HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-09 TSC Agenda Packet
Date:Thursday, February 9, 2023
Time:6:00 p.m.
Location:Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.ROLL CALL
Commissioners Cervantes, Flores, Hidinger, Luke, Marroquin, Orso-Delgado
4.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons may address the Commission on any subject matter within the
Commission’s jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law
generally prohibits the Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue
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topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. If you wish to speak on any
item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the Secretary prior
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4.1 Requests received via Traffic Safety Commission weblink.4
5.ACTION ITEMS
The Item(s) listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by the
Commission and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you wish to
speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the
Secretary prior to the meeting.
5.1 RESOLUTION OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION APPROVING AN
ALL-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF ELMHURST STREET AND
VASSAR AVENUE, AND TO ACCORDINGLY AMEND SCHEDULE II OF
THE REGISTER OF SCHEDULES MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE
CITY ENGINEER
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Staff Recommendation: Commission adopt the resolution.
5.2 RESOLUTION OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION APPROVING AN
ALL-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF MONARCHE DRIVE AND
SANTA LUCIA ROAD, AND TO ACCORDINGLY AMEND SCHEDULE II OF
THE REGISTER OF SCHEDULES MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE
CITY ENGINEER
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Staff Recommendation: Commission adopt the resolution.
5.3 RESOLUTION OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL REPEAL CITY COUNCIL
POLICY NO. 110-09 “SAFETY COMMISSION POLICY –DELEGATING
ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY”
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Staff Recommendation: Commission adopt the resolution.
6.PRESENTATIONS
The following item(s) will be presentations given to the Commission. Action on
these item(s) is typically limited to the Commission receiving the presentation and
providing direction or feedback to staff, as appropriate.
6.1 Police Department Traffic Data Update 80
Staff Recommendation; Commission hear the presentation.
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6.2 Bikeway and Pedestrian Facilities CIP Project Update 83
Staff Recommendation: Commissionl hear the presentation.
7.STAFF COMMENTS
8.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
9.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on March 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
Materials provided to the Traffic Safety Commission related to any open-session
item on this agenda are available for public review by contacting the Engineering
Department at TSC@chulavistaca.gov.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
(No action can be taken)
ITEMS RECEIVED VIA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION WEB LINK
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First Name Mary Ann
Last Name Saponara
Email Address
Comments
Two new 20mph speed limit signs have not been adhered to ascending and descending Nacion Avenue
Another request for Flashing Beacons like those on Bay Boulevard near Seven Mile High Casino.
January 13, 2023
Mary Ann/Marianna Saponara and the Nacion Avenue Crusaders
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First Name Marianna
Last Name Saponara
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Comments
Brought to Nacion Avenue Crusaders’ attention that cones have been placed on Second Avenue and Oleander to make
motorists more away of safe driving protocols.
Crusaders are becoming extremely disenchanted with the Traffic Safety Commission’s slow response/no response to
consider placing flashing beacons on top of
the curve signs.
Eight years is approaching and painting double yellow lines and widening the parking lanes are not sufficient!
Crusaders feel plagued with apathy and discrimination by not responding or following through with bona fide safety
measures by the Traffic Safety Commission to protect school children from reckless out of control motorists. Most of the
motorists do not live in the Hilltop 4- Schools’ Area!
Sadly, I am still dealing with an injury I sustained saving Ms.Eva and her dog’s life from a speeding motorist traveling above
35mph on Nacion on November 16, 2022 at 4:50pm.
Marianna Saponara and the Nacion Avenue Crusaders
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First Name Janet
Last Name Lawry
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Comments
Dear Commissioners
Thank you again for hearing our presentations regarding Nacion Ave.
The new signage of 20 mph for the curve is great! Unfortunately, the motorists are confused, so they are not slowing down
because as they turn onto Nacion, there is a 30 mph sign before the E. James Court cul de sac and then a 20 mph curve sign
at the south end of that cul de sac.
The 30 mph sign could be removed to avoid the confusion.
Sincerely
Janet Lawry
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First Name Marianna
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Nov. 16, 2022 -Almost Fatality/Injury Day
Nacion Ave. Crusader Marianna Saponara, Ms.Eva and her dog were almost hit/injured by a Speeding Nissan SUV in front of
725-731 Nacion at 4:50pm.
Street has become a Bonnieville Salt Flats Autobahn connecting L Street with J Street.
Speeding has become a nightmare throughout the City with a shortage of police surveillance.
Lead Crusaders spoke on Nov. 10 and Dec. 8, 2022.
No action took place to our knowledge! Why?
Cancelled meetings seem to be common!
Crusaders are requesting a flashing beacon to be placed on top of curve signs in addition to a Radar Monitoring Device -
north/southbound on Nacion.
A 4- School Zone and a Saloon at the base of the 800 block of Nacion have compounded the severity of Nacion’s Speeding
Problem. The Crusaders have requested a meeting with Mayor John McCann.
Hopefully some assistance can be agreed upon otherwise our emails will be turned over to the news media.
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Marianna Saponara and the Senior Citizen Group, the Nacion Avenue Crusaders
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TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Item 5.1
Meeting Date 2/9/23
ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN ALL-WAY STOP AT THE
INTERSECTION OF ELMHURST STREET AND VASSAR AVENUE,
AND TO ACCORDINGLY AMEND SCHEDULE II OF THE REGISTER
OF SCHEDULES MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
ENGINEER
SUBMITTED BY: City Traffic Engineer
At the request of a member of the community, Staff evaluated Elmhurst Street and Vassar Avenue
(“Intersection”) for all-way stop control. The warrant study determined that the Intersection
accumulated 43 points out of the 45 minimum points. However, 130 pedestrians were observed
crossing Elmhurst Street, the major street at the Intersection, which resulted in the accumulation
of the maximum 20 points for the pedestrian volume warrant. By accumulating maximum points
for one criterion, all-way stop control may be determined to be warranted under Case 2 of the all-
way stop Council Policy. Staff is recommending the implementation of an all-way stop control at
the Intersection.
RECOMMENDATION
That the Traffic Safety Commission approve the resolution.
DISCUSSION
Existing Conditions
The Intersection is where a two-lane minor collector that runs roughly parallel to East H Street
meets a two-lane local street that links three parallel streets in the College Estates community. The
Intersection also fronts Tiffany Elementary School, which is the primary generator of pedestrian
and vehicular traffic during the peak hours.
All-Way Stop Warrant Study
Traffic Engineering staff studied the Intersection in accordance with the California Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) and City Council Policy No. 478-03, which sets
criteria for determining whether all-way stop control is warranted at an intersection based on its
location, collision history, unusual conditions, pedestrian and traffic volumes, approach speeds,
and how traffic volumes between the major and minor approach streets relate (Attachment 2).
In addition, there are three unique situations that suggest all-way stop control could be warranted
irrespective of the total accumulated points, paraphrased below:
Case 1: CA MUTCD criteria are met
Case 2: One of the warrant criteria accumulated the maximum points available to that criterion
Case 3: If the Intersection: is in a residence district as defined by the California Vehicle Code, is
not within 600 feet of another controlled intersection, and there is a parallel arterial road that can
act as an alternative route; the Intersection can accumulate ten additional points.
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Page 2, Item 5.1
Meeting Date 2/9/23
The table below summarizes the points accumulated for each warrant criterion:
Warrant Criteria Maximum Accumulated
Case 1 Caltrans Criteria
Case 2 Max Points on a
Criterion
Case 3 Residence District 10 0
1 Accidents in 12 Months 25 0
2 Unusual Conditions 21 21*
3 Pedestrian Volume 20 20*
4 Traffic Volume 24 0
5 Traffic Volume Difference 10 2
Total 45 (Minimum to
warrant)
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CONCLUSION
By receiving maximum points for Unusual Conditions and Pedestrian Volume Warrant Criteria,
the Intersection may warrant for all-way stop control under Case 2 of the Council Policy. Since
the Intersection was short of the minimum point threshold by only two points, Staff determined
that it was appropriate to apply Case 2 as the basis for warranting all-way stop control.
Therefore, Staff proposes to implement all-way stop control at the Intersection.
FISCAL IMPACT
The addition of two stop signs, limit lines, and “STOP” pavement legends would require nominal
cost of approximately $2,000. This work is anticipated to be performed by City forces, funded by
capital improvement project TRF0332 “Signing and Striping Program”.
Attachments:
1. Location Plat
2. All-Way Stop Warrant Study
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Safety Commission
Location Plat
TIFFANY
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
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Case 1:
>Case 2:
Case 3:
The subject intersection shall receive a bonus of 10 points.POINTS:0
1)
0
( Maximum 25 points ) Review Period:9/1/2021 10/1/2022 POINTS:0
Start Date End Date
2)
1)Adjacent to school, fire station, playground, senior center and/or amusement park.
a)X 7 points
b)5 points
c)between 251’-400’ from the intersection.3 points
d)within 500’ of the intersection.1 point
7 pts
ALL-WAY STOP WARRANT SUMMARY
PAGE
1 OF 6
LOCATION Elmhurst St & Vassar Av
within 100’ of the intersection.
( Maximum 7 points )
3/6/2001
between 101’-250’ from the intersection.
Total number of accidents correctible by all-way stop:
UNUSUAL CONDITION WARRANT: ( 21 points )
If any of the five criteria is met to the extent of 100% an all-way stop control intersection may be warranted even
though the minimum number of points is not accumulated. WARRANTS 2, 3
If the following conditions are met:
1/31/2023
(a) The street to be controlled is within a residence district as defined in Section 515 of the California Vehicle
Code, and
(b) The street to be controlled is classified a collector or is functioning as a collector, and
Points are assigned to each of these warrants. The total points possible are 100. The installation of an all-way
stop control is justified with a minimum of 45 points, unless:
POLICY NUMBER EFFECTIVE DATE
Five points are assigned for each accident susceptible to correction by an all-way stop control during any 12-
month period prior to the investigation date.
478-03
GENERAL
If Caltrans' criteria is met, the point system is not applicable.
DATE
(c) The subject intersection is not within 600 feet from the nearest controlled intersection along the collector, and
ALL-WAY STOP POINT SYSTEM CRITERIA:
ACCIDENT WARRANT: ( 25 points )
(d) There is a parallel arterial highway that can be used as an alternative route.
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2)
292 0 pts
155
a) 7 points
b) 6 points
c) 5 points
d) 4 points
e) 3 points
f) 2 points
g) 1 point
3)
0 pts 2 points
0 pts
4)
a)greater than 9% grade 7 points
b)greater than 8% grade 0 pts 5 points
c)greater than 7% grade 3 points
d)greater than 6% grade 1 point
0 pts
5)
a)intersection is 300’ from school grounds.X 7 points
b)intersection is 400’ from school grounds.5 points
c)intersection is 500’ from school grounds.3 points
d)intersection is 600’ from school grounds.1 point
7 pts
6)
a)X 1 point
b)4 points
c)7 points
1 pts
7)Adjacent to bus stop 2 points
Public mailbox 2 points
School bus drop-off X 7 points
7 pts
POINTS:21
LOCATION Elmhurst St & Vassar Av PAGE
Intersection is on “Suggested Route To School” and no other controlled crossing is located within 600’.
( Maximum 7 points )
Any visibility obstruction including horizontal and/or vertical curves which result in limited stopping sight distance
based on either the posted speed limit or the 85% tile speed, whichever is higher.
( Maximum 7 points )
POLICY NUMBER 478-03 3/6/2001
ALL-WAY STOP WARRANT SUMMARY
1/31/2023
x 100 = 188%
( Maximum 21 points )
prevailing speeds are up to 10 mph higher than posted speed.
provides for less than 40% of the required sight distance.
provides for less than 50% of the required sight distance.
provides for less than 60% of the required sight distance.
provides for less than 70% of the required sight distance.
provides for less than 80% of the required sight distance.
provides for less than 90% of the required sight distance.
provides for less than 100 % of the required sight distance.
prevailing speeds are more than 10 mph higher than posted speed.
High approach speeds.
prevailing speeds are up to 5 mph higher than posted speed.
Intersection with steep grades within 500’ from the intersection on the downhill approach.
An intersection leading to an arterial from an interior (circular)
collector.
DATE 2 OF 6
EFFECTIVE DATE
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3)
8:20-9:20am 130
1-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-OVER
4 8 12 16 20
POINTS:20
4)
POINTS:0
Number of Pedestrians:
Points are dependent upon the magnitude of vehicular volumes entering the intersection during the eight busiest
hours of an average day.
In residence districts as defined by Section 515 CVC, if the 85th percentile approach speed of the major street
exceeds 35 miles per hour, the minimum vehicular volume warrants is 70% of the above requirements.
Peak Hour:
( Maximum 20 points )
Volumes:
Points:
Pedestrians crossing major street, Total during the peak pedestrian hour
>3 POINTS ARE ASSIGNED PER HOUR WHEN TOTAL ENTERING VEHICULAR VOLUMES EXCEED 500
AND MINOR STREET VOLUMES (INCLUDING PEDESTRIANS) EXCEED 200.
Traffic Counts (highlight eight highest hour volumes):
( Maximum 24 points )
1/31/2023DATE
ALL-WAY STOP WARRANT SUMMARY
PEDESTRIAN VOLUME ( 20 points )
POLICY NUMBER
PAGELOCATIONElmhurst St & Vassar Av
3 OF 6
TRAFFIC VOLUME ( 24 points ) *
3/6/2001478-03 EFFECTIVE DATE
Consideration is given to large numbers of pedestrians crossing the major street during the busiest hour of an
average day.
>2 POINTS ARE ASSIGNED PER HOUR WHEN TOTAL ENTERING VOLUMES EXCEED 500 BUT MINOR
STREET VOLUMES ARE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 200, BUT MORE THAN 100.
>1 POINT IS ASSIGNED PER HOUR WHEN TOTAL ENTERING VEHICULAR VOLUMES EXCEED 500 BUT
MINOR STREET VOLUMES ARE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 100.
>1 POINT IS ASSIGNED PER HOUR WHEN TOTAL ENTERING VEHICULAR VOLUMES ARE LESS THAN OR
EQUAL TO 500, BUT MINOR STREET VOLUMES EXCEED 200.
DIRECTION 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 TOTAL
NB 3 4 39 12 4 6 9 3 16 27 16 9 10 4 5 167
SB
SUBTOTAL 3 4 39 12 4 6 9 3 16 27 16 9 10 4 5 167
EB 10 37 239 46 18 32 32 30 91 141 75 59 25 18 18 871
WB 7 8 36 9 10 6 13 6 16 54 9 14 6 4 2 200
SUBTOTAL 17 45 275 55 28 38 45 36 107 195 84 73 31 22 20 1071
TOTAL 20 49 314 67 32 44 54 39 123 222 100 82 41 26 25 1238
POINTS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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5)
167
871
PERCENTAGE POINTS
95-100 10
85-94 9
75-84 8
65-74 7
55-64 6
45-54 5
35-44 4
25-34 3
15-24 >2
5-14 1
0-4 0
POINTS:2
A.
