HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-08-20 HHAC Special Agenda packetDate:Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Time:6:00 p.m.
Location: Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
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1. CALL TO ORDER
I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Chula Vista in the Housing and Homeless Department and that I posted this document in accordance with Brown Act requirements.
Dated: 8/19/2024 Signed:
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Montoya-Cesena, Pacheco, Paddock, Carlseen, Robinson
Opeodu, Whitsell, Vice-Chair Merino and Chair Cabral.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3.1)
3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes 3
Approval of minutes of May 8, 2024, Special meeting.
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
not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Commission may schedule the
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
to the meeting or submit an electronic comment per the instructions on page one
of this agenda.
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 or submit an electronic comment per the instructions
on page one of this agenda.
5.1 Consider Restrictions for Campsites and Sitting, Lying, Sleeping, or Storage
on Specified Public Property
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Action: Commission make and advisory recommendation to City Council on
the proposed restrictions.
5.2 Draft Prohousing Designation Program Application Public Review 12
Action: Commission review and provide comment.
OTHER BUSINESS
6. STAFF COMMENTS
7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
9. ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting of the Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission on
October 23, 2024.
Materials provided to the Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission related
to any open-session item on this agenda are available for public review by
contacting the Housing and Homeless Services Department at
HHAC@chulavistaca.gov.
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS ADVISORY
COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
May 8, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
Urbana, Clubhouse
393 H Street, Fourth Floor
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Present: Anna Cabral, Peter Carlseen, James Merino, Norman Paddock,
Vikki Robinson Opeodu, Paula Whitsell
Also Present: Juliette Montoya-Cesena, Carolina Gonzalez, Stacey Kurz,
Courtney Chase, Angelica Davis, Chris Stanley, Brian Warwick
_____________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission of the
City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:17 p.m. in Urbana, located at 393 H
St. 4th floor, Chula Vista, California
2. ROLL CALL
Secretary Gonzalez called the roll.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3.1)
The minutes will be reviewed and approved in the next commission meeting.
3.1 Approval of 1/24/2024 Meeting Minutes
Item was not heard.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Robert Johnson - spoke regarding commission meeting calendar and
accessibility of the meeting to the public.
5. ACTION ITEMS
5.1 Presentation by Deputy City Manager Courtney Chase
Deputy City Manager Chase gave a presentation.
5.2 Chula Vista Housing Authority Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Bond
Policies
Housing Manager Warwick gave a presentation.
At the request of the commission members, there needs to be an update
to the multi-family mortgage revenue bond policies.
Moved by Anna Cabral
Seconded by Vikki Robinson Opeodu
Yes (6): Anna Cabral, Peter Carlseen, James Merino, Norman Paddock,
Vikki Robinson Opeodu, and Paula Whitsell
Result:Carried (6 to 0)
5.3 Funding Commitment for Permanent Supportive Housing Units at
610 Paseo Del Rey
Housing Manager Warwick gave a presentation.
Moved by Anna Cabral
Seconded by Vikki Robinson Opeodu
Result:Carried
Amendment:
Yes (6): Anna Cabral, Peter Carlseen, James Merino, Norman Paddock,
Vikki Robinson Opeodu, and Paula Whitsell
Result:Carried (6 to 0)
OTHER BUSINESS
6. STAFF COMMENTS
The commission heard staff updates and comments.
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7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
There were none.
8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
There were none.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Secretary Carolina Gonzalez
Carolina Gonzalez, Secretary
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City of Chula Vista Boards & Commissions
Housing & Homeless Advisory Commission
August 20, 2024 Item No. 5.1
ITEM TITLE: Consider Restrictions for Campsites and Sitting, Lying, Sleeping, or Storage on Specified Public
Property
Location: Various
Recommended Action: Commission provide an advisory recommendation to City Council on the proposed
restrictions.
SUMMARY
In the last four years, the unsheltered crisis has grown with a number doubling from prior years. The
unsheltered persons frequently occupy public spaces and other places not meant for human habitation,
which poses a significant threat to the health and safety of both the unsheltered as well as the rest of the
community. In response, the City developed and implemented a multi-faceted approach inclusive of
initiatives, programs, and projects to address the unsheltered needs. However, the concentration of growing
encampments has resulted in a public health and safety hazard which has adversely impacted the
surrounding areas. City staff has been researching and drafting potential policies that would address this
matter.
This item seeks a recommendation from the Housing and Homeless Advisory Commission to prohibit
encampments and encroachment on and around certain public properties , which will be incorporated into
an ordinance to come before the City Council soon.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under
Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment.
Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to
CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
DISCUSSION
The National homelessness crisis affects nearly every community. The potential causes of homelessness are
varied and further complicated by the wide range of affected people including single adult men and women,
families, single mothers with children, transitional age youth, seniors, and veterans. The complexity and
diversity of its population creates significant challenges for the City of Chula Vista as it seeks ways to assist
the homeless.
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Unfortunately, unsheltered persons frequently occupy public spaces and other places not meant for human
habitation, which poses a significant threat to the health and safety of these individuals who are already
vulnerable to illness, crime, malnutrition, and harmful weather exposures (such as excessive heat, excessive
cold, rain, and flooding). Thus, the establishment of emergency housing in the region is of urgent necessity
for the preservation of life, health, and property. In response, the City developed and implemented a multi-
faceted approach inclusive of policies, initiatives, programs and projects to address the multitude of needs
in the growing crisis, further detailed below.
Homeless Outreach: Since 2015, the City of Chula Vista has used a collaborative multidisciplinary community
partnership working towards alleviating the effects of homelessness, addressing the short-term needs of
those experiencing homelessness to foster long-term housing stability, and with a goal of ending
homelessness in Chula Vista by providing a consistent results-based multidisciplinary approach to serving
the homeless, meeting them where they are.
Internally, City staff from the Housing and Homeless Services Department, Police Department, Development
Services Code Enforcement, and Public Works Park Rangers work collaboratively to form the Homeless
Outreach Team (“HOT”). In collaboration with a dedicated Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT)
and a County of San Diego Health and Human Services eligibility technician, real time outreach and
engagement services are provided for individuals and families living on the street or in places not meant for
habitation.
Client-centered Housing and Services: There are proven models for housing services that address the specific
needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The City has taken appropriate housing
measures to meet these needs through a myriad of housing projects and programs including:
• Substance Abuse Programs (Detox): Due to the high usage of illegal substances in the homeless population,
the City arranges for detox services through partnering agencies.
• Emergency Shelters and Hotel Vouchers: Depending on the level of need, there a number of programs and
facilities operated by the City or other partnering agencies. These emergency shelters provide support
services and short-term stabilization for individuals and families before finding appropriate housing that
meets their long-term needs.
• Rapid Re-Housing: The program provides assistance to help individuals and families find a home of their
own as quickly as possible, limiting the number of days they are unsheltered. It is a housing first solution
for non-chronic homelessness where individuals or families rent an apartment of their own and are
provided temporary support services which can include case management and time-limited financial
assistance, with the goal to bring them quickly out of homelessness.
• Homeless Prevention: The program was designed to prevent individuals and families that are at risk of
eviction and becoming homeless by stabilization through rental arrears and utility assistance.
• Tenant-based Rental Assistance: The program provides targeted, very low-income individuals and
households with utility assistance, deposit, and rent subsidies for up to two years as they improve their
financial situation and obtain self-sufficiency.
• Partnering Housing Options: Understanding the complexity and different level of individual service needs,
the City relies on its partnerships for additional housing options including client-specific programs
targeted for special populations such as seniors and veterans.
• Permanent Supportive Housing (Under Development and Proposed): This housing program is designed to
provide subsidized housing and intensive supportive services on a long-term basis to formerly
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chronically homeless people who have a diagnosed physical or mental disability and have been
continuously homeless for one year or more.
• Job Training/Reentry and Clean-Up Efforts: Operation Pride is city-created program that provides
unsheltered individuals with immediate transitional employment and training while providing the
community with vital services that clean, beautify and maintain the City’s public spaces.
Unsheltered Population
In January of 2024, the National Homeless Point in Time Count was conducted. The results, released by the
Regional Task Force on the Homeless, was a total number was 650 in the City of Chula Vista. These results
do not include individuals/families placed in Chula Vista hotels through the use of outside provider vouchers ,
which are estimated to be approximately 250 additional unsheltered as they would be homeless had it not
been for government public assistance.
On August 13 and 14, 2024 the City conducted an independent count to gather additional and current data.
Outcomes of the count will be presented at the meeting.
Impacts and Community Concerns
The increase in the number of unsheltered and the statutory limitations on corrective and enforcement
actions has further exasperated the impacts to the community including illegal activity (drugs, prostitution,
theft, assaults, trash and debris). This is of particular concern as the majority of the unsheltered individuals
and encampments are concentrated on the west side, in proximity to “sensitive receptors” such as schools,
housing, transit areas, open and sensitive environmental protected areas. These impacts have led to a
number of City actions including the addition of outreach staff, budgeted funds to add park rangers, and the
closure and fencing of areas in the Harborside neighborhood.
Despite the HOT and other advocates’ efforts to move unsheltered individuals into housing, the
concentration has resulted in a public health and safety hazard that has adversely impacted the surrounding
neighborhoods and commercial areas, preventing general community use of open space areas, growing
complaints from the business community, and increasing the number of unsheltered moving into Chula Vista.
Policies to Mitigate
On October 5, 2023 the City Council held a workshop on the state of unsheltered in Chula Vista and discussed
possible actions and policies to mitigate the impacts. Subsequently, on December 10, 2023, Council continued
the discussion and provided direction for staff to explore five policy areas. A summary of each policy area
and subsequent actions since the Council direction are summarized below.
1) Licensing Process for Service Providers issuing Hotel/Motel Voucher: On April 23, 2024 staff presented
an ordinance to require services providers placing individuals and families in Chula Vista hotels/motels
with reporting data such as number of placements and participating hotels. This requirement would be
processed in conjunction with the annual business license and permitting process. Council did not move
forward on the adoption of the ordinance; however, directed staff to examine other mechanisms to obtain
this data.
2) Ordinance - Encroachment Restrictions on Public Property: On April 1, 2019, the Ninth Circuit Court of
Appeals issued its decision in the Boise case, holding that enforcement against individuals camping and
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storing property in public places violates of 8th Amendment’s prohibition on cruel and unusual
punishment when no sheltering options are available. Subsequently, on April 22, 2024 the Supreme
Court heard oral arguments in the Grants Pass v. Johnson case, which included a review of the Boise case.
On June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court issued its final decision in the Grants Pass case, overturning Boise
and stating that anti-camping bans do not violate the 8th Amendment.
