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HomeMy WebLinkAbouteComment Report City Council Meeting Meeting Time: 03-16-21 17:00 eComments Report Meetings Meeting Agenda Comments Support Oppose Neutral Time Items City Council Meeting 03-16-21 35 34 15 15 3 17:00 Sentiments for All Meetings The following graphs display sentiments for comments that have location data. Only locations of users who have commented will be shown. Overall Sentiment SUppa-44=-, OcCCSO:449, 4-aqmajm� qWNctra;rit=:y City Council Meeting 03-16-21 17:00 Agenda Name Comments Support Oppose Neutral 12.21-0579 CONSIDERATION OF EXTENDING THE TERM OF 6 6 0 0 ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 17-1 (WESTERN CHULA VISTA DIF FINANCING PROGRAM) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 17-1 (WESTERN CHULA VISTA DIF FINANCING PROGRAM), EXTENDING THE TERM OF ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY INTO SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS RELATING THERETO 13.21-0055 PRESENTATION OF A REPORT AND REQUEST FOR CITY 28 9 15 3 COUNCIL DIRECTION REGARDING SHORT-TERM/VACATION RENTALS Sentiments for All Agenda Items The following graphs display sentiments for comments that have location data. Only locations of users who have commented will be shown. Overall Sentiment �ppo. Lrpasc,:c, _. Na Rt s,n qW Agenda Item: eCornments for 12,21-0579 CONSIDERATION OF EXTENDING THE TERM OF ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 17-1 (WESTERN CHULA VISTA DIF FINANCING PROGRAM) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 17-1(WESTERN CHULA VISTA DIF FINANCING PROGRAM), EXTENDING THE TERM OF ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY INTO SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS RELATING THERETO Overall Sentiment Sr;ppo=-(lb- 1 CO-aJ Dpcasaf=-.. Nu Rcspa^se o,. Daniel Johnson Location:92123, San Diego Submitted At: 5:11 pm 03-16-21 1 am the owner of 201 Third Avenue, Chula Vista. The property was purchased from the City and is currently entitled for a 23 unit mixed use project. The development team has struggled over the last 24 months to get the project to pencil. This principal issue it is a challenge for small infill projects to cover fixed costs, such as structural concrete, with a smaller unit count. Adding to the complication of the construction cost are relatively high development impact fees or DIF, which run approximately $35,000 per unit for our project. For context, the DIF fees are approximately 200% of my land basis. And while not all fees are deferred, enough (roughly 50%) are that both the financing and capital requirements are manageable with the CDG. With the CFD structure, these fees can be deferred and recaptured over time by the City. Without the CFD, there is absolutely no way that my, and likely any other smaller project, could be financed or successfully positioned in terms or return on cost. Our project, and many others, in all likelihood simply would not be built but for the CFD. The CFD is absolutely essential to our project, and without it we cannot proceed with the currently entitled mixed use project. thank you Dan Johnson Kevin O'Neill Location: 91910, Chula Vista Submitted At: 2:05pm 03-16-21 1 can tell you first hand that CFD 17 has made the difference in the level of projects we have been able to construct in the City Core. We are able to offer a project with more and richer amenities and a higher level of fit and finish. We will need this going forward to bring the 3rd and Alvarado project to fruition. This is a meaningful investment by the City for the benefit of Western Chula Vista. The increased value of the developed properties will more than make up for the deferred DIF fees. Urbana was a parking lot and 3rd and Alvarado is vacant land and at that, not on the tax rolls until we purchased it from The SUHSD. Ranie Hunter Location:91915, Chula Vista Submitted At: 12:10pm 03-16-21 I'm writing on behalf of HomeFed Corporation to ask the Chula Vista City Council to support the extension of the Western Chula Vista DIF Financing Program for an additional five years, through March 2026. During the first five years of the program, over 500 new homes were constructed in Western Chula Vista, bringing much needed housing to the City. With housing inventories at record lows across San Diego County, providing high quality housing to City residents is more critical than ever before. We appreciate your careful consideration of this important program and look forward to seeing the City meet it's initial goal of bringing 500 additional new homes to Western Chula Vista through extension of the Western Chula Vista DIF Financing Program. Ian Gill Location:92106, San Diego Submitted At: 11:27am 