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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/10/15 Post Agenda Packet Date:Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 5:00 p.m. Location:Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Watch live in English and Spanish: chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings or Cox Ch. 24 (English only). Free Spanish interpretation is available on-site. _______________________________________________________________________________________ In-Person Public Comments: Submit a request to speak to City Clerk staff before the close of the public comment period on an item or before the close of the general Public Comment period for non-agenda items. Electronic Public Comments: At chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings, locate the meeting and click the comment bubble icon. Select the item and click "Leave Comment." You may also email cityclerk@chulavistaca.gov. eComments, emails, and other written comments must be received by noon for a regular City Council meeting. 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City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Page 2 of 124 Pages 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL 3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE 4.SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 4.1 Oaths of Office Cultural Arts Commission - Sanja Jing - Giancarlo Ruiz Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission - Gerardo Contreras Parks and Recreation Commission - Johnnie Welborne III Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission - Richard Pulido 5.PUBLIC COMMENTS 5 The public may address the City Council for three minutes each on any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council that is not on the agenda. 6.CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS 7.MAYOR’S REPORTS 8.COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS 9.CITY CLERK'S REPORTS 10.CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS 11.CLOSED SESSION Announcements of actions taken in closed session shall be made available by noon on the next business day following the City Council meeting at the City Attorney's office in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code 54957.7) 11.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of case: A) Arturo Castanares v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2021-00017713-CU-MC-CTL, and B) City of Chula Vista v. Slade Fischer, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 24CU006375C City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Page 3 of 124 11.2 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 City designated representatives: Councilmember Jose Preciado, Mayor John McCann, and Marco Verdugo Employee organization/Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk 11.3 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency designated representatives: Maria Kachadoorian, Courtney Chase, Marco Verdugo, Tanya Tomlinson, and Sarah Schoen Employee organization: IAFF, MM/PR, WCE 12.ADJOURNMENT to the regular City Council meeting on November 5, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Materials provided to the City Council related to an open session item on this agenda are available for public review, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at cityclerk@chulavistaca.gov or (619) 691-5041. Sign up at www.chulavistaca.gov to receive email notifications when City Council agendas are published online. City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Page 4 of 124 Written Communications – PC Curry – Received 10/10/24 From: alan mil Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2024 1:57 PM Subject: CORONADO BRIDGE TOLL IS BACK - EVERY FREEWAY TOLLS SANDAG MEASURE G SANDAG MEETING OCT 11 10AM WARNING - This email originated from outside the City of Chula Vista. Do not click any links and do not open attachments unless you can confirm the sender. PLEASE REPORT SUSPICIOUS EMAILS BY USING THE PHISH ALERT REPORT BUTTON or to reportphishing@chulavistaca.gov COPY TO NEWS MAYORS CITY COUNCILS SAN DIEGO SUPERVISORS SANDAG REPRESENTATIVES CA STATE REPS AND SENATORS BCC TO COMMUNITY FED UP TAX LIES @SANDAG CLERK - Please place enire email with links and pictures into Public Record Comment Sandag Board Directors Friday October 11 10 am Meeting AGENDA 7.PLEASE ALSO SEND COPIES THIS EMAILTO TRANSNET ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS PUBLIC COMMENT THAT WILL MEET AT 830AM OCT 11. @Chula Vista City Clerk - Please place entire email with links and pictures into Non Agenda Public Record Comment the next Chula Vista City Meeting 5PM Tuesday. SANDAG MEETING FRIDAY OCT 11 10AM ATTEND FROM HOME ZOOM https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89851200840 AGENDA 5 LIE "REMOVE TOLL 125" 125 PERMANENT MANAGED TOLL ROAD STOP MEASURE G TAX FUNDS ALL FREEWAYS TOLLS AGENDA 7 IMPLEMENT NEW TOLLING SYSTEM https://docs.google.com/gview?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgranicus_production_attachments.s3.a mazonaws.com%2Fsandag%2F563b43b4de2c2c3666d7f95c57669dba0.pdf&embedded=true SANDAG MEETING OCT 11 10AM AGENDA PDF https://d3n9y02raazwpg.cloudfront.net/sandag/c32230bf-84a7-11ee-852f-0050569183fa- edb38f4e-c05c-466e-935b -f622fd5cce53-1728094619.pdf IF MEASURE G PASSES CORONADO BRIDGE TOLL IS BACK Page 5 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Curry – Received 10/10/24 Coronado residents, military personal and North Island contractors had been paying Coronado bridge toll for 33 years "More than $197 million in tolls have been collected during that time, first in 60-cent increments each way, then, in 1980, as a $1.20 fee for southbound traffic entering the city. Eight years later the toll dropped to $1; motorists who purchased a discount book crossed for 60 cents. Trucks paid more. Tolls paid off $48 million in construction bonds. After 1986, the toll was used to maintain the two-mile span and to pay toll collectors and manage the booths, eating up about half of the span’s nearly $6 million annual take in tolls. After 33 years, it’s toll no more bridging the gap between San Diego and Coronado is free at last. The toll booths are an issue as well. Some residents and commuters believe keeping them might make it easier to bring back the toll at a later date The debt was paid in 1986. Several former government officials have argued that former Gov. Ronald Reagan promised that the tolls would end when the bonds were repaid." https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2022/06/25/automobile-toll-eliminated-on-coronado- bridge-20-years-ago/ IF MEASURE G PASSES SANDAG USES THE TAX TO REMOVE FREEWAY ROAD LANES AND REPLACE WITH MANAGED LANES TOLL LANES SANDAG 2025 REGIONAL PLAN PAGE 2 PDF SANDAG SALES TAX MEASURE G NO EXPIRATION CONVERT ALL FREEWAYS INTO MANAGED TOLL LANES https://www.sandag.org/-/media/SANDAG/Documents/PDF/regional-plan/2025-regional- plan/2025-rp-draft-initial-concept-2024-9-13.pdf Page 6 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Curry – Received 10/10/24 SANDAG KNOWS MANY CANNOT CAR POOL "MANAGED TOLL LANES SOOURCE OF REVENUE" FREEWAY LANES REMOVED FOR MANAGED TOLL LANES I-805 I-5 I-8 SR15 SR52 SR94 SR163 SR56 SR125 SR75(CORONADO BRIDGE) Page 7 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Curry – Received 10/10/24 SANDAG LIED TRANSNET TAX INSTEAD OF FREEWAY EXPANSION REDUCE FREEWAY LANES FOR TOLL LANES KPBS Report SANDAG Misled Voters On 2004 Tax Measure Showing Pattern Of Deception Goes Back At Least 13 Years "The San Diego Association of Governments knowingly misled voters in 2004 about how much money it expected to raise from a new sales tax. The deception allowed the agency to overstate how much it could accomplish for regional transportation, transit operations and local infrastructure projects throughout the county in the coming decades. Voters approved the tax increase – and have been paying more money in taxes for 13 years – based on the false projection that appeared on the ballot." https://www.kpbs.org/news/midday-edition/2017/07/12/sandag-misled-voters-2004-tax- measure-showing-patt Page 8 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Curry – Received 10/10/24 SANDAG DECADES LIES TO VOTERS DID NOT EXPAND FREEWAYS AS PROMISED BY TRANSNET SALES TAX TRANSNET TAX LIED TWICE TO VOTERS 1987 AND 2004 SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE - MEASURE G SALES TAX IS FOREVER "Endorsement REJECT Measure G TAX SANDAG is Dishonest Dysfunctional" https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/04/endorsement-reject-measure-g-sandag- is-dishonest-dysfunctional/ Page 9 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Curry – Received 10/10/24 EVERY CITY MAYOR CITY COUNCIL INFORM YOUR CONSTITUENTS YOUR VOTERS DO PRESS INTERVIEWS STOP MEASURE G FOREVER TAX TO PREVENT CHANGING FREEWAYS INTO MANAGED TOLL LANES STOP THE SANDAG MEASURE G TAX "Stop the SANDAG lies and Broken Promises. Vote “No” on Measure G. This proposal is completely out of touch with reality. This is not the time to put an additional tax on the people. Electricity, gas prices, fire insurance, and housing have all gone up, and this is a time for relief and belt-tightening, not piling on to the high cost of everything. In 2004, San Diegans voted to extend a half-cent 
sales tax for 40 years starting in 2008. In exchange, SANDAG promised to relieve traffic congestion by making critical highway improvements. Those promises have been unfulfilled while public transit has received the majority of the dollars. Politicians and leaders should do all they can to
lower the Page 10 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Curry – Received 10/10/24 cost of living for San Diegans, but unfortunately, that isn’t the case. Measure G, will add a half-cent sales tax in San Diego County. <NO EXPIRATION DATE A FOREVER TAX>." https://www.nonewtaxessd.com/ Page 11 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Curry – Received 10/10/24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLfORc7KdSQ&t=10353s Alan Curry Page 12 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Dambrosia – Received 10/11/24 Subject: CORONADO BRIDGE TOLL IS BACK - EVERY FREEWAY TOLLS SANDAG MEASURE G SANDAG MEETING OCT 11 10AM COPY TO NEWS MAYORS CITY COUNCILS SAN DIEGO SUPERVISORS SANDAG REPRESENTATIVES CA STATE REPS AND SENATORS BCC TO COMMUNITY FED UP TAX LIES @SANDAG CLERK - Please place enire email with links and pictures into Public Record Comment Sandag Board Directors Friday October 11 10 am Meeting AGENDA 7.PLEASE ALSO SEND COPIES THIS EMAILTO TRANSNET ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS PUBLIC COMMENT THAT WILL MEET AT 830AM OCT 11. @Chula Vista City Clerk - Please place entire email with links and pictures into Non Agenda Public Record Comment the next Chula Vista City Meeting 5PM Tuesday. SANDAG MEETING FRIDAY OCT 11 10AM ATTEND FROM HOME ZOOM https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89851200840 AGENDA 5 LIE "REMOVE TOLL 125" 125 PERMANENT MANAGED TOLL ROAD STOP MEASURE G TAX FUNDS ALL FREEWAYS TOLLS AGENDA 7 IMPLEMENT NEW TOLLING SYSTEM https://docs.google.com/gview?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgranicus_production_attachments.s3.a mazonaws.com%2Fsandag%2F563b43b4de2c2c3666d7f95c57669dba0.pdf&embedded=true SANDAG MEETING OCT 11 10AM AGENDA PDF https://d3n9y02raazwpg.cloudfront.net/sandag/c32230bf-84a7-11ee-852f-0050569183fa- edb38f4e-c05c-466e-935b -f622fd5cce53-1728094619.pdf IF MEASURE G PASSES CORONADO BRIDGE TOLL IS BACK Coronado residents, military personal and North Island contractors had been paying Coronado bridge toll for 33 years "More than $197 million in tolls have been collected during that time, first in 60-cent increments each way, then, in 1980, as a $1.20 fee for southbound traffic entering the city. Eight years later the toll dropped to $1; motorists who purchased a discount book crossed for 60 cents. Trucks paid more. Tolls paid off $48 million in construction bonds. After 1986, the toll was used to maintain the two-mile span and to pay toll collectors and manage the booths, eating up about half of the span’s Page 13 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Dambrosia – Received 10/11/24 nearly $6 million annual take in tolls. After 33 years, it’s toll no more bridging the gap between San Diego and Coronado is free at last. The toll booths are an issue as well. Some residents and commuters believe keeping them might make it easier to bring back the toll at a later date The debt was paid in 1986. Several former government officials have argued that former Gov. Ronald Reagan promised that the tolls would end when the bonds were repaid." https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2022/06/25/automobile-toll-eliminated-on-coronado- bridge-20-years-ago/ IF MEASURE G PASSES SANDAG USES THE TAX TO REMOVE FREEWAY ROAD LANES AND REPLACE WITH MANAGED LANES TOLL LANES SANDAG 2025 REGIONAL PLAN PAGE 2 PDF SANDAG SALES TAX MEASURE G NO EXPIRATION CONVERT ALL FREEWAYS INTO MANAGED TOLL LANES https://www.sandag.org/-/media/SANDAG/Documents/PDF/regional-plan/2025-regional- plan/2025-rp-draft-initial-concept-2024-9-13.pdf SANDAG KNOWS MANY CANNOT CAR POOL "MANAGED TOLL LANES SOOURCE OF REVENUE" FREEWAY LANES REMOVED FOR MANAGED TOLL LANES I-805 I-5 I-8 SR15 SR52 SR94 SR163 SR56 SR125 SR75(CORONADO BRIDGE) Page 14 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Dambrosia – Received 10/11/24 SANDAG LIED TRANSNET TAX INSTEAD OF FREEWAY EXPANSION REDUCE FREEWAY LANES FOR TOLL LANES Page 15 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Dambrosia – Received 10/11/24 KPBS Report SANDAG Misled Voters On 2004 Tax Measure Showing Pattern Of Deception Goes Back At Least 13 Years "The San Diego Association of Governments knowingly misled voters in 2004 about how much money it expected to raise from a new sales tax. The deception allowed the agency to overstate how much it could accomplish for regional transportation, transit operations and local infrastructure projects throughout the county in the coming decades. Voters approved the tax increase – and have been paying more money in taxes for 13 years – based on the false projection that appeared on the ballot." https://www.kpbs.org/news/midday-edition/2017/07/12/sandag-misled-voters-2004-tax- measure-showing-patt SANDAG DECADES LIES TO VOTERS DID NOT EXPAND FREEWAYS AS PROMISED BY TRANSNET SALES TAX TRANSNET TAX LIED TWICE TO VOTERS 1987 AND 2004 Page 16 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Dambrosia – Received 10/11/24 SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE - MEASURE G SALES TAX IS FOREVER "Endorsement REJECT Measure G TAX SANDAG is Dishonest Dysfunctional" https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/04/endorsement-reject-measure-g-sandag- is-dishonest-dysfunctional/ Page 17 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Dambrosia – Received 10/11/24 EVERY CITY MAYOR CITY COUNCIL INFORM YOUR CONSTITUENTS YOUR VOTERS DO PRESS INTERVIEWS STOP MEASURE G FOREVER TAX TO PREVENT CHANGING FREEWAYS INTO MANAGED TOLL LANES STOP THE SANDAG MEASURE G TAX "Stop the SANDAG lies and Broken Promises. Vote “No” on Measure G. This proposal is completely out of touch with reality. This is not the time to put an additional tax on the people. Electricity, gas prices, fire insurance, and housing have all gone up, and this is a time for relief and belt-tightening, not piling on to the high cost of everything. In 2004, San Diegans voted to extend a half-cent 
sales tax for 40 years starting in 2008. In exchange, SANDAG promised to relieve traffic congestion by making critical highway improvements. Those promises have been unfulfilled while public transit has received the majority of the dollars. Politicians and leaders should do all they can to
lower the cost of living for San Diegans, but unfortunately, that isn’t the case. Measure G, will add a half-cent sales tax in San Diego County. <NO EXPIRATION DATE A FOREVER TAX>." https://www.nonewtaxessd.com/ Page 18 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Dambrosia – Received 10/11/24 Page 19 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Dambrosia – Received 10/11/24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLfORc7KdSQ&t=10353s -- Alan Curry Page 20 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda From:gary franks To:CityClerk Subject:Adu’s Date:Friday, October 11, 2024 7:01:04 AM [You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important at https://aka ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] WARNING - This email originated from outside the City of Chula Vista. Do not click any links and do not open attachments unless you can confirm the sender. PLEASE REPORT SUSPICIOUS EMAILS BY USING THE PHISH ALERT REPORT BUTTON or to reportphishing@chulavistaca.gov No!! No more adu’s please. We can’t have any more cars in our street. People are cramming others in thier homes now, renting bedrooms, garages, etc.. all for greed! They want more money, but there is no parking already! Please, no more adu’s. Thank you Gary Franks Sent from my iPhone Written Communications- Item 5/PC - Franks - Rcvd 10/11/2024 Page 21 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Joseph A Raso Telephone Honorable Mayor and City Council, Date: 10/15/24 I come before you again tonight with a heartfelt plea on behalf of the homeless and financially vulnerable in our community, who continue to suffer due to the unmodified provisions of the Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO). Over a year and a half ago, when I first reviewed the draft of this ordinance, I was shocked. The clauses that impose severe penalties on uninformed landlords—penalties that landlords inevitably pass on to tenants—were clearly going to result in preemptive rent hikes, disproportionately impacting the poorest among us. Recognizing this danger, I acted swiftly to gather data and advocate for change. First, I worked with City Staff to quantify the harm the TPO has caused to our most vulnerable residents. The data, which I have provided in Attachment One, speaks for itself. Second, I pinpointed specific clauses in the TPO that are most harmful, pushing families out of their homes and onto the streets. These details are included in Attachment Two. Third, as a volunteer with CAST for 15 years, I have seen the human toll of bad city policies firsthand. I have been called in the middle of the night to assist homeless families, and I will never forget the empty stare in the eyes of a little girl forced by you to sleep in a cardboard box. I am sure there are additional innocent victims of this ordinance’s unintended consequences. See Attachment Three. Page of 1 9 Written Communications- Item 5/PC - Raso - Rcvd 10/11/2024 Page 22 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Fourth, I have employed a multi-faceted strategy to address the crisis, as outlined in Attachment Four. Fifth, a practical and compassionate solution exists—one that aligns the TPO with state mandates without placing undue burdens on renters or taxpayers. This is described in detail in Attachment Five. Despite this clear evidence and the ongoing suffering, the Council has not taken effective action. The TPO has created immense hardship for low-income renters and increased homelessness, yet no meaningful steps have been taken to alleviate this burden. I implore you to act now. We are not requesting new programs or initiatives. We are simply asking you to stop perpetuating harm. A small, but crucial change to the wording of the TPO, as suggested in Attachment Five, could make an immediate difference in easing this crisis and restoring dignity to the least fortunate of our community. I urge just one of you to step forward, show compassion, and rally your fellow Council Members to address this urgent issue. The continued resilient spirit of our community is at stake. With hope, Joseph A. Raso Page of 2 9 Page 23 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Attachment One: City Staff Supplied Data and Supporting Conclusions: 1)Chula Vista Population: 283,972 (Chula Vista - U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts 2022) 2) Average number of individuals in each household: 3.31. (Chula Vista - U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts) 3) Percentage Chula Vista housing which are rentals. 