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Board of Directors
President
Susana Villegas
President Elect
Patricia Alvarez
Past President
William Hall
Vice Presidents
Dolores Jackson
Rick King
David Polansky
Dr. Matthew Tessier
Directors
Roberto Alcantar
Risa Baron
Becky Cortez
George Ching
Zulema Maldonado
Jesse Navarro
Joyce Padilla
John Borja
Sassan Rahimzadeh
Dr. Eduardo Reyes
Jack Straw
Kyle Strong
Jennifer Tabler
Alberto Velasquez
CEO
Marcy Weaver
January 18, 2023
Dear Chair Zaker and Members of the Chula Vista Planning Commission,
I am writing on behalf of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce to express our support for the
mixed-use housing redevelopment project proposed by Brookfield Properties at the former
Sears building located at the Chula Vista Shopping Center.
The Chula Vista Chamber has long been interested in re-energizing the east-end of the Chula
Vista Shopping Center in an area that has been largely underutilized to boost the vibrancy of
the mall. The Brookfield project proposes to demolish the vacant Sears building and build
244 for-sale townhomes along with commercial space, which will create a built-in community
that will enhance the retail opportunities at the Chula Vista Shopping Center. Future residents
will only be steps away from services, shopping, dining, and entertainment which will boost the
vibrancy of the mall.
This project compliments the exciting projects and business happening in Chula Vista
especially on the west side spurred in part by the excitement of developments at the Bayfront.
At the same time, adding homes at the Chula Vista Shopping Center affords opportunities for
homeownership that is needed in this area of Chula Vista. For these reasons, the Chula Vista
Chamber of Commerce respectfully requests your approval of Brookfield’s proposed mixed-use
project.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Marcy Weaver
CEO
Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce