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Date:Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Location:Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Gov. Code § 84308 Regulations: To promote transparency and fairness in the governmental decision-making
process, there are rules to prevent public officials from being unfairly influenced by contributors to their
campaigns. The type of activity these laws were enacted to limit is often referred to as “pay-to-play,” and is
governed in California by Government Code section 84308. Parties to any proceedings involving a “license,
permit, or other entitlement for use,” as that term is defined in the Political Reform Act, pending before the City
Council must disclose any campaign contribution over $500 (aggregated) within the preceding 12 months
made by the party, their agent, and those required to be aggregated with their contributions under Gov. Code
§ 82015.5. The disclosure must include the amount contributed and the name(s) of the contributor(s). "G.C. §
84308 Regulations Apply: Yes" on this agenda indicates that the item is subject to these regulations.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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Time Allotted for Speaking (subject to change by the presiding officer)
- Consent Calendar (any or all items): 3 minutes
- Agenda Items (not on Consent): 3 minutes
- General Public Comment (not on agenda): 3 minutes
Individuals who use a translator will be allotted twice the time.
General Public Comments: Twenty-one (21) minutes are scheduled near the beginning of the meeting. The
first seven (7) speakers will be heard during the first Public Comment period. If additional speakers are
registered, they will be heard during the continued Public Comment period. If all registered speakers present
at the time address the City Council during the first Public Comment period, there will be no continued period.
Submitting Request to Speak: A request to speak must be submitted to the City Clerk before the close of the
public comment period on an item or before the close of the general Public Comments for non-agenda items.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AGENDA
AGENDA SECTIONS
Consent Calendar items are routine items that are not expected to prompt discussion. All items are
considered for approval at the same time with one vote. Before the vote, there is no separate discussion of
these items unless a member of the City Council or staff removes the item from the Consent Calendar.
Public Comment provides an opportunity to address the City Council on any matter not listed on the agenda
that is within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Under the Brown Act, the City Council cannot take action on
matters not listed on the agenda.
Public Hearings are held on matters specifically required by law.
Action Items are items expected to cause discussion and/or action by the City Council but do not legally
require a public hearing.
Closed Session may only be attended by members of the City Council, support staff, legal counsel, and others
specified on the agenda. Closed session may be held in very limited circumstances as authorized by law.
CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
Resolutions are formal expressions of opinion or intention of the City Council and are usually effective
immediately.
Ordinances are laws adopted by the City Council. Ordinances usually amend, repeal, or supplement the
Municipal Code; provide zoning specifications; or appropriate money for specific purposes. Most ordinances
require two hearings and go into effect 30 days after the final approval.
Proclamations are issued by the City to honor significant achievements by community members, highlight an
event, promote awareness of community issues, and recognize City employees.
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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
~ Maria Echevarria
Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee
~ Victor Reeves
Sustainability Commission
~ Sofia Cortes Rodriguez
~ Stephanie Liang
Traffic Safety Commission
~ Alejandro Galicia
4.2 Presentation by San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan on the
Opening of a Family Justice Center, One Safe Place in South Bay
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4.3 Presentation of a Proclamation Honoring September 2025 as Hispanic Heritage
Month in the City of Chula Vista
4.4 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming September 2025 as Childhood
Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Chula Vista
4.5 Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing City Manager Maria Velarde
Kachadoorian Upon Her Retirement and Proclaiming Maria V. Kachadoorian Day
in the City of Chula Vista
5.CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.8)
Consent calendar items are considered together and acted upon by one motion. There is
no separate discussion of these items unless the Mayor or a City Councilmember
removes the item from the consent calendar. Items removed from the consent calendar
will be heard as action items.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the recommended action on the below consent calendar items.
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes 33
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the minutes dated: September 9, 2025
5.2 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve a motion to read only the title and waive the reading of the text of all
resolutions and ordinances at this meeting.
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5.3 Community Facilities District: Adopt an Ordinance Relating to the Levy of a
Special Tax Within Facilities District No. 2024-2 (Moss Street)
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Report Number: 25-0221
Location: 676 Moss Street
Department: Development Services
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section
15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) State Guidelines.
Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental
review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt an ordinance relating to the Levy of a Special Tax within Community
Facilities District No. 2024-2 (Moss Street). (Second Reading and Adoption)
5.4 Campaign Contributions: Adopt an Ordinance Adopting Comprehensive Updates
to Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 2.52 Regarding Various Provisions of the
Campaign Contribution Ordinance
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Report Number: 25-0213
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: City Clerk & City Attorney
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section
15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore,
pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is
required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt an ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 2.52 to
comprehensively update the City’s Campaign Contribution Ordinance, including
provisions on contribution limits, permissible sources, acceptance periods,
outstanding loans and debt, complaint processing, and removal of duplicative
provisions. (Second Reading and Adoption)
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5.5 Agreements: Approve Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee
Administration (CDTFA) for the Continued Administration and Implementation of a
Voter-Approved Temporary One-Half Cent General Transactions and Use Tax
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Report Number: 25-0038
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Finance
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section
15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore,
pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is
required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution: A) authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements
between the City of Chula Vista and CDTFA for the continued administration and
implementation of a voter-approved temporary one-half cent general transactions
and use tax and B) authorizing the examination of transactions and use tax
records.
5.6 Affordable Housing: Financial Repositioning of the County of San Diego Public
Housing Portfolio in Chula Vista
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Report Number: 25-0205
Location: 772-792 Dorothy Street (Dorothy Street Manor), 584-588 L Street (L
Street Manor), 1670-1682 Melrose Avenue (Melrose Manor), and 434 F Street
(Town Center Manor)
Department: Housing and Homeless Services
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section
15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) State Guidelines.
Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental
review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution: 1) supporting the financial repositioning of the San Diego
Public Housing Portfolio in Chula Vista (four properties) and authorizing the City
Manager to draft and execute a letter of support to that effect; and agreeing not to
exercise City rights to purchase the properties; 2) authorizing the City Manager to
negotiate the termination of the 434 F Street grant deed reverter; and 3)
authorizing the City Manager to negotiate the termination of the Development
Agreement and Abstract of Development Agreement for 584 - 588 L Street.
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5.7 Real Property Purchases: Approve the Acquisitions of Real Property at 60 First
Avenue and 65 First Avenue and Appropriate Funds Therefor
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Report Number: 25-0229
Location: 60 First Avenue & 65 First Avenue
Department: City Manager
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes
Environmental Notice: The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant
to the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15316 Class
16 (Transfer of Ownership of Land in Order to Create Parks). In addition,
notwithstanding the foregoing, the Project also qualifies for the Common Sense
Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental
Quality Act State Guidelines.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt resolutions approving the purchase of 60 First Avenue (APN 566-122-32-
00), 65 First Avenue (APN 566-131-06-00) for the purposes of the Lower
Sweetwater Community Park Project and appropriating funds for this purpose.
(4/5 Vote Required)
5.8 Purchase Agreement: Waive the Competitive Bidding Process and Approve a
First Amendment to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon
Enterprise, Inc. to Purchase AI Era Leaders Program and Appropriate Funds
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Report Number: 25-0248
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: City Manager
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section
15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore,
pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is
required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt resolutions: A) Waiving the competitive bidding process and approving the
First Amendment to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement from Axon
Enterprise Inc. to purchase AI Era Leaders Program; and B) Appropriating funds
for this purpose. (4/5 Vote Required)
6.PUBLIC COMMENTS 281
Twenty-one minutes are scheduled for the public to address the City Council for three
minutes each on any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council that is not on the
agenda. The remaining speakers, if any, will be heard during the continued Public
Comment period.
7.ACTION ITEMS
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7.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any
Consider items removed from the consent calendar by the Mayor or a City
Councilmember, if any. If no items were removed from the consent calendar, this
item will be withdrawn.
7.2 Council Policies: Consider Revising and Adopting Council Policies on City Seal
and Logo Use; Special Orders, Proclamations, and Certificates of Recognition;
and Vending Machines in City Facilities; and Discuss Plaques-Dedication, and
Special Events
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Report Number: 25-0242
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: City Manager and City Attorney
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section
15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore,
pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is
required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt of the resolution revising Council Policies 100-01 City
Identification Program: Use of Seal and Logo; 111-02 Council
Presentations: Special Orders of the Day, Proclamations, and
Certificates of Recognition; and 840-04 Public Vending Machines in City
Facilities
1.
Discuss and provide feedback on Council Policy 100-02 Plaques –
Dedication, and 102-07 Special Events: Sponsorship, Endorsement, and
Support
2.
8.PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
There will be no continued Public Comment period if all speakers present at the first
Public Comment period are heard.
9.CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
10.MAYOR’S REPORTS
11.COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
12.CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
13.CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
14.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)
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14.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Names of case:
Sandra Snow v. City of Chula Vista, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No.
24CU029358C
14.2 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6
Agency-designated representatives: Maria Kachadoorian, Marco Verdugo,
Tiffany Allen, Courtney Chase, and Tanya Tomlinson
Employee organization: MM/PR
15.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular City Council meeting on October 7, 2025, 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.
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Where Community
Provides Hope, Healing
and Justice.
Presentation to Chula Vista City Council
September 23, 2025
Summer Stephan
San Diego County District Attorney
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Traditional
Pathway to
Victim
Services
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All Under One Roof
Hospital Based Care
Teams
Forensic Service
(SART exams)
Child Advocacy
Center Onsite
Traumatic Brain
Injury Clinic
Domestic Assault
Forensic
Exams/Strangulation
Case Management
and Advocacy
Individual and Family
Therapy
Temporary
Restraining Order
Clinic
Housing Navigation Child Welfare
Services
Law Enforcement Clothing and Food Transportation Workforce readiness Educational
opportunities
Anchors:
Hospital/Health
Partners
Legal Services
Therapy/Case
Management
Law Enforcement
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Proof of
Concept:
North FJC
Open almost 3 years (July 5, 2022)
Served 9,050 first time guests seeking wrap-around services
50% come back on average 5 times each for repeat services
112 Community Partners lean in to provide one-stop shop
including:
Legal Services, food, clothing, housing navigation, therapy, case
management, immigration services, access to health care,
transportation, children can be cared for, all in one place
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One Safe Place -
a Solution:
The Link to
Homelessness
Among mothers with children experiencing
homelessness, more than 80% had previously
experienced Domestic Violence.
38% of all Domestic Violence victims become
homeless at some point in their lives.
Between 22% and 57% of all homeless women
report that Domestic Violence was the immediate
cause of their homelessness.
Technology Solutions: Shelter Ready App and Safe
Shelter App –Victim Advocates can connect victims
in real time
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Pathway to
One Safe
Place South
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Why South?
Improved Access
to Needed Victim
Services and
Safety:
South Region = roughly 15% of the
countywide population
19% of Domestic Violence Cases
submitted to our office were from
the South region
20% of Elder Abuse cases submitted
to our office were from the South
region
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One Safe
Place South
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401 Mile of Cars Way
2.9 miles (7
minutes) from
Chula Vista City
Council Chambers
2.7 miles from
Chula Vista PD
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Within Live Well Center “Family Resource
Center”
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One Safe Place -Family Justice Center (SOUTH BAY Layout)
Law
Enforcement
Child Advocacy
Center Offices & Cubicles
Donations
&
Dress to Success
Demo Kitchen
&
Training Center
TRO
Services
Conference Rooms
&
Huddle Areas
Reception
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•Reception Area
•Welcome Hub
•Security Hub
•Guest/Member Rooms Page 21 of 347
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Child Advocacy Center •CAC Separate Reception & Waiting room
•CAC administrative support workspace
•Child Therapy rooms
•Child Forensic Interview and Observation rooms
•Examination Rooms
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•Huddle Areas
•Conference Rooms
•Collaboration
Space
•Laundry Room
•Mothers Room
•Quiet Faith Room
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•TRO Legal
Services
•Virtual
Courtroom
•Law Enforcement
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•Teaching
Kitchen
•Training
Center
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•Donation Room
•Salon
•Dress To
Thrive
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Opening
October
6
33 Partner Agencies
with signed MOU
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Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-6:30
p.m.
Second Saturday of the month
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (starting
10/11)
LE and Rady’s/Palomar = 24/7
access
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Virtua
l Tour
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Virtual
Tour
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Thank you, Mayor
McCann and Chula
Vista City Council:
For Supporting and Welcoming One Safe Place
South.
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Where Community
Provides Hope, Healing
and Justice.
Presentation to Chula Vista City Council
September 23, 2025
Summer Stephan
San Diego County District Attorney
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City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
September 9, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, Mayor McCann
Also Present: City Manager Kachadoorian, City Attorney Verdugo, City Clerk
Bigelow, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services Turner
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
Deputy Mayor Chavez left the meeting at 7:57 p.m.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Led by Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Oath of Office
Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission
- John Cressler
City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath of office.
4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation Celebrating the Park View Little League
Junior Division Boys Team for Winning the District 42 and Section 7
Champions Title
The proclamation was presented.
4.3 Special Presentation by the Port of San Diego to City Manager Maria
Kachadoorian in Recognition of Her Contributions to the Chula Vista
Bayfront and in Honor of Her Retirement
Port Commissioner Moore gave a presentation.
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.9)
Item 5.3 was removed from the consent calendar at the request of Councilmember
Fernandez.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various topics related to the consent
calendar.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Inzunza
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1, 5.2
and 5.4 through 5.9. The headings were read, text waived. The motion was carried by
the following vote:
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
5.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: August 5, 2025
5.2 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances
Approve a motion to read only the title and waive the reading of the text of all
resolutions and ordinances at this meeting.
5.4 Investment Report: Quarter Ending June 30, 2025
Jenne submitted written comments in opposition to the item.
Receive the investment report for the quarter ending on June 30, 2025.
Item 5.4 heading:
Receipt of the investment report for the quarter ending on June 30, 2025.
5.5 Grant Amendment and Appropriation: Approve an Amended HUD HOME-ARP
Plan and Appropriate Additional Allocation
Adopt a resolution: 1) Approving the amended HUD HOME-ARP Plan; 2)
Authorizing the acceptance and appropriation of HOME-ARP Program grant funds;
3) Authorizing the City Manager to execute any additional HUD documents related
to the grant; and 4) Appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-142 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
HOME-ARP PLAN; AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION
OF HOME-ARP PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY ADDITIONAL HUD DOCUMENTS RELATED TO
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THE GRANT; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE
REQUIRED)
5.6 Employee Compensation and Positions: Approve Classification Plan and
Compensation Schedule; Position Counts; Revised Compensation Schedule;
Updated Conflict of Interest Code; and Budget Amendments
Adopt resolutions: A) Amending the Classification Plan and Compensation
Schedule to reflect the addition and deletion of position titles and amending the
authorized position count in various departments; B) Approving the revised Fiscal
Year 2025-26 Compensation Schedule effective September 19, 2025, as required
by the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5; (C) Modifying the
appendix to the local Conflict of Interest Code to revise the list of designated
employees who are required to file Statements of Economic Interest (Form 700);
and (D) Amending the fiscal year 2025-26 budget. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.6 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-143 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND COMPENSATION
SCHEDULE TO REFLECT THE ADDITION AND DELETION OF POSITION
TITLES AND AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT IN VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-144 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 19, 2025, AS
REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION
570.5
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-145 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA MODIFYING THE APPENDIX TO THE LOCAL CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CODE TO AMEND THE LIST OF DESIGNATED FILERS, AND
ASSOCIATED DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
D) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-146 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-
26 BUDGET (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.7 Interfund Loan & CIP: Authorize an Interfund Loan From Measure A Fund to
the Public Facility Development Impact Fee Fund and the General Fund and
Amend the FY 2025-26 CIP Budget Appropriating Additional Funds to the Fire
Station 12 Project (GGV0275)
Adopt a resolution: 1) Authorizing an interfund loan in the amount of $5,600,000
from the available fund balance of the Measure A Sales Tax Fund to the Public
Facility Development Impact Fee Fund (PFDIF Fund) and the General Fund CIP
Fund; and 2) Amending the fiscal year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) Budget by appropriating $5,600,000 in the PFDIF Fund and General Fund
CIP Fund for the Temporary Fire Station 12 Project (GGV0275). (4/5 Vote
Required)
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Item 5.7 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-147 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA (1) AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAN FROM THE MEASURE A
SALES TAX FUND TO THE PUBLIC FACILITY DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
FUND AND THE GENERAL FUND CIP FUND AND (2) AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2025-26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET BY INCREASING
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
FUND AND THE GENERAL FUND CIP FUND TO “TEMPORARY FIRE STATION
12” PROJECT (GGV0275) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.8 Grant Acceptance and Appropriation: Approve an Agreement and Accept a
Grant From the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and Appropriate
Funds
Adopt a resolution approving an agreement and accepting $75,000 in grant funds
from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to be used for the Alcohol
Policing Partnership Program and appropriating the funds to the Police Grants
Section of the State Grants Fund for the Alcohol Policing Partnership Program. (4/5
Vote Required)
Item 5.8 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-148 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT AND ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM
THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE POLICE GRANTS SECTION OF THE STATE
GRANTS FUND FOR THE ALCOHOL POLICYING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
(4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
5.9 Agreement: Approve the Fourth Amended and Restated Operating
Agreement Between the City of Chula Vista and the Living Coast Discovery
Center
Adopt a resolution approving the Fourth Amended and Restated Operating
Agreement between the City of Chula Vista and the Living Coast Discovery Center.
Item 5.9 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-149 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED OPERATING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND LIVING COAST DISCOVERY CENTER
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5.3 Business Improvement District: Resolution Declaring Intention to Hold a
Public Hearing to Consider Dissolving the Automobile Park Business
Improvement District
Moved by Councilmember Fernandez
Seconded by Mayor McCann
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-141, the heading was read, text waived. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
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Yes (5): Deputy Mayor Chavez, Councilmember Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 5.3 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-141 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA DECLARING AN INTENTION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO
CONSIDER DISESTABLISHING THE AUTOMOBILE PARK BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jenne Fredrickson, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the future of Chula Vista Mall
in relation to other City projects.
Joseph Raso, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of allowing individual
Councilmembers to place items on the agenda.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, expressed appreciation for City Manager Maria
Kachadoorian’s service and spoke on various other topics.
Brandon Claypool spoke regarding matters related to homelessness.
Dave Lagstein, representing Mid Managers/Professional Association (MMPR), spoke
regarding the current MMPR contract.
Kim Vo submitted written comments related to public transportation.
Concerned staff submitted written comments regarding the City's Justice, Equity,
Diversity, and Inclusion project.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Community Facilities District: Formation Proceedings for Community
Facilities District No. 2024-2 (Moss Street)
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the
hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the time specified in the notice.
Deputy Director of Development Services Bridgeford and Suzanne Harrel,
representing Harrel & Co., gave a presentation on the item.
City Clerk Bigelow announced that the notice was mailed to the property owner on
August 25, 2025, and published in the newspaper at least 7 days prior to the date
of the public hearing in accordance with the Mello-Roos Act.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Bigelow announced that no written protests had been received.
John Acosta spoke regarding the item.
City Clerk Bigelow announced that the City had received the report on public
facilities for the proposed Community Facilities District (CFD) and entered it into
the record, confirmed that the County Registrar of Voters certified that there are no
registered voters within the proposed CFD area, and stated that all property
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owners have consented to and that special election may be held immediately
following the public hearing.
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor
McCann closed the public hearing.
City Clerk Bigelow announced that a notice was published in a newspaper of
general circulation in accordance with applicable law. At the conclusion of the
public hearing, no protests were filed by landowners within the territory included in
the Community Facilities District. As such, no majority protest existed.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chavez
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2025-150 through 2025-152, the headings were read,
text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-150 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-2
(MOSS STREET) OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-151 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY TO INCUR A BONDED
INDEBTEDNESS OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-2 (MOSS
STREET) TO BE SECURED BY SPECIAL TAXES LEVIED THEREIN TO PAY
FOR THE ACQUISITION OR CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC
FACILITIES
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-152 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION AND SUBMITTING TO THE
VOTERS OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-2 (MOSS STREET),
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, PROPOSITIONS REGARDING THE ANNUAL LEVY OF SPECIAL
TAXES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT AND ESTABLISHING
AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT THEREFOR
City Clerk Bigelow agreed to hold the special election and announced that
Propositions A, B, and C passed unanimously.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Inzunza
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-153, the heading was read, text waived. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
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D) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-153 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED SPECIAL
ELECTIONS WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-2 (MOSS
STREET) OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chavez
To place the below ordinance on first reading, the heading was read, text waived.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
E) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
NO. 2024-2 (MOSS STREET) OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, AUTHORIZING
THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
(FIRST READING)
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-154, the heading was read, text waived. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
F) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-154 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN ACQUISITION/FINANCING AGREEMENT
RELATING TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-2 (MOSS
STREET) AND AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS
8. ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Consider Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, if Any
For action on this item, refer to the section Items Removed from the Consent
Calendar, above.
The meeting was recessed at 5:57 p.m. and resumed at 6:12 p.m.
8.2 Campaign Contributions: Adopt Comprehensive Updates to Chula Vista
Municipal Code Chapter 2.52 Regarding Various Provisions of the Campaign
Contribution Ordinance
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the item.
Mayor McCann made a substitute motion to adopt Ordinance B, with an
amendment to set the contribution limits for District races at 15 percent and
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Citywide races at 25 percent of the limit for the State Senate. The motion died for
lack of a second.
Councilmember Inzunza proposed amending the main motion to set a six-month
campaign repayment deadline; the amendment was not accepted by the maker of
the motion.
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chavez
To place Ordinance A on first reading, the heading was read, text waived. The
motion was carried by the following vote:
Result, Carried (3 to 2)
Item 8.2 heading:
A) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING VARIOUS
SECTIONS OF CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.52, “CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTIONS,” AND ADJUSTING THE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS
(FIRST READING)
8.3 Council Policies: Consider Adopting a City Council Policy on City Asset
Naming and Renaming
Special Project Manager Yum gave a presentation.
Moved by Councilmember Inzunza
Seconded by Councilmember Fernandez
To adopt Resolution 2025-155, as amended to include administrative facilities and
delete section IV 3(f) regarding naming in honor of an individual occurring only
posthumously, the heading was read, text waived. The motion was carried by the
following vote:
Result, Carried (3 to 2)
Item 8.3 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-155 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING A NEW CITY COUNCIL POLICY ON CITY ASSET NAMING
AND RENAMING
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
There were none.
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10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
10.1 Report on Emergency Purchase of Police Department Firearms Pursuant to
Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.56.100
In accordance with Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.56.100, City Manager
Kachadoorian reported an emergency purchase of firearms to maintain compliance
with County requirements and ensure police officer safety. The San Diego County
Sheriff’s Office no longer authorized the use of the P320 handgun in its facilities,
requiring the City to replace existing handguns and train officers within six months.
To meet this deadline, the City purchased firearms from Pro Force Law
Enforcement for a total cost of $383,820, in accordance with the City’s emergency
purchasing provisions.
11. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community
announcements.
11.1 Ratification of Appointment to the following Commissions:
Cultural Arts Commission
~ Maria Echevarria
Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission
~ Bogdan Matuszynski
Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee
~ Victor Reeves
Sustainability Commission
~ Sofia Cortes Rodriguez
~ Stephanie Liang
Traffic Safety Commission
~ Alejandro Galicia
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To ratify the appointments. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community
announcements.
Deputy Mayor Chavez reported on the recent SANDAG Board meeting, and
Councilmember Fernandez provided an update on the MTS Board meeting.
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At the request of Councilmember Preciado there was a consensus of the City Council to
direct the City Manager to send communications to state policy makers regarding the
City's inclusionary housing opportunities, both built and planned.
13. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
There were none.
14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
There were none.
15. CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Resolution No. 13706 and City Council Policy No. 346-03, the City Attorney
maintains official minutes and records of action taken during closed session.
City Attorney Verdugo announced that the City Council would convene in closed session
to discuss the items listed below.
The meeting was recessed at 7:31 p.m. and reconvened in closed session at 7:35 p.m.
with all members present.
Deputy Mayor Chavez left the meeting at 7:57 p.m.
15.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Names of cases:
A) Purdue Pharma L.P., et al, Case No. 19-23649, pending in the United States
Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York.
B) National Prescription Opiate Litigation, Case No. 1:17-md-02804-DAP, pending
in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.
C) National Prescription Opiate Litigation, Case No. 1:17-md-02804-DAP, pending
in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. (re: Alvogen, Amneal,
Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun Pharma, Zydus – and if eligible, Sandoz.)
Action: No reportable action
15.2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8
Hmmm submitted written communications regarding the item.
Property: 60 First Avenue
Agency Negotiators: Rick Ryals, MPC Consultants, Marco Verdugo, City Attorney,
and Tiffany Allen, Assistant City Manager
Negotiating Parties: City of Chula Vista, Arthur Andres Ortiz represented by
Compass Real Estate
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
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Action: No reportable action
15.3 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6
Agency-designated representatives: Maria Kachadoorian, Marco Verdugo, Tiffany
Allen, Courtney Chase, Tanya Tomlinson, and Steve Berliner
Employee organization: MM/PR
Action: No reportable action
15.4 Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Titles:
A) Director of Animal Services
B) Director of Development Services
C) Director of Economic Development
The following members of the public submitted written comments in opposition to
the item:
Mary Ogden
Alex Choi
Moved by Councilmember Inzunza
Seconded by Mayor McCann
To ratify the following appointments: Ashley Milo as Director of Animal Services,
Roy Sap'u as Director of Development Services, and David Graham as Director of
Economic Development. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Result, Carried (4 to 0)
16. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services
_________________________
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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ITEM TITLE
Community Facilities District: Adopt an Ordinance Relating to the Levy of a Special Tax Within Community
Facilities District No. 2024-2 (Moss Street)
Location: 676 Moss Street
Department: Development Services
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section
15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt an ordinance relating to the Levy of a Special Tax within Community Facilities District No. 2024-2
(Moss Street). (Second Reading and Adoption)
Summary
This ordinance was placed on first reading on September 9, 2025. The original staff report can be accessed
at the following link: https://pub-chulavista.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=54238
Please note, the original staff report may include information beyond the scope of the ordinance proposed
for adoption with this action.
For questions, please contact the staff indicated in the original staff report or cityclerk@chulavistaca.gov.
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ORDINANCE NO. ______
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACTING AS
THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2024-2 (MOSS STREET) OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL
TAXES IN SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City Council (the “City Council”) of the City of Chula Vista, California
(the “City”), has initiated proceedings, held a public hearing, conducted an election and received
a favorable vote from the qualified electors authorizing the levy of Special Taxes in the community
facilities district, all as authorized pursuant to the terms and provisions of the “Mello-Roos
Community Facilities Act of 1982”, being Chapter 2.5, Part 1. Division 2, Title 5 of the
Government Code of the State of California (the “Act”). This community facilities district shall
hereinafter be referred to as Community Facilities District No. 2024-2 (Moss Street) of the City of
Chula Vista, County of San Diego, State of California (“CFD No. 2024-2”).
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
Section I. This City Council does, by the passage of this Ordinance, authorize the levy of
Special Taxes on taxable properties located in CFD No. 2024-2 pursuant to the Rate and Method
of Apportionment of Special Tax for CFD No. 2024-2 as set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto
and incorporated herein by this reference (the “Rate and Method”).
Section II. This City Council, acting as the legislative body of CFD No. 2024-2, is hereby
further authorized, by resolution, to annually determine the Special Tax (as defined in the Rate and
Method) to be levied within CFD No. 2024-2 for the then current tax year and future tax years;
provided, however, the Special Tax to be levied shall not exceed the maximum Special Tax
authorized to be levied pursuant to the Rate and Method.
Section III. The Special Taxes herein authorized to be levied, to the extent possible, shall
be collected in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem property taxes are collected and shall be
subject to the same penalties and the same procedure, sale and lien priority in any case of
delinquency as applicable for ad valorem taxes; provided, however, CFD No. 2024-2 may utilize
a direct billing procedure for any Special Taxes that cannot be collected on the County of San
Diego tax roll or may, by resolution, elect to collect the Special Taxes at a different time or in a
different manner if necessary to meet its financial obligations.
Section IV. The Special Taxes authorized to be levied shall be secured by the lien imposed
pursuant to Section 3114.5 and 3115.5 of the California Streets and Highways Code, which lien
shall be a continuing lien and shall secure each levy of the Special Taxes.
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Section V. Severability. If any portion of this Ordinance, or its application to any person
or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional, by a court
of competent jurisdiction, that portion shall be deemed severable, and such invalidity,
unenforceability or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the
remaining portions of the Ordinance, or its application to any other person or circumstance. The
City Council of the City of Chula Vista hereby declares that it would have adopted each section,
sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other
sections, sentences, clauses or phrases of the Ordinance be declared invalid, unenforceable or
unconstitutional.
Section VI. Construction. The City Council of the City of Chula Vista intends this
Ordinance to supplement, not to duplicate or contradict, applicable state and federal law and this
Ordinance shall be construed in light of that intent.
Section VII. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the
thirtieth day after its final passage.
Section VIII. Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of
this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted according to law.
[SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Robert A. Vacchi Marco A. Verdugo
Interim Director, Development Services City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 23rd day of September 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Chavez, Fernandez, Inzunza, Preciado, and McCann
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
John McCann, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance No. **** had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 9th day of September
2025, and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the
23rd day of September 2025 and was duly published in summary form in accordance with the
requirements of state law and the City Charter.
Dated Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX FOR
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-2 (MOSS STREET)
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A Special Tax shall be levied on all Taxable Property within the boundaries of Community Facilities District
No. 2024-2 (Moss Street) (“CFD No. 2024-2” and “CFD”) and collected each Fiscal Year commencing in
Fiscal Year 2024-25, in an amount determined by the CFD Administrator through the application of the
procedures described below. All of the real property within CFD No. 2024-2, unless exempted by law or by
the provisions hereof, shall be taxed for the purposes, to the extent, and in the manner herein provided.
1. DEFINITIONS
The terms hereinafter set forth have the following meanings:
“Acre” or “Acreage” means the land area of an Assessor’s Parcel as shown on an Assessor’s Parcel Map, or
if the land area is not shown on an Assessor’s Parcel Map, the land area shown on the applicable Final Map.
An Acre means 43,560 square feet of land. If the preceding maps for a land area are not available, the Acreage
of such land area shall be determined by the City Engineer.
“Act” means the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, being Chapter 2.5 of Part 1 of
Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California, as amended.
“Administrative Expenses” means the following actual or reasonably estimated costs related to the
administration of CFD No. 2024-2 including, but not limited to: the costs of preparing and computing the
Annual Special Tax (whether by the City or designee thereof or both); the costs of collecting the Special Taxes
(whether by the City, the County or otherwise); the costs of remitting the Special Taxes to the Fiscal Agent;
the costs of the Fiscal Agent (including its legal counsel) in the discharge of the duties required of it under
the Fiscal Agent Agreement; the costs to the City, CFD No. 2024-2, or any designee thereof complying with
arbitrage rebate requirements, including without limitation rebate liability costs and periodic rebate
calculations; the costs to the City, CFD No. 2024-2, or any designee thereof complying with disclosure or
reporting requirements of the City or CFD No. 2024-2, associated with applicable federal and State laws; the
costs associated with preparing Special Tax disclosure statements and responding to public inquiries regarding
the Special Taxes; the costs to the City, CFD No. 2024-2, or any designee thereof related to an appeal of the
Special Tax; and the City’s annual administration fees and third party expenses. Administrative Expenses
shall also include amounts for Special Tax delinquency monitoring and the amount estimated or advanced by
the City or CFD No. 2024-2 for any other administrative purposes of CFD No. 2024-2, including attorney’s
fees and other costs related to commencing and pursuing any foreclosure of delinquent Special Taxes.
“Annual Special Tax” means the Special Tax actually levied in any Fiscal Year on any Assessor’s Parcel.
“Assessor” means the Assessor of the County of San Diego.
“Assessor’s Parcel” means a lot or parcel shown on an Assessor’s Parcel Map with an assigned Assessor’s
Parcel Number.
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“Assessor’s Parcel Map” means an official map of the Assessor designating parcels by Assessor’s Parcel
Number.
“Assessor’s Parcel Number” means the number assigned to a parcel designated by the Assessor for purposes
of identification.
“Assigned Special Tax” means the Special Tax of that name described in Section 3.A below.
“Backup Special Tax” means the Special Tax of that name described in Section 3.B below.
“Bonds” means any bonds or other debt of CFD No. 2024-2 issued or incurred whether in one or more series,
secured by the levy of Special Taxes.
"Boundary Map" means a recorded map which indicates the boundaries of CFD No. 2024-2.
“Building Permit” means the first legal document issued by a local agency giving official permission for new
construction. For purposes of this definition, “Building Permit” may or may not include any subsequent
building permit document(s) authorizing new construction on an Assessor’s Parcel that are issued or changed
by the City after the first original issuance, as determined by the CFD Administrator as necessary to fairly
allocate Special Tax to the Assessor’s Parcel, provided that following such determination the Maximum Special
Tax that may be levied on all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property will be at least 1.1 times maximum annual
debt service on all outstanding Bonds plus the estimated annual Administrative Expenses.
“Building Square Footage” means all of the square footage of living area within the perimeter of a residential
structure, not including any carport, walkway, garage, overhang, or similar area. The determination of
Building Square Footage shall be made by the CFD Administrator by reference to the Building Permit(s)
issued for such Assessor’s Parcel and/or by reference to appropriate records kept by the City or County.
“Calendar Year” means the period commencing January 1 of any year and ending the following December
31.
“CFD Administrator” means an authorized representative of the City, or designee thereof, responsible for
determining the Special Tax Requirement, for preparing the Annual Special Tax roll and/or calculating the
Backup Special Tax.
“CFD No. 2024-2” means the City of Chula Vista Community Facilities District No. 2024-2 (Moss Street).
“City” means the City of Chula Vista, California.
“City Council” means the City Council of the City acting as the legislative body of CFD No. 2024-2 under
the Act.
“Condominium” means a unit, whether attached or detached, meeting the statutory definition of a
condominium contained in the California Civil Code Section 4125(b).
“County” means the County of San Diego, California.
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“Debt Service” means for each Fiscal Year, the total amount of principal and interest payable on any
Outstanding Bonds during the Calendar Year commencing on January 1 of such Fiscal Year.
“Developed Property” means for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property for which a Building Permit was
issued prior to March 1 of the previous Fiscal Year. An Assessor’s Parcel classified as Developed Property
but for which the Building Permit that caused such Assessor’s Parcel to be classified as Developed Property
has been cancelled and/or voided prior to the Fiscal Year for which Special Taxes are being levied shall be
reclassified as Undeveloped Property, provided that the levy of the Annual Special Tax after such
reclassification shall not be less than 1.1 times the annual Debt Service on all Outstanding Bonds. If Bonds
have not been issued, an Assessor’s Parcel classified as Developed Property for which such a Building Permit
has been cancelled and/or voided shall be reclassified as Undeveloped Property.
“Exempt Property” means for each Fiscal Year, all Assessor’s Parcels designated as being exempt from
Special Taxes pursuant to Section 5 below.
“Final Map” means a subdivision of property by recordation of a final map, parcel map, or lot line
adjustment, pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act (California Government Code Section 66410 et seq.) or
recordation of a condominium plan pursuant to California Civil Code Section 4285 that creates individual lots
for which Building Permits may be issued without further subdivision.
“Fiscal Year” means the period starting on July 1 and ending the following June 30.
“Fiscal Agent” means the fiscal agent, trustee, or paying agent under the Fiscal Agent Agreement.
“Fiscal Agent Agreement” means the agreement, indenture, resolution or other instrument pursuant to which
Bonds are issued, as modified, amended and/or supplemented from time to time, and any instrument replacing
or supplementing the same.
“Land Use Class” means any of the classes listed in Table 1 under Section 3A below.
Note: Land Use Class is not in reference to a property’s zoning designation.
“Lot(s)” means an individual legal lot created by a Final Map for which a Building Permit for residential
construction has been or could be issued. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of an individual legal lot
created by such a Final Map upon which Condominiums are entitled to be developed, the number of Lots
allocable to such legal lot for purposes of calculating the Backup Special Tax applicable to such Final Map
shall equal the number of Condominiums which are permitted to be constructed on such legal lot as shown
on such Final Map.
“Master Developer” means Shea Homes Limited Partnership, a California Limited Partnership or its
successors or assignees.
“Maximum Special Tax” means for each Assessor’s Parcel, the maximum Special Tax, determined in
accordance with Sections 3.C and 3.D below, which may be levied in a given Fiscal Year on such Assessor’s
Parcel of Taxable Property.
“Non-Residential Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property for which a Building
Permit has been issued for the purpose of constructing one or more non-residential units or structures,
including, but not limited to commercial and industrial uses.
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“Outstanding Bonds” means all Bonds which are deemed to be outstanding under the Fiscal Agent
Agreement.
“Prepayment Amount” means the amount required to prepay the Special Tax Obligation in full for an
Assessor’s Parcel as described in Section 8 below.
“Property Owner Association Property” means any Assessor’s Parcel within the boundaries of CFD No.
2024-2 owned in fee by a property owner association, including any master or sub-association.
“Proportionately” or “Proportionate” means for Developed Property, that the ratio of the actual Special
Tax levy to the applicable Assigned Special Tax or Backup Special Tax is equal for all Assessor’s Parcels of
Developed Property. For Undeveloped Property, “Proportionately” means that the ratio of the actual Special
Tax levy per Acre to the Maximum Special Tax per Acre is equal for all Assessor’s Parcels of Undeveloped
Property. “Proportionately” may similarly be applied to other categories of Taxable Property as listed in
Section 3 below.
“Public Property” means, for each Fiscal Year, any property within the boundaries of CFD No. 2024-2,
which is owned by, or irrevocably offered for dedication to the federal government, the State of California,
the County, the City or any other public agency as of June 30 of the prior Fiscal Year; provided however that
any property owned by a public agency and leased to a private entity and subject to taxation under Section
53340.1 of the Act shall be taxed and classified in accordance with its use. To ensure that property is classified
as Public Property in the first Fiscal Year after it is acquired by or irrevocably offered for dedication to a
public agency, the property owner shall notify the CFD Administrator in writing of such acquisition, offer, or
dedication not later than June 30 of the Fiscal Year in which the acquisition, offer, or dedication occurred.
“Residential Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property for which a Building Permit has
been issued for the purpose of constructing one or more Residential Units.
“Residential Unit” means each separate residential dwelling unit that comprises an independent facility
capable of conveyance or rental, separate from adjacent residential dwelling units.
“Special Tax” means any special tax levied within CFD No. 2024-2 pursuant to the Act and this Rate and
Method of Apportionment of Special Tax.
“Special Tax Obligation” means the total obligation of an Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property to pay the
Special Tax for the remaining life of CFD No. 2024-2.
“Special Tax Requirement” means that amount required in any Fiscal Year to: (i) pay regularly scheduled
Debt Service on all Outstanding Bonds; (ii) pay periodic costs on the Outstanding Bonds, including but not
limited to, credit enhancement and rebate payments on the Outstanding Bonds; (iii) pay Administrative
Expenses; (iv) pay any amounts required to establish or replenish any reserve funds for all Outstanding Bonds;
and (v) pay directly for eligible development impact fees and the acquisition or construction of eligible
facilities, provided the inclusion of such amount does not increase the levy of the Special Tax on Undeveloped
Property; and (vi) pay for reasonably anticipated Special Tax delinquencies based on the delinquency rate for
Special Taxes in the previous Fiscal Year; less (vii) a credit for funds available to reduce the Annual Special
Tax levy, as determined by the CFD Administrator pursuant to the Fiscal Agent Agreement.
“State” means the State of California.
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“Taxable Property” means all of the Assessor’s Parcels within the boundaries of CFD, which are not exempt
from the levy of the Special Tax pursuant to law or Section 5 below.
“Undeveloped Property” means, for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property not classified as Developed
Property.
2. LAND USE CLASSIFICATION
Each Fiscal Year, beginning with Fiscal Year 2026-27, each Assessor’s Parcel within CFD No. 2024-2 shall
be classified as Taxable Property or Exempt Property. In addition, all Taxable Property shall further be
classified as Developed Property or Undeveloped Property, and all such Taxable Property shall be subject to
the levy of Special Taxes in accordance with this Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax
determined pursuant to Sections 3 and 4 below. Furthermore, each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property
shall be classified according to its applicable Land Use Class based on its Building Square Footage.
In the event a Building Permit is issued for one or more Residential Property Condominiums prior to March
1 of the previous Fiscal Year and an Assessor’s Parcel Number has not yet been assigned to each such
Condominium for the current Fiscal Year, the applicable Assessor’s Parcel may be classified as both
Developed Property and Undeveloped Property. In such an instance, the Special Taxes levied on such
Assessor’s Parcel shall be the sum of the amount derived from the following (i) applying the Assigned Special
Tax applicable to each Condominium for which a Building Permit was issued prior to March 1 of the previous
Fiscal Year and (ii) levying the acreage allocable to such actual or planned Condominiums for which a
Building Permit has not been issued prior to March 1 of the previous Fiscal Year as Undeveloped Property;
the allocable acreage shall be computed on a pro-rata basis based on the relative number of remaining
Condominiums to the total number of Condominiums entitled to be developed on such Assessor’s Parcel. The
total number of Condominiums entitled to be developed on the applicable Assessor’s Parcel shall be
determined from the recorded condominium map, condominium plan, applicable site plan, plot plan, or other
appropriate records kept by the City as reasonably determined by the CFD Administrator.
3. SPECIAL TAX RATES
A. Assigned Special Tax for Developed Property
The Assigned Special Tax applicable to an Assessor’s Parcel classified as Developed Property
commencing Fiscal Year 2026-27 shall be determined pursuant to Table 1 below.
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Table 1
Assigned Special Tax Rates for
Developed Property
1 Residential Property < 1,201 $3,280.00
2 Residential Property 1,201 to 1,475 $3,345.00
3 Residential Property 1,476 to 1,675 $4,128.00
4 Residential Property 1,676 to 1,825 $4,362.00
5 Residential Property 1,826 to 1,925 $4,585.00
6 Residential Property > 1,925 $4,763.00
On each July 1, commencing July 1, 2027 and ending July 1, 2037, the Assigned Special Tax for Developed
Property shall be increased by two percent (2.0%) of the amount in effect in the prior Fiscal Year.
B. Backup Special Tax for Developed Property
When a Final Map or a condominium plan is recorded within CFD No. 2024-2, the Backup Special Tax for
Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property classified as Residential Property shall be determined as follows:
For each Assessor’s Parcel of Residential Property or for each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped Property to
be classified as Residential Property upon its development within the Final Map area of CFD No. 2024-2, the
Backup Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2026-27 shall be the rate per Lot calculated according to the following
formula:
The terms have the following meanings:
B = Backup Special Tax per Lot.
A = Acreage classified or to be classified as Residential Property in such Final Map. The land area
applicable to a Condominium shall be computed from the Acreage of the Lot on which the
Condominium is located, with the Acreage for such Lot allocated equally among all the
Condominiums located or to be located on such Lot.
L = For a Final Map, the number of Lots which are classified or to be classified as Residential
Property.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Assessor’s Parcels of Residential Property or Undeveloped Property for
which the Backup Special Tax has been determined are subsequently changed or modified by recordation of
a new or amended Final Map, then the Backup Special Tax applicable to such Assessor’s Parcels shall be
recalculated to equal the total amount of Backup Special Tax that would have been generated if such change
did not take place.
$94,041 x A
L
B =
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On each July 1, commencing July 1, 2027, and ending July 1, 2037, the Backup Special Tax applicable to
each Assessor’s Parcel of Residential shall be increased by two percent (2.00%) of the amount in effect in the
prior Fiscal Year.
C. Maximum Special Tax for Developed Property
Each Fiscal Year, the Maximum Special Tax for an Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property shall be the
greater of the applicable Assigned Special Tax or Backup Special Tax.
D. Maximum Special Tax for Undeveloped Property
The Maximum Special Tax for Undeveloped Property commencing in Fiscal Year 2026-27 shall be $94,041
per Acre.
On each July 1, commencing July 1, 2027, and ending July 1, 2037, the Maximum Special Tax applicable to
each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped Property shall be increased by two percent (2.00%) of the amount in
effect in the prior Fiscal Year.
E. Multiple Land Use Classes
In some instances, an Assessor’s Parcel may contain more than one Land Use Class. The annual Maximum
Special Taxes levied on an Assessor's Parcel shall be the sum of the Maximum Special Taxes for all Land
Use Classes located on that Assessor’s Parcel.
F. Special Tax Reduction prior to issuance of Bonds
Prior to the issuance of Bonds, the Assigned Special Tax, Backup Special Tax, and Maximum Special Tax
(collectively the “Special Tax Rates”) on Taxable Property may be reduced in accordance with, and subject
to the conditions set forth in this paragraph. Upon the City’s receipt of a written request from property owner
and the CFD Administrator, the Special Tax Rates on Taxable Property may be reduced to a level which will
provide not less than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the estimated debt service with respect to the amount
of Bonds requested to be issued in such written requests. If it is reasonably determined by the CFD
Administrator that the total effective tax rate on Residential Property exceeds 2%, the Special Tax Rates may
be reduced to the amount necessary to satisfy the maximum allowable effective tax rate requirement on
Residential Property with the written consent of Master Developer, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld, and the CFD Administrator. It shall not be required that reductions among each “Building Square
Footage” range of Residential Property be proportional. Additionally, the “CFD Public Facilities Costs”
amount in Section 8 shall be reduced commensurate with any reductions to the Special Tax Rates pursuant to
this paragraph, as reasonably determined by the CFD Administrator. A certificate in substantially the form
attached hereto as Exhibit “B” shall be used for purposes of evidencing the required written consent and
effectuating the reduction to the Special Tax Rates. The reductions permitted pursuant to this paragraph shall
be reflected in an amended Notice of Special Tax Lien which the City shall cause to be recorded with the
County.
Once bonds are issued for CFD No. 2024-2, this paragraph 3.F shall become void.
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4. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
For each Fiscal Year, commencing Fiscal Year 2026-27, the CFD Administrator shall determine the Special
Tax Requirement and levy the Special Tax on all Taxable Property in accordance with the following steps:
Step 1: The Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property at
up to 100% of the applicable Assigned Special Tax to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement.
Step 2: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement after Step 1 has been
completed, the Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped Property
up to 100% of the Maximum Special Tax for Undeveloped Property as needed to satisfy the Special Tax
Requirement.
Step 3: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement after the first two steps have
been completed, the Special Tax shall be increased Proportionately on each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed
Property up to 100% of the Maximum Special Tax for Developed Property as needed to satisfy the Special
Tax Requirement.
Notwithstanding the above, under no circumstances will the Special Tax levied in any Fiscal Year against any
Assessor’s Parcel of Residential Property for which an occupancy permit for private residential use has been
issued be increased as a result of a delinquency or default in the payment of the Special Tax applicable to any
other Assessor’s Parcel within CFD No. 2024-2 by more than ten percent (10%) above what would have been
levied in the absence of such delinquencies or defaults.
5. EXEMPTIONS
The CFD Administrator shall classify as Exempt Property (i) Assessor’s Parcels of Public Property, (ii)
Assessor’s Parcels of Property Owner Association Property, (iii) Assessor’s Parcels which are used as places
of worship and are exempt from ad valorem property taxes because they are owned by a religious organization,
(iv) Non-Residential Property including, but not limited to, commercial and industrial parcels, and (v)
Assessor’s Parcels with public or utility easements making impractical their utilization for other than the
purposes set forth in the easement, provided that no such classification would reduce the sum of all Taxable
Property in CFD No. 2024-2 to less than 6.24 Acres. Assessor’s Parcels, which cannot be classified as Exempt
Property because such classification would reduce the sum of all Taxable Property in CFD No. 2024-2 to less
than 6.24 Acres, shall be classified as Taxable Property and will continue to be subject to the CFD No. 2024-
2 Special Taxes accordingly. Tax exempt status for the purpose of this paragraph will be assigned by the CFD
Administrator in the chronological order in which property becomes eligible for classification as Exempt
Property.
If the use of an Assessor’s Parcel of Exempt Property changes so that such Assessor’s Parcel is no longer
classified as one of the uses set forth in the first paragraph of this Section 5 that would make such Assessor’s
Parcel eligible to be classified as Exempt Property, such Assessor’s Parcel shall cease to be classified as
Exempt Property and shall be deemed to be Taxable Property.
6. APPEALS
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Any property owner who pays the Special Tax and claims the amount of the Special Tax levied on his or her
Assessor’s Parcel is in error shall first consult with the CFD Administrator regarding such an error not later
than thirty-six (36) months after first having paid the first installment of the Special Tax that is disputed. If
following such consultation, the CFD Administrator determines that an error has occurred, then the CFD
Administrator shall take any of the following actions, in order of priority, in order to correct the error:
(i) Amend the Special Tax levy on the property owner’s Assessor’s Parcel(s) for the current Fiscal Year
prior to the payment date,
(ii) Require the CFD to reimburse the property owner for the amount of the overpayment to the extent of
available CFD funds, or
(iii) Grant a credit against, eliminate or reduce the future Special Taxes on the property owner’s Assessor’s
Parcel(s) in the amount of the overpayment.
If following such consultation and action by the CFD Administrator the property owner believes such an error
still exists, such person may file a written notice of appeal with the City Council. Upon receipt of such notice,
the City Council or designee may establish such procedures as deemed necessary to undertake the review of
any such appeal. If the City Council or designee determines an error still exists, the CFD Administrator shall
take any of the actions described as (i), (ii) and (iii) above, in order of priority, in order to correct the error.
The City Council or the designee thereof shall interpret this Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special
Tax for purposes of clarifying any ambiguities and make determinations relative to the administration of the
Special Tax and any property owner appeals. The decision of the City Council or designee shall be final and
binding to all persons.
7. COLLECTION OF SPECIAL TAXES
Collection of the Annual Special Tax shall be made by the County in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem
property taxes are collected and the Annual Special Tax shall be subject to the same penalties and the same
lien priority in the case of delinquency as ad valorem taxes; provided, however, that the City Council may
provide for (i) other means of collecting the Special Tax, including direct billings thereof to the property
owners; and (ii) judicial foreclosure of delinquent Annual Special Taxes.
8. PREPAYMENT OF SPECIAL TAX OBLIGATION
A. Prepayment in Full
Property owners may prepay and permanently satisfy the Special Tax Obligation by a cash settlement with
the City as permitted under Government Code Section 53344. The following definitions apply to this Section
8:
“CFD Public Facilities Costs” means an amount sufficient to pay development impact fees and acquire or
construct the facilities to be financed under the Act and financing program for CFD No. 2024-2, or such lower
number as shall be determined by the CFD Administrator.
“Improvement Fund” means the fund (regardless of its name) established pursuant to the Fiscal Agent
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Agreement to hold funds, which are currently available for expenditure to acquire or construct the facilities
or pay development impact fees authorized to be funded by CFD No. 2024-2.
“Future Facilities Costs” means the CFD Public Facilities Costs minus (i) costs previously paid from the
Improvement Fund to acquire or construct the facilities or pay for development impact fees, (ii) monies
currently on deposit in the Improvement Fund, and (iii) monies currently on deposit in an escrow or other
designated fund that are expected to be available to finance CFD Public Facilities Costs.
“Outstanding Bonds” means all Previously Issued Bonds, which remain outstanding as of the first interest
and/or principal payment date following the current Fiscal Year excluding Bonds to be redeemed at a later
date with proceeds of prior Special Tax prepayments.
“Previously Issued Bonds” means all Bonds that have been issued prior to the date of prepayment.
The Special Tax Obligation applicable to an Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property, or Undeveloped
Property for which a Building Permit has been issued may be prepaid and the obligation to pay the Special
Tax for such Assessor’s Parcel permanently satisfied as described herein, provided that a prepayment may be
made with respect to a particular Assessor’s Parcel only if there are no delinquent Special Taxes with respect
to such Assessor’s Parcel at the time of prepayment. An owner of an Assessor’s Parcel eligible to prepay the
Special Tax Obligation shall provide the CFD Administrator with written notice of intent to prepay and
designate or identify the company or agency that will be acting as the escrow agent, if any. The CFD
Administrator shall provide the owner with a statement of the Prepayment Amount for such Assessor’s Parcel
within 30 days of the request and may charge a reasonable fee for providing this service. Prepayment must be
made at least 60 days prior to any redemption date for the Bonds to be redeemed with the proceeds of such
prepaid Special Taxes, unless a shorter period is acceptable to the Fiscal Agent and the City.
The Prepayment Amount (defined below) shall be calculated for each applicable Assessor’s Parcel or group
of Assessor’s Parcels as summarized below (capitalized terms as defined below):
Bond Redemption Amount plus Redemption Premium
plus Future Facilities Costs Prepayment Amount plus Defeasance Amount
plus Prepayment Administrative Fees and Expenses less Reserve Fund Credit
less Capitalized Interest Credit Total: equals Prepayment Amount
As of the proposed date of prepayment, the Prepayment Amount (defined in Step 14 below) shall be calculated
as follows:
Step No.:
1. Confirm that no Special Tax delinquencies apply to such Assessor’s Parcel.
2. For Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property, determine the Maximum Special Tax. For Assessor’s
Parcels of Undeveloped Property for which a Building Permit has been issued, compute the Maximum
Special Tax for that Assessor’s Parcel as though it was already designated as Developed Property,
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based upon the Building Permit which has already been issued for that Assessor’s Parcel.
3. Divide the Maximum Special Tax computed pursuant to paragraph 2 by the total expected Maximum
Special Tax revenue for CFD No. 2024-2, assuming all Building Permits have been issued (build-
out) within CFD No. 2024-2, excluding any Assessor’s Parcels for which the Special Tax Obligation
has been previously prepaid.
4. Multiply the quotient computed pursuant to paragraph 3 by the Outstanding Bonds to compute the
amount of Outstanding Bonds to be retired and prepaid for all applicable Assessor’s Parcels (the
“Bond Redemption Amount”).
5. Multiply the Bond Redemption Amount computed pursuant to paragraph 4 by the applicable
redemption premium (expressed as a percentage), if any, on the Outstanding Bonds to be redeemed
at the first available call date (the “Redemption Premium”).
6. Compute the Future Facilities Costs.
7. Multiply the quotient computed pursuant to paragraph 3 by the amount determined pursuant to
paragraph 6 to compute the amount of Future Facilities Costs to be prepaid (the “Future Facilities
Prepayment Amount”).
8. Calculate the administrative fees and expenses of CFD No. 2024-2, including the costs of
computation of the prepayment, the costs to invest the prepayment proceeds, the costs of redeeming
the Outstanding Bonds to be redeemed with the prepayment, and the costs of recording any notices
to evidence the prepayment and the redemption (the “Prepayment Administrative Fees”).
9. Compute the amount needed to pay interest on the Bond Redemption Amount from the first bond
interest and/or principal payment date following the current Fiscal Year until the expected redemption
date for the Outstanding Bonds which, depending on the Fiscal Agent Agreement, may be as early as
the next interest payment date.
10. Compute the amount the CFD Administrator reasonably expects to derive from the reinvestment of
the Prepayment Amount less the Future Facilities Prepayment Amount and the Prepayment
Administrative Fees from the date of prepayment until the redemption date for the Outstanding Bonds
to be redeemed with the prepayment.
11. Subtract the amount computed in paragraph 10 from the amount computed in paragraph 9 (the
“Defeasance Amount”).
12. If reserve funds for the Outstanding Bonds, if any, are at or above 100% of the reserve requirement
(as defined in the Fiscal Agent Agreement) on the prepayment calculation date, a reserve fund credit
shall be calculated as a reduction in the applicable reserve fund for the Outstanding Bonds to be
redeemed pursuant to the prepayment (the “Reserve Fund Credit”). No Reserve Fund Credit shall
be granted if, after the Prepayment Amount is calculated, reserve funds are below 100% of the reserve
requirement after taking into account such prepayment.
13. If any capitalized interest for the Outstanding Bonds will not have been expended at the time of the
first interest and/or principal payment following the current Fiscal Year, a capitalized interest credit
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shall be calculated by multiplying the quotient computed pursuant to paragraph 3 by the expected
balance in the capitalized interest fund after such first interest and/or principal payment (the
“Capitalized Interest Credit”).
14. The amount to prepay the Special Tax Obligation is equal to the sum of the amounts computed
pursuant to paragraphs 4, 5, 7, 8, and 11, less the amounts computed pursuant to paragraphs 12 and
13 (the “Prepayment Amount”).
15. From the Prepayment Amount, the sum of the amounts computed pursuant to paragraphs 4, 5, and
11, less the amounts computed pursuant to paragraphs 12 and 13 shall be deposited into the
appropriate fund as established under the Fiscal Agent Agreement and be used to retire Outstanding
Bonds or make Debt Service payments. The amount computed pursuant to paragraph 7 shall be
deposited into the Construction Fund. The amount computed pursuant to paragraph 8 shall be retained
by CFD No. 2024-2.
The Prepayment Amount may be sufficient to redeem an amount other than a $5,000 increment of Bonds. In
such cases, the increment above $5,000 or integral multiple thereof will be retained in the appropriate fund
established under the Fiscal Agent Agreement to redeem Bonds to be used with the next prepayment of Bonds.
The CFD Administrator will confirm that all previously levied Special Taxes have been paid in full. With
respect to any Assessor’s Parcel for which the Special Tax Obligation is prepaid in full, once the CFD
Administrator has confirmed that all previously levied Special Taxes have been paid, the City Council shall
cause a suitable notice to be recorded in compliance with the Act, to indicate the prepayment of the Special
Tax Obligation and the release of the Special Tax lien on such Assessor’s Parcel, and the obligation of the
owner of such Assessor’s Parcel to pay the Special Tax shall cease.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Special Tax prepayment shall be allowed unless the aggregate amount of
Maximum Special Taxes less Administrative Expenses that may be levied on Taxable Property, respectively,
after the proposed prepayment is at least 1.1 times the Debt Service on all Outstanding Bonds in each Fiscal
Year.
B. Partial Prepayment
The Special Tax on an Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property or Undeveloped Property for which a
Building Permit has been issued may be partially prepaid. The amount of the prepayment shall be calculated
as in Section 8.A.; except that a partial prepayment shall be calculated according to the following formula:
PP = (PE-A) x F+A
These terms have the following meaning:
PP = the partial prepayment
PE = the Prepayment Amount calculated according to Section 8.A
F = the percentage by which the owner of the Assessor’s Parcel(s) is partially prepaying the Special Tax
Obligation
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A = the Prepayment Administrative Fees and Expenses from Section 8.A
The owner of any Assessor’s Parcel who desires such partial prepayment shall notify the CFD Administrator
of (i) such owner’s intent to partially prepay the Special Tax Obligation, (ii) the percentage by which the
Special Tax Obligation shall be prepaid, and (iii) the company or agency that will be acting as the escrow
agent, if any. The CFD Administrator shall provide the owner with a statement of the amount required for the
partial prepayment of the Special Tax Obligation for an Assessor’s Parcel within 60 days of the request and
may charge a reasonable fee for providing this service.
With respect to any Assessor’s Parcel that is partially prepaid, the City shall (i) distribute the funds remitted
to it according to Section 8.A., and (ii) indicate in the records of CFD No. 2024-2 that there has been a partial
prepayment of the Special Tax Obligation and that a portion of the Special Tax with respect to such Assessor’s
Parcel, equal to the outstanding percentage (1.00 - F) of the Maximum Special Tax, shall continue to be levied
on such Assessor’s Parcel.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no partial prepayment shall be allowed unless the aggregate amount of
Maximum Special Taxes less Administrative Expenses that may be levied on Taxable Property, respectively,
after the proposed partial prepayment is at least 1.1 times the Debt Service on all Outstanding Bonds in each
Fiscal Year.
9. TERM OF SPECIAL TAX
The Special Tax shall be levied as long as necessary to meet the Special Tax Requirement, but in any event
not after Fiscal Year 2066-67. The Special Tax will cease to be levied in an earlier Fiscal Year if the CFD
Administrator has determined that all required interest and principal payments on the Bonds have been paid,
no delinquent Special Taxes remain uncollected, and the City has covenanted that it will not issue any more
Bonds (other than refunding Bonds) to be supported by Special Taxes levied under this Rate and Method of
Apportionment.
