HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2021-245RESOLUTION NO. 2021-245
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 4 (BUSINESS FEES)
TO ADD FEES RELATING TO SHORT-TERM RENTALS,
AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT FOR THE
GENERAL FUND TO REFLECT THE ADDITION OF 1.0 CODE
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II POSITION, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
WHEREAS, in recent years, technology and innovation have expanded the renting of
residential dwelling units for transient stays of less than thirty (30) days (“Short-Term Rentals”)
as a form of lodging in which visitors are able to stay in and experience a local community; and
WHEREAS, Short-Term Rentals provide an opportunity for residents to generate
supplemental income by participating in the sharing economy, generate Transient Occupancy
Taxes to the City, support economic activity, and provide an alternative form of lodging to visitors
to Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, Short-Term Rentals represent a commercial use in a residential neighborhood
and can result in negative impacts to the surrounding residents; and
WHEREAS, the City has experienced a significant increase in the number of complaints
received relating to the operation of Short-Term Rentals, including complaints regarding behavior
of occupants, noise, availability of on-street parking, and increased trash; and
WHEREAS, on this same date, the City Council did place an ordinance adding Chapter
5.68, “Short-Term Rentals” to Title 5 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code to establish regulations,
standards, and a permitting process for Short-Term Rentals (the “Short-Term Rental Ordinance”)
on first reading; and
WHEREAS, in order to achieve full and equitable cost recovery for services provided in
the permitting of Short-Term Rentals, the Council wishes to amend Chapter 4 of the City’s Master
Fee Schedule, as set forth in Exhibit 1, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as if
set forth in full; and
WHEREAS, the proposed fees do not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing
the associated services; and
WHEREAS, Article XIII C of the California Constitution requires a vote of the electorate
to increase any levy, charge, or exaction imposed by a local government, unless specifically
exempted; and
WHEREAS, the proposed fees are exempt from the vote requirement pursuant to Sections
1(e)(2) and 1(e)(3); and
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WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the Master Fee Schedule shall become effective
upon adoption of this Resolution by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, in order to effectively enforce the provisions of the Short-Term Rental
Ordinance, it is necessary to add 1.0 Code Enforcement Officer to the Development Services
Department (General Fund); and
WHEREAS, enforcement of the Short-Term Rental Ordinance is anticipated to generate
penalty revenues which will accrue to the General Fund and may be used to offset the cost of this
additional position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it does hereby amend Chapter 4 (Business Fees) of the City’s Master Fee Schedule to add fees
relating to Short-Term Rentals, as set forth in Exhibit 1 to this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it does
hereby approve the addition of 1.0 Code Enforcement Officer II position to the Development
Services Department and appropriate funds therefor.
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Tiffany Allen Glen R. Googins
Director of Development Services City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 14th day of December 2021 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Cardenas, Galvez, Padilla and Casillas Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: McCann
Mary Casillas Salas, 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. 2021-245 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 14th day of December 2021.
Executed this 14th day of December 2021.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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