In addition, on July 25, 2024, Governor Newsom issued an Executive Order directing state agencies to
remove homeless encampments and encouraging local jurisdictions to adopt the state’s guidelines for
providing notice to vacate appropriate for the site conditions, providing outreach services in
coordination with service providers, and removing and storing personal property collected at removal
sites.
In response to Council and the federal and state actions, Staff has continued working on a proposed
ordinance to provide the City and the Police Department with the avenues to enforce illegal
encampments and storage in public spaces and on public rights-of-way. This item seeks to receive
Commission and community input on allowing the City to remove unlawful campsites on specific
sensitive locations on public property after providing proper notice. The proposed provisions include
the following:
A person shall not sit, lie, sleep, or store personal property on public property as follows:
• ADA Access. Upon a street, sidewalk, or other public property in a manner that impedes passage,
as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq. (1990)
• City Permit Activity. Obstruction or interference with the use of the right of way for any activity
for which the City has issued a permit.
• Motor Vehicles or Bike Paths. Upon a street, bike lane, bike path, or other public property open to
use by motor vehicles or bicycles.
No person may maintain or occupy a Campsite in or upon public property within the following locations:
• Five hundred feet of a public or private school providing instruction in kindergarten or grades 1
to 12, inclusive.
• A City Park and the area within five hundred feet of a City Park.
• Five hundred feet of an area designated by the City as a safe camping or safe parking site.
• A Major Transit Stop and the area within five hundred feet of a Major Transit Stop, including:
o Palomar Street, H Street, and E Street Trolley stops.
o Rapid Bus Service, Line 225, stops (East Palomar, Heritage, Lomas Verde, Santa Venetia,
Otay Ranch, and Millenia Stations).
• Any Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) Subarea Plan (inclusive of the Otay Valley
Regional Park and Sweetwater Valley Regional Park).
Attachment 1 provides a map of the resulting areas sensitive locations where encampment restrictions
would be in place without the five hundred foot buffers.
3) Policy on Storing Items on Public Property. To be addressed along with the item above.
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4) Recreational Vehicle Permit Program. Due to the complexity of developing a permitting system, needed
funding, and the supporting resources, this item was identified as needing the longest time to develop . Staff
will continue to explore this policy area and adjoining services such as a safe parking site.
5) Regulations to Address Abandoned Shopping Carts. Staff is currently working on this policy item with an
intent to conduct stakeholder outreach in late September and bring forward provisions for Council
consideration in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Conclusion
The unsheltered crisis is a complex issue which requires a vast array of resources, housing options, and policy
to assist those seeking to regain self-sufficiency and mitigating the unintended impacts to the community.
The adoption of policies to reduce impacts to public property and public right-of-way is an important step.
In the interim, the Homeless Outreach Team will continue to offer services including sheltering options and
storage for personal belongings as well as examining the policy recommendations described above.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
To the extent that any decision would have a reasonably foreseeable financial effect on any Housing and
Homeless Advisory Commission member’s real property, the effect would be nominal, inconsequential, or
insignificant. Additionally, the decision solely concerns repairs, replacement or maintenance of existing
streets, water, sewer, storm drainage or similar facilities, and the member’s property will not be affected
disproportionately to other properties receiving the same services. Consequently, pursuant to California
Code of Regulations Title 2, sections 18700 and 18702.2(b) and (d)(1)), this item does not present a real
property-related conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any Housing and Homeless Advisory
Commission member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in
this matter.
Staff Contact: Angélica Davis, Homeless Solutions Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Map of Sensitive Locations.
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Map of Sensitive Areas
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City of Chula Vista Boards & Commissions
Housing & Homeless Advisory Commission
August 20, 2024 Item No. 5.2
ITEM TITLE: Draft Prohousing Designation Program Application Public Review
Location: No specific geographic location
Recommended Action: Commission review and provide comment.
SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista is applying for a Prohousing designation from the Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD). The Prohousing designation is awarded to cities that carry out actions and
policies to facilitate housing development, as determined by a scoring rubric set forth by HCD. Jurisdictions
may be awarded the Prohousing designation if they are determined to have thirty or more points according
to HCD’s rubric. The designation enables developments in Prohousing jurisdictions to be more competitive
when applying for several state funding programs such as the Affordable Housing & Sustainable
Communities (AHSC) and Infill Infrastructure Grant (IIG) programs.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under
Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment.
Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to
CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
DISCUSSION
A requirement of the Prohousing Designation Program Application is to have the draft document accessible
to the public for 30 days. In order to meet this requirement, the draft application will be available to review
from Friday, August 23 until Sunday, September 22 on the “Building Affordable Housing | City of Chula Vista
(chulavistaca.gov)” subpage of the City website under the “Department of Housing and Homeless Services”
and is included as Attachment 1. Any comments or questions can be emailed to Chris Stanley, Senior Planner
at cstanley@chulavistaca.gov.
This item seeks to receive input from the Commission and serves as an opportunity for additional community
input.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and
consequently, the real property holdings of the Housing and Homeless Advisory Commission members do
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not create a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act
(Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware and has not been informed by any Housing and Homeless Advisory
Commission member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in
this matter.
Staff Contact: Chris Stanley, Senior Planner
ATTACHMENT
1. Draft Prohousing Designation Program Application.
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Prohousing Designation Program Application
State of California
Governor Gavin Newsom
Melinda Grant, Undersecretary
Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency
Gustavo Velasquez, Director
Department of Housing and Community Development
Megan Kirkeby, Deputy Director
Division of Housing Policy Development
2020 West El Camino, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95833
Website: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-development/prohousing
Email: ProhousingPolicies@hcd.ca.gov
January 2024
Item 5.2, Attachment 1
Prohousing Designation Program Application Package
Instructions
The applicant is applying for a Prohousing Designation under the Prohousing Designation
Program (“Prohousing” or “Program”), which is administered by the Department of Housing
and Community Development (“Department”) pursuant to Government Code section 65589.9.
The Program creates incentives for Jurisdictions that are compliant with State Housing Element
Law and that have enacted Prohousing Policies. These incentives will take the form of additional
points or other preference in the scoring of applications for competitive housing and
infrastructure programs. The administrators of each such program will determine the value and
form of the preference.
In order to be considered for a Prohousing Designation, the applicant must accurately complete
all sections of this application, including any relevant appendices. The Department reserves the
right to request additional clarifying information from the applicant.
This application is subject to Government Code section 65589.9 and to the regulations (Cal.
Code Regs., tit. 25, § 6600 et seq.) adopted by the Department in promulgation thereof
(“Regulations”). All capitalized terms in this application shall have the meanings set forth in the
Regulations.
All applicants must submit a complete, signed application package to the Department, in
electronic format, in order to be considered for a Prohousing Designation. Please direct
electronic copies of the completed application package to the following email address:
ProhousingPolicies@hcd.ca.gov.
A complete application will include all items identified in the Application Checklist.
In relation to Appendix 1, the Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program,
please use strikethrough and underline if proposing any modifications to the text of the
Resolution. Please be aware, any sustentative deviations from the Formal Resolution may
result in an incomplete application and will likely be subject to additional internal review and
potential delays.
Appendix 2, the Proposed Policy Completion Schedule, applies only if an application
includes proposed policies.
Appendix 3, Project Proposal Scoring Sheet and Sample Project Proposal Scoring Sheet,
includes a blank template to be completed by the applicant as part of the application, as well
as a Sample Project Proposal Scoring Sheet with an example of how this template may be
completed.
Appendix 4 lists examples of Prohousing Policies with enhancement factors to aid applicants
in understanding how enhancement factors may be applied.
Appendix 5 is where the applicant will include any additional information and supporting
documentation for the application.
If you have questions regarding this application or the Program, or if you require technical
assistance in preparing this application, please email ProhousingPolicies@hcd.ca.gov.
Application Checklist
Yes No
Application Information ☒ ☐
Certification and Acknowledgement ☒ ☐
The Legislative Information form is completed. ☒ ☐
The Threshold Requirements Checklist is completed. ☒ ☐
A duly adopted and certified Formal Resolution for the Prohousing
Designation Program is included in the application package.
(See Appendix 1 for the Formal Resolution for the Prohousing
Designation Program form.)
☒ ☐
If applicable, the Proposed Policy Completion Schedule is
completed. (See Appendix 2.)
☒ ☐
The Project Proposal Scoring Sheet is completed. (See Appendix 3
for the Project Proposal Scoring Sheet and the Sample Project
Proposal Scoring Sheet.)
☒ ☐
Additional information and supporting documentation (Applicant to
provide as Appendix 5)
☒ ☐
Application Information
Applicant (Jurisdiction): City of Chula Vista
Applicant Mailing Address: 276 Fourth Avenue
City: Chula Vista
ZIP Code: 91910
Website: City of Chula Vista | Home
(chulavistaca.gov)
Authorized Representative Name Stacey Kurz
Authorized Representative Title: Director of Housing & Homeless
Services
Phone: (619) 585-5609
Email: skurz@chulavistaca.gov
Contact Person Name: Chris Stanley
Contact Person Title: Senior Planner
Phone: (619) 476-5375
Email: cstanley@chulavistaca.gov
Proposed Total Score (Based on
Appendix 3):
35
CERTIFICATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
As authorized by the Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program (Resolution
No. 2024-103), which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference as if set forth in full, I
hereby submit this full and complete application on behalf of the applicant.
I certify that all information and representations set forth in this application are true and
correct.
I further certify that any proposed Prohousing Policy identified herein will be enacted within
two (2) years of the date of this application submittal.
I acknowledge that this application constitutes a public record under the California Public
Records Act (Gov. Code, § 6250 et seq.) and is therefore subject to public disclosure by the
Department.
Signature: __________________________________________
Name and Title: Stacey Kurz – Director of Housing & Homeless Services
Date:
Legislative Information
District Number Legislators Name(s)
State
Assembly
District
80 David Alvarez
State
Senate
District
18 Steve C. Padilla
Applicants can find their respective State Senate representatives at
https://www.senate.ca.gov/, and their respective State Assembly representatives at
https://www.assembly.ca.gov/
Threshold Requirements Checklist
The applicant meets the following threshold requirements in accordance with Section 6604 of
the Regulations:
Yes No
The applicant is a Jurisdiction. ☒ ☐
The applicant has adopted a Compliant Housing Element. ☒ ☐
The applicant has submitted or will submit a legally sufficient Annual
Progress Report prior to designation.
☒ ☐
The applicant has completed or agrees to complete, on or before the
relevant statutory deadlines, any rezone program or zoning that is
necessary to remain in compliance with Government Code sections
65583, subdivision (c)(1), and 65584.09, subdivision (a), and with
California Coastal Commission certification where appropriate.
