. City of Clearlake $1,000,000

6. City of Colfax $790,612

7. City of Colusa / Department of Parks and Recreation $991,282

8. City of Eureka / Eureka Police Department $518,820

9. City of Firebaugh $996,587

10. City of Grass Valley / Grass Valley Police Department $1,000,000

11. City of Hollister / Hollister Police Department $1,000,000

12. City of Imperial / Imperial Police Department $792,781

13. City of Lemoore $1,000,000

14. City of Live Oak $1,000,000

15. City of Lompoc $1,000,000

16. City of Mendota / Mendota Police Department $923,000

17. City of Nevada City / Nevada City Police Department $1,000,000

18. City of Sonora / Sonora Police Department $999,959

19. City of South El Monte $1,000,000

20. County of Calaveras / Department of Public Health $999,981

21. County of Trinity / Department of Community Development $1,000,000 Total Funding for Small Cities and Counties: $20,010,813

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*If no lead agency is listed, the applicant will serve as the lead agency.

2. Medium Cities and Counties
Applicant / Lead Agency* Amount to be
Funded

1. City of Cathedral City $4,500,000

2. City of Chico $4,500,000

3. City of Chula Vista / City Manager’s Office $3,207,603

4. City of Chula Vista / Chula Vista Fire Department $4,424,765

5. City of Covina $4,449,833

6. City of Daly City $4,500,000

7. City of El Monte / El Monte Police Department $4,500,000

8. City of Hanford / Hanford Police Department $963,500

9. City of La Mesa $2,159,585

10. City of Lancaster $4,149,655

11. City of Long Beach / Department of Health and Human Services $4,449,948

12. City of Madera / Department of Public Health $1,018,568

13. City of Modesto / Modesto Police Department $4,495,735

14. City of Oakland / Special Activity Permits Division $4,500,000

15. City of Oceanside / Oceanside Police Department $4,458,762

16. City of Oxnard / Oxnard Police Department $4,495,538

17. City of Palm Desert $3.087,400

18. City of Pomona / Pomona Police Department $4,500,000

19. City of Redwood City / Redwood Police Department $4,500,000

20. City of Richmond / Office of Neighborhood Safety $3,674,258

21. City of San Bernardino $4,476,076

22. City of Santa Monica / Santa Monica Police Department $4,500,000

23. City of Stockton $4,500,000

24. City of Tulare / Tulare County Office of Education $4,500,000

25. City of Union City / Union City Police Department $226,252

26. City of Vista $4,500,000

27. City of Watsonville / Watsonville Police Department $2,712,053

28. County of Humboldt / Sheriff’s Office $4,499,899

29. County of Lake / Department of Probation $4,496,900

30. County of Mendocino / Department of Public Health $2,733,260

31. County of Mendocino / Sheriff’s Office $4,500,000

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*If no lead agency is listed, the applicant will serve as the lead agency.

Applicant / Lead Agency* Amount to be
Funded

32. County of Monterey / District Attorney’s Office $4,276,075

33. County of Monterey / Sheriff’s Office $4,498,009

34. County of Nevada / Sheriff’s Office $4,499,900

35. County of Santa Cruz / County Executive Office $4,500,000

36. County of Yolo / Department of Environmental Health $1,764,660 Total Funding for Medium Cities and Counties: $137,768,234

3. Large Cities and Counties
Applicant / Lead Agency* Amount to be
Funded

1. City and County of San Francisco / Department of Children, Youth, and their Families $4,995,000

2. City of Fresno / City Attorney’s Office $1,440,788

3. City of Fresno / Fresno Police Department $6,000,000

4. City of Los Angeles / Mayor’s Office $6,000,000

5. City of Los Angeles / Los Angeles Police Department $6,000,000

6. City of Sacramento / Department of Finance $6,000,000

7. City of San Diego / San Diego Association of Governments $1,108,402

8. City of San Jose / Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Dept. $3,959,448

9. County of Alameda / Department of Public Health $5,983,205

10. County of Alameda / Alameda County Office of Education $6,000,000

11. County of Contra Costa / Health Dept., Tobacco Prevention Program $3,986,779

12. County of Riverside / First 5 Riverside $6,000,000

13. County of Riverside / Sheriff’s Office $6,000,000

14. County of San Diego / Sheriff’s Office $5,899,491
Total Funding for Large Cities and Counties: $69,373,113

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Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT)
Training Program
Building the Next Generation of EMTs

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2 A Workforce Development Solution
A training program designed to create opportunity while strengthening the City's EMS workforce The Challenge The Approach
• Create a pathway into emergency
medical services for youth and
local residents.
• Provide meaningful, job-ready
training and support for students.
• Build a pipeline of qualified EMTs
who can serve the community.
• Identify funding to support an
EMT training program.
• Combine classroom instruction,
hands-on skills, and preparation
for the National Registry.
• Connect graduates to real
employment opportunities with
CVFD and/or EMS providers.

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3 Board of State and Community Corrections
(BSCC)
Proposition 64 – Public Health and
Safety Grant Program
• Youth Development/Youth Prevention and
Intervention
• To improve outcomes for youth by implementing
programs that build the competencies needed for
successful transition into adulthood.

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4 A Sustainable Five-Year Investment
CVFD has been awarded a BSCC Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Recruit, Train,
Certify, Employ
5 Years
Continued EMT Training Program
2 Cohort/Year
40 participants annually
16 Week Course
16-18 hours/week
Opportunity,
Community,
Sustainability
Flexibility,
Support,
Experience

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5 More Than Training: Wraparound Support
• Lead agency and program
administrator
• Deliver/coordinate EMT
training
• Connect successful
graduates to employment
opportunities
• Providewraparound services
• Help students access
resources and support
• Reduce barriers to
successful course
completion

CVFD SBCS SANDAG
• Provide independent
evaluation
• Measure program
performance and outcomes
• Support continuous
improvement
Three Partners • One Goal
Help students complete training and succeed in EMS

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7 Adopt a resolution:
• Accepting the grant award and
appropriating funds
• Amending the CVFD position count to
conduct the EMT program
• Authorizing the City Manager to execute
agreements with partner agencies to
implement grant activities
Recommendation
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ITEM TITLE
Parking Restriction: Metro Avenue Time-Limited Parking Restriction Report Number: 26-0237
Location: Metro Avenue from Stylus Street to Optima Street Department: Engineering
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: This activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution approving the establishment of a 1-hour time-limited parking along the east and west sides of Metro Avenue from Stylus Street to Optima Street and amend Schedule VI of the Register of Schedules maintained by the City Engineer.

SUMMARY
This item proposes to establish a 1-hour time-limited parking restriction along the east and west sides of Metro Avenue from Stylus Street to Optima Street from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and to delegate authority for amending the time period of the time limited restriction to the City Engineer as needed based on subsequent observations, and to amend Schedule VI of the Register of Schedules maintained by the City Engineer (see Attachment 1, Location Plat).

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and it has been 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. Thus, no environmental review is required.

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BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Traffic Safety Commission, at their meeting on March 12, 2026, concurred with staff’s recommendation that the City Council establish a 1-hour time limit for parking in the subject parking area with the ability to adjust the time period of the restriction.

DISCUSSION
Metro Avenue from Stylus Street to Optima Street (the “Segment”) is a Modified 2-Lane Core/Promenade roadway, generally 64 feet wide from curb to curb and approximately 850 feet in length from Stylus Street to Optima Street. The Segment is fronted by mixed-use buildings with ground floor commercial space. There are 91 existing on-street angled public parking spaces within the Segment.

Traffic Engineering staff received a request from a business owner along the Segment to implement 1-hour time-limited parking. The business owner obtained signatures of support from nearly all fronting businesses along the Segment, including staff from the Avalyn residential complex leasing office and the Homeowners Association management. Traffic Engineering staff verified the signatures and confirmed that the on-street parking spaces are consistently occupied during normal business hours. Based on these findings, staff recommended implementing a 1-hour parking limit on both the east and west sides of the Segment from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The Traffic Safety Commission concurred with staff's recommendation at its March 12, 2026, meeting. The request was subsequently approved by the Millenia Parking District Council at its June 16, 2026, meeting.

The Millenia Parking District Council approved the proposed 1-hour parking restriction and recommended that future requests for on-street parking restrictions or modifications within the district continue to be reviewed by the Millenia Parking District Council and meet the original parking district requirements.

Staff recommends approval of the 1-hour parking restriction from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and amending Schedule VI of the Register of Schedules maintained by the City Engineer. Staff also recommends that the City Engineer be delegated the authority to modify the time period of the time restriction, as needed, based on future engineering studies.

DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council members and has 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 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
The establishment of the 1-hour time-limited parking requires the posting of new signs on the subject segment of Metro Avenue. These minor work costs will be incorporated into the existing budget of the Capital Improvement Project TRF0448, Signs/Striping Implementation Program.