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CERTIFICATE TO AMEND THE SPECIAL TAX
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-2 (MOSS STREET)
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TAX REDUCTION CERTIFICATE
1. The undersigned property owners hereby request modification of the following information in the
Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax (the "RMA") for Community Facilities District
No. 2024-2 (Moss Street) of the City of Chula Vista (“CFD No. 2024-2” or the “CFD”).
2. Pursuant to Section 3 of the Rate and Method of Apportionment, as attached to the Notice of Special
Tax Lien, recorded in the Official Records of the County of San Diego as Instrument No. XXXXXX
on MM/DD/YYYY, the County of San Diego (the “County”) hereby reduces the Assigned Special
Tax for Developed Property within the CFD as set forth in Table 1 of the RMA.
3. The information in Table 1, relating to the Assigned Special Tax for Developed Property within
CFD No. 2024-2 shall be amended and restated in full as follows:
Table 1: Assigned Special Tax for Developed Property
4. The calculation of the Backup Special Tax for Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property within
CFD No. 2024-2 classified as Residential Property shall be amended as follows:
For each Assessor’s Parcel of Residential Property or for each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped
Property to be classified as Residential Property upon its development within the Final Map area
of CFD No. 2024-2, the Backup Special Tax shall be the rate per Lot calculated according to the
following formula:
Land Use Class Land Use Type Building Square Footage
Assigned Special Tax
(per Residential Unit)
1 Residential Property < 1,201 $
2 Residential Property 1,201 to 1,475 $
3 Residential Property 1,476 to 1,675 $
4 Residential Property 1,676 to 1,825 $
5 Residential Property 1,826 to 1,925 $
6 Residential Property > 1,925 $
R x A
L
B =
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Page No. 19
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The terms have the following meanings:
B = Backup Special Tax per Lot.
A = Acreage classified or to be classified as Residential Property in such Final Map. The land
area applicable to a Condominium shall be computed from the Acreage of the Lot on which
the Condominium is located, with the Acreage for such Lot allocated equally among all
the Condominiums located or to be located on such Lot.
L = For a Final Map, the number of Lots which are classified or to be classified as Residential
Property.
R = Backup Special Tax Rate per Acre
5. On each July 1, commencing July 1, 2027, and ending July 1, 2037, the Assigned Special Tax Rates
in Table 1 and the Backup Special Tax applicable to each Assessor’s Parcel of Residential shall be
increased by two percent (2.00%) of the amount in effect in the prior Fiscal Year.
6. Section 3 of the RMA may only be modified prior to the issuance of Bonds.
7. Upon execution of the certificate by the City and the CFD, the City shall cause an amended Notice
of Special Tax Lien for the CFD to be recorded reflecting the modifications set forth herein.
I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the above representations are true and correct.
Property Owner
By: Date:
By execution hereof, the undersigned acknowledges, on behalf of the City of Chula Vista and CFD No.
2024-2(Moss Street) receipt of this Certificate and modification of the RMA as set forth in this Certificate.
City of Chula Vista
By: Date:
CFD Administrator
Community Facilities District No. 2024-2 (Moss Street) of the City of Chula Vista
By: Date:
CFD Administrator
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CITY OF
CHULA VISTA
COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT
NO. 2024-2
(MOSS STREET)
CFD REPORT
August 2025.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Purpose of Report
This Community Facilities District Report (“CFD Report”) is submitted to the City Council of the City of Chula Vista (the
“City Council”) in accordance with the requirements of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended (the
“Act”). The purpose of this report is to provide supporting documentation for the proposed formation of Community
Facilities District No. 2024-2 (Moss Street) (CFD No. 2024-2).
This CFD Report includes the following key components:
A general description of CFD No. 2024-2.
A summary of the public facilities (“Facilities”) required at the time of formation to meet the needs of future
development within CFD No. 2024-2.
A description of the boundaries of CFD No. 2024-2; and
An estimate of the costs to be funded, including costs associated with the formation of the district, the issuance
of bonds, the collection and administration of special taxes, and any incidental expenses related to financing the
authorized Facilities.
For further details, reference is made to Resolution of Intention No. 2025-125, adopted by the City Council on July 22,
2025. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined in this report shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the
Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax, attached hereto as Appendix A.
Legal Authority
Pursuant to the provisions of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (Chapter 2.5, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of
the California Government Code), the City Council adopted a Resolution of Intention to initiate proceedings for the
formation of Community Facilities District No. 2024-2 (Moss Street). This action authorizes the consideration of the levy
of a special tax within the proposed district to finance the acquisition and/or construction of public facilities and to fund
incidental expenses as described in this report.
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2. DESCRIPTION OF PUBLIC FACILITIES AND/OR SERVICES
The types of public facilities authorized to be financed by CFD No. 2024-2 include, but are not limited to, the following:
Street and transportation improvements, including parking, rights of way, curbs and gutters, and other
improvements relating thereto.
Park acquisition and improvements.
Water improvements.
Sewer improvements, including collection, transportation, treatment, and sewer disposal.
General civic facilities, including but not limited to civic centers, police, fire suppression, library, corporation yard,
and public recreation.
In addition to the public facilities, the financing may include incidental expenses, such as:
The cost of planning and designing the public facilities and the cost of environmental evaluations thereof,
All costs associated with the formation of CFD No. 2024-2, the issuance of the bonds thereof, the determination
of the amount of and collection of special taxes, the payment of special taxes, and costs otherwise incurred in
order to carry out the authorized purposes of the proposed District.
Any other expenses incidental to the construction, completion, and inspection of the public Facilities.
This description is general in nature and intended to provide flexibility. The final location, design, and composition of
improvements will be determined as development plans are finalized. Substitutions or modifications to the proposed
improvements may occur, provided they offer services that are substantially similar in scope and purpose to those
described herein, and do not constitute a material change to the proceedings.
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3. COST ESTIMATE
The proposed maximum authorized bonded indebtedness for Community Facilities District No. 2024-2 (Moss Street) is
$10,000,000. The actual amount of bonds issued will depend on several factors, including market interest rates at the time
of sale, project funding requirements, and compliance with minimum value-to-lien ratio requirements.
Based on current assumptions, including an 8.00% interest rate and a 30-year bond term, the special tax revenues
projected to be generated within CFD No. 2024-2 are estimated to support approximately $6,410,000 in bonded
indebtedness. This issuance is expected to generate approximately $5,148,071 in net bond proceeds available for eligible
facilities and fees.
The remaining bond proceeds will be allocated to funds:
A bond reserve fund.
Capitalized interest.
Initial administrative expenses.
Costs of CFD formation; and
Bond issuance costs.
The proceeds of CFD No. 2024-2 will be used to fund public facilities and development impact fees as outlined in Appendix
C of this report. The estimated cost of such facilities and fees is approximately $5.15 million. Any costs not covered by CFD
bond proceeds or special taxes will remain the responsibility of the developer, in accordance with project conditions of
approval, the development agreement, or other applicable governing documents.
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4. RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
The Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax (“RMA”) for CFD No. 2024-2 is attached hereto as Appendix A and
is incorporated by reference into this report.
The special tax will be levied and collected in the same manner and at the same time as ad valorem property taxes levied
by the County of San Diego and will be subject to the same penalties and procedures in the case of delinquency. However,
the special tax may also be collected in such other manner and at such other time as may be necessary to meet the
financial obligations of CFD No. 2024-2, as permitted by the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (the “Act”).
All property within CFD No. 2024-2, unless legally exempt or exempt pursuant to the RMA, shall be subject to the levy of
the special tax to fund the authorized public facilities, incidental expenses, and administrative costs of CFD No. 2024-2. In
accordance with Government Code Section 53325.3, the special tax is not a special assessment and need not be
apportioned based on the benefit received by each parcel. Rather, the tax may be apportioned based on cost, service
availability, or other reasonable criteria, provided it is not based on an ad valorem (value-based) methodology, in
compliance with Article XIII A of the California Constitution.
In developing the RMA, Harris & Associates relied on data and assumptions including, but not limited to, building square
footage, net taxable acreage, proposed land use classifications, and service area square footage, as well as estimated
facility and bond-related costs. These inputs were provided by the City of Chula Vista, participating developers, financial
advisors, bond counsel, and other members of the formation team. Harris & Associates has not independently verified
such data and disclaims responsibility for the impact of any inaccuracies on the resulting RMA or on CFD No. 2024-2’s
ability to meet its financial obligations.
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5. BOUNDARY MAP AND DESCRIPTION
CFD No. 2024-2 is located within the City of Chula Vista and is generally bound by H Street, Fig Avenue, I Street, and
Broadway. At build-out, CFD No. 2024-2 is projected to contain 141 attached for-sale residential units.
CFD No. 2024-2 encompasses approximately 7.282 gross acres within the City of Chula Vista and includes a portion of the
following Assessor Parcel Numbers:
618-010-26-01
618-010-31-00
618-010-32-00
These parcels represent the properties proposed to be included within the boundaries of CFD No. 2024-2 and are subject
to the levy of special taxes to fund the public facilities and incidental expenses described in this Report.
A reduced scale Boundary Map is provided in Appendix B. A full-scale map is on file with the City Clerk of the City of Chula
Vista and was recorded with San Diego County Recorder’s Office in Book 52 of Maps of Assessment and Community
Facilities Districts on July 28, 2025, at Page 62 in the office of the County Recorder for the County of San Diego, State of
California, as Document No. 2025-7000350.
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RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAXES
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RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX FOR
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-2 (MOSS STREET)
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A Special Tax shall be levied on all Taxable Property within the boundaries of Community Facilities District
No. 2024-2 (Moss Street) (“CFD No. 2024-2” and “CFD”) and collected each Fiscal Year commencing in
Fiscal Year 2026-27, in an amount determined by the CFD Administrator through the application of the
procedures described below. All of the real property within CFD No. 2024-2, unless exempted by law or by
the provisions hereof, shall be taxed for the purposes, to the extent, and in the manner herein provided.
1. DEFINITIONS
The terms hereinafter set forth have the following meanings:
“Acre” or “Acreage” means the land area of an Assessor’s Parcel as shown on an Assessor’s Parcel Map, or
if the land area is not shown on an Assessor’s Parcel Map, the land area shown on the applicable Final Map.
An Acre means 43,560 square feet of land. If the preceding maps for a land area are not available, the Acreage
of such land area shall be determined by the City Engineer.
“Act” means the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, being Chapter 2.5 of Part 1 of
Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California, as amended.
“Administrative Expenses” means the following actual or reasonably estimated costs related to the
administration of CFD No. 2024-2 including, but not limited to: the costs of preparing and computing the
Annual Special Tax (whether by the City or designee thereof or both); the costs of collecting the Special Taxes
(whether by the City, the County or otherwise); the costs of remitting the Special Taxes to the Fiscal Agent;
the costs of the Fiscal Agent (including its legal counsel) in the discharge of the duties required of it under
the Fiscal Agent Agreement; the costs to the City, CFD No. 2024-2, or any designee thereof complying with
arbitrage rebate requirements, including without limitation rebate liability costs and periodic rebate
calculations; the costs to the City, CFD No. 2024-2, or any designee thereof complying with disclosure or
reporting requirements of the City or CFD No. 2024-2, associated with applicable federal and State laws; the
costs associated with preparing Special Tax disclosure statements and responding to public inquiries regarding
the Special Taxes; the costs to the City, CFD No. 2024-2, or any designee thereof related to an appeal of the
Special Tax; and the City’s annual administration fees and third party expenses. Administrative Expenses
shall also include amounts for Special Tax delinquency monitoring and amounts estimated or advanced by
the City or CFD No. 2024-2 for any other administrative purposes of CFD No. 2024-2, including attorney’s
fees and other costs related to commencing and pursuing any foreclosure of delinquent Special Taxes.
“Annual Special Tax” means the Special Tax actually levied in any Fiscal Year on any Assessor’s Parcel.
“Assessor” means the Assessor of the County of San Diego.
“Assessor’s Parcel” means a lot or parcel shown on an Assessor’s Parcel Map with an assigned Assessor’s
Parcel Number.
“Assessor’s Parcel Map” means an official map of the Assessor designating parcels by Assessor’s Parcel
Number.
“Assessor’s Parcel Number” means the number assigned to a parcel designated by the Assessor for purposes
of identification.
“Assigned Special Tax” means the Special Tax of that name described in Section 3.A below.
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“Backup Special Tax” means the Special Tax of that name described in Section 3.B below.
“Bonds” means any bonds or other debt of CFD No. 2024-2 issued or incurred whether in one or more series,
secured by the levy of Special Taxes.
"Boundary Map" means a recorded map which indicates the boundaries of CFD No. 2024-2.
“Building Permit” means the first legal document issued by a local agency giving official permission for new
construction. For purposes of this definition, “Building Permit” may or may not include any subsequent
building permit document(s) authorizing new construction on an Assessor’s Parcel that are issued or changed
by the City after the first original issuance, as determined by the CFD Administrator as necessary to fairly
allocate Special Tax to the Assessor’s Parcel, provided that following such determination the Maximum Special
Tax that may be levied on all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property will be at least 1.1 times maximum annual
debt service on all outstanding Bonds plus the estimated annual Administrative Expenses.
“Building Square Footage” means all of the square footage of living area within the perimeter of a residential
structure, not including any carport, walkway, garage, overhang, or similar area. The determination of
Building Square Footage shall be made by the CFD Administrator by reference to the Building Permit(s)
issued for such Assessor’s Parcel and/or by reference to appropriate records kept by the City or County.
“Calendar Year” means the period commencing January 1 of any year and ending the following December
31.
“CFD Administrator” means an authorized representative of the City, or designee thereof, responsible for
determining the Special Tax Requirement, for preparing the Annual Special Tax roll and/or calculating the
Backup Special Tax.
“CFD No. 2024-2” means the City of Chula Vista Community Facilities District No. 2024-2 (Moss Street).
“City” means the City of Chula Vista, California.
“City Council” means the City Council of the City acting as the legislative body of CFD No. 2024-2 under
the Act.
“Condominium” means a unit, whether attached or detached, meeting the statutory definition of a
condominium contained in the California Civil Code Section 4125(b).
“County” means the County of San Diego, California.
“Debt Service” means for each Fiscal Year, the total amount of principal and interest payable on any
Outstanding Bonds during the Calendar Year commencing on January 1 of such Fiscal Year.
“Developed Property” means for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property for which a Building Permit was
issued prior to March 1 of the previous Fiscal Year. An Assessor’s Parcel classified as Developed Property
but for which the Building Permit that caused such Assessor’s Parcel to be classified as Developed Property
has been cancelled and/or voided prior to the Fiscal Year for which Special Taxes are being levied shall be
reclassified as Undeveloped Property, provided that the levy of the Annual Special Tax after such
reclassification shall not be less than 1.1 times the annual Debt Service on all Outstanding Bonds. If Bonds
have not been issued, an Assessor’s Parcel classified as Developed Property for which such a Building Permit
has been cancelled and/or voided shall be reclassified as Undeveloped Property.
“Exempt Property” means for each Fiscal Year, all Assessor’s Parcels designated as being exempt from
Special Taxes pursuant to Section 5 below.
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“Final Map” means a subdivision of property by recordation of a final map, parcel map, or lot line
adjustment, pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act (California Government Code Section 66410 et seq.) or
recordation of a condominium plan pursuant to California Civil Code Section 4285 that creates individual lots
for which Building Permits may be issued without further subdivision.
“Fiscal Year” means the period starting on July 1 and ending the following June 30.
“Fiscal Agent” means the fiscal agent, trustee, or paying agent under the Fiscal Agent Agreement.
“Fiscal Agent Agreement” means the agreement, indenture, resolution or other instrument pursuant to which
Bonds are issued, as modified, amended and/or supplemented from time to time, and any instrument replacing
or supplementing the same.
“Land Use Class” means any of the classes listed in Table 1 under Section 3A below.
Note: Land Use Class is not in reference to a property’s zoning designation.
“Lot(s)” means an individual legal lot created by a Final Map for which a Building Permit for residential
construction has been or could be issued. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of an individual legal lot
created by such a Final Map upon which Condominiums are entitled to be developed, the number of Lots
allocable to such legal lot for purposes of calculating the Backup Special Tax applicable to such Final Map
shall equal the number of Condominiums which are permitted to be constructed on such legal lot as shown
on such Final Map.
“Master Developer” means Shea Homes Limited Partnership, a California Limited Partnership or its
successors or assignees.
“Maximum Special Tax” means for each Assessor’s Parcel, the maximum Special Tax, determined in
accordance with Sections 3.C and 3.D below, which may be levied in a given Fiscal Year on such Assessor’s
Parcel of Taxable Property.
“Non-Residential Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property for which a Building
Permit has been issued for the purpose of constructing one or more non-residential units or structures,
including, but not limited to commercial and industrial uses.
“Outstanding Bonds” means all Bonds which are deemed to be outstanding under the Fiscal Agent
Agreement.
“Prepayment Amount” means the amount required to prepay the Special Tax Obligation in full for an
Assessor’s Parcel as described in Section 8 below.
“Property Owner Association Property” means any Assessor’s Parcel within the boundaries of CFD No.
2024-2 owned in fee by a property owner association, including any master or sub-association.
“Proportionately” or “Proportionate” means for Developed Property, that the ratio of the actual Special
Tax levy to the applicable Assigned Special Tax or Backup Special Tax is equal for all Assessor’s Parcels of
Developed Property. For Undeveloped Property, “Proportionately” means that the ratio of the actual Special
Tax levy per Acre to the Maximum Special Tax per Acre is equal for all Assessor’s Parcels of Undeveloped
Property. “Proportionately” may similarly be applied to other categories of Taxable Property as listed in
Section 3 below.
“Public Property” means, for each Fiscal Year, any property within the boundaries of CFD No. 2024-2,
which is owned by, or irrevocably offered for dedication to the federal government, the State of California,
the County, the City or any other public agency as of June 30 of the prior Fiscal Year; provided however that
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any property owned by a public agency and leased to a private entity and subject to taxation under Section
53340.1 of the Act shall be taxed and classified in accordance with its use. To ensure that property is classified
as Public Property in the first Fiscal Year after it is acquired by or irrevocably offered for dedication to a
public agency, the property owner shall notify the CFD Administrator in writing of such acquisition, offer, or
dedication not later than June 30 of the Fiscal Year in which the acquisition, offer, or dedication occurred.
“Residential Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property for which a Building Permit has
been issued for the purpose of constructing one or more Residential Units.
“Residential Unit” means each separate residential dwelling unit that comprises an independent facility
capable of conveyance or rental, separate from adjacent residential dwelling units.
“Special Tax” means any special tax levied within CFD No. 2024-2 pursuant to the Act and this Rate and
Method of Apportionment of Special Tax.
“Special Tax Obligation” means the total obligation of an Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property to pay the
Special Tax for the remaining life of CFD No. 2024-2.
“Special Tax Requirement” means that amount required in any Fiscal Year to: (i) pay regularly scheduled
Debt Service on all Outstanding Bonds; (ii) pay periodic costs on the Outstanding Bonds, including but not
limited to, credit enhancement and rebate payments on the Outstanding Bonds; (iii) pay Administrative
Expenses; (iv) pay any amounts required to establish or replenish any reserve funds for all Outstanding Bonds;
and (v) pay directly for eligible development impact fees and the acquisition or construction of eligible
facilities, provided the inclusion of such amount does not increase the levy of the Special Tax on Undeveloped
Property; and (vi) pay for reasonably anticipated Special Tax delinquencies based on the delinquency rate for
Special Taxes in the previous Fiscal Year; less (vii) a credit for funds available to reduce the Annual Special
Tax levy, as determined by the CFD Administrator pursuant to the Fiscal Agent Agreement.
“State” means the State of California.
“Taxable Property” means all of the Assessor’s Parcels within the boundaries of CFD, which are not exempt
from the levy of the Special Tax pursuant to law or Section 5 below.
“Undeveloped Property” means, for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property not classified as Developed
Property.
2. LAND USE CLASSIFICATION
Each Fiscal Year, beginning with Fiscal Year 2026-27, each Assessor’s Parcel within CFD No. 2024-2 shall
be classified as Taxable Property or Exempt Property. In addition, all Taxable Property shall further be
classified as Developed Property or Undeveloped Property, and all such Taxable Property shall be subject to
the levy of Special Taxes in accordance with this Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax
determined pursuant to Sections 3 and 4 below. Furthermore, each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property
shall be classified according to its applicable Land Use Class based on its Building Square Footage.
In the event a Building Permit is issued for one or more Residential Property Condominiums prior to March
1 of the previous Fiscal Year and an Assessor’s Parcel Number has not yet been assigned to each such
Condominium for the current Fiscal Year, the applicable Assessor’s Parcel may be classified as both
Developed Property and Undeveloped Property. In such an instance, the Special Taxes levied on such
Assessor’s Parcel shall be the sum of the amount derived from the following (i) applying the Assigned Special
Tax applicable to each Condominium for which a Building Permit was issued prior to March 1 of the previous
Fiscal Year and (ii) levying the acreage allocable to such actual or planned Condominiums for which a
Building Permit has not been issued prior to March 1 of the previous Fiscal Year as Undeveloped Property;
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the allocable acreage shall be computed on a pro-rata basis based on the relative number of remaining
Condominiums to the total number of Condominiums entitled to be developed on such Assessor’s Parcel. The
total number of Condominiums entitled to be developed on the applicable Assessor’s Parcel shall be
determined from the recorded condominium map, condominium plan, applicable site plan, plot plan, or other
appropriate records kept by the City as reasonably determined by the CFD Administrator.
3. SPECIAL TAX RATES
A. Assigned Special Tax for Developed Property
The Assigned Special Tax applicable to an Assessor’s Parcel classified as Developed Property
commencing Fiscal Year 2026-27 shall be determined pursuant to Table 1 below.
Table 1
Assigned Special Tax Rates for
Developed Property
Land Use Class Land Use Type Building Square Footage
Assigned Special Tax
(per Residential Unit)
1 Residential Property < 1,201 $3,280.00
2 Residential Property 1,201 to 1,475 $3,345.00
3 Residential Property 1,476 to 1,675 $4,128.00
4 Residential Property 1,676 to 1,825 $4,362.00
5 Residential Property 1,826 to 1,925 $4,585.00
6 Residential Property > 1,925 $4,763.00
On each July 1, commencing July 1, 2027 and ending July 1, 2037, the Assigned Special Tax for Developed
Property shall be increased by two percent (2.0%) of the amount in effect in the prior Fiscal Year.
B. Backup Special Tax for Developed Property
When a Final Map or a condominium plan is recorded within CFD No. 2024-2, the Backup Special Tax for
Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property classified as Residential Property shall be determined as follows:
For each Assessor’s Parcel of Residential Property or for each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped Property to
be classified as Residential Property upon its development within the Final Map area of CFD No. 2024-2, the
Backup Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2026-27 shall be the rate per Lot calculated according to the following
formula:
The terms have the following meanings:
B = Backup Special Tax per Lot.
A = Acreage classified or to be classified as Residential Property in such Final Map. The land area
applicable to a Condominium shall be computed from the Acreage of the Lot on which the
Condominium is located, with the Acreage for such Lot allocated equally among all the
Condominiums located or to be located on such Lot.
L = For a Final Map, the number of Lots which are classified or to be classified as Residential
Property.
$94,041 x A
L
B =
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Assessor’s Parcels of Residential Property or Undeveloped Property for
which the Backup Special Tax has been determined are subsequently changed or modified by recordation of
a new or amended Final Map, then the Backup Special Tax applicable to such Assessor’s Parcels shall be
recalculated to equal the total amount of Backup Special Tax that would have been generated if such change
did not take place.
On each July 1, commencing July 1, 2027, and ending July 1, 2037, the Backup Special Tax applicable to
each Assessor’s Parcel of Residential shall be increased by two percent (2.00%) of the amount in effect in the
prior Fiscal Year.
C. Maximum Special Tax for Developed Property
Each Fiscal Year, the Maximum Special Tax for an Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property shall be the
greater of the applicable Assigned Special Tax or Backup Special Tax.
D. Maximum Special Tax for Undeveloped Property
The Maximum Special Tax for Undeveloped Property commencing in Fiscal Year 2026-27 shall be $94,041
per Acre.
On each July 1, commencing July 1, 2027, and ending July 1, 2037, the Maximum Special Tax applicable to
each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped Property shall be increased by two percent (2.00%) of the amount in
effect in the prior Fiscal Year.
E. Multiple Land Use Classes
In some instances, an Assessor’s Parcel may contain more than one Land Use Class. The annual Maximum
Special Taxes levied on an Assessor's Parcel shall be the sum of the Maximum Special Taxes for all Land
Use Classes located on that Assessor’s Parcel.
F. Special Tax Reduction prior to issuance of Bonds
Prior to the issuance of Bonds, the Assigned Special Tax, Backup Special Tax, and Maximum Special Tax
(collectively the “Special Tax Rates”) on Taxable Property may be reduced in accordance with, and subject
to the conditions set forth in this paragraph. Upon the City’s receipt of a written request from property owner
and the CFD Administrator, the Special Tax Rates on Taxable Property may be reduced to a level which will
provide not less than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the estimated debt service with respect to the amount
of Bonds requested to be issued in such written requests. If it is reasonably determined by the CFD
Administrator that the total effective tax rate on Residential Property exceeds 2%, the Special Tax Rates may
be reduced to the amount necessary to satisfy the maximum allowable effective tax rate requirement on
Residential Property with the written consent of Master Developer, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld, and the CFD Administrator. It shall not be required that reductions among each “Building Square
Footage” range of Residential Property be proportional. Additionally, the “CFD Public Facilities Costs”
amount in Section 8 shall be reduced commensurate with any reductions to the Special Tax Rates pursuant to
this paragraph, as reasonably determined by the CFD Administrator. A certificate in substantially the form
attached hereto as Exhibit “B” shall be used for purposes of evidencing the required written consent and
effectuating the reduction to the Special Tax Rates. The reductions permitted pursuant to this paragraph shall
be reflected in an amended Notice of Special Tax Lien which the City shall cause to be recorded with the
County.
Once bonds are issued for CFD No. 2024-2, this paragraph 3.F shall become void.
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4. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
For each Fiscal Year, commencing Fiscal Year 2026-27, the CFD Administrator shall determine the Special
Tax Requirement and levy the Special Tax on all Taxable Property in accordance with the following steps:
Step 1: The Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property at
up to 100% of the applicable Assigned Special Tax to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement.
Step 2: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement after Step 1 has been
completed, the Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped Property
up to 100% of the Maximum Special Tax for Undeveloped Property as needed to satisfy the Special Tax
Requirement.
Step 3: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement after the first two steps have
been completed, the Special Tax shall be increased Proportionately on each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed
Property up to 100% of the Maximum Special Tax for Developed Property as needed to satisfy the Special
Tax Requirement.
Notwithstanding the above, under no circumstances will the Special Tax levied in any Fiscal Year against any
Assessor’s Parcel of Residential Property for which an occupancy permit for private residential use has been
issued be increased as a result of a delinquency or default in the payment of the Special Tax applicable to any
other Assessor’s Parcel within CFD No. 2024-2 by more than ten percent (10%) above what would have been
levied in the absence of such delinquencies or defaults.
5. EXEMPTIONS
The CFD Administrator shall classify as Exempt Property (i) Assessor’s Parcels of Public Property, (ii)
Assessor’s Parcels of Property Owner Association Property, (iii) Assessor’s Parcels which are used as places
of worship and are exempt from ad valorem property taxes because they are owned by a religious organization,
(iv) Non-Residential Property including, but not limited to, commercial and industrial parcels, and (v)
Assessor’s Parcels with public or utility easements making impractical their utilization for other than the
purposes set forth in the easement, provided that no such classification would reduce the sum of all Taxable
Property in CFD No. 2024-2 to less than 6.24 Acres. Assessor’s Parcels, which cannot be classified as Exempt
Property because such classification would reduce the sum of all Taxable Property in CFD No. 2024-2 to less
than 6.24 Acres, shall be classified as Taxable Property and will continue to be subject to the CFD No. 2024-
2 Special Taxes accordingly. Tax exempt status for the purpose of this paragraph will be assigned by the CFD
Administrator in the chronological order in which property becomes eligible for classification as Exempt
Property.
If the use of an Assessor’s Parcel of Exempt Property changes so that such Assessor’s Parcel is no longer
classified as one of the uses set forth in the first paragraph of this Section 5 that would make such Assessor’s
Parcel eligible to be classified as Exempt Property, such Assessor’s Parcel shall cease to be classified as
Exempt Property and shall be deemed to be Taxable Property.
6. APPEALS
Any property owner who pays the Special Tax and claims the amount of the Special Tax levied on his or her
Assessor’s Parcel is in error shall first consult with the CFD Administrator regarding such an error not later
than thirty-six (36) months after first having paid the first installment of the Special Tax that is disputed. If
following such consultation, the CFD Administrator determines that an error has occurred, then the CFD
Administrator shall take any of the following actions, in order of priority, in order to correct the error:
(i) Amend the Special Tax levy on the property owner’s Assessor’s Parcel(s) for the current Fiscal Year
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prior to the payment date,
(ii) Require the CFD to reimburse the property owner for the amount of the overpayment to the extent of
available CFD funds, or
(iii) Grant a credit against, eliminate or reduce the future Special Taxes on the property owner’s Assessor’s
Parcel(s) in the amount of the overpayment.
If following such consultation and action by the CFD Administrator the property owner believes such an error
still exists, such person may file a written notice of appeal with the City Council. Upon receipt of such notice,
the City Council or designee may establish such procedures as deemed necessary to undertake the review of
any such appeal. If the City Council or designee determines an error still exists, the CFD Administrator shall
take any of the actions described as (i), (ii) and (iii) above, in order of priority, in order to correct the error.
The City Council or the designee thereof shall interpret this Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special
Tax for purposes of clarifying any ambiguities and make determinations relative to the administration of the
Special Tax and any property owner appeals. The decision of the City Council or designee shall be final and
binding to all persons.
7. COLLECTION OF SPECIAL TAXES
Collection of the Annual Special Tax shall be made by the County in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem
property taxes are collected and the Annual Special Tax shall be subject to the same penalties and the same
lien priority in the case of delinquency as ad valorem taxes; provided, however, that the City Council may
provide for (i) other means of collecting the Special Tax, including direct billings thereof to the property
owners; and (ii) judicial foreclosure of delinquent Annual Special Taxes.
8. PREPAYMENT OF SPECIAL TAX OBLIGATION
A. Prepayment in Full
Property owners may prepay and permanently satisfy the Special Tax Obligation by a cash settlement with
the City as permitted under Government Code Section 53344. The following definitions apply to this Section
8:
“CFD Public Facilities Costs” means an amount sufficient to pay development impact fees and acquire or
construct the facilities to be financed under the Act and financing program for CFD No. 2024-2, or such lower
number as shall be determined by the CFD Administrator.
“Improvement Fund” means the fund (regardless of its name) established pursuant to the Fiscal Agent
Agreement to hold funds, which are currently available for expenditure to acquire or construct the facilities
or pay development impact fees authorized to be funded by CFD No. 2024-2.
“Future Facilities Costs” means the CFD Public Facilities Costs minus (i) costs previously paid from the
Improvement Fund to acquire or construct the facilities or pay for development impact fees, (ii) monies
currently on deposit in the Improvement Fund, and (iii) monies currently on deposit in an escrow or other
designated fund that are expected to be available to finance CFD Public Facilities Costs.
“Outstanding Bonds” means all Previously Issued Bonds, which remain outstanding as of the first interest
and/or principal payment date following the current Fiscal Year excluding Bonds to be redeemed at a later
date with proceeds of prior Special Tax prepayments.
“Previously Issued Bonds” means all Bonds that have been issued prior to the date of prepayment.
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The Special Tax Obligation applicable to an Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property, or Undeveloped
Property for which a Building Permit has been issued may be prepaid and the obligation to pay the Special
Tax for such Assessor’s Parcel permanently satisfied as described herein, provided that a prepayment may be
made with respect to a particular Assessor’s Parcel only if there are no delinquent Special Taxes with respect
to such Assessor’s Parcel at the time of prepayment. An owner of an Assessor’s Parcel eligible to prepay the
Special Tax Obligation shall provide the CFD Administrator with written notice of intent to prepay and
designate or identify the company or agency that will be acting as the escrow agent, if any. The CFD
Administrator shall provide the owner with a statement of the Prepayment Amount for such Assessor’s Parcel
within 30 days of the request and may charge a reasonable fee for providing this service. Prepayment must be
made at least 60 days prior to any redemption date for the Bonds to be redeemed with the proceeds of such
prepaid Special Taxes, unless a shorter period is acceptable to the Fiscal Agent and the City.
The Prepayment Amount (defined below) shall be calculated for each applicable Assessor’s Parcel or group
of Assessor’s Parcels as summarized below (capitalized terms as defined below):
Bond Redemption Amount plus Redemption Premium
plus Future Facilities Costs Prepayment Amount plus Defeasance Amount
plus Prepayment Administrative Fees and Expenses less Reserve Fund Credit
less Capitalized Interest Credit Total: equals Prepayment Amount
As of the proposed date of prepayment, the Prepayment Amount (defined in Step 14 below) shall be calculated
as follows:
Step No.:
1. Confirm that no Special Tax delinquencies apply to such Assessor’s Parcel.
2. For Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property, determine the Maximum Special Tax. For Assessor’s
Parcels of Undeveloped Property for which a Building Permit has been issued, compute the Maximum
Special Tax for that Assessor’s Parcel as though it was already designated as Developed Property,
based upon the Building Permit which has already been issued for that Assessor’s Parcel.
3. Divide the Maximum Special Tax computed pursuant to paragraph 2 by the total expected Maximum
Special Tax revenue for CFD No. 2024-2, assuming all Building Permits have been issued (build-
out) within CFD No. 2024-2, excluding any Assessor’s Parcels for which the Special Tax Obligation
has been previously prepaid.
4. Multiply the quotient computed pursuant to paragraph 3 by the Outstanding Bonds to compute the
amount of Outstanding Bonds to be retired and prepaid for all applicable Assessor’s Parcels (the
“Bond Redemption Amount”).
5. Multiply the Bond Redemption Amount computed pursuant to paragraph 4 by the applicable
redemption premium (expressed as a percentage), if any, on the Outstanding Bonds to be redeemed
at the first available call date (the “Redemption Premium”).
6. Compute the Future Facilities Costs.
7. Multiply the quotient computed pursuant to paragraph 3 by the amount determined pursuant to
paragraph 6 to compute the amount of Future Facilities Costs to be prepaid (the “Future Facilities
Prepayment Amount”).
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8. Calculate the administrative fees and expenses of CFD No. 2024-2, including the costs of
computation of the prepayment, the costs to invest the prepayment proceeds, the costs of redeeming
the Outstanding Bonds to be redeemed with the prepayment, and the costs of recording any notices
to evidence the prepayment and the redemption (the “Prepayment Administrative Fees”).
9. Compute the amount needed to pay interest on the Bond Redemption Amount from the first bond
interest and/or principal payment date following the current Fiscal Year until the expected redemption
date for the Outstanding Bonds which, depending on the Fiscal Agent Agreement, may be as early as
the next interest payment date.
10. Compute the amount the CFD Administrator reasonably expects to derive from the reinvestment of
the Prepayment Amount less the Future Facilities Prepayment Amount and the Prepayment
Administrative Fees from the date of prepayment until the redemption date for the Outstanding Bonds
to be redeemed with the prepayment.
11. Subtract the amount computed in paragraph 10 from the amount computed in paragraph 9 (the
“Defeasance Amount”).
12. If reserve funds for the Outstanding Bonds, if any, are at or above 100% of the reserve requirement
(as defined in the Fiscal Agent Agreement) on the prepayment calculation date, a reserve fund credit
shall be calculated as a reduction in the applicable reserve fund for the Outstanding Bonds to be
redeemed pursuant to the prepayment (the “Reserve Fund Credit”). No Reserve Fund Credit shall
be granted if, after the Prepayment Amount is calculated, reserve funds are below 100% of the reserve
requirement after taking into account such prepayment.
13. If any capitalized interest for the Outstanding Bonds will not have been expended at the time of the
first interest and/or principal payment following the current Fiscal Year, a capitalized interest credit
shall be calculated by multiplying the quotient computed pursuant to paragraph 3 by the expected
balance in the capitalized interest fund after such first interest and/or principal payment (the
“Capitalized Interest Credit”).
14. The amount to prepay the Special Tax Obligation is equal to the sum of the amounts computed
pursuant to paragraphs 4, 5, 7, 8, and 11, less the amounts computed pursuant to paragraphs 12 and
13 (the “Prepayment Amount”).
15. From the Prepayment Amount, the sum of the amounts computed pursuant to paragraphs 4, 5, and
11, less the amounts computed pursuant to paragraphs 12 and 13 shall be deposited into the
appropriate fund as established under the Fiscal Agent Agreement and be used to retire Outstanding
Bonds or make Debt Service payments. The amount computed pursuant to paragraph 7 shall be
deposited into the Construction Fund. The amount computed pursuant to paragraph 8 shall be retained
by CFD No. 2024-2.
The Prepayment Amount may be sufficient to redeem an amount other than a $5,000 increment of Bonds. In
such cases, the increment above $5,000 or integral multiple thereof will be retained in the appropriate fund
established under the Fiscal Agent Agreement to redeem Bonds to be used with the next prepayment of Bonds.
The CFD Administrator will confirm that all previously levied Special Taxes have been paid in full. With
respect to any Assessor’s Parcel for which the Special Tax Obligation is prepaid in full, once the CFD
Administrator has confirmed that all previously levied Special Taxes have been paid, the City Council shall
cause a suitable notice to be recorded in compliance with the Act, to indicate the prepayment of the Special
Tax Obligation and the release of the Special Tax lien on such Assessor’s Parcel, and the obligation of the
owner of such Assessor’s Parcel to pay the Special Tax shall cease.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Special Tax prepayment shall be allowed unless the aggregate amount of
Maximum Special Taxes less Administrative Expenses that may be levied on Taxable Property, respectively,
after the proposed prepayment is at least 1.1 times the Debt Service on all Outstanding Bonds in each Fiscal
Year.
B. Partial Prepayment
The Special Tax on an Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property or Undeveloped Property for which a
Building Permit has been issued may be partially prepaid. The amount of the prepayment shall be calculated
as in Section 8.A.; except that a partial prepayment shall be calculated according to the following formula:
PP = (PE-A) x F+A
These terms have the following meaning:
PP = the partial prepayment
PE = the Prepayment Amount calculated according to Section 8.A
F = the percentage by which the owner of the Assessor’s Parcel(s) is partially prepaying the Special Tax
Obligation
A = the Prepayment Administrative Fees and Expenses from Section 8.A
The owner of any Assessor’s Parcel who desires such partial prepayment shall notify the CFD Administrator
of (i) such owner’s intent to partially prepay the Special Tax Obligation, (ii) the percentage by which the
Special Tax Obligation shall be prepaid, and (iii) the company or agency that will be acting as the escrow
agent, if any. The CFD Administrator shall provide the owner with a statement of the amount required for the
partial prepayment of the Special Tax Obligation for an Assessor’s Parcel within 60 days of the request and
may charge a reasonable fee for providing this service.
With respect to any Assessor’s Parcel that is partially prepaid, the City shall (i) distribute the funds remitted
to it according to Section 8.A., and (ii) indicate in the records of CFD No. 2024-2 that there has been a partial
prepayment of the Special Tax Obligation and that a portion of the Special Tax with respect to such Assessor’s
Parcel, equal to the outstanding percentage (1.00 - F) of the Maximum Special Tax, shall continue to be levied
on such Assessor’s Parcel.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no partial prepayment shall be allowed unless the aggregate amount of
Maximum Special Taxes less Administrative Expenses that may be levied on Taxable Property, respectively,
after the proposed partial prepayment is at least 1.1 times the Debt Service on all Outstanding Bonds in each
Fiscal Year.
9. TERM OF SPECIAL TAX
The Special Tax shall be levied as long as necessary to meet the Special Tax Requirement, but in any event
not after Fiscal Year 2066-67. The Special Tax will cease to be levied in an earlier Fiscal Year if the CFD
Administrator has determined that all required interest and principal payments on the Bonds have been paid,
no delinquent Special Taxes remain uncollected, and the City has covenanted that it will not issue any more
Bonds (other than refunding Bonds) to be supported by Special Taxes levied under this Rate and Method of
Apportionment.
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CERTIFICATE TO AMEND THE SPECIAL TAX
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-2 (MOSS STREET)
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TAX REDUCTION CERTIFICATE
1. The undersigned property owners hereby request modification of the following information in the
Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax (the "RMA") for Community Facilities District
No. 2024-2 (Moss Street) of the City of Chula Vista (“CFD No. 2024-2” or the “CFD”).
2. Pursuant to Section 3 of the Rate and Method of Apportionment, as attached to the Notice of Special
Tax Lien, recorded in the Official Records of the County of San Diego as Instrument No. XXXXXX
on MM/DD/YYYY, the County of San Diego (the “County”) hereby reduces the Assigned Special
Tax for Developed Property within the CFD as set forth in Table 1 of the RMA.
3. The information in Table 1, relating to the Assigned Special Tax for Developed Property within
CFD No. 2024-2 shall be amended and restated in full as follows:
Table 1: Assigned Special Tax for Developed Property
4. The calculation of the Backup Special Tax for Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property within
CFD No. 2024-2 classified as Residential Property shall be amended as follows:
For each Assessor’s Parcel of Residential Property or for each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped
Property to be classified as Residential Property upon its development within the Final Map area
of CFD No. 2024-2, the Backup Special Tax shall be the rate per Lot calculated according to the
following formula:
Land Use Class Land Use Type Building Square Footage
Assigned Special Tax
(per Residential Unit)
1 Residential Property < 1,201 $
2 Residential Property 1,201 to 1,475 $
3 Residential Property 1,476 to 1,675 $
4 Residential Property 1,676 to 1,825 $
5 Residential Property 1,826 to 1,925 $
6 Residential Property > 1,925 $
R x A
L
B =
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The terms have the following meanings:
B = Backup Special Tax per Lot.
A = Acreage classified or to be classified as Residential Property in such Final Map. The land
area applicable to a Condominium shall be computed from the Acreage of the Lot on which
the Condominium is located, with the Acreage for such Lot allocated equally among all
the Condominiums located or to be located on such Lot.
L = For a Final Map, the number of Lots which are classified or to be classified as Residential
Property.
R = Backup Special Tax Rate per Acre
5. On each July 1, commencing July 1, 2027, and ending July 1, 2037, the Assigned Special Tax Rates
in Table 1 and the Backup Special Tax applicable to each Assessor’s Parcel of Residential shall be
increased by two percent (2.00%) of the amount in effect in the prior Fiscal Year.
6. Section 3 of the RMA may only be modified prior to the issuance of Bonds.
7. Upon execution of the certificate by the City and the CFD, the City shall cause an amended Notice
of Special Tax Lien for the CFD to be recorded reflecting the modifications set forth herein.
I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the above representations are true and correct.
Property Owner
By: Date:
By execution hereof, the undersigned acknowledges, on behalf of the City of Chula Vista and CFD No.
2024-2(Moss Street) receipt of this Certificate and modification of the RMA as set forth in this Certificate.
City of Chula Vista
By: Date:
CFD Administrator
Community Facilities District No. 2024-2 (Moss Street) of the City of Chula Vista
By: Date:
CFD Administrator
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BOUNDARY MAP
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PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR FACILITIES AND FEES
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RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX FOR
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-2 (MOSS STREET)
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A Special Tax shall be levied on all Taxable Property within the boundaries of Community Facilities District
No. 2024-2 (Moss Street) (“CFD No. 2024-2” and “CFD”) and collected each Fiscal Year commencing in
Fiscal Year 2026-27, in an amount determined by the CFD Administrator through the application of the
procedures described below. All of the real property within CFD No. 2024-2, unless exempted by law or by
the provisions hereof, shall be taxed for the purposes, to the extent, and in the manner herein provided.
1. DEFINITIONS
The terms hereinafter set forth have the following meanings:
“Acre” or “Acreage” means the land area of an Assessor’s Parcel as shown on an Assessor’s Parcel Map, or
if the land area is not shown on an Assessor’s Parcel Map, the land area shown on the applicable Final Map.
An Acre means 43,560 square feet of land. If the preceding maps for a land area are not available, the Acreage
of such land area shall be determined by the City Engineer.
“Act” means the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, being Chapter 2.5 of Part 1 of
Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California, as amended.
“Administrative Expenses” means the following actual or reasonably estimated costs related to the
administration of CFD No. 2024-2 including, but not limited to: the costs of preparing and computing the
Annual Special Tax (whether by the City or designee thereof or both); the costs of collecting the Special Taxes
(whether by the City, the County or otherwise); the costs of remitting the Special Taxes to the Fiscal Agent;
the costs of the Fiscal Agent (including its legal counsel) in the discharge of the duties required of it under
the Fiscal Agent Agreement; the costs to the City, CFD No. 2024-2, or any designee thereof complying with
arbitrage rebate requirements, including without limitation rebate liability costs and periodic rebate
calculations; the costs to the City, CFD No. 2024-2, or any designee thereof complying with disclosure or
reporting requirements of the City or CFD No. 2024-2, associated with applicable federal and State laws; the
costs associated with preparing Special Tax disclosure statements and responding to public inquiries regarding
the Special Taxes; the costs to the City, CFD No. 2024-2, or any designee thereof related to an appeal of the
Special Tax; and the City’s annual administration fees and third party expenses. Administrative Expenses
shall also include amounts for Special Tax delinquency monitoring and the estimated or advanced by the City
or CFD No. 2024-2 for any other administrative purposes of CFD No. 2024-2, including attorney’s fees and
other costs related to commencing and pursuing any foreclosure of delinquent Special Taxes.
“Annual Special Tax” means the Special Tax actually levied in any Fiscal Year on any Assessor’s Parcel.
“Assessor” means the Assessor of the County of San Diego.
“Assessor’s Parcel” means a lot or parcel shown on an Assessor’s Parcel Map with an assigned Assessor’s
Parcel Number.
“Assessor’s Parcel Map” means an official map of the Assessor designating parcels by Assessor’s Parcel
Number.
“Assessor’s Parcel Number” means the number assigned to a parcel designated by the Assessor for purposes
of identification.
“Assigned Special Tax” means the Special Tax of that name described in Section 3.A below.
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“Backup Special Tax” means the Special Tax of that name described in Section 3.B below.
“Bonds” means any bonds or other debt of CFD No. 2024-2 issued or incurred whether in one or more series,
secured by the levy of Special Taxes.
"Boundary Map" means a recorded map which indicates the boundaries of CFD No. 2024-2.
“Building Permit” means the first legal document issued by a local agency giving official permission for new
construction. For purposes of this definition, “Building Permit” may or may not include any subsequent
building permit document(s) authorizing new construction on an Assessor’s Parcel that are issued or changed
by the City after the first original issuance, as determined by the CFD Administrator as necessary to fairly
allocate Special Tax to the Assessor’s Parcel, provided that following such determination the Maximum Special
Tax that may be levied on all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property will be at least 1.1 times maximum annual
debt service on all outstanding Bonds plus the estimated annual Administrative Expenses.
“Building Square Footage” means all of the square footage of living area within the perimeter of a residential
structure, not including any carport, walkway, garage, overhang, or similar area. The determination of
Building Square Footage shall be made by the CFD Administrator by reference to the Building Permit(s)
issued for such Assessor’s Parcel and/or by reference to appropriate records kept by the City or County.
“Calendar Year” means the period commencing January 1 of any year and ending the following December
31.
“CFD Administrator” means an authorized representative of the City, or designee thereof, responsible for
determining the Special Tax Requirement, for preparing the Annual Special Tax roll and/or calculating the
Backup Special Tax.
“CFD No. 2024-2” means the City of Chula Vista Community Facilities District No. 2024-2 (Moss Street).
“City” means the City of Chula Vista, California.
“City Council” means the City Council of the City acting as the legislative body of CFD No. 2024-2 under
the Act.
“Condominium” means a unit, whether attached or detached, meeting the statutory definition of a
condominium contained in the California Civil Code Section 4125(b).
“County” means the County of San Diego, California.
“Debt Service” means for each Fiscal Year, the total amount of principal and interest payable on any
Outstanding Bonds during the Calendar Year commencing on January 1 of such Fiscal Year.
“Developed Property” means for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property for which a Building Permit was
issued prior to March 1 of the previous Fiscal Year. An Assessor’s Parcel classified as Developed Property
but for which the Building Permit that caused such Assessor’s Parcel to be classified as Developed Property
has been cancelled and/or voided prior to the Fiscal Year for which Special Taxes are being levied shall be
reclassified as Undeveloped Property, provided that the levy of the Annual Special Tax after such
reclassification shall not be less than 1.1 times the annual Debt Service on all Outstanding Bonds. If Bonds
have not been issued, an Assessor’s Parcel classified as Developed Property for which such a Building Permit
has been cancelled and/or voided shall be reclassified as Undeveloped Property.
“Exempt Property” means for each Fiscal Year, all Assessor’s Parcels designated as being exempt from
Special Taxes pursuant to Section 5 below.
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“Final Map” means a subdivision of property by recordation of a final map, parcel map, or lot line
adjustment, pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act (California Government Code Section 66410 et seq.) or
recordation of a condominium plan pursuant to California Civil Code Section 4285 that creates individual lots
for which Building Permits may be issued without further subdivision.
“Fiscal Year” means the period starting on July 1 and ending the following June 30.
“Fiscal Agent” means the fiscal agent, trustee, or paying agent under the Fiscal Agent Agreement.
“Fiscal Agent Agreement” means the agreement, indenture, resolution or other instrument pursuant to which
Bonds are issued, as modified, amended and/or supplemented from time to time, and any instrument replacing
or supplementing the same.
“Land Use Class” means any of the classes listed in Table 1 under Section 3A below.
Note: Land Uses Class is not in reference to a property’s zoning designation.
“Lot(s)” means an individual legal lot created by a Final Map for which a Building Permit for residential
construction has been or could be issued. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of an individual legal lot
created by such a Final Map upon which Condominiums are entitled to be developed, the number of Lots
allocable to such legal lot for purposes of calculating the Backup Special Tax applicable to such Final Map
shall equal the number of Condominiums which are permitted to be constructed on such legal lot as shown
on such Final Map.
“Master Developer” means Shea Homes Limited Partnership, a California Limited Partnership or its
successors or assignees.
“Maximum Special Tax” means for each Assessor’s Parcel, the maximum Special Tax, determined in
accordance with Sections 3.C and 3.D below, which may be levied in a given Fiscal Year on such Assessor’s
Parcel of Taxable Property.
“Non-Residential Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property for which a Building
Permit has been issued for the purpose of constructing one or more non-residential units or structures,
including, but not limited to commercial and industrial uses.
“Outstanding Bonds” means all Bonds which are deemed to be outstanding under the Fiscal Agent
Agreement.
“Prepayment Amount” means the amount required to prepay the Special Tax Obligation in full for an
Assessor’s Parcel as described in Section 8 below.
“Property Owner Association Property” means any Assessor’s Parcel within the boundaries of CFD No.
2024-2 owned in fee by a property owner association, including any master or sub-association.
“Proportionately” or “Proportionate” means for Developed Property, that the ratio of the actual Special
Tax levy to the applicable Assigned Special Tax or Backup Special Tax is equal for all Assessor’s Parcels of
Developed Property. For Undeveloped Property, “Proportionately” means that the ratio of the actual Special
Tax levy per Acre to the Maximum Special Tax per Acre is equal for all Assessor’s Parcels of Undeveloped
Property. “Proportionately” may similarly be applied to other categories of Taxable Property as listed in
Section 3 below.
“Public Property” means, for each Fiscal Year, any property within the boundaries of CFD No. 2024-2,
which is owned by, or irrevocably offered for dedication to the federal government, the State of California,
the County, the City or any other public agency as of June 30 of the prior Fiscal Year; provided however that
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any property owned by a public agency and leased to a private entity and subject to taxation under Section
53340.1 of the Act shall be taxed and classified in accordance with its use. To ensure that property is classified
as Public Property in the first Fiscal Year after it is acquired by or irrevocably offered for dedication to a
public agency, the property owner shall notify the CFD Administrator in writing of such acquisition, offer, or
dedication not later than June 30 of the Fiscal Year in which the acquisition, offer, or dedication occurred.
“Residential Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property for which a Building Permit has
been issued for the purpose of constructing one or more Residential Units.
“Residential Unit” means each separate residential dwelling unit that comprises an independent facility
capable of conveyance or rental, separate from adjacent residential dwelling units.
“Special Tax” means any special tax levied within CFD No. 2024-2 pursuant to the Act and this Rate and
Method of Apportionment of Special Tax.
“Special Tax Obligation” means the total obligation of an Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property to pay the
Special Tax for the remaining life of CFD No. 2024-2.
“Special Tax Requirement” means that amount required in any Fiscal Year to: (i) pay regularly scheduled
Debt Service on all Outstanding Bonds; (ii) pay periodic costs on the Outstanding Bonds, including but not
limited to, credit enhancement and rebate payments on the Outstanding Bonds; (iii) pay Administrative
Expenses; (iv) pay any amounts required to establish or replenish any reserve funds for all Outstanding Bonds;
and (v) pay directly for eligible development impact fees and the acquisition or construction of eligible
facilities, provided the inclusion of such amount does not increase the levy of the Special Tax on Undeveloped
Property; and (vi) pay for reasonably anticipated Special Tax delinquencies based on the delinquency rate for
Special Taxes in the previous Fiscal Year; less (vii) a credit for funds available to reduce the Annual Special
Tax levy, as determined by the CFD Administrator pursuant to the Fiscal Agent Agreement.
“State” means the State of California.
“Taxable Property” means all of the Assessor’s Parcels within the boundaries of CFD, which are not exempt
from the levy of the Special Tax pursuant to law or Section 5 below.
“Undeveloped Property” means, for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property not classified as Developed
Property.
2. LAND USE CLASSIFICATION
Each Fiscal Year, beginning with Fiscal Year 2026-27, each Assessor’s Parcel within CFD No. 2024-2 shall
be classified as Taxable Property or Exempt Property. In addition, all Taxable Property shall further be
classified as Developed Property or Undeveloped Property, and all such Taxable Property shall be subject to
the levy of Special Taxes in accordance with this Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax
determined pursuant to Sections 3 and 4 below. Furthermore, each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property
shall be classified according to its applicable Land Use Class based on its Building Square Footage.
In the event a Building Permit is issued for one or more Residential Property Condominiums prior to March
1 of the previous Fiscal Year and an Assessor’s Parcel Number has not yet been assigned to each such
Condominium for the current Fiscal Year, the applicable Assessor’s Parcel may be classified as both
Developed Property and Undeveloped Property. In such an instance, the Special Taxes levied on such
Assessor’s Parcel shall be the sum of the amount derived from the following (i) applying the Assigned Special
Tax applicable to each Condominium for which a Building Permit was issued prior to March 1 of the previous
Fiscal Year and (ii) levying the acreage allocable to such actual or planned Condominiums for which a
Building Permit has not been issued prior to March 1 of the previous Fiscal Year as Undeveloped Property;
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the allocable acreage shall be computed on a pro-rata basis based on the relative number of remaining
Condominiums to the total number of Condominiums entitled to be developed on such Assessor’s Parcel. The
total number of Condominiums entitled to be developed on the applicable Assessor’s Parcel shall be
determined from the recorded condominium map, condominium plan, applicable site plan, plot plan, or other
appropriate records kept by the City as reasonably determined by the CFD Administrator.
3. SPECIAL TAX RATES
A. Assigned Special Tax for Developed Property
The Assigned Special Tax applicable to an Assessor’s Parcel classified as Developed Property
commencing Fiscal Year 2026-27 shall be determined pursuant to Table 1 below.
Table 1
Assigned Special Tax Rates for
Developed Property
Land Use Class Land Use Type Building Square Footage
Assigned Special Tax
(per Residential Unit)
1 Residential Property < 1,201 $3,280.00
2 Residential Property 1,201 to 1,475 $3,345.00
3 Residential Property 1,476 to 1,675 $4,128.00
4 Residential Property 1,676 to 1,825 $4,362.00
5 Residential Property 1,826 to 1,925 $4,585.00
6 Residential Property > 1,925 $4,763.00
On each July 1, commencing July 1, 2027 and ending July 1, 2037, the Assigned Special Tax for Developed
Property shall be increased by two percent (2.0%) of the amount in effect in the prior Fiscal Year.
B. Backup Special Tax for Developed Property
When a Final Map or a condominium plan is recorded within CFD No. 2024-2, the Backup Special Tax for
Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property classified as Residential Property shall be determined as follows:
For each Assessor’s Parcel of Residential Property or for each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped Property to
be classified as Residential Property upon its development within the Final Map area of CFD No. 2024-2, the
Backup Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2026-27 shall be the rate per Lot calculated according to the following
formula:
The terms have the following meanings:
B = Backup Special Tax per Lot.
A = Acreage classified or to be classified as Residential Property in such Final Map. The land area
applicable to a Condominium shall be computed from the Acreage of the Lot on which the
Condominium is located, with the Acreage for such Lot allocated equally among all the
Condominiums located or to be located on such Lot.
L = For a Final Map, the number of Lots which are classified or to be classified as Residential
Property.
$94,041 x A
L
B =
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Assessor’s Parcels of Residential Property or Undeveloped Property for
which the Backup Special Tax has been determined are subsequently changed or modified by recordation of
a new or amended Final Map, then the Backup Special Tax applicable to such Assessor’s Parcels shall be
recalculated to equal the total amount of Backup Special Tax that would have been generated if such change
did not take place.
On each July 1, commencing July 1, 2027, and ending July 1, 2037, the Backup Special Tax applicable to
each Assessor’s Parcel of Residential shall be increased by two percent (2.00%) of the amount in effect in the
prior Fiscal Year.
C. Maximum Special Tax for Developed Property
Each Fiscal Year, the Maximum Special Tax for an Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property shall be the
greater of the applicable Assigned Special Tax or Backup Special Tax.
D. Maximum Special Tax for Undeveloped Property
The Maximum Special Tax for Undeveloped Property commencing in Fiscal Year 2026-27 shall be $94,041
per Acre.
On each July 1, commencing July 1, 2027, and ending July 1, 2037, the Maximum Special Tax applicable to
each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped Property shall be increased by two percent (2.00%) of the amount in
effect in the prior Fiscal Year.
E. Multiple Land Use Classes
In some instances, an Assessor’s Parcel may contain more than one Land Use Class. The annual Maximum
Special Taxes levied on an Assessor's Parcel shall be the sum of the Maximum Special Taxes for all Land
Use Classes located on that Assessor’s Parcel.
F. Special Tax Reduction prior to issuance of Bonds
Prior to the issuance of Bonds, the Assigned Special Tax, Backup Special Tax, and Maximum Special Tax
(collectively the “Special Tax Rates”) on Taxable Property may be reduced in accordance with, and subject
to the conditions set forth in this paragraph. Upon the City’s receipt of a written request from property owner
and the CFD Administrator, the Special Tax Rates on Taxable Property may be reduced to a level which will
provide not less than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the estimated debt service with respect to the amount
of Bonds requested to be issued in such written requests. If it is reasonably determined by the CFD
Administrator that the total effective tax rate on Residential Property exceeds 2%, the Special Tax Rates may
be reduced to the amount necessary to satisfy the maximum allowable effective tax rate requirement on
Residential Property with the written consent of Master Developer, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld, and the CFD Administrator. It shall not be required that reductions among each “Building Square
Footage” range of Residential Property be proportional. Additionally, the “CFD Public Facilities Costs”
amount in Section 8 shall be reduced commensurate with any reductions to the Special Tax Rates pursuant to
this paragraph, as reasonably determined by the CFD Administrator. A certificate in substantially the form
attached hereto as Exhibit “B” shall be used for purposes of evidencing the required written consent and
effectuating the reduction to the Special Tax Rates. The reductions permitted pursuant to this paragraph shall
be reflected in an amended Notice of Special Tax Lien which the City shall cause to be recorded with the
County.