☒ ☐
The applicant is in compliance, at the time of the application, with
applicable state housing law, including, but not limited to those included
in Government Section 65585, subdivision (j); laws relating to the
imposition of school facilities fees or other requirements (Gov. Code, §
65995 et seq.); Least Cost Zoning Law (Gov. Code, § 65913.1); Permit
Streamlining Act (Gov. Code, § 65920 et seq.); and provisions relating
to timeliness of CEQA processing by local governments in Public
Resources Code sections 21080.1, 21080.2, and 21151.5(a).
☒ ☐
The applicant further acknowledges and confirms that its treatment of
homeless encampments on public property complies with and will
continue to comply with the constitutional rights of persons experiencing
homelessness and that it has submitted a one-page summary to the
Department demonstrating how the applicant has enacted best practices
in their jurisdiction related to the treatment of unhoused individuals
camping on public property, consistent with United States Interagency
Council on Homelessness’ “7 Principles for Addressing Encampments,”
(June 17, 2022 update), hereby incorporated by reference.
☒ ☐
The applicant has duly adopted and certified, by the applicant’s
governing body, a Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation
Program, which is hereby incorporated by reference. (A true and correct
copy of the resolution is included in this application package.)
☒ ☐
The applicant has demonstrated that they engaged in a diligent public
participation process that included 1) outreach through a variety of
methods and languages; 2) specific efforts to engage all segments of
the community, including individuals or representatives of lower-income
and special needs households, for-profit and non-profit developers and
special needs service providers; 3) availability of the draft document to
the public, including notification to interested parties and all segments of
the community for 30 days and subsequent versions for 7 days; 4)
public hearings and informative meetings; and 5) consideration of
comments, including incorporation of comments into a jurisdiction’s
application and Prohousing Policies, as appropriate. The applicant has
submitted documentation of comments received during this process.
☒ ☐
Project Proposal
Category 1: Favorable Zoning and Land Use
Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
1A Sufficient sites, including rezoning, to accommodate 150 percent or
greater of the current or draft RHNA, whichever is greater, by total
and income category. These additional sites must be identified in the
Jurisdiction’s housing element adequate sites inventory, consistent
with Government Code section 65583, subdivisions (a)(3) and (c)(1).
3
1B Permitting missing middle housing uses (e.g., duplexes, triplexes, and
fourplexes) by right in existing low-density, single-family residential
zones in a manner that exceeds the requirements of SB 9 (Chapter
162, Statutes of 2021, Gov. Code, §§ 65852.21, 66411.7).
3
1C Sufficient sites, including rezoning, to accommodate 125 to 149
percent of the current or draft RHNA, whichever is greater, by total
and income category. These points shall not be awarded if the
applicant earns three points pursuant to Category (1)(A) above. These
additional sites must be identified in the Jurisdiction’s housing element
adequate sites inventory, consistent with Government Code section
65583, subdivisions (a)(3) and (c)(1).
2
1D Density bonus programs that allow additional density for additional
affordability beyond minimum statutory requirements (Gov. Code, §
65915 et seq.).
2
1E Increasing allowable density in low-density, single-family residential
areas beyond the requirements of state Accessory Dwelling Unit Law,
(Gov. Code, §§ 65852.2, 65852.22) (e.g., permitting more than one
converted ADU; one detached, new construction ADU; and one JADU
per single-family lot), and in a manner that exceeds the requirements
of SB 9 (Chapter 192, Statutes of 2021, Gov. Code, §§ 65852.21,
66411.7). These policies shall be separate from any qualifying policies
under Category (1)(B).
2
1F Eliminating minimum parking requirements for residential
development as authorized by Government Code section 65852.2;
adopting vehicular parking ratios that are less than the relevant ratio
thresholds at subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of Gov. Code section
65915, subdivision (p)(1); or adopting maximum parking requirements
at or less than ratios pursuant to Gov. Code section 65915,
subdivision (p).
2
1G Zoning or incentives that are designed to increase affordable housing
development in a range of types, including, but not limited to, large
family units, Supportive Housing, housing for transition age foster
youth, and deep affordability targeted for Extremely Low-Income
Households in all parts of the Jurisdiction, with at least some of the
zoning, other land use designation methods, or incentives being
designed to increase affordable housing development in higher
resource areas shown in the TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map, and with
the Jurisdiction having confirmed that it considered and addressed
potential environmental justice issues in adopting and implementing
2
this policy, especially in areas with existing industrial and polluting
uses.
1H Zoning or other land use designation methods to allow for residential
or mixed uses in one or more non-residential zones (e.g., commercial,
light industrial). Qualifying non-residential zones do not include open
space or substantially similar zones.
1
1I Modification of development standards and other applicable zoning
provisions or land use designation methods to promote greater
development intensity. Potential areas of focus include floor area
ratio, height limits, minimum lot or unit sizes, setbacks, and allowable
dwelling units per acre. These policies must be separate from any
qualifying policies under Category (1)(B) above.
1
1J Establishment of a Workforce Housing Opportunity Zone, as defined
in Government Code section 65620, or a Housing Sustainability
District, as defined in Government Code section 66200.
1
1K Establishment of an inclusionary housing program requiring new
developments to include housing affordable to and reserved for low-
and very low-income households, consistent with the requirements of
AB 1505 (Chapter 376, Statutes of 2017, Gov. Code, § 65850.01).
1
1L Other zoning and land use actions not described in Categories (A)-(K)
of this section that measurably support the Acceleration of Housing
Production.
1
Project Proposal
Category 2: Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes
Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
2A Establishment of ministerial approval processes for multiple housing
types, including, for example, single-family, multifamily and mixed-use
housing.
3
2B Acceleration of Housing Production through the establishment of
streamlined, program-level CEQA analysis and certification of general
plans, community plans, specific plans with accompanying
Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), and related documents.
2
2C Documented practice of streamlining housing development at the
project level, such as by enabling a by-right approval process or by
utilizing statutory and categorical exemptions as authorized by
applicable law, (e.g., Pub. Resources Code, §§ 21155.1, 21155.4,
21159.24, 21159.25; Gov. Code, § 65457; Cal Code Regs., tit. 14, §§
15303, 15332; Pub. Resources Code, §§ 21094.5, 21099, 21155.2,
21159.28).
2
2D Establishment of permitting processes that take less than four months
to complete. Policies under this category must address all approvals
necessary to issue building permits.
2
2E Absence or elimination of public hearings for projects consistent with
zoning and the general plan.
2
2F Priority permit processing or reduced plan check times for homes
affordable to Lower-Income Households.
1
2G Establishment of consolidated or streamlined permit processes that
minimize the levels of review and approval required for projects, and
that are consistent with zoning regulations and the general plan.
1
2H Absence, elimination, or replacement of subjective development and
design standards with objective development and design standards
that simplify zoning clearance and improve approval certainty and
timing.
1
2I Establishment of one-stop-shop permitting processes or a single point
of contact where entitlements are coordinated across city approval
functions (e.g., planning, public works, building) from entitlement
application to certificate of occupancy.
1
2J Priority permit processing or reduced plan check times for
ADUs/JADUs or multifamily housing.
1
2K Establishment of a standardized application form for all entitlement
applications.
1
2L Documented practice of publicly posting status updates on project
permit approvals on the internet.
1
2M Limitation on the total number of hearings for any project to three or
fewer. Applicants that accrue points pursuant to category (2)(E) are
not eligible for points under this category.
1
2N Other policies not described in Categories (2)(A)-(M) of this section
that quantifiably decrease production timeframes or promote the
streamlining of approval processes.
1
Project Proposal
Category 3: Reduction of Construction and Development Costs
Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
3A Waiver or significant reduction of development impact fees for
residential development with units affordable to Lower-Income
Households. This provision does not include fees associated with the
provision of housing affordable to Lower-Income Households (e.g.,
inclusionary in lieu fees, affordable housing impact fees, and
commercial linkage fees).
3
3B Adoption of policies that result in less restrictive requirements than
Government Code sections 65852.2 and 65852.22 to reduce barriers
for property owners to create ADUs/JADUs. Examples of qualifying
policies include, but are not limited to, development standards
improvements, permit processing improvements, dedicated
ADU/JADU staff, technical assistance programs, and pre-approved
ADU/JADU design packages.
2
3C Adoption of other fee reduction strategies separate from Category
(3)(A), including fee deferrals and reduced fees for housing for
persons with special needs. This provision does not include fees
associated with the provision of housing affordable to Lower-Income
Households (e.g., inclusionary in lieu fees, affordable impact fees
and commercial linkage fees).
1
3D Accelerating innovative housing production through innovative
housing types (e.g., manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, park
models, community ownership, and other forms of social housing)
that reduce development costs.
1
3E Measures that reduce costs for transportation-related infrastructure
or programs that encourage active modes of transportation or other
alternatives to automobiles. Qualifying policies include, but are not
limited to, publicly funded programs to expand sidewalks or protect
bike/micro-mobility lanes, creation of on-street parking for bikes,
transit-related improvements, or establishment of carshare programs.
1
3F Adoption of universal design ordinances pursuant to Health and
Safety Code section 17959.
1
3G Establishment of pre-approved or prototype plans for missing middle
housing types (e.g., duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes) in low-
density, single-family residential areas.
1
3H Adoption of ordinances that reduce barriers, beyond existing law, for
the development of housing affordable to Lower-Income Households.
1
3I Other policies not described in Categories (3)(A)-(H) of this section
that quantifiably reduce construction or development costs.
1
Project Proposal
Category 4: Providing Financial Subsidies
Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
4A Establishment of a housing fund or contribution of funds towards
affordable housing through proceeds from approved ballot
measures.
2
4B Establishment of local housing trust funds or collaboration on a
regional housing trust fund, which include the Jurisdiction’s own
funding contributions. The Jurisdiction must contribute to the local or
regional housing trust fund regularly and significantly. For the
purposes of this Category, “regularly” shall be defined as at least
annually, and “significant” contributions shall be determined based
on the impact the contributions have in accelerating the production of
affordable housing.
2
4C Demonstration of regular use or planned regular use of funding (e.g.,
federal, state, or local) for preserving assisted units at-risk of
conversion to market rate uses and conversion of market rate uses
to units with affordability restrictions (e.g., acquisition/rehabilitation).
For the purposes of this category, “regular use” can be demonstrated
through the number of units preserved annually by utilizing this
funding source.
2
4D Provide grants or low-interest loans for ADU/JADU construction
affordable to Lower- and Moderate-Income Households.
2
4E A comprehensive program that complies with the Surplus Land Act
(Gov. Code, § 54220 et seq.) and that makes publicly owned land
available for affordable housing, or for multifamily housing projects
with the highest feasible percentage of units affordable to Lower
Income Households. A qualifying program may utilize mechanisms
such as land donations, land sales with significant write-downs, or
below-market land leases.
2
4F Establishment of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District or
similar local financing tool that, to the extent feasible, directly
supports housing developments in an area where at least 20 percent
of the residences will be affordable to Lower-Income Households.
