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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
**POST AGENDA**
Date:Thursday, April 20, 2023, 4:00 p.m.
Location:Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Notice is hereby given that the Mayor of the City of Chula Vista has called and will convene a Special Meeting
of the City Council at the time and location stated on this agenda.
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
4.WORKSHOP
Council workshops are for the purpose of discussing matters that require extensive
deliberation or are of such length, duration or complexity that the regular Tuesday Council
meetings would not be conducive to hearing these matters. Unless otherwise noticed on
this agenda, final Council actions shall be limited to referring matters to staff. If you wish
to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the City
Clerk prior to the meeting. Comments are limited to five minutes.
4.1 Presentation and Discussion on City Operations - Part II 3
Departments: Administration, Development Services, Housing & Homeless
Services
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section
15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore,
pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is
required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Hear presentations from staff on the following:
A) Office of Communications
B) Development Services
C) Housing & Homeless Services
5.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular City Council meeting on April 25, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
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available for public review, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at
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Housing & Homeless Services
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
VIA: Maria V. Kachadoorian, City Manager
FROM: Megan McClurg, Deputy City Attorney
Stacey Kurz, Director of Housing & Homeless Services
RE: Chula Vista Municipal Code 9.65.080(C)(2), the Tenant Protection Ordinance
On February 9, 2023, at the request of Councilmember Preciado and with the consensus
of the City Council, a referral was made to the City Manager for further information regarding
CVMC section 9.65.080(C)(2), known as the “Tenant Protection Ordinance,” particularly to clarify
language regarding a $5,000 fine that is “not able to be waived , reviewed, or appealed in any
way,” and additionally how implementation of the new tenant protections will become
operational.
Section 9.65.080(C)(2) states:
“The City Attorney or an Enforcement Officer may issue administrative citations or civil
penalties in accordance with Chapter 1.41 CVMC for violation of any of the provisions of
this chapter. Civil penalties for violations of this chapter may be assessed at a rate not to
exceed $5,000 per violation per day. When a violation occurs, it is not required that a
warning or notice to cure must first be given before an administrative citation or civil
penalty may be issued.”
The response from the City Manager is as follows:
Fines are not automatic or required. The use of the word “may” in section 9.65.080(C)(2)
does not require or obligate any fine, much less the maximum fine allowed by law. This provision
allows the City to cite a violator when appropriate and likely as a last resort.
A range of options is provided in the ordinance and the law already prohibits excessive
action by any city. Although notice is not required, 9.65.080(C)(2) does not prevent notice from
being given in appropriate circumstances. As violations of CVMC 9.65 could range from a
landlord’s failure to give a required notice, to criminal harassment of tenants, or to unlawful
terminations of tenancy, it is appropriate to provide for a range of enforcement options that can
be tailored to the nature of the types of violations community members have experienced. Such
enforcement options in the case of 9.65.080(C)(2) may include either administrative citations or
civil penalties. In accordance with the U.S. and California constitutions, the City is required to
issue citations or penalties that are proportional to the violation at issue. Excessive fines or
penalties are unlawful.
Item 4.1 - Additional Information
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Memo – Housing & Homeless Services
CVMC 9.65.080(C)(2)
Page 2
Our existing City municipal code governs this ordinance as with all other additions and
adjustments. The provisions of section 9.65.080(C)(2) require that any administrative citations or
civil penalties be issued in accordance with CVMC Chapter 1.41, which chapter describes the
parameters related to the issuance of both administrative citations and civil penalties in the City
of Chula Vista. The following is a description of each potential authorized enforcement
mechanism:
Administrative Citations. Administrative citations are typically used for minor violations
of the municipal code.1 Administrative citations may be issued as follows: $100 for a first
violation; $200 for a second violation within 12 months; and $500 for each additional violation
within 12 months. Per 1.41.100(D)(3), an individua l who has been issued an administrative
citation may request administrative review of the citation. An administrative review of an
administrative citation is conducted in accordance with longstanding CVMC 1.40 procedures.
Civil Penalties. Civil penalties are appropriately intended for violations that are more
serious, including violations that present a threat to public health or safety if continued, or that
reflect a continuing disregard for the requirements of City laws.2 Civil penalties in the case of a
violation of CVMC 9.65 may be assessed at an amount up to $5,000 per violation per day. Again,
use of the word “may” does not require or obligate a fine.
The default civil penalty amount in the municipal code is at a rate not to exceed $2,500
per violation per day; however, municipal code chapters that involve issues of particular
community importance, including health and safety, include penalty maximums that exceed
$2,500 per violation per day. For example:
• Land grading permit violations can be as high as $25,000 via penalties that can be assessed
at a rate of $5,000 per violation for grading work performed on an area from 250 to 500 cubic
yards, at a rate of $10,000 per violation for an area from 501 to 1,000 cubic yards; and at a
rate of $25,000 per violation for an area over 1,000 cubic yards. A second violation doubles
the penalty amount to $50,000.
• Commercial Cannabis regulation violations, under CVMC 5.19, can receive civil penalties that
may be assessed at up to $10,000 per violation per day.
It should be noted that the amount of civil penalty issued, as stated above, is required by
law to be proportional to the type of violation that occurs. So, although the maximum penalty
may be up to $5,000 per violation per day for a violation of a provision of CVMC 9.65, a $5,000
civil penalty would not be an appropriate or lawful enforcement mechanism for minor violations.
1 see 1.41.100(A)
2 see 1.41.100(A) and 1.41.110(B)
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Memo – Housing & Homeless Services
CVMC 9.65.080(C)(2)
Page 3
The same constitutional limitations apply to civil penalties and administrative citations issued
for violations of all other municipal code provision.
As section 1.41.110(G) of the City Municipal Code clarifies, individuals who have been
issued a civil penalty have the right to a hearing to contest the penalty. An administrative hearing
regarding a civil penalty is conducted in accordance with CVMC 1.40 procedures.
The Tenant Protection Ordinance, Chapter 9.65, became operational on March 1, 2023.
Administrative Regulations were created for this ordinance in accordance with 9.65.020 and
further expand upon and provide inf ormation to the public to assist in complying with the new
provisions of 9.65.