Once bonds are issued for CFD No. 2024-2, this paragraph 3.F shall become void.
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4. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
For each Fiscal Year, commencing Fiscal Year 2026-27, the CFD Administrator shall determine the Special
Tax Requirement and levy the Special Tax on all Taxable Property in accordance with the following steps:
Step 1: The Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property at
up to 100% of the applicable Assigned Special Tax to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement.
Step 2: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement after Step 1 has been
completed, the Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped Property
up to 100% of the Maximum Special Tax for Undeveloped Property as needed to satisfy the Special Tax
Requirement.
Step 3: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement after the first two steps have
been completed, the Special Tax shall be increased Proportionately on each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed
Property up to 100% of the Maximum Special Tax for Developed Property as needed to satisfy the Special
Tax Requirement.
Notwithstanding the above, under no circumstances will the Special Tax levied in any Fiscal Year against any
Assessor’s Parcel of Residential Property for which an occupancy permit for private residential use has been
issued be increased as a result of a delinquency or default in the payment of the Special Tax applicable to any
other Assessor’s Parcel within CFD No. 2024-2 by more than ten percent (10%) above what would have been
levied in the absence of such delinquencies or defaults.
5. EXEMPTIONS
The CFD Administrator shall classify as Exempt Property (i) Assessor’s Parcels of Public Property, (ii)
Assessor’s Parcels of Property Owner Association Property, (iii) Assessor’s Parcels which are used as places
of worship and are exempt from ad valorem property taxes because they are owned by a religious organization,
(iv) Non-Residential property including, but not limited to, commercial and industrial parcels, and (v)
Assessor’s Parcels with public or utility easements making impractical their utilization for other than the
purposes set forth in the easement, provided that no such classification would reduce the sum of all Taxable
Property in CFD No. 2024-2 to less than 6.24 Acres. Assessor’s Parcels, which cannot be classified as Exempt
Property because such classification would reduce the sum of all Taxable Property in CFD No. 2024-2 to less
than 6.24 Acres, shall be classified as Taxable Property and will continue to be subject to the CFD No. 2024-
2 Special Taxes accordingly. Tax exempt status for the purpose of this paragraph will be assigned by the CFD
Administrator in the chronological order in which property becomes eligible for classification as Exempt
Property.
If the use of an Assessor’s Parcel of Exempt Property changes so that such Assessor’s Parcel is no longer
classified as one of the uses set forth in the first paragraph of this Section 5 that would make such Assessor’s
Parcel eligible to be classified as Exempt Property, such Assessor’s Parcel shall cease to be classified as
Exempt Property and shall be deemed to be Taxable Property.
6. APPEALS
Any property owner who pays the Special Tax and claims the amount of the Special Tax levied on his or her
Assessor’s Parcel is in error shall first consult with the CFD Administrator regarding such an error not later
than thirty-six (36) months after first having paid the first installment of the Special Tax that is disputed. If
following such consultation, the CFD Administrator determines that an error has occurred, then the CFD
Administrator shall take any of the following actions, in order of priority, in order to correct the error:
(i) Amend the Special Tax levy on the property owner’s Assessor’s Parcel(s) for the current Fiscal Year
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prior to the payment date,
(ii) Require the CFD to reimburse the property owner for the amount of the overpayment to the extent of
available CFD funds, or
(iii) Grant a credit against, eliminate or reduce the future Special Taxes on the property owner’s Assessor’s
Parcel(s) in the amount of the overpayment.
If following such consultation and action by the CFD Administrator the property owner believes such an error
still exists, such person may file a written notice of appeal with the City Council. Upon receipt of such notice,
the City Council or designee may establish such procedures as deemed necessary to undertake the review of
any such appeal. If the City Council or designee determines an error still exists, the CFD Administrator shall
take any of the actions described as (i), (ii) and (iii) above, in order of priority, in order to correct the error.
The City Council or the designee thereof shall interpret this Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special
Tax for purposes of clarifying any ambiguities and make determinations relative to the administration of the
Special Tax and any property owner appeals. The decision of the City Council or designee shall be final and
binding to all persons.
7. COLLECTION OF SPECIAL TAXES
Collection of the Annual Special Tax shall be made by the County in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem
property taxes are collected and the Annual Special Tax shall be subject to the same penalties and the same
lien priority in the case of delinquency as ad valorem taxes; provided, however, that the City Council may
provide for (i) other means of collecting the Special Tax, including direct billings thereof to the property
owners; and (ii) judicial foreclosure of delinquent Annual Special Taxes.
8. PREPAYMENT OF SPECIAL TAX OBLIGATION
A. Prepayment in Full
Property owners may prepay and permanently satisfy the Special Tax Obligation by a cash settlement with
the City as permitted under Government Code Section 53344. The following definitions apply to this Section
8:
“CFD Public Facilities Costs” means an amount sufficient to pay development impact fees and acquire or
construct the facilities to be financed under the Act and financing program for CFD No. 2024-2, or such lower
number as shall be determined by the CFD Administrator\.
“Improvement Fund” means the fund (regardless of its name) established pursuant to the Fiscal Agent
Agreement to hold funds, which are currently available for expenditure to acquire or construct the facilities
or pay development impact fees authorized to be funded by CFD No. 2024-2.
“Future Facilities Costs” means the CFD Public Facilities Costs minus (i) costs previously paid from the
Improvement Fund to acquire or construct the facilities or pay for development impact fees, (ii) monies
currently on deposit in the Improvement Fund, and (iii) monies currently on deposit in an escrow or other
designated fund that are expected to be available to finance CFD Public Facilities Costs.
“Outstanding Bonds” means all Previously Issued Bonds, which remain outstanding as of the first interest
and/or principal payment date following the current Fiscal Year excluding Bonds to be redeemed at a later
date with proceeds of prior Special Tax prepayments.
“Previously Issued Bonds” means all Bonds that have been issued prior to the date of prepayment.
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The Special Tax Obligation applicable to an Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property, or Undeveloped
Property for which a Building Permit has been issued may be prepaid and the obligation to pay the Special
Tax for such Assessor’s Parcel permanently satisfied as described herein, provided that a prepayment may be
made with respect to a particular Assessor’s Parcel only if there are no delinquent Special Taxes with respect
to such Assessor’s Parcel at the time of prepayment. An owner of an Assessor’s Parcel eligible to prepay the
Special Tax Obligation shall provide the CFD Administrator with written notice of intent to prepay and
designate or identify the company or agency that will be acting as the escrow agent, if any. The CFD
Administrator shall provide the owner with a statement of the Prepayment Amount for such Assessor’s Parcel
within 30 days of the request and may charge a reasonable fee for providing this service. Prepayment must be
made at least 60 days prior to any redemption date for the Bonds to be redeemed with the proceeds of such
prepaid Special Taxes, unless a shorter period is acceptable to the Fiscal Agent and the City.
The Prepayment Amount (defined below) shall be calculated for each applicable Assessor’s Parcel or group
of Assessor’s Parcels as summarized below (capitalized terms as defined below):
Bond Redemption Amount plus Redemption Premium
plus Future Facilities Costs Prepayment Amount plus Defeasance Amount
plus Prepayment Administrative Fees and Expenses less Reserve Fund Credit
less Capitalized Interest Credit Total: equals Prepayment Amount
As of the proposed date of prepayment, the Prepayment Amount (defined in Step 14 below) shall be calculated
as follows:
Step No.:
1. Confirm that no Special Tax delinquencies apply to such Assessor’s Parcel.
2. For Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property, determine the Maximum Special Tax. For Assessor’s
Parcels of Undeveloped Property for which a Building Permit has been issued, compute the Maximum
Special Tax for that Assessor’s Parcel as though it was already designated as Developed Property,
based upon the Building Permit which has already been issued for that Assessor’s Parcel.
3. Divide the Maximum Special Tax computed pursuant to paragraph 2 by the total expected Maximum
Special Tax revenue for CFD No. 2024-2, assuming all Building Permits have been issued (build-
out) within CFD No. 2024-2, excluding any Assessor’s Parcels for which the Special Tax Obligation
has been previously prepaid.
4. Multiply the quotient computed pursuant to paragraph 3 by the Outstanding Bonds to compute the
amount of Outstanding Bonds to be retired and prepaid for all applicable Assessor’s Parcels (the
“Bond Redemption Amount”).
5. Multiply the Bond Redemption Amount computed pursuant to paragraph 4 by the applicable
redemption premium (expressed as a percentage), if any, on the Outstanding Bonds to be redeemed
at the first available call date (the “Redemption Premium”).
6. Compute the Future Facilities Costs.
7. Multiply the quotient computed pursuant to paragraph 3 by the amount determined pursuant to
paragraph 6 to compute the amount of Future Facilities Costs to be prepaid (the “Future Facilities
Prepayment Amount”).
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8. Calculate the administrative fees and expenses of CFD No. 2024-2, including the costs of
computation of the prepayment, the costs to invest the prepayment proceeds, the costs of redeeming
the Outstanding Bonds to be redeemed with the prepayment, and the costs of recording any notices
to evidence the prepayment and the redemption (the “Prepayment Administrative Fees”).
9. Compute the amount needed to pay interest on the Bond Redemption Amount from the first bond
interest and/or principal payment date following the current Fiscal Year until the expected redemption
date for the Outstanding Bonds which, depending on the Fiscal Agent Agreement, may be as early as
the next interest payment date.
10. Compute the amount the CFD Administrator reasonably expects to derive from the reinvestment of
the Prepayment Amount less the Future Facilities Prepayment Amount and the Prepayment
Administrative Fees from the date of prepayment until the redemption date for the Outstanding Bonds
to be redeemed with the prepayment.
11. Subtract the amount computed in paragraph 10 from the amount computed in paragraph 9 (the
“Defeasance Amount”).
12. If reserve funds for the Outstanding Bonds, if any, are at or above 100% of the reserve requirement
(as defined in the Fiscal Agent Agreement) on the prepayment calculation date, a reserve fund credit
shall be calculated as a reduction in the applicable reserve fund for the Outstanding Bonds to be
redeemed pursuant to the prepayment (the “Reserve Fund Credit”). No Reserve Fund Credit shall
be granted if, after the Prepayment Amount is calculated, reserve funds are below 100% of the reserve
requirement after taking into account such prepayment.
13. If any capitalized interest for the Outstanding Bonds will not have been expended at the time of the
first interest and/or principal payment following the current Fiscal Year, a capitalized interest credit
shall be calculated by multiplying the quotient computed pursuant to paragraph 3 by the expected
balance in the capitalized interest fund after such first interest and/or principal payment (the
“Capitalized Interest Credit”).
14. The amount to prepay the Special Tax Obligation is equal to the sum of the amounts computed
pursuant to paragraphs 4, 5, 7, 8, and 11, less the amounts computed pursuant to paragraphs 12 and
13 (the “Prepayment Amount”).
15. From the Prepayment Amount, the sum of the amounts computed pursuant to paragraphs 4, 5, and
11, less the amounts computed pursuant to paragraphs 12 and 13 shall be deposited into the
appropriate fund as established under the Fiscal Agent Agreement and be used to retire Outstanding
Bonds or make Debt Service payments. The amount computed pursuant to paragraph 7 shall be
deposited into the Construction Fund. The amount computed pursuant to paragraph 8 shall be retained
by CFD No. 2024-2.
The Prepayment Amount may be sufficient to redeem an amount other than a $5,000 increment of Bonds. In
such cases, the increment above $5,000 or integral multiple thereof will be retained in the appropriate fund
established under the Fiscal Agent Agreement to redeem Bonds to be used with the next prepayment of Bonds.
The CFD Administrator will confirm that all previously levied Special Taxes have been paid in full. With
respect to any Assessor’s Parcel for which the Special Tax Obligation is prepaid in full, once the CFD
Administrator has confirmed that all previously levied Special Taxes have been paid, the City Council shall
cause a suitable notice to be recorded in compliance with the Act, to indicate the prepayment of the Special
Tax Obligation and the release of the Special Tax lien on such Assessor’s Parcel, and the obligation of the
owner of such Assessor’s Parcel to pay the Special Tax shall cease.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Special Tax prepayment shall be allowed unless the aggregate amount of
Maximum Special Taxes less Administrative Expenses that may be levied on Taxable Property, respectively,
after the proposed prepayment is at least 1.1 times the Debt Service on all Outstanding Bonds in each Fiscal
Year.
B. Partial Prepayment
The Special Tax on an Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property or Undeveloped Property for which a
Building Permit has been issued may be partially prepaid. The amount of the prepayment shall be calculated
as in Section 8.A.; except that a partial prepayment shall be calculated according to the following formula:
PP = (PE-A) x F+A
These terms have the following meaning:
PP = the partial prepayment
PE = the Prepayment Amount calculated according to Section 8.A
F = the percentage by which the owner of the Assessor’s Parcel(s) is partially prepaying the Special Tax
Obligation
A = the Prepayment Administrative Fees and Expenses from Section 8.A
The owner of any Assessor’s Parcel who desires such partial prepayment shall notify the CFD Administrator
of (i) such owner’s intent to partially prepay the Special Tax Obligation, (ii) the percentage by which the
Special Tax Obligation shall be prepaid, and (iii) the company or agency that will be acting as the escrow
agent, if any. The CFD Administrator shall provide the owner with a statement of the amount required for the
partial prepayment of the Special Tax Obligation for an Assessor’s Parcel within 60 days of the request and
may charge a reasonable fee for providing this service.
With respect to any Assessor’s Parcel that is partially prepaid, the City shall (i) distribute the funds remitted
to it according to Section 8.A., and (ii) indicate in the records of CFD No. 2024-2 that there has been a partial
prepayment of the Special Tax Obligation and that a portion of the Special Tax with respect to such Assessor’s
Parcel, equal to the outstanding percentage (1.00 - F) of the Maximum Special Tax, shall continue to be levied
on such Assessor’s Parcel.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no partial prepayment shall be allowed unless the aggregate amount of
Maximum Special Taxes less Administrative Expenses that may be levied on Taxable Property, respectively,
after the proposed partial prepayment is at least 1.1 times the Debt Service on all Outstanding Bonds in each
Fiscal Year.
9. TERM OF SPECIAL TAX
The Special Tax shall be levied as long as necessary to meet the Special Tax Requirement, but in any event
not after Fiscal Year 2066-67. The Special Tax will cease to be levied in an earlier Fiscal Year if the CFD
Administrator has determined that all required interest and principal payments on the Bonds have been paid,
no delinquent Special Taxes remain uncollected, and the City has covenanted that it will not issue any more
Bonds (other than refunding Bonds) to be supported by Special Taxes levied under this Rate and Method of
Apportionment.
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EXHIBIT B
CERTIFICATE TO AMEND THE SPECIAL TAX
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-2 (MOSS STREET)
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TAX REDUCTION CERTIFICATE
1. The undersigned property owners hereby request modification of the following information in the
Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax (the "RMA") for Community Facilities District
No. 2024-2 (Moss Street) of the City of Chula Vista (“CFD No. 2024-2” or the “CFD”).
2. Pursuant to Section 3 of the Rate and Method of Apportionment, as attached to the Notice of Special
Tax Lien, recorded in the Official Records of the County of San Diego as Instrument No. XXXXXX
on MM/DD/YYYY, the County of San Diego (the “County”) hereby reduces the Assigned Special
Tax for Developed Property within the CFD as set forth in Table 1 of the RMA.
3. The information in Table 1, relating to the Assigned Special Tax for Developed Property within
CFD No. 2024-2 shall be amended and restated in full as follows:
Table 1: Assigned Special Tax for Developed Property
4. The calculation of the Backup Special Tax for Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property within
CFD No. 2024-2 classified as Residential Property shall be amended as follows:
For each Assessor’s Parcel of Residential Property or for each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped
Property to be classified as Residential Property upon its development within the Final Map area
of CFD No. 2024-2, the Backup Special Tax shall be the rate per Lot calculated according to the
following formula:
Land Use Class Land Use Type Building Square Footage
Assigned Special Tax
(per Residential Unit)
1 Residential Property < 1,201 $
2 Residential Property 1,201 to 1,475 $
3 Residential Property 1,476 to 1,675 $
4 Residential Property 1,676 to 1,825 $
5 Residential Property 1,826 to 1,925 $
6 Residential Property > 1,925 $
R x A
L
B =
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The terms have the following meanings:
B = Backup Special Tax per Lot.
A = Acreage classified or to be classified as Residential Property in such Final Map. The land
area applicable to a Condominium shall be computed from the Acreage of the Lot on which
the Condominium is located, with the Acreage for such Lot allocated equally among all
the Condominiums located or to be located on such Lot.
L = For a Final Map, the number of Lots which are classified or to be classified as residential
Property.
R= Backup Special Tax Rate per Acre
5. On each July 1, commencing July 1, 2027, and ending July 1, 2037, the Assigned Special Tax Rates
in Table 1 and the Backup Special Tax applicable to each Assessor’s Parcel of Residential shall be
increased by two percent (2.00%) of the amount in effect in the prior Fiscal Year.
6. Section 3 of the RMA may only be modified prior to the issuance of Bonds.
7. Upon execution of the certificate by the City and the CFD, the City shall cause an amended Notice
of Special Tax Lien for the CFD to be recorded reflecting the modifications set forth herein.
I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the above representations are true and correct.
Property Owner
By: Date:
By execution hereof, the undersigned acknowledges, on behalf of the City of Chula Vista and CFD No.
2024-2(Moss Street) receipt of this Certificate and modification of the RMA as set forth in this Certificate.
City of Chula Vista
By: Date:
CFD Administrator
Community Facilities District No. 2024-2 (Moss Street) of the City of Chula Vista
By: Date:
CFD Administrator
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ACQUISITION/FINANCING AGREEMENT
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-2
(MOSS STREET)
THIS AGREEMENT, dated as of ____________, 2025 (the “Agreement”), is made and
entered into by and between the CITY OF CHULA VISTA, a charter city duly organized and
validly existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California, (the “City”),
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-2 (MOSS STREET), a community facilities
district formed and existing pursuant to the laws of the State of California (the “CFD
No. 2024-2”), and SHEA HOMES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership
(the “Developer”).
WHEREAS, the Developer is the developer of certain property within that portion of the
City known as 676 Moss Street described in Exhibit “B” attached hereto and incorporated herein
by this reference (the “Property”) and Developer has obtained certain land use entitlements from
the City which permit the development of the Property with approximately 141 attached
residential dwelling units on approximately 6.92 gross acres (the “Development Project”); and
WHEREAS, in connection with the development of the Development Project, Developer
is required to pay certain City fees for the construction or acquisition of certain public facilities
to be owned, operated, and maintained by the City needed to serve the Development Project (the
“City Fees”); and water capacity fees of the Sweetwater Authority (the “SA Fees”), a publicly-
owned water agency and joint powers agency (together the City Fees and SA Fees are
collectively referred to as the “Fees”) described further in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Developer desire that this Agreement provide that CFD No.
2024-2 finance the City Fees in the amounts equal to the development impact fee obligations
imposed pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Chula Vista Municipal Code in effect at the
time of payment of such City Fees and as designated in Exhibit “A” hereto; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Developer agree that the City shall have no role or
responsibility whatsoever in determining the Developer’s total SA Fees obligation to the
Sweetwater Authority and Developer also desires that this Agreement, subject to the successful
approval of a joint community facilities agreement (the “JCFA”) to be negotiated separately,
provide that CFD No. 2024-2 finance the SA Fees in the amounts as designated in Exhibit “A”
hereto; and
WHEREAS, the Developer requested that the City consider and the City did consider and
establish CFD No. 2024-2 under the terms and conditions of the “Mello-Roos Community
Facilities Act of 1982,” as amended (Government Code Section 53311 and following) (the
“Act”), for the purpose of financing the Fees; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Developer further agree that the Fees shall be funded solely
from the proceeds of special taxes of CFD No. 2024-2 (“Special Taxes”) levied in accordance
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with the Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax (the “Rate and Method”) and bonds
which are proposed to be issued by CFD No. 2024-2 and which shall be secured by the levy of
the Special Taxes (“Bonds”); and
WHEREAS, the City and CFD No. 2024-2 are willing to have CFD No. 2024-2 finance
the Fees, subject to the requirements of the Act, the City of Chula Vista Statement of Goals and
Policies Regarding the Establishment of Community Facilities Districts adopted by the City
Council (the “Goals and Policies”), and this Agreement and Developer desires that CFD No.
2024-2 so finance the Fees.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED between the respective parties as
follows:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are all true and correct and are incorporated herein
by this reference.
SECTION 2. Agreement Contingent. As a precondition to the sale of each series of the Bonds
of CFD No. 2024-2, Developer shall pay in cash to City an origination charge of 1.0% of the
amount of the principal amount of such series of the Bonds (“Origination Payment”). Each such
Origination Payment shall be at Developer’s own expense and not recoverable from the proceeds
of the Special Taxes or from the proceeds of the Bonds. In the event that any series of the Bonds
are, for any reason, not sold, the amount of the Origination Payment made for such series of the
Bonds shall be returned to the Developer.
The City may, at its option, suspend the performance of its obligations under this
Agreement if any legal challenge is filed relating to the validity or enforceability of this
Agreement, CFD No. 2024-2 proceedings, or the issuance of the Bonds. The obligations of the
City and CFD No. 2024-2 hereunder shall be reinstated upon the entry of a final judgment in any
such proceedings upholding the validity and enforceability of the Agreement, CFD No. 2024-2
proceedings, and the issuance of the Bonds. In the event that a final judgment or other final and
non-appealable resolution is entered invalidating or declaring unenforceable this Agreement,
CFD No. 2024-2 proceedings, or the issuance of the Bonds, the City and CFD No. 2024-2 may,
at their option, terminate this Agreement.
SECTION 3. Notice of Special Tax. Developer, or the successor or assigns of the Developer,
including but not limited to all Builders (as such term is defined in Section 4 below), shall
provide written notice to all potential purchasers of lots in the form required pursuant to
Government Code Section 53341.5 and/or such additional requirements as may be established by
the City so advising the potential owner of the fact of CFD No. 2024-2, with said document
being executed by the potential purchaser. Such notice shall be provided to the potential
purchaser a reasonable time before the potential purchaser becomes contractually committed to
purchase the lot so that the potential purchaser may knowingly consider the impact of the special
tax in the decision to purchase the lot. A copy of all such notices executed by actual purchasers
shall be sent to the Development Services Director of the City, or their designee (the “DSD
Director”).
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SECTION 4. Limitation of Aggregate Taxes and Assessments. Developer agrees to include
in any future agreement to sell all or any portion of the property to any person or entity for the
purpose of constructing and marketing owner-occupied residential dwelling units (each, a
“Builder”) provisions requiring the inclusion of the following “escrow instructions” in all sales
by such Builder to residential home owners and further agrees to the inclusion of such escrow
instructions in all sales by each such Builder to residential home owners:
(a). At or prior to the close of each such escrow with a residential homeowner, the
escrow company shall apply a “calculation formula” previously approved by the
DSD Director and deposited with the escrow company by the Builder to
determine the aggregate of all annual ad valorem property taxes, all special taxes
authorized to be levied to finance the construction or acquisition of public
facilities, and all assessment installments authorized to be levied to finance the
construction or acquisition of public facilities, and any other tax, fee, charge, or
assessment applicable to the subject property (the “Total Annual Taxes and
Assessments”) applicable to the parcel subject to such escrow (the “Applicable
Parcel”).
(b). If the Total Annual Taxes and Assessments exceed 2% of the sales price of the
Applicable Parcel, the escrow company will make immediate written demand
upon the Builder for deposit into the escrow of the funds necessary to prepay or
partially prepay the special tax obligation for CFD No. 2024-2 so that the Total
Annual Taxes and Assessments will thereafter be equal to or less than 2% of the
sales price of the Applicable Parcel. Such funds must be received by the escrow
company prior to the close of escrow of the sale of the Applicable Parcel. The
calculation of the prepayment amount for CFD No. 2024-2 shall be in accordance
with the method of prepayment of special tax as set forth in the Rate and Method.
Upon closing of such escrow, the amount so deposited by the Builder pursuant to
this escrow instruction shall be sent by the escrow company to the Director of
Finance of the City, together with written instructions that such amount is to be
used to prepay or partially prepay the special tax obligation of the Applicable
Parcel for CFD No. 2024-2.
The provisions of this Section 4 related to sales by Builders to residential homeowners
shall also apply to any sale by Developer of a parcel to a residential home owner.
In addition to any other remedy provided for by law or in equity, the City may enforce
the provisions of this Section 4 by an action for specific performance or injunctive relief or both.
SECTION 5. Relationship to Public Works. This Agreement is for, among other things, the
construction and acquisition of public facilities to be financed with the City Fees by City, the
levy of Special Taxes, and sale of the Bonds for the payment of construction and acquisition
costs for such public facilities and such other amounts as are herein provided, and is not intended
to be a public works contract. In performing its obligations under this Agreement, Developer is
an independent contractor and not the agent of City. City shall have no responsibility for
payment of any Developer debts whatsoever.
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SECTION 6. Sale of Bonds. At the request of Developer, the City shall consider proceeding
with the issuance and sale of Bonds, in one or more series as tax-exempt and/or taxable Bonds.
The Bonds shall be sized so that as of the date of issuance of such series of the Bonds the
aggregate appraised value of all taxable properties within CFD No. 2024-2 for which such Bonds
are being issued shall comply with the value-to-lien standards set forth in the Goals and Policies
or as otherwise approved by the City Council pursuant to the Goals and Policies. In addition, as
to any subsequent series of Bonds, the issuance of such Bonds shall comply with such parity
bonds test as may be set forth in the bond indenture. The appraised value of taxable property for
purposes of this paragraph shall be determined by an independent appraisal undertaken for the
City utilizing appraisal assumptions approved by the City and, as to each subsequent series of the
Bonds, consistent with the applicable parity bonds requirements.
The proceeds of each series of the Bonds shall be used in the following priority to: (i)
fund a reserve fund for the payment of principal and interest with respect to such Bonds; (ii) fund
capitalized interest on such Bonds in an amount not to exceed the amount required to pay interest
on such Bonds until sufficient special taxes may be placed on the tax roll to pay the scheduled
debt service on such Bonds; (iii) pay for costs of issuance of such Bonds including, without
limitation, underwriter’s discount, bond counsel fees, printing, and paying agent fees; (iv) pay
for the costs of forming CFD No. 2024-2, including reimbursement of advances of funds to the
City by Developer to pay for the City’s legal, engineering, financial, special tax, appraisal and
market absorption consulting expenses incurred relating to the formation of CFD No. 2024-2 and
issuance of the Bonds; (v) pay the City Fees; and (iv) pay the SA Fees.
The timing of the issuance and sale of each series of the Bonds, the terms and conditions
upon which such Bonds shall be issued and sold, the method of sale of such Bonds and the
pricing thereof shall be determined solely by the City and shall conform to all requirements of
the Act, applicable state and federal laws, the Goals and Policies, and this Agreement. The sale
of each series of the Bonds shall be subject to receipt by the City of a competitively bid or
negotiated bond purchase agreement which is acceptable to the City. The sale of each series of
the Bonds shall also be conditional upon the preparation of an official statement that is, in the
sole judgment of the City, “deemed final” as such term is used in Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities
and Exchange Commission (the “Rule”).
The principal amount of each series of the Bonds to be issued shall be determined in
accordance with the Goals and Policies such that the maximum projected annual special tax
revenues securing such Bonds and all outstanding parity Bonds, equals at least 110% of the
projected annual gross debt service on all of the Bonds following the issuance of such series of
the Bonds. The Bonds shall be issued as tax-exempt and/or taxable bonds in the amounts
determined by the City in consultation with its bond counsel and municipal advisor.
Developer, on behalf of itself, any affiliates of the Developer, and any successor or assign
of the Developer including but not limited to the Builder, agrees: (a) to provide all information
regarding the development of the property within CFD No. 2024-2, including the financing plan
for such development, which are necessary to ensure that the official statement for each series of
the Bonds complies with the requirements of the Rule and all other applicable federal and state
securities laws; (b) to enter into a continuing disclosure agreement to provide such continuing
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disclosure pertaining to CFD No. 2024-2, the development thereof and the Developer as
necessary to ensure ongoing compliance with the continuing disclosure requirements of the Rule;
and (c) to cause its counsel to provide an opinion of such counsel in a form satisfactory to the
underwriter of such series of the Bonds and underwriter’s counsel or disclosure counsel, as
applicable.
SECTION 7. Development Impact Fee Credit, Payment and Reimbursement.
Proceeds of the Bonds in an amount equal to the City Fees obligation of the Development
Project (the “City Fees Bond Proceeds”) shall be deposited and set aside in the “City
Construction Account of the Project Fund” established pursuant to the indenture or fiscal agent
agreement relating to the Bonds (the “Indenture”). The City Fees obligation amount shall be
established based on the amount of the City Fees at the time of payment. The use of such
proceeds shall be for any lawful purpose for which the City Fees were imposed. Upon the
deposit of the City Fees Bond Proceeds in the City Construction Account of the Project Fund,
such amount shall be credited against the Development Project’s City Fees obligation. If and to
the extent that the Development Project’s actual City Fees obligation exceeds the amount of the
City Fees Bond Proceeds, the balance of the City Fees obligation shall be payable pursuant to the
provisions of the City’s Municipal Code. If and to the extent that the Development Project’s
actual City Fees obligation is less than the City Fees Bond Proceeds, such surplus shall remain in
the City Construction Account of the Project Fund and used for any lawful purpose for which the
City Fees were imposed and pursuant to the Indenture. City Fees Bond Proceeds may be drawn
by the City at any time.
Proceeds of the Bonds in an amount equal to the Development Project’s SA Fees
obligation (the “SA Fees Bond Proceeds”) shall be deposited and set aside in the
SA Construction Account of the Project Fund established pursuant to the Indenture. The SA
Fees obligation amount shall be established as provided in the JCFA and the City shall have no
obligation to ensure such SA Fees Bond Proceeds satisfy the SA Fees obligation to the
Authority. The SA Fees Bond Proceeds shall be distributed to the Authority pursuant to the terms
of the JCFA, the Indenture, and applicable state and federal laws.
SECTION 8. Supplemental Bill for Payment of Special Taxes. Developer acknowledges that
the Rate and Method provides that the annual Special Tax shall be collected in the same manner
and at the same time as ordinary ad valorem property taxes; provided, however, that CFD No.
2024-2, may directly bill the Special Tax, or may collect Special Taxes at a different time or in a
different manner if necessary to meet its financial obligations. The City has represented to the
Developer that delinquencies in the payment of Special Taxes intended to be collected on
property tax bills have occurred in other community facilities districts formed by the City as a
result of difficulties experienced by the office of the Treasurer-Tax Collector of the County of
San Diego (the “Tax Collector”) in the timely billing and collection of such special taxes. If and
to the extent that the Tax Collector fails, for whatever reason, to timely bill the full amount of the
Special Taxes levied on properties owned by the Developer or any affiliate of the Developer
within CFD No. 2024-2, the City, on behalf of CFD No. 2024-2, may elect to directly and
separately bill (“Direct Bill”) the Developer for such deficiency and Developer agrees to: (a) pay
such deficiency within the time period specified in such Direct Bill which shall be no less than
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thirty calendar days from the date of mailing of such Direct Bill; or (b) provide the Director of
Finance with proof of payment to the Tax Collector of such deficiency in a form satisfactory to
the Director of Finance. Should the Developer pay such deficiency directly to the City pursuant
to a Direct Bill, the City agrees upon receipt of such payment to timely submit an amendment of
the Special Tax levy on the Developer’s property to the Tax Collector to reduce such levy by the
amount of such payment. Developer shall pay all costs associated with such amendment of the
Special Tax levy contemplated in the preceding sentence.
Delinquency in the payment of a Direct Bill sent pursuant to the preceding paragraph
shall not be enforceable as a personal obligation of the Developer but shall be enforceable in the
same manner subject to the same penalties, interest, and foreclosure provisions, as if such
delinquency had been for the payment of Special Taxes billed on the property tax bill.
SECTION 9. Conflict with Other Agreements. Except as specifically provided herein,
nothing contained herein shall be construed as releasing Developer or the Builder from any
condition of development or requirement imposed by any other agreement or obligation imposed
by the City. Any and all other taxes, fees, assessments, or charges due from Developer to the
City are not affected by this Agreement and must be paid in full prior to receiving final
development approval.
SECTION 10. Indemnification by Developer. Developer shall defend, indemnify and hold
harmless the City, its officers, directors, employees and agents, and CFD No. 2024-2, its officers,
directors, employees and agents (each, an “Indemnified Party” and collectively, the “Indemnified
Parties”) from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, including court costs
and reasonable attorneys’ fees by reason of, or resulting from, or arising out of any action or
occurrence related to CFD No. 2024-2 taken or omitted by the Developer, its employees, agents,
independent contractors and/or representatives. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Developer shall
have no obligation to defend, indemnify or hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from and
against any claims, liabilities, losses or damages (including court costs and attorneys’ fees)
which result from or arise out of the sole negligence or willful misconduct of an Indemnified
Party.
Except as set forth in this Section 10, no provision of this Agreement shall in any way
limit the extent of the responsibility of Developer for payment of damages resulting from the
operations of the Developer, its agents, employees or contractors.
SECTION 11. General Standard of Reasonableness. Any provision of this Agreement which
requires the consent, approval, discretion or acceptance of any party hereto or any of their
respective employees, officers or agents shall be deemed to require that such consent, approval
or acceptance not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, unless such provision expressly
incorporates a different standard.
SECTION 12. Entire Agreement; Amendment. This Agreement and the agreements expressly
referred to herein contains all of the agreements of the parties hereto with respect to the matters
contained herein and no prior or contemporaneous agreement or understandings, oral or written,
pertaining to any such matters shall be effective for any purpose. No provision of this
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Agreement may be modified, waived, amended or added to except by a writing signed by the
party against which the enforcement of such modification, waiver, amendment or addition is or
may be sought.
SECTION 13. Notices. Any notice, payment, or instrument required or permitted by this
Agreement to be given or delivered to either party shall be deemed to have been received when
personally delivered or seventy-two (72) hours following deposit of the same in any United
States Post Office in California, registered or certified, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Developer: Shea Homes Limited Partnership
990 Mesa Rim Road, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92121
Attn: Paul Barnes
City: City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Attn: City Manager
Each party may change its address for delivery of notice by delivering written notice of
such change of address to the other party.
SECTION 14. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal or
unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Agreement shall be
given effect to the fullest extent reasonably possible.
SECTION 15. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. Developer may not assign its rights or
obligations hereunder except upon written notice to City within ten (10) days of the date of such
assignment indicating the name and address of the assignee. Upon such notice and the
assumption by the assignee of the rights, duties and obligations of the Developer arising under or
from this Agreement, Developer shall be released by City from all future duties or obligations
rising under or from this Agreement. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, Developer may
assign its rights and obligations hereunder as security to lenders for the purpose of obtaining
loans to finance development within CFD No. 2024-2, but no such assignment shall release
Developer from its obligations hereunder to City.
SECTION 16. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement and any dispute arising hereunder
shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
Venue shall be held exclusively in San Diego County.
SECTION 17. Waiver. Failure by a party to insist upon the strict performance of any of the
provisions of this Agreement by any other party, or the failure by a party to exercise its rights
under the default of any other party, shall not constitute a waiver of such party’s right to insist
and demand strict compliance by any other party with the terms of this Agreement thereafter.
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SECTION 18. Singular and Plural; Gender. As used herein, the singular of any word includes
the plural, and terms in the masculine gender shall include the feminine.
SECTION 19. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed an original.
SECTION 20. Construction of Agreement. This Agreement has been reviewed by legal
counsel for both the City and the Developer and shall be deemed for all purposes to have been
jointly drafted by the City and the Developer. No presumption or rule that ambiguities shall be
construed against the drafting party shall apply to the interpretation or enforcement of this
Agreement. The language in all parts of this Agreement, in all cases, shall be construed as a
whole and in accordance with its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party and
consistent with the provisions hereof, in order to achieve the objectives of the parties hereunder.
The captions of the sections and subsections of this Agreement are for convenience only and
shall not be considered or referred to in resolving questions of construction.
SECTION 21. Recitals; Exhibits. Any recitals set forth above and any attached exhibits are
incorporated by reference into this Agreement.
SECTION 22. Authority of Signatories. Each signatory and party hereto hereby represents and
warrants to the other party that it has legal authority and capacity and direction from its principal
to enter into this Agreement, and that all resolutions and/or other actions have been taken so as to
enable such party to enter into this Agreement.
SECTION 23. Recordation. The parties shall execute, acknowledge and cause this Agreement,
or a memorandum of this Agreement in a form satisfactory to the parties hereto, to be recorded
against the Property in the Official Records of San Diego County.
[End of page. Next page is signature page.]
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Signature Page to
Acquisition/Financing Agreement by and between
the City of Chula Vista and
Shea Homes Limited Partnership
EXECUTED by and between the parties hereto on the day and year first hereinabove written.
“CITY”
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
JOHN MCCANN, MAYOR
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
KERRY K. BIGELOW, CITY CLERK MARCO A. VERDUGO, CITY
ATTORNEY
CITY OF CHULA VISTA CITY OF CHULA VISTA
STATE OF CALIFORNIA STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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Signature Page to
Acquisition/Financing Agreement by and between
the City of Chula Vista and
Shea Homes Limited Partnership
“DEVELOPER”
SHEA HOMES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a
California limited partnership
By:
Paul Barnes
Division President, San Diego
By:
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EXHIBIT “A”
ACQUISITION AND FINANCING AGREEMENT
FOR CFD 2024-2 (MOSS STREET)
FEES DESCRIPTION AND ESTIMATED COSTS
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT AND OTHER ASSOCIATED FEES
Fee Category Estimated Fees
City of Chula Vista Fees
Total City of Chula Vista Fees
Water Capacity Fees
Total Fees: $5,148,071
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EXHIBIT “B”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
The property located in the City of Chula Vista, County of San Diego, State of California,
identified by San Diego County Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 618-010-31-00, 618-010-32-000,
618-010-26-01.
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
276 Fourth Ave., Building A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Attention: City Clerk
NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN
CITY OF CHULA VISTA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-2
(MOSS STREET)
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 3114.5 of the California Streets and Highways
Code and the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (California Government Code section
53311 et seq.), as amended, (the “Act”) specifically Section 53328.3 of the Act, the undersigned
City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, County of San Diego, State of California, hereby gives
notice (the “Notice”) of the foregoing and that a lien to secure payment of a special tax is hereby
imposed by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, County of San Diego, State of California.
The special tax secured by this lien is authorized to be levied for the purpose of paying the
principal of and the interest on bonds, the proceeds of which are being used to finance facilities
and development fees, including incidental expenses, as described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto
and incorporated by this reference herein.
The special tax is authorized to be levied within the City of Chula Vista Community
Facilities District No. 2024-2 (Moss Street) (the “District”), which has now been officially formed
and the lien of special tax is a continuing lien which shall secure each annual levy of the special
tax and which shall continue in force and effect until the special tax is prepaid, permanently
satisfied, and canceled in accordance with law or until the special tax ceases to be levied and a
notice of cessation of special tax is recorded in accordance with the Section 53330.5 of the Act.
The rate, method of apportionment, and manner of collection of the authorized special tax
is as set forth in the rate and method of apportionment of the special tax (the “Rate and Method”)
attached hereto as Exhibit “B” and by this reference incorporated herein. Conditions under which
the obligation to pay the special tax (as defined in the Rate and Method) may be prepaid and
permanently satisfied and the lien of the special tax cancelled are set forth in Section 8 of the Rate
and Method.
Notice is further given that upon the recording of this Notice in the office of the County
Recorder of the County of San Diego, the obligation to pay the special tax levy shall become a lien
upon all nonexempt real property within the District, in accordance with Section 3115.5 of the
California Streets and Highways Code.
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The names of the owners and the assessor’s tax parcel numbers of the real property
included within the District are as set forth in Exhibit “C” attached hereto and by this reference
made a part hereof.
Reference is made to the boundary map of the District recorded in Book 52 of Maps of
Assessment and Community Facilities Districts on July 28, 2025, at Page 62 in the office of the
County Recorder for the County of San Diego, State of California, as Document No. 2025-
7000350 which map is the final boundary map of the District as set forth in Exhibit “D”.
For further information concerning the current and estimated future tax liability of owners
or purchasers of real property subject to this special tax lien, interested persons should contact the
Finance Director at the City of Chula Vista, 276 Fourth Ave., Building A, Chula Vista, CA 91910,
phone (619) 691-5250.
Dated: _______________, 2025
By: __________________________
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC
City Clerk
City of Chula Vista
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EXHIBIT “A”
DESCRIPTION OF PUBLIC FACILITIES AND FEES
The public facilities (the “Facilities”) authorized to be financed by the levy of special taxes within
the proposed Community Facilities District No. 2024-2 (Moss Street) (the “District”) include but
are not limited to:
A. Street and transportation improvements including parking, rights of way, curbs and gutters,
and other improvements relating thereto; park acquisition and improvements; water
improvements; and sewer improvements, including collection, transportation, treatment
and sewer disposal; and general civic facilities such as civic center, police, fire suppression,
library, corporation yard, and public recreation; and
B. The incidental expenses proposed to be incurred are: (i) the cost of planning and designing
the public facilities and the cost of environmental evaluations thereof, (ii) all costs
associated with the formation of the proposed District, the issuance of the bonds thereof,
the determination of the amount of and collection of special taxes, the payment of special
taxes, and costs otherwise incurred in order to carry out the authorized purposes of the
proposed District, and (iii) any other expenses incidental to the construction, completion,
and inspection of the public Facilities.
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EXHIBIT “B”
RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX FOR
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-2 (MOSS STREET)
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX FOR
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-2 (MOSS STREET)
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A Special Tax shall be levied on all Taxable Property within the boundaries of Community Facilities District
No. 2024-2 (Moss Street) (“CFD No. 2024-2” and “CFD”) and collected each Fiscal Year commencing in
Fiscal Year 2026-27, in an amount determined by the CFD Administrator through the application of the
procedures described below. All of the real property within CFD No. 2024-2, unless exempted by law or by
the provisions hereof, shall be taxed for the purposes, to the extent, and in the manner herein provided.
1.DEFINITIONS
The terms hereinafter set forth have the following meanings:
“Acre” or “Acreage” means the land area of an Assessor’s Parcel as shown on an Assessor’s Parcel Map, or
if the land area is not shown on an Assessor’s Parcel Map, the land area shown on the applicable Final Map.
An Acre means 43,560 square feet of land. If the preceding maps for a land area are not available, the Acreage
of such land area shall be determined by the City Engineer.
“Act” means the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, being Chapter 2.5 of Part 1 of
Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California, as amended.
“Administrative Expenses” means the following actual or reasonably estimated costs related to the
administration of CFD No. 2024-2 including, but not limited to: the costs of preparing and computing the
Annual Special Tax (whether by the City or designee thereof or both); the costs of collecting the Special Taxes
(whether by the City, the County or otherwise); the costs of remitting the Special Taxes to the Fiscal Agent;
the costs of the Fiscal Agent (including its legal counsel) in the discharge of the duties required of it under
the Fiscal Agent Agreement; the costs to the City, CFD No. 2024-2, or any designee thereof complying with
arbitrage rebate requirements, including without limitation rebate liability costs and periodic rebate
calculations; the costs to the City, CFD No. 2024-2, or any designee thereof complying with disclosure or
reporting requirements of the City or CFD No. 2024-2, associated with applicable federal and State laws; the
costs associated with preparing Special Tax disclosure statements and responding to public inquiries regarding
the Special Taxes; the costs to the City, CFD No. 2024-2, or any designee thereof related to an appeal of the
Special Tax; and the City’s annual administration fees and third party expenses. Administrative Expenses
shall also include amounts for Special Tax delinquency monitoring and amounts estimated or advanced by
the City or CFD No. 2024-2 for any other administrative purposes of CFD No. 2024-2, including attorney’s
fees and other costs related to commencing and pursuing any foreclosure of delinquent Special Taxes.
“Annual Special Tax” means the Special Tax actually levied in any Fiscal Year on any Assessor’s Parcel.
“Assessor” means the Assessor of the County of San Diego.
“Assessor’s Parcel” means a lot or parcel shown on an Assessor’s Parcel Map with an assigned Assessor’s
Parcel Number.
“Assessor’s Parcel Map” means an official map of the Assessor designating parcels by Assessor’s Parcel
Number.
“Assessor’s Parcel Number” means the number assigned to a parcel designated by the Assessor for purposes
of identification.
“Assigned Special Tax” means the Special Tax of that name described in Section 3.A below.
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“Backup Special Tax” means the Special Tax of that name described in Section 3.B below.
“Bonds” means any bonds or other debt of CFD No. 2024-2 issued or incurred whether in one or more series,
secured by the levy of Special Taxes.
"Boundary Map" means a recorded map which indicates the boundaries of CFD No. 2024-2.
“Building Permit” means the first legal document issued by a local agency giving official permission for new
construction. For purposes of this definition, “Building Permit” may or may not include any subsequent
building permit document(s) authorizing new construction on an Assessor’s Parcel that are issued or changed
by the City after the first original issuance, as determined by the CFD Administrator as necessary to fairly
allocate Special Tax to the Assessor’s Parcel, provided that following such determination the Maximum Special
Tax that may be levied on all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property will be at least 1.1 times maximum annual
debt service on all outstanding Bonds plus the estimated annual Administrative Expenses.
“Building Square Footage” means all of the square footage of living area within the perimeter of a residential
structure, not including any carport, walkway, garage, overhang, or similar area. The determination of
Building Square Footage shall be made by the CFD Administrator by reference to the Building Permit(s)
issued for such Assessor’s Parcel and/or by reference to appropriate records kept by the City or County.
“Calendar Year” means the period commencing January 1 of any year and ending the following December
31.
“CFD Administrator” means an authorized representative of the City, or designee thereof, responsible for
determining the Special Tax Requirement, for preparing the Annual Special Tax roll and/or calculating the
Backup Special Tax.
“CFD No. 2024-2” means the City of Chula Vista Community Facilities District No. 2024-2 (Moss Street).
“City” means the City of Chula Vista, California.
“City Council” means the City Council of the City acting as the legislative body of CFD No. 2024-2 under
the Act.
“Condominium” means a unit, whether attached or detached, meeting the statutory definition of a
condominium contained in the California Civil Code Section 4125(b).
“County” means the County of San Diego, California.
“Debt Service” means for each Fiscal Year, the total amount of principal and interest payable on any
Outstanding Bonds during the Calendar Year commencing on January 1 of such Fiscal Year.
“Developed Property” means for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property for which a Building Permit was
issued prior to March 1 of the previous Fiscal Year. An Assessor’s Parcel classified as Developed Property
but for which the Building Permit that caused such Assessor’s Parcel to be classified as Developed Property
has been cancelled and/or voided prior to the Fiscal Year for which Special Taxes are being levied shall be
reclassified as Undeveloped Property, provided that the levy of the Annual Special Tax after such
reclassification shall not be less than 1.1 times the annual Debt Service on all Outstanding Bonds. If Bonds
have not been issued, an Assessor’s Parcel classified as Developed Property for which such a Building Permit
has been cancelled and/or voided shall be reclassified as Undeveloped Property.
“Exempt Property” means for each Fiscal Year, all Assessor’s Parcels designated as being exempt from
Special Taxes pursuant to Section 5 below.
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“Final Map” means a subdivision of property by recordation of a final map, parcel map, or lot line
adjustment, pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act (California Government Code Section 66410 et seq.) or
recordation of a condominium plan pursuant to California Civil Code Section 4285 that creates individual lots
for which Building Permits may be issued without further subdivision.
“Fiscal Year” means the period starting on July 1 and ending the following June 30.
“Fiscal Agent” means the fiscal agent, trustee, or paying agent under the Fiscal Agent Agreement.
“Fiscal Agent Agreement” means the agreement, indenture, resolution or other instrument pursuant to which
Bonds are issued, as modified, amended and/or supplemented from time to time, and any instrument replacing
or supplementing the same.
“Land Use Class” means any of the classes listed in Table 1 under Section 3A below.
Note: Land Use Class is not in reference to a property’s zoning designation.
“Lot(s)” means an individual legal lot created by a Final Map for which a Building Permit for residential
construction has been or could be issued. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of an individual legal lot
created by such a Final Map upon which Condominiums are entitled to be developed, the number of Lots
allocable to such legal lot for purposes of calculating the Backup Special Tax applicable to such Final Map
shall equal the number of Condominiums which are permitted to be constructed on such legal lot as shown
on such Final Map.
“Master Developer” means Shea Homes Limited Partnership, a California Limited Partnership or its
successors or assignees.
“Maximum Special Tax” means for each Assessor’s Parcel, the maximum Special Tax, determined in
accordance with Sections 3.C and 3.D below, which may be levied in a given Fiscal Year on such Assessor’s
Parcel of Taxable Property.
“Non-Residential Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property for which a Building
Permit has been issued for the purpose of constructing one or more non-residential units or structures,
including, but not limited to commercial and industrial uses.
“Outstanding Bonds” means all Bonds which are deemed to be outstanding under the Fiscal Agent
Agreement.
“Prepayment Amount” means the amount required to prepay the Special Tax Obligation in full for an
Assessor’s Parcel as described in Section 8 below.
“Property Owner Association Property” means any Assessor’s Parcel within the boundaries of CFD No.
2024-2 owned in fee by a property owner association, including any master or sub-association.
“Proportionately” or “Proportionate” means for Developed Property, that the ratio of the actual Special
Tax levy to the applicable Assigned Special Tax or Backup Special Tax is equal for all Assessor’s Parcels of
Developed Property. For Undeveloped Property, “Proportionately” means that the ratio of the actual Special
Tax levy per Acre to the Maximum Special Tax per Acre is equal for all Assessor’s Parcels of Undeveloped
Property. “Proportionately” may similarly be applied to other categories of Taxable Property as listed in
Section 3 below.
“Public Property” means, for each Fiscal Year, any property within the boundaries of CFD No. 2024-2,
which is owned by, or irrevocably offered for dedication to the federal government, the State of California,
the County, the City or any other public agency as of June 30 of the prior Fiscal Year; provided however that
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any property owned by a public agency and leased to a private entity and subject to taxation under Section
53340.1 of the Act shall be taxed and classified in accordance with its use. To ensure that property is classified
as Public Property in the first Fiscal Year after it is acquired by or irrevocably offered for dedication to a
public agency, the property owner shall notify the CFD Administrator in writing of such acquisition, offer, or
dedication not later than June 30 of the Fiscal Year in which the acquisition, offer, or dedication occurred.
“Residential Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property for which a Building Permit has
been issued for the purpose of constructing one or more Residential Units.
“Residential Unit” means each separate residential dwelling unit that comprises an independent facility
capable of conveyance or rental, separate from adjacent residential dwelling units.
“Special Tax” means any special tax levied within CFD No. 2024-2 pursuant to the Act and this Rate and
Method of Apportionment of Special Tax.
“Special Tax Obligation” means the total obligation of an Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property to pay the
Special Tax for the remaining life of CFD No. 2024-2.
“Special Tax Requirement” means that amount required in any Fiscal Year to: (i) pay regularly scheduled
Debt Service on all Outstanding Bonds; (ii) pay periodic costs on the Outstanding Bonds, including but not
limited to, credit enhancement and rebate payments on the Outstanding Bonds; (iii) pay Administrative
Expenses; (iv) pay any amounts required to establish or replenish any reserve funds for all Outstanding Bonds;
and (v) pay directly for eligible development impact fees and the acquisition or construction of eligible
facilities, provided the inclusion of such amount does not increase the levy of the Special Tax on Undeveloped
Property; and (vi) pay for reasonably anticipated Special Tax delinquencies based on the delinquency rate for
Special Taxes in the previous Fiscal Year; less (vii) a credit for funds available to reduce the Annual Special
Tax levy, as determined by the CFD Administrator pursuant to the Fiscal Agent Agreement.
“State” means the State of California.
“Taxable Property” means all of the Assessor’s Parcels within the boundaries of CFD, which are not exempt
from the levy of the Special Tax pursuant to law or Section 5 below.
“Undeveloped Property” means, for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property not classified as Developed
Property.
2. LAND USE CLASSIFICATION
Each Fiscal Year, beginning with Fiscal Year 2026-27, each Assessor’s Parcel within CFD No. 2024-2 shall
be classified as Taxable Property or Exempt Property. In addition, all Taxable Property shall further be
classified as Developed Property or Undeveloped Property, and all such Taxable Property shall be subject to
the levy of Special Taxes in accordance with this Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax
determined pursuant to Sections 3 and 4 below. Furthermore, each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property
shall be classified according to its applicable Land Use Class based on its Building Square Footage.
In the event a Building Permit is issued for one or more Residential Property Condominiums prior to March
1 of the previous Fiscal Year and an Assessor’s Parcel Number has not yet been assigned to each such
Condominium for the current Fiscal Year, the applicable Assessor’s Parcel may be classified as both
Developed Property and Undeveloped Property. In such an instance, the Special Taxes levied on such
Assessor’s Parcel shall be the sum of the amount derived from the following (i) applying the Assigned Special
Tax applicable to each Condominium for which a Building Permit was issued prior to March 1 of the previous
Fiscal Year and (ii) levying the acreage allocable to such actual or planned Condominiums for which a
Building Permit has not been issued prior to March 1 of the previous Fiscal Year as Undeveloped Property;
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the allocable acreage shall be computed on a pro-rata basis based on the relative number of remaining
Condominiums to the total number of Condominiums entitled to be developed on such Assessor’s Parcel. The
total number of Condominiums entitled to be developed on the applicable Assessor’s Parcel shall be
determined from the recorded condominium map, condominium plan, applicable site plan, plot plan, or other
appropriate records kept by the City as reasonably determined by the CFD Administrator.
3. SPECIAL TAX RATES
A. Assigned Special Tax for Developed Property
The Assigned Special Tax applicable to an Assessor’s Parcel classified as Developed Property
commencing Fiscal Year 2026-27 shall be determined pursuant to Table 1 below.
Table 1
Assigned Special Tax Rates for
Developed Property
Land Use Class Land Use Type Building Square Footage
Assigned Special Tax
(per Residential Unit)
1 Residential Property < 1,201 $3,280.00
2 Residential Property 1,201 to 1,475 $3,345.00
3 Residential Property 1,476 to 1,675 $4,128.00
4 Residential Property 1,676 to 1,825 $4,362.00
5 Residential Property 1,826 to 1,925 $4,585.00
6 Residential Property > 1,925 $4,763.00
On each July 1, commencing July 1, 2027 and ending July 1, 2037, the Assigned Special Tax for Developed
Property shall be increased by two percent (2.0%) of the amount in effect in the prior Fiscal Year.
B. Backup Special Tax for Developed Property
When a Final Map or a condominium plan is recorded within CFD No. 2024-2, the Backup Special Tax for
Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property classified as Residential Property shall be determined as follows:
For each Assessor’s Parcel of Residential Property or for each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped Property to
be classified as Residential Property upon its development within the Final Map area of CFD No. 2024-2, the
Backup Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2026-27 shall be the rate per Lot calculated according to the following
formula:
The terms have the following meanings:
B = Backup Special Tax per Lot.
A = Acreage classified or to be classified as Residential Property in such Final Map. The land area
applicable to a Condominium shall be computed from the Acreage of the Lot on which the
Condominium is located, with the Acreage for such Lot allocated equally among all the
Condominiums located or to be located on such Lot.
L = For a Final Map, the number of Lots which are classified or to be classified as Residential
Property.
$94,041 x A
L
B =
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Assessor’s Parcels of Residential Property or Undeveloped Property for
which the Backup Special Tax has been determined are subsequently changed or modified by recordation of
a new or amended Final Map, then the Backup Special Tax applicable to such Assessor’s Parcels shall be
recalculated to equal the total amount of Backup Special Tax that would have been generated if such change
did not take place.
On each July 1, commencing July 1, 2027, and ending July 1, 2037, the Backup Special Tax applicable to
each Assessor’s Parcel of Residential shall be increased by two percent (2.00%) of the amount in effect in the
prior Fiscal Year.
C. Maximum Special Tax for Developed Property
Each Fiscal Year, the Maximum Special Tax for an Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property shall be the
greater of the applicable Assigned Special Tax or Backup Special Tax.
D. Maximum Special Tax for Undeveloped Property
The Maximum Special Tax for Undeveloped Property commencing in Fiscal Year 2026-27 shall be $94,041
per Acre.
On each July 1, commencing July 1, 2027, and ending July 1, 2037, the Maximum Special Tax applicable to
each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped Property shall be increased by two percent (2.00%) of the amount in
effect in the prior Fiscal Year.
E. Multiple Land Use Classes
In some instances, an Assessor’s Parcel may contain more than one Land Use Class. The annual Maximum
Special Taxes levied on an Assessor's Parcel shall be the sum of the Maximum Special Taxes for all Land
Use Classes located on that Assessor’s Parcel.
F. Special Tax Reduction prior to issuance of Bonds
Prior to the issuance of Bonds, the Assigned Special Tax, Backup Special Tax, and Maximum Special Tax
(collectively the “Special Tax Rates”) on Taxable Property may be reduced in accordance with, and subject
to the conditions set forth in this paragraph. Upon the City’s receipt of a written request from property owner
and the CFD Administrator, the Special Tax Rates on Taxable Property may be reduced to a level which will
provide not less than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the estimated debt service with respect to the amount
of Bonds requested to be issued in such written requests. If it is reasonably determined by the CFD
Administrator that the total effective tax rate on Residential Property exceeds 2%, the Special Tax Rates may
be reduced to the amount necessary to satisfy the maximum allowable effective tax rate requirement on
Residential Property with the written consent of Master Developer, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld, and the CFD Administrator. It shall not be required that reductions among each “Building Square
Footage” range of Residential Property be proportional. Additionally, the “CFD Public Facilities Costs”
amount in Section 8 shall be reduced commensurate with any reductions to the Special Tax Rates pursuant to
this paragraph, as reasonably determined by the CFD Administrator. A certificate in substantially the form
attached hereto as Exhibit “B” shall be used for purposes of evidencing the required written consent and
effectuating the reduction to the Special Tax Rates. The reductions permitted pursuant to this paragraph shall
be reflected in an amended Notice of Special Tax Lien which the City shall cause to be recorded with the
County.
Once bonds are issued for CFD No. 2024-2, this paragraph 3.F shall become void.
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4. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
For each Fiscal Year, commencing Fiscal Year 2026-27, the CFD Administrator shall determine the Special
Tax Requirement and levy the Special Tax on all Taxable Property in accordance with the following steps:
Step 1: The Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property at
up to 100% of the applicable Assigned Special Tax to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement.
Step 2: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement after Step 1 has been
completed, the Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped Property
up to 100% of the Maximum Special Tax for Undeveloped Property as needed to satisfy the Special Tax
Requirement.
Step 3: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement after the first two steps have
been completed, the Special Tax shall be increased Proportionately on each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed
Property up to 100% of the Maximum Special Tax for Developed Property as needed to satisfy the Special
Tax Requirement.
Notwithstanding the above, under no circumstances will the Special Tax levied in any Fiscal Year against any
Assessor’s Parcel of Residential Property for which an occupancy permit for private residential use has been
issued be increased as a result of a delinquency or default in the payment of the Special Tax applicable to any
other Assessor’s Parcel within CFD No. 2024-2 by more than ten percent (10%) above what would have been
levied in the absence of such delinquencies or defaults.
5. EXEMPTIONS
The CFD Administrator shall classify as Exempt Property (i) Assessor’s Parcels of Public Property, (ii)
Assessor’s Parcels of Property Owner Association Property, (iii) Assessor’s Parcels which are used as places
of worship and are exempt from ad valorem property taxes because they are owned by a religious organization,
(iv) Non-Residential Property including, but not limited to, commercial and industrial parcels, and (v)
Assessor’s Parcels with public or utility easements making impractical their utilization for other than the
purposes set forth in the easement, provided that no such classification would reduce the sum of all Taxable
Property in CFD No. 2024-2 to less than 6.24 Acres. Assessor’s Parcels, which cannot be classified as Exempt
Property because such classification would reduce the sum of all Taxable Property in CFD No. 2024-2 to less
than 6.24 Acres, shall be classified as Taxable Property and will continue to be subject to the CFD No. 2024-
2 Special Taxes accordingly. Tax exempt status for the purpose of this paragraph will be assigned by the CFD
Administrator in the chronological order in which property becomes eligible for classification as Exempt
Property.