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ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
Regular maintenance of the limited time signage is required every 12 to 15 years. These ongoing costs will be incorporated into the annual budget development process in future years.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Location Plat

2. Traffic Safety Commission Resolution No. SC-2026-002

3. Millenia Parking District Council June 2026 Meeting Minutes Staff Contact: Oscar Cortes, PE, Senior Traffic Engineer Paul Oberbauer, PE, TE, Principal Traffic Engineer
Eddie Flores, PE, Assistant Director of Public Works/City Traffic Engineer Luis Schaar, PE, Director of Engineering/City Engineer

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RESOLUTION NO. __________

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING 1-HOUR TIME-LIMITED

PARKING ALONG THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF METRO

AVENUE FROM STYLUS STREET TO OPTIMA STREET AND

AMENDING SCHEDULE VI OF THE REGISTER

MAINTAINED BY THE CITY ENGINEER
WHEREAS, the east and west sides of Metro Avenue from Stylus Street to Optima Street (the “Subject Parking Area”) currently provide 91 public diagonal parking spaces; and WHEREAS, in response to a request from a business located on Metro Avenue and receipt of a verified petition signed by at least 75 percent of businesses fronting the Subject Parking Area, staff have evaluated the current parking conditions at the Subject Parking Area and have concluded that a change to the current parking regulations is recommended; and WHEREAS, as a result of its evaluation, staff recommends that current parking regulations at the Subject Parking Area be revised to establish 1-hour time limited parking along the Subject Parking Area; and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2026, the City of Chula Vista Traffic Safety Commission concurred with staff’s recommendation and approved the 1-hour time-limited parking along the Subject Parking Area from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM with flexibility to adjust the start and end times for the restriction to be in effect; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Millenia Parking Management Plan, approved on April 24, 2017, the Millenia Parking District Council, which has authority with respect to parking regulations in the Millenia Parking District concurred with staff’s recommendation and approved the 1-hour time-limited parking along the Subject Parking Area at their June 16, 2026 meeting.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it establish 1-hour time-limited parking along the east and west sides of Metro Avenue from Stylus Street to Optima Street, to delegate authority to the City Engineer to adjust the start and end times for the restriction to be in effect based on subsequent engineering studies, and to amend Schedule VI of the Register maintained by the City Engineer.

Presented by Approved as to form by
Luis Schaar, PE Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Engineering & Capital Projects/ City Attorney City Engineer

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Metro Avenue 1-Hour Time Limited Parking

1. Caro Brow Bar 1774 Metro Avenue

2. IP Cutz Eastlake 1774 Metro Avenue

3. The Avalyn 1774 Metro Avenue

4. The Avalyn 1775 Metro Avenue

5. Yourmuse Tattoo 1775 Metro Avenue

6. Hotworx 1774 Metro Avenue
1 2
3 4
5 6

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RESOLUTION NO. SC-2026- 002

RESOLUTION OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE

CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CHULA
VISTA CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISH 1-HOUR TIME-LIMITED

PARKING ALONG THE WEST AND EAST SIDES OF METRO

AVENUE FROM STYLUS STREET TO OPTIMA STREET AND TO

ACCORDINGLY AMEND SCHEDULE VI OF THE REGISTER

MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER
WHEREAS, the west and east sides of Metro Avenue from Stylus Street to Optima Street Subject Parking Area”) is providing 91 diagonal parking spaces with no time limitations; and WHEREAS, business owners fronting the Subject Parking Area are requesting that the City of Chula Vista City Council establish a 1-hour time limit for parking in the Subject Parking Area; and
WHEREAS, establishing a 1-hour time limit on parking from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM would benefit the existing businesses along Metro Avenue; and WHEREAS, staff has evaluated the current parking conditions at the Subject Parking Area with no time limit restrictions and have concluded that a change to the current parking regulations is recommended;
WHEREAS, as a result of its evaluation, staff recommends that current parking regulations at the Subject Parking Area be revised to establish 1-hour time limited parking along the west and east sides of Metro Avenue from Stylus Street to Optima Street; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Millenia Parking Management Plan, approved on April 24, 2017, the Millenia Master Developer and subsequently, the Millenia Parking District Council has authority with respect to parking regulations in the Millenia Parking District.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Traffic Safety Commission of the City of Chula Vista does hereby recommend that the Chula Vista City Council establish 1-hour time limited parking along the west and east sides of Metro Avenue from Stylus Street to Optima Street from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM pending approval by the Millenia Parking District Council or designee, and that the City Traffic Engineer be delegated the authority to modify the duration of the time limitation if subsequent observations indicate that such modification would be appropriate. Also, per the City of Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 10.52.330, upon approval of the proposed time limited parking by City Council, Schedule VI of the register maintained in the office of the City Engineer would be revised to include the following:

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esolution No. SC 2026- 002

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Schedule VI – Proposed 1-hour time limited diagonal parking, west and east Sides of Metro Avenue, 1700 Block
Name of Street: Metro Avenue
Beginning: Stylus Street
Ending: Optima Street
Side of the Street: West and East
Regulation being Changed: 1-hour time limit 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM ACTION by the Traffic Safety Commission of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 12th day of March, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: Commissioners: Becerra Firsht, Caudillo, Galicia, Marroquin, NAYS: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: DeMarco, Luke, Orso-Delgado
Rodney Caudillo, Chair
ATTEST:

Florence Picardal, Secretary
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Docusign Envelope ID: 632498D7- BE5F- 8ED9- 81 C9 - 16A181 D7CBB9 Millenia Community Association

PARKING DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 3: 30PM

VIA - TEAMS
MEETING ID: 220 071 305 657 310 PASSWORD:

OPEN SESSION MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER
There being a quorum of directors' present, in accordance with the Bylaws of the Association, the Open Session Meeting was called to order at 3: 30 p.m. by Community Manager, Cindy Latino.

DIRECTORS PRESENT
Todd Galarneau — President
Jeff Joyner — Secretary
Brooke Tanks — Director at Large

DIRECTORS ABSENT
Rey Ross — Vice President
Sam Shuey — Secretary

OTHERS PRESENT
Cindy Latino FirstService Residential and Paul Oberbauer, Principal Traffic Engineer with the City of Chula Vista

HOMEOWNER FORUM
There were no members in attendance.

NEW BUSINESS
A. Millenia Community Garden Site Supplemental Declaration The Parking District Council ( PDC) approved the temporary one -hour parking time restriction from 8: 00 am to 6: 00 pm as requested on behalf of Hotworx.

Additionally, the PDC recommended that the City Council submit any future parking adjustment requests that affect the street parking along Metro Avenue to the Millenia Parking District Council review and approval. Any future modifications to the proposed parking limitations should continue to meet the original intent and requirements of the Millenia Sectional Planning Area Plan.

The Board further requested the City Council consider providing greater flexibility and more time -efficient processing of future parking adjustment requests, including any modifications to the current request on Metro Avenue between Stylus and Optima Streets ( or north of Stylus to Artisan Street), by allowing City Staff to evaluate and approve future adjustment requests if they are found to be in conformance with the Millenia plan.

June 16, 2026 Millenia Community Association

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Second: B. Tanks
The motion carried unanimously.

NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Board of Directors has been tentatively scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 4: 00 p. m.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board ofDirectors, the Open Session meeting was adjourned at 4: 06 p.m. by Community Manager, Cindy Latino.
7/ 31/ 2026
Signature Date
June 16, 2026 Millenia Community Association

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Item 7.4
Parking Restriction:

Metro Avenue Time-Limited Parking
Restriction

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Location
Central Millenia
87 angled parking spaces
4 accessible angled parking spaces
Mixed Use Multi-family Residential
with Ground Floor Commercial
Inside Jurisdiction of Millenia
Parking District Council

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• Business owner requested time-limited parking
• Staff reviewed parking occupancy on several occasions • Observed consistent high-demand at various times of day Parking
Observations
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Parking O b se rva tio n s
Looking South from Stylus Street Looking North from Optima Street

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Support
Businesses by
Encouraging
Vehicle
Turnover
Provide
Overnight
Parking for
Local
Residents
Incorporate
Flexibility to
Enable Future
Responsiveness
Regulation Objectives
Staff noted 3 objectives based on feedback from community and acknowledging the thorough approval process
Proposing an initial 1-hour parking restriction from 8am to 6pm with flexibility to adjust enforcement hours
Millenia Parking District Council will be consulted for concurrence

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Fronting
Businesses
Staff verified
signatures of support
for time-limited
parking restriction
from all existing
businesses fronting
the segment
Traffic Safety
Commission
Passed a resolution
recommending that
City Council approve
the proposed timelimited restriction
Parking
District Council
Millenia Parking
District Council
established by
Parking Management
Plan approved timelimited restriction
Community Input &
Ap p ro va ls
Per Municipal Code Section 10.04.030, City Council reserves authority for parking regulations fronting community businesses and angled parking

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6 Recommendation
Adopt a resolution to:
• Install a 1-hour time-limited parking
restriction along the west and east sides
of Metro Avenue from Stylus Street to
Optima Street from 8:00AM to 6:00PM,
• Delegate to the City Engineer authority
to amend the time period of the timelimited restriction, as needed based on subsequent observations, and
• Amend Schedule VI of the Register of
Schedules maintained by the City
Engineer.