B.
C.
D.
TRAFFIC VOLUME DIFFERENCE ( 10 POINTS )
All-way stops operate best when the major and minor street approach traffic volumes are nearly equal. Points
shall be assigned in accordance with the following table:
*24-Hour Minor St. Approach Volumes
The following criteria should be considered in the engineering study for a multi-way STOP sign installation:
*To calculate the percentage for T-intersections, use the minor street approach volume to compare with the
highest single leg approach volume on the major street.
Where no single criterion is satisfied, but where Criteria B, C.1, and C.2 are all satisfied to 80 percent of the
minimum values. Criterion C.3 is excluded from this condition.
Where traffic control signals are justified, the multi-way stop is an interim measure that can be installed
quickly to control traffic while arrangements are being made for the installation of the traffic control signal.
Five or more reported crashes in a 12-month period that are susceptible to correction by a multi-way stop
installation. Such crashes include right-turn and left-turn collisions as well as right-angle collisions.
ALL-WAY STOP WARRANT SUMMARY
POLICY NUMBER
DATE 4 OF 6
Elmhurst St & Vassar Av
478-03
PAGE
Minimum volumes:
1. The vehicular volume entering the intersection from the major street approaches (total of both approaches)
averages at least 300 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of an average day; and
2. The combined vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle volume entering the intersection from the minor street
approaches (total of both approaches) averages at least 200 units per hour for the same 8 hours, with an average
delay to minor-street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the highest hour;
3. If the 85th-percentile approach speed of the major-street traffic exceeds 40 mph, the minimum vehicular
volume warrants are 70 percent of the values provided in Items 1 and 2.
19%
( Maximum 10 points )
*24-Hour Major St. Approach Volumes x 100 =
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CALTRANS CRITERIA (CA MUTCD 2B.07)
x 100 =
LOCATION
EFFECTIVE DATE 3/6/2001
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(Major)(Minor)
43
478-03
1/31/2023
ALL-WAY STOP WARRANT SUMMARY
Elmhurst St & Vassar AvLOCATION
5 OF 6
POLICY NUMBER
January 31, 2023
INTERSECTION DIAGRAM:
Vassar AvElmhurst St
DATE
PAGE
EFFECTIVE DATE 3/6/2001
The minimum required to justify an all-way stop control is 45 points.
ALL-WAY STOP SUMMARY
INTERSECTION:
DATE INVESTIGATION WAS COMPLETED:
TOTAL SCORE:points out of a possible 100.
FIRST AV
MOSS ST
Palm Avenue
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478-03 EFFECTIVE DATE
Elmhurst St & Vassar Av
REMARKS:
The intersection accumulated 43 points,two points fewer than the standard
threshold of 45 points.However,the intersection accumulated maximum points for
the Unusual Conditions and Pedestrian Volume warrants,which according to Case
2, indicates that all-way stop control may be considered warranted.
Therefore,given that the point threshold was nearly met,the conditions for Case 2
was met for two criteria,and the proximity of the elementary school,all-way stop
control is recommended.
1/31/2023
3/6/2001
DATE 6 OF 6
RECOMMENDATIONS:
POLICY NUMBER
ALL-WAY STOP WARRANT SUMMARY
LOCATION PAGE
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RESOLUTION NO. SC-2023-_____
RESOLUTION OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN ALL-
WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF ELMHURST
STREET AND VASSAR AVENUE, AND TO
ACCORDINGLY AMEND SCHEDULE II OF THE REGISTER
OF SCHEDULES MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE
CITY ENGINEER
WHEREAS, at the intersection of Elmhurst Street and Vassar Avenue (the “Intersection”);
and
WHEREAS, a resident requested that all-way stop control be implemented at the
intersection due to the high pedestrian volumes associated with Tiffany Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, through a warrant study conducted in accordance with the California
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and City Council Policy No. 478-03 (“Council
Policy”), the existing traffic conditions warrant the implementation of all-way stop control at the
Intersection; and
WHEREAS, staff observed 130 pedestrians crossing Elmhurst Street during the peak
hour, thus receiving maximum points under the pedestrian volume warrant; and
WHEREAS, the Intersection accumulated 43 points in the warrant study in accordance
with the Council Study, while a minimum of 45 points are required to meet the default warrant
criteria; and
WHEREAS, accumulating maximum points for the pedestrian volume warrant and
unusual conditions warrant criteria allows for consideration of implementing all-way stop control
even if minimum points were not accumulated in accordance with Case 2 under the general
criteria of the Council Policy; and
WHEREAS, as a result of its investigation, staff is proposing an all-way stop at the
Intersection to more safely and efficiently convey road users through the Intersection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Traffic Safety Commission of the City
of Chula Vista does hereby approve staff’s proposed all-way stop at the Intersection and
accordingly amend Schedule II of the Register of Schedules maintained in the office of the City
Engineer.
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Resolution No. SC 2023-____
Page 2
ACTION by the Traffic Safety Commission of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 9th day of
February 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners:
NAYS: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
____________________________________
Juan Cervantes, Chair
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Florence Picardal, Secretary
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TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Item 5.2
Meeting Date 2/9/23
ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN ALL-WAY STOP AT THE
INTERSECTION OF MONARCHE DRIVE AND SANTA LUCIA
ROAD, AND TO ACCORDINGLY AMEND SCHEDULE II OF THE
REGISTER OF SCHEDULES MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE
CITY ENGINEER
SUBMITTED BY: City Traffic Engineer
At the request of a member of the community, Staff evaluated Monarche Drive and Santa Lucia
Road (“Intersection”) for all-way stop control. The warrant study determined that the Intersection
accumulated 48 points where 45 points are required to be considered warranted by points. In
addition, 52 pedestrians were observed crossing Monarche Drive, the major street at the
Intersection, which accumulated the maximum 20 points for the pedestrian volume warrant. By
accumulating maximum points for one criterion, all-way stop control may be determined to be
warranted under Case 2 of the all-way stop warrant. Staff is recommending the implementation
of an all-way stop control at the Intersection.
RECOMMENDATION
That the Traffic Safety Commission approve the resolution.
DISCUSSION
Existing Conditions
The Intersection is where a two-lane minor collector encircling Heritage Park on a gradual curve
meets a primarily private two-lane street that behaves like a collector by receiving traffic from
approximately half of the Otay Ranch Village One community. The Intersection also fronts
Heritage Elementary School, which is the primary generator of pedestrian and vehicular traffic
during the peak hours.
All-Way Stop Warrant Study
Traffic Engineering staff studied the Intersection in accordance with the California Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) and City Council Policy No. 478-03, which sets
criteria for determining whether all-way stop control is warranted at an intersection based on its
location, collision history, unusual conditions, pedestrian and traffic volumes, approach speeds,
and how traffic volumes between the major and minor approach streets relate (Attachment 2).
In addition, there are three unique situations that suggest all-way stop control could be warranted
irrespective of the total accumulated points, paraphrased below:
Case 1: CA MUTCD criteria are met
Case 2: One of the warrant criteria accumulated the maximum points available to that criterion
Case 3: If the Intersection: is in a residence district as defined by the California Vehicle Code, is
not within 600 feet of another controlled intersection, and there is a parallel arterial road that can
act as an alternative route; the Intersection can accumulate ten additional points.
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The table below summarizes the points accumulated for each warrant criterion:
Warrant Criteria Maximum Accumulated
Case 1 Caltrans Criteria
Case 2 Max Points on a Criterion
Case 3 Residence District 10 0
1 Accidents in 12 Months 25 0
2 Unusual Conditions 21 15
3 Pedestrian Volume 20 20*
4 Traffic Volume 24 3
5 Traffic Volume Difference 10 10*
Total 45 (Minimum
to warrant)
48
*Maximum points met.
CONCLUSION
The Intersection met the minimum point threshold for warranting an all-way stop and the
criterion for Case 2.
Therefore, Staff proposes to implement all-way stop control at the Intersection.
FISCAL IMPACT
The addition of two stop signs, limit lines, and “STOP” pavement legends would require nominal
cost of approximately $2,000. This work is anticipated to be performed by City forces and funded
by capital improvement project TRF0332 “Signing and Striping Program”.
Attachments:
1. Location Plat
2. All-Way Stop Warrant Study
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Safety Commission
Location Plat
HERITAGE
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
HERITAGE PARK
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Case 1:
>Case 2:
Case 3:
The subject intersection shall receive a bonus of 10 points.POINTS:0
1)
0
( Maximum 25 points ) Review Period:9/1/2021 10/1/2022 POINTS:0
Start Date End Date
2)
1)Adjacent to school, fire station, playground, senior center and/or amusement park.
a)X 7 points
b)5 points
c)between 251’-400’ from the intersection.3 points
d)within 500’ of the intersection.1 point
7 pts
(c) The subject intersection is not within 600 feet from the nearest controlled intersection along the collector, and
ALL-WAY STOP POINT SYSTEM CRITERIA:
ACCIDENT WARRANT: ( 25 points )
(d) There is a parallel arterial highway that can be used as an alternative route.
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(a) The street to be controlled is within a residence district as defined in Section 515 of the California Vehicle
Code, and
(b) The street to be controlled is classified a collector or is functioning as a collector, and
Points are assigned to each of these warrants. The total points possible are 100. The installation of an all-way
stop control is justified with a minimum of 45 points, unless:
POLICY NUMBER EFFECTIVE DATE
Five points are assigned for each accident susceptible to correction by an all-way stop control during any 12-
month period prior to the investigation date.
478-03
GENERAL
If Caltrans' criteria is met, the point system is not applicable.
DATE
ALL-WAY STOP WARRANT SUMMARY
PAGE
1 OF 6
LOCATION Monarche Dr & Santa Lucia Rd
within 100’ of the intersection.
( Maximum 7 points )
3/6/2001
between 101’-250’ from the intersection.
Total number of accidents correctible by all-way stop:
UNUSUAL CONDITION WARRANT: ( 21 points )
If any of the five criteria is met to the extent of 100% an all-way stop control intersection may be warranted even
though the minimum number of points is not accumulated. WARRANT 3, 5
If the following conditions are met:
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2)
278 0 pts
155
a) 7 points
b) 6 points
c) 5 points
d) 4 points
e) 3 points
f) 2 points
g) 1 point
3)
0 pts 2 points
0 pts
4)
a)greater than 9% grade 7 points
b)greater than 8% grade 0 pts 5 points
c)greater than 7% grade 3 points
d)greater than 6% grade 1 point
0 pts
5)
a)intersection is 300’ from school grounds.X 7 points
b)intersection is 400’ from school grounds.5 points
c)intersection is 500’ from school grounds.3 points
d)intersection is 600’ from school grounds.1 point
7 pts
6)
a)X 1 point
b)4 points
c)7 points
1 pts
7)Adjacent to bus stop 2 points
Public mailbox 2 points
School bus drop-off 7 points
0 pts
POINTS:15
DATE 2 OF 6
EFFECTIVE DATE
provides for less than 40% of the required sight distance.
provides for less than 50% of the required sight distance.
provides for less than 60% of the required sight distance.
provides for less than 70% of the required sight distance.
provides for less than 80% of the required sight distance.
provides for less than 90% of the required sight distance.
provides for less than 100 % of the required sight distance.
prevailing speeds are more than 10 mph higher than posted speed.
High approach speeds.
prevailing speeds are up to 5 mph higher than posted speed.
Intersection with steep grades within 500’ from the intersection on the downhill approach.
An intersection leading to an arterial from an interior (circular)
collector.
x 100 = 179%
( Maximum 21 points )
prevailing speeds are up to 10 mph higher than posted speed.
Any visibility obstruction including horizontal and/or vertical curves which result in limited stopping sight distance
based on either the posted speed limit or the 85% tile speed, whichever is higher.
( Maximum 7 points )
POLICY NUMBER 478-03 3/6/2001
ALL-WAY STOP WARRANT SUMMARY
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LOCATION Monarche Dr & Santa Lucia Rd PAGE
Intersection is on “Suggested Route To School” and no other controlled crossing is located within 600’.
( Maximum 7 points )
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3)
7:30-8:30am 52
1-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-OVER
4 8 12 16 20
POINTS:20
4)
POINTS:3
>2 POINTS ARE ASSIGNED PER HOUR WHEN TOTAL ENTERING VOLUMES EXCEED 500 BUT MINOR
STREET VOLUMES ARE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 200, BUT MORE THAN 100.
>1 POINT IS ASSIGNED PER HOUR WHEN TOTAL ENTERING VEHICULAR VOLUMES EXCEED 500 BUT
MINOR STREET VOLUMES ARE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 100.
>1 POINT IS ASSIGNED PER HOUR WHEN TOTAL ENTERING VEHICULAR VOLUMES ARE LESS THAN OR
EQUAL TO 500, BUT MINOR STREET VOLUMES EXCEED 200.
478-03 EFFECTIVE DATE
Consideration is given to large numbers of pedestrians crossing the major street during the busiest hour of an
average day.
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ALL-WAY STOP WARRANT SUMMARY
PEDESTRIAN VOLUME ( 20 points )
POLICY NUMBER
PAGELOCATIONMonarche Dr & Santa Lucia Rd
3 OF 6
TRAFFIC VOLUME ( 24 points ) *
3/6/2001
Number of Pedestrians:
Points are dependent upon the magnitude of vehicular volumes entering the intersection during the eight busiest
hours of an average day.
In residence districts as defined by Section 515 CVC, if the 85th percentile approach speed of the major street
exceeds 35 miles per hour, the minimum vehicular volume warrants is 70% of the above requirements.
Peak Hour:
( Maximum 20 points )
Volumes:
Points:
Pedestrians crossing major street, Total during the peak pedestrian hour
>3 POINTS ARE ASSIGNED PER HOUR WHEN TOTAL ENTERING VEHICULAR VOLUMES EXCEED 500
AND MINOR STREET VOLUMES (INCLUDING PEDESTRIANS) EXCEED 200.
Traffic Counts (highlight eight highest hour volumes):
( Maximum 24 points )
DIRECTION 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 TOTAL
NB 33 286 151 79 88 93 112 175 187 210 268 224 200 152 153 2411
SB 30 143 79 39 48 48 42 90 110 118 94 98 67 62 40 1108
SUBTOTAL 63 429 230 118 136 141 154 265 297 328 362 322 267 214 193 3519
EB
WB 122 343 200 121 129 140 95 99 253 208 185 184 124 85 62 2350
SUBTOTAL 122 343 200 121 129 140 95 99 253 208 185 184 124 85 62 2350
TOTAL 185 772 430 239 265 281 249 364 550 536 547 506 391 299 255 5869
POINTS 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
M
A
J
O
R
M
I
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5)
2,350
2,411
PERCENTAGE POINTS
95-100 >10
85-94 9
75-84 8
65-74 7
55-64 6
45-54 5
35-44 4
25-34 3
15-24 2
5-14 1
0-4 0
POINTS:10
A.