If the use of an Assessor’s Parcel of Exempt Property changes so that such Assessor’s Parcel is no longer
classified as one of the uses set forth in the first paragraph of this Section 5 that would make such Assessor’s
Parcel eligible to be classified as Exempt Property, such Assessor’s Parcel shall cease to be classified as
Exempt Property and shall be deemed to be Taxable Property.
6. APPEALS
Any property owner who pays the Special Tax and claims the amount of the Special Tax levied on his or her
Assessor’s Parcel is in error shall first consult with the CFD Administrator regarding such an error not later
than thirty-six (36) months after first having paid the first installment of the Special Tax that is disputed. If
following such consultation, the CFD Administrator determines that an error has occurred, then the CFD
Administrator shall take any of the following actions, in order of priority, in order to correct the error:
(i) Amend the Special Tax levy on the property owner’s Assessor’s Parcel(s) for the current Fiscal Year
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prior to the payment date,
(ii) Require the CFD to reimburse the property owner for the amount of the overpayment to the extent of
available CFD funds, or
(iii) Grant a credit against, eliminate or reduce the future Special Taxes on the property owner’s Assessor’s
Parcel(s) in the amount of the overpayment.
If following such consultation and action by the CFD Administrator the property owner believes such an error
still exists, such person may file a written notice of appeal with the City Council. Upon receipt of such notice,
the City Council or designee may establish such procedures as deemed necessary to undertake the review of
any such appeal. If the City Council or designee determines an error still exists, the CFD Administrator shall
take any of the actions described as (i), (ii) and (iii) above, in order of priority, in order to correct the error.
The City Council or the designee thereof shall interpret this Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special
Tax for purposes of clarifying any ambiguities and make determinations relative to the administration of the
Special Tax and any property owner appeals. The decision of the City Council or designee shall be final and
binding to all persons.
7. COLLECTION OF SPECIAL TAXES
Collection of the Annual Special Tax shall be made by the County in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem
property taxes are collected and the Annual Special Tax shall be subject to the same penalties and the same
lien priority in the case of delinquency as ad valorem taxes; provided, however, that the City Council may
provide for (i) other means of collecting the Special Tax, including direct billings thereof to the property
owners; and (ii) judicial foreclosure of delinquent Annual Special Taxes.
8. PREPAYMENT OF SPECIAL TAX OBLIGATION
A. Prepayment in Full
Property owners may prepay and permanently satisfy the Special Tax Obligation by a cash settlement with
the City as permitted under Government Code Section 53344. The following definitions apply to this Section
8:
“CFD Public Facilities Costs” means an amount sufficient to pay development impact fees and acquire or
construct the facilities to be financed under the Act and financing program for CFD No. 2024-2, or such lower
number as shall be determined by the CFD Administrator.
“Improvement Fund” means the fund (regardless of its name) established pursuant to the Fiscal Agent
Agreement to hold funds, which are currently available for expenditure to acquire or construct the facilities
or pay development impact fees authorized to be funded by CFD No. 2024-2.
“Future Facilities Costs” means the CFD Public Facilities Costs minus (i) costs previously paid from the
Improvement Fund to acquire or construct the facilities or pay for development impact fees, (ii) monies
currently on deposit in the Improvement Fund, and (iii) monies currently on deposit in an escrow or other
designated fund that are expected to be available to finance CFD Public Facilities Costs.
“Outstanding Bonds” means all Previously Issued Bonds, which remain outstanding as of the first interest
and/or principal payment date following the current Fiscal Year excluding Bonds to be redeemed at a later
date with proceeds of prior Special Tax prepayments.
“Previously Issued Bonds” means all Bonds that have been issued prior to the date of prepayment.
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The Special Tax Obligation applicable to an Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property, or Undeveloped
Property for which a Building Permit has been issued may be prepaid and the obligation to pay the Special
Tax for such Assessor’s Parcel permanently satisfied as described herein, provided that a prepayment may be
made with respect to a particular Assessor’s Parcel only if there are no delinquent Special Taxes with respect
to such Assessor’s Parcel at the time of prepayment. An owner of an Assessor’s Parcel eligible to prepay the
Special Tax Obligation shall provide the CFD Administrator with written notice of intent to prepay and
designate or identify the company or agency that will be acting as the escrow agent, if any. The CFD
Administrator shall provide the owner with a statement of the Prepayment Amount for such Assessor’s Parcel
within 30 days of the request and may charge a reasonable fee for providing this service. Prepayment must be
made at least 60 days prior to any redemption date for the Bonds to be redeemed with the proceeds of such
prepaid Special Taxes, unless a shorter period is acceptable to the Fiscal Agent and the City.
The Prepayment Amount (defined below) shall be calculated for each applicable Assessor’s Parcel or group
of Assessor’s Parcels as summarized below (capitalized terms as defined below):
Bond Redemption Amount plus Redemption Premium
plus Future Facilities Costs Prepayment Amount plus Defeasance Amount
plus Prepayment Administrative Fees and Expenses less Reserve Fund Credit
less Capitalized Interest Credit Total: equals Prepayment Amount
As of the proposed date of prepayment, the Prepayment Amount (defined in Step 14 below) shall be calculated
as follows:
Step No.:
1. Confirm that no Special Tax delinquencies apply to such Assessor’s Parcel.
2. For Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property, determine the Maximum Special Tax. For Assessor’s
Parcels of Undeveloped Property for which a Building Permit has been issued, compute the Maximum
Special Tax for that Assessor’s Parcel as though it was already designated as Developed Property,
based upon the Building Permit which has already been issued for that Assessor’s Parcel.
3. Divide the Maximum Special Tax computed pursuant to paragraph 2 by the total expected Maximum
Special Tax revenue for CFD No. 2024-2, assuming all Building Permits have been issued (build-
out) within CFD No. 2024-2, excluding any Assessor’s Parcels for which the Special Tax Obligation
has been previously prepaid.
4. Multiply the quotient computed pursuant to paragraph 3 by the Outstanding Bonds to compute the
amount of Outstanding Bonds to be retired and prepaid for all applicable Assessor’s Parcels (the
“Bond Redemption Amount”).
5. Multiply the Bond Redemption Amount computed pursuant to paragraph 4 by the applicable
redemption premium (expressed as a percentage), if any, on the Outstanding Bonds to be redeemed
at the first available call date (the “Redemption Premium”).
6. Compute the Future Facilities Costs.
7. Multiply the quotient computed pursuant to paragraph 3 by the amount determined pursuant to
paragraph 6 to compute the amount of Future Facilities Costs to be prepaid (the “Future Facilities
Prepayment Amount”).
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8. Calculate the administrative fees and expenses of CFD No. 2024-2, including the costs of
computation of the prepayment, the costs to invest the prepayment proceeds, the costs of redeeming
the Outstanding Bonds to be redeemed with the prepayment, and the costs of recording any notices
to evidence the prepayment and the redemption (the “Prepayment Administrative Fees”).
9. Compute the amount needed to pay interest on the Bond Redemption Amount from the first bond
interest and/or principal payment date following the current Fiscal Year until the expected redemption
date for the Outstanding Bonds which, depending on the Fiscal Agent Agreement, may be as early as
the next interest payment date.
10. Compute the amount the CFD Administrator reasonably expects to derive from the reinvestment of
the Prepayment Amount less the Future Facilities Prepayment Amount and the Prepayment
Administrative Fees from the date of prepayment until the redemption date for the Outstanding Bonds
to be redeemed with the prepayment.
11. Subtract the amount computed in paragraph 10 from the amount computed in paragraph 9 (the
“Defeasance Amount”).
12. If reserve funds for the Outstanding Bonds, if any, are at or above 100% of the reserve requirement
(as defined in the Fiscal Agent Agreement) on the prepayment calculation date, a reserve fund credit
shall be calculated as a reduction in the applicable reserve fund for the Outstanding Bonds to be
redeemed pursuant to the prepayment (the “Reserve Fund Credit”). No Reserve Fund Credit shall
be granted if, after the Prepayment Amount is calculated, reserve funds are below 100% of the reserve
requirement after taking into account such prepayment.
13. If any capitalized interest for the Outstanding Bonds will not have been expended at the time of the
first interest and/or principal payment following the current Fiscal Year, a capitalized interest credit
shall be calculated by multiplying the quotient computed pursuant to paragraph 3 by the expected
balance in the capitalized interest fund after such first interest and/or principal payment (the
“Capitalized Interest Credit”).
14. The amount to prepay the Special Tax Obligation is equal to the sum of the amounts computed
pursuant to paragraphs 4, 5, 7, 8, and 11, less the amounts computed pursuant to paragraphs 12 and
13 (the “Prepayment Amount”).
15. From the Prepayment Amount, the sum of the amounts computed pursuant to paragraphs 4, 5, and
11, less the amounts computed pursuant to paragraphs 12 and 13 shall be deposited into the
appropriate fund as established under the Fiscal Agent Agreement and be used to retire Outstanding
Bonds or make Debt Service payments. The amount computed pursuant to paragraph 7 shall be
deposited into the Construction Fund. The amount computed pursuant to paragraph 8 shall be retained
by CFD No. 2024-2.
The Prepayment Amount may be sufficient to redeem an amount other than a $5,000 increment of Bonds. In
such cases, the increment above $5,000 or integral multiple thereof will be retained in the appropriate fund
established under the Fiscal Agent Agreement to redeem Bonds to be used with the next prepayment of Bonds.
The CFD Administrator will confirm that all previously levied Special Taxes have been paid in full. With
respect to any Assessor’s Parcel for which the Special Tax Obligation is prepaid in full, once the CFD
Administrator has confirmed that all previously levied Special Taxes have been paid, the City Council shall
cause a suitable notice to be recorded in compliance with the Act, to indicate the prepayment of the Special
Tax Obligation and the release of the Special Tax lien on such Assessor’s Parcel, and the obligation of the
owner of such Assessor’s Parcel to pay the Special Tax shall cease.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Special Tax prepayment shall be allowed unless the aggregate amount of
Maximum Special Taxes less Administrative Expenses that may be levied on Taxable Property, respectively,
after the proposed prepayment is at least 1.1 times the Debt Service on all Outstanding Bonds in each Fiscal
Year.
B. Partial Prepayment
The Special Tax on an Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property or Undeveloped Property for which a
Building Permit has been issued may be partially prepaid. The amount of the prepayment shall be calculated
as in Section 8.A.; except that a partial prepayment shall be calculated according to the following formula:
PP = (PE-A) x F+A
These terms have the following meaning:
PP = the partial prepayment
PE = the Prepayment Amount calculated according to Section 8.A
F = the percentage by which the owner of the Assessor’s Parcel(s) is partially prepaying the Special Tax
Obligation
A = the Prepayment Administrative Fees and Expenses from Section 8.A
The owner of any Assessor’s Parcel who desires such partial prepayment shall notify the CFD Administrator
of (i) such owner’s intent to partially prepay the Special Tax Obligation, (ii) the percentage by which the
Special Tax Obligation shall be prepaid, and (iii) the company or agency that will be acting as the escrow
agent, if any. The CFD Administrator shall provide the owner with a statement of the amount required for the
partial prepayment of the Special Tax Obligation for an Assessor’s Parcel within 60 days of the request and
may charge a reasonable fee for providing this service.
With respect to any Assessor’s Parcel that is partially prepaid, the City shall (i) distribute the funds remitted
to it according to Section 8.A., and (ii) indicate in the records of CFD No. 2024-2 that there has been a partial
prepayment of the Special Tax Obligation and that a portion of the Special Tax with respect to such Assessor’s
Parcel, equal to the outstanding percentage (1.00 - F) of the Maximum Special Tax, shall continue to be levied
on such Assessor’s Parcel.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no partial prepayment shall be allowed unless the aggregate amount of
Maximum Special Taxes less Administrative Expenses that may be levied on Taxable Property, respectively,
after the proposed partial prepayment is at least 1.1 times the Debt Service on all Outstanding Bonds in each
Fiscal Year.
9. TERM OF SPECIAL TAX
The Special Tax shall be levied as long as necessary to meet the Special Tax Requirement, but in any event
not after Fiscal Year 2066-67. The Special Tax will cease to be levied in an earlier Fiscal Year if the CFD
Administrator has determined that all required interest and principal payments on the Bonds have been paid,
no delinquent Special Taxes remain uncollected, and the City has covenanted that it will not issue any more
Bonds (other than refunding Bonds) to be supported by Special Taxes levied under this Rate and Method of
Apportionment.
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EXHIBIT B
CERTIFICATE TO AMEND THE SPECIAL TAX
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-2 (MOSS STREET)
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TAX REDUCTION CERTIFICATE
1. The undersigned property owners hereby request modification of the following information in the
Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax (the "RMA") for Community Facilities District
No. 2024-2 (Moss Street) of the City of Chula Vista (“CFD No. 2024-2” or the “CFD”).
2. Pursuant to Section 3 of the Rate and Method of Apportionment, as attached to the Notice of Special
Tax Lien, recorded in the Official Records of the County of San Diego as Instrument No. XXXXXX
on MM/DD/YYYY, the County of San Diego (the “County”) hereby reduces the Assigned Special
Tax for Developed Property within the CFD as set forth in Table 1 of the RMA.
3. The information in Table 1, relating to the Assigned Special Tax for Developed Property within
CFD No. 2024-2 shall be amended and restated in full as follows:
Table 1: Assigned Special Tax for Developed Property
4. The calculation of the Backup Special Tax for Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property within
CFD No. 2024-2 classified as Residential Property shall be amended as follows:
For each Assessor’s Parcel of Residential Property or for each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped
Property to be classified as Residential Property upon its development within the Final Map area
of CFD No. 2024-2, the Backup Special Tax shall be the rate per Lot calculated according to the
following formula:
Land Use Class Land Use Type Building Square Footage
Assigned Special Tax
(per Residential Unit)
1 Residential Property < 1,201 $
2 Residential Property 1,201 to 1,475 $
3 Residential Property 1,476 to 1,675 $
4 Residential Property 1,676 to 1,825 $
5 Residential Property 1,826 to 1,925 $
6 Residential Property > 1,925 $
R x A
L
B =
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The terms have the following meanings:
B = Backup Special Tax per Lot.
A = Acreage classified or to be classified as Residential Property in such Final Map. The land
area applicable to a Condominium shall be computed from the Acreage of the Lot on which
the Condominium is located, with the Acreage for such Lot allocated equally among all
the Condominiums located or to be located on such Lot.
L = For a Final Map, the number of Lots which are classified or to be classified as Residential
Property.
R = Backup Special Tax Rate per Acre
5. On each July 1, commencing July 1, 2027, and ending July 1, 2037, the Assigned Special Tax Rates
in Table 1 and the Backup Special Tax applicable to each Assessor’s Parcel of Residential shall be
increased by two percent (2.00%) of the amount in effect in the prior Fiscal Year.
6. Section 3 of the RMA may only be modified prior to the issuance of Bonds.
7. Upon execution of the certificate by the City and the CFD, the City shall cause an amended Notice
of Special Tax Lien for the CFD to be recorded reflecting the modifications set forth herein.
I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the above representations are true and correct.
Property Owner
By: Date:
By execution hereof, the undersigned acknowledges, on behalf of the City of Chula Vista and CFD No.
2024-2(Moss Street) receipt of this Certificate and modification of the RMA as set forth in this Certificate.
City of Chula Vista
By: Date:
CFD Administrator
Community Facilities District No. 2024-2 (Moss Street) of the City of Chula Vista
By: Date:
CFD Administrator
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EXHIBIT “C”
NAMES OF THE OWNERS AND ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS
OF THE REAL PROPERTY WITHIN DISTRICT
Owner Assessor's Parcel Numbers
Shea Homes Limited Partnership 618-010-26-01
Shea Homes Limited Partnership 618-010-31-00
Shea Homes Limited Partnership 618-010-32-00
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EXHIBIT “D”
CFD BOUNDARY MAP
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-2 (MOSS STREET)
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ITEM TITLE
Campaign Contributions: Adopt an Ordinance Adopting Comprehensive Updates to Chula Vista Municipal
Code Chapter 2.52 Regarding Various Provisions of the Campaign Contribution Ordinance
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: City Clerk & City Attorney
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California
Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no
environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt an ordinance adopting comprehensive updates to Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 2.52 regarding
various provisions of the City’s Campaign Contribution Ordinance. (Second Reading and Adoption)
Summary
This ordinance was placed on first reading on September 9, 2025. The original staff report can be accessed
at the following link: https://pub-chulavista.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=54210
Please note, the original staff report may include information beyond the scope of the ordinance proposed
for adoption with this action.
For questions, please contact the staff indicated in the original staff report or cityclerk@chulavistaca.gov.
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 2.52, “CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS,” AND
ADJUSTING THE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS
WHEREAS, Chula Vista City Charter section 905 requires the City to “adopt reasonable
regulations related to campaign contributions” in order to “avoid the potential for undue or
improper influence over Elected Officials resulting from excessive campaign contributions;” and
WHEREAS, in 1989, the City adopted Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 2.52,
“Campaign Contributions,” in compliance with the City Charter requirements (Campaign
Contribution Ordinance); and
WHEREAS, the City last conducted a comprehensive update of the Campaign
Contribution Ordinance in 2011 and amended it to its current form through a series of subsequent
amendments; and
WHEREAS, on February 21, 2023, the City Attorney gave a presentation on potential
revisions to the Campaign Contribution Ordinance and the Council formed an ad hoc
subcommittee; and
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2023, the ad hoc subcommittee gave an update on campaign
contributions and the City Council provided direction to the City Attorney and the City Clerk to
conduct a comprehensive review and propose amendments to the Campaign Contribution
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney and the City Clerk have undertaken a comprehensive review
of the Campaign Contribution Ordinance and have recommended revisions to the ordinance that
revise contribution limits, the time period for accepting contributions, rules for outstanding debt,
complaint processing, and remove duplicative provisions; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk’s review focused on administrative and technical aspects,
including clarifications to reduce confusion, and reformatting and reorganizing for clarity; and
WHEREAS, based on City Council direction at the August 5, 2025, the amendments
include, among other things, increasing the contribution limit for individuals, political party
committees, and organizations; revising the starting date for a candidate’s acceptance of
contribution to remove ambiguity; increasing the amount a candidate can personally loan their
campaign; adding a timeframe for the repayment of loans and debts; increasing the maximum
penalty for intentionally filing a false complaint; removing the requirement to notify opponents of
loan contributions; clarifying enforcement processing and investigation obligations; adding
defined terms; and removing provisions that are duplicative of state law; and
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WHEREAS, the proposed changes are intended to prevent corruption, close campaign
finance loopholes, ensure transparency, promote fairness, encourage accountability, foster public
trust, and promote ethical behavior in the political process; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to adopt revised campaign contribution regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
Section I.
A. Chapter 2.52 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
2.52.010 Title and Purpose.
A. Title. This chapter shall be known as the Chula Vista Campaign Contribution Ordinance.
B. Purpose. The purpose of the Chula Vista Campaign Contribution Ordinance is intended
to supplement the Political Reform Act of 1974 (California Government Code Sections 81000, et
seq.) (the “PRA”), and the implementing regulations adopted by the Fair Political Practices
Commission (the “FPPC”) (see California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 6, to protect the
integrity of the City’s electoral process, and to serve the best interests of the citizens of this City
by enacting campaign finance rules governing donors and Candidates for City Elective Offices.
Inherent in the high cost of election campaigning is the potential for improper influence
exercised by campaign contributors over elected officials. It is the intent of the City Council in
enacting this chapter:
1. To preserve an orderly political forum in which individuals may express
themselves effectively;
2. To place realistic and enforceable limits on the amounts of money that may be
contributed to political campaigns in City elections;
3. To prevent corruption and avoid the appearance of corruption by regulating
campaign contributions to candidates for local elective office;
4. To provide full and fair enforcement of all the provisions of this chapter; and
5. To encourage candidate adherence to election regulations by making them easier
to understand.
C. Applicability. The terms of this chapter are applicable to any contribution made to a
Candidate or Candidate-controlled committee whether used by the Candidate to finance a current
campaign or to pay debts incurred in prior campaigns.
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2.52.020 Relationship to State Law.
This chapter shall supplement, not replace, the Political Reform Act of 1974 (California
Government Code 81000, et seq.) (the “PRA”), and the implementing regulations adopted by the
Fair Political Practices Commission (the “FPPC”) (see California Code of Regulations, Title 2,
Division 6). Donors and Candidates for City Elected Offices must comply with both the
requirements of the PRA and the requirements of this chapter. However, to the extent of any
conflict between the terms of this Chapter and the terms of the PRA, the terms of this Chapter
shall govern to the maximum extent allowed by law.
2.52.030 Definitions.
Unless otherwise defined in this Section, the terms and phrases used in this chapter shall have the
same definitions given to them in the PRA (see California Government Code Sections 82000
through 82054) and the FPPC regulations.
“Agent” means a person who acts on behalf or At the Behest of any other person or accepts a
Contribution on behalf of a Candidate. If an individual acting as an Agent is also acting as an
employee or member of a law, architectural, engineering or consulting firm, or a similar entity or
corporation, both the entity or corporation and the individual are “Agents.”
“At the Behest” means made under the control or at the direction of, in cooperation, consultation,
coordination, or concert with, at the request or suggestion of, or with the express prior consent
of.
“Campaign Statement” means the campaign statement required by the PRA (see California
Government Code Sections 84200, et seq.).
“Candidate” means any individual seeking any City Elective Office, the candidate’s campaign
committee, committee(s) controlled by the Candidate, and Agents of the Candidate.
“City Elective Office” means the offices of Mayor, City Council, or the City Attorney. The
“same City Elective Office,” as that term is used in this chapter, means the Office of the Mayor
with respect to the Mayor’s seat; the Office of the City Attorney with respect to the City
Attorney’s seat; or, in the case of a Council District Seat, the specific Council District Seat
numbered 1, 2, 3, or 4 held by a City Council member or campaigned for by a Candidate, or the
numbered seat to which a City Council member or Candidate for such office may be reassigned
as a result of redistricting. For example, if, during the redistricting process, the district lines are
redrawn such that the residence of the City Council member representing and running for District
1 or a Candidate running for District 1 becomes located within District 2, 3 or 4, the member’s or
Candidate’s District 1 seat, as the case may be, would be considered, for purposes of this chapter,
the “same City Elective Office” as the District 2, 3 or 4 seat so re-assigned.
“Citywide Seat” means the office of Mayor or City Attorney.
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“Contribution” is defined in a manner identical with the definition found in Government Code
Section 82015, contained within the Political Reform Act, and any related provisions in the
California Code of Regulations.
“Contribution Limit” is defined as the maximum allowed contribution from a Person,
Organization, Political Party Committee, for any Single Election Contest as provide under
CVMC 2.52.040.
“Council District Seat” means the office of City Councilmember District 1, 2, 3, or 4.
“Enforcement Authority,” under this chapter, means that special counsel appointed pursuant to
CVMC 2.52.140.
“Filer” is any elected officer, Candidate, committee, or other Person required to file Campaign
Statements, reports or other documents.
“FPPC Form” is any FPPC-developed Campaign Form, including but not limited to Form 460,
470, 496, 497.
“General Election” is that election identified by Charter Section 901(B) as a “General Municipal
Election.”
“Net Debts Outstanding” has the same meaning as that set forth in title 2, section 18531.61 of the
California Code of Regulations.
“Organization” means a proprietorship, labor union, firm, partnership, joint venture, syndicate,
business, business trust, company, corporation, association, or committee, including a political
action committee. “Organization” does not include Political Party Committees, as that term is
defined in California Government Code Section 85205.
“Person” means a natural individual.
“Political Party Committee” is defined in a manner identical with the definition found is as
defined in California Government Code Section 85205.
“Political Reform Act” or “PRA” means the California Political Reform Act of 1974, as
amended, found at Government Code Section 81000, et seq., and includes regulations adopted by
the Fair Political Practices Commission.
“Primary Election” is that election identified by Charter Section 901(A) as a “Primary Municipal
Election.”
“Single Election Contest” means the election contest scheduled for any one of the following
types of elections, each being a “Single Election Contest”: a Primary Election, a General
Election or a Special Election.
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“Special Election” is that election defined by Charter Section 901(C) as a “Special Municipal
Election.”
“Written Solicitation” means any writing, whether physical or electronic, soliciting, either
directly or indirectly, a Contribution to a Candidate. “Written Solicitation” includes, but is not
limited to, printed materials, websites, social media, and printed or electronic advertisements.
2.52.040 Campaign Contribution Dollar Limits
A. Limitations on Contributions by Persons. No Person other than a Candidate shall make a
Contribution to a Candidate, and no Candidate shall solicit or accept a Contribution from a
Person other than the Candidate, for a Single Election Contest in an amount exceeding $800.00
for a Council District Seat or $1,200 for a Citywide Seat. The contribution limits in this
subsection shall be subject to increase as provided in CVMC 2.52.040(D), below, or as may be
required by law.
B. Limitations on Contributions by Political Party Committees and Organizations. No
Political Party Committee or Organization shall make a contribution to a Candidate, and no
Candidate shall solicit or accept a Contribution from a Political Party Committee or
Organization, for a Single Election Contest in an amount exceeding fifty percent of the limit
established for members of the State Senate under Government Code Section 85301(a), as that
limit may be adjusted by the Fair Political Practices Commission pursuant to Government Code
Section 83124.
C. Applicability. This chapter shall not apply to contributions made to a committee that is
organized solely for the purpose of supporting or opposing the qualification for the ballot or
adoption of one or more City measures.
D. Adjustments. The contribution limits set forth in subsection (A) of this section shall be
adjusted every odd-numbered year. The City Clerk shall adjust the contribution limits to reflect
any changes in the Consumer Price Index for the San Diego area for the two-year period ending
on December 31st of the previous year. Adjustments shall be rounded to the nearest $10.00. The
City Clerk shall publish a public notice of any adjustments by March 1st of each odd-numbered
year, or as soon after as practicable, following the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ release of the
applicable Consumer Price Index data. The adjustments shall go into effect as soon as the public
notice is published but shall apply only to elections held in subsequent years. The adjustments
shall not be construed to raise the contribution limits applicable to past elections or to special
elections held in the same year that the limits are adjusted.
E. Expenditures. The contribution limitations imposed by this section are not limitations on
expenditures and shall not be construed to limit the expenditures by any Candidate, Person,
Organization, or committee.
2.52.045 Time Period for Accepting Contributions; Rules for Elections with Multiple
“Single Election Contests.”
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A. Starting Date for Acceptance of Contributions. No Person, Organization, or Political
Party Committee shall make a contribution to any Candidate, and no such Candidate shall accept
from any Person, Organization, or Political Party Committee such a contribution, sooner than the
first day of the 11th month preceding a Single Election Contest.
B. Contributions After an Election. A Contribution for an election may be accepted by a
Candidate up to the first day of the 11th month after a Candidate’s withdrawal, defeat, or election
to office, only to the extent that the Contribution does not exceed a Candidate’s Net Debts
Outstanding for that election, and the Contribution does not otherwise exceed the applicable
contribution limit for that election. If elected to office, the 11-month period begins on the date of
the election.
C. No Solicitations for a General Election Until Primary Election is Held. A Candidate may
not solicit or accept contributions for a General Election prior to the holding of the Primary
Election for that office. If a Primary Election is canceled because fewer than three qualified
Candidates filed nomination papers for that election, a Candidate may begin soliciting and
accepting additional Contributions for the General Election once the City Council takes action to
cancel the Primary Election.
2.52.047 Carry-Over of Contributions.
A. From a Primary Election to a General Election. A Candidate may carry over
Contributions raised in connection with a Primary Election for City Elective Office to pay
campaign expenditures incurred in connection with a subsequent General Election for the same
City Elective Office. In the event that a Special Election for City Elective Office results in a run-
off election for the same City Elective Office, a Candidate may carry over Contributions raised
in connection with the Special Election for City Elective Office to pay campaign expenditures
incurred in connection with a subsequent run-off election for the same City Elective Office.
B. Redistricting. If, as a result of redistricting, a Candidate’s residence is assigned to a
different district, the Candidate may carry over Contributions raised prior to City Council
approval of the new district map to pay expenditures in connection with campaigning for election
to the newly assigned Council District Seat; provided, however, if the election for the newly
assigned Council District Seat will be held at the subsequent election cycle, the Candidate
choosing to carry over Contributions raised to fund campaign activities for such subsequent
election must discontinue any and all fundraising activities immediately upon City Council
approval of the new district map creating re-assignment until fundraising for such subsequent
election contest is authorized as provided in subsection 2.52.045(A).
2.52.050 Loans and Outstanding Debt.
A. Personal Loan from the Candidate; Limitation. A Candidate shall not personally loan to
their campaign with the intent to receive repayment of those funds in excess of the aggregate
amount of $10,000 for a Single Election Contest.
B. Loan from Others.
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1. In General. Except as provided in subsection 2., below, a loan or extension of
credit from a third-party Person or Organization made for the purpose of, or used by a
Candidate for, funding such Candidate’s campaign activities shall be considered a
Contribution from such maker of the loan or extender of credit and shall be subject to the
Contribution limits specified in CVMC 2.52.040.
2. Exception: Loan by Candidate from Commercial Lending Institution. The
contribution limit does not apply to loans made to a Candidate for the purpose of a
campaign by a commercial lending institution in the lender’s regular course of business
on terms available to members of the general public for which the Candidate is personally
liable.
C. Repayment of Loans. Repayment of personal loans from the Candidate to their campaign
must occur not later than the first day of the 11th month after a Candidate’s withdrawal, defeat, or
election to office. If elected to office, the 11-month period begins on the date of the election.
D. Special Rules for Debts Owed to Campaign Consultants and Vendors. Except for legal
fees and expenses incurred directly in connection with monitoring the count of absentee or
provisional ballots for the election, or with a ballot recount conducted under Chapter 9
(commencing with Section 15600) of Division 15 of the Elections Code for the election, all bills
from campaign consultants and vendors must not have been incurred past the date of the election
for which the goods and services were provided. Candidates may only incur additional costs
from ongoing services from a fundraiser, treasurer, payment processing service, and other related
or ancillary services not later than the first day of the 11th month after the Candidate’s
withdrawal, defeat, or election to office. If elected to office, the 11-month period begins on the
date of the election.
[Sections 2.52.060 and 2.52.070 are being deleted in their entirety]
2.52.090 Return of prohibited Contributions.
If a Contribution is tendered and would be in violation of this chapter, it shall be returned by the
Candidate to the contributor within 60 days of receipt by the Candidate.
2.52.100 Written Solicitations by Candidates.
A. Notice Required. Any Candidate making a Written Solicitation for a Contribution for
their campaign for City Elective Office shall include the following written notice in no less than
eight-point type on each such solicitation, which shall include the then current limits for
Contributions by Persons and Contributions by Organizations:
1. For a Council District Seat:
NOTICE
The City of Chula Vista Municipal Code limits contributions to campaigns
for a Council District Seat to [insert the current limit pursuant to CVMC
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2.52.040(A)] dollars per Person and [insert the current limit pursuant to
CVMC 2.52.040(B)] dollars per Organization.
2. For a Citywide Seat:
NOTICE
The City of Chula Vista Municipal Code limits contributions to campaigns
for a Citywide Seat to [insert the current limit pursuant to CVMC
2.52.040(A)] dollars per Person and [insert the current limit pursuant to
CVMC 2.52.040(B)] dollars per Organization.
B. Additional Notice Required if Redistricting Pending. During any campaign cycle where
redistricting is pending City Councilmember candidate materials soliciting campaign funds shall
also contain the following statement in no less than eight-point type:
City campaign rules allow this candidate to transfer funds to a different Council District
Seat election contest, or carry over funds to a future Council District Seat election
contest, in the event redistricting results in the re-assignment of such candidate to a
different Council District Seat.
2.52.120 Contributions for Legal Defense.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, a payment to or for the benefit of one
holding a City Elective Office or a Candidate made and used for the express purpose of
offsetting costs already incurred by that office holder, or Candidate in the defense of a criminal
or administrative prosecutorial action, or other legal action relating to an election contest, against
said office holder or Candidate and not made or used for the purpose of aiding in the election of
said Councilmember, Mayor, City Attorney or Candidate, and not made within (before or after)
100 days of an election in which the office holder or Candidate is competing for a seat or office,
shall not be deemed to be a Contribution for the purposes of this chapter.
2.52.125 Electronic Filing of Campaign Statements.
A. General.
1. Any Filer required to file Campaign Statements, reports or other FPPC Forms as
required by Chapter 4 of the Political Reform Act (California Government Code Section
84100 et seq.) shall file such Campaign Statements using the City Clerk’s online system
according to procedures established by the City Clerk (the “Procedures”), unless the Filer
is exempt from electronic filing under California Government Code Section 84615, as
may be amended from time to time.
2. The City Clerk shall have the authority to establish and amend the procedures, as
necessary, to accomplish the following:
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a. Ensure that the online system complies with the requirements set forth in
Section 84615 of the Government Code, as may be amended from time to time;
b. Meet the purpose and intent of this section and comply with other
applicable law;
c. Ensure the integrity of the data transmitted and include safeguards against
efforts to tamper with, manipulate, alter, or subvert the data.
3. Online filings made under this chapter will only be accepted if made in the
standardized record format that is developed by the California Secretary of State pursuant
to Section 84602(a)(2) of the California Government Code, as may be amended from
time to time, and that is compatible with the Secretary of State’s system for receiving an
online or electronic Campaign Statement.
4. Any Filer who has electronically filed a Campaign Statement using the City
Clerk’s online system is not required to file a copy of that document in paper format with
the City Clerk.
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2.52.140 Enforcement; Enforcement Authority.
A. General. The City Attorney shall not act as the Enforcement Authority as to alleged
violations of this chapter, but shall defend the constitutionality and legality of this chapter in any
civil proceeding in which the City or the City Council is a party.
B. Enforcement Authority. The Enforcement Authority, as defined by this chapter, or the
District Attorney shall investigate or prosecute alleged violations of this chapter.
C. Timing of Selection. The Board of Ethics shall solicit proposals from attorneys in
accordance with Section 503 of the City Charter and Chapter 2.56 CVMC to act as the
Enforcement Authority 12 months prior to a General Election.
D. Appointment of Panel. The Board of Ethics shall appoint a panel of no less than three
attorneys to act as the Enforcement Authority. These attorneys shall be compensated by the City
for work performed pursuant to this chapter. Should the appointment of additional special
counsel become necessary or appropriate, the Board of Ethics shall appoint such additional
special counsel as may be required. Should the panel consist of fewer than three attorneys due to
resignations or otherwise, the Board of Ethics shall appoint additional special counsel.
E. Rotation of Assignments. A single member of the special counsel panel will be assigned
to each complaint by the City Attorney, or the City Clerk in the event that the City Attorney is
the subject of the complaint. Assignments will be made on a rotating basis.
F. Immunity to Liability. Special counsel, serving as the Enforcement Authority, shall be
immune to liability for enforcement of this chapter.
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2.52.143 Enforcement; Complaint Submittal.
A. Filing a Complaint. Complaints of violations of this chapter shall be in writing; sworn
under penalty of perjury by the complainant, who shall be a resident of the City; accompanied by
proof that the complainant is a resident of the City; and submitted to the City Clerk. The
complaint shall state a full recitation of all facts that are alleged to constitute a violation of this
chapter.
B. Correction of Complaint Deficiencies. If a complaint does not comply with these
requirements, the City Clerk shall notify the complainant that it is insufficient for filing and
identify the insufficiency. The complainant shall have 10 calendar days from the date of the
notice to cure the defect. If the defect is not cured in the prescribed timeframe, the case shall be
closed.
2.52.145 Enforcement; Complaint Processing.
A. Subject of Complaint; Opportunity to Respond. If the complaint meets the requirements
of CVMC 2.52.143(A), the City Clerk shall provide a copy of the complaint to the subject of the
complaint within two working days. The subject of the complaint shall have five calendar days to
provide the City Clerk with a written response, including evidence of any corrective action taken
in response to the complaint, if any. The response, if submitted, shall be signed under penalty of
perjury.
B. Submittal to Enforcement Authority. The City Clerk shall forward the complaint and any
written response received to the Enforcement Authority within ten working days of receipt for a
probable cause determination.
C. Probable Cause Determination. The Enforcement Authority shall make a prima facie
probable cause determination within 30 calendar days of receiving the complaint and shall
immediately notify the City Clerk, the City Attorney, and Interested Parties upon making its
determination.
1. Probable Cause; Knowing or Willful Violation. If the Enforcement Authority
determines that probable cause exists to find that there was a knowing or willful violation
of this chapter, the City Attorney shall forward the complaint to the District Attorney for
further handling. However, if the City Attorney is the subject of the complaint, the duties
of the City Attorney under this section shall be handled by the City Clerk. Violations of
this chapter that are forwarded to the District Attorney for handling shall not be subject to
further action by the Enforcement Authority.
2. Probable Cause; Negligent Violation. If the Enforcement Authority determines
that probable cause exists to find that there was a negligent violation of this chapter, the
City Attorney shall forward the complaint to the special counsel who is next in the
rotation of panel counsel to act as the Enforcement Authority and take further
investigatory and procedural steps necessary to resolve the matter.
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D. Negligent Violation; Enforcement Authority Handling.
1. Enforcement Authority Duties. Violations of this chapter that are not forwarded to
the District Attorney for handling but, rather, are forwarded to the next panel counsel for
further investigation pursuant to subsection (C) of this section may be pursued by the
Enforcement Authority either through a civil or administrative action. The Enforcement
Authority may also commence and prosecute any necessary administrative proceedings
or civil litigation to compel compliance with this chapter. No enforcement of prosecution
or action by the Enforcement Authority shall be subject to the review or control of the
City Attorney or City Council. The special counsel, serving as the Enforcement
Authority, may investigate and may institute legal action to prevent further violations.
The Enforcement Authority shall use reasonable efforts to complete its investigation and
reach a final determination within 180 days of the City forwarding the complaint. The
Enforcement Authority shall notify the City Clerk, the City Attorney, and Interested
Parties of upon conclusion of the Enforcement Authority’s final determination.
2. Violations of State Law. If the allegation contained in the complaint is also a
violation of state law, the special counsel shall not investigate but, rather, shall forward
the complaint to the Fair Political Practices Commission or other appropriate state
agency.
3. Criminal Prosecution. Criminal prosecution for violations of this chapter must be
commenced within one year after the date on which the violation occurred.
4. Civil Prosecution. Civil prosecution for violation of this chapter must be
commenced within four years after the date on which the violation occurred. No
administrative action alleging a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be
commenced more than four years after the date on which the violation occurred. If the
person alleged to have violated a provision of this chapter engages in the fraudulent
concealment of their acts or identity, the four-year period for civil and administrative
actions shall be tolled for the period of concealment. For purposes of this subdivision,
“fraudulent concealment” means the person knows of material facts related to their duties
under this chapter and knowingly conceals them in performing or omitting to perform
those duties, for the purpose of defrauding the public of information to which it is entitled
under this title.
E. No Violation Found. If the Enforcement Authority or District Attorney determines that no
violation occurred, the Enforcement Authority shall review the complaint and, if necessary,
conduct further investigation to determine if there is probable cause to find that the complainant
committed perjury. If such probable cause exists, the Enforcement Authority shall forward the
complaint to the District Attorney for prosecution for perjury.
2.52.150 Penalties.
A. Misdemeanor. Any Person who knowingly or willfully violates any provision of this
chapter; who knowingly or willfully causes, solicits, advises, or participates with any other
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Person to violate any provision of this chapter; or who knowingly or willfully aids and abets any
other Person in the violation of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
B. Monetary Penalties.
1. Negligent Violation. Any Person who negligently violates any provision of this
chapter shall be liable in a civil or administrative action brought b y the Enforcement
Authority for an amount not more than $500.00 per violation and shall be required to
correct the violation.
2. Intentional Violation. Any Person who intentionally violates any provision of this
chapter or causes any other Person to violate any provision of this chapter shall be liable
in a civil administrative action brought by the Enforcement Authority for a maximum of
$1,000 per violation.
3. Intentional Filing of False Complaint.
a. Any Person who intentionally files a false complaint under this chapter shall
be liable in a civil administrative action brought by the Enforcement
Authority for a maximum of $2,500 per false complaint filed.
b. If the District Attorney determines that the complainant committed perjury in
filing the complaint, the complainant may be liable, in addition to any
criminal penalties, for damages in the amount of fees, costs and other
amounts suffered or incurred as a result of, or arising out of the filing of, such
complaint.
4. Use of Funds. Any amounts paid pursuant to this section shall be used to offset
the costs of enforcing this chapter.
C. Applicability. This section shall apply only to Persons who have filing or reporting
obligations under this chapter or the Political Reform Act, or who are compensated for services
involving the planning, organization, or directing of any activity regulated or required by this
chapter or the Political Reform Act, or anyone who is determined by the District Attorney to
have committed perjury in filing a complaint under this chapter.
D. Considerations for Remedies and Sanctions. Whether or not a violation is inadvertent,
negligent, or deliberate, and the presence or absence of good faith, shall be considered in
applying the remedies and sanctions of this chapter. Further, in determining the amount of civil
liability, the court may take into account the seriousness of the violation and the degree of
culpability of the defendant. If a judgment is entered, the funds recovered shall be deposited into
the City’s general fund.
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2.52.170 Availability of Records.
Unless otherwise prohibited by law, all records pertaining to complaints related to campaign
contributions shall be deemed public records upon receipt. Such records include but are not limited
to submitted complaints (whether deemed sufficient or insufficient), letters of dismissal,
determinations of probable cause, determinations regarding enforcement actions, and legal
services agreements with enforcement authorities. These records shall be made available to the
public upon request, subject to appropriate redactions in accordance with applicable law.
Section II. Severability
If any portion of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any
reason held to be invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional, by a court of competent jurisdiction,
that portion shall be deemed severable, and such invalidity, unenforceability or unconstitutionality
shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions of the Ordinance, or its
application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council of the City of Chula Vista
hereby declares that it would have adopted each section, sentence, clause or phrase of this
Ordinance, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, sentences, clauses or
phrases of the Ordinance be declared invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional.
Section III. Construction
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista intends this Ordinance to supplement, not to
duplicate or contradict, applicable state and federal law and this Ordinance shall be construed in
light of that intent.
Section IV. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the thirtieth day after its final passage.
Section V. Publication
The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause
the same to be published or posted according to law.
Presented by Approved as to Form by
Marco A. Verdugo Marco A. Verdugo
City Attorney City Attorney
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC
City Clerk
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2.52.010 Title and Purpose and intent.
A. Title. This chapter shall be known as the Chula Vista Campaign Contribution Ordinance.
A. Purpose. The pPurpose of the Chula Vista Campaign Contribution Ordinance is intended to
supplement the Political Reform Act of 1974 (California Government Code Sections 81000, et seq.)
(the “PRA”), and the implementing regulations adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission
(the “FPPC”) (see California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 6, Division 6, Sections 18110
through 18997). All local candidates should be aware that they must comply with this chapter, as
well as the PRA and the FPPC regulations, when participating in a local election campaign.
B. Sections 81013 and 85703(a) of the PRA authorize the City Council to adopt contribution
limitations and prohibitions applicable to elections for local elective office. In enacting this chapter,
the City Council finds and declares that moderate monetary contributions to political campaigns are
a legitimate form of participation in the American political process. It is the policy of this City to
protect the integrity of the City’s electoral process, and to serve the best interests of the citizens of
this City by regulating enacting campaign finance rules governing donors and Candidates for City
Elective Offices.
Inherent in the high cost of election campaigning is the problem potential of for improper influence,
real or potential, exercised by campaign contributors over elected officials. It is the purpose and
intent of the City Council in enacting this chapter:
1. A. To preserve an orderly political forum in which individuals may express themselves
effectively;
2. B. To place realistic and enforceable limits on the amounts of money that may be
contributed to political campaigns in City elections;
3. C. To prevent corruption and avoid the appearance of corruption by regulating campaign
contributions to candidates for local elective office;
4. D. To provide full and fair enforcement of all the provisions of this chapter; and
5. E. To encourage candidate adherence to election regulations by making them easier to
understand. (Ord. 3179 § 1, 2011; Ord. 3086 § 1, 2007).
C. Applicability. The terms of this chapter are applicable to any contribution made to a
Candidate or Candidate-controlled committee whether used by the Candidate to finance a current
campaign or to pay debts incurred in prior campaigns.
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2.52.020 Interpretation of this chapterRelationship to State Law.
A. The terms and phrases in thisThis chapter shall supplement, not replace, the Political Reform Act
of 1974 (California Government Code 81000, et seq.) (the “PRA”), and the implementing regulations
adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission (the “FPPC”) (see California Code of Regulations,
Title 2, Division 6). Donors and Candidates for City Elected Offices must comply with both the
requirements of the PRA and the requirements of this chapter. However, to the extent of any
conflict between the terms of this Chapter and the terms of the PRA, the terms of this Chapter shall
govern to the maximum extent allowed by law. have the same definitions given to them in the PRA
(see California Government Code Sections 82000 through 82054) and the FPPC regulations, unless
otherwise specified in this chapter.
2.52.030 Definitions.
Unless otherwise defined in this Section, the terms and phrases used in this chapter shall have the
same definitions given to them in the PRA (see California Government Code Sections 82000 through
82054) and the FPPC regulations.
A. “Agent” means a person who acts on behalf or Aat the Bbehest of any other person or accepts a
Ccontribution on behalf of a Ccandidate. If an individual acting as an Aagent is also acting as an
employee or member of a law, architectural, engineering or consulting firm, or a similar entity or
corporation, both the entity or corporation and the individual are “Aagents.”
B. “At the Bbehest” means made under the control or at the direction of, in cooperation,
consultation, coordination, or concert with, at the request or suggestion of, or with the express prior
consent of.
C. “Campaign Ccontribution Aaccount” is that account in which all Ccontributions or loans made to
the Ccandidate shall be deposited as required by Government Code Section 85201.
E. “Candidate” means any individual seeking any City Eelective Ooffice, the candidate’s campaign
committee, committee(s) controlled by the Ccandidate, and Aagents of the Ccandidate.
F. “City Eelective Ooffice” means the offices held by theof Mayor, members of the City Council, or
the City Attorney. The “same City Eelective Ooffice,” as that term is used in this chapter, means the
specific seat held byOffice of the Mayor with respect to the Mayor’s seat; , as defined by Charter
Section 300(C); the specific seatOffice of held by the City Attorney with respect to the City
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Attorney’s seat; or, in the case of a City Council memberCouncil District Seat, the specific Council
1, 2, 3, or 4 held by athe City Council member or campaigned for by a Candidate, or the numbered
to which athat City Council member or Ccandidate for such office may be is reassigned as a result of
redistricting. For example, if, during the redistricting process, the district lines are redrawn such that
the residence of the City Council member representing and running for District 1 or a Ccandidate
running for District 1 becomes located within District 2, 3 or 4, the member’s or Ccandidate’s District
1 seat, as the case may be, would be considered, for purposes of this chapter, the “same City
Eelective Ooffice” as the District 2, 3 or 4 seat so re-assigned.
“Citywide Seat” means the office of Mayor or City Attorney.
G. “Contribution” is defined in a manner identical with the definition found in Government Code
Section 82015, contained within the Political Reform Act, and any related provisions in the California
Code of Regulations.
“Contribution Limit” is defined as the maximum allowed contribution from a Person, Organization,
Political Party Committee, for any Single Election Contest as provide under CVMC 2.52.040.
“Council District Seat” means the office of City Councilmember District 1, 2, 3, or 4.
H. “Enforcement Aauthority,” under this chapter, means that special counsel appointed by the City
Attorney pursuant to CVMC 2.52.140.
“Filer” is any elected officer, Candidate, committee, or other Person required to file Campaign
Statements, reports or other documents.
“FPPC Form” is any FPPC-developed Campaign Form, including but not limited to Form 460, 470,
496, 497.
I. “General Eelection” is that election identified by Charter Section 900901(B) as a “General
Municipal Election.”, which is combined with the state primary election.
“Net Debts Outstanding” has the same meaning as that set forth in title 2, section 18531.61 of the
California Code of Regulations.
J. “Organization” means a proprietorship, labor union, firm, partnership, joint venture, syndicate,
business, business trust, company, corporation, association, or committee, including a political
action committee. “Organization” does not include Ppolitical Pparty Ccommittees, as that term is
defined in California Government Code Section 85205.
K. “Person” means a natural individual.
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“Political Party Committee” is defined in a manner identical with the definition found is as defined in
California Government Code Section 85205.
L. “Political Reform Act” or “PRA” means the California Political Reform Act of 1974, as amended,
found at Government Code Section 81000, et seq., and includes regulations adopted by the Fair
Political Practices Commission.
“Primary Election” is that election identified by Charter Section 901(A) as a “Primary Municipal
Election.”
M. “Single Eelection Ccontest” means the election contest scheduled for any one of the following
types of elections, each being a “Single Election Contest”: a Primary Election, either a Ggeneral
Election or a Sspecial Eelection.
N. “Special Eelection” is that electionas defined byin Charter Section 901(C) as a “Special Municipal
Election.”. (Ord. 3506 § 1, 2021; Ord. 3179 § 1, 2011; Ord. 3086 § 1, 2007).
“Written Solicitation” means any writing, whether physical or electronic, soliciting, either directly or
indirectly, a Contribution to a Candidate. “Written Solicitation” includes, but is not limited to, printed
materials, websites, social media, and printed or electronic advertisements.
2.52.040 Campaign Ccontribution Dollar Llimits..
A. Limitations on Contributions by Persons. No Pperson other than a Ccandidate shall make a
Ccontribution to a Candidate, and no Candidate shall solicit or accept a Contribution from a Person
other than the Candidate, for a Single Election Contest in an amount exceeding excess of $800.00
for a Council District Seat or $1,200 for a Citywide Seat $410.00 to a candidate for a single election
contest. No candidate shall solicit or accept a contribution in excess of $410.00 from a Pperson for a
Ssingle Eelection Ccontest. A candidate may receive up to $410.00 from a person in each of the
general and special elections. The contribution limits in this subsection shall be subject to increase
as provided in CVMC 2.52.040(D), below, or as may be required by law.adjusted biannually pursuant
to subsection (D) of this section.
B. Limitations on Contributions by Political Party Committees and Organizations. No Ppolitical
Pparty Ccommittee or Organization , as that term is defined in California Government Code Section
85205, shall make a contribution to a Candidate, and no Candidate shall solicit or accept a
Contribution in excess of $1,530 from a Political Party Committee or Organization, to a candidate for
a Ssingle Eelection Ccontest in an amount exceeding fifty percent of the limit established for
members of the State Senate under Government Code Section 85301(a), as that limit may be
adjusted by the Fair Political Practices Commission pursuant to Government Code Section 83124. No
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candidate shall solicit or accept a contribution in excess of $1,410 from a political party committee
C. Applicability. This chapter shall not apply to contributions made to a committee that is organized
solely for the purpose of supporting or opposing the qualification for the ballot or adoption of one or
more City measures. No organization shall make a contribution to any candidate or candidate-
controlled campaign committee. This chapter shall not apply to contributions made to a committee
that is organized solely for the purpose of supporting or opposing the qualification for the ballot or
adoption of one or more City measures. All contributions made by a person whose contribution
activity is financed, maintained or controlled by an organization or any other person shall be deemed
to be made by that organization or other person. If the contribution is deemed made by an
organization, it is prohibited.
D. Adjustments. The contribution limits set forth in subsection (A) of this section shall be adjusted
every odd-numbered year, starting in 2013. The City Clerk shall adjust the contribution limits to
reflect any changes in the Consumer Price Index for the San Diego area for the two-year period
ending on December 31st of the previous year. Adjustments shall be rounded to the nearest $10.00.
The City Clerk shall publish a public notice of any adjustments by March 1st of each odd -numbered
year, or as soon after as practicable, following the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ release of the
applicable Consumer Price Index data. The adjustments shall go into effect as soon as the public
notice is published but shall apply only to elections held in subsequent years. The adjustments shall
not be construed to raise the contribution limits applicable to past elections or to special elections
held in the same year that the limits are adjusted.
E. Expenditures. The contribution limitations imposed by this section are not limitations on
expenditures and shall not be construed to limit the expenditures by any Candidate, Person,
Organization, or committee.No person shall make a contribution to any candidate and no such
candidate shall accept from any person such a contribution sooner than 11 months preceding a
single election contest.
F. A contribution for an election may be accepted by a candidate after the date of the election only
to the extent that the contribution does not exceed net debts outstanding from the election, and the
contribution does not otherwise exceed the applicable contribution limit for that election.
B. Contributions After an Election. A Contribution for an election may be accepted by a
Candidate up to the first day of the 11th month after a Candidate’s withdrawal, defeat, or election to
office, only to the extent that the Contribution does not exceed a Candidate’s Net Debts Outstanding
for that election, and the Contribution does not otherwise exceed the applicable contribution limit for
that election. If elected to office, the 11-month period begins on the date of the election.
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C. No Solicitations for a General Election Until Primary Election is Held. A Candidate may not
solicit or accept contributions for a General Election prior to the holding of the Primary Election for
that office. If a Primary Election is canceled because fewer th an three qualified Candidates filed
nomination papers for that election, a Candidate may begin soliciting and accepting additional
Contributions for the General Election once the City Council takes action to cancel the Primary
Election.
2.52.047 Carry-Over of Contributions.
A. From a Primary Election to a General Election. A Candidate may carry over Contributions
raised in connection with a Primary Election for City Elective Office to pay campaign expenditures
incurred in connection with a subsequent General Election for the same City Elective Office. In the
event that a Special Election for City Elective Office results in a run-off election for the same City
Elective Office, a Candidate may carry over Contributions raised in connection with the Special
Election for City Elective Office to pay campaign expenditures incurred in connection with a
subsequent run-off election for the same City Elective Office.
B. Redistricting. If, as a result of redistricting, a Candidate’s residence is assigned to a different
district, the Candidate may carry over Contributions raised prior to City Council approval of the new
district map to pay expenditures in connection with campaigning for election to the newly assigned
Council District Seat; provided, however, if the election for the newly assigned Council District Seat
will be held at the subsequent election cycle, the Candidate choosing to carry over Contributions
raised to fund campaign activities for such subsequent election must discontinue any and all
fundraising activities immediately upon City Council approval of the new district map creating re -
assignment until fundraising for such subsequent election contest is authorized as provide d in
subsection 2.52.045(AE).
2.52.050 Loans and Outstanding Debt.
A. Personal Loan from the Candidate; Limitation. A Ccandidate shall not personally loan to his or
her their campaign funds, with the intent to receive repayment of those funds in excess, of the an
aggregate amount in excess of $510,000 for a Ssingle Eelection Ccontest.
B. Loan from Others.
1. In General. Except as provided in subsection 2., below, a loan or extension of credit from a
third-party Person or Organization made for the purpose of, or used by a Candidate for, funding
such Candidate’s campaign activities shall be considered a Contribution from such maker of the
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loan or extender of credit and shall be subject to the Contribution limit specified in CVMC
2.52.040(A). A loan or extension of credit shall be considered a contribution from the maker of
the loan or extender of credit and shall be subject to the contribution limit of $410.00 per
person, pursuant to CVMC 2.52.040. The $410.00 contribution limit does not apply to loans
made to a candidate for the purpose of a campaign by himself or herself or by a commercial
lending institution in the lender’s regular course of business on terms available to members of
the general public for which the candidate is personally liable. (Ord. 3543 § 1, 2023; Ord. 3499 § 1,
2021; Ord. 3452 § 1, 2019; Ord. 3399 § 1, 2017; Ord. 3340 § 1, 2015; Ord. 3179 § 1, 2011; Ord. 3086 § 1,
2007).
2. Exception: Loan by Candidate from Commercial Lending Institution. The contribution limit
does not apply to loans made to a Candidate for the purpose of a campaign by a commercial
lending institution in the lender’s regular course of business on terms available to members of
the general public for which the Candidate is personally liable.
C. Repayment of Loans. Repayment of personal loans from the Candidate to their campaign
must occur not later than the first day of the 11th month after a Candidate’s withdrawal, defeat, or
election to office. If elected to office, the 11-month period begins on the date of the election.
D. Special Rules for Debts Owed to Campaign Consultants and Vendors. Except for legal fees
and expenses incurred directly in connection with monitoring the count of absentee or provisional
ballots for the election, or with a ballot recount conducted under Chapter 9 (commencing with
Section 15600) of Division 15 of the Elections Code for the election, all bills from campaign
consultants and vendors must not have been incurred past the election date of the election for
which the goods and services were provided. Candidates may only incur additional costs from
ongoing services from a fundraiser, treasurer, payment processing service, and other related or
ancillary services not later than the first day of the 11th month after the Candidate’s withdrawal,
defeat, or election to office. If elected to office, the 11-month period begins on the date of the
election.
2.52.060 Notice regarding personal funds.
2.52.070 Campaign contribution account.
[Sections 2.52.060 and 2.52.070 are being deleted in their entirety]
If a Ccontribution is tendered and would be in violation of this chapter, it shall be returned by the
Ccandidate to the contributor within 60 days of receipt by the Ccandidate. (Ord. 3179 § 1, 2011; Ord.
3086 § 1, 2007).
2.52.100 Written Ssolicitations by Ccandidates.
A. Notice Required. Any Ccandidate making a Wwritten Ssolicitation for a Ccontribution for his
or hertheir campaign for City Eelective Ooffice shall include the following written notice in no less
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than eightsix-point type on each such solicitation, which shall include the then current limits for
Contributions by Persons and Contributions by Organizations:
1. For a Council District Seat:
NOTICE
The City of Chula Vista Municipal Code limits contributions to campaigns for a Council
District Seat City elective office to [insert the current limit pursuant to CVMC 2.52.040(A)]
four hundred ten dollars per Pperson and [insert the current limit pursuant to CVMC
Organization.
2. For a Citywide Seat:
NOTICE
The City of Chula Vista Municipal Code limits contributions to campaigns for a Citywide Seat
to [insert the current limit pursuant to CVMC 2.52.040(A)] dollars per Person and [insert
the current limit pursuant to CVMC 2.52.040(B)] dollars per Organization.
(Ord. 3543 § 1, 2023; Ord. 3506 § 1, 2021; Ord. 3499 § 1, 2021; Ord. 3452 § 1, 2019; Ord. 3399
§ 1, 2017; Ord. 3340 § 1, 2015; Ord. 3179 § 1, 2011; Ord. 3086 § 1, 2007).
B. Additional Notice Required if Redistricting Pending. During any campaign cycle where
redistricting is pending City Councilmember candidate materials soliciting campaign funds shall also
contain the following statement in no less than eight-point type:
City campaign rules allow this candidate to transfer funds to a different Council District Seat
election contest, or carry over funds to a future Council District Seat election contest, in the
event redistricting results in the re-assignment of such candidate to a different Council
District Seat.
2.52.120 Contributions for Llegal Ddefense.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, a payment to or for the benefit of one
holding a City Elective Office a Councilmember, Mayor, or a Ccandidate made and used for the
express purpose of offsetting costs already incurred by that that office holderCouncilmember, Mayor,
or Ccandidate in the defense of a criminal or administrative prosecutorial action, or other legal
action relating to an election contest, against said Councilmember, Mayor,office holder or Ccandidate
and not made or used for the purpose of aiding in the election of said Councilmember, Mayor, City
Attorney or Ccandidate, and not made within (before or after) 100 days of an election in which the
Councilmember, Mayor,office holder or Ccandidate is competing for a seat or office, shall not be
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deemed to be a Ccontribution for the purposes of this chapter. (Ord. 3179 § 1, 2011; Ord. 3086 § 1,
2.52.125 Electronic Ffiling of Ccampaign disclosure Sstatements.
A. General.
1. Any elected officer, candidate, committee, or other personFiler required to file Campaign
Statements, reports or other FPPC Forms documents (“statements”) as required by Chapter 4
of the Political Reform Act (California Government Code Section 84100 et seq.) (“filers”)
mayshall file such Campaign Statements using the City Clerk’s online system according to
procedures established by the City Clerk (the “Pprocedures”), unless the Filer is exempt from
electronic filing under California Government Code Section 84615, as may be amended from
time to time.. This online filing requirement shall become mandatory beginning July 1, 2017.