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Thank you!

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ITEM TITLE
Federal Advocacy Services: Approve an Agreement with Thorn Run Partners, LLC for Federal Legislative Services, a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Imperial Beach for Shared Legislative Advocacy, and Appropriate Funds
Report Number: 26-0279
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: City Manager
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

Recommended Action
Adopt the following resolutions:

A. Approving: 1) an agreement with Thorn Run Partners, LCC for federal legislative advocacy services for the City; and 2) a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Imperial Beach for shared legislative advocacy
B. Amending the fiscal year 2026-27 budget to appropriate funds, accordingly (4/5 Vote Required)

SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista coordinates and implements its Legislative Program with the assistance of a professional legislative advocacy firm to engage at the state level on legislative priorities and policies that advance City interests. The City Manager implements the program that is reviewed and approved by City Council.

To expand these efforts to federal advocacy, the City issued a Request for Proposals for state and federal legislative advocacy services and received five (5) proposals. Following review by a selection committee and interviews with respondents, staff recommends selection of Thorn Run Partners LLC for federal advocacy services. Services will also include a separate task order as it relates to the Tijuana River Valley sewage crisis

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in partnership with the City of Imperial Beach, therefore this item also approves a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Imperial Beach to share cost and coordination of those services.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), and it has been 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.

BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.

DISCUSSION
The City of Chula Vista coordinates and implements its Legislative Program with the assistance of a professional advocacy firm to engage at the state level on legislative priorities and policies that advance City interests. The City Manager implements the program and the Legislative Platform that is reviewed and approved by City Council.

On June 16, 2026, the City Council approved an agreement to continue services with Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Gross & Leoni, LLP (“Nielsen Merksamer”) to represent the City in Sacramento.

As the City continues to advance major infrastructure, housing, transportation, economic development, environmental resilience, and public safety initiatives, many of its priorities are increasingly influenced by federal legislation, regulations, and funding opportunities. Expanding the Legislative Program to include dedicated federal representation will provide the City with a coordinated and proactive presence in Washington, D.C., enabling it to advocate for local priorities, monitor and respond to federal policy developments, and pursue discretionary grants and other federal funding opportunities.

A coordinated state and federal advocacy strategy will better position the City to leverage external resources, protect municipal interests, and advance projects and initiatives that benefit the Chula Vista community.

Partnership and Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Imperial Beach on the Tijuana River Valley Sewage Crisis
The transboundary sewage crisis affecting the Tijuana River Valley is a regional environmental and public health issue that extends beyond jurisdictional boundaries and requires a coordinated, multi-jurisdictional response. While the impacts have been most evident in the City of Imperial Beach, the ongoing discharge of untreated wastewater, sediment, and pollutants into the Tijuana River and coastal waters also affects the City of Chula Vista through degraded water quality, air quality concerns, environmental impacts, economic losses, and adverse effects on recreation, tourism, and quality of life.

Partnering with the City of Imperial Beach on federal legislative advocacy efforts will strengthen the collective voice of South Bay communities and increase the region's ability to secure federal attention, policy action, and funding to address the crisis. A collaborative approach demonstrates regional consensus, aligns advocacy priorities, and allows participating agencies to present unified requests for infrastructure

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investments, environmental remediation, public health protections, and long-term solutions to prevent future sewage discharges.

By leveraging shared resources and coordinated advocacy, the partnership will enhance the effectiveness of engagement with Congress, federal agencies, and the Administration while maximizing opportunities to obtain funding for projects that benefit the entire South Bay region. The partnership also recognizes that the environmental, economic, and public health impacts of the Tijuana River Valley sewage crisis are interconnected, making regional collaboration the most effective strategy for achieving meaningful and lasting federal action.

This partnership is further memorialized in the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) where the City of Imperial Beach and Chula Vista agree to evenly split costs associated with the joint and shared advocacy services.

Bidding Process
On February 20, 2026, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) No. P21-2026 for state and federal legislative advocacy services. The City received five (5) bids on March 27, 2026. Of those submitting, five (5) were for federal advocacy services.

Ranking Bidder Annual Total
1 Thorn Run Partners LLC (TRP) $ 104,000
2 Carpi Clay $ 102,000
3 Nielsen Merksamer- Paragon $ 102,000
4 Cris Com $ 69,000
5 Acorn $ 156,000
A selection committee composed of representatives from the City Manager’s Office, Economic Development, Housing and Homeless Services and the City of Imperial Beach evaluated each proposal based on the criteria outlined in the RFP. The City of Imperial Beach participated in the capacity of evaluating federal advocacy services.

Following a comprehensive evaluation process, the selection committee recommends awarding a contract to provide federal legislative advocacy services to Thorn Run Partners LLC (TRP).

This item approves an initial 10-month agreement with TRP for $89,167 and authorizes four (4) additional one-year extension options for a total not-to-exceed of $539,140, if all options are exercised.

DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and consequently, the real property holdings of the City Council members do not create a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under 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.

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CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
The current-year fiscal impact is $89,167 and funding of $79,167 is available based on current year expenditure budget appropriations. Of this amount, the City of Imperial Beach will reimburse the City $10,000 for joint advocacy related to the Tijuana River Valley sewage crisis.

Approval of this item amends the fiscal year 2026-27 budget as reflected in the table below for the reimbursement from the City of Imperial Beach:

GENERAL FUND
Department Supplies &
Services Revenue Net Impact
Administration $ 10,000 $ (10,000) $ -
TOTAL EST. GENERAL FUND COST $ 10,000 $ (10,000) $ -

ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The ongoing fiscal impact for the General Fund upon approval of this agreement is detailed below.

All costs associated with this agreement will be incorporated into future budget development processes.

FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31
Total
Not-to
Exceed
City of Chula
Vista $ 69,167* $ 83,575 $ 83,652 $ 86,732 $ 89,814 $ 412,940 City of Chula
Vista & City of
Imperial Beach
$ 20,000 $ 25,200 $ 25,200 $ 27,000 $ 28,800 $ 126,200
City of Imperial
Beach
Reimbursement
($10,000) ($12,600) ($12,600) ($13,500) ($14,400) ($63,100) Total $ 79,167 $ 96,175 $ 96,252 $ 100,232 $ 104,214 $ 476,040 * An additional $2,500 has been allocated to the bid amount for pre-approved, reimbursable travel expenses.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Thorn Run Partners Agreement

2. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with City of Imperial Beach Staff Contact: Tiffany Allen, City Manager
Adrianna Relph, Special Projects and Legislative Manager

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Form Rev 9/30/2025
RESOLUTION NO. __________

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THORN

RUN PARTNERS, LLC FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE

ADVOCACY SERVICES AND A MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH

FOR SHARED FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista coordinates and implements its Legislative Program with the assistance of a professional legislative advocacy firm to engage at the state level on legislative priorities and policies that advance City interests; and WHEREAS, as the City continues to advance major infrastructure, housing, transportation, economic development, environmental resilience, and public safety initiatives, many of its priorities are increasingly influenced by federal legislation, regulations, and funding opportunities; and
WHEREAS, expanding the Legislative Program to include dedicated federal representation will provide the City with a coordinated and proactive presence in Washington, D.C., enabling it to advocate for local priorities; and WHEREAS, in order to procure these services, City solicited proposals in accordance with Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.56.080, received five (5) proposals, and selected Thorn Run Partners LLC (“TRP”) as the most qualified among those submitting proposals to represent the City at the federal level; and
WHEREAS, services will also include a separate task order as it relates to the Tijuana River Valley sewage crisis in partnership with the City of Imperial Beach; and WHEREAS, the transboundary sewage crisis affecting the Tijuana River Valley is a regional environmental and public health issue that extends beyond jurisdictional boundaries and requires a coordinated, multi-jurisdictional response; and WHEREAS, partnering with the City of Imperial Beach on federal legislative advocacy efforts will strengthen the collective voice of South Bay communities and increase the region's ability to secure federal attention, policy action, and funding to address the crisis; and WHEREAS, the partnership is further memorialized in the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) where the City of Imperial Beach and Chula Vista agree to evenly split costs associated with the joint and shared advocacy services; and WHEREAS, staff recommends entering into an agreement with TRP in the amount of $89,167, with four (4) additional one-year extension options for a total not-to-exceed amount of $539,140.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it approves the agreement between the City and Thorn Run Partners, LLC, in the form presented, with such minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and authorizes and directs the City Manager to execute same.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it approves a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Imperial Beach for shared federal legislative services, in the form presented, with such minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and authorizes and directs the City Manager to execute same.

