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Home My WebLink About2026/09/22 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 Ac -` _or'Dr * requirements. i * `~ ed: /117/ 4igned:. __ CITY OF CHULA VISTA MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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, September 22, 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. Watch the Meeting. City Council meetings may be viewed live or recorded in English or Spanish at chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings. To view in Spanish, click "ES" at the bottom of the webpage. Closed captioning is available in both languages. Register to Speak In Person or Remotely. Register to speak in person or remotely at ht psJ/publiccomment.chulavistaca.gov starting at 8:00 a.m. on Monday before the meeting. In-person speakers may also register at the meeting. Remote speakers must register using the same phone number they will use to call into the meeting; this phone number is used to identify and call on remote speakers during the meeting. Remote participants may call (619)679-9952 to listen to the meeting and/or await their opportunity to speak. Requests to speak must be submitted before the close of the public comment period for the applicable agenda item or before the close of the general public comment period for non-agenda items. Written Comments. Written comments may be submitted online at chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings. Written comments may also be submitted by email to cityclerk@chulavistaca.gov. Written comments must be received no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of a regular meeting or three hours before the start of a special meeting. Time Allotted for Speaking. Speaker time is subject to change by the Presiding Officer or City Council. Individuals using interpretation services will be allotted twice the time otherwise provided. - Consent Calendar, including one or more items: 3 minutes - Agenda Items not on the Consent Calendar: 3 minutes - General Public Comment for matters not on the agenda: 3 minutes General Public Comment. The first seven registered speakers will be heard during the first general public comment period. If additional speakers are registered, they will be heard during the continued general public comment period. If all registered speakers address the City Council during the first general public comment period, there will be no continued period. Agenda Packet and Meeting Materials. The agenda packet, including staff reports, draft resolutions and ordinances, and other backup materials, is available at chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings and at the City Clerk's Office. Accessibility, Translation, and Interpretation Assistance. 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@chulavistaca.gov or (619) 691-5041. In accordance with applicable state law, the City will also provide reasonable assistance to members of the public who wish to translate the meeting into another language or receive interpretation provided by another member of the public. Providing at least 48 hours' notice will help ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made. Gov. Code § 84308 Regulations. 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City of Chula Vista - City Council September 22, 2026, City Council Agenda Page 2 of 10 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 Oaths of Office: •Dr. Vernon Moore, Charter Review Commission •Aldo Brambila, Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee •Matt Yagyagan, Parks and Recreation Commission •Marianna Garcia Diaz, Sustainability Commission •John Rodgers, Traffic Safety Commission •Chad Jones, Veterans Advisory Commission 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. 5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the minutes dated: August 18 and August 25, 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 Employee Compensation and Positions: Amended Classification and Compensation Plan; Authorized Position Counts; Revised Compensation Schedule; and Amended Unclassified Ordinance Report Number: 26-0268 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 September 22, 2026, City Council Agenda Page 3 of 10 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the following resolutions and place the ordinance on first reading: A.Resolution amending the Classification Plan, Compensation Schedule, and authorized position count in various departments B.Resolution approving the revised Fiscal Year 2026-27 Compensation Schedule effective October 2, 2026, as required by California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5 C.Place an ordinance on first reading amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.05.010 adding the unclassified position title of Organizational Development and Training Manager and deleting the position titles of FA Administrative Program Manager, FA Cyber Security Program Manager, FA Deputy Director of IV-LECC, FA Deputy Director of LECC, FA Deputy Executive Director, FA Director of San Diego LECC, FA Finance Manager, FA Geospatial Intelligence Analyst, FA Intelligence Analyst, FA IVDC-LECC Executive Director, FA LECC Information Technology Manager, FA Network Administrator II, FA Network Administrator III, FA Program Assistant Supervisor, FA Public-Private Partnership Exercise Manager, FA RCFL Network Engineer, FA Senior Intelligence Analyst, FA Senior Program Assistant, FA Supervisory Intelligence Analyst I, FA Supervisory Intelligence Analyst II and other inactive Fiscal Agent (“FA”) position titles. (4/5 Vote Required) (First Reading) 5.4 Grant Acceptance: Accept Conservation Grant Services and Resources from the State of California through the University of San Diego and the San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative Report Number: 26-0224 Location: 430 F Street Department: Public Works G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No Environmental Notice: The project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to State California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution accepting conservation grant services and resources valued at approximately $400,000, from the State of California's Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program through the University of San Diego and the San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative. City of Chula Vista - City Council September 22, 2026, City Council Agenda Page 4 of 10 5.5 Grant Award and Appropriation: Accept Grant Funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Operation Stonegarden and Appropriate Funds Report Number: 26-0281 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 (“CEQA”) State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution accepting $80,000 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Operation Stonegarden and appropriating the funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required) 5.6 Grant Award and Appropriation: Accept Grant Funding from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program and Appropriate Funds Report Number: 26-0297 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 (“CEQA”) State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution accepting $53,338 in grant funds from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program and appropriating $29,883 to the Supplies and Services category and $23,455 to the Capital category in the Police Grants section of the Federal Grants Fund. (4/5 Vote Required) City of Chula Vista - City Council September 22, 2026, City Council Agenda Page 5 of 10 5.7 Conflict of Interest Code: Modify the List of Officials, Candidates, and Designated Employees Required to File Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700) and Their Disclosure Categories Report Number: 26-0290 Location: No specific geographical location Department: City Clerk & City Attorney G.C. § 84308: 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 modifying the appendix to the Conflict of Interest Code, which lists the officials, candidates, and designated employees who are required to file periodic Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700) and their disclosure categories. 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 Development and Construction Fees Update: Amend Chapters 10 (Building), 11 (Engineering), and 14 (Planning) of the City’s Master Fee Schedule Report Number: 26-0288 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) Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the following resolutions amending certain sections of the City’s Master Fee Schedule: A.Amending Chapter 10 (Building) of the City’s Master Fee Schedule B.Amending Chapter 11 (Engineering) of the City’s Master Fee Schedule C.Amending Chapter 14 (Planning) of the City’s Master Fee Schedule 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. City of Chula Vista - City Council September 22, 2026, City Council Agenda Page 6 of 10 City of Chula Vista - City Council 8.2 Planning Commission Vacancies: Nominate Applicants for Interview and Set Interview Meeting Date Report Number: 26-0302 Location: No specific geographic location Department: City Clerk G.C. §84308 Regulations Apply: No Environmental Notice: 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: A. Nominate applicants to interview for two Planning Commission vacancies: one at- large seat and one qualified professional seat. Applicants receiving two or more nominations will be invited to interview. Applicants qualified for either seat are Judy Alvarez-Gallardo, Jared Blackwell, Stacy Cannon, Janet Knowlton, Timothy Manglicmot, and Jose Andres Zapata. Cynthia Aragundi and Guillermo Mercado are qualified for the at-large seat only. A. Select a date and time for an open City Council meeting to conduct the interviews. 8.3 Staff Report: Approve the City's Economic Development Strategic Plan and Provide Input on an Implementation Plan to be Presented to City Council at a Later Date Report Number: 26-0162 Location: No specific geographic location 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. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the activity qualifies for an Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the Economic Development Strategic Plan and provide input on its implementation to be presented to the City Council at a later date. September 22, 2026, City Council Agenda Page 7 of 10 8.4 Lease Agreement: Approve a Lease Agreement with ORBPD-1, LLC for Real Property Located at Otay River Business Park for Police Department Vehicle Storage Report Number: 26-0289 Location: 2890 Faivre Street Department: City Manager & Police Department G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No Environmental Notice: The project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to State California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving a lease agreement between the City of Chula Vista and ORBPD- 1, LLC for real property space at the Otay River Business Park located at 2890 Faivre Street. 8.5 Grant Extension: Extend Grant from California Board of State and Community Corrections for Organized Retail Theft Grant Program Report Number: 26-0282 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 (“CEQA”) State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the following resolutions: A. Approving an amendment to the agreement with the California Board of State and Community Corrections for the Organized Retail Theft Grant Program B. Approving the First Amendment to the City’s agreement with the San Diego Association of Governments for Program Evaluation Services for the Organized Retail Theft Grant Program 8.6 Agreement: Approve a Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for a Records Management System Report Number: 26-0242 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 (“CEQA”) State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required. City of Chula Vista - City Council September 22, 2026, City Council Agenda Page 8 of 10 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving a Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for a Records Management System. 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 11.MAYOR’S REPORTS 11.1 Ratify Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees Location: No specific geographic location 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 Sections 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider ratifying the following appointment: •Joy Emmanuel, Board of Appeals and Advisors •Nancy Laturno, Cultural Arts Commission 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) A.Name of case: Devon Phillips vs Sgt. P. White, et al., Southern District of California Case No. 24cv1818-TWR-DDL B.Name of case: Eric Crockett vs City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2024-00012828-CU-OE-CTL C.Name of case: Elizabeth Sachs vs City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 25CU001754C 15.2 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency-designated representatives: Tiffany Allen, Courtney Chase, Tanya Tomlinson, Marco Verdugo, and Elizabeth Pietanza. Employee organization: NS-IAFF City of Chula Vista - City Council September 22, 2026, City Council Agenda Page 9 of 10 16.ADJOURNMENT to the regular City Council meeting on October 6, 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. 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