B.
C.
D.
97%
( Maximum 10 points )
*24-Hour Major St. Approach Volumes x 100 =
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x 100 =
LOCATION
EFFECTIVE DATE 3/6/2001
Minimum volumes:
1. The vehicular volume entering the intersection from the major street approaches (total of both approaches)
averages at least 300 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of an average day; and
2. The combined vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle volume entering the intersection from the minor street
approaches (total of both approaches) averages at least 200 units per hour for the same 8 hours, with an average
delay to minor-street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the highest hour;
3. If the 85th-percentile approach speed of the major-street traffic exceeds 40 mph, the minimum vehicular volume
warrants are 70 percent of the values provided in Items 1 and 2.
Where traffic control signals are justified, the multi-way stop is an interim measure that can be installed
quickly to control traffic while arrangements are being made for the installation of the traffic control signal.
Five or more reported crashes in a 12-month period that are susceptible to correction by a multi-way stop
installation. Such crashes include right-turn and left-turn collisions as well as right-angle collisions.
ALL-WAY STOP WARRANT SUMMARY
POLICY NUMBER
DATE 4 OF 6
Monarche Dr & Santa Lucia Rd
478-03
PAGE
TRAFFIC VOLUME DIFFERENCE ( 10 POINTS )
All-way stops operate best when the major and minor street approach traffic volumes are nearly equal. Points
shall be assigned in accordance with the following table:
*24-Hour Minor St. Approach Volumes
The following criteria should be considered in the engineering study for a multi-way STOP sign installation:
*To calculate the percentage for T-intersections, use the minor street approach volume to compare with the
highest single leg approach volume on the major street.
Where no single criterion is satisfied, but where Criteria B, C.1, and C.2 are all satisfied to 80 percent of the
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(Major)(Minor)
48
DATE INVESTIGATION WAS COMPLETED:
TOTAL SCORE:points out of a possible 100.
EFFECTIVE DATE 3/6/2001
The minimum required to justify an all-way stop control is 45 points.
ALL-WAY STOP SUMMARY
INTERSECTION:
DATE
PAGE
478-03
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ALL-WAY STOP WARRANT SUMMARY
Monarche Dr & Santa Lucia RdLOCATION
5 OF 6
POLICY NUMBER
January 31, 2023
INTERSECTION DIAGRAM:
Santa Lucia RdMonarche Dr
FIRST AV
MOSS ST
Palm Avenue
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REMARKS:
The intersection accumulated 48 points,three more than the point threshold of 45
to be considered warranted by points.In addition,the intersection accumulated
maximum points for the Pedestrian Volume and Traffic Volume Difference Warrants,
which meet the conditions for Case 2.
Therefore,since the point threshold was met,conditions for Case 2 were met on
two criteria,and the intersection is located between Heritage Park and Heritage
Elementary School, all-way stop control is warranted.
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3/6/2001
DATE 6 OF 6
RECOMMENDATIONS:
POLICY NUMBER
ALL-WAY STOP WARRANT SUMMARY
LOCATION PAGE
478-03 EFFECTIVE DATE
Monarche Dr & Santa Lucia Rd
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RESOLUTION NO. SC-2023-_____
RESOLUTION OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN ALL-
WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF MONARCHE
DRIVE AND SANTA LUCIA ROAD, AND TO
ACCORDINGLY AMEND SCHEDULE II OF THE REGISTER
OF SCHEDULES MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE
CITY ENGINEER
WHEREAS, at the intersection of Monarche Drive and Santa Lucia Road (the
“Intersection”); and
WHEREAS, a resident requested that all-way stop control be implemented at the
intersection due to the high pedestrian volumes associated with Heritage Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, through a warrant study conducted in accordance with the California
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and City Council Policy No. 478-03 (“Council
Policy”), the existing traffic conditions warrant the implementation of all-way stop control at the
Intersection; and
WHEREAS, staff observed 52 pedestrians crossing Elmhurst Street during the peak hour,
thus receiving maximum points under the pedestrian volume warrant; and
WHEREAS, the Intersection accumulated 48 points in the warrant study in accordance
with the Council Study, while a minimum of 45 points are required to meet the default warrant
criteria, thus warranting all-way stop control based on points; and
WHEREAS, meeting maximum points for the pedestrian volume warrant allows for
consideration of implementing all-way stop control even if minimum points were not
accumulated in accordance with Case 2 under the general criteria of the Council Policy; and
WHEREAS, as a result of its investigation, staff is proposing an all-way stop at the
Intersection to more safely and efficiently convey road users through the Intersection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Traffic Safety Commission of the City
of Chula Vista does hereby approve staff’s proposed all-way stop at the Intersection and
accordingly amend Schedule II of the Register of Schedules maintained in the office of the City
Engineer.
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Resolution No. SC 2023-____
Page 2
ACTION by the Traffic Safety Commission of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 9th day of
February 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners:
NAYS: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
____________________________________
Juan Cervantes, Chair
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Florence Picardal, Secretary
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TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Item 5.3
Meeting Date 2/9/23
ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REPEAL CITY COUNCIL
POLICY NO. 110-09 “SAFETY COMMISSION POLICY –
DELEGATING ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY”
SUBMITTED BY: City Traffic Engineer
The City Clerk’s office, at the direction of City Council, conducted a comprehensive review of the
City’s boards and commissions. As a result, they recommended that the Safety Commission be
renamed to the Traffic Safety Commission and notified staff of the possible need to amend City
Council Policy No. 110-09 “Safety Commission – Delegating Additional Authority” (“Policy”)
due to differences with the Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC). This item repeals the Policy as
the CVMC takes precedence.
RECOMMENDATION
That the Traffic Safety Commission approve the resolution.
DISCUSSION
The existing Policy was approved in March of 1995, when Chula Vista’s population was over
148,000 people. It required that all citizen traffic requests be brought to the Safety Commission
for consideration. Over subsequent years, several sections of the CVMC, namely 10.04 “Vehicles
and Traffic – General Provisions” and 10.12 “Vehicles and Traffic – Traffic Administration,” were
amended to further clarify procedures for staff to follow when conducting traffic investigation for
citizen requests.
The primary difference between the Policy and CVMC is that the CVMC defines only certain
traffic infrastructure modifications that require Traffic Safety Commission or City Council
approval. As Chula Vista has grown to over 277,000 people (nearly 90% more than in 1995), staff
has followed the CVMC procedures when investigating citizen requests to ensure that citizen
requests are more effectively managed and addressed in order to provide a safe and efficient
transportation system in Chula Vista.
This item proposes to repeal the Policy to remove inconsistencies with the CVMC. Also included
for reference is Ordinance No. 3559, which changed the name of the Safety Commission to the
Traffic Safety Commission.
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Meeting Date 2/9/23
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact of this item.
Attachments:
1. Existing City Council Policy 110-09
2. Chula Vista Municipal Code 10.04 and 10.12
3. Ordinance No. 3559
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10.04.010
10.04.020
10.04.030
10.04.040
Chapter 10.04
GENERAL PROVISIONS*
Sections:
Short title.
Intent and purpose of provisions.
Regulation and maintenance of schedules of streets and zones subject to
regulatory provisions.
Criminal provisions and administrative remedies.
*For statutory authority for cities to adopt rules and regulations for traffic control, see Veh. Code § 21100.
10.04.010 Short title.
This title (CVMC Title 10) shall be known and may be cited as the “traffic code.” (Ord. 2670, 1996; Ord. 973 § 1,
1966; prior code § 19.1.1).
10.04.020 Intent and purpose of provisions.
A. It is the purpose and intent of the City Council in adopting this title to provide a convenient compilation of the
rules and regulations governing and controlling the movement of motor vehicles and traffic in Chula Vista. These
rules and regulations are further intended to supplement the regulations contained in the Vehicle Code of the
state of California in those instances where the subject matter is not covered by state traffic laws, and to adopt
local regulations where express power is granted to local authorities to control particular subject matter. It is the
purpose of this title to provide standards and guidelines for the administration of motor vehicles and traffic
regulations for those departments charged with such responsibility in the City. Certain definitions and regulations
contained herein incorporate the exact language of the Vehicle Code of the state of California and should be cited
with reference to the code sections of the Vehicle Code as indicated. If any definitions or regulations are not
contained herein, or if definitions or regulations contained herein are inconsistent with the Vehicle Code, such
definitions or regulations as found in the Vehicle Code as it exists or as it may be amended shall apply.
B. It is further the purpose and intent of the City Council by enacting Ordinance 2670, which amends CVMC Title
10 to delegate to the City Engineer the responsibility and authority to adopt and promulgate traffic and parking
control measures pursuant to the standards promulgated by the California Vehicle Code and the California
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Traffic Manual, with the concurrence of the Safety Commission, that such
enactment and process constitute the enactment of an ordinance or resolution when required by the language of
certain sections within Division 11 of the California Vehicle Code, through which traffic and parking control is to be
exercised and effected within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Chula Vista.
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C. It is further the intent of the City Council, and it is hereby so authorized, that the City Engineer, upon the
concurrence of the Safety Commission pursuant to CVMC 10.04.030, shall have the power and authority to adopt,
amend, alter or modify any regulation, as defined by CVMC 10.08.195, which creates or establishes a traffic or
parking control measure. Where a traffic or parking control measure has been previously adopted by ordinance or
resolution of the City Council, that regulation may be hereafter modified or abrogated by the City Engineer
pursuant to the process outlined in CVMC 10.04.030. (Ord. 2670, 1996; Ord. 973 § 1, 1966; prior code § 19.1.2).
10.04.030 Regulation and maintenance of schedules of streets and zones
subject to regulatory provisions.
A. Subject to subsection (G) of this section, the City Council, at the concurrence of the City Manager, hereby
delegates the authority and responsibility to establish and maintain vehicular and pedestrian traffic and parking
control measures, standards and requirements in the public right-of-way to the City Engineer after review by the
Safety Commission, unless, on affirmative vote of the majority of the membership of the Safety Commission, the
Commission objects to the proposed action by the City Engineer, in which case the matter shall be referred to the
City Council, and the authority as to such matters shall thereafter be revested in the City Council to be exercised
upon the affirmative vote of at least three members of the City Council.
B. The Safety Commission may not initiate or order the implementation of a traffic control measure, but may
recommend to the City Engineer the consideration of a proposed traffic or parking control measure. If the City
Engineer declines to implement a traffic or parking control measure recommended by the Safety Commission, the
Safety Commission may refer the matter to the City Council, and following such referral, the authority to
implement or order the particular traffic safety measure recommended by the Safety Commission shall be vested
in the City Council.
C. The Safety Commission shall utilize the standards and procedures established in the California Vehicle Code
and the State of California (Caltrans) Traffic Manual in its deliberations and recommendations, but may base its
recommendations to the City Engineer, or City Council when applicable, upon other matters of public policy
affecting traffic safety.
D. The City Engineer shall exercise the responsibility and authority hereby delegated for the determination,
design, administration and enforcement of traffic and parking control measures and installation of devices
consistent with the standards and warrants contained in the latest effective edition of the State of California Traffic
Manual as amended, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Engineer. The City Engineer shall promptly
file any amendments to or later editions of the State of California (Caltrans) Traffic Manual or successor manuals
promulgated by the state of California pursuant to the authority of the California Vehicle Code and, upon filing,
those standards will become applicable to the determinations and regulations adopted by the City Engineer.
E. Except as provided in CVMC 10.52.070, no traffic control measure or parking control measure shall be
enforceable, nor shall a violation be punishable, until an appropriate traffic control device or parking control
device meeting the standards prescribed in subsection (D) of this section is posted or installed. Posting or
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installation shall be prima facie evidence of the legality of any traffic control measure or parking control measure
adopted under this title.
F. Administration and maintenance of records by the City Engineer shall be as follows:
1. The City Engineer shall maintain all regulations under this title and provide the Chief of Police copies of all
administrative interpretations and determinations made pursuant to this section which govern the installation
and administration of traffic control measures and parking control measures in the City of Chula Vista.
2. The City Engineer shall maintain a register of all schedules which establish parking and traffic control
measures for streets within the City, and shall incorporate into those schedules the streets, zones and
intersections and restrictions or limitations previously listed in Schedules I through XVI as were previously
codified in this title prior to their repeal by Ordinance 2670. The repeal or amendment of those sections by
Ordinance 2670 is intended to merely delete reference to the street designations within the text of the
Municipal Code. Parking and traffic control measures upon those streets, zones and intersections shall be
administered by the City Engineer pursuant to this section.
G. Exceptions. The City Council reserves the right to enact ordinances and resolutions, and the City Engineer shall
make recommendations to the Council, as appropriate, on the following matters:
1. Traffic control measures budgeted by the City as a capital improvement project budget.
2. Regulations adopted pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21101(a) and (c).
3. Traffic control measures affecting community businesses, and having an impact on the availability of
parking within business districts including, but not limited to, angle parking and installation of parking meters.
4. Parking and traffic regulations on private property and roads pursuant to California Vehicle Code Sections
21107 and 21107.8.
5. Ordinances or resolutions which amend, modify or restrict the authority of the City Engineer or which
establish policy to guide the City Engineer’s exercise of authority pursuant to this code.
6. Establishment of parking meter zones and parking fees pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 22508.
7. Establishment of speed limits pursuant to California Vehicle Code Sections 22357 and 22358.
H. Emergency, Special Events and Road Construction Events. The City Engineer’s authority regarding the adoption of
traffic and parking control measures for emergencies and road construction is as follows:
1. Road Construction. The authority to establish and maintain traffic control measures for road construction
events shall be vested solely in the City Engineer, unless overruled by the affirmative vote of three members
of the City Council. Referral to and concurrence of the Safety Commission are not required. The City Engineer
shall, under the following circumstances, advise the Council a minimum of seven days in advance in writing of
the following proposed traffic control measures exercised under the authority of this subsection:
a. The proposed measure may involve complete road closures on any road;
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the City Clerk’s office for ordinances passed subsequent to the ordinance cited above.
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b. The proposed measure may involve significant interference with traffic on high volume roads;
c. The proposed measure may involve long-term partial road closures on any road;
d. The proposed measure may involve interference with access to any business;
e. The proposed measure may involve the rerouting of traffic through residential areas.
2. Emergency Traffic Regulations. The City Engineer may enact emergency traffic regulations with the
concurrence of the Chief of Police when necessary to immediately preserve the public health, safety and
welfare, and shall report the same to the City Council within seven days. Emergency traffic regulations shall
remain valid and effective until set aside or modified by the City Council. Referral to the Safety Commission is
optional.
3. Special event regulations establishing and maintaining traffic control measures for special events and
community events using the public right-of-way. (Ord. 3205 § 1, 2011; Ord. 2670, 1996; Ord. 973 § 1, 1966;
prior code § 19.22.1).
10.04.040 Criminal provisions and administrative remedies.
A. General Provisions. It is unlawful for any person to disobey the directions of any traffic control device or
parking control device within the City of Chula Vista. This section shall be cited as authority except when a more
specific provision is contained in the California Vehicle Code or elsewhere in this title, in which case the more
specific provisions will be used.