42% (Data compiled by City Staff ) 4) Number of Chula Vista Rental Units: 36,033 (Population of Chula Vista (283,972) divided by the average number of people residing in each Residence (3.31) equals 85,792 multiplied the percentage of residences which are rentals (42%) equals the approximate number of Chula Vista rental units. (36,033) 5) Approximate number of Chula Vista renters: 119,268 (CV Population 283,972 x .42% = 119,268) 6) Approximate Average Monthly Chula Vista Rent: $3,047.00 (See attached CV Staff provided “Relocation Assistance” Pic - Average of Line 2nd from bottom) 7) With no right to cure, amount of daily fine threatening Landlord or Tenant who inadvertently makes a paperwork error when Tenant terminates lease and moves: $5,000.00 (Clauses 9.65.060 E and 9.65.080 C2 of the“Tenant Protection Ordinance”) 8) Maxim average monthly rent increase allowed annually: $304.70 ($3047.00 x 10%. California AB-1482 5% plus inflation Max 10%) 9) Average number of months required for Landlord to impound a 1 day fine: 16.41 ($5000.00 divided by $304.70) Page of 3 9 Page 24 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Conclusions Drawn From Staff Supplied Data: A simple analysis of the data reveals: 1) $10,979,255.00: The approximate total monthly maximum rent increase levied on Chula Vista Renters if Landlords are forced to impound funds to the pay daily fines: (36,033 Rental Units multiplied by the 10% max allowed rent adjustment $304.70 = $10,979,255.00 ) 2) 596 New Homeless: Approximate number of Homeless created if only one half of one percent of Chula Vista renters are forced out of their homes by the rent increases caused by the Tenant Protection Ordinance: (CV Population 283,972 x 42% = 119,268 x .5% = 596) City Staff Supplied Chart: Page of 4 9 Page 25 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Attachment Two: (Clauses of Concern) Clause 9.65.060E: Reporting Requirements. Owners and Tenants shall provide the City with information regarding termination of tenancies at such times and with such details as required by the City in the attendant Administrative Regulations. When a tenant decides to vacate a property by simply moving away without giving written notice, it is left to the Landlord to terminate the lease. Simple logic dictates that the Landlord’s termination must fall into an “At Fault Just Cause Termination” or “No-Fault Just Cause Termination”. A Tenant simply moving away does not fall into the “Notice Not Required” category listed below leaving the Landlord required to supply City Staff info related information listed in 2B below. 070 Administrative Regulations Requirements Upon Termination of Tenancy A. Owner Notice to City Regarding Termination 1. Notice Not Required Owners are not required to notify City of At-Fault Just Cause terminations. Intent to occupy by Owner or Family Member. Compliance with Government or Court Order. Withdrawal from the rental market. Substantial remodel or Complete Demolition 2. Notice Required In accordance with 9.65.070(B), Owners of Residential Rental Unit(s) are required to notify City of No-Fault Just Cause terminations B. Content of Notice A CVMC 9.65.070(B) notice by Owner to City of a No-Fault Just Cause termination must contain the following information: •Property Address; Owner name, phone and email; Number of total units within complex; Number of units vacant at time of noticing; Page of 5 9 Page 26 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Number of termination notices issued; Contracted rent at time of notice, for all terminated tenancies; and Copy of all termination notices. If an error is committed by Landlord when submitting data to City Staff, Landlord is subject to fine in Clause 9.65.080C2 listed below. Clause 9.65.080C2: Civil penalties for violations of this chapter may be assessed at a rate not to exceed $5,000,00 per violation per day. Page of 6 9 Page 27 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Attachment Three: CAST Volunteer Experience: For the past fifteen years, I have volunteered with CAST (Civilian Adversity Support Team). CAST is a team of approximately sixty trained volunteers on call 24 hours a day and dispatched by the Chula Vista Police Department to assist community members who have suffered a sudden death in the family. Calls may range from violent murders to the peaceful passing of an elderly relative. One evening, I was dispatched by the CVPD to the Palomar Trolley Station. Expecting a tragic accident, I was relieved to find no one had died. Instead, the police officer on the scene pointed me to a homeless man sleeping in a refrigerator box with his six-year-old daughter. The policeman asked if I could help improve their situation. I arranged for them to be taken to a shelter for single fathers. The image of that family’s struggles became embedded in my heart, fueling my commitment to assist the financially vulnerable in our community. If you had seen the empty stare on that little girl’s face, you would share my deep commitment to helping the underserved and immediately amend the “Tenant Protection Ordinance.” Page of 7 9 Page 28 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Attachment Four: Multi-pronged approach to bring relief to the poorest in our community Community Efforts: Feeding the Homeless: Our church organized a team of volunteers to feed the increasing number of homeless resulting from the passing of the “Tenant Protection Ordinance.” Once a week, church members prepare meals for Chula Vista’s homeless. Realizing this was insufficient to mitigate the severe financial devastation as a result the “TPO”, I initiated additional efforts. Raising Awareness: I endeavored to make the City Council aware of the damage caused by the current wording of the TPO. Naively believing that awareness would prompt immediate corrective action, I gathered data from City staff documenting the pain and suffering inflicted by the “TPO” Page of 8 9 Page 29 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Attachment Five: Proposed Solution: 1.Notification System: Before issuing a $5,000 daily fine, notify the offending party of non-compliance. This can be accomplished by removing the word “Not” from clause 9.65.080C2 “When a violation occurs, it is not required that a warning or notice to cure must first be given before an administrative citation or civil penalty may be issued.” Obviously honest “Mom & Pop” landlords would gladly come into compliance, while the few “bad apples” would be easily identified by their attempts to circumvent the law. 2. Benefits: This approach complies with California's requirements, relieves pressure on landlords from preemptive rent increases, and protects tenants from unnecessary financial strain. Page of 9 9 Page 30 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Ward – Received 10/14/24 From: Merlin Ward < Sent: Monday, October 14, 2024 7:32 AM To: CityClerk <CityClerk@chulavistaca.gov> Subject: Request for Installation of Red Light Cameras in Chula Vista WARNING - This email originated from outside the City of Chula Vista. Do not click any links and do not open attachments unless you can confirm the sender. PLEASE REPORT SUSPICIOUS EMAILS BY USING THE PHISH ALERT REPORT BUTTON or to reportphishing@chulavistaca.gov Dear City of Chula Vista representatives, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my concern about the increasing number of vehicles running red lights in our city, Chula Vista. This dangerous behavior not only poses a significant risk to pedestrians and other drivers but also undermines the safety of our community. In light of these concerns, I would like to request the installation of red light cameras at key intersections throughout the city. Implementing this measure could serve as a deterrent to reckless driving and significantly enhance road safety for all residents. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to any updates regarding this request. Best regards, M. Ward Here is just 1 example. https://neighbors.ring.com/n/zN5M0k1tGV You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Page 31 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Curry – Received 10/14/24 From: alan mil Sent: Monday, October 14, 2024 10:37 AM Subject: SR125 TOLL PERMANENT = SANDAG PLANS USE TAX TO REDUCE FREEWAY LANES CONVERT TO MANAGED TOLL LANES WARNING - This email originated from outside the City of Chula Vista. Do not click any links and do not open attachments unless you can confirm the sender. PLEASE REPORT SUSPICIOUS EMAILS BY USING THE PHISH ALERT REPORT BUTTON or to reportphishing@chulavistaca.gov COPY TO NEWS MAYORS CITY COUNCILS SAN DIEGO SUPERVISORS SANDAG REPRESENTATIVES CA STATE REPS AND SENATORS BCC TO COMMUNITY FED UP TAX LIES @SANDAG CLERK - Please place entire email with links and pictures into Public Record Comment Sandag Board Directors Friday October 25 Meeting 9AM NON AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT OR UNDER AGENDA TOPIC SR125 (NOT YET POSTED). https://www.sandag.org/calendar/board-of-directors-2024-10-25 @Chula Vista City Clerk - Please place entire email with links and pictures into Non Agenda Public Record Comment next Chula Vista City Meeting Tuesday. https://pub-chulavista.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=0356bd15-30d9-4d54-b6f7- 3a005028fba6&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English @County Supervisor Clerk - Please place entire email with links and pictures into Non Agenda Public Record Comment for next scheduled Tuesday Supervisor meeting. https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/cob/bosa/index.html Good Morning, I attended the SANDAG meeting last Friday concerning the 126 Toll. THANK YOU SAN DIEGO REP VIVIAN MORENO SPEAKING FOR THE PEOPLE TO IMMEDIATE STOP THE TOLL YOUR POWERFUL STATEMENTS PLEASE DO PRESS INTERVIEWS! My own city council member Chula Vista Carolina Chavez SANDAG Rep should be speaking up Correlate that SR125 was promised as a FREEway and never a Toll Road. SANDAG bought Page 32 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Curry – Received 10/14/24 SR125 with TRANSNET funds which seemed to fulflll the 2004 Transnet ballot language; BUT THEN THE MONEY WENT TO CREDITORS TOLL NEVER REMOVED! SANDAG did NOT spend the $265 Million to expand 805 as promised by the TRANSNET Tax; that $265 Million money should immediate pay off the SR125 toll and close the books and STOP TRIPLE TAXING (TRANSNET TAX, SB1 GAS TAX AND TOLL) SOUTH BAY COMMUTERS! https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/45000-drivers-faced-incorrect-sr-125-toll-charges- lawsuit-against-sandag-claims/ar-AA1kj62O SANDAG DOCUMENT ONE MONTH AFTER APPROVAL REMOVE TOLL BY 2027 SANDAG INSTALLS NEW TOLL READERS THE CAUSE TOLL MISCHARGES! "APRIL 2022 - The South Bay Expressway opened in 2007 and runs from Otay Mesa to Spring Valley. SANDAG purchased the lease from a private company to operate the road for more than $340 million, and still owes about $180 million in bond payments. There have been recent calls to stop collecting tolls well before then. Chula Vista Mayor and SANDAG board member Mary Casillas Salas wants a new financial plan that would end tolls by 2027, and state Sen. Ben Hueso introduced a bill earlier this year that would help SANDAG pay off its debt and put the road under the control of the California Department of Transportation." https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2022/04/18/disconnected-south-bay-toll-stations-cost- sandag-1-8-million-in-lost-revenue 07-30-2022 New Toll Equipment TAX WASTE AFTER VOTE REMOVE TOLL https://timesofsandiego.com/life/2022/07/29/sandag-to -close-sr-125-toll-road-this-weekend- for-new-tolling-equipment/ Page 33 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Curry – Received 10/14/24 NUMEROUS TOLL MISCHARGES YET NOBODY FIRED "The Office of Independent Performance Auditor’s investigative report, SANDAG and San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas said, highlights “blatant errors and a dysfunctional system that shortchanges commuters and all who use our roads. San Diegans deserve better.” https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2024/03/29/sandag-audit-outlines-blatant-errors-that- shortchange-commuters-on-sr-125-toll-road/#google_vignette SANDAG SR125 TOLL MISCHARGE REPORT https://legistarweb- production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/attachment/pdf/2524079/Item_1_- _OIPA_Report_on_SR_125_Toll_Operations.pdf COMMUTERS BYPASS MANAGED TOLL LANES TRAFFIC ENDANGER NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS Page 34 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Curry – Received 10/14/24 "Somebody's going to get killed," said resident Judy Tieber. Drivers trying to avoid paying tolls on state Route 125 are using neighborhood streets to get to and from state Route 54. "With the toll road, 125, traffic on this road has jumped to 7,000-8,000 cars a day. It’s all for one reason, it’s called toll road avoidance." The problem is especially dangerous near Sunnyside Elementary School, where the marquee out front tells drivers to slow down. The committee says that's one of their primary concerns. "In the afternoon or the morning when school's getting out, this whole roadway's full of cars with people crossing the street going to school," said Mike Clowers. "Drivers need to know; this is a neighborhood, not a freeway." https://www.10news.com/news/drivers-dodging-tolls-on-sr-125-cause-problems-in-south- bay-neighborhood DEFEND CHULA VISTA DEFEND ENTIRE SOUTH BAY REMOVE TOLL FUNDED BY TRANSNET USE FUNDS TAX WASTE BIKE LANES FEW USE MORE SANDAG TAX WASTE LIES BIKE LANE REMOVES ROAD LANES CLOGGED ROAD IGNORES PATIENTS EMERGENCY ACCESS TO NAVAL HOSPITAL "Pershing Drive more than 14,000 vehicles were traveling the road in a day. In preparation for bikeway project city SANDAG REMOVED TWO HOSPITAL ROAD LANES. With a price tag of more than $12 million, the Pershing Drive Bikeway is just one of 41 similar projects that make up a $200 million commitment for Bike lanes." https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2022/07/13/balboa-park-bike-lane-expansion-aims-to - curb -fiooding-in-san-diego Page 35 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Curry – Received 10/14/24 SANDAG TOLL OPERATIONS ACTION PLAN "MANAGED LANES A SOURCE OF REVENUE" https://legistarweb- production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/attachment/pdf/2382302/Item_2_- _Supporting_Materials.pdf SANDAG DOCUMENT Future plans converting all lanes SR125 to Managed Toll Lanes. Future plans take away road lanes convert to Managed Toll Lanes SANDAG 2025 REGIONAL PLAN PAGE 2 PDF SANDAG SALES TAX MEASURE G NO EXPIRATION CONVERT ALL FREEWAYS INTO MANAGED TOLL LANES https://www.sandag.org/-/media/SANDAG/Documents/PDF/regional-plan/2025-regional- plan/2025-rp-draft-initial-concept-2024-9-13.pdf FREEWAY LANES REMOVED FOR MANAGED TOLL LANES I-805 I-5 I-8 SR15 SR52 SR94 SR163 SR56 SR125 SR75(CORONADO BRIDGE) SANDAG DOCUMENT Page 36 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Curry – Received 10/14/24 SANDAG 2025 PLAN REMOVE FOUR LANES 805 CONVERT TO MANAGED TOLL LANES Page 37 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Curry – Received 10/14/24 VOTERS WERE PROMISED TWICE 1988 AND 2004 TRANSNET TAX EXPAND FREEWAYS SANDAG PLANS USE TAX TO REDUCE FREEWAY LANES CONVERT TO MANAGED TOLL LANES MORE SANDAG TAX WASTE Page 38 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Curry – Received 10/14/24 SANDAG AFTER APPROVAL STUDY DEL MAR TRACK MOVE NEXT TO I-5 STOLE TRACK MOVE FUND FOR SECOND TRAIN TRACK AT WILD LIFE REFUGE THE NEW TRACK ACROSS LAGOON TAX WASTE WILL BE REMOVED YEARS LATER! EVEN AFTER JUNE REPORT VIDEO BELOW TRAIN TRACKS COLLAPSE RISK LAGOON! https://www.keepsandiegomoving.com/Lossan- Group/Batiquitos_Lagoon_DT/Batiquitos_Lagoon_DT_Intro.aspx JUNE 28 2024 SANDAG YOUTUBE DEL MAR BLUFF COLLAPSE LOS PENASQUITOS LAGOON TRACK RISKS SANDAG YOUTUBE (1:07:20) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flPeQeUG3PU&t=4040 Thank you Mayor Kranz "Big mistake locking into a rail corridor that was built in the 1880s. San Clemente has exact same problem; move track To I-5 From Oceanside to San Diego. Avoid pedestrian strikes saves lives when track placed I-5 corridor." Page 39 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Curry – Received 10/14/24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flPeQeUG3PU&t=8060 Thank You Council Gaasterland "Imagine no more train track across Lagoon RESTORES REFUGE TO ITS 1800S PRISTINE BEAUTY" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flPeQeUG3PU&t=10256 INTERSTATE 5 SENSIBLE ROUTE PAGE 10 SCREENING REPORT PDF https://legistarweb- production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/attachment/pdf/2706423/Item_15__Att._2_- _Screening_Report.pdf -- Couple great links below my signature BOOKMARK AND SHARE Ballotpedia to Research Facts every Candidate and Proposition :) Alan Curry https://www.nonewtaxessd.com/ https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/04/endorsement-reject-measure-g-sandag- is-dishonest-dysfunctional/ https://www.stopthesalestax.org/ Page 40 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Curry – Received 10/14/24 https://ballotpedia.org/Elections https://vote.gov/ REPEAL PROP 47 AG KAMALA HARRIS BILL MISLEADING TITLE "SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS AND SCHOOLS ACT" CHANGED FELONY TO MISDEMEANOR NO JAIL $950 THEFT NO JAIL ENCOURAGE DRUG ABUSE CHARTS AND GRAPHS https://growsf.org/blog/prop -47/ https://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_36,_Drug_and_Theft_Crime_Penalties_and_Tre Page 41 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Curry – Received 10/14/24 atment-Mandated_Felonies_Initiative_(2024) Page 42 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda IF YOU ARE A POLICTICIAN WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR THE COUNTRY? Written Communications - PC Acosta - Received 10/14/24 Page 43 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda What would some candidates do? to be place in office? (PLACED NOT ELECTED) Written Communications - PC Acosta 2 - Received 10/14/24 Page 44 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications - PC Acosta 2 - Received 10/14/24 Page 45 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda •Morning Report: Big Day for San Diego Civic Affairs •by Voice of San Diego April 6, 20214 •LETICIA RACIST LANGUAGE • •The 79th District Assembly special election • •Meanwhile, the race has gotten ugly in its closing days. A political committee funded by law enforcement groups that supports Munguia sent out mailers to voters in the district attempting to tie Weber to civil unrest in downtown La Mesa • •A political committee funded by law enforcement groups that supports Munguia sent out mailers to voters in the district attempting to tie Weber to civil unrest in downtown La Mesa this summer following Black Lives Matter protests there •Will Rodriguez-Kennedy, the local Democratic Party chair, said in a Facebook post that the ad was objectively racist, and urged Munguia to condemn it. He reiterated the party’s position that candidates should not seek support from law enforcement groups, and said the party would consider boycotting political consultants who use racist images or language Written Communications - PC Acosta 2 - Received 10/14/24 Page 46 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications - PC Acosta 2 - Received 10/14/24 Page 47 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications - PC Acosta 2 - Received 10/14/24 Page 48 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications - PC Acosta 2 - Received 10/14/24 Page 49 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda WHO WILL CONTROL THE COUNCIL Written Communications - PC Acosta 2 - Received 10/14/24 Page 50 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda - interconnected web LETICIA CANDIDATE FOR DISTRICT 3 CESAR CANDIDATE FOR DISTRIC 4 Written Communications - PC Acosta 2 - Received 10/14/24 Page 51 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Leticia are you using the same play book! Written Communications - PC Acosta 2 - Received 10/14/24 Page 52 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Candidate for CV City Council Misleads as ‘Legal Professional’ Author: La Prensa Created: 10 February, 2024 - 5 min read By Arturo Castañares Editor-at-Large A candidate for the Chula Vista City Council refers to herself as a legal professional and to her legal practice even though she is not a licensed attorney, becoming the second recent candidate to embellish their background in hopes of gaining a political advantage in the county’s second-largest city Written Communications - PC Acosta 2 - Received 10/14/24 Page 53 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Leticia Munguia Munguia, 52, Is a human resources manager for Sweetwater Authority She does not have a law license in California. Written Communications - PC Acosta 2 - Received 10/14/24 Page 54 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications - PC Acosta 2 - Received 10/14/24 Page 55 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda SOUTH COUNTY Critics Allege ‘Good Old Boy Network’ at Sweetwater Authority The Sweetwater Authority is poised to award a $150,000 consulting contract to a former employee who once sued the agency. by Jim Hinch September 25, 2024 Written Communications - PC Acosta 2 - Received 10/14/24 Page 56 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Verdugo proposes council member suspensionByAlbert Fulcher11/24/2023 •Chula Vista City Attorney candidate Attorney Marco Verdugo held a press conference in the Chula Vista City Council courtyard Monday, proposing •a three-point comprehensive Anti-Corruption Action Plan to fight corruption and hold City Hall accountable. •“Chula Vista is infamous for its campaign finunlimited timeframe of which candidates are allowed ance loopholes, most notably the to carry debt after the election,” he said. Verdugo wants to clearly define “extension of credit” •My plan is a commitment to restoring faith in our city’s governance and ensuring that Chula Vista is a model for ethical leadership Written Communications - PC Acosta 2 - Received 10/14/24 Page 57 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications - PC Acosta 3 - Received 10/14/24 Page 58 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications - PC Acosta 3 - Received 10/14/24 Page 59 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda County official accuses two supervisors of preventing his promotion in filed claim SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A former Registrar of Voters filed a claim against the county of San Diego, specifically making allegations against two sitting members on the Board of Supervisors. Michael Vu was appointed to serve as the county’s Registrar of Voters in 2012 before he took on his new role as assistant chief administrative officer in 2021. According to Vu’s claim, Vargas stated, “We need a person of color,” to which Robbins-Meyer reportedly replied, “Michael is a person of color, he is Asian!” The claim reportedly said that Vargas responded, “That doesn’t count, they have opportunities and education. We need a Hispanic of black.” Written Communications - PC Acosta 3 - Received 10/14/24 Page 60 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda San Diego County Supervisor’s office sued for allegedly using racial slurs against Asian applicant By Emilie St. John January 22, 2024 The complaint filed by Jeff Liu in mid-December 2023, alleges he was offered a job in the supervisor’s office that would have required him to relocate due to his living in Sacramento at the time. He accepted the position on Sept. 11, 2023, and the following week was contacted by Denise Garcia, Chief of Staff to Supervisor Nora Vargas, inquiring about his relocation status. It was during that phone call that she allegedly told him to “hurry the f*** up!” Two days later, on Sept. 20, Garcia phoned Liu again inquiring about his efforts to relocate where he explained he secured an apartment and it was then that he alleges he heard racial slurs being uttered by Garcia. “F***ing Asians and yellow people, always so f***ing slow, these chinks!” The comments are alleged to have been made due to the office not being satisfied with the time it was taking for Liu to relocate. Liu then moved to San Diego on Sept. 25 and the next day Vargas’ office rescinded the job offer with Garcia alleging he never confirmed his relocation status. Written Communications - PC Acosta 3 - Received 10/14/24 Page 61 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Curry – Received 10/15/24 From: alan mil Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 8:38 AM Subject: SANDAG RECORD JULY 8 2022 UNAMINOUS VOTE REMOVE 125 TOLL 2027 WARNING - This email originated from outside the City of Chula Vista. Do not click any links and do not open attachments unless you can confirm the sender. PLEASE REPORT SUSPICIOUS EMAILS BY USING THE PHISH ALERT REPORT BUTTON or to reportphishing@chulavistaca.gov COPY TO NEWS MAYORS CITY COUNCILS SAN DIEGO SUPERVISORS SANDAG REPRESENTATIVES BCC TO COMMUNITY FED UP TAX LIES @CHULA VISTA CITY CLERK - Please place entire additional email with links and pictures into Public Record Comment Chula Vista City Meeting TODAY TUESDAY 5PM NON AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT. https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/mayor-council/council-meeting-agenda Good morning Chula Vista Mayor and City Council, @CITY CLERK AND COUNCIL CAROLINA - PLEASE AGENDIZE LAST FRIDAY SANDAG MEETING; A 125 TOLL REPORT TO CONSTITUENTS UNDER CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS PDF Attachments SANDAG Documents JULY 8 2022 AGENDA PACKET AND MINUTES HOLD SANDAG TO JULY 2022 VOTE REMOVE TOLL NO MANAGED TOLL LANES For your records - July 8 2022 Meeting The unaminous vote of all reps present that that day REMOVE 125 TOLL AS EARLY AS 2027 Page 62 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Curry – Received 10/15/24 SANDAG AGENDA PACKET JULY 8 2022 UNAMINOUS VOTE REMOVE 125 TOLL BY 2027 AGENDA 9. State Route 125 Mayor Mary Salas, City of Chula Vista "Adopt The Board of Directors is asked to consider adoption of a resolution to eliminate debt and toll - only operations on the State Route 125 as early as 2027." https://d3n9y02raazwpg.cloudfront.net/sandag/fe73e865-5af7-11ed-95a3-0050569183fa- 9031a8bd-e596-4fff-b25e-a838b5b1f25a-1667506607.pdf SANDAG MINUTES JULY 8 2022 AGENDA 9. State Route 125 (Adopt) Mayor Salas presented the item. Alan Curry spoke in support of the item. Mary D. spoke in support of the item. Mike Bullock spoke in opposition to the item. Councilmember John McCann, City of Chula Vista, spoke in support of the Resolution. "Action: Upon a motion by Mayor Salas and a second by Mayor Sotelo -Solis, the Board of Directors voted to adopt a resolution to prioritize the elimination of debt and toll-only operations on the State Route 125 as early as 2027." The motion passed. Yes: Chair Blakespear, Vice Chair Gloria, Second Vice Chair Sotelo -Solis, Mayor Hall, Mayor Salas, Mayor Bailey, Councilmember Gaasterland , Mayor Wells, Councilmember, Paloma Aguirre (City of Imperial Beach), Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Mendoza, Mayor Minto, Mayor Heebner, Mayor Jones and Mayor Ritter. No: None. Abstain: None. Absent: County of San Diego, City of Escondido, City of Oceanside and City of Poway. https://sandag.granicus.com/services/minutes/reports/3d8169b6-1fd3-425e-a025- 756b1c1c13e3/attachment Page 63 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Curry – Received 10/15/24 SANDAG PAID SR125 WITH OUR TAX TRANSNET FUNDS OUR TAX PAID OFF CREDITORS PROFIT OFF TAX PAYERS SOUTH BAY TRIPLE TAX (TRANSNET, SR125 TOLL AND SB1 GAS TAX) REMOVE SR125 TOLL NOW COMMUTERS WILL USE SR125 RESULT LESS CONGESTION I-805 AND I-5 REDUCE CLIMATE FOOTPRINT CARS NOT IDLING SANDAG 2025 PLAN FOR ALL FREEWAYS REMOVE LANES CONVERT TO MANAGED TOLL LANE SEE PDF MAPS EACH PAGE DESCIBE MANAGED TOLL LANES ALL FREEWAYS https://www.sandag.org/-/media/SANDAG/Documents/PDF/regional-plan/2025-regional- plan/2025-rp-draft-initial-concept-2024-9-13.pdf Page 64 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Curry – Received 10/15/24 -- Couple great links below my signature BOOKMARK AND SHARE Ballotpedia to Research Facts every Candidate and Proposition :) Alan Curry https://www.nonewtaxessd.com/ https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/04/endorsement-reject-measure-g-sandag- is-dishonest-dysfunctional/ https://www.stopthesalestax.org/ Page 65 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Written Communications – PC Curry – Received 10/15/24 https://ballotpedia.org/Elections https://vote.gov/ REPEAL PROP 47 AG KAMALA HARRIS BILL MISLEADING TITLE "SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS AND SCHOOLS ACT" CHANGED FELONY TO MISDEMEANOR NO JAIL $950 THEFT NO JAIL ENCOURAGE DRUG ABUSE CHARTS AND GRAPHS https://growsf.org/blog/prop -47/ https://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_36,_Drug_and_Theft_Crime_Penalties_and_Tre atment-Mandated_Felonies_Initiative_(2024) Page 66 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Item: 3 Board of Directors July 22, 2022 July 8, 2022, Board of Directors Meeting Minutes View Meeting Video Chair Catherine Blakespear (City of Encinitas) called the meeting of the Board of Directors to order at 9 a.m. 1. Public Comments/Communications Mike Bullock, member of the public, spoke regarding climate stabilization. John Stahl, member of the public, spoke regarding Del Mar Bluffs stabilization efforts. Alan Curry, member of the public, spoke regarding public comment procedures. Mary D., member of the public, spoke in opposition to virtual meetings. Karen Lare, member of the public, spoke regarding Del Mar Bluffs realignment. 2. Chief Executive Officer’s Report (Discussion) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Hasan Ikhrata and Deputy CEO Coleen Clementson presented an update on key programs, projects, and agency initiatives. Mike Bullock spoke regarding climate stabilization. Action: Discussion only. Consent 3. Approval of Meeting Minutes (Approve) The Board of Directors was asked to approve the minutes from its June 24, 2022, meeting. 4. Approval of Contract Award (Approve) The Board of Directors was asked to authorize the CEO to award contracts to vendors for on- call Regional Flexible Fleet services. 5. Specialized Transportation Grant Program Cycle 11 Supplemental Call for Projects Funding Recommendations (Approve) The Board of Directors was asked to approve the proposed funding recommendations for the Specialized Transportation Grant Program Cycle 11 Supplemental Call for Projects and authorize staff to offer funding and execute grant agreement(s) with the next highest ranked project(s) if a selected project is unable to use its awarded funds. There were no public comments on Consent Items Nos. 3 through 5. Action: Upon a motion by Vice Chair Todd Gloria (City of San Diego), and a second by Mayor Lesa Heebner (City of Solana Beach), the Board of Directors voted to approve Consent Items Nos. 3 through 5. Action: Approve The Board of Directors is asked to approve the minutes from its July 8, 2022, meeting. Page 67 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda The motion passed. Yes: Chair Blakespear, Vice Chair Gloria, Second Vice Chair Alejandra Sotelo-Solis (City of National City), Mayor Matt Hall (City of Carlsbad), Mayor Mary Salas (City of Chula Vista), Mayor Richard Bailey (City of Coronado), Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer (County of San Diego), Councilmember Terry Gaasterland (City of Del Mar), Mayor Bill Wells (City of El Cajon), Mayor Serge Dedina (City of Imperial Beach), Vice Mayor Jack Shu (City of La Mesa), Councilmember Jennifer Mendoza (City of Lemon Grove), Councilmember Christopher Rodriguez (City of Oceanside), Mayor Steve Vaus (City of Poway), Mayor Rebecca Jones (City of San Marcos), Mayor John Minto (City of Santee), Mayor Heebner, and Mayor Judy Ritter (City of Vista). No: None. Abstain: None. Absent: City of Escondido. 6. Policy Advisory Committee Actions (Approve) Chair Blakespear requested that the item be pulled from the Consent agenda for discussion. The Executive Committee recommended that the Board of Directors approve taking a support position on Senate Bill 1105 (SB 1105). Mary D. spoke in opposition to SB 1105. Alan Curry spoke in opposition to SB 1105. Action: Upon a motion by Mayor Heebner and a second by Vice Mayor Shu, the Board of Directors voted to approve taking a support with amendments position on SB 1105. The motion passed. Yes: Chair Blakespear, Vice Chair Gloria, Second Vice Chair Sotelo-Solis, Mayor Salas, Supervisor Lawson-Remer, Councilmember Gaasterland, Mayor Dedina, Councilmember Mendoza, Mayor Minto, and Mayor Heebner. No: Mayor Hall, Mayor Bailey, Mayor Wells, Councilmember Rodriguez, Mayor Vaus, Mayor Jones, and Mayor Ritter. Abstain: None. Absent: City of Escondido. There were no public comments on the remaining actions. Upon a motion by Vice Chair Gloria and a second by Chair Blakespear, the Board of Directors voted to ratify the remaining actions taken by the Policy Advisory Committees since the last Board meeting. The motion passed. Yes: Chair Blakespear, Vice Chair Gloria, Second Vice Chair Sotelo-Solis, Mayor Hall, Mayor Salas, Mayor Bailey, Supervisor Lawson-Remer, Councilmember Gaasterland, Mayor Wells, Mayor Dedina, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember Rodriguez, Mayor Minto, Mayor Heebner, Mayor Jones, and Mayor Ritter. No: None. Abstain: None. Absent: City of Escondido and City of Poway. Page 68 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Reports 7. 2022 TransNet Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee Annual Report (Information) In accordance with the TransNet Extension Ordinance, Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC) Chair Sunnie House presented the 2022 TransNet ITOC Annual Report, including the results of the FY 2021 TransNet Triennial Performance Audits and annual FY 2021 TransNet Fiscal and Compliance Audit. Alan Curry spoke regarding Del Mar Bluffs stabilization. Action: Information only. 8. Potential Update to the 2021 Regional Plan (Discussion/Possible Action). Senior Director of Regional Planning Antoinette Meier presented preliminary modeling results and the work plan for updating the 2021 Regional Plan for the Board of Directors’ consideration. Mike Bullock spoke in opposition to removing the road usage charge as a potential funding source in the Regional Plan. Tim Bilash spoke regarding the relationship between emissions and the road usage charge, as well as distribution of information to Board members. Alan Curry spoke in opposition to the Road Usage Charge. Will Rhatigan, San Diego Bicycle Coalition, spoke in opposition to removing the road usage charge as a potential funding source in the Regional Plan. Corinna Contreras, Climate Action Campaign, spoke in opposition to removal of the road usage charge without additional details about sufficient alternatives. Action: Upon a motion by Vice Chair Gloria and a second by Chair Blakespear, the Board of Directors voted to approve developing an update to the Regional Plan to remove the regional road usage charge in conformance with all applicable federal and state laws, including state greenhouse gas targets and CEQA; that is consistent with the equity values and shared goals and priorities of the SANDAG Board of Directors. The motion passed. Yes: Chair Blakespear, Vice Chair Gloria, Second Vice Chair Sotelo-Solis, Mayor Salas, Mayor Bailey, Supervisor Lawson-Remer, Councilmember Gaasterland, Mayor Dedina, Councilmember Mendoza, Mayor Minto, and Mayor Heebner. No: Mayor Hall, Mayor Wells, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Rodriguez, Mayor Jones, and Mayor Ritter. Abstain: None. Absent: City of Escondido and City of Poway. 9. State Route 125 (Adopt) Mayor Salas presented the item. Alan Curry spoke in support of the item. Mary D. spoke in support of the item. Mike Bullock spoke in opposition to the item. Page 69 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Councilmember John McCann, City of Chula Vista, spoke in support of the Resolution. Action: Upon a motion by Mayor Salas and a second by Mayor Sotelo-Solis, the Board of Directors voted to adopt a resolution to prioritize the elimination of debt and toll-only operations on the State Route 125 as early as 2027. The motion passed. Yes: Chair Blakespear, Vice Chair Gloria, Second Vice Chair Sotelo-Solis, Mayor Hall, Mayor Salas, Mayor Bailey, Councilmember Gaasterland, Mayor Wells, Councilmember Paloma Aguirre (City of Imperial Beach), Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Mendoza, Mayor Minto, Mayor Heebner, Mayor Jones, and Mayor Ritter. No: None. Abstain: None. Absent: County of San Diego, City of Escondido, City of Oceanside, and City of Poway. 1. Public Comments (Continued) Tim Bilash spoke regarding public health and safety in public meetings. Camilla Rang, member of the public, spoke regarding Del Mar Bluffs realignment. 10. Member Comments Ann Fox, Caltrans, announced the recent promotion of Caltrans Corridor Director Mario Orso to the position of Chief Deputy of Capital Programs. 11. Upcoming Meetings The next Board meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2022, at 9 a.m. 12. Adjournment Chair Blakespear adjourned the meeting at 12:24 p.m. Page 70 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Meeting Start Time: 9 a.m. Meeting Adjourned Time: 12:24 p.m. 5 Confirmed Attendance – July 8, 2022, Board of Directors Meeting Board of Directors Title Name Attend City of Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall (Primary) Yes City of Chula Vista Mayor Mary Salas (Primary) Yes City of Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey (Primary) Yes County of San Diego Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer (Primary) Yes County of San Diego Supervisor Joel Anderson (Primary) Yes City of Del Mar Councilmember Terry Gaasterland (Primary) Yes City of El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells (Primary) Yes City of Encinitas Chair Catherine Blakespear (Primary) Yes City of Escondido Vacant n/a City of Imperial Beach Mayor Serge Dedina (Primary) Yes City of La Mesa Vice Mayor Jack Shu (1st Alt) Yes City of Lemon Grove Councilmember Jennifer Mendoza (1st Alt.) Yes City of National City Second Vice Chair Alejandra Sotelo-Solis (Primary) Yes City of Oceanside Councilmember Christopher Rodriguez (Primary) Yes City of Poway Mayor Steve Vaus (Primary) Yes City of San Diego Vice Chair Todd Gloria (Primary) Yes City of San Diego Council President Sean Elo-Rivera (Primary) Yes City of San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones (Primary) Yes City of Santee Mayor John Minto (Primary) Yes City of Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner (Primary) Yes City of Vista Mayor Judy Ritter (Primary) Yes Caltrans Ann Fox (2nd. Alt.) Yes Metropolitan Transit System Councilmember Paloma Aguirre (Primary) Yes North County Transit District NCTD Chair Jewel Edson (Primary) Yes Imperial County Supervisor David Aguirre (Primary) No U.S. Department of Defense Executive Director Dennis Keck (Primary) Yes Port of San Diego Commissioner Joe Stuyvesant (Primary) Yes San Diego County Water Authority Councilmember Mel Katz (Primary) Yes SDCRAA Gil Cabrera (Primary) Yes Mexico Consul General Carlos González Gutiérrez (Primary) No SCTCA Chair Cody Martinez (Primary) No Page 71 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda San Diego Association of Governments 401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101-4231 × (619) 699-1900 × Fax (619) 699-1905 × sandag.org Board of Directors Agenda Friday, July 8, 2022 9 a.m. **Teleconference Meeting** MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT AMIDST COVID-19 PANDEMIC: The Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Friday, July 8, 2022, will be conducted virtually in accordance with AB 361. 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To request this document or related reports in an alternative format, please call (619) 699-1900 or (619) 699-1904 (TTY), or fax (619) 699-1905 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. SANDAG agenda materials can be made available in alternative languages. To make a request, call (619) 699-1900 in advance of the meeting. Los materiales de la agenda de SANDAG están disponibles en otros idiomas. Para hacer una solicitud, llame al (619) 699-1900. 如有需要, 我们 可以把SANDAG们们们们翻们 成其他語言. 们 在们们前至少 72 小们 打们们 (619) 699-1900 提出们们. Vision Statement Pursuing a brighter future for all. Mission Statement We are the regional agency that connects people, places, and innovative ideas by implementing solutions with our unique and diverse communities. Our Commitment to Equity We hold ourselves accountable to the communities we serve. We acknowledge we have much to learn and much to change; and we firmly uphold equity and inclusion for every person in the San Diego region. This includes historically underserved, systemically marginalized groups impacted by actions and inactions at all levels of our government and society. We have an obligation to eliminate disparities and ensure that safe, healthy, accessible, and inclusive opportunities are available to everyone. The SANDAG equity action plan will inform how we plan, prioritize, fund, and build projects and programs; frame how we work with our communities; define how we recruit and develop our employees; guide our efforts to conduct unbiased research and interpret data; and set expectations for companies and stakeholders that work with us. We are committed to creating a San Diego region where every person who visits, works, and lives can thrive. 2Page 73 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda 3 Board of Directors Friday, July 8, 2022 Item No. Action 1. Public Comments/Communications Public comments under this agenda item will be limited to five public speakers. Members of the public shall have the opportunity to address the Board of Directors on any issue within the jurisdiction of SANDAG that is not on this agenda. Public speakers are limited to three minutes or less per person. If the number of public comments under this agenda item exceeds five, additional public comments will be taken at the end of the agenda. Subjects of previous agenda items may not again be addressed under public comment. 2. Chief Executive Officer’s Report Hasan Ikhrata, SANDAG Discussion Chief Executive Officer Hasan Ikhrata will present an update on key programs, projects, and agency initiatives. Consent +3. Approval of Meeting Minutes Francesca Webb, SANDAG Approve The Board of Directors is asked to approve the minutes from its June 24, 2022, meeting. +4. Approval of Contract Award Kelly Mikhail, SANDAG Approve The Board of Directors is asked to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to award contracts to vendors for on-call Regional Flexible Fleet services. +5. Specialized Transportation Grant Program Cycle 11 Supplemental Call for Projects Funding Recommendations Zachary Rivera, SANDAG Approve The Board of Directors is asked to approve the proposed funding recommendations for the Specialized Transportation Grant Program Cycle 11 Supplemental Call for Projects and authorize staff to offer funding and execute grant agreement(s) with the next highest ranked project(s) if a selected project is unable to use its awarded funds. 3Page 74 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda 4 +6. Policy Advisory Committee Actions Francesca Webb, SANDAG Approve The Board of Directors is asked to ratify the actions taken by the Policy Advisory Committees since the last Board meeting. Reports +7. 