HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2026-067RESOLUTION NO. 2026-067
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE NAMING OF THE FUTURE
URBAN PARK AT OXFORD STREET AND FOURTH AVENUE
AS “ROY FRANZEN, JR. PARK” AND WAIVING CITY
COUNCIL POLICY NO. 470-01
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista (“City”) has initiated planning efforts for a future
urban park to be located at the corner of Oxford St. and Fourth Ave., which is the former site of
Fire Station #5; and
WHEREAS, former Fire Station #5 served the community for over six decades; and
WHEREAS, on April 14, 2026, the City Council made a referral to name the future urban
park in honor of Roy Franzen, Jr., a steadfast presence at the former fire station whose contributions
helped shape the station’s identity, and by extension, the surrounding community; and
WHEREAS, City desires to waive the naming requirements set forth in City Council Policy
No. 470-01; and
WHEREAS, City desires to name the future urban park “Roy Franzen, Jr. Park” after the
individual, Roy Franzen, Jr.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it waives the naming requirements set forth in City Council Policy No. 470-01 and approves
the naming of the future urban park at Oxford Street and Fourth Avenue “Roy Franzen , Jr. Park”
in recognition of his perseverance, compassion, and service to the community.
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Resolution No. 2026-067
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Tiffany Allen Marco A. Verdugo
City Manager City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 21st day of April 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Chavez, Fernandez, Inzunza, Preciado, and McCann
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
John McCann, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2026-067 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 21st day of April 2026.
Executed this 21st day of April 2026.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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