B. Administrative Remedy. Any person who contends that a traffic or parking control measure or device was not
promulgated or installed according to the regulations contained in this title or the California Vehicle Code may
petition the Safety Commission to examine the matter, and may appeal that determination to the City Council
within 10 days following. (Ord. 2670, 1996).
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10.12.010
10.12.020
10.12.030
Chapter 10.12
TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION*
Sections:
Police Department powers and duties.
City Engineer powers and duties.
Emergency regulations.
*For statutory provisions authorizing cities to adopt rules and regulations for traffic control, and to regulate
traffic by using police officers, see Veh. Code § 21100.
10.12.010 Police Department powers and duties.
The Police Department shall:
A. Enforce the provisions of this traffic code and all the state vehicle laws applicable to street traffic in this City,
make arrests for traffic violations, investigate traffic accidents and cooperate with the City Engineer and other
officers of the City in the administration of the traffic laws and in developing ways and means to improve traffic
conditions and carry out those duties imposed upon said Department by this chapter; and
B. Cooperate with the City Engineer in conducting studies of high accident frequency locations and determining
remedial measures; and
C. Maintain a suitable system of filing required traffic accident reports. Accidents, reports or cards referring to them
shall be filed chronologically. Such reports shall be available for the use and information of the City Engineer; and
D. Prepare annually a traffic report which shall be filed with the City Council. Such a report shall contain
information on traffic matters in this City as follows:
1. The number of traffic accidents, the number of people killed, the number of persons injured and other
pertinent traffic accident data,
2. The number of traffic accidents investigated and other pertinent data on the safety activities of the Police
Department,
3. The plans and recommendations of the Department for future traffic safety activities. (Ord. 2670 § 1,
1996; Ord. 973 § 1, 1966; prior code § 19.2.1).
10.12.020 City Engineer powers and duties.
The City Engineer shall:
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A. Except where reserved by the City Council pursuant to Council policy or as set forth in CVMC 10.04.030(G), the
City Engineer, with the concurrence of the Safety Commission, shall have the power to adopt traffic and parking
control measures and install, modify or alter traffic and parking control devices; and
B. Determine the installation, proper timing and maintenance of official traffic control devices, conduct
engineering analysis of traffic accidents and devise remedial measures, conduct engineering investigation of traffic
conditions, and cooperate with other City officials in the development of ways and means to improve traffic
conditions. Whenever, by the provisions of this code, a power is granted to the City Engineer or a duty imposed
upon him, the power may be exercised or the duty performed by his deputy or by a person authorized in writing
by him. Whenever the City Engineer makes a determination authorized by this chapter, pursuant to the provisions
of the California Vehicle Code, the violation of which is a misdemeanor, said determination shall promptly be filed
in writing by the City Engineer, with a copy filed with the Chief of Police, so that enforcing officials shall be aware of
any changes or modifications of regulatory determinations; and
C. Initiate and recommend necessary legislation for the efficient operation of traffic and the prevention of traffic
accidents; and
D. Maintain schedules relating to parking and traffic control measures and devices on City streets as provided by
regulations promulgated pursuant to this code. (Ord. 2670 § 1, 1996; Ord. 973 § 1, 1966; prior code § 19.2.2).
10.12.030 Emergency regulations.
A. The Police Department is empowered to enforce regulations necessary to make effective the provisions of this
code. In the event of fire, emergency or special events, the Police Department is empowered to establish and
enforce temporary traffic regulations.
B. For the purpose of minimizing traffic hazards and traffic congestion and for the promotion of public safety,
the City Engineer is authorized to establish any traffic regulation for a trial period of eight months,
notwithstanding the provisions of CVMC 10.04.030(G); provided, that:
1. Prior to the commencement of any trial period, a copy of the proposed regulation shall be sent by the City
Engineer to the Council, together with a statement of the reasons therefor; and
2. Such trial period shall begin upon the posting of signs or other appropriate notices to the public.
C. If a resolution embodying such regulation, or any part thereof, is not approved after the eight-month trial
period, such regulation shall cease to be effective.
D. The City Engineer may test traffic control devices under actual traffic conditions.
E. Regulations to control the direction of movement of traffic and the parking of vehicles on streets within the
City shall be enacted pursuant to the authority of this section. (Ord. 2670 § 1, 1996; Ord. 973 § 1, 1966; prior code
§ 19.2.3).
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ORDINANCE NO. 3539
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
VARIO US CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS OF THE CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE GENERAL RULES
FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AND REVISE
CHAPTERS GOVERNING INDIVIDUAL BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS TO AMEND CERTAIN ROLES,
RESPONSIBILITIES, AND MEMBERSHIP AND
CONSOLIDATE AND REPEAL CERTAIN BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS
WHEREAS, in response to a City Council referral made on August 8, 2022, City staff
conducted a review of the City's boards and commissions to determine any overlap in roles and
responsibilities and propose changes, including possible consolidation, to improve efficiency and
effectiveness; and
WHEREAS, staff presented its recommendations and received direction from the City
Council at the City Council meeting on October 11, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to revise certain general rnles for City boards and
commissions, as well as the roles, responsibilities, and membership of certain City boards and
comm1ss10ns.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
Section I.
A. Specified sections of Chapter 2.25 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code are hereby amended as
follows:
[Sections in Chapter 2.25 that are not specifically listed below remain unchanged.]
2.25.020 Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, the following words are defined:
"Board" and "Commission" include boards, commissions, and committees established by the
Chula Vista Charter or ordinance.
"Brown Act" means the Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code Section 54950 et seq.,
commonly referred to as the Brown Act or the California Open Meeting Law.
"Entire Voting Membership" or "Entire Membership" means those individuals who have been
appointed to, have been sworn in to serve on, have not been removed from, have not vacated their
seat on, and who are eligible and entitled to vote as Members of a Board or Commission. It does
not include Ex Officio Members or Youth Advisory Members and does not include any seat
specified in the Charter provision or ordinance creating the Board or Commission that is unfilled
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due to a vacancy, pmsuant to CVMC 2.25.105. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at least one-half of
the voting seats specified in the Charter provision or ordinance creating the Board or Commission
must be filled in order for the board or Commission to act. For example, if a seven-Member board
has two vacancies, the remaining five voting members constitute the "Entire Membership."
Accordingly, an action that requires a majority vote could be taken if at least three of the voting
board members vote in its favor. The City Council intends that this definition clarify the term
"Entire Membership" as used in Section 603 of the City Charter.
"Ex Officio Members" means the individuals who are appointed by the City Council to serve in an
advisory capacity on a Board or Commission, but who are not entitled to vote or to make motions.
"Ex Officio Members" do not include City staff who provide information to or sit with a Board or
Commission. "Interview" means the process by which applicants are given an opportunity to
present themselves to the City Council, or other interview panel, and the City Council or other
panel questions and evaluates the applicants. Should an applicant be unable to attend an interview,
the Council or panel may elect to consider a letter of interest or interview by other means, such as
telephone or video conference, in lieu of an in-person meeting.
"Member" means an individual who has been appointed to, has been sworn in to serve on, has not
been removed from, and who has not vacated his or her seat on a Board or Commission.
"Members" includes Voting Members, Ex Ofiicio Members, and Youth Advisory Members.
"Registered Voter" means an individual who is registered to vote in City of Chula Vista elections.
"Voting Member" means an individual appointed by the City Council who is entitled to vote and
make motions in his or her capacity as a member of a Board or Commission.
"Youth Advis01y Member" means the individuals who meet the qualifications specified in CVMC
2.25.030(E) and are appointed by the City Council to serve in an advisory capacity on a Board or
Commission. Youth Advisory Members are not entitled to make motions or vote but may offer an
advisory opinion on matters considered by the Board or Commission.
2.25.030 Membership -Qualifications and eligibility.
Member qualifications and eligibility shall be in accordance with Chula Vista Charter Section 602
and this Section:
A. An individual is eligible to serve on only one Board or Commission at a time, unless the
Member is filling a seat on another Board or Commission that was specifically created to represent
the Board or Commission to which he or she was originally appointed.
B. A paid officer or employee of the City is not eligible to be appointed to or to serve on a Board
or Commission.
C. A Member is ineligible to be appointed to another Board or Commission during the first 12
months of his or her term; this prohibition does not apply to appointments to serve as a
representative Member on another Board or Commission, pmsuant to Subsection !A) of this
Section, or to appointments of Members to another Board or Commission when their original
Board or Commission was disbanded within the first 12 months of their term.
D. The City Council may appoint Ex Officio Members to any Board or Commission because of
particular background or experience that the City Council deems will assist a particular Board or
Commission in handling a discrete set of issues. Ex Officio Members are not required to be
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Registered Voters and are subject to term limits as described in the Charter and CVMC 2.25.080
and 2.25.100. Ex Officio Members are not entitled to vote or to make motions.
E. The City Council may appoint Youth Advisory Members to Boards and Commissions as those
seats are provided for in the Membership section of individual board and Commission chapters in
this Code. Youth Advisory Members shall be between the ages of 16 and 22 years old at the time
of their appointment, and are not required to be Registered Voters, but shall be a resident in the
City and maintain that status throughout their tenure. Youth Advisory Members are subject to term
limits as described in CVMC 2.25.080 and 2.25.100.
2.25.050 Membership -Applications and appointments -General.
A. The City Clerk shall maintain applications for prospective membership on Boards and
Commissions for a period of one year from the date of application. The application shall provide a
place for an individual to state the reasons he or she seeks appointment to a particular Board or
Commission and his or her qualifications for service on a particular Board or Commission.
B. An individual who has submitted an application for appointment as a Voting Member, Ex
Officio, or Youth Advisory Member of any Board or Commission may be interviewed as part of
the nomination and selection process.
C. If a vacancy occurs on any Board or Commission within one year of interviews being
conducted for that Board or Commission, interviews are not required if all of the following criteria
are met: ( 1) the vacancy was properly noticed and new applications solicited; (2) no new, qualified
applications were received; (3) one or more qualified applicants from the original interviews
remain eligible and interested in being appointed; and (4) the appointment process for the Board or
Commission does not specifically prohibit this subsection.
D. Members of each board and commission shall be appointed by at least three affirmative votes
of the City Council.
2.25.060 Membership -Oath of office -Effective date of taking office.
The City Clerk or his or her designee shall administer the oath of office to newly appointed Voting
Members, Ex Officio Members, and Youth Advisory Members. Newly appointed Members must
take the oath of office before they may participate or vote as a Member of the Board or
Commission to which they have been appointed. Members assume their office on the date they
take the oath of office.
2.25.080 Membership -Terms -Standard term of office -Holdover office.
A. The standard term of office for Board and Commission Members, other than Youth Advisory
Members, is four years. The standard term begins July 1st and ends June 30th four years later.
B. The standard term of office for Youth Advisory Members is two years. The standard term
begins July 1st and ends June 30th two years later.
C. At the end of any Member's term, they shall be permitted to continue to exercise the privileges
of their former office until the office is filled by the appointment of a qualified successor.
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2.25.100 Membership -Terms -Filling unexpired terms.
A. Voting Member and Ex Officio Member terms shall be in accordance with Chula Vista Charter
Section 602 and this Subsection A:
1. A Voting Member who currently sits on a particular Board or Commission may not be
appointed to fill the unexpired term of another Voting Member's vacated seat on that same
Board or Commission. An individual who currently sits as an Ex Officio Member or a Youth
Advisory Member of a Board or Commission may be appointed to fill the unexpired term of a
Voting Member's vacated seat on the same Board or Commission if the Ex Officio Member or
Youth Advisory Member meets the eligibility criteria for voting membership. The appointment
process shall be the same as provided for in the applicable membership section for the Board or
Commission.
2. For purposes of determining whether the unexpired term of a vacated seat is less than, more
than, or equals two years, the starting date of the unexpired term shall be the date the new
appointee takes the oath of office, and the end date of the unexpired term shall be the expiration
date of the vacating Member's term of office.
B. Youth Advis01y Member terms shall be in accordance with this Subsection B:
1. Youth Advisory Members shall be limited to a maximum of two consecutive terms;
provided, further, that for the purpose of this Section, an appointment to fill an initial term or an
unexpired term of less than one year in duration shall not be considered as a term; however, any
appointment to fill an initial term or an unexpired term in excess of one year shall be
considered to be a full term.
2. For purposes of determining whether the unexpired term of a vacated seat is less than, more
than, or equal to one year, the starting date of the unexpired term shall be the date the new
appointee takes the oath of office, and the end date of the unexpired term shall be the expiration
date of the vacating Member's term of office.
2.25.130 Code of ethics.
Voting Members, Ex Officio Members, and Youth Advisory Members of Boards and
Commissions are public officials and, therefore, act as agents for the public's purpose and hold
office for the public's benefit. As public officials, they are bound to uphold the law, observe in
their official acts a high standard of morality and discharge faithfully the duties of their office,
recognizing that the public interest must be a primary concern. Members of Boards and
Commissions are expected to conform to the City's code of ethics, found in Chapter 2.01 CVMC.
If a Board or Commission Member is in doubt about whether the code of ethics applies to a
particular situation, the Member may request in writing an advisory opinion from the Board of
Ethics.
2.25.150 Conflicts of interest -Recusal from discussion and voting.
A. Voting Members, Ex Officio Members, and Youth Advisory Members who are 18 years of
age or older of certain Boards and Commissions may be required to file statements of economic
interest as determined in the City's conflict of interest code. The City Clerk will notify Members
who are required to file the statements.
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B. The state's Political Reform Act and the City's conflict of interest code state that no person
shall make or participate in the making of a governmental decision that he or she knows, or has
reason to know, will have a reasonably foreseeable material financial effect on him or her
distinguishable from its effect on the public generally. The Political Reform Act and implementing
regulations require a public official diligently to monitor his or her business interests, real
property, sources of income, gifts, and personal finances to ensure that he or she does not
participate in an action in which he or she has a conflict of interest.
C. When a Member has a conflict of interest, or the appearance of a conflict of interest, he or she
must publicly state the nature of the conflict. Unless the item is on the consent calendar, the
Member must step down from the dais or table and leave the room until consideration of the
particular item is finished. Additionally, the disqualified Member may not be counted toward
achieving a quorum while the item is being discussed. A Member may consult the City Attorney if
he or she has a question about whether or not a conflict exists and whether or not he or she should
disqualify himself or herself from discussing or voting on an issue.
2.25.260 Operations -Staff support.
A. Pursuant to City Charter Section 603, the City Manager shall appoint a staff person to serve as
secretary to each board and commission. In addition to other duties specified in this chapter, the
secretary is responsible for finalizing resolutions and performing other administrative duties, as
necessary.
B. The City Manager may make available other staff and clerical support as requested by a Board
or Commission to fulfill its functions and duties, provided such staff and clerical support are
available.