As a matter of practice, the City will work with landlords to rectify items such as clerical
errors, so long as they do not materially impact the tenant’s ability to inhabit a unit or do not
constitute a form of harassment. In the event of a mere clerical error, the landlord will have a
reasonable period of time to remedy the error prior to the City taking any potential enforcement
action.
Staff have also drafted a template Notice (which was translated into the five state-
required languages) to assist landlords in complying with 9.65.050(D). This notice is included in
the Administrative Regulations, posted online, and was mailed in February to the landlords of all
Residential Rental Complexes (multi-family properties with 3 units or more) in the City’s business
license system.
The goal of City staff, as exists with any provision of the municipal code, is to achieve
voluntary compliance with City laws and regulations. To this end, staff have conducted extensive
community outreach and engagement with affected stakeholders and industry/community
groups prior to and following adoption of Chapter 9.65, including approximately 25 meetings
focused on this topic over a one-year period. The City intends to continue providing resources
and assistance as necessary and appropriate, updating information at
https://chulavistaca.gov/landlordtenant on a regular basis and working with the City
Communications office.
Should you have any questions or need additional information pertaining to the Tenant
Protection Ordinance, CVMC 9.65, please contact Stacey Kurz, Director of Housing & Homeless
Services at (619) 585-5609.
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From:
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 4:46 PM
To: John McCann <jmccann@chulavistaca.gov>; Jose Preciado <jpreciado@chulavistaca.gov>; Carolina
Chavez <cchavez@chulavistaca.gov>; Alonso Gonzalez <agonzalez@chulavistaca.gov>; Andrea Cardenas
acardenas@chulavistaca.gov>
Cc: CityClerk <CityClerk@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: Agenda 4.1 C) Housing & Homeless Services - SUGGESTIONS I HOPE ARE HELPFUL
Good Evening, Mayor, Councilmembers,
Here are some ideas for your workshop tomorrow (agenda item 4.1
Presentation and Discussion on City Operations - Part II C) Housing &
Homeless Services:
I apologize for the 'off-topic' speech last night, but there were a few
paragraphs leading up to the actual city programs I talked about.
The Homeless crisis - alot of it stems from our instant gratification 'I want it
NOW' culture. But let's take a deep breath, do a quality job, and analyze
the situation.
Let's start with some causes:
The high cost of housing, both new homes and renting, and a low
supply of affordable housing (Blackstone buying it up) and shelter
space;;
Addiction, Mental Health Issues;
Job loss;
Evictions;
Regulations (CEQA) and NIMBYs;
Lack of address to put on application or improper/no ID;
Youths 'aging' out of foster care or being kicked out by family.
We should lower requirements for addiction or mental treatment, eliminate
unnecessary rules such as restrictions on pets, build more shelters and
Warning:
External
Email
Public Comments - Henkin
Received 4/19/2023
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housing, and streamline CEQA (zoning changes, permit applications,
standards variances, site plan reviews, design reviews, and environmental
impact reviews take at least a year.
Yet we're all about cheap, simple solutions. Mostly, we have pushed them
from one place to another place. We want a bandaid solution but aren't
prepared for people who tear off that bandaid.
We need to fix this homeless problem. Please look at the BIG PICTURE -
not little bits when someone complains too loudly, like San Diego City or
County, both of which seem to talk big but basically move the problem from
one place to another. It costs society as a whole - people fearful when they
find a street so 'filthy' that they dare not go down it, crime, police costs paid
for in rising taxes, extra ambulance trips and hospital time, which we all end
up paying for, and on and on.
It is a multi-faceted problem including: 1. employment; 2. Reducing crime,
no 'catch and release' arresting and then not prosecuting or taking their
stuff; 3. Treating their drug, mental, or psychological issues; and 4.
Housing. I've even heard that a few of them are stuck because they don't
have proper ID.
A few job ideas:
Teachers of survivalism, co-operation, and cooking
Advocates for the homeless, impoverished, or drug users
Agriculturalists, gardeners, planters, farm workers.
Don't get me started about our homeless veterans - they have so
much experience doing different things, they could tell you what
they've done and you could tell them where they would fit best.
Other ideas:
Social workers to make sure they are eating enough and quality food.
Public Comments - Henkin
Received 4/19/2023
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A social worker embedded in City & County Libraries and parks.
Parks and Recreation monitoring recreational areas and connecting
them to outreach teams.•
Medication for mental health is great if they work. Most have bad side
effects, and they can drive people crazy either when they take it or when
they forget. Drugs - a huge problem, but what would you do if you had to
sit around all day with nothing to do? Homeless addicts face high barriers
to get treatment: long waiting lists for programs that accept Medi-Cal, lack
of a phone, transportation, and documentation.
Homeless crime affects both them and us. Homeless with too much spare
time turn to drugs or crime to fill the void. If you start taking their stuff -
they'll want to replace it, by hook or crook.
Business owners want homeless people gone from around their business -
drives customers away; Homeowners want homeless away from their
property - tired of filth, drugs, smelling pot smoke, mental issues, fights,
violence. It's a terrible atmosphere for our children, especially the 6-year-
olds, who are seeing things that are threatening but they can't comprehend.
Many politicians simply make homelessness a crime - file and
forget. But criminalizing it creates a cycle that only perpetuates the
problem and increases the cost to taxpayers. The homeless usually have
trouble paying fines and appearing for court dates, which leads to more
fines, new charges and bench warrants. These issues can result in even
more encounters with the criminal legal system, including arrests and
jailtime.
Let's help and not just shuffle the homeless around.