2
4G Prioritization of local general funds to accelerate the production of
housing affordable to Lower-Income Households.
2
4H Directed residual redevelopment funds to accelerate the production
of affordable housing.
1
4I Development and regular (at least biennial) use of a housing subsidy
pool, local or regional trust fund, or other similar funding source
sufficient to facilitate and support the development of housing
affordable to Lower-Income Households.
1
4J Prioritization of local general funds for affordable housing. This point
shall not be awarded if the applicant earns two points pursuant to
Category (4)(G).
1
4K Providing operating subsidies for permanent Supportive Housing. 1
4L Providing subsidies for housing affordable to Extremely Low-Income
Households.
1
4M Other policies not described in Categories (4)(A)-(L) of this section
that quantifiably promote, develop, or leverage financial resources
for housing affordable to Lower-Income Households.
1
Project Proposal
Enhancement Factors
The Department shall utilize enhancement factors to increase the point scores of Prohousing
Policies. An individual Prohousing Policy may not use more than one enhancement factor.
Each Prohousing Policy will receive extra points for enhancement factors in accordance with
the chart below.
Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
1 The policy represents one element of a unified, multi-faceted
strategy to promote multiple planning objectives, such as efficient
land use, access to public transportation, housing affordable to
Lower-Income Households, climate change solutions, and/or hazard
mitigation.
2
2 Policies that promote development consistent with the state planning
priorities pursuant to Government Code section 65041.1.
1
3 Policies that diversify planning and target community and economic
development investments (housing and non-housing) toward place-
based strategies for community revitalization and equitable quality of
life in lower opportunity areas. Such areas include, but are not
limited to, Low Resource and High Segregation & Poverty areas
designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity
Maps, and disadvantaged communities pursuant to Health and
Safety Code sections 39711 and 39715 (California Senate Bill 535
(2012).
1
4 Policies that go beyond state law requirements in reducing
displacement of Lower-Income Households and conserving existing
housing stock that is affordable to Lower-Income Households.
1
5 Rezoning and other policies that support intensification of residential
development in Location Efficient Communities.
1
6 Rezoning and other policies that result in a net gain of housing
capacity while concurrently mitigating development impacts on or
from Environmentally Sensitive or Hazardous Areas.
1
7 Zoning policies, including inclusionary housing policies, that increase
housing choices and affordability, particularly for Lower-Income
Households, in High Resource and Highest Resource areas, as
designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity
Maps.
1
8 Other policies that involve meaningful actions towards Affirmatively
Furthering Fair Housing outside of those required pursuant to
Government Code sections 65583, subdivision (c)(10), and 8899.50,
including, but not limited to, outreach campaigns, updated zoning
codes, and expanded access to financing support.
1
Project Proposal Scoring Sheet Instructions
The Department shall validate applicants’ scores based on the extent to which each identified Prohousing Policy contributes to the
Acceleration of Housing Production. The Department shall assess applicants’ Prohousing Policies in accordance with statutory
requirements and the Regulations.
The Department shall further assess applicants’ Prohousing Policies using the following four scoring categories: Favorable Zoning
and Land Use, Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes, Reduction of Construction and Development Costs, and Providing
Financial Subsidies. Applicants shall demonstrate that they have enacted or proposed at least one policy that significantly
contributes to the Acceleration of Housing Production in each of the four categories. A Prohousing Designation requires a total
score of 30 points or more across all four categories.
Instructions
Please utilize one row of the Scoring Sheet for each Prohousing Policy.
• Category Number: Select the relevant category number from the relevant Project Proposal list in this application. Where
appropriate, applicants may utilize a category number more than once.
• Concise Written Description of Prohousing Policy: Set forth a brief description of the enacted or proposed Prohousing
Policy.
• Enacted or Proposed: Identify the Prohousing Policy as enacted or proposed. For proposed Prohousing Policies, please
complete Appendix 2: Proposed Policy Completion Schedule.
• Documentation Type: For enacted Prohousing Policies, identify the relevant documentary evidence (e.g., resolution,
zoning code provisions). For proposed Prohousing Policies, identify the documentation which shows that implementation of
the policy is pending.
• Web Links/Electronic Copies: Insert the Web link(s) to the relevant documentation or indicate that electronic copies of the
documentation have been attached to this application as Appendix 5.
• Points: Enter the appropriate number of points using the relevant Project Proposal list in this application.
• Enhancement Category Number (optional): If utilizing an enhancement factor for a particular Prohousing Policy, enter
the appropriate category number using the relevant Project Proposal list in this application.
• Enhancement Points (optional): If utilizing an enhancement factor for a particular Prohousing Policy, enter the point(s) for
that Prohousing Policy.
• Total Points: Add the enhancement point(s) to the Prohousing Policy’s general point score.
Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program
(New 01/24)
Appendix 1: Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program
Formal Resolution for the PROHOUSING Designation Program
RESOLUTION NO. [INSERT RESOLUTION NUMBER]
A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF
[INSERT THE NAME OF THE CITY OR COUNTY] AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO
AND PARTICIPATION IN THE PROHOUSING DESIGNATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Government Code section 65589.9 established the Prohousing Designation
Program (“Program”), which creates incentives for jurisdictions that are compliant with
state housing element requirements and that have enacted Prohousing local policies; and
WHEREAS, such jurisdictions will be designated Prohousing, and, as such, will receive
additional points or other preference during the scoring of their competitive Applications
for specified housing and infrastructure funding; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development
(“Department”) has adopted regulations (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 25, § 6600 et seq.) to
implement the Program (“Program Regulations”), as authorized by Government Code
section 65589.9, subdivision (d); and
WHEREAS, the [INSERT THE NAME OF THE CITY OR COUNTY]
(“Applicant”) desires to submit an Application for a Prohousing Designation (“Application”).
THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED THAT:
1. Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to submit an Application to the
Department.
2. Applicant acknowledges and confirms that it is currently in compliance with applicable
state housing law.
3. Applicant acknowledges and confirms that it will continue to comply with applicable
housing laws and to refrain from enacting laws, developing policies, or taking other
local governmental actions that may or do inhibit or constrain housing production.
Examples of such local laws, policies, and actions include moratoriums on
development; local voter approval requirements related to housing production;
downzoning; and unduly restrictive or onerous zoning regulations, development
standards, or permit procedures. Applicant further acknowledges and confirms that the
Prohousing Policies in its Application comply with its duty to Affirmatively Further Fair
Housing pursuant to Government Code sections 8899.50 and 65583. Applicant further
acknowledges and confirms that its general plan is in alignment with an adopted
sustainable communities strategy pursuant to Public Resources Code sections 21155-
21155.4. Applicant further acknowledges and confirms that its policies for the
treatment of homeless encampments on public property comply do and will continue to
comply with the Constitution and that it has enacted best practices in its jurisdiction
that are consistent with the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness’ “7
Principles for Addressing Encampments” (June 17, 2022, update).
4. If the Application is approved, Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to enter
into, execute, and deliver all documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate
to participate in the Program, and all amendments thereto (the “Program Documents”).
5. Applicant acknowledges and agrees that it shall be subject to the Application, the
terms and conditions specified in the Program Documents, the Program Regulations,
and any and all other applicable law.
6. [INSERT THE TITLE OF THE APPLICANT’S AUTHORIZED
SIGNATORY] is authorized to execute and deliver the Application and the Program
Documents on behalf of the Applicant for participation in the Program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: [Insert #] NOES: [Insert #] ABSENT: [Insert #] ABSTAIN: [Insert #]
The undersigned, [INSERT NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNATORY] of Applicant, does hereby
attest and certify that the foregoing is a true and full copy of a resolution of the Applicant’s
governing body adopted at a duly convened meeting on the date above-mentioned, and that
the resolution has not been altered, amended, or repealed.
SIGNATURE: DATE:
NAME: TITLE:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-103
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO AND
PARTICIPATION IN THE PROHOUSING DESIGNATION
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Government Code section 65589.9 established the Prohousing Designation
Program (“Program”), which creates incentives for jurisdictions that are compliant with state
housing element requirements and that have enacted Prohousing local policies; and
WHEREAS, such jurisdictions will be designated Prohousing, and, as such, will receive
additional points or other preference during the scoring of their competitive applications for
specified housing and infrastructure funding; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development
(“Department”) has adopted regulations (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 25, § 6600 et seq.) to implement the
Program (“Program Regulations”), as authorized by Government Code section 65589.9,
subdivision (d); and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista (“Applicant”) desires to submit an application for a
Prohousing Designation (“Application”).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager or their designee to submit an Application to
the Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it
hereby acknowledges and confirms that it is currently in compliance with applicable state housing
law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it
hereby acknowledges and confirms that it will continue to comply with applicable housing laws
and to refrain from enacting laws, developing policies, or taking other local governmental actions
that may or do inhibit or constrain housing production. Examples of such local laws, policies, and
actions include moratoriums on development; local voter approval requirements related to housing
production; downzoning; and unduly restrictive or onerous zoning regulations, development
standards, or permit procedures.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it
hereby acknowledges and confirms that the Prohousing Policies in its Application comply with its
duty to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing pursuant to Government Code sections 8899.50 and
65583; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it
hereby acknowledges and confirms that its general plan is in alignment with an adopted sustainable
community’s strategy pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21155- 21155.4.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it
hereby acknowledges and confirms that its policies for the treatment of homeless encampments on
public property comply with and will continue to comply with the Constitution and that it has
enacted best practices in its jurisdiction that are consistent with the United States Interagency
Council on Homelessness “7 Principles for Addressing Encampments” (June 17, 2022, update); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it
hereby acknowledges that if the Application is approved, the City Manager or their designee is
hereby authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver all documents required or deemed
necessary or appropriate to participate in the Program, and all amendments thereto (the “Program
Documents”).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it
hereby acknowledges and agrees that it shall be subject to the Application; the terms and conditions
specified in the Program Documents; the Program Regulations; and any and all other applicable law.
[SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]
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Resolution No. 2024-103
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Stacey Kurz Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Housing & Homeless Services City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 21st day of May 2024 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Chavez, Gonzalez, Morineau, Preciado, and McCann
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
John McCann, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2024-103 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 21st day of May 2024.
Executed this 21st day of May 2024.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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Appendix 2: Proposed Policy Completion Schedule
Category
Number
Concise Written Description of
Proposed Policy
Key Milestones and
Milestone Dates
Anticipated
Completion
Date
Notes
2M By the end of 2024, project intakes will
be completely digital and will include
the ability for all departments to
provide comments digitally on the
same set of plans, thereby reducing
approval times.
Internal testing of digital
intake took place in
June 2024.