03-16-21 As a member of the Development Services Oversight Committee I assisted in the formulation, under Eric Crockett's leadership, of the Western Fee Deferral Program and testified to Council on its successful adoption. Silvergate has initiated and is building over 300 badly needed middle market rental units in 3 separate projects which would not have happened without the CFD. We have another 31 unit project just off 3rd Avenue in planning which is dependent upon the extension of this program to succeed and along with other future projects will continue existing efforts to revitalize the Third Avenue Corridor strengthening businesses so seriously impacted by the Covid pandemic. This is an innovative and proven program providing an essential and valuable tool to continue the promising revitalization of the heart of Chula Vista. Please support the extension of the deferral program. Matt Adams Location:92119, San Diego Submitted At: 10:32am 03-16-21 The Building Industry Association of San Diego County supports the extension of the Western Chula Vista Fee Deferral Program. It has already proven itself to be a valuable tool and incentive for investment with multiple projects already completed or under construction. More than 500 units have resulted from the program and more will surely follow. The BIA appreciated the work of city staff and others who have made the program such a success. The BIA asks for your support of the deferral program. tony pauker Location:92037-5409, La Jolla Submitted At: 2:37pm 03-12-21 This is a common sense way to promote more investment in the west side and reduce barriers to housing. Please support this measure. Agenda Item: eCornments for 13,21-0055 PRESENTATION OF A REPORT AND REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION REGARDING SNORT-TERMiVACATION RENTALS Overall Sentiment s rpc-, Oplccw Nrevtra';tG,;,vi. Nc Re WF Vincent Martinez Location:91910, Chula Vista Submitted At: 7:11 pm 03-16-21 1 firmly oppose any effort by the city to systematically curb the ability to house short term guests through Air BnB or other related apps. I count on these guests and visitors as I tour them and drive them to breweries through out our city. They supplement my income as a resident of Chula Vista and add revenue to 3rd Ave breweries and Novo Brazil in Eastlake. Nancy Cavanah Location:91910, Chula Vista Submitted At: 6:46pm 03-16-21 Our Culdesac is filled with families with young children who along with their parents need a good night 's sleep !! Unfortunately, the activities that go on in this AirBNB affects our sleep ! Often times there is a parade of cars and some go very fast upon entering or leaving this house endangering the children on our street !! This business has no place in our wonderful neighborhood ! Jose V Location: 91911, Chula Vista Submitted At: 6:40pm 03-16-21 They bring revenue to the city and its communities benefit from the visitor spending. Lorenzo Lopez Location: 91910, Chula Vista Submitted At: 5:45pm 03-16-21 As an owner of a home in Chula Vista (and having lived in the community for more than 10 years), being able to support my family using this property; has enabled us to make ends meet, my wife can now tend to our kids without the pressure of having to work or deal with daycare. Without the ability to STR our home, we wouldn't be able to afford to live in this city. As host on Airbnb I really push our guests (most families that come visit SD and CV, and usually live at the home for weeks/months at a time)to be mindful of neighbors, trash policies and the overall community. I also endorse and promote many of the small restaurants and businesses that often get overlooked (many on Broadway and now along 3rd Ave). When I do have groups of younger guests, again I stress the importance of respect to neighbors and everyone around the home. I don't oppose rules that help control behaviour and promote safety, but I do oppose rules that directly affect the means of honest folks trying to make a living in this county and city. Limiting the nights that we can rent our home does not help promote well being or safety (only puts economic pressure on the owners), also my tax and bills are not calculated for just a certain amount of days per year right? Also, I can't live on the premises as I rent the home itself. I'm more than happy to provide contact info with neighbors so that they can reach out if needed. Thank you CV city council for your careful thought on this matter. Guillermo Gonzalez Location: 91914, Chula vista Submitted At: 5:24pm 03-16-21 As a Chula Vista business owner I thank the city council for bringing the subject to the table. Short Term Rentals have proved to be a great source of income for the cities that