Presented by Approved as to form by
Tiffany Allen Marco A. Verdugo
City Manager City Attorney

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RESOLUTION NO. __________

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING

FUNDS THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the City Charter states that at any meeting after the adoption of the budget, the City Council may amend or supplement the budget by a motion adopted by the affirmative votes of at least four members; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista coordinates and implements its Legislative Program with the assistance of a professional legislative advocacy firm to engage at the state level on legislative priorities and policies that advance City interests; and WHEREAS, expanding the Legislative Program to include dedicated federal representation will provide the City with a coordinated and proactive presence in Washington, D.C., enabling it to advocate for local priorities; and WHEREAS, services will also include a separate task order as it relates to the Tijuana River Valley sewage crisis in partnership with the City of Imperial Beach; and WHEREAS, the transboundary sewage crisis affecting the Tijuana River Valley is a regional environmental and public health issue that extends beyond jurisdictional boundaries and requires a coordinated, multi-jurisdictional response; and WHEREAS, partnering with the City of Imperial Beach on federal legislative advocacy efforts will strengthen the collective voice of South Bay communities and increase the region's ability to secure federal attention, policy action, and funding to address the crisis; and WHEREAS, staff is recommending an increase of $10,000 to the Supplies and Services expenditure appropriations and increase the revenue budget by $10,000 for the reimbursement from the City of Imperial Beach for the separate task order as it relates to the Tijuana River Valley sewage crisis; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it hereby amends the fiscal year 2026-27 budget and approves the following appropriations:

GENERAL FUND
Department Supplies &
Services Revenue Net Impact
Administration $ 10,000 $ ( 10,000) $ -
TOTAL EST. GENERAL FUND COST $ 10,000 $ (10,000) $ -

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Presented by Approved as to form by
Tiffany Allen Marco A. Verdugo
City Manager City Attorney

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Consultant Name: Thorn Run Partners, LLC Rev. 3.13.2026

CITY OF CHULA VISTA

CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT

WITH THORN RUN PARTNERS, LLC

TO PROVIDE FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES
This Agreement is entered into effective as of September 1, 2026 (“Effective Date”) by and between the City of Chula Vista, a chartered municipal corporation (“City”) and Thorn Run Partners, LLC, a Limited Liability Corporation (“Consultant”) (collectively, the “Parties” and, individually, a “Party”) with reference to the following facts:

RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City requires professional legislative advocacy services to engage at the State and Federal level on legislative priorities and policies that advance City interests; and WHEREAS, Government Code section 50023 allows a city to present information and engage in other activities to aid the passage of State or Federal legislation beneficial to the city and to oppose passage of said legislation that is detrimental to the city, including the City of Chula Vista; and WHEREAS, the City and Imperial Beach maintain a critical regional partnership to combat the ongoing cross-boundary pollution in the Tijuana River and desire to partner with federal legislative advocacy to safeguard the community and environment; and
WHEREAS, In order to procure these services City solicited proposals in accordance with Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.56.080, received five (5) proposals, and selected Thorn Run Partners LLC (TRP) as the most qualified among those submitting proposals to represent the City at the Federal level; and WHEREAS, Consultant warrants and represents that it is experienced and staffed in a manner such that it can deliver the services required of Consultant to City in accordance with the time frames and the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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OBLIGATORY PROVISIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals, the covenants contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which the Parties hereby acknowledge, City and Consultant hereby agree as follows:

1. SERVICES

1.1 Required Services. Consultant agrees to perform the services, and deliver to City the “Deliverables” (if any) described in the attached Exhibit A, incorporated into the Agreement by this reference, within the time frames set forth therein, time being of the essence for this Agreement. The services and/or Deliverables described in Exhibit A shall be referred to herein as the “Required Services.”

1.2 Reductions in Scope of Work. City may independently, or upon request from Consultant, from time to time, reduce the Required Services to be performed by the Consultant under this Agreement. Upon doing so, City and Consultant agree to meet and confer in good faith for the purpose of negotiating a corresponding reduction in the compensation associated with the reduction.

1.3 Additional Services. Subject to compliance with the City’s Charter, codes, policies, procedures and ordinances governing procurement and purchasing authority, City may request Consultant provide additional services related to the Required Services (“Additional Services”). If so, City and Consultant agree to meet and confer in good faith for the purpose of negotiating an amendment to Exhibit A, to add the Additional Services. Unless otherwise agreed, compensation for the Additional Services shall be charged and paid consistent with the rates and terms already provided therein. Once added to Exhibit A, “Additional Services” shall also become “Required Services” for purposes of this Agreement.

1.4 Standard of Care. Consultant expressly warrants and agrees that any and all Required Services hereunder shall be performed in accordance with the highest standard of care exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions and in similar locations.

1.5 No Waiver of Standard of Care. Where approval by City is required, it is understood to be conceptual approval only and does not relieve the Consultant of responsibility for complying with all laws, codes, industry standards, and liability for damages caused by negligent acts, errors, omissions, noncompliance with industry standards, or the willful misconduct of the Consultant or its subcontractors.

1.6 Security for Performance. In the event that Exhibit A Section 5 indicates the need for Consultant to provide additional security for performance of its duties under this Agreement, Consultant shall provide such additional security prior to commencement of its Required Services in the form and on the terms prescribed on Exhibit A, or as otherwise prescribed by the City Attorney.

1.7 Compliance with Laws. In its performance of the Required Services, Consultant shall comply with any and all applicable federal, state and local laws, including the Chula Vista Municipal Code.

1.8 Business License. Prior to commencement of work, Consultant shall obtain a business license from City.

1.9 Subcontractors. Prior to commencement of any work, Consultant shall submit for City’s information and approval a list of any and all subcontractors to be used by Consultant in the performance of the Required Services. Consultant agrees to take appropriate measures necessary to ensure that all subcontractors and

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Consultant Name: Thorn Run Partners, LLC Rev. 3.13.2026 personnel utilized by the Consultant to complete its obligations under this Agreement comply with all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies, whether federal, state, or local. In addition, if any subcontractor is expected to fulfill any responsibilities of the Consultant under this Agreement, Consultant shall ensure that each and every subcontractor carries out the Consultant’s responsibilities as set forth in this Agreement.

1.10 Term. This Agreement shall commence on the earlier to occur of the Effective Date or Consultant’s commencement of the Required Services hereunder, and shall terminate, subject to Sections 6.1 and 6.2 of this Agreement, when the Parties have complied with all their obligations hereunder; provided, however, provisions which expressly survive termination shall remain in effect.

2. COMPENSATION

2.1 General. For satisfactory performance of the Required Services, City agrees to compensate Consultant in the amount(s) and on the terms set forth in Exhibit A, Section 4. Standard terms for billing and payment are set forth in this Section 2.

2.2 Detailed Invoicing. Consultant agrees to provide City with a detailed invoice for services performed each month, within thirty (30) days of the end of the month in which the services were performed, unless otherwise specified in Exhibit A. Invoicing shall begin on the first of the month following the Effective Date of the Agreement. All charges must be presented in a line item format with each task separately explained in reasonable detail. Each invoice shall include the current monthly amount being billed, the amount invoiced to date, and the remaining amount available under any approved budget. Consultant must obtain prior written authorization from City for any fees or expenses that exceed the estimated budget.

2.3 Payment to Consultant. Upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice and confirmation that the Required Services detailed in the invoice have been satisfactorily performed, City shall pay Consultant for the invoice amount within thirty (30) days. Payment shall be made in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit A and section 2.4, below. At City’s discretion, invoices not timely submitted may be subject to a penalty of up to five percent (5%) of the amount invoiced.

2.4 Reserved.

2.5 Reimbursement of Costs. City may reimburse Consultant’s out-of-pocket costs incurred by Consultant in the performance of the Required Services if negotiated in advance and included in Exhibit A. Unless specifically provided in Exhibit A, Consultant shall be responsible for any and all out-of-pocket costs incurred by Consultant in the performance of the Required Services.

2.6 Exclusions. City shall not be responsible for payment to Consultant for any fees or costs in excess of any agreed upon budget, rate or other maximum amount(s) provided for in Exhibit A. City shall also not be responsible for any cost: (a) incurred prior to the Effective Date; or (b) arising out of or related to the errors, omissions, negligence or acts of willful misconduct of Consultant, its agents, employees, or subcontractors.

2.7 Payment Not Final Approval. Consultant understands and agrees that payment to the Consultant or reimbursement for any Consultant costs related to the performance of Required Services does not constitute a City final decision regarding whether such payment or cost reimbursement is allowable and eligible for payment under this Agreement, nor does it constitute a waiver of any violation by Consultant of the terms of this Agreement. If City determines that Consultant is not entitled to receive any amount of compensation already paid, City will notify Consultant in writing and Consultant shall promptly return such amount.

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3. INSURANCE

3.1 Required Insurance. Consultant must procure and maintain, during the period of performance of Required Services under this Agreement, and for twelve months after completion of Required Services, the policies of insurance described on the attached Exhibit B, incorporated into the Agreement by this reference (the “Required Insurance”). The Required Insurance shall also comply with all other terms of this Section.