September
2024
Appendix 3: Project Proposal Scoring Sheet and Sample Project Proposal Scoring Sheet
Project Proposal Scoring Sheet
Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted or
Proposed
Documentation Type
(e.g., resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
1G The Central
Commercial (C-C) zone
and multiple zones
within the Urban Core
and Palomar Gateway
District Specific Plans
allow for mixed
commercial-residential
projects. These zones
contribute to multiple
planning objectives,
including: providing a
mix of compatible land
uses, creating walkable
neighborhoods,
reducing traffic and air
pollution.
Enacted Chapter 19.36,
Palomar Gateway
District Specific Plan,
and Urban Core
Specific Plan
Ch. 19.36
C-C –
Central
Commercial
Zone |
Chula Vista
Municipal
Code
https://www.ch
ulavistaca.gov
/home/showpu
blisheddocum
ent/7356/6355
79674066370
000
UCSP
(chulavistac
a.gov)
1 1 2 3
1H The Urban Core
Specific Plan and
Palomar Gateway
District Specific Plan
allow higher floor area
ratio to promote greater
density in Location
Efficient Communities.
The Palomar Gateway
District Specific Plan
promotes a pedestrian,
bicycle, public transit,
and private automobile-
supportive development
environment by
integrating these
mobility elements with a
complementary mix of
land uses, all within a
comfortable walking
and bicycling distance
from the light rail
station. The Urban
Core Specific Plan
provides framework for
additional mobility
options by
creating linkages
between the Urban
Core, the Bayfront, and
east Chula Vista
and encouraging
increased pedestrian,
bicycle, and transit
activity.
Enacted Palomar Gateway
District Specific Plan,
and Urban Core
Specific Plan
https://www.ch
ulavistaca.gov
/home/showpu
blisheddocum
ent/7356/6355
79674066370
000
UCSP
(chulavistac
a.gov)
1 5 1 2
2A Chula Vista's Sectional
Planning Area (SPA)
Plans allow ministerial
single-family
production. Objective
Design Standards that
include a ministerial
approval process for
multifamily production
were approved by to
City Council in winter of
2023.
Enacted SPA Plans and
Section 19.58.460 SPA Plan |
City of
Chula Vista
(chulavistac
a.gov)
Ch. 19.58
Uses |
Chula Vista
Municipal
Code
3 3
2B Chula Vista currently
has 18 Sectional
Planning Area (SPA)
plans with certified
Environmental Impact
Reports and CEQA
analysis, enabling the
streamlining of housing
production on projects
that do not exceed the
approved number of
units.
Enacted SPA Plans SPA Plan |
City of
Chula Vista
(chulavistac
a.gov)
2 2
2C Chula Vista frequently
uses categorical
exemptions 15303 and
15332 to streamline
housing development at
the project level.
Proposed housing
developments at the
following locations have
been approved recently
through these
exemptions: 524 Park
Way 15303 Conversion
of single-family to 3
units and 1431 Tobias
Dr. 15332 In-fill
exemption for four
duplexes.
Enacted Notice of Decisions Electronic
Copy Attached
2 2
2G Objective Design
Standards were
approved by City
Council in winter of
2023.
Enacted Section 19.58.460 Ch. 19.58
Uses |
Chula Vista
Municipal
Code
1 1
2H The Development
Services Department
operates a one-stop
front counter that
combines building, fire,
planning and
engineering services to
facilitate project review.
Enacted Website Visit Us |
City of
Chula Vista
(chulavistac
a.gov)
1 1
2I Chula Vista offers a
permit ready program
for ADUs that reduces
plan check times due to
the plans being
preapproved. The
preapproved plans are
available on our City
website.
Proposed Website Accessory
Dwelling
Units (ADU)
| City of
Chula Vista
(chulavistac
a.gov)
1 1
2J Chula Vista has one
discretionary permit
application for all
projects.
Enacted Website showdocum
ent
(chulavistac
a.gov)
1 1
2K Project information may
be viewed through
Accela's Citizen Access
portal and active
planning projects can
be viewed on our
website.
Enacted Website https://permits.
chulavistaca.g
ov/citizenacce
ss/chulavista.a
spx?_ga=2.23
5504835.3123
29066.169169
6023-
1384842935.1
691696023
Active
Planning
Projects |
City of
Chula Vista
(chulavistac
a.gov)
1 1
2M By the end of 2024,
project intakes will be
completely digital and
will include the ability
for all departments to
provide comments
digitally on the same
set of plans, thereby
reducing approval
times.
Proposed See Appendix 2 See Appendix
2
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3A Chula Vista grants
development impact fee
credits to redeveloped
sites based on previous
uses. For example, if a
developer replaces a
commercial strip mall
with multifamily
housing, the City
provides fee credits, at
the current rates, for
the fees that the office
building is presumed to
have paid. This can be
a substantial credit
toward fees.
Enacted Website Developme
nt Impact
Fees (DIFs)
| City of
Chula Vista
(chulavistac
a.gov)
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3B The City collaborated
with a third party to
develop pre-approved
ADU, reducing cost and
staff review time. The
pre-approved plans
promote multiple
planning objectives,
such as efficient land
use and affordable
housing
Proposed Website Accessory
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Units (ADU)
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3C A Community Facilities
District was created
that includes a large
area of developable (or
re-developable)
property west of I-
805. If approved by
Council a builder can
annex their property
into CFD 17-I. They
defer certain fees for 10
years and pay them
back annually in years
11-20 including accrued
interest. Fees are
collected on the
property tax bill, so the
obligation goes with the
land.
In 2009 the City Council
adopted an ordinance
to defer the payment of
eligible development
impact fees from
building permit
issuance to final
inspection in response
to the recession. In
2014 the Council
adopted an ordinance
to make the fee deferral
program permanent.
This reduces the need
for so much cash up
front for builders as the
fees can be paid more
closely to when the
home is sold, and
revenue is available to
pay the fees.
Enacted Chapter 3.56 Ch. 3.56
Developme
nt Impact
Fees in
Western
Chula Vista
| Chula
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Code
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3D Chula Vista permits
manufactured homes
and tiny homes that
meet the requirements
of the California
Building Code. Chula
Vista also has a mobile
home rent control
program to reduce
displacement of lower
income households and
conserve existing
housing stock that is
affordable to lower
income households.
Enacted Website and Chapter
9.50 Accessory
Dwelling
Units (ADU)
| City of
Chula Vista
(chulavistac
a.gov)
Ch. 9.50
Mobilehome
Park Space
Rent
Review |
Chula Vista
Municipal
Code
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3E The City uses the ATP
Master Plan to give
direction to developers
of required pedestrian
and bicycle facilities
along their frontage.
Enacted Active
Transportation Plan,
Climate Action Plan,
Palomar Gateway
Specific Plan
Active
Transportati
on Plan |
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Chula Vista
(chulavistac
a.gov)
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4A Chula Vista maintains
account #313533
(Housing - Inclusionary)
to receive deposits from
inclusionary in-lieu fees
as well as certain loan
repayments, regional
agency matching funds
and other sources.
Funds from the account
are restricted for
affordable housing
purposes, including
loans for new
construction and
rehabilitation of
affordable housing,
loans to low-income
homeowners for
construction of
accessory dwelling
units, and mortgage
assistance for low- and
moderate-income first-
time homebuyers.
Chula Vista also
maintains account
#319536 (Low- and
Moderate-Income
Housing fund), into
which affordable
housing loan
repayments are
deposited and similarly
restricted for affordable
housing purposes.
Enacted Ordinance Electronic
Copy Attached
2 2
4B Chula Vista has the
Loan Pilot Program,
which provides
financing support to
low-income property
owners looking for
assistance in building
ADUs. The ADUs are
restricted to low-income
tenants for 30 years
Enacted Website Accessory
Dwelling
Units (ADU)
| City of
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a.gov)
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4H Housing Element
Implementation
Program 4.4 Housing
Assistance Funds:
Continue to make the
funds accrued in the
City’s Housing
Assistance funds
available to increase,
preserve, and enhance
housing affordable to
individuals or families of
extremely low, very low
or low-income levels.
Funding comes from
the City’s available
federal HOME funds,
state Permanent Local
Housing Allocation
funds, Low and
Moderate Income
Housing Asset fund, or
any local Balanced
Communities In Lieu
fees. As funding
permits, the City will
provide gap financing to
developers of
affordable housing to
leverage state, federal,
and other public
affordable funding
sources. Gap financing
will focus on multifamily
rental housing units
affordable to lower
income households and
households with special
needs
(such as seniors and
disabled). To the extent
feasible, the City will
also ensure a portion of
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the affordable housing
units created will be
available to extremely
low-income
households. Funding
can be used for
acquisition of land,
rehabilitation and
construction of
affordable units.
Total 28 7 35
Sample Project Proposal Scoring Sheet
Note: This is a Sample Project Proposal Scoring Sheet; an actual submission may include more specificity when an
applicant completes the “Concise Written Description of Prohousing Policy.”
Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted or
Proposed
Documentation
Type (e.g.,
resolution, zoning
code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
1B Permitted missing
middle housing uses by
allowing duplexes and
triplexes by right in
existing low-density,
single-family residential
zones beyond what is
required by SB 9.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
3 6 1 4
1C Sufficient sites to
accommodate 131
percent of the current
RHNA with rezoning by
total or income
category.
P Resolution Electronic
copy attached
2 1 2 4
1D Density bonus program
exceeds statutory
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
2 2
Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted or
Proposed
Documentation
Type (e.g.,
resolution, zoning
code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
requirements by 12
percent.
1F Eliminated parking
requirements for
residential development
as authorized by
Government Code
section 65852.2.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
2 2
1G Zoning that that is
designed to increase
affordable housing for a
range of types and for
extremely low-income
households.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1 2 3
1H Modified development
standards/other
applicable zoning
provisions to allow for
residential uses in non-
residential zones (light
industrial).
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1 2 3
1L Other zoning and land
use actions that
measurably support the
Acceleration of Housing
Production.
P Resolution Electronic
copy attached
1 1
2B Streamlined program-
level CEQA analysis
and certification of
general plans,
community plans,
specific plans with
accompanying
Environmental Impact
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
2 2
Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted or
Proposed
Documentation
Type (e.g.,
resolution, zoning
code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
Reports (EIR), and
related documents.
2G Consolidated permit
processes that
minimize the levels of
review and approval
required for projects.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1
2I Established a one-stop-
shop permitting
process.
P Resolution Electronic
copy attached
1 1 2 3
2N Other actions that
quantifiably decrease
production timeframes.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1
3A Waiver of residential
development impact
fees.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
3 3
3B Adopted policies that
result in less restrictive
requirements than
Government Code
sections 65852.2 and
65852.22.