adopt them and a great resource for both home owners in need of income and families around the country and the world who are seeking affordable lodging without the feeling of being outsiders. With the city of San Diego limiting its licenses due to recent regulation and taking in consideration that it's currently the 5th most popular city in the US for short term travel, the city of Chula Vista has the opportunity to welcome a serious source of revenue while bringing lots of smiles to both locals and travelers alike. Even when there is a lot to discuss, such as possible licensing, rules and regulations, filtering out bad hosts and other subjects, the future of Chula Vista's tourism industry is set to grow from this. I urge you to please consider legitimizing this Industry and say yes to Short Term Rentals Guillermo Gonzalez, General Manager @ Casa Don Diego Reataurant. Board member @ Short Term Rental Alliance of San Diego. Daniel Renk Location: 91910, CHULA VISTA Submitted At: 5:13pm 03-16-21 Short term rentals have no place in Chula Vista at all! There is no POLICING or ENFORCEMENTT or ANY RULES of the STR next to me. We have experienced two plus years of Red Carpet Galas, bachelorette parties, drum circles, reunions for 45 people, Banda Bands, Hookers, speeding cars, overflow parking, Party Buses and s000 much BASS all night long, I'm tired. My quiet Cul de Sac neighborhood is affected nearly every weekend and frequently during the week. The owners response is "I'm running a business" , the Police have responded maybe three times after more than a dozen calls and the response from AirB&B is insincere and hollow. I applaud all the STR owners who police their own tenants and would never deny you having the right to make money on your property. But I have the right to expect to be able to sleep through the night, to be able have my grandchildren ride their bikes in safety and the right to expect that my property value is not negatively impacted by my neighbors "business". There should be a neighborhood notification process when a STR permit is requested and the City of Chula Vista needs clear and verifiable complaint and enforcement process. A bad "business" is a blight on the neighborhood and the City. Rafael Morales Location: 91910 ,Chula Vista Submitted At: 5:09pm 03-16-21 1 have been welcoming guest and showing them around San Diego. I have been taking vacation rental guest and showing them around the city for 4 years. it generates tax revenue for the city and helps stimulate the local economy Alexander Vargas Location: 91977, Spring valley Submitted At: 5:05pm 03-16-21 Short term rentals are amazing for the city and community. It brings revenue into the city that otherwise it would not receive. Allows families to come and inject the community with more money and it supports many hosts. We always make sure guests are respectful Kenny Olson Location:91911, Chula Vista Submitted At: 4:51 pm 03-16-21 1 would just say you oppose harsh restrictions against short term rentals. You also don't like the few bad eggs that give an otherwise responsible host community a bad name. You would support a system that does not permit those who hurt their community with mindless management from afar to continue to give us all a bad name. Maybe a permit system. Thank you Ken Olson Gerre JechGalvin Location:91910, Chila Vista Submitted At: 4:47pm 03-16-21 As Airbnb hosts, we have always stressed quiet and respectful behavior in our neighborhood and we are one of the quieter residences on our block. The majority of Airbnb guests are rule following and respectful. In 4 years, I've never had any problems or complaints. These short term rentals are essential income for many of the hosts. especially in our current economic situation. These, usually wonderful guests, bring much needed dollars into our local businesses and also spread the word about the beauty of Chula Vista. All my guests have really loved Third Avenue and our neighborhood. Instead of making it more difficult to have a short-term rental, the city needs to find ways to keep supporting them. It would be extremely helpful in this discussion, to know what if any the documented complaints have been about Airbnb so the majority of responsible hosts will know what issues to address. Hosts want to be good neighbors - it is not only being civic minded, but it is good for our businesses. The better our businesses do, the more tax revenue we generate for the city and the more dollars we bring into the community. Robert Morales Location:91910, Chula Vista Submitted At: 4:46pm 03-16-21 Thank you for allowing an open discussion on this matter. It is long overdue. I have been doing STVR my home since my divorce. This was the only option