3.2 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions relating to the Required Insurance must be disclosed to and approved by City in advance of the commencement of work.

3.3 Standards for Insurers. Required Insurance must be placed with licensed insurers admitted to transact business in the State of California with a current A.M. Best’s rating of A V or better, or, if insurance is placed with a surplus lines insurer, insurer must be listed on the State of California List of Eligible Surplus Lines Insurers (LESLI) with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A X. For Workers’ Compensation Insurance, insurance issued by the State Compensation Fund is also acceptable.

3.4 Subcontractors. Consultant must include all sub-consultants/sub-contractors as insureds under its policies and/or furnish separate certificates and endorsements demonstrating separate coverage for those not under its policies. Any separate coverage for sub-consultants must also comply with the terms of this Agreement.

3.5 Additional Insureds. City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers must be named as additional insureds with respect to any policy of general liability, automobile, or pollution insurance specified as required in Exhibit B or as may otherwise be specified by City’s Risk Manager. The general liability additional insured coverage must be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Consultant’s insurance using ISO CG 2010 (11/85) or its equivalent; such endorsement must not exclude Products/Completed Operations coverage.

3.6 General Liability Coverage to be “Primary.” Consultant’s general liability coverage must be primary insurance as it pertains to the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers is wholly separate from the insurance provided by Consultant and in no way relieves Consultant from its responsibility to provide insurance.

3.7 No Cancellation. No Required Insurance policy may be canceled by either Party during the required insured period under this Agreement, except after thirty days’ prior written notice to the City by certified mail, return receipt requested. Prior to the effective date of any such cancellation Consultant must procure and put into effect equivalent coverage(s).

3.8 Waiver of Subrogation. Consultant’s insurer(s) will provide a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the City for each Required Insurance policy under this Agreement. In addition, Consultant waives any right it may have or may obtain to subrogation for a claim against City.

3.9 Verification of Coverage. Prior to commencement of any work, Consultant shall furnish City with original certificates of insurance and any amendatory endorsements necessary to demonstrate to City that Consultant has obtained the Required Insurance in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. The words “will endeavor” and “but failure to mail such notice shall impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the company, its agents, or representatives” or any similar language must be deleted from all certificates. The

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3.10 Claims Made Policy Requirements. If General Liability, Pollution and/or Asbestos Pollution Liability and/or Errors & Omissions coverage are required and are provided on a claims-made form, the following requirements also apply:
a. The “Retro Date” must be shown, and must be before the date of this Agreement or the beginning of the work required by this Agreement.
b. Insurance must be maintained, and evidence of insurance must be provided, for at least five (5) years after completion of the work required by this Agreement. c. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a “Retro Date” prior to the effective date of this Agreement, the Consultant must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of the work required by this Agreement. d. A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to the City for review.

3.11 Not a Limitation of Other Obligations. Insurance provisions under this section shall not be construed to limit the Consultant’s obligations under this Agreement, including Indemnity.

3.12 Additional Coverage. To the extent that insurance coverage provided by Consultant maintains higher limits than the minimums appearing in Exhibit B, City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for higher limits maintained.

4. INDEMNIFICATION

4.1. General. To the maximum extent allowed by law, Consultant shall timely and fully protect, defend, reimburse, indemnify and hold harmless City, its elected and appointed officers, agents, employees and volunteers (collectively, “Indemnified Parties”), from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs), liability, loss, damage or injury, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of or incident to any alleged acts, omissions, negligence, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and contractors, arising out of or in connection with the performance of the Required Services, the results of such performance, or this Agreement. This indemnity provision does not include any claims, damages, liability, costs and expenses arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Also covered is liability arising from, connected with, caused by or claimed to be caused by the active or passive negligent acts or omissions of the Indemnified Parties which may be in combination with the active or passive negligent acts or omissions of the Consultant, its employees, agents or officers, or any third party.

4.2. Modified Indemnity Where Agreement Involves Design Professional Services. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the services provided under this Agreement are design professional services, as defined by California Civil Code section 2782.8, as may be amended from time to time, the defense and indemnity obligation under Section 1, above, shall be limited to the extent required by California Civil Code section 2782.8.

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4.3 Costs of Defense and Award. Included in Consultant’s obligations under this Section 4 is Consultant’s obligation to defend, at Consultant’s own cost, expense and risk, and with counsel approved in writing by City, any and all suits, actions or other legal proceedings that may be brought or instituted against one or more of the Indemnified Parties. Subject to the limitations in this Section 4, Consultant shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against one or more of the Indemnified Parties for any and all related legal expenses and costs incurred by any of them.

4.4. Consultant’s Obligations Not Limited or Modified. Consultant’s obligations under this Section 4 shall not be limited to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the Indemnified Parties, or by any prior or subsequent declaration by the Consultant. Furthermore, Consultant’s obligations under this Section 4 shall in no way limit, modify or excuse any of Consultant’s other obligations or duties under this Agreement.

4.5. Enforcement Costs. Consultant agrees to pay any and all costs and fees City incurs in enforcing Consultant’s obligations under this Section 4.

4.6 Survival. Consultant’s obligations under this Section 4 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

5.1 Form 700 Filing. The California Political Reform Act and the Chula Vista Conflict of Interest Code require certain government officials and consultants performing work for government agencies to publicly disclose certain of their personal assets and income using a Statement of Economic Interests form (Form 700).

In order to assure compliance with these requirements, Consultant shall comply with the disclosure requirements identified in the attached Exhibit C, incorporated into the Agreement by this reference.

5.2 Disclosures; Prohibited Interests. Independent of whether Consultant is required to file a Form 700, Consultant warrants and represents that it has disclosed to City any economic interests held by Consultant, or its employees or subcontractors who will be performing the Required Services, in any real property or project which is the subject of this Agreement. Consultant warrants and represents that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee or approved subcontractor working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants and represents that it has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee or approved subcontractor working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Consultant further warrants and represents that no officer or employee of City, has any interest, whether contractual, non-contractual, financial or otherwise, in this transaction, the proceeds hereof, or in the business of Consultant or Consultant’s subcontractors. Consultant further agrees to notify City in the event any such interest is discovered whether or not such interest is prohibited by law or this Agreement. For breach or violation of any of these warranties, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability.

5.3 Levine Act. California Government Code section 84308, commonly known as the Levine Act, prohibits public agency officers from participating in any action related to a contract if such officer receives political contributions totaling more than $500 within the previous twelve months, and for twelve months following the date a final decision concerning the contract has been made, from the person or company awarded the contract. The Levine Act also requires disclosure of such contribution by a party to be awarded a specific contract. In order to assure compliance with these requirements, Consultant shall comply with the disclosure requirements identified in the attached Exhibit D, incorporated into the Agreement by this reference.

6. REMEDIES

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6.1 Termination for Cause. If for any reason whatsoever Consultant shall fail to perform the Required Services under this Agreement, in a proper or timely manner, or if Consultant shall violate any of the other covenants, agreements or conditions of this Agreement (each a “Default”), in addition to any and all other rights and remedies City may have under this Agreement, at law or in equity, City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving five (5) days written notice to Consultant. Such notice shall identify the Default and the Agreement termination date. If Consultant notifies City of its intent to cure such Default prior to City’s specified termination date, and City agrees that the specified Default is capable of being cured, City may grant Consultant up to ten (10) additional days after the designated termination date to effectuate such cure. In the event of a termination under this Section 6.1, Consultant shall immediately provide City any and all “Work Product” (defined in Section 7 below) prepared by Consultant as part of the Required Services.

Such Work Product shall be City’s sole and exclusive property as provided in Section 7 hereof. Consultant may be entitled to compensation for work satisfactorily performed prior to Consultant’s receipt of the Default notice; provided, however, in no event shall such compensation exceed the amount that would have been payable under this Agreement for such work, and any such compensation shall be reduced by any costs incurred or projected to be incurred by City as a result of the Default.

6.2 Termination or Suspension for Convenience of City. City may suspend or terminate this Agreement, or any portion of the Required Services, at any time and for any reason, with or without cause, by giving specific written notice to Consultant of such termination or suspension at least fifteen (15) days prior to the effective date thereof. Upon receipt of such notice, Consultant shall immediately cease all work under the Agreement and promptly deliver all “Work Product” (defined in Section 7 below) to City. Such Work Product shall be City's sole and exclusive property as provided in Section 7 hereof. Consultant shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for this Work Product in an amount equal to the amount due and payable under this Agreement for work satisfactorily performed as of the date of the termination/suspension notice plus any additional remaining Required Services requested or approved by City in advance that would maximize City’s value under the Agreement.

6.3 Waiver of Claims. In the event City terminates the Agreement in accordance with the terms of this Section, Consultant hereby expressly waives any and all claims for damages or compensation as a result of such termination except as expressly provided in this Section 6.

