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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-049
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 569
(BLAKESPEAR), "DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:
HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS"
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista is committed to addressing homelessness and ensuring
the safety and well-being of all residents; and
WHEREAS, homelessness remains a significant challenge in California, with individuals
and families often seeking refuge in areas under the jurisdiction of the California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans), including highways, freeways, and rights-of-way; and
WHEREAS, encampments in these areas pose serious public health and safety concerns,
including risks related to traffic hazards, fires, sanitation, and environmental degradation; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 569, introduced by Senator Catherine Blakespear, seeks to
improve coordination between Caltrans, local governments, and service providers to better address
homeless encampments on state transportation property while ensuring humane and effective
solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness; and
WHEREAS, SB 569 would establish clearer protocols for the removal of encampments,
enhance collaboration between Caltrans and local agencies, and prioritize outreach services to
connect individuals with shelter, housing, and supportive services; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista supports efforts to create a more strategic and
compassionate approach to managing homelessness on state property and believes SB 569 aligns
with its ongoing initiatives to address homelessness within the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it supports Senate Bill 569 (Blakespear) and urges the California Legislature and Governor to
approve this important legislation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is directed to transmit copies of this
resolution to the offices of Senator Catherine Blakespear, the California State Legislature, the
Governor of California, and any other relevant stakeholders.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City staff is directed to collaborate with the City’s
Legislative Advocacy team to ensure that the City’s position on the bill is communicated to the
State Legislature as a top priority.
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Presented by Approved as to form by
John McCann Marco A. Verdugo
Mayor City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 1st day of April 2025 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Chavez, Fernandez, Preciado, and McCann
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: Inzunza
John McCann, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2025-049 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 1st day of April 2025.
Executed this 1st day of April 2025.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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