I had to be able to keep my home. This additional income has been a savior and has allowed me to provide for my two daughters. I agree with the TOT taxes, enforcement, as well as a license of some sort. There are many cities that have successfully incorporated STVR into their planning. Look at Big Bear and Palm Springs for example. Unfortunately the city of SD and CV have not done much to keep both sides happy. Most responsible host would agree that STVR need to be a part of the community to succeed. It needs to be fair to both sides. The amount of revenue that STVR is significant enough that it can't just be pushed away. From TOT taxes, restaurants, bars, groceries, and countless others. I can tell you that my guest bring about $5-$10k to the local economy every weekend just from one home. They shop local and eat local among many other services they use. The overwhelming majority of guest are amazing. They come to our city to enjoy many of the reasons we live here. I enjoy being an am ambassador to many of these guest. Many of the oppositions has no problem using STVR when they travel but don't want them next to their homes. This to me is a double standard. A solution can be made that is acceptable to everyone, while generating hundreds of thousands of dollars for the city,local economy, and host. Please let's work on this Bryan Soto Location:91911, Chula Vista Submitted At: 4:33pm 03-16-21 Hello City Council, Research has shown that vast majority if Airbnb/STR guests are respectful people who follow the house rules set by the Airbnb Hots. I oppose limiting the number of days per year. More guests = more revenue for the Chula Vista property owners. I believe all Airbnb/STR should be registered with the City. More TOT = more revenue for Chula Vista. I recommend the City partner with Airbnb and the Police department to understand how Airbnb has already taken steps to reduce 'house parties' and what their future plans are to limit them in the future. However, should not impact Airbnb Hosts that do not allow for these large groups to begin with. More partnership = more understanding. Airbnb/STR guests bring life and revenue to Chula Vista. Let's showcase, what Chula Vista has to offer and allow our local Airbnb/STR Hots and local business to thrive in this new economy! Thank you. Gail Cavanah Location:91910, Chula Vista Submitted At: 4:22pm 03-16-21 In the last 2 years the short term ren Nicole Rodriguez Location:91911, Chula Vista Submitted At: 2:49pm 03-16-21 Hello. I oppose limiting the number of days per year that hosts can rent their property. During these tough times, hosting helps support our incomes and provide a safe place for families to gather which their own households. Our STRs also help financially support many people including house keepers handymans, Landscapers, managers and many other small businesses. We also contribute money to the city by way of transient occupancy taxes. We depend on this income and would not be able to survive without it. Airbnb helps many families gather safely, especially during this pandemic. Homeowners should have the freedom to exercise what we do with our properties in order to make a living, while still being supportive to our neighbors and community. Don't impose changes during an already struggling economy. Thank you! Aaron Davitian Location:91910, Chula Vista Submitted At: 2:04pm 03-16-21 I'd like to explain my neutral position. As a host, I consider myself an ambassador of the short term rental community. I want to acknowledge that a few bad actors hurt our reputation, when "party houses" such as the one mentioned below are allowed to go unchecked, with hosts that do not live in their community, or care about their neighbors. That is not however, the majority of hosts. We are mindful, and most problems can be carefully avoided with simple things in place on the various platforms that exist. I would like to propose a very simple permit process for existing STR's. One that makes it clear that"events" are not allowed. Persistent violation will end in fines and the pulling of permits. Simple. Our police know these few houses. It would be very easy once set up, to enforce as needed. We also need to make sure existing STR's are all paying TOT. I firmly believe a properly managed STR is a great part of the community. It is a revenue generator not just for our family, but for the city. It makes travelling more affordable for families, provides resources to locals that might need to temporarily leave their homes, and supports a mass of local business bringing tourist dollars to Chula Vista that would otherwise stay in San Diego. I am ready to assist in any way potentially needed, so that Chula Vista can carve its own path, and we can end the minority of homes that are causing some of my neighbors problems. Thankyou John Choi Location:94103, San Francisco Submitted At: 1:25pm 03-16-21 Airbnb looks forward to engaging with its host community and the City of Chula Vista to develop reasonable regulations to legalize the short term rental industry. We have submitted a separate more detailed written comment letter with recommendations to consider as the City embarks on developing regulations. Thank you Peter Watry Location: Submitted At: 1:10pm 03-16-21 I have lived in Chula Vista since 1961, and still reside in our R-1 residence on Second Avenue since 1962. 