P Resolution Electronic
copy attached
2 1 2 4
3E Measures that reduce
costs for transportation-
related infrastructure.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1
3I Other actions that
quantifiably reduce
construction or
development costs.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1
4A Local housing trust
funds.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
2 2
4C Regular use of funding
for preserving assisted
units at-risk of
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
2 2 1 3
Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted or
Proposed
Documentation
Type (e.g.,
resolution, zoning
code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
conversion to market-
rate uses.
4E Establishes a program
that complies with the
Surplus Land Act and
offers below-market
land leases for
affordable housing.
E Zoning code 2 2
4G Prioritization of local
general funds for
affordable housing.
E Zoning code 2 2
4M Other actions that
leverage financial
resources for housing.
E Zoning code 1 1
TOTAL 33 12 45
Appendix 4: Examples of Prohousing Policies with Enhancement Factors
If a Prohousing Policy incorporates any of the enhancement factors specified in the Project
Proposal Enhancement Factors chart, it will receive extra points as indicated therein.
Examples of such qualifying Prohousing Policies include the following:
Category 1: Favorable Zoning and Land Use
• Rezoning sufficient sites to accommodate 150 percent or greater of the Regional
Housing Needs Allocation by total or income category, including sites in Location
Efficient Communities.
• Rezoning sufficient sites to accommodate 150 percent or greater of the Regional
Housing Needs Allocation by total or income category, including sites in High
Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated
TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Rezoning to accommodate 125 to 149 percent of the Regional Housing Needs
Allocation in downtown commercial corridors or other infill locations.
• Expanding density bonus programs to exceed statutory requirements by 10 percent or
more in Location Efficient Communities.
• Reducing or eliminating parking requirements for residential development as
authorized by Government Code section 65852.2 in Location Efficient Communities.
• Increasing allowable density in low-density, single-family residential areas beyond the
requirements of state Accessory Dwelling Unit Law in High Resource and Highest
Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity
Maps).
• Modification of development standards and other applicable zoning provisions to
promote greater development intensity in downtown commercial corridors or other infill
locations.
• Coupling rezoning actions with policies that go beyond state law requirements in
reducing displacement of lower-income households and conserving existing housing
stock that is affordable to lower-income households.
Category 2: Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes
• Ministerial approval processes for multifamily housing in High Resource and Highest
Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity
Maps).
• Streamlined, program-level CEQA analysis and certification of specific plans in
Location Efficient Communities.
• Documented practice of streamlining housing development at the project level in
downtown commercial corridors and other infill locations.
• Expedited permit processing for housing affordable to lower-income households in
High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently
updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
Category 3: Reduction of Construction and Development Costs
• Fee waivers for affordable housing in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as
designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Fee waivers or reductions for higher density housing in downtown commercial
corridors or other infill locations.
• Measures that reduce costs and leverage financial resources for transportation-related
infrastructure or programs in Low Resource and High Segregation & Poverty areas (as
designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Adoption of universal design ordinances to increase housing choices and affordability
for persons with disabilities in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as
designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Permitting innovative housing types, such as manufactured homes, recreational
vehicles or park models, in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as
designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
Category 4: Providing Financial Subsidies
• Targeting local housing trust funds to acquisition or rehabilitation of existing affordable
units, or to affordable units at risk of converting to market rate uses, in Low Resource
and High Segregation & Poverty areas (as designated in the most recently updated
TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Marketing grants and other financial products for ADUs/JADUs in High Resource and
Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD
Opportunity Maps).
• Utilizing publicly owned land for affordable housing in High Resource and Highest
Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity
Maps).
• Establishment of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District or similar local
financing tool in a Low Resource or High Segregation & Poverty area (as designated
in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Directing residual redevelopment funds or general funds to conservation or
preservation of affordable housing in areas at high risk of displacement.
Appendix 5: Additional Information and Supporting Documentation
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
NOTICE OF DECISION
Date: January 3, 2023
Applicant: Villas Tobias, LLC
Case Number: DR20-0027
Address: 1431 Tobias Drive (APN: 623-072-12)
Project Planner: Jeff Steichen
Notice is hereby given that on January 3, 2023, the Zoning Administrator considered Design
Review (DR) application DR20-0027, filed by Villas Tobias, LLC (“Applicant”/“Property
Owner”). The Applicant requests Design Review approval for eight (8) multifamily residential
homes on a 0.54-acre parcel located at 1431 Tobias Drive (“Project Site”). The Project Site is
zoned R3GD (Apartment Residential Low Rise Design District), with a General Plan designation
of Residential Medium High. The Project is more specifically described as follows:
▪ Four (4) two-story duplex buildings and associated parking and open space.
The Project proposes to redevelop the existing site by removing an existing single-family
residence and garage and replacing them with a multifamily development consisting of four two-
story duplexes. Each unit will include its own attached garage, porch, and private rear yard.
Common open space areas include a pocket park in the south-central portion of the site with a
larger common open space area in the rear. The rear common area will include turf, a shade
structure, tables, and benches. Enhanced paving will be provided along the entirety of the entry
drive extending into a portion of the rear open space area.
Architecturally, the buildings have been designed at a single-family scale and appearance from
the street, with terraced (hip) rooftops that are lower in the front and step up as residents enter the
units. Gable-end pop-outs have been introduced on the front street elevations, with stone veneer
and foam extrusions for accentuation of colors, materials, and textures.
The following Project Data Table compares applicable development standards to the Applicant’s
proposal:
MINIMUM PARKING REQUIRED:
Two (2) spaces per three-bedroom unit
2 x 8 units = 16 spaces
PARKING PROPOSED:
Two (2) spaces per garage (eight garages)
2 x 8 garages = 16 spaces
OPEN SPACE REQUIRED:
720 square feet per unit (8) = 5,760 square feet
OPEN SPACE PROVIDED:
Common open space = 3,740 square feet
Pocket park = 771 square feet
Private rear yards = 2,720 square feet
Private porches = 500 square feet
Total open space = 7,731 square feet
January 3, 2023
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SETBACKS/HEIGHT REQUIRED:
Front: 15 feet
Interior side: 5 feet
Rear: 15 feet
Height: 28 feet (maximum)
SETBACKS/HEIGHT PROPOSED:
Front: 15 feet
Interior Side(s): 5 feet
Rear: 15 feet
Height: 24.5 feet (maximum)
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the Project for compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and determined that the Project qualifies for a
categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15332 (In-Fill Development) of the CEQA Guidelines.
No further environmental review is necessary.
The proposed Project is consistent with the development standards of the Chula Vista Municipal
Code (CVMC).
The Zoning Administrator, under the provisions of Section 19.14.582(C) of the CVMC, makes
the following findings:
The proposed development will be consistent with the City of Chula Vista’s
General Plan, Title 19 of the Municipal Code, and the Design Manual.
The proposed Project meets the minimum development standards for the zone in
which it is located. Each unit will be provided with a two-car garage, and the
Project exceeds the amount of required open space.
The design features of the proposed development are consistent with and are a
cost-effective method of satisfying the City of Chula Vista’s Design Manual.
The design features incorporated into the proposed Project represent the most
cost-effective method of satisfying the Design Guidelines. A variety of plane
offsets provide necessary relief to the building mass, and a variety of building
materials and colors is provided to provide visual contrast.
BASED ON THE FINDINGS ABOVE, THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR hereby approves
Design Review Permit DR20-0027 as described above, subject to the following conditions of
approval:
Unless otherwise specified, the following shall be completed to the satisfaction of the
Director of Development Services prior to issuance of building permits:
Planning
1. Prior to, or in conjunction with, the issuance of the first building permit, the Applicant
shall pay all applicable fees, including any unpaid balances of permit processing fees
related to this permit request.
2. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans, which
include site plans, floor plan(s), and architectural elevations on file in the Development
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Page 3
Services Department. The Project shall also maintain compliance with the conditions
contained herein and Title 19 of the CVMC.
3. The colors and materials specified on the building plans shall be consistent with the
colors and materials approved by the Zoning Administrator with this permit.
4. A graffiti-resistant treatment shall be specified for all wall and building surfaces and
noted on any building and wall plans. Additionally, the Project shall conform to CVMC
Section 9.20.055 regarding graffiti control. The Applicant shall remove all graffiti on a
regular basis. The Applicant shall place a note to this effect on the building permit plans.
5. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof-mounted equipment
and/or projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent
properties and streets. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated with the
proposed building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the Director of
Development Services.
6. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances, such as transformers, condensers, etc., shall be
located out of public view and adequately screened using a combination of concrete or
masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Director of
Development Services.
Fire
7. The Applicant shall apply for required building permits. Permits shall comply with
applicable codes and requirements including, but not limited to, the current edition of the
California Building Code and California Fire Code as amended by the City of Chula
Vista.
Land Development/Landscape Architecture
8. The Applicant shall comply with all requirements and guidelines of the CVMC, the
Chula Vista Subdivision Manual, City of Chula Vista Design and Construction
Standards, the Development Storm Water Manual for Development and Redevelopment
Projects, City of Chula Vista Grading Ordinance No. 1797, and the State of California
Subdivision Map Act.
9. Based on the final building p lans submitted, the Applicant shall pay all applicable fees
per the Master Fee Schedule.
10. The Applicant shall deposit any applicable fees in accordance with the Master Fee
Schedule for any required submittals per the Subdivision Manual and CVMC.
11. The Applicant shall submit grading plans to the City for review and obtain a Land
Development Permit. Plans shall be in conformance with the City’s Subdivision Manual
and CVMC Title 15.04 requirements.
12. Prior to issuance of grading, construction, and building permits, the Applicant shall
document compliance with the requirements pertaining to best management practices
(BMPs) on all applicable plans. The Applicant shall develop and implement post-
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Page 4
construction BMPs in accordance with the most recent regulations at the time of grading
and building permit issuance.
13. The Applicant shall submit a detailed Operation and Maintenance (O&M) plan for all
permanent BMPs as required by the City to preserve the intended pollution control and/or
flow control performance of the BMPs. Upon construction of the BMPs/Project, the
Applicant shall update/finalize the O&M plan to reflect constructed structural BMPs with
as-built plans and baseline photos.
14. Prior to the issuance of any building permit within the Project, the Applicant shall
provide the City with proof of Pad Certification.
15. All driveways shall conform to the City of Chula Vista’s sight distance requirements in
accordance with CVMC Section 12.12.120 and Chula Vista Standard Drawing RWY-05
(Sight Distance Requirements). Neither landscaping, street furniture, nor signs shall
obstruct the visibility of drivers at street intersections or driveways.
