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Home My WebLink About2026/01/06 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 reqE /uv ments. i Signed: �► r r CITY OF CHULA VISTA ISTA MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 7 /1e414 John McCann, Mayor Tiffany Allen,City Manager Carolina Chavez,Councilmember- District 1 Marco A.Verdugo,City Attorney Jose Preciado,Councilmember-District 2 Michael Inzunza,Councilmember- District 3 Kerry K.Bigelow,City Clerk Cesar T. Fernandez, Councilmember- District 4 Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 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(a.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 January 6, 2026 City Council Agenda Page 2 of 8 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 Recognition of the 2025 Human Relations Commission Award Recipients: Kensignton Duran-Almodovar, Lucia Napolez, Let's Go South Bay, and Edilberto Samala 4.2 Awards Presentation by Mayor John McCann on the 2025 Starlight Parade Celebration 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: November 18, December 2, and December 16, 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 Equipment Purchase: Authorize the Purchase of GapVax Trucks from Plumbers Depot, Inc. in Accordance with Product Pricing in Sourcewell Contract Number 101221-GPV and Appropriate Funds Report Number: 25-0293 Location: No specific geographic location Department: Public Works G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes 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 authorizing the purchase of three (3) GapVax Trucks from Plumbers Depot, Inc, and appropriate funds in the amount of $1,750,000. (4/5 Vote Required) City of Chula Vista - City Council January 6, 2026 City Council Agenda Page 3 of 8 5.4 Amendment: Approve A Second Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, LLP Report Number: 26-0028 Location: No specific geographic location Department: City Attorney G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes 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 amendment to Legal Services Agreement ("LSA") with Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, LLP to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $40,000 to $140,000 and to extend the LSA to February 23, 2027. 5.5 Agreement Amendment: Approve CalVIP Grant Program Agreement Amendments with SBCS and San Diego Association of Governments Report Number: 26-0012 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 approving amendments to agreements with SBCS Corporation and San Diego Association of Governments for the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program. 5.6 City Election: Call an Election on June 2, 2026, to Conduct a Primary Election for Mayor, City Councilmembers for Districts 1 and 2, and City Attorney, and Adopt Regulations for Candidate Statements Report Number: 26-0015 Location: No specific geographic location Department: City Clerk 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 State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required. City of Chula Vista - City Council January 6, 2026 City Council Agenda Page 4 of 8 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolutions: A.Calling an election on June 2, 2026, for the purposes of conducting a primary municipal election for Mayor, two City Councilmembers, representing Districts 1 and 2, and City Attorney, consolidating the election with the statewide election, and requesting the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors to permit the Registrar of Voters to perform certain services for the conduct of the election; and B.Adopting regulations for candidate statements of qualifications. 5.7 Agreement Extension: Approve an Amendment to Extend the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement Between the City and the Chula Vista Police Officer’s Association Report Number: 26-0026 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. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to extend the Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement between the City of Chula Vista and the Chula Vista Police Officer’s Association for an additional year. 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. 7.PUBLIC HEARINGS 7.1 Housing Grant Funds: Federal Block Grant Programs Funding Priorities for Fiscal Year 2026/27 Report Number: 26-0003 Location: No specific geographic location Department: Housing and Homeless Services G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No Environmental Notice: The proposed 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. Under the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) the activity is exempt pursuant to Title 24, Part 58.34(a)(2)- (3) of the Code of Federal Regulations and pursuant to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Environmental Guidelines. City of Chula Vista - City Council January 6, 2026 City Council Agenda Page 5 of 8 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the public hearing and accept the report. 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. 8.2 Agreement: Approve a Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. (“Axon”) to Purchase Axon’s Fusus Software Solution for the Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center Report Number: 25-0299 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 resolutions: A) Approving a Master Services and Purchasing Agreement from Axon Enterprise, Inc. to purchase Axon’s Fusus software solution (“Fusus”) and approving use policy for Real Time Crime Center technology; and B) Approving Amendment with Motorola Solutions, Inc. to extend term of Original Agreement. 9.PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED) There will be no continued Public Comment period if all speakers present at the first Public Comment period are heard. 10.CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS City of Chula Vista - City Council January 6, 2026 City Council Agenda Page 6 of 8 11.MAYOR’S REPORTS 11.1 Annual Appointment of City Councilmembers to Outside Agencies 2026 • Chula Vista Bayfront Facilities Financing Authority Board of Directors – Member • Chula Vista Bayfront Facilities Financing Authority Board of Directors – Member • Chula Vista University Subcommittee – Member (internal subcommittee of the Council) • Chula Vista University Subcommittee – Member (internal subcommittee of the Council) • Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation – Alternate • Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation – Member • Interagency Water Task Force – Member • Interagency Water Task Force – Member • International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) – Alternate • International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) – Member • League of California Cities San Diego Division – Alternate • League of California Cities San Diego Division – Member • Metropolitan Transit System Board of Directors (MTS) – 2nd Member (City Councilmember) • Metropolitan Transit System Board of Directors (MTS) – Alternate • Metropolitan Transit System Board of Directors (MTS) – Member (Mayor) • Metropolitan Wastewater Commission (Metro) – Alternate • Metropolitan Wastewater Commission (Metro) – Member • Otay Ranch Preserve Owner Manager (POM) Policy Committee – Alternate • Otay Ranch Preserve Owner Manager (POM) Policy Committee – Member • Otay Valley Regional Park (OVRP) Policy Committee – Alternate • Otay Valley Regional Park (OVRP) Policy Committee – Member • San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Bayshore Bikeway Task Force - Alternate • San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Bayshore Bikeway Task Force - Member • San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board of Directors – 1st Alternate • San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board of Directors – 2nd Alternate • San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board of Directors – Member • San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Shoreline Preservation Working Group - Alternate • San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Shoreline Preservation Working Group - Member • San Diego Community Power Authority – Alternate • San Diego Community Power Authority – Member • South County Economic Development Council (EDC) - Alternate • South County Economic Development Council (EDC) – Member • University Project Task Force with Southwestern College - Member • University Project Task Force with Southwestern College – Member 11.2 Appointment of Deputy Mayor for 2026 12.COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS 13.CITY CLERK'S REPORTS City of Chula Vista - City Council January 6, 2026 City Council Agenda Page 7 of 8 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 Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) Title: Director of Information Technology Services 15.2 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of case: 1) Zaiden Grijalva v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 25CU043571C 2) City of Chula Vista v. Slade Fischer, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 24CU006375C 16.ADJOURNMENT to the regular City Council meeting on January 20, 2026, 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 January 6, 2026 City Council Agenda Page 8 of 8