Public Comments - Henkin
Received 4/19/2023
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Paul Henkin
Public Comments - Henkin
Received 4/19/2023
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City Operations 101:
Communications
2023 City Council Workshop Series
April 20, 2023
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Organizational Chart
Communications
Manager
Anne Steinberger
Public Information
Specialist
Diane Howell
Special Events
Coordinator
Karen Schulman
Community
Engagement Specialist
Karla Mendez
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Budget
Expenditures Budget
Personnel 645,945
Services/ Supplies 94,679
Total $740,624
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Core Services
•Manage external communications: newsletter, website, social
media, marketing and advertising
•Coordinate with IT on content and design of City website
•Coordinate City signature special events
•Manage special events permitting
•Coordinate media relations
•Coordinate groundbreaking, ribbon
cutting, and other celebratory events
•Coordinate graphic design projects
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Community Connection
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www.chulavistaca.gov
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Social Media -Facebook
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Social Media -Instagram
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Social Media -Twitter
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•City Council approved Policy for Sponsored Events
•Defined as a special event in which the City provides staff
support and/or services as well as funding from the
General Fund
•Mayor or Councilmember serves as event “leader” and
leads fundraising effort
•4/5 City Council vote required to add a City Sponsored
event
•Current City Sponsored Events
•July 4th Fest
•Harborfest (on hiatus)
•Starlight Parade/Nights
City Sponsored Events
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•A special event in which City Communications staff help
facilitate the Special Event permitting and coordination
process
•City Council or City Manager may authorize
•Councilmember makes recommendation for City Council
vote to endorse an event
•Endorsed events may use City logo
•Endorsed Events
•South Bay Pride
•2015 Special Olympics
•Summer Car Shows on Third Avenue
City Endorsed Events
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•Press Conferences held to announce City
information
•Groundbreaking, Ribbon Cutting, Grand
Opening Ceremonies
•Communications coordinates with staff to
plan events
•Communications coordinates with
Mayor/Council to select date
•All Councilmembers invited to attend
•Some events include invitees and/or public
Press Conferences/Events
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Media Relations
•Communications office fields most media inquiries
•Reporters may contact Mayor/Council directly
•General inquiries are referred to Mayor or Councilmember
•Technical inquiries may require City Manager or staff response
•Joint press releases distributed with partner agencies
Media Relations
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Contact Us
Anne Steinberger (619) 409-5446
Diane Howell (619) 691-5296
Karen Schulman (619) 585-5626
Karla Mendez (619) 409-5891
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QUESTIONS?
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City Operations 101:
Development Services
Department
2023 City Council Workshop Series
April 20, 2023
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Agenda
Budget and
Org. Chart
Core Services Permit
Trends
Major
Projects
Contacting UsDepartment
Automation
Efforts and
Online
Resources
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FY 2023 Adopted Budget
REVENUE
General Fund Development
Services Fund Total
Taxes $0 $14,000 $14,000
Licenses and Permits $518,000 $3,829,495 $4,347,495
Fines and Penalties $229,000 $0 $229,000
Charges for Services $218,300 $5,906,779 $6,125,079
Other Revenue $29,000 $737,985 $766,985
Transfers In $1,329,353 $1,582,991 $2,912,344
Total $2,323,653 $12,071,250 $14,394,903
Taxes,
$14,000
Licenses &
Permits,
$4,347,495
Fines &
Penalties,
$229,000
Charges for
Services,
$6,125,079
Other
Revenue,
$766,985
Transfers In,
$2,912,344
Total Revenue by Category
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FY 2023 Adopted Budget
EXPENSES
General Fund Development
Services Fund Total
Personnel Services $2,442,115 $8,437,672 $10,879,787
Supplies & Services $156,100 $2,014,651 $2,170,751
Utilities $1,533 $3,073 $4,606
Other Expenses $11,000 $371,000 $382,000
Other Capital $0 $115,500 $115,500
Internal Service $28,236 $56,076 $84,312
Transfers Out $0 $2,767,307 $2,767,307
Total $2,638,984 $13,765,279 $16,404,263
Personnel,
$10,879,787
Supplies & Services,
$2,170,751
Utilities,
$4,606
Other Expenses,
$382,000
Other Capital,
$115,500
Internal
Service,
$84,312
Transfers Out,
$2,767,307
Total Expenses by Category
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FY 2023 Adopted Budget
BUDGETED POSITIONS
Division General
Fund
Development
Services Fund Total
Administration 6.00 4.00 10.00
Advance Planning 4.00 1.00 5.00
Building Services -18.00 18.00
Code Enforcement 10.00 -10.00
Current Planning -12.00 12.00
Development Services
Counter 1.00 8.00 9.00
Facilities Financing -5.00 5.00
Land Development -9.00 9.00
Landscape Architecture -7.00 7.00
Total 21.00 64.00 85.00
General
Fund
25%
Development Services
Fund 75%
Positions by Fund
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Organizational Chart
Principal Management Analyst Jay Alvarado Principal Civil Engineer Boushra Salem Facilities Finance Mgr Kimberly Elliott Dev Svcs Tech I Claudia Ramos Sr CE Officer Brian Catacutan
Dev Automation Spec Jennifer Lima Sr Civil Engineer Jamal Batta Transportation Engineer Scott Barker Plan Check Supv Ahmad Doudar Sr CE Officer Marisol Aguilera
Sr Admin Secretary Patricia Salvacion Sr Civil Engineer Vacant Associate Planner Kim Vander Bie Assoc Plan Check Eng Dwight Ashman CE Officer II Joanne Hall
Secretary Mariluz Zepeda Associate Engineer Charisse Phillips Management Analyst II Thomas Doyle Assoc Plan Check Eng Kal Tommalieh CE Officer II Mariza Cantwell
Sr Office Specialist Daniel Medina Associate Engineer Jonathan Hardin Dev Svcs Tech II Merli Mejia Assoc Plan Check Eng Samar Dawood CE Officer II Moreno Alforque
Sr Fiscal Office Specialist Jeremiah Valenzuela Associate Engineer Ramon Esquer Asst Plan Check Eng Cynthia Barba CE Officer II Noemi Sanchez