16. Prior to obtaining any building permits for the Project, the Applicant shall submit
improvement plans for review and approval to perform the following work in the City’s
right-of-way, which may include, but is not limited to:
a. Installation of missing public improvements along the property frontage, with proper
transitions to existing conditions.
b. Installation of a 20-foot driveway on Tobias Drive.
c. Installation of a six-inch sewer lateral in Tobias Drive.
d. Installation of a manhole at the sewer lateral connection to the existing eight-inch
main.
e. Installation of a D-25 outlet in Tobias Drive.
f. Utilities trenching and restoration per Chula Vista Construction Standard GSI-03.
17. Separate permits for other public utilities (gas, electric, water, cable, telephone) shall be
required as necessary.
18. All proposed sidewalks, walkways, pedestrian ramps, and accessible parking shall be
designed to meet City of Chula Vista Design Standards, Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) standards, and CVMC Title 24 standards as applicable.
19. Any improvements in the right-of-way beyond the Project limits shall be designed and
constructed not to interfere with adjacent owners, as approved by the City Engineer.
20. Prior to issuance of a construction or building permit, the Applicant shall obtain an
encroachment permit from the City for any private facilities, temporary or permanent,
within the public right-of-way or a City easement.
21. The onsite sewer and storm drain system shall be private. All sewer laterals and storm
drains shall be privately maintained from each building unit to the City-maintained public
facilities.
22. Proposed private water and fire lines/structures shall be submitted to and permitted by the
Building Division and Fire Department.
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Page 5
23. Before issuance of the first building permit or improvement plans approval, the Applicant
shall provide a “Will Serve” letter from the Sweetwater Authority.
24. Upon approval of any grading or improvemen t plans, the Applicant shall
upload digital files directly to the City's digital upload website at
http://www.chulavistaca.gov/goto/GIS. Files should be in a .dwg or .dxf (AutoCAD
version 2000 or above) format, ESRI GIS shapefile, or personal geodatabase (ArcGIS
version 9.0 or above). The data upload site only accepts zip formatted files.
The following ongoing conditions shall apply to the Project as long as it relies upon this
approval:
1. The Applicant shall maintain the Project in accordance with the approved plans for
DR20-0027, which include a site plan and architectural elevations on file with the
Development Services Department, the conditions contained herein, and Title 19 of the
CVMC.
2. All landscaping and hardscape improvements shall be installed and maintained in
accordance with the approved landscape plan.
3. Approval of this permit shall not waive compliance with all sections of Title 19 of the
CVMC and all other applicable City Ordinances in effect at the time of building permit
issuance.
4. In accordance with CVMC Section 19.14.060, this permit shall become void and
ineffective if not utilized within three (3) years of the effective date on January 3, 2026.
5. The Applicant and Property Owner shall and do hereby agree to indemnify, protect,
defend, and hold harmless the City, its City Council members, officers, employees, and
representatives from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, demands, claims,
and costs, including court costs and attorney fees (collectively, “liabilities”) incurred by
the City arising, directly or indirectly, from (a) the City’s approval and issuance of this
permit and (b) the City’s approval or issuance of any other permit or action, whether
discretionary or non-discretionary, in connection with the use contemplated herein, and
the Applicant shall acknowledge their agreement to this provision by executing a copy of
this permit where indicated below. The Applicant and Property Owner’s compliance with
this provision is an express condition of this permit and shall be binding on any and all of
the Applicant/operator’s successors and assigns.
Prior to use of the subject property in reliance upon this approval, the Applicant shall execute this
document by making a true copy and signing this original Notice of Decision and the copy on the
lines provided below, said execution indicating that the Applicant/Representative and Property
Owner have each read, understood, and agreed to the conditions contained herein and will
implement same. Upon execution, the true copy with original signatures shall be returned to the
Development Services Department. Failure to return the signed true copy of this document within
30 days shall indicate the Applicant/Representative’s and Property Owner’s desire that the Project
and corresponding application(s) for building permits and/or business license(s) be held in
abeyance without approval.
January 3, 2023
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DR20-0027, Villas Tobias
Page 6
_______________________________________ ___________
Signature of Applicant/Authorized Representative Date
(Applicant’s/Representative’s Name)
_______________________________________ ___________
Signature of Property Owner/Representative Date
(Property Owner’s/Representative’s Name)
APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
CALIFORNIA, this 3rd day of January 2023.
_______________________________
D. Todd Philips
Zoning Administrator
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
NOTICE OF DECISION
Date: August 10, 2022
Applicant: Robert Balentine, R. Balentine Consulting
Case No.: Design Review No. DR21-0033
Address: 524 Park Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910
APN: 567-150-06-00
Project Planner: Arturo Ortuño, Associate Planner
Notice is hereby given that on August 10, 2022, the Zoning Administrator considered the Design
Review (DR21-0033) application filed by R. Balentine Consulting (“Applicant”). The Applicant is
requesting a Design Review permit to convert an existing 2,528 square foot single-family residence
into a 3-unit apartment complex (“Project”). The Project is located at 524 Park Way (“Project Site”)
on the south side of Park Way between Fifth Avenue and Broadway. The Project Site is owned by
John & Myllissa McCann (“Property Owner”). The Project Site is zoned Apartment Residential
Precise Plan (R3P22) and designated as Residential Medium-High in the General Plan.
The Project is more specifically described as follows:
The Applicant is proposing to convert an existing single-family residence into a 3-unit apartment
complex within the R-3 zone. The subject site currently has an existing 2,528 square foot single-
family residence. The existing structure will be converted from a single-family residence to a
multifamily apartment complex with the addition of two units totaling 1,878 square feet. As part
of the Project, additional development standards will require site enhancements to include outdoor
amenities such as 1,005 square feet of new landscape and 1,432 square feet of open space. A
portion of the dedicated common open space will consist of a 582 square foot roof deck above a
proposed carport.
The following Project Data Table shows the development regulations along with the proposed
project:
Assessor’s Parcel Number 567-150-06-00
Current Zoning R3P22 (Apartment Residential – Precise Plan)
General Plan Designation RMH (Residential Medium-High)
Lot Area 6,534 square feet (0.15-acres)
Lot Coverage (50% maximum) 2,655 square feet (41%)
Building Height (28 feet maximum) 24 feet
Setbacks Required
Front: 20 feet
Side: 5 feet
Rear: 15 feet
Setbacks Proposed
Front: 21 feet
Side: 6 feet
Rear: 19 feet
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August 10, 2022
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Open Space (%) Required
1,280 square feet
(400 sq. ft. per dwelling unit)
Open Space (%) Proposed
1,432 square feet
Off-street Parking Required
6 spaces
(Two spaces per dwelling unit)
Off-Street Parking Proposed
6 spaces
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed Project for compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the Project qualifies for a
Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 (New Construction of Conversion of Small
Structures) of the State CEQA Guidelines. The Project qualifies for a Class 3 exemption since the
Project is consistent with a multi-family residential structure, totaling no more than four (4) dwelling
units. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
The Zoning Administrator, under the provisions of Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) Section
19.14.582(C), has made the findings for approval of the Design Review based upon the following
findings of facts:
DESIGN REVIEW FINDINGS:
1. The proposed development, as conditioned, is consistent with the development regulations
of the Chula Vista Municipal Code and the City of Chula Vista Design Guidelines
contained in the City’s Design Manual.
The proposed development is consistent with the development regulations of the R3 zone as
it relates to lot coverage, building height, yard setbacks, open space, and off-street parking.
The CVMC requires two (2) parking spaces per unit for each two-bedroom and three-bedroom
dwelling unit and the proposed development will provide six (6) parking spaces. The project
will include exterior site improvements (landscape, pavers, common open space (%), etc.)
consistent with the Chula Vista Design Guidelines.
2. That the proposed Project is consistent with the design requirements and recommendations
contained in the Chula Vista Design Guidelines.
The Chula Vista Design Manual does not recommend a particular architectural “style”, but it
encourages high quality, innovative, and imaginative architecture. Projects are expected to
incorporate variations in form, building details, and siting in order to create visual interest.
The chosen architectural style should be employed on all building elevations. The existing
structure is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and is proposed to add additional
features such as window treatments and covered awnings at dwelling entrances. The proposed
addition is designed to match the existing structure as it relates to exterior color and materials.
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BASED ON THE FINDINGS ABOVE, THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR hereby approves
Design Review No. DR21-0033, as described above, subject to the following conditions of approval
in Sections I and II:
I. The following conditions of approval shall be satisfied prior to issuance of the building
permit for the Project:
Planning Division
1. The Property Owner and the Applicant shall execute this document by making a true copy of
this Notice of Decision and signing both this original notice and the copy on the lines provided
below, said execution indicating that the Property Owner and Applicant have each read,
understood, and agreed to the conditions contained herein, and will implement same. Upon
execution, the true copy with original signatures shall be returned to the Development
Services Department. Failure to return the signed true copy of this document within 30 days
shall indicate the Property Owner/Applicant’s desire that the Project, and the corresponding
application for building permits and/or a business license, be held in abeyance without
approval.
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Signature of Applicant Date
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Printed Name of Applicant
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Signature of Authorized Property Owner Date
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Printed Name of Property Owner
2. The Applicant shall develop the Project based on the approved plans by the Zoning
Administrator and dated August 10, 2022.
3. The Applicant shall apply and obtain a building permit prior to construction, and the Project
shall be built per the approved plans.
4. Prior to, or in conjunction with the issuance of the first building permit, the Applicant shall
pay all applicable fees, including any unpaid balances of permit processing fees for deposit
account DR210033.
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5. The exterior colors and materials specified on the building plans shall match the colors and
materials shown on the submitted design review plans approved by the Zoning Administrator
on August 10, 2022.
6. Prior to issuance of building permits, Applicant shall submit landscape and irrigation plans
for review and approval to the Landscape & Architecture Division in accordance with the
City’s Landscape Water Conservation Ordinance.
Land Development
7. The following fees will be required based on the Final Building Plans submitted. Please see
reference to fee schedule at https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/finance/master-fee-
schedule.
a. Sewer Connection and Capacity Fees
b. Public Facilities Development Impact Fees (PFDIF)
c. Western Transportation Development Impact Fees (WTDIF)
d. Other Engineering Fees as applicable per attached Master Fee Schedule.
8. The Project shall comply with all requirements of the MS4 Permit and City of Chula Vista
Best Management Practices (BMP) Design Manual, December 2015 and as amended for both
construction and post-construction phases of the project. Prior to Planning approval,
documentation shall be provided, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, to demonstrate such
compliance. Copy of the BMP Design Manual.
a. Prior to obtaining any building permit for the Project, applicant shall submit Minor
Construction Permit for review & approval to perform any work in the City’s Right-
of-Way (ROW), which may include, but is not limited to: The driveway shall be
reconstructed to the Americans with Disabilities Act’s (ADA) standard per the City’s
specifications.
b. The retaining wall at the back of the driveway is in the ROW. It requires an
encroachment permit.
c. The retaining wall shall be reconstructed below three feet high, otherwise, drawings
are required for review and approval.
d. Installation of missing Public Improvements (if any) along the property frontage with
proper transitions to existing conditions.
e. Utilities Trenching and Restoration per Chula Vista Construction Standard GSI-03.