6.4 Administrative Claims Requirements and Procedures. No suit or arbitration shall be brought arising out of this Agreement against City unless a claim has first been presented in writing and filed with City and acted upon by City in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 1.34 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, as same may be amended, the provisions of which, including such policies and procedures used by City in the implementation of same, are incorporated herein by this reference. Upon request by City, Consultant shall meet and confer in good faith with City for the purpose of resolving any dispute over the terms of this Agreement.

6.5 Governing Law/Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any action arising under or relating to this Agreement shall be brought only in San Diego County, State of California. Consultant hereby waives any right to remove any action from San Diego County as may otherwise be permitted by California Code of Civil Procedure section 394.

6.6 Service of Process. Consultant agrees that it is subject to personal jurisdiction in California. If Consultant is a foreign corporation, limited liability company, or partnership that is not registered with the California Secretary of State, Consultant irrevocably consents to service of process on Consultant by first

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Consultant Name: Thorn Run Partners, LLC Rev. 3.13.2026 class mail directed to the individual and address listed under “For Legal Notice,” in section 1.B. of Exhibit A to this Agreement, and that such service shall be effective five days after mailing.

7. OWNERSHIP AND USE OF WORK PRODUCT
All reports, studies, information, data, statistics, forms, designs, plans, procedures, systems and any other materials or properties produced in whole or in part under this Agreement in connection with the performance of the Required Services (collectively “Work Product”) shall be the sole and exclusive property of City. No such Work Product shall be subject to private use, copyrights or patent rights by Consultant in the United States or in any other country without the express, prior written consent of City. City shall have unrestricted authority to publish, disclose, distribute, and otherwise use, copyright or patent, in whole or in part, any such Work Product, without requiring any permission of Consultant, except as may be limited by the provisions of the Public Records Act or expressly prohibited by other applicable laws. With respect to computer files containing data generated as Work Product, Consultant shall make available to City, upon reasonable written request by City, the necessary functional computer software and hardware for purposes of accessing, compiling, transferring and printing computer files.

8. GENERAL PROVISIONS

8.1 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended, but only in writing signed by both Parties.

8.2 Assignment. City would not have entered into this Agreement but for Consultant’s unique qualifications and traits. Consultant shall not assign any of its rights or responsibilities under this Agreement, nor any part hereof, without City’s prior written consent, which City may grant, condition or deny in its sole discretion.

8.3 Authority. The person(s) executing this Agreement for Consultant warrants and represents that they have the authority to execute same on behalf of Consultant and to bind Consultant to its obligations hereunder without any further action or direction from Consultant or any board, principle or officer thereof.

8.4 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one Agreement after each Party has signed such a counterpart.

8.5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement together with all exhibits attached hereto and other agreements expressly referred to herein, constitutes the entire Agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein. All exhibits referenced herein shall be attached hereto and are incorporated herein by reference. All prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations, warranties and statements, oral or written, are superseded.

8.6 Record Retention. During the course of the Agreement and for three (3) years following completion of the Required Services, Consultant agrees to maintain, intact and readily accessible, all data, documents, reports, records, contracts, and supporting materials relating to the performance of the Agreement, including accounting for costs and expenses charged to City, including such records in the possession of subcontractors/sub-consultants.

8.7 Further Assurances. The Parties agree to perform such further acts and to execute and deliver such additional documents and instruments as may be reasonably required in order to carry out the provisions of this Agreement and the intentions of the Parties.

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8.8 Independent Contractor. Consultant is and shall at all times remain as to City a wholly independent contractor. Neither City nor any of its officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant’s officers, employees, or agents (“Consultant Related Individuals”), except as set forth in this Agreement. No Consultant Related Individuals shall be deemed employees of City, and none of them shall be entitled to any benefits to which City employees are entitled, including but not limited to, overtime, retirement benefits, worker's compensation benefits, injury leave or other leave benefits. Furthermore, City will not withhold state or federal income tax, social security tax or any other payroll tax with respect to any Consultant Related Individuals; instead, Consultant shall be solely responsible for the payment of same and shall hold the City harmless with respect to same. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its Consultant Related Individuals are employees or agents of City. Consultant shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation or liability whatsoever against City, or bind City in any manner.

8.9 Notices. All notices, demands or requests provided for or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement must be in writing. All notices, demands and requests to be sent to any Party shall be deemed to have been properly given or served if personally served or deposited in the United States mail, addressed to such Party, postage prepaid, registered or certified, with return receipt requested, at the addresses identified in this Agreement at the places of business for each of the designated Parties as indicated in Exhibit A, or otherwise provided in writing.

8.10 Electronic Signatures. Each Party agrees that the electronic signatures, whether digital or encrypted, of the Parties included in this Agreement are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as manual signatures. Electronic Signature means any electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed and adopted by a Party with the intent to sign such record, including facsimile or email electronic signatures, pursuant to the California Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1633.1 to 1633.17) as amended from time to time. (End of page. Next page is signature page.)

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SIGNATURE PAGE

CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, by executing this Agreement where indicated below, City and Consultant agree that they have read and understood all terms and conditions of the Agreement, that they fully agree and consent to bound by same, and that they are freely entering into this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

THORN RUN PARTNERS, LLC CITY OF CHULA VISTA
BY:________________________________ BY: ________________________________

GREG BURNS TIFFANY ALLEN

PARTNER CITY MANAGER

APPROVED AS TO FORM
BY: _______________________________
Marco A. Verdugo
City Attorney

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EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF WORK AND PAYMENT TERMS

1. Contact People for Contract Administration and Legal Notice A. City Contract Administration:

Adrianna Relph, Special Projects & Legislative Manager
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 691-5254
[email protected]
For Legal Notice Copy to:

City of Chula Vista
City Attorney
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910
619-691-5037
[email protected]
B. Consultant Contract Administration:

THORN RUN PARTNERS, LLC
Greg Burns, Partner
100 M St. SE, Ste. 750
Washington, D.C. 20003
For Legal Notice Copy to:

Same as above.

2. Required Services
A. General Description:

Thorn Run Partners will develop and implement a strategic advocacy program and related activities to represent City interests in Washington D.C. and with other jurisdictions, agencies or organizations as needed to meet the City’s legislative and policy goals.

B. Detailed Description:

Scope A: City of Chula Vista

1. Advise, coordinate and execute the City’s annual federal legislative platform and program including meeting with stakeholders to develop legislative platform, providing a recommended government relations strategy, advising the City in the identification of an annual federal funding strategy and list of funding priorities.

2. Represent the City in Washington, D.C. and provide monthly reports outlining progress toward the established legislative priorities and other emerging activities, developments and

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3. Maintain positive and effective working relationships with the City’s federal delegation and staff, legislative committees, the executive branch and other government officials and facilitate communication with legislative and other governmental officials for the purpose of influencing legislation or administrative action.

4. Demonstrate an extensive, working knowledge of federal laws, regulations and issues impacting Chula Vista, including, but not limited to, Cross-border environmental issues, NEPA and other land-use regulations.

5. Review proposed, introduced, and amended legislation, and proposed and adopted administrative rules and regulations, to determine and provide analysis as appropriate on its impact on the City and recommend positions to be taken on the legislation.

6. Coordinate and cooperate with the National League of Cities and other organizations, agencies, municipalities, companies and firms having similar legislative objectives as the City. Where appropriate, advocate positions on legislation and work to secure language in law that will advance the City’s interests.

7. Regularly communicate with the City to assess legislative options, analyze legislation and discuss policy objectives including review and input into the City’s legislative policy guide. Present legislative issues to the full City Council as needed/upon request.

8. Participate in regular telephonic informational, planning and coordination meetings with City staff as needed. Assist City Management and City Council during visits to Washington D.C. on official business.

9. Provide needed administrative/advocacy support on technical matters, compliance reporting and associated activities.

10. Identify available programs that provide funding or grants for City projects and services.

11. Provide crisis communications support if needed.

Scope B: City of Chula Vista & City of Imperial Beach

1. Provide support to address the Tijuana River Valley public health and water quality crisis at the U.S./Mexico border at the Southern California and Baja California boundaries in the Tijuana River.

2. Work effectively and serve as the liaison in Washington, DC-level with various federal agencies that control uses or own land within Chula Vista and Imperial Beach, including but not limited to the Environmental Protection Agency, International Boundary and Water Commission, State Department and related agencies.

3. Undertake advocacy, including strategy development and all related activities to include policy analysis related to, but not limited to:
a. Tijuana River Mitigation and Restoration b. Trash Diversion

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4. Attend meetings, organize advocacy meetings or trips.

5. Demonstrate an extensive, working knowledge of state laws, regulations and issues impacting Chula Vista and Imperial Beach including, but not limited to the cross-border environmental issues, U.S.-MexicoCanada Agreement (USMCA), Clean Water Act, and other related regulations.