Associate Engineer Rima Thomas Sr Plan Check Tech Olabisi Opeodu CE Officer II Susan Giberson
Assistant Engineer Natalie Cook Sr Building Inspector Javier Davila CE Officer II Vacant
Sr Engineering Tech Taylor Borneman Sr Building Inspector Shawn Ahlin CE Officer II Vacant
Building Inspector III Vacant CE Officer II Vacant
Building Inspector III Vacant Office Specialist Gabby Torres
Building Inspector II Joaquin Valdez CE Officer II-Hrly*Bonifacio Salazar
Dev Svcs Counter Mgr Deanna Sanchez Principal Landscape Architect Patricia Ferman Building Inspector II Jose Garcia
Dev Svcs Tech III Vacant Landscape Architect Beth McDonnell Building Inspector II Josh Lane
Dev Svcs Tech II Claudia Caro Landscape Architect Mark Caro Building Inspector II Vacant
Dev Svcs Tech II Danette Keshka Landscape Planner II Vacant Building Inspector II Vacant
Dev Svcs Tech II Gloria Achutegui Landscape Planner I Kevin Jeffery Building Inspector II Vacant
Dev Svcs Tech II Isabel Zetina Sr Landscape Inspector Dave DeFacci Building Inspector I Oscar Magdaleno
Dev Svcs Tech II Larry Tran Landscape Inspector Jose Machuca
Dev Svcs Tech II Robert Gallardo
Dev Svcs Tech II Vacant
Principal Planner Desmond Corley Principal Planner Scott Donaghe
Sr Planner Oscar Romero Sr Planner Dai Hoang
Sr Planner Stan Donn Associate Planner Harold Phelps
Sr Planner Vacant Assistant Planner Amy DeNinno `
Associate Planner Arturo Ortuno Sr Planning Tech Gabe Innocenzi
Associate Planner Caroline Young
Associate Planner Jeff Steichen Sr Planner Christopher Mallec
Associate Planner Tanairi Romano
Assistant Planner Mathew Sterling Sr Project Coordinator Janice Kluth
Staff are listed by Class Specification then alphabetically by First Name
*Hourly positions are not included in FTE total
Current Planning (9 FTEs)Advance Planning (5 FTEs)
(85 FTEs)
Administration (6 FTEs)Land Development (9 FTEs)
Director Laura C. Black
Assistant Director Marc Cass Building Official/CE Mgr Lou El-Khazen
Planning Mananger Todd Philips
Building Services (18 FTEs)Code Enforcement (11 FTEs)Facilities Financing (5 FTEs)
Dev Services Counter (9 FTEs)Landscape Architecture (7 FTEs)
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Laura C. Black, AICP
Director
Marc Cass, AICP
Assistant Director
D. Todd Philips
Planning Manager
Deanna Sanchez
Front Counter Manager
Boushra Salem
Principal Civil Engineer
Patricia Ferman
Principal Landscape
Architect
Lou El-Khazen
Building Official/Code
Enforcement Manager
Brian Catacutan
Senior Code
Enforcement Officer
Ahmad Doudar
Plan Check
Supervisor
Shawn Ahlin
Senior Building
Inspector
Javier Davila
Senior Building
Inspector
Desmond Corley
Principal Planner
Scott Donaghe
Principal Planner
Marisol Aguilera
Senior Code
Enforcements Officer
Kimberly Elliott
Facilities Finance Manager
Jay Alvarado
Principal Management
Analyst
Organizational Chart -Leadership
Tiffany Allen
Assistant City Manager
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CORE SERVICES
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Core Services –Building Inspection
Lou El-Khazen
Building Official/Code
Enforcement Manager
Shawn Ahlin
Senior Building
Inspector
Javier Davila
Senior Building
Inspector
11 positions (5 currently vacant) in the section. 2.5 contract
inspectors.
Conduct site inspections to verify projects are built per the
approved plans:
Building, Residential, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical,
Energy, Green Building, Existing Building (tenant
improvements) and Disabled Access.
Over the last twelve (12) months, conducted approximately
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Core Services –Building Plan Review
Lou El-Khazen
Building Official/Code
Enforcement Manager
Ahmad Doudar
Plan Check
Supervisor
6 positions in the section. Consultants are available, when needed
to manage workload.
Review building permits to ensure the project meets minimum
requirements of adopted building codes:
Building, Residential, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Energy,
Green Building, Existing Building (tenant improvements) and
Disabled Access.
Over the last twelve (12) months, performed 7,500
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Core Services –Current Planning
D. Todd Philips
Planning Manager
Desmond Corley
Principal Planner
Entitlements:Design Review, Variances, Rezones, Conditional Use Permits, Coastal
Development Permits
Permits:Mobile Food Facilities, Planned Sign Permits
Plan Checks:Grading, Building, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)/Junior Accessory
Dwelling Unit (JADU) and Improvement Plans.
Planning Document Amendments/Reviews:General Plan, General Development
Plan, Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Documents and Specific Plans
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Reviews: Initial Studies, Mitigated
Negative Declarations,Environmental Impacts Reports
Zoning Administrator Duties as authorized by the Chula Vista
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Core Services –Advance Planning
D. Todd Philips
Planning Manager
Scott Donaghe
Principal Planner
Planning Document Development/Amendment/Project Review:
General Plan (including Housing Element); General Development Plan; SPA
Documents
Historic Preservation Program (Certificates of Appropriateness)
Environmental Review Section: Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP);
Capital Improvement Plans (CIP) Projects –review for environmental compliance;
Mitigation Bank/Alternative Compliance Program; Liaison with State and Federal
Wildlife Agencies
Otay Valley Regional Park participation:review projects to ensure consistency
with the OVRP Plan; Liaison to the OVRP Joint Powers Authority
Land Use Information:Major Project Report –monthly report providing
development project data developments Citywide; GIS integration –once
entitlements are approved, the City’s GIS mapping system (CV Mapper) is updated;
Chula Vista Municipal Code Updates:Comprehensive, Single Topic, Consistency
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Core Services –Land Development
Boushra Salem
Principal Civil EngineerNine (9) positions in the section. (1 currently vacant and 1 pending
retirement).
Lead staff for the following permits: Grading, public/private improvement,
easements, dedications, temporary/permanent encroachments, subdivision
map act mapping actions (Final Maps, Parcel Maps, etc.).
Reviewing staff for planning and building permits.
Coordinates with various departments for project reviews: Traffic,
Engineering, Stormwater, Surveying.