9. Additional deposits or fees in accordance with the City Subdivision Manual, and Master Fee
Schedule will be required for the submittal of the Minor Construction Permit
10. Separate permits for other public utilities (gas, electric, water, cable, telephone) shall be
required, as necessary.
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11. All proposed sidewalks, walkways, pedestrian ramps, and disabled parking shall be designed
to meet the City of Chula Vista Design Standards, ADA Standards, and Title 24 standards, as
applicable.
12. Any improvements in the ROW beyond the project limits shall be designed and constructed
as to not interfere with adjacent owners, as approved by the City Engineer.
13. The onsite sewer and storm drain system shall be private. All sewer laterals and storm drains
shall be privately maintained from each building unit to the City-maintained public facilities.
14. Before issuance of any City permit, provide a “Will Serve” letter from Sweetwater Authority.
15. Any private facilities (if applicable) within public right-of-way or City easement will require
an Encroachment Permit prior to building permit approval.
16. The Applicant is advised that there may be additional requirements set at the time his/her
development takes place, depending upon final plans submitted for Grading, Improvements
and/or Building Permits. This response is based solely on the material that were submitted
for our review.
Building Division
17. A soils report will be required for this project.
18. Complete structural, architectural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and energy
documentation must be provided at the time of permit application.
19. Fire and sound separation shall be provided between each dwelling unit.
20. Compliance with California Building Code 11A will be required.
Fire Department
21. The applicant shall apply for required building permits. Permits shall comply with applicable
codes and requirements, including but not limited to; the current California edition of Building
Code (CBC) & Fire Code (CFC) as amended by the City of Chula Vista.
22. A National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 13R fire sprinkler may be served by a
combination domestic and fire water meter; however, the Chula Vista Fire Department
(CVFD) requires NFPA 13R and 13 sprinkler systems to be served by a minimum size 4”
service lateral (main tap, piping, meter, backflow device). Services of this size can be costly
in terms of water authority capacity fees when combined with domestic services (dedicated
fire system taps usually are exempt from capacity fees). Please consider and work with
Sweetwater Authority to determine what is in the client’s best interest in terms of value
engineering the project.
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23. Plans for the design and construction of on-site/private underground fire service utilities are
required to be included within a permit submitted to the Development Services Department
in the form of a Private Utility Permit Plans or as a separate permit directly with the CVFD.
24. This project is to be protected throughout by an approved automatic fire sprinkler system in
accordance with NFPA 13R.
Landscape Division
25. Prior to final inspection, pursuant to Ordinance #3324 and CVMC 17.10, the applicant shall
pay park Acquisition and Development fees at the rate in effect at the time payment is due for
two (2) additional units.
26. Prior to commencement of construction the applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit for
the freestanding low wall in the ROW.
II. The following on-going conditions shall apply to the subject property as long as it relies
upon this approval.
27. The Applicant shall maintain the Project in accordance with the approved plans for DR21-
0033 date stamped on August 10, 2022, which includes a site plan, floor plan and elevations
on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein, Title 19.
28. Approval of this Design Review shall not waive compliance with any sections of Title 19
(Zoning) of the CVMC nor any other applicable City Ordinances in effect at the time of
building permit issuance.
29. The Applicant/Operator shall and does hereby agree to indemnify, protect, defend and hold
harmless City, its Council members, officers, employees, agents and representatives, from
and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, demands, claims and costs, including court
costs and attorneys’ fees (collectively, “liabilities”) incurred by the City arising, directly or
indirectly, from (a) City’s approval and issuance of this Design Review, (b) City’s approval
or issuance of any other permit or action, whether discretionary or non-discretionary, in
connection with the use contemplated herein. Applicant/Operator shall acknowledge their
agreement to this provision by executing a copy of this Design Review where indicated,
above. Applicant’s/Operator’s compliance with this provision is an express condition of this
Design Review and this provision shall be binding on any and all of Applicant’s/Operator’s
successors and assigns.
30. Any violations of the terms and conditions of this permit may result in the imposition of civil
or criminal penalties and/or the revocation or modification of this permit.
31. This Design Review Permit shall become void and ineffective if not utilized within three (3)
years from the effective date thereof, in accordance with Section 19.14.600 of the CVMC.
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32. If any of the foregoing conditions fails to occur, or if they are, by their terms, to be
implemented and maintained over time, if any of such conditions fail to be so implemented
and maintained according to their terms, the City shall have the right to revoke or modify all
approvals herein granted, deny, or further condition issuance of all future building permits,
deny, revoke, or further condition all certificates of occupancy issued under the authority of
approvals herein granted, institute and prosecute litigation to compel their compliance with
said conditions or seek damages for their violation. Applicant or a successor in interest gains
no vested rights by the City’s approval of this Design Review.
APPROVED BY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
CALIFORNIA, this 10th day of August 2022.
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D. Todd Philips
Zoning Administrator
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-102
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND HOMELESS SERVICES
BUDGET TO FUND A LOCAL MATCH TO THE LOCAL
HOUSING TRUST FUND
WHEREAS, on May 23, 2023, the City Council adopted the Housing and Homeless
Services Department budget for Fiscal Year 2023/24; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1005 of the City Charter, the City Council may amend or
supplement the budget by a motion adopted by the affirmative votes of at least four members; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (the
“Department”) issues an annual Notice of Funding Availability for its Local Housing Trust Fund
(“LHTF”) program for use in the production of affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista desires to apply for LHTF funds in order to increase
and improve the supply of affordable housing in Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, in order to qualify for the LHTF funds, applicants must have a local housing
trust fund that provides a local dollar-for-dollar match of the funds applied for from the
Department; and
WHEREAS, the Finance Department of the City of Chula Vista is setting up a Project,
named the Local Housing Trust Fund, within Fund 313 to receive LHTF funds and hold local
matching funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it amends the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Department of Housing and Homeless Services budget to
allocate the transfer of $500,000 from the Housing Inclusionary account (Fund 313) into the Local
Housing Trust Fund Project.
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Stacey Kurz Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Housing and Homeless Services City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 21st day of May 2024 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Chavez, Gonzalez, Morineau, Preciado, and McCann
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
John McCann, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2024-102 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 21st day of May 2024.
Executed this 21st day of May 2024.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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CA HCD Prohousing Designation Program
City of Chula Vista - Addressing Homeless Encampments
The City of Chula Vista acknowledges and confirms that its treatment of homeless encampments on public
property complies with the constitutional rights of persons experiencing homelessness and has enacted
best practices related to the treatment of unhoused individuals camping on public property, consistent
with United States Interagency Council on Homelessness’ “7 Principles for Addressing Encampments,”
(June 17, 2022 update).
The City developed a multi-disciplinary Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) in 2016 comprised of our Housing
and Homeless Services Department, the Police Department, Development Services Code Enforcement,
and Public Works Park Rangers, whom all work collaboratively on issues affecting the unsheltered with a
variety of partnering agencies to provide wrap around services (e.g. medical, substance abuse treatment,
benefits, etc.) to clients and a variety of emergency and permanent housing options. The HOT has enacted
best practices in all 7 Principles as follows:
Principle 1: Establish a Cross-Agency, Multi-Sector Response - The City participates in the San Diego
Regional Task Force on Homelessness who is the Continuum of Care for San Diego County and localized
efforts through the San Diego County Live Well South Region Community Leadership Team - Homelessness
Workgroup.
Principle 2: Engage Encampment Residents to Develop Solutions – Through consistent weekly outreach
the HOT along with partners from the County of San Diego and service providers work with individuals
and larger encampments to address needs and develop strategies and plans collaboratively with
unsheltered individuals to meet basic needs and further their path to self-sufficiency.
Principle 3: Conduct Comprehensive and Coordinated Outreach - Street outreach involves meeting
people experiencing homelessness out where they are. Through consistent regular outreach, the HOT
Team actively seeks out and engage homeless persons and, for those who are willing, connect them with
services and/or place them in housing linked with appropriate services.
Principle 4: Address Basic Needs and Provide Storage – HOT provides proper noticing prior to clean-
up/abatement (72-hours for occupied encampments and 24-hours for abandoned) and items are sorted
to ensure valuables such as identification cards are retained. Any individual choosing to accept services
are allowed to request items of value be stored for up to 90 days and can be retrieved through HOT at any
time.
Principle 5: Ensure Access to Shelter or Housing Options - While one person may need immediate
emergency shelter, another could be ready to move directly into permanent housing with the right case
management and housing navigation provided by HOT. The team starts by assessing each client to identify
which housing type is most suitable based on the individual situation. The City offers a variety of housing
options, administered both by the City or partnering agencies, including: Hotel Motel Voucher Program,
Temporary Bridge Housing, Service-related Housing (Partnering Agencies), Transitional Age Youth
(Partnering Agency), Tenant-Based Rental Assistance, City Affordable Housing Units, Family Reunification,
and Section 8 Rental Assistance.
Principle 6: Develop Pathways to Permanent Housing and Supports – The City continues to implement
an inclusionary housing policy requiring new residential development to provide a portion of the units as
affordable to low- and moderate -income households. Along with new production the City works with a
variety of housing partners to address the needs of specific unsheltered populations and is nearing its goal
to develop 100 permanent supportive housing units in the current Housing Element cycle.
Principle 7: Create a Plan for What Will Happen to Encampment Sites After Closure – The City employs
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) strategies after encampments are closed and
continues to ensure maintenance of areas.
Public Participation Process
The public participation process for the City of Chula Vista’s prohousing designation started in
June 2023 when a variety of policies to implement goals in the City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element and in
line with prohousing principles began to be considered. Specifically, multiple meetings were held with
stakeholders from the Building Industry Association of San Diego County, the City’s Development
Oversight Committee, and local realtors and developers, including both for profit and nonprofit market
rate and affordable developers. Additional open public meetings took place in October 2023. On
October 25, 2023, policy items were brought to the Housing and Homeless Advisory Commission, which
is a noticed public meeting that received no comments. Items to implement policy changes were on the
City of Chula Vista website from January to March 2024 for public comment and all comments were
considered and incorporated into the appropriate policy updates. The related ordinances were brought
before the Planning Commission on April 24, 2024, which again received no public comment. The
prohousing designation went before City Council on May 21, 2024 as part of a larger housing package,
which did receive a comment in opposition and a comment in support, but both comments were for the
changes to the inclusionary ordinance and were not regarding the prohousing designation. Here is a link
to the minutes: City Council Meeting - May 21, 2024 (escribemeetings.com). The meetings are noticed in
the local newspaper, translation services are available, and all meetings are ADA accessible.