1 do not encourage the idea of using resident-homes as "short-term" rentals at all. If they have to be, it would not be too bad if they were allowed in ADUs which have been built-- as long as the requirement that the owner must live in one of the two structures remains. My understanding is that there have been about 100 ADUs built in Chula Vista, although the number does not matter. I do not believe that an owner of a resident has a "right" to make money from his single-family building, except as a long-term rental. The reason, of course, as that a "short-term" renter has no incentive whatever to be a good neighbor. I have watched with interest all the struggles with short-term rentals that the city of San Diego has had to deal with. I do not believe we should voluntarily welcome those struggles in Chula Vista. Zkandia Beltran Location:91910, Chula Vista Submitted At: 9:31 am 03-16-21 Limiting the number of days a person can make their space available or requiring the homeowner to be present is counterproductive. The whole idea of attracting more tourists to bring their much needed revenue into our city would be squashed by suddenly not having an open and free choice of accommodations available. Families that are trying to make a living or supplement their income would be forced to remain on site and could no longer go about their normal lives. Especially during these difficult and uncertain times, many people are finding that working remotely is a healthy alternative for themselves and their families. Obviously there should be a person ready and available to answer calls from the unit in case of an emergency but the actual person who handles the call should be up to the owner's discretion, and is their responsibility. Limited days is tantamount to limiting the right to competition, limiting the right to make a living, limiting the right to have choices. Allow homeowners the Freedom to have their units open freely in a spirit of heathy competition that benefits the whole community and allow the homeowners the dignity to manage them remotely and carry on their personal lives as responsible members of the community. RAMONA TOFAN Location:91911, CHULA VISTA Submitted At: 9:57pm 03-15-21 1 oppose limiting the number of days per year that an owner who lives on site may rent his or her short term-rental property.Our guests spend money locally in Chula Vista at stores and at restaurants. We paid over$3,000 in short-term occupancy taxes to the City of Chula Vista last year, thus contributing to the City's revenue. Frank Walker Location:91910,Chula Vista Submitted At: 9:16pm 03-15-21 1 oppose limiting the number of days per year that an owner who lives on site may rent his or her short term-rental property. My wife and I rent rooms in our house on a short -term basis. We live on site and are present each day and evening when we have Airbnb guests. We primarily cater to families. We have never received a complaint from a neighbor pertaining to our guests or to our short-term rental business in nearly two years since we began this business. Our guests spend money locally in Chula Vista at stores and at restaurants. We paid over$3,300 in short-term occupancy taxes to the City of Chula Vista last year, thus contributing to the City's revenue. The income we receive from our Airbnb guests makes it possible for us to remain in our home. We only host one family group at a time with a limit of eight persons. We enforce quiet hour rules so as not to disturb our neighbors. Short-term rental properties that repeatedly cause disturbances and problems for neighbors should be treated on an individual basis with citations and/or fines as appropriate. We oppose restrictions on the number of days or nights per year that short-term rental property owners who live on site may rent rooms within their residence. Edwina Curtis Location:91911, Chula Vista Submitted At: 8:41 pm 03-15-21 1 want to add some positive remarks about Airbnb. My husband and I have used the Airbnb accommodations for several years. We have found the hosts very generous and friendly. Most of the hosts