2. The City Clerk shall have the authority to establish and amend the procedures, as
necessary, to accomplish the following:
a. Ensure that the online system complies with the requirements set forth in Section
84615 of the Government Code, as may be amended from time to time;
b. Meet the purpose and intent of this section and comply with other applicable law;
c. Ensure the integrity of the data transmitted and include safeguards against efforts to
tamper with, manipulate, alter, or subvert the data.
3. Online filings made under this chapter will only be accepted if made in the standardized
record format that is developed by the California Secretary of State pursuant to Section
84602(a)(2) of the California Government Code, as may be amended from time to time, and
that is compatible with the Secretary of State’s system for receiving an online or electronic
filingCampaign Statement.
B. Procedures for Utilizing Online Filing.
2.52.130 Duties of City Clerk.
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2.52.140 Enforcement; Enforcement Authority.
A. General. The City Attorney shall not act as the Eenforcement Aauthority as to alleged violations
of this chapter, but shall defend the constitutionality and legality of this chapter in any civil
proceeding in which the City or the City Council is a party.
B. Enforcement Authority. The Eenforcement Aauthority, as defined by this chapter, or the District
Attorney shall investigate or prosecute alleged violations of this chapter.
C. Timing of Selection. The Board of Ethics shall solicit proposals from attorneys in accordance with
Section 503 of the City Charter and Chapter 2.56 CVMC to act as the Enforcement Authority 121
months prior to a Ggeneral Eelection.
D. Appointment of Panel. The Board of Ethics shall appoint a panel of no less than three attorneys
to act as the Eenforcement Aauthority. These attorneys shall be compensated by the City for work
performed pursuant to this chapter. Should the appointment of additional special counsel become
necessary or appropriate, the Board of Ethics shall appoint such additional special counsel as may be
required. Should the panel consist of fewer than three attorneys due to resignations or otherwise,
the Board of Ethics shall appoint additional special counsel.
E. Rotation of Assignments. A single member of the special counsel panel will be assigned to each
complaint by the City Attorney, or the City Clerk in the event that the City Attorney is the subject of
the complaintcase. Assignments will be made on a rotating basis.
F. Immunity to Liability. Special counsel, serving as the Enforcement Authority, shall be immune to
liability for enforcement of this chapter.
2.52.143 Enforcement; Complaint Submittal.
E. A. Filing a Complaint. Complaints of violations of this chapter shall be: in writing; sworn under
penalty of perjury by the complainant, who shall be a resident of the City; accompanied by proof
that the complainant is a resident of the City; and submitted to the City Clerk. The complaint shall
state a full recitation of all facts that are alleged to constitute a violation of this chapter.
B. Correction of Complaint Deficiencies. If a complaint does not comply with these requirements, the
City Clerk shall return the complaint tonotify the complainant , that it is insufficient for filing and
identify the insufficiency. The complainant shall have 10 calendar days from the date of the notice to
cure the defect. If the defect is not cured in the prescribed timeframe, the case shall be closed.with
an explanation as to why it is insufficient for filing.
2.52.145 Enforcement; Complaint Processing.
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A. Subject of Complaint; Opportunity to Respond. If the complaint meets the requirements of
CVMC 2.52.143(A), the City Clerk shall provide a copy of the complaint to the subject of the
complaint within two working days. The subject of the complaint shall have five calendar days to
provide the City Clerk with a written response, including evidence of any corrective action taken in
response to the complaint, if any. The response, if submitted, shall be signed under penalty of
perjury.
BF. Submittal to Enforcement Authority. The City Clerk shall forward the complaint and any written
response received to the Eenforcement Aauthority within tenfive working days of receipt for a
probable cause determination.
If no probable cause is determined to exist, the complaint shall be dismissed summarily and
interested parties shall be notified of the dismissal in writing. The enforcement authority shall make
a probable cause determination within 30 calendar days of receiving the complaint.
1. G. Probable Cause; Knowing or Willful Violation. If the Enforcement Authority determines
that probable cause exists to find that there was a knowing or willful violation of this
chapter, the City Attorney shall forward the complaint to the District Attorney for further
handling. However, if the City Attorney is the subject of the complaint, the duties of the City
Attorney under this section shall be handled by the City Clerk. Violations of this chapter that
are forwarded to the District Attorney for handling shall not be subject to further action by
the Enforcement Authority.If probable cause is determined to exist, the enforcement
authority shall notify the City Attorney. If the enforcement authority determines that
probable cause exists to find that there was a knowing or willful violation of this chapter, the
City Attorney shall forward the complaint to the District Attorney for further handling.
1.2. Probable Cause; Negligent Violation. If the Enforcement Authority determines that probable
cause exists to find that there was a negligent violation of this chapter, the City Attorney shall
forward the complaint to the special counsel who is next in the rotation of panel counsel to act
as the Eenforcement Aauthority and take further investigatory and procedural steps necessary to
resolve the matter. However, if the City Attorney is the subject of the complaint, the duties of
the City Attorney under this section shall be handled by the City Clerk.
DH. Negligent Violation; Enforcement Authority Handling.
1. Enforcement Authority Duties. Violations of this chapter that are forwarded to the District
Attorney for handling shall not be subject to further action by the enforcement authority.
Violations of this chapter that are not forwarded to the District Attorney for handling but, rather,
are forwarded to the next panel counsel for further investigation pursuant to subsection (CG) of
this section may be pursued by the Eenforcement Aauthority either through a civil or
administrative action. The Eenforcement Aauthority may also commence and prosecute any
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necessary administrative proceedings or civil litigation to compel compliance with this chapter.
No enforcement of prosecution or action by the Eenforcement Aauthority shall be subject to the
review or control of the City Attorney or City Council. The special counsel, serving as the
Enforcement Authority, may investigate and may institute legal action to prevent further
violations. The Enforcement Authority shall use reasonable efforts to complete its investigation
and reach a final determination within 180 days of the City forwarding the complaint. The
Enforcement Authority shall notify the City Clerk, the City Attorney, and Interested Parties of
upon conclusion of the Enforcement Authority’s final determination.
2. Violations of State Law. If the allegation contained in the complaint is also a violation of
state law, the special counsel shall not investigate but, rather, shall forward the complaint to the
Fair Political Practices Commission, or other appropriate state agency.
3. J. Criminal Prosecution. Criminal prosecution for violations of this chapter must be
commenced within one year after the date on which the violation occurred.
4. K. Civil Prosecution. Civil prosecution for violation of this chapter must be commenced
within four years after the date on which the violation occurred. No administrative action
alleging a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be commenced more than four
years after the date on which the violation occurred. If the person alleged to have violated a
provision of this chapter engages in the fraudulent concealment of his or hertheir acts or
identity, the four-year period for civil and administrative actions shall be tolled for the period of
concealment. For purposes of this subdivision, “fraudulent concealment” means the person
knows of material facts related to his or hertheir duties under this chapter and knowingly
conceals them in performing or omitting to perform those duties, for the purpose of defrauding
the public of information to which it is entitled under this title.
L. Special counsel, serving as the enforcement authority, shall be immune to liability for
enforcement of this chapter.
EM. No Violation Found. If the Eenforcement Aauthority or District Attorney determines that
no violation occurred, the Eenforcement Aauthority shall review the complaint and, if
necessary, conduct further investigation to determine if there is probable cause to find that
the complainant committed perjury. If such probable cause exists, the Eenforcement
Aauthority shall forward the complaint to the District Attorney for prosecution for perjury.
(Ord. 3179 § 1, 2011; Ord. 3086 § 1, 2007).
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2.52.150 Penalties.
A. Misdemeanor. Any personPerson who knowingly or willfully violates any provision of this
chapter; who knowingly or willfully causes, solicits, advises, or participates with any other
personPerson to violate any provision of this chapter; or who knowingly or willfully aids and abets
any other personPerson in the violation of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
B. Monetary Penalties.
1. Negligent Violation. Any personPerson who negligently violates any provision of this chapter
shall be liable in a civil or administrative action brought by the enforcement
authorityEnforcement Authority for an amount not more than $500.00 per violation, and shall
be required to correct the violation.
2. Intentional Violation. Any personPerson who intentionally violates any provision of this
chapter, or causes any other personPerson to violate any provision of this chapter , or
intentionally files a false complaint under this chapter shall be liable in a civil administrative
action brought by the enforcement authorityEnforcement Authority for a maximum of $1,000
per violation, or per false complaint filed.
3. Intentional Filing of False Complaint.
a. Any Person who intentionally files a false complaint under this chapter shall be liable in a
civil administrative action brought by the Enforcement Authority for a maximum of
$2,500 per false complaint filed.
b. If the District Attorney determines that the complainant committed perjury in filing the
complaint, the complainant may be liable, in addition to any criminal penalties, for
damages in the amount of fees, costs and other amounts suffered or incurred as a result
of, or arising out of the filing of, such complaint.
4. Use of Funds. Any amounts paid pursuant to this section shall be used to offset the costs of
enforcing this chapter.
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4. If it is determined by the District Attorney that the complainant committed perjury in filing
C. Applicability. This section shall apply only to personsPersons who have filing or reporting
obligations under this chapter or the Political Reform Act, or who are compensated for services
involving the planning, organization, or directing of any activity regulated or required by this chapter
or the Political Reform Act, or anyone who is determined by the District Attorney to have committed
perjury in filing a complaint under this chapter.
D. Considerations for Remedies and Sanctions. Whether or not a violation is inadvertent, negligent,
or deliberate, and the presence or absence of good faith, shall be considered in applying the
remedies and sanctions of this chapter. Further, in determining the amount of civil liability, the court
may take into account the seriousness of the violation and the degree of culpability of the
defendant. If a judgment is entered, the funds recovered shall be deposited into the City’s general
fund. (Ord. 3179 § 1, 2011; Ord. 3086 § 1, 2007).
2.52.160 Severability.
2.52.170 Availability of Records.
Unless otherwise prohibited by law, all records pertaining to complaints related to campaign
contributions shall be deemed public records upon receipt. Such records include but are not
limited to submitted complaints (whether deemed sufficient or insufficient), letters of dismissal,
determinations of probable cause, determinations regarding enforcement actions, and legal
services agreements with enforcement authorities. These records shall be made available to the
public upon request, subject to appropriate redactions in accordance with applicable law.
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ITEM TITLE
Agreements: Approve Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA)
for the Continued Administration and Implementation of a Voter-Approved Temporary One-Half Cent
General Transactions and Use Tax
Report Number: 25-0038
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Finance
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California
Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no
environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution: A) authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements between the City of Chula Vista
and CDTFA for the continued administration and implementation of a voter-approved temporary one-half
cent general transactions and use tax and B) authorizing the examination of transactions and use tax records.
SUMMARY
In November 2024, the City's electorate approved the extension of Measure P, a temporary one-half cent
general transactions and use tax (TUT) in the City. In order to implement the tax, the California Department
of Tax and Administration (CDTFA) requires that the City take certain actions, including approving and
entering into two agreements with the CDTFA, and authorizing the examination of tax records. The
resolutions and agreements included in this item for approval will meet CDTFA implementation
requirements.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under
Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment.
Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
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BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable
DISCUSSION
In accordance with the Revenue and Taxation Code, the CDTFA will administer the TUT on behalf of the City.
In order to do so, the CDTFA requires that the City adopt two resolutions. The first resolution approves, and
authorizes the City Manager to sign, the following two agreements between the City and the CDTFA: (i)
"Agreement for Preparation to Administer and Operate City's Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance;" and (ii)
"Agreement for State Administration of City Transactions and Use Taxes." The first of these agreements will
enable CDTFA to perform the preparatory work it must do in order to administer and operate the TUT for
the City. This work includes designing and printing forms, developing instructions for staff and taxpayers,
developing appropriate regulations, and other necessary tasks. The agreement details the types of costs that
will be included, how the costs will be accounted for, and how the City will be billed. The agreement provides
that the City’s costs for this work will not exceed $175,000.
The second agreement sets forth the terms for CDTFA’s administration of the City's TUT. The agreement is
consistent with the requirements of the Revenue and Taxation Code. It includes provisions regarding how
the TUT will be administered by the CDTFA, how and when the tax funds will be remitted to the City, and the
City's agreement to compensate the CDTFA for its administration costs (which will be deducted from taxes
collected).
The second resolution asks the City to designate which of its representatives may examine the CDTFA's
records regarding the TUT collected on the City's behalf. The resolution authorizes the following City
employees to have access to such records: (i) City Manager; (ii) Assistant City Manager; (iii) Deputy City
Manager; (iv) Director of Finance; (v) Assistant Director of Finance; (vi) Budget and Analysis Manager; and
(vii) Revenue Manager. In addition, it authorizes the City's consultant, Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates,
to examine the records, pursuant to its contract with the City.
After City Council approval of the resolutions, City staff will transmit the signed agreements, certified
resolutions, and other required documents to the CDTFA.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and
consequently, the real property holdings of the City Council members do not create a disqualifying real
property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact
that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
The Preparation Agreement requires the City to pay CDTFA costs up to $175,000. The costs associated with
this agreement will commence in fiscal year 2027 when the new measure extension will take effect. As a
result, there is no fiscal impact in the current fiscal year.
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ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The Preparation Agreement requires the City to pay CDTFA costs up to $175,000. These costs will commence
in fiscal year 2027 when the new measure extension will take effect. In addition, with the approval of these
agreements, City will be required to pay the CDTFA's on-going administrative costs relative to the City's TUT.
These costs will be offset by the revenue generated by the TUT. The temporary one-half cent general
transaction and use tax is projected to generate an estimated $373 million over a 10-year period, with the
actual revenues determined by economic conditions.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Agreement with CDTFA for the Preparation to Administer and Operate City’s Transactions and Use
Tax Ordinance
2. Agreement with CDTFA for State Administration of City Transactions and Use Taxes
Staff Contact: Adrian Del Rio, Assistant Director, Finance Department
Courtney Chase, Deputy City Manager
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Form Rev 3/6/2023
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOCAL TRANSACTIONS AND
USE TAX
WHEREAS, on December 10, 2024, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista approved
Ordinance No. 3588 amending the Chula Vista Municipal Code to continue a temporary one-half
cent transactions and use tax; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA)
administers and collects the transactions and use taxes for all applicable jurisdictions within the
state; and
WHEREAS, the CDTFA will be responsible to administer and collect the transactions and
use tax for the City; and
WHEREAS, the CDTFA requires that the City enter into a “Preparatory Agreement” and
an “Administration Agreement” prior to implementation of said taxes; and
WHEREAS, the CDTFA requires that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista authorize
the agreements; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
that the “Preparatory Agreement” attached as Exhibit A and the “Administrative Agreement”
attached as Exhibit B are hereby approved in the form presented with such minor modifications as
may be recommended or approved by the City Attorney and the City Manager is hereby authorized
to execute each agreement.
Presented by Approved as to Form by
Sarah Schoen Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Finance/Treasurer City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES
OR TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAXES RECORDS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance Number 548, the City of Chula Vista (City) entered
into a contract with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) to perform
all functions incident to the administration and collection of sales and use taxes; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance Number 3371, 3415, and 3588 of the City of Chula
Vista, and Revenue and Taxation Code section 7270, the City entered into a contract with the
CDTFA to perform all functions incident to the administration and collection of transactions and
use taxes; and
WHEREAS, the City deems it desirable and necessary for authorized officers, employees
and representatives of the City to examine confidential sales or transactions and use tax records of
the CDTFA pertaining to sales or transactions and use taxes collected by the CDTFA for the City
pursuant to that contract; and
WHEREAS, Section 7056 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code sets forth certain
requirements and conditions for the disclosure of CDTFA records, and Section 7056.5 of the
California Revenue and Taxation Code establishes criminal penalties for the unlawful disclosure
of information contained in, or derived from, the sales or transactions and use tax records of the
CDTFA; and
NOW, THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED AND ORDERED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Director of
Finance, Assistant Director of Finance, Budget and Analysis Manager, and Revenue Manager or
other officer or employee of the City designated in writing by the Director of Finance to the
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration is hereby appointed to represent the City
with authority to examine sales or transactions and use tax records of the CDTFA pertaining to
sales or transactions and use taxes collected for the City by the CDTFA pursuant to the contract
between the City and the CDTFA.
Section 2. The information obtained by examination of CDTFA records shall be used only for
purposes related to the collection of City sale or transactions and use taxes by the CDTFA pursuant
to that contract, and for purposes related to the following governmental functions of the City:
(a) Ensure all business withing the City are in compliance with the Ordinance;
(b) Ensure timely collection of all revenues included within the Ordinance; and
(c) Ensure a responsive audit of the revenues is performed on an annual basis.
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The information obtained by examination of CDTFA records shall be used only for those
governmental functions of the City listed above.
Section 3. That Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates is hereby designated to examine the sales
or transactions and use tax records of the CDTFA pertaining to sales or transactions and use taxes
collected for the City by the CDTFA. The person or entity designated by this section meets all of
the following conditions, which are also included in the contract between the City and the
Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates:
(a) has an existing contract with the City to examine those sales or transactions and use tax
records;
(b) is required by that contract to disclose information contained in, or derived from, those
sales or transactions and use tax records only to the officer or employee authorized under
Section 1 of this resolution to examine the information.
(c) is prohibited by that contract from performing consulting services for a retailer during the
term of that contract;
(d) is prohibited by that contract from retaining the information contained in, or derived from
those sales or transactions and use tax records, after that contract has expired.
Section 4. That this resolution supersedes all prior resolutions of the City Council of the City of
Chula Visa adopted pursuant to subdivision (b) of Revenue and Taxation Code section 7056.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the information obtained by
examination of CDTFA records shall be used only for purposes related to the collection of City’s
sales or transactions and use taxes by the CDTFA pursuant to the contracts between the City and
CDTFA.
Presented by Approved as to Form by
Sarah Schoen Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Finance/Treasurer City Attorney
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AGREEMENT FOR PREPARATION TO ADMINISTER AND OPERATE
CITY'S TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX ORDINANCE
In order to prepare to administer a transactions and use tax ordinance adopted in accordance
with the provision of Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the Revenue and
Taxation Code, the CITY OF CHULA VISTA, a chartered municipal corporation, hereinafter called
City, and the CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION, hereinafter
called Department, do agree as follows:
1. The Department agrees to enter into work to prepare to administer and operate a
transactions and use tax in conformity with Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code
which has been approved by a majority of the electors of the City and whose ordinance has been
adopted by the City.
2. City agrees to pay to the Department at the times and in the amounts hereinafter specified
all of the Department's costs for preparatory work necessary to administer the City's transactions and
use tax ordinance. The Department's costs for preparatory work include costs of developing
procedures, programming for data processing, developing and adopting appropriate regulations,
designing and printing forms, developing instructions for the Department's staff and for taxpayers, and
other appropriate and necessary preparatory costs to administer a transactions and use tax ordinance.
These costs shall include both direct and indirect costs as specified in Section 11256 of the
Government Code.
3. Preparatory costs may be accounted for in a manner which conforms to the internal
accounting and personnel records currently maintained by the Department. The billings for costs may
be presented in summary form. Detailed records of preparatory costs will be retained for audit and
verification by the City.
4. Any dispute as to the amount of preparatory costs incurred by the Department shall be
referred to the State Director of Finance for resolution, and the Director's decision shall be final.
5. Preparatory costs incurred by the Department shall be billed by the Department periodically,
with the final billing within a reasonable time after the operative date of the ordinance. City shall pay
to the Department the amount of such costs on or before the last day of the next succeeding month
following the month when the billing is received.
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6. The amount to be paid by City for the Department's preparatory costs shall not exceed one
hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($175,000) (Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7272.)
7. Communications and notices may be sent by first class United States mail or through email
at jservices@cdtfa.ca.gov. If and when communications and notices may include confidential
information, communications and notices must be sent through encrypted email at
jservices@cdtfa.ca.gov or by mail. Communications and notices to be sent to the Department shall be
addressed to:
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
P.O. Box 942879 MIC: 27
Sacramento, California 94279-0027
Attention: Administrator
Local Revenue Branch
Communications and notices to be sent to City shall be addressed to:
Finance Department
276 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista, California 91910
Attention: Director of Finance
8. The date of this agreement is the date on which it is approved by the Department of General
Services. This agreement shall continue in effect until the preparatory work necessary to administer
City's transactions and use tax ordinance has been completed and the Department has received all
payments due from City under the terms of this agreement.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX
AND FEE ADMINISTRATION
By By
Maria Kachadoorian Administrator
City Manager Local Revenue Branch
Date: _______________________________ Date:_______________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM
By
Marco Verdugo
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City Attorney
Date: _______________________________
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AGREEMENT FOR STATE ADMINISTRATION
OF CITY TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAXES
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista adopted, and the voters of the City of
Chula Vista (hereafter called “City” or “District”) have approved by the required majority vote, the
City of Chula Vista Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance (hereafter called “Ordinance”), a copy of
which is attached hereto. To carry out the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and
Taxation Code and the Ordinance, the California State Department of Tax and Fee Administration,
(hereinafter called the “Department”) and the City do agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
Unless the context requires otherwise, wherever the following terms appear in the Agreement,
they shall be interpreted to mean the following:
1. "District taxes" shall mean the transactions and use taxes, penalties, and interest imposed
under an ordinance specifically authorized by Revenue and Taxation code Section 7285.9, and in
compliance with Part 1.6, Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
2. "City Ordinance" shall mean the City's Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance referred to
above and attached hereto, Ordinance No. 3588, as amended from time to time, or as deemed to be
amended from time to time pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7262.2.
ARTICLE II
ADMINISTRATION AND COLLECTION
OF CITY TAXES
A. Administration. The Department and City agree that the Department shall perform
exclusively all functions incident to the administration and operation of the City Ordinance.
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B. Other Applicable Laws. City agrees that all provisions of law applicable to the
administration and operation of the Department Sales and Use Tax Law which are not inconsistent with
Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code shall be applicable to the administration and
operation of the City Ordinance. City agrees that money collected pursuant to the City Ordinance may
be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the Retail Sales Tax Fund and may be drawn from
that Fund for any authorized purpose, including making refunds, compensating and reimbursing the
Department pursuant to Article IV of this Agreement, and transmitting to City the amount to which
City is entitled.
C. Transmittal of money.
1. For the period during which the tax is in effect, and except as otherwise provided herein, all
district taxes collected under the provisions of the City Ordinance shall be transmitted to City
periodically as promptly as feasible, but not less often than twice in each calendar quarter.
2. For periods subsequent to the expiration date of the tax whether by City’s self-imposed
limits or by final judgment of any court of the State of California holding that City’s ordinance is
invalid or void, all district taxes collected under the provisions of the City Ordinance shall be
transmitted to City not less than once in each calendar quarter.
3. Transmittals may be made by mail or electronic funds transfer to an account of the City
designated and authorized by the City. A statement shall be furnished at least quarterly indicating the
amounts withheld pursuant to Article IV of this Agreement.
D. Rules. The Department shall prescribe and adopt such rules and regulations as in its
judgment are necessary or desirable for the administration and operation of the City Ordinance and the
distribution of the district taxes collected thereunder.
E. Preference. Unless the payor instructs otherwise, and except as otherwise provided in this
Agreement, the Department shall give no preference in applying money received for state sales and use
taxes, state-administered local sales and use taxes, and district transactions and use taxes owed by a
taxpayer, but shall apply moneys collected to the satisfaction of the claims of the State, cities, counties,
cities and counties, redevelopment agencies, other districts, and City as their interests appear.
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F. Security. The Department agrees that any security which it hereafter requires to be
furnished by taxpayers under the State Sales and Use Tax Law will be upon such terms that it also will
be available for the payment of the claims of City for district taxes owing to it as its interest appears.
The Department shall not be required to change the terms of any security now held by it, and City shall
not participate in any security now held by the Department.
G. Records of the Department.
When requested by resolution of the legislative body of the City under section 7056 of the
Revenue and Taxation Code, the Department agrees to permit authorized personnel of the City to
examine the records of the Department, including the name, address, and account number of each seller
holding a seller’s permit with a registered business location in the City, pertaining to the ascertainment
of transactions and use taxes collected for the City. Information obtained by the City from examination
of the Department's records shall be used by the City only for purposes related to the collection of
transactions and use taxes by the Department pursuant to this Agreement.
H. Annexation. City agrees that the Department shall not be required to give effect to an
annexation, for the purpose of collecting, allocating, and distributing District transactions and use
taxes, earlier than the first day of the calendar quarter which commences not less than two months after
notice to the Department. The notice shall include the name of the county or counties annexed to the
extended City boundary. In the event the City shall annex an area, the boundaries of which are not
coterminous with a county or counties, the notice shall include a description of the area annexed and
two maps of the City showing the area annexed and the location address of the property nearest to the
extended City boundary on each side of every street or road crossing the boundary.
ARTICLE III
ALLOCATION OF TAX
A. Allocation. In the administration of the Department's contracts with all districts that
impose transactions and use taxes imposed under ordinances, which comply with Part 1.6 of Division 2
of the Revenue and Taxation Code:
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1. Any payment not identified as being in payment of liability owing to a designated
district or districts may be apportioned among the districts as their interest appear, or, in the discretion
of the Department, to all districts with which the Department has contracted using ratios reflected by
the distribution of district taxes collected from all taxpayers.
2. All district taxes collected as a result of determinations or billings made by the
Department, and all amounts refunded or credited may be distributed or charged to the respective
districts in the same ratio as the taxpayer's self-declared district taxes for the period for which the
determination, billing, refund or credit applies.
B. Vehicles, Vessels, and Aircraft. For the purpose of allocating use tax with respect to
vehicles, vessels, or aircraft, the address of the registered owner appearing on the application for
registration or on the certificate of ownership may be used by the Department in determining the place
of use.
ARTICLE IV
COMPENSATION
The City agrees to pay to the Department as the State's cost of administering the City Ordinance
such amount as is provided for by law. Such amounts shall be deducted from the taxes collected by the
Department for the City.
ARTICLE V
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. Communications. Communications and notices may be sent by first class United States
mail to the addresses listed below, or to such other addresses as the parties may from time to time
designate or through email at jservices@cdtfa.ca.gov. If and when communications and notices may
include confidential information, communications and notices must be sent through encrypted email at
jservices@cdtfa.ca.gov or by mail.
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Communications and notices to be sent to the Department shall be addressed to:
California State Department of Tax and Fee Administration
P.O. Box 942879
Sacramento, California 94279-0027
Attention: Administrator
Local Revenue Branch
Communications and notices to be sent to the City shall be addressed to:
Finance Department
276 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista, California 91910
Attention: Director of Finance
Unless otherwise directed, transmittals of payment of District transactions and use taxes
will be sent to the address above.
B. Term. The date of this Agreement is the date on which it is approved by the Department of
General Services. The Agreement shall take effect on April 1, 2027. This Agreement shall continue
until the next December 31st following the expiration date of the City Ordinance, and shall thereafter
be renewed automatically from year to year until the Department completes all work necessary to the
administration of the City Ordinance and has received and disbursed all payments due under that
Ordinance.
C. Notice of Repeal of Ordinance. City shall give the Department written notice of the repeal
of the City Ordinance not less than 110 days prior to the operative date of the repeal.
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ARTICLE VI
ADMINISTRATION OF TAXES IF THE
ORDINANCE IS CHALLENGED AS BEING INVALID
A. Impoundment of funds.
1. When a legal action is begun challenging the validity of the imposition of the tax, the
City shall deposit in an interest-bearing escrow account, any proceeds transmitted to it under
Article II. C., until a court of competent jurisdiction renders a final and non-appealable judgment that
the tax is valid.
2. If the tax is determined to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the City shall
transmit to the Department the moneys retained in escrow, including any accumulated interest, within
ten days of the judgment of the trial court in the litigation awarding costs and fees becoming final and
non-appealable.
B. Costs of administration. Should a final judgment be entered in any court of the State of
California, holding that City's Ordinance is invalid or void, and requiring a rebate or refund to
taxpayers of any taxes collected under the terms of this Agreement, the parties mutually agree that:
1. Department may retain all payments made by City to Department to prepare to
administer the City Ordinance.
2. City will pay to Department and allow Department to retain Department's cost of
administering the City Ordinance in the amounts set forth in Article IV of this Agreement.
3. City will pay to Department or to the State of California the amount of any taxes plus
interest and penalties, if any, that Department or the State of California may be required to rebate or
refund to taxpayers.
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4. City will pay to Department its costs for rebating or refunding such taxes, interest, or
penalties. Department's costs shall include its additional cost for developing procedures for processing
the rebates or refunds, its costs of actually making these refunds, designing and printing forms, and
developing instructions for Department's staff for use in making these rebates or refunds and any other
costs incurred by Department which are reasonably appropriate or necessary to make those rebates or
refunds. These costs shall include Department's direct and indirect costs as specified by Section 11256
of the Government Code.
5. Costs may be accounted for in a manner, which conforms to the internal accounting, and
personnel records currently maintained by the Department. The billings for such costs may be
presented in summary form. Detailed records will be retained for audit and verification by City.
6. Any dispute as to the amount of costs incurred by Department in refunding taxes shall
be referred to the State Director of Finance for resolution and the Director's decision shall be final.
7. Costs incurred by Department in connection with such refunds shall be billed by
Department on or before the 25th day of the second month following the month in which the judgment
of a court of the State of California holding City's Ordinance invalid or void becomes final. Thereafter
Department shall bill City on or before the 25th of each month for all costs incurred by Department for
the preceding calendar month. City shall pay to Department the amount of such costs on or before the
last day of the succeeding month and shall pay to Department the total amount of taxes, interest, and
penalties refunded or paid to taxpayers, together with Department costs incurred in making those
refunds.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF
TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION
By By
Maria Kachadoorian Administrator
City Manager Local Revenue Branch
Date: _______________________________ Date: _______________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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By
Marco Verdugo
City Attorney
Date: _______________________________
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ORDINANCE NO. 3588
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
TITLE 3, CHAPTER 3.33 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO CONTINUE A TEMPORARY ONE-HALF CENT
GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO BE
ADMINISTERED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION
Subject to approval by an affirmative, simple majority vote of the people as required by
law, the People of the City of Chula Vista do ordain as follows:
Section I.
Title 3, Chapter 3.33 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, entitled “Chula Vista Temporary
0.005 Sales Tax” is amended as set forth below, continuing a local transactions and use tax
within the City of Chula Vista, to be administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee
Administration. Deletions are indicated by strikethroughs and additions are indicated by underlines.
Section II.
Section 3.33.020, subsection C. is amended to read as follows:
3.05.020 Purpose.
C. To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that imposes a tax and provides a measure
therefor that can be administered and collected by the State Board of Equalization California
Department of Tax and Fee Administration in a manner that adapts itself as fully as practicable
to, and requires the least possible deviation from, the existing statutory and administrative
procedures followed by the State Board of Equalization California Department of Tax and Fee
Administration in administering and collecting the California State sales and use taxes.
Section III.
Section 3.33.050 is amended to read as follows:
3.33.050 Termination date.
The authority to levy the tax imposed by this chapter shall expire March 31, 203710 years
following the operative date.
Section IV.
Section 3.33.060 is amended to read as follows:
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3.33.060 Contract with the State Board of Equalization.
Prior to the operative date, City shall contract with the State Board of Equalization California
Department of Tax and Fee Administration to perform all functions incident to the
administration and operation of this chapter; provided, that if the City shall not have contracted
with the State Board of Equalization California Department of Tax and Fee Administration prior
to the operative date, it shall nevertheless so contract, and in such a case the operative date shall
be the first day of the first calendar quarter following the execution effective date of such a contract.
Section V.
Section 3.33.070 is amended to read as follows:
3.33.070 Place of sale.
For the purposes of this chapter, all retail sales are consummated at the place of business of the
retailer unless the tangible personal property sold is delivered by the retailer or his agent to an
out-of-state destination or to a common carrier for delivery to an out-of-state destination. The
gross receipts from such sales shall include delivery charges, when such charges are subject to
the state sales and use tax, regardless of the place to which delivery is made. In the event a
retailer has no permanent place of business in the state or has more than one place of business,
the place or places at which the retail sales are consummated shall be determined under rules
and regulations to be prescribed and adopted by the State Board of Equalization California
Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
Section VI.
Section 3.33.090 is amended to read as follows:
3.33.090 Limitations on adoption of state law and collection of use taxes.
In adopting the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code:
A. Wherever the state of California is named or referred to as the taxing agency, the name of
this City shall be substituted therefor. However, the substitution shall not be made when:
1. The word “state” is used as part of the title of the State Controller, State Treasurer, Victim
Compensation and Government Claims Board, State Board of Equalization California
Department of Tax and Fee Administration, State Treasury, or the Constitution of the state of California.
2. The result of that substitution would require action be taken by or against this City or any
agency, officer, or employee thereof, rather than by or against the State Board of Equalization
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, in performing the functions incident to
the administration or operation of this chapter.
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3. In those sections, including but not necessarily limited to sections referring to the exterior
boundaries of the state of California, where the result of the substitution would be to:
a. Provide an exemption from this tax with respect to certain sales, storage, use or other
consumption of tangible personal property which would not otherwise be exempt from this tax
while such sales, storage, use or other consumption remain subject to tax by the state under the
provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code; or
b. Impose this tax with respect to certain sales, storage, use or other consumption of
tangible personal property which would not be subject to tax by the state under the said provision
of that code.
4. In Sections 6701, 6702 (except in the last sentence thereof), 6711, 6715, 6737, 6797 or
6828 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
B. The word “City” shall be substituted for the word “state” in the phrase “retailer engaged in
business in this state” in Section 6203 and in the definition of that phrase in Section 6203.
1. A “retailer engaged in business in the District” shall also include any retailer that, in the
preceding calendar year or the current calendar year, has total combined sales of tangible
personal property in this state or for delivery in the State by the retailer and all persons related
to the retailer that exceeds five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). For purposes of this
section, a person is related to another person if both persons are related to each other pursuant
to Section 267(b) of Title 26 of the United States Code and the regulations thereunder.
Section VII.
The adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
CEQA), Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq. and California Code of Regulations, title
14, section 15000 et seq. (CEQA Guidelines). The general transactions and use tax this
Ordinance adopts does not “involve any commitment to any specific project which may result
in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment,” and thus it is not a project under
CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4).
Section VIII.
If a majority of City voters cast votes in favor of this Ordinance in the election held on November
5, 2024, this Ordinance shall be considered adopted and may be executed below upon the date
that the vote is declared by the City Council.
Section IX.
As soon as practicable after this Ordinance is adopted pursuant to Section 8, the City Clerk shall
certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published according to law,
and shall transmit it to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. The Mayor
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and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute this Ordinance were indicated below to give
evidence that the votes have approved it.
Section X.
This Ordinance and Chapter 3.33 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code may be amended or repealed
by ordinance of the City Council or the voters. However, as required by Article XIII C of the
California Constitution, no amendment to this Ordinance may increase the rates of the taxes above
those authorized by this Ordinance unless such amendment is submitted to and approved by the voters.
Section XI.
The proceeds of the taxes imposed by this Ordinance and Title 3, Chapter 3.33 of the Chula
Vista Municipal Code may be used for any lawful purpose of the City, as authorized by
ordinance, resolution, or action of the City Council. These taxes are not special taxes within the
meaning of Article XIII C, section 1(d), but are general taxes imposed for general government purposes.
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Maria V. Kachadoorian Marco A. Verdugo
City Manager City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 17th day of December 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Chavez, Fernandez, Inzunza, Preciado, and McCann
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
John McCann, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance No. 3588 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 25th day of June 2024,
and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 17th day
of December 2024 and was duly published in summary form in accordance with the requirements
of state law and the City Charter.
Dated Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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ITEM TITLE
Affordable Housing: Financial Repositioning of the County of San Diego Public Housing Portfolio in Chula
Vista
Report Number: 25-0205
Location: 772-792 Dorothy Street (Dorothy Street Manor), 584-588 L Street (L Street Manor), 1670-1682
Melrose Avenue (Melrose Manor), and 434 F Street (Town Center Manor)
Department: Housing and Homeless Services
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section
15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution: 1) supporting the financial repositioning of the San Diego Public Housing Portfolio in
Chula Vista (four properties) and authorizing the City Manager to draft and execute a letter of support to that
effect; and agreeing not to exercise City rights to purchase the properties; 2) authorizing the City Manager to
negotiate the termination of the 434 F Street grant deed reverter; and 3) authorizing the City Manager to
negotiate the termination of the Development Agreement and Abstract of Development Agreement for 584 -
588 L Street.
SUMMARY
The County of San Diego (“County”) has requested support from the City of Chula Vista (“City”) in converting
the four (4) properties they own in Chula Vista from Public Housing (Section 9) to Project-Based Vouchers
(Section 8). Transitioning to Section 8 will increase funding for operations and capital improvement needs.
As a part of the transitioning to Section 8, a termination of a reverter with the grant deed for 434 F Street
and the Development Agreement and Abstract of Development Agreement for 584 - 588 L Street is necessary,
as is the City not exercising its right to purchase the properties.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under
Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change to the environment.
Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
Thus, no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The Housing Authority of the County of San Diego is proposing to reposition its Chula Vista public housing
portfolio through a Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD)/Section 18 Small Public Housing Authority
Blend conversion. Repositioning is the removal of a property from the Public Housing Program and replacing
it with project-based voucher (PBV) assistance. This voluntary conversion will help to preserve and improve
affordable housing stock for low-income families throughout the County by increasing funding to better
support ongoing operations and enhance residents’ quality of life. The current Public Housing funding model
does not generate sufficient revenue to address capital improvement needs.
The proposed repositioning is done on the national level with approval from the Department of Housing and
Urban Development and would provide the County with greater flexibility to secure capital for rehabilitation
and long-term sustainability of aging public housing properties. By leveraging public and private resources
through the Rental Assistance Demonstration/Section 18 blend, the County would be better equipped to
meet the housing needs of vulnerable populations while ensuring compliance with the Department of
Housing and Urban Development standards and maintaining long-term affordability commitments.
The four properties that would be a part of the repositioning are:
Dorothy Street Manor - located at 772-792 Dorothy Street. The site consists of 22 units, all of which
are three bedrooms and two of which are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible. The units
were built in 1992 and host a target population of working families.
L Street Manor - located at 584-588 L Street. The site consists of 16 units, all of which are three
bedrooms and one of which is ADA accessible. The units were built in 1992 and host a target
population of working families.
Melrose Manor - located at 1670-1682 Melrose Avenue. The site consists of 24 units, eight of which
are three bedrooms and 16 of which are two bedrooms. Additionally, two units are ADA accessible.
The units were built in 1984 and host a target population of working families.
Town Center Manor - located at 434 F Street. The site consists of 59 units, 58 of which are one
bedroom and one that is two bedrooms. Six of the units are ADA accessible. The units were built in
1985 and host a target population of elderly/disabled individuals.
In addition to its request for City support, the County is requesting that the City not exercise its right of first
refusal on the properties, as the units must be conveyed to another entity per the Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
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434 F Street, known as Town Center Manor, has a reverter as a part of its grant deed that would cause the
property to revert back to the City. The County is requesting that the City terminate the reverter as it would
potentially discourage lenders and investors from the project.
584-588 L Street, known as L Street Manor, has a recorded Abstract of Development Agreement that grants
the City a first right of refusal to acquire the property if the County chooses to sell or otherwise transfer title
to the property. If the City does not exercise its first right of refusal, the County is required to diligently
attempt to sell the property at fair market value. Upon closing the City and County would evenly split the
proceeds.
The County intends to transfer the property to a wholly owned LLC and subsequently ground lease the
property to an affordable developer to rehab the property. Both the reverter for 434 F Street and the Abstract
of Development Agreement for 584 - 588 L Street would trigger the right of first refusal and the requirement
to sell the property at its fair market value and split the proceeds. The concern is that the lender and investor
would be anxious of the possibility of a foreclosure requiring splitting proceeds with the City, and therefore
staff believe it is in the best interest to retain the property as affordable and to release its right of first refusal.
Conclusion
Converting the properties from the Public Housing program into affordable housing with PBV assistance will
provide a number of benefits. As PBVs, HUD provides funding based on local market rent as opposed to the
outdated formulas under Public Housing. This will provide a path for increased financial reserves to address
the long-term needs and thereby, extend the life of the developments. The properties will remain as
affordable rental units under a long-term contract for current and future residents.
During and after the conversion, the residents will have the right to stay in their homes, continuing to pay no
more than 30% of their income towards rent, while keeping the same rights and protections they had under
the Public Housing program. Unlike Public Housing, PBVs offer residents the additional benefit of choice
mobility. One year after conversion, and contingent on funding, residents are able to request a Section 8
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), allowing them the option to move to a rental unit in the private market
anywhere in the United States. When a resident moves out, their former unit would then become available
for another family selected from the waiting list.
Overall the repositioning will allow the County to preserve the properties as long-term affordable rental
housing while creating a stable financial foundation to address the capital improvement needs of the
properties.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found that Councilmember Fernandez
has real property holdings within 1,000 feet, but beyond 500 feet, of the boundaries of a property that is a
part of the subject of this action. Staff has determined that, pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title
2, sections 18700 and 18702.2(a)(8), this item does not present a disqualifying real property-related
financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.) for the above-
identified member.
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Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact
that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no current-year fiscal impact as a result of this action.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact as a result of this action.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Properties Location Map
Staff Contact: Chris Stanley, Senior Planner
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Form Rev 3/6/2023
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A LETTER SUPPORTING THE CONVERSION OF
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SAN
DIEGO’S CHULA VISTA PUBLIC HOUSING PORTFOLIO
THROUGH THE RENTAL ASSISTANCE DEMONSTRATION
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
AMEND OR TERMINATE RELATED AGREEMENTS AND
INSTRUMENTS
WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) owns four
properties within Chula Vista, located at 772-792 Dorothy Street (Dorothy Street Manor), 584-588
L Street (L Street Manor), 1670-1682 Melrose Avenue (Melrose Manor), and 434 F Street (Town
Center Manor), collectively the “Chula Vista public housing properties”, that it operates as public
housing pursuant to Section 9 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the current public housing funding model does not generate sufficient revenue
to address capital improvement needs; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers
the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program to convert public housing properties to
properties subsidized by Section 8 Project-Based Vouchers; and
WHEREAS, HACSD now desires to carry out a RAD conversion of its Chula Vista public
housing properties in order to reposition them for long-term fiscal and operational stability; and
WHEREAS, HACSD has requested a letter of support from the City of Chula Vista (City)
in carrying out this RAD conversion; and
WHEREAS, the Grant Deed for the property located at 434 F Street property contains a
clause that would cause ownership of the property to revert to the City in the event that the property
is no longer used for low and moderate income housing; and
WHEREAS, this Grant Deed reverter clause does not add meaningful protection to the
affordability covenants, but will materially increase the difficulty of financing a substantial
rehabilitation of the property; and
WHEREAS, HACSD has therefore requested that the 434 F Street grant deed be amended
to remove the reverter clause; and
WHEREAS, the Abstract of Development Agreement for the property located at 584-588
L Street contains a clause granting the City the first right of refusal to acquire the property if
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HACSD chooses to sell or otherwise transfer title to the property, and to sell the property at fair
market value if the City declines to exercise its right to acquire the property; and
WHEREAS, as part of the RAD conversion, HACSD desires to transfer ownership of the
improvements at 584-588 L Street to an affordable developer in order to carry out a substantial
rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, the provisions for sale or transfer of the 584-588 L Street property would
prevent HACSD from carrying out a successful RAD conversion or substantial rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, HACSD therefore requests that the Abstract of Development Agreement, and
associated Development Agreement, be terminated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it does hereby support the conversion of the Chula Vista public housing properties owned by
the Housing Authority of the County of San Diego under the HUD Rental Assistance
Demonstration program and authorizes the City Manager to execute a letter of support to this
effect.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it
authorizes the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to the Grant Deed for the
property located at 434 F Street to remove the reverter clause in the form as may be required or
approved by the City Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it
authorizes the City Manager to negotiate and execute a termination of the Developer Agreement
and Abstract of Developer Agreement for the property located at 584-588 L Street in the form as
may be required or approved by the City Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it
authorizes the City Manager to negotiate and execute any necessary additional documents or take
any other action consistent with this resolution and its basic purpose in the form as may be required
or approved by the City Attorney.
Presented by Approved as to Form by
Stacey Kurz Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Housing and Homeless Services City Attorney
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434 F St.
584-588 L St.
772-792 Dorothy St.
1670-1682 Melrose Pl.
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ITEM TITLE
Real Property Purchases: Approve the Acquisitions of Real Property at 60 First Avenue and 65 First Avenue
and Appropriate Funds Therefor
Report Number: 25-0229
Location: 60 First Avenue & 65 First Avenue
Department: City Manager
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes
Environmental Notice: The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15316 Class 16 (Transfer of Ownership of Land in Order
to Create Parks). In addition, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Project also qualifies for the Common Sense
Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
Recommended Action
Adopt resolutions approving the purchase of 60 First Avenue (APN 566-122-32-00), 65 First Avenue (APN
566-131-06-00) for the purposes of the Lower Sweetwater Community Park Project and appropriating funds
for this purpose. (4/5 Vote Required)
SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista is planning a new community park on a site known as Lower Sweetwater. It is located
on approximately 19.7 acres of City-owned land just west of Interstate 805 and south of State Route 54 and
the Sweetwater River.
Acquisition of parcels along First Avenue has been identified as necessary to establish access for both
construction and future public use of the proposed park site. This item proposes the purchase of two parcels:
60 First Avenue and 65 First Avenue.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption
pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15316 Class 16 (Transfer of Ownership of Land in Order to Create
Parks), because the proposed project consists of the acquisition of land in order to establish a park where
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the land is in a natural condition, and a management plan for the future park has not yet been prepared. Thus,
no further environmental review is required at this time. CEQA will apply when a management plan is
proposed that will change the area from its natural condition. In addition, notwithstanding the foregoing, the
Director of Development Services has also determined that the project qualifies for the Common Sense
Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The City of Chula Vista is planning a new community park on a site known as Lower Sweetwater. It is located
on approximately 19.7 acres of City-owned land just west of Interstate 805 and south of State Route 54 and
the Sweetwater River.
History of Lower Sweetwater
The Lower Sweetwater park site has been vacant for most of the City’s history.
The site was bisected by the Sweetwater River before the river was realigned and channelized through
several public works projects in the 1970s, including the construction of State Route 54 and Interstate 805.
The Chula Vista General Plan, adopted in 2005, identified Lower Sweetwater as a future park site. The City’s
Parks & Recreation Master Plan in 2016 also identified Lower Sweetwater as a future community park and
provided a list of recommended park amenities based on community needs at the time.
Designing the Park
The park is currently in the early stages of planning and design, and the City is exploring fu nding
opportunities.
Community members will be invited to participate in a park planning process to identify and prioritize
desired amenities, such as playing fields, playground equipment, and restrooms. The process will include
gathering input through online surveys and in-person meetings for community members to provide ideas
and feedback on preliminary design options. Estimated costs for various amenities, and an estimated budget
for the project as a whole, will help determine the options available.
The community engagement process will inform the creation of a new Park Master Plan for the site. When
complete, the Park Master Plan will be presented to the Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission and
City Council for discussion and approval.
Site Access
During the planning process, staff identified the need for expanding the dedicated public access to the park
site. While the City currently has a portion of right-of-way along First Avenue, it is insufficient therefore, the
City seeks to acquire additional parcels currently held under private ownership. Acquisition of parcels is
necessary to provide safe and permanent access for construction, future park operations, and public use.
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Staff has negotiated with property owners at 60 First Avenue (APN 566-122-32-00) and 65 First Avenue
(566-131-06-00) for the purchase of two parcels critical to expand access.
The proposed agreements would allow the City to purchase 60 First Avenue for $100,000 and 65 First
Avenue for $375,000 as well as associated escrow and closing costs.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council members and has found no property holdings
within 1,000 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action. Consequently, this item
does not present a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under California Code of
Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(7) or (8), for purposes of the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov’t Code
§87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact
that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
The projected fiscal impact of this action is estimated at $475,000, plus associated escrow and closing costs.
All costs associated with the purchase of the two parcels will be funded by the Sunbow Park Benefit Fee
Fund revenues, this action amends the fiscal year 2025-26 budget by increasing appropriations in the
Other Capital category of the Sunbow Park Benefit Fee fund.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
Any future costs related to Lower Sweetwater Community Park will be brought for City Council
consideration.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Real Property Purchase Agreement for 60 First Avenue (APN 566-122-32-00)
2. Real Property Purchase Agreement for 65 First Avenue (APN 566-131-06-00)
Staff Contact: Tiffany Allen, Assistant City Manager
Adrianna Relph, Special Projects & Legislative Manager
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Form Rev 2/18/2025
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A PARCEL
LOCATED AT 60 FIRST AVENUE (APN 566-122-32-00) FOR
THE PURPOSES RELATED TO THE LOWER SWEETWATER
COMMUNITY PARK AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista is planning a new community park on a site known as
Lower Sweetwater located on approximately 19.7 acres of City-owned land just west of Interstate
805 and south of State Route 54 and the Sweetwater River; and
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista General Plan, adopted in 2005, identified Lower Sweetwater
as a future park site and in 2016, the Parks & Recreation Master Plan also identified Lower
Sweetwater as a future community park; and
WHEREAS, acquisition of parcels along First Avenue is necessary to provide safe and
permanent access for construction, future park operations, and public use of the park; and
WHEREAS, the City has agreed to purchase, and the owner has agreed to sell the s ubject
parcel to the City for the price and under the terms set forth in a Real Property Purchase Agreement,
a copy of which is attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it approves the Real Property Purchase Agreement for property located at 6 0 First Avenue
(APN 566-122-32-00), between the City and Arthur Andres Ortiz, in the form presented, with such
minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney, a copy of which shall
be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and authorizes and directs the Mayor to execute
same.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it
hereby amends the fiscal year 2025-26 budget to appropriate $100,000 plus associated escrow and
closing costs, to the Other Capital category of the Sunbow Park Benefit Fee Fund.
Presented by Approved as to Form by
Tiffany Allen Marco A. Verdugo
Assistant City Manager City Attorney
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Form Rev 2/18/2025
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A PARCEL
LOCATED AT 65 FIRST AVENUE (APN 566-131-06-00) FOR
THE PURPOSES RELATED TO THE LOWER SWEETWATER
COMMUNITY PARK AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista is planning a new community park on a site known as
Lower Sweetwater located on approximately 19.7 acres of City-owned land just west of Interstate
805 and south of State Route 54 and the Sweetwater River; and
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista General Plan, adopted in 2005, identified Lower Sweetwater
as a future park site and in 2016, the Parks & Recreation Master Plan also identified Lower
Sweetwater as a future community park; and
WHEREAS, acquisition of parcels along First Avenue is necessary to provide safe and
permanent access for construction, future park operations, and public use of the Lower Sweetwater
Community Park; and.
WHEREAS, the City has agreed to purchase, and the owner has agreed to sell the subject
parcel to the City for the price and under the terms set forth in a Real Property Purchase Agreement,
a copy of which is attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it approves the Real Property Purchase Agreement for property located at 65 First Avenue
(APN 566-131-06-00), between the City and Luaiva G. Solomuli Jr., And Elise Solomuli, in the
form presented, with such minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City
Attorney, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and authorizes and
directs the Mayor to execute same.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it
hereby amends the fiscal year 2025-26 budget to appropriate $375,000 plus associated escrow and
closing costs, to the Other Capital category of the Sunbow Park Benefit Fee Fund.
Presented by Approved as to Form by
Tiffany Allen Marco A. Verdugo
Assistant City Manager City Attorney
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Escrow Company Corinthian Title
Escrow No. ______________
Title Order No. 129900
REAL PROPERTY PURCHASE AGREEMENT
(Escrow Instructions)
THIS REAL PROPERTY PURCHASE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into this ____
day of _____________, 2025 by and between THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, a charter city organized
under the laws of the State of California (“City”), and ARTHUR ANDRES ORTIZ, A SINGLE MAN
(“Seller”), (collectively “Parties”) for purchase by City of the hereinafter described real property to be
effective as of the date when signed by both Seller and City and approved by the Chula Vista City
Attorney.
WHEREAS, Seller owns that certain real property located at 60 First Avenue, in the City of
Chula Vista, County of San Diego, State of California (“Property”), and currently identified as San Diego
County Assessors Parcel No. 566-122-32-00
WHEREAS, Seller has offered to sell to City said Property for $100,000.00, and
WHEREAS, City desires to purchase fee title in and to Seller’s Property under the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, for valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is acknowledged, the
Parties enter into this Agreement under the following terms and conditions:
1. AGREEMENT TO SELL AND PURCHASE
City agrees to purchase from Seller and Seller agrees to sell to City, upon the terms and for the
consideration set forth in this Agreement, fee title in and to the Property more particularly described in
the legal description designated as Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and are incorporated herein by this
reference. City’s agreement to purchase the property is expressly contingent upon the adoption of a
resolution by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista authorizing the acquisition. The parties hereto
agree that the Property shall be conveyed in fee to the City clear of all encumbrances except agreements
with the City, County of San Diego or other authorities or agencies, easements, assessments and Districts
of record.
2. PURCHASE PRICE
The total purchase price payable on the terms set forth herein shall be the sum of ONE
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000.00) (“Purchase Price”) to be paid in the manner set
forth below.
3. ESCROW AND TITLE INSURANCE
City agrees to open an escrow in accordance with this Agreement at Stewart Title Company
("Escrow Holder"), located at 7676 Hazard Center Drive, Suite 1400, San Diego, California and deposit
a fully executed copy of this Agreement no later than _____________. City agrees to pay all usual and
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reasonable fees, charges, and costs (including transfer taxes, if any) which arise in the escrow, upon
demand of Escrow Holder. Seller shall not be liable for any costs or fees in connection with this escrow.
This Agreement constitutes the joint escrow instructions of the Parties, and Escrow Holder to
whom these instructions are delivered is hereby empowered to act under this Agreement. The Parties
hereto agree to do all acts reasonably necessary to close escrow as soon as possible, but in all events no
later than sixty (60) days after a fully executed copy of this Agreement, is deposited into escrow. The
terms closing and/or close of escrow as used herein shall mean the date necessary instruments of
conveyance are recorded in the office of the County Recorder. Recordation of instruments delivered
through this escrow is authorized if necessary or proper in the issuance of title insurance pursuant to this
Agreement.
City shall, upon receipt of a statement of estimated closing cost from Escrow Holder, deposit the
Purchase Price together with additional funds as set forth in said statement. Said deposit shall be made
in accordance with the wire transfer instructions of the Escrow Holder and shall be made in sufficient
time to allow for the timely close of escrow as set forth herein. City shall also execute and deposit into
escrow a Certificate of Acceptance accepting fee title to the Property in sufficient time to allo w for the
timely close of escrow as set forth herein.
Seller shall execute and deliver into escrow an executed Grant Deed conveying fee title to the
Property to City in sufficient time to allow for the timely close of escrow as set forth herein. Seller and
City agree to deposit with Escrow Holder any additional instruments as may be reasonable and necessary
to complete this transaction in a timely manner as set forth herein.
All funds received in this escrow shall be deposited with other escrow funds in a general escrow
account(s) and may be transferred to any other such escrow trust account in any State or National Bank
doing business in the State of California. All disbursements shall be made by wire transfer from such
account, unless Seller requests another form of payment.
If City requests a policy of title insurance when Escrow Holder holds for Seller the Grant Deed
in favor of City, executed and acknowledged by Seller covering the Property, Escrow Holder shall cause
to be issued and delivered to City at City's cost, a preliminary title report for City review. City shall
have five (10) business days to review and approve said preliminary report. After City approval, Escrow
Holder shall cause to be issued, as of the closing date and at City's cost, a CLTA standard coverage
policy of title insurance (“Title Policy”), issued by Commonwealth Land Title, with liability in the
amount of the Purchase Price, covering the Property and showing title vesting in City, free of all recorded
and unrecorded, liens, encumbrances, leases and taxes except agreements with the City, County of San
Diego or other public agencies and Districts of record and:
(a) The standard printed exceptions and exclusions contained in the CLTA or ALTA form
policy;
(b) Public and Quasi-public utility, public alley, public street easements and public rights of way
of record; and
Any and all ad valorem taxes and special taxes or assessments levied or assessed against the
Property for the year in which the closing occurs shall be prorated at the closing, and all delinquent taxes
shall be added to the pro-rated amount in order to calculate the amount(s) of any taxes owed by Seller
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as of the closing date. If the closing occurs before the tax rate or the assessed valuation is fixed for the
then-current year, the prorating of ad valorem taxes shall use the tax rate and the assessed valuation for
the preceding tax year. The prorating of ad valorem taxes shall be subject to later adjustment once the
actual tax statements for the closing year have been received; the obligation to re-prorate taxes shall
survive the closing.
Escrow Holder is authorized to and shall pay and charge City for any title insurance premium
and the costs of any endorsements. Escrow Holder is authorized to and shall disburse funds and deliver
the Grant Deed when City and Seller have fulfilled all conditions of the escrow and purchase agreement.
4. RESPONSIBILITY OF ESCROW HOLDER
Escrow Holder shall administer the closing in accordance with this Agreement and any escrow
instructions or other customary documents that Escrow Holder may require the Parties to sign in
connection with the closing.
5. CONVEYANCE OF INTEREST
At the closing, Seller shall convey to City fee title to the Property by Grant Deed, substantially
in the form attached to this Agreement as Exhibit B. Except for any title encumbrances accepted by City
in writing prior to the closing, Seller’s conveyance of the Property to City at the closing shall be free and
clear of all liens, encumbrances, and third-party possessory rights. SELLER shall deliver the Property to
BUYER at the Closing.
6. DEPOSIT OF FUNDS
City agrees to deposit the purchase price of the Property as contemplated by this Agreement.
7. SELLER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. SELLER represents and warrants
to City that all of the following are true and correct:
(a) Seller is not aware of any actions, suits, material claims, legal proceedings, or any other
proceedings at law or in equity, before any court or governmental agency, affecting the
Property or any portion thereof or affecting SELLER’s ability to enter into this Agreement and
perform its obligations under this Agreement.
(b) Seller is not aware of the presence or potential presence of contamination from Hazardous
Materials situated at, under or about the Property. For purposes of this Agreement, (i) the term
“Hazardous Materials” means any materials, substances or wastes defined as “hazardous,”
“toxic,” “pollutant,” or “contaminant,” or stated to be known to cause cancer or reproductive
toxicity, under any Environmental Law; and (ii) the term “Environmental Law” means any and
all federal, state or local laws (whether statutory or common law) relating to pollution or
protection of the environment, including, without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601 et
seq.; the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 1801 et seq.; the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901 et seq.; the Clean Water Act, 33
U.S.C. Section 1251 et seq.; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 1317
et seq.; the Carpenter-Presley-Tanner Hazardous Substance Account Act, California Health &
Safety Code Section 25300 et seq.; the California Hazardous Waste Control Law, California
Health & Safety Code Section 25100 et seq.; the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act,
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California Water Code Section 13000 et seq.; or any of the regulations adopted and
publications promulgated pursuant to such laws and regulations as they may be amended from
time to time.
(c) There are no operative leases or other agreements that give any third party the right to possess
or occupy any portion of the Property.
(d) Seller has not received notice from any governmental or regulatory agency as to the existence
of any actual or alleged violations of laws or regulations applicable to the Property or any
pending or threatened investigations or proceedings, including an eminent domain action,
affecting the Property.
(e) Neither Seller signature of this Agreement nor Seller’s performance of its obligations in this
Agreement will conflict with or breach any bond, note, evidence of indebtedness, contract,
lease, or other agreement or instrument to which Seller or the Property may be bound, or any
court or regulatory order or directive to which Seller or the Property may be bound.
Seller shall, upon learning of any fact or condition which would cause any of the representations and
warranties in this section to be untrue or incomplete as of the closing, immediately notify City of such
fact or condition.