2022 TransNet Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee Annual Report* Sunnie House, TransNet Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee Chair Information In accordance with the TransNet Extension Ordinance, Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC) Chair Sunnie House will present the 2022 TransNet ITOC Annual Report, including the results of the FY 2021 TransNet Triennial Performance Audits and annual FY 2021 TransNet Fiscal and Compliance Audit. +8. Potential Update to the 2021 Regional Plan Antoinette Meier, SANDAG Discussion/ Possible Action Staff will present preliminary modeling results and the work plan for updating the 2021 Regional Plan for the Board of Directors’ consideration. +9. State Route 125 Mayor Mary Salas, City of Chula Vista Adopt The Board of Directors is asked to consider adoption of a resolution to eliminate debt and toll-only operations on the State Route 125 as early as 2027. 10. Member Comments Board members shall have the opportunity to provide information and announcements on any issue within the jurisdiction of SANDAG that is not on this agenda. Subjects of previous agenda items may not again be addressed under member comments. 11. Upcoming Meetings The next Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Friday, July 22, 2022, at 9 a.m. 12. Adjournment + next to an agenda item indicates an attachment * next to an agenda item indicates that the Board of Directors also is acting as the San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission for that item 4Page 75 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Item: 3 Board of Directors July 8, 2022 June 24, 2022, Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Vice Chair Todd Gloria (City of San Diego) called the meeting of the Board of Directors to order at 9 a.m. 1.Public Comments/Communications Dr Tim Bilash, member of the public, spoke regarding lagoon restoration and coastal habitat preservation. Alex Wong spoke regarding the tax measure and transit frequency. Alan Curry, member of the public, spoke regarding the effects of the pandemic on the region. 2.Chief Executive Officer’s Report (Discussion) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Hasan Ikhrata and Deputy CEO Coleen Clementson provided an update on key programs, projects, and agency initiatives. Councilmember Bill Sandke (City of Coronado) provided an overview of his attendance at the National Association of Regional Councils Annual Conference. Action: Discussion only. Consent 3.Approval of Meeting Minutes (Approve) The Board of Directors was asked to approve the minutes from its May 26, 2022, workshop and May 27, 2022, meeting. 4.Continuation of Teleconferenced/Hybrid Meetings (Adopt) The Board of Directors, also acting as the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), was asked to adopt RTC Resolution No. RTC-2022-15 to allow teleconference or hybrid meeting attendance by members of SANDAG’s legislative bodies. Alan Curry spoke in opposition to the item. 5.Proposed Amendments to Conflict of Interest Code (Approve) The Board of Directors was asked to approve the proposed amendments to the SANDAG Conflict of Interest Code. 6.Specialized Transportation Grant Program Cycle 12 Call for Projects (Approve) The Transportation Committee recommended that the Board of Directors: 1.Approve the proposed Specialized Transportation Grant Program (STGP) Cycle 12 Call for Projects Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria; and Action: Approve The Board of Directors is asked to approve the minutes from its June 24, 2022, meeting. 5Page 76 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda 2. Authorize staff to offer $790,758 in STGP Cycle 12 Section 5310 funding to the Consolidated Transportation Services Agency for mobility management activities. Alan Curry spoke regarding road and freeway expansion. 7. Policy Advisory Committee Actions (Approve) The Board of Directors was asked to ratify the actions taken by the Policy Advisory Committees since the last Board meeting. Alan Curry spoke regarding the gas tax. 8. Transportation Development Act: FY 2022 Productivity Improvement Program and FY 2023 Allocations (Approve) The Transportation Committee recommended that the Board of Directors approve the eligibility of the Metropolitan Transit System and North County Transit District (NCTD) to receive their FY 2023 allocations of Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds. 9. FY 2023 Transportation Development Act and State Transit Assistance Claims (Approve) The Transportation Committee recommended that the Board of Directors: 1. Adopt Resolution Nos. 2022-20 through 2022-25, approving the FY 2023 TDA and State Transit Assistance (STA) claims; and 2. Approve the STA findings as certified by NCTD. 10. Annual Report to the Legislature on Public Transit (Approve) The Transportation Committee recommended that the Board of Directors approve the submission of the annual Report to the Legislature on Public Transit. 11. Transportation Development Act Triennial Performance Audit (Approve) The Transportation Committee recommended that the Board of Directors authorize the Chief Executive Officer to: 1. Transmit the performance audit report of SANDAG to the Caltrans Director as required; 2. Certify in writing to the Caltrans Director that the performance audit of the transit operators located in the area under its jurisdiction have been completed; 3. Implement the performance audit recommendations pertaining to SANDAG TDA activities; and 4. Transmit the other recommendations to the transit operators for implementation. 12. Chief Executive Officer Delegated Actions (Information) In accordance with various Board Policies, this report summarized delegated actions taken by the CEO. 13. Meetings and Events Attended on Behalf of SANDAG (Information) This report summarized external meetings and events attended by Board members on behalf of SANDAG. There were no public comments on the remaining consent agenda items. 2 6Page 77 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Action: Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Jack Shu (City of La Mesa), and a second by Mayor Lesa Heebner (City of Solana Beach), the Board of Directors voted to approve Consent Item Nos. 3 through 13. The motion passed. Yes: Vice Chair Gloria, Mayor Matt Hall (City of Carlsbad), Mayor Mary Salas (City of Chula Vista), Mayor Richard Bailey (City of Coronado), Supervisor Joel Anderson (County of San Diego), Councilmember Dave Druker (City of Del Mar), Mayor Bill Wells (City of El Cajon), Councilmember Tony Kranz (City of Encinitas), Councilmember Matthew Leyba-Gonzalez (City of Imperial Beach), Vice Mayor Shu, Mayor Racquel Vasquez (City of Lemon Grove), Councilmember Mona Rios (City of National City), Councilmember Christopher Rodriguez (City of Oceanside), Mayor Steve Vaus (City of Poway), Mayor Rebecca Jones (City of San Marcos), Councilmember Laura Koval (City of Santee), Mayor Heebner, and Mayor Judy Ritter (City of Vista). No: None. Abstain: None. Absent: City of Escondido. Reports 14. Purchase Card Audit Action Plan: Progress Report (Approve) Councilmember David Zito (City of Solana Beach), Chair of the Audit Committee, introduced the item. Deputy CEO Ray Major presented the item. Alan Curry spoke regarding the Purchase Card Audit. Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Shu and a second by Mayor Vasquez, the Board of Directors voted to authorize the CEO to implement the new administrative policies developed in response to the Purchase Card Audit. The motion passed. Yes: Vice Chair Gloria, Mayor Hall, Mayor Salas, Mayor Bailey, Supervisor Anderson, Councilmember Druker, Mayor Wells, Councilmember Kranz, Councilmember Leyba-Gonzalez, Vice Mayor Shu, Mayor Vasquez, Councilmember Rios, Councilmember Rodriguez, Mayor Vaus, Mayor Jones, Councilmember Koval, Mayor Heebner and Mayor Ritter. No: None. Abstain: None. Absent: City of Escondido. 15. Otay Mesa East Port of Entry: Proposed FY 2023 Program Budget Amendment Mario Orso, Caltrans, presented the item. Gretchen Newsom, IBEW 569, spoke in support of the item. 3 7Page 78 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Upon a motion by Mayor Heebner and a second by Vice Mayor Shu, the Board of Directors voted to approve an amendment to the FY 2023 Program Budget accepting $10.8 million of Surface Transportation Block Grant Program/Coordinated Border Infrastructure funds for the site preparation for the State Route 11 and Otay Mesa East Port of Entry project (Capital Improvement Program Project No. 1201101) pending approval by the California Transportation Commission at its June 29-30, 2022, meeting. The motion passed. Yes: Vice Chair Gloria, Mayor Hall, Mayor Salas, Mayor Bailey, Supervisor Anderson, Councilmember Druker, Mayor Wells, Councilmember Kranz, Councilmember Leyba-Gonzalez, Vice Mayor Jack Shu, Mayor Vasquez, Councilmember Rios, Councilmember Rodriguez, Mayor Vaus, Mayor Jones, Councilmember Koval, Mayor Heebner and Mayor Ritter. No: None. Abstain: None. Absent: City of Escondido. 16. Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization Project Update (Information) Senior Engineer Allie DeVaux presented an update on Phase 5 of the Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization project and the California Coastal Commission’s Federal Consistency Certification Conditions. John Stahl, member of the public, spoke in support of the item. Kathryn Rhodes, member of the public, spoke in support of the item. Alan Curry spoke regarding bluff safety and train realignment. Camilla Rang, member of the public, spoke regarding safety at rail crossings. Karen Lare, member of the public, spoke regarding bluff stabilization and safety efforts. Action: Information only. Vice Chair Gloria adjourned the meeting to closed session at 11:16 a.m. 17. Closed Session: Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (One Potential Case) The Board of Directors was briefed on the status of the referenced potential litigation. 18. Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (One Potential Case) The Board of Directors was briefed on the status of the referenced potential litigation. Vice Chair Gloria reconvened the meeting to open session at 11:35 a.m. General Counsel John Kirk reported that the Board of Directors met in closed session and was briefed on the subject potential litigation. There was no reportable action on Item No. 17. On Item No. 18, the Board voted to deny the claim of Evangeline Johnson. 19. Member Comments Director Gustavo Dallarda, Caltrans, provided an update on Caltrans programs and projects. 4 8Page 79 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda 20. Upcoming Meetings The next Board meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2022, at 9 a.m. 21. Adjournment Vice Chair Gloria adjourned the meeting at 11:48 a.m. 5 9Page 80 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Meeting Start Time: 9 a.m. Meeting Adjourned Time: 11:48 a.m. Confirmed Attendance – June 24, 2022, Board of Directors Meeting Board of Directors Title Name Attend City of Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall (Primary) Yes City of Chula Vista Mayor Mary Salas (Primary) Yes City of Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey (Primary) Yes County of San Diego Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer (Primary) No County of San Diego Supervisor Joel Anderson (Primary) Yes City of Del Mar Councilmember Dave Druker (1st Alt) Yes City of El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells (Primary) Yes City of Encinitas Councilmember Tony Kranz (2nd Alt.) Yes City of Escondido Vacant n/a City of Imperial Beach Councilmember Matthew Leyba-Gonzalez (Alt) Yes City of La Mesa Vice Mayor Jack Shu (1st Alt) Yes City of Lemon Grove Mayor Racquel Vasquez (Primary) Yes City of National City Councilmember Mona Rios (1st Alt.) Yes City of Oceanside Councilmember Christopher Rodriguez (Primary) Yes City of Poway Mayor Steve Vaus (Primary) Yes City of San Diego Vice Chair Todd Gloria (Primary) Yes City of San Diego Council President Sean Elo-Rivera (Primary) Yes City of San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones (Primary) Yes City of Santee Councilmember Laura Koval (1st. Alt.) Yes City of Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner (Primary) Yes City of Vista Mayor Judy Ritter (Primary) Yes Caltrans Gustavo Dallarda (1st Alt.) Yes Metropolitan Transit System Councilmember Paloma Aguirre (Primary) No North County Transit District NCTD Chair Jewel Edson (Primary) Yes Imperial County Supervisor David Aguirre (Primary) No U.S. Department of Defense Executive Director Dennis Keck (Primary) Yes Port of San Diego Commissioner Joe Stuyvesant (Primary) Yes San Diego County Water Authority Councilmember Mel Katz (Primary) Yes SDCRAA [DNP] Gil Cabrera (Primary) Yes Mexico Consul General Carlos González Gutiérrez (Primary) No SCTCA Chair Cody Martinez (Primary) No 10Page 81 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Item: 4 Board of Directors July 8, 2022 Approval of Contract Award Overview Pursuant to Board of Directors direction, solicitations valued at $5 million or more are brought to the Board for approval prior to advertisement and prior to contract award. This month there is one pending action for the Board’s consideration. Key Considerations On-Call Regional Flexible Fleet Services The Board approved the solicitation for this procurement at its meeting on December 17, 2021. SANDAG solicited proposals from qualified shared mobility service providers that can design, deploy, and monitor on-demand Flexible Fleet services throughout the San Diego region in partnership with SANDAG and/or regional stakeholders including transit agencies and local jurisdictions. Flexible Fleets are a critical component of the 5 Big Moves which envisions the deployment of on-demand shared mobility services to provide a convenient transportation alternative to driving and enhance connections to transit by expanding shared mobility options. SANDAG released a Request for Proposals on February 15, 2022. Ten proposals were received and responded to six out of the eight Flexible Fleet service categories. The Evaluation Committee has recommended five providers for contract award. The proposed contract allows for a five-year term. The timing and amount of work to be performed by the selected providers will depend on the need for services to support regional or localized Flexible Fleet pilot deployments based upon funding availability and supportive plans, policies, and mobility initiatives implemented by local jurisdictions and transit agencies. As pilot project opportunities are identified, one or more Flexible Fleet categories will be identified, and the provider awarded a contract in the corresponding category(ies) will be asked to submit a proposal for the pilot project. Proposals will be evaluated for experience, expertise and reasonableness, and a task order issued. As a result, the value of the contract awarded to each provider will vary, based on the amount of work they are awarded. Action: Approve The Board of Directors is asked to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to award contracts to vendors for on-call Regional Flexible Fleet services. Fiscal Impact: The maximum aggregate value of task orders awarded will not exceed the original solicitation value of $25 million. Due to the on-call nature of the contracts, there will be no budget impact until task orders are awarded, and projects commence. Schedule/Scope Impact: The selected vendors will provide services from FY 2023 through FY 2025 with two one-year options to extend. 11Page 82 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda 2 Next Steps Pending approval by the Board, SANDAG will enter into negotiations with, and pending successful negotiations award contract(s) to, the following shared mobility service providers: Flexible Fleet Category Selected Provider Category 1 - Micromobility Docked Lyft Bikes & Scooters LLC Category 2 - Micromobility Dockless Lyft Bikes & Scooters LLC Category 5 - Microtransit Via Category 6 - Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) Shuttles Circuit Category 7 - Ridehail Lyft, Inc. Category 8 - Carshare Getaround Melissa Coffelt, Senior Director of Organization Effectiveness Key Staff Contact: Kelly Mikhail, (619) 699-7386, kelly.mikhail@sandag.org 12Page 83 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Item: 5 Board of Directors July 8, 2022 Specialized Transportation Grant Program Cycle 11 Supplemental Call for Projects Funding Recommendations Overview The SANDAG Specialized Transportation Grant Program (STGP) distributes both TransNet Senior Mini-Grant (SMG) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 (Section 5310) funding to support projects and programs that expand mobility options for older adults and individuals with disabilities whose mobility needs cannot be met by conventional transit or paratransit services. SANDAG allocates available STGP funding through a competitive process referred to as a call for projects. Key Considerations The FTA requires SANDAG to allocate at least 55 % of its Section 5310 apportionment to traditional Section 5310 projects, while 35% may be used for nontraditional projects and 10% can be used for SANDAG administration. At its March 26, 2021, meeting, the Board of Directors approved the STGP Cycle 11 Call for Projects funding recommendations. As noted in Attachment 1 of the March 26 staff report, the total value of the grant requests for traditional projects through the Cycle 11 Call for Projects was less than 55% of the total apportionment, resulting in SANDAG being able to obligate only $2 million of the $2.4 million apportioned for FFY 2020. Additionally, the funding recommendations resulted in less projects being funded in the nontraditional category in order to maintain the required percentages. The remaining balance of Section 5310 funding would be distributed through a supplemental call for projects and those funding recommendations would be brought to the Board for approval. In February 2022, SANDAG released the STGP Cycle 11 Supplemental Call for Projects, making approximately $200,000 available for traditional Section 5310 projects. The Supplemental Call for Projects utilized the same evaluation criteria and application materials as the original STGP Cycle 11 Call for Projects. Three applicants collectively requested approximately $290,000 to support six projects. As shown in Attachment 1, four projects are recommended to receive full funding and one project is recommended to receive partial funding. These projects would support travel training services and allow SANDAG to purchase four accessible vehicles on behalf of two grantees to serve older adults and individuals with disabilities. Fiscal Impact: Pending Board approval, approximately $327,000 in Section 5310 funding would be awarded to specialized transportation projects. Schedule/Scope Impact: Pending Board approval, awarded operating and mobility management projects would begin October 1, 2022, and complete in approximately one year. In October 2022, SANDAG would work to purchase four accessible vehicles. Action: Approve The Board of Directors is asked to approve the proposed funding recommendations for the Specialized Transportation Grant Program Cycle 11 Supplemental Call for Projects and authorize staff to offer funding and execute grant agreement(s) with the next highest ranked project(s) if a selected project is unable to use its awarded funds. 