Anything that requires dirt movement for private project –the Land
Development Division is involved.
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Core Services –Landscape Architecture
Patricia Ferman
Principal Landscape
Architect
7 positions in the section (1 currently vacant).
Review planning, building, land development and landscape architecture
development plans.
Manage multi-disciplinary teams for the design and implementation of parks,
streetscapes, open space, and trails; including budget monitoring. Currently
managing 13 parks in design/construction phases, totaling approximately 80
acres.
Perform landscape inspection services for private development and CIP projects.
Design and implement functional and attractive public outdoor spaces: Third
Avenue Downtown, the F Street Promenade, and Main Street Master Plan.
Manage multiple, complex and technical projects such as the construction of the
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Core Services –Facilities Financing
Kimberly Elliott
Facilities Finance
Manager
5 positions in the section.
Management and administration of City fee programs for the construction of
public facilities (Development Impact Fees, In-lieu fees, and other related fees)
Lead for annual indexing of the Development Impact Fees –Every October 1st
Coordination and management of facility and fee financing programs (i.e.
Community Facilities Districts “CFD”s to finance and maintain developer
constructed public facilities)
Management of various transportation related projects:
Downtown Parking Management Plan and SB 743 implementation
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Core Services –Code Enforcement
Lou El-Khazen
Building Official/Code
Enforcement Manager
Brian Catacutan
Senior Code
Enforcement Officer
Marisol Aguilera
Senior Code
Enforcements Officer
10 positions (3 currently vacant) within the Division. 1 hourly
Code Enforcement Officer.
Work with residents and business owners to achieve code
compliance.
Respond to complaints from the community. Proactively inspect
hotels, motels, mobilehome parks and multi-family housing rental
units.
Enforce Mobile Food Facilities, Short Term Rentals and
Commercial Cannabis regulations.
Over the last twelve (12) months, 693 code cases were
opened, and 632 cases were closed.Page 40 of 116
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Core Services -Admin
Jay Alvarado
Principal Management
Analyst
5 positions in this section (1 currently vacant).
Code Enforcement Support: Manage Code Enforcement complaint phone line, email, and ACT
App submissions; Garage Sale Licenses; Appeal Hearing Coordination; Case Management
Fiscal Services/General Support: Accounts Payable/Billable, Development Deposit Accounts;
Budget Development/Monitoring; Agreement/Contract Management; Records Requests; Public
Records Requests; Subpoenas; Payroll Processing; Public Noticing
Planning Commission: Staff the Planning Commission; prepare agendas; post agenda packets
online via eScribe
Automation: Accela Department Lead; Electronic Plan Review Development & Implementation;
Department Website Lead
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Core Services –Front Counter
Deanna Sanchez
Front Counter Manager
9 positions in the section. 1 General Fund, 8 Development Services Fund
(2 currently vacant). 1.5 contract staff
The front counter is the first encounter customers have with DSD.
Planner of the Day; Engineer of the Day; Building plans examiner; Fire
Prevention –dedicated staff to support the front counter with technical
questions.
Coordination with Finance and City Clerk public counters on Campus.
The front counter processing all of the department’s permits –building,
planning, land development and landscape architecture
July 1, 2022 to date, the front counter has served 4,476
customers in our lobby.Page 42 of 116
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PERMIT TRENDS
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FY21 Permits Issued and Completed
Commercial Signs 77 Demolition Permit 17 Mobile Home Park 41
New Commercial Construction 96
New Residential Construction 343
Pool/Spa Permit 183
Re-Roof 244
Residential Accessory Permit 156
Residential Addition/Remodel 133
Residential Solar Energy 105
Residential Solar Energy -Citizen Access 2333
Residential Utility -Citizen Access 1732
Residential Utility Permit 322
Tenant Improvement 242
Total: 6,024
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FY22 Permits Issued and Completed
Commercial Signs 92 Commercial Solar Energy 8 Demolition Permit 18
Mobile Home Park 41
New Commercial Construction 89
New Residential Construction 399
Pool/Spa Permit 111
Re-Roof 287
Residential Accessory Permit 163
Residential Addition/Remodel 133
Residential Private Site Improvements 4
Residential Solar Energy 25
Residential Solar Energy -Citizen Access 2963
Residential Utility -Citizen Access 1646
Residential Utility Permit 366
Tenant Improvement 239
Total: 6,584
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FY23-YTD Permits Issued and Completed
Commercial Signs 77 Commercial Solar Energy 8 Demolition Permit 17
Mobile Home Park 19
New Commercial Construction 39
New Residential Construction 256
Pool/Spa Permit 70
Reroof 261
Residential Accessory Permit 93
Residential Addition/Remodel 111
Residential Private Site Improvements 2
Residential Solar Energy 16
Residential Solar Energy -Citizen Access 3185
Residential Utility -Citizen Access 1445
Residential Utility Permit 296
Tenant Improvement 212
Short-Term-Rental 139
Total: 6,246
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MAJOR PROJECTS
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Major Projects –Amara Bay
35 acres in the Harbor District of Chula
Vista Bayfront Master Plan
1,500 Residential Condos
420,000 square feet of Office and Retail
space
250-room Hotel Page 48 of 116
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Major Projects –Chula Vista Center
244-unit townhome development on
15.54 acres
0.5-acre public park
2.43 acres for future commercial
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Major Projects –Otay Ranch Town Center
•Up to 840 residential units proposed on
15.14 acres in a mixed-use setting
•Main Street Plaza and Town Center Drive
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Otay Ranch Villages –Baldwin & Sons
VILLAGE 2
765.8 acres
4,538 dwellings (563 SF; 3,975 MF)
Four mixed-use neighborhoods
Business Park uses (light industrial,
commercial, research and development) on
91.4 acres
23.4 acres of public parks
Two elementary schools on 19.8 acres
142.9 acres of open space Page 51 of 116
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VILLAGE 7
360.7 acres
1,456 dwellings (1,008 SF; 448 MF)
7.6 acres of public parks
High school and elementary school on 65.4
acres
3.7 acres of commercial space in a mixed-
use setting
60.5 acres of open space
FREEWAY COMMERCIAL NORTH (PA-12)
38.4 acres
900 multifamily dwellings
Two hotels (300 rooms total) on 7.6 acres
10,000 SF commercial space in a mixed-use
ground floor setting
Two acres of public parks
Otay Ranch
Villages –
Baldwin & Sons
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Otay Ranch Villages –Millenia
•230 acres planned (approved) for up to 3.8 million square
feet of commercial space (office and retail) and up to 3,313
multifamily units
•Development follows a form-based code Page 53 of 116
