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Home My WebLink About2025/10/07 Agenda I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Chula Vista in the office of the City Clerk and that I posted the document according to Brown Act requirements. lc lir Dated: /o/z/2c2'' Signed: _ :NV/4:tw_ CITY OF Ade-- CHULA VISTA MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFF John McCann, Mayor Tiffany Allen, City Manager Carolina Chavez,Councilmember- District 1 Marco A.Verdugo,City Attorney Jose Preciado,Councilmember-District 2 Kerry K. Bigelow,City Clerk Michael Inzunza, Councilmember- District 3 Cesar T. Fernandez,Councilmember- District 4 Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 5:00 p.m. Location: Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Watch live in English and Spanish: chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings or Cox Ch. 24 (English only). Free Spanish interpretation is available on-site. 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Accessibility: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at cityclerk(cr�.chulavistaca.gov or(619) 691- 5041. Providing at least 48 hours' notice will help ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made. Gov. Code § 84308 Regulations: To promote transparency and fairness in the governmental decision-making process, there are rules to prevent public officials from being unfairly influenced by contributors to their campaigns. The type of activity these laws were enacted to limit is often referred to as "pay-to-play," and is governed in California by Government Code section 84308. Parties to any proceedings involving a "license, permit, or other entitlement for use," as that term is defined in the Political Reform Act, pending before the City Council must disclose any campaign contribution over$500 (aggregated) within the preceding 12 months made by the party, their agent, and those required to be aggregated with their contributions under Gov. Code § 82015.5. The disclosure must include the amount contributed and the name(s) of the contributor(s). "G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes" on this agenda indicates that the item is subject to these regulations. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Complete Agenda Packet: The agenda packet, including staff reports, draft resolutions and ordinances, and other backup materials, is available at chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings or the City Clerk's Office. Time Allotted for Speaking (subject to change by the presiding officer) - Consent Calendar (any or all items): 3 minutes - Agenda Items (not on Consent): 3 minutes - General Public Comment (not on agenda): 3 minutes Individuals who use a translator will be allotted twice the time. General Public Comments: Twenty-one (21) minutes are scheduled near the beginning of the meeting. The first seven (7) speakers will be heard during the first Public Comment period. If additional speakers are registered, they will be heard during the continued Public Comment period. If all registered speakers present at the time address the City Council during the first Public Comment period, there will be no continued period. Submitting Request to Speak: A request to speak must be submitted to the City Clerk before the close of the public comment period on an item or before the close of the general Public Comments for non-agenda items. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AGENDA AGENDA SECTIONS Consent Calendar items are routine items that are not expected to prompt discussion. All items are considered for approval at the same time with one vote. Before the vote, there is no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the City Council or staff removes the item from the Consent Calendar. Public Comment provides an opportunity to address the City Council on any matter not listed on the agenda that is within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Under the Brown Act, the City Council cannot take action on matters not listed on the agenda. Public Hearings are held on matters specifically required by law. Action Items are items expected to cause discussion and/or action by the City Council but do not legally require a public hearing. Closed Session may only be attended by members of the City Council, support staff, legal counsel, and others specified on the agenda. Closed session may be held in very limited circumstances as authorized by law. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS Resolutions are formal expressions of opinion or intention of the City Council and are usually effective immediately. Ordinances are laws adopted by the City Council. Ordinances usually amend, repeal, or supplement the Municipal Code; provide zoning specifications; or appropriate money for specific purposes. Most ordinances require two hearings and go into effect 30 days after the final approval. Proclamations are issued by the City to honor significant achievements by community members, highlight an event, promote awareness of community issues, and recognize City employees. City of Chula Vista - City Council October 7, 2025 City Council Agenda Page 2 of 7 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL 3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE 4.SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 4.1 Oath of Office - Alejandro Galicia, Traffic Safety Commission 4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming October 2025 Disability Awareness Month in the City of Chula Vista 4.3 Presentation of a Proclamation in Observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day in the City of Chula Vista 4.4 Presentation of a Proclamation to the Chula Vista Fire Department Proclaiming October 5 through 11, 2025, as Fire Prevention Week in the City of Chula Vista 4.5 Presentation by San Diego Gas and Electric Senior Public Affairs Manager Roberto Alcantar on Wildfire and Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Preparedness in the City of Chula Vista 5.CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.7) Consent calendar items are considered together and acted upon by one motion. There is no separate discussion of these items unless the Mayor or a City Councilmember removes the item from the consent calendar. Items removed from the consent calendar will be heard as action items. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the recommended action on the below consent calendar items. 5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the minutes dated: September 23, 2025 5.2 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a motion to read only the title and waive the reading of the text of all resolutions and ordinances at this meeting. 