we have encountered want to supply a quiet, clean accommodation at less than hotel rates. It has been our experience that Airbnb as a company wants to make sure their host and guests to have a great experience. I just checked their website to see what they do about noise and parties. They have a support team to deal with the problem. Airbnb does not want neighbors to be unhappy. You can work with them to solve the problem. There is a positive way to deal with the problem and a negative one as well. Clamping down on hosts who want to provide a service is the negative solution. Communication with hosts and guests is more positive. No one wants to disturb others. Communication beats legislation. Hilda Padilla Location:91910, Chula Vista Submitted At: 5:45pm 03-15-21 Renting rooms in our homes has been a life saver when I've had to do it, not full time but as needed. Paying for the ever increasing property taxes, as well as mortgage, insurance etc. Please do not destroy this very needed income. Most STRers are good tenants. Just like there are not so good neighbors, there are occasional not so good renters, that doesn't mean we need to regulate and restrict this essential form of income Henri Farhi Location:91911, Chula Vista Submitted At: 5:42pm 03-15-21 We are a senior couple living in a large house with extra bedrooms. We rent out the extra bedrooms on airBNB for rental income. We are very strict on noise, partying etc. We feel that any restrictions would direly affect our ability to afford our property. We also have parking space within our property for renters. Sandi Iniguez Location:91013 Submitted At: 5:03pm 03-15-21 There should not be any limitations on the amount of rental time The HOAs already impose a minimum 30 day limitation that is not helpful. An additional limitation is silly and totally unwanted. There should be strict rules for noise and other standard guidelines that any neighborhood follows. The host should be held responsible for noise and any other nefarious activities that effect the value of the other properties in the neighborhood. Length of stay limitation will not help these problems. Do not destroy this income for home owners by implementing more limitations. Jeremiah Hasvold Location: 91910, Chula Vista Submitted At: 5:03pm 03-15-21 Setting limitations on the amount of days my STIR can rent would prevent me from making my mortgage payment. Due to the pandemic my only income comes from my STIR. Hosts that are STRing rooms in their home should not be treated the same as whole house STRs. I have a strict no party policy and take no more than 4 guests at a time. Please reconsider any regulations for on-site hosts. Rohan Dharmasena Location:91915,chula vista Submitted At: 4:38pm 03-15-21 There should not be any limitations on the length of stay. The HOAs already impose a minimum 30 day limitation that is not helpful. An additional limitation is silly and totally unwanted. There should be strict rules for noise and other standard guidelines that any neighborhood follows. The host should be held responsible for noise and any other nefarious activities that effect the value of the other properties in the neighborhood. Length of stay limitation will not help these problems. Do not destroy this income for home owners by implementing more limitations. Suzanne Olvera Location: Submitted At: 4:25pm 03-15-21 The City of Chula Vista needs a short term rental ordinance. Chula Vista single family homes are not resorts. For example a single 3 bedroom home on Melrose Ave is not set up to host large groups of vacationers and also keep the neighbors that live in the neighborhood safe. The ordinance needs to address standard capacity for a single family home, including parking. The ordinance needs to address health and safety issues. If the single family home is going to be treated as a hotel than they need to adhere to health and safety issues and need to provide the City with objective evidence yearly. For example a 3 bedroom home that advertises a bedroom that sleeps 8 with no windows is a safety issue. Lastly there also needs to be a limit to the number of times a home can be rented through out the year. Neighbors have to live next door to short term rentals. We do not get a "vacation"from all the Birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties with strippers, poker parties and weddings etc. Laurie Murphy Location:91910, Chula Vista Submitted At: 2:40pm 03-15-21 1 think there should be rules. That short term rental houses should keep noise to a minimum. If a rental receives too many complaints they are no longer able to use the home as a short term rental. There is a home that consistently has huge parties that are a nuisance to the neighbors.