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Otay Ranch Villages –HomeFed
VILLAGE 3
484.6 acres
1,638 dwellings
Elementary school
Neighborhood park
20,000 square feet of commercial
29.3 acres of industrial uses
187 acres MSCP open spacePage 54 of 116
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VILLAGE 8 WEST
300.7 acres
2,334 dwellings (175 affordable)
117,000 –300,000 square feet of
commercial space
23 acres of parks
Elementary school site
15.6 acres MSCP open space
VILLAGE 8 EAST
570 acres
3,276 dwellings
20,000 square feet of commercial space
Neighborhood and community parks
Elementary school site
253 acres MSCP open space Page 55 of 116
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Otay Ranch Villages –HomeFed
VILLAGE 9
323.1 acres
3,959 dwellings
550,000 -1,500,000 SF commercial
Two potential elementary school
sites
27 acres of parks
Four acres of MSCP open space
VILLAGE 10
363.4 acres
1,740 dwellings
Neighborhood park
Elementary school site
212.7 acres of MSCP open space
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Major Projects –Sunbow II
718-unit multifamily residential on
135.7 acres
0.9-acre Community Purpose Facility
63.6 acres of Open Space Preserve Page 57 of 116
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AUTOMATION
EFFORTS AND
ONLINE RESOURCES
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Online Resources
Citizen Access -https://permits.chulavistaca.gov/CitizenAccess/Login.aspx
Online Permit Services -https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/development-services/apply-for-a-
permit/online-permit-services
DSD Main webpage -https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/development-services
Permits -https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/development-services/do-you-need-a-
permit/citypermits
Schedule an Inspection -https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/development-services/schedule-
an-inspection -Building Inspections, Fire Prevention, Construction Inspection
Resources –Planning Digital Library -https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/development-
services/planning/planning-digital-library
Report a Violation -https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/development-services/code-
enforcement/report-a-violation
Contact Us -https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/development-services/contact-us
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Contacting Us
Laura C. Black, AICP –Director
Direct line: 619.691.5002
lblack@chulavistaca.gov
Marc Cass –Assistant Director
Direct line: 619.691.5144
mcass@chulavistaca.gov
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QUESTIONS?
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City Operations 101:
Housing & Homeless Services
2023 City Council Workshop Series
April 20, 2023
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Overview of DepartmentBudget & Housing FundsHomeless ServicesResidential Tenant ProtectionsMobilehomePolicyAffordable Housing ProductionAffordable Housing ProgramsHealthy & Age-Friendly InitiativesWhat to Expect in 2023 & How to Contact UsAGENDA
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Core Services
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Organizational Chart
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HOMELESS SERVICES
Budget & Housing Funds
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Budget Overview
•Federal Entitlement Grants
•Additional COVID Response Grants
•Section 108 Loan
•Housing Authority Funds
•State Grants
•Other Sources
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•Entitlement Communities receive annual formula allocations
•Central cities of Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs)
•Cities populations > 50,000 and qualified urban counties populations >
200,000
HUD Entitlement Grants
Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG)
•Benefit primarily
low/moderate income
families;
•Aid in the prevention or
elimination of slums or
blight; or
•Meet community needs due
to a major emergency such
as a natural disaster.
HOME Investment Partnership
Funds (HOME)
•Low-income affordable
rental housing; and/or
•Homeownership
opportunities.
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
•Homeless Prevention;
•Rapid Re-Housing (rental
assistance);
•Street Outreach;
•Emergency Shelter; and/or
•Homeless Management
Information Systems
(“HMIS”).
≈$2.3M ≈$900k ≈$200k
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2020-2025
Funding
Priorities
PRIORITY Goal ACTIVITY TYPE
Homelessness
Assist individuals and families to gain stable
housing after experiencing homelessness or a
housing crisis by providing appropriate services
and housing solutions on a path to stability.
Shelter Operations
Homeless Prevention
Homeless Outreach
Homeless Supportive Services
Social Service
Programs
Invest in community social services to promote
equity and serve the most vulnerable of the
community’s population.
Public Services to Low/Moderate
Income including the following
population:
Homeless Veterans; Youth; Seniors;
Victims of Domestic Violence;
Special Needs/Disabled
Capital
Improvement and
Public Facilities
Support the development of vibrant, equitable
and accessible neighborhoods by investing in
public facilities and infrastructure.
ADA improvements
New streets and sidewalks
Public facility improvements
Economic
Development
Enhance the City’s economic stability by
investing in inclusive economic growth initiatives
that develop and strengthen small businesses,
employment and workforce development
programs and improving access to jobs.
Business Financial Assistance Programs
Business Technical Assistance
Job Training and Placement
Affordable Housing
Increase affordable rental and owner-occupied
housing to improve housing opportunities that
reflect the community’s needs.
New Construction
Acquisition
Rehabilitation
First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
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JANUARY
City Council Public
Hearing on Funding
Priorities
JANUARY
30-day Public Review on
Funding Priorities
FEBRUARY
Notice of Funding
Availability Release
MARCH
Application Deadline
MARCH
Application Review
MARCH
Development of Annual
Action Plan
(AAP)
APRIL
City Council Public
Hearing on AAP
APRIL
30-Day Pub Review
Period for AAP
MAY
Final AAP is Approved
by Council
MAY
Final AAP Submission to
HUD
JULY 1
Implementation of
2023/2024 Annual
Action Plan
OCTOBER
Prior Year CAPER
Submission to HUD
Federal
Block Grant
Annual
Process
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•Advance on CDBG annual grant allocation
•Low-Cost flexible financing
•Uses:
•Economic Development
•Housing
•Public Facility
•Infrastructure
Section 108 Loan
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•Established in 1993
•Often serves as the financing vehicle for the issuance
of bonds, for acquiring development, and
rehabilitating of housing
•City Council serves as the five-member Board of
Directors
•Estimated Fund Balance 06/30 $4.6 million
•Annual budget is approximately $1 million
Housing Authority
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Other Active Funds
AGENCY GRANT LENGTH TOTAL AMOUNT ELIGIBLE USES
Federal ESG-CV 2 years $ 4,900,000 Homeless Services
HOME ARP 3 years $ 3,500,000 Permanent Supportive Housing
State PLHA Annual $ 1,600,000
(appr.)