8. SELLER’S COVENANTS. From the date of Seller’s signature of this Agreement through and
including the closing date, Seller covenants for City’s benefit as follows:
(a) Seller shall not do anything to impair title to any of the Property.
(b) Seller shall not lease or encumber any part of the Property, or otherwise grant or permit any
lien, easement, or other interest in any of the Property to be attached thereto, and if any such
interest should be attached, Seller shall cause any and all such items to be removed or
extinguished prior to the closing.
(c) Seller shall not allow any Hazardous Materials to be used, handled, generated, stored, released,
treated or disposed of at, under or about the Property.
9. SELLER’S INDEMNIFICATION. Seller shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless
City and its officers, employees and agents, using legal counsel selected by City, from and against any
and all claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, obligations, penalties, fines, actions, causes of
action, judgments, suits, proceedings, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys’
fees, court costs, administrative procedural costs and experts’ fees), foreseen and unforeseen, relating
to or arising from any of the following: (i) Seller’s breach of any of its representations, warranties, or
covenants under this Agreement; (ii) the use, handling, generation, storage, release, treatment or
disposal of Hazardous Materials by Seller or any employee, agent, lessee, licensee or invitee of Seller
on, under or from the Property; and (iii) the cost of any required or necessary remediation, removal,
repair, cleanup or detoxification, the costs of any testing, sampling or other investigations, and the
preparation of required plans as a result of any of the causes described in item (ii) above. Seller’s
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obligations under this section shall survive the Closing and recording of the Grant Deed transferring
title to City.
10. SELLER DEFAULT. IF THE SELLER DEFAULTS UNDER THE TERMS OF THE
AGREEMENT, AND IF SELLER FAILS TO CURE SUCH DEFAULT ON OR BEFORE THE
DATE WHICH IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER NOTICE THEREOF FROM CITY (OR, IF
EARLIER, ON THE CLOSING DATE), CITY MAY, AT ITS SOLE OPTION, ELECT TO DO ONE
OF THE FOLLOWING: (I) TERMINATE THIS AGREEMENT BY DELIVERY OF NOTICE OF
TERMINATION TO SELLER AND ESCROW HOLDER, IN WHICH EVENT THE DEPOSIT
SHALL BE RETURNED TO BUYER, AND THIS AGREEMENT, AND THE RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS OF BUYER AND SELLER HEREUNDER SHALL TERMINATE OR
(II) ENFORCE SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE SELLER'S OBLIGATIONS, OR (III) SEEK AND
ENFORCE ANY REMDEY AVAILABLE AT LAW OR EQUITY.
Seller's Initials: __________ City's Initials:__________
11. CITY’S DEFAULT. If City is in default of this Agreement at any time, Seller may terminate
this Agreement by written notice to City and Escrow Holder, or seek and enforce any other remedy
available at law or in equity, provided that Seller shall not be entitled to recover from City any
consequential damages, lost opportunity damages, or punitive damages.
12. REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONS
Seller has informed City that they have employed a broker who may be entitled to a
commission as a result of this sale and purchase. The parties hereto agree that any commission or fee
due to the broker is solely Sellers responsibility and that said fee or commission may be paid out of the
proceeds of this sale at close of escrow upon demand and by mutual consent of the parties.
If any other broker, finder or other person makes a claim for commissions or finder's fee based
upon any contract, dealing or communication with a party, then such party shall indemnify, defend and
hold the other party harmless from and against all damages, claims, losses and expenses, including
attorneys' fees, arising out of the broker's, finder's or other person's claim.
13. MISCELLANEOUS
a. Legal Fees. In the event of the bringing of any action or suit by either party against the
other party by reason of any breach of any of the covenants, conditions, agreements or provisions on
the part of the other party arising out of this Agreement, the party in whose favor final judgment shall
be entered shall be entitled to have and recover of and from the other party all costs and expenses of
suit, including reasonable attorneys' fees (or, in the event of any action to enforce this Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all of its costs and expenses of the action, including
reasonable attorney's fees), as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction.
b. Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence of each and every term, condition,
obligation and provision of this Agreement.
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c. Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which when
signed shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument. Seller may electronically deliver a signed counterpart to this Agreement to City. Seller
electronically delivered signed counterpart shall be deemed an original for all purposes.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Seller shall deliver a paper counterpart of this Agreement bearing
original signatures to Escrow Holder prior to the Closing.
d. Interpretation. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
The section headings are for convenience only and shall not interpret, define or limit the scope or
content of this Agreement. If any Party is made up of more than one person or entity, then all are
identified in the singular in this Agreement. If any right of approval or consent by a Party is provided
for in this Agreement, the Party shall exercise the right promptly and reasonably, unless this
Agreement expressly gives such Party the right to use its sole discretion. The term “business day” shall
mean Monday through Friday, excluding holidays recognized by the State of California and the City of
Chula Vista.
e. Amendments. The terms and provisions of this Agreement may only be modified or
amended pursuant to a written instrument signed by both Parties.
f. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall inure to and bind the successors and
assigns of the Parties.
g. No Personal Liability of Officials and Employees. No official or employee of City will
be personally liable to Seller in the event of City’s default under this Agreement or for any amount that
may become due to Seller, or on any obligations under the terms of this Agreement, except to the
extent resulting from the fraud or willful misconduct of such official or employee.
h. Mutual Negotiation. No inference in favor of or against any Party shall be drawn from
the fact that such Party has drafted any part of this Agreement. The Parties have both participated
substantially in the negotiation, drafting, and revision of this Agreement, and have been given ample
opportunity to consult with legal counsel and other consultants or advisers of their own choice.
i. Tax Consequences. Each Party shall bear all responsibility, liability, and costs relating
to any tax consequences experienced by such Party as a result of this Agreement and the sale
transaction contemplated by this Agreement.
j. No Affiliation. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed to
create a partnership, joint venture, or other affiliation between Seller and City, or between City and any
other entity or party, or cause City to be responsible in any way for the debts or obligations of Seller or
any other party or entity.
k. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the Parties
for the purchase and sale of the Property, and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or
agreements, either oral or written.
l. Severability. If any portion of this Agreement shall be declared by any court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, such portion shall be deemed severed
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from this Agreement, and the remaining parts of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect,
as fully as though such invalid, illegal or unenforceable portion had never been part of this Agreement.
m. Governing Law. This Agreement is executed and delivered in the State of California
and shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of
California. All legal actions arising from this Agreement shall be filed in the Superior Court of the
State of California in the County of San Diego or in the United States District Court with jurisdiction
in the County of San Diego.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the duly authorized representative of each party has executed
this Agreement.
BUYER: City of Chula Vista SELLER:
By:
John McCann Arthur Andres Ortiz
Mayor
ATTEST
BY: ________________________________
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
MARCO A. VERDUGO
City Attorney
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Corinthian Tltte Compny, lrr.
ORDER NO.: 129900-AF
PREUMIMRY REPORT
YOUR REFERENCE: PRMV-1402-CP
EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
The land referred to herein below ls situated ln the County of SAN DIE@, State of CALIFORNIA, and is
descrlbed as follows:
LOT 16 OF EL RANCHO VrLl-AS, tN THE CrW OF CHU|-A V6rA, COUNW OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALTFORNIA,
ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 2376, FII.ED IN THE OFF|CE OF THE COUNW RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO
cotrNw, FEBRUARY 17, 1947.
Assessor's Parcel Number: 566- I 22-12-OO
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Recording requested by and
please return to:
City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Attention City Clerk
(This space for Recorder's use, only)
Assessor’s Parcel Number 566-122-32-00
Grant Deed
FOR A VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Arthur Andres Ortiz, a single man, does hereby grant to the City of Chula Vista, a California charter city organized under the laws of the State of California, ALL THAT REAL PROPERTY, in fee title together with all improvements, rights and appurtenances thereto, and subject to all encumbrances of record, located in the City of Chula Vista, County of San Diego, State of California and more particularly described as follows:
See Legal Description designated as Exhibit “A” attached hereto and by reference
made a part hereof.
Signed this day of , 2025 Grantor
(Notary Acknowledgment required for each signatory.)
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Acceptance Certificate
This is to certify that the interest in real property conveyed herein to the City of Chula Vista, a
governmental agency, is hereby accepted by the undersigned, City Clerk, on behalf of the Chula
Vista City Council pursuant to authority conferred by Resolution No. 15645 of said Council
adopted on June 5, 1990, and the grantee(s) consent(s) to the recordation thereof by its duly
authorized officer.
______ __________, City Clerk
By: Date:
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Escrow Company Stewart Title
Escrow No. ______________
Title Order No. 25000480534
REAL PROPERTY PURCHASE AGREEMENT
(Escrow Instructions)
THIS REAL PROPERTY PURCHASE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into this ____
day of _____________, 2025 by and between THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, a charter city organized
under the laws of the State of California (“City”), and LUAIVA G. SOLOMULI JR., AND ELISE
SOLOMULI, HUSBAND AND WIFE (“Seller”), (collectively “Parties”) for purchase by City of the
hereinafter described real property to be effective as of the date when signed by both Seller and City and
approved by the Chula Vista City Attorney.
WHEREAS, Seller owns that certain real property located at 65 First Avenue, in the City of
Chula Vista, County of San Diego, State of California (“Property”), and currently identified as San Diego
County Assessors Parcel No. 566-131-06-00
WHEREAS, Seller has offered to sell to City said Property for $375,000.00, and
WHEREAS, City desires to purchase fee title in and to Seller’s Property under the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, for valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is acknowledged, the
Parties enter into this Agreement under the following terms and conditions:
1. AGREEMENT TO SELL AND PURCHASE
City agrees to purchase from Seller and Seller agrees to sell to City, upon the terms and for the
consideration set forth in this Agreement, fee title in and to the Property more particularly described in
the legal description designated as Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and are incorporated herein by this
reference. City’s agreement to purchase the property is expressly contingent upon the adoption of a
resolution by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista authorizing the acquisition. The parties hereto
agree that the Property shall be conveyed in fee to the City clear of all encumbrances except agreements
with the City, County of San Diego or other authorities or agencies, easements, assessments and Districts
of record.
2. PURCHASE PRICE
The total purchase price payable on the terms set forth herein shall be the sum of THREE
HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($375,000.00) (“Purchase Price”) to be
paid in the manner set forth below.
3. ESCROW AND TITLE INSURANCE
City agrees to open an escrow in accordance with this Agreement at Stewart Title Company
("Escrow Holder"), located at 7676 Hazard Center Drive, Suite 1400, San Diego, California and deposit
a fully executed copy of this Agreement no later than _____________. City agrees to pay all usual and
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reasonable fees, charges, and costs (including transfer taxes, if any) which arise in the escrow, upon
demand of Escrow Holder. Seller shall not be liable for any costs or fees in connection with this escrow.
This Agreement constitutes the joint escrow instructions of the Parties, and Escrow Holder to
whom these instructions are delivered is hereby empowered to act under this Agreement. The Parties
hereto agree to do all acts reasonably necessary to close escrow as soon as possible, but in all events no
later than sixty (60) days after a fully executed copy of this Agreement, is deposited into escrow. The
terms closing and/or close of escrow as used herein shall mean the date necessary instruments of
conveyance are recorded in the office of the County Recorder. Recordation of instruments delivered
through this escrow is authorized if necessary or proper in the issuance of title insurance pursuant to this
Agreement.
City shall, upon receipt of a statement of estimated closing cost from Escrow Holder, deposit the
Purchase Price together with additional funds as set forth in said statement. Said deposit shall be made
in accordance with the wire transfer instructions of the Escrow Holder and shall be made in sufficient
time to allow for the timely close of escrow as set forth herein. City shall also execute and deposit into
escrow a Certificate of Acceptance accepting fee title to the Property in sufficient time to allo w for the
timely close of escrow as set forth herein.
Seller shall execute and deliver into escrow an executed Grant Deed conveying fee title to the
Property to City in sufficient time to allow for the timely close of escrow as set forth herein. Seller and
City agree to deposit with Escrow Holder any additional instruments as may be reasonable and necessary
to complete this transaction in a timely manner as set forth herein.
All funds received in this escrow shall be deposited with other escrow funds in a general escrow
account(s) and may be transferred to any other such escrow trust account in any State or National Bank
doing business in the State of California. All disbursements shall be made by wire transfer from such
account, unless Seller requests another form of payment.
If City requests a policy of title insurance when Escrow Holder holds for Seller the Grant Deed
in favor of City, executed and acknowledged by Seller covering the Property, Escrow Holder shall cause
to be issued and delivered to City at City's cost, a preliminary title report for City review. City shall
have five (10) business days to review and approve said preliminary report. After City approval, Escrow
Holder shall cause to be issued, as of the closing date and at City's cost, a CLTA standard coverage
policy of title insurance (“Title Policy”), issued by Commonwealth Land Title, with liability in the
amount of the Purchase Price, covering the Property and showing title vesting in City, free of all recorded
and unrecorded, liens, encumbrances, leases and taxes except agreements with the City, County of San
Diego or other public agencies and Districts of record and:
(a) The standard printed exceptions and exclusions contained in the CLTA or ALTA form
policy;
(b) Public and Quasi-public utility, public alley, public street easements and public rights of way
of record; and
Any and all ad valorem taxes and special taxes or assessments levied or assessed against the
Property for the year in which the closing occurs shall be prorated at the closing, and all delinquent taxes
shall be added to the pro-rated amount in order to calculate the amount(s) of any taxes owed by Seller
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as of the closing date. If the closing occurs before the tax rate or the assessed valuation is fixed for the
then-current year, the prorating of ad valorem taxes shall use the tax rate and the assessed valuation for
the preceding tax year. The prorating of ad valorem taxes shall be subject to later adjustment once the
actual tax statements for the closing year have been received; the obligation to re-prorate taxes shall
survive the closing.
Escrow Holder is authorized to and shall pay and charge City for any title insurance premium
and the costs of any endorsements. Escrow Holder is authorized to and shall disburse funds and deliver
the Grant Deed when City and Seller have fulfilled all conditions of the escrow and purchase agreement.
4. RESPONSIBILITY OF ESCROW HOLDER
Escrow Holder shall administer the closing in accordance with this Agreement and any escrow
instructions or other customary documents that Escrow Holder may require the Parties to sign in
connection with the closing.
5. CONVEYANCE OF INTEREST
At the closing, Seller shall convey to City fee title to the Property by Grant Deed, substantially
in the form attached to this Agreement as Exhibit B. Except for any title encumbrances accepted by City
in writing prior to the closing, Seller’s conveyance of the Property to City at the closing shall be free and
clear of all liens, encumbrances, and third-party possessory rights. SELLER shall deliver the Property to
BUYER at the Closing.
6. DEPOSIT OF FUNDS
City agrees to deposit the purchase price of the Property as contemplated by this Agreement.
7. SELLER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. SELLER represents and warrants
to City that all of the following are true and correct:
(a) Seller is not aware of any actions, suits, material claims, legal proceedings, or any other
proceedings at law or in equity, before any court or governmental agency, affecting the
Property or any portion thereof or affecting SELLER’s ability to enter into this Agreement and
perform its obligations under this Agreement.
(b) Seller is not aware of the presence or potential presence of contamination from Hazardous
Materials situated at, under or about the Property. For purposes of this Agreement, (i) the term
“Hazardous Materials” means any materials, substances or wastes defined as “hazardous,”
“toxic,” “pollutant,” or “contaminant,” or stated to be known to cause cancer or reproductive
toxicity, under any Environmental Law; and (ii) the term “Environmental Law” means any and
all federal, state or local laws (whether statutory or common law) relating to pollution or
protection of the environment, including, without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601 et
seq.; the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 1801 et seq.; the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901 et seq.; the Clean Water Act, 33
U.S.C. Section 1251 et seq.; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 1317
et seq.; the Carpenter-Presley-Tanner Hazardous Substance Account Act, California Health &
Safety Code Section 25300 et seq.; the California Hazardous Waste Control Law, California
Health & Safety Code Section 25100 et seq.; the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act,
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California Water Code Section 13000 et seq.; or any of the regulations adopted and
publications promulgated pursuant to such laws and regulations as they may be amended from
time to time.
(c) There are no operative leases or other agreements that give any third party the right to possess
or occupy any portion of the Property.
(d) Seller has not received notice from any governmental or regulatory agency as to the existence
of any actual or alleged violations of laws or regulations applicable to the Property or any
pending or threatened investigations or proceedings, including an eminent domain action,
affecting the Property.
(e) Neither Seller signature of this Agreement nor Seller’s performance of its obligations in this
Agreement will conflict with or breach any bond, note, evidence of indebtedness, contract,
lease, or other agreement or instrument to which Seller or the Property may be bound, or any
court or regulatory order or directive to which Seller or the Property may be bound.
Seller shall, upon learning of any fact or condition which would cause any of the representations and
warranties in this section to be untrue or incomplete as of the closing, immediately notify City of such
fact or condition.
8. SELLER’S COVENANTS. From the date of Seller’s signature of this Agreement through and
including the closing date, Seller covenants for City’s benefit as follows:
(a) Seller shall not do anything to impair title to any of the Property.
(b) Seller shall not lease or encumber any part of the Property, or otherwise grant or permit any
lien, easement, or other interest in any of the Property to be attached thereto, and if any such
interest should be attached, Seller shall cause any and all such items to be removed or
extinguished prior to the closing.
(c) Seller shall not allow any Hazardous Materials to be used, handled, generated, stored, released,
treated or disposed of at, under or about the Property.
9. SELLER’S INDEMNIFICATION. Seller shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless
City and its officers, employees and agents, using legal counsel selected by City, from and against any
and all claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, obligations, penalties, fines, actions, causes of
action, judgments, suits, proceedings, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys’
fees, court costs, administrative procedural costs and experts’ fees), foreseen and unforeseen, relating
to or arising from any of the following: (i) Seller’s breach of any of its representations, warranties, or
covenants under this Agreement; (ii) the use, handling, generation, storage, release, treatment or
disposal of Hazardous Materials by Seller or any employee, agent, lessee, licensee or invitee of Seller
on, under or from the Property; and (iii) the cost of any required or necessary remediation, removal,
repair, cleanup or detoxification, the costs of any testing, sampling or other investigations, and the
preparation of required plans as a result of any of the causes described in item (ii) above. Seller’s
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obligations under this section shall survive the Closing and recording of the Grant Deed transferring
title to City.
10. SELLER DEFAULT. IF THE SELLER DEFAULTS UNDER THE TERMS OF THE
AGREEMENT, AND IF SELLER FAILS TO CURE SUCH DEFAULT ON OR BEFORE THE
DATE WHICH IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER NOTICE THEREOF FROM CITY (OR, IF
EARLIER, ON THE CLOSING DATE), CITY MAY, AT ITS SOLE OPTION, ELECT TO DO ONE
OF THE FOLLOWING: (I) TERMINATE THIS AGREEMENT BY DELIVERY OF NOTICE OF
TERMINATION TO SELLER AND ESCROW HOLDER, IN WHICH EVENT THE DEPOSIT
SHALL BE RETURNED TO BUYER, AND THIS AGREEMENT, AND THE RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS OF BUYER AND SELLER HEREUNDER SHALL TERMINATE OR
(II) ENFORCE SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE SELLER'S OBLIGATIONS, OR (III) SEEK AND
ENFORCE ANY REMDEY AVAILABLE AT LAW OR EQUITY.
Seller's Initials: __________ City's Initials:__________
11. CITY’S DEFAULT. If City is in default of this Agreement at any time, Seller may terminate
this Agreement by written notice to City and Escrow Holder, or seek and enforce any other remedy
available at law or in equity, provided that Seller shall not be entitled to recover from City any
consequential damages, lost opportunity damages, or punitive damages.
12. REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONS
No brokers or finders have been employed for a fee or are entitled to a commission or
compensation in connection with this transaction. Each party represents to the other that it has not had
any contact, dealings or communications with a broker or finder in connection with the transaction
contemplated by the Agreement or any other person who can claim a right to a commission or finder's
fee. If any other broker, finder or other person makes a claim for commissions or finder's fee based upon
any contract, dealing or communication with a party, then such party shall indemnify, defend and hold
the other party harmless from and against all damages, claims, losses and expenses, including attorneys'
fees, arising out of the broker's, finder's or other person's claim.
13. MISCELLANEOUS
a. Legal Fees. In the event of the bringing of any action or suit by either party against the
other party by reason of any breach of any of the covenants, conditions, agreements or provisions on
the part of the other party arising out of this Agreement, the party in whose favor final judgment shall
be entered shall be entitled to have and recover of and from the other party all costs and expenses of
suit, including reasonable attorneys' fees (or, in the event of any action to enforce this Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all of its costs and expenses of the action, including
reasonable attorney's fees), as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction.
b. Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence of each and every term, condition,
obligation and provision of this Agreement.
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c. Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which when
signed shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument. Seller may electronically deliver a signed counterpart to this Agreement to City. Seller
electronically delivered signed counterpart shall be deemed an original for all purposes.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Seller shall deliver a paper counterpart of this Agreement bearing
original signatures to Escrow Holder prior to the Closing.
d. Interpretation. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
The section headings are for convenience only and shall not interpret, define or limit the scope or
content of this Agreement. If any Party is made up of more than one person or entity, then all are
identified in the singular in this Agreement. If any right of approval or consent by a Party is provided
for in this Agreement, the Party shall exercise the right promptly and reasonably, unless this
Agreement expressly gives such Party the right to use its sole discretion. The term “business day” shall
mean Monday through Friday, excluding holidays recognized by the State of California and the City of
Chula Vista.
e. Amendments. The terms and provisions of this Agreement may only be modified or
amended pursuant to a written instrument signed by both Parties.
f. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall inure to and bind the successors and
assigns of the Parties.
g. No Personal Liability of Officials and Employees. No official or employee of City will
be personally liable to Seller in the event of City’s default under this Agreement or for any amount that
may become due to Seller, or on any obligations under the terms of this Agreement, except to the
extent resulting from the fraud or willful misconduct of such official or employee.
h. Mutual Negotiation. No inference in favor of or against any Party shall be drawn from
the fact that such Party has drafted any part of this Agreement. The Parties have both participated
substantially in the negotiation, drafting, and revision of this Agreement, and have been given ample
opportunity to consult with legal counsel and other consultants or advisers of their own choice.
i. Tax Consequences. Each Party shall bear all responsibility, liability, and costs relating
to any tax consequences experienced by such Party as a result of this Agreement and the sale
transaction contemplated by this Agreement.
j. No Affiliation. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed to
create a partnership, joint venture, or other affiliation between Seller and City, or between City and any
other entity or party, or cause City to be responsible in any way for the debts or obligations of Seller or
any other party or entity.
k. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the Parties
for the purchase and sale of the Property, and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or
agreements, either oral or written.
l. Severability. If any portion of this Agreement shall be declared by any court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, such portion shall be deemed severed
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from this Agreement, and the remaining parts of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect,
as fully as though such invalid, illegal or unenforceable portion had never been part of this Agreement.
m. Governing Law. This Agreement is executed and delivered in the State of California
and shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of
California.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the duly authorized representative of each party has executed
this Agreement.
BUYER: City of Chula Vista SELLER:
By:
John McCann Luaiva G. Solomuli
Mayor
Elise Solomuli
ATTEST
BY: ________________________________
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
MARCO A. VERDUGO
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT"ff
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
The land referred to herein is situated in the State of California, County of San Diego, City of Chula
Vista and described as follows:
Parcel 1:
The Northerly 50 feet of the Southerly 510 feet of the following described parcel of land:
That pottion of the Westerly half of the Easterly half of 80 acre Lot 1 in quarter Section 125 of Rancho De
La Nacion, in the City of Chula vista, County of San Diego, State of California, according to Map thereof
No. 166 by Morill, filed in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, described as follows:
Beginning at the Southwesterly corner of said East half of said 80 acre Lot 1; thence along the Westerly
line of said East half; North 1 8"41'40" West, 25 feet to the true point of beginning, thence parallel with the
Southerly line of said Lot 1 , North 71"12' East 2'15.78 feet; thence North 18"48' West, 965.00 feet to the
North line of the South 990.00 feet of said 80 acre Lot 1;thence along the Northerly line of said South
990.00 feet, South 71'12' West, 215.78 feet more or less, to the West line of said East half of 80 acre Lot
1; thence along the Westerly line of said Easterly half, South 18'41'40" East, 965.00 feet to the true point
of beginning, excepting the Westerly 40 feet thereof.
Parcel 2:
An easement for right of way for ingress and egress, over, across and along a portion of Lot 22, El
Ranchos Villas, according to Map thereof \lo. 23_7_Q and a portion of 80 acre Lot 1, in quarter Section 125,
Rancho De La Nacion, according to Map thereof No. 166, made by Morrill, allbeing in the City of Chula
Vista, County of San Diego, State of California, filed in the office of the County recorder of San Diego
County, described as follows:
Parcel A:
A strip of land 12.00 feet wide lying 6.00 feet on either side of a center line described as follows:
Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 26, El Rancho Villas, according to Map thereof No. 2376,
recorded in the office of the recorder, San Diego County, being also a point in the Southerly line of the
Westerly half of said 80 acre Lot 1, distantthereon South 71"03'00"West,91.98 feet, (South 71"12'00"
West, 91 .96 feet record) from the Southeast corner of the Westerly half of said 80 acre Lot 1; thence
North 18"43'42" West, 25.00 feet to the Northerly right of way of "d" street as established by document
No. 56523, filed in the San Diego County recorder's office may 18, 1990: thence North 71'02'00" East,
10.00 feet along said Northerly right of way line to the true point of beginning; thence North 07'40'39"
East, 266.84 feet along the center line of said 12.00 foot strip to an intersection with East boundary of the
West 40.00 feet to the East half, 80 acre Lot 1, quarter Section 125, Rancho De La Nacion, the side lines
of said 12.00 foot strip to be extended or shortened from points at right angles to the ends of the center
linetointersecttheEastboundaryof theWesterly40.00feetof theEasthalf of saidS0acreLotl andthe
Northerly boundary of the Southerly 28.00 feet of said 80 acre Lot 1, quarter Section 125, Rancho De La
Nacion.
Parcel B:
The Norlherly 25.00 feet of the Southerly 215.00 feet of the Westerly 50.00 feet of the East half, 80 acre
Lot 1, quarter Section '125, Rancho De La Nacion, in the City of Chula Vista, County of San Diego, State
of California.
Parcel 3:
An easement for ingress, egress road and utility purposes over, under and across allthat pottion of the 80
File No.: 25000480534
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acre Lot '1 , in quafter Section 125 ol Rancho De La Nacion, according to Map thereof No. 166, made by
Morrill, in the City of Chula Vista, County of San Diego, State of California, filed in the office of the County
recorder of San Diego County, described as follows:
Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lol22 of Map of El Rancho Villas, according to Map thereof No.
2376; thence along the Southerly line of said Lot 22 South 71"36'30" West, 20.47 feet; thence South 8'
49'55" West, 139.53 feet; thence South 19'37'27" East, 36.23 feet to the North line of d street; thence
along said North line North 71'12'00" East, 24.00 feet; thence North 19"37'27" West, 30.49 feet; thence
North 8'49'55" East, 131.68 feet to the Easterly line of the Westerly half of said Lot '1, quarter Section
125: thence along said Easterly line North 18"4'1'40" West, '12.55 feet to the point of beginning.
Parcel4:
An easement for ingress, egress road and utility purposes over, under and across all that portion of the
Easterly half of 80 acre Lot 1 in quarter Section 125 of Rancho De La Nacion, in the City of Chula Vista,
County of San Diego, State of California, according to Map thereof No. 166, recorded in the Office of the
County recorder of San Diego County may 11, 1869, described as follows:
Beginning at the Southeasterly corner of Lot 25 of El Rancho Villas, according to the Map thereof No.
2376, being also a point on the Southerly line of the West half of said 80 acre Lot 1, which is South 71'12'
West 91.96 feet from the Southeasterly corner thereof; thence North 71'12' East along said Southerly line
distant of 40.00 feet; thence Northerly along a line drawn parallel with and 40.00 feet Easterly at right
angles from the following described courses in the Easterly boundary line of said El Rancho Villas, North
19'42' West; thence North 08'48'35" East to a point on the Easterly line of the Westerly 40.00 feet of the
Easterly half of said 80 acre Lot 1; thence North 18"41'40" West along said Easterly line 26.50 feetto the
true point of beginning; thence South 71'18'20" West 12.00 feet; thence South 18'41'40" East 49.55 feet
to the Easterly line of the land deeded to the City of Chula Vista, recorded April 10, 1959 in Book 7598,
Page 460 of Official Records; thence South 08"48'35" East along said Easterly line a distance of 60.63
feet to the Westerly line of the Easterly half of said 80 acre Lot 1; thence North 18"41'40" West along said
Westerly line 51.97 feet; thence North 08'48'35" West 8.66 feet to a point which is 4.00 feet Easterly
measured at right angles to the Westerly line of said Easterly half of 80 acre Lot 1; thence North 18'
41'40" West parallel with said Westerly line a distance of 43.67 feet; thence North 05'1'1'55" West 51 .42
feet to a point which is 16.00 feet Easterly measured at right angles to said Westerly line; thence North
18"41'40" West parallel with said Westerly line a distance of 261.30 feet to a point which is 570 Northerly
of the Southerly line of said 80 acre Lot 1 ; thence North 71"12' East 24.00 feet to the Easterly line of the
Westerly 40.00 feet of the Easterly half of said 80 acre Lot 1 ; thence South 18'41'40" East 311 .35 feet to
the true point of beginning.
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Recording requested by and
please return to:
City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(This space for Recorder's use, only)
Assessor’s Parcel Number 566-131-06-00
Grant Deed
FOR A VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Luaiva G. Solomuli Jr., and Elise Solomuli, Husband And Wife, do hereby grant to the City of Chula Vista, a California charter city, organized under the laws of the State of California, ALL THAT REAL PROPERTY, in fee title together with all improvements, rights and appurtenances thereto, and subject to all encumbrances of record, located in the City of Chula Vista, County of San Diego, State of California and more particularly described as follows: See Legal Description designated as Exhibit “A” attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof.
This deed is subject to all existing easements and assessments of record. Signed this day of , 2025 Grantor
(Notary Acknowledgment required for each signatory.)
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Acceptance Certificate
This is to certify that the interest in real property conveyed herein to the City of Chula Vista, a
governmental agency, is hereby accepted by the undersigned, City Clerk, on behalf of the Chula
Vista City Council pursuant to authority conferred by Resolution No. 15645 of said Council
adopted on June 5, 1990, and the grantee(s) consent(s) to the recordation thereof by its duly
authorized officer.
________________, City Clerk
By: Date:
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ITEM TITLE
Purchase Agreement: Waive the Competitive Bidding Process and Approve a First Amendment to the
Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to Purchase AI Era Leaders Program
and Appropriate Funds
Report Number: 25-0248
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: City Manager
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California
Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no
environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt resolutions: A) Waiving the competitive bidding process and approving the First Amendment to the
Master Services and Purchasing Agreement from Axon Enterprise Inc. to purchase AI Era Leaders Program;
and B) Appropriating funds for this purpose. (4/5 Vote Required)
SUMMARY
The Police Department is interested in exploring the benefits of the AI Era Leaders Program which contains
the Draft One AI-Assisted Report Writing software that is now available from Axon Enterprise, Inc. This new
technology will enhance operational efficiency, streamline evidence processing, and improve administrative
workflows.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under
Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment;
therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
Thus, no environmental review is required.
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BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Police Department staff presented an informational item about the AI Era Leaders Program and Draft One
AI-Assisted Report Writing Software to the Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission during
a special meeting held on July 7, 2025.
DISCUSSION
On December 5, 2023, City Council approved the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon
Enterprises, Inc. (Axon), for purchases of Body Worn Cameras, Taser Electronic Control Weapons and In-Car
Cameras, and related services as a result of Request for Proposal (RFP) # P03-2023. Since then, Axon has
successfully launched several solutions that responsibly utilize artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and
learning models to enhance public safety such as its AI Era Plan, a bundled offer that consolidates current
and future AI-powered tools. This plan is designed to enhance operational efficiency, streamline evidence
processing, and improve administrative workflows. It includes access to all existing AI features as well as
future capabilities as they are released.
Given the proprietary integration of Axon’s AI Era technology with the City’s existing Axon systems, it is
impractical to solicit competitive bids for this add-on service. Based on this, staff recommends waiving the
competitive bidding process in accordance with CVMC 2.56.070(B)(3).
Axon AI Era Plan
The Axon AI Era Plan is a bundled offering that brings together Axon’s current and future AI-powered tools
under a single agreement. Designed to help support operational efficiency, evidence processing, and
administrative workflows, the plan includes all of the AI features available today—along with access to
upcoming capabilities as they are released.
Each solution in the plan is developed to integrate into existing public safety workflows, helping agencies
manage audiovisual evidence, streamline documentation, and support informed decision-making while
helping better manage administrative tasks and community interactions.
Tools included in the AI Era Plan are designed to help:
Automate transcription, create first-draft reports, and summarize audio from video evidence.
Support multilingual operations and real-time communication.
Accelerate workflows by combining image collection and data extraction, streamlining image review,
video analysis, and form population.
Provide policy guidance through secure, AI-powered search.
Year One
In year one, staff is recommending the purchase of the AI Era Leader Program, this will start with two
components of the full program, which are the Axon Draft One and Axon Auto Transcribe, together these
solutions can reduce officers time spent reviewing video evidence and report writing. Officers can spend up
to 3 hours per shift on report writing, but AI can help them drastically reduce that time by analyzing the
body-worn camera (BWC) audio and summarizing the events in a report. Axon’s Draft One software enables
officers to get a head start on report writing by using artificial intelligence (AI) to draft a report narrative
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using the officer’s BWC audio. With Draft One, the BWC audio is uploaded to the Axon Evidence cloud and
auto transcribed. No action is needed by the user to prep the audio file or convert evidence and five minutes
after incident recording has stopped, officers can use the auto-transcription to generate a draft report.
Built with specific safeguards, this AI-enabled technology has fail-safes and controls so that it does not
replace human decision-making in critical moments. For checks and balances and consistency with current
AI policies, it is necessary that the officer review and edit the report draft before submittal.
After Year One
In year two through four, it is anticipated that all components of the full AI Era Plan, will be available to the
Police Department. This will provide access to a seamlessly integrated ecosystem of connected AI solutions.
Designed to work together, these solutions help better support operations, streamline collaboration, and
improve data management—while reinforcing safety and security across the organization. By bundling
these solutions into a single, cost-effective package, the Police Department will have the essential tools to
increase transparency, streamline workflows, and drive productivity—all while fostering a safer, more
connected environment.
Staff is recommending approval of the first amendment to the Axon Master Services and Purchasing
Agreement to purchase AI Era Leaders Program, starting with Draft One AI-Assisted Report Writing and Auto
Transcribe Software and related services under the current Axon Master Services and Purchasing
Agreement, which is set to expire January 31, 2029.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and
consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(11), is not
applicable to this decision for purposes of determining a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict
of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware of and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact
that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of these resolutions will (1) waive the competitive bidding process and approve the First
Amendment to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to purchase AI Era
Leaders Program, Draft One AI-Assisted Report Writing Software and related services and (2) appropriate
available funds balance to the Supplies and Services category of the Police Grants Section of the Local Grants
Fund. The portion of this agreement attributable to the Measure A fund is included in the fiscal year 2025 -
26 Measure A fund budget. This purchase covers a 40-month term, from October 1, 2025 to January 31, 2029.
The table below outlines the costs for the current fiscal year (October 2025 to June 2026):
DESCRIPTION
Local Grants
Fund
Measure A
Fund TOTAL
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Axon Draft One Report Writing Software $98,280 $18,720 $117,000
Axon Auto-Transcribe (Unlimited Service) $60,803 $11,581 $72,384
TOTAL FY 2025-26 COST $159,083 $30,301 $189,384
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The table below outlines costs during the remainder of the agreement term, from July 1, 2026 to January 31,
2029.
DESCRIPTION FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 TOTAL
$803,880
$0
$0
TOTAL $267,960 $267,960 $267,960 $803,880
The first two years of the agreement amendment will be funded by available fund balance in the Police
Section of the Local Grants Fund and the Measure A fund. The Police Department will work with the Finance
Department to allocate the necessary funds to cover costs during the term of the agreement. Based on
anticipated funding in the Police Section of the Local Grants Fund, the percentage of ongoing costs currently
funded with Police Section of the Local grants Fund which is approximately $160,000, may need to be funded
by the General Fund after Year 2. However, should funds become available in the Police Section of the Local
grants Fund, those funds will continue to fund the remainder of the agreement costs.
The contract cost over the term of the agreement includes a significant discount of approximately $1.3
million. After the expiration of the contract, the potential increase in cost of continuing the use of the
software will need to be evaluated as part of future budget discussions. The appropriate the split between
Police Section of the Local grants Fund and Measure A funds will also be evaluated and included in future
years as budget development process.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Axon Master Services and Purchasing Agreement for Agency
2. First Amendment to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement
Staff Contact: Maria Kachadoorian, City Manager
Dan Peak, Assistant Chief of Police
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RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING
PROCESS AND APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO
THE MASTER SERVICES AND PURCHASING AGREEMENT
WITH AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. TO PURCHASE AI ERA
LEADERS PROGRAM
WHEREAS, on December 5, 2023, City Council approved a Master Services and
Purchasing Agreement for purchases of Body Worn Cameras, Taser Electronic Control Weapons
and In-Car Cameras, and related services, from Axon Enterprise, Inc., as a result of Request for
Proposal (RFP) # P03-2023; and
WHEREAS, since then, Axon has launched several solutions that responsibly utilize
artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and learning models to enhance public safety; and
WHEREAS, to streamline workflows and increase productivity in the Police Department,
the City desires to purchase AI Era Leaders Program, Draft One AI-Assisted Report Writing
Software and related services under the current Axon Master Services and Purchasing Agreement;
and
WHEREAS, given the proprietary integration of Axon’s AI Era technology with the City’s
existing Axon systems, it is impractical to solicit competitive bids for this add-on service. Based
on this, staff recommends waiving the competitive bidding process in accordance with CVMC
2.56.070(B)(3); and
WHEREAS, the First Amendment to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with
Axon Enterprise, Inc. will cover a 40-month term of October 1, 2025 to January 31, 2029, which
aligns with the duration of the existing Axon agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
waives the competitive bidding process and approves the First Amendment to the Master Services
and Purchasing Agreement to purchase Axon AI Era Leaders Program in the form presented, with
such minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney, a copy of which
shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and authorizes and directs the Mayor to execute
same.
Presented by Approved as to Form by
Maria V. Kachadoorian Marco A. Verdugo
City Manager City Attorney
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Form Rev 3/6/2023
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE SUPPLIES
AND SERVICES CATEGORY IN THE POLICE GRANTS
SECTION OF THE LOCAL GRANTS FUND FOR THE AXON
AI ERA LEADERS PROGRAM
WHEREAS, on December 5, 2023, City Council approved a Master Services and
Purchasing Agreement for purchases of Body Worn Cameras, Taser Electronic Control Weapons
and In-Car Cameras, and related services, from Axon Enterprise, Inc., as a result of Request for
Proposal (RFP) # P03-2023; and
WHEREAS, since then, Axon has launched several solutions that responsibly utilize
artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and learning models to enhance public safety; and
WHEREAS, to streamline workflows and increase productivity in the Police Department,
the City desires to purchase AI Era Leaders Program, Draft One AI-Assisted Report Writing
Software and Auto-Transcribe software under the current Axon Master Services and Purchasing
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the First Amendment to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with
Axon Enterprise, Inc. will cover a 40-month term of October 1, 2025 to January 31, 2029, which
aligns with the duration of the existing Axon agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it amends the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget by appropriating $159,083 to the Supplies and
Services category of the Police Grants section of the Local Grants Fund.
Presented by Approved as to Form by
Maria V. Kachadoorian Marco A. Verdugo
City Manager City Attorney
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Master Services and Purchasing Agreement for Agency
Title:Master Services and Purchasing Agreement between Axon and Agency
Department:Legal
Version: 19.0
Release Date:8/18/2023 Page 1 of 21
This Master Services and Purchasing Agreement ("Agreement") is between Axon Enterprise, Inc. ("Axon"), and the
agency listed below or, if no agency is listed below, the agency on the Quote attached hereto ("Agency"). This Agreement
is effective as of the later of the (a) last signature date on this Agreement or (b) signature date on the Quote ("Effective
Date"). Axon and Agency are each a "Party" and collectively "Parties". This Agreement governs Agency’s purchase and
use of the Axon Devices and Services detailed in the Quote Appendix ("Quote"). It is the intent of the Parties that this
Agreement will govern all subsequent purchases by Agency for the same Axon Devices and Services in the Quote, and
all such subsequent quotes accepted and signed by Agency shall be also incorporated into this Agreement by reference
as a Quote. The Parties agree as follows:
1.Definitions.
1.1. "Axon Cloud Services" means Axon’s web services for Axon Evidence, Axon Records, Axon Dispatch, and
interactions between Axon Evidence and Axon Devices or Axon client software. Axon Cloud Service excludes
third-party applications, hardware warranties, and my.evidence.com.
1.2. "Axon Device" means all hardware provided by Axon under this Agreement. Axon-manufactured Devices are
a subset of Axon Devices.
1.3. "Quote" means an offer to sell and is only valid for devices and services on the offer at the specified prices.
Any inconsistent or supplemental terms within Agency’s purchase order in response to a Quote will be void.
Orders are subject to prior credit approval. Changes in the deployment estimated ship date may change
charges in the Quote. Shipping dates are estimates only.
1.4. "Services" means all services provided by Axon under this Agreement, including software, Axon Cloud
Services, and professional services.
2.Term. This Agreement begins on the Effective Date and continues until all subscriptions hereunder have expired or
have been terminated ("Term").
2.1. All subscriptions including Axon Evidence, Axon Fleet, Officer Safety Plans, Technology Assurance Plans, and
TASER 7 or TASER 10 plans begin on the date stated in the Quote. Each subscription term ends upon
completion of the subscription stated in the Quote ("Subscription Term").
2.2. Upon completion of the Subscription Term, the Subscription Term will automatically renew for an additional one
year ("Renewal Term"), unless a notice of non-renewal is provided in writing thirty (30) days prior to the
expiration of the Subscription Term.. For purchase of TASER 7 or TASER 10 as a standalone, Axon may
increase pricing to its then-current list pricing for any Renewal Term. For all other purchases, Axon may
increase pricing on all line items in the Quote by up to 3% at the beginning of each year of the Renewal Term.
New devices and services may require additional terms. Axon will not authorize services until Axon receives a
signed Quote or accepts a purchase order, whichever is first.
3.Payment. Axon invoices upon shipment, or on the date specified within the invoicing plan in the Quote. Payment is
due net 30 days from the invoice date. Payment obligations are non-cancelable, except as otherwise provided in this
Agreement. Agency will pay all undisputed invoices without setoff, deduction, or withholding.
4.Taxes. Agency is responsible for sales and other taxes associated with the order unless Agency provides Axon a
valid tax exemption certificate.
5.Shipping. Axon may make partial shipments and ship Axon Devices from multiple locations. All shipments are FOB
Destination via common carrier. Title and risk of loss pass to Agency upon Axon’s delivery to the Agency. Agency is
responsible for any shipping charges in the Quote.
6.Returns. All sales are final. Axon does not allow refunds or exchanges, except warranty returns or as provided by
state or federal law.
7.Warranty.
7.1. Limited Warranty. Axon warrants that Axon-manufactured Devices are free from defects in workmanship and
materials for one (1) year from the date of Agency’s receipt, except Signal Sidearm and Axon -manufactured
accessories, which Axon warrants for thirty (30) months and ninety (90) days, respectively, from the date of
Agency’s receipt. Used conducted energy weapon ("CEW") cartridges are deemed to have operated properly.
Extended warranties run from the expiration of the one- (1-) year hardware warranty through the extended
warranty term.
7.2. Disclaimer. All software and Axon Cloud Services are provided "AS IS," without any warranty of any
kind, either express or implied, including without limitation the implied warranties of merchantability,
fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. Axon Devices and Services that are not
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manufactured, published or performed by Axon ("Third-Party Products") are not covered by Axon’s
warranty and are only subject to the warranties of the third-party provider or manufacturer. In the event
that Axon has provided Third Party Products to Agency, Axon will provide copies of the relevant warranties
provided by such third-party provider or manufacturer.
7.3. Claims. If Axon receives a valid warranty claim for an Axon-manufactured Device during the warranty term,
Axon’s sole responsibility is to repair or replace the Axon -manufactured Device with the same or like Axon-
manufactured Device, at Axon’s option. A replacement Axon-manufactured Device will be new or like new.
Axon will warrant the replacement Axon-manufactured Device for the longer of (a) the remaining warranty of
the original Axon-manufactured Device or (b) ninety (90) days from the date of repair or replacement.
7.3.1. If Agency exchanges an Axon Device or part, the replacement item becomes Agency’s property, and
the replaced item becomes Axon’s property. Before delivering an Axon-manufactured Device for
service, Agency must upload Axon-manufactured Device data to Axon Evidence or download it and
retain a copy. Axon is not responsible for any loss of software, data, or other information contained in
storage media or any part of the Axon-manufactured Device sent to Axon for service.
7.4. Spare Axon Devices. At Axon's reasonable discretion, Axon may provide Agency a predetermined number of
spare Axon Devices as detailed in the Quote ("Spare Axon Devices"). Spare Axon Devices are intended to
replace broken or non-functioning units while Agency submits the broken or non-functioning units, through
Axon’s warranty return process. Axon will repair or replace the unit with a replacement Axon Device. Title and
risk of loss for all Spare Axon Devices shall pass to Agency in accordance with shipping terms under Section
5. Axon assumes no liability or obligation in the event Agency does not utilize Spare Axon Devices for the
intended purpose.
7.5. Limitations. Axon’s warranty excludes damage related to: (a) failure to follow Axon Device use instructions ,
except where authorized by Axon; (b) Axon Devices used with equipment not manufactured or recommended
by Axon; (c) abuse, misuse, or intentional damage to Axon Device; (d) force majeure; (e) Axon Devices
repaired or modified by persons other than Axon without Axon’s written permission; or (f) Axon Devices with a
defaced or removed serial number. Axon’s warranty will be void if Agency resells Axon Devices.
7.5.1. To the extent permitted by law, the above warranties and remedies are exclusive. Axon
disclaims all other warranties, remedies, and conditions, whether oral, written, statutory, or
implied. If statutory or implied warranties cannot be lawfully disclaimed, then such warranties
are limited to the duration of the warranty described above and by the provisions in this
Agreement. Agency confirms and agrees that, in deciding whether to sign this Agreement, it
has not relied on any statement or representation by Axon or anyone acting on behalf of Axon
related to the subject matter of this Agreement that is not in this Agreement.
7.5.2. Neither party’s cumulative liability to any party for any loss or damage resulting from any claim,
demand, or action arising out of or relating to any Axon Device or Service will not exceed $1
million except for (i) the amounts payable pursuant to any valid insurance claim covered by a
party’s insurance; (ii) Axon’s indemnification obligations set forth in Section 14 of this
Agreement; (iii) claims arising out of a breach by Axon of its obligations under Section 13 and
17 of this Agreement; (iv) Axon’s breach of the Cloud Services Terms of Use Appendix; or (v) a
party’s fraud which shall not exceed $3 million. Neither Party will be liable for direct, special,
indirect, incidental, punitive or consequential damages, however caused, whether for breach
of warranty or contract, negligence, strict liability, tort or any other legal theory.
The foregoing limitation of liability excludes: (i)_ claims arising out of a party’s willful
misconduct; and (ii) Axon’s intellectual property indemnification obligations as set forth in
Section 14 of this Agreement; (ii)
7.6. Online Support Platforms. Use of Axon's online support platforms (e.g., Axon Academy and MyAxon) is
governed by the Axon Online Support Platforms Terms of Use Appendix available at www.axon.com/sales-
terms-and-conditions.
7.7. Third-Party Software and Services. Use of software or services other than those provided by Axon is
governed by the terms, if any, entered into between Agency and the respective third-party provider, including,
without limitation, the terms applicable to such software or services located at www.axon.com/sales-terms-
and-conditions, if any.
7.8. Axon Aid. Upon mutual agreement between Axon and Agency, Axon may provide certain products and
services to Agency, as a charitable donation under the Axon Aid program. In such event, Agency expressly
waives and releases any and all claims, now known or hereafter known, against Axon and its officers, directors,
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employees, agents, contractors, affiliates, successors, and assigns (collectively, "Releasees"), including but
not limited to, on account of injury, death, property damage, or loss of data, arising out of or attributable to the
Axon Aid program whether arising out of the negligence of any Releasees or otherwise. Agency agrees not to
make or bring any such claim against any Releasee, and forever release and discharge all Releasees from
liability under such claims. Agency expressly allows Axon to publicly announce its participation in Axon Aid and
use its name in marketing materials. Axon may terminate the Axon Aid program without cause immediately
upon notice to the Agency.
8. Statement of Work. Certain Axon Devices and Services, including Axon Interview Room, Axon Channel Services,
and Axon Fleet, may require a Statement of Work that details Axon’s Service deliverables ("SOW"). In the event Axon
provides an SOW to Agency, Axon is only responsible for the performance of Services described in the SOW.
Additional services are out of scope. The Parties must document scope changes in a written and signed change
order. Changes may require an equitable adjustment in fees or schedule. The SOW is incorporated into this
Agreement by reference.
9. Axon Device Warnings. See www.axon.com/legal for the most current Axon Device warnings.
10. Design Changes. Axon may make design changes to any Axon Device or Service without notifying Agency or making
the same change to Axon Devices and Services previously purchased by Agency.
11. Bundled Offerings. Some offerings in bundled offerings may not be generally available at the time of Agency’s
purchase. Axon will not provide a refund, credit, or additional discount beyond what is in the Quote due to a delay of
availability or Agency’s election not to utilize any portion of an Axon bundle.
12. Insurance. Axon will maintain General Liability, Workers’ Compensation, and Automobile Liability insurance and any
other insurance required in Exhibit A. Upon request, Axon will supply certificates of insurance.
13. IP Rights. Axon owns and reserves all right, title, and interest in Axon-manufactured Devices and Services and
suggestions to Axon, including all related intellectual property rights. Agency will not violate any Axon proprietary
rights.
14. Indemnification. Axon will defend, hold harmless and indemnify Agency against all claims, losses, and reasonable
expenses from any third-party claim arising out of: (i) allegation that the use of Axon-manufactured Devices or
Services infringes or misappropriates the third-party’s intellectual property rights; (ii) Axon’s breach of this Agreement
or violation of applicable laws in the performance of this Agreement; or (iii) personal injury or property damage caused
by the negligent acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct Axon’s employees, agents or subcontractors in the
performance of this Agreement. Agency must promptly provide Axon with written notice of such claim, tender to Axon
the defense or settlement of such claim at Axon’s expense and reasonably cooperate with Axon in the defense or
settlement of such claim. Axon’s IP indemnification obligations do not apply to claims based on (a) modification of
Axon-manufactured Devices or Services by Agency or a third-party not approved by Axon; (b) use of Axon-
manufactured Devices and Services in combination with hardware or services not approved by Axon; (c) use of Axon
Devices and Services other than as permitted in this Agreement; or (d) use of Axon software that is not the most
current release provided by Axon. In the event that an Axon Device or Service is determined to be infringing, then
Axon will (i) obtain a license for Agency to continue use of the Axon Device or Service; (ii) provide Agency with a
substantially similar device or service that is non-infringing; or (iii) refund to Agency the price paid for the infringing
Axon Device and any Service fee for the remainder of the Subscription Term or any Renewal Term.
15. Agency Responsibilities. Agency is responsible for (a) Agency’s use of Axon Devices; (b) breach of this Agreement
or violation of applicable law by Agency or an Agency end user; (c) disputes between Agency and a third-party over
Agency’s use of Axon Devices unless due to Axon’s negligent acts and omissions or unless as otherwise provided in
this Agreement; ; (d) ensuring Axon Devices are destroyed and disposed of securely and sustainably at Agency’s
cost; and (e) any regulatory violations or fines, as a result of improper destruction or disposal of Axon Devices.
16. Termination.
16.1. For Breach. A Party may terminate this Agreement for cause if it provides thirty (30) days written notice of the
breach to the other Party, and the breach remains uncured at the end of thirty (30) days. If Agency terminates
this Agreement due to Axon’s uncured breach, Axon will refund prepaid amounts on a prorated basis based on
the effective date of termination.
16.2. By Agency. If sufficient funds are not appropriated or otherwise legally available to pay the fees, Agency may
terminate this Agreement without further liability to Axon. Agency will deliver notice of termination under this
section as soon as reasonably practicable.
16.3. Effect of Termination. Upon termination of this Agreement, Agency rights immediately terminate.
Agency remains responsible for all fees incurred before the effective date of termination. If Agency purchases
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Axon Devices for less than the manufacturer’s suggested retail price ("MSRP") and this Agreement is
terminated by Axon before the end of the Term due to Agency’s breach of the Agreement, Axon will invoice
Agency the difference between the MSRP for Axon Devices received, including any Spare Axon Devices, and
amounts paid towards those Axon Devices. Only if terminating for non-appropriation, Agency may return Axon
Devices to Axon within thirty (30) days of termination. MSRP is the standalone price of the individual Axon
Device at the time of sale. For bundled Axon Devices, MSRP is the standalone price of all individual
components.
16.4. Return of Data. Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason, Axon will provide Agency
will access to the Axon Cloud Services for a period of ninety (90) days for the purpose of downloading all
Agency Content and Agency Content Metadata.
17. Confidentiality. "Confidential Information" means nonpublic information designated as confidential or, given
the nature of the information or circumstances surrounding disclosure, should reasonably be understood to be
confidential, including but not limited to Agency Content. Each Party will take shall not disclose, disseminate, or
use of the other Party’s Confidential Information without express written consent of the other Party. Unless
required by law, including but not limited to California Public Records Act, neither Party will disclose the other
Party’s Confidential Information during the Term and for five (5) years thereafter or perpetually with respect to
Agency Content and Agency Content Metadata. If Agency receives a public records request to disclose Axon
Confidential Information, to the extent allowed by law, Agency will provide notice to Axon before disclosure. Axon
may publicly announce information related to this Agreement upon written approval of Agency. Axon shall not sell
any Confidential Information to third parties, nor shall it use or disclose Confidential Information for any purposes
other than to perform its obligations under this Agreement.
Agency Content and Agency Content Metadata shall be treated as Confidential Information of Agency.
18. General.
18.1. Force Majeure. Neither Party will be liable for any delay or failure to perform due to a cause beyond a Party’s
reasonable control.
18.2. Independent Contractors. The Parties are independent contractors. Neither Party has the authority to bind
the other. This Agreement does not create a partnership, franchise, joint venture, agency, fiduciary, or
employment relationship between the Parties.
18.3. Third-Party Beneficiaries. There are no third-party beneficiaries under this Agreement.
18.4. Non-Discrimination. Neither Party nor its employees will discriminate against any person based on race;
religion; creed; color; sex; gender identity and expression; pregnancy; childbirth; breastfeeding; medical
conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding; sexual orientation; marital status; age; national
origin; ancestry; genetic information; disability; veteran status; or any class protected by local, state, or federal
law.
18.5. Export Compliance. Each Party will comply with all import and export control laws and regulations.
18.6. Assignment. Neither Party may assign this Agreement without the other Party’s prior written consent, which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. .
18.7. Waiver. No waiver or delay by either Party in exercising any right under this Agreement constitute s a waiver
of that right.
18.8. Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction holds any portion of this Agreement invalid or unenforceable,
the remaining portions of this Agreement will remain in effect.
18.9. Survival. The following sections will survive termination: Payment, Warranty, Axon Device Warnings,
Indemnification, IP Rights, and Agency Responsibilities.
18.10. Governing Law. The laws of the country, state, province, or municipality where Agency is physically located,
without reference to conflict of law rules, govern this Agreement and any dispute arising from it. The United
Nations Convention for the International Sale of Goods does not apply to this Agreement.
18.11. Pricing. Axon will honor the prices on the Quote for two (2) years from the Effective Date for additional
purchases of up to 10% of the quantities listed on the Quote.
18.12. Notices. All notices must be in writing and in English. Notices posted on Agency’s Axon Evidence site are
effective upon posting. Notices by email are effective on the sent date of the email provided such email notice
is confirmed by return email of the other party. Notice of default must also be given via overnight courier and
email. Notices by personal delivery are effective immediately. Notice by overnight courier are effective upon
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receipt. Notices to Agency shall be provided to the address on file with Axon. Notices to Axon shall be provided
to Axon Enterprise, Inc., Attn: Legal, 17800 North 85th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 with a copy to
legal@axon.com.
18.12 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including the Appendices and any SOW(s), represents the entire
agreement between the Parties. This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements or understandings, whether
written or verbal, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement. This Agreement may only be modified or
amended in a writing signed by the Parties.
Each Party, by and through its respective representative authorized to execute this Agreement, has duly executed and
delivered this Agreement as of the date of signature.
AXON: AGENCY:
Axon Enterprise, Inc. City of Chula Vista
Signature: Signature:
Name: Robert E. Driscoll, Jr. Name: John McCann
Title: VP, Assoc. General Counsel Title: Mayor
Date: Date:
Approved as to Form
By: ________________________________
Jill D.S. Maland
Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak
Acting City Attorney
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC
City Clerk
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Axon Cloud Services Terms of Use Appendix
1. Definitions.
a. "Agency Content" is data uploaded into, ingested by, or created in Axon Cloud Services within
Agency’s tenant, including media or multimedia uploaded into Axon Cloud Services by Agency. Agency
Content includes Evidence and personally identifiable information, , but excludes Non-Content Data.
2. “Agency Content Metadata” is data that is collected by Axon Cloud Services in connection with the upload,
download, management and use of Agency Content and Evidence and includes time and data stamps of access to
Agency Content and Evidence by user.
a. "Evidence" is media or multimedia uploaded into Axon Evidence as 'evidence' by an Agency. Evidence
is a subset of Agency Content.
b. "Non-Content Data" is data, configuration, and usage information about Agency’s Axon Cloud Services
tenant, Axon Devices and client software, and users that is transmitted or generated when using Axon
Devices. Non-Content Data includes data about users captured during account management and
customer support activities. Non-Content Data does not include Agency Content and does not include
Personal Data, but may include Agency Content Metadata
c. "Personal Data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. An
identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to
an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or
more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity
of that natural person.
3. Access. Upon Axon granting Agency a subscription to Axon Cloud Services, Agency may access and use Axon
Cloud Services to store and manage and download Agency Content and Agency Content Metadata. Agency may
not exceed more end users than the Quote specifies. Axon Air requires an Axon Evidence subscription for each drone
operator. For Axon Evidence Lite, Agency may access and use Axon Evidence only to store and manage TASER
CEW and TASER CAM data ("TASER Data"). Agency may not upload non-TASER Data to Axon Evidence Lite.
4. Agency Owns Agency Content; Right to Use Agency Content Metadata. Agency controls and owns all right, title,
and interest in Agency Content. Except as outlined herein, Axon obtains no interest in Agency Content, and Agency
Content is not Axon’s business records. Agency is solely responsible for uploading, sharing, managing, and deleting
Agency Content. Axon will only have access to Agency Content for the limited purposes set forth herein. Agency
agrees to allow Axon access to Agency Content to (a) perform troubleshooting, maintenance, or diagnostic
screenings; and (b) enforce this Agreement or policies governing use of the Axon products. Agency further has the
right to access, use and download Agency Content Metadata.
5. Security. Axon will implement commercially reasonable and appropriate measures to secure Agency Content against
accidental or unlawful loss, access or disclosure. Axon will maintain a comprehensive information security program
to protect Axon Cloud Services and Agency Content including logical, physical access, vulnerability, risk, and
configuration management; incident monitoring and response; encryption of uploaded digital evidence; security
education; and data protection. Axon agrees to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Justice Information
Services Security Addendum.
