HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2026/03/03City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
March 3, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, Mayor McCann
Also Present: City Manager Allen, City Attorney Verdugo, City Clerk Bigelow, Deputy
Director of City Clerk Services Turner
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
_____________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Led by City Clerk Bigelow.
Mayor McCann called for a moment of silence in honor of six service members recently
killed in battle.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 4.1 through 4.8)
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various topics.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Inzunza
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 4.1
through 4.8. The headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following
vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember Inzunza,
Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Docusign Envelope ID: 20E8974D-E456-484F-8952-834ED6CCE99C
2026-03-03 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
Page 2
4.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: February 2 and 10, 2026.
4.2 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances
Approve a motion to read only the title and waive the reading of the text of all
resolutions and ordinances at this meeting.
4.3 Consider Requests for Excused Absences
The following members of the public submitted written comments in opposition to
the item:
• Richard
• Dwight
Approve an excused absence for Mayor McCann from the February 2, 2026, Special
City Council meeting.
4.4 Agreement Amendment: Approve a Third Amendment to the Agreement with
Fehr & Peers to Provide Professional Services Related to Transportation
Development Impact Fee Program Updates and Appropriate Funds for that
Purpose
Adopt a resolution approving the third amendment to the agreement with Fehr &
Peers to provide professional services related to the Transportation Development
Impact Fee Programs updates and appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote
Required)
Item 4.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-031 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH FEHR &
PEERS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE PROGRAM UPDATES, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
4.5 Service Agreements: Approve a Contractor Service Agreement with
BodyWorks Collision, Inc. and MJP Enterprises, Inc. to Provide Collision
Repair Services
Adopt the following resolutions:
A) Accepting bids, approving a contractor service agreement with BodyWorks
Collision, Inc. to provide collision repair services in an amount not to exceed
$1,000,000, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract and any
related documents in forms approved by the City Attorney; and
B) Accepting bids, approving a contractor service agreement with MJP Enterprises,
Inc. to provide collision repair services in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, and
authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract and any related documents in
forms approved by the City Attorney.
Item 4.5 headings:
Docusign Envelope ID: 20E8974D-E456-484F-8952-834ED6CCE99C
2026-03-03 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
Page 3
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-032 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A CONTRACTOR SERVICE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE
COLLISION REPAIR SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND BODYWORKS
COLLISION, INC.
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-033 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A CONTRACTOR SERVICE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE
COLLISION REPAIR SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND MJP ENTERPRISES,
INC.
4.6 Contract Award Approval for Capital Improvement Project: Accept Bid and
Award a Contract to Swinerton Builders for the Millenia Library (GGV0267)
Tenant Improvements
Adopt a resolution A) accepting bids and awarding a public works contract to
Swinerton Builders for the construction of tenant improvements for the Millenia
Library (GGV0267) project in the amount of $9,695,542 and B) delegating authority
to the City Manager to waive requirements and make findings as required by Chula
Vista Municipal Code Section 2.56.160 (H) in furtherance of this construction of
Project improvements.
Item 4.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-034 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
AND SWINERTON BUILDERS FOR THE “MILLENIA LIBRARY (GGV0267)”
PROJECT
4.7 Agreement Amendment: Approve an Amendment to the Legal Services
Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC
Laura Wilkinson Sinton submitted written comments regarding the item.
Adopt a resolution approving the seventh amendment to the legal services
agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, PC to increase the not to
exceed amount by $20,000.
Item 4.7 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-035 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH COLANTUONO, HIGHSMITH, & WHATLEY, PC
4.8 Council Policies: Consider Revising and Adopting Policies on Records and
Information Management Program and Purchasing Environmentally
Preferable Products
Adopt the following resolutions:
A. Revising City Council Policy 112-01 Records and Information Management
Program; and
B. Revising City Council Policy 2000 -03 Purchasing Environmentally
Preferable Products
Docusign Envelope ID: 20E8974D-E456-484F-8952-834ED6CCE99C
2026-03-03 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
Page 4
Item 4.8 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-036 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AMENDING CITY COUNCIL POLICY 112 -01 THE RECORDS AND
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-037 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA REVISING CITY COUNCIL POLICY 2000 -03 PURCHASING
ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PRODUCTS
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following members of the public spoke regarding various topics:
• John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
• Purita Javier
• Cesar Javier
• Brandon Claypool
The following members of the public spoke in support of Police Chief Kennedy.
• Sandra Hodge
• Dr. Chanda Simmons
Silvia Irigoyen spoke regarding matters related to homelessness.
Richard expressed concerns about leadership and commented on campaign activities.
6. ACTION ITEMS
6.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any
There were none.
6.2 Technology Impact Report: Presentation of Axon’s Software Solution Known
as Prepared
Lieutenant Bruzee and Police Communications Systems Manager Howard gave a
presentation.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-038, the heading was read, text waived. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 6.2 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-038 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER SERVICES
AND PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. TO ADD
PREPARED EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLATFORM AND APPROVING USE
POLICY FOR COMMUNICATIONS CENTER TECHNOLOGY
Docusign Envelope ID: 20E8974D-E456-484F-8952-834ED6CCE99C
2026-03-03 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
Page 5
6.3 Due Process and Safety: Adopt an Ordinance Adding Chapter 2.19 (Due
Process and Safety in City Facilities) to the Chula Vista Municipal Code
Mayor McCann stated he would abstain from participating in discussion and voting
on the item due to a potential conflict of interest related to his service in the military.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the item:
• Nancy Yanagata
• Aldo Brambila
• Karla Halvorson
• AJ Estrada
• Marco Briones
• Lucy Ugarte
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident spoke in opposition to the item.
Moved by Councilmember Chavez
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To place the below ordinance on first reading, as amended to retitle the chapter “Safe
Neighbor Ordinance,” and amend Section 2.19.010 to modify the reporting
requirement so that reports are submitted every six months, covering the preceding
six-month period, with the report due within six months following the end of the
reporting period; and to direct staff to prepare an initial report covering January 1,
2025 through December 31, 2025, to be submitted by July 1, 2026. The heading was
read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, and Councilmember Preciado
Abstain (1): Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 6.3 heading:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING CHAPTER 2.19 (SAFE
NEIGHBOR ORDINANCE) RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCESS TO
CITY FACILITIES (FIRST READING)
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
There were none.
8. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.
9. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community
announcements.
Docusign Envelope ID: 20E8974D-E456-484F-8952-834ED6CCE99C
2026-03-03 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
Page 6
10. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community
announcements.
At the request of Councilmember Inzunza, there was a consensus of the City Council to
direct the City Attorney, in coordination with the City Manager and the Police Department,
to return to the City Council with a comprehensive policy and recommendations
addressing death threats, credible threats of violence, and acts of violence directed at City
staff, elected officials, and members of the public in connection with City business,
including during Council meetings, written communications, and online submiss ions, the
policy should include a legal framework distinguishing protected speech from unlawful
threats or harassment; standardized intake; documentation and reporting protocols;
Council meeting safety and decorum procedures; administrative controls; and
recommended enforcement measures and remedies, and to return with a draft policy
within 90 days.
11. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
There were none.
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services
_________________________
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
Docusign Envelope ID: 20E8974D-E456-484F-8952-834ED6CCE99C