13Page 84 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda 2 If the proposed funding recommendations are approved, SANDAG would meet the 55% requirement and could claim the full FTA apportionment, which would also unlock approximately $127,000 for nontraditional Section 5310 projects and $30,000 in SANDAG administration funding. SANDAG could then offer funding to the next highest ranked projects on the nontraditional Section 5310 project list from the STGP Cycle 11 Call for Projects, as shown in Attachment 2. Thus, if the funding recommendations are approved, SANDAG would maximize its total Section 5310 apportionment and approximately $363,000 would be allocated to the region to further the STGP goal and objectives. As part of the STGP Cycle 11 Call for Projects, a social equity analysis was conducted of the draft SMG and Section 5310 funding recommendations and no disproportionate effects for low-income populations or disparate impacts for minority populations were found. Staff conducted the social equity analysis again with the additional proposed projects and still reached the same conclusion. The analysis is included in Attachment 3. Next Steps Pending Board approval, staff would incorporate the awarded Section 5310 projects into the Regional Transportation Improvement Program, apply for the full Section 5310 apportionment through the FTA, and execute new grant agreements or amendments to with those successful applicants. The deadline to obligate this funding through the FTA is September 30, 2022. Susan Huntington, Director of Financial Planning, Budgets, and Grants Key Staff Contact Zachary Rivera, (619) 699-4892, zachary.rivera@sandag.org Attachments: 1. STGP Cycle 11 Supplemental Call for Projects Funding Recommendations 2. STGP Cycle 11 Call for Projects – Nontraditional Projects 3. Social Equity Analysis for All Cycle 11 Projects 14Page 85 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda $199,697 Line ID Applicant Name Project Name Project Type Evaluator 1 Evaluator 2 Evaluator 3 Evaluator 1 Evaluator 2 Evaluator 3 1 Travelers Aid Society of San Diego RIDEFinder Mobility Management 92 92 87 90 1 1 1 3 1 $30,000 $30,000 $169,697 2 St. Madeleine Sophie's Center SMSC Vehicle Procurement Class V1 Capital 81 87 85 84 5 2 2 9 2 $45,460 $45,460 $124,237 3 St. Madeleine Sophie's Center SMSC Vehicle Procurement Class V2 Capital 81 87 85 84 5 2 2 9 2 $45,460 $45,460 $78,778 4^Jewish Family Service of San Diego JFS Vehicle Procurement Class D1 Capital 89 85 84 86 2 4 4 10 4 $48,942 $48,942 $29,835 5^Jewish Family Service of San Diego JFS Vehicle Procurement Class D1 Capital 89 85 84 86 2 4 4 10 4 $48,942 $29,835 $0 6^Jewish Family Service of San Diego JFS Vehicle Procurement Class B1 Capital 89 85 84 86 2 4 4 10 4 $72,118 $0 $0 Recommended for full funding Recommended for partial funding Not recommended for funding ^Jewish Family Service of San Diego's three vehicle projects received an identical score and final rank. Due to this outcome, staff contacted Jewish Family Service (JFS) to see if they would prefer one Class B vehicle or two Class D vehicles based on their and their riders' needs. JFS requested the two Class D vehicles. Pending Board approval of the funding recommendations, JFS would provide additional matching funds to meet the total project cost. *Final Rank is determined using the Sum of Ranks instead of the Average Score. Each evaluator's total scores are sorted into individual project ranks. Their individual ranks are then added together for a Sum of Ranks. The Sum of Ranks are ordered into a Final Rank, with the lowest number indicating which project scored the highest across the evaluators. This measure is more objective, mitigating for and normalizing the evaluators' scoring differentials. Total Funding Available Scores Average Score Ranks Sum of Ranks Grant Request Final Rank* Recommended Grant Award Remaining Funding Applicant and Project Information STGP Cycle 11 Supplemental Call for Projects: Traditional Section 5310 Projects Attachment 1 3 15 Page 86 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda FY 19 FY 20 Combined $807,388 $832,704 $1,640,092 Y1 Y2 Y1 Y2 FY 19 FY 20 1 Jewish Family Service of San Diego OTG North County Inland Operating 96 39 1 $126,430 $126,430 $126,430 $126,430 $680,958 $706,274 $1,387,232 2 Jewish Family Service of San Diego OTG Northern San Diego Operating 96 39 1 $126,430 $126,430 $126,430 $126,430 $554,528 $579,844 $1,134,372 3 Jewish Family Service of San Diego OTG Eastern San Diego Operating 96 39 1 $126,430 $126,430 $126,430 $126,430 $428,098 $453,414 $881,512 4 Full Access and Coordinated Transportation (FACT) RideFACT: Affordable Countywide Rides…Operating 96 47 4 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $228,098 $253,414 $481,512 5 St. Madeleine Sophie's Center Mileage Reimbursement Operating 94 66 5 $176,660 $176,660 $176,660 $176,660 $51,438 $76,754 $128,192 6 City of Vista Out & About Senior Transportation Program Operating 92 88 6 $85,296 $105,574 $51,438 $76,754 $0 $0 $0 7 Travelers Aid Society of San Diego RIDEasy Operating 90 92 7 $30,000 $30,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 8 City of La Mesa Rides4Neighbors Operating 84 159 8 $173,090 $175,715 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 9 Pearl Transit Corp 24 Hour Travel Planning, Training, and Transportation Operating 73 194 9 $214,940 $221,390 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Full funding awarded by Board on March 26, 2021 Full funding pending Board approval of the Cycle 11 Supplemental Call for Projects funding recommendations Partial funding pending Board approval of the Cycle 11 Supplemental Call for Projects funding recommendations No award *Final Rank is determined using the Sum of Ranks instead of the Average Score. Each evaluator's total scores are sorted into individual project ranks. Their individual ranks are then added together for a Sum of Ranks. The Sum of Ranks are ordered into a Final Rank, with the lowest number indicating which project scored the highest across the evaluators. This measure is more objective, mitigating for and normalizing the evaluators' scoring differentials. Final Rank (Non- traditional)* Non-traditional Projects Line ID Cycle 11 Call for Projects - Section 5310 Project Rankings and Funding Recommendations Non-traditional Section 5310 Funding Organization Abbreviated Project Name Project Type Average Score Sum of Ranks (All Projects) Recommended Grant Award Remaining Funding Combined Remaining Funding Grant Request Attachment 2 416 Page 87 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Social Equity Analysis of the Cycle 11 Supplemental Section 5310 Grant Program Funding Recommendations I.Introduction Staff conducted a Social Equity Analysis to determine whether the funding recommendations for the STGP Cycle 11 Supplemental Call for Projects combined with the Cycle 11 Section 5310 grant awards would result in an equitable allocation of Section 5310 and Senior Mini-Grant funding expenditures and services for low-income and minority areas of the County compared to non-low-income and non-minority areas. Tables 1 and 2, which are included, show the funding recommendations; the project service areas determined as low- income, non-low-income, minority, and non-minority based on percentage of population as compared to the County of San Diego; and the resulting expenditure allocation percentages. II.Steps in the Social Equity Analysis 1.Using GIS, staff mapped the service areas for each project recommended for funding under the two grant programs. The two maps are included. •Staff used the service area descriptions provided by applicants in their applications to map the project service area of each project recommended for funding. •Staff aggregated the number of projects recommended for funding within a given service area and displayed service areas using a gradient whereby the darker green represents more projects providing service in an area and lighter green represents fewer projects providing service in an area. 2.Staff determined the percent low-income and percent minority within the service area of each project recommended for funding using the spatial data mapped in Step 1 and demographic data from the 2019 SANDAG Population and Housing Estimates. Low- income was defined as households with a reported household income of $44,999 or less, or at or below 200 percent of the 2012 federal poverty level adjusted for inflation. The minority population was defined as any persons not identifying as non-Hispanic White. These definitions of low-income and minority are consistent with those used in San Diego Forward: The Regional Plan. Tables 1 and 2 show the list of projects recommended for funding under the Section 5310 and Senior Mini-Grant programs, respectfully, and the percentage of low-income and minority populations within each of the project’s service areas. Next, staff compared these percentages to the percentage averages for low-income and minority populations for the County of San Diego. Tables 1 and 2 show a “1” or a “0” next to each recommended project for each category (low- income and minority), where a 1 means the project would serve an area with an equal or higher percentage than the County average, and a 0 means the project would serve an area with a lower percentage than the County average. 3.Based on the funding recommendations, staff next calculated the percentage of recommended funding for projects that would serve identified low-income areas and the percentage of recommended funding to serve identified minority areas. This also is shown in Tables 1 and 2. Attachment 3 5 17Page 88 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda 4.The maps created in Step 1 were overlaid with the low-income households and minority populations for the County of San Diego. The population groups are displayed as dot densities where 1 dot is equal to 300 people or 100 low-income households. 5.Lastly, staff used the data in Tables 1 and 2 and the maps to determine whether any disparate impacts or disproportionate treatment would be experienced by low-income or minority populations resulting from the proposed funding awards. III.Summary of Analysis The analysis shows a broad geographic distribution of program funding would occur based on the service areas of the projects recommended for grant funding. The Section 5310 map shows that population groups within the Census-defined urbanized area will be served by at least one provider recommended for Section 5310 funding. The Senior Mini-Grant map shows that population groups within the entire County of San Diego are served by at least one provider recommended for Senior Mini-Grant funding. The analysis also shows that low-income and minority populations would receive an equitable proportion of the Section 5310 and Senior Mini-Grant program benefits. Below are the more specific findings, both collectively, and by grant program. Minority Table 1 also shows that 11 of the 16 Section 5310 projects have service areas with a percentage of minority population equal to or greater than the County’s overall average. The 11 projects represent a total of 8 service providers and 82.97% of Section 5310 funding to be awarded. Through the Senior Mini-Grant program, 5 of the 9 projects recommended for funding have service areas with a percentage of minority population equal to or greater than the County’s overall average, as shown in Table 2. The 5 projects represent a total of 3 service providers and 67.05% of Senior Mini-Grant funding to be awarded. Collectively, 76% of the Section 5310 and Senior Mini-Grant funds will serve minority populations. Low-Income Table 1 shows that 11 of the 16 Section 5310 projects recommended for funding have service areas that have a percentage of low-income population equal to or greater than the County’s overall average. The 11 projects represent a total of 8 service providers and 85.12% of Section 5310 funding to be awarded. Through the Senior Mini-Grant program, 6 of the 9 projects recommended for funding have service areas that have a percentage of low-income equal to or greater than the County’s overall average, as shown in Table 2.The 6 projects represent a total of 4 service providers and 74.65% of Senior Mini-Grant funding to be awarded. Collectively, 80.54% of the Section 5310 and Senior Mini-Grant funds will serve low-income populations. IV.Conclusions The analysis found that the addition of the STGP Cycle 11 Supplemental Call for Projects funding recommendations to the Cycle 11 awards will still result in an equitable distribution of funds and services to low-income and minority populations. 6 18Page 89 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Table 1 Call for Projects Name Grantee Project Name Service Area Total Population Minority Population % Minority Total Households Low Income Households % Low Income % Minority at/above County % Low income at/above County Recommended Award Amount % of Total Funding Recommended 11 City of Vista Out & About Senior Transportation Program 92081, 92083, 92084 121,114 69,578 57.45%36,906 12,329 33.41%1 1 $ 128,192 3.0% 11 Full Access and Coordinated Transportation (FACT)CTSA Mobility Management Services San Diego County 3,351,785 1,841,458 54.94%1,134,031 374,765 33.05%1 1 $ 1,054,344 25.0% 11 Full Access and Coordinated Transportation (FACT)RideFACT: Affordable Countywide Rides Urbanized areas of San Diego County 3,234,822 1,789,942 55.33%1,094,776 363,063 33.16%1 1 $ 400,000 9.5% 11 Jewish Family Service of San Diego OTG North County Inland 92029, 92040, 92064, 92126, 92127, 92128, 92129, 92131, 92025 West of San Pasqual/Highland Valley Road, 92071 492,111 246,150 50.02%164,340 38,924 23.69%0 0 $ 252,860 6.0% 11 Jewish Family Service of San Diego OTG Northern San Diego 92007, 92014, 92024, 92037, 92067, 92075, 92091, 92106, 92107, 92109, 92110, 92121, 92122, 92130 401,162 140,877 35.12%158,478 40,422 25.51%0 0 $ 252,860 6.0% 11 Jewish Family Service of San Diego OTG Eastern San Diego 91941, 91942, 92103, 92104, 92105, 92020, 92021, 92102, 92114, 92139, 92108, 92111, 92115, 92116, 92117, 92119, 92120, 92123, 92124, 91945, 92019 913,530 511,411 55.98%331,240 125,744 37.96% 1 1 $ 252,860 6.0% 11 Metropolitan Transit System MTS Vehicle Procurement 3/4 mile of MTS fixed route 2,171,450 1,277,848 58.85%744,793 262,470 35.24%1 1 $ 599,999 14.2% 11 Peninsula Shepherd Center PSC Vehicle Procurement 92106, 92107, 92110 (West of I-5 and South of I-8)65,157 19,846 30.46%25,805 7,430 28.79%0 0 $ 42,846 1.0% 11 San Ysidro Health SYHealth Vehicle Procurement San Diego County 3,351,785 1,841,458 54.94%1,134,031 374,765 33.05%1 1 $ 87,306 2.1% 11 St. Madeleine Sophie's Center SMSC Vehicle Procurement 91901, 91902, 91911, 91914, 91917, 91935, 91941, 91942, 91945, 91950, 91977, 91978, 92019, 92020, 92021, 92040, 92064, 92071, 92103, 92105, 92110, 92114, 92115, 92116, 92117, 92119, 92119, 92120, 92124, 92128, 92129, 92130, 92139 1,331,117 746,346 56.07%459,188 155,976 33.97% 1 1 $ 92,694 2.2% 11 St. Madeleine Sophie's Center Mileage Reimbursement 91901, 91902, 91911, 91914, 91917, 91935, 91941, 91942, 91945, 91950, 91977, 91978, 92019, 92020, 92021, 92040, 92064, 92071, 92103, 92105, 92110, 92114, 92115, 92116, 92117, 92119, 92119, 92120, 92124, 92128, 92129, 92130, 92139 1,331,117 746,346 56.07%459,188 155,976 33.97% 1 1 $ 353,320 8.4% 11 The Arc of San Diego MCRD Contracated Transportation Services Program 92173, 92154, 91950, 92101, 92102, 91977, 92114, 92113, 92115, 92019, 92021, 92126, 92117, 92139, 92105, 92106 861,676 602,331 69.90%278,377 114,306 41.06%1 1 $ 350,400 8.3% 11 Travelers Aid Society of San Diego RIDEFinder Urbanized areas of San Diego County 3,234,822 1,789,942 55.33%1,094,776 363,063 33.16%1 1 $ 150,000 3.6% 11 Supplemental Travelers Aid Society of San Diego RIDEFinder Urbanized areas of San Diego County 3,234,822 1,789,942 55.33%1,094,776 363,063 33.16%1 1 $ 30,000 0.7% 11 Supplemental St. Madeleine Sophie's Center SMSC Vehicle Procurement 91901, 91902, 91905, 91906, 91911, 91914, 91915, 91917, 91935, 91941, 91942, 91945, 91950, 91977, 91978, 91987, 92011, 92014, 92019, 92020, 92021, 92025, 92040, 92064, 92065, 92071, 92102, 92103, 92104, 92105, 92106, 92107, 92109, 92110, 92114, 92115, 92116, 92117, 92119, 92120, 92124, 92128, 92129, 92130, 92131, 92137, 92139, 92144 92591 1,732,228 938,967 54.21%605,558 200,638 33.13% 0 1 $ 90,919 2.2% 11 Supplemental Jewish Family Service of San Diego JFS Vehicle Procurement 92029, 92064, 92126, 92127, 92128, 92129, 92131, 92025 West of San Pasqual/Highland Valley Road, 92007, 92014, 92024, 92037, 92067, 92075, 92091, 92106, 92107, 92109, 92110, 92121, 92122, 92130, 91941, 91942, 91945, 92019, 92020, 92021, 92040, 92071, 92102, 92103, 92104, 92105, 92108, 92111, 92114, 92115, 92116, 92117, 92119, 92120, 92123, 92124, 92139 1,805,109 897,731 49.73%653,455 204,981 31.37% 0 0 $ 78,778 1.9% SAN DIEGO COUNTY 3,351,785 1,841,458 54.94% 1,134,031 374,765 33.05% $ 4,217,378 100.0% Minority Low-Income 11 12 Amount Recommended for Funding Percent of Total Recommended $ 3,499,115.00 82.97% $ 3,590,034.46 85.12% Section 5310 Projects Recommended for Funding Category Minority Low-income Section 5310 Projects Total Amount Recommended Total Projects 16Projects per Category 7 19 Page 90 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Table 2 Grantee Project Name Service Area Total Population Minority Population % Minority Total Households Low Income Households % Low Income % Minority at/above County % Low income at/above County Recommended Award Amount % of Total Funding Recommended ElderHelp Seniors A Go Go 92101, 92115, 92102, 92103, 92104, 92105, 92106, 92107, 92108, 92109, 92110, 92111, 92113, 92116, 92117, 92118, 92122, 92123, 92124, 92037, 92119, 92120, 92071, 92019, 92020, 92021, 91941, 91942, 91943, 91944, 91945, 91977, 91978, 92127, 92128, 92131 1,442,871 720,730 49.95%534,844 185,284 34.64%0 1 $ 249,558 7.6% Full Access and Coordinated Transportation (FACT)CTSA Mobility Management Services San Diego County 3,351,785 1,841,458 54.94% 1,134,031 374,765 33.05%1 1 $ 820,750 25.0% Full Access and Coordinated Transportation (FACT) RideFACT: Affordable Countywide Rides for Seniors & Persons with Disabilities San Diego County 3,351,785 1,841,458 54.94% 1,134,031 374,765 33.05%1 1 $ 400,000 12.2% Jewish Family Service of San Diego OTG North County Inland 92029, 92040, 92064, 92126, 92127, 92128, 92129, 92131, 92025 West of San Pasqual/Highland Valley Road, 92071 492,111 246,150 50.02%164,340 38,924 23.69%0 0 $ 379,280 11.6% Jewish Family Service of San Diego OTG Northern San Diego 92007, 92014, 92024, 92037, 92067, 92075, 92091, 92106, 92107, 92109, 92110, 92121, 92122, 92130 401,162 140,877 35.12%158,478 40,422 25.51%0 0 $ 379,280 11.6% Jewish Family Service of San Diego OTG Eastern San Diego 91941, 91942, 92103, 92104, 92105, 92020, 92021, 92102, 92114, 92139, 92108, 92111, 92115, 92116, 92117, 92119, 92120, 92123, 92124, 91945, 92019 913,530 511,411 55.98%331,240 125,744 37.96%1 1 $ 379,280 11.6% Peninsula Shepherd Center Out and About Peninsula Senior Transportation Program 92106, 92107, 92110 (West of I-5 and South of I-8)65,157 19,846 30.46%25,805 7,430 28.79%0 0 $ 73,196 2.2% Travelers Aid Society of San Diego RIDEFinder San Diego County 3,351,785 1,841,458 54.94% 1,134,031 374,765 33.05%1 1 $ 100,000 3.0% Travelers Aid Society of San Diego SenioRide San Diego County 3,351,785 1,841,458 54.94% 1,134,031 374,765 33.05%1 1 $ 500,000 15.2% SAN DIEGO COUNTY 3,351,785 1,841,458 54.94% 1,134,031 374,765 33.05% $ 3,281,343 100.0% Minority Low-Income 5 6 Amount Recommended for Funding Percent of Total Recommended $ 2,200,030 67.05% $ 2,449,588 74.65% $ 7,498,721 Minority Low-Income 16 18 Amount Recommended for Funding Percent of Total Recommended $ 5,699,145 76.00% $ 6,039,622 80.54% Total Amount of Recommended Funding Combined Total Projects 25Projects per Category Section 5310 and Senior Mini-Grant Projects Recommended for Funding Category Minority Low-income Total Amount Recommended Total Projects 9Projects per Category Senior Mini-Grant Projects Recommended for Funding Category Minority Low-income Senior Mini-Grant Projects 8 20 Page 91 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Oceanside Carlsbad Encinitas Solana Beach Del Mar San Marcos Vista Escondido County of San Diego Poway Santee San Diego Coronado Lemon Grove La Mesa El Cajon Imperial Beach Chula Vista MEXICO UNITED STATES Tijuana, B.C. National City San Diego Camp Pendleton SANDAG Social Equity Data Section 5310 Projects Recommended for Funding 1 Dot = 300 people Minority Population 1 Dot = 100 households Low Income HouseholdsNumber of Projects Section 5310 SANDAG has prepared this map, data, metadata and information for internal use, but is making it available as a public record. Conclusions drawn from the information are the sole responsibility of the user. SANDAG disclaims all warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability, utility or completeness of the information. SANDAG assumes no liability for errors, omissions or inaccuracies regardless of the cause of such, or for any decision made, or action taken or omitted in reliance thereon. Furthermore, SANDAG disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to liability for quality, performance, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use of or inability to use the information. Minority Pop is defined as any persons not identifying as non-Hispanic White. Low Income households are defined as households with a reported household income of $44,999 or less. Data Source: SANDAG Population and Housing Estimates, v2019, 2019 June 2022 ¹0 105 Miles 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 9 21Page 92 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Oceanside Carlsbad Encinitas Solana Beach Del Mar San Marcos Vista Escondido County of San Diego Poway Santee San Diego Coronado Lemon Grove La Mesa El Cajon Imperial Beach Chula Vista MEXICO UNITED STATES Tijuana, B.C. National City San Diego Camp Pendleton Esri, HERE, NPS SANDAG Social Equity Data Senior Mini-Grant Projects Recommended for Funding 1 Dot = 300 people Minority Population 1 Dot = 100 households Low Income HouseholdsNumber of Projects Senior Mini-Grant SANDAG has prepared this map, data, metadata and information for internal use, but is making it available as a public record. Conclusions drawn from the information are the sole responsibility of the user. SANDAG disclaims all warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability, utility or completeness of the information. SANDAG assumes no liability for errors, omissions or inaccuracies regardless of the cause of such, or for any decision made, or action taken or omitted in reliance thereon. Furthermore, SANDAG disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to liability for quality, performance, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use of or inability to use the information. Minority Pop is defined as any persons not identifying as non-Hispanic White. Low Income households are defined as households with a reported household income of $44,999 or less. Data Source: SANDAG Population and Housing Estimates, v2019, 2019 March 2021 ¹0 105 Miles 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 22Page 93 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Item: 6 Board of Directors July 8, 2022 Policy Advisory Committee Actions Overview SANDAG Board Policy No. 001 delegates certain responsibilities to the Policy Advisory Committees to allow SANDAG to effectively address key public policy and funding responsibilities. All items delegated to the Policy Advisory Committees are subject to ratification by the Board of Directors. Below are the delegated actions taken by the Policy Advisory Committees that are subject to ratification. Executive Committee: July 8, 2022 1 Approved the draft July 22, 2022, and September 9, 2022, Board of Directors meeting agendas. Approved the updated committee structure and charters for the Shoreline Preservation, Social Services Transportation Advisory Council, and San Diego Regional Military Working Groups. Robyn Wapner, Director of Public Affairs Key Staff Contact: Francesca Webb, (619) 699-1985, francesca.webb@sandag.org 1 Any changes to the delegated actions will be reported to the Board of Directors following the Executive Committee meeting on July 8, 2022. Action: Approve The Board of Directors is asked to ratify the actions taken by the Policy Advisory Committees since the last Board meeting. Fiscal Impact: None. Schedule/Scope Impact: None. 23Page 94 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Item: 7 Board of Directors July 8, 2022 2022 TransNet Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee Annual Report Overview The TransNet Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC) was established to provide an enhanced level of accountability for expenditures made under the TransNet Extension Ordinance and Expenditure Plan. The role of the ITOC is to ensure that voter-approved mandates of the TransNet Extension Ordinance are carried out and to recommend improvements and enhancements to the financial integrity and performance of the TransNet Program. Key Considerations In accordance with Ordinance provisions, the ITOC provides an annual report to the public and the Board of Directors on the TransNet Program. The 2022 ITOC Annual Report (Attachment 1) highlights the progress made between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, and summarizes key ITOC activities in support of the TransNet Program. This year’s report also includes the results of the FY 2021 TransNet Fiscal and Compliance Audits and a status update on the implementation of recommendations from FY 2021 TransNet Triennial Performance Audit. Next Steps The 2022 ITOC Annual Report will be shared with the public and other stakeholders via news release, social media, and the SANDAG Region newsletter, among other communication channels. Susan Huntington, Director of Financial Planning, Budgets, and Grants Key Staff Contact: Zara Sadeghian, (619) 595-5395, zara.sadeghian@sandag.org Attachment: 1. 