6. Agency Responsibilities. Agency is responsible for (a) ensuring Agency owns Agency Content; (b) ensuring no
Agency Content or Agency end user’s use of Agency Content or Axon Cloud Services violates this Agreement or
applicable laws; and (c) maintaining necessary computer equipment and Internet connections for use of Axon Cloud
Services. If Agency becomes aware of any violation of this Agreement by an end user, Agency will immediately
terminate that end user’s access to Axon Cloud Services.
a. Agency will also maintain the security of end usernames and passwords and security and access by end
users to Agency Content. Agency is responsible for ensuring the configuration and utilization of Axon
Cloud Services meet applicable Agency regulation and standards. Agency may not sell, transfer, or
sublicense access to any other entity or person. Agency shall contact Axon immediately if it is aware
that an unauthorized party may be using Agency’s account or Agency Content, or if account information
is lost or stolen.
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b. To the extent Agency uses the Axon Cloud Services to interact with YouTube®, such use may be
governed by the YouTube Terms of Service, available at
https://www.youtube.com/static?template=terms.
7. Privacy. Agency’s use of Axon Cloud Services is subject to the Axon Cloud Services Privacy Policy, a current version
of which is available at https://www.axon.com/legal/cloud-services-privacy-policy. Agency agrees to allow Axon
access to Non-Content Data from Agency to (a) perform troubleshooting, maintenance, or diagnostic screenings; (b)
provide, develop, improve, and support current and future Axon products and related services; and (c) enforce thi s
Agreement or policies governing the use of Axon products.
Axon will not disclose Agency Content, Agency Content Metadata or information about Agency except as
compelled by a court or administrative body or required by law or regulation. If Axon receives a disclosure request
for Agency Content, Axon will give Agency notice, unless legally prohibited from doing so, to allow Agency to file
an objection with the court or administrative body.
8. Axon Body 3 Wi-Fi Positioning. Axon Body 3 cameras offer a feature to enhance location services where
GPS/GNSS signals may not be available, for instance, within buildings or underground. Agency administrators can
manage their choice to use this service within the administrative features of Axon Cloud Services. If Agency chooses
to use this service, Axon must also enable the usage of the feature for Agency’s Axon Cloud Services tenant. Agency
will not see this option with Axon Cloud Services unless Axon has enabled Wi-Fi Positioning for Agency’s Axon Cloud
Services tenant. When Wi-Fi Positioning is enabled by both Axon and Agency, Non-Content and Personal Data will
be sent to Skyhook Holdings, Inc. ("Skyhook") to facilitate the Wi-Fi Positioning functionality. Data controlled by
Skyhook is outside the scope of the Axon Cloud Services Privacy Policy and is subject to the Skyhook Services
Privacy Policy.
9. Storage. For Axon Unlimited Device Storage subscriptions, Agency may store unlimited data in Agency's Axon
Evidence account only if data originates from Axon Capture or the applicable Axon Device. Axon may charge Agency
additional fees for exceeding purchased storage amounts. Axon may place Agency Content that Agency has not
viewed or accessed for six (6) months into archival storage. Agency Content in archival storage will not have
immediate availability and may take up to twenty-four (24) hours to access.
For Third-Party Unlimited Storage the following restrictions apply: (i) it may only be used in conjunction with a
valid Axon’s Evidence.com user license; (ii) is limited to data of the law enforcement agency that purchased the
Third-Party Unlimited Storage and the Axon’s Evidence.com end user or Agency is prohibited from storing data
for other law enforcement agencies; and (iii) Agency may only upload and store data that is directly related to:
1) the investigation of, or the prosecution of a crime; (2) common law enforcement activities; or (3) any Age ncy
Content created by Axon Devices or Evidence.com.
10. Location of Storage. Axon may transfer Agency Content to third-party subcontractors for storage. Axon will
determine the locations of data centers for storage of Agency Content, provided they are in the United States. Any
storage of Agency Content outside of the United States shall be subject to Agency’s written consent . For United
States agencies, Axon will ensure all Agency Content stored in Axon Cloud Services remains within the United States .
Ownership of Agency Content remains with Agency. All Agency Content will be encrypted during transfer and at
rest. Any subcontractors that have access to Agency Content under this Agreement, shall have confidentiality
obligations substantially similar to the confidentiality obligations in this Agreement, and shall not access or use Agency
Content for any purpose other than to perform Axon’s obligations under this Agreement.
11. Suspension. Axon may temporarily suspend Agency’s or any end user’s right to access or use any portion or all of
Axon Cloud Services immediately upon notice, if Agency or end user’s use of or registration for Axon Cloud Services
may (a) pose a security risk to Axon Cloud Services or any third-party; (b) adversely and irreparably impact Axon
Cloud Services, the systems, or content of any other customer; (c) subject Axon, Axon’s affiliates, or any third-party
to liability; or (d) be fraudulent. Axon acknowledges that suspension could cause disruption to Agency’s law
enforcement activities and unless immediate action is necessary to protect the security of Axon Cloud Services, Axon
will make reasonable efforts to contact Agency to resolve an issue prior to suspension.
12. Agency remains responsible for all fees incurred through suspension. Axon will not delete Agency Content because
of suspension, except as specified in this Agreement.
13. Axon Cloud Services Warranty. Axon disclaims any warranties or responsibility for data corruption or errors before
Agency uploads data to Axon Cloud Services.
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14. Axon Records. Axon Records is the software-as-a-service product that is generally available at the time Agency
purchases an OSP 7 or OSP 10 bundle. During Agency’s Axon Records Subscription Term, if any, Agency will be
entitled to receive Axon’s Update and Upgrade releases on an if-and-when available basis.
a. The Axon Records Subscription Term will end upon the completion of the Axon Records Subscription
as documented in the Quote, or if purchased as part of an OSP 7 or OSP 10 bundle, upon completion
of the OSP 7 or OSP 10 Term ("Axon Records Subscription")
b. An "Update" is a generally available release of Axon Records that Axon makes available from time to
time. An "Upgrade" includes (i) new versions of Axon Records that enhance features and functionality,
as solely determined by Axon; and/or (ii) new versions of Axon Records that provide additional features
or perform additional functions. Upgrades exclude new products that Axon introduces and markets as
distinct products or applications.
c. New or additional Axon products and applications, as well as any Axon professional services needed to
configure Axon Records, are not included. If Agency purchases Axon Records as part of a bundled
offering, the Axon Record subscription begins on the later of the (1) start date of that bundled offering,
or (2) date Axon provisions Axon Records to Agency.
Users of Axon Records at the Agency may upload files to entities (incidents, reports, cases, etc) in Axon
Records with no limit to the number of files and amount of storage. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Axon
may limit usage should the Agency exceed an average rate of one-hundred (100) GB per user per year
of uploaded files. Axon will not bill for overages.
15. Axon Cloud Services Restrictions. Agency and Agency end users (including employees, contractors, agents,
officers, volunteers, and directors), may not, or may not attempt to:
a. copy, modify, tamper with, repair, or create derivative works of any part of Axon Cloud Services;
b. reverse engineer, disassemble, or decompile Axon Cloud Services or apply any process to derive any
source code included in Axon Cloud Services, or allow others to do the same;
c. access or use Axon Cloud Services with the intent to gain unauthorized access, avoid incurring fees or
exceeding usage limits or quotas;
d. use trade secret information contained in Axon Cloud Services, except as expressly permitted in this
Agreement;
e. access Axon Cloud Services to build a competitive device or service or copy any features, functions, or
graphics of Axon Cloud Services;
f. remove, alter, or obscure any confidentiality or proprietary rights notices (including copyright and
trademark notices) of Axon’s or Axon’s licensors on or within Axon Cloud Services; or
g. use Axon Cloud Services to store or transmit infringing, libelous, or other unlawful or tortious material;
material in violation of third-party privacy rights; or malicious code.
16. After Termination. Axon will not delete Agency Content and Agency Content Metadata for ninety (90) days following
termination. There will be no functionality of Axon Cloud Services during these ninety (90) days other than the ability
to retrieve Agency Content and Agency Content Metadata. Agency will not incur additional fees if Agency downloads
Agency Content and Agency Content Metadata from Axon Cloud Services during this time. Axon has no obligation
to maintain or provide Agency Content after these ninety (90) days and will thereafter, unless legally prohibited, delete
all Agency Content and Agency Content Metadata. Upon request, Axon will provide written proof that Axon
successfully deleted and fully removed all Agency Content from Axon Cloud Services.
17. Post-Termination Assistance. Axon will provide Agency with the same post-termination data retrieval assistance
that Axon generally makes available to all customers. Requests for Axon to provide additional assistance in
downloading or transferring Agency Content and Agency Content Metadata, including requests for Axon’s data
egress service, will result in additional fees and Axon will not warrant or guarantee data integrity or readability in the
external system.
18. U.S. Government Rights. If Agency is a U.S. Federal department or using Axon Cloud Services on behalf of a U.S.
Federal department, Axon Cloud Services is provided as a "commercial item," "commercial computer software,"
commercial computer software documentation," and "technical data", as defined in the Federal Acquisition
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Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. If Agency is using Axon Cloud Services on
behalf of the U.S. Government and these terms fail to meet the U.S. Government’s needs or are inconsistent in any
respect with federal law, Agency will immediately discontinue use of Axon Cloud Services.
19. Survival. Upon any termination of this Agreement, the following sections in this Appendix will survive: Agency Owns
Agency Content, Privacy, Storage, Axon Cloud Services Warranty, and Axon Cloud Services Restrictions.
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Professional Services Appendix
If any of the Professional Services specified below are included on the Quote, this Appendix applies.
1. Utilization of Services. Agency must use professional services as outlined in the Quote and this Appendix within six
6) months of the Effective Date.
2. Axon Full Service (Axon Full Service). Axon Full Service includes advance remote project planning and
configuration support and up to four (4) consecutive days of on-site service and a professional services manager to
work with Agency to assess Agency’s deployment and determine which on-site services are appropriate. If Agency
requires more than four (4) consecutive on-site days, Agency must purchase additional days. Axon Full Service
options include:
System set up and configuration
Instructor-led setup of Axon View on smartphones (if applicable)
Configure categories and custom roles based on Agency need
Register cameras to Agency domain
Troubleshoot IT issues with Axon Evidence and Axon Dock ("Dock") access
One on-site session included
Dock configuration
Work with Agency to decide the ideal location of Docks and set configurations on Dock
Authenticate Dock with Axon Evidence using admin credentials from Agency
On-site assistance, not to include physical mounting of docks
Best practice implementation planning session
Provide considerations for the establishment of video policy and system operations best practices based
on Axon’s observations with other agencies
Discuss the importance of entering metadata in the field for organization purposes and other best
practices for digital data management
Provide referrals of other agencies using the Axon camera devices and Axon Evidence
Recommend rollout plan based on review of shift schedules
System Admin and troubleshooting training sessions
Step-by-step explanation and assistance for Agency’s configuration of security, roles & permissions, categories &
retention, and other specific settings for Axon Evidence
Axon instructor training (Train the Trainer)
Training for Agency’s in-house instructors who can support Agency’s Axon camera and Axon Evidence training
needs after Axon has fulfilled its contractual on-site obligations
Evidence sharing training
Tailored workflow instruction for Investigative Units on sharing Cases and Evidence with local prosecuting
agencies
End user go-live training and support sessions
Assistance with device set up and configuration
Training on device use, Axon Evidence, and Evidence Sync
Implementation document packet
Axon Evidence administrator guides, camera implementation guides, network setup guide, sample policies, and
categories & roles guide
Post go-live review
3. Body-Worn Camera Starter Service (Axon Starter). Axon Starter includes advance remote project planning and
configuration support and one (1) day of on-site Services and a professional services manager to work closely with
Agency to assess Agency’s deployment and determine which Services are appropriate. If Agency requires more than
one (1) day of on-site Services, Agency must purchase additional on-site Services. The Axon Starter options include:
System set up and configuration (Remote Support)
Instructor-led setup of Axon View on smartphones (if applicable)
Configure categories & custom roles based on Agency need
Troubleshoot IT issues with Axon Evidence and Dock access
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Dock configuration
Work with Agency to decide the ideal location of Dock setup and set configurations on Dock
Authenticate Dock with Axon Evidence using "Administrator" credentials from Agency
Does not include physical mounting of docks
Axon instructor training (Train the Trainer)
Training for Agency’s in-house instructors who can support Agency’s Axon camera and Axon Evidence training
needs after Axon’s has fulfilled its contracted on-site obligations
End user go-live training and support sessions
Assistance with device set up and configuration
Training on device use, Axon Evidence, and Evidence Sync
Implementation document packet
Axon Evidence administrator guides, camera implementation guides, network setup guide, sample policies, and
categories & roles guide
4. Body-Worn Camera Virtual 1-Day Service (Axon Virtual). Axon Virtual includes all items in the BWC Starter
Service Package, except one (1) day of on-site services.
5. CEW Services Packages. CEW Services Packages are detailed below:
System set up and configuration
Configure Axon Evidence categories & custom roles based on Agency need.
Troubleshoot IT issues with Axon Evidence.
Register users and assign roles in Axon Evidence.
For the CEW Full Service Package: On-site assistance included
For the CEW Starter Package: Virtual assistance included
Dedicated Project Manager
Assignment of specific Axon representative for all aspects of planning the rollout (Project Manager). Ideally, Project
Manager will be assigned to Agency 4–6 weeks before rollout
Best practice implementation planning session to include:
Provide considerations for the establishment of CEW policy and system operations best practices based
on Axon’s observations with other agencies
Discuss the importance of entering metadata and best practices for digital data management
Provide referrals to other agencies using TASER CEWs and Axon Evidence
For the CEW Full Service Package: On-site assistance included
For the CEW Starter Package: Virtual assistance included
System Admin and troubleshooting training sessions
On-site sessions providing a step-by-step explanation and assistance for Agency’s configuration of security, roles
permissions, categories & retention, and other specific settings for Axon Evidence
Axon Evidence Instructor training
Provide training on the Axon Evidence to educate instructors who can support Agency’s subsequent Axon
Evidence training needs.
For the CEW Full Service Package: Training for up to 3 individuals at Agency
For the CEW Starter Package: Training for up to 1 individual at Agency
TASER CEW inspection and device assignment
Axon’s on-site professional services team will perform functions check on all new TASER CEW Smart weapons
and assign them to a user on Axon Evidence.
Post go-live review
For the CEW Full Service Package: On-site assistance included.
For the CEW Starter Package: Virtual assistance included.
6. Smart Weapon Transition Service. The Smart Weapon Transition Service includes:
Archival of CEW Firing Logs
Axon’s on-site professional services team will upload CEW firing logs to Axon Evidence from all TASER CEW
Smart Weapons that Agency is replacing with newer Smart Weapon models.
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Return of Old Weapons
Axon’s on-site professional service team will ship all old weapons back to Axon’s headquarters.
Axon will provide Agency with a Certificate of Destruction
Note: CEW Full Service packages for TASER 7 or TASER 10 include Smart Weapon Transition Service instead of
1-Day Device Specific Instructor Course.
7. VR Services Package. VR Service includes advance remote project planning and configuration support and one (1)
day of on-site service and a professional services manager to work with Agency to assess Agency's deployment and
determine which Services are appropriate. The VR Service training options include:
System set up and configuration (Remote Support)
Instructor-led setup of Axon VR headset content
Configure agency settings based on Agency need
Troubleshoot IT issues with Axon VR headset
Axon instructor training (Train the Trainer)
Training for up to five (5) Agency's in-house instructors who can support Agency's Axon VR CET and SIM
training needs after Axon’s has fulfilled its contracted on-site obligations
Classroom and practical training sessions
Step-by-step explanation and assistance for Agency's configuration of Axon VR CET and SIM functionality,
basic operation, and best practices
8. Axon Air, On-Site Training. Axon Air, On-Site training includes advance remote project planning and configuration
support and one (1) day of on-site Services and a professional services manager to work closely with Agency to
assess Agency's deployment and determine which Services are appropriate. If Agency's requires more than one (1)
day of on-site Services, Agency must purchase additional on-site Services. The Axon Air, On-Site training options
include:
System set up and configuration (Remote Support)
Instructor-led setup of Axon Air App (ASDS)
Configure agency settings based on Agency need
Configure drone controller
Troubleshoot IT issues with Axon Evidence
Axon instructor training (Train the Trainer)
Training for Agency's in-house instructors who can support Agency's Axon Air and Axon Evidence
training needs after Axon’s has fulfilled its contracted on-site obligations
Classroom and practical training sessions
Step-by-step explanation and assistance for Agency's configuration of Axon Respond+ livestreaming
functionality, basic operation, and best practices
9. Axon Air, Virtual Training. Axon Air, Virtual training includes all items in the Axon Air, On-Site Training Package,
except the practical training session, with the Axon Instructor training for up to four hours virtually.
10. Signal Sidearm Installation Service.
a. Purchases of 50 SSA units or more: Axon will provide one (1) day of on-site service and one
professional services manager and will provide train the trainer instruction, with direct assistance on the
first of each unique holster/mounting type. Agency is responsible for providing a suitable work/training
area.
b. Purchases of less than 50 SSA units: Axon will provide a 1-hour virtual instruction session on the
basics of installation and device calibration.
11. Out of Scope Services. Axon is only responsible to perform the professional services described in the Quote and
this Appendix. Any additional professional services are out of scope. The Parties must document scope changes in
a written and signed change order. Changes may require an equitable adjustment in the charges or schedule.
12. Delivery of Services. Axon personnel will work Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except holidays.
Axon will perform all on-site tasks over a consecutive timeframe. Axon will not charge Agency travel time by Axon
personnel to Agency premises as work hours.
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13. Access Computer Systems to Perform Services. Agency authorizes Axon to access relevant Agency
computers and networks, solely for performing the Services subject to compliance with reasonable Agency
security protocols for remote access. Axon agrees that Axon, its employees and subcontractors will not install
any malware, tracking software or disabling devices when accessing Agency’s computers and networks. . Axon
will work to identify as soon as reasonably practicable resources and information Axon expects to use and will
provide an initial itemized list to Agency. Agency is responsible for and assumes the risk of any problems, delays,
losses, claims, or expenses resulting from the content, accuracy, completeness, and consistency of all data,
materials, and information supplied by Agency.
14. Site Preparation. Axon will provide a hardcopy or digital copy of current user documentation for the Axon Devices
User Documentation"). User Documentation will include all required environmental specifications for the
professional services and Axon Devices to operate per the Axon Device User Documentation. Before installation of
Axon Devices (whether performed by Agency or Axon), Agency must prepare the location(s) where Axon Devices are
to be installed ("Installation Site") per the environmental specifications in the Axon Device User Documentation.
Following installation, Agency must maintain the Installation Site per the environmental specifications. If Axon
modifies Axon Device User Documentation for any Axon Devices under this Agreement, Axon will provide the update
to Agency when Axon generally releases it
15. Acceptance. When Axon completes professional services, Axon will present an acceptance form ("Acceptance
Form") to Agency. Agency will sign the Acceptance Form acknowledging completion. If Agency reasonably
believes Axon did not complete the professional services in substantial conformance with this Agreement, Agency
must notify Axon in writing of the specific reasons for rejection within thirty (30) calendar days from delivery of
the Acceptance Form. Axon will address the issues and re-present the Acceptance Form for signature. If Axon
does not receive the signed Acceptance Form or written notification of reasons for rejection within seven (7)
calendar days of delivery of the Acceptance Form, Axon will deem Agency to have accepted the professional
services.
16. Agency Network. For work performed by Axon transiting or making use of Agency’s network, Agency is solely
responsible for maintenance and functionality of the network. In no event will Axon be liable for loss, damage, or
corruption of Agency’s network from any cause, unless to the extent caused by Axon’s acts or omissions.
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Technology Assurance Plan Appendix
If Technology Assurance Plan ("TAP") or a bundle including TAP is on the Quote, this appendix applies.
1. TAP Warranty. The TAP warranty is an extended warranty that starts at the end of the one- (1-) year hardware limited
warranty.
2. Officer Safety Plan. If Agency purchases an Officer Safety Plan ("OSP"), Agency will receive the deliverables
detailed in the Quote. Agency must accept delivery of the TASER CEW and accessories as soon as available from
Axon.
3. OSP 7 or OSP 10 Term. OSP 7 or OSP 10 begins on the date specified in the Quote ("OSP Term").
4. TAP BWC Upgrade. If Agency has no outstanding payment obligations and purchased TAP, Axon will provide Agency
a new Axon body-worn camera ("BWC Upgrade") as scheduled in the Quote. If Agency purchased TAP, Axon will
provide a BWC Upgrade that is the same or like Axon Device, at Axon’s option. Axon makes no guarantee the BWC
Upgrade will utilize the same accessories or Axon Dock.
5. TAP Dock Upgrade. If Agency has no outstanding payment obligations and purchased TAP, Axon will provide Agency
a new Axon Dock as scheduled in the Quote ("Dock Upgrade"). Accessories associated with any Dock Upgrades
are subject to change at Axon discretion. Dock Upgrades will only include a new Axon Dock bay configuration unless
a new Axon Dock core is required for BWC compatibility. If Agency originally purchased a single-bay Axon Dock, the
Dock Upgrade will be a single-bay Axon Dock model that is the same or like Axon Device, at Axon’s option. If Agency
originally purchased a multi-bay Axon Dock, the Dock Upgrade will be a multi-bay Axon Dock that is the same or like
Axon Device, at Axon’s option.
6. Upgrade Delay. Axon may ship the BWC and Dock Upgrades as scheduled in the Quote without prior confirmation
from Agency unless the Parties agree in writing otherwise at least ninety (90) days in advance. Axon may ship the
final BWC and Dock Upgrade as scheduled in the Quote sixty (60) days before the end of the Subscription Term
without prior confirmation from Agency.
7. Upgrade Change. If Agency wants to upgrade Axon Device models from the current Axon Device to an upgraded
Axon Device, Agency must pay the price difference between the MSRP for the current Axon Device and the MSRP
for the upgraded Axon Device. If the model Agency desires has an MSRP less than the MSRP of the offered BWC
Upgrade or Dock Upgrade, Axon will not provide a refund. The MSRP is the MSRP in effect at the time of the upgrade.
8. Return of Original Axon Device. Within thirty (30) days of receiving a BWC or Dock Upgrade, Agency must return
the original Axon Devices to Axon or destroy the Axon Devices and provide a certificate of destruction to Axon
including serial numbers for the destroyed Axon Devices. If Agency does not return or destroy the Axon Devices,
Axon will deactivate the serial numbers for the Axon Devices received by Agency.
9. Termination. If Agency’s payment for TAP, OSP, or Axon Evidence is more than thirty (30) days past due, and Agency
fails to make such overdue payments within thirty (30) days notice from Axon, Axon may terminate TAP or OSP. Once
TAP or OSP terminates for any reason:
9.1. TAP and OSP coverage terminate as of the date of termination and no refunds will be given.
9.2. Axon will not and has no obligation to provide the Upgrade Models.
9.3. Agency must make any missed payments due to the termination before Agency may purchase any future TAP
or OSP.
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TASER 10 Appendix
This TASER 10 Appendix applies to Agency’s TASER 10, OSP 10, OSP Plus, or OSP 10 Plus Premium purchase from
Axon, if applicable.
1. Duty Cartridge Replenishment Plan. If the Quote includes "Duty Cartridge Replenishment Plan", Agency must
purchase the plan for each CEW user. A CEW user includes officers that use a CEW in the line of duty and those that
only use a CEW for training. Agency may not resell cartridges received. Axon will only replace cartridges used in the
line of duty.
2. Training. If the Quote includes a training voucher, Agency must use the voucher within one (1) year of issuance, or
the voucher will be void. Axon will issue Agency a voucher annually beginning on the start of the TASER Subscription
Term. The voucher has no cash value. Agency cannot exchange it for another device or service. Unless stated in the
Quote, the voucher does not include travel expenses and will be Agency’s responsibility. If the Quote includes Axon
Online Training or Virtual Reality Content Empathy Development for Autism/Schizophrenia (collectively, "Training
Content"), Agency may access Training Content. Axon will deliver all Training Content electronically.
3. Extended Warranty. If the Quote includes an extended warranty, the extended warranty coverage period warranty
will be for a five- (5-) year term, which includes the hardware manufacturer’s warranty plus the four- (4-) year extended
term.
4. Trade-in. If the Quote contains a discount on CEW-related line items, including items related to OSP, then that
discount may only be applied as a trade-in credit, and Agency must return used hardware and accessories associated
with the discount ("Trade-In Units") to Axon. Agency must ship batteries via ground shipping. Axon will pay shipping
costs of the return. If Axon does not receive Trade-In Units within the timeframe below, Axon will invoice Agency the
value of the trade-in credit. Agency may not destroy Trade-In Units and receive a trade-in credit.
Agency Size Days to Return from Start Date of TASER 10 Subscription
Less than 100 officers 60 days
100 to 499 officers 90 days
500+ officers 180 days
5. TASER 10 Subscription Term. The TASER 10 Subscription Term for a standalone TASER 10 purchase begins on
shipment of the TASER 10 hardware. The TASER 10 Subscription Term for OSP 10 begins on the OSP 10 start date.
6. Access Rights. Upon Axon granting Agency a TASER 10 Axon Evidence subscription, Agency may access and use
Axon Evidence for the storage and management of data from TASER 10 CEW devices during the TASER 10
Subscription Term. Agency may not exceed the number of end users the Quote specifies.
7. Agency Warranty. If Agency is located in the US, Agency warrants and acknowledges that TASER 10 is classified
as a firearm and is being acquired for official Agency use pursuant to a law enforcement agency transfer under the
Gun Control Act of 1968.
8. Purchase Order. To comply with applicable laws and regulations, Agency must provide a purchase order to Axon
prior to shipment of TASER 10.
9. Apollo Grant (US only). If Agency has received an Apollo Grant from Axon, Agency must pay all fees in the Quote
prior to upgrading to any new TASER CEW offered by Axon.
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Axon Auto-Tagging Appendix
If Auto-Tagging is included on the Quote, this Appendix applies.
1. Scope. Axon Auto-Tagging consists of the development of a module to allow Axon Evidence to interact with Agency’s
Computer-Aided Dispatch ("CAD") or Records Management Systems ("RMS"). This allows end users to auto-
populate Axon video meta-data with a case ID, category, and location-based on data maintained in Agency’s CAD or
RMS.
2. Support. For thirty (30) days after completing Auto-Tagging Services, Axon will provide up to five (5) hours of remote
support at no additional charge. Axon will provide free support due to a change in Axon Evidence, if Agency maintains
an Axon Evidence and Auto-Tagging subscription. Axon will not provide support if a change is required because
Agency changes its CAD or RMS.
3. Changes. Axon is only responsible to perform the Services in this Appendix. Any additional Services are out of scope.
The Parties must document scope changes in a written and signed change order. Changes may require an equitable
adjustment in fees or schedule.
4. Agency Responsibilities. Axon’s performance of Auto-Tagging Services requires Agency to:
4.1. Make available relevant systems, including Agency’s current CAD or RMS, for assessment by Axon (including
remote access if possible);
4.2. Make required modifications, upgrades or alterations to Agency’s hardware, facilities, systems and networks
related to Axon’s performance of Auto-Tagging Services;
4.3. Provide access to the premises where Axon is performing Auto-Tagging Services, subject to Agency safety and
security restrictions, and allow Axon to enter and exit the premises with laptops and materials needed to
perform Auto-Tagging Services;
4.4. Provide all infrastructure and software information (TCP/IP addresses, node names, network configuration)
necessary for Axon to provide Auto-Tagging Services;
4.5. Promptly install and implement any software updates provided by Axon;
4.6. Ensure that all appropriate data backups are performed;
4.7. Provide assistance, participation, and approvals in testing Auto-Tagging Services;
4.8. Provide Axon with remote access to Agency’s Axon Evidence account when required;
4.9. Notify Axon of any network or machine maintenance that may impact the performance of the module at Agency;
and
4.10. Ensure reasonable availability of knowledgeable staff and personnel to provide timely, accurate, complete, and
up-to-date documentation and information to Axon.
5. Access to Systems. Agency authorizes Axon to access Agency’s relevant computers, network systems, and CAD
or RMS solely for performing Auto-Tagging Services, provided, however, that Axon will comply with Agency security
protocols for remote access. . Axon will work diligently to identify the resources and information Axon expects to use
and will provide an initial list to Agency. Agency is responsible for and assumes the risk of any problems, delays,
losses, claims, or expenses resulting from the content, accuracy, completeness, and consistency of all data,
materials, and information supplied by Agency.
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Axon Fleet Appendix
If Axon Fleet is included on the Quote, this Appendix applies.
20. Agency Responsibilities.
21. Agency must ensure its infrastructure and vehicles adhere to the minimum requirements to operate Axon Fleet 2 or
Axon Fleet 3 (collectively, "Axon Fleet") as established by Axon during the qualifier call and on-site assessment at
Agency and in any technical qualifying questions. If Agency’s representations are inaccurate, the Quote is subject to
change.
22. Agency is responsible for providing a suitable work area for Axon or Axon third-party providers to install Axon Fleet
systems into Agency vehicles. Agency is responsible for making available all vehicles for which installation services
were purchased, during the agreed upon onsite installation dates, Failure to make vehicles available may require an
equitable adjustment in fees or schedule.
23. Cradlepoint. If Agency purchases Cradlepoint Enterprise Cloud Manager, Agency will comply with Cradlepoint’s end
user license agreement. The term of the Cradlepoint license may differ from the Axon Evidence Subscription. If
Agency requires Cradlepoint support, Agency will contact Cradlepoint directly.
24. Third-party Installer. Axon will not be liable for the failure of Axon Fleet hardware to operate per specifications if
such failure results from installation not performed by, or as directed by Axon.
25. Wireless Offload Server.
25.1. License Grant. Axon grants Agency a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use Wireless
Offload Server ("WOS"). "Use" means storing, loading, installing, or executing WOS solely for data
communication with Axon Devices for the number of licenses purchased. The WOS term begins upon the start
of the Axon Evidence Subscription.
25.2. Restrictions. Agency may not: (a) modify, alter, tamper with, repair, or create derivative works of WOS; (b)
reverse engineer, disassemble, or decompile WOS, apply any process to derive the source code of WOS, or
allow others to do so; (c) access or use WOS to avoid incurring fees or exceeding usage limits; (d) copy WOS
in whole or part; (e) use trade secret information contained in WOS; (f) resell, rent, loan or sublicense WOS;
g) access WOS to build a competitive device or service or copy any features, functions or graphics of WOS;
or (h) remove, alter or obscure any confidentiality or proprietary rights notices (including copyright and
trademark notices) of Axon or Axon’s licensors on or within WOS.
25.3. Updates. If Agency purchases WOS maintenance, Axon will make updates and error corrections to WOS
WOS Updates") available electronically via the Internet or media as determined by Axon. Agency is
responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate Internet access to receive WOS Updates and
maintaining computer equipment necessary for use of WOS. The Quote will detail the maintenance term.
25.4. WOS Support. Upon request by Axon, Agency will provide Axon with access to Agency’s store and forward
servers solely for troubleshooting and maintenance.
26. Axon Vehicle Software.
26.1. License Grant. Axon grants Agency a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use ViewXL
or Dashboard (collectively, "Axon Vehicle Software".) "Use" means storing, loading, installing, or executing
Axon Vehicle Software solely for data communication with Axon Devices. The Axon Vehicle Software term
begins upon the start of the Axon Evidence Subscription.
26.2. Restrictions. Agency may not: (a) modify, alter, tamper with, repair, or create derivative works of Axon Vehicle
Software; (b) reverse engineer, disassemble, or decompile Axon Vehicle Software, apply any process to derive
the source code of Axon Vehicle Software, or allow others to do so; (c) access or use Axon Vehicle Software
to avoid incurring fees or exceeding usage limits; (d) copy Axon Vehicle Software in whole or part; (e) use trade
secret information contained in Axon Vehicle Software; (f) resell, rent, loan or sublicense Axon Vehicle
Software; (g) access Axon Vehicle Software to build a competitive device or service or copy any features,
functions or graphics of Axon Vehicle Software; or (h) remove, alter or obscure any confidentiality or proprietary
rights notices (including copyright and trademark notices) of Axon or Axon’s licensors on or within Axon Vehicle
Software.
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27. Acceptance Checklist. If Axon provides services to Agency pursuant to any statement of work in connection with
Axon Fleet, withinthirty (30) days of the date on which Agency retrieves Agency's vehicle(s) from the Axon installer ,
said vehicle having been installed and configured with tested and fully and properly operational in -car hardware and
software identified above, Agency will receive a Professional Services Acceptance Checklist to submit to Axon
indicating acceptance or denial of said deliverables.
28. Axon Fleet Upgrade. If Agency has no outstanding payment obligations and has purchased the "Fleet Technology
Assurance Plan" (Fleet TAP), Axon will provide Agency with the same or like model of Fleet hardware ("Axon Fleet
Upgrade") as scheduled on the Quote.
28.1. If Agency would like to change models for the Axon Fleet Upgrade, Agency must pay the difference between
the MSRP for the offered Axon Fleet Upgrade and the MSRP for the model desired. The MSRP is the MSRP
in effect at the time of the upgrade. Agency is responsible for the removal of previously installed hardware and
installation of the Axon Fleet Upgrade.
28.2. Within thirty (30) days of receiving the Axon Fleet Upgrade, Agency must return the original Axon Devices to
Axon or destroy the Axon Devices and provide a certificate of destruction to Axon, including serial numbers of
the destroyed Axon Devices. If Agency does not destroy or return the Axon Devices to Axon, Axon will
deactivate the serial numbers for the Axon Devices received by Agency.
29. Axon Fleet Termination. Axon may terminate Agency’s Fleet subscription for non-payment. Upon any termination:
29.1. Axon Fleet subscription coverage terminates, and no refunds will be given.
29.2. Axon will not and has no obligation to provide the Axon Fleet Upgrade.
29.3. Agency will be responsible for payment of any missed payments due to the termination before being allowed
to purchase any future Fleet TAP.
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Axon Respond Appendix
This Axon Respond Appendix applies to both Axon Respond and Axon Respond Plus, if either is included on the Quote.
1. Axon Respond Subscription Term. If Agency purchases Axon Respond as part of a bundled offering, the Axon
Respond subscription begins on the later of the (1) start date of that bundled offering, or (2) date Axon provisions
Axon Respond to Agency. If Agency purchases Axon Respond as a standalone, the Axon Respond subscription
begins the later of the (1) date Axon provisions Axon Respond to Agency, or (2) first day of the month following the
Effective Date. The Axon Respond subscription term will end upon the completion of the Axon Evidence Subscription
associated with Axon Respond.
2. Scope of Axon Respond. The scope of Axon Respond is to assist Agency with real-time situational awareness
during critical incidents to improve officer safety, effectiveness, and awareness. In the event Agency uses Axon
Respond outside this scope, Axon may initiate good-faith discussions with Agency on upgrading Agency’s Axon
Respond to better meet Agency’s needs.
3. Axon Body 3 LTE Requirements. Axon Respond is only available and usable with an LTE enabled body-worn
camera. Axon is not liable if Agency utilizes the LTE device outside of the coverage area or if the LTE carrier is
unavailable. LTE coverage is only available in the United States, including any U.S. territories. Axon may utilize a
carrier of Axon’s choice to provide LTE service. Axon may change LTE carriers during the Term without Agency’s
consent.
4. Axon Fleet 3 LTE Requirements. Axon Respond is only available and usable with a Fleet 3 system configured with
LTE modem and service. Agency is responsible for providing LTE service for the modem. Coverage and availability
of LTE service is subject to Agency’s LTE carrier.
5. Axon Respond Service Limitations. Agency acknowledges that LTE service is made available only within the
operating range of the networks. Service may be temporarily refused, interrupted, or limited because of: (a) facilities
limitations; (b) transmission limitations caused by atmospheric, terrain, other natural or artificial conditions adversely
affecting transmission, weak batteries, system overcapacity, movement outside a service area or gaps in coverage
in a service area, and other causes reasonably outside of the carrier’s control such as intentional or negligent acts of
third parties that damage or impair the network or disrupt service; or (c) equipment modifications, upgrades,
relocations, repairs, and other similar activities necessary for the proper or improved operation of service.
5.1. With regard to Axon Body 3, Partner networks are made available as-is and the carrier makes no warranties
or representations as to the availability or quality of roaming service provided by carrier partners, and the carrier
will not be liable in any capacity for any errors, outages, or failures of carrier partner networks. Agency expressly
understands and agrees that it has no contractual relationship whatsoever with the underlying wireless service
provider or its affiliates or contractors and Agency is not a third-party beneficiary of any agreement between
Axon and the underlying carrier.
6. Termination. Upon termination of this Agreement, or if Agency stops paying for Axon Respond or bundles that include
Axon Respond, Axon will end Axon Respond services, including any Axon-provided LTE service.
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Axon Application Programming Interface Appendix
This Appendix applies if Axon’s API Services are included on the Quote.
1. Definitions.
1.1. "API Client" means the software that acts as the interface between Agency’s computer and the server, which
is already developed or to be developed by Agency.
1.2. "API Interface" means software implemented by Agency to configure Agency’s independent API Client
Software to operate in conjunction with the API Service for Agency’s authorized Use.
1.3. "Axon Evidence Partner API, API or Axon API" (collectively "API Service") means Axon’s API which provides
a programmatic means to access data in Agency’s Axon Evidence account or integrate Agency’s Axon
Evidence account with other systems.
1.4. "Use" means any operation on Agency’s data enabled by the supported API functionality.
2. Purpose and License.
2.1. Agency may use API Service and data made available through API Service, in connection with an API Client
developed by Agency. Axon may monitor Agency’s use of API Service to ensure quality, improve Axon devices
and services, and verify compliance with this Agreement. Agency agrees to not interfere with such monitoring
or obscure from Axon Agency’s use of API Service. Agency will not use API Service for commercial use.
2.2. Axon grants Agency a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, worldwide, revocable right and
license during the Term to use API Service, solely for Agency’s Use in connection with Agency’s API Client.
2.3. Axon reserves the right to set limitations on Agency’s use of the API Service, such as a quota on operations,
to ensure stability and availability of Axon’s API. Axon will use reasonable efforts to accommodate use beyond
the designated limits.
3. Configuration. Agency will work independently to configure Agency’s API Client with API Service for Agency’s
applicable Use. Agency will be required to provide certain information (such as identification or contact details) as
part of the registration. Registration information provided to Axon must be accurate. Agency will inform Axon promptly
of any updates. Upon Agency’s registration, Axon will provide documentation outlining API Service information.
4. Agency Responsibilities. When using API Service, Agency and its end users may not:
4.1. use API Service in any way other than as expressly permitted under this Agreement;
4.2. use in any way that results in, or could result in, any security breach to Axon;
4.3. perform an action with the intent of introducing any viruses, worms, defect, Trojan horses, malware, or any
items of a destructive nature to Axon Devices and Services;
4.4. interfere with, modify, disrupt or disable features or functionality of API Service or the servers or net works
providing API Service;
4.5. reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or translate or attempt to extract the source code from API Service
or any related software;
4.6. create an API Interface that functions substantially the same as API Service and offer it for use by third parties;
4.7. provide use of API Service on a service bureau, rental or managed services basis or permit other individuals
or entities to create links to API Service;
4.8. frame or mirror API Service on any other server, or wireless or Internet-based device;
4.9. make available to a third-party, any token, key, password or other login credentials to API Service;
4.10. take any action or inaction resulting in illegal, unauthorized or improper purposes ; or
4.11. disclose Axon’s API manual unless required by law or Court order.
5. API Content. All content related to API Service, other than Agency Content or Agency’s API Client content, is
considered Axon’s API Content, including:
5.1. the design, structure and naming of API Service fields in all responses and requests;
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5.2. the resources available within API Service for which Agency takes actions on, such as evidence, cases, users,
or reports;
5.3. the structure of and relationship of API Service resources; and
5.4. the design of API Service, in any part or as a whole.
6. Prohibitions on API Content. Neither Agency nor its end users will use API content returned from the API Interface
to:
6.1. scrape, build databases, or otherwise create permanent copies of such content, or keep cached copies longer
than permitted by the cache header;
6.2. copy, translate, modify, create a derivative work of, sell, lease, lend, convey, distribute, publicly display, or
sublicense to any third-party;
6.3. misrepresent the source or ownership; or
6.4. remove, alter, or obscure any confidentiality or proprietary rights notices (including copyright and trademark
notices).
7. API Updates. Axon may update or modify the API Service from time to time ("API Update"). Agency is required to
implement and use the most current version of API Service and to make any applicable changes to Agency’s API
Client required as a result of such API Update. API Updates may adversely affect how Agency’s API Client access or
communicate with API Service or the API Interface. Each API Client must contain means for Agency to update API
Client to the most current version of API Service. Axon will provide support for one (1) year following the release of
an API Update for all depreciated API Service versions.
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Insurance Requirements for Suppliers
Vendor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance
against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in
connection with products and materials supplied to the Entity. The cost of such insurance shall
be borne by the Vendor.
MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
Coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability
coverage (occurrence Form CG 00 01) and include products coverage.
Minimum Limits of Insurance
Vendor shall maintain limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and
property damage, and an aggregate limit of $2,000,000. Excess / Umbrella coverage of $9Mil
per Occurrence; $9Mil Aggregate
If the Vendor maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the Entity requires and
shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by the contractor.
Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions
Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the Entity. At the
option of the Entity, either: the Vendor shall obtain coverage to reduce or eliminate such
deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the Entity, its officers, officials, employees, and
volunteers; or the Vendor shall provide a financial guarantee satisfactory to the Entity
guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, and
defense expenses.
Other Insurance Provisions
1.The policy or policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
The Entity, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional
insureds as respects products of the Vendor. The Liability Additional Insured endorsement must
not exclude Products / Completed Operations.
2.The Vendor’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the Entity, its officers,
officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the Entity, its
officers, officials, employees or volunteers, shall be excess of the Vendor’s insurance and shall
not contribute with it.
3.Each insurance policy required by this clause shall state that coverage shall not be canceled,
except after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been provided to the Entity.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII,
unless otherwise acceptable to the Entity.
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Verification of Coverage
Vendor shall furnish the Entity with original certificates and amendatory endorsements or copies
of the applicable policy language providing the insurance coverage required above. All
certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the Entity before work
commences. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning
shall not waive the Vendor’s obligation to provide them. The Entity reserves the right to require
complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by
these specifications, at any time.
Waiver of Subrogation
Vendor hereby grants to Entity a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said
Vendor may acquire against the Entity by virtue of the payment of any loss under such
insurance. Vendor agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to effect this waiver
of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the Entity has received a
waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer
Special Risks or Circumstances
Entity reserves the right to modify these requirements at any time, including limits, based on the
nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
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Amendment 1 to the Master Services
and Purchasing Agreement
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This First Amendment (“Amendment”) is between Axon Enterprise, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Axon”),
and the City of Chula Vista, California (“Customer”). This Amendment is effective as of the last signature
date on this Amendment (“Effective Date”). Axon and Customer are each a “Party” and collectively
“Parties”.
Axon and Customer are parties to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement fully executed on
December 7, 2023 (“Agreement”).
The Parties wish to incorporate further changes into the Agreement in order to add the AI Eras plan to the
current purchases.
The Parties therefore agree as follows:
1.The attached documents are hereby incorporated into the Agreement:
a.Quote Q-707659
b.Appendix for AI Technology
2.All other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
Each representative identified below declares that the representative is authorized to execute this
Amendment as of the date of signature.
Axon Enterprise, Inc. Customer
Signature: Signature:
Name: Name:
Title: Title:
Date:
John McCann
Mayor
Date:
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
By: ___________________________________
Marco A. Verdugo, City Attorney
Robert Driscoll
Deputy General Counsel
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Quote Appendix – See next page
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Q-707659-45868LG
Issued: 07/30/2025
Quote Expiration: 09/30/2025
Estimated Contract Start Date: 10/01/2025
Account Number: 106513
Payment Terms: N30
Mode of Delivery: UPS-GND
Credit/Debit Amount: $0.00
SHIP TO BILL TO SALES REPRESENTATIVE PRIMARY CONTACT
Chula Vista Police Dept. - CA
315 4TH AVE
CHULA VISTA,
CA
91910-3801
USA
Chula Vista Police Dept. - CA
315 4TH AVE
CHULA VISTA
CA
91910-3801
USA
Email:
Lauren Gauer
Phone: 480-580-3639
Email: lgauer@axon.com
Fax:
Dan Peak
Phone: (619) 691-5217
Email: dpeak@chulavistapd.org
Fax:
Quote Summary Discount Summary
Program Length 40 Months Average Savings Per Year $384,157.20
TOTAL COST $993,264.00
ESTIMATED TOTAL W/ TAX $993,264.00 TOTAL SAVINGS $1,280,524.00
Axon Enterprise, Inc.
17800 N 85th St.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
United States
VAT: 86-0741227
Domestic: (800) 978-2737
International: +1.800.978.2737
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Payment Summary
Date Subtotal Tax Total
Sep 2025 $189,384.00 $0.00 $189,384.00
Jul 2026 $267,960.00 $0.00 $267,960.00
Jul 2027 $267,960.00 $0.00 $267,960.00
Jul 2028 $267,960.00 $0.00 $267,960.00
Total $993,264.00 $0.00 $993,264.00
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Quote Unbundled Price:$2,273,706.80
Quote List Price:$1,448,308.80
Quote Subtotal:$993,264.00
Pricing
All deliverables are detailed in Delivery Schedules section lower in proposal
Item Description Qty Term Unbundled List Price Net Price Subtotal Tax Total
Program
S00007 AXON AI - AI ERA LEADERS 290 28 $256.69 $155.04 $99.00 $803,880.00 $0.00 $803,880.00
A la Carte Software
85760 AXON AUTO-TRANSCRIBE - UNLIMITED SERVICE 290 12 $20.80 $20.80 $72,384.00 $0.00 $72,384.00
101283 AXON RECORDS - DRAFT ONE - AI-ASSISTED REPORT
WRITING 150 12 $65.00 $65.00 $117,000.00 $0.00 $117,000.00
Total $993,264.00 $0.00 $993,264.00
Delivery Schedule
Software
Bundle Item Description QTY Estimated Start Date Estimated End Date
A la Carte 101283 AXON RECORDS - DRAFT ONE - AI-ASSISTED REPORT
WRITING 150 10/01/2025 09/30/2026
A la Carte 85760 AXON AUTO-TRANSCRIBE - UNLIMITED SERVICE 290 10/01/2025 09/30/2026
AXON AI - AI ERA LEADERS 101740 AXON - AI SOFTWARE LICENSE 290 10/01/2026 01/31/2029
Services
Bundle Item Description QTY
AXON AI - AI ERA LEADERS 101741 AXON - AI PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 290
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Shipping Locations
Location Number Street City State Zip Country
1 315 4TH AVE CHULA VISTA CA 91910-3801 USA
Payment Details
Sep 2025
Invoice Plan Item Description Qty Subtotal Tax Total
Year 1 - Draft One and Auto
Transcribe 101283 AXON RECORDS - DRAFT ONE - AI-ASSISTED REPORT WRITING 150 $117,000.00 $0.00 $117,000.00
Year 1 - Draft One and Auto
Transcribe 85760 AXON AUTO-TRANSCRIBE - UNLIMITED SERVICE 290 $72,384.00 $0.00 $72,384.00
Total $189,384.00 $0.00 $189,384.00
Jul 2026
Invoice Plan Item Description Qty Subtotal Tax Total
AI Era - Year 2 S00007 AXON AI - AI ERA LEADERS 290 $267,960.00 $0.00 $267,960.00
Total $267,960.00 $0.00 $267,960.00
Jul 2027
Invoice Plan Item Description Qty Subtotal Tax Total
AI Era - Year 3 S00007 AXON AI - AI ERA LEADERS 290 $267,960.00 $0.00 $267,960.00
Total $267,960.00 $0.00 $267,960.00
Jul 2028
Invoice Plan Item Description Qty Subtotal Tax Total
AI Era - Year 4 S00007 AXON AI - AI ERA LEADERS 290 $267,960.00 $0.00 $267,960.00
Total $267,960.00 $0.00 $267,960.00
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Tax is estimated based on rates applicable at date of quote and subject to change at time of invoicing. If a tax exemption certificate should be applied, please submit
prior to invoicing.
Exceptions to Standard Terms and Conditions
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Customer Case Study: Customer agrees to participate in at least one case study on the use of AI products during the term of this Agreement, which may include
providing testimonials, sharing quantitative and qualitative results, and highlighting the use and outcomes of Axon Devices and Services. Such participation may
also involve interviews, performance metrics, and insights about Customer’s experience with Axon. Customer further grants Axon the right to publicly reference such
case study pursuant the terms of the Agreement. The rights granted herein will survive termination of the Agreement solely with respect to materials published
during the term of the Agreement.
Chula Vista Police Department, being an innovative law enforcement partner of Axon, will develop policies in relation to the use of AI purchased under this
Agreement, which Chula Vista Police Department will make available to Axon as well as other law enforcement agencies as a model use policy.
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and Purchasing Agreement
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Appendix for AI Technology
This AI Appendix shall only apply to Customers who license Axon Cloud Services in a Quote that
specifically utilize AI Technology. Unless explicitly defined otherwise, capitalized terms used in this
Appendix have the same meaning as those in the Agreement.
1. Definitions
1.1 AI Technology. Refers to artificial intelligence functionalities embedded in Axon’s Cloud
Services, which may include: (a) Enhanced Evidence Management; (b) AI-powered redaction
tools; (c) Large Language Model-based tools (e.g., "Draft One" “Policy Chat”); (d) Predictive
Analytics for operational insights; or (e) Natural Language Processing (NLP) for text and speech
analysis.
1.2 Model Drift. The degradation of AI model performance due to changes in input data or external
conditions, requiring retraining or updates.
1.3 Bias Mitigation. Strategies and techniques used to identify, measure, and minimize bias in AI
Technology.
2. Scope and Usage
2.1 Integration. Axon AI Technology is intended to improve public safety, streamline operations, and
ensure data accuracy. The AI functionalities will only be used as described in the Agreement or
applicable documentation.
2.2 Data Use. Axon acts as a Data Processor for AI Technology. All inquiries submitted are processed
solely to provide accurate responses based on Customer Content submitted. Customer remains
the Data Controller of all Customer Content. Axon and Axon’s subprocessors do not train their
models on Customer Content. Customers who elect to participate in Axon’s ACEIP program can
enter into custom agreements to assist in product development efforts like AI model training. Even
in those cases, Axon operates carefully on redacted data and not on Customer Content.
2.3 Automatic Data Collection. AI Technology may automatically collect Non-Content Data about
user interactions with the service and their devices to enhance the functionality and security of the
system. The details collected include, but are not limited to, the following:
2.3.1 User Engagement and Activity Metrics. AI Technology may track key engagement
statistics, including Daily Active Users (DAUs), Weekly Active Users (WAUs), and Monthly
Active Users (MAUs). Additional metrics include new user activations, repeat usage rates,
total queries submitted, follow-up query volume, session lengths, retention rates, and user
satisfaction ratings (e.g., thumbs up/down feedback).
2.3.2 Sales and Adoption Tracking. Axon monitors the number of licenses and agencies
purchasing the service, including those in trial phases, fully deploying the service, and
conversion rates from trials to paid subscriptions.
2.3.3 End User inputs. Axon may process de-identified end-user inputs to the AI Technology,
excluding Customer Content or any data that directly or indirectly identifies individuals.
3. Axon Responsibilities
3.1 Ethical AI Development. Axon shall: (a) Follow its responsible innovation framework; (b) Engage
with the Ethics and Equity Advisory Council (EEAC) for feedback; (c) Conduct testing to
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minimize bias and ensure reliability; and (d) Implement Bias Mitigation techniques in model
development and deployment.
3.2 Security Program. Axon will maintain a comprehensive information security program, including
logical and physical access, vulnerability, risk, and configuration management; incident
monitoring and response; encryption of digital evidence; and security education.
3.3 Transparency. Axon will provide documentation describing AI functionalities and their intended
use and disclose any material limitations, risks, or Model Drift incidents.
3.4 Incident Response. Axon will promptly address and rectify anomalies in AI functionalities, as
outlined in its incident management procedures.
3.5 Compliance. Axon will ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards,
including but not limited to the EU AI Act, NIST AI standards, and ISO/IEC 27001.
4. Customer Responsibilities
4.1 Ownership of Customer Content. Customer controls and owns all rights, title, and interest in
Customer Content. Axon obtains no interest in Customer Content and will only access Customer
Content for limited purposes as outlined in the Agreement.
4.2 Use of AI Technologies. Customer must: (a) review AI-generated outputs to ensure accuracy
and appropriateness; (b) maintain control over Customer Content shared with AI Technologies
(c) comply with applicable laws when using Axon AI Technology and Axon Services; (d) monitor
for potential issues with AI outputs, including false positives or negatives; (e) actively opt-in for
programs involving data sharing through Axon’s ACEIP program; and (f) provide timely feedback
on Axon AI Technology performance.
4.3 Restrictions. AI Technology is not designed for emergencies, and in such cases, users should
contact appropriate emergency services directly. Axon disclaims liability for queries containing
prohibited content, such as hate, sexual material, or violence, and reserves the right to restrict
such usage.
5. Draft One. Specifically for Customers who utilize Draft One, Axon may impose usage restrictions if a
single user generates more than three hundred (300) reports per month for two or more consecutive
months.
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Axon Draft One Professional Standards Unit
Assistant Chief Dan Peak
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Axon AI: A New Tool in Our Existing System
•New Tool –Same System
➢Axon’s AI is an enhancement to Chula Vista Police Department’s
established report writing and approval process. It does not
change department responsibilities, policies, or oversight.
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PRIVACY
PROTECTION &
TECHNOLOGY
ADVISORY
COMMISSION
Presented to PTAC on July 7, 2025, with the
following comments:
•Yesterday’s PTAC meeting was very successful.
•Commissioners asked thoughtful and informed
questions.
•PD staff were well-prepared and provided clear,
satisfactory responses.
•No major follow-up concerns were raised.
•Commissioner Feedback:
•One Commissioner asked that her appreciation
be shared that she and others were especially
pleased that the AI First Draft was presented.
•The Commission expressed gratitude for the
City’s transparency, particularly
regarding privacy considerations .
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What is Staying the Same
•Officers still prepare and finalize all reports
•Supervisory review and approval chain remains unchanged
•Reports must still meet all standards under Department Policy 344
•Officer accountability for report truth and accuracy is non-negotiable
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What is New –Axon AI Tool
•Uses BWC (Body-Worn Camera)data to generate a draft report
•Provides a structured starting point, like SpeakWrite, but more advanced
•Saves time, reduces redundancy, improves quality
•All final reports remain authored by the officer
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I acknowledge this report was generated using
Draft One by Axon. I further acknowledge that I
have reviewed the report in detail, made any
necessary edits, and believe it to be an accurate
representation of my recollection of the reported
events. If needed, I am willing to testify to the
accuracy of this report.
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Policy Alignment – Built Into the System
•Department Policy 304 – Generative Artificial Intelligence
➢Provides framework for responsible, transparent AI use
•Department Policy 344 – Report Preparation
➢Ensures officer-reviewed, accurate, and complete documentation
•District Attorney’s Office is aware of the disclaimer and aware
they will be seeing this disclaimer on AI generated reports.
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Data Security &
Compliance
• Current Agreement requires all data storage within the U.S.
• Maintains CVPD’s strict data handling and privacy protocols
•AXPM Trust Center -Axon Trust Center | Powered by SafeBase
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Officer Feedback
Officer 1: “I can confidently say that this tool is absolutely amazing and has completely transformed the way I approach report
writing. The efficiency and time savings it offers are unparalleled. During the beta phase, I consistently found myself compl eting
my reports hours faster than my colleagues —something that not only enhances my productivity but also allows me to spend
more time focused on fieldwork and other important tasks. One of the standout features of Draft One is how seamlessly it
integrates with our department's standards. The AI -generated reports meet Chula Vista Police Department's criteria with minimal
need for revisions, which has been a game -changer for me. In fact, the quality of my reports has even improved since I started
using this system. It’s clear that Axon has put a lot of thought into ensuring that Draft One not only meets the technical ne eds of
officers but also elevates the quality of documentation.”
Officer 2: “I'd say the AI makes it very easy to review BWC, since you can search for particular words or phrases. I often forget to
use the "flag" button in the field, but the transcription makes it far easier to find what I'm looking for during review and cuts
down on report writing time.”
Officer 3: “Transcription is my favorite feature by far!I used the transcription feature while writing all my reports. I love how
clicking words brings the BWC video to exactly when it was said. This feature is not only helpful while writing reports but
reviewing BWC in prep for court.”
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The Axon – Enhanced Work Flow
Step 1: Officer initiates report based on incident
Step 2: Axon uses BWC data to generate draft
Step 3: Officer reviews, edits, and confirms accuracy
Step 4: Officer submits finalized report per Policy 344
Step 5: Report goes through standard chain of command & PSS review
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Officer Control & Oversight
•Officer remains the author of the report
•AI is just a drafting aid — not a replacement for judgment or memory
•Policy 344 requires officer to certify accuracy and completeness
•Supervisors continue to verify quality and compliance
*** Currently Officers can spend up to 3 hours per shift on report writing,
but Draft One will drastically reduce report writing time, allowing for more
officers to be available to respond to emergency calls.
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Benefits of the Tool (Not a System Change)
•More structured, consistent, and complete reports
•Helps reduce administrative workload
•Promotes clarity and detail in documentation
•Supports the officer – doesn’t replace them
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DRAFT ONE
COSTS
•Fiscal Year 2025 -2026, Draft One will have a cost
of $189,384 covered by Grants and Measure A
•The ongoing fiscal impact for the remainder of
the agreement term, from July 1, 2026, to
January 31, 2029, will be $803,880 and may
need to be covered through the General Fund
depending on available grant fund balances
•The contract cost over the term of the
agreement includes a significant discount of
approximately $1.3 million
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Summary
•Axon is a tool within our existing system
•Designed to enhance, not replace current practices
•Aligned with all CVPD policies and procedures
•Ensures compliance, accountability, and report integrity
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Questions & Discussion
Let’s discuss:
•How will this tool support your workflow?
•Any questions about policies or procedures
Police Department Policy & Training | City of Chula Vista
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Written Communications – PC
Curry – Received 9/11/2025
From: alan mil
Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2025 9:37 AM
Subject: Re: Keep Balboa Park Parking Free
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
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CITY COUNCILS
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SAN DIEGO SUPERVISORS
SANDAG REPRESENTATIVES
CA STATE REPS AND SENATORS
BCC TO COMMUNITY FED UP TAX LIES
Good Morning,
@SANDAG CLERK - Please place entire email with links and pictures into Public Record
Comment the next scheduled Sandag Board Directors Meeting FRIDAY NON AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT.
https://www.sandag.org/calendar
@SAN DIEGO CITY CLERK - Please place entire email with links and pictures into Public
Record Comment the next scheduled San Diego City TUESDAY NON AGENDA PUBLIC
COMMENT.
https://sandiego.hylandcloud.com/211agendaonlinecouncil
@CHULA VISTA CITY CLERK - Please place entire email with links and pictures into Public
Record Comment the next scheduled Chula Vista City Meeting TUESDAY 5PM NON
AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT.
https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/mayor-council/council-meeting-agenda
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Curry – Received 9/11/2025
@COUNTY SUPERVISOR CLERK - Please place entire email with links and pictures into
Public Record Comment for next scheduled Supervisor Meeting TUESDAY NON AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT.
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/cob/bosa/index.html
IT IS WRONG TO CHARGE PARKING AT BALBOA PARK
AND CITY LAND ZOO PARKING (OVERFLOW FOR PARK)
"City Hall is now mulling a plan to charge $2.50 an hour at the following streets in the
park:6th Avenue, Balboa Drive, El Prado, Juniper Street, Park Boulevard, Presidents Way,
Quince Drive, Village Place."
https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/inyourneighborhood/heres-how-much-it-
may-cost-you-to-park-in-balboa-park/3869764/
For over a century the park DONATED land was a promise for ALL of the people to enjoy;
NOW THE CITY IS PLACING A PUBLIC PARKING FEE THAT MANY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO
AFFORD; LIMITING PARK ACCESS TO JUST THE RICH THAT CAN DRIVE THEIR OWN CAR
WHILE THE POOR IS FORCED TO PAY OR TAKE A CITY BUS AND STILL PAY THE CITY!
"San Diego Union, June 30, 1870, 2:1. EDITORIAL: The Park of San Diego . . . One of the
wisest things ever done by the city was the setting aside of fourteen hundred and forty
acres for a public park. Owing to the want of such foresight the citizens of other places have
been obliged, either to dispense with these luxuries, or to look for them to very precarious
sources. The citizens of Chester, England, have received such a gift from the Marquis of
Westminster; but he is the richest man in England, and few towns boast of such liberality in
their citizens. The Grand Jury of San Francisco has proposed that space for a park be asked
of the United States Government; but the Government is not an owner in the vicinity of
every city, and, besides, is likely to hold on to her own where she is. In Chicago, land for a
park has been taken up by a company; but even where such companies can find suitable
tracts, it is better that public parks should belong to cities themselves. The wisdom of our
officials in the Park reservation should be recognized by every citizen."
https://sandiegohistory.org/archives/amero/balboapark/pre1900/
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Written Communications – PC
Curry – Received 9/11/2025
ZOO PARKING IS CITY LAND - PROPOSAL ALLOWS RICH MEMBERS NOT TO PAY
In addition, considering a parking fee waiver on Zoo Parking Lot for wealthier Zoo
Members on CITY LAND against the law to only charge select groups of people. KEEP
ALL PUBLIC PARK PARKING LOTS FREE FOR EVERYONE - OUR TAXES ALREADY PAID
FOR THE PARKING LOTS OUR CONTINUAL TAXES PAY FOR THE UPKEEP.
Parking at San Diego Zoo lots will be free for some, paid for by others:
https://fox5sandiego.com/san-diego-zoo/free-parking-at-san-diego-zoo/
SANDIEGO COUNCIL FAILURE CITY BUDGET
CONTACT ENTIRE GREEDY CITY COUNCIL ALL ARE DEMOCRAT PARTY
https://www.sandiego.gov/citycouncil
WHEN WILL THE VOTERS STOP VOTING FOR USELESS TAX TAX POLITICIANS?
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Written Communications – PC
Curry – Received 9/11/2025
CORRUPT DEMOCRATS DO NOT CARE
CORRELATION - GOVERNMENT DEMOCRATS INTERUPT FREE SPEECH
MULTIPLE TIMES TO CELBRATE THEIR OWN PARTY MEMBERS BIRTHDAYS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-ONxipo1JE&t=95
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MULTIPLE INTERUPT SPEAKER TIME: "MEMBERS JOIN ME CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY
DEMOCRAT REP."
On Wed, Sep 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM Andres Wong <wongarg1@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear San Diego Board of Supervisors,
I am writing with deep concern regarding any proposal to begin charging for parking at
Balboa Park. Balboa Park is not just another city amenity, it is a cornerstone of San Diego’s
cultural, educational, and recreational life. It belongs to everyone, and access to it must
remain equitable and open.
Introducing parking fees would create real and unnecessary barriers for the very
communities who benefit the most from the park. For single parents, the elderly, and
families living on modest or fixed incomes, even small additional costs can be prohibitive.
Many households are already struggling to make ends meet rising rent, food, gas, and utility
prices are stretching pocketbooks thinner than ever. To add a parking fee on top of these
burdens would mean some residents would simply stop coming.
Balboa Park is a public park, meant to be accessible to all. To impose parking charges is, in
practice, elitist privileges those with disposable income while excluding those without. The
impact falls disproportionately on communities of color and lower-income residents,
making this policy not only inequitable, but one that amplifies systemic inequality.
The irony is that Balboa Park itself is a source of free or low-cost enrichment that uplifts the
quality of people’s lives. Families come for community events, children explore art and
science, seniors find companionship, and countless residents benefit from the programs
offered through Parks and Recreation. But if parking becomes a financial hurdle, these
opportunities will no longer be within reach for many.
Balboa Park is often called the “crown jewel” of San Diego. That jewel should not be behind
a paywall. To charge for parking would erode the very spirit of the park as a welcoming
space for all San Diegans regardless of income, race, or background.
I urge you to protect the integrity and accessibility of Balboa Park by keeping parking free.
To do otherwise would send a damaging message: that only those who can afford it deserve
access to San Diego’s most treasured public space.
Respectfully,
ANDRES WONG
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CHULA VISTA, CA 91911
WONGARG1@GMAIL.COM
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Informative links below my signature BOOKMARK AND SHARE
Ballotpedia to Research Facts every Candidate and Proposition :)
Alan Curry
SANDAG 2025 REGIONAL PLAN PAGE 4
125 TOLL BECOMES PERMANENT MANAGED TOLL
TRANSNET ALREADY FUNDED ROADS DOUBLE TAX
CONVERT FREEWAY LANES TO MANAGED TOLL LANES
CORONADO BRIDGE TOLL IS BACK / ALL FREEWAYS GET A TOLL
https://www.sandag.org/-/media/SANDAG/Documents/PDF/regional-plan/2025-
regional-plan/2025-draft-proposed-regional-transportation-network-eng.pdf
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY VOTERS STOPPED SANDAG TAX
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/04/endorsement-reject-measure-g-
sandag-is-dishonest-dysfunctional/
VOTERS WERE PROMISED TWICE 1988 AND 2004 TRANSNET TAX EXPAND FREEWAYS
SANDAG IGNORES FREEWAYS FIRE EGRESS https://www.sandag.org/funding/transnet
EVERY CA CITY VOTED MAKE CRIME ILLEGAL AGAIN
REPEALED KAMALA HARRIS HORRIBLE PROP 47 LAW
https://web.archive.org/web/20241106045649/https://electionresults.sos.ca.gov/retu
rns/maps/ballot-measures/prop/36
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DO NOT TRUST STATE WRITTEN BALLOTS
THE TITLE SUMMARY LIES MISLEADS VOTERS
AS CA AG KAMALA HARRIS WROTE CA PROP 47
MISLEADING TITLE "SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS ACT"
RESULTED HUGE INCREASE CA CRIME DRUG ABUSE!
https://thefederalist.com/2024/08/09/california-can-thank-kamala-harris-for-its-
crime-problem/
USE BALLOTPEDIA LISTS TRUTH
https://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_47,_Reduced_Penalties_for_Some_Cri
mes_Initiative_(2014)
https://ballotpedia.org/Elections
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https://vote.gov/
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Public Comments - Shelton
Received 8/22/2025
From: JeffShelton3
Sent: Friday, August 22, 2025 1:02 PM
To: John McCann <jmccann@chulavistaca.gov>; Michael Inzunza
<minzunza@chulavistaca.gov>; Carolina Chavez <cchavez@chulavistaca.gov>; Cesar
Fernandez <cfernandez@chulavistaca.gov>; Jose Preciado <jpreciado@chulavistaca.gov>;
Council District 3 <District3@chulavistaca.gov>; Council District 4
<District4@chulavistaca.gov>; Council District 2 <District2@chulavistaca.gov>; Council
District 1 <District1@chulavistaca.gov>; CityClerk <CityClerk@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: Policy Brief Submission: ALPR Program Oversight & Suspension Request
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Dear Mayor McCann, Council Members, and City Clerk,
Please find attached a policy brief outlining serious compliance, privacy, and constitutional
concerns regarding the City’s Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program operated
under contract with Flock Safety.
The brief documents:
Unverified retention/audit compliance,
Potential policy conflicts with statewide/nationwide network access,
California constitutional privacy risks,
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Fourth Amendment exposure, and
Denver’s precedent for suspending similar programs.
Given these findings, I respectfully request:
1. Temporary suspension of the ALPR program pending independent review;
2. Independent auditing of purge logs, access records, and network sharing;
3. Public reporting requirements for future program transparency.
Please confirm receipt and ensure this brief is distributed to all Council members and
added to the legislative record for upcoming meetings.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Jeff Shelton
Chula Vista Resident
Sent with Proton Mail secure email.
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Policy Brief – ALPR Program: Audit, Privacy, and
Compliance Gaps in Chula Vista
Executive Summary
The City of Chula Vista’s Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program—operated under a
$1.37M, 36-month contract with Flock Safety—presents unresolved compliance, privacy, and
constitutional risks. Recent public records and policy review reveal gaps between the City’s obligations
under California Civil Code §§1798.90.5–1798.90.55 (SB-34), the California Constitution (Art. I, §1 –
Right to Privacy), and the Fourth Amendment. Other jurisdictions, including Denver, Colorado, have
suspended or terminated similar programs over these exact concerns. Chula Vista should follow this
precedent by imposing a temporary suspension pending independent review.
Key Findings
Retention & Purge Compliance – No public records verify 30-day data deletion compliance or
exceptions.
Audit & Access Logging – Audits only 'should' be done; no published logs or results.
Data Sharing & Network Controls – Flock State/Nationwide Networks may bypass written request
safeguards.
Constitutional Risks – Mass, suspicion-less tracking raises California privacy and Fourth Amendment
concerns.
Minimal Training & Oversight – Two-hour training requirement with no public refresher evidence.
Denver Precedent
In 2023, Denver City Council defunded its Flock ALPR program after the City Attorney cited privacy,
civil liberties, and lack of accountability risks. Chula Vista faces identical policy gaps: weak audit trails,
opaque network sharing, and no published privacy impact assessments.
Requested Council Actions
Immediate Suspension – Pause ALPR data collection until purge/audit records, network access
controls, and privacy assessments are completed.
Independent Audit – Review retention/purge logs, audit execution, and network access governance.
Public Reporting & Policy Revisions – Quarterly public audit reports, mandatory audit requirements,
and strict data-sharing approvals.
Cost-Benefit Transparency – Annual reports on investigative outcomes vs. program costs and civil
liberties impacts.
Conclusion
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Chula Vista can protect public safety without eroding civil liberties. A temporary suspension,
independent audit, and policy revisions will align the City’s ALPR program with state law, constitutional
standards, and community expectations—just as Denver and other cities have done.
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Michael Inzunza
Have you consider getting Psychological evaluated.
I have seen you act like a lunatic in public.
I question your metal behavior.
If you see something say Something!
I also question why those sitting next to you,
Do they NOT say something
or
do something about your mental solidity are they afraid of you?
Or do they have empathy for you, However,
they should all 911 with a 5150 code
when you Michael Inzunza act ridiculous.
Is not normal for an adult that is wants to me like a Kennedy.
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MICHAEL Inzunza
ARE
racists or a Bully?
or Both ?
You might have cause mental
trauma calling an African American
Kid a PUNK
Written Communications - PC Acosta - Received 9/18/2025
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Michael Inzunza
The way I see it Your legacy, it will never be like the Kennedys.
Your Legacy will be of one who was more focus on a little kid's hair that you
verbally abuse Calling him a PUNK
then YOU paying YOUR own phone Bill of $9,788
CATHOLIC SCHOOL THAT SUSPENDED STUDENT OVER BRAIDS REVERSES DECISION
School district paid $9,788 for
teacher Induna's cell phone use
•GOVERNMENT LIES, CORRUPTION AND
MISMANAGEMENT
•By Leslie Wolf Branscomb
UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
July 2, 2005
•From October 2001 through the end
of last month the district paid
$9,788.79 for Inzunza's cell phone
bills.
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Michael Inzunza
JUST TO REMAIND YOU THAT
you lied to me.
I will never believe what you say.
nor will I ever trust you!
Trust is like virginity.
once you lose it
you will never get it back.
Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 9/19/2025
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Michael Inzunza
JUST TO REMAIND YOU THAT
you lied to me.
I will never believe what you say.
nor will I ever trust you!
Trust is like virginity.
once you lose it
you will never get it back.
Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 9/22/2025
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Michael Inzunza does RICHARD BARRERA
know, that you Lie to me! and that I do not trust you?
•and that according to,
•Editor of Sweetwater Union High
School District's Blurb Magazine
•
School district paid $9,788
for teacher Inzunza's cell
phone use.
•That you have not Repaid.
•My Question to you Inzunza
•donations you are asking for will
they in fact go to
•RICHARD BARRERA?
•OR WILL YOU FUNNEL DONATIONS TO FINALLY
PAY YOUR SCHOOL DISTRIC PHONE BILL OF
•$9,788 for cell phone use?
•Is a question Do not answer You
lie to me before.
• I do not believe whatever you say.
•I Don’t Trust You INZUNZA
Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 9/22/2025
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Michael Inzunza does RICHARD BARRERA
know. that you Lie to me! and that I do not trust you!
and that according to, Editor of Sweetwater Union High School District's Blurb Magazine School
district paid $9,788 for teacher Inzunza's cell phone use.
And tha You Michael Inzunza have not Repaid.
School district paid $9,788 for
teacher Induna's cell phone use
•GOVERNMENT LIES, CORRUPTION AND
MISMANAGEMENT
•By Leslie Wolf Branscomb
UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
July 2, 2005
•From October 2001 through the
end of last month the district
paid $9,788.79 for Inzunza cell
phone bills.
Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 9/22/2025
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Shelton – Received 9/23/2025
From: JeffShelton3
Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 10:06 AM
To: CityClerk <CityClerk@chulavistaca.gov>
Cc: Asia Higa <AHiga@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: Public Comment Submission for September 23, 2025 City Council Meeting –
ALPR Moratorium Request
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Dear Ms. Bigelow,
Please accept the following public comment for inclusion in the record for tonight’s City
Council meeting on September 23, 2025.
Public Comment – Agenda Item: General Public Comment
Submitted by: Jeff Shelton, Chula Vista Resident
I respectfully reiterate my formal request for the Chula Vista City Council to adopt a
moratorium on the Flock Safety/ALPR camera surveillance program pending full public
disclosure, oversight, and audit of its operations.
My original written comment was submitted on August 22, 2025, and I appreciate the City
Clerk’s office confirming that it has been carried forward to this meeting’s packet. I also
appreciate acknowledgment from Council offices regarding my request to agendize this
matter.
However, as of this date:
• The Chula Vista Police Department has yet to fulfill the public records request I
submitted under the California Public Records Act and SB-34, despite the
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significance of the information requested (retention logs, audit reports, access logs,
and breach disclosures).
• The public remains in the dark about who is accessing ALPR data, for what reasons,
and whether those uses comply with California law, Chula Vista Police Department
Policy §460, and constitutional privacy protections.
• The contract with Flock Safety has serious civil liberties implications, yet there has
been no formal public deliberation, no cost-benefit report, and no community
consent.
I formally request:
1. A temporary moratorium on all ALPR operations and Flock Safety agreements.
2. That this issue be placed as a formal agenda item at the next possible meeting.
3. Full community review and public hearing before any further continuation or
expansion of the program.
Thank you for ensuring this comment is entered into the record for tonight’s meeting.
Sincerely,
Jeff Shelton
Chula Vista, CA 91913
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September 23, 2025
ITEM TITLE
Council Policies: Consider Revising and Adopting Council Policies on City Seal and Logo Use; Special Orders,
Proclamations, and Certificates of Recognition; and Vending Machines in City Facilities; and Discuss
Plaques-Dedication, and Special Events
Report Number: 25-0242
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: City Manager and City Attorney
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California
Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no
environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
1) Adopt of the resolution revising Council Policies 100-01 City Identification Program: Use of Seal and
Logo; 111-02 Council Presentations: Special Orders of the Day, Proclamations, and Certificates of
Recognition; and 840-04 Public Vending Machines in City Facilities
2) Discuss and provide feedback on Council Policy 100-02 Plaques – Dedication, and 102-07 Special
Events: Sponsorship, Endorsement, and Support
SUMMARY
Adoption of the resolution revises Council Policies 100-01 City Identification Program: Use of Seal and Logo,
111-02 Council Presentations: Special Orders of the Day, Proclamations, and Certificates of Recognition, and
840-04 Public Vending Machines in City Facilities.
Following the discussion and feedback from the City Council on Council Policy 100-02 Plaques – Dedication
and 102-07 Special Events: Sponsorship, Endorsement, and Support, staff will return with possible proposed
revisions for consideration.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under
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Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment.
Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
Progress continues on the comprehensive review of approximately 160 policies adopted by the City Council
since 1962. These policies serve as the official description of a City procedure, policy, or practice. A policy
may derive from an ordinance, resolution, administrative regulation, or department policy.
In fall of 2022, the City Manager initiated a review of City Council policies to identify policies for revision or
recission, or any new policies that the City Council should consider for adoption. In the spring of 2024, a
workgroup including staff from the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney departments was formed to
coordinate this effort.
In November 2024, the City Council adopted changes to three policies and rescinded four policies. In May
2025, the City Council adopted changes to three policies and res cinded twelve policies. On August 09, 2025,
the City Council adopted one new policy. Following another policy review, the City Council is asked to
consider revising three policies and provide feedback on two policies.
City Council Policies Recommended for Revision
1. 100-01 City Identification Program: Use of Seal and Logo
Policy 100-01 City Identification Program: Use of Seal and Logo was established to provide guidelines for
implementing the City identification program and consistent uses of the official lo gos and seal. The policy
was last updated in 2005. Given operational changes in the last twenty years and the need to clarify that, in
accordance with state and local law, the City Clerk serves as the custodian of the City seal, updates to the
policy are necessary to ensure the continued integrity of the City’s identification program. Proposed
revisions are provided in Attachment 1.
Recommended Changes:
Add reference to the City Clerk being the custodian of the City seal, pursuant to California
Government Code section 40801 and Chula Vista Charter section 502.
Detail authorized and prohibited uses of the City seal, alterations to the seal, and a process for
exceptions to the seal’s use.
Detail authorized and prohibited uses of the City logos.
Update the policy regarding copyright protection of the logos and seal.
2. 111-02 Council Presentations: Special Orders of the Day, Proclamations, and Certificates of
Recognition
Policy 111-02 Council Presentations: Special Orders of the Day, Proclamations, and Certificates of
Recognition, originally effective October 9, 1973 establishes a formal process for placement of items by City
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Councilmembers under “Special Orders of the Day” that ensures efficient scheduling and distribution of items
on City Council Meeting agendas and establishes the authority, criteria, and procedure for the issuance of
proclamations and certificates of recognition. This policy was most recently updated in April 2025. Updates
to the policy are recommended for removal of ambiguity and to clarify procedures consistent with the intent
of the policy. Proposed revisions are provided in Attachment 3.
Recommended Changes:
Clarify that proclamations and certificates of recognition may only be presented by City officials or
their staff.
Clarify basis for denial of request to issue proclamations.
Clarify process to notify the City Clerk for documentation of intent to present proclamations.
Add time frame for exclusive ability to issue a proclamation.
Clean-up and clarify language throughout.
3. 840-04 Public Vending Machines in City Facilities
Policy 840-04 Public Vending Machines in City Facilities, originally adopted May 23, 2006, outlines the
nutritional standards for the food and drinks that are appropriate for vending to the public at City of Chula
Vista facilities and set guidelines for vendors to stock machines. The Policy requires all vending machines in
City-owned facilities to meet state nutritional standards and provide healthier food and beverage options,
particularly in spaces serving children, seniors, and other community members. In 2016, through the Healthy
Chula Vista Action Plan, staff identified that the City’s vending contractor was not in compliance, and over
the next year solicited new operators, ultimately requiring two separate contracts to service the City’s thirty-
eight machines. In recent years, however, contractors have been increasingly unresponsive to malfunctions,
maintenance, and restocking, leading the City to issue RFP No. P22-2024 in February 2024. Compass Group
USA, Inc., through its Canteen Division, was selected as the most qualified and entered into Agreement No.
2024-267, effective October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2027, with two optional one-year extensions
through 2029. While Canteen’s “Choice Plus” line of healthy alternatives aligns with the Policy, case studies
at Kaiser, Scripps, and UCSD showed that requiring 100% healthy vending results in higher waste rates and
consumer dissatisfaction; as such, a balanced approach is recommended. Since implementation, Canteen has
maintained a 1.2% waste rate, well below the 2.4% threshold. On March 13, 2025, proposed revisions to
Council Policy 840-04 were presented to the Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission for public comment
and advisory recommendation to City Council. Proposed revisions are provided in Attachment 4.
Recommended Changes:
Amended the Beverage Standards to have 50% of all beverages in each vending machines to meet
Choice Plus standards.
Amended the Snack Standards to have 50% of all snacks and foods in each vending machines to
meet Choice Plus standards.
Clean-up and clarify language throughout.
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City Council Policy for Discussion
1. 100-02 Plaques - Dedication
At a Council meeting held February 20, 1996, the City Council concurred that there should be a Council Policy
regarding dedication plaques for major projects. The policy states that the current serving elected officials,
appropriate board/commission members, and staff at the time of dedication are to be listed on plaques for
major projects. When a plaque is to be prepared staff will provide an informational memo to Council. If
Council wants to consider an exception to the policy, the item can be agendized. Staff is requesting a
discussion and feedback on any possible revisions to the Council Policy provided as Attachment 5.
2. 102-07 Special Events: Sponsorship, Endorsement, and Support
The purpose of the City of Chula Vista’s sponsorship of special events is to enhance the vitality, quality of life,
community engagement and economic prosperity of Chula Vista through the support of large-scale special
events held within the City. Staff is requesting a discussion and feedback on any possible revisions to the
Council Policy and will return to Council with any changes and a Special Events Guide for adoption at a future
meeting. Proposed revisions are provided in Attachment 6.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and
consequently, the real property holdings of the City Councilmembers do not create a disqualifying real
property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Councilmember, of any other fact
that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no current-year fiscal impact as a result of this action.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact as a result of this action.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Policy 100-01: City Identification Program: Use of Seal and Logo – Proposed Revisions
2. City of Chula Vista Graphic Standards Handbook – Using the Logo Properly
3. Policy 111-02 Council Presentations: Special Orders of the Day, Proclamations, and Certificates of
Recognition
4. Policy 840-04: Public Vending Machines in City Facilities – Proposed Revisions
5. Policy 100-02: Plaques – Dedication
6. Policy 102-07 Special Events: Sponsorship, Endorsement, and Support
7. City of Chula Vista Special Events List
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Staff Contact: Marco Verdugo, City Attorney
Courtney Chase, Deputy City Manager
Lois Yum, Special Projects Manager
Kerry Bigelow, City Clerk
Stacey Kurz, Director of Housing and Homeless Services
Joy Whatley, Director of Library Services
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Form Rev 3/6/2023
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA REVISING CITY COUNCIL POLICIES 100-01
CITY IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM: USE OF SEAL AND
LOGO; 111-02 COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS: SPECIAL
ORDERS OF THE DAY, PROCLAMATIONS, AND
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION, AND 840-04 PUBLIC
VENDING MACHINES IN CITY FACILITIES
WHEREAS, City Council policies are the official description of a City procedure, policy
or practice; and
WHEREAS, the City is in the process of reviewing City Council policies to identify which
ones need revisions and which ones can be rescinded; and
WHEREAS, first adopted in 1985, Council Policy 100-01 City Identification Program: Use
of Seal and Logo was approved to provide guidelines for consistent and authorized uses of the
City’s official seal and logo, which serve as symbols of the City’s authority, integrity, and unified
identity; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to update Council Policy 100-01 City Identification
Program: Use of Seal and Logo, attached hereto as Exhibit 1, to ensure clarity of guidelines,
consistency in application across City departments, and continued protection of the City’s official
marks; and
WHEREAS, Policy 111-02 Council Presentations: Special Orders of the Day,
Proclamations, and Certificates of Recognition, originally effective October 9, 1973 establishes a
formal process for placement of items by City Councilmembers under “Special Orders of the Day”
that ensures efficient scheduling and distribution of items on City Council Meeting agendas and
establishes the authority, criteria, and procedure for the issuance of proclamations and certificates
of recognition; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to update Council Policy 111-02, attached hereto as
Exhibit 2, to remove ambiguity and to clarify procedures consistent with the intent of the policy;
and
WHEREAS, first adopted in 2006, Council Policy 840-04 Public Vending Machines in
City Facilities was approved to establish nutritional standards for food and beverages sold in public
vending machines located in City facilities, supporting the City’s interest in public health; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to update Council Policy 840-04 Public Vending
Machines in City Facilities, attached hereto as Exhibit 3, to improve clarity of nutritional
guidelines, ensure alignment with updated state standards, and promote healthier options for the
community.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it approves revised Council Policies 100-01 City Identification Program: Use of Seal and
Logo, 111-02 Council Presentations: Special Orders of the Day, Proclamations, and Certificates
of Recognition, and 840-04 Public Vending Machines in City Facilities, attached hereto as Exhibits
1, 2, and 3 respectively, in the forms presented, with such minor modifications as may be required
or approved by the City Attorney.
Presented by Approved as to Form by
Courtney Chase Marco A. Verdugo
Deputy City Manager City Attorney
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CITY COUNCIL POLICIES
POLICY NAME: City Identification Program: Use of Seal
and Logo
POLICY NUMBER: 100-01
Effective Date: 08/06/1985 Last Revised Date: 09/13/200509/23/2025
Status: Active Page: 1 of 4
I. BACKGROUND
On August 6, 1985, the City Council adopted a new City seal and a new City logo. On September 13, 2005, the City
Council approved an acceptable alternative version of the City logo to accommodate horizontal layouts. These
symbols of the City form the basis for a comprehensive identification program, which includes consistent use of the
City’s seal and logos. The identification program is intended to present a unified, positive impression that is readily
recognizable.
Proper implementation of the City’s identification program should eliminate uncoordinated or unauthorized
representations of the City, such as various graphic symbols, designs, layouts and colors.
A “Graphic Standards” handbook provides detailed information on the proper use of both versions of the logo. The
City Manager or their designee will update the Graphic Standards handbook as needed to maintain the integrity of the
City’s identification program.
The City Seal is a symbol of the City's authority and integrity. Its use must be strictly controlled to maintain its sanctity
and ensure it represents the official actions and interests of the City. By law, the City Seal is maintained by the City
Clerk as part of the official duties and responsibilities of the office (California Government Code section 40801 and
Chula Vista Charter section 502). The City Seal serves as an official mark of the city and is used to authenticate and
validate official documents, such as resolutions, ordinances, contracts, and other legal and administrative
documents.To assist with the implementation of the identification program, on September 13, 2005 the City Council
adopted a handbook that provides detailed information on the proper use of both versions of the logo.
The City Clerk’s role in maintaining the seal ensures that it is used properly and consistently in accordance with the
city's rules and legal requirements. By keeping the seal in their possession, the City Clerk ensures its security and
proper use, and that it is not misused or forged. This responsibility is part of the City Clerk’s broader role in maintaining
public records and ensuring that the City’s official documents are properly handled and archived.
II. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the implementation of the City’s identification program and
consistent uses of the official logos and seal.
III. POLICY
The City Council establishes the following policy concerning all uses of the City’s seal and logos:
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CITY COUNCIL POLICIES
POLICY NAME: City Identification Program: Use of Seal
and Logo
POLICY NUMBER: 100-01
Effective Date: 08/06/1985 Last Revised Date: 09/13/200509/23/2025
Status: Active Page: 2 of 4
City Seal
1. Authorized Use
a. The City Seal shall be used exclusively for official city purposes, including but not limited to:
i. Authentication of official documents (e.g., ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal instruments).
ii. Certifications of official actions by the City Council, City Manager, and other authorized officials.
iii. Correspondence, proclamations, and other documents that require formal recognition of the City’s
authority.
b. The City Seal may also be used for:
i. Apparel: Official clothing provided for the exclusive use of elected officials, executive staff, and staff
assigned to elected offices, including but not limited to jackets, shirts, and other items worn at official
functions or events.
ii. Business Cards: Business cards for elected and appointed officials, where the Seal is used to represent the
official capacity of the individual.
iii. City Stationery: Letterheads, envelopes, and other official City stationery for use in correspondence and
communications that are conducted in the official capacity of the City.
c. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this policy, the City Seal may only be affixed to documents by the
City Clerk, or other individuals expressly authorized by the City Clerk, in accordance with this policy.
2. Prohibited Use and Alteration
a. The City Seal may not be used for any unofficial, personal, or commercial purposes.
b. The official City Seal graphic files must not be altered, modified, or edited in any way. This includes changes
to the proportions, colors, design elements, or text of the Seal. The City Seal must remain intact and
unmodified in its original form for all official uses.
c. Unauthorized use of the City Seal on materials, communications, or events that do not serve the interests of
the City or its government functions is prohibited.
3. Exceptions
a. Exceptions to the allowable use of the City Seal may be granted under specific circumstances. All requests
for exceptions must be submitted in writing to the City Clerk, detailing the purpose and intended use of the
City Seal. The City Clerk will review and seek approval from the City Council or City Manager before
granting an exception.
City Logo
1. Authorized Use
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POLICY NAME: City Identification Program: Use of Seal
and Logo
POLICY NUMBER: 100-01
Effective Date: 08/06/1985 Last Revised Date: 09/13/200509/23/2025
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a. Except for specific ceremonial uses of the City Seal, the City logos will be the sole identifying symbol used
on official City stationery, signage, vehicles, and other items appropriate for City identification.
b. The City logo must be the primary visual identifier for the City in all materials, replacing the use of the City
Seal in most contexts, with the exception of ceremonial uses and other uses provided for in this policy.
2. Consistency in Logo Usage
a. Use of the logos will be consistent Citywide, including size, associated typeface styles, layout, colors, and all
other related design elements, as indicated in the handbook.
b. The logo must always be in accordance with the standards outlined in the Graphic Standards Handbook to
preserve its visual integrity.
3. Use for City Departments and Divisions
a. The City logo may be used to identify specific City departments, divisions, etc., using a standardized format
and typeface outlined in the Graphic Standards Handbook.
b. Departments must use the approved standard City logo. Any request for a department-specific logo must be
submitted to the Communications Division for City Manager’s review and approval. Departments are not
authorized to create or use logos outside of this process.
4. Approval Process
a. All proposed uses of the logos will require approval by the City Manager or their designee before
implementation. Individual business cards, City stationery, signage and all other materials
containing the logos and seal must conform to the standards of the identification program.
Copyright Protection
1. The City Attorney will secure and maintain current copyrights for the logos and seal to protect the City from
unauthorized use. The City logo copyright was obtained on June 6, 2017, renewed on December 7, 2023 and in
effect until December 2027.
1. Use of the City seal will be limited to specific ceremonial applications such as proclamations, special certificates,
and plaques. Exceptions to this limitation will require the advance approval of the City Manager or his/her
designee.
2. Except for specific ceremonial uses of the City seal, the logos will be the sole identifying symbol used on City
stationary, signage, vehicles and other items appropriate for City identification.
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CITY COUNCIL POLICIES
POLICY NAME: City Identification Program: Use of Seal
and Logo
POLICY NUMBER: 100-01
Effective Date: 08/06/1985 Last Revised Date: 09/13/200509/23/2025
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3. Use of the logos will be consistent City-wide, including size, associated type face styles, layout, colors and all
other related elements, as indicated in the handbook.
4. Appropriateness of the use of the horizontal logo will be determined by the City Manager or his/her designee.
IV. PROCEDURE
1. All proposed uses of the logos and seal will require approval by the City Manager or his/her designee prior to
implementation. Individual business cards, City stationery, signage and all other materials containing the logos
and seal must be in conformance to the standards of the identification program.
2. The City Attorney will secure copyrights for the logos and seal to protect the City from their unauthorized use.
HISTORY
DATE ACTION RESOLUTION NO.
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GRAPHIC STANDARDS
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City Logo
The logo is the visual manifestation of the City of Chula
Vista’s marketing strategy. The purpose of the logo is to
deliver a consistent, specific, and positive impression of
the City through all communications to the public.
The City of Chula Vista implemented its logo in August,
1985. The symbol characterizes the natural elements that
make Chula Vista unique. The sun radiates warmth in the
mountainous regions of the east while ocean waves in the
foreground capture the essence of Chula Vista’s scenic
bayfront.
The successful branding of the City of Chula Vista logo will
be accomplished with the correct, consistent and uniform
use of the City’s identity. All employees and vendors
developing collateral, signage and other materials must
observe the graphic standards outlined in this handbook.
Strict adherence to the principles outlined in the following
pages will ensure that the City’s image remains identifiable,
unique and unadulterated.
These logo specifications are intended to be basic and, while
not attempting to elaborate extensively on technical detail,
they do offer sufficient information to prevent the incorrect
use of the City logo.
Established August 1985:
The City of Chula Vista logo
The City logo will be the sole identifying symbol used on City
stationery, signage, vehicles, and other collateral or items appropriate
for City identification.
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The best possible representation of the City of Chula Vista
logo must be achieved in order to maintain the consistency
of visual identification.
The symbol is the artistically rendered component of the
logo. The symbol should NEVER be used alone.
The logotype consists of the words "CITY OF" that follow
the symbol when forming the City of Chula Vista signature.
The wordmark is the hand-rendered, letterforms that work
together to communicate the city name, "CHULA VISTA."
The City of Chula Vista logotype and wordmark have both
been specially kerned, meaning that the letterspacing has
been adjusted manually for the best possible appearance.
No other fonts or letterforms can be substituted. Additionally,
all three elements of the logo have been strategically placed
in the space relative to one another.
Symbol
Logotype
Wordmark
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Primary Logo
PRIMARY LOGO
The City of Chula Vista logo can be thought of as a "leave
behind" in the memory bank of the viewer, as it is the first
real visual impression that is made. It helps to brand the
City's identity by providing an image to help viewers
associate with the name.
This unique graphic expression of individuality is to the City
what a handwritten signature is to a person. Therefore, the
logo must always be consistent in appearance and color.
ALTERNATIVE HORIZONTAL LOGO
The primary logo should be used in most cases, however,
there will be times when the imprint area will lend best to
the horizontal logo. When the size of the primary logo is
compromised because it would be proportionally reduced
too much in order to fit within the space (and still adhere
to clear space), it is permissable to use the alternative
horizontal logo.
The same basic graphic standards apply to the horizontal
logo as the primary logo.
Alternative Horizontal Logo
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EXAMPLES
Primary Logo (USED CORRECTLY)Alternative Horizontal Logo (USED CORRECTLY)
NEVER resize any of the elements in the logo.
NEVER re-typeset the logotype or wordmark in a different font.
NEVER use the symbol alone.
NEVER rearrange the elements in the logo.
NEVER leave off an element of the logo.
CITY OF
CHULA VISTA
NEVER re-typeset the logotype or wordmark in a different font.
CITY OF
CHULA VISTA
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Logo Colors
Color provides a powerful means of visual recognition.
The City of Chula Vista has chosen one specific PMS
(Pantone Matching System) color: 294. Other colors
can also be used to provide flexibility.
If the color is not PMS 294, the chosen color must
blend well into the specific layout or match the color
scheme of each piece.
Navy Pantone 294
Black
Green Pantone 349
Background Colors
As with the City of Chula Vista signature, the background
color should also be treated with a great deal of visual
respect, as it assists in providing a clean, consistent space
in which the signature is to be placed. When all colors are
successfully applied together, the City's graphic identity
creates more impact. Background colors should always
compliment the signature, but never compete.
It is important that the City of Chula Vista signature be placed
on a background color that allows it to stand out.
DARK BackgroundsLIGHT Backgrounds
Examples:
Examples:
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EXAMPLES
Logo color needs to stand out on light backgrounds.Burgundy is fine to use, but the color tends to be a challenge to print.
NO outlines.
NO dropshadows.
The entire signature must be in the same color.
Signature Colors Background Color s
Logo color needs to stand out on dark backgrounds.
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In order to command attention, the City of Chula Vista
signature must always have a certain amount of clear space
around it. It should not be crowded or overwhelmed by
other elements competing for the space. If placed within a
cluttered environment, the logo's message risks becoming
obscured and insignificant. As a general rule, make the
amount of clear space even larger when possible.
The required minimum clear space can be measured in
relation to the height of the symbol "x". The clear space
around the City of Chula Vista signature requires at least
1/2x of space surrounding the entire signature: top and
bottom; left and right.
Clear Space around Secondary Signature:
Note that the size of the symbol remains consistent.
1/2x
1/2x
1/2x
1/2x
Clear Space around Primary Signature:
x
1/2x
1/2x
1/2x
1/2x
1/2x
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CITY COUNCIL POLICIES
POLICY NAME:
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS –
Special Orders of the Day,
Proclamations, and Certificates of
Recognition
POLICY NUMBER: 111-02
Effective Date: 10/09/1973 Last Revised Date: 04/15/2025
Status: Active Page: 1 of 4
I. BACKGROUND
The City Council frequently receives presentations at City Council Meetings under “Special Orders of the Day.” It is
current practice for the Mayor and City Manager to review and approve requests for placement of items under “Special
Orders of the Day.”
“Special Orders of the Day” are brief ceremonial items, such as the issuance of a proclamation to honor significant
achievements by community members, highlight an event, promote awareness of community issues, and recognize
City employees.
Proclamations may be presented during City Council Meetings under “Special Orders of the Day” and outside of City
Council Meetings at the discretion of the Mayor and City Council subject to the requirements of this Policy and all
other applicable laws, policies, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
II. PURPOSE
To establish a formal process for placement of items by City Councilmembers under “Special Orders of the Day” that
ensures efficient scheduling and distribution of items on City Council Meeting agendas and to establish the authority,
criteria, and procedure for the issuance of proclamations and certificates of recognition.
III. POLICY
Special Orders of the Day
Requests by City Councilmembers for items to be placed under "Special Orders of the Day" at an upcoming City
Council Meeting must be made in writing to the Mayor by no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day falling six days prior to
the requested Council Meeting (e.g., the Wednesday preceding an upcoming Tuesday Council Meeting).
Transmission of a request by email will satisfy this requirement. To be considered, requests should include a brief
description of the item, the identity of any presenters, an estimate of the duration of any presentation and any timing
requirements. Any such request will be subject to approval by the Mayor. Approved items will be scheduled and
added to the agenda in consultation with the City Manager and as soon as practical in light of the business demands
of upcoming agendas and any identified timing requirements. In the event the Mayor elects to not authorize a proposed
request from the City Councilmember(s) in a reasonable timeframe, a Councilmember may request approval for a
proposed proclamation to be placed under "Special Orders of the Day" by the full City Council by placing the item on
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CITY COUNCIL POLICIES
POLICY NAME:
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS –
Special Orders of the Day,
Proclamations, and Certificates of
Recognition
POLICY NUMBER: 111-02
Effective Date: 10/09/1973 Last Revised Date: 04/15/2025
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the agenda in accordance with Council Policy 111-04. To prevent duplicate requests under Special Orders of the Day,
the first member of council to submit a request shall present the proclamations.
In addition to the Mayor's authority, the City Manager also may place items under "Special Orders of the Day" as
deemed appropriate.
Proclamations
It is the policy of the City that proclamations shall be presented in accordance with the criteria below:
1. Proclamations presented during City Council Meetings shall bear the signatures of the Mayor and all City
Councilmembers unless the Mayor or a Councilmember opts out of signing a proclamation.
2. Proclamations are approved by the Mayor.
3. Proclamations may be presented to acknowledge:
A. individual or group achievement and contributions to the City;
B. individuals, groups, organizations, or businesses with a connection to the City for milestones or major
achievements that have community-wide significance;
C. civic celebrations; or
D. local, community, regional, state, or national occasions significant to the City of Chula Vista.
4. Proclamations may only be presented by City officials or their staff.
4.5. Mayoral and City Council District Proclamations
A. Mayoral Proclamations. Mayoral Proclamations may be presented by the Mayor outside of a City Council
Meeting and shall only bear the signature of the Mayor.
i. Mayoral Proclamations may be presented to acknowledge:
a. individual or group achievement and contributions to the City;
b. individuals, groups, organizations, or businesses with a connection to the City for milestones or
major achievements that have community-wide significance;
c. civic celebrations;
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CITY COUNCIL POLICIES
POLICY NAME:
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS –
Special Orders of the Day,
Proclamations, and Certificates of
Recognition
POLICY NUMBER: 111-02
Effective Date: 10/09/1973 Last Revised Date: 04/15/2025
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d. local, community, regional, state, or national occasions significant to the City of Chula Vista.
ii. The Mayor shall notify the City Clerk in writing of their intent to present a proclamation.
B. City Council District Proclamations. City Councilmembers may request to present City Council District
Proclamations outside of City Council Meetings on behalf of the City with approval by the Mayor.
i. City Council District Proclamations may be presented to acknowledge:
a. individual or group achievement and contributions to the community within the City Council
District; and
b. individuals, groups, organizations, or businesses with a connection to the City Council District for
milestones or major achievements that have community-wide significance; and/or
c. civic celebrations.
ii. City Councilmembers shall submit requests for City Council District Proclamations to the Office of
Mayor in writing at least ten days prior to the date the document is requested. Transmission of a request
by email will satisfy this requirement. Requests shall include:
a. Information and/or example(s) of how the request meets the criteria outlined in this policy;
b. Any background or historical information;
c. Notable qualities or characteristics of any individual or group(s) which would be honored; and
d. Other information pertinent to the request.
iii. City Council District Proclamations shall bear only the signature of the District Councilmember.
iv. If the request meets the above-mentioned criteria and is approved, Council staff shall prepare the
document.
v. The requests for City Council District Proclamation shall be deemed approved if no response is received
within ten days.
vi. In the event the Mayor elects to not authorize a proposed request from the City Councilmember(s), a
Councilmember may request approval of a proposed proclamation by the full City Council by placing
the item on the agenda in accordance with Council Policy 111-04. The basis for non-approval shall be
failure to demonstrate compliance with Sections 5.B.i or 5.B.ii of this Policy.
vi.vii. City Councilmembers shall notify the City Clerk in writing of their intent to present the proclamation.
Certificates of Recognition
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CITY COUNCIL POLICIES
POLICY NAME:
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS –
Special Orders of the Day,
Proclamations, and Certificates of
Recognition
POLICY NUMBER: 111-02
Effective Date: 10/09/1973 Last Revised Date: 04/15/2025
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Certificates of recognition may be issued to recognize and honor individuals or organizations for their achievements
or contributions to the City. Certificates of recognition may only be presented by City officials or their staff
Documentation
The respective official that presents intends to present the proclamation or presents a certificate of recognition shall
notify the City Clerk in writing. The City Clerk shall maintain a centralized log tracking all proposals to issue
proclamations and all proclamations and certificates of recognition submitted. All proposals to issue proclamations
should shall be submitted first to the Mayor for approval, then and to the City Clerk for documentation, . The official
that first submits the proposal to present a proclamation to an individual, group, organization, or business with the City
Clerk shall have the exclusive opportunity to present the proclamation within 30 days of the requestwith issuance
granted on a first-requested basis.
HISTORY
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CITY COUNCIL POLICIES
POLICY NAME: Public Vending Machines in City
Facilities
POLICY NUMBER: 840-04
Effective Date: 05/23/2006 Last Revised Date: 09/23/2025N/A
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I. PURPOSE
It is the goal of the City of Chula Vista and in the interest of public health to provide healthy options in all
public vending machines located in City of Chula Vista facilities including, but not limited to, parks,
community centers, gymnasiums, libraries and any other City of Chula Vista building, structure or
complex.
The purpose of this policy is to establish nutritional standards for the food and drinks that are appropriate
for vending to the public at City of Chula Vista facilities and set guidelines for vendors to stock machines.
The nutrition standards are based on standards set by California SB 19, the Pupil Nutrition, Health, And
Achievement Act of 2001, SB 12, the School Nutrition Standards, and recommendations from the San
Diego Regional Nutrition Network and Healthy Eating, Active Communities, an initiative of the California
Endowment.
II. POLICY
All public vending machines at any City of Chula Vista facilit y shall meet the following nutrition
standards.
1. Beverages: 50% of all Beverages in each vending machine shall meet the criteria in Section A.
Beverages are limited to a portion size no greater than 12 ounces (no limit on water). Note: If juices
were available in smaller sizes portions (6 ounces), they would be preferred.
a. Beverages offered in each vending machine shall be one or a combination of the following:
i. Unsweetened still and sparkling flavored and unflavored watersWater
ii. Low-fat and non-fat dairy and non-dairy milk, both sweetened and unsweetened. Items
must be 150 calories or less per packageNon Fat or 1% low fat milk (including soy or
cow's milk, chocolate or other flavored milk not containing more than 15 grams of added
sugar per 250 gram serving or 3 tsp sugar per 1 cup milk)
iii. Fruit juice that is at least 50% juice with no added sweetener that is 150 calories or less per
package100% fruit/vegetable juice
iv. Vegetable juice or fruit-vegetable juice blends that are 100% juice with no added
sweeteners. These juices should be 150 calories or less per package and have 150
milligrams or less of sodiumFruit based drinks containing at least 50%juice and no added
caloric sweeteners
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CITY COUNCIL POLICIES
POLICY NAME: Public Vending Machines in City
Facilities
POLICY NUMBER: 840-04
Effective Date: 05/23/2006 Last Revised Date: 09/23/2025N/A
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v. Zero-calorie sweetened beverages (excluding energy drinks and drinks with more than 150
milligrams of sodium per packageAll other non-caloric beverages, including diet sodas
v.
vi. Lightly sweetened beveragesSports Drinks less than or equal to 100 calories
vi. Unsweetened coffee, tea, and coconut water
vii.
2. Snacks/Foods: 50% of all sSnacks/foods offered in each vending machine shall meet all the criteria
in Section A per Individual package:
a. Criteria per individual package:
i. No more than 250 calories
ii. Not more than 35% of calories from fat with the exception of nuts and seeds; snack mixes
and other foods of which nuts are a part of must meet the 35% standard
iii. Not more than 10 grams of fat, of which no more than 3 grams of % of calories from
saturated fat and 0 grams of trans fat
iv. No more than 230 mg of sodium per servingNot more than 35% total weight from sugar
and caloric sweeteners with the exception of fruits and vegetables that have not been
processed with added sweeteners or fats
v. No more than 20 grams of sugar per servingNot more than 360 mg of sodium per serving.
b. At least one item meeting the snack criteria in each vending machine shall also meet the FDA
definition of “low sodium" (less than 140 mg per serving)
c. It is recommended that vending machines have items that contain at least 2 grams of dietary fiber
d. It is recommended that snack foods do not contain trans fats added during processing
(hydrogenated oils and partially hydrogenated oils)
III. PROCEDURE
The nutrition standards shall apply as follows:
1. Facilities
All public and employee vending machines in City of Chula Vista facilities.The nutrition standards
shall apply as follows:
100% of the contents of the snack vending machines located in these facilities will be required to
meet the nutrition standards.
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CITY COUNCIL POLICIES
POLICY NAME: Public Vending Machines in City
Facilities
POLICY NUMBER: 840-04
Effective Date: 05/23/2006 Last Revised Date: 09/23/2025N/A
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100% of the contents of the drink vending machines located in these facilities will be required to
meet the nutrition standards.
2. Implementation
The policy shall be implemented not later than 90 days from the date hereof and enforced by contract
administrator and/or their designee.
HISTORY
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CITY COUNCIL POLICIES
POLICY NAME: Plaques - Dedication POLICY NUMBER: 100-02
Effective Date: 02/20/1996 Last Revised Date: N/A
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I. BACKGROUND
At a Council meeting held February 20, 1996, the City Council concurred that there should be a Council Policy
regarding dedication plaques for major projects.
II. POLICY
The current serving elected officials, appropriate board/commission members, and staff at the time of dedication are
to be listed on plaques for major projects. When a plaque is to be prepared staff will provide an informational memo
to Council. If Council wants to consider an exception to the policy, the item can be agendized.
HISTORY
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CITY COUNCIL POLICIES
POLICY NAME: City of Chula Vista Special Events:
Sponsorship, and Endorsement, and
Support Policy
POLICY NUMBER: 102-07
Effective Date: 05/05/2015 Last Revised Date: N/A
Status: Active Page: 1 of 4
I. BACKGROUND
The City of Chula Vista is committed to holding special events that promote Chula Vista and attract
residents and visitors and recognize groups or businesses that have a meaningful impact to the community.
It is the City of Chula Vista’s intent to further promote events held within the cCity. This policy addresses
the processing of requests for City sponsorship, or endorsement, or support.
II. PURPOSE
The purpose of the City of Chula Vista’s sponsorship of special events is to enhance the vitality, quality
of life, community engagement and economic prosperity of Chula Vista through the support of large-scale
special events held within the cCity.
The purpose of the City of Chula Vista’s endorsement of special events is to help support community
events held within the cCity. City endorsement will increase the quality of the event and demonstrate the
Council’s commitment to sponsoring and endorsing activities that support and celebrate our vibrant
community.
The purpose of the City of Chula Vista’s support of special events is to fund special events held by a group
or business that are recognized as providing a community benefit within the city. City funding will increase
the quality of the event and demonstrate the City’s support for groups or businesses that have a meaningful
impact to the community.
This special event sponsorship, endorsement and support and policy is declaratory of Chula Vista’s
existing administrative practice regarding the classification of events as sponsored, or endorsed, or
supported by the City of Chula Vista. This policy will provide guidance for staff and event planners as to
the process for collaborating with the City.
III. POLICY
1. A “Sponsored” event is defined as a special event in which the City provides underwriting, significant
staff support and/or services as well as funding from the General Fund. A majority of the City Council
must vote to “Sponsor” a special event unless an appropriation is necessary, which requires a 4/5th
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CITY COUNCIL POLICIES
POLICY NAME: City of Chula Vista Special Events:
Sponsorship, and Endorsement, and
Support Policy
POLICY NUMBER: 102-07
Effective Date: 05/05/2015 Last Revised Date: N/A
Status: Active Page: 2 of 4
vote of the City Council. Sponsored events may be led by the City’s Special Events Manager or
individual departments make take the lead.
2. An “Endorsed” event is defined as a special event in which the City helps facilitate the special event
process with staff support at the discretion of the City Manager or his/her designee.
3. A “Supported” event is defined as a special event hosted by a group or business that is recognized as
providing a community benefit in which the City provides funding of up to $10,000 from the General
Fund at the discretion of the City Manager.
Both sSponsored, and endorsed and supported special events may use the City name and logo in their
promotions in accordance with City Council Policy 100-01 City Identification Program Use of Seal and
Logo, with prior approval from the City Manager or his/her designee before printing/dissemination.
Sponsored Events
A request to have the City sponsor an event must undergo review to determine its relevance and
appropriateness to the City’s special event purpose. The City Council will review the merits of the
requested sponsorship, keeping in mind the criteria listed above, to determine whether the event fits the
overall conditions of a sponsored event. The City reserves the right to reject or conditions its involvement
at its sole discretion, subject to applicable local, state and federal laws.
Furthermore, the following criteria will be used when considering requests for City of Chula Vista
sponsorship:
By majority vote, the City Council may provide sponsorship of special events that are brought forth
by a City Councilmember, who is assuming responsibility as the event “leader.” In addition, to be
considered for City Council sponsorship, a Councilmember should request sponsorship at least six
months prior to the actual date of the event.
Sponsored events are major public events that attract large numbers of visitors and community
participants to the City. Sponsored events generate significant, documented levels of financial
and/or promotional return to the City. Examples of past City sponsored events include HarborFest
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CITY COUNCIL POLICIES
POLICY NAME: City of Chula Vista Special Events:
Sponsorship, and Endorsement, and
Support Policy
POLICY NUMBER: 102-07
Effective Date: 05/05/2015 Last Revised Date: N/A
Status: Active Page: 3 of 4
and the Starlight Parade. Sponsored events should celebrate our City’s cultural diversity and rich
heritage.
Budget for Sponsored Special Events
The City Manager’s proposed budget shall provide a recommended level of funding for special events
based on the criteria noted above. These funds will be used to partially underwrite sponsored events for
the upcoming fiscal year. Each sponsored event Council “leader”, as noted above, will work with staff to
have a budget set forth for the event. The Finance Department will establish a deposit account fortrack
expenditures and revenues for each event and provide the City Council a final accounting of the City’s
sponsorship following the event upon request.
Responsibility for Sponsored Events
Responsibility for each sponsored event will be divided:
The City Manager or his/her designee will be responsible for overall City participation in event
coordination, staff support and the establishment of a budget for each event.
Events may require contracting an outside professional events coordinator to help with planning
and logistics. The cost of the outside professional events coordinator shall be included in the
budget for each sponsored event. If the outside events coordinator is under City contract, they
will be retained and managed by the City Manager or his/her designee.
If fundraising is necessary, a designated Councilmember will be the lead for City participation in
the raising of funds (through sponsorships or direct donations) to make up the difference between
the City budgeted allocation of funds and the actual event cost.
Each event will require close coordination and regular communication among responsible parties.
Endorsed Events
A request to have the City endorse an event must undergo review to determine its relevance and
appropriateness to the City’s special events purpose. The City will review the merits of the requested
endorsement, keeping in mind the criteria listed above, to determine whether the event fits the overall
conditions of an endorsed event. The City reserves the right to reject or condition its involvement at its
sole discretion, subject to applicable local, state and federal laws.
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CITY COUNCIL POLICIES
POLICY NAME: City of Chula Vista Special Events:
Sponsorship, and Endorsement, and
Support Policy
POLICY NUMBER: 102-07
Effective Date: 05/05/2015 Last Revised Date: N/A
Status: Active Page: 4 of 4
At his/hertheir discretion, the City Manager or his/hertheir designee may provide endorsement of special
events that fall into one of the following categories:
Special events sponsored by governmental and educational institutions.
Special events sponsored by organizations that support the City of Chula Vista’s operations (such
as the Friends of the Library, Fire Fighters Foundation, Friends of Chula Vista Parks and
Recreation, and the Chula Vista Police FoundationActivity League).
In addition, to be considered for City endorsement, an event applicant should request endorsement from
the City Manager at least three months prior to the actual date of the event. If an event fails to meet the
criteria listed above, the event can be proposed for endorsement through the City Council. A majority of
the City Council must vote to “Endorse” a special event under this provision.
Supported Events
A request to have the City support an event must undergo review to determine its relevance and
appropriateness to the City’s special events purpose. The City will review the merits of the requested
support, and review for above, to determine whether the event fits the overall conditions of a supported
event. The City reserves the right to reject or condition its involvement at its sole discretion, subject to
applicable local, state and federal laws.
At their discretion, the City Manager may provide up to $10,000 to sponsor an event that fall into one of
the following categories:
Special events sponsored by governmental and educational institutions.
Special events sponsored by organizations that support the City of Chula Vista’s operations (such
as the Friends of the Library, Fire Fighters Foundation, Friends of Chula Vista Parks and
Recreation, and the Chula Vista Police Foundation).
Special events sponsored by a group or business that is recognized as providing a community
benefit (Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce)
In addition, to be considered for City endorsement, an event applicant should request support from the
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CITY COUNCIL POLICIES
POLICY NAME: City of Chula Vista Special Events:
Sponsorship, and Endorsement, and
Support Policy
POLICY NUMBER: 102-07
Effective Date: 05/05/2015 Last Revised Date: N/A
Status: Active Page: 5 of 4
City Manager at least one month prior to the actual date of the event. If an event fails to meet the criteria
listed above, the event can be proposed for endorsement through the City Council. A majority of the City
Council must vote to “Support” a special event under this provision.
HISTORY
DATE ACTION RESOLUTION NO.
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Event Month Event Lead Department
July Fourth Fest Library- Special Events
August Harborfest Library- Special Events
December Starlight Parade/Festival Library- Special Events
Event Month Event Lead Department
August Downtown Chula Vista Lemon Festival Downtown Chula Vista Association
December Tree Lighting Downtown Chula Vista Association
Event Month Event Lead Department
June/July Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner Camber of Commerce
April Day of the Child CV Community Collaborative
Event Month Event Lead Department/Agency
February Walk a Dog Day Animal Services
Spring Egg Hunt Fire/CV FF Foundation
April South Bay Earth Day Sustainability
May Award & Recognition Ceremony Police
May Safety Patrol Major Day Police
July San Diego Pride Parade Police
July Fire Station Pancake Breakfast Fire/CV FF Foundation
August National Night Out Police
September Chula Vista Art Fest Library (Cultural Arts)
September Champions Run Parks & Recreation
September Evening w/Heroes Police/CV Police Foundation
September Shoe & Sock Police/CV Police Foundation
September SBCS Neighbor Day Police
October Beautify Chula Vista Sustainability
October Christmas in October Fire
October Fire Safety Week/Open House Fire
October Open House Animal Services
November Veteran's Day Parade Police
December Holiday Meal Giveaway Police/CV Police Foundation
City of Chula Vista
Sponsored, Endorsed & Supported Events
City Sponsored Events
External Endorsed Events
City Department Sponsored Events
External Supported Events
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Council Policies:
Consider Revising and
Adopting Council Policies
on City Seal and Logo Use;
Special Orders,
Proclamations, and
Certificates of Recognition;
and Vending Machines in
City Facilities; and
Discuss Plaques -
Dedication, and Special
Events
September 23, 2025
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City Council Policy
•Official description of a City
procedure, policy, or practice
•Approved by the City Council
•Policy may derive from an
ordinance, resolution,
or administrative regulation
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City Council Policy Review
The comprehensive review of approximately 160 policies adopted by the City Council since 1962
is progressing steadily, with the goal of identifying policies for revision, rescission, or potential
new policies for Council consideration.
The City Manager
initiated a review of
City Council policies
A workgroup including
staff from the City
Manager, City Clerk, and
City Attorney
departments is
coordinating this effort
The City Council is
asked to consider
revising two policies and
provide feedback on two
policies
Since the start of the
review process, City
Council has revised six
policies, rescinded
sixteen polices, and
adopted one new policy
Fall 2022 November 2024 –
September 2025Spring 2024 September 23, 2025
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City Council Policies Recommended for Revision
1.100 -01 City Identification Program: Use of Seal and Logo
Purpose:
•Established to provide guidelines for
implementing the City identification program
and consistent uses of the official logos and
seal
•Was last updated in September 2005
Recommended Changes:
•Add reference to the City Clerk being the
custodian of the City seal
•Detail authorized and prohibited uses of the City
seal, alterations to the seal, and a process for
exceptions to the seal’s use
•Detail authorized and prohibited uses of the City
logos
•Update the policy regarding copyright protection
of the logos and seal
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City Council Policies Recommended for Revision
2.840 -04 Public Vending Machines in City Facilities
Purpose:
•Outlines the nutritional standards for the food
and drinks for vending at City of Chula Vista
facilities
•Requires all vending machines in City-owned
facilities to meet state nutritional standards
and provide healthier food and beverage
options
•Was adopted on in May 2006
Recommended Changes:
•Amended the Beverage Standards to have 50% of all
beverages in each vending machines to meet Choice
Plus standards
•Amended the Snack Standards to have 50% of all
snacks and foods in each vending machines to meet
Choice Plus standards
•Clean-up and clarify language throughout
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City Council Policies for Discussion
1.100 -02 Plaques – Dedication
•Adopted in 1996 to guide dedication plaques for major
projects
•Lists: serving elected officials, board/commission
members, and staff at time of dedication
•Staff provides memo when plaque is prepared; Council may
agendize exceptions
•Staff seeking Council feedback on whether to revise or keep
policy as is
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City Council Policies for Discussion
2.840 -04 Special Events: Sponsorship,
Endorsement, and Support
•Defines City sponsorship and support of large-scale
community events
•Goal: enhance vitality, community engagement, and economic
prosperity in Chula Vista
•Outlines City role in endorsing or supporting events with
resources or recognition
•Staff requesting feedback to inform updates and future
adoption of a Special Events Guide
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Adopt a
resolution
revising Council
Policies
►100 -01 City Identification Program: Use of Seal and Logo
►111 -02 Council Presentations: Special Orders of the Day,
Proclamations, and Certificates of Recognition
►840 -04 Public Vending Machines in City Facilities
Recommended Action
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Discuss and
provide
feedback on
Council Policies
►100-02 Plaques – Dedication
►102 -07 Special Events: Sponsorship, Endorsement, and
Support
Recommended Action
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Recommended Actions
1)Adopt resolution revising Council Policies:
•100 -01 City Identification Program: Use of Seal and Logo
•111 -02 Council Presentations: Special Orders of the Day, Proclamations,
and Certificates of Recognition
•840 -04 Public Vending Machines in City Facilities
2)Discuss and provide feedback on Council Policies:
•100 -02 Plaques – Dedication
•102 -07 Special Events: Sponsorship, Endorsement, and Support
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