C. Staff persons assigned to assist Boards and Commissions shall not be considered Voting
Members, Ex Officio Members, or Youth Advisory Members of those Boards and Commissions ..
B. Section 2.32.060 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
2.32.060 Membership.
The Sustainability Commission shall consist of seven Voting Members and two Youth Advisory
Members, to be appointed in accordance with Article VT of the City Charter and Chapter 2.25
CVMC.
C. Specified sections of Chapter 2.33 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code are hereby amended as
follows:
[Sections in Chapter 2.33 that are not specifically listed below remain unchanged.]
2.33.020 Purpose and intent.
It is the purpose and intent of the City Council in establishing the Cultural Arts Commission to
create an advisory body to serve as a resource to advise and make recommendations to the City
Council and the City Manager on cultural arts issues citywide, as well as exchanges and activities
with the City and its sister cities. The focused efforts of the Cultural Arts Commission will be to
identify cultural arts needs and issues.
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The purpose of the Commission is to focus community energies and resources on developing a
highly visible City with a cultural arts personality and to develop, support, and nurture those ideas
that expand and enrich arts and cultural opportunities for the entire community in addition to
promoting cultural exchanges and activities on the basis of mutual friendship and amity between
the City and its sister cities.
2.33.030 Functions and duties.
The functions and duties of the Cultural Arts Commission shall be as follows:
A Encourage the preservation of Chula Vista's cultural heritage and the creation of an
atmosphere - a Chula Vista image -in which our citizens could take pride and have increased
stature.
B. Help coordinate and marshal support for the arts.
C. Encourage the provision of cultural and artistic facilities and features in public and
commercial construction.
D. Formulate recommendations for a City arts program, including funding mechanisms, criteria
for the selection and placement of public art, procedures for review plans, and guidelines to carry
out a City arts program.
E. Regularly assess, review and update recommended goals and long-range plans for the City;
and regularly solicit public input on the arts.
F. Encourage the development of arts and cultural programs for the youth of Chula Vista.
G. Promote the creation of a cultural environment to attract visitors and economic development.
The Commission, by having a definite focus and by demonstrating a high degree of commitment
to the arts, can conduct strategic long-range planning to help reach these goals.
H. Make recommendations for cultural exchanges and activities that are virtual and/or
accessible on the basis of mutual friendship and amity between the City and its sister cities.
T. The Commission may develop guidelines for consideration during the application and
appointment processes for new Members, which may include relevant questions to be included on
the application, recommended considerations when making an appointment, and definitions of
terms referenced in CVMC 2.33.040, related to the qualifications of Members.
2.33.040 Membership.
A The Cultural Arts Commission shall consist of nine Voting Members and one Youth Advisory
Member who represent a diversity of backgrounds, to be nominated and appointed in accordance
with Article VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC, and this chapter.
1. All nine Voting Members shall demonstrate competence, knowledge and experience in
cultural arts; and a minimum of six Members shall be appointed from among artists,
educators, and those with professional qualifications and experience in disciplines of arts and
culture, including the performing arts, fine arts, culinary arts, media arts or related arts
disciplines.
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2. The Cultural Arts Commission may recommend guidelines to be used during the
application and appointment processes, which may include relevant questions to be included
on the application, a checklist of qualifications, and definitions of terms referenced in this
Section, related to the qualifications of Members.
3. When a vacancy occurs on the Cultural Arts Commission, the City Clerk shall forward
applications received for the vacant position to the Mayor and Cultural Arts Manager or other
staff assigned to the Cultural Arts Commission.
4. Throughout the review of applications, selection of applicants to be Interviewed and
Interviews of selected applicants, the Mayor shall consider guidelines developed by the
Cultural Atis Commission, as well as recommendations for interviews or appointments that
may be made by the Cultural Arts Commission, City Councilmembers, and the Cultural Arts
Manager or other staff assigned to the Cultural Arts Commission.
5. The Mayor shall review the fo1warded applications and select applicants to be
Interviewed. The Mayor shall Interview selected applicants and provide the opportunity for
the Cultural Arts Manager or other staff assigned to the Cultural Arts Commission to attend
and assist with the interviews. The Mayor shall make nominations for appointment, subject to
the City Council's approval.
D. Specified sections of Chapter 2.35 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code are hereby amended as
follows:
[Sections in Chapter 2.35 that are not specifically listed below remain unchanged.]
Chapter 2.35-HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS ADVISORY COMMTSSTON
2.35.010 Creation.
There is hereby created a Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission, in accordance with
the City Charter and with Section 34291 of the California Health and Safety Code. The provisions
of Atiicle VI of the City Cha1ier, Chapter 2.25 CVMC and this chapter shall govern this
Commission.
2.35.020 Purpose and intent.
It is the purpose and intent of the City Council, in establishing the Commission, to create an
advisory and coordinating body which is to serve as a resource, to advise and to make
recommendations to the Housing Authority, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, City
Council, and City Manager on housing issues and opportunities that would benefit the community,
including matters related to services, programs, and funding for the City's unsheltered community.
2.35.030 Functions and duties.
The functions and duties of the Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission shall be as
follows:
A Serve as an advisory body to the Housing Authority, City Council, Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency, and City Manager.
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B. Periodically assess the housing needs of the residents of Chula Vista and review housing
policies and strategies, including the Housing Element of the General Plan, and to make
recommendations to improve said policies and strategies to address identified community housing
needs.
C. Review and make recommendations on all matters to come before the Housing Authority,
except emergency matters and matters which the Housing Authority, by resolution, excludes from
its review.
D. Review all proposed affordable housing projects to be assisted with public funds or incentives
and make recommendations concerning said projects.
E. Review all affordable housing projects proposed under the City's affordable housing program
and related development agreements and make recommendations concerning said projects.
F. Consider and make recommendations on matters related to services, programs, and funding for
the City's unsheltered community.
G. Review ongoing housing programs of the Housing Authority, City, and Successor Agency to
the Redevelopment Agency and make recommendations for improvement thereof, including efforts
to publicize the availability of housing opportunities to City residents.
H. Perform such others functions or duties as may be delegated by the Housing Authority.
2.35.040 Membership.
A. The Housing and Homelessness Adviso1y Commission shall consist of seven Voting Members
and up to two Ex Officio Members, to be appointed in accordance with Article VT of the City
Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC, and this chapter.
B. The Voting Members shall be appointed according to the following specifications:
Three Members shall have expertise and experience in at least one of the following fields: lending,
urban planning, real estate development, and real estate brokerage; two Members shall be appointed
as representatives of tenants of the Housing Authority, and shall, at the time of their appointments
and throughout their terms, reside in assisted housing or receive Section 8 rental housing assistance
from the Housing Authority; one of these two Members shall be 62 years of age or older; and two
Members shall be residents of the City at large, and shall, throughout their terms, maintain their
residency and elector status.
E. Section 2.36.040 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
2.36.040 Membership.
A. The Human Relations Commission shall consist of 11 Voting Members and one Youth
Advisory Member, to be appointed in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25
CVMC, and this chapter.
B. The Members shall be: ( 1) representative of the diversity of the City; (2) specifically chosen to
reflect the interests and concern with protection of civil liberties of all people which make up the
City's residents; (3) committed to fostering better human relations in the City of Chula Vista; and
(4) associated with the business and/or civic activities of the City.
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F. Chapter 2.37, Commission on Aging, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
G. Chapter 2.38, International Friendship Commission, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
H. Chapter 2.40, Growth Management Oversight Commission, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
I. Section 2.41.040 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
2.41.040 Membership.
A. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall consist of seven Voting Members and one
Youth Advisory Member appointed by the City Council in accordance with Article VI of the City
Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC, and this chapter.
1. Three voting seats shall be nominated and appointed in accordance with the general
appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).
2. The four remaining voting seats are nominated by a particular Council district seat
and appointed in accordance with the district based appointment process specified in
CVMC 2.25.052(C). Members must be a resident of the corresponding Council district
and must maintain their district residency throughout their tenure.
3. The Youth Advisory Member shall meet the qualifications of specified in CVMC
2.25.030(E) and shall be nominated and appointed in accordance with the general
appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).
B. In the event the City Council contracts with other agencies interested in recreation and parks
for joint exercise of any functions, the contract may provide that the other agencies may have
representation on the Commission during the term of the contract
J. Section 2.42.015 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby added as follows:
2.42.015 Purpose and Intent.
The purpose of this chapter is to supplement City Charter Section 605, establishing the Planning
Commission and setting forth its powers and duties. Tt is the intent of the City Council that the
Planning Commission shall additionally meet the certified local government requirements, as
defined by the national Historic Preservation Act, and serve as the authority on historic
preservation matters and advise the Council and other City Boards and Commissions, as needed,
on historic preservation matters, as is mandated by CVMC Title 21, Historic Preservation. If there
is any conflict between this chapter and the Charter, the Charter shall govern.
K. Section 2.42.020 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
2.42.020 Functions and duties.
A. In accordance with Charter Section 606, the Planning Commission shall have the power and
duty to:
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1. Recommend to the City Council, after a public hearing, the adoption, amendment, or
repeal of a Master Plan or any part thereof for the physical development of the City.
2. Exercise such functions with respect to land subdivisions, planning and zoning as may be
prescribed by ordinance.
B. Additionally, the Planning Commission shall have the power and duty, in accordance with
CVMC 21.02.030 to:
1. Approve Major Certificates of Appropriateness and Historic Designations.
2. Uphold the goals and policies of the General Plan related to historic preservation.
3. Carry out the purpose and intent ofCVMC Title 21, Historic Preservation.
4. Assist staff in the development and maintenance of a certified historic preservation
program that canies out the provisions of the certified local government program.
5. Approve designations of historical resources to the City of Chula Vista Register of
Historical Resources.
6. Recommend to City Council delistings from the City of Chula Vista Register of Historical
Resources.
7. Grant or deny applications for permits for major alterations of historical resources.
8. Grant or deny appeals from decisions of the Zoning Administrator for applications of
minor alterations of historical resources.
9. Make recommendations to City Council on applications for participation in City approved
historic preservation incentive programs including but not limited to the Mills Act Property
Tax Abatement Program.
10. Advise the City Council and other boards, commissions and committees as necessary on
historic preservation issues.
11. Perform other functions as appropriate to safeguard the City's historic, aesthetic, social,
economic, political, and architectural past.
L. Specified sections of Chapter 2.44 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code are hereby amended as
follows:
[Sections in Chapter 2. 44 that are not specifically listed below remain unchanged.]
Chapter 2.44 -TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
2.44.010 Creation.
There is created and established the Traffic Safety Commission. The provisions of Article VI of
the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC, and this chapter shall govern this Commission.
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The duties of the Traffic Safety Commission shall be to conceive and develop ideas or
suggestions that would specifically or generally contribute to the improvement of personal or
property safety within the City area, receive and process such ideas from any individual or groups
of individuals, and after such suggestions have been given careful consideration and study by
Members, both individually and collectively, make appropriate recommendations, by resolution,
to the City Council. All recommendations shall be considered and acted upon favorably or
unfavorably. The scope of the operations of the Commission may embrace any hazardous
condition, whether it be physical or material, that would jeopardize human safety, or cause
damage to property both within and outside the home or industry; provided, however, that the
basic function of the Commission shall be related to matters of vehicular or pedestrian traffic
safety within the public rights-of-way in the City and safety hazards that may exist on or about
publicly owned land and facilities.
2.44.030 Membership.
The Traffic Safety Commission shall consist of seven Members who shall be appointed in
accordance with Article VI of the City Charter and Chapter 2.25 CVMC.
M. Section 2.45.040 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
2.45.040 Membership.
The Board of Library Trustees shall consist of five Voting Members appointed by the City
Council from the Registered Voters of the City and one Youth Advisory Member. The City
Council may change the number of Members comprising the Board by ordinance.
N. Specified sections of Chapter 2.47 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code are hereby amended as
follows:
[Sections in Chapter 2. 4 7 that are not specifically listed below remain unchanged.]
Chapter 2.47 -HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND AGING COMMISSION
2.47.010 Creation.
The Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission, originally named the Healthy Chula Vista
Advisory Commission, was created as a result of the Healthy Chula Vista Action Plan adopted
January 5, 2016. The Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission was combined with the
Commission on Aging in 2022 to create a comprehensive advisory body that incorporated health,
wellness, and aging matters. The general rules governing Boards and Commissions set forth in
Chapter 2.25 CVMC shall govern the Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission, except as
specifically provided below.
2.47.020 Purpose and intent.
It is the purpose and intent of the City Council, in establishing the Commission, to create an
advisory and coordinating body which is to serve as a resource to advise and to make
recommendations to the City Council and City Manager on health, wellness-, and aging-related
policies and opportunities, including the General Plan, Healthy Chula Vista Action Plan, and
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Age-Friendly Action Plan that would benefit the community, as well as provide a fomm for older
adults and the community to bring forward public health and aging matters.
2.47.030 Functions and duties.
The functions and duties of the Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission shall be as follows:
A Serve as an advisory body to the City Council and City Manager.
B. Periodically assess the health, wellness, and aging needs of the residents of Chula Vista and
review health-, wellness-, and aging-related policies and strategies, including the General Plan,
Healthy Chula Vista Action Plan, and Age-Friendly Action Plan, to make recommendations to
improve said plans to address identified community health, wellness, and aging needs.
C. Serve as a fomm for older adults and the community to bring forward public health and
aging matters.
D. Perform such others functions or duties as may be delegated by the City Council.
2.47.040 Membership.
A. The Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission shall consist of nine Voting Members and one
Youth Advisory Member, to be nominated and appointed in accordance with Article VI of the
City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC, and this chapter.
1. Five Voting Members shall have expertise and experience in at least one of the focus
areas of the Healthy Chula Vista Action Plan or the Age-Friendly Action Plan: land use,
transportation, nutrition, health care, physical activity, environment, and/or older adults.
These Members shall be nominated and appointed in accordance with the general
appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).
2. The four remaining Voting Members shall be nominated by a particular Council district
seat and appointed in accordance with the district based appointment process specified in
CVMC 2.25.052(C). Members must be a resident of the corresponding Council district and
must maintain their district residency throughout their tenure.
3. The Youth Advisory Member shall meet the qualifications of specified in CVMC
2.25.030(E) and shall be nominated and appointed in accordance with the general appointment
process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).
0. Chapter 2.49, Historic Preservation Commission, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
P. Section 2.61.050 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
2.61.050 Composition -Qualifications -Nomination.
A. Members. The COC shall be comprised of nine Members, each with equal rights and standing
to act and vote on COC matters.
B. Qualifications Applicable to All Members. Per Charter Section 602(d), all COC Members
must be qualified electors of the City. A "qualified elector" of the City is a City resident that is
qualified and registered to vote as a City resident. COC Members must be qualified electors at the
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time they apply and must maintain such status throughout their tenure. No COC Member may be
a current City employee or current elected City ofiicial per the requirements of Measure P
(CVMC 3.33.160(D)).
