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City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
October 6, 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.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:03 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 Attorney Verdugo.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Oath of Office
The administration of oaths of office did not take place.
4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming October 6, 2026, as Frankie
"Frankie V" Vinci Day in the City of Chula Vista
The proclamation was presented.
4.3 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming October as Filipino American
History Month in the City of Chula Vista
The proclamation was presented.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.8)
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various topics related to the consent
calendar.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Inzunza
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To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1
through 5.8. 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)
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: September 1 and 22, 2026
5.2 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.
5.3 Employee Position Titles: Adopt an Ordinance Amending the List of
Unclassified Positions Titles
Adopt an ordinance 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 In formation 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) (Second Reading and Adoption)
Item 5.3 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3627 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA 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) (SECOND READING
AND ADOPTION)
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5.4 Agreement: Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Marsh &
McClennan Agency, LLC to Provide Employee Benefits Insurance Broker
Services
Adopt a resolution approving an agreement with Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC to
provide employee benefits insurance broker services.
Item 5.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-206 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND MARSH & MCLENNAN AGENCY, LLC TO PROVIDE BROKER
SERVICES FOR THE CITY EMPLOYEES’ BENEFITS PROGRAMS
5.5 Grant Acceptance and Appropriation: Accept a Grant from The Recycling
Partnership, Inc., Approve the Grant Agreement, Amend the Fiscal Year 2026 -
27 Budget, and Appropriate Funds
Adopt a resolution accepting a Recycling Partnership Grant of $308,000, approving
an agreement with Recycling Partnership Inc., amending the fiscal year 2026 -27
budget, and appropriating funds therefore. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-207 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA (1) ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS THROUGH A RECYCLING PARTNERSHIP
FOR ACTIVITIES RELATED TO INCREASING THE COLLECTION OF
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS; (2) APPROVING A REIMBURSABLE GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH THE RECYCLING PARTNERSHIP INC.; AND (3) AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.6 Grant Application and Appropriation: Authorize Submission of an Application
for the Fiscal Year 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and
Appropriate Funds
Adopt a resolution authorizing submission of a grant application for the Fiscal Year
2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, authorizing the City
Manager to execute grant documents, and amending the fiscal year 2026 -27 budget
to appropriate grant funds. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-208 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2026 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE GRANT
DOCUMENTS AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET TO
APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.7 Irrevocable Offers of Dedication: Approve the Vacation of Lot C of Final Map
No. 15350 and Lot H of Final Map No. 16094 and Authorize the Rededication of
Approximately Two Acres for Government Purposes and 49.95 Acres for Park
and Recreational Purposes
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Adopt a resolution approving the vacation of two Irrevocable Offers of Dedication of
Lot C of Final Map No. 15350 and authorizing the rededication of approximately two
acres to the City in fee interest for Government Purposes and the remaining
approximately 49.95 acres to the City in fee interest for Park and Recreational
Purposes.
Item 5.7 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-209 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF
DEDICATION OF LOT “C” PER FINAL MAP NO. 15350, CHULA VISTA TRACT NO.
06-05, OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 2 AND PORTIONS OF VILLAGE 4 “A’ MAP AND
LOT “H”, PER FINAL MAP NO. 16094, CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 11 -05, OTAY
RANCH VILLAGE 2 NORTH, NEIGHBORHOOD R-10B/PIPELINE; ACCEPTANCE
AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT DEED
REDEDICATING OF A PORTION OF LOT “C” FOR GOVERNMENT PURPOS ES;
AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, CONSENT TO THE RECORDATION OF, AND
REJECTION OF TWO IRREVOCABLE OFFERS OF DEDICATION THE
REMAINDER OF LOT “C” AND ENTIRE LOT “H” FOR PUBLIC PARK AND
RECREATIONAL PURPOSES
5.8 Agreement Amendment: Approve a First Amendment to the Legal Services
Agreement with Reilly Workplace Investigations
Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the legal services agreement with
Reilly Workplace Investigations to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $40,000.
Item 5.8 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-210 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE LEGAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH REILLY WORKPLACE INVESTIGATIONS
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various topics.
The following members of the public spoke regarding concerns related to marijuana
products and youth safety:
• Becky Rapp
• Madison Rapp
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Grant Application and Appropriation: Authorize Submittal of a State of
California Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Cycle 2 Grant
Application and Accept and Appropriate Funds
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the
hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the time specified in the notice.
Management Analyst Rodriguez gave a presentation on the item.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
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The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
• John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
• Robert
No Housing First submitted written comments in opposition to the item.
Otay resident submitted written comments in support of the item.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor McCann
closed the public hearing.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2026 -211 and 2026-212, 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)
Item 7.1 headings:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-211 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND ADOPTING THE
PLHA PLAN FOR THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION
PROGRAM
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-212 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND
APPROPRIATION OF THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING
ALLOCATION PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CHULA VISTA
VILLAGE AT OTAY SHELTER OPERATIONS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
8. ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any
There were none.
8.2 Council Policy: Consider Adopting a Council Policy Governing Use of Artificial
Intelligence (AI) in City Operations
Director of Economic Development Graham and Special Projects Manager Relph
gave a presentation on the item.
Director of Economic Development Graham announced that a revised policy had
been distributed and that action on the item would be on the revised document.
Robert spoke regarding the item.
Katherine Wade submitted written comments in support of the item.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
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To adopt Resolution No. 2026 -213, subject to completion of the meet-and-confer
process with the City’s labor groups, 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 8.2 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-213 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING A NEW COUNCIL POLICY, NO. 112 -05, TITLED “ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE”
8.3 Street Names: Approve the Proposed Street Name Changes for One Existing
and One New Street in the Chula Vista Bayfront Specific Plan Area
Deputy Director Bridgeford gave a presentation on the item.
Robert spoke regarding the item.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-214, 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 8.3 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-214 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING STREET NAME CHANGES FOR ONE (1) EXISTING STREET
AND ONE (1) NEW STREET WITHIN THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT SPECIFIC
PLAN AREA
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
Mayor McCann stated that he would abstain from voting on the item due to a conflict
of interest arising from a campaign contribution exceeding $500 from Sudberry
Properties and left the dais during discussion and voting on the item.
Lieutenant Rea and Real Estate Manager Dickson gave a presentation on the item.
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2026 -215, the heading was read, text waived. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
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Yes (4): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, and Councilmember Preciado
Abstain (1): Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
Item 8.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-215 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND ORBPD-
1, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AT OTAY RIVER BUSINESS
PARK
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
There were none.
10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.
11. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community
announcements.
12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community
announcements.
At the request of Councilmember Preciado, there was a consensus of the City Council to
direct staff to return at a future meeting for a review of the City’s public comment policies
and procedures, including opportunities to encourage comments relevant to m atters
before the City Council.
Councilmember Chavez provided an update on the recent SANDAG Board of Directors
meeting.
Moved by Councilmember Inzunza
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To direct staff to return at a future meeting with a resolution condemning President Trump’s
remarks regarding Los Angeles and San Diego and expressing solidarity with the residents
of both regions. 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)
13. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
There were none.
14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
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Acting Chief Peak provided an update on recent domestic violence allegations involving
Councilmembers.
15. CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and City Council Policy No. 346 -03, the City Attorney
maintains official minutes and records of action taken during closed session.
City Attorney Verdugo announced that the City Council would convene in closed session
to discuss the items listed below.
The meeting was recessed at 7:19 p.m. and reconvened in closed session at 7:23 p.m.
with all members present.
15.1 Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8
Property: 99 D Street
Agency Negotiators: Tiffany Allen, City Manager, Marco Verdugo, City Attorney, and
Scott Dickson, Real Property Manager
Negotiating Parties: City of Chula Vista, Garcia Family Trust represented by Century
21 Affiliated
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
Action: No reportable action
16. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
Mayor McCann adjourned the meeting in memory of San Diego Section CIF
Commissioner, Joe Heinz.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, CMC, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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