6. Review proposed, introduced, and amended federal legislation, and proposed and adopted administrative rules and regulations, to determine and provide analysis as appropriate on its impact on the Cities and recommend positions to be taken on the legislation.

7. Identify available programs that provide funding or grants for repairs or solutions for the sewage crisis including for the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant.

8. Collaborate and strategize with representatives from the cities of Chula Vista and Imperial Beach, other local/regional/state/federal agencies and related agencies or organizations to address and find solutions for the border sewage crisis.

9. Participate in regular communications with the Cities to assess federal legislative options and policy objectives.

10. Present federal legislative issues to the full City Council as needed or upon request.

3. Term: In accordance with Section 1.10 of this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall begin September 1, 2026 and end on June 30, 2027 for completion of all Required Services. This agreement may be extended by the City annually for up to four (4) years for a total not-to-exceed $539,140.00 for completion of all Required Services.

4. Compensation:

A. Form of Compensation
☒ Invoiced or agreed-upon amounts as follows:

Scope A:

1. Consultant will be paid a retainer in amount of $6,666.67 per month ($80,000 annually) for performing the services identified in Section 2 above.

2. The City will reimburse pre-approved long-distance travel expenses.

Scope B:

1. Consultant will be paid a retainer in amount of $2000 per month ($24,000 annually) for performing the services identified in Section 2 above.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the maximum amount to be paid to the Consultant for services performed through June 30, 2027 shall not exceed $89,167.00

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5. Special Provisions:
☐ Permitted Sub-Consultants: None
☐ Security for Performance: None
☒ Notwithstanding the completion date set forth in Section 3 above, City has option to extend this Agreement for four (4) additional one-year terms or through June 30, 2031. The City Manager or Director of Finance/Treasurer shall be authorized to exercise the extensions on behalf of the City. If the City exercises an option to extend, each extension shall be on the same terms and conditions contained herein, provided that the amounts specified in Section 4 above shall be increased to $6,750 per month for Scope A and $2,100 for Scope B in Year 2 and Year 3, $7,000 per month for Scope A and $2,250 for Scope B in Year 4 and $7,250 per month for Scope A and $2,400 for Scope B in Year 5. The City shall give written notice to Consultant of the City’s election to exercise the extension via the Notice of Exercise of Option to Extend document. ☐ None

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EXHIBIT B

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Consultant shall adhere to all terms and conditions of Section 3 of the Agreement and agrees to provide the following types and minimum amounts of insurance, as indicated by checking the applicable boxes (x).

Type of Insurance Minimum Amount Form
☒ General Liability:

Including products and
completed operations,
personal and
advertising injury
$2,000,000 per occurrence for
bodily injury, personal injury
(including death), and property
damage. If Commercial General
Liability insurance with a general
aggregate limit is used, either the
general aggregate limit must apply
separately to this Agreement or the
general aggregate limit must be
twice the required occurrence limit
Additional Insured Endorsement
or Blanket AI Endorsement for
City*
Waiver of Recovery Endorsement
Insurance Services Office Form
CG 00 01
*Must be primary and must not
exclude Products/Completed
Operations
☒ Automobile Liability $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury, including death, and
property damage
Insurance Services Office Form
CA 00 01
Code 1-Any Auto
Code 8-Hired
Code 9-Non Owned
☒ Workers’
Compensation
Employer’s Liability
$1,000,000 each accident
$1,000,000 disease policy limit
$1,000,000 disease each employee
Waiver of Recovery Endorsement
☒ Professional Liability
(Errors & Omissions)
$1,000,000 each occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate
Other Negotiated Insurance Terms: NONE

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EXHIBIT C

CONSULTANT CONFLICT OF INTEREST DESIGNATION
The Political Reform Act1and the Chula Vista Conflict of Interest Code2(“Code”) require designated state and local government officials, including some consultants, to make certain public disclosures using a Statement of Economic Interests form (Form 700). Once filed, a Form 700 is a public document, accessible to any member of the public. In addition, consultants designated to file the Form 700 are also required to comply with certain ethics training requirements.3
☒ A. Consultant will not exert influence over the official or contracting decisions of City and is therefore EXCLUDED4from disclosure.
☐ B. Consultant WILL exert influence over the official or contracting decisions of City and their disclosure designation is as follows:

APPLICABLE DESIGNATIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL(S) ASSIGNED TO PROVIDE SERVICES (Category descriptions available at www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/city-clerk/conflict-of-interest-code.) Name Email Address Applicable Designation
Enter Name of Each Individual
Who Will Be Providing Service
Under the Contract – If
individuals have different
disclosure requirements,
duplicate this row and
complete separately for each
individual
Enter email address(es) ☐ A. Full Disclosure
☐ B. Limited Disclosure (select one or more of
the categories under which the consultant shall file):
☐ 1. ☐ 2. ☐ 3. ☐ 4. ☐ 5. ☐ 6. ☐ 7.

Justification:
☐ C. Excluded from Disclosure

1.Required Filers
Each individual who will be performing services for the City pursuant to the Agreement and who meets the definition of “Consultant,” pursuant to FPPC Regulation 18700.3, must file a Form 700.

2.Required Filing Deadlines
Each initial Form 700 required under this Agreement shall be filed with the Office of the City Clerk via the City's online filing system, NetFile, within 30 days of the approval of the Agreement. Additional Form 700 filings will be required annually on April 1 during the term of the Agreement, and within 30 days of the termination of the Agreement.

3. Filing Designation
The City Department Director will designate each individual who will be providing services to the City pursuant to the Agreement as full disclosure, limited disclosure, or excluded from disclosure, based on an analysis of the services the Consultant will provide. Notwithstanding this designation or anything in the Agreement, the Consultant is ultimately responsible for complying with FPPC regulations and filing requirements. If you have any questions regarding filing requirements, please do not hesitate to contact the City Clerk at (619)691-5041, or the FPPC at 1-866-ASK-FPPC, or (866) 275-3772 *2.

Pursuant to the duly adopted City of Chula Vista Conflict of Interest Code, this document shall serve as the written determination of the consultant’s requirement to comply with the disclosure requirements set forth in the Code.

1 Cal. Gov. Code §§81000 et seq.; FPPC Regs. 18700.3 and 18704. 2 Chula Vista Municipal Code §§2.02.010-2.02.040.
3 Cal. Gov. Code §§53234, et seq.
4 CA FPPC Adv. A-15-147 (Chadwick) (2015); Davis v. Fresno Unified School District (2015) 237 Cal.App.4th 261; FPPC Reg. 18700.3 (Consultant defined as an “individual” who participates in making a governmental decision; “individual” does not include corporation or limited liability company).

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EXHIBIT D

CONSULTANT LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURE
California Government Code section 84308, commonly referred to as the Levine Act, prohibits any City of Chula Vista Officer5(“Officer”) from taking part in decisions related to a contract if the Officer received a political contribution totaling more than $500 within the previous twelve months, and for twelve months following the date a final decision concerning the contract has been made, from the person or company awarded the contract.

The Levine Act also requires disclosure of such contribution by a party to be awarded a specific contract. The Levine Act does not apply to competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts; contracts valued at under $50,000; contracts where no party receives financial compensation; or contracts between two or more agencies.
☒ A. The Levine Act (Govt. Code §84308) DOES NOT apply to this Agreement. ☐ B. The Levine Act (Govt. Code §84308) does apply to this Agreement and the required disclosure is as follows:

Current Officers can be located on the City of Chula Vista’s websites below:
 Mayor & Council - https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/mayor-council  City Attorney - https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/city-attorney/about-us  Planning Commissioners – www.chulavistaca.gov/pc
 Candidate for Elected Office – www.chulavistaca.gov/elections

1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made political contributions totaling more than $500 to any Officer in the 12 months preceding the date you submitted your proposal, the date you completed this form, or the anticipated date of any Council action related to this Agreement? YES:☐ If yes, which Officer(s): Click or tap here to enter text.

NO: ☐

2. Do you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to make political contributions totaling more than $500 to any Officer in the 12 months following the finalization of this Agreement or any Council action related to this Agreement?
YES:☐ If yes, which Officer(s): Click or tap here to enter text.

NO: ☐
Answering yes to either question above may not preclude the City of Chula Vista from entering into or taking any subsequent action related to the Agreement. However, it may preclude the identified Officer(s) from participating in any actions related to the Agreement.

5 “Officer” means any elected or appointed officer of an agency, any alternate to an elected or appointed officer of an agency, and any candidate for elective office in an agency. GC § 84308

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is made this _______ of day of _____________ 2026, and entered into by and between the City of Imperial Beach ("Imperial Beach") and the City of Chula Vista ("Chula Vista") (collectively, "Parties") to outline their arrangement for sharing certain costs associated with advancing their joint interests in legislative advocacy. The Parties seek to coordinate engagement at the Federal level on legislative priorities and policies that advance their shared interests related to addressing the cross-border pollution and other environmental challenges in the Tijuana River Valley.

