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Home My WebLink About2026/01/20 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. 4` * !r Dated: I I 2° Si ed � * ` y 411�� CITYOF CHULA VISTA MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL IIPPr .,..4Ye---114John 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, January 20, 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. In-Person Public Comments: Submit a request to speak to City Clerk staff before the close of the public comment period on an item or before the close of the general Public Comment period for non-agenda items. Electronic Public Comments: At chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings, locate the meeting and click the comment bubble icon. Select the item and click "Leave Comment." You may also email cityclerk anchulavistaca.gov. eComments, emails, and other written comments must be received by the day of the meeting at noon for a regular meeting or three hours before the start time for a special meeting. Watch Live or Recorded (English and Spanish): Visit chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings. Click "ES" at the bottom to switch to Spanish. Closed captioning is available in both languages. 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 cityclerkcchulavistaca.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 20, 2026 City Council Agenda Page 2 of 9 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 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming January 20, 2026, as Ben Vallejos Day in the City of Chula Vista 5.CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.11) 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. 5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the minutes dated: January 6, 2026 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 Agreements: Approve Second Amended and Restated Regional Wastewater Disposal Agreement and Metropolitan Sewerage System Administrative Agreement No. 1 for Unified Management of Industrial Waste Discharge Pretreatment and Enhanced Source Control Programs Report Number: 26-0036 Location: No specific geographic location Department: Engineering G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No Environmental Notice: The proposed action 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 the Second Amended and Restated Regional Wastewater Disposal Agreement; and B) Approving the Metropolitan Sewerage System Administrative Agreement No. 1 for Unified Management of Industrial Waste Discharge Pretreatment and Enhanced Source Control Programs. City of Chula Vista - City Council January 20, 2026 City Council Agenda Page 3 of 9 5.4 Speed Limit Adjustment: First Avenue between ‘E’ Street and ‘L’ Street and Second Avenue between ‘C’ Street and ‘L’ Street Decrease from 30 MPH to 25 MPH Report Number: 25-0220 Location: First Avenue between ‘E’ Street and ‘L’ Street and Second Avenue between ‘C’ Street and ‘L’ Street Department: Engineering G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No Environmental Notice: This Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15061(b)(3). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Place an ordinance on first reading reducing the speed limits on First Avenue between ‘E’ Street and ‘L’ Street and Second Avenue between ‘C’ Street and ‘L’ Street from 30 MPH to 25 MPH and amending Schedule X of the Register maintained in the office of the City Engineer to reflect the amended speed limits. (First Reading) 5.5 Professional Services Agreement: Approve an Agreement with Capuzzi Consulting Group, Inc. to Perform Preliminary Engineering, Environmental Analysis, and Final Design Engineering Services for Bayshore Bikeway Segment 6A (CIP STL0451) Report Number: 26-0005 Location: MTS Railroad Corridor parallel and west of Bay Boulevard between E Street and Lagoon Drive/F Street Department: Engineering G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No Environmental Notice: The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) State Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities), Section 15302 Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction), Section 15303 class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), and Section 15304 Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land). Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Project is Categorically Excluded under 23 USC 327. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving a professional services agreement with Capuzzi Consulting Group, Inc. to perform Engineering Consulting Services for Federal Project ATPL-5203(056): City Project Bayshore Bikeway Segment 6A (STL0451). City of Chula Vista - City Council January 20, 2026 City Council Agenda Page 4 of 9 5.6 Contract: Award a Progressive Design-Build Contract with BNBuilders, Inc. for the Design and Construction of the Civic Center Library Infrastructure Renovation and South Library Infrastructure Renovation Projects (CIP Nos. GGV0271 & GGV0272) Report Number: 26-0018 Location: Civic Center Library, 365 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910, and South Library, 389 Orange Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911 Department: Engineering G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes Environmental Notice: The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution awarding a Progressive Design-Build contract between the City and BNBuilders, Inc. for design and construction of Civic Center Library Infrastructure Renovation and South Library Infrastructure Renovation Projects (CIP Nos. GGV0271 & GGV0272). 