C. Designated Members. Four of the total nine COC Members shall be nominated, apply, and
serve as "Designated Members." Designated Members shall be nominated, one each, by the
following nominating authorities (each a "nominating authority," collectively the "nominating
authorities"), subject to the additional membership qualifications, if any, specified for each:
1. Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce; nominee( s) must have expertise and experience in
at least one of the following areas: accounting, finance, engineering, or a related discipline
(including constrnction);
2. San Diego County Taxpayers Association; nominee(s) must have expertise and
experience in at least one of the following areas: accounting, finance, engineering, or a
related discipline (including constrnction);
3. Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission; nominee(s) must be from this
Commission;
4. Sustainability Commission (formerly known as the Resource Conservation
Commission); nominee(s) must be from this Commission;
5. San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council;
6. Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment, San Diego branch.
D. Designated }vfember Appointment Process. Designated Members shall be appointed in
accordance with the Designated Member appointment process identified below.
1. When a vacancy occurs, Designated Members shall be selected for nomination by the
nominating authorities specified in Subsection (g of this Section that do not have a
Designated Member appointed to the COC ( each an "unrepresented nominating authority,"
collectively the "unrepresented nominating authorities") at the time the vacancy occurs. If
any of the unrepresented nominating authorities declines to exercise their nominating
authority in a timely fashion, or if any ceases to function or exist, that party's nominating
authority may pass to a substantially similar organization if approved by the City Council.
2. Unrepresented nominating authorities shall submit the name and contact information for
their nominee ("Designated Nominee") to the City Clerk on a form prescribed by the City
Clerk. The City Clerk shall provide each Designated Nominee with instrnctions to complete
and submit the application to the City Clerk within a specified time period. Completed
applications timely received by the City Clerk shall be fo1warded to the Mayor.
3. The Mayor shall Interview all Designated Nominee who timely complete applications,
and thereafter may make nominations for appointment as provided in Subsection .Q2l(i)_ of
this Section, subject to the City Council's approval.
4. After completing Interviews in accordance with Subsection (illill of this Section, the
Mayor may make a nomination to the City Council or may reject the proposed nomination. If
the Mayor rejects a proposed nomination, the Mayor may request additional submittal for a
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Designated Nominee. Once rejected, a Designated Nominee may not be resubmitted for the
term at issue, but may be submitted for consideration for future terms.
E. At-Large Members. Five of the total nine COC Members shall apply and serve as
representatives of the City "at-large." Expertise and experience in accounting, finance,
engineering, or a related discipline (including construction) is desirable but is not required. At-
large Members shall be comprised of the following:
1. One Member may be a resident of any one of the four districts and shall be nominated
and appointed in accordance with the general appointment process specified in CVMC
2.25.052(A).
2. The four remaining Members shall be nominated by a particular Council district seat and
appointed in accordance with the district-based appointment process specified in CVMC
2.25.052(C). Members must be a resident of the corresponding Council district and must
maintain their district residency throughout their tenure.
Q. Specified sections of Chapter 2.63 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code are hereby amended as
follows:
[Sections in Chapter 2. 63 that are not specifically listed below remain unchanged.]
2.63.050 Composition -Qualifications -Nomination.
A. Members. The COC shall be comprised of 11 Members, each with equal rights and standing
to act and vote on COC matters.
B. Qualifications Applicable to All Members. Per Charter Section 602(d), all COC Members
must be qualified electors of the City. A "qualified elector" of the City is a City resident that is
qualified and registered to vote as a City resident. COC Members must be qualified electors at the
time they apply and must maintain such status throughout their tenure.
C. Designated Members. Seven of the total 11 COC members shall be nominated, apply and
serve as "Designated Members." Designated Members shall be nominated, one each, by the
following nominating authorities (each a "Nominating Authority," collectively the "Nominating
Authorities"), subject to the additional membership qualifications, if any, specified for each:
1. Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce; nominee(s) must be a member of the Chamber;
2. Chula Vista Police Officers Association (POA); nominee(s) must be an active member of
this association;
3. Chula Vista International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF); nominee(s) must be an
active member of this association;
4. Association of Chula Vista Employees (ACE); nominee(s) must be an active member of
this association;
5. Chula Vista Fire Chief;
6. Chula Vista Police Chief;
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7. Chula Vista Middle Managers/Professional Employee Group (MM/PROF).
Designated Members shall be appointed in accordance with the Designated Member appointment
process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(D).
D. At-Large Members. Four of the total 12 COC Members shall apply and serve as
representatives of the City "at-large." At-large Members shall be comprised of one resident from
each of the four City Council districts and shall be nominated by a particular Council district seat
and appointed in accordance with the district based appointment process specified in CVMC
2.25.052(C). Members must be a resident of the corresponding Council district and must maintain
their district residency throughout their tenure.
2.63.110 Dissolution date.
The COC may be disbanded following the implementation of "Phase I" critical needs, as reported
in the Intended Public Safety Expenditure Plan and if the City Council elects to disband the COC
a citizens' group or committee designated by the City Council, shall be responsible for reporting
to the City Council, in a manner determined by the City Council, regarding the collections and
expenditure of Measure A revenues and the resulting impacts on public safety.
R. Section 3.34.160 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
3.34.160 Citizens' oversight and accountability.
In order to provide for citizens' oversight, transparency and accountability in connection with
expenditures of tax revenues generated under the terms of this chapter, the City shall do the
following:
A. Line Item Accounting. All revenue generated by the tax ("Measure A revenues") shall be
accounted in the general fund as a separate line item entitled "Local Transactions and Use Tax -
Measure 'A' Revenues." Measure A revenues and expenditures will be tracked and accounted for
by City Finance Depatiment staff in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
(GAAP), and presented annually in a report (the "Finance Department Report") to the Citizens'
Oversight Committee ("COC") created pursuant to Subsection (D) of this Section.
B. Annual Submittal of Measure A Public Safety Expenditure Plan. If Measure' A' is approved
by the voters, beginning in fiscal year 2018-2019, and for each subsequent year, prior to City
Council consideration of the City's annual budget, City staff will prepare and present to the COC
for its review a spending plan for the Measure 'A' Revenues. Such plan (the "Measure 'A'
Spending Plan") shall be (I) consistent with the City Council Intended Public Safety Expenditure
Plan approved concurrently with the ordinance codified in this chapter; (2) include specific
proposals for near term expenditures; and (3) a plan for expenditures for the next 10 years to
address the "Phase I" critical needs described therein. After review by the COC, the Measure 'A'
Spending Plan for the upcoming fiscal year shall be incorporated into the City Manager's
proposed budget, and then presented to the City Council for its consideration and action, in its
discretion, as part of the City's annual budget process. The City Council must consider for
approval the expenditure of projected Measure 'A' revenues as a separate line item category in
each year's budget. The COC's duties under this Section shall continue until and unless the City
Council appoints another commission, committee, or group to be responsible for reporting to the
City Council, pursuant to Subsection (D) of this Section.
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C. Annual, Independent Audit. Beginning with the fiscal year 2018-2019, the City's independent
auditors shall, as part of their annual audit of the City's financial statements, review the collection
and expenditure of Measure 'A' revenues.
D. Measure A Oversight Committee. Prior to the Operative Date, the City shall create and
convene a Citizens' Oversight Committee ("COC"). The function of the COC shall be to review
and report on City compliance with the terms of this chapter and the spending guidelines
contained in the City Council Intended Public Safety Expenditure Plan and each Measure A
Spending Plan presented to and approved by the City Council thereafter. The COC shall operate
in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, which includes requirements that meetings be
noticed in advance and held in public. The COC shall be created by City Council ordinance
consistent with the terms of this section adopted no later than 150 days following the date of the
election at which Measure A is approved by the voters. The COC may be disbanded following the
implementation of "Phase I" critical needs, as reported in the Intended Public Safety Expenditure
Plan. If the City Council elects to disband the COC, an appropriate alternative citizens' group or
committee designated by the City Council, shall be responsible for reporting to the City Council,
in a manner to be determined by the City Council, regarding the collection and expenditure of
Measure A Revenues and the resulting impacts on public safety.
S. Specified sections of Chapter 10.04 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code are hereby amended as
follows:
[Sections in Chapter 10. 04 that are not specifically listed below remain unchanged.]
10.04.020 Intent and purpose of provisions.
A. Tt is the purpose and intent of the City Council in adopting this title to provide a convenient
compilation of the rules and regulations governing and controlling the movement of motor
vehicles and traffic in Chula Vista. These rules and regulations are further intended to supplement
the regulations contained in the Vehicle Code of the state of California in those instances where
the subject matter is not covered by state traffic laws, and to adopt local regulations where
express power is granted to local authorities to control particular subject matter. Tt is the purpose
of this title to provide standards and guidelines for the administration of motor vehicles and
traffic regulations for those departments charged with such responsibility in the City. Certain
definitions and regulations contained herein incorporate the exact language of the Vehicle Code
of the state of California and should be cited with reference to the code sections of the Vehicle
Code as indicated. If any definitions or regulations are not contained herein, or if definitions or
regulations contained herein are inconsistent with the Vehicle Code, such definitions or
regulations as found in the Vehicle Code as it exists or as it may be amended shall apply.
B. It is further the purpose and intent of the City Council by enacting Ordinance 2670, which
amends CVMC Title 10 to delegate to the City Engineer the responsibility and authority to adopt
and promulgate traffic and parking control measures pursuant to the standards promulgated by the
California Vehicle Code and the California Department of Transportation (Cal trans) Traffic
Manual, with the concurrence of the Traffic Safety Commission, that such enactment and process
constitute the enactment of an ordinance or resolution when required by the language of certain
sections within Division 11 of the California Vehicle Code, through which traffic and parking
control is to be exercised and effected within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Chula Vista.
C. It is further the intent of the City Council, and it is hereby so authorized, that the City
Engineer, upon the concurrence of the Traffic Safety Commission pursuant to CVMC 10.04.030,
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shall have the power and authority to adopt, amend, alter or modify any regulation, as defined by
CVMC 10.08.195, which creates or establishes a traffic or parking control measure. Where a
traffic or parking control measure has been previously adopted by ordinance or resolution of the
City Council, that regulation may be hereafter modified or abrogated by the City Engineer
pursuant to the process outlined in CVMC 10.04.030.
10.04.030 Regulation and maintenance of schedules of streets and zones subject to
regulatory provisions.
A. Subject to Subsection {ill of this Section, the City Council, at the concurrence of the City
Manager, hereby delegates the authority and responsibility to establish and maintain vehicular
and pedestrian traffic and parking control measures, standards and requirements in the public
right-of-way to the City Engineer after review by the Traffic Safety Commission, unless, on
affirmative vote of the majority of the membership of the Traffic Safety Commission, the
Commission objects to the proposed action by the City Engineer, in which case the matter shall
be referred to the City Council, and the authority as to such matters shall thereafter be revested in
the City Council to be exercised upon the affirmative vote of at least three members of the City
Council.
B. The Traffic Safety Commission may not initiate or order the implementation of a traffic
control measure, but may recommend to the City Engineer the consideration of a proposed traffic
or parking control measure. If the City Engineer declines to implement a traffic or parking control
measure recommended by the Traffic Safety Commission, the Traffic Safety Commission may
refer the matter to the City Council, and following such referral, the authority to implement or
order the particular traffic safety measure recommended by the Traffic Safety Commission shall
be vested in the City Council.
C. The Traffic Safety Commission shall utilize the standards and procedures established in the
California Vehicle Code and the State of California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(CA MUTCD) in its deliberations and recommendations, but may base its recommendations to
the City Engineer, or City Council when applicable, upon other matters of public policy affecting
traffic safety.
D. The City Engineer shall exercise the responsibility and authority hereby delegated for the
determination, design, administration and enforcement of traffic and parking control measures
and installation of devices consistent with the standards and warrants contained in the latest
effective edition of the State of California Traffic Manual as amended, a copy of which is on file
in the office of the City Engineer. The City Engineer shall promptly file any amendments to or
later editions of the State of California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA
MUTCD) or successor manuals promulgated by the state of California pursuant to the authority
of the California Vehicle Code and, upon filing, those standards will become applicable to the
determinations and regulations adopted by the City Engineer.
E. Except as provided in CVMC 10.52.070, no traffic control measure or parking control
measure shall be enforceable, nor shall a violation be punishable, until an appropriate traffic
control device or parking control device meeting the standards prescribed in Subsection {ill of
this Section is posted or installed. Posting or installation shall be prima facie evidence of the
legality of any traffic control measure or parking control measure adopted under this title.
F. Administration and maintenance ofrecords by the City Engineer shall be as follows:
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1. The City Engineer shall maintain all regulations under this title and provide the Chief of
Police copies of all administrative interpretations and determinations made pursuant to this
Section which govern the installation and administration of traffic control measures and
parking control measures in the City of Chula Vista.
2. The City Engineer shall maintain a register of all schedules which establish parking and
traffic control measures for streets within the City, and shall incorporate into those schedules
the streets, zones and intersections and restrictions or limitations previously listed in
Schedules I through XVI as were previously codified in this title prior to their repeal by
Ordinance 2670. The repeal or amendment of those sections by Ordinance 2670 is intended
to merely delete reference to the street designations within the text of the Municipal Code.
Parking and traffic control measures upon those streets, zones and intersections shall be
administered by the City Engineer pursuant to this Section.
G. Exceptions. The City Council reserves the right to enact ordinances and resolutions, and the
City Engineer shall make recommendations to the Council, as appropriate, on the following
matters:
1. Traffic control measures budgeted by the City as a capital improvement project budget.
2. Regulations adopted pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 211 0l(a) and .(0..
3. Traffic control measures affecting community businesses, and having an impact on the
availability of parking within business districts including, but not limited to, angle parking
and installation of parking meters.
4. Parking and traffic regulations on private property and roads pursuant to California
Vehicle Code Sections 21107 and 21107.8.
5. Ordinances or resolutions which amend, modify or restrict the authority of the City
Engineer or which establish policy to guide the City Engineer's exercise of authority
pursuant to this code.
6. Establishment of parking meter zones and parking fees pursuant to Vehicle Code Section
22508.
7. Establishment of speed limits pursuant to California Vehicle Code Sections 22357 and
22358.
H. Emergency, Special Events and Road Construction Events. The City Engineer's authority
regarding the adoption of traffic and parking control measures for emergencies and road
construction is as follows:
1. Road Construction. The authority to establish and maintain traffic control measures for
road construction events shall be vested solely in the City Engineer, unless overruled by the
affirmative vote of three members of the City Council. Referral to and concurrence of the
Traffic Safety Commission are not required. The City Engineer shall, under the following
circumstances, advise the Council a minimum of seven days in advance in writing of the
following proposed traffic control measures exercised under the authority of this subsection:
a. The proposed measure may involve complete road closures on any road;
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b. The proposed measure may involve significant interference with traffic on high
volume roads;
c. The proposed measure may involve long-term partial road closures on any road;
d. The proposed measure may involve interference with access to any business;
e. The proposed measure may involve the rerouting of traffic through residential areas.