Shelter Operations & Services
LEAP 5 years $ 500,000 Housing Element Implementation
Other SANDAG HAP 1 year $ 180,000 Accessory Dwelling Units
Office of Minority Health 2 years $ 4,000,000 Regional Health Literacy
The San Diego
Foundation
1 year $ 45,000 Age-Friendly Business District
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HOUSING &
HOMELESS SERVICES
Homeless Services
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CVCounts Survey Locations (August 2021)
Total 782
Sheltered 120
Unsheltered 672*
50%
Women
23%
Children
8%
Veterans
55%
1st Time
Homeless
*300 County-issued vouchers
State of Homelessness: Point in Time Count CV2021
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•Family Reunification Services
•Partner Agencies
•(McAlister, Salvation Army, ECTLC)
•Hotel/Motel Vouchers
•City Vouchers v. County Vouchers
•Tenant Based Rental Assistance
•Individual (City) & Family (SBCS)
•Chula Vista “7” Scattered Rental Units
Other Emergency / Transitional Housing Options
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•65 Units
•Bathrooms/Showers
•Laundry Facilities
•Multipurpose Rooms
•24-Hour Security
•Wrap-Around Services
Chula Vista Village at Otay: A Bridge to Permanent Housing
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Homeless Solutions Efforts: A United Approach
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Intake/Vetting
Identify
Needs/Gaps
Connect to
Resources
Identify
Housing
Assisting the
Unsheltered:
Approach
and Process
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Residential Tenant Protections
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•Exempts certain property
types such as single family
homes not owned by a
business entity
•Disclosure required for all
property types
•Requires justification for
termination of tenancy
•May result in court
ordered eviction
AB1482 (Effective 1/1/2020)
At -Fault Just Cause No-Fault Just Cause
Non-payment of rent
Non-compliance with lease terms
Nuisance
Commit Waste
Criminal activity
Illegal subletting
Refusal of entry to landlord
Using premises for unlawful activity
Failure to vacate after employment
Failure to deliver possession
Removal from rental market
Demolition of property
Substantial rehabilitation
Government order
Owner or family move-in
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•Adopted November 1, 2022
•Effective March 1, 2023
•Disclosures updated to add CVMC 9.65
•Exempt Properties –Identical to
AB1482 with exception of property age
CVMC 9.65 Residential Tenant Protections
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No-Fault Just
Cause
Terminations
•2 or more rented units on same
property must notify City
•3 or more (Residential Rental
Complex) must provide
•Relocation benefits
•2 or 3 (elderly/disabled)
months relocation
assistance, greater of
SAFMR or current rent
•Right of First Return within 2
years
•Market rate and screen
using industry standards
•Penalties for returning to
market after withdrawal
•6 months rent if returned
within 2 years
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HOMELESS SERVICES
Mobilehome Policy
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Orange Tree MHP
Resident owned
Mobilehome Community in Chula Vista
Family
16
Senior
15
Over 3,400
spaces
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Relevant
Laws
•CA Mobilehome Residency Law (Civil Code §798)
•Local Mobilehome Park Residence Protections:
•Housing Assistance (CVMC 9.40) Park Closure
•Mobilehome Park Space Rent Review (CVMC 9.50)
•Sale of Mobilehome Parks (CVMC 9.60) Resident First
Right of Refusal to Purchase
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History of Mobilehome Rent Control
Type of
Control
Body
Overseeing
Rental Cap
Funding to
Administer
What is
controlled
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•Administrative Fee for
Rent Control (currently $12)
•Increase allowed once
per year
•Cannot be greater than
Annual Permissive
Rate
= first 3% of CPI +
75% of anything over
Annual Permissive Rate
3.15
3.9 3.85
2.8 2.75 2.6
0.3
1.4 1.3
3.05
1.6
1.3
1.85
1.6
2
3.05
3.35
2.55
2.2
3.475
7.1
6.85
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Average of Annual CPI
Average 2.9%
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Affordable Housing Production
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Regional
Housing
Needs
Allocation
(RHNA)
Income Category RHNA Construction Need
Very Low 2,750 25%
Low 1,777 16%
Moderate 1,911 17%
Above Moderate 4,667 42%
Total 11,105 100%
NEW HOUSING CONSTRUCTION OBJECTIVES
2021-2029
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•Costs no more than 30% of the monthly household income for rent and
utilities.
•Most affordable housing developments are built for families and
individuals with incomes of 60% or less than the area median income
(AMI).
What is Affordable?
Family of 4 Income 30%50%60%80%100%120%
Annual $39,050 $65,050 $78,050 $104,100 $106,900 $128,300
Monthly $3,254 $5,421 $6,504 $8,675 $8,908 $10,692
30% of Income $976 $1,626 $1,951 $2,602 $2,672 $3,207
As of April 2022
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Tax Credits
Density Bonus
ADUs
Mechanisms to Create Affordable Housing
Inclusionary
Tax Exempt Bonds
HOME Funds
Ministerial Discretionary
Workforce/Middle-Income
Land Trusts
Public-Private Partnerships
State & Foundation Funds
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Multi-Family Municipal Bonds
•Mortgage revenue bonds exempt from federal and
state taxation, providing below market financing for
qualified projects.
•Must set aside a percent of units to affordable
either 50% or 60% AMI
•Usually restricted for 55 years
•Administered by the Housing Authority with no direct
liability of the City.