2022 ITOC Annual Report Action: Information In accordance with the TransNet Extension Ordinance, Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC) Chair Sunnie House will present the 2022 TransNet ITOC Annual Report, including the results of the FY 2021 TransNet Triennial Performance Audits and annual FY 2021 TransNet Fiscal and Compliance Audit. Fiscal Impact: Efforts to develop the 2022 TransNet Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC) Annual Report are funded through Overall Work Program Project Nos. 1500100 and 1500200 in the FY 2022 Program Budget. Schedule/Scope Impact: Consistent with TransNet Extension Ordinance, following the presentation to the Board of Directors, the annual report will be shared with the public, and posted to the SANDAG website. 24Page 95 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee ANNUAL REPORT 2022 SANDAG.org/TransNet ITOC Attachment 1 2 25Page 96 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Letter From the Chair Fiscal Year 2022 has been marked by great developments in the ongoing effort to transform our regional transportation system – and consequently in the mission of the Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC) to ensure transparency and accountability for projects funded by the TransNet – the San Diego region’s half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements. In December, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board of Directors approved the landmark 2021 Regional Plan, which details five key strategies for increasing personal mobility, promoting social equity, and protecting the environment. These 5 Big Moves include Complete Corridors, Transit Leap, Mobility Hubs, Flexible Fleets, and Next OS. Together, they will create a regional transportation system for the 21st century. Now that the new Regional Plan is adopted, the ITOC, Policy Advisory Committees, and the Board of Directors are reviewing TransNet subprograms to ensure consistency with the new Regional Plan, as the Ordinance requires. The analysis considers feedback from stakeholders, results and recommendations from our Triennial Performance Audit (TPA), and also the SANDAG Board’s 10-year review. This process will continue through the 2022 calendar year. This year’s Annual Report begins with a look at specific goals that the ITOC and SANDAG are now pursuing to advance the ideals of transparency and accountability. The ITOC’s goals set in FY 2022 include increasing communication between it and the transit agencies, municipalities, and other recipients of TransNet funds; working with SANDAG to follow through on TPA recommendations; and increasing the diversity of ITOC members. Among SANDAG’s goals are to keep the ITOC consistently informed with clear and concise information on TransNet funded programs. A full review of these goals, and progress to date, can be found in the first feature of this report on Page 2. Those who wish to track continued progress on these goals can do so at SANDAG.org/ITOC. Following this review is a discussion of ongoing ITOC progress toward fulfilling the recommendations of our 2021 and 2018 Triennial Performance Reviews. The TPA is a vital instrument of accountability that ensures the ITOC fulfills its mission of being the best steward possible of public tax dollars. Next in this report you will find the annual reporting of our fiscal and compliance audit results, as well as our annual presentation of TransNet funding highlights. Finally, as you will see in every annual report of the ITOC, we review some of the concrete accomplishments that the TransNet Program, in partnership with SANDAG and its many stakeholders, has achieved in making our region a more mobile, equitable, and safer place. Some of the many projects completed, underway, or planned include the Mid-Coast Extension of the UC San Diego Blue Line Trolley, new HOV lanes on I-5 in North County, a pilot program to improve South Bay Rapid service, a new border crossing, new bikeways, and specialized transportation services for seniors. As the 2021 Regional Plan is realized in coming years, taxpayers across our region can count on the Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee to ensure that their investments in transportation infrastructure are sound, on track, and within budget. Best Regards, Sunnie House, ITOC Chair Contents Letter from the Chair .................................1 New Goals for FY 2022 .........................2–3 Triennial Performance Audits Progress ........................................4–5 Fiscal and Compliance Audit Results........………….......... ..................... 6 Funding Highlights ....................................7 Progress Highlights ............................8–10 How to Get Involved ..................................11 ITOC Members* SUNNIE HOUSE Chair CEO, Private Sector Term ends May 2025 STEWART HALPERN Vice Chair Municipal/Public Finance Term expires May 2023 JONATHAN FRANKEL Real Estate/Land Economics Term ends May 2024 DUSTIN FULLER Biology/Environmental Science Term ends May 2023 LES HOPPER Engineer/Transportation Term ends May 2024 MICHAEL KENNEY Civil/Traffic Engineer Term ends May 2026 PEDRO ORSO-DELGADO Construction Project Management Term ends May 2025 TRACY DRAGER San Diego County Auditor (non-voting member) *According to the ITOC Bylaws, members of the ITOC are required to attend at least 50% of the regular ITOC meetings, not including special meetings or subcommittee meetings, in one calendar year. All ITOC members have met the established standard for attendance for calendar year 2021. In addition, all members participate in subcommittees established to focus on ITOC activities such as annual reports, triennial performance audits, annual fiscal and compliance audits, state of the commute reports, and ITOC goals, among others. ITOC | 2022 Annual Report 13 26Page 97 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda New Goals for FY 2022 The ITOC and SANDAG are pursuing goals to improve communication, transparency, and accountability for the general public and TransNet’s many other stakeholders. Below is a review of seven goals and progress to date adopted by the ITOC. To track more recent updates, please go online at SANDAG.org/itoc. #1 #3 #2 #4 Invite transit agencies, municipalities, and other recipients of TransNet funds to attend and highlight their TransNet program successes and/or challenges in delivering TransNet-funded projects at ITOC meetings. The goal is for at least one presentation per quarter in FY 2022. Progress ITOC Chair Sunnie House presented the FY 2022 ITOC Goals at the CCTAC/ SANTEC/ ATWG joint meeting. The cities of El Cajon, San Marcos, San Diego, and Carlsbad, as well as SANDAG staff, have made presentations to ITOC on local transportation projects funded with TransNet proceeds. Other agencies, including MTS and NCTD, have also been invited to present to ITOC. Improve the diversity of ITOC members by increasing social equity as well as relevant technical expertise that will reflect the San Diego Region community and plans for future improvements consistent with recommendations from the most recent FY 2021 TransNet Triennial Performance Audit – Chapter 7: ITOC Practices. ITOC recommendations on the makeup and selection of committee members is due by June 30, 2022. Progress The ITOC has discussed audit recommendations that pertain to the makeup and selection of ITOC membership, as well as a conflict-of-interest policy, and considered potential amendments to the TransNet Extension Ordinance that would impact these topics. ITOC anticipates providing recommendations on proposed amendments to membership makeup and selection process by June 30, 2022 Work with SANDAG to follow through on recommendations detailed in the FY 2021 TransNet Triennial Performance Audit. These recommendations are found in Chapter 5 of the audit, “Enhancements to SANDAG’s Regional Safety Planning Efforts.” An introductory report to ITOC, including best practices employed by peer agencies, is due by June 30, 2022. Progress A subcommittee was formed to manage and implement this goal. SANDAG staff has briefed ITOC on transportation safety and re-prioritizing regional bike projects as part of the proposed TransNet Extension Ordinance amendment as well as research findings on safety programs at peer agencies. Enhance the effectiveness and impact of ITOC in achieving its mission to ensure that voter mandates are carried out and develop recommendations for improvements to the financial integrity and performance of the program. Obtain an ordinance amendment based on ITOC’s recommendation during FY 2022. Progress ITOC selected an independent legal counsel and consulted with the counsel to develop draft amendment language to the TransNet Extension Ordinance. Draft amendment language was presented to ITOC at the February Meeting. ITOC | 2022 Annual Report 24 27Page 98 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda SANDAG Goals for ITOC #1 #2 #3 Increase transparency and accountability to ITOC by clearly and concisely presenting information on the status of various TransNet Programs and how SANDAG plans to complete the approved TransNet Programs. Increase user satisfaction by continuing to accept ITOC feedback, and routinely incorporate this feedback into the reporting process by June 30, 2022. Progress SANDAG has routinely provided status updates for TransNet Programs, including updates on the TransNet Capital Program budget, long-term revenue forecast, and a breakdown of funding availability. Work closely with ITOC to complete the FY 2018 TransNet Triennial Performance Audit Recommendations. Produce semi-annual reports on the implementation process during FY 2022. Progress Staff provides updates on progress made toward implementing recommendations from the FY 2018 TransNet Triennial Performance Audit. Work closely with ITOC to achieve its goals for FY 2022 by June 30, 2022. Progress During FY 2022, SANDAG worked with ITOC to establish and track progress against ITOC goals. The TransNet ITOC Subcommittees on Regional Safety and TransNet Ordinance Amendments have met and provided regular updates to the ITOC. ITOC | 2022 Annual Report 335 28Page 99 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Progress on 2021 and 2018 TPAs The Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC) provides an increased level of accountability for expenditures made under the TransNet Extension Ordinance. In addition to conducting independent annual fiscal and compliance audits, the ITOC also conducts triennial performance audits of SANDAG and partner agencies involved in the implementation of TransNet-funded projects and programs to provide recommendations for improvement. The most recent Triennial Performance Audits and recommendations were conducted in FY 2018 and FY 2021, and the next performance audit is scheduled for FY 2024. FY 21 Implementation Status Implemented In progress Upcoming Major Corridor Capital Construction With only 16 years of the 40-Year TransNet Extension Ordinance timeframe elapsed, SANDAG completed many projects. However, delivery of remaining future projects depends on 2021 Regional Transportation Plan adoption. Identify whether the remaining TransNet Extension Ordinance projects will be part of the 2021 Regional Transportation Plan Develop crosswalks to compare planned major corridor projects outlined in the TransNet Extension Ordinance with current improvement implementation status Finance Through renewed focus on improving revenue forecasts and expenditure models over the past few years, SANDAG identified a funding shortfall for the TransNet Extension Ordinance Major Corridor Program that needs to be addressed. Develop a formal process to address identified issues during annual Plan of Finance updates Develop a risk-based approach for QA/QC testing to strengthen documentation of employed QA/QC activities and their results Enhance organization of Peer Review Process supporting documents to better link plans, actions taken, and how issues were addressed Describe to the Board the QA/QC sampling methodology, limitations of the data, and associated cost-benefits or risks of the approach Continue efforts to formalize and implement a mature system of QA/QC policies and procedures AB 805 Impacts Assembly Bill 805 affected the composition of the SANDAG Board and its voting structure. The weighted voting changes, however, did not significantly impact the delivery of TransNet Extension Ordinance programs and projects. No recommendations for this Chapter Compliance, Transparency, and Accountability SANDAG demonstrated commitment to compliance with TransNet Extension Ordinance provisions and focused efforts toward continued improvement but could further incorporate certain leading practices to better demonstrate its accountability to taxpayers. Report on actual progress and accomplishments on project scope, cost, schedule and outcomes periodically and on a regular basis Demonstrate compliance with the TransNet Extension Ordinance by identifying, tracking, and reporting on various requirements and provisions Implement shorter-term performance reporting while waiting on Transportation Performance Management Framework Create summarized graphics to indicate TransNet Extension Ordinance status based on data in the quarterly reports ITOC | 2022 Annual Report 46 29Page 100 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Safety With safety as a stated TransNet Extension Ordinance goal, SANDAG conducted regional safety planning efforts, and bicycle and pedestrian safety improved in San Diego County over the past few years. Consider identifying a regional safety planning coordinator to synchronize safety efforts of the region Prepare a regional safety plan to address regional trends, road conditions, and driving behaviors Consider ways to encourage emergency planning and response entities to include SANDAG in discussions and local plans related to emergency capacity Bike Early Action Program The Bike Early Action Program (EAP) experienced significant delays that will likely impact its 2024 completion target and may require changes to future Regional Bikeway Program projects. Estimate the quantifiable impact of permit delays on the overall Regional Bikeway Program Work with the Board to rectify critical Bike EAP project permit issues Develop a crosswalk that compares planned Bike EAP projects outlined in the Regional Bikeway Program with project segment status Revise quarterly status reports to compare progress against initial Bike EAP plans for costs, schedules, and miles expected Modify TransNet Dashboard data or Board reports to compare actual project data against baseline budgets and schedule Track and analyze more granular project milestones within Bike EAP project phases Provide extra scrutiny on less certain Regional Bikeway Program funding during updates to the Plan of Finance Ensure TransNet Dashboard Bike Early Action Program schedule and budget fields include explanatory notes on why particular data may not be applicable to a project stage ITOC With recent trends in transportation planning broadening the spectrum of topics and related challenges beyond freeway expansion or adding transit routes, additional member expertise areas could further strengthen ITOC’s efforts in advising SANDAG and providing taxpayer oversight of the TransNet Extension Ordinance. Incorporate conflict-of-interest policy clarifications from ITOC new member on-boarding resources into recruitment materials Modify the TransNet Extension Ordinance language to be consistent with the service limits for all members Consider expanding the ITOC qualifications to include knowledge of emerging topics SANDAG represents before the committee Explore options and feasibility of moving ITOC candidate screening and selection process outside of the SANDAG Board to maximize transparency and minimize any bias FY 21 Implementation Status Implemented In progress Upcoming The 2018 TPA: Progress on Critical Audit Recommendation Performance Framework Establish a comprehensive performance framework by: • Setting targets to measure TransNet performance against TransNet Extension Ordinance goals in line with federally mandated deadlines or at a faster pace. At minimum, some narrative could accompany performance reporting to help others understand whether data and results were favorable or unfavorable. • Capturing performance outcome data related to safety metrics, pavement condition, and bridge condition for highways, local roadways, and bicycle and pedestrian modes. In addition, certain critical audit recommendations from the FY 2018 TransNet Triennial Performance Audit are in progress as follows. ITOC | 2022 Annual Report 57 30Page 101 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Requirement Audit Results As required by SANDAG Board Policy No. 031, each recipient agency is required to account for TransNet activities in a separate fund, or if an alternative approach is used, it must be approved by SANDAG. Revenues for each recipient agency were recorded, and expenditures reported by all recipient agencies were allowable in accordance with the TransNet Ordinance, TransNet Extension Ordinance, and SANDAG Board Policy No. 031. In accordance with Section 8 of the TransNet Extension Ordinance, each recipient agency receiving revenues pursuant to Section 4(D) shall annually maintain, at a minimum, the same level of local discretionary funds expended for street and road purposes on average over the last three fiscal years (FY) completed prior to the operative date of the TransNet Extension Ordinance. All local street and road recipient agencies met their Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirement, with the exception of cities of Del Mar and San Marcos, for the year ended June 30, 2021, ensuring that TransNet revenues were used to augment and not supplant local revenues. CORRECTIVE ACTION: The Cities of Del Mar and San Marcos will have the next 3 years to make up the shortfall. In accordance with the 30% Rule, a recipient agency that maintains a balance of more than 30 percent of its annual apportionment (after debt service payments) must use the remaining balance to fund projects. SANDAG will defer payment until the recipient agency’s Director of Finance, or equivalent, submits a certification that the unused balance has fallen below the 30 percent threshold, and will remain below the threshold until such time that a new threshold is determined. All reporting agencies, with the exception of the cities of Lemon Grove and National City, were in compliance with Board Policy No. 031, Rule #17, Section IV, requiring TransNet recipient agencies to maintain a fund balance that does not exceed 30 percent of its annual apportionment. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Local Street and Road Funds will be withheld from the cities of Lemon Grove and National City, until the Director of Finance certifies that the cities are in compliance. As specified in Section 2(C)(1) of the TransNet Extension Ordinance, at least 70% of the revenues provided for local street and road purposes should be used for congestion relief, and the cities may not spend more than 30% for Maintenance purposes. SANDAG appropriately allocated TransNet revenues – at least 70 percent for congestion relief purposes and up to 30 percent for maintenance purposes – in accordance with the Ordinance. All recipient agencies were in compliance with this requirement. In accordance with Section 9(A) of the TransNet Extension Ordinance and Expenditure Plan, each local agency in the San Diego region shall contribute a minimum of $2,000, subject to an annual adjustment based upon an index, in exactions from the private sector, for each newly constructed residential housing unit in that jurisdiction to the RTCIP. However, each jurisdiction may use their own fee schedule, as long as the fees are at a minimum the adjusted amount as approved by the SANDAG Board of Directors annually. The RTCIP revenue is to be used to construct improvements to the Regional Arterial System. Revenues collected by each city and the County of San Diego under the Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Program were compliant with the TransNet Extension Ordinance and Board Policy No. 31, except for the cities of El Cajon, Escondido, Lemon Grove, and Oceanside. CORRECTIVE ACTION: The cities of El Cajon, Escondido, Lemon Grove, and Oceanside are in the process of collecting the shortfall. In accordance with the TransNet Extension Ordinance, in order for transit operators to maintain eligibility for receipt of funds, the operator must limit the increase in its total operating cost per revenue vehicle hour for bus or revenue vehicle mile for rail services from one fiscal year to the next, to no more than the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for San Diego County over the same period. The North County Transit District (NCTD) did not meet their operator eligibility requirements for rail services. CORRECTIVE ACTION: In accordance with Ordinance provisions, the SANDAG Board, acting as the San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission, approved certain cost exclusions in calculating the rail requirement for NCTD. With the cost exclusion adjustments, NCTD achieved compliance for both the bus and rail services. NCTD will continue to strive in meeting the eligibility requirement next year. Fiscal and Compliance Audit results ITOC | 2022 Annual Report 68 31Page 102 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda TransNet and Other Funding Total = $5.56 Billion TransNet Dollars, Compared with Other Sources The 2023 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) is a multi-billion-dollar program of projects planned by SANDAG and jurisdictions throughout the county between FY 2023 and FY 2027. The RTIP relies on several sources of funding, which include TransNet funds and contributions from the federal government, the State of California, and other local sources. The ITOC reviews projects proposed for funding with TransNet funds as part of its review of the RTIP. Local sales tax dollars raised by TransNet represent a relatively stable source of funding. However, when compared with the total number of dollars contributed by federal, state, and other funding sources, TransNet represents about 25 percent of the approximately $5.56 billion projected between FY 2023 and FY 2027. TransNet Focuses Resources on Improving Major Corridors and Local Streets TransNet funding between FY 2023 and FY 2027 is expected to improve the quality of life for people in the region as the program focuses funding on major corridors where many people travel to and from work, and local streets and roads where people live, shop, and go to school. Between FY 2023 and FY 2027, nearly $280 million is earmarked for improving major corridors in the region such as I-5, I-15, and SR78, while $453 million is planned for local street improvements. Meanwhile, more than $160 million is planned for improving the regional transit system; more than $163 million will go to operating Bus Rapid Transit and rail service; and $33 million is budgeted for bicycle, pedestrian, and neighborhood safety improvements. Over $54 million is earmarked for the region’s environmental mitigation program. –––––– Source: 2023 Regional Transportation Improvement Program TransNet Funding Highlights Bond fi$47.9Mfl Regional Environmental Mitigation Program ($34.3M) Local Environmental Mitigation Program ($20.1M) Americans with Disabilities Act ($4.3M) LSI Regional Arterial Management System ($0.8M) Commercial Paper ($47.9M) Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Neighborhood Safety ($33.1M) Smart Growth Incentive Program ($12.5M) Senior Services ($2.2M) Border ($5K)Total = $1.41 Billion Major Corridor ($279.2M) Local Street Improvement (LSI) ($453.3M) LSI Carry Over ($149.7M) Bus Rapid Transit/Rail Operations ($163.8M) Transit System Improvement ($160.9M) Federal 27% ($1.48B) TransNet 25% ($1.41B) State 22% ($1.22B) Local/Private 26% ($1.45B) FY 2023–FY 2027 ITOC | 2022 Annual Report 79 32Page 103 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda TransNet Progress Highlights With historic levels of state and federal infrastructure investments expected this year, SANDAG is positioned to deliver key projects and programs for the San Diego region in coming months. TransNet funding will continue to play an important role in moving these initiatives forward. Completion of these projects is contingent upon availability of full funding. Adoption of the 2021 Regional Plan on December 10, 2021 – supported by ongoing revenues from the TransNet Extension Ordinance, paves the way toward a transformative transportation system. Helping to ensure that the Plan’s many projects supported with TransNet funding progress with clear transparency and a high degree of accountability, and reach completion on time and within budget, are top priorities for ITOC. •Otay Mesa East Port of Entry: Breaking ground on the Otay Mesa East Port of Entry, a modern border crossing for the San Diego-Baja California region. •Del Mar Bluffs/LOSSAN Rail Corridor: Moving forward on the final phase of stabilization of Del Mar bluffs and identifying the funding to move the LOSSAN rail corridor off the bluffs. •Central Mobility Hub: Advancing the environmental review process to determine a future location for the Central Mobility Hub, a multimodal transportation center with direct transit connections to the San Diego International Airport. •Youth Opportunity Pass: Launching one year of free transit fares for youth 18 and younger, new service improvements, and studying free transit for all – key moves to make transit access equitable for all people. •Purple Line and Blue Line Express Trolley: Moving forward on the future Purple Line service from South Bay to Sorrento Valley and the Blue Line Express Trolley. •Digital Equity: Launching a regionwide campaign to improve access to high-speed internet for underserved populations – an important effort toward achieving digital equity. •Active Transportation: Promoting active transportation and safe streets by opening 11 miles of new bikeways, breaking ground on more than 19 miles, and advancing a new regional active transportation plan. •Housing: Providing $6 million to accelerate housing production regionwide. These major initiatives build on accomplishments from an eventful 2021. SANDAG’s 2021 Annual Report provides a look back at the most impactful projects across the San Diego region. High-profile SANDAG accomplishments* and upcoming milestones include:MAJOR CORRIDORS In the fall of 2021, the Interstate 5 corridor between Downtown San Diego and La Jolla saw the completion of the Mid-Coast Extension of the UC San Diego Blue Line Trolley – one of the largest transportation infrastructure projects in the history of the San Diego region. Construction of the $2.17 billion project began in the fall of 2016 and was completed on time and within budget. About half the project was funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and the other half was funded by TransNet. Operated by the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), the extended line serves Mission Bay, the VA Medical Center, UC San Diego, Westfield UTC, and other major employment and activity centers – and now provides a one-seat ride from the U.S./ Mexico Border to the University community. In February 2022, Caltrans and SANDAG celebrated the completion of nine new miles of carpool/HOV lanes on northbound I-5 from Lomas Santa Fe Drive to Palomar Airport Road. Parallel southbound lanes were completed in early March 2021. The new HOV lanes are part of a larger $875 million Build NCC (North County Coastal) project under construction by Caltrans and SANDAG since 2016 to improve rail, active transportation, and freeway service along the corridor. These integrated NCC improvements are designed to provide people with reliable travel options that help our region reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower the number of vehicle miles that people travel every day, alleviate congestion, and reduce noise levels along the freeway. *Some, but not all, of these accomplishments are being funded by TransNet. Here, we profile progress in key program areas where TransNet funding contributions are essential for the success of our region’s transformed transportation system. ITOC | 2022 Annual Report 810 33Page 104 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda RAIL TRANSIT The effort to stabilize the Del Mar bluffs is ongoing, with heavy construction tasks completed in early 2022 and work now focused on landscaping. Stabilizing the bluffs, which in February 2021 collapsed just south of 4th Street in Del Mar and resulted in a slowdown of train traffic, has been critical to preserve the integrity of the entire Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor. Emergency repairs have included installing steel support columns into the bluffs to protect the tracks, rebuilding the bluff slope from the bottom up, installing sea walls to protect the toe of the bluffs, and installing drainage infrastructure to prevent further erosion. Meanwhile, SANDAG and NCTD have been exploring a long-term strategy to move the tracks off the bluffs. BORDER ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS In mid-December, Caltrans and SANDAG marked the completion of new freeway connectors in Otay Mesa – an important step toward the completion of the planned Otay Mesa East Port of Entry. The $74 million construction of connectors was funded in part by $55 million from Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. The new port of entry is designed to alleviate traffic, reduce wait times, and cut air pollution along the international border with Mexico. The new southbound State Route 125 to eastbound State Route 905 and eastbound State Route 11 connectors will provide a direct highway connection from East San Diego County and Chula Vista to the Otay Mesa area and the existing Otay Mesa Port of Entry. The connectors offer people direct access to key employment centers in the Otay Mesa area, including Amazon, warehouses, and detention facilities, and increased access to job opportunities for residents in Chula Vista and East San Diego County. It also improves travel times for South Bay Rapid by providing a more direct travel route between Chula Vista and the Otay Mesa Transit Center. In mid-February, more than 50 local, state, and federal representatives from the U.S. and Mexico joined private sector leaders from both countries for a binational summit highlighting the importance of developing the Otay Mesa East POE. The U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar led the summit, and California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis moderated it. The summit focused on ways the U.S. and Mexico can continue their pledged commitment to work together to make the new port of entry a reality by meeting construction milestones, resolving policy issues, and establishing a framework to share toll revenues for project funding. BUS RAPID TRANSIT Several improvements have been made to South Bay Rapid service. Among them: a demonstration project that would allow buses to drive along the freeway shoulder made progress in December 2021 with driver training beginning on the I-805 and SR 94 freeway shoulders between National City and Downtown San Diego. The pilot project includes the San Diego region’s first use of vehicle-to-infrastructure technology that allows buses to communicate with ramp meters. South Bay Rapid buses are equipped with innovative driver assistance technology, including sensors that monitor the lanes and provide audio and visual alerts to the bus drivers to help avoid potential conflicts. Safety is a top priority, and buses will only enter the freeway shoulder when travel lanes operate under 35 miles per hour (mph) and will travel at a maximum speed of 35 mph on the shoulders. The shoulders will always be available for law enforcement, emergencies, and incident management. The $30.9 million pilot project, which is funded by TransNet, includes $17 million for new Rapid buses. ITOC | 2022 Annual Report 911 34Page 105 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda SENIOR SERVICES AND ADA SANDAG released the Specialized Transportation Grant Program Cycle 11 Supplemental Call for Projects in January, and is developing the Cycle 12 Call for Projects. The program funds projects and programs that expand mobility options for seniors and individuals with disabilities through the Federal Transit Administration and the Senior Mini- Grant Program, which is authorized under the TransNet Extension Ordinance. SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM In 2021, nine SANDAG–funded grant projects were completed throughout the region, including the City of Vista’s Paseo Santa Fe Smart Growth Incentive Program project, which received an APWA award for Project of the Year, and the City of Oceanside’s enclosed bike parking facility. The City of San Diego also completed the 14th Street Pedestrian Promenade Demonstration Block, completing the first phase of a linear park connecting East Village and Barrio Logan to City College. Many more projects that received funds in past years moved forward with planning and construction. LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS The City of San Marcos is engaged in a 5-year, $216 million program to improve local streets and roads – $26 million of which is being funded through TransNet dollars. Key projects include improving infrastructure along San Marcos Creek, preventative maintenance, the reconstruction of San Marcos Boulevard, and numerous traffic management enhancements throughout the city. San Marcos Creek improvements, scheduled for completion in early 2023, include two new bridges, a levee, road widening, a new neighborhood park, and habitat restoration. ENVIRONMENTAL On October 25th, 2021, the SANDAG Board of Directors approved and released the TransNet Environmental Mitigation Program 10th Cycle of Land Management Grants Call for Projects. The Board allocated $2.4 million in funding for the 10th cycle of Land Management Grants. The TransNet Environmental Mitigation Program funded the restoration of the San Elijo Lagoon, which was completed in the fall of 2021. BIKEWAYS Much progress has been seen in making our region a more bike friendly place. Below we show several examples of this progress. In January 2022, construction began on the 2.3 mile Pershing Bikeway, which will offer people a two-way bikeway separated from vehicle traffic with a landscaped median, a downhill bike lane with a painted buffer zone, and a dedicated walking path, improving connectivity through Balboa Park between North Park and Downtown San Diego and enhancing access to park amenities. TransNet is funding the $13.4 million project, which is anticipated to open to the public in 2024. On February 25, 2022, the City of San Diego celebrated the opening of the 4th and 5th Avenue Bikeway. The Landis Bikeway, which became open to the public on April 23, 2022, now allows people to walk and bike safely between North Park and City Heights. The bikeway runs along Landis Street between Alabama Street and Chamoune Avenue, and it will connect to the future Robinson Bikeway. The Landis Bikeway includes buffered bike lanes, raised crosswalks, reverse angle parking, and traffic calming features. The Landis Bikeway is one of seven segments planned as part of the North Park/Mid City Bikeways, which will add about 13 miles of bike boulevards and protected bikeways and connect the North Park and Mid-City neighborhoods. Construction of the Bayshore Bikeway began in 2022. This bikeway will extend 2.5 miles along Harbor Driver between Park Boulevard and 32nd Street, connecting two existing segments of the Bayshore Bikeway. ITOC | 2022 Annual Report 1012 35Page 106 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda According to the FY 2021 TransNet Triennial Performance Audit, as of June 30, 2020, 35 percent of the 48 major corridor capital construction projects were completed and 23 percent were in progress — a significant accomplishment 13 years into the 40-year program. Completed projects include the modernization of the Blue and Orange Trolley lines, construction of the I-15 Express Lanes; the widening of SR 76; I-15, Mid-City, and South Bay Rapid Transit projects, and others. For specific information on the status of projects under the TransNet program, readers can go to the following sources online: •FY 2021 TransNet Triennial Performance Audit (FY 2021 TPA) Appendix C details the status of major corridor projects. •A status of all TransNet Major Corridor projects can be found on the TransNet Dashboard at transnettrip.com. KeepSanDiegoMoving.com Offers real time information about TransNet projects, including a dashboard that shows budgets and schedules. SANDAG.org/TransNet Contains key documents related to the TransNet Extension Ordinance. Meetings ITOC meets on a regular basis, usually the second Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at SANDAG offices 401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101. A list of past and upcoming agendas for all ITOC meetings can be found at sandag.org/itoc. Questions? The ITOC encourages your feedback on this report and other TransNet-related matters. Inquiries can be directed to itoc@sandag.org. Individuals interested in serving on the committee, as vacancies occur, are encouraged to email itoc@sandag.org to be placed on the vacancy notification list. How to Get Involved ITOC | 2022 Annual Report 1113 36Page 107 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Item: 8 Board of Directors July 8, 2022 Potential Update to the 2021 Regional Plan Overview At its December 10, 2021, meeting, after adoption of the 2021 Regional Plan, the Board of Directors directed staff to immediately begin evaluation of a potential update to the 2021 Regional Plan for Board consideration, including evaluating alternatives to the regional road usage charge (RUC) program, staying with our values, upholding equity and other mechanisms that reduce pollution faster. This report summarizes preliminary modeling results and the work plan for updating the 2021 Regional Plan for the Board’s consideration. Key Considerations Updating the 2021 Regional Plan to remove the regional RUC 1 is considered a substantial change that would impact estimated revenues, phasing of projects and their costs, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, air quality analysis, performance metrics, and social equity analysis. Preliminary modeling analysis of the 2021 Regional Plan without the regional RUC shows that vehicle miles traveled go up and per capita GHG emission reductions decrease to 18.6%.2 The impact on GHG emissions and air pollution could jeopardize the 2021 Regional Plan’s ability to meet the region’s required SB 375 GHG reduction target of 19% by 2035. To ensure the GHG target is met and there is sufficient revenue to cover costs, additional changes would be required to projects, phasing, cost estimates, and revenue assumptions. SANDAG would also be required to prepare an updated environmental analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act to disclose any increase in environmental impacts and provide mitigation to reduce those impacts; complete the necessary modeling and analysis with the latest data and planning assumptions; conduct the required public review and response to comments; finalize documents; and obtain approval of the updated Regional Plan from federal and state agencies. Attachment 1 includes the major tasks and anticipated schedule for undertaking an update to the 2021 Regional Plan. 1 The regional RUC included in the 2021 Regional Plan begins in 2030. 2 This is a preliminary figure and could change as model inputs are updated and more thorough quality assurance/control checks are conducted. Fiscal Impact: The update of the 2021 Regional Plan and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) may require additional funding in FY 2023. The FY 2023 Overall Work Program (OWP) includes a contingency fund that can be used to advance urgent, high priority needs per Board Policy No. 030. Pending board direction, staff may return to request funding from the OWP contingency fund. Schedule/Scope Impact: The update to the 2021 Regional Plan and EIR could begin immediately following board approval. Action: Discussion/Possible Action Staff will present preliminary modeling results and the work plan for updating the 2021 Regional Plan for the Board of Directors’ consideration. 