2. Emergency Trajjic Regulations. The City Engineer may enact emergency traffic
regulations with the concurrence of the Chief of Police when necessary to immediately
preserve the public health, safety and welfare, and shall report the same to the City Council
within seven days. Emergency traffic regulations shall remain valid and effective until set
aside or modified by the City Council. Referral to the Traffic Safety Commission is optional.
3. Special event regulations establishing and maintaining traffic control measures for
special events and community events using the public right-of-way.
10.04.040 Criminal provisions and administrative remedies.
A. General Provisions. It is unlawful for any person to disobey the directions of any traffic
control device or parking control device within the City of Chula Vista. This Section shall be
cited as authority except when a more specific provision is contained in the California Vehicle
Code or elsewhere in this title, in which case the more specific provisions will be used.
B. Administrative Remedy. Any person who contends that a traffic or parking control measure or
device was not promulgated or installed according to the regulations contained in this title or the
California Vehicle Code may petition the Trafiic Safety Commission to examine the matter, and
may appeal that determination to the City Council within 10 days following.
T. Section 10.12.020 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
10.12.020 City Engineer powers and duties.
The City Engineer shall:
A. Except where reserved by the City Council pursuant to Council policy or as set forth in
CVMC 10.04.030(G). the City Engineer, with the concurrence of the Traffic Safety Commission,
shall have the power to adopt traffic and parking control measures and install, modify or alter
traffic and parking control devices; and
B. Determine the installation, proper timing and maintenance of official traffic control devices,
conduct engineering analysis of traffic accidents and devise remedial measures, conduct
engineering investigation of traffic conditions, and cooperate with other City officials in the
development of ways and means to improve traffic conditions. Whenever, by the provisions of
this code, a power is granted to the City Engineer or a duty imposed upon him, the power may be
exercised or the duty performed by his deputy or by a person authorized in writing by him.
Whenever the City Engineer makes a determination authorized by this chapter, pursuant to the
provisions of the California Vehicle Code, the violation of which is a misdemeanor, said
determination shall promptly be filed in writing by the City Engineer, with a copy filed with the
Chief of Police, so that enforcing officials shall be aware of any changes or modifications of
regulatory determinations; and
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C. Initiate and recommend necessaiy legislation for the efficient operation of traffic and the
prevention of traffic accidents; and
D. Maintain schedules relating to parking and traffic control measures and devices on City streets
as provided by regulations promulgated pursuant to this code.
U. Section 10.87.050 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
10.87.050 City Council consideration and action.
The City Council shall consider a petition for designation of residential permit parking district
presented in compliance with the terms of this chapter, the Traffic Safety Commission's
recommendation, and the City Manager's recommendation with respect thereto at a public hearing.
After the conduct of such public hearing and its consideration of (A) the City Manager's report and
recommendation, (B) any and all testimony presented in favor or against the petition, and (C) the
designation criteria set forth in CVMC 10.87.070, and (D) the Traffic Safety Commission's
recommendation, the City Council may approve, disapprove or decline to act on any district petition
in its discretion. Any City Council resolution approving the designation of a district shall include,
at a minimum (A) the applicable parking regulations, (B) the period of the day or week for their
application, (C) the fee to be charged upon permit issuance, and (D) findings of compliance with
the terms of this chapter. The City Council resolution may also limit the number of resident or guest
permits issued to a resident if a limitation would further the goals of the residential parking permit
program
V. Chapter 19.09, Growth Management, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
W. Section 19.14.020 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
19.14.020 Zoning Administrator -Creation of position -Authority.
A In order to relieve the Planning Commission or Successor Agency to the Redevelopment
Agency, within designated redevelopment project areas, of certain routine functions necessary to
the proper administration of this chapter, a Zoning Administrator is created.
B. Authority. The Director of Development Services or designee may serve as a Zoning
Administrator. The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to consider applications,
preside at hearings, and make impartial decisions on permits, maps, or other matters based on the
application, written materials prepared prior to the hearing, and information received at the
hearing.
X. Section 19 .56.310 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
19.56.310 HP historic preservation modifying district -Application.
A The HP modifying district may be applied only to properties within those areas designated as
historic preservation districts and shall meet the provisions of CVMC 21.06.070. An HP modifier
shall apply to all properties within an HPD.
B. An HP modifying district may be applied for concurrently with an application for a historic
preservation district, or may be applied for subsequent to the formation of an HPD.
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C. All applications shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission with recommendations
forwarded to City Council in accordance with the findings of fact found in CVMC 21.06.110.
Y. Chapter 19.92 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby added as follows:
CHAPTER 19.92 -PUBLIC FACILITIES FTNANCTNG PLANS (PFFPS), ATR QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT PLANS, AND WATER CONSERVATION PLANS.
19.92.010 Purpose/Intent.
The purpose and intent of this chapter is to establish compliance mechanisms and standards to
ensure public Facilities, infrastrncture and services will exist, or concurrently be provided, to
meet the demands of infrastrncture and climate protection generated by new Development.
19.92.020 Definitions.
Whenever the following terms are used in this chapter, they shall have the meaning established by
this Section unless from the context it is apparent that another meaning is intended:
"Air Quality Improvement Plan" (AQIP) means a project-specific Air Quality Improvement Plan
prepared and approved in accordance with CVMC 19.92.030
"Development" means any land use, building or other alteration of land and constrnction incident
thereto.
"Director of Development Services" or "Director" means the Director of the City's Development
Services Department or their designee.
"Discretionary Planning Approval" means any permit, entitlement or approval issued under the
authority of the zoning and subdivision titles of the Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC), and
any legislative actions such as Zone Changes, General Plan Amendments, Sectional Planning
Area (SPA) Plans or General Development Plan approvals or amendments.
"Facilities" means any schools, public safety facilities, infrastrncture, civic buildings, corporation
yards, park/recreational areas or strnctures providing for fire, libraries, traffic controls, streets and
highways, including curbs, gutters and sidewalks, bridges, overcrossings, street interchanges,
flood control or storm drain facilities, sewer facilities, water facilities, lighting facilities or other
governmental services, required to be identified in a Public Facilities Financing Plan.
"Facility Master Plan" means any adopted master plan for future facility needs including, but not
limited to: sewer, drainage, water, transportation, police, fire and emergency services, libraries,
and parks.
"Project" means the activity for which either an application for a Sectional Planning Area (SPA)
Plan, a Tentative Map (TM), a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), or a similar activity has been or is
required to be submitted and which may be subject to discretionary approvals by the City.
"Public Facilities Financing Plan (PFFP)" means a Project-specific Public Facilities Financing
Plan prepared and approved in accordance with CVMC 19.92.030 through 19.92.120
"SPA Plan" means a Sectional Planning Area Plan, as prescribed in CVMC Chapter 19.48.
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"Substantial Compliance" means perf01mance meeting the intent of the parties with respect to the
obligations imposed pursuant to the PFFP.
"Threshold Standards" means those certain standards identified in CVMC Sections specifying the
Facilities and services required to support the present and future needs of the City.
"Water Conservation Plan" means a Project-specific Water Conservation Plan prepared and
approved in accordance with CVMC Section 19.92.030.
19.92.030 Requirements for Public Facilities Financing Plans (PFFP), Air Quality
Improvement Plans, and Water Conservation Plans.
A. Public Facilities Financing Plans. No application for a SPA Plan, or, ifa SPA Plan is not
required, no application for a Tentative Map, shall be deemed complete or accepted for review
unless:
1. It is accompanied by a PFFP which has been approved by the City; or
2. A PFFP, that includes the Project, has already been initiated; or
3. The applicant initiates the preparation of a PFFP.
The PFFP may be waived by the City Council upon a showing that there are no public facilities,
infrastmcture and service needs wan-anting the preparation of a PFFP.
B. Air Quality Improvement Plans. No application for a SPA Plan, or, if a SPA Plan is not
required, no application for a Tentative Map, shall be deemed complete or accepted for review
unless:
1. It is accompanied by an Air Quality Improvement Plan that has been approved by the
City; or
2. An Air Quality Improvement Plan, that includes the Project, has already been initiated;
or
3. The applicant initiates the preparation of an Air Quality Improvement Plan in such form
and/or containing such information, including maps, drawings, diagrams, etc., as the Director
of Development Services shall require.
C. Water Conservation Plans. No application for a SP A Plan, or, if a SP A Plan is not required,
no application for a Tentative Map, shall be deemed complete or accepted for review unless:
1. It is accompanied by a Water Conservation Plan that has been approved by the City; or
2. A Water Conservation Plan, that includes the Project, has already been initiated; or
3. The applicant initiates the preparation of a Water Conservation Plan in such form and/or
containing such information, including maps, drawings, diagrams, etc., as the Director of
Development Services shall require.
D. No SPA Plan, nor any Tentative Map, shall be approved, or deemed approved, without an
approved PFFP, an approved Air quality Improvement Plan and an approved Water Conservation
Plan. To provide consistency and implementation of said plans, the City Council may impose any
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condition to the approval of a SPA Plan or Tentative Map necessary to implement the PFFP, the
Air Quality Improvement Plan, the Water Conservation Plan, or the Facility Master Plans.
E. No Final Map shall be approved until all the conditions of the PFFP, the Air Quality
Improvement Plan, the Facility Master Plans, and the Water Conservation Plan have been met, or
the Project applicant has provided adequate security to the City that said plans will be
implemented.
F. No other discretionary planning approvals shall be granted unless the City Council finds that
the Project is consistent with an approved PFFP, an Air Quality Improvement Plan, the Facility
Master Plans, and a Water Conservation Plan.
G. No building permit shall be issued unless the permit is consistent with any applicable PFFP,
the Air Quality Improvement Plan and the Water Conservation Plan and all applicable fees,
including, but not limited to, development impact fees, traffic impact fees, drainage fees, school
fees, park fees, sewer fees, water fees, or other development fees adopted by the City Council,
have first been paid or provision for their payment has been made to the satisfaction of the City
Council.
H. No Development shall occur in a PFFP area if the demand for any public facilities,
infrastructure and services exceeds capacity and it is not feasible to increase capacity prior to
completion of Development unless the means, schedule and financing for increasing the capacity
are established through the execution of a binding agreement providing for installation and
maintenance of such Facilities or improvements in advance of the City's phasing schedule.
19.92.040 Threshold Standards for External Facilities and Services.
The thresholds within this Section shall be considered when preparing PFFPs, AQIPs, and Water
Conservation Plans.
A. Air Quality and Climate Protection.
1. Goal. To maintain and improve the ambient air quality enjoyed by the residents of Chula
Vista.
2. Objectives.
a. In an effort to address the impacts of transportation and building-related energy use
at both the regional and local level, the City shall endeavor to implement applicable air
quality improvement strategies and programs that meet or exceed those established
through the current adopted Regional Air Quality Strategy (RAQS), California's Global
Warming Solutions Act of2006 (AB32), and the Chula Vista climate protection
program.
b. In an effort to maintain and improve ambient air quality, the City shall endeavor to
locally mitigate any new stationary source development project's criteria air pollutant
emissions that exceed local air quality standards.
3. Threshold Standard. The City shall pursue a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target
consistent with appropriate City climate change and energy efficiency regulations in effect at
the time of Project application for SPA Plans or for the following, subject to the discretion of
the Director of Development Services:
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a. Residential projects of 50 or more residential dwelling units;
b. Commercial projects of 12 or more acres (or equivalent square footage);
c. Industrial projects of 24 or more acres ( or equivalent square footage); or
d. Mixed use projects of 50 equivalent dwelling units or greater.
B. Water.
1. Goal. To ensure that adequate supplies of potable and recycled water are available to the
City of Chula Vista.
2. Objectives.
a. Ensure that adequate storage, treatment, and transmission facilities are constructed
concmTently with planned growth.
b. Ensure that water quality standards requirements are met during growth and
construction.
c. Encourage diversification ofwater supply, conservation and use of recycled water
where appropriate and feasible.
3. Threshold Standards.
a. Adequate water supply must be available to serve new Development. Therefore,
developers shall provide the City with a service availability letter from the appropriate
water district for each Project.
19.92.050 Public Facilities Financing Plan (PFFP) Contents.
The required contents of a Public Facilities Finance Plan (PFFP), including a fiscal impact
analysis, drawings, diagrams, etc., shall be prescribed by the Director of Development Services.
The fiscal analysis/economic impact report shall be provided for each proposed Project and the
Project shall be conditioned to provide funding for periods where expenditures exceed projected
revenues.
19.92.060 Public Facilities Financing Plan (PFFP) Preparation.
A A PFFP, an Air Quality Improvement Plan, and a Water Conservation Plan may be processed
concurrently with the SPA Plan or Tentative Map.
B. A PFFP may be initiated by filing an application with the Director of Development Services.
The applicant shall pay a deposit at the time any application for a PFFP is accepted.
C. A PFFP for a Project shall be prepared by the City, or a consultant selected by the City,
according to the procedures established by this chapter.
D. The cost of PFFP preparation shall be advanced to the City by the applicant and any
participating owner or owners prior to PFFP preparation.
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19.92.070 Public Facilities Financing Plan (PFFP) Review.
PFFPs shall be reviewed according to the following procedure:
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A. A completed PFFP complying with this chapter, and accompanied by a processing fee in an
amount established by City Council resolution, may be submitted to the Director of Development
Services for processing. If the Director of Development Services determines that the plan
complies with the provisions of this chapter, the Director shall accept the PFFP for review. Once
the PFFP has been reviewed and complies with the provisions of this chapter, it shall be set for
public hearing before the Planning Commission together with the accompanying development
plan.
B. The hearing shall be noticed according to the provisions ofCVMC 19.12.070. A staff report
containing recommendations on the PFFP shall be prepared and furnished to the public, the
applicant, and the Planning Commission prior to the hearing.
C. The Planning Commission shall hear and consider the application and shall by resolution
prepare recommendations and findings for the City Council. The action of the Commission shall
be filed with the City Clerk, and a copy shall be mailed to the applicant.
D. When the Planning Commission action is filed with the City Clerk, the Clerk shall set the
matter for public hearing before the City Council. The hearing shall be noticed according to the
provisions of CVMC 19.12.070.
E. The City Council shall hear the matter, and after considering the findings and
recommendations of the Planning Commission, may approve, conditionally approve, or deny the
plans. The City Council may include in the resolution adopting the PFFP any fees or Facilities
improvement requirements provided for in City ordinances in order to implement the Facility
Master Plans and the PFFP.
F. A PFFP may be amended following the same procedures for the original adoption.
19.92.080 Public Facilities Financing Plan (PFFP) Implementation.
A. The Director of Development Services shall ensure that PFFPs are prepared for all SPA Plans
and Tentative Maps or equivalent Projects pursuant to CVMC Chapter 19.48.