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Balanced Communities Policy (Inclusionary)
•Adopted in 1981
•Requires new construction of
50 units or more, to provide
10% as affordable
•Has produced over 2,000
affordable units
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Density Bonus Gov. Code 65915
Category
Minimum % of Units
Required to Qualify for
Bonus
Size of Bonus (if minimum
reached)
Percent of Affordable
Units Required for 50%
Density Bonus
Very Low Income 5%20%15%
Low Income 10%20%24%
Moderate Income 10%5%44%
Senior Housing (35 units or
more)
100% senior (no affordability
requirement)
20% (bonus units also restricted
to seniors)N/A
•Adopted (1976) to offer development incentives
beyond zoning code to incentivize affordable housing
production
•AB 2345 (2021) expanded program significantly
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Appr. 3,900
Affordable
Units
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Current Projects (Appr. 500 affordable units)
Density Bonus Projects
Union Apartment
245 Bonita Glen Dr. (91910)
170 units, 14 affordable
Leased up late 2022
Casa Estillo
795 Third Ave. (91910)
142 units, 16 affordable
Pre-leasing Summer 2023
Azul Apartments
310 K St. (91911)
46 units, 3 affordable
Leased up early 2023
100% Affordable Projects
Casa Anita
748-760 Anita St. (91911)
96 units
Leased up March 2023
Columba @ Millenia
Solstice/Optima (91915)
200 units
Available late 2023
Encelia in Village 8 East
1910 Encelia Cir. (91913)
175 Units
Interest list currently open
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Affordable Housing Programs
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Rental Assistance
Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher
•Administered by County of San Diego
•Over 3,000 vouchers in Chula Vista
•10-13 year waiting period
Tenant Based Rental Assistance (up to 24 months)
•Administered by City of Chula Vista
•Homeless Prevention
•Additional programs provided by SBCS and Serving Seniors
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Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
•SANDAG Housing Accelerator Program (HAP) Grant
•Deliverables include: Dedicated webpage, Software & Pre-approved
plans
First-Time Homebuyer Program
•Administered by San Diego Housing Commission
•Up to $120,000 in gap financing towards purchase
Community Home Improvement Program (CHIP)
•Administered by City of Chula Vista
•Loans up to $24,999 for single-family & $10,000 for mobilehome
•Health & Safety related repairs
Homebuyer/owner Opportunities
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HOUSING &
HOMELESS SERVICES
Healthy & Age-Friendly
Initiatives
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Action Plans
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•Prohibit sale of flavored tobacco products (9/22)
•Age-Friendly 5-year Evaluation
•Business District Designation
•Advancing Health Literacy Grant
•Office of Minority Health $4M grant with UCSD
and SDSU
•Regional approach to policy and structural
change to address COVID health literacy
Recent Accomplishments & Current Work
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Empower individuals & families ●Build community resilience ●Promote housing opportunities ●Enhance quality of life
Safety
Forums
•June 2
•July 14
Park Closure
& Connect
Event
•August 31
Community
Outreach
•September 21
•October 25
•November 14
Community
Surveys
•October 2022
•April 2023
Council
Report
•May 2023
Harborside Park
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What to
Expect in
2023
•Task Forces
•Affordable Housing Production
•Homelessness
•Livability
•Policy Updates
•Mobilehome Rent Review
•Balanced Communities (Inclusionary)
•Density Bonus
•Continued Assessment for Pro Housing
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Contact Us
&
Commonly
Requested
Resources
City Housing & Homeless Services
City Hall Building A (Across from Clerk’s Office)
(619) 691-5047 chulavistaca.gov/housing
Email: affhousing@chulavistaca.gov
Fair Housing & Tenant/Landlord Issues
CSA San Diego
(619) 444-5700 c4sa.org
Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher
County of San Diego
(858) 694-4801 sdhcd.com
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Chula Vista Village at Otay
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Chula Vista Village at Otay
Single-Occupancy Cabins Case Management Office
Outdoor Common Space
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Contact Us
&
Commonly
Requested
Resources
City Housing & Homeless Services
City Hall Building A (Across from Clerk’s Office)
(619) 691-5047 chulavistaca.gov/housing
Email: affhousing@chulavistaca.gov
Fair Housing & Tenant/Landlord Issues
CSA San Diego
(619) 444-5700 c4sa.org
Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher
County of San Diego
(858) 694-4801 sdhcd.com
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QUESTIONS?
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Substantial remodel / Removal from rental market (“Ellis Act”) /
Harassment & Retaliation / City remedies & enforcement
Council Referral (9/14/2021)
•Tenants of
Smith/Roosevelt
(Summer/Fall
2021)
•Council Referral
(Sep.14)
COUNCIL
REFERRAL
•Stakeholder
Meetings
(Dec. 1-3)
•Housing Advisory
Commission
(Dec. 8)
FACT FINDING
•Stakeholder
Meetings
(Jan. 12-18)
•Housing Advisory
Commission
(Jan. 31)
•Stakeholder
Meetings
(Feb. 17-23)
DRAFT
ORDINANCE #1
•City Council
(Apr. 12)
•Housing Advisory
Commission
(Apr. 19)
•Stakeholder
Meetings
(May 3 & 6)
•City Council
(May 17)
DRAFT
ORDINANCE #2 •Citywide Survey
•Joint Stakeholder
Meetings
(Jun. 2, Jul. 13,
Aug. 22)
•Draft Reviews
(Sept. & Oct.)
•City Council
(Oct. 25)
RECOMMENDATION
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•Mandatory
Meeting owner &
resident within 10
days of notice
•Owner and 50% of
residents come to
agreement OR
residents file
petition to City
Rent
Increase
Above CPI
•Must be filed
within 30-days of
increase notice
Petition
to City
•Held within 30
days of petition
filing
•Consider fair rate
of return
•Rent is fixed at
rate determined
by Commission
Rent
Hearing
Rent Review Process
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•Monitor due to lack of rent control on sale
Incoming Rents on Change of Ownership
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Income Levels (April 2022)
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Harborside Park Survey #2
Scan the QR
Code to take
the Survey!
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