5.7 Agreement: Approve a Third Amendment to the Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore to Provide Legal Services Report Number: 26-0037 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 the Legal Services Agreement (LSA) with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $50,000 to $100,000 and to extend the LSA to January 16, 2027. City of Chula Vista - City Council January 20, 2026 City Council Agenda Page 5 of 9 5.8 Annual Report: Fiscal Year 2024-25 Development Impact Fees, the Parkland Acquisition and Development In-Lieu Fees, Trunk Sewer Capital Reserve Fee, and Parking In-Lieu Fee Report Number: 25-0291 Location: No specific geographic location Department: Development Services 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: Receive the annual report regarding Development Impact Fees, the Parkland Acquisition and Development In-Lieu Fees, Trunk Sewer Capital Reserve Fee, and Parking In-Lieu Fee for fiscal year 2024-25. 5.9 Grant Application: Authorize the Submittal of a Grant Application for the 2025-2026 Whale Tail Grants Program Report Number: 23-0334 Location: No specific geographic location Department: Parks and Recreation 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 authorizing (1) staff to submit a grant application for the 2025-2026 Whale Tail Grants Program; and (2) the City Manager to execute related grant documents. 5.10 Grant Award and Appropriation: Accept Grant Funds from FEMA for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and Appropriate Funds Report Number: 26-0006 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. City of Chula Vista - City Council January 20, 2026 City Council Agenda Page 6 of 9 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution accepting the Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grant Award of $331,963.63 and appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required) 5.11 Employee Compensation, Bargaining Agreement and Amended Position Counts: Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with POA; Revised Compensation Schedule; Amended Position Counts; and Budget Amendments Report Number: 26-0042 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 resolutions: (A) Approving the Fourth Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Chula Vista and the Chula Vista Police Officer’s Association (“POA”); (B) Approving the revised Fiscal Year 2025-26 Compensation Schedule effective January 23, 2026, as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5; (C) Amending the authorized position count in the Police Department: and (D) Amending the fiscal year 2025-26 budget to appropriate funds, accordingly (4/5 Vote Required). 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 Condominium Density Bonus Project: Approve a Right-of-Way Vacation, Exempt Surplus Land Declaration, and Tentative Map for an 11-Unit Condominium Density Bonus Project at Main Street and Maple Drive Report Number: 25-0095 Location: Northwest corner of the intersection of Main Street and Maple Drive (APN 624-042- 11) Department: Development Services G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes Environmental Notice: The Project qualifies for a Class 32 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) State Guidelines for the Tentative Map. The right-of-way vacation is not a “Project” pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. City of Chula Vista - City Council January 20, 2026 City Council Agenda Page 7 of 9 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the public hearing and adopt resolutions: A.Approving a vacation of the portion of Walnut Drive between Main Street and Spruce Road and approving a tentative map (TM22-0004) creating an 11-unit condominium density bonus project with site improvements; and B.Declaring the City-owned real property located between Main Street and Spruce Road consisting of a 4,552-square foot portion of Walnut Drive, exempt surplus land. 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 Presentation: Hear a Presentation from Stradling Yocca Carlson and Rauth, Bond and Disclosure Counsel, Regarding Federal Securities Law Matters Related to Disclosure Responsibilities Report Number: 26-0014 Location: No specific geographic location Department: Finance G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined in 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: Receive the presentation. 8.3 City Boards and Commissions: Hear a Presentation and Provide Direction Regarding Board and Commission Opportunities for District-Based Representation Report Number: 26-0047 Location: No specific geographic location Department: City Clerk & City Attorney 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: Hear a presentation and provide direction to staff, as appropriate, regarding opportunities for greater district-based representation on City boards and commissions. 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 January 20, 2026 City Council Agenda Page 8 of 9 10.CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS 11.MAYOR’S REPORTS 12.COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS 12.1 Councilmember Preciado: Consider Forming a City Council Subcommittee on Urban Core Specific Plan Updates (Districts 2 and 4) 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: Consider forming the subcommittee. 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 -- Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) 1. City of Chula Vista CV25108-01 through 05 presented on April 30, 2025. 2. City of Chula Vista CV25108-06 presented on December 10, 2025. 16.ADJOURNMENT to the regular City Council meeting on February 10, 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 20, 2026 City Council Agenda Page 9 of 9