B. In the event that the Director of Development Services or their designee finds that the Project
is not in Substantial Compliance with the PFFP as modified or amended, the developer may be
deemed to be in default and continued issuance of building or development permits may be
affected.
19.92.090 Public Facilities Finance Plan (PFFP) Amendment.
A. Adoption of a PFFP does not establish any entitlement or right to any particular General Plan
or zoning designation or any particular development proposal.
B. Tfthe Director of Development Services determines that such events or changed
circumstances adversely affect the health, safety or welfare of the City, the City may require the
amendment, modification, suspension, or termination (hereinafter "change") of an approved
PFFP. If the City requires such change, the City shall ( 1) give notice to applicant or owner of (a)
the City's intended action to change the PFFP, and (b) the reasons and factual basis for the City's
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dete1mination; (2) give notice to the applicant or owner, at least 30 days prior to the hearing date,
of the time and place of the hearing; and (3) hold a City Council hearing on the determination, at
which hearing the applicant or owner shall have the right to present witnesses, reports, and oral
and written testimony. Prior to approving any change, the City shall find that (1) the
circumstances were unknown or that the circumstances have changed; and (2) the health, safety
or welfare of the community requires the change of the PFFP. This provision shall neither limit
nor expand the rights of liabilities of either of the parties with respect to the PFFP or the
Development of the propetiy.
If, after notice and hearing, the Council determines that a deficiency exists, then no further
building or development permits shall be issued within the affected area and Development shall
cease until an amendment to the applicable PFFP mitigating the deficiency is approved by the
City Council.
C. The City Council may initiate an amendment to any PFFP at any time if, in its discretion, it
dete1mines that an amendment is necessa1y to provide adequate Facilities and improvements and
subsequent permits will be conditioned on conformance.
19.92.100 Exceptions and Exclusions.
A. Exceptions. Nothing in this chapter shall alter or amend the terms and conditions of any
development agreement entered into between the City and a developer.
B. Exclusions. Development projects which consist of Facilities or structures constructed by a
city, county, special district, state, or federal government or any agency, department, or
subsidiary thereof for governmental purposes are excluded from the provisions of this chapter. To
the extent that the City has authority to regulate such development projects, such projects shall
not be exempt. For example, any private Development occurring on land leased from a public
agency would not be exempt. This exclusion shall not apply to development projects to which a
possessory interest tax would be applicable.
19.92.110 Extensions of Prior Approvals.
After approval of an applicable PFFP for a development project, an extension of the expiration
date of a Tentative Map may only be granted if the project is in conformance with the PFFP. The
extension may be conditioned on such matters as the City deems appropriate or necessary to
make the Tentative Map conform to the PFFP, including, but not limited to, requiring the
developer to submit any information, studies, plans and diagrams to show compliance with the
applicable PFFP.
19.92.120 Obligation to Pay Fees or Install Facilities Required by Any Other Law.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as relieving a builder, developer or subdivider from any
requirement to provide public facilities, to dedicate property or to pay fees, which requirement is
imposed pursuant to this title or pursuant to any City Council policy.
19.92.130 Implementing Procedures.
The City Council may adopt any procedures it deems necessary to implement this chapter,
including procedures for administering Threshold Standards or Facility Master Plans.
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A. Whenever this chapter requires or permits an action or decision of the City Council, that
action or decision shall be accomplished by resolution and/or ordinance, as appropriate.
B. The City Council shall establish application and processing fees for the submission and
processing of public facilities financing plans (PFFPs ).
C. Whenever written notice is required to be given to property owners under this chapter, the
notice shall be mailed by first class mail to the owners shown on the last equalized assessment
roll.
19.92.150 Facility Master Plans.
The City shall maintain a series of Facility Master Plans, as may be amended from time to time,
for infrastructure and services throughout the City that regard the Threshold Standards in this
chapter, including, but not limited to, police, fire and emergency services, libraries, parks and
recreation, wastewater, drainage and circulation. In anticipation of service demands, these master
plans shall contain an analysis of existing Facilities, existing and projected demand, and proposed
maintenance and capital improvement projects. They shall also identify financing plans to
accomplish identified improvements.
Z. Section 21.02.030 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
21.02.030 Historic preservation authority.
The Planning Commission governs processes and activities presented in this title as further
defined in Chapter 2.49 CVMC. The discretionary project review responsibility of the Planning
Commission shall include the review of major alterations, historical resource demolition
applications, historic determinations and appeals, and consistency of said projects with the City's
HPP, applicable historic district guidelines, and this title.
AA. Specified sections of Chapter 21. 03 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code are hereby amended
as follows:
[Sections in Chapter 21. 03 that are not specifically listed below remain unchanged.]
21.03.026 Commission.
"Commission" means the City of Chula Vista Planning Commission.
21.03.135 Zoning Administrator (ZA).
CVMC 19.14.020 creates a Zoning Administrator, who shall be the Director of Development
Services or his authorized designee. The Zoning Administrator may relieve the Planning
Commission of certain routine functions.
BB. Specified sections of Chapter 21.04 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code are hereby amended
as follows:
[Sections in Chapter 21. 04 that are not specifically listed below remain unchanged.]
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21.04.030 Chula Vista register of historical resources.
Buildings, structures, objects, sites, signs, landscapes, archaeological sites, historic preservation
districts, or contributing resources determined historically or architecturally significant and
designated by the City of Chula Vista Planning Commission (formerly the Historic Preservation
Commission) shall be compiled on a comprehensive list officially known as the City of Chula
Vista register of historical resources and herein shall commonly be referred to as the "local
register." (Also see the City's HPP Appendix -Local Register of Historical Resources.)
21.04.040 Historical resources to be included in the local register.
The following resources shall be included in the local register:
A Those properties previously designated prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in
this title;
B. Those prope1ties designated by the Planning Comission or Council;
C. Any Chula Vista resource listed as a National Historic Landmark;
D. Any Chula Vista resource listed on the National Register of Historic Places;
E. Any Chula Vista resource listed on the California Register of Historical Resources by the
California State Historical Resources Commission.
21.04.060 Designation -Authority.
Upon a recommendation of the Zoning Administrator, the Planning Commission shall have
authority to approve or deny applications for historical designation, excluding designation of
exceptional historical resources and publicly owned historical resources which shall require
Council approval. All resources that are approved for designation shall be listed on the local
register.
21.04.080 Designation -Owner consent not required -Exceptional historical
resource.
Tn exceptional circumstances, the Planning Commission may recommend that the Council
designate a resource without owner consent pursuant to CVMC 21.04.IO0(B)(l) through .Q)_.
21.04.090 Historical designation -Application, requirements and procedures.
A. Applications and Submittal Requirements. All applications for designation, including
exceptional historical resources, shall be made to the Zoning Administrator in writing on a form
prescribed by the City's HPP and shall be accompanied by sufficient information to determine
that a resource meets the criteria and findings of fact for designation pursuant to CVMC
21.04.100. Designation applications may run concurrent with other permit applications; however,
the designation shall be acted upon prior to consideration of any discretionary pe1mits. (Also see
City's HPP Section 3.0, Historical Resources -Designation Procedural Guide.)
1. Owner Applicant. A property owner, or authorized agent of the property owner, may
seek historical designation without the assistance of an expert unless the City, at its
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discretion, determines that an expert technical analysis is necessary to provide sufficient
information on the historical significance of the resource.
2. Nonowner Applications (Exceptional Historical Resource).
a. Applicants that apply for an exceptional resource designation shall pay all fees and
costs associated with the designation of the exceptional historical resource including but
not limited to staff time, expert technical analysis or expert review of documentation.
b. An application for an exceptional resource designation may be initiated in any of the
following three ways:
1. By a minimum of 10 City residents (with verifiable signatures); or
11. Through aPlanning Commission recommendation to Council; or
111. By a majority vote of Council.
3. Publicly Owned Resources -Council Approval Required.
a. Shall require the same application submittal requirements of this Section and
findings of fact and eligibility criteria ofCVMC 21.04.l00(A)(l) and ill-
b. Shall require a recommendation from the Planning Commission and Council
approval.
c. An application for designation of publicly owned historical resources and historical
landscapes may be initiated in any of the following three ways:
1. By any interested citizen who resides in the City of Chula Vista; or
11. Through a Planning Commission recommendation to Council; or
111. By a majority vote of Council.
B. Procedures.for Historical Designation Consideration.
1. The application review shall follow the City's Development Services Department review
process for discretionary permits.
2. Upon determination of completeness, the Zoning Administrator shall prepare, in the form
of a staff report, a brief discussion of the resource as presented in the submitted
documentation and shall include recommendations to the Planning Commission to either
designate or not designate under the findings of fact and eligibility criteria set forth in
CVMC 21.04.100.
3. The Zoning Administrator shall schedule the application for consideration and give
notice thereof to the applicant and to other interested persons. A public hearing shall be held
to review the evidence as presented in order to determine if the resource meets the criteria
for designation pursuant to CVMC 21.04.100.
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4. If a resource is designated, the property owner or applicant shall be required to record the
Planning Commission resolution of designation with the County Assessor's office within 10
business days after the appeal period of said designation.
C. Denial or Delay of Decision.
1. The City shall have the authority to delay consideration of a resource for up to 90 days as
part of a request of the applicant for additional information on the subject resource proposed
for designation. If the requested information is not provided within 90 calendar days, the
application will be closed pursuant to CVMC 19.14.700.
2. If an application is closed pursuant to Subsection _{Q__Q} of this Section, or a designation
request is denied as a result of the resource not meeting the findings of fact or eligibility
criteria set forth in CVMC 21.04.100, the City shall provide a written explanation for the
denial within 10 business days of the decision.
3. The applicant may, under a new application and required fees, submit for designation
reconsideration of any resource, which has previously been denied, if new information is
presented to support a statement of historical significance for the resource.
D. Appeals. All appeals shall be processed pursuant to CVMC 21.12.030.
21.04.100 Historical designation -Findings of fact and eligibility criteria.
A. Designation of historical resources, excluding exceptional historical resources, by the
Planning Commission may occur when the following findings of fact are made:
1. A resource is at least 45 years old; and
2. A resource possesses historical integrity defined under CVMC 21.03.084 and the
resource is determined to have historical significance by meeting at least one of the
following criteria:
Criterion 1: It is associated with an event that is
important to prehistory or history on a
national, state, regional, or local level.
Criterion 2: It is associated with a person or persons that
have made significant contributions to
prehistoty or history on a national, state or
local level.
Criterion 3: It embodies the distinctive characteristics of
a style, type, period, or method of
construction, or represents the work of a
master or imp01tant, creative individual,
and/or possesses high artistic values.
Criterion 4: It is an outstanding example of a publicly
owned historical landscape, that represents
the work of a master landscape architect,
horticulturist, or landscape designer, or a
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Criterion 5:
publicly owned historical landscape that has
potential to provide important information to
the further study oflandscape architecture or
history.
It has yielded or may be likely to yield
information important in prehistory or the
history of Chula Vista, the state, region, or
nation.
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B. Designation of an exceptional historical resource may be considered only if:
1. The Planning Commission considers and makes a recommendation to the Council; and
2. It has been demonstrated through expert technical analysis and verifiable evidence that
all of the following findings of fact are made:
a. The resource meets criteria and the findings of fact for designation found in
Subsections ®ill and @ill of this section; and
b. The resource is the best representative sample of its kind or the last of its kind; and
c. The resource is an exceptionally important component of the City's history and loss
or impairment of the resource would be detrimental to the City's heritage; and
3. Four-fifths vote of the Council vote to designate the resource as an exceptional historical
resource.
Section II. Severability
If any portion of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any
reason held to be invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional, by a court of competent jurisdiction,
that portion shall be deemed severable, and such invalidity, unenforceability or unconstitutionality
shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions of the Ordinance, or its
application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council of the City of Chula Vista
hereby declares that it would have adopted each section, sentence, clause or phrase of this
Ordinance, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, sentences, clauses or
phrases of the Ordinance be declared invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional.
Section III. Construction
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista intends this Ordinance to supplement, not to
duplicate or contradict, applicable state and federal law and this Ordinance shall be construed in
light of that intent.
Section IV. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the thirtieth day after its final passage.
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Section V. Publication
The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause
the same to be published or posted according to law.
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 6th day of December 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Cardenas, Galvez, McCann, and Casillas Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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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
Ordinance No. 3539 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 8th day of November
2022, and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the
6th day of December 2022; and was duly published in summary form in accordance with the
requirements of state law and the City Charter.
12/13/2022
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RESOLUTION NO. SC-2023-_____
RESOLUTION OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
REPEAL CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 110-09 “SAFETY
COMMISSION POLICY – DELEGATING ADDITIONAL
AUTHORITY”
WHEREAS, on March 6, 1973, the City Council adopted resolution 6772 that established
City Council Policy No. 110-09 “Safety Commission Policy – Delegating Additional Authority”
(“Policy”); and
WHEREAS, on March 14, 1995, the City Council adopted resolution 17833 that amended
the Policy to delegate final decision authority in some traffic control cases to the Safety
Commission; and
WHEREAS, there exist contradictions between the Policy and various sections of the
Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC), portions of which were amended subsequent to the
Policy; and
WHEREAS, among other items, the Policy states that every citizen request relating to
traffic be brought to the Traffic Safety Commission for consideration; and
WHEREAS, Chula Vista’s population has grown nearly 90% since 1995 with probably
corresponding growth in citizen requests, the procedures identified in the Policy have become
infeasible; and
WHEREAS, in its operating procedures, staff has conducted investigations and brought
forward items to the Traffic Safety Commission and City Council in accordance with the
CVMC, which identifies conditions in which items are to be brought to the Traffic Safety
Commission and City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk’s office has conducted a comprehensive evaluation of all
boards and commissions, and determined that the Safety Commission be renamed to the Traffic
Safety Commission, and as part of its review, advised traffic engineering staff to update the
Policy as needed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3539, which renamed the Safety
Commission to the Traffic Safety Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Traffic Safety Commission of the City
of Chula Vista does hereby recommend that the City Council repeal the Policy in accordance with
staff’s recommendation.
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Resolution No. SC 2023-____
Page 2
ACTION by the Traffic Safety Commission of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 9th day of
February 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners:
NAYS: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
____________________________________
Juan Cervantes, Chair
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Florence Picardal, Secretary
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Safety Commission
Traffic Collisions
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118
123
100
114
130
135
155 156 153 150
140
150
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97 96 95
131
110
138
125
93
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529
714
655
514
138
1073
241
1144
933
1073
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414
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676
828
586
516
360
297 343
188
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265
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2/2023
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3/2023
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4/2023
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3/2023
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TRF0413
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3/2023
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4/2023
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6/2023
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6/2023
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7/2023
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9/2023
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9/2023
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STL0456
10/2023
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TRF0429
10/2023
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TRF0411
11/2023
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12/2023
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12/2023
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1/2024
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TRF0426
3/2024
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TRF0431
7/2024
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STL0464
7/2024
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LY127
11/2024
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STM0405
12/2024
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