5.3 Employee Compensation and Bargaining Agreement: Amendment to the MOU with the Chula Vista Mid-Managers/Professional Association and Revised Compensation Schedule Report Number: 25-0254 Location: No specific geographic location Department: Human Resources 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. City of Chula Vista - City Council October 7, 2025 City Council Agenda Page 3 of 7 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolutions: (A) Approving a First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Chula Vista and the Chula Vista Mid-Managers/Professional Association (“MM/PROF”), SEIU Local 221 and (B) Approving the amendments to the compensation schedule and revised Fiscal Year 2025-26 Compensation Schedule effective October 17, 2025, as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5. 5.4 Grant Acceptance and Appropriation: Accept Grant Funds from the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program and Appropriate Funds Report Number: 25-0236 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 State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution accepting $100,000 in grant funds from the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program, approving the grant agreement between the City of Chula Vista and the California Office of Traffic Safety, and appropriating $75,000 to the Police Grants Section of the Federal Grants Fund. (4/5 Vote Required) 5.5 Grant Acceptance and Appropriation: Accept Grant Funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program and Appropriate Funds Report Number: 25-0239 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 State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds in the amount of $620,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program and appropriating $469,036 to the Police Grants Section of the Federal Grants Fund. (4/5 vote required) City of Chula Vista - City Council October 7, 2025 City Council Agenda Page 4 of 7 5.6 Agreement: Approve a Contribution Agreement with the City of San Diego for the Heritage Road Bridge Replacement Project (STM0386), Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 CIP, and Appropriate Funds Report Number: 25-0219 Location: Heritage Road and Main Street between Entertainment Circle North and Nirvana Avenue Department: Engineering & Capital Projects G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No Environmental Notice: The Project was adequately covered in the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) IS-17-001 (SCH No. 2017021078) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), and any addenda for the Heritage Road Bridge Replacement Project. Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has determined that the Project is a Categorical Exclusion pursuant to 23 USC 327. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution 1) Approving a Contribution Agreement with the City of San Diego in the amount of $2,000,000 for construction costs associated with the Heritage Road Bridge Replacement Project (STM0386); and 2) Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program to appropriate $2,000,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 713) to STM0386. (4/5 Vote Required) 5.7 Agreement: Approve an Agreement with Locality Media, Inc., dba First Due, for Fire Department Staffing Software Report Number: 25-0198 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 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 entering into an agreement with Locality Media, Inc., dba First Due, for Fire Department Staffing Software. 6.PUBLIC COMMENTS Twenty-one minutes are scheduled for the public to address the City Council for three minutes each on any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council that is not on the agenda. The remaining speakers, if any, will be heard during the continued Public Comment period. City of Chula Vista - City Council October 7, 2025 City Council Agenda Page 5 of 7 7.PUBLIC HEARINGS 7.1 Chula Vista Auto Park BID: Adopt an Ordinance to Repeal CVMC Chapter 5.05 - Chula Vista Auto Park Business Improvement District, Disestablish the Auto Park Business Improvement District, and Order the Disposal of Remaining Assets Report Number: 25-0238 Location: Along Main Street/Auto Park Drive from I-805 to the west and Nirvana Street to the east; including all commercially zoned parcels between Nirvana Street and I-805, as well as all properties on Auto Park Drive that can accommodate transportation sales businesses. 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: Conduct a public hearing and adopt an ordinance to repeal Chapter 5.05 of Chula Vista Municipal Code, disestablish the Auto Park Business Improvement District, and order the disposal of remaining assets. 7.2 Conditional Use Permit & Design Review: New Construction and Establishment of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Facility Report Number: 25-0223 Location: 3497 Main Street Department: Development Services G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes Environmental Notice: The Project qualifies for Class 3 and Class 32 categorical exemptions pursuant to Sections 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and 15332 (In-fill Development Projects) of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP24- 0024 and Design Review No. DR24-0016 allowing for the establishment and construction of a battery energy storage system (“BESS”) facility, based on the required findings and subject to conditions contained in the City Council resolution. 8.ACTION ITEMS 8.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any Consider items removed from the consent calendar by the Mayor or a City Councilmember, if any. If no items were removed from the consent calendar, this item will be withdrawn. 9.PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED) There will be no continued Public Comment period if all speakers present at the first Public Comment period are heard. City of Chula Vista - City Council October 7, 2025 City Council Agenda Page 6 of 7 10.CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS 11.MAYOR’S REPORTS 12.COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS 13.CITY CLERK'S REPORTS 14.CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS 15.CLOSED SESSION Announcements of actions taken in closed session shall be made available by noon on the next business day following the City Council meeting at the City Attorney's office in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code 54957.7) 15.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of cases: A) Francisco, Jay, et al. v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37- 2024-00021006-CU-PO-CTL B) Elizabeth Sachs v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 25CU001754C 16.ADJOURNMENT to the regular City Council meeting on October 21 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Materials provided to the City Council related to an open session item on this agenda are available for public review, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at cityclerk@chulavistaca.gov or (619) 691-5041. Sign up at www.chulavistaca.gov to receive email notifications when City Council agendas are published online. City of Chula Vista - City Council October 7, 2025 City Council Agenda Page 7 of 7