RECITALS
WHEREAS, Imperial Beach and Chula Vista maintain an important regional partnership aimed at addressing ongoing cross-border pollution issues in the Tijuana River Valley, and seek to collaborate with federal legislative advocates to safeguard their communities and protect the environment; and
WHEREAS, the quality of life in Imperial Beach and Chula Vista and of the people residing, working, and recreating in and near the Tijuana River Valley is compromised by sewage-contaminated waters and beaches; and
WHEREAS, Imperial Beach depends on beach and ocean access as a main driver of its economy, and its residents and visitors rely on these coastal resources for recreation. However, the beachfront is regularly subject to regulatory advisories and closures caused by sewage and other waste discharges into the Tijuana River Valley and the Pacific Ocean; and
WHEREAS, Chula Vista likewise depends on its proximity to the coast to support its economic vitality. Chula Vista offers regional amenities, including hotels and parks, that benefit from clean and accessible beachfront areas that support tourism and local business activity. Improved beach access would positively impact Chula Vista’s economy and expand recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike; and WHEREAS, the Parties require professional legislative advocacy services to engage at the Federal level on legislative priorities and policies that advance their shared interests; and

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WHEREAS, to procure these services, Chula Vista solicited proposals in accordance with Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.56.080, received five (5) proposals, and selected Thorn Run Partners LLC (TRP) as the most qualified among proposers to represent the City at the Federal level; and
WHEREAS, Thorn Run Partners LLC (TRP) warrants and represents that it possesses the experience and staffing necessary to provide the services required by the Parties.

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

1. Objectives
The Parties maintain an important regional partnership aimed at addressing ongoing cross-border pollution in the Tijuana River Valley, and seek to collaborate with federal legislative advocates to safeguard their communities and protect the environment.

2. Effective Date
The term "Effective Date" as used in this MOU shall mean the date this MOU is fully executed by all Parties.

3. Payment
Imperial Beach shall make a payment to Chula Vista in the amount of $1,000 per month through Year 1 of the Agreement with TRP once it is effective, which will extend through June 30, 2027. If the Parties agree in writing to extend this partnership for legislative services with TRP, Imperial Beach shall continue to make monthly payments to Chula Vista for each exercised extension per the schedule below:

Agreement Term Payment Amount
Year 2 (July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028) $1,050
Year 3 (July 1, 2028 – June 30, 2029) $1,050
Year 4 (July 1, 2029 – June 30, 2030) $1,125
Year 5 (July 1, 2030 – June 30, 2031) $1,200
Chula Vista will issue a monthly invoice to Imperial Beach. Payment shall be remitted to the City of Chula Vista via check.

4. Termination
The Parties’ participation in this MOU is based on the existence of Chula Vista’s Agreement with TRP for legislative advocacy to advance the Parties’

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joint interests. If the TRP Agreement is terminated, or amended to remove “Required Services: Scope B,” which reflects legislative activities to promote the Parties’ shared interests, then this MOU shall be terminated upon either of those events.

5. Entire Agreement
This MOU constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the sharing of certain costs associated with advancing the Parties’ joint interests in legislative advocacy related to the TRP agreement; all prior agreements, representations, statements, negotiations, and undertakings, if any, are superseded.

6. Amendment
This MOU may be amended only by unanimous consent of the Parties. No amendment shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by the duly authorized representatives of the Parties.

7. Governing Law
This MOU shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of California. If any provision or provisions shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired.

8. Use of Headings
The headings used throughout this MOU are for convenience only and do not in any way limit or amplify the terms or provisions of the MOU.

9. Execution of Agreement
This MOU may be executed in counterparts and the signed counterparts shall constitute a single instrument.

10. Notices and Correspondence
All notices and correspondence under this MOU shall be sent by U.S. mail or electronic mail as follows:

If to the Chula Vista:

Tiffany Allen
City Manager
City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910

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If to the City of Imperial Beach:

Tyler Foltz
City Manager
City of Imperial Beach
825 Imperial Beach Blvd.

Imperial Beach, CA 91977

11. Authority of Parties
The undersigned representatives of the Parties each certify that he/she is fully authorized to enter into this MOU on behalf of Imperial Beach and Chula Vista.

The City Manager, or designee, on behalf of Imperial Beach has the authority to agree to any extensions per section 3 above.

12. Severability
If any one or more of the provisions of this MOU shall for any reason be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, that invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision herein and this MOU shall be construed as if the invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been included, provided, however, in no event shall any party be deprived of a material consideration by operation of this provision.

IN WITNESS HEREOF, the undersigned authorized representatives of the Parties have executed this MOU as of the date last set forth below.
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CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Dated: ________________
By: ______________________________
Tiffany Allen
City Manager

CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH
Dated: ______________
By: ______________________________
Tyler Foltz
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Dated: ________________
By: ______________________________
Marco A. Verdugo
City Attorney

CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH
Dated: ______________
By: ______________________________
Jennifer Lyon
Attorney for City of Imperial Beach

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Item 7.5: Federal
Legislative
Advocacy Services
Prepared by
Adrianna Relph,
Special Projects & Legislative Manager
Prepared for
City Council

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• The City Council reviews and approves a Legislative Platform that establishes guiding principles, priorities and position statements across several issue areas. • Current Legislative Program launched in August 2021 at the state level with the assistance of consultants at Nielsen Merksamer.
• City priorities are increasingly influenced by federal legislation, regulations, and funding opportunities.
• Expanding the Program to include dedicated federal representation will support a coordinated and proactive presence in Washington, D.C. to:

1. Advocate for local priorities,

2. Monitor and respond to federal policy developments, and

3. Pursue discretionary grants and other federal funding opportunities. 2 Legislative Program

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The transboundary sewage
crisis affecting the Tijuana
River Valley is a regional
environmental and public
health issue that extends
beyond jurisdictional
boundaries.
3 • Decades of cross-border sewage, industrial waste, and trash have polluted the Tijuana River Valley and Pacific Ocean.
• The crisis has degraded air and water quality, resulting in significant public health impacts and prolonged beach closures. • In 2018, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, and the Port of San Diego sued the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC), leading to a comprehensive settlement.
• Tonight's proposal would partner with Imperial Beach on federal advocacy to align priorities, strengthen coordination, and secure resources to accelerate long-term solutions.

Partnership with City of Imperial Beach

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• Jointly undertake advocacy, including strategy
development and activities related to Tijuana River
Mitigation and Restoration, Trash Diversion,
Wastewater Reclamation Efforts, etc.
• Jointly attend meetings, organize advocacy
meetings or trips.
• Coordinate regular communications with cities on
legislative issues including to City Council.
• Imperial Beach will reimburse City for half of the
joint and shared advocacy services.
4 Memorandum of
Understanding

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5 Thorn Run Partners LLC (TRP)
TRP will develop and implement a strategic advocacy program and related activities to represent City interests in Washington D.C. and with other jurisdictions, agencies or organizations as needed to meet the City’s legislative and policy goals.

City Representation
Advise, coordinate and execute the
City’s annual federal legislative
platform and program.

Advocacy
Represent the City in Washington, D.C.
and provide monthly reports outlining
progress toward the legislative
priorities and other emerging activities.

Imperial Beach Partnership
Shared advocacy as it relates to the
Tijuana River Valley public health and
water crisis.

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6 MOU & TRP
Agreement Terms
• Initial agreement with TRP through June 30, 2027, for $89,167.
• Imperial Beach would reimburse City $10,000 ($1,000
monthly).
• TRP Agreement allows for up to four additional, (1) year extensions for a total not-to-exceed $539,140 through
June 30, 2031.
• Imperial Beach and City shall agree on term extensions for shared services.
• City and Imperial Beach to split cost of shared services.

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8 1. Approving an agreement with Thorn Run
Partners, LCC for federal legislative advocacy
services for the City; and a Memorandum of
Understanding with the City of Imperial Beach
for shared legislative advocacy

2. Amending the fiscal year 2026-27 budget to
appropriate funds, accordingly (4/5 Vote
Required)
Recommended Action
City of Chula Vista

City of Chula Vista - City Council
August 25, 2026 Post City Council Agenda
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August 25, 2026

ITEM TITLE
Agreement: Approve an Agreement with Veritone, Inc. to Provide Redaction Software Solution Report Number: 26-0241
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Police
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution approving an agreement with Veritone, Inc. to provide a redaction software solution.

SUMMARY
On December 5, 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposal (“RFP”), seeking competitive proposals from experienced and qualified individuals or firms to provide a comprehensive redaction software solution to support the City Clerk’s Office, City Attorney’s Office and Police Department. As a result of the RFP process, the staff recommends approving an agreement with Veritone, Inc.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), and it has been determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposed activity consists of a governmental fiscal/administrative activity which does 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.

BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Police Department staff presented an informational item about Veritone Redact to the Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission during its regular meeting held on July 20, 2026. The commission members asked staff about information sharing, artificial intelligence (AI) features and certifications. Police