37Page 108 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda 2 Activities already underway include conducting travel surveys, collecting commercial vehicle travel data, enhancing the cross-border model component, and preparing updated modeling tools that will allow for the use of current, post-pandemic data in preparing an update to the 2021 Regional Plan. This fall, staff will return to the Board with an overview of these and other planned modeling enhancements. Next Steps Pending Board discussion, staff may return to request funding if needed to proceed with an update to the 2021 Regional Plan. In late spring of 2023, staff anticipates bringing the Board alternative project and policy scenarios to consider for the updated Regional Plan. Coleen Clementson, Deputy Chief Executive Officer Key Staff Contact: Antoinette Meier, (619) 699-7381, antoinette.meier@sandag.org Attachment: 1. Draft Work Plan and Schedule for Updating the 2021 Regional Plan 38Page 109 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Draft Work Plan and Schedule for Updating the 2021 Regional Plan Tasks/Milestones CY 2022 CY 2023 CY 2024 CY 2025 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Travel Surveys, Data Collection, Regional Growth Forecast, and Model Development Notice of Preparation for Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Public Outreach and Engagement Project and Policy Scenario Development and Initial Analysis Updated cost estimates and revenue assumptions Prepare updated technical studies to support the EIR Preferred Project, Policy and Funding Scenarios Prepare draft EIR Modeling Analysis and Document Production Attachment 1 3 39Page 110 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Tasks/Milestones CY 2022 CY 2023 CY 2024 CY 2025 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Draft Regional Plan and EIR Public Comment Period Respond to Public comments on the Draft Regional Plan and EIR. Adopt Final Regional Plan and Certify EIR, submit documents to state and federal agencies for approval 4 40Page 111 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Item: Elimination of Debt and Toll-only Operations on State Route 125 Overview At its May 27, 2022, meeting, the Board of Directors received a request to schedule a future agenda item to consider a proposed resolution by Board Member Mayor Mary Salas, City of Chula Vista to eliminate debt and toll- only operations on State Route 125 (SR 125) as early as 2027. The Board directed staff to place the item on a future agenda for consideration. Discussion Background In December 2011, SANDAG purchased the SR 125 toll road franchise from its private sector owner, Southbay Expressway, LP. The Board of Directors’ purpose in purchasing the franchise was to reduce the tolls and improve mobility in the region by optimizing use of SR 125 and reduce congestion and the need for infrastructure improvements on other parallel roads. To carry out the transaction, SANDAG secured a loan from the RTC to purchase the franchise in the form of a promissory note and was required to assume the TIFIA loan that the private sector owner had used to finance construction of the road. Under SANDAG ownership, toll rates were reduced in June 2012, and both traffic and revenue growth have surpassed initial expectations. After ten years of SANDAG operations and maintenance of the toll road, there has been steady growth in trips, revenue, and reserve funds. The strategy to refinance the existing high interest debt would help to reduce long-term costs and provide greater operating flexibility. The City of Chula Vista recommends that the Board of Directors: 1.Adopt the Resolution to eliminate debt and toll-only operations on State Route 125, and 2.Direct staff to take actions consistent with the resolution. Fiscal Impact: Estimated cost to retire the debt in FY 2027 is $143.3 million. Estimated available cash reserves in FY 2027 is $107 million. Potential expenditure to retire the debt in 2027 $35 million. Projected future cost avoidance by retiring the debt in FY 2027: •$65.0 million – future toll facility capital expenses •$73.0 million – future interest payments Schedule/Scope Impact: Funding for planning and financial studies and efforts to eliminate debt and toll-only operations on SR 125 will come from toll revenues. SANDAG BOARD MEETING July 8, 2022 Agenda Item No. ׉ Board of Directors July 8, 2022 41Page 112 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda As a result of this success, SANDAG has built up a cash reserve that is projected to be $107 million by FY 2027, the first year the outstanding bond debt may be retired. In FY 2027, SANDAG projects the cost to retire the debt will be $143.3 million. This $35 million difference between debt and cash on hand has prompted the proposed resolution to make a SANDAG priority the early elimination of debt and toll-only operations. Future SANDAG expenditure projections of over $65 million to replace and enhance toll facilities after FY 2027 along with over $73 million in interest payments that wouldn’t be needed if the debt were retired is added justification to support the resolution. The SANDAG Staff Report to the Board on December 16, 2011, when the Board exercised its fiduciary responsibility and unanimously (all jurisdictions present) approved the acquisition of SR 125 by swapping the approved costs to add two HOV lanes on I-805 to fund the purchase, justified the decision as follows: “The TransNet project swap reduces the debt outstanding on SR 125 from $349.7 million to $157.7 million; this smaller debt allows tolls to be lowered (estimates range between 40 percent to 50 percent), and the lower tolls attract users reducing congestion on I-805 and improving the level of service to LOS E from LOS F some 20 years earlier than planned.” The proposed resolution asks the Board of Directors to make the same decision for the same reasons. To make a priority the reduction of the debt that will allow tolls to be lowered (eliminated) and reduce congestion on parallel freeways. The resolution would provide direction to staff to: •Evaluate alternatives to toll-only operations including managed lanes. •Control future toll road expenditures to increase cash on hand available to retire the debt by FY 2027. •Conduct a multimodal corridor plan for the SR 125 to analyze future transportation options and options to retire the debt. Next Steps Upon approval of the resolution by the Board, the City would work with SANDAG to scope out the multimodal corridor study and the necessary schedule of work to explore debt elimination and toll- only operation by 2027. Kelly Broughton, Deputy City Manager, City of Chula Vista kbroughton@chulavistaca.gov Key Staff Contacts: William Valle, Director, Engineering and Capital Projects, WValle@chulavistaca.gov 2 42Page 113 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Resolution of the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Declaring Support of Eliminating the Debt and Toll-only Operations on the SR-125 by 2027 WHEREAS, the South Bay Expressway (SBX) Toll Road, opened in 2007, is a ten-mile stretch of State Route 125 (SR-125) that runs from Otay Mesa Road near State Route 905 to SR 54; and WHEREAS, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) purchased the SR-125 franchise from creditors, including the U.S. Department of Transportation, following bankruptcy in December 2011; and WHEREAS, the SBX, owned by Caltrans and leased by SANDAG, operates as a toll road pursuant to the Amended and Restated Development Franchise Agreement (ARDFA) with the State of California until 2042, which is the agreement governing the day-to-day operations; and WHEREAS, purchasing the toll road with the intent of removing the tolls in future years meant SANDAG could reduce the number of additional lanes planned for Interstate 805 through the South Bay and instead divert that savings to the purchase of the toll road; and WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista (City) partnered with the State of California and Caltrans in 2003 and dedicated 270 acres of right-of-way to the State for the development of SR-125; and WHEREAS, per ARDFA Section 11.4, SANDAG has the obligation, with Caltrans' cooperation, to arrange for retirement of the debt and will have an opportunity to call its debt bonds and eliminate toll-only operations as early as 2027; and WHEREAS, it is important that toll-only facilities not place an undue and disproportionate burden on South Bay users or hinder the City's economic development activity in areas such as business attraction and retention; and WHEREAS, the new U.S./Mexico border crossing in Otay Mesa facilitates more than $53 billion in bilateral trade on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, the new U.S. border crossing will connect to State Route 11 immediately south of the SBX and is anticipated to reduce wait times throughout the San Diego regional U.S./Mexico border crossing network, supporting further economic integration and activity in the border region; and WHEREAS, a reliable north-south freeway corridor with toll free options will contribute to the bilateral trade with Mexico while providing social justice, environmental and financial benefits to the region, state and country; and WHEREAS, the SANDAG Board of Directors has the authority to make the retirement of the debt a budgetary priority and goal. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the SANDAG Board of Directors: 1.Prioritizes principles of the Regional Plan and California State Transportation Agency’s Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure on the SR-125 3 43Page 114 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda 2.Declares that elimination of debt and toll-only operations on the SR-125 is a priority; 3.Supports efforts to evaluate alternatives to toll-only operations (including managed lanes) for the SR-125; 4.Supports controlling planned operating and capital expenses in order to increase available reserve cash balances sufficient to retire the outstanding bond debt or minimize the need for additional funds to retire the remaining bond balance; 5.Supports collaborating with the City of Chula Vista and Caltrans regarding Senate Bill 1169; and Hereby directs staff to conduct a Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan to analyze future options for the SR-125, develop a plan to pay off outstanding debt as early as 2027, make the SR-125 consistent with the Regional Plan, and develop strategies to revert control of the SBX to Caltrans following debt retirement. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2022. Attest: Chair Secretary Member Agencies: Cities of Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, National City, Oceanside, Poway, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach, Vista, and County of San Diego. Advisory Members: California Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Transit System, North County Transit District, Imperial County, U.S. Department of Defense, Port of San Diego, San Diego County Water Authority, Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association, and Mexico. 4 44Page 115 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda J Written Communis ions G -Item # ame / ,.Sd CHULA VISTA, CA 91910 Honorable Mayor and City Council, Date: 10/15/24 I come before you again tonight with a heartfelt plea on behalf of the homeless and financially vulnerable in our community, who continue to suffer due to the unmodified provisions of the Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO) . Over a year and a half ago, when I first reviewed the draft of this ordinance, I was shocked. The clauses that impose severe penalties on uninformed landlords—penalties that landlords inevitably pass on to tenants—were clearly going to result in preemptive rent hikes, disproportionately impacting the poorest among us. Recognizing this danger, I acted swiftly to gather data and advocate for change. First, I worked with City Staff to quantify the harm the TPO has caused to our most vulnerable residents. The data, which I have provided in Attachment One, speaks for itself. Second, I pinpointed specific clauses in the TPO that are most harmful, pushing families out of their homes and onto the streets. These details are included in Attachment Two. Third, as a volunteer with CAST for 15 years, I have seen the human toll of bad city policies firsthand. I have been called in the middle of the night to assist homeless families, and I will never forget the empty stare in the eyes of a little girl forced by you to sleep in a cardboard box. I am sure there are additional innocent victims of this ordinance's unintended consequences. See Attachment Three. Page 1 of 9 Page 116 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda LI Fourth, I have employed a multi -faceted strategy to address the crisis, as outlined in Attachment Four. Fifth, a practical and compassionate solution exists—one that aligns the TPO with state mandates without placing undue burdens on renters or taxpayers. This is described in detail in Attachment Five. Despite this clear evidence and the ongoing suffering, the Council has not taken effective action. The TPO has created immense hardship for low-income renters and increased homelessness, yet no meaningful steps have been taken to alleviate this burden. I implore you to act now. We are not requesting new programs or initiatives. We are simply asking you to stop perpetuating harm. A small, but crucial change to the wording of the TPO, as suggested in Attachment Five, could make an immediate difference in easing this crisis and restoring dignity to the least fortunate of our community. I urge just one of you to step forward, show compassion, and rally your fellow Council Members to address this urgent issue. The continued resilient spirit of our community is at stake. With hope, fo'Sip/i f9. l aho Page 2 of 9 Page 117 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Attachment One: City Staff Supplied Data and Supporting Conclusions: 1) Chula Vista Population: 283,972 (Chula vista - U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts 2022) 2) Average number of individuals in each household: 3.31. (Chula Vista U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts) 3) Percentage Chula Vista housing which are rentals. 42% (Data compiled by City Staff ) 4) Number of Chula Rasta Rental Units. 36,033 Population of Chula Vista (283,972) divided by the average number of people residing in each Residence (3.31) equals 85,792 multiplied the percentage of residences which are rentals (42%) equals the approximate number of Chula Vista rentai unit'. (36,033) 5) Approximate number of Chula Vista renters: 119,268 (CV Population 283,972 x.42% = 119,268) 6) Approximate Average 1 ontnly Chula vista Rent: $3,0417.00 (See attached CV Staff provided "Relocation Assistance" Pic - Average of Line 2nd from bottom) 7) ifjith no right to cui"e, amount v' daily f ne threate ite'iig Landlord Or Tenant who inadvertently makes a paperwork error when Tenant terminates lease and moves: $5,000.00 (Clauses 9.65.060 E and 9.65.080 C2 of the "Tenant Protection Ordinance ") 8) A Maxim average monthly rent increase allowed annually: $304.70 3047.00 x 10%. California AB -1482 5% plus inflation Max 10%) 9) Average number of months required for Landlord to impound a I day fine: 16.41 ($5000.00 divided by $304.70) Page 3 of 9 Page 118 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Conclusions Drawn From Staff Supplied Data: A simple analysis of the data reveals: 1) $10,979,255.00: The approximate total monthly maximum rent increase levied on Chula Vista Renters if Landlords are forced to impound funds to the pay daily fines: (36,033 Rental Units multiplied by the 10% max allowed rent adjustment $304.70 = $10,979,255.00) 2) 596 New Homeless: Approximate number of Homeless created if only one half of one percent of Chula Vista renters are forced out of their homes by the rent increases caused by the Tenant Protection Ordinance: CV Population 283,972 x 42% = 119,268 x .5% = 596) City Staff Supplied Chart: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development__ Smal; Area Fair Market Rent (April 2022) EHicienc l l Y Bedroom BYtYrt>crm 3 Bedroo n 4 iecirocur SY."4a Sz.aaf 51.620 53.an 5a,a5f Y,a3f SI,S: u 52,030 S2. acr 3,45 0. 52.CAO 5 , 85ti z .4raf; 2,YYC 52:3.40 53."JO 4, 1, 52,Ifmi 52.blo 5,3;t7 5A,6S_^ 7nr; Fxhibit Z Cnmparisvn of Sura'ey Data vs. SAFm 5:. ? C4dd Page 4 of 9 Page 119 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Attachment Two: (Clauses of Concern) Clause 9.65.060E.• Reporting Requirements. Owners and Tenants shall provide the City with information regarding termination of tenancies at such times and with such details as required by the Citv in the attendant Administrative Rej-ulations. When a tenant decides to vacate a property by simply moving away without giving written notice, it is left to the Landlord to terminate the lease. Simple logic dictates that the Landlord's termination must fall into an "At Fault Just Cause Termination" or "NTo-Fault Just Cause Termination". A Tenant simply moving away does not fall into the "Notice Not Required" category listed below leaving the Landlord required to supply City Staff info related information listed in 2B below. 070 Administrative Regulations Requirements Upon Termination of Tenancy A. Owner Notice to City Regarding Termination 1. Notice Not Required Owners are not required to notify City of At -Fault Just Cause terminations. Intent to occupy by Owner or Family Member. Compliance with Government or Court Order. Withdrawal from the rental market. Substantial remodel or Complete Demolition 2. Notice Required In accordance with 9.65.070(B), Owners of Residential Rental Unit(s) are required to notify City of No -Fault Just Cause terminations B. Content of Notice A CVMC 9.65.070(B) notice by Owner to City of a No -Fault Just Cause termination must contain the following information: Property Address; Owner name, phone and email; Number of total units within complex; Number of units vacant at time of noticing; Page 5 of 9 Page 120 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Iv iirZbe"r Of tei"iiZnatZol2 notices issued; Contracted rent at time of notice, for all terminated tenancies; and Copy of all termination notices. If an error is committed by Landlord when submitting data to City Staff, Landlord is subject to fine in Clause 9.65.080C2 listed below. Clause 9.65.080C2: Civil penalties for violations of this chapter may be assessed at a rate not to exceed $5, 000, 00 per violation per day. Page 6 of 9 Page 121 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda At-tachiment Three: CAST Volunteer Experience: For the past fifteen years, I have volunteered with CAST (Civilian Adversity Support Team). CAST is a team of approximately sixty trained volunteers on call 24 hours a day and dispatched by the Chula Vista Police Department to assist community members who have suffered a sudden death in the family. Calls may range from violent murders to the peaceful passing of an elderly relative. One evening, I was dispatched by the C V PD to the Palomar Trolley Station. Expecting a tragic accident, I was relieved to find no one had died. Instead, the police officer on the scene pointed me to a homeless man sleeping in a refrigerator box with his six-year-old daughter. The policeman asked if I could help improve their situation. I arranged for them to be taken to a shelter for single fathers. The image of that family's struggles became embedded in my heart, fueling my commitment to assist the financially vulnerable in our community. If you had seen the empty stare on that little girl's face, you would share my deep commitment to helping the underserved and immediately amend the "Tenant Protection Ordinance." Paye , vi U Page 122 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Attachment Four: Multi -pronged approach to bring relief to the poorest in our community Community Efforts: Feeding the Homeless: Our church organized a team of volunteers to feed the increasing number of homeless resulting from the passing of the Tenant Protection Ordinance:" Once a week, church members prepare meals for Chula Vista's homeless. Realizing this was insufficient to mitigate the severe financial devastation as a result the "TPO", I initiated additional efforts. Raising Awareness: I endeavored to make the City Council aware of the damage caused by the current wording of the TPO. Naively believing that awareness would prompt immediate corrective action, I gathered data from City staff documenting the pain and suffering inflicted by the TPO" Page 8of9 Page 123 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda Attachment Five: Proposed Solution: i. Notification System: Before issuing a X5,000 daily fine, notify the offending party of non-compliance. This can be accomplished by removing the word "Not" from clause 9.65.080C2 "When a violation occurs, it is not required that a warning or notice to cure must, first be given before an administrative citation or civil penally may be issued. " Obviously honest "Mom & Pop" landlords would gladly come into compliance, while the few "bad apples" would be easily identified by their attempts to circumvent the law. 2. Benefits: This approach complies with California's requirements, relieves pressure on landlords from preemptive rent increases, and protects tenants from unnecessary financial strain. Page 9 of 9 Page 124 of 124 City of